The Seymour Racing Club has appointed a new board member following the resignation of Lyndel Feery last week.
Cooper Lubeck, 23, has filled the vacancy after coming fourth in a member ballot to fill three vacancies late last year.
Lubeck is Seymour born and bred and has a strong connection to the local racing industry, with his father Kelvin a past SRC president and long-time supporter of the club.
Lubeck is a fully qualified plumber and active member of numerous sporting organisations across the community, including the Seymour Football Netball Club, and is a strong middle-distance runner in the Victorian Athletic League.
SRC chief executive Chris Martin thanked Feery for her service to the club while welcoming Lubeck to fill the vacancy.
“We’ve been lucky to have incredibly talented locals on our board for a long time, and Lyndel is certainly no exception,” Martin said.
“She was a great contributor over some challenging years with track reconstructions and the pandemic. We know we’ll continue to see plenty of Lyndel trackside for many years to come.
“Last year, we had a very strongly contested election to fill three vacancies, with Cooper just missing out in fourth place.
“We’re delighted to appoint him to the position vacated by Lyndel and excited by his passion and the injection of a young and community-focused voice.
“I look forward to introducing Cooper to the board and working closely with him through his tenure.”
Lubeck said he was eager to increase his involvement with the local racing industry.
“I’m honoured to serve on the board here, given the calibre of our membership and the important role the racing club plays in the community,” Lubeck said.
“I’ve always been connected to racing through my family and have been lucky enough to be involved as an owner in recent years.
“Racing clubs are fantastic places to be, and I’m hoping to support the club’s strong work in engaging and retaining younger members and supporters.
“We’ve got a great community club here, and I’m excited to support its growth as a premier country racing destination.”