An Ode to Danny
Our long-time Manager, Danny Liversidge, left us for greener pastures this week. The Committee of Management, staff and volunteers took him to lunch to see him off in grand style.
To mark the occasion, our Chair, Gina Lyons, wrote and recited:
An Ode to Danny
We gather here to bid adieu, to Danny, who is leaving too.
From car sales to the DNC, oh, what a path for us to see!
He sold cars, suits, and even dreams, Senior Analyst with corporate schemes.
But Telstra couldn’t keep him tight, he saw the light, took flight at night!
To the mushroom farm he came, Project Manager with a quirky name.
We hoped for crops, oh what a feast. Those yummy shrooms, we thought they’d never cease!
But alas, the funds ran dry, the dream of mushrooms said goodbye.
Now behind the Paddock Room, the space does something else, I assume!
From chaos to calm, he took the lead, in 2019 he filled the need.
Acting and then Manager, what a shot, for Danny, and that brave Committee lot.
He brought the ARC back in our hands, with strong submissions and grand plans.
Free showers, laundry, what a feat, Danny made sure we stayed on our feet!
Artists thrived in co-working space, no more home, they found their place.
Manual to online, he did steer, calendars shared, our path made clear.
Grants he chased with mighty flair, small orgs need funds, and he was there.
All Abilities Group got renegotiation, thanks to Danny’s grand persuasion.
With Justice Dept., he struck a deal, offenders worked with zest and zeal.
Employment agencies, he wooed them too, room hire programs grew and grew!
Danny, we’ll miss your lively ways, your energy, wit, and sunny days.
You changed the vibe, you brought the cheer, the Centre’s happy ‘cause you were here.
So here’s to you, our friend so dear, we wish you luck in your new frontier.
Stay in touch, don’t be a stranger, farewell, dear Danny, our game-changer!
Danny Liversidge
DNC Joke of the Week
Mum: “Time to get up and go to school, son.”
Son: “I don’t wanna go to school today.”
Mum: “Give me three good reasons why you should stay home, and I’ll give you three good reasons why you should go.”
Son: “ Well, all the students hate me … all the teachers hate me … and … I just don’t wanna go!”
Mum: “(1) I have a lot to do so I can’t look after you today, (2) You are over 40 years old, and (3) You are the Principal!”
[If you’ve got a better joke, (and doesn’t everyone??) send it to admin@dncentre.org.au and we’ll publish it. (Remember, this is a family publication! 😊). We’ll even include your name if you wish – or you can protect your anonymity!]
