Club President Neil Moorhouse has been recognised for his long-standing contribution to New Gisborne Tennis Club with Life Membership.

Neil has continuously served as President of New Gisborne Tennis Club since 2007 (15 years).  Neil’s commitment to remain as President for the past five years has ensured the club’s survival during a period of borderline viability due to low membership, particularly through the COVID-19 pandemic.  Neil led the engagement of a new club coach, which has assisted in building membership back to a healthy level.

Neil has donated countless personal hours to maintaining the courts and facilities, including courts cleaning, grounds upkeep, light replacement and clubhouse maintenance.

Neil has served as the club representative on the Macedon Ranges Tennis Association for the same period – much of that time as Secretary of the MRTA.

Neil has taken a lead role in developing the masterplan for Ross Watt Reserve in conjunction with Macedon Shire Council for the future benefit of local residents, including options to upgrade and extend New Gisborne Tennis Club.

(Neil is pictured with his award with fellow Life Members, Jill Bennett and Rob Allen)