139th E ACNNUAL REPORT
Essendon Rowing Club Incorporated Essendon Rowing Club Incorporated 48 The Boulevard Moonee Ponds 3039 Season 2018-2019 www.essrc.com R
Essendon Rowing Club Inc.
One Hundred and Thirty Nineth Annual General Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the One Hundred and Thirty Ninth Annual General Meeting of the Essendon Rowing Club Incorporated will be held in the Clubhouse, 48 The Boulevard, Moonee Ponds, Victoria on Sunday 19th August 2019 at 10:30am.
Business 1 Confirmation of the Minutes of the 138th Annual General Meeting. 2 Adoption of the Annual Report and Balance Sheet for the 2018 – 2019 year. 3 Motion to elect a new Life Member. 4 Election of Office Bearers, Committee Members, Auditor, Solicitor and Patrons of the Club for the 2019 – 2020 year. 5 General Business.
Fiona O’Brien Secretary
Note: Member’s attention is to be drawn to rule 19. “A member is not entitled to vote at any general meeting unless all monies due and payable by that member to the Club have been paid, other than the amount of the annual subscription payable in respect of the current financial year.”
Table of Contents
Office Bearers...... 6 Committee...... 7 President’s Report...... 8 Captain’s Report...... 10 Club Trophy Winners...... 13 Winning Crews...... 14 Henley on Maribyrnong Regatta Report...... 24 Saltwater Challenge Report...... 25 Boat Managers Report...... 26 Fleet Report...... 27 Bar Manager’s Report...... 28 Grants Report...... 28 Social Report...... 29 Entry Fee Report...... 30 Treasurer’s Report...... 31 Balance Sheet...... 32 Profit and Loss Statement...... 33 Cash Flow Report...... 36 Statement of Changes in Equity...... 37 Independant Auditor’s Report...... 38 Financial Statements Declaration...... 40 Membership List...... 41 Births, Deaths, Marriages...... 42 6 ERC Annual Report 2018-19
Other Office Bearers for Season 2018-2019
Club Patron Mayor of the City of Moonee Valley Delegate to Rowing Victoria Chris Hammon HOM Regatta Secretary Zoe Ryan HOM Regatta Committee Ellen McSweeney SWC Regatta Secretary Zoe Ryan SWC Regatta Committee Mark Dwyer, Brett Nicholson, Zoe Ryan, Erin Smart, Dale Bell, Trudy Wapling Fundraising Manager Matt Sentry Grants Manager Bill Nugent House Manager John Haag Safety Officer Heather Watson
Thursday Night Dinner Coordinator Simone Richardson
Website Managers Narelle Fewster Auditors Ganci Accountants & Auditors ERC Annual Report 2018-19 7
Committee for Season 2018-2019
President Matthew Sentry Vice-President Chris Hammon Bill Nugent Captain Mark Dwyer Vice-Captain Luke Mascaroy Zoe Ryan Secretary Melissa Sentry (resigned March 2019), Fiona O’Brien Treasurer Narelle Fewster Entry Fees Manager Cindy Neenan Bar & Functions Manager Peter Gray
General Committee Ellen McSweeney
Jim Juzefowicz Janusz Sysak 8 ERC Annual Report 2018-19
President’s Report
2018-2019 was the Essendon Rowing Club’s 139th year. It was great to continue our commitment to supporting our rowers attending this seasons State Championship and National Championships. Our club hosted 2 major regattas this season being Saltwater Challenge and Henley on Maribyrnong Regattas. Both regattas were great successes with the Saltwater Challenge achieving record entries. This year saw a number of ERC members be recognised for their sporting achievements throughout this season by Rowing Victoria.
I would like to congratulate all our rowers, coaches, parents and supporters who helped ERC to win the 2019 RV Club Premiership. I would also like to congratulate Jessica Mirabelli for being awarded the 2019 Female Grade Rower of the Year and Isaac Sirotic for being awarded the 2019 Male Grade Rower of the Year. There were a number of ERC members who were also nominated. The success at our state awards ceremony is a testament to the Captains Team, coaches and rowers commitment and effort to strive to be the best you can be.
This year our members continued the traditional Thursday night dinners. It is great to see this tradition still continuing with the help of Simone Richardson and her rolling team of volunteers. It is great to see our dedicated members supporting this great monthly social event.
We continued our fundraising efforts at the Bunnings BBQ’s. To date we have raised over $8000 for the club. I would like to thank Melissa Sentry and Simon Richardson for securing the dates and organising the events. I would also like to thank the members, parents and friends who have all lended a helping hand manning the Bunnings tent throughout the year. Without these fundraising events, our club would not be able to afford new boats or equipment.
I would like to thank Mark Dwyer and his SWC subcommittee for putting on yet another successful SWC regatta last September. Ellen McSweeney took on the primary role of managing HOM regatta. She did an excellent job flying solo. It would be great to see other members of our ERC family put their hand up next year to be apart of the HOM subcommittee.
I would like to welcome Telstra as the clubs Regatta sponsor for the 2019 SWC and 2020 HOM. We look forward to working and growing our relationship with Telstra.
The committee has worked hard this season updated and developing new policies and guidelines for our members. This year saw an upgrade of our Members Code of Conduct, ERC By-Laws and ERC Junior Rowing Strategy Plan. This important documents will assist in the growth and management of our club and our rowing programs.
The committee approved an increase into our 2019-2020 membership fees. This small increase was a necessary step to ensuring the club can provide the facilities, equipment and services to our members. We also saw the introduction of the junior membership including social membership for a parent/guardian of that junior rower, ensuring our club communicates to all our ERC family. It is important to note that our membership fees ERC Annual Report 2018-19 9
continue to be the best value rowing membership in our sport. To ensure ERC continue to keep our fees as low as possible, we need our members to step up and volunteer, not just for the major events, but for our day-to-day activities. I hope that next season we see more members contribute to the daily operations.
2018 saw the return of School rowing through the ERC boat sheds. It is great to welcome St Columba’s College who commenced a new schools rowing program. I would like to thank the efforts of the Captain’s Team (Mark Dwyer, Zoe Ryan and Luke Mascaro) and Ellen McSweeney for developing and successfully marketing a sustainable schools rowing program to St Columba’s College. The introduction of the schools rowing program open many door for our growth and development as a club.
This year saw ERC reach out and commence dialogue with government, council and schools to identify how ERC and rowing can provide a means for an active life to our community, particularly to the disadvantaged or disabled members of our community. Establishing sustainable programs is something that takes time. We will continue to develop the relationships with this groups and look to establish programs and pathways where ERC and rowing can provide a greater service to our community.
This year, ERC was to have the female change rooms upgraded. The planning and detail design of these works with council have taken longer than initially anticipated. We will ensure that the final design meets all our needs whilst complying with grant. Council an committee are finalising these details and it is expected that these works will occur at the most suitable time for the rowing club next season.
Our Lease agreement expired in 2018. Prior to the expiration of the lease, ERC had made contact with council and submitted a proposal for a new lease. Council is currently working through our lease proposal and it is expected that a new lease agreement will be finalised this year. Until a new lease agreement is agreed, MVCC has committed to honouring our existing lease. This agreement ensures our clubs security during our renegotiations. As members, it is important to know that MVCC considers ERC as a key sporting and community group within the city of Moonee Valley and are keen to continue the great relationship that existing between us. The lease renewal process is not a quick process and MVCC are fully aware of this and have acknowledged our early involvement and pro-activeness in closing this matter out. It is anticipated that the finalisation of the new lease will be completed towards the end of this year.
Finally I would like to thank my committee who has served with dedication and commitment to our great club.
I would like to thank everyone who have provided support and guidance whilst I have been president. It has been an honor to hold this position. I look forward to working with the new committee to closeout our new lease arrangment and upgrade of the female change rooms.
Matthew Sentry President 10 ERC Annual Report 2018-19
Captain’s Report
The Captain’s team congratulates Essendon Rowing Club on a solid 2018-2019 season.
ERC is a family – a family of rowers and coaches and supporters, and like all families, have our moments where we disagree. But, we’re all members – in our sport – for the same reason. To be good at what we do!
ERC has achieved several Rowing Victoria awards, we’ve had rowers and coxswain’s represent ERC across many levels of competition from 2km summer nationals, the Victorian Rowing Team, B, C and D grade State Championship Titles and Master’s National Championship titles.
Club Awards include:
• Grade Club Premiership
• Runner up in Championship Club Premiership
• 2nd Runner Up in Senior Club Premiership
Individual Awards won by ERC Rowers include:
• Female Grade Rower of the Year – Jessica Mirabelli
• Male Grade Rower of the Year – Isaac Sirotic
• Runner up in Female Grade Rower of the Year – Elissa Mirabelli
• Runner up in Male Grade Rower of the Year – Sam Owens
• 2nd Runner up in Male Grade Rower of the Year – William Tozer
• 2nd Runner up in Female Coxswain of the Year – Julia Mirabelli
• 2nd Runner up in Male Coxswain of the Year – Kai Blythe
ERC has achieved these great results because we’ve worked as a team and have supported each other as a family. ERC Annual Report 2018-19 11
REGATTAS - RV Grade Regattas
ERC has had great success over the RV Grade Regatta Season. ERC has representation and success at almost all regattas from the grade season, proving the great season it was for ERC. The results shown below and in the winner’s list paint a clear picture as to why ERC gained the recognition it did at the RV Awards Night!
The Rowing Australia National Championships were held at Penrith once again with ERC attendees including Ares Sikavitsas (U17M2X, SB1X), Wesley Hudson (U17M2X), Mitchell D’oca (MU174X+), Same Owns, (MU174X+), Isaac Sirotic (MU174X+), William Tozer (MU174X+) and Annika Sirotic (MU174X+ - cox).
It was pleasing this year to have several entries in the VIS National Time Trials at Carrum. The Captain’s Team would like to see this continue next season as it an excellent training tool and point of reference for those aspiring to elite events during the season.
ERC had representation and success at the 2019 NSW Rowing Championships, Held at Sydney International Regatta Centre in Penrith. This gave rowers an opportunity to race at a high level and see how their season is looking against rowers from other parts of Australia. ERC had success at this regatta with Elissa Mirabelli and Jessica Mirabelli placing 2nd in the Championship Women’s Under 16 Double Scull. We would like to encourage and work with coaches in attending interstate regattas next season.
Coaches & Squads
ERC’s junior squads are continually growing and improving. This vast improvement over every season, especially 2018-19 is largely due to the help of their coaches: Don Cochrane, Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan, Barry Gardner, Glenn Bottrell and Craig Forsyth. We thank these coaches for their continual commitment and handwork to ensure the best for their squads.
The ERCSS (Essendon Rowing Club Senior Squad) has also been successful this season. Their coaches/organisers Tim Juzefowicz, Brett Nicholson and Simone Richardson are the driver of this. As well as this, help coaching from Rob Wapling, John Haag, Jeff Walker and Chris Hammon is vital to all squads and their improvement.
ERC would like to thank all the volunteer coaches for their outstanding efforts and congratulate them on their squads results and improvements throughout the season.
Selection Committee
The Captain’s team has retained the role of selection committee for ERC during the 2018-19 season. This will continue in the coming seasons, with changes actively made to selection policies where necessary. 12 ERC Annual Report 2018-19
The Future
This season, ERC implemented an online boat booking system through Sports Noticeboard. A free online service to provide members with the freedom to book boats and equipment when needed. Coaches and members have been slow to adopt the new system, with many resisting the transition to a modern online version. The resistance to moving to the online system provides several challenges for those who are utilising the online version.
The online booking system is aimed at providing greater transparency to equipment use. The Captain’s team will continue to work with members to educate and adopt the online system.
The Captain’s Team have initiated several club training events to provide opportunities for members to train with different people and groups. Again, this has been slow to be adopted. The joint training opportunities will continue to be provided to encourage training across the various rowing groups. Group training sessions include club time trials, a run around the river and a weekly gyn/land session titled MEGA-Fit.
The Captain’s Team have constructed and will implement a Junior Rowing Strategy to provide parameters around offering junior rowing at ERC. Other strategies include Head of the Yarra Talent Strategy and the 2km Club Strategy. The Captain’s Team will continue to provide structured strategies with the aim to strengthen the rowing programs on offer at ERC.
Volunteering
The Captain’s Team would like to take this opportunity to thank all members (and non-members alike) who have kindly donated their time to ERC. The contribution of volunteers to ERC is what makes the club run, so any help in even the smallest amount is helpful. Volunteers have made a positive impact on the club this season through volunteers to do tasks such as coaching, plan/run/ manage regattas, BRO at regattas, the successful Bunnings BBQ’s and much more. Thankyou to all who have helped around the club in any capacity.
The Captain’s Team would like to give mention to all the Boat Trailer Towers from this season, without their efforts and trips with the trailers, the racing season would no be possible. These people include Barry Gardner, Don Cochrane, Glenn Bottrell, Trevor Wilson, Peter Guy, Luke Mascaro, Zoe Ryan and Mark Dwyer. We would like to mention that Barry Gardner (along with some old ERC mates) made the trip across to Perth for the Australian Master’s Rowing Championships in May, this trip was an exceptionally long trip and we would like to thank the team for getting all the boats to Perth and back safely.
Captain’s Team
Mark Dwyer – Captain Zoe Ryan – Vice Captain Luke Mascaro – Vice Captain ERC Annual Report 2018-19 13
ClubClub TrophyTrophy WinnersWinners
Most Successful Oarsman: Isaac Sirotic J.E.Simmie Memorial Trophy Most Successful Oarswomen: Jessica Mirabelli Jess Stockman Memorial Trophy Selection Committee Award: Simone Richardson Charles Chalmers Memorial trophy Most Outstanding performance: Zoe Ryan H.J. McCrae Memorial Trophy Most Improved Novice: Sam Owens Jack Nicolaison Memorial Trophy Best First Year: Charlize Adamo Len Pratt Memorial Trophy Best Under 17: Elissa Mirabelli Eddie Dixon Memorial Trophy Most Successful Coxswain: Julia Mirabelli G. Ikin Memorial Trophy Masters Award: Stewart Allsop Frank Camiller Trophy Best Club Person: Ellen McSweeney Stephen Pennicott Trophy 14 ERC Annual Report 2018-19
Winning Crew’s 2018-2019
2018 Saltwater Regatta 08/09/2018
Male Masters Quad Scull: Tim Juzefowicz, Mark Williams [MOSM], Stewart Allsop, Bill Nugent
Female Open Quad Scull: Emily Payne, Mariena Madar [BARW], Maxine Rice [BARW], Zoe Ryan
Mixed Quad Scull: Alessia Masiero [MELB], Jacob Owens, Katherine Wilkinson, Samuel Gray
Mixed Masters Quad Scull: Bill Nugent, Geraldine Goss [MUBC], Jennifer Bingham [MUBC], Richard Saul [MUBC]
2018 Head of the Barwon Regatta 28/09/2018
Male A-D Coxed Quad Scull: Wesley Hudson, William Tozer, Mitchell D’oca, Isaac Sirotic, Cox: Kai Blythe, Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Mixed Quad Scull: Emily Payne, Peter Guy, Ricky Wight, Zoe Ryan
2018 Bendigo Sprint Regatta 20/10/2018
Male C Grade Pair: Charles Young, Ash Warren. Coach: Don Cochrane
Female Under 17 Coxed Quad Scull: Clementine Leonhill, Sophia Masiero, Jessica Mirabelli, Charlize Adamo, Cox: Phoebe Baillon. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Male D Grade Single Scull: William Tozer. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Male C Grade Coxed Quad Scull: Cale Blythe, William Tozer, Mitchell D’oca, Ares Sikavitsas, Cox: Elissa Mirabelli. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Female D Grade Coxed Four: Sophia Masiero, Matilda Murray-White, Clementine Leonhill, Jessica Mirabelli, Cox: Charlize Adamo. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Male Under 17 Coxed Quad Scull: William Tozer, Mitchell D’oca, Sam Owens, Isaac Sirotic, Cox: Kai Blythe Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Male C Grade Double Scull: Wesley Hudson, Ares Sikavitsas. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Female Under 17 Double Scull: Jessica Mirabelli, Charlize Adamo. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Male Under 15 Coxed Quad Scull: Jed Tosto, Cale Blythe, Jordan Matic, Ares Sikavitsas, Cox: Kai Blythe. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan ERC Annual Report 2018-19 15
2018 Head of the Goulburn 27/10/2018
Mixed Coxed Quad Scull: Elissa Mirabelli, Jacob Owens, Jessica Mirabelli, Samuel Gray, Cox: Sophia Masiero
Mixed Quad Scull: Zoe Ryan, Ricky Wight, Peter Guy, Emily Payne
Male Open Scull: Rhett Spiller. Coach: Rob Wapling
2018 Dimboola Regatta 10/11/2018
Female Under 15 Double Scull: Elissa Mirabelli, Annika Sirotic. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Female Under 17 Single Scull: Jessica Mirabelli. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Male Under 17 Double Scull: Cale Blythe, Ares Sikavitsas. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Female C Grade Coxed Quad Scull: Elissa Mirabelli, Clementine Leonhill, Matilda Murray-White, Jessica Mirabelli, Cox: Julia Mirabelli. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Female Under 15 Single Scull: Elissa Mirabelli. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Male Under 17 Single Scull: Sam Owens. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Mixed Double Scull: Jessica Mirabelli, Sam Owens. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Glenn Bottrell
Female D Grade Coxed Four: Elissa Mirabelli, Clementine Leonhill, Matilda Murray-White, Jessica Mirabelli, Cox: Julia Mirabelli. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
