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BAYSWATER BULLETS LIFE MEMBERS
A motion was passed 19th March 1984 to introduce Life Membership to our club. Life Members with their volunteered service achievements are listed below so
that current members would know who they are and the effort that they have put
into our club.
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KERRY (HODGKINSON) SEMFEL |
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Elected 30th March 1996 |
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Position |
Seasons |
| President |
99/00 |
| Team Manager |
93/94, 94/95 |
| Cross Country Team Manager |
90/91, 91/92, 92/93, 93/94, 93/94, 94/95 |
| General Committee |
89/90, 90/91, 92/93, 95/96, 96/97 |
| Newsletter Editor |
92/93 |
| Publicity Officer |
92/93 |
| Recruiting Officer |
95/96 |
 Other: Associated with Bayswater Bullets
since 1988 with 4 children representing our Club - Peta, Lindel, Jarryd
and Lori. Kerry's ex-husband, Hoddy (John) was President for two years (1995/96 and
1996/97 seasons). Volunteered in all areas of our club as well as Executive
Member and Club Historian. It was Kerry who was instrumental in compiling
our Club History back in 1992.
At Knox Little Athletics Centre level, was Vice President, Centre Team
Manager, Competition Director, Referee, Open Day/Championship Co-Ordinator
and Region Delegate. Kerry also spent six years on the Cross Country
Committee from 1990 to 1996 as Recorder/Point Scorer and Chairperson for
three years a piece, KLAC honoured Kerry with Life Membership in
1998.
At Regional Level Kerry was the VLAA Eastern Metropolitan Regional Secretary
to 2003/04. Kerry is currently living in Traralgon Updated 2007
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GREG LACY |
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Elected 31st March 1995 |
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Position |
Seasons |
| Assistant Team Manager |
92/93, 93/94, 94/95 |
| Treasurer |
87/88, 88/89, 89/90 |
 Other: Associated with Bayswater Bullets
from 1987 to 1995 with 4 children representing our Club -
Jarrod, Hayden, Travis & Aaron.
Currently living on 5 acres in Snake Valley, 22Km from Ballarat and the
Treasurer of the local football/netball club.
Updated 2007
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DAVID BLACKWOOD |
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Elected 10th April 1994 |
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Position |
Seasons |
| President |
1985/86, 1986/87 |
 Other: Still active with Little
Athletics in his 24th year. Associated with Bayswater Bullets
from 1982, just after migrating from Scotland, until season 1991/92 with
two children representing our Club - Wendy and Mark. At Knox Little Athletics Centre level, David was Division Delegate in
1984/85 and 1985/86. Knox LAC honoured David with Life Membership in 1996.
At the Eastern Metropolitan Region level, David has been the Eastern Region
Walks Coordinator from season 2001/02 to 2005/06.
At the VLAA level, David has been a member of the Victorian Little
Athletics Walk Panel since 1990 and has held the position of State
Co-ordinator Walks since 1991.
David was awarded the prestigious VLAA "Distinguished Service
Award" in 2006 where the criteria is "A minimum of twelve years
of highly meritorious service of an exemplary nature that has positively
contributed to the betterment of the Association with six years outside of
the Centre/Club and determined by ballot and announced at the State
Conference"
David still coaches the Little and Senior athletes in walks at Knox
Park which he still finds it rewarding helping athletes reach their
potential.
His daughter, Wendy is married with two children with the eldest
finishing in the U/15's in season 2005/06 at the Nunawading Centre after
starting out at Knox. Her youngest is currently competing at Nunawading.
Wendy herself is involved in Walk Judging and has judged the Victorian
State Championships in seasons 2004/05 and 2005/06.
After leaving Little Athletics, his son Mark
competed at the Senior level for a few more years and came 2nd in the
Australian Junior Walking Championships 20Km race in 1996. He retired from
athletics at the ripe old age of 22 and is married and living locally.
David's wife Gill was our Assistant Team Manager in season 1983/84 and
the club Secretary in seasons 1984/85 to 1986/87.
David is living in Ferntree Gully
Updated 2007
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JANET CAULFIELD |
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Elected 10th April 1994 |
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Position |
Seasons |
| Secretary |
95/96 |
| Team Manager |
92/93 |
| Cross Country Team Manager |
89/90 |
| General Committee |
85/86, 86/87, 87/88, 88,89, 89/90, 93/94, 94/95 |
| Club Delegate |
86/87 |
 Other: Associated with Bayswater Bullets
from 1985 to 1995 with 4 children representing our club - Paul, Dale,
Leigh and Katie. In the 1989/90 season, J
Janet's husband Gary was firstly,
Club Vice President, then President. Our Club logo was designed by Gary.
At Knox Little Athletics Level, Janet was on the Handbook Committee in
1986/87 and Championship Director 1987/88 and 1988/89. In the Cross Country,
Janet was Assistant Recorder in 1990/91 and Team Manager in 1991/92.
Janet was also a Level 1 Coach and then went on to become an
"A" Grade Walk Judge.
Janet is living in Trafalgar.
