A G E N D A. 1. Confirmation of the Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting held on Saturday 27 March 2011

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1 NEW SOUTH WALES NETBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given of the New South Wales Netball Association Limited Annual General Meeting on Sunday 25 March 2012 at Dooleys Club, John Street, Lidcombe commencing at 9.30am. A G E N D A 1. Confirmation of the Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting held on Saturday 27 March Consideration and adoption of the Annual Report and audited Balance Sheets for the period 1 January 2011 to 31 December Consideration and adoption of Annual Reports from Sub Committees and Delegates to Other Organisations: i) Anne Clark Service Award Committee ii) Appeals Committee iii) Appointments Panel iv) Championships & Competitions Committee v) Finance Committee vi) Sports Marketing Committee vii) Technical Services encompassing Coaches Operating Panel, Umpires Operating Panel and Selection Committee viii) Delegates to Other Organisations 4. Appointment of an Auditor for the ensuring year 5. Appointment of a Returning Officer for the ensuing year 6. Such other business as the meeting thinks fit 7. Declaration of Board of Directors Michele Murphy Director State Administration 17 February Page 1 of 26

2 PREVIOUS MINUTES A copy of the Minutes from the Annual General Meeting held 27 March 2011 is attached pages 3 to 9. Page 2 of 26

3 NEW SOUTH WALES NETBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Present: Directors: Held on Sunday 27 March 2011 at Dooley s Club, John Street, Lidcombe commencing at 9.00am W. Archer AM, R. Watson, R. Havrlant, C. Murphy, J. Hahn, L. Quinn OAM, M. Murphy and C. Campbell (General Manager), Delegates: S. McDonald (Bankstown) D. Howard (Bankstown) J. Pike (Baulkham Hills) M. O Callaghan (Baulkham Hills) S. Marks (Blacktown) K. Booth (Blacktown) D. Thrift (Blue Mountains) E. Godkin (Blue Mountains) M. Burke (Brunswick Byron) J. Bazley (Camden) K. Thomas (Camden) V. Cochrane (Cessnock) K. Tomlinson (Cessnock) D. Pascoe (Charlestown) M. Harrison (Charlestown) S. Dawes (City of Sydney) H. Atzemis (City of Sydney) J. Watt (Eastwood/Ryde) D. Bills (Eastwood/Ryde) J. Lowe (Fairfield) N. Howard (Fairfield) L. Simpson (Gosford) P. Fitzpatrick (Gosford) J. Webster (Grafton) K. Higgins (Griffith) E. Hamilton (Griffith) J. Small (Gunnedah) E. Konza (Gunnedah) K. Austin (Hastings Valley) T. Chalk (Hawkesbury) V. Bertenshaw (Hawkesbury) L. Burgess OAM (Hills) S. Cross (Hