Mrs Dawn White, of Waihi, QSM, for services to veterans
Mrs White began her involvement with the Returned and Services Association as part of the Pukekohe Women’s Section, where she served as a committee member, Vice President, and President. She later joined the Waihi Beach RSA Women’s Section and took on the role of Women’s Welfare Officer, which she still holds today. As part of the ANZAC World War One centenary commemorations, she knitted and crocheted 500 poppies for display. She held most offices with the Waihi and Districts Pakeke Lions Club and was Zone Chairperson. Mrs White was also an office holder with the Waihi Beach Lioness Club.