The Glenferrie Gold Life Patrons have gathered at the home of former Club President Ian Dicker to celebrate the 10th annual Glenferrie Gold function.
The occasion kicked off with Ian welcoming the Glenferrie Gold, former players Mark Graham, Peter Hudson, Richard Loveridge, David Parkin, Rayden Tallis and Richie Vandenberg plus special guest, John Sylvester and club representatives, Kerrie Brewer and Tim Silvers.
Ian spoke at length on one of his more important tasks as Club President - putting his hand up at club Auctions. The auctions were a valuable source of income for the club and his strategy was a simple one although the execution left a lot to be desired. He remarked, ‘I would keep bidding to help get the prices up, with the key being to time my withdrawal so the item could go to the rival bidder. Much to my wife Barbara’s frustration, my timing wasn’t always on the mark and I seemed to end up taking a lot more items than originally planned. But the club needed the money and I was more than happy to help out in any way. The bonus was that I ended up with some amazing memorabilia that in many ways showcases my time as president of our wonderful club.’
Ian also introduced Gordon Bennett who, apart from starting out as a camera man for channel HSV7, later became the producer of the famed football show on a Sunday, World of Sport. He related many a fascinating story of televising VFL matches as a 16 year-old with one camera.
The Glenferrie Gold and guests enjoyed a barbecue lunch on the lawns of Ian’s expansive garden, catching up with fellow Life Patrons. At the conclusion of this wonderful occasion and after posing for the annual photo of the Life Patrons, presentations of certificates and badges were made to new patrons, Brenda Cheers, James Gadsden, James Henderson, David Mortimer, Olivia and Stuart Sutton. Our MC for the day, John Sylvester closed proceedings with a delightful speech thanking Ian for hosting the day and recognizing Ian’s remarkable contribution to the club.
Established in 2007 to raise funds for the new Hawks Museum at Waverley, the Glenferrie Gold now number 145 with 15 new patrons welcomed during 2018.
Glenferrie Gold Life Patron membership is offered to Hawk supporters who would like a closer affiliation with the museum. Membership can be obtained by the way of a $1,000 contribution, which is tax deductible when made to the Hawthorn Football Club Foundation. Glenferrie Gold members are invited to two functions, receive a limited edition numbered badge, certificate of appreciation and their names are recorded on the Glenferrie Gold Honour Board. For enquiries contact the Hawks Museum 03 9535 3075 or by email hawksmuseum@hawthornfc.com.au
Glenferrie Gold Life Patrons of the Hawks Museum & Guests line up for their team photo with former President, Ian Dicker
