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Last month, Raiders awarded three new life memberships.
Raiders’ Patron Ken Stirling presented the awards to Karen Gibbons, Kevin Smith and Roger Reid. This is what he said:
“Karenhas been a tireless worker for the club over a long period. She first came to the club in 1995 when her son began playing and has held almost every position, including spending a decade as chair before moving on to a position on the Auckland Rugby League (ARL) board.
She was instrumental in the club becoming the first League for Life club in NZ and also played a major part in establishing and assisting with Tag football which has become a focal point for the summer. Karen also received a Distinguished Service award from ARL for her work.” “Kevincame along with his two sons about 25 years ago and has been involved for much of the time since. I describe him as the ‘rock’ of the club. As treasurer he has guided the club through some pretty difficult financial times and his good sense and advice has kept it in a good position. On top of this he has also been found helping behind the bar, helping clean up after games and with any other job that needs to be done. Kevin has also been awarded the Distiguished Service award by the ARL.”
“Roger, the current President,has been involved with the club since it was formed and is the only member who has been actively involved in the club since its inception. He is known as ‘Kodak’ for all the photographic work he has done and was still playing for the Old Boys team until a recent injury. Roger’s involvement at the club has been huge as he has also been on the committee for a large number of the years he has been involved.”
