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Milestones

There have been many major achievements throughout the WA Mining Club’s 44 year history, such as:

 

Year

Milestones

1972
Held the first WA Mining Club lunch. Incorporated the WA Mining Club. Established WA Mining Club Rules of Association and elected the first committee and president.
1981
Offered the WA Mining Club’s first University Prizes to one student at each of the four WA universities. The prizes were valued at $75 and were awarded as book prizes.
1992
Increased the value of the four University Prizes to $100, awarded as book prizes.
1994
Changed the four University Prizes to cash prizes, of $100 each.
1997
Increased the four University Prizes to a value of $400 each.
2003
Awarded the first WA Mining Club university scholarship to Trish Partyka (WA School of Mines)
2007
Introduced the annual WA Mining Club Raffle to contribute to the operation and capability of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
2008
With the assistance of four co-sponsors, awarded four WA Mining Club university scholarships.
2011
With the assistance of four co-sponsors and one generous full sponsor, awarded five WA Mining Club university scholarships.
2012

Passed the 800 Member Mark.

Introduced a second annual Golf Day – this time to raise money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Increased the four University Prizes to a value of $500 each.

Held the inaugural Scholarship Awards Dinner – awarding scholarships and University Prizes to outstanding tertiary students.

2013

Introduced members-only sundowners at the state reception centre