2018 Head of the Wimmera 11/11/2018
Male C Grade Coxed Quad Scull: Ares Sikavitsas, Wesley Hudson, Mitchell D’oca, William Tozer, Cox: Kai Blythe. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Male D Grade Coxed Quad Scull: Jed Tosto, Sam Owens, Cale Blythe, Isaac Sirotic, Cox: Julia Mirabelli. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Female Under 17 Coxed Quad Scull: Elissa Mirabelli, Clementine Leonhill, Matilda Murray-White, Jessica Mirabelli, Cox: Julia Mirabelli
2018 Melbourne Head Regatta – 17/11/2018
Men’s Masters Siungle Scull: Bill Nugent
Men’s Club Double Scull: Sam Gray, Jacob Owens. Coach: Don Cochrane 16 ERC Annual Report 2018-19
2018 Carrum Regatta in Nagambie 01/12/2018
Male C Grade Single Scull: Tim Juzefowicz
Female D Grade Pair: Cindy Neenan, Dale Bell
Male Open Single Scull: Rhett Spiller. Coach: Robert Wapling
Male Under 19 Single Scull: Samuel Gray. Coach: Don Cochrane
Male B Grade Coxed Quad Scull: Jacob Owens, Charles Young, Ash Warren, Daniel Westaway, Cox: James Darbyshire. Coach: Don Cochrane
Female Under 15 Single Scull: Elissa Mirabelli. Coaches: Barry Gardner, Glenn Bottrell
Female C Grade Double Scull: Zoe Ryan, Emily Payne
Female C Grade Coxed Quad Scull: Kate Hutchison, Katherine Wilkinson, Zoe Ryan, Emily Payne, Cox: Elissa Mirabelli
Male Under 19 Double Scull: Jacob Owens, Samuel Gray. Coach: Don Cochrane
Male Under 17 Coxed Quad Scull: Mitchell D’oca, Sam Owens, Isaac Sirotic, William Tozer, Cox: Kai Blythe. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Female Under 17 Coxed Quad Scull: Clementine Leonhill, Matilda Murray-White, Jessica Mirabelli, Charlize Adamo, Cox: Julia Mirabelli. Coaches: Barry Gardner, Glenn Bottrell
Mixed Coxed Quad Scull: Tim Juzefowicz, Ricky Wight, Kate Hutchison, Zoe Ryan, Cox: Elissa Mirabelli
2018 Nestles/Hamilton Regatta 08/12/2018
Female Under 17 Coxed Quad Scull (Saturday): Elissa Mirabelli, Jade Williamson, Jessica Mirabelli, Charlize Adamo, Cox: Julia Mirabelli. Coaches: Barry Gardner, Glenn Bottrell
Male D Grade Single Scull (Saturday): Isaac Sirotic. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Male C Grade Coxed Quad Scull (Saturday): Isaac Sirotic, Sam Owens, Ash Warren, Jacob Owens, Cox: Kim Hearn. Coaches: Don Cochrane, Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Female Under 17 Single Scull (Saturday): Jessica Mirabelli. Coaches: Barry Gardner, Glenn Bottrell
Male Open Coxed Quad Scull (Saturday): Ash Warren, Charles Young, Jacob Owens, Samuel Gray, Cox: Kim Hearn. Coaches: Don Cochrane
Male D Grade Double Scull (Saturday): Sam Owens, Isaac Sirotic. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Male C Grade Coxed Four (Saturday): Ash Warren, Charles Young, Jacob Owens, Samuel Gray, Cox: Kim Hearn. Coaches: Don Cochrane ERC Annual Report 2018-19 17
Female Under 15 Single Scull (Saturday): Jessica Mirabelli. Coaches: Barry Gardner, Glenn Bottrell
Female Under 17 Double Scull (Saturday): Elissa Mirabelli, Jessica Mirabelli. Coaches: Barry Gardner, Glenn Bottrell
Female Under 17 Coxed Quad Scull (Sunday): Elissa Mirabelli, Jade Williamson, Jessica Mirabelli, Charlize Adamo, Cox: Julia Mirabelli. Coaches: Barry Gardner, Glenn Bottrell
Male D Grade Single Scull (Sunday): Isaac Sirotic. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Male C Grade Coxed Quad Scull (Sunday): Isaac Sirotic, Sam Owens, Charles Young, Samuel Gray, Cox: Kim Hearn. Coaches: Don Cochrane, Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Female Under 17 Single Scull (Sunday): Jessica Mirabelli. Coaches: Barry Gardner, Glenn Bottrell
Male Open Coxed Quad Scull (Sunday): Ash Warren, Charles Young, Jacob Owens, Samuel Gray, Cox: Kim Hearn. Coaches: Don Cochrane
Male D Grade Double Scull (Sunday): Isaac Sirotic, Sam Owens. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Female Under 17 Double Scull (Sunday): Elissa Mirabelli, Jessica Mirabelli. Coaches: Barry Gardner, Glenn Bottrell
2019 MRA Rutherglen Regatta 12/01/2019
Female Under 17 Single Scull: Jessica Mirabelli. Coaches: Barry Gardner, Glenn Bottrell
Male Open Double Scull: Rhett Spiller, Will Day [CORIO]. Coach: Robert Wapling
Female C Grade Coxed Quad Scull: Clementine Leonhill, Matilda Murray-White, Jessica Mirabelli, Charlize Adamo, Cox: Julia Mirabelli. Coaches: Barry Gardner, Glenn Bottrell
Female Under 15 Single Scull: Elissa Mirabelli. Coaches: Barry Gardner, Glenn Bottrell
Female Under 17 Double Scull: Jessica Mirabelli, Charlize Adamo. Coaches: Barry Gardner, Glenn Bottrell
Female Under 15 Double Scull: Julia Mirabelli, Elissa Mirabelli. Coaches: Barry Gardner, Glenn Bottrell
Female Under 17 Single Scull (Sprint): Jessica Mirabelli. Coaches: Barry Gardner, Glenn Bottrell
Male Open Double Scull (Sprint): Rhett Spiller, Will Day [CORIO]. Coaches: Robert Wapling
Male D Grade Double Scull (Sprint): Wesley Hudson, Joshua Murphy. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Female Under 15 Single Scull (Sprint): Elissa Mirabelli. Coaches: Barry Gardner, Glenn Bottrell 18 ERC Annual Report 2018-19
2019 Ballarat Regatta 19/01/2019
Male Under 17 Double Scull: William Tozer, Sam Owens. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Male D Grade Single Scull: Wesley Hudson. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Female D Grade Coxed Four: Cindy Neenan, Dale Bell, Judy Armstrong, Lisa Gandolfo, Cox: Zoe Ryan
Male C Grade Double Scull: Mitchell D’oca, Isaac Sirotic. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Female D Grade Double Scull: Cindy Neenan, Dale Bell
Mixed Coxed Quad Scull: Gabrielle Wilson, Celia Marston, Federico Arellano, Angus Bairstow, Cox: Zoe Ryan
2019 Barwon Regatta 26/01/2019
Male Under 19 Coxed Quad Scull: Mitchell D’oca, Sam Owens, Isaac Sirotic, William Tozer, Cox: Hayley Poon. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Female D Grade Single Scull: Elissa Mirabelli. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Female Under 15 Single Scull: Elissa Mirabelli. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Female D Grade Pair: Judy Armstrong, Lisa Gandolfo
Male D Grade Pair: Isaac Sirotic, William Tozer. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
2019 Wendouree Ballarat Regatta 02/02/2019
Male Under 19 Coxed Quad Scull: Mitchell D’oca, Sam Owens, Isaac Sirotic, William Tozer, Cox: Ares Sikavitsas. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Male Open Double Scull: Will Day [CORIO], Rhett Spiller. Coach: Rob Wapling
Male Under 17 Double Scull: Sam Owens, Isaac Sirotic. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
2019 Nagambie Regatta 9/02/2019
Female Under 17 Double Scull: Elissa Mirabelli, Jessica Mirabelli. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Female Under 15 Single Scull: Elissa Mirabelli. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Male Under 17 Coxed Quad Scull: Sam Owens, Mitchell D’oca, Isaac Sirotic, William Tozer, Cox: Kai Blythe. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Female Under 17 Coxed Quad Scull: Elissa Mirabelli, Jade Williamson, Jessica Mirabelli, Charlize Adamo, Cox: Julia Mirabelli. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner ERC Annual Report 2018-19 19
Male B Grade Coxed Quad Scull: Sam Owens, Mitchell D’oca, Wesley Hudson, William Tozer, Cox: Ares Sikavitsas. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
2019 Head of the Schoolboys’ Regatta 16/02/2019
Male School Single Scull Year 9 Division 1: Ares Sikavitsas. Coach: Trevor Wilson
Male School Single Scull Year 10 Division 1: Mitchell D’oca. Coach: Trevor Wilson
2019 RV State Championship Regatta 02/03/2019
Male C Grade Pair: Charles Young, Ash Warren. Coach: Don Cochrane
Male Under 17 Double Scull: Sam Owens, Isaac Sirotic. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Female Under 15 Single Scull: Elissa Mirabelli. Coaches: Barry Gardner, Glenn Bottrell
Female Under 15 Double Scull: Annika Sirotic, Elissa Mirabelli. Coaches: Barry Gardner, Glenn Bottrell
Male Under 17 Coxed Quad Scull: Sam Owens, Mitchell D’oca, Isaac Sirotic, Joshua Murphy, Cox: Adelyn Holland. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
2019 SSV Regatta 14/03/2019
Male School Double Scull Open Division 1: Sam Owens, Jacob Owens. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Don Cochrane, Cindy Neenan
Male School Single Scull Open Division 1: Jacob Owens. Coach: Don Cochrane
Male School Single Scull Year 10 Division 1: Sam Owens. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Male School Double Scull Year 10 Division 1: Isaac Sirotic, Xavier Hughes [FTSCY]. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Peter McSweeney
2019 Head of the Schoolgirls Regatta 15/03/2019
Nil.