Updated 2006
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GREG WAUGH |
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Elected 10th April 1994 |
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Position |
Seasons |
| Vice President |
89/90 |
| General Committee |
88/89, 89/90, 90/91, 91/92 |
 Other: Associated with Bayswater
Bullets since 1988 to 1993 with 2 children representing our club - Megan
and Kirsty. Greg's wife Vicky was Club Delegate 1990/91, 1991/92 and 1992/93. At Knox Little Athletics Centre level, Greg was Vice
President in 1992/93. Assistant Controller of Officials & on the Program
Committee in 1989/90, Setting up of Equipment in 1990/91, Region Delegate,
Referee, Equipment Manager & on Wet Weather Committee on 1991/92,
Referee and Setting up of Equipment 1992/93. KLAC honoured Greg with Life Membership in
1993.
Greg and his wife, Vicki currently own and run a Bed and Breakfast at
Moorview House which is situated in Metung, on the Gippsland Lakes. www.moorviewhouse.com.au
Updated 2009
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NOEL MAXWELL |
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Elected 2nd December 1985 |
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Position |
Seasons |
| President |
75/76, 76/77 |
| Team Manager |
75/76, 76/77, 77/78 |
| Committee |
74/75 |
| Club Delegate |
76/77, 77/78 |
 Other: Associated with Bayswater Bullets
and the Knox Little Athletics Centre from 1974 to 1985 with 4 children representing our Club - Andrew,
Dean, Wesley and Nicholas. Noel had been involved as Judge/Starter every
week until the end of the 1984/85 season. Photo taken at the 2004 AGM.
Noel is still living in Bayswater.
Updated 2004
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JOHN GUERRA |
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Elected 24th March 1984 |
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Position |
Seasons |
| Treasurer |
76/77, 77/78, 78/79 |
| Assistant Team Manager |
75/76, 76/77 |
| Committee |
73/74, 74/75, 79/80, 80/81, 81/82, 82/83 |
 Other: Associated with Bayswater Bullets
from seasons 1972/73 to 1983/84 with 5 children representing our Club -
Michele, Anette, Paul, Mark and Peter which spanned from the 1971/72 to
the 1983/84 seasons.At Knox Little Athletics Centre level, John was President
in seasons 1979/80 and 1980/81,
Vice President 1981/82 and 1982/83. He was Knox Centre Team Manager in 1978/79
along with his wife Lena. Was Region Delegate 1978/79 and 1979/80. Was Inner Executive
and Conference Motions & Wet Weather Committee in 1980/81. Chairman of
Admin Panel in 1981/82 , Technical Advisor in 1981/82 and 1982/83 and was
Chief Recorder in 1976/77 and 1977/78. KLAC honoured John with Life Membership in 1984.
At the Victorian Little Athletics Association level, John was on the
Board for eight years. He was the Associate Director Membership in
1980/81, Associate Director Competition in 1981/82, the Competition Director
from the 1982/83 to 1986/87 seasons, Deputy Chairman from seasons 1982/83
to 1986/87 and the VLAA Chairman in season 1987/88.
At the Australian Little Athletics Union level, John served two years
nationally as Chairman in the 1988/89 and 1989/90 seasons.
 Michele, his eldest daughter competed with Knox Sherbrooke Women's Club
into her twenties, his youngest daughter Anette completed five years in
Little Athletics and spending a number of years in the Canteen. The three
boys, Paul, Mark and Peter all competed with the Knox Men's Athletics for
many years with middle son, Mark a State U/13 Pole Vault champion. (when
Little Athletics finished in U/12's)
John's wife Lena is a Life Member of the Knox Sherbrooke Women's Athletics
Club (now combined with Men's) and was a key Timekeeper/Judge at State
Level. To the left is John's Bayswater Life Member trophy.
John is also the designer of the current Knox Centre logo through a
competition held in 1980.
John is still living in Bayswater.
Updated 2007
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RON PAPST |
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Elected 24th March 1984 |
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Position |
Seasons |
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President |
77/78 |
| Secretary |
73/74, 74/75, 75/76, 76/77 |
| Committee |
80/81, 81/82, 82/83 |
| Coach |
78/79 |
 Other: Associated with Bayswater Bullets
from 1973 to 1984 with 3 children representing our Club - Andrew, Stephen
and Sharyn. Ron's wife, Heather was on the Committee in 1977/78, 1978/79 and
1980/81 and Assistant Team Manager in 1975/76 and 1976/77At Knox Little Athletics Centre level, Ron was Registrar
1974/75, 1975/76
and 1976/77. He was Treasurer 1977/78, 1978/79, 1979/80, 1980/81 and 1981/82. Was
Region Delegate 1979/80, 1980/81, 1981/82 and 1982/83. Was Division Delegate
1980/81, 1981/82 and 1982/83. Was on the Administration Panel in 1981/82 and
Liaison Delegate in 1982/83. KLAC honoured Ron with Life Membership in 1981.
Ron is still living in Bayswater and his Grandchildren, Adam and Troy
are currently competing with Bayswater Bullets.
Updated 2007
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