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TABLE OF CONTENTS Our Supporters page 2 Our Vision and Mission page 3 Organisational Structure page 4 Chairman’s Report page 8 CEO Report page 9 Business Unit Reports page 14 Recognising Excellence page 19 2009 Castaway Premierships page 24 2009 State Champions page 25 2009 Audited Financial Report page 33 1 OUR SUPPORTERS Rowing Queensland would like to thank the following valued Partners, Supporters and Stakeholders for the continued support they provide to rowing in Queensland. PRINCIPAL SPORT PARTNER MPM Marketing Services – Castaway MAJOR SUPPORTERS Queensland Government Queensland Academy of Sport Rowing Australia Inc Australian Sports Commission Brisbane City Council Konica Minolta 2 OUR VISION AND MISSION OUR VISION: To Be the Nation’s Leading Rowing State. OUR MISSION: To develop and promote Rowing in Queensland in all its forms, to the highest levels, for the enjoyment and benefit of all stakeholders. The focus of Rowing Queensland’s Strategic Plan is to develop the capacity and capability and promote rowing in Queensland.There are six strategic priorities which we have pursued to achieve our mission: 1. Athlete High Performance - Creating the opportunity for those with the desire and talent to access the pathway to State and National Representation 2. Coaching Performance Development - Enable all participants to receive the coaching they need to perform at their optimum level 3. Improving the visibility of Rowing - Enhance & sustain the desired positioning of Rowing Queensland & its brands 4. Exchange Value with Sponsors and Government - Increase financial resources to underwrite the growth and future success of all levels of rowing and maximise the benefits realised from government and commercial rowing partnerships 5. Organisational Effectiveness - Provide sound leadership & equitable support to all stakeholders of Rowing Queensland 6. Club Performance Development – Creating innovative member focused programs and services that add value to participation and involvement. 3 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE Patron Governor of QLD, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO President Mr Peter Schryver Life Members Mr Roger Morton Mr Peter Huggett OAM Mr Calile Malouf Mrs Marjorie Morton Mr Jim Dowrie OBE Mr Jack Pritchard Dr Steve Hinchy OAM Mr Robert Alexander Dr Don McClymont* Mr Robert Barrett Mr Fred Jaques * denotes deceased Vice Presidents Mr Steve Wilson Mr Merv Slean Mr Jack Hutchinson Mr Dave Amos Regatta Secretary Mr Robert Alexander Selectors Mr Chad King Mr Timothy Conrad Masters Team Selectors Mr Chris Lyndon Mr Paul Hargraves Mr Paul Kerr Auditor Mr Norman J Hoare, Morris and Batzloff Charted Accountants 4 Board of Rowing Queensland Inc. The business of Rowing Queensland Inc is managed by or under the direction of the Board of Rowing Queensland. The Directors may exercise all the powers of the Company, except any power the Corporations Act or the Rules requires the Company to exercise in a general meeting of members. The Board is responsible for the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer to do all things necessary for the proper management and administration of the organisation. The CEO is ultimately accountable to the Board of Rowing Queensland Inc. however the CEO is accountable to the Chairman on day-to-day basis. The Board meets monthly, comprising of 6 Directors elected by the members of Rowing Queensland for two year terms. Rowing Queensland Inc. Directors throughout 2009: PETER SCHRYVER (Chairman) Peter is a pilot for Qantas Airways. He has been involved in rowing since 1990 and has rowed across regional Queensland for many years and moved back to Brisbane in 2006. Peter also represents our interests on the Australian Masters Commission. Peter has a background in human resources and has been instrumental in placing many of the current staff at Rowing Queensland in their positions. He has participated in many roles at RQI over the years including Team Manager. Attended 12 of 12 meetings ADRIAN HOWARD Adrian is a Senior Associate and client relationship manager for SKM, one of Australia's leading consultancy firms. Adrian was elected to the Board after the 2007 AGM attending his first meeting in April 2007 and has brought his engineering skills and corporate linkages to the Directorship over facilities management. Adrian is a competitive Masters athlete within the sport. Attended 12 of 12 meetings BARNABY EATON Barnaby is an experienced rowing coach and administrator with skills in strategic planning, program evaluation, coach education and event management. Barnaby has experience at all levels of rowing from Novice and School rowing right through to Elite Competition. He has also competed recently in Masters Competition including the Australian Masters Championships in 2007 and 2009. Barnaby came onto the Board of Rowing Queensland in 2008. Attended 11 of 12 meetings 5 DEBORAH SANDFORD Deborah was co-founder of one of Queensland’s leading public relations companies. Since retiring she formed her own consultancy, specialising in