AFL Community Club: Latest News http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/ Latest news from Schools en AFL Community Club: Latest News http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/typo3conf/ext/tt_news/ext_icon.gif http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/ 18 16 Latest news from Schools TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 23 May 2013 15:16:00 +1000 AFL Volunteer Recognition Certificates http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/index.php?id=60 Thank your club’s volunteers with personalised AFL recognition certificates Promo Strip Volunteering Latest News Manage Your Club Mon, 20 May 2013 11:57:00 +1000 2011 AFL State Volunteers of the Year http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/index.php?id=55&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=479&cHash=bc22042e220d4d2a159ea66af6b4d74d Seven volunteers have been rewarded with a trip of a lifetime to the 2011 Toyota AFL Grand Final
  • Two return airfares to Melbourne (except Victoria)
  • Three nights’ accommodation in Melbourne (including breakfast)
  • Two tickets to the 2011 Toyota AFL Grand Final
  • The opportunity to walk in the 2011 Toyota AFL Grand Final Parade
  • The opportunity to attend a breakfast at Southbank
    • 2011 AFL State Volunteer of the Year Winners
    StateNomineesClub/League/DistrictYears of Service
    NSW/ACTMrs Sharen BalazicSouth Coast AFL & Nowra AFC 16
    NTMr Mick Stone Katherine Umpires Association 20
    QLDMrs Robyn Tozer AFL Sunshine Coast – Bribie Island JAFC 6
    SAMr Andrew Buckham Eyre Peninsula – Mid West League 7
    TASMr Andrew Richardson Ulverstone Football Club 18
    VICMr Tom Gard Parkside Football Club31
    WAMr Darryl Sanders West Perth Football District 15
    Over 120,000 volunteers help service Australian Football at all levels and the AFL would like to thank every volunteer for their immense contribution.  Volunteers do not contribute in search of recognition, praise or reward, but simply to help their club/league and the game they love.  We are forever grateful for the sacrifices they make to continue supporting the game. Nominate someone for the 2012 State Volunteer of the Year competition ]]>     Volunteering Manage Your Club Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:54:00 +1000     2011 State Volunteer of the Year Awards http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/ Nominate a volunteer from your club and they could win a trip to the 2011 Toyota AFL Grand Final Volunteering Manage Your Club Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:19:00 +1000 Respect Video Celebrates Volunteers http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/index.php?id=55&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=318&cHash=a59425e592f4c2ed9904ebae201086be Respect: Spreading the Word campaign continues with focus on volunteers Club administrators are encouraged to download the video from Youtube and post it on their sites. Each year, approximately 1.5 million volunteers contribute about 165 million hours of time to help run sports and recreation clubs.
    • More about Respect: Spreading the Word
    Watch the video
    ]]>     Volunteering Manage Your Club Thu, 12 May 2011 10:37:00 +1000     Job Descriptions http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/index.php?id=281 Use these job descriptions to clearly outline the requirements for volunteer roles within your club. Manage Your Club Volunteering Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:42:00 +1100 Volunteering Conference http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/index.php?id=55&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=147&cHash=01e0417e118b2987e13bfc78504929e5 The 13th National Conference on Volunteering is being held in Melbourne from 27-29 October.
  • Initiate discussion, debate and analyse issues affecting volunteering
  • Discover new technologies that can affect or support volunteering
  • Examine initiatives that will grow volunteering and promote best practice in volunteering
    • The opportunity to participate in Australian Football is largely provided by the efforts of an estimated 120,000 volunteer coaches, administrators and umpires.  This conference will explore the way we currently engage with volunteers, and to discuss and debate future trends and developments in volunteering. Given that football clubs are built on the efforts of volunteers it is important that club presidents and committees understand the best ways to engage with volunteers. For more information on the conference visit the Volunteering Australia website. ]]>     Manage Your Club Volunteering Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:09:00 +1100     2010 State Volunteer – Daryl Lovegrove (SA) http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/index.php?id=55&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=118&cHash=c650df776949f79daf9db2e00c9c7a99 Daryl Lovegrove has volunteered for the Cleve FC and Eastern Eyre FL for 30+ years. Read Daryl’s...
  • Two return airfares to Melbourne (except Victoria)
  • Three nights’ accommodation at the Sofitel Melbourne (including breakfast)
  • Two tickets to the AFL Official Function at the 2010 Toyota AFL Grand Final
  • The opportunity to walk in the 2010 Toyota AFL Grand Final Parade
  • The opportunity to attend a morning tea in the AFL Media Centre with several AFL identities to discuss issues being faced within community football.
    • Daryl Lovegrove’s Volunteer Profile Daryl (Scratch) Lovegrove has been an active member of the Cleve Football Club and Eastern Eyre Football League (previously County Jervois) for over 30 years. Daryl’s service includes: Cleve Football Club
    • Executive Committee Member
      • Club Secretary
      • Treasurer
      • Umpires Coordinator
      • Club Records Officer
    • 1995 – Life Membership

    Eastern Eyre FL
    • League Recorder
    • Clearance Secretary
    • Footy Web Manager/Trainer for League and Clubs
    • League Umpire
    • Local Newspaper Correspondent
    Week in the life of Daryl Lovegrove: Daryl’s week begins with the entry of all League results from Junior Colts to A Grade into the Footy Web system. He then manages any clearance transfers throughout the week which results in many follow up calls to assist clubs process clearances. Daryl will also spend time during the week compiling a report on the local games for the regional paper, a highlight for many come Thursday morning as Daryl’s wit adds to the accurate description of events that took place. ‘Scratch on Sport’ was a long running insert that highlighted the often comical nature of country sport. Thursday evening is busy organising all umpires for Saturday’s games along with other rostered positions that need to be filled to ensure all roles are covered during a busy day of Football and Netball on the Saturday. After an often hectic Friday evening processing late clearances, permits or registrations, Daryl will be up early Saturday to open and man the gate at the local Cleve games. When finished on the gate he will then Umpire either the Senior Colts or B Grade Football (has umpired both at times) followed by Boundary Umpire for the A Grade Football.  At the end of the day Daryl will often be found manning the bar. Recent events: Recently Daryl’s organisational skills were put to the test as 120km/hr winds on a Friday evening removed part of the Cleve Club roof over the Kitchen. Daryl was made aware of the incident at 6:30am on Saturday morning of which a home game was to be played at the Cleve sporting grounds that day. Within 2 hours Daryl was able to move the game to rivalling Rudall Oval. ]]>     Volunteering Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:05:00 +1000     2010 State Volunteer of the Year – Maureen Gathercole (WA) http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/index.php?id=55&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=128&cHash=f9ee3f5dd32f6b23e5b4e4780ce12382 Maureen Gathercole does everything at the East Fremantle FC. Read Maureen’s profile and what she...
  • Two return airfares to Melbourne (except Victoria)
  • Three nights’ accommodation at the Sofitel Melbourne (including breakfast)
  • Two tickets to the AFL Official Function at the 2010 Toyota AFL Grand Final
  • The opportunity to walk in the 2010 Toyota AFL Grand Final Parade
  • The opportunity to attend a morning tea in the AFL Media Centre with several AFL identities to discuss issues being faced within community football.
    • Maureen had a great time in Melbourne and offered the following when asked about her weekend. "I had an amazing weekend. Our room at the Sofitel looked right across to the MCG and we spent much of our little spare time admiring the view. Then David Parkin, who is a friend of a Past East Fremantle President made some very pleasing remarks about some of the work I am doing, then the Parade and so many East Fremantle people in the crowd. However the trip was made all the more special when we discovered we were to be joined (at the AFL Official Function at the 2010 Toyota AFL Grand Final) by Ron Barassi, Bob Skilton, Wayne Bradshaw and the McHales." Maureen Gathercole’s Volunteer Profile Maureen Gathercole simply does everything ... and even that is underestimating the role that she plays at the East Fremantle Football Club.  If there was a Hall of Fame for Volunteers then Maureen would be one of the first inducted and then elevated to Legend Status. Maureen has volunteered her services, time, expertise and caring nature to the club for 30 years. East Fremantle Football Club (2010)
    • Editor of the Shark Attack Members Magazine
      (4 per year - a massive task on its own)
    • Coordinates food for players during and after games (including hamburgers, lollies, fruit and sandwiches, etc)
    • Assists in the property room 
    • Fills in for the office staff when required
    • Prepares soup for all the players after training nights
    • Official club historian
      (assists the WAFC and WAFL in their History requests)
    • Coordinated the "All Time Player Recognition Day" 
    • Sewing and repair work on all the jumpers
      (including sewing on all the numbers and sponsors badges)
    • Assists with property requirements for all away games
    • Assists the coaches in the preperation of game day stats
    • Counsel and guidance to all staff, players and other volunteers
    Other Roles Undertaken
    • School Ambassador
    • Canteen
    • Club Equipment Coordinator
    Maureen has a great sense of humour, a real passion and enthusiasm for the club and simply loves football and is always prepared to dig in and help out someone in need at the club.  She is one of the MOST important people at the East Fremantle Football Club and District. ]]>     Volunteering Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:30:00 +1000     2010 State Volunteer – Col Johnson (QLD) http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/index.php?id=55&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=116&cHash=9f565240bf36fd3dcba12a720b8c0296 Col has been a key driver in the growth of the game in the Mackay region. Read Col’s profile and...
  • Two return airfares to Melbourne (except Victoria)
  • Three nights’ accommodation at the Sofitel Melbourne (including breakfast)
  • Two tickets to the AFL Official Function at the 2010 Toyota AFL Grand Final
  • The opportunity to walk in the 2010 Toyota AFL Grand Final Parade
  • The opportunity to attend a morning tea in the AFL Media Centre with several AFL identities to discuss issues being faced within community football.
    • Col had a great time in Melbourne and offered the following when asked about his weekend. "A weekend to remember for the rest of my life.  And the result just adds another memorable moment! From the start of my travel, the first night dinner at Othello's, to the meetings at AFL House, the parade, the lunch and accommodation and finally even my cab fare, I thank you.  To all of those wonderful volunteers and partners who made the weekend so memorable.  You are all so diverse and have unique qualities but have one thing in common - you all live your life so that others may enjoy the greatest game of all." Col Johnson’s Volunteer Profile Col has been a key driver over the past 3 years in the growth and development of the game in the Mackay region. He has been the AFL Mackay President for the past 2 years and the year prior the Eastern Swans V/President Col also had 30 years involvement with the Labrador AFC
    • 15 years on the executive
    • 10 years V/president
    • President of the Labrador AFC Old Boys association for 6 years
    AFL Mackay
    In his 2 years as AFL Mackay President Col has achieved the following:
    • Built on the success of the school based Auskick programme in the Sarina area, and was instrumental in encouraging and assisting a new club committee to form the Sarina Demons AFC.
    • Worked strongly with AFLQ RDM, and the AFL Mackay Senior League (of which he was also a committee member), to ensure the progression of the Andergrove Kangaroos to be included into the Senior competition in season 2011.
    • Developed a strong junior committee of nine (9) other volunteers, with committee members sourced from junior clubs, umpires, and other interested business people.
    • Assist with finding a suitable home ground for the Pioneer Power club, by negotiating with the Walkerstone Cricket Club to share their facility
    • Was instrumental in establishing, and obtaining sponsorship to run a successful U9 & U11 carnival, which attracted over 200 participants from within the region (Sarina to Whitsunday)
    • Encouraged clubs to access and utilize the FootyWeb system, to enter player registrations and match results, hence spreading and reducing the workload of League volunteers.
    • Developed the AFL Mackay Juniors Matchday Handbook – which provides all clubs, coaches, ground marshals and umpires a clear set of directions and game-day procedures
    Col has lead a strong committee that has improved relationships and reduced confrontation, which has strengthened the code as a whole. ]]>     Volunteering Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:30:00 +1000     2010 State Volunteer of the Year – Katy Daniel (NSW) http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/index.php?id=55&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=115&cHash=20fe6b5cea4991ba4b24ff4429eaf7a1 Katy Daniel has been an important contributor to Australian Football along the South Coast of NSW. ...
  • Two return airfares to Melbourne (except Victoria)
  • Three nights’ accommodation at the Sofitel Melbourne (including breakfast)
  • Two tickets to the AFL Official Function at the 2010 Toyota AFL Grand Final
  • The opportunity to walk in the 2010 Toyota AFL Grand Final Parade
  • The opportunity to attend a morning tea in the AFL Media Centre with several AFL identities to discuss issues being faced within community football.
    • Katy had a great time in Melbourne and offered the following when asked about her weekend. "The opportunities...were almost overwhelming. Just when I thought it could not get much better, something even more magnificent was around the corner! I feel privileged that we got to be a part of an amazing grand final experience, but even more privileged with the company I kept with respect to the rest of the volunteers and their partners for the weekend! It's humbling to be amongst such tireless workers for our great game, and I think I speak for everyone when I say that we left the weekend feeling enthused, spoilt, but grateful for the experience.
     
    We were left wanting for nothing over the weekend, and I am still trying to find the words to describe it all to the footy folk back here on the South Coast" Katy Daniel's Volunteer Profile Katy Daniel began volunteering after moving to Nowra with her husband in 2002 and has volunteered for 8 years. Katy’s service includes: Bomaderry Australian Football Club
    • 2002 - Strapping, injury management and exercise rehabilitation
    • 2003 - Treasurer and Acting President
    • 2004 – 2006 - President and Medical officer
    South Coast AFL
    • 2005 – Secretary and Representative football medical officer
    • 2008 – Representative football medical officer
    • 2009-2010 – President and Representative football medical officer
    Since becoming President of the SCAFL Katy has achieved the following:
    • Improved relationship between the league executive and the clubs.
    • Open process of communication between the executive, the clubs and the umpiring group.
    • Numbers on the league executive has improved.  The committee is now full.  In the past the league has struggled to fill the four executive positions, now there is a committee of ten.
    • Standards have been set for the clubs to follow, and for league executive.
    • Stability – prior to Katy the league had 3 Presidents in 18 months.
    • Getting representative football back on the SCAFL agenda.  Players and clubs are generally supportive.
    Katy has been an important contributor to the state of Australian Football along the South Coast of NSW. ]]>     Volunteering Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:30:00 +1000