Life Membership GFC - 1990
Roger & wife Pam came to Gormandale in the mid 70’s and ran the General Store. Roger became the club Secretary in 1978 a position he held through to 1983 during which time the club began its most successful period on the ground. In all Roger served on the Committee for 18 years and in that time was Vice President and a Delegate to the League for 10 of those years. On game day Roger was an active volunteer being Gate Keeper for 8 years, Goal Umpire for 5 years, and Team Manager for 6 years. Roger received his Life Membership for service to the club in 1990. Roger was a key person in establishing Sundry Auctions for the Club in 2007 and Sunday Auctions in 2008 and ran those auctions through to leaving the area in 2013. Roger has also done significant research into the Clubs History and is writing a book. Roger’s service to the club was further recognised in 2014 when he was inducted into the Clubs Hall of Fame.