* Mr Neal Molineaux CSU staff member elected national president of Apex Australia.* Mr Molineaux said the community mindedness and skills taught at Apex Australia are brought to CSU.* Mr Molineaux and Apex Australia raised $16,000 in recent months to support farmers experiencing drought.A Charles Sturt University (CSU) staff member has been elected national president of Apex Australia.Mr Neal Molineaux, a project manager in CSU’s Division of Facilities Management, said he is pleased to become national president of an association that does a lot of good, not only in local communities, but in communities all over Australia and across the seven countries it is established in.“It’s the work of these Apex Clubs that builds better communities,” Mr Molineaux said.“Apex has opened my world to something that you would not experience anywhere else.“It’s not all just about serving your community, but the lessons learnt, and through the opportunities Apex has provided me, I have been able to learn, develop new skills and gain the confidence I use daily in my current occupation.”Mr Molineaux has been around Apex throughout his childhood and in 1997 became a member of the South Wagga Apex Club where he held a number of administrative roles. Four years ago he took on the challenges of being a member of the Apex national board.This long history within Apex created many fond memories and friendships across Australia and other Apex countries. Mr Molineaux said it is these genuine friendships that have helped him raise over $16,000 in recent months to assist Australian farmers suffering from years of drought.Mr Molineaux describes Apex Australia as a vibrant and energetic volunteer service organisation focused on harnessing the ideas, ideals and intelligence of primarily younger Australians.“Although some clubs are open to people of all ages, most welcome members aged from 18 to 45,” he said. “We are an authentic Australian icon that is still going strong since it was established in 1931.“We have help younger Australians make a difference to their community, learn valuable skills, and make great friendships.“The Apex story is one of fun, fellowship and friendship. We offer you the opportunity to give others a fair go, practical help and positive role models to reach their own potential,” Mr Molineaux said.Photo credit: Neal Molineaux, project officer CSU Division of Facilities Management