CRITERIA FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIP
This policy sets out the minimum criteria to be eligible for nomination for an award of “Life Membership” of the Hamilton Kangaroos Football Netball Club.
This award exists to recognise the valuable contribution of individuals to the current and future existence of the Club. It is therefore only to be awarded in exceptional circumstances.
Only onerecipient should receive this award in any one year period. However, the club recognizes that exceptional circumstances may arise, when two or more worthy recipients are eligible. It will then be at the discretion of the Executive of the Board of Management of the Hamilton Kangaroos Football Netball Club as to how many awards are given.
It should also be recognized that Life Membership does not have to be awarded each year.
In considering the award of Life Membership an individual should have demonstrated significant, sustained and high quality service enhancing the reputation and future of the overall Club.
The points to be taken into account when considering any nomination include:
1. General Considerations
• The general attitude and overall demeanour of the nominee shows a dedication to the values of the Club
• Commitment to the principle of good sportsmanship
• Valued leadership and good role modelling that reflects credit upon the Club
2. Length of Service
• The length of service to the Club should be extended service of 10 years as a player and/or as a volunteer. Club service in either role can to be considered when assessing people for Life Membership.
3. Other Specific Criteria
• Specific achievement, both on and off the field, will be taken into consideration.
• Four areas of service in the Club could include: Playing; Coaching/Managing; Administration; and General Contribution (including fund-raising, supporting and other issues that a Committee may see as relevant).
Life Members Prior to 2012
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Wendy Allen
Paul Barnes
Tracy Barnes
Stewart Beaton
Robyn Beaton
Julie Betts
Jo Bowie
Graeme Byrne
Sara Byrne
Darren Corr
David Crawford
Jack Crotty
Herb Dennert
Fay Dodd
Matt Dunn
John Edmonds
Peter Franklin
Jenny Franklin
Marg Godden*
Greg Grenfell
Barry Groves
Patricia Groves
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George Habel
Hilda Habel*
Paul Habel
Dave Hamilton
Ray Harman
Joy Harris
Glennis Herrmann*
Lois Herrmann
Scott Herrmann
Thorrie Herrmann*
Jack Hutchins
Rhonda Jervies
Trevor Mahoney
Bob Manley*
Kevin Manson
Bob Maroney
Peter McCluskey*
Dianne McDonald
Nano McGee
Brian McGinley
Rod McGrath
Shane McKew
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Glenn Miles*
Jason Muldoon
Neville Osborne
Keith Parker*
Gerry Parker
Barry Pollock
Kevin Porter
Kaye Porter
Bernie Porter
Howard Porter
Joan Porter*
Adrian Quinn
Keven Quinn
Roly Rivett
John Rogers
Pat Runciman
Collin Russell*
Trevor Russell
Carol Russell-Bailey
Brian Ryan*
William Ryan*
Trevor Sevior
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Gerard Sheehan
Russell Sherrin
Craig Sigley
Frank Soulsby
Hartley Sporn
Greg Stevens
Sandra Stevenson
Peter Sutherland
Ann Sutherland
Bob Templeton
Philip Thomassen
Kelsey Tully
Alan Walkom
Bruce Warburton
Evelyn Warden
John Warden
John Waters*
Rachael Watson
Jock Whiting
Graeme Young
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New Life Members Post 2012
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2013 - Lachlan Crawford
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Inducted by Chairman, Paul Block
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2016 - Michael Kearney
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Started playing for Hamilton FNC in the 1980's.
Played in two Reserve Grand Finals.
Retired in 1989 at the age of 27 for family and work reasons.
In 2006 he returned to footy to coach his sons U/16 team at St Mary's/Monivae.
In 2008 his son was playing for Hamilton U/18's which he became a team manager for 2 years. In 2009 he joined the Hamilton FNC committee and he is still a committee member today.
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| In 2010, 11, 12 he was the Director of Football for Hamilton FNC. As well as being responsible for — Reserve Umpires, Team Sheets, Gate Keepers, Time Keepers, Raffles, Canteen and Bar rosters. To name just a few. After the merge he has held the role of football co-ordinator from 2013 til today.
For the first two years of the Hamilton Kangaroos he has— Clearances and Registrations, Age, weight and height for the footy record, Football jumpers, Assists team managers and stats during senior game.
He's always there to assist if needed in any role. He's the type of person every club needs
because of his knowledge and work commitment. On behalf of the Hamilton Kangaroos I'd like to present this Life Membership to Michael Kearney.
Inducted by Chairman, John Pepper
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2017 - Stephanie Holcombe
Inducted by Chairman, John Pepper
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2018 - Mardi Gill
Inducted by Chairman, John Pepper
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2018 - Stewart Collie
Inducted by Chairman, John Pepper
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| 2019 - Judy Mcdonald
Inducted by Chairman - John Pepper
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2021 - Renae Porter
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At the family day at Melville Oval on Sunday 7th November, we inducted another worthy recipient with a life membership. Renae has been apart of the netball fabric in Hamilton for a number of years, first playing 80 games for Hamilton Football Netball Club, taking out the best and fairest and runner up best and fairest in the 17 & Under comp. Renae switched over to Hamilton Imperials Football Netball Club where she played a further 170 games and totaling over 250 games as a player and coach. Below are a few more of Renae' dedicated aspect to our club,
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Hamilton FNC Junior player 1990-1994
Hamilton Imperial FNC player 1995-2008
Hamilton Imperial FNC club umpire 1999-2011
Hamilton Kangaroo FNC club umpire 2014-2019
Roles:
HIFCN Netball Secretary
HIFNC Umpires Coordinator
HIFNC Sponsorship committee
HIFNC Social club committee member
HIFNC Fundraising
Clearing sale Auction fundraiser.
Catering team catering for weddings
Fashion parades at The Commercial Hotel
Sheepvention gate rosters
Show us your toys gate rosters
Coach
HIFNC A Reserve 1998
HIFNC 17+Under 1999, 2003, 2007
HINFC 13 + Under 2008
Netball trials as selector
Netball trials as an umpire
Netball umpire mentor
Awards:
HIFNC Best Club Person 2003
HIFNC Best Netball Club Person 2002
HIFNC Best Netball Club Person 2001
HIFNC A Reserve B&F 1995
Hamilton FNC 17 & U Runner up B&F 1993
Hamilton FNC 17 & U B&F 1994
Premierships:
A Reserve Premiership Hampden League, Warrnambool FNC 1997
B Grade Premiership Mininera & Districts League, Glenthompson Dunkeld FNC 2014
Umpire South West A Grade & A Reserve Grand-finals 2018
Umpire for Mininera & District League - Season and finals 2014-2019
And helped husband Bernie throughout his playing and coaching career and still does. Without Renae, Bernie may of hang the boots up years ago.... That one is up for debate.
Still today and long in to the future if the club was looking for a hard worker, you wouldn't need to look to far as Renae would be close by offering help.
Inducted by Chairman, Lachie Patterson
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* Denotes Deceased