2019 Footscray Saltwater Regatta 23/02/2019
Female Under 17 Single Scull: Jessica Mirabelli. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Female Under 15 Single Scull: Elissa Mirabelli. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Female D Grade Coxed Quad Scull: Annika Sirotic, Emma Grogan, Stephanie Clarke, Morgan Kukuljan, Cox: Julia Mirabelli. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Male Under 17 Single Scull: Mitchell D’oca. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Male Under 17 Double Scull: Mitchell D’oca, Isaac Sirotic. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan 20 ERC Annual Report 2018-19
Female Under 15 Double Scull: Annika Sirotic, Elissa Mirabelli. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Male Open Coxed Quad Scull: Charles Young, Henry Smith, Samuel Gray, Ash Warren, Cox: Kim Hearn. Coach: Don Cochrane
Male Masters Single Scull: Tim Juzefowicz
2019 Henley on the Maribyrnong 24/03/2019
Female Under 15 Single Scull: Elissa Mirabelli. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Mixed Double Scull: Samuel Gray, Jessica Mirabelli. Coaches: Don Cochrane, Barry Gardner
Mixed Double Scull: Zara Mason, Luke Mascaro. Coaches: Robert Wapling, Rhett Spiller
Female C Grade Double Scull: Clementine Leonhill, Jessica Mirabelli. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Male C Grade Coxed Four: Jacob Owens, Daniel Westaway, Charles Young, Ash Warren, Cox: Kim Hearn. Coach: Don Cochrane
Female Under 17 Double Scull: Elissa Mirabelli, Jessica Mirabelli. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Mixed Coxed Eight: Stephanie Clarke, Morgan Kukuljan, Matilda Murray-White, Emma Grogan, Samuel Gray, Charles Young, Jacob Owens, Ash Warren, Cox: Kai Blythe. Coaches: Don Cochrane, Barry Gardner
Female Masters Coxed Quad Scull: Krista Fischer [HCRC], Claudia Moretti [HCRC], Sally Marcroft [HCRC], Fiona O’Brien, Cox: Raymond White [HCRC]. Coach: Raymond White
Male Masters Single Scull: Tim Juzefowicz
2019 Carrum Masters Regatta
Nil.
2019 Geelong Masters Regatta 13/04/2019
Male Masters Single Scull: Bill Nugent
Female Masters Single Scull: Zoe Ryan
Male Masters Eight: John Haag, Alan Swindon [BANKS], Dennis Millikan [BANKS], Peter Anderson [BANKS], Derrick Wilson [BANKS], Ray Dennis [RCHMD], Chris Shinners [BANKS], Jim Lowe [BANKS], Cox: Bill Webster [MERC]
Mixed Masters Double Scull: Glenn Bottrell, Leonie Richards [FTSCY]
Male Masters Double Scull: Richard Saul [MUBC], Bill Nugent ERC Annual Report 2018-19 21
Female Masters Coxed Quad Scull: Cory Leech, Heidi Fry, Gabrielle Wilson, Kerri A’Vard, Cox: Annika Sirotic
Male Masters Coxless Quad Scull: Tim Juzefowicz, Shane O’Connor-Smith [HAWTH], Stewart Allsop, Bill Nugent
Female Masters Pair: Judy Armstrong, Lisa Gandolfo
2019 Wentworth Mildura Joint Regatta – 20/04/2019
Female Under 17 Single Scull (Saturday): Jessica Mirabelli. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Male Under 17 Double Scull (Saturday): Sam Owens, Isaac Sirotic. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Male Open Double Scull (Saturday): William Tozer, Nigel Sullivan [MRC]. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Female C Grade Coxed Quad Scull (Saturday): Elissa Mirabelli, Jade Williamson, Jessica Mirabelli, Charlize Adamo, Cox: Julia Mirabelli. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Male C Grade Pair (Saturday): Ash Warren, Jacob Owens. Coach: Don Cochrane
Female D Grade Pair (Saturday): Matilda Murray-White, Morgan Kukuljan. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Male D Grade Double Scull (Saturday): Trevor Wilson, Jed Tosto. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Female Under 17 Double Scull (Saturday): Elissa Mirabelli, Jessica Mirabelli. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Female C Grade Double Scull (Saturday): Elissa Mirabelli, Annika Sirotic. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Male D Grade Pair (Saturday): Isaac Sirotic, William Tozer. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Mixed Coxed Quad Scull (Saturday): Jessica Mirabelli, Sam Owens, Jacob Owens, Elissa Mirabelli, Cox: Julia Mirabelli. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Male Under 17 Double Scull (Sunday): Isaac Sirotic, William Tozer. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Male Open Double Scull (Sunday): William Tozer, Nigel Sullivan [MRC]. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Female C Grade Coxed Quad Scull (Sunday): Jade Williamson, Jessica Mirabelli, Matilda Murray- White, Charlize Adamo, Cox: Julia Mirabelli. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Male C Grade Pair (Sunday): Charles Young, Jacob Owens. Coach: Don Cochrane 22 ERC Annual Report 2018-19
Female D Grade Pair (Sunday): Jessica Mirabelli, Matilda Murray-White. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Male Under 17 Single Scull (Sunday): Isaac Sirotic. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Male Open Pair (Sunday): Ash Warren, Charles Young. Coaches: Don Cochrane
Female C Grade Coxed Four (Sunday): Morgan Kukuljan, Jade Williamson, Matilda Murray-White, Charlize Adamo, Cox: Julia Mirabelli. Coaches: Glenn Bottrell, Barry Gardner
Male C Grade Eight (Sunday): Jed Tosto, William Tozer, Isaac Sirotic, Henry Smith, Sam Owens, Jacob Owens, Ash Warren, Charles Young, Cox: Kim Hearn. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
Male D Grade Pair: Isaac Sirotic, William Tozer. Coaches: Trevor Wilson, Cindy Neenan
2019 Ballarat Masters Regatta 27/04/2019
Male Masters Single Scull: Stewart Allsop
Mixed Masters Double Scull: Tim Juzefowicz, Zoe Ryan
Female Masters Coxless Quad Scull: Bea Klein-van Mullekom [MUBC], Claire Grayston [POWR], Tanja Nishibata [MELB], Zoe Ryan
Male Masters Coxed Quad Scull: Tony Sirotic, Adrian Cooke, Paul Hoult [FTSCY], Glenn Bottrell, Cox: Annika Sirotic
2019 RV Masters State Championship Regatta 11/05/2019
Female Masters C Double Scull: Tanja Nishibata [MELB], Zoe Ryan
Female Masters E Pair: Judy Armstrong, Lisa Gandolfo
Female Masters D Double Scull: Suzan Andrews [NRC], Zoe Ryan
Female Masters F Coxed Four: Sue Gould [MELB], Louise Phillips [MELB], Lisa Gandolfo, Judy Armstrong, Cox: Zoe Kinsella [MELB]
Male Masters E Quad Scull: Tim Juzefowicz, Shane O’Connor-Smith [HAWTH], Stewart Allsop, Bill Nugent
Male Masters E Single Scull: Bill Nugent
Male Masters F Single Scull: Stewart Allsop
Male Masters D Quad Scull: Tim Juzefowicz, Shane O’Connor-Smith [HAWTH], Stewart Allsop, Bill Nugent ERC Annual Report 2018-19 23
2019 Australian Masters Rowing Championships 22/05/2019
Women’s Masters C Double Scull: Tanja Nishibata [MELB], Zoe Ryan
Women’s Masters C Quad Scull: Jillian Johnstone [LINDF], Jacqui Hope [LINDF], Tanja Nishibata [MELB], Zoe Ryan
Women’s Masters D Quad Scull: Bea Klein-van Mullekom [MUBC], Claire Grayston [POWR], Tanja Nishibata [MELB], Zoe Ryan, Coach: Craig Smith
Men’s Master’s E Single Scull: Bill Nugent
Men’s Masters E Quad Scull: Tim Juzefowicz, Shane O’Connor-Smith [HAWTH], Stewart Allsop, Bill Nugent
Men’s Master’s F Single Scull: Steward Allsop
Men’s Master’s F Double Scull: Steward Allsop, Ian Luxford [SUNC]
Men’s Master’s F Quad Scull: Tim Juzefowicz, Ian Luxford [SUNC], Stewart Allsop, Bill Nugent
Mixed Masters C Coxed Four: Maxine Rice, Mariena Madar, Geoffrey Boucher, Simon Naylor, Cox: Dale Bell
Mixed Masters C Coxed Eight: Jacqui Hope [LINDF], Jillian Johnstone [LINDF], Tanja Nishibata [MELB], Zoe Ryan, Craig Smith [MELB], Peter Holloway [LINDF], Patrick Bird [NESK], Tom Wilcox [TUBC], Cox: Emma Plowright [MELB]
Mixed Masters D Quad Scull: Tim Juzefowicz [ESSEN], Geoffrey Boucher [BARW], Suzan Andrews [NRC], Zoe Ryan [ESSEN]
Mixed Masters E Double Scull: Krystine Macready [STGEO], Bill Nugent [ESSEN]
Mixed Masters F-G Quad Scull: Josephine Bant [HAWTH], Andy Horsburgh [NRC], Tim Juzefowicz [ESSEN], Suzan Andrews [NRC] 24 ERC Annual Report 2018-19
Henley on the Maribyrnong Regatta
HOM was held on Sunday 23rd March 2019 and once again, ERC hosted a successful short course regatta. The club was blessed with pleasant weather, which allowed for a day with athletes, visitors and members in high spirits.
ERC had plenty of volunteers to help out with the day and as always the committee is appreciative of all the efforts put in by our member’s at the regatta.
This year the regatta had a respectful 241 entries, 57 events, 613 seats and 304 athletes. It was great to see ERC athletes entering a total of 34 races for the day and supporting the regatta, with first time racers and tried and true competitors all testing their metal down the 350m course.
The committee would again like to thank Ellen McSweeney and all the volunteers who contributed to the regatta and look forward to hosting next year.
