It is with great pleasure that in 2018 we introduce our newest life member to the club, Ben Newman.
Ben has made a meritorious contributions towards the development and operations of South Toowoomba AFC over an extensive period. He has been a valued member for the past fifteen years. During this time, he has made a significant contribution towards the continued success of the club, as an individual and in a community capacity. He is highly respected by all who encounter him on and off the field. Ben has introduced numerous initiatives and has been instrumental in the success of our growth over his time as an integral part of our football community.
Ben is a source of inspiration to our grass roots football as his leadership skills have certainly raised the standards, with his exceptional leadership skills he has been a part of the leadership group, captain for many consecutive seasons, as a player, a mentor and a football community member. His skills, achievements and contributions do not end on the football field, he also projects a warm, cheerful attitude towards all members of our family friendly club.
Ben joined South Toowoomba AFC upon moving to Toowoomba as an under 16 player in 2003, he played his first senior game in 2005, was an inspiring player in the 2008 premiership win and through his ongoing dependable, efficient and unfailing punctual commitment to our beloved sport, he has recently been the first player to reach 200 senior games in the history of South Toowoomba AFC.
During his time at South Toowoomba, Ben has not only contributed towards the club as a player, but as a loyal member of our football community. He has volunteered in many areas including assistant coach for juniors, under the guidance of life member, Andrew Smith. He headed the fundraising committee, has taken on senior leadership roles throughout the club as a mentor to peers and junior players. This is just to name a few. He is an inspiration and a guiding force to the Bombers on and off field successes.
There is no candidate more deserving of this prestigious honour. Ben now stands alongside life members, Andrew Smith, Leanne Newman, Paul Newman, Shaun Reardon, Cathy Reardon, Michael Gilmore, Jeff Lundie-Jenkins, Pat Gladman, Brenton Hosking, Lynda Hosking and Rob Holmes.
Congratulations Ben!