Committee

2012- Committee

President: Chris Broad

Once again Chris has been elected as president of the club having fulfilled the role in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011.

Chris brings to the club a wealth of experience, being involved with local football for many years.

He has devoted much of his time to the development and administration of not only The Geelong Amateur Football and Netball Club but in previous years played a leading role in the running of The Newtown Little League, of which he is a life member.

Chris heads up our ‘sponsorship’ team within the club and can be contacted at cbroad@wettenhalls.com.au

Vice-President: Tony Kelly

This is Tony’s third year as the vice-president of the club, having fulfilled the role in 2010 and 2011. This year Tony shares the role with Paul Sullivan

Tony currently runs Belmont Fencing, but previous to this was the publican of the Bush Inn Hotel for many years.

Along with his wife, Paula, he can usually be found around the clubs kitchen organising and catering for the hundreds of hungry club members that enjoy the clubs facilities every week.

Tony can be contacted at belmontfencing@bigpond.com

Secretary: Warren Squires

It is no co-incidence that the wonderful stability and success enjoyed by our club over the past decade goes hand in hand with the hard work that Warren has devoted to the club.

Going into his ninth year in this role, there is no other secretary who has served the club this long.

Warren  has become one of the clubs most valuable and popular members and, as always, looks forward to the new challenges that 2012 may bring.

Warren’s contact is walmsquires@bigpond.com

Treasurer: Neville Hunter

This year  Neville takes on the demanding role of club treasurer.

This is Nevilles fourth year on our committee and he brings to it a high level of ‘professionalism’ that is necessary for our club to keep pace and move forward.

Neville is now retired, and, when not balancing the club books, enjoys camping, four-wheel driving, and producing amateur videos.

Neville can be contacted on nevandjen.hunter@bigpond.com

Netball President: Nicole Robertson

The year 2012 will see Nicole taking the helm of the netball section for the ninth year in a row.

The netball section is continuing to enjoy good success and growth over the past few years thanks to Nicoles dedication to it.

One of our clubs life members, Nicole can be contacted at boski1980@hotmail.com

Football Director: Gavan Clark

Once again Gavan will take on the position of football director for season 2012.

Gavan has enjoyed great success in the role over the past seven years, having played an important part in team building and recruiting. The on-field success of our senior football team can be contributed partly to Gavan’s hard work in this area.

Gavans communications company ‘Connecttel’ is one of the clubs leading sponsors.

Gavan can be contacted at gclark@connecttel.com.au

Football Manager: John Hickey

John is our longest serving member of the senior committee, having held various roles on it over many years.

He is a club devotee and commited to the development and success of not only our club, but local football and netball as well.

This year John not only takes on the demanding role of football manager, but also gives much of his time to the general running of the club.

One of our life members John can be contacted at johnh@barwonhealth.org.au

Vice President: Paul Sullivan

Along with Tony Kelly, Paul is sharing the role of  Vice President in 2012

Paul has been involved with the club for many years and has always played an important leadership role within the club, whether it be with the junior section in the early days, or the senior club of late.

Having been involved in local football for many years he also brings a wealth of experience to the committee room.

The Elephant and Castle hotel, of which Paul is the publican, is also one of the clubs major sponsors. He can be contacted at paul@enc.net.au

Website Co-Ordinator: Len Doak

This is Len’s sixth year on the senior committee

Len was president of the junior football section of the club for 2006, 2007, and 2009 before standing down from the role and taking a place on the general committee.

Apart from managing the clubs website Len is also involved in various aspects of club development and social activities.

Away from the club Len manages his own building company.

He can be contacted at lendoak@tpg.com.au

Players Rep: Adam Coulter

This is Adams first year on the clubs senior committee.

Adam has been an active playing member of the club since moving to Geelong from the states Western District in 2008.

As well as bringing fresh ideas to the committee room Adam will also act as a ‘conduit’ between the players and the club.

Away from the club Adam is a CPA currently working at Targets Head Office in North Geelong.

Adam can be contacted at adam.coulter@target.com.au