47 Years in Sport (1967–2013)
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47 YEARS IN SPORT (1967–2013) END OF SEASON MAGAZINE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Wayne Moloney Chairman 0409 908 204 Craig Adams Vice Chairman 0414 542 435 Susan Dunn Secretary 0402 234 751 Anja Minney Treasurer 0413 633 489 Sean Leehy President of Football 0407 208 995 Rebecca Hulbert General Management Committee 0409 399 675 Paul Parlato General Management Committee 0405 624 440 FOOTBALL COMMITTEE Sean Leehy President of Football 0407 208 995 Ian Strudwick Competition Secretary 0447 267 097 Tanya Filla Registrar 0414 517 665 Steven Nicholson Junior Woman’s Football Coordinator 0414 250 808 Fiona Skrzypnik Senior Woman’s Football Coordinator 0422 587 364 Scott Jacka Equipment Offi cer 0401 179 153 Graeme Ellis Grading Coordinator 0432 696 494 Mark Cotter Referee Coordinator 0414 690 991 Brad Cook Senior Players Rep 0400 212 726 Rene’ Dempsey SSF Coordinator 0439 759 668 Chris Gilchrist Director of Coaching 0427 970 978 Nigel Stubbs General Committee 0420 410 456 Andrew Graham General Committee 0414 182 086 Wendy Millar General Committee 0405 150 566 EVENTS COMMITTEE Megan Gilchrist Events 0413 489 535 Wendy Millar Events 0405 150 566 Sonja Leehy Events 0400 641 274 ADMINISTRATION OFFICER Tanya Filla Administration Offi cer 0414 517 665 LIFE MEMBERS: Malcolm Ackerman, Suzanne Ackerman, Karen Alexander, Carol Bain, Leigh Banks, Alan Barnes, Christopher Bird, Jan Brain, Gary Bramwell, Paul Bryden (Dec), David Cook, Shane Fell, Richard Ford, Terry Frost, Eric Gray (Dec), Melissa Holdsworth, Jean Hoppitt (Dec), Francis (Andy) Howard (Dec), Robert Howard, Peter Howe, Dennis Israel, Steve Jones, Tim Kelly, Dee Kol, Lee Kol, Martin Kol, Robert Kol, Lyn Leggett, Debbie MacKay, David Morgan, Judy Morgan, Geoff Muddle, Grant Nichols, Hazel O’Brien, Trevor Pride, Arthur Pull, Scott Rixon, Shirley Seymour, Stephen Seymour, William Seymour, Bruce Smith, Tania Smith, David Stanford, Evan Stanford, Kevin Toohey, Gavin Waters. 2013 Annual General Meeting Friday 25th October, 7:00pm Springwood Golf Club Refer to SUFC Website within 30 days of AGM date for all details regarding nominations. Merry Christmas and a Safe New Year 2014 REGISTRATION Registrations will be online. Some players, Coaches and Managers may need to attend the Summerhayes ParK Clubhouse for photos, proof of ID checks and to complete the Working with Children documents. For specific dates please checK website during December 2013 and January 2014 or Keep an eye out for advertisements in the Gazette. All season 2013 members will be emailed details once finalized. Page 1 of 48 Chairman’s Report Season 2013 has seen us build on the work done over the past few years with respect to Club facilities and management. At the end of 2012 BMCC fulfilled their commitment to invest heavily in Summerhayes Park and we have no doubt reaped the benefit of this during the season. In the 18 years I have been involved with the Club this is the first year I can recall finishing a season with a full cover of grass on Field 1. Many of you will have noticed that at the end of this season Council were again at work on the fields undertaking leveling, turfing, top-dressing and further drainage. With the sound financial management we have adopted over the past several years, SUFC have been able to contribute to this field maintenance to further improve the surface quality. This will see even better playing surfaces throughout 2014 and beyond. Thanks to Council for their support and efforts and also to those club members who have helped along the way. 2013 has also seen us finally receive approval to renew the occupancy license on the Clubhouse. Many will be unaware that despite having built the Clubhouse, the Club has been struggling to renew the license for a variety of reasons. Again, thanks to the strong support of our local Councilors and Council staff the Club has signed a license agreement giving us tenure of the facility until 2027. While achieving these objectives is great, we still have a lot we want to achieve. Plans are already being made by the Management Committee and priorities established for the next round of improvements. Having established a collaborative working relationship with BMCC we will work closely with them to ensure the continued development and maintenance of the fields and facilities for the benefit of not just club members, but the community in general. At this year’s AGM I will be stepping down as Chairman after 3 years in the position. I feel having achieved the objectives I set for myself when taking on the role, it is now time to hand over to someone