Secretary Debbie Hart said the club had been working on the 150th celebrations since October last year, when a special committee was formed to organise the big event this year.
She said Tony Dark had organised a plethora of memorabilia to display at the clubrooms for the anniversary event, which falls on the same day the club plays Minyip-Murtoa.
People from the era of 1950 to 1990 are invited to gather upstairs at the clubrooms, where guest speakers will acknowledge the 150-year milestone.
There will be a marquee event for people from the era of 1990 to 2024, followed by an evening event at the clubrooms.
Former Warriors coach and player Ben Williamson will emcee the event.
Mrs Hart said the committee had worked hard to reach out to as many former players and committee people as possible, but the event was open to everyone who had ever been involved at the club, not just those who received invitations.
“We’d love everyone to attend,” she said.
“Everyone that’s been associated with the club, and their partners or family are invited.”
Ms Hart said all past presidents, except two who could not make it, would be in attendance.
“At the moment we’ve got nearly 400 RSVPs,” she said.
Another special acknowledgement of the anniversary will be the footballers wearing specially-designed 150-year milestone jumpers, as well as the renowned red socks.
Netballers will also be involved with specially-marked netballs being used.
Special memorabilia items will be auctioned at the evening event, and online.
A pre-celebration catch-up at the Stawell Gift Hotel, starting at 5pm on Friday, April 26, will kick off the milestone festivities.
People wanting more information about the 150th milestone events can email stawellfnc@gmail.com or message Mrs Hart on 0419 386 735.
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