Knights News Issue: 1/2010 Date: 29 March 2010 A Message from the President It gives me great pleasure to formally welcome all players (old and new), their parents and extended family to the 2010 Football season. Can I firstly task this opportunity to thank my committee for all their hard work and commitment to the club during the summer months. I’m sure you will agree that Club Contacts: Sandra Flegg has done a fantastic job sourcing some great looking merchandise for President the club (see images in this edition of the news letter). Ed Rihari has been actively Steve Philippe pursuing new sponsors to the club (see sponsorship page in this newsletter), whilst Rob Hill, Neil Hall 0411056597 and Dave Beaman have provided excellent support sourcing coaches and assisting me with the very Vice President Natham Green challenging task of allocating players to teams. 0407020916 Jenni Allen our hard working registrar and I have worked diligently to try to ensure the club fields Secretary team in all age groups this season which will see some new looked teams this season. I am very Neil Hall pleased to advise that our Auskick numbers are again strong and we will enter the following teams in 0400729363 competition this year: Treasurer Paul Stephenson 2 x Year 3 (Auskickers who will get to represent the club once a month games) 0400335933 2 x Year 4 Registrar 1 x 10’s Jenni Allen 0404695466 1 x 11’s Property-Assistant 1 x 12’s Doug Hamilton 2 x 13’s 0409291145 1 x 14’s Property Coordinator 1x 15’s Felicia Seder And 1 x16’s, all in all an excellent result for the club for the long term! 0425255914 Grounds I remind you all that the clubs major sponsor for 2010 season is the Greenwood Village Shopping Allen Jones Centre and ask that you support this centre and all our sponsors whenever you have the opportunity. 0414539258 Auskick Coordinator We look to forging a long term relationship with the Greenwood Village and your patronage of all Heath McCabe their stores will assist this process. 0403500655 Coaching Coordinator We are also in the process of building a relationship with the Stirling Saints Amateur Football Club, so Rob Hill our players can have a seamless passage into senior football should they not wish to pursue the elite 0417939182 opportunity offered by Subiaco Football Club. Webmaster/Committee I personally look forward to meeting as many club people as possible this season as we enjoy sharing Sharan Vandersluis the experiences that come from watching youngsters learn and grow in a positive sporting Sponsorship Coordinator environment. Edward Rihari 0411611126 STEVE PHILIPPE Merchandise Coordinator Sandra Flegg 93425130 Newsletter Rebecca Bebbington 0468939533 Committee Dave Beaman 0414747647 Martin Rogers 94471696 Helen Watkinson 0419401520 Postal Address PO Box 100 Greenwood WA 6024 Want to include your photos/stories/news? Email to: [email protected] Knights News Issue: 1/2010 Date: 29 March 2010 Knights Players Achieving Big Things! Seven boys from the WGJFC U15's Team have been invited by Subiaco JFC to participate in the 2010 U15's Subiaco JFC Academy. They are: Jomei Rihari Curtis Dickson Jack Manera Mitchell Reid Liam Buchanan Jayden Roth Mitchell Cameron Chris McGuire has been selected in the U16's Subiaco Development Squad for 2010. Both the academy and development squads are training on Wednesdays and will have games A big thankyou throughout the year against other districts, namely Peel, Claremont, East Perth etc. to our sponsors Congratulations Boys! Chris McGuire Curtis Dickson Jack Manera Jayden Roth Jomei Rihari Liam Buchanan Mitchell Cameron Mitchell Reid Wanneroo Mitsubishi Whitfords Bunnings Sausage Sizzle 2010 We have once again been lucky enough to secure a sausage sizzle weekend at Bunnings! This is a fantastic fundraising opportunity for the club, last year we raised $3500.00 The club will be seeking the support of volunteers again, it will run much the same as last year with volunteers given a two hour shift. We will also be looking for cool drink donations from club members. This is all going ahead on the weekend of 10/7/10 and 11/7/10. Mark it in your calendar! Club Merchandise – show your colours! Sandra Flegg has been working very hard in the off season to acquire some fantastic merchandise for the club. Support the club and show your colours on and off the field. Merchandise is available for purchase at the club rooms. Items are currently at the embroiderers and photos will appear in the next newsletter. Sandra can be contacted on 9342 5130. Prices are as follows: Sports Jackets $75 Windbreaker $40 Shirts $25 Sports Bag $30 Scarves $15 Beanies and Caps $10 Knights News Issue: 1/2010 Date: 28 March 2010 Committee Member Profile – Webmaster Name: Sharan Van der Sluis Star Sign: Aquarius Occupation: (Consultant) Human Resources Interests Outside Football: Reading, walking, watching sports (all sports) Favourite Sports Team: West Coast Eagles & Subiaco F.C. & West Coast Fever Favourite Quote: Anonymous – ‘you can let the ball go past or you can let the player go past – YOU DON’T LET BOTH GO PAST’ Reason for being on the Committee: Love being able to participate in something that contributes to Club Song my local community and I love Aussie Rules! Committee Member Profile – Registrar (Sung to the Name: Jenni Allen Star Sign: Taurus tune of Occupation: Education Assistant "When the Self Employed: No Saints go Interests Outside Football: Pilates, Reading, Camping Favourite Sports Team: Dockers marching in") Favourite Quote: “Live life to the full” Centres of Influence: My mum and husband When the Reason for being on the Committee: Wanting to be involved Knights, go Committee Member Profile – President marching in Name: Steve Philippe Star Sign: Sagittarius Oh, When Occupation: Cricket Manager / semi professional coach Self Employed: No the Knights Interests Outside Football: Western Fury Coach, Horse racing go marching Favourite Sports Team: Brisbane Lions in Favourite Quote: “Your a long time dead” Professional Associations: ECU Consultative Committee Centres of Influence: WACA , DSR, Australian Sports Commission Oh, how I Reason for being on the Committee: Support son’s club, enjoy achieving things, personal PD want to be in Committee Member Profile – Treasurer that jumper Name: Paul Stephenson Star Sign: Virgo When the Occupation: State Manager – WA Self Employed: No Knights go Interests Outside Football: Baseball Player, T-ball Coach, Family marching in Favourite Sports Team: West Coast Eagles, NY Mets Favourite Quote: “Every Man and His Dog” Reason for being on the Committee: To provide ALL children in the Warwick/Greenwood and surrounding area’s with a safe sporting facility that has longevity and that promotes a healthy activity. Want to see your business here? Contact Edward Rihari on 0416027166 Knights News Issue: 1/2010 Date: 28 March 2010 Committee Member Profile – Committee Name: Martin Rogers Star Sign: Cancer Occupation: Bus Contractor Self Employed: No Interests Outside Football: Stock market, Cycling, socialising Favourite Sports Team: Freo Dockers Favourite Quote: ‘You only live once’ Professional Associations: Transport Forum, W.A. College of Teaching Centres of Influence: Small business, education Reason for being on the Committee To help build a stronger club Committee Member Profile – Sponsorship Co-ordinator Name: Edward Rihari Star Sign: Taurus Occupation: Director – Financial Planner Self Employed: Yes Interests Outside Football: Rugby, family, friends & good health Favourite Sports Team: All Blacks Favourite Quote: “Happy Days” Professional Associations: Practicing Member Financial Planning Association of Australia, Associate Finance Broking Association Australia Centres of Influence: Small business owners and professional service networks Reason for being on the Committee: To keep a local sporting club viable Committee Member Profile – Committee Name: Helen Watkinson Star Sign: Sagittarius Occupation: Nurse Self Employed: Bessemer Consultant Interests Outside Football: Whatever life throws my way Favourite Sports Team: Port Power Favourite Quote: “It is what it is” Professional Associations: Royal College of Nursing Australia Wanneroo Mitsubishi Reason for being on the Committee: To be an active participant in maintaining the viability of my children’s football club Committee Member Profile – Secretary Name: Neil Hall Star Sign: Taurus Occupation: Podiatrist Self Employed: Yes Interests Outside Football: Surfing, Military History Favourite Sports Team: West Coast Eagles Favourite Quote: “In the fullness of time” Professional Associations: Fellow of Australian Podiatry Association Reason for being on the Committee: Support my family and community Want to see your business here? Contact Edward Rihari on 0416027166 Knights News Issue: 1/2010 Date: 29 March 2010 Committee Member Profile – Committee Name: Craig Le Maistre Star Sign: Virgo Occupation: Owner Driver Self Employed: Yes Interests Outside Football: Motorsport Favourite Sports Team: Carlton Football Club Favourite Quote: ‘Your buy Ed’ Reason for being on the Committee: Help the WGJFC succeed on and off the field Club Song Committee Member Profile – Property Coordinator Name: Felicia Seder Star Sign: Aquarius Occupation: Bookkeeper Self Employed:No Interests Outside Football: Beach, bush walking and reading Favourite Sports Team: Footy Favourite Quote: ‘Keep Smiling’ Reason for being on the Committee: Help the club grow Committee Member Profile – Newsletter Name: Rebecca Bebbington Star Sign: Pisces Occupation: Project