Volunteer of the Month

Catherine Brophy (Cat) of Ōkato Playcentre has been the financial engine treasurer extraordinaire for us all! Not only has Cat been an outstanding Mum of three busy boys (they have all been through / are enrolled at Ōkato Playcentre), running her household and farm, she has been a constant welcoming presence and overall brilliant Kaiako!

She quietly kept Ōkato Playcentre rolling with her encouragement to fellow members to join Playcentre education, get involved and join centre meetings! The Brophy whānau have had a big few years, and through it all, while she could not be physically present, you could always count on Cat to sort and approve payments, send through monthly treasury reports and offer her guidance and support. I cannot thank her enough!

Many hours of her spare time were spent refreshing the centre, one area of play at a time. You can see the love put into each label on the carpentry corner or beautiful finish in the puzzle area display! 

Cat has successfully applied for many grants applications over the years. It’s a bittersweet time for her to hand over her role as treasurer, grants officer and to finally see a lot of planning over the years come to fruition.

 I don’t know how to thank her enough… on behalf of all Ōkato members, 

Ngā mihi nui koe Cat!

Ruby Anderson 

Ōkato Playcentre Member 

(Now Facilitator! Thanks to Cat for her encouragement over the years to join education and just do it).