AGM Minutes 19/11/2012 - Penrith District Netball Association

In 2012, another Penrith coach has achieved the Advanced Coach accreditation. JaquaHeddle, coach of our second State League team – State League 3 who finished 3 rd this year- was awarded the accreditation late this year and joins with Colleen as one of the elitecoaches of netball.I also take this opportunity to again mention the achievements of Paige Hadley.In 2012 Paige was invited to the AIS and was frequently called into the NSW Swifts as atemporary replacement player. She was again selected in the NSW 21 and Under team andappointed Vice Captain. The team retained the title for the 5 th year in a row. Paige wasselected in the AIS ANL team as well as the 2012 Australian 21 and Under team that wonthe international series against New Zealand, Samoa and England. This has been cappedoff with selection for the Carribbean tour which left on 14 th November for matches againstTrinidad and Tobago and Jamaica.For 2013, Paige has been named in the starting side for the Sydney Swifts.In our 40 year history Paige is only the second player from Penrith to be selected in anAustralian team.I extend my congratulations to these outstanding achievers.SPONSORSHIPSPanthers continue to be great supporters of Penrith Netball and provided anothersponsorship of $13,000 this year. They also contributed a further $1,000 towards our 40 thcelebrations.We are delighted with the support of our sponsors and thank the following companies fortheir continuing support to Penrith Netball.MTS Netball provided the playing dresses for State Championships – estimated over $5,000.Nepean Aquatic Centre, Fit n Fast, Enhance Clinic, Swimart and Battery World - eachsponsored with $1,500.00.Bateman Battersby continued with their sponsorship of $2,000.00The Good Guys contributed $1,000 cash plus $500 in goods.Crust Pizza also contributed $1,000 along with product vouchers for all clubs to award theirplayersCold Rock Icecreamery re-committed with product estimated to be of $3,000.00 in valuetogether with some other initiatives.The most visible of our sponsorships is the provision by the Penrith Physiotherapy and WorkRehabilitation Centre of physiotherapy services to all our members every Saturday and atthe Night Competition. The co-contribution for this specialist physiotherapy service remainsinvaluable.On current indications I estimate the current value of sponsorship to the Association throughcash and in kind products remains at around $30,000.00 per annum.I continue to ask for your patronage, wherever possible of all sponsors and their products. Isincerely thank all sponsors for continuing to support Penrith Netball.VOLUNTEER SERVICEAgain I thank all Association and Club volunteers. The retention of volunteers continues tobe a battle. In particular I make mention of the need for volunteers to undertake the role ofState Scorer and Timer for our State League commitments. Netball NSW has commencedaccrediting State Scorer and Timers for Divisions 1 – 4 of State League and the provision ofvolunteers, preferably the parents of State League players is essential as the cost to theAssociation of not having volunteers to undertake this role will in all probability result in thenon-acceptance of the team entry.Without volunteers netball in Penrith would not exist. We continue to encourage Clubs tosupport their volunteers by paying for their club executive members to attend our annualdinner and other special occasions. This is really very small recognition for your workersand hopefully it will encourage new workers to come on board.

I sincerely thank those volunteers that have stayed with our sport and also those who havetaken up the rewards of volunteering.INDIVIDUAL RECOGNITION Rodney Watson – appointed as a Patron of Penrith District Netball Assn Cathy Ormerod – recipient of Life Membership of Penrith District Netball Assn Belinda Haviland, recipient of the Penrith Service Award. Julian Jones, recipient of the Penrith Service Award. Lyndahl Riley, recipient of the Penrith Service Award. Jacki Sparkes, recipient of the Penrith Service Award. Rebecca Woodley, recipient of the Penrith Service Award Paige Hadley, selected in the Australian 21 and Under team Zoe Gilbert selected in the NSW 17 Years and Under State team. Chloe Saville selected in the NSW 19 Years and Under State team. Teisha Ojeda selected in the NSW 19 Years and Under State team Paige Hadley, selected in the NSW 21 and Under State team (Vice Captain) Paige Hadley, selected as a Swifts replacement player Megan Styles, selected in the ANL Blues team Zoe Gilbert, selected in the ANL Blues team Paiten Preissl, senior umpire of the year. Sarah Thornton, junior umpire of the year. Vicki Ignatavicius, senior club coach of the year Rhyannon Foster, junior club coach of the year. Nicole Styles, Panthers State League Player of the Year. Lauren Gibson, State League Rookie of the Year. Montana Geyer, selected in the NSW Catholic School Girls Team. Madeline Gudgeon, selected in the NSW Primary School Girls team Courtney Little, Sue Ward, Peta Sparkes, Lauren Dunn, Paul Williams, Kellie Bradford,Teanne Portis, Kerrie Stonestreet, Melissa Robertson, Gabrielle Watts, Kira Afa, EmmaThornton, Margaret Thornton, Jessica Parkes, Tiarnna Jurd on attaining their National ‘C’umpires Badge. Sarah Thornton, Nicole Odewahn, Tamara Wellsford, Paiten Preissl, Melissa Ross,Lindy Crouch on attaining their National ‘B’ umpire Badge. Colleen Mitchell, Assistant Coach NSW 17 Years and Under State team Jaqua Heddle, Manager NSW 21 Years and Under State team Jaqua Heddle, replacement Manager ANL Blues team Colleen Mitchell and Jaqua Heddle on attaining their Advanced Coaching accreditation Sandra Hadley on attaining her Intermediate Coaching Accreditation Amanda Moloney and Serena Vaeila on attaining their Development CoachingAccreditation.My congratulations to them all.EXECUTIVE THANKSThe Executive Committee works hard to progress the affairs of the Association and this yearhas been no different. Again, all decisions have been made in what we believe to be in thebest interests of your Association and as many will attest are made without fear or favour ofthe effect on an individual club or member.

