Ron Sharpe (businessman) explained

Honorific Suffix:OAM
Ron Sharpe
Birth Name:Ronald Douglas Sharpe
Birth Date:1950 6, df=y
Birth Place:Sydney
Death Place:Gosford, Australia
Resting Place:Palmdale Cemetery and Crematorium

Life and career

Sharpe was a joint managing director of Industrial Holdings Pty Ltd.[1] [2] He was a former Chairman of the NSW Branch of the Order of Australia Association.[3] [4] [5] Sharpe was a carpenter, a licensed commercial builder, a licensed mechanic and built a career in the field of civil engineering.[6] Throughout his life he was involved in civil infrastructure and road maintenance through the Sharpe family business. Ron Sharpe was the Founding Chairman of the Road Profiling Association of Australia, which evolved to become a part of the Australian Asphalt Pavement Association. As part of the celebration of AAPA's 40th anniversary in 2009, he was recognised for his services to the industry.[7] [8]

In November 2009, a book by Margaret Hardy titled Significant Men of the Central Coast was launched[9] and included Ron Sharpe and his sons; who were mentioned for their involvement in providing support to community groups through donations, partnerships, volunteering and community sponsorships.[10]

Sharpe was a member of the Umina Apex Club and was awarded Life Membership in 1990. He helped raise funds for a number of causes including the Surf Rescue Helicopter and the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol. He was involved with the Salvation Army throughout his life, being a member of the Salvation Army Band, building the Salvation Army Hall at Umina with his father and being chairperson for the Peninsula Red Shield Appeal.[11] [12]

Ron Sharpe was a chairman and regional coordinator of the New South Wales State Committee of the Order of Australia Association.[13] [14] [15]

Honours

In January 2005, Sharpe was named Citizen of the Year for the City of Gosford[11] and on Australia Day 2006, he was awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) in recognition of his service to the community of the Gosford region through a range of service and social welfare organisations.[16] [17] [18] [19]

Letter of condolence from the governor-general of Australia

Upon Sharpe's death, David Hurly, the Governor-General of Australia, released a letter of condolence.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PRESIDENTS REPORT. 5 September 2012. 20 March 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120320155139/http://www.gosfordchamber.com.au/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/filemanager/files/agenda/magazine/Agenda%20OctNov.pdf. 2. October–November 2010. The Agenda. Gosford District Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc.
  2. Web site: Board. 2 September 2012. 30 October 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121030123319/http://www.gosfordchamber.com.au/info.php?id=17. Gosford City Chamber of Commerce.
  3. Web site: RON SHARPE OAM. YouTube . 25 August 2012.
  4. Web site: HONOURED AUSSIES. 8 November 2012.
  5. Web site: OAMS. 25 November 2013.
  6. News: Residents in Honors' List. Peninsula News . 134 . . 30 January 2006 . 7 October 2013. 6. Debbie . Notara.
  7. Web site: RECOGNITION . Australian Asphalt Pavement Association . 7 October 2013.
  8. Web site: AAPA 40th Anniversary Awards. 13 September 2014. Australian Asphalt Pavement Association. AAAP News. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140215042652/http://www.aapa.asn.au/cms_files/AAPA_NEWS_Nov_2009.pdf. 15 February 2014. dmy-all.
  9. Web site: Significant men identified. Peninsula News . 11 November 2009 . 7 October 2013. Margaret . Hardy.
  10. Web site: Significant Men of the Central Coast . Sharpebros.com.au . 13 September 2014.
  11. Web site: Ron Sharpe is Citizen of the Year. Peninsula News . 7 February 2005 . 7 October 2013. Vicki . Brown.
  12. Web site: Doorknock raises $43,000 . Peninsula News . 16 June 2011 . 7 October 2013. Katey . Small.
  13. Web site: Chairman's Message. 13 September 2014. April 2012. 138. Order of Australia Association New South Wales Branch. 1.
  14. Web site: Our local award winners gather. Merimbula News . 29 August 2012 . 7 October 2013.
  15. Web site: Order of Australia Association. 14 November 2021 . 14 November 2021.
  16. Web site: Search Australian Honours – Simple Search . Itsanhonour.gov.au . 7 October 2013.
  17. Web site: Ronald (Ron) Sharpe OAM – Civil engineer. Central Coast Business Review . August 2021 . 14 . 14 November 2021.
  18. Web site: Vale Ron Sharpe OAM. Coast Community News . July 2021 . 14 November 2021.
  19. Web site: Obituary Ronald Douglas Sharpe OAM. Sydney Morning Herald . July 2021 . 14 November 2021.

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