who can continue the development and take the club to its next level. Over these 3 years, like the 18 I have been involved with the Club, I have met and worked with some wonderful and dedicated people. It would be unfair to single out anyone, but I would be remiss if I did not make mention of the great Management & Football Committee members, Coaches and Managers who ensure the club remains viable and that you and/or your children get to experience a great sport, in a great atmosphere with ever improving facilities. Finally, I would like to thank all of the players and parents who together with those mentioned above make this club what it is - great. Wayne Moloney Chairman Springwood United Football Club To get yourself and/or your children on the fields each week we need people to help out on the Committee. These is a great way for you to become involved, meets lots of the members and have a say in the way YOUR club is run. If you think a committee position may take up too much time but would still like to be involved, there are plenty of areas you could help without committing to a dedicated role. If you can help, please email [email protected] Page 2 of 48 Director of Finance’s Report Well another season has come and gone. The club continues to be in a strong financial position which has allowed us to make a substantial contribution towards the Blue Mountain City Council upgrade of Field 1, $10,000 in total. Additionally we have made the following provisions:- $7,500 to complete the grandstand i.e. close in sides and fronts to eliminate rubbish underneath $20,000 towards replacing shirts in 2-3 years’ time, funds are allocated each year from your registrations to avoid additional fundraising and sourcing of sponsorship. We are also putting on a bigger presentation day than in previous years plus keeping some funds in reserve to make further improvements around Summerhayes Park. Finally after 5 years as Treasurer, I have decided to step down from the role. I would like to thank all the Committee Members, Coaches & Managers, mums, dads and players who have provided support to me and the Club on the whole and wish you all well in the future. Anja Minney Treasurer Springwood United Football Club “I am a member of a team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.” Mia Hamm 2013 Annual General Meeting Friday 25th October, 7:00pm Springwood Golf Club Refer to SUFC Website within 30 days of AGM date for all details regarding nominations. Page 3 of 48 Field Management & Maintenance Committee Report The start of the year saw a delay with getting onto field 1 due to the final stages carried out by council in upgrading the field with a new type of turf and drainage but what an amazing difference the money spent by our club and council in the field improvement. It is the first time that all fields were still playable right up till the end of the season. The great result would not have been possible without all the teams and players support in the field management that is carried out during the season that does unfortunately cause inconvenience. Thanks to everyone for your patience and assistance throughout the season. There is ongoing work in the off season on field 1 with more drainage work being conducted and field 2 receiving some much needed drainage work around the car park fence. Our relationship with council is strong and will see much needed no parking signage and bollards to prevent cars parking in awkward areas. Thanks to the crew that help set up the goal posts, the fields and removal of goal posts at the end of the season and park final clean up. Special thanks to Ian Strudwick for his tireless efforts in always having the fields line marked for the club throughout the season. FMCC: Roy Clifford, Ian Strudwick, Derek Temple and Paul Parlato. Craig Adams Vice Chairman Springwood United Football Club “Some people tell me that we professional players are soccer slaves. Well, if this is slavery, give me a life sentence.” Bobby Charlton To get yourself and/or your children on the fields each week we need people to help out on the Committee. These is a great way for you to become involved, meets lots of the members and have a say in the way YOUR club is run. If you think a committee position may take up too much time but would still like to be involved, there are plenty of areas you could help without committing to a dedicated role. If you can help, please email [email protected] Page 4 of 48 President of Football Report The winter morning air is crisp. The sun glistens off the dew on the grass. There is a scent of eggs, bacon and sausages sizzling on the barbecue calling those who need to satisfy their craving.