These fees are set for 1 year.St Clair raised a concern with the increase; not sure how they will explain to their members.It was pointed out that for the last several years the only increases passed on by PDNA wereNetball NSW increases (mainly covering insurance) and due to increased costs in runningPDNA (electricity, court fees from Penrith Council, maintenance of grounds), a smallincrease was necessary.Moved B Olsen, seconded St Nicholas that the fees be accepted.Carried8. RETURNING OFFICERN Preissl nominated R Watson as the returning officer, seconded G Hancock.R Watson accepts.9. NOMINATIONS FOR PENRITH SERVICE AWARD COMMITTEE4 nominations received;1. Linda Marsden nominated by K Wennerbom, seconded Cambridge Park.2. Melissa Baker nominated by J Sibbald, seconded Penrith RSL.3. Kerrie Gane nominated by Linda Marsden, seconded K Wennerbom.4. Ray Geraghty nominated by Linda Marsden, seconded Penrith RSL.Carried10. ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERSThe President vacated the chair and Life Member R Watson was requested to conduct theelections for office bearers. R Watson declared all positions vacant.The following nominations and seconders were received prior to the closing date;President;Joy Gillett (St Clair) nominated by Judith Sibbald (St Nicholas) seconded by Nicole Preissl(Glenmore ParkVice President;Judith Sibbald (St Nicholas) nominated by Joy Gillett (St Clair) seconded by PatriciaConner (St Nicholas).Secretary;Nicole Preissl (Glenmore Park) nominated by Joy Gillett (St Clair) seconded by JudithSibbald (St Nicholas).Treasurer;Barry Olsen (Penrith RSL) nominated by Patricia Mann (Twin Creeks) seconded by CathyOrmerod (Riverlands)Senior Registrar;Jan Jackson (Emu Plains) nominated by Cathy Ormerod (Riverlands) seconded by KellieTickner (Cambridge Park)Junior Registrar;Cathy Ormerod (Riverlands) nominated by Jan Jackson (Emu Plains) seconded by DebbieBurns (St Marys Leagues)Competitions Convenor;Patricia Conner (St Nicholas) nominated by Debbie Burns (St Marys Leagues) seconded byJudith Sibbald (St Nicholas)

Assistant Competitions Convenor;Debbie Burns (St Marys Leagues) nominated by Patricia Conner (St Nicholas) seconded byJan Jackson (Emu Plains)Senior Umpire Convenor;Clare Cavanagh-Wright (Glenmore Park) nominated by Gabrielle Hancock (St Josephs)seconded by Kellie Tickner (Cambridge Park)Junior Umpire Convenor;Gabrielle Hancock (St Josephs) nominated by Clare Cavanagh Wright (Glenmore Park)seconded by Kellie Tickner (Cambridge Park)Coaching Convenor;Jan Ebelt (St Josephs) nominated by Vicki McClintock (Twin Creeks) seconded by PatriciaMann (Twin Creeks)Rep Convenor;Patricia Mann (Twin Creeks) nominated by Barry Olsen (Penrith RSL) seconded by JanJackson (St Nicholas)Public Relations Convenor;Kellie Tickner (Cambridge Park) nominated by Jan Jackson (Emu Plains) seconded byCathy Ormerod (Riverlands)As all the above positions only had 1 nominee it was recommended that all positions bevoted upon in 1 block; Moved R Watson, seconded St Marys Leagues.CarriedAfter the closing date we received 1 nomination for;Junior Rep Convenor;Greg Walker (St Clair) nominated by Rodney Watson (St Clair) seconded by Judith Sibbald(St NIcholas).Any further nominations were called.Kim Wennerbom (Penrith Sports) nominated by L Marsden (Life Member), seconded by RDimeck (Penrith RSL).A vote was held; Greg Walker (St Clair) was voted Junior Rep Convenor for 2013.R Watson moved that the ballot papers are destroyed.CarriedMeeting closed at 9:45pm.