2015 Contents 1. Our Supporters ................................................................................................................... 2 2. Our Vision, Purpose and Values ..................................................................................... 3 3. Organisational Structure ................................................................................................... 4 3.1 Board of Rowing Queensland Ltd ........................................................................... 4 3.2 Rowing Queensland Employees ............................................................................. 7 3.3 Member Clubs and School Associations ..................................................................... 8 4. Chairman’s Report ............................................................................................................. 9 5. Chief Executive Officer’s Report ................................................................................... 11 6. How We Met Our Objectives in 2015 ........................................................................... 12 6.1 Participation and Athlete Development ................................................................ 12 6.2 Facility Development ........................................................................................... 12 6.3 Education, Training and Safety ......................................................................... 13 6.4 Governance .......................................................................................................... 13 7. Rowing Queensland Business Unit Reports................................................................ 14 7.1 Development Report ............................................................................................... 14 7.2 Operations and Events ........................................................................................... 17 7.3 BRO President’s Report ......................................................................................... 18 7.4 2015 International Representatives ...................................................................... 19 7.5 Olympic Representatives and World Champions ............................................... 20 7.6 Queensland Representative Results .................................................................... 22 8. Financial Report ....................................................................................................... 36 1 | P a g e 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. Queensland Government Queensland Academy of Sport Rowing Australia Brisbane City Council Rockhampton Regional Council City of Gold Coast The Great Public Schools’ Association Designer Paintworks Mitsubishi Motors The Haines Group 2 | P a g e 2. Our Vision, Purpose and Values Vision To promote rowing as a sport for all Queenslanders CONNECT – INCLUDE - COMPETE Purpose: To support an increase in the number of rowers, officials, coaches and volunteers involved in rowing programs across Queensland To provide for the development of athletes across all levels of competition To ensure access to appropriate facilities and venues for training and racing To facilitate high standard competition and events To provide good governance and improve the capability of clubs Values: Rowing Queensland will act with integrity, respect, accountability and inclusion in developing and growing the sport of rowing. The focus of Rowing Queensland’s Strategic Plan in 2014 to 2016 is to develop the capacity, capability and promotion of rowing in Queensland. There are four (4) key result areas which we have pursued to achieve our mission: 1. Participations and Athlete Development 2. Facility Development 3. Education, Training and Safety 4. Governance 3 | P a g e 3. Organisational Structure Patron Governor of QLD, His Excellency Mr Justice de Jersey President/Chairman Mr Nick Parr 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 Mr Chris Cottrell Mr Duncan Free OAM * denotes deceased Regatta Secretary Mr Robert Alexander OAM Selectors Mr Peter Howard Mr Peter Tierney Mr Tom Westgarth Mr Keiran Dwyer State Team Manager Mr Andrew Service Masters State Team Selectors Mr Adrian Howard Ms Donna Ms Kathy Phillips Mr Brian Parmeter Campagnolo Auditor Mr Norman J Hoare, Morris and Batzloff Charted Accountants 3.1 Board of Rowing Queensland Ltd The business of Rowing Queensland Ltd is 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 who oversees all the day to day management and administration of the organisation. The Board meets a minimum of eight times a year, comprising of five (5) Directors elected by the members of Rowing Queensland for three (3) year terms, as well as two (2) Directors appointed because of their special knowledge and skills for one (1) year terms. Rowing Queensland Ltd Directors throughout 2015 were: 4 | P a g e NICK PARR (Chairman) Nick Parr is married with three children aged six to six months. Nick is the sole director of Calidad Property Group which he established after working for DTZ and PRD nationwide as a sales and leasing operative. With Calidad Nick focuses on value add opportunities within both the commercial office market and retail property sector. Nick was a member of the Kings Cup eight in 2008, and later that year made the transition to rowing surf boats for Currumbin Surf Lifesaving Club. Nick’s interest in becoming a member of the RQ Board is that he enjoys all forms of rowing, and hopes to offer a down to earth opinion from someone who has recently "been there". EMMA BROWN Commencing her affiliation with rowing in the 1994 Somerville House 1st VIII, Emma brings a number of years’ experience to the RQ Board. From making her first Queensland team in 1996 and last in 2008, to various volunteer coaching and administrative roles, Emma has a solid knowledge and understanding of the sport across its numerous facets. Emma is enthusiastic about rowers “giving back” to the rowing community by playing an active role in their chosen sport. Further, Emma is an advocate for continually increasing the profile of women in rowing across the various levels of competition, coaching and administration. RAY EBERT Ray has been involved in Rowing since joining Pine Rivers RC as a school boy some 45 years ago. He has been an athlete, coach and administrator at club level and has been both employed and a volunteer on various State and National bodies over the last 20 years. Ray has been the Australian Senior A and Olympic Team Manager since 2005 and is a professional in the sports administration field having worked for the Queensland Government’s Department of Sport since late 1998. Ray brings both experience at all levels of the sport and the desire to see the sport continue to flourish at all levels in Queensland now and into the future. JOHN RYNNE John commenced his involvement with rowing at school and progressed to coach Queensland and Australian crews in the Junior, Senior B and Senior A categories. He is a former Head Coach of the rowing section of the Tasmanian Institute of Sport and was a national team selector for four years. He is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and currently works at Griffith University lecturing in psychology. His aim as a Board member is to assist athletes in attaining the highest level they aspire to and enjoy the experience along the way. IAIN SMITH Iain has been involved in rowing, both as an athlete and administrator for over 30 years. He is married and has three children, all of whom are actively involved in rowing. For a period of 13 years Iain was the Captain and Vice President of Mosman Rowing Club. Iain is also an International Yachtsman, racing in 15 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races, competing in 3 America’s Cup campaigns and winning 3 major World Championships. Iain was the Director of Rowing at The Southport School from 2009-2014 and continues to coach. Iain has owned and operated his marine business for over 30 years. As a Director on the RQ Board, Iain has a priority of fostering improved 5 | P a g e development pathways between school, tertiary and elite rowing, and the creation and development of a new rowing facility located at Wyaralong. CHLOE SCHAUBLE Chloe first rowed in the mid-90s at university in Brisbane and later re-entered the sport as a Masters rower. She has been a member of the Townsville & JCU Rowing Club for ten years, holding various positions on the club’s Management Committee for six. When not competing at regattas she enjoys the view from an umpire boat. Currently a manager at the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Chloe has experience working with diverse stakeholder groups including local, state and federal government, industry, not for profit organisations, and community groups. She is a strong believer in collaboration, the value of volunteers, and strengthening the promotion of rowing as a sport for all. SUSAN WALLACE Sue joined with 11 other women to found the Dragons Rowing Club in 1995.