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Old Knox GrammariansPresident’s ColumnValues, Vision and MissionThe OKGA Strategic Plan states the followingas our values, vision and mission:Values – Support the values of the School,in particular:• The development of the whole student;• Achievement of high standards ofeducation and sporting excellence;• Maintenance of Christian values; and• Assist the development of Old Boys andstudents as they progress through theiracademic and professional life.Vision – To establish a highly committed teamof Old Boys who have a common interest in:• Encouraging all Old Boys to be involvedin our activities and ensure a continuousactive participation of new members, aswell as parents of Old Boys;• Maintaining and developing a continuousrelationship between members;• Assisting each other in their ongoingcareer endeavours; and• Providing assistance for current students inthe development of their professional career.Mission‘To promote and foster the interest of OldBoys and students of the School by providingassistance through the vast network ofcontacts and experience of members and theprudent investment and expenditure of fundsheld by the Association’.To implement the Strategic Plan, thecommittee have broken up key areas whichwill be chaired by specific members:School Liaison:Michael Kelynack OKG85The Old Knox Grammarians’ Associationis an integral part of the school communityand continues to enjoy a strong workingrelationship with the school. We can realiseall of our objectives by assisting the schoolto achieve its long term goals by supportingits philosophies of faith, wisdom, integrityand compassion and by being visible in ourcommitment. These activities are:• Anzac Day• Honouring Parade• OKGA Confirmation Service• Senior and Junior Most Improved Awards• Supporting regional and interstatedinners and expos• Scholarships• Providing sporting coaches• Supporting Rugby and Football matches• School Easter and Christmas services• Support with the school data base• Assistance with the foundation andfinancial support• Gala Day• Thistle• Prep School and Senior School Speech DaysFunctions and Events:Sandra WhiteSandra has made good contacts with old boysin Year Groups as well as interstate, regionaland overseas in her former role. She will setabout re-establishing those contacts. She hasalso maintained contact with a number ofmembers of the Senior Knoxonians.Sandra has two sons who are old boys and astrong connection with the Rugby Club. Whileworking with the Archivist this allows her theability to access members to ascertain anddevelop new initiatives in accordance withtheir requests.Sandra was an active member of The PastParents committee when it was first formed.She will be contacting the Executive with theview to working closely with them.Affiliated Groups:Jack Shute OKG60Jack Shute is responsible for guiding thefuture development of affiliated groups. Theportfolio covers all the sporting activities ofthe OKGA including Rugby, Football, Cricket,Basketball, Squash and the Old Boys PipeBand. All of these activities give positiveexposure to both the school and OKGA.We will measure funds used to sponsorOKGA affiliated groups against participatingnumbers. Our aim is to motivate those whoparticipate in these activities to embrace theOKGA in its broader objectives and activitiesand keep them connected in life after school.Finance:Mark Wilson OKG80The Finance Committee’s focus is toreview the expenditure of the OKGA andthe demands on its funds, in particular thescholarship support, the support for Old Boysporting clubs, and support to the school. Toenhance the support, the OKGA needs tobroaden its revenue base, and the Committeeis currently exploring ways to gain new fundsin both the new OKGA Scholarship Fundwhich has Tax Deductible Gift RecipientStatus, and the current OKGA EndowmentFund. We are also examining some usefulproducts which can provide members withadditional benefits and provide the Associationwith additional revenue.Networking:Jon Bonwick OKG93The OKGA have provided fantasticnetworking opportunities for many decades.Over the past six months the OKGA havesurveyed many members and developed aThe Thistle / June 2011 | 26
five year strategic plan that encompassesnetworking and mentoring. In the next 12+months the OKGA endeavour to formaliseactivities and procedures that will benefitall members. This will include NetworkingBreakfasts, establish a career advice networkfor all ages that is industry specific, assistmembers facing hardship and listen to otherneeds and requirements. We are now verykeen to hear from members who are willingto assist in these areas.History:Tony Osman OKG57The Portfolio of OKGA History, Archivesand Prominent Knoxonians is under theChairmanship of Tony Osman, Hon OKGAHistorian, with a band of volunteers includingEdric Chaffer, John Turnbull, Bruce Kennedyand others. The aim of this sub-committee isto ensure the ongoing recording of peopleand events relating to the Old Boys and theiractivities. The major aim is to prepare for thecentenary History of the OKGA (1929-2029)and to this end the period since the SeventyYears History (1929-99) is being researched inten-year tranches collecting basic data such ascommittee members, copies of Minutes, AGMreports, photos and reminiscences of Patronsand Presidents and so on. Anyone who wishesto assist with this most worthy cause withresearch, donation/collation of material andthe like is welcome.Database and Membership:Rob Tulloch OKG75, Vice PresidentThe goals of the Data Base and MembershipRecords sub-committee for the coming year are;1. Work with the other sub-committees toestablish their information needs.2. Review the platform that our datacurrently resides on, compare this toalternate platforms and assess functionality.3. Develop systems and procedures that willhelp make our data as accurate and reliableas possible with a strong emphasis on thecurrency of the data.4. Review our policy and procedures inrespect of privacy and security of our data.‘To promote and foster theinterest of Old Boys andstudents of the School byproviding assistance throughthe vast network of contactsand experience of members andthe prudent investment andexpenditure of funds held bythe Association’.Communication:Phillip Henniker OKG03Phillip Henniker is responsible for guiding thefuture development of communications forthe OKGA. His main objective is to implementthe strategic plan in relation to the OKGAwebsite and all other key areas of impartingrelevant information to our constituents.Michael Kelynack OKG 8525th President of the OKGAIn this Section26 President’s Report28 OKGA Most Improved Awards28 Senior Knoxonians29 Profiles31 OKG Sport32 News of Old BoysThe OKG section of The Thistle wasprepared by the OKGA Committee.Australia DayHonoursWe congratulate the following Old KnoxGrammarians on being honoured in theAustralia Day Honours List 2011.Sam (Sydney) Ure-Smith OAM,OKG40Sam (Sydney) Ure-Smith received theMedal for the Order of Australia (OAM)for services to the development andpromotion of art publishing in Australia.Charles Lloyd-Jones OAM, OKG4385-year-old, Charles Lloyd-Jones receivedthe Medal of the Order of Australia(OAM) in the General Division in theAustralia Day honours list for service tothe Port Macquarie community and to theSalvation Army.Since 1998, he has supported people incourt and their families as a volunteerSalvation Army court chaplain at PortMacquarie and Kempsey. Mr Lloyd-Jonesregularly makes the 123km round tripbetween Port Macquarie and the jail. Healso provides links to Salvation Armyrehabilitation services for drugsand alcohol.Rev Dr RR Clifford AM, OKG68Rev Dr RR Clifford received the award,Member (AM) of the Order of Australia,for services to the Baptist Union ofAustralia for religious education and tothe promotion of interfaith dialogue andChristian media.The Thistle / June 2011 | 27
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