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ESTATE MATTERS
ES T A TE MA TTERS
CORNWALL CARES

END-OF-THE-YEAR HANDOUT

BY NICOLETTE CONRADIE
PHOTOGRAPHY BY: WWW.IVANMULLERPHOTOGRAPHY.COM
relies on the wise choices of others
for a harmonious co-existence.

Humility: Often misunderstood,
humility is not about considering
oneself less; it’s about treating
everyone with respect and equality.
It’s the opposite of arrogance.
You are not more important than
others, but equally no-one else
is more important than you. This
principle resonates deeply within our
community, where every role, from
the residents to the security guards
to the maintenance staff, is crucial.
Humility fosters a culture of mutual
respect and appreciation, essential
for a thriving community.

Ownership: This is about taking
responsibility for our actions. As
Martin Luther wisely pointed out :
“You are just as responsible for what
you say as you are responsible for
what you don’t say.” The same goes
for our actions. In our community,
ownership means acknowledging our
part in both successes and failures,
learning from them, and not resorting
to blame or excuses. It’s about being
accountable for our actions and
understanding how they impact the
bigger picture.

Even though we did not meet our
target, we were still able to gift each
of our 70 estate staff members a
Checkers card with the amount of
R3100 per card, and a R200 gift
voucher from Roman’s pizza.

A special thank you to all our
contributing residents who continue
to support this initiative, as well
as every resident who was able to
s 2023 drew to a close, the consistently exhibit. attend the handout. Ivan, for always
Cornwall community came being willing to assist in capturing
together for the annual Wisdom: It’s about doing the these special moments, Mark who
ACornwall Cares handout, a right thing, even when no-one is manages the collection of funds and
tradition that honours our estate staff, watching. In our daily routines, both payments, and the members of our
maintenance workers and security personal and professional, moments Board who attended to show their
guards. Although we didn’t meet arise where our choices define us. support.
our financial target for the handout, Wisdom is choosing integrity over
the event was an opportunity for convenience, long-term good over This year’s handout also marks
something more significant – a short-term gain. It’s about making a personal transition for me. I am
reminder that there are other, more decisions that not only benefit us but stepping down and passing the
important values than financial also enhance the well-being of those baton of this wonderful initiative to
gain that bind us as a community around us. This is especially relevant a resident who has shown a keen
– wisdom, humility and ownership – in our community, where every interest in leading it in 2024. I am
principles that successful individuals member, from staff to residents, confident that the new leadership
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