Henley on the Maribyrnong Regatta Committee Ellen McSweeney ERC Annual Report 2018-19 25
Saltwater Challenge Regatta
It was with great pride we hosted our 17th annual Saltwater Challenge Regatta on Saturday 8th September 2018. The regatta was another outstanding success both financially and in showcasing our club to the rowing community.
The regatta offered 18 events, with 193 crews entered and 774 athletes competing. This is an increase of 64 crews, and 245 athletes. The biggest numbers to date.
The SWC committee acknowledges and praises the efforts of the ERC membership for volunteering for this regatta. The SWC committee understands the implications imposed on volunteers and recognizes that without their efforts, this regatta would not be the success that it is.
The road closure remains the biggest challenge with volunteers and finance. The costs saved by managing this in-house is enormous with a flow-on to the HOM. The current certified volunteers continue to renew their certificates as required, with the view to recruit more volunteers to enable 3hr shifts, which are better for our volunteers operating them.
The regatta day volunteer roles was separated into tasks and time slots following on from the successes of the previous year. The key lesson learnt this year was a need to improve communication between organizers and squads nominated with regatta setup/pack up.
The two new events added last year (Masters Club) continued to demonstrate popularity with nine entries for female, and seven entries for male.
The start order reverted to previous successful years based on competitor feedback (I.e. slowest crew went to start first).
The SWC Committee looks forward to hosting the 18th Saltwater Challenge on Saturday 7th September 2019.
For anyone wanting to join the early-bird volunteer train, email [email protected]
SWC Committee. Mark Dwyer, Brett Nicholson, Zoe Ryan, Erin Smart, Dale Bell, Trudy Wapling. 26 ERC Annual Report 2018-19
Boat Manager’s Report
This season we were able to utilise the recently purchased Tracy Buchanan-Black Double Scull. This double was pivotal to the fleet as at multiple regattas, relieving other doubles as ERC had tight turnaround times with races. Boats that have had major repairs done include the Chris Hammon and Tim Juzefowicz which have been polished in house and have had the internal of the boats refurbished by Sykes at the end of the Master’s racing season. Multiple boats have had minor repairs such as new seat tops or other general repairs. We have had major and minor repairs completed throughout the season on multiple sets of oars, with some breaking or simply needing minor repairs throughout the season. Our boat trailers continue their vital role of transporting all the boats and equipment to each regatta. Our trailers remain at a high standard and are consistently used throughout the year on multiple trips around Victoria and Australia for regattas or rowing camps. The three ERC speed boats has been vital to the clubs success this season. These boats are used by coaches during training sessions on the water, enabling coaches to help rowers as much as possible. These boats are also pivotal on regatta days, in set up, marshalling, umpiring and more. The small fleet of 3 (including trailers) have had minor repairs during the season, as well as regular serving. This ensures boats are of standard to be used constantly by coaches all year round. A big thankyou to all of ERC’s volunteers who have helped refurbish/repair boats throughout the season. Another key aspect of boat repair is bringing and collecting boats from manufacturers for repair, thankyou to all those who have assisted with this throughout the season. Without these people’s continual efforts, the ERC fleet would not be of the standard it currently is.
Luke Mascaro Boat Manager (Vice Captain) ERC Annual Report 2018-19 27
Fleet Report
Condition Description Poor Old or lots of work required to bring up to racing level Fair Is at racing level but does require work Good In great condition at racing level, minimal work required on boat Private Privately owned boat on loan to ERC
Eights Coxless Racing Quads/Fours V J Courtney-Haag Fair Peter Hammon Good Tim Catford Good Natalie Sentry Good Simone Richardson Good Don Cochrane Fair Stewart Allsop Good Coxed Racing Quads/Fours 5 Stars Fair Coxless Racing Pairs/Doubles Gary Talbot Fair Darren Walker Fair Bruce Tregoning Poor Narelle Dwyer Fair Camiller Fair Erin Smart Fair The Smiths Good Jeff Walker Fair Lucas Mills Fair Chris Hammon Good Tim Juzefowicz Good Regulation Quads/Fours Stewart Sheridan Good Rob & Trudy Wapling Poor Scott Riddell Good Charles Carmichael Poor Tracy Buchanan-Black Good Peter Bell Poor Regulation Pairs Tub Sculls L&J Vaughan Poor No. 1 Pennisi I Poor Ronald Francis Poor No. 2 Pennisi II Poor No.3 White Poor Club Racer/Trainer Single Sculls No.4 White Poor Swift 1 Blue Fair No.5 Pennisi Real Estate Poor Swift 2 Yellow-Purple Fair Swift 3 Red Beavers Fair Swift 4 Green/Gold Patron Fair Swift 5 Green Fair Swift 6 Red& Black Fair Ed Clark Good EFCSC Good 28 ERC Annual Report 2018-19
Bar Report
This was my first year as Bar and Functions Manager. Bar and functions operations has continued at a steady rate throughout the year. We also continued to optimise the function inquiry and booking system through our website and online. This has proven instrumental in ensuring we can remotely manage the bar and functions operations. Our bar has been open to our members on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Although, there are no financial gains with the bar being open on these nights, it has proven very beneficial in providing an avenue for ERC to sell our function room. This year saw the function room open its doors to a Latin dance class. This class was held for 12 weeks on a Wednesday evening. This proved to be an excellent additional revenue source for the club. Future investigations into establishing a viable weekday venue hire will be essential to providing function hire growth and increased revenue. We had a large number of functions this year ranging from 1st birthday’s, 21st birthday’s, engagements, weddings, funerals and other sporting club functions held throughout the year. A number of maintenance and upgrade works were undertaken this year in the bar including upgrades to the beer taps, bar fridges and glass chillers to ensure we can service these functions professionally. Works were also undertaken on the club air conditioners this year. Our power continues to operate through our solar system in conjunction with our mains power, providing necessary savings to our power bill. I would like to thank John Haag for his assistance in club maintenance throughout the year. Bar Manager Peter Gray
Grants Report
This year ERC received grant funds from EFCSC for the purchase of new Ergo rowing machines. The committee decided to sell all ERC ergos and put the money raised with the grant money from EFCSC towards paying for a complete new set of 8 ergos. ERC is extremely grateful of the ongoing support from EFCSC and their annual contributions to helping our club with important equipment purchases.
The club has also been working tirelessly with MVCC in order to deliver on the Female change room upgrade grant awarded earlier in 2018. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2020.
The club did not receive any further grants this year.
Grants Co-ordinator Bill Nugent ERC Annual Report 2018-19 29
Social Report
Our regatta season opened in fine style with the christening of the Tracey Buchanan-Black double scull at our clubs open day. I would like to thank the Captain’s Team for organising this event and Ellen McSweeney, Melissa Sentry and Lucas Mills for catering this event.
The club hosted a number of club races for our members and ERC family. Overall numbers were down on previous years. These events are put on by the club for our members and rowing family. For these to be successful, we need your support and participation.
We held our annual ERC Christmas luncheon. This was well attended. I would like to thank Ellen McSweeney and Melissa Sentry for catering the event.
We attempted to host a Christmas Gala event, but unfortunately this event was cancelled due to a lack of ticket sales. I would like to thank Cindy Juzefowicz for her assistance is setting this event up.
Due to regatta scheduling this year, we were unable to host a Trivia Night. We will continue to look at suitable dates for annual social events like this in the future.
Our members banded together and helped the club host another successful HOM Eve family dinner. This dinner was enjoyed by a number of rowing clubs. I would like to thank all the families who kindly donated both mains and desserts for this event. This event has grown to become very popular amounts the country rowing clubs attending our regatta. It is great that we can host a dinner for them.
We had a number of Bunning BBQ fundraisers this year. I would like to thank all the organisers behind the scenes as well as the on-day team leaders and volunteers who helped turn the snags. The revenue raised from this event goes directly into the running of the club and equipment. Without this income, we will need to source alternative means for raising funds. The committee would like to see more members and their families get involved in future fundraiser events like the Bunnings BBQ’s.
Our season finished off with a Bang with our annual Presentation Night with over 110 members and their families celebrate another successful season on the water. This year the event was hosted by Jacob Owens. It was great to see fresh faces host this great night. I would like to thank Ruth Branthwaite and Silvana Mirrabelli for their help with organising the event.
Thursday Night Dinners (TND) continued to be popular attracting on average 40-50 people each month, peaking at about 70, and with plenty of new cooks and faces helping out. This year we enjoyed chicken parmigiana’s, curries, lasagna’s, soup’s, burger’s as well as various vegetarian options, sundaes, jelly, cakes, ice-cream, rice puddings, and cheesecakes, just to mention a few. Our TND’s wouldn’t have occurred without the help from so many from across ERC whether it be with setting up tables and chairs, food preparations, cooking, serving, making salads and desserts, and picking up rolls and ice-cream…..and of course the post dinner cleaning up!
A special thank you to Simone, Heidi, Cory, Gab, Manni, Cindy, Fi, Kerri, Celia, Ellen, Fed, Silvana, Leesa, and Ruth just to name a few.
President (Fundraising lead) Matthew Sentry 30 ERC Annual Report 2018-19
Entry Fees Manager’s Report
Another Season is done and dusted. Unfortunately we were unable to replicate last season’s zero balance on entry fees. This is a disappointing result and they remain in arrears despite the number of reminder emails sent throughout the season as well as follow up phone calls to individual members more recently requesting outstanding fee payment.
