Received life membership in 1986.
Clare became involved with the Ainslie juniors in 1966 when her husband Brian was appointed coach of the U15s. Clare later took on a role managing the U8s team coached by the late Ralph Lewis. The experience of working under Ralph prepared Clare for the next step as permanent coach for the U7s and U8s, a role that would last many years.
Clare was active on the junior committee performing roles as treasurer, vice president, junior league delegate and then president. In 1989 Clare joined the senior committee and took on the role of Football Secretary from 1991-92.
She was a key member of the inaugural Memorabilia Committee which was founded in 1990 and as a result Ainslie has some of the best-maintained photographic and written records from bygone years. Clare also held roles in the ACT Junior League as Vice President – Publicity and Promotions 1993/4, Senior Vice President Football 1995.
She was awarded life membership of AFL Canberra and the ACT Australian Junior Football League in 1997 and was the first woman to receive a Merit Award from the National Australian Football Council in 1994.