{"id":20945,"date":"2025-05-16T10:21:55","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T02:21:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/?p=20945"},"modified":"2025-05-16T10:26:23","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T02:26:23","slug":"club-corner-volunteer-of-the-month-john-finlayson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/news\/2025\/05\/16\/club-corner-volunteer-of-the-month-john-finlayson","title":{"rendered":"Club Corner Volunteer of the Month &#8211; John Finlayson"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span>At 82 years young, John Finlayson is proof that dedication and passion know no age limit. A life member of <\/span><span>Claremont Lawn Tennic Club <\/span><span>and a cornerstone of the club community, John continues to lead by example, offering his time, energy, and wisdom to ensure the club runs like clockwork. For his unwavering service, Tennis West is proud to name John Finlayson as this month\u2019s Club Corner Volunteer of the Month.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>John has been a member of <\/span><span>Claremont Lawn Tennic Club <\/span><span>for many years, and his impact on the club spans both its physical infrastructure and its community spirit. On most days, you\u2019ll find him at the club\u2014mending court equipment, tending the gardens, or managing major maintenance and development projects. His hands-on work keeps the club looking and functioning at its best, but it\u2019s his behind-the-scenes project management that really makes things tick.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>John\u2019s contribution is not limited to tools and tasks. His legendary court craft has long been admired at the club, where he continues to be a mentor and inspiration to players of all ages. His experience, skill, and gentle guidance enrich the playing experience for everyone fortunate enough to share the court with him.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>More than anything, it\u2019s John\u2019s spirit that stands out. Never without a willing smile or a cheerful word, he brings warmth and camaraderie to every corner of the club. His presence is a reminder of the power of community and the difference one dedicated volunteer can make.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Congratulations, John Finlayson, on being named Tennis West\u2019s Club Corner Volunteer of the Month. Your decades of service, leadership, and kindness embody the heart of community tennis.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Please share this link with your club members as the nomination is open for everyone.<\/span><\/i><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span>To nominate, please click\u00a0<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/appPe1TmONV0UfveA\/shr48XpcnPV9YiMKC\"><i><span>here<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>.<\/span><\/i><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Tennis West is pleased to announce the 2025 Tennis West Volunteers Night on June 13<\/span><span>th<\/span><span>, a celebration of the outstanding contributions volunteers make to the tennis community. If you\u2019re interested in attending, please get in touch with your club for further details.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At 82 years young, John Finlayson is proof that dedication and passion know no age limit. A life member of Claremont Lawn Tennic Club and a cornerstone of the club community, John continues to lead by example, offering his time, energy, and wisdom to ensure the club runs like clockwork. For his unwavering service, Tennis [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6414,"featured_media":20946,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20945","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20945","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6414"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20945"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20945\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20946"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20945"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20945"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20945"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}