As a volunteer run club we can ill afford members entry fee debt to build up. It affects our ability to find funds to invest in better equipment and facilities for all of us to enjoy, to represent ERC at regattas if we cannot pay Rowing Victoria seat fees on a timely basis and is frankly unfair to those members who do pay their accounts on time.
Through the course of the season there was an issue with the on line link that provides ease of invoice payment however this should not have had a significant bearing on entry fee accounts as payment over the bar was still available as was direct deposit. Many members continue to use the clubs preferred method of on line payment which assists with quick turnaround of payment against invoices.
Rowing Victoria’s invoices also contained some anomalies with inaccurate record of crew names and declared ineligible crews still being charged seat fees. These were quickly rectified for affected members however highlighted the importance of making crew name changes at or before regattas for improved accuracy of account. This can sometimes be forgotten by coaches in the hurly burly of back to back races and quick turnaround of heats and finals for their respective squads.
This year the Committee commenced a research study to benchmark alternative methods for entry fee collection with other clubs and Rowing Victoria with a view to making the fee payment process a more robust one for ERC and its members. We expect the study to be completed in the new year and for it to identify opportunities for improvement on the process we use today.
Thankyou for your representation in regattas throughout the season. Our ability to continue to participate in this great sport representing ERC will require our club to be in a financial position to pay entry fees. This in turn requires a strong backbone of financial support coming from members paying entry fees regularly and on time.
Cindy Neenan Entry Fees Manager ERC Annual Report 2018-19 31
Treasurer’s Report
ERC’s Financial Statement for this year shows a net loss of $938.60 which is a slight improvement ($1127.79 increase) than the previous financial year. The Profit & Loss Statement shows that all major income avenues, including bar takings, subscriptions, functions and grants, are again less than the previous year while administrative and employment expenses have also increased. Expenditure on oar and boat maintenance has increased almost 100% this financial year, with both minor and major maintenance carried out on our fleet. On a positive note, many of the club’s primary expenses including those associated with operating the bar, hosting ERC functions and maintaining the clubhouse have decreased.
The Essendon Football and Community Sporting Club (EFCSC) Annual Distribution of $10,976 is a much valued grant, without which the club’s bottom line would be significantly worse. The club also received $7, 500 from the Essendon Football and Community Sporting Club (EFCSC) Capital Works grant that was used to fund the purchase of 8 new Concept 2 Indoor Rowers.
The current accounting system (MYOB) has finally moved to the cloud and it will, in due course, be integrated with an updated point of sale behind the bar. The full benefits of these upgrades are dependent on a reliable internet connection which the club is currently experiencing difficulty in maintaining. Once this upgrade is completed, there is an opportunity for us to move our membership database to MYOB and manage our member accounts in one central location. Thank you to all our members, and their families, who kept on top of their entry fee payments this season.
The anticipated renovations and disruption to our upstairs facility did not occur this financial year, however these are still expected to occur and it is expected that the improved facilities are likely to attract new members and hall hirers for increased revenue in the long term. Annual subscription costs have been reviewed for this 2019/2020 rowing season and our junior membership numbers have been bolstered by the inclusion of a number of students from St Columba’s College. The club will need to continue to pursue fundraising activities that reach further than our immediate community to continue to improve our financial position.
Ganci Accountants and Auditors completed the club’s financial audit on the 16th of August 2019 in accordance with the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 and the Essendon Rowing Club’s Constitution.
Narelle Fewster Treasurer 32 ERC Annual Report 2018-19
Balance Sheet as at 30th June 2019
Balance Sheet as at 30th June 2019 2019 2018 ASSETS Current Assets Cash on Hand NAB Cheque Account $ 70,255.79 43,588.12 Till Float $ 418.00 418.00 Red Tin Float $ 660.00 660.00 Main Safe Float $ 690.00 690.00 CASH Drawer $ -‐ 0.00 INTERNET Funds in Transit $ -‐ 0.00 EFTPOS Funds in Transit $ -‐ 334.00 PAYROLL Funds in Transit $ -‐ 0.00 PAYPAL Funds in Transit $ 4,834.27 1,050.00 VISA Cards Payable -‐$ 551.97 -‐260.38 Total -‐ Cash on Hand $ 76,306.09 46,479.74
Investment Accounts NAB -‐ ASF Boat Fund $ 1,245.97 1,245.97 NAB -‐ Savings Account $ 166,309.84 165,642.02 Total -‐ Investment Accounts $ 167,555.81 166,887.99
Trade Debtors $ 250.00 556.50 Inventories $ 6,846.39 12,402.46 see Note 2
Total Current Assets $ 250,958.29 226,326.69
Non Current Assets
Clubhouse at Cost $ 294,367.00 294,367.00 Equipment $ 188,223.57 200,106.62 see Note 3 Total Property & Equipment $ 482,590.57 494,473.62
TOTAL ASSETS $ 733,548.86 720,800.31
LIABILITIES Current Liabilities Trade Creditors -‐$ 503.29 1,399.00 GST Liabilities $ 720.37 -‐113.85 Payroll Liabilities $ 1,986.71 961.49 Member Subs. In Advance $ 19,193.50 5,813.50 Bonds for Club Keys $ 2,090.00 1,990.00 Function bonds and refunds $ 250.00 0.00 Total Current Liabilities $ 23,737.29 10,050.14 TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 23,737.29 10,050.14
NETT ASSETS $ 709,811.57 710,750.17 EQUITY Total Member's Equity $ 615,080.87 615,080.87 Retained Earnings $ 66,026.04 68,092.43 Asset Revaluation Reserve $ 29,643.26 29,643.26 Current Year Earnings -‐$ 938.60 -‐2,066.39 TOTAL EQUITY $ 709,811.57 710,750.17 ERC Annual Report 2018-19 33
Profit & Loss Statement for year ending 30th June 2019
Profit & Loss Statement for Year Ending 30th June 2019 2019 $ 2,018.00 Income Bar Takings -‐ General $ 23,742.37 $ 25,365.17 Bar Takings -‐ ERC Functions $ 2,646.13 $ 3,501.70 Bar Takings -‐ Commercial Functions $ 69,044.21 $ 65,112.56 Total Bar Sales $ 95,432.71 $ 93,979.43
Subscriptions $ 37,391.91 $ 51,063.95 see Note 4
Functions (Hall Hire etc) $ 14,189.55 $ 18,360.95
Fundraising Henley on Maribyrnong $ 8,316.29 $ 6,165.01 Fundraising and Donations $ 1,215.00 $ 600.00 Raffles $ 283.55 Presentation Night $ 3,267.32 $ 3,295.44 Trivia Night Function $ -‐ $ 1,723.67 Rio Olympics Function $ -‐ $ 454.90 Chocolate Drive Fundraiser $ -‐ $ -‐ Sponsorships $ -‐ $ -‐ Saltwater Challenge $ 13,671.87 $ 9,337.09 Bar-‐B-‐Que Fundraisers $ 3,715.75 $ 4,139.89 Thurs Night Dinners $ 3,244.67 $ 2,557.26 Owen's Boat Cruises $ -‐ $ -‐ Pie Drive Fundraiser $ -‐ $ -‐ Total Fundraising $ 33,430.90 $ 28,556.81
Rowing Entry Fees $ 31,734.42 $ 27,269.52 Boat Usage/Storage Rental $ 1,177.26 $ 1,090.91 Boat Cartage $ -‐ $ 3,568.16 Boat Repairs/Spare Parts $ 409.09 $ -‐ Special Regattas/Events $ 1,818.18 $ 1,818.18 Learn2Row Program $ 4,727.22 $ 6,145.37 Development Program $ 2,545.48 $ -‐ Rowing Lessons $ 6,408.39 $ -‐ Total Rowing $ 48,820.04 $ 39,892.14
Clothing Sales $ 277.72 $ 295.81
Miscellaneous Grants $ -‐ EFCSC -‐ Annual Distribution $ 10,976.00 $ 10,750.00 EFCSC -‐ Capital Works Grant $ 19,000.00 $ -‐ Insurance Claims -‐ General $ -‐ Total Misc $ 29,976.00 $ 10,750.00
GROSS INCOME $ 259,518.83 $ 242,899.09
LESS COST OF SALES Total Cost of Sales $ 53,756.93 $ 56,316.84 see Note 5
GROSS PROFIT $ 205,761.90 $ 186,582.25
EXPENSES Administration Expenses Accounting Fees $ 1,700.00 $ 1,700.00 Bookkeeping Fees $ 2,567.50 $ 3,396.25 Bank Fees $ 3,932.90 $ -‐ Clubhouse Supplies $ 983.87 $ 3,803.26 Computer Eqmt Maintenance $ 446.36 $ 771.92 Subscriptions and Courses $ 1,900.00 $ 202.00 Essendon EFCSC $ 1,120.00 $ 581.81 General $ 10.91 $ 1,210.00 Fines & Penalties $ -‐ $ -‐ Grants Expenditure $ -‐ $ -‐ Licence Fees $ 984.81 $ 935.50 Office Supplies $ 74.09 $ 34.50 Furniture & Equipment <$300 $ 40.91 $ 829.14 Postage $ 29.05 $ -‐ Printing $ 603.80 $ 497.00 Media Notices $ 260.91 $ 467.28 Theft & Loss $ -‐ $ -‐ Sundry Expenses $ 65.00 $ 63.64 Travel and Entertainment $ -‐ $ 550.97 Waste Disposal $ 594.48 $ -‐ Web Site Expenses $ 1,552.25 $ 993.08 Total Administrative Expenses $ 16,866.84 $ 16,036.35
