Ron Gurnett joined Kirra in season 1963/64. No-one realized when he joined what an outstanding Club Member he would be.

His record is as follows:

Kitchen Director 1965-66

Captain 1966-68

Deputy Chief Instructor 1969-76

Deputy President 1969-1976

Appeals Committee Delegate 1969-77

Vice President 1977-78

Assistant Secretary 1980-83

Member of Club Junior R&R Team 1963-64

Member of Club Senior R&R Team 1964-68

Member of Australian Champion Team 1968

Club Most Willing and Consistent Member 1965 and 1974

Club Outstanding Achievement Award 1982

Club Life Member 1973

Ron retired in 2009 as Chairman of the Kirra Old Boys after 25 years and 5 as Secretary. Ron was a prominent footballer as a member of Kedron Australian Rules Team and as a member of Valley Rugby League Team, Brisbane. He represented Brisbane in Rugby League.

 

Not many members can match Ron Gurnett’s dedication to the Kirra SLSC.