SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS prepared to listen and assist the Council in working collaboratively. His expertise in financial matters, and especially in planning appropriate asset management strategies, has proved most valuable in the current circumstances, where the District is facing financial challenges. “Steve also served as a member of the Board of the Lasallian Foundation for nine years, and as a member of the Management Committee of the Lasallian Centre at Narooma. As a member of the former body, Steve was most passionate about promoting and supporting the Foundation’s work for the poor and disadvantaged in the Asia-Pacific region and, while understanding and respecting the decision to wind up the Foundation, urged that the good work be continued through alternative strategies”, Br. Chris said. A priest-friend, Fr. Terry Gleeson, notes his “sharp intelligence and inquiring and critical mind, balanced by humour and flexibility, compassion and tolerance” in the significant impact he had in helping advance the Lasallian District. Br. Ambrose, a close working colleague, noted on the occasion of the conferral Steve’s habitual “getting on” with his work, with qualities highlighted in the event’s prayerful reading of Romans 12 genuine affection for people, patience and a calm demeanour. Steve’s other personal qualities of honesty, loyalty and trustworthiness, also underpinned his long-standing service of the District in a wide variety of roles. A worthy recipient of the highest honour given to Lasallians, in the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools! And a service willed with grace.
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