Employment Expenses Superannuation $ 2,085.78 $ 1,889.77 Wages -‐ Members Bar $ 16,948.43 $ 11,655.39 Wages -‐ Function Bar $ 12,471.75 $ 14,976.51 34 ERC Annual Report 2018-19
Workers Compensation $ 223.49 $ -‐ Other Employee Expenses $ -‐ $ -‐ Total Employment Expenses $ 31,729.45 $ 28,521.67
Bar Expenses Bar Requisites $ 1,137.99 $ 586.66 Bar Repairs & Maintenance $ 2,901.00 $ -‐ Bar Food $ 698.98 $ -‐ Glassware $ -‐ $ -‐ Refrigeration Maintenance $ 5,600.00 $ 1,634.05 Total Bar Expenses $ 10,337.97 $ 2,220.71
Rowing Expenses Affiliation Fees & Levies $ 5,399.09 $ 5,313.64 Entry Fees $ 31,437.97 $ 25,507.99 Fines $ 218.18 $ 37,393.27 Depreciation $ 38,121.05 $ 6,789.70 Insurance $ 7,229.65 $ -‐ Trophies & Signage $ 462.50 $ 606.36 Other Rowing Expenses $ -‐ $ 1,325.27 School Rowing Lessons $ 47,200.00 $ -‐ Learn2Row Program $ 4,200.00 $ 6,600.00 Development Program $ 680.00 $ -‐ Rowing camps and training $ -‐ $ 131.64 Boat Cartage to Regattas $ -‐ $ 2,994.55 Speed Boat Expenses $ 62.73 $ 170.48 Gym Expenses $ 297.55 $ 272.73 Rowing -‐ Petrol Transport $ 180.17 $ -‐ Rowing -‐ Petrol Speed Boats $ 416.36 $ 298.61 Boat & Trailer Registrations $ 302.70 $ 297.90 Trailer Expenses $ 452.90 $ 537.55 Total Rowing Expenses $ 94,181.73 $ 88,239.69
Boat & Oar Maintenance Boats -‐ General $ 8,541.66 $ 1,943.30 Boats -‐ Racing Sculls $ 4,065.90 $ -‐ Coxbox & Wiring $ 395.00 $ 165.20 Oars -‐ General $ 2,390.60 $ 738.34 Total Boat & Oar Maintenance $ 15,393.16 $ 2,846.84
Function Expenses Function Security $ -‐ $ 1,125.64 Henley on Maribyrnong $ 771.20 $ 383.59 General Fundraising $ -‐ $ 190.91 Presentation Night $ 3,701.05 $ 3,204.09 Kids Xmas Party $ -‐ $ 532.17 Xmas in July Function $ -‐ $ 325.01 Club Race Days $ 454.54 $ -‐ Saltwater Challenge $ 4,260.48 $ 3,076.02 Bar-‐B-‐Que Fundraisers $ 101.97 $ 774.31 Total Function Expenses $ 9,289.24 $ 9,611.74
Project Management $ -‐ $ -‐
Club Premises Costs Electricity $ 7,749.52 $ 1,180.64 Gas $ 1,443.62 $ 3,876.18 Water $ 1,875.76 $ 1,641.30 Rates $ 2,053.40 $ 1,876.95 Security $ 434.27 $ 2,823.55 Telephones $ 639.66 $ 855.46 Insurance -‐ Premises $ 3,731.12 $ 3,584.04 Internet $ 872.20 $ 872.20 Clubhouse Maintenance $ 1,888.67 $ 7,009.74 Kitchen Requisites $ -‐ $ 17.54 Cleaning $ 15,802.01 $ 18,083.45 Total Premises Costs $ 36,490.23 $ 41,821.05
Clothing -‐ General $ 4,953.85 $ 224.09
Total Expenses $ 219,242.47 $ 189,522.14
Operating Profit / (Loss) -‐$ 13,480.57 -‐$ 2,939.89
Other Income Interest Income $ 688.67 $ 873.50 Boat sales $ 5,000.90 $ -‐ Insurance Claims -‐ Settlements $ 6,850.00 $ -‐ Sundry invome $ 2.49 $ -‐ Total Other Income $ 12,542.06 $ 873.50
NET PROFIT / LOSS -‐$ 938.51 -‐$ 2,066.39 ERC Annual Report 2018-19 35
Notes to Accounts 30th June 2019
Note 1 -‐ Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The financial statements are special purpose financial statements prepared in order to satisfy the financial reporting requirements of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act Victoria (2012). The committee has determined that the association is a not for profit association and that it is not a reporting entity. The financial statements have been prepared consistent with the previous period unless stated otherwise.
Note 2 -‐ Inventories 2019 2018 Beer 218.42 1,415.53 Wine 746.05 457.40 Spirits & Mixers 2,858.53 4,431.23 Non Alcoholic 2,444.99 718.24 Food 68.47 190.12 Clothing & Accessories 0.00 1,026.00 Trophies 509.93 4,163.94 Total Inventories 6,846.39 12,402.46
Note 3 -‐ Property & Equipment Club Furniture & Fittings Equipment at Cost 31,189.06 31,189.06 Less Acc. Depreciation -‐11,475.19 -‐8,418.07 Furniture & Fittings at Cost 62,705.27 62,705.27 Less Acc. Depreciation -‐53,150.77 -‐49,502.61 Computer Equipment at Cost 5,393.00 5,393.00 Less Acc. Depreciation -‐4,756.74 -‐3,582.52 Kitchen Equipment at Cost 8,570.00 8,570.00 Less Acc. Depreciation -‐6,836.00 -‐6,549.00 Bar & Cold Room fittings at Cost 19,399.95 19,399.95 Less Acc. Depreciation -‐17,120.42 -‐16,196.42 Total Club Furniture & Fittings 33,918.16 43,008.66
Rowing Equipment Gym & Rowing Equipment at Cost 39,671.82 29,351.82 Less Acc. Depreciation -‐27,158.19 -‐25,037.82 Speedboats at Cost 14,059.95 14,059.95 Less Acc. Depreciation -‐7,901.85 -‐6,968.52 Boat Trailers at Cost 27,303.84 27,303.84 Less Acc. Depreciation -‐9,895.80 -‐8,154.93 Boats & Oars at Cost 360,788.07 344,870.07 Less Acc. Depreciation -‐242,562.43 -‐218,326.45 Total Rowing Equipment 154,305.41 157,097.96 Clubhouse at Cost 294,367.00 294,367.00 Total Property & Equipment 482,590.57 494,473.62
Note 4 -‐ Subscriptions Senior Memberships 22,542.71 35,045.11 Junior Memberships 13,509.57 12,656.41 Rookie Memberships -‐ 159.09 Social Memberships 1,339.63 3,169.25 34.09 Total Subscriptions 37,391.91 51,063.95
Note 5 -‐ Cost of Sales Beer 28,075.49 23,053.65 Wine 6,731.74 8,397.90 Spirits & Mixes 4,616.16 5,909.24 Non Alcoholic 4,612.64 7,775.93 Food 4,002.15 2,928.76 Clothing & Accessories -‐1,843.08 3,927.85 Trophies 3,654.01 2,531.43 Gas Purchases 1,330.68 1,384.84 Kitchen & Bar Equipment 5.45 64.60 Kitchen & Bar Supplies 871.79 0.00 Til Shortage 10.00 0.00 Ice Purchases 495.41 228.00 Function Security 1,160.00 0.00 Freight 34.49 114.64 Total Cost of Sales 53,756.93 56,316.84 36 ERC Annual Report 2018-19
Cash Flow Report
Essendon Rowing Club Statement of Cashflows 30th June 2019 2019 2018 Cash Flow from Operating Activities
Net Income -‐$ 938.60 -‐$ 2,066.39
Trade Debtors $ 56.50 -‐$ 250.00 Inventory -‐ Beer $ 1,197.11 $ 999.98 Inventory -‐ Wine -‐$ 288.65 $ 827.47 Inventory -‐ Spirits & Mixers $ 1,572.70 -‐$ 850.69 Inventory -‐ Non alcoholic -‐$ 1,726.75 $ 1,261.03 Inventory -‐ Food $ 121.65 -‐$ 4.98 Inventory -‐ Clothing & Accessories $ 1,026.00 $ -‐ Inventory -‐ Trophies $ 3,654.01 -‐$ 1,731.21 Equipment at Cost $ -‐ $ -‐ Equipment at Cost -‐ Accum Dep'n $ 3,057.12 $ 3,057.12 Furniture & Fittings -‐ Accum Dep'n $ 3,648.16 $ 2,384.53 Computer Equip. -‐ Accum Dep'n $ 1,174.22 $ 1,174.22 Kitchen Equipment at Cost $ -‐ $ -‐ Kitchen Equip. -‐ Accum Dep'n $ 287.00 $ 287.00 Bar & Coldroom -‐ Accum Dep'n $ 924.00 $ 1,369.80 Gym & Rowing Equip -‐ Accum Dep'n $ 2,120.37 $ 1,604.37 Speedboats -‐ Accum Dep'n $ 933.33 $ 933.33 Boat Trailers -‐ Accum Dep'n $ 1,740.87 $ 1,740.87 Boats & Oars -‐ Accum Dep'n $ 24,235.98 $ 17,842.03 Visa card -‐$ 503.29 Trade Creditors -‐$ 1,399.00 -‐$ 218.27 GST Collected $ 5,746.62 $ 5,081.92 GST Paid -‐$ 4,347.40 -‐$ 5,745.63 ATO Payments/Refunds -‐$ 565.00 $ -‐ PAYG Withholding Tax Payable $ 467.00 $ 485.00 Super Payable $ 558.22 $ 120.14 Members Subs in advance $ 13,380.00 -‐$ 10,973.00 Bonds for Club keys $ 100.00 $ 250.00 Function bonds and refunds $ 250.00 $ -‐ Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities $ 56,482.17 $ 17,578.64
Cash Flow from Investing Activities Furniture & Fittings at Cost $ -‐ -‐$ 8,932.73 Computer Equipment at Cost $ -‐ $ -‐ Bar & Coldroom at Cost $ -‐ $ -‐ Gym Equipment at Cost -‐$ 10,320.00 $ 2,180.00 Gym & Rowing Equipment at Cost $ -‐ -‐$ 2,180.00 Boats & Oars at Cost -‐$ 15,918.00 $ 5,347.40 Net Cash Flows from Investing Activities -‐$ 26,238.00 -‐$ 3,585.33
Cash Flow from Financing Activities $ -‐ $ -‐ Net Cash Flows from Financing Activities $ -‐ $ -‐
Net Increase/Decrease for the period $ 30,244.17 $ 13,993.00 Cash at the Beginning of the period $ 213,617.73 $ 199,374.42 Cash at the End of the period $ 243,861.90 $ 213,367.42 ERC Annual Report 2018-19 37
Statement of Changes in Equity For the Year ended 30 June 2019 Essendon Rowing Club Statement of Changes in Equity For the Year ended 30 June 2019
2019 2018 Retained Profits – Beginning of Year $66,026.04 $68,092.43 Prior Year Correction 0 0 Profit before Income Tax -$938.60 -$2,066.39 Closing Balance $65,087.44 $66,026.04
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Independent Auditors’ Report
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT to the Members of Essendon Rowing Club
Opinion
We have reviewed the financial statements of Essendon Rowing Club (the Association), which comprise the balance sheet as at 30 June 2019, and the income statement, statement of changes in equity and cash flow statement for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies.