property and health care. She is foundation Member and President of River City Women’s Rowing Club. Deborah has extensive high-level public relations experience with the government and corporate sectors. Attended 11 of 12 meetings TIM CONRAD A 1976 Olympic rower, Tim is one of Queensland’s most experienced coaches having coached a number of state and national champions. Tim is the Queensland Academy of Sports Head Coach – Rowing working with Queensland’s elite rowers. Tim recently coached the Australian Men’s Four to a Silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Tim came onto the Board of Rowing Queensland in November 2009. Attended 11 of 12 meetings CHRIS MORTON Chris is the Managing Director of Trinity Limited, an ASX listed property company. He is a solicitor by profession and has been a partner of an international legal firm. He has been involved in rowing since 1998, principally through the active involvement of his four sons and wife, Di. He has been President of the Property Council of Australia, sat on various government boards and chairs the Life Education charity in Queensland. His main focus on the RQ Board is directed towards establishing an international standard rowing course in south east Queensland. Attended 7 of 11 meetings ROBERT ALEXANDER (Regatta Secretary) Robert has been involved in rowing in one form or another since 1961, where he commenced his rowing career at The Southport School. Bob has represented Queensland in the Kings and Presidents Cup on several occasions, as well as a Masters competitor in more recent times. Bob has been the organisation’s Regatta Secretary since 1987. The regatta secretary attends meeting of the Board however does not have any voting privileges. Attended 6 of 12 meetings 6 Staff of Rowing Queensland Inc. CHRISTIAN RENFORD (until August 2009) Christian has been Rowing Queensland’s Chief Executive Officer since September 2006. Coupled with his Bachelor of Social Science (Sport) Christian recently completed a Masters of Business Administration. Christian moved back to NSW to take up the position of CEO for Rowing NSW. ROSS SYMONDS (from September 2009) Ross was appointed CEO in September 2009. Ross has a long and successful career in sports administration and management spanning some 24 years. His previous positions in sport include: General Manager, Qld Volleyball; National Volleyball Coach; Operations Manager, Netball Qld; CEO of Qld Little Athletics and Manager/ Director of Sport & Recreation Services. CAMERON ALLEN Cameron has been the RQ Operations and Events Manger since October 2008. Cameron is a former rower from the Rockhampton Grammar School and Emmanuel College, and coaches College rowing through UQBC. Cameron joined the Rowing Queensland family from the ‘Gabba’ where he worked in the Event Management Department, and has a Bachelor of Arts (Sports Studies) from the University of Queensland. KYLIE CONWAY Kylie has been Rowing Queensland’s Administration officer since March 2007, and is responsible for the organisation’s financial reporting and office administration. Kylie comes to the organisation with solid administration and financial experience gained from working in her family’s business and organisations such as the ANZ Bank. CHAD KING (from March 2009) Chad was a former rower with Nepean Rowing Club and Sydney Uni Boat Club and moved into coaching in 2001 working with The Kings School, Parramatta as well as The Lakes Rowers. Chad coached the Australian LTA 4+ to two gold medals in the 2002 and 2003 World Rowing Champs, before relocating to the UK and the Great Britain Rowing Team from 2005. In 2008 Chad was selected as Head Coach of Great Britain Paralympic Team winning two gold medals and 1 bronze medal in Beijing. SAMUEL PICKETT Samuel’s appointment as Rowing Queensland’s Development Manager comes at the completion of his post graduate scholarship in biomechanics at the Australian Institute of Sport. Sam commenced his undergraduate studies at the University of the Sunshine Coast, and is a former competitive member of Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club. 7 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Mr. PETER SCHRYVER It is my pleasure to present the Rowing Queensland Inc’s Annual Report for 2009 to our members and stakeholders on behalf of the Board. Over the past 12 months your sport has seen many changes that will have long term effects on our sport at many levels. With the Crawford Report into Sport complete we must review our operations to ensure Rowing Queensland can still deliver high quality service across all aspects of our business. Within this report our CEO, Mr. Ross Symonds has compiled a series of updates from our financial position to the performance of our elite athletes. These will assist in the management of the organisation, as it continues to develop and grow. The Board of Rowing Queensland Inc has taken a great interest in this progress and their contribution is appreciated. With 2009 being the first year of the 2012 Olympic cycle, it was great to see the high standard that our Queensland athletes delivered on the international stage.