Charmaine Smith (nee Payne)

Life Membership awarded in 2003.

Charmaine began life with DWAC as a very talented all rounder. On many occasions it was her versatility and willingness to jump into field and track events alike that has been

the difference between a Venue or Association Premiership.

“Charmaine competed in every round of Interclub in at least six events. Like many of our girls Charmaine set personal bests in most of her events and won the State Championship

in the Under 18 400m Hurdles.” (Annual Report 1990/91)

On an administrative level Charmaine has devoted many years to the Committee (1996/97 – present) including many years as Secretary (1999/2000 – present). She has been

Team Manager for Junior and Senior teams over many years and continues to be the backbone of Saturdays at Interclub. Take 1997/98 for example:

“Charmaine sacrificed her B Grade eligibility to compete in State League in all 10 rounds. Along with team managing the women’s Interclub teams on Saturday’s she organised

the Cup Competition and Relay Championship teams and was available to help at State League. These undertakings are only the ones that the athletes see, there are many more

behind the scenes.” (Debra Tomsett, State League manager, Annual Report 1996/97)

Her organisational skills and enthusiasm to get to know new members and make them feel welcome is second to none. Fitting her role as Secretary and Newsletter Editor into her

busy schedule working for the Cancer Council has been no easy task.