JENNY McHUGH (1945 – 2008)
Jenny in the early LPAA days
Jenny McHugh passed away peacefully in her sleep on 14th August 2008, five days after her 63rd birthday. Jenny was a foundation member of the LPAA/SSPA having attended the first National Convention in Port Macquarie in New South Wales in 1968 with her parents, Frank and Dorcas, who passed away ten days after Jenny at the age of 93. Jenny's father, Frank was the LPAA's foundation Chairman
Jenny’s contribution to the LPAA included creating the original design of the LPAA emblem. Following is an account of Jen’s involvement within the Association:
State
Branch: New South Wales
Joined LPAA: 1968
Years on National Council: 1972-1987 (11 years)
Journal Editor: 1972/1973
National Council member: 1972/1973, 1973/1974, 1974/1975, 1975/1976, 1976/1977,
1977/1978, 1978/1979, 1981/1982, 1983/1984, 1987/1988
New South Wales Branch Secretary: 1977/1978, 1979/1980
Frank McHugh Award winner: 1987
May she rest in peace.
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Last updated:
07 September, 2008