Tag: Board

by Daniel Noonan

Director – Member Development

Gridiron Victoria are looking to appoint a Director for Member Development (Appointed – Non-Executive Director)

As a Gridiron Victoria board member, the Member Development Director is responsible for providing support to individual clubs in the areas of governance, funding applications and operational excellence.

Performance Activities:
– Provide transparency, openness and accountability for GV operations and initiatives
– Develop and maintain in conjunction with admin officer a club contact list
– Work with clubs on ongoing review of policies and procedures
– Ensure clubs and state bodies are moving towards Sports Australia best practice
– Develop action plans to address any gaps in club policies and procedures
– Investigate and communicate funding opportunities for clubs at a local, state, and national level
– Develop a club information pack for new and existing clubs outlining Sports Australia best practice and other tools and information that will assist them in running their club
– Provide an opportunity for clubs to communicate directly with GV
– Report monthly to the board on any club support issues

It is a requirement that all interested parties hold or at least, can successfully attain the Victorian Working with Children Check. This role is a voluntary position although all reasonable “out of pocket” pre-approved expenses will be reimbursed.

The role involves attending board meetings (nine per year) in person at an appointed office in Melbourne CBD or via teleconference. The time commitment for meetings would be on average two hours per month and more for ongoing planning and delivery for your assigned portfolio.

Skills:
-Communication
-Marketing
-Board of Directors
-Market Planning & Analysis
-Management/Consultant
-Sponsorship & Grants
-Sports
-Not for Profit organisations

Industry: Sport

To apply for this role or to ask for a copy of the position description, please email your CV & Cover Letter to peter.steve@gridironvictoria.com.au

by Daniel Noonan

GV WELCOMES TWO NEW BOARD DIRECTORS

At Gridiron Victoria’s 35th Annual General Meeting on 21st January 2019, Chairman Peter Steve announced the election of Casey Marin and Courtney Farley as directors to the Board of Gridiron Victoria.

Each new Director brings a wealth of experience and knowledge from various avenues of the sports industry and are both passionate about advancing Gridiron in Victoria.

The two new Directors join Richard Garraway, Matthew Jenkins and Daniel Noonan.

Casey Marin

Casey is the President for the Ballarat Falcons and comes to the Board with a wealth of knowledge and experience within the legal profession. She has spent the past 7 years focussing on family & property law and previously held a position with the Ballarat Agricultural Society. Her focus for the sport is for it to grow and GV to be a powerhouse of Gridiron in this nation. In order for that to happen, it needs people who have fresh ideas, who are open to change and re-branding for the overall wellbeing of the sport.

Courtney Farley

Courtney is a member of the Melbourne University Gridiron Club and has been so, since 2011 where she commenced as a player and team medical officer. Outside of football, she is a Registered Nurse, and her work with Project Underdog Rescue Inc. a Melbourne-based animal rescue charity) since April 2015 as a Committee Member and Fundraising and Volunteer Co-ordinator. Her roles have required development of an excellent level of verbal and written communication, leadership, organisational and time management skills.

“Casey and Courtney bring strategic, operational and governance experience to the Board. I would like to thank everyone for their nominations this year.”

Peter Steve also thanked outgoing Director Robert J. Hunter VI for his enormous contribution on the sport and the Board, “We greatly appreciate the effort of Robert for his dedication and commitment to the Board for a number of years.”

by Richard Garraway

2019 Gridiron Victoria AGM

Notice of Annual General Meeting of Gridiron Victoria
ABN: 30 445 622 993

Notice is given that the annual general meeting of the members of Gridiron Victoria will be held at:

Date:
Monday 21 January 2019

Venue:
The Market Hotel
1st Floor, 160 Clarendon Street
South Melbourne, Victoria 3205    (map)

Timing:
6.30 pm – Arrival & Registration
7.00 pm – AGM commencement

Business

  1. To receive and consider the reports of the directors and of the auditors, the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statements for the year that ended 31st of December 2018.
  2. To consider any other business that may be brought before the meeting in accordance with the companies constitution.
  3. Election of Board Members (Click for GV-Board-Nomination-Form-2019)
  4. Distribution the minutes will be through Gridiron Victoria’s Extended Committee Facebook page, 7 days post the AGM. Electronic copies of the minutes can be requested from the Secretary of Gridiron Victoria.

Appointment of Proxies

Please note:

    1. Each club is defined as an Affiliated Member and is entitled to one vote. No member may carry for than two proxies
    2. Where more than one proxy member is appointed, each proxy may be appointed to represent a specified proportion of the members voting right.
    3. A proxy need not be a member. A proxy must be lodged with the Secretary of Gridiron Victoria via email (secretary@gridironvictoria.com.au) at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
    4. Proxy forms can be downloaded (Click for APPOINTMENT-OF-PROXY)

GETTING TO THE MARKET HOTEL

Car:
For guests arriving by car, The Market Hotel has street car park arrangements, provided by the local council. Please note: Parking Restrictions do apply so please be sure to park as per council laws/rules. There is also limited street parking available within walking distance from the venue.

Once you arrive, the main entrance to the venue is on the corner of Clarendon & Market Streets, South Melbourne. Follow the stairs on the right, to the first floor, where the ‘beer garden’is located.

Public Transport:
If travelling by public transport, The Market Hotel is easily accessible by tram. Route 12 (City to South Melbourne/St Kilda) Stop 127 is within short walking distance from the venue.

For more information regarding public transport travel arrangements, please visit the Public Transport Victoria website https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/

Once you arrive, the main entrance to the venue is on the corner of Clarendon & Market Streets, South Melbourne. Follow the stairs on the right, to the first floor, where the ‘beer garden’is located.