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Chris
Trengove (awarded 2009) Chris effectively joined Eastern
Raiders together with his eldest daughter in 1995, immediately
offering help on the diamond. Since then Chris has coached 12 teams
both junior and senior, running specialist training clinics and
helping with individual player development. Chris is a level 4
softball statistician and has scored for numerous club teams over
the years. Most recently Chris has turned to umpiring and this
season achieved his level 3 umpiring accreditation, having donned
the blues for Raiders for many seasons. Raiders has also benefitted
greatly from Chris' administrative talents, when he served as Club
President from season 2004-05 for three years. In this time, he
developed the Eastern Raiders website, which remains a fantastic
resource for all club members and a draw card for new players. He
also encouraged and supported the first boys team to represent
Eastern Raiders. |
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Barb
Trengove (awarded 2009)
Barb came to Eastern Raiders together with her eldest daughter in
1995 and promptly offered her help with scoring, even though she was
new to the sport. Barb joined the Raiders committee for season
2001-02 and immediately assumed the role of Club Registrar,
combining that with Club Secretary duties in 2004. In six years on
the Raiders committee, Barb ensured that the club administration ran
smoothly, efficiently and she established practices that continue to
ensure Radiers is an efficient, structured, well-run club. Through
the years of her involvement, Barb has continued to score for
Raiders teams, helps with junior recruitment and training clinics,
and finally picked up a glove a few years ago, promptly vying for
batting awards (indeed winner B-Res 2006-07). Barb continues to help
the Club and committee whenever asked and ensures our website is
updated with stats, photos, news and upcoming events. |
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Judith Liddell (awarded 2006) Judi
began playing softball in 1990. From 1992, she began playing for
Eastern Raiders winning various team awards throughout her playing
years for the club. She commenced her club committee life in 1993
and has held down various executive positions and key roles
(including Uniform co-ordinator, Match Committee member, Umpiring
co-ordinator). Judi's passion has been Junior Recruitment which she
became involved in by helping Colin Thomas in 1992. Judi has
contributed many hours to this important aspect of club life,
juggling three small children of her own to impart basic softball
skills, encourage children to have fun playing softball and
ultimately get them involved in the game. Over the years Judi has
coached various teams from t ball through to B grade and masters and
in 2005 both played and coached the C grade team. Judi has given a
lot of her time, energy and enthusiasm to Eastern Raiders and
continues to do so. |
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Freya
Carlson (awarded 2004)
Began playing in 1990 in Primary B when she was recruited by Colin
Thomas to join the club. Since then, Freya has coached a Primary B
and U14 team. Freya has been on committee for several years and was
the umpiring co-ordinator from 1998-2000. Freya has always been
involved in fundraising, has been newsletter co ordinator several
times and this year committed to our control room duties. All this
time Freya has continued to play and support the club. In 1998-99
she was awarded the Lindsay Baum trophy for her services to the
club. |
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Marilyn Bouwmeester (Heggie) (awarded 2004)
Marilyn has been a player since 1990 when she joined Eastern
Raiders. Marilyn has always been actively involved in the club, both
on field and off field. Marilyn has coached the U14A team in 1990
with Colin Thomas, U16B in 1996, Primary B in 1999, and C reserve in
2002 and 2001, taking three of these teams to the finals series.
