By David Nagel
Ladies Day at the Pakenham Football Club and Pakenham Lions Netball Club took on extra significance on Saturday with two of the most familiar faces in the township being recognised for their great support over the years.
The Pakenham Football Club awarded full life membership to sisters Norma Jackson and Thelma Young, both in their late 90’s, who have supported the Lions since the 1930s.
As well as cheering on their favourite players from the sidelines, both Norma and Thelma have been familiar figures working at the canteen and playing prominent roles in numerous club functions over the years.
Norma joins her husband Norman in gold letters on the life member’s board, while Thelma adds to the legacy of the Young family, with her husband Percy, and sons Stan and Daryl, all legendary figures and life members of the club.
The brother of Norma and Thelma, Len, is also a life member, while several names through the family tree are also recognised on the board.
The Pakenham Football Club wanted to pass on its huge thanks to both Norma and Thelma, and acknowledge how extremely grateful the club is for their never-ending service over such a long-period of time.
