Life Members

As you would expect for a Theatre Company to continue for over fifty years, there have been many dedicated volunteers. The following people have been recognised over that time for their dedication and efforts by being made Life Members.
This page is in honour to that work and if you have any information to add, then please email info@galleon.org.au

• Max Bowden
  Max has been associated with Galleon Theatre Group for over 25 years. During that time he has been involved with lighting, front of house, box office, treasurer, set design and construction, acting and stage manager.
  He is still assisting with the sets, and front of house.
  
  • The best set he worked on: Casablanket - making a window scene of Bagdad out of foam
  • Funniest on stage memory: Betty died on stage, lights went down, and husband Stan did not pull the curtains. Stan yelled out "Stay dead Betty".
  • Problems remembered: Power down and blocked toilets but the shows went on.
  • Main new skill: He learnt to drink champagne.
  • Comments: It is lots of fun, particularly the after show parties that were held in "the shed".
• John Bowey (deceased)
  John was one of the founder members of the Galleon Theatre group, and was a member from 1968 - 1979.
  to read about John's experiences and memories from 1967 to 1977 refer to The Early Years
• Ken Calliss
  Ken was awarded this at the 2023 AGM.
  Ken has been almost continuously involved with Galleon for nineteen years since 2004. He was involved in some on-stage work before then - in 2000 and 2002. He joined the committee in 2012 as a general committee member, and subsequently became Secretary in 2014, and has served in that role ever since. Since Ken began his involvement, he has been involved in nearly every production with rolse of front of house and set construction.
• Andrew Clark
  Andrew was awarded this at the 2012 AGM.
  He has been involved with Galleon since 2003 and has had his hand in the majority of the roles available including acting, directing and front of house duties. He has been the Treasurer since 2003.
• Kym Clayton
  Kym was awarded this at the 2009 AGM.
  He has been involved with Galleon since 1999 and has had his hand in the majority of the roles available including acting and directing. He is currently the President.
• Mary Cummings
  Mary was awarded this at the 2023 AGM.
  Mary first became involved with Galleon in 2000, and was on stage for our production of Run For Your Wife. This was followed by an appearance in Bums On Seats, and general backstage work in Table Manners. After a few years absence she re-joined the company in 2005 and has been involved in almost every show since. She joined the committee in 2011 and has served ever since. Since she began her involvement, she has been heavily involved in almost every production with roles inclduing props, backstage assistance and front of house.
• Bob Dicker
  
• Margaret Dixon (deceased)
  to read about Margaret's experiences and memories from 1978 to 2001 refer to The Middle Years
  It is with sadness that we acknowlege her passing in September 2024.
• Erica Dicker
  
• Betty Fairfield (deceased)
  It is with sadness that we acknowlege her passing in November 2023.
• Stan Fairfield
  
• John Fitzpatrick (deceased)
  
• Kevin Hodgson (deceased)
  Roped into Galleon when he was mayor of Marion in the 1980s, Kevin was a strong supportor and actor for Galleon. It is with sadness that we acknowlege his passing in Febrary 2020.
• Elaine Latcham
  Elaine was awarded this at the 2023 AGM.
  Elaine has been actively and continually involved with Galleon for sixteen years since 2007, and her unstinting hard work and dedication to the company is well known to you all. With the exception of 2011, she has been continuously on the committee since 2007, and she even spent one year as Publicity Officer. Since she began her involvement, she has been heavily involved in almost every production with roles inclduing props, set drssing and backstage management.
• Gene Prigent (deceased)
  
• Sean Smith
  Sean was awarded this at the 2019 AGM.
  
• Joy Whellum
  Joy was awarded this at the 2019 AGM.
  Joy started with Galleon in 2006, and has been involved with every show since then. She joined the committee in 2007 and has served ever since. She has been involved with front of house management, the Galleon web site, stage management, bookings and ticketing and worked backstage.