Marilyn was a member of the committee in 1990 and was in charge of
umpiring in 2002. In the between years Marilyn assisted with
umpiring, umpire training and with Waverley umpiring, as can always
be found turning sausages at fundraising BBQs and presentation
nights each year. In 2002 Marilyn was awarded the Butler Demolition
trophy for her services to the club that season. |
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Jennifer
Guinane (awarded 2004)
Jennifer joined the club in the early 1990s from Dandenong and has
been a long serving B grade player since, only retiring after last
season. In 1996 Jennifer joined the committee and has been an active
coach of the junior B and Division 2 teams from 2001-2003. Jennifer
has also scored for several teams during her time for teams that her
daughters have played in. |
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Sue
Donaldson (awarded 2004)
Sue started playing at East Oakleigh in 1981 when she was about 10
and went to Mt Waverley about a year or so later when the clubs
merged. Sue was playing in A Reserve when Mt Waverley merged with
Blackburn Nth to become Eastern Raiders in 1990. Sue has continued
to play A Reserve/A grade since that time. I think that they may
have won an A Reserve premiership at Mt Waverley in the year before
the merger and Sue was part of that team. Sue has not coached or
been on the committee, however, she has been captain of teams she
played in. Sue has also won many playing awards for batting and MVP
throughout her career. One of the great things about Sue is not only
is she a talented player but she has tremendous enthusiasm for the
game and enjoyment is her key criteria. This season was her 24th
anniversary as a player! |
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Susie
Heggie (awarded 2003) Susie has played with Eastern Raiders
since 1994 when she joined from Brandon Park. Susie has always been
an active and hard working member of the club, being secretary for
seasons 1998-01. Susie has also coached for several years, taking
charge of B grade in 1999 and more recently as the coach of the
U16/Div 1 team for the last two seasons. Prior to that she also
coached the U19 team. Susie's experience in umpiring has seen her
take on the umpiring managers role and also actively participate as
an on call umpire for the club for many seasons. Susie was awarded
the Lindsay Baum trophy in 99-00 for her service to the club. |
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Rodger
Trevethan (awarded 2003) He began his coaching career many
years ago with East Oakleigh Softball Club assisting to coach junior
sides. He went on to Assist Coach senior teams as well. When Eastern
Raiders began in 1990, Rodger was Assistant Coach for F Troop. More
recently he has been involved with the younger players in T-Ball and
Primary B. He has been successful in developing a very competitive
Primary B team both in 2002 and 2003 and derives a lot of enjoyment
from developing the young players. This season Rodger coached four
teams for both Eastern Raiders and Waverley. He coached both Primary
B and C Grade teams for Eastern Raiders to premierships. He also
coached the Waverley Under 12 Boys Saturday team to the Grand Final,
as well as the Waverley U12 Boys Rep side which competed at
Dandenong over Easter. Roger was awarded the Ian Wilson Coaching
Award in 2000-01. |
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Allison
Pendlebury (awarded 2002)
Allison began her softball career in Ballarat and joined Eastern
Raiders in 1990 and played for several more years. After retiring
from playing, Allison joined the committee in 1994. She has
continued on the committee and has been the club match committee
member for WSA since 1997, performing duties each Saturday. Allison
has been a hard worker for the club since its inception - playing,
supporting her daughter, scoring, being on the committee for many
years and earning club service awards along the way. |
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Jenny Baker
(awarded 2002) Jenny
began playing with Blackburn North Softball Club, beginning 25 years
of continual playing, most recently in A
grade. As a member of BNSC and Eastern Raiders, Jenny began coaching
pixie teams in her teens and has recently assisted with
A
reserve. Jenny has also been involved in pitching and catching
clinics for the club for many years and has also served on committee
and been a regular club umpire. Jenny has been a loyal and committed
player and club member. |
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Kerry
Trevethan (awarded 2002)
Kerry began playing softball at the age of 11 for East
Oakleigh
Softball Club (that's 30 years ago!) She began coaching junior teams
at the age of 14 and served as a player's rep. on committee. Kerry
was a past secretary of EOSC and has served on the Raiders committee
for many years. Kerry has played and coached senior teams at ERSC
for a number of years and for the past three years has been involved
in coaching the T-ballers of the club
where her kids have been playing. Kerry has received numerous club
service awards for her commitment to the club. |
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Kathy Sharp
(awarded 2001) Kathy originally began her softball with
Blackburn East which merged to become Blackburn Nth and finally
ERSC. Kathy has been a committee member and coach at Blackburn Nth
and ERSC. At ERSC she has helped with many pitching clinics and
coached several teams. Kathy began playing in about 1973 and has
played continuously through to 2001. Kathy has been the pitcher in
the A reserve team for many of those years and has enabled ERSC to
maintain a competitive team, her commitment to playing and to her
team is second to none. At both BNSC and ERSC Kathy has been awarded
the Frimley's Player Service Award for her contribution to the
Club. Kathy's playing career has spanned almost 30 years. |
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Rosie
Hawkins (awarded 2001) Rosie began playing softball at Blackburn Nth
in 1977, when she was nine and has played since then. At ERSC Rosie
has been an A reserve player. Rosie has been a junior coach for many
years and has been won the Ian Wilson club coaching award on two
occasions. Rosie has had several stints on committee where she has
managed the umpiring, been scoring co-ordinator and more recently acted as the treasurer. Rosie
has also received a Club Service Award for her efforts. Rosie's
softball career has spanned almost 25 years active playing service. |
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John
Hollingsworth (awarded 2001)
John was the inaugural president of ERSC after amalgamation of Mt
Waverley and Blackburn Nth in 1990 for two years. John was president
of Blackburn Nth prior to amalgamation where he coached B grade and
A reserve. John was one of the main instigators of the two
clubs amalgamating. John coached A reserve and then B grade from
1990 until 1993. John was the A reserve coach for four years from
94-99. In this role John made significant efforts to encourage the
development and promotion of junior players within the club. |
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Heather
Raditsis (awarded 2001) Originally from Blackburn Nth,
Heather began playing when she was eight and has played consistently
until her recent retirement. Heather began coaching pixie Cs when
she was about 13 and continued to coach and play. By age 18 she was
playing A grade. During her 20s she also doubled up and played in at
Melbourne during winter with a BNSC team. Throughout this time
Heather continued to coach and umpire. With ERSC Heather continued
playing in B grade. She was a member of the committee for four
years. Heather took over the uniform portfolio and was actively
involved in running junior recruitment clinics at schools for many
years, bringing many juniors to our club. Heather was registrar for
2 years in 1997-99. Heather has coached several junior teams, has
been awarded the Ian Wilson trophy for coaching and is still an
active parent. Heather's involvement has spanned almost 30 years. |
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Jacinta
Poole (awarded 2001) Jacinta joined ERSC in 1993 as an A
reserve player. In 1994 she began coaching and has continued to
coach senior teams up to A
reserve level since that time. Jacinta joined the committee in 1994
and was president for three years until 1998. In 2000 Jacinta
returned as president. Jacinta has been awarded the Ian Wilson club
coaching award and numerous club service awards for her contribution
to the club. |
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Marie Baker
(awarded 1998) Marie
was a member of Blackburn North Softball Club where her daughters
began playing over 30 years ago. Marie was actively involved on the
committee and the executive, in coaching teams and in scoring for
many, many years. As a member of Eastern Raiders Marie has continued
her involvement as a club scorer, always making
herself
available to help out in any capacity. |
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Liz Baker
(awarded 1998) Liz
originally played softball with Blackburn North Softball Club. Liz
began her playing career in the 1970s and played
her last 10 plus years in the Raiders A reserve team, retiring in
2002. As a member of Blackburn North and Eastern Raiders, Liz
coached many teams, from pixies and juniors through to senior B and
C grades. Liz contributed to the club as a
member of committee for many years
in various roles including Secretary and Treasurer.
Liz received numerous club awards in recognition of her services.
Eastern Raiders was saddened by the sudden passing of Liz in 2004.
Her senior shirt number 23 was retired in her honour. |
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Bert
Donaldson (awarded 1997)
Bert's softball career began when his daughters joined East Oakleigh
Softball Club nearly 15 years ago. His duties began when his
daughters joined Mount Waverley Softball Club where he was a
committee member whose duties included umpiring co
ordinator
and grounds duties for several years. Bert was instrumental in
organising the club merger and was a member of the inaugural
executive for Eastern Raiders. Bert was treasurer for two years,
vice president for one year and president for one year. Bert's work
in setting up a new club has had a great impact. |
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Dot Taylor
(awarded 1997) Dot
began her commitment to softball with Blackburn North some 15 years
ago when her daughters began playing. For 10 years Dot was in charge
of club uniforms as a committee member, and in helping out with
fundraising and club barbeques. When Blackburn North became Eastern
Raiders Dot continued on committee for another five years, and was
responsible for organising the present uniforms. Dots assistance
with uniforms, fundraising, match committee duties, marking of cards
and experience in the running of the club was a valuable asset. For
over half her years on committee, Dot's daughters were not playing
members of the club and this makes her commitment and effort even
more worthwhile. |
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Colin
Thomas (awarded 1997)
Colin came from Waverley North Softball Club where he became
involved after his daughters began playing representative softball.
On arriving at Blackburn North Softball Club he became heavily
involved in building up the club with junior recruitment and
coaching of junior teams. He was a committee member with Blackburn
North and when they joined Mt. Waverley to form Eastern Raiders,
Colin continued on the committee and was the major instigator in
recruitment and school clinics each year. Colin's involvement each
season has always included coaching - sometimes three teams a
season, and his influence extended to almost every grade in the
club. Colin's contribution and commitment to the club and the
success and size of the club is testament to his commitment to
junior recruitment.
Colin passed away in June 2007. |
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