After a tense five minute adjournment, former Premiership President and NCAFC Life Member Danny Grant has taken on the Presidential role at Newcastle City AFC for Season 2007 at the Annual General Meeting held at our new Major Sponsors the Commonwealth Hotel on Friday 27 October.
In a meeting attended by 27 of the Club faithful a new committee and executive was formulated for the 2007 BDAFL Season.
The Committee will be at full strength in 2007 with a five-member executive and ten- member committee on hand to take the Club forward after a fantastic 2006.
2006 Club President, Mark Hope presented his President's report on the 2006 season with a number of significant highlights addressed in his report including the Club Championship victory, the Dual Premiership and three Grand Final appearances, the support provided for Edward "Groover" Cross, the recognition of Club Legends Steve Wilmott and Danny and Barb Grant, the superb coaching performances of John Burns, Graham Stephens and Steve Mitchell and a special note of thanks to the Committee for their efforts throughout the year.
Club Patron, Graham Poole thanked Mark Hope for his tremendous contribution to the Club and was warmly applauded for the no-nonsense, tireless effort he put in for the benefit of all Club members.
The 2006 Financial Report was presented by Treasurer Deb Holmquest with the Club in a healthy financial position leading into the coming season.
The 2007 Club Executive:
- President: Danny Grant - Former Premiership President and Life Member
- Senior Vice President: Jimmy Mackie - Former Player and current Team Manager
- Secretary: Tim Duggan - Current 1st Division Premiership Player
- Treasurer: Deb Holmquest - BDAFL Club Person of the Year 2005
- Registration Secretary: Mark Hope - 2005/06 President and Premiership Player
2007 Committee Members:
- Craig Short: Publican Cambridge Hotel and Commonwealth Hotel (2006/07 Major Sponsor)
- Jennifer Hope: Functions Coordinator 2006
- Owen Dawes: Current 1st Division Premiership Player
- Tim Cotter: 2006 Clubperson of the Year and current Black Diamond Cup Player
- Graham Poole: Prominent Local Businessman and Club Patron
- Steve Wilmott: Club Legend, Life Member and former Club Premiership President (50 Years of Club Service recognised in 2006)
- Phill Knight: Football Manager and Life Member
- Mick Deed: 2006 Secretary and Current 1st Division Premiership Player
- Lynne Webster: Former Club Secretary and Life Member
- Dave Woerner: Current Black Diamond Cup Player
As evidence from the number of personnel committing to the Club for the 2007 season things are looking promising down at Newcastle No.1 Sportsground.
Further details from the meeting including a transcript of the Presidents Report, Club Fees for 2007 and the new President's focus for the season will be available on the website shortly.
Lastly on behalf of TRUE BLUE well done on a great job in 2006 and here's looking forward to an even better 2007!
Last Modified on 29/03/2007 18:00