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements of the Association are prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the Association Incorporation Reform Act 2012 including:
a) giving a true and fair view of the entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2019 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and
b) complying with Australian Accounting Standards as referred to in Note 1 to the financial statements.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our review in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Review of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Association in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our review of the financial statements and we have fulfilled our other responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the review evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 1 to the financial report, which describes the basis of accounting. The financial report has been prepared to assist the Essendon Rowing Club to meet the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012. As a result the report may not be suitable for another purpose.
Emphasis of matter – basis of accounting
Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 1 to the financial report, which describes the basis of accounting. The financial report has been prepared to assist the Essendon Rowing Club to meet the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012. As a result the report may not be suitable for another purpose. We also draw attention to the limitations that exist in relation to reviewing the recording of cash receipts from fundraising and sales, is not feasible for the review to include the vouching of all cash received other than to rely on information provided by the committee. Revenue from this source represents a significant proportion of revenue. Our opinion is unmodified in respect of this matter.
Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in appropriate to meet the needs of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Association’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Association or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Association’s financial reporting process. ERC Annual Report 2018-19 39
Auditor’s responsibility
Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the financial report based on my review. I have conducted my review in accordance with auditing standard on review engagements ASRE 2410/ASRE2415 in order to state whether, on the basis of the procedures described, anything has come to my attention that causes me to believe that the financial report is not presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012. As the auditor of the association, ASRE2410/ASRE2415 requires that I comply with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the annual financial report. A review of a financial report consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards and consequently does not enable me to obtain assurance that I would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, I do not express an audit opinion.
Independence
In conducting our review, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Australian professional ethical pronouncements.
Michael Ganci MIPA Registered Company Auditor
Shop 3/100 Keilor Rd Essendon North VIC 3041 Dated this 16th day of August 2019
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ERC Committee Declaration for the Year Ended 30 June 2019
The Committee members of the association declare that:
1. The financial statements and notes, as set out in the financial statements, are in
accordance with the Association Incorporation Reform Act 2012 and:
a. comply with Australian Accounting Standards; and
b. give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 30 June 2019 and of the performance for the year ended on that date of the association.
2. In the opinion of the committee there are reasonable grounds to believe that the club will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.
This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Committee Members.
Dated this 16th Day of August 2019 Dated this 16th Day of August 2019 ERC Annual Report 2018-19 41
Membership List
Life Members
Glenn Bottrell John Haag Stuart Sheridan Jack Crowley Raymond Hammon Kevin Sleeth Craig Forsyth John Heyes John Stuckey Barry Gardner Stephen G Pennicott Michael Wilkinson
Active Senior Members
Rowena Allsop David Jacka Simone Richardson Stewart Allsop Mitchell Jacka Tamara Riddell Federico Arellano Carly Jackson Zoe Ryan Judy Armstrong Michelle Jeffrey Cain Saul Kerri A’Vard Timothy Juzefowicz Sarah Sekfy Angus Bairstow Reid Kirby Melissa Sentry Dale Bell Maria Cory (Cory) Leech Manni Sidhu Mick Bentvelzen Peter Linke Tony Sirotic Siobhan Bloomfield Michael Main Erin Smart Julie Bromley-Hoult Simonette Manini Owen Smart Tracy Buchanan-Black Celia Marston Angie Sparks Donald Cochrane Luke Mascaro Rhett Spiller Adrian Cooke Zara Mason Janusz Sysak Monica Davis Jackson McCaffrey Georgia Taylor Narelle Dwyer Donald McNeill Ian van Duyn Sheridan Ellis Ellen McSweeney Scott van Kalken Mark Ellis Bronwyn Morrow Nicola Verrecchia Imogen Ellis Cindy Neenan Nick Verrecchia Narelle Fewster Brett Nicholson Jeff Walker Heidi Fry Bill Nugent Daniel Westaway Lisa Gandolfo Elise Nuridin Rick Wight Edward Gubbay Fiona O’Brien Kate Wilkinson Peter Guy Paul Parker Trevor Wilson Rachael Hatherley Emily Payne Gabrielle Wilson Anthony Hodges Peter Peart Nicole Wright Nicholas Hunn Reece Peart Kate Hutchison Richard Peers 42 ERC Annual Report 2018-19
Junior
Charlize Adamo Wesley Hudson Thomas Odak Jed Tosto Phoebe Baillon Morgan Kukuljan Samuel Owens William Tozer Cale Blythe Clementine Leonhill Jacob Owens Ash Warren Mardi Bray Alyssa Mafodda Elise Penman-Ryan Jade Williamson Tayah Brooks Sophia Masiero Ares Sikavitsas Lily Williamson Stephanie Clarke Jordan Matic Isaac Sirotic Samuel Wilson Maddison Cutajar Jessica Mirabelli Annika Sirotic Charlie Young Mitchell D’oca Elissa Mirabelli Henry Smith Samuel Gray Joshua Murphy Mia Sobol-Day Emma Grogan Matilda Murray-White Hollie Toms
Coxwains
Sarah Bainbridge Alannah Giurdanella Julia Mirabelli Kai Blythe Daisi Kukuljan Rose Ryan
Social Members
Frank Barone John Dolfini Ian Jennings Matt Roberts Darren Bell David Drew Peter Kendall Matthew Sentry Peter Bell Anthony Dwyer Alessia Masiero Laith Shomali Bill Black Mark Dwyer Jen Matthies Michael Spiteri Kevin Bourke Mick Dwyer Lucas Mills Rachael Tandy Graeme Bray Michael Eastaughffe Silvana Mirabelli John Toner Anthony Cahill Glenn Fattur Christine Mitchell Robert Wapling Marion Camiller Noah Gordon John Murphy Trudy Wapling Frank Camiller Peter Gray Denise Parker Heather Watson Bernie Clune Christopher Hammon Don Petterson Gerard Whelan Richard Crowley Andrew Harbourd Robert Preston Michael Deans Sian Harris Todd Richardson
Rookies
Jude Hammon Kalindi Hammon Pip Hammon Lennox Hammon ERC Annual Report 2018-19 43
Births, Deaths & Marriages
BIRTHS
Name D.O.B Members
Harriet Frances Sentry 29 April 2019 Matthew & Melissa Sentry
Ava Joan Gulliver 3 August 2018 Ellen McSweeney (& Tom Gulliver)
Alexander Jacka 13 April 2019 Dave Jacka and Sarah Sefky
MARRIAGES
Sarah Sefky and Dave Jacka
Matt Roberts VALE Matthew Sentry Laith Shomali Mick Wilkinson (Life Member) 1938 - 2018 Michael Spiteri Mick “Wilkie” Wilkinson (ERC Life Member) was a well-loved member of the club who Rachael Tandy passionately supported the club and the rowers. Mick joined ERC back in 1958. From 1962 until John Toner the 1990’s, Mick volunteered his time transporting our boat trailers to and from regattas all across Robert Wapling the country. Mick was always thinking of others. There would never be a spare seat in his car, Trudy Wapling Heather Watson truck or ambulance when he was towing. Gerard Whelan Mick served on committee from 1973 until 1983 as general committee member, assistant bar manager and later as Vice President. In 1978, Mick was awarded Best Club Person and had a new 8 named after him in recognition of his service and support to the club. In 1989 the club recognised Mick’s commitment and dedicated service to ERC and awarded him the prestigious Best Club Person award. Mick will sorely be missed by the ERC family. 139th E ACNNUAL REPORT
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