Allen Stevens

Life Membership awarded in 1982.

Allen was a foundation member of the club and it’s first Secretary. In all he filled the position of Secretary for nine years and was President of the club for five years. Apart from his

Executive duties he was a regular competitor and led negotiations with the Council in setting up the track and clubrooms. In the hectic times when the combined men’s and women’s

Interclub competition was introduced at the Doncaster track he was the club’s main trouble shooter on timetable pressures and equipment requirements.

Allen’s contributions to the Doncaster Athletic Club did not cease when he left the Executive or retired from competition. His willingness to assist when called upon for course

set-up at Bundoora Schools Cross Country or cooking sausages at barbeques is much appreciated. Allen’s involvement in the club that he began in 1971 is still strong as his contribution

to compiling this document vindicates – an amazing effort, an amazing gentleman.