Lindsay Milsted

27^th June 1949 –

26^th August 2010

The Caringbah Redbacks lost a well known and respected Committee member on Thursday 26^th August with the passing of Lindsay Milsted. Lindsay was born in Arncliffe, grew up in Sylvania and raised her family in Caringbah.

Lindsay’s association with the Redbacks started in 1983 when son Scott started playing in under U6’s. Her younger sons, Adam and David followed in years to come. Lindsay’s husband John also helped with team and ground duties.

Lindsay made a significant contribution to the Club through her willingness to accept responsibility and over her long association, not only assisted at team level, but also in Executive and Committee positions. Lindsay joined the Redbacks Ladies Auxiliary Committee in 1984 then took on roles such as Canteen Controller, Social Secretary, Newsletter Editor and the following Executive and Committee positions;

1991 to 1993        Treasurer

1994 to 1995        Secretary

1996 to 2000        Vice President

2001 to 2007        President

2006 to 2007        Registrar with Linda Langton

2008                    Secretary with Giulio Di Stefano

2009                    Committee Member, Delegate to the SSFA and 50^th Anniversary Sub-Committee Member

2010                    Secretary with Steve Hogg, Committee Member, Delegate to the SSFA and 50^th Anniversary Sub-Committee Member

In 1995 Lindsay was instrumental in the Redbacks being granted a Liquor Licence and accepted responsibility as the Licensee, a role she held until her passing.

In 1990 Lindsay was the inaugural recipient of the Redbacks Carol Tippett Memorial Award which is in honour of a female club member who makes a significant contribution to the club each year. Lindsay was the recipient of this Award again in 1997.

She was an active member of the Sutherland Shire Football Association (SSFA) Disciplinary Committee in 2010 as she had been for over 10 years and was also a well known face and voice at the monthly Association General Meetings. She was a recipient of the SSFA Merit Award and was recognised as a Redbacks Life Member in 2000.

In 2008 Lindsay was recognised by a joint AMP and Department of Tourism and Sport and Recreation via a “More than heros and legends” Sport Award “In recognition of your tireless efforts to create a better future for your sporting community.”

Lindsay was recognised as a Redbacks Legend at the 50^th Anniversary Celebration dinner in May 2010.

Amazingly Lindsay accepted all this responsibility over the years, whilst she worked full-time and raised her sons after her husband, John passed away in 1996.

Scott Milsted, influenced by his mum’s contribution to the Club, was awarded the Norman Judge Club Worker Award in 2004 and in 2010 celebrates 15 consecutive years as a player. Both Scott and Adam have played 25 years and 18 years between them, and Lindsay’s youngest son David played until he was a young teenager.

The Redback spirit lives on in Lindsay’s family, in both Adam and Scott playing AL men’s division, and the newest generation grandson, Lachlan, playing his 1st year in the Under 9’s and granddaughter, Hollie, playing her 1^st year in the U7’s.

Lindsay passed away with her family by her side after complications from an operation following a short illness. She is survived by her mother, Doreen, sister Jan, sons Scott, Adam with fiancée Lauren and David with wife Rebecca, grandchildren Lachlan, Hollie and Sophie.

Lindsay had a no nonsense, can do approach and as such, was able to achieve much in her life. She was a much loved and respected member of the Redbacks and Sutherland Shire Football community and will be sadly missed.

Lindsay's funeral will be held at the Woronora Crematorium, South Chapel at 2.45pm on Wednesday 1st September followed by refreshments at the Taren Point Bowling Club from 4.30pm.

The family have requested a donation to the Australian Cancer Research Foundation in lieu of flowers.  Donations can be made via www.acrf.com.au  From the home page select the Click Here To Donate box then select the In Memoriam option.