Brewing Support for the Community CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
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COOPERS BREWERY FOUNDATION 2015 Annual Report Brewing support for the community CHAIRMAN’S REPORT It is my pleasure to report on the Coopers Brewery Foundation activities for the 2014-2015 year. Matthew Cooper Prime Minister’s Community Business Partnership COOPERS BREWERY FOUNDATION 2015 ANNUAL REPORT I make special mention at the beginning of human clinical trials, in pursuit of a gene their time and eorts. The Committee was further The Governors of the this report of the people who contribute so therapy-based cure for the disease. assisted by Financial Controller Brad Grunert much to our Foundation. Firstly, to note the when he joined as Secretary in March, following In addition, members of sta generously donated Foundation act in an Jim’s retirement. The income raised from the sad passing on Christmas Eve 2014 of Matthew over $15,000 from regular salary deductions, honorary capacity Cooper, a Governor who served on the Board and as a suitable recipient of those funds, the Investment Fund pays the Executive Ocer’s for more than three years. Matthew lost his Governors selected Southern Cross Kids Camps, part-time salary and the surplus is reinvested. battle with cancer after a long struggle, but his GOVERNORS assisting children to overcome the cycle of abuse. Last September, I was appointed to the commitment and passion for the Foundation 3 Our suppliers and Friends have also continued reinstated Prime Minister’s Community Business never diminished during that fight. Donations to support the Foundation with donations of Partnership. This small group of like-minded made in Matthew’s memory exceeded $20,000 $210,000, and special mention goes to Bill and business philanthropists and politicians are and the proceeds were donated to Mary Potter Jo Cooper, Castlegate James and Allianz. charged with the aim to promote philanthropic Hospice. I acknowledge and thank Matthew for The Foundation continues to benefit from the giving, volunteering and investment in Australia his service and generosity, and our sympathy fundraising eorts of the dedicated team at over the next three years. It is wonderful goes to Stefany, Victoria and Ursula. Coopers, including tours, which raised over recognition of the work the Foundation is $47,000, and recycling of waste material, doing, and I am honoured to represent the Former Governor of South Australia, Kevin generating over $61,000. Other income included family and Foundation in such a way. Scarce, graciously accepted the Board’s invitation donations from Beerenberg Farm relating to to fill the vacancy in September left by Rex Keily, Our Executive Ocer Ginta Orchard and I proceeds from the sale of Coopers Ale Barbeque and I take the opportunity once again to thank completed the annual corporate governance Sauce, and a sta rae which raised $4,600. Rex for his service since the inaugural meeting review as part of the Foundation’s internal in 2006. We were also delighted that Jo Cooper A highlight of the year was the concert held at audit. Once again I want to acknowledge From left: Melanie Cooper, Haydn Du eld, Tim Cooper AM, accepted the Board’s invitation in March to be the Brewery in February featuring Sting and the eorts Ginta has made and advice Rear Admiral The Honourable Kevin Scarce AC CSC RAN (Rtd), a Patron of the Foundation, acknowledging her Paul Simon. Coopers committed the venue she has given, as well as the voluntary Leanne Gelly. hire proceeds of $85,000 and, together with work she provides to the Foundation. strong support and generosity to the cause. EXECUTIVE internal fundraising for the event, a $100,000 Our auditors KPMG have conducted the audit PATRONS OFFICER This year has seen the Foundation distribute donation was shared between the Hutt St Centre of the accounts pro bono and I thank Scott almost $3.1 million in charitable funds, since and St John’s Youth Services, to help continue our first donation in March 2007. Over the their valuable work on the streets of Adelaide. Fleming for his generosity and the team for past financial year, the Foundation distributed their assistance. Finally, I wish to thank the $579,600 to 31 Australian charitable projects, Following the total donation of approximately Board of Governors and patrons for their $3,000,000 made by Coopers Brewery over including over $111,000 to Catherine House, contribution and support, ensuring the Mission the past three years, the Investment Committee this year’s recipient of the seventh Golf day. and objectives of the Foundation are achieved. continues to oversee the management and Bill Cooper Glenn Cooper Jo Cooper Ginta Orchard The Shareholder Appeal for 2015 raised investment of funds in a very challenging market. OAM AM $31,900 to support Cure 4 Cystic Fibrosis. As Chair of that Committee I would like to thank The Adelaide CF Gene Therapy Research Haydn Dueld, Jim Hazel, Michael Shearer, Melanie Cooper Group will aim to progress this research to Simon Hele, Rob Patterson and Rod Gillies for Chair IN MEMORIAM COOPERS BREWERY FOUNDATION 2015 ANNUAL REPORT CURE4CF FOUNDATION SOUTHERN CROSS KIDS’ CAMPS Overcoming the Gene therapy research Matthew Simon Cooper “Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common, life- cycle of child abuse 9/10/63 – 24/12/14 limiting, genetically acquired disease in the “The significance of giving a child the one-to- one attention of an adult who cares cannot developed world. Those with CF live with a All members of the Cooper family, the Coopers Foundation and be emphasised enough. SCKC’s safe week of chronic multi-organ disease that aects the friends were deeply saddened by the passing of Foundation Governor happy memories helps each child overcome the gut, liver, pancreas, and, most noticeably, the Matthew Cooper in December 2014, following a long illness. lungs. CF suerers face a constant struggle trauma of abuse and neglect, and to develop 5 just to breathe. The average life expectancy greater self-esteem, stronger relationships and Matthew joined the brewery in 1994, and in late 2013 received of someone with CF is only 38 years. improved school participation, which in turn his 20-year service award. enables them to reach their full potential in life. The most advanced research in the world seeking In 2011, he was appointed as a Governor of the Coopers Brewery a cure for CF is happening right here in Australia. The project aims to enable children in welfare Foundation, a position he held with passion. His work in researching The Adelaide CF Gene Therapy Research Group, and foster care to overcome abuse, neglect and and investigating funding applicants was greatly appreciated by based at the Allan Scott CF Research Laboratory domestic violence, to enjoy life as a kid again. The the Foundation Board. children attending the camps return refreshed, at the Women’s & Children’s Hospital, has Despite his illness he remained active in the Foundation, including revitalised and strengthened after such a special delivered a number of world-first outcomes in welcoming Kevin Scarce to the Foundation Board on 9 December 2014, camp. The camp provides access to positive the pursuit of a gene therapy based cure for the just weeks before his passing. airway disease caused by cystic fibrosis. The role models and experiences which can help aim is to fast-track the work of the research motivate students to want to achieve more at He was an enthusiastic and valuable contributor to the work team to the point of human clinical trials.” school and seek better lives for themselves.” of the Foundation and is sadly missed. Funding for this project is provided in the 2015-16 financial year. MARY POTTER FOUNDATION The Foundation would like to thank all who donated to the Mary Potter Hospice in memory of Foundation Governor Matthew Cooper. Over $20,000 was raised to help the hospice provide pain therapy and pressure care mattresses in its palliative care unit. COOPERS BREWERY FOUNDATION 2015 ANNUAL REPORT Coopers Brewery Foundation 7th Golf Day CATHERINE HOUSE raised $111,448 for Catherine House. Emergency accommodation “Supporting accommodation for women 7 Held on Friday the 1st of May 2015, the seventh experiencing homelessness, assisting them to Coopers Foundation Golf Day was the most Sponsors make the necessary changes in their lives. successful in the event’s history. A record 136 Adelaide Casino Ecolab players, 34 teams and 12 corporate hole sponsors Adelaide Convention Centre Kooyonga Golf Club Since 1988, Catherine House has helped women helped to raise over $110,000 for Catherine House. Adelaide Festival Centre KPMG experiencing homelessness to transform Allianz Macquarie Our hole sponsors provided a variety of their own lives and, in turn, improve the long- ANZ One Toyota term opportunities for their children. entertainment, activities and catering on the Cold Logic Premium Beverages course, creating a festive atmosphere for the Corporate Traveller Topline Promotions As the only supported accommodation provider for golfers. The dinner later that evening was full of women aged over 18 in South Australia, Catherine laughs with entertainment provided by cricket commentator Kerry O’Keee. Appreciation Supporters House’s 16 homes throughout Adelaide, provide also goes to Nathan Casserly who conducted a a safe, comfortable environment for up to 48 Adelaide Entertainment Centre KWP! women each night, with around 350 arriving at the lively and very successful auction, thanks to the Alice Healy Photography Mayfair Hotel door of the emergency program each year. enthusiastic bidding and generosity of the guests. Ahrens — Stefan & Leanne Nippy’s The Foundation was proud to support the Beerenberg On The Run Many more turn to Catherine House for assistance valuable services of Catherine House through Charlesworth Nuts Osmoflo — Marc & Annie Fabig in other vital areas such as support for mental illness, Chris Jarmer Events Ouwens Casserly Real Estate the Annual Golf Day.