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EVELYN BROOKER MADE ARL LIFE
MEMBER
Photo: NZRL
Life membership is the most prestigious award that "Thank you to all the club committees, coaches,
can be awarded by the Auckland Rugby League. managers, trainers, players, ARL staff, volunteers and
Restricted to a maximum of 20 living members at any parents that I have met over the years for your
one time, it can be awarded to any individual for any support."
role or combined roles they have contributed to Brooker has been a long-standing member of the ARL
whether as ARL volunteer, team official, employee or board as well as serving as chair for the Waitemata
board or committee member. Rugby League Club in 1995-1996.
For eligibility, a person must have given a minimum Former ARL and NZRL chairman Selwyn Pearson said
service to the game for 20 years. he was “absolutely delighted” with the recognition by
Evelyn Brooker was made an Auckland Rugby League way of ARL life membership for Brooker, whom he
Life Member at the Annual General Meeting last described as one of the hardest workers he had
month. encountered in the game.
"I am feeling very honoured to have received Life "Her motivation is driven by the enthusiasm of the
Membership of the Auckland Rugby League at the ARL volunteers (who do such a wonderful job of looking
AGM," says Director Evelyn Brooker. after our kids) and the wellbeing of our clubs," he says.
"It doesn't get any better than that."
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