Life Membership GFC - 1985
It is not known how Bernie first started his association with the club but it was in the mid-seventies when he did the Football timekeeping for the first time. Bernie lived in Traralgon and did not drive, so he relied on the club to get him to games and back, which a number of members took on over what was in excess of 10 seasons as club timekeeper. Bernie generally did all 3 games of Football each week and was extremely proud to be the Timekeeper for most of the Club Premierships from 1981 to 1986. A quiet unassuming bloke, Bernie was awarded a Life Membership of the club in 1985