MAHMUD JAFFAR
Mahmud
joined Cavaliers at the age of 11 years and has spent an incredible 41 years
working tirelessly to promote the sport within the club and the State.
As a qualified Level 1 Foil Coach, he was Head Coach for many years and
has taken a heavy workload on every Committee in multiple capacities – in
particular he has spent many years keeping the Treasurer’s books in tip top
condition. More
recently he has been the mainstay of the Bladez group having taught the next
generation of young coaches to follow on.
The very existence of Cavaliers is due solely to the tenacity of Mahmud
who, during the decline of state fencing in the late 80’s and early 90’s, held
the club together single-handedly until new energy arrived around 1995.
As a classical foilist, he has been a successful competitor, taking
titles up to his more recent Veteran category.
With the above level of commitment to the Club, it is not surprising that
he is not only a Life Member of both Cavaliers and the WA Fencing Association,
but also the overall winner of the City of Stirling award for Valued Volunteer
2011.
Gillian Kings-Lynne
Gillian
has been one of the longest serving non-fencing committee members our club has
had. She first brought her kids along in 1993 and has been secretary/registrar
from 1993 through to 2013 when Jinny took on secretary. During that period she
established practices that enabled our club to grow and prosper. Keeping all members
informed of events and making sure everybody knew what they were supposed to do.
During
this time Gillian has also been secretary of WAFA during a time of its rebirth
and expansion back onto the AFF scene. She has also been recognised with life
membership of both WAFA and Cavs and achievement awards from the City of
Stirling.
When
there have been visiting coaches from the east or OS, Gillian has often hosted
them at her house for several months at a time and in some cases provided a car
for them.
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