The Hawthorn Town Hall played host to the 2008 Hawthorn Football Club Annual General Meeting on Monday night with more than 300 Members turning out to reflect on the Hawks premiership campaign.

Hawthorn members were treated to a procession of premiership cups with all 10 held aloft by players and representatives from each year. The 2008 Cup was the final to be presented by coach Alastair Clarkson and captain Sam Mitchell to a standing ovation.

The Hawks continued to return a strong performance off-field in 2008, having announced a record profit of $4,054,368 in their annual financial report.

Members voted to amend the constitution to limit the tenure of the president to six years, while the tenure of directors was limited to nine years. The exception of current director Bruce Growcott, who has served nine years, was granted to an additional term of three years.

President Jeff Kennett, director Martin Ralston and director Bruce Growcott were elected unopposed for a further three year term.

Former player Peter Ryan received Life Membership for his services to the Club over 24 years as a recruiting officer. Past Secretary of the Confreres Adrian Gallienne was awarded Life Membership for his outstanding contribution to the Confreres over a range of activities.

Hawthorn director Bruce Growcott also received Life Membership in his 10th year on the Board. Growcott continues to offer exceptional accounting expertise as the lead of the Hawthorn Football Club finance sub committee.

A series of other awards were given on the night including:

Football Service Awards
Pat and Rob Benham
Fab Molini

Club Life Service Awards
Mike Derum
Ken and Bronwyn Knights
Richard Stenton
Christina Wilson
Karen Lowrey