Frank Archer
Induction Award:
Frank Archer was the glue that held things together and was an outstanding organizer who had the courage to lead and the ability to rally the community behind him. In his professional career as a principal, he consistently made sport at HCES a priority. Frank was the leading force in bringing Artificial ice to the Arena and led numerous other key fund-raising campaigns. He was EMHA president for over ten years and took on roles of coach and manager for several teams including provincial Champions. Beyond sport, Frank spent over thirty-five years with the Fall Fair Board in various leadership capacities and was recognized as “Citizen of the Year” in 1985. In 2013, Frank sought to showcase the achievements of local “Sport” Athletes, Builders and Teams through his role as one of the founding members of the SSHHoF.
Member Details:
Category: Builder
Year of Induction: 2021
Sport(s): Community Sports
Nominator: Mark Archer for Rick, Jeff and Families
Date/Place of Birth: 01.18.1932, Flos Township
Residence: Elmvale, Ontario, Canada
Highlights:
1962-63:
Frank chaired the Artificial Ice Committee that brought artificial ice to the Elmvale Arena
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Quotes:
Mr. George Allen a prominent Elmvale citizen worked with Frank until 1986.
“Frank was instrumental in providing the ideas and leadership to create an atmosphere that captured the will of others."
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Antecdotes:
While traveling by bus to Haliburton, the road was full of curves causing me to become very car/bus sick. I opened the window to vomit and my false teeth plate went out the window. I yelled to stop the bus and Frank went back up the road on foot and found my teeth. Talk about going the extra mile for his players!
Mike Townes
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