ASF Newsletter - December 2002 - Australian Sports Foundation

From the ManagerThe last 18 months have seen quite a change forthe Australian Sports Foundation (ASF), with a moveto the grounds of the Australian Sports Commissionin Canberra, a new team to work with you, and arenewed commitment to focus on providing aservice to Australian sport. My intent has been tomake this as seamless as possible for existingclients and a positive experience for new projects.We have been able to get to all states in the pastyear and have enjoyed catching up with many ofyou. One of the many impressions that the ASFteam has gained from our meetings is theenthusiasm and commitment that exists withinsporting and community organisations to follow thedream and achieve the objective. We arecommitted to being part of that challenge with you.A few more tipsThe ASF is trying to cut back on the red tape andmake the project-management process as simpleas possible for all parties, while ensuring that allgovernance requirements are met. The followingtips may be of assistance:Grant expenditure reportsWe will ask projects who have received grants tocomplete grant expenditure reports twice a year. Thisacquittal process is necessary for us to ensure fundsare being spent in line with agreed project objectivesand to satisfy audit and taxation requirements. Theprocess is straightforward and the impact issignificant. We are unable to issue additional grants toprojects until outstanding reports are received (this isin keeping with the intent of the project agreement).Audited financial statements/annualreportsWe would like you to send us a copy of youraudited financial statements at the conclusion ofthe financial year. They may be forwarded with acoinciding grant expenditure report.Please contact us if there are matters relating toyour project (or additional project) that you wouldlike to discuss. We will make every reasonableeffort to assist you. We also value your feedbackand plan to survey clients in the coming year todetermine how we can do things better and wherewe can improve the service we provide.On behalf of Lance, Leanne, Jane, Kim and Robyn,thank you for your efforts in developing Australiansport through your project initiatives.We wish you a Merry Christmas and safe andhappy New Year ahead.Rod PhilpotManagerDonations and donation formsWe are unable to process a tax receipt for a donoruntil we have received a donation form signed bythe donor and the funds have been deposited intothe ASF bank account or a credit card transactionhas been processed by us. This process isparticularly stringent for obvious reasons around30 June. Look after your supporters and donors byprocessing forms in time for the end of thefinancial year.Organisational history andnewslettersWe are very interested in the nature and heritageof the organisations that we are allied withthrough the Community Benefits Program. If youhave a book outlining your organisation’s history,material celebrating milestones or a regularnewsletter, we would be grateful to be included onyour mailing list. It helps us to understand yourorganisation and your objectives.The ASF teamFrom top leftLance Edwards Manager FinanceRod Philpot ManagerRobyn Fisher Client ServicesKim Horne Client ServicesJane Graham Client ServicesLeanne Read Client Services CoordinatorAustralian Sports FoundationPO Box 176Belconnen ACT 2616Leverrier Crescent Bruce ACT 2617Phone (02) 6214 7868Fax (02) 6214 7865Email info@asf.org.auWeb site www.asf.org.au8Photographs:Australian Sports Commissionunless otherwise indicated.For permission to reproduce, pleasecontact copyright@ausport.gov.auPrinted byNational Capital Printing, Canberra