PERTH ROAD RUNNERS - Key Persons

Clive Bowman

Job Titles:

Membership Coordinator
Member of Committee

Dean Abberley - Treasurer

Job Titles:

Treasurer
Member of Committee

Jean not only represented the club at events, but also took a very active role in club politics, joining the committee in 1999, becoming the club secretary at the AGM in 2000; fulfilling this role commendably until stepping down in December 2006. She then remained on the committee for another two years as Minutes Secretary. When Jean took over the role of Secretary, the club knew they were in good hands with the experience she bought to the committee, having already served as Secretary in the Eastern District division of SAL, formerly known as the Scottish Amateur Athletic Association. In the early years of the new millennium the face of athletics in Scotland began to change dramatically, ushering in a professional approach. The rules and regulations which were being instigated at a national level sent rippling effects to the grass roots of all Scottish clubs. It was a turbulent time for the committee, but with the foresight Jean had, she was able to see both sides of the arguments and looked ahead for the benefits these changes would bring and helped steer the club into this new era. Jean made many close friends through the club, her age was never really considered - she was just one of the girls. Club social occasions were a priority (if her diary allowed) and training nights and weekend runs were eagerly anticipated. If friends at the club had reasons to celebrate, or required a helping hand in an hour of need, then Jean was always there for us.