Annual Life Members Lunch – Report by Ken Pridham
Another great day was had on Saturday,with seventy people attending our annual life members reunion.There were thirty one life members in attendance plus family members representing life members who have passed on,we had two members who passed away this year,Allan Muir(ninety two years of age) and Hedley O’Brien(ninety six years of age)their sons Greg and Graeme spoke briefly about their contribution to the club.
Jeff Nickson was our earliest induction life member (1970) coached five junior premierships in the seventies ,other old life members were Terry(Stumpy)Brown(1978) first rover in the “B” grade premiership in 1973,Tom Cook(1978) Team manager in many junior teams,president of the famous G M C club. Grant(Mantis)Edmondson(1974),Darrell Carpenter(1983),Darrell was Peter Owen,s stats man in the early eighties and takes credit for some of Peter,s success,lastly Ken Pridham(1982)now running the past players and life members reunion days.
Two new life members were inducted,first was Alistair Butcher,Michael Duggan presented Alistair with his medal and told of his colourful footballing career,his description of his football ability was spot on,more importantly it was help with his son’s(Jake and Luke) junior teams that made this award more rewarding.well done Alistair.
Second life membership was to Peter Lord.Peter(Georgi)Owen presented Peter with his medal,Wee Georgis recollection of Lordies playing career was very accurate and to the point,he stated that when peter won his league B & F in 1981 the umpires got their numbers mixed up,also told of his contribution with the help of Corkie Carroll with his “on the couch ” segments in the early nineties.Well done Peter.
Lunch was then served,I found my meal,was not up to it’s usual standard.
Raffle next,prizes were donated by Christine Walker(hampers),Edmond Abbott(wine) a new sponsor in Napier Street,Troy Cuthbertson(Rydges Hotel)Mick Trevean(tickets for the $5000 draw) in all eight prizes,the club made $800 from the raffle.
Lastly our panel of our living Presidents of the club,Robert Carroll,Robbie Ternes,Ross Higgins and John Elliott,who answered a range of questions in their time as president,the time and effort these gentlemen put in when they were in office was appreciated by all ,they are the reason why the Strathmore Football Club is in such a good position today.
Lastly thank you’s,the life members committee,Donna for adding the women’s touch,Margaret’s help in preparing the cheese platters and sweets,Steve for preparing the room with the tables and chairs,to Beau and his young helpers behind the bar,young Paddy’s help with the raffle and finally to all life members and friends who turned up to make this a memorable day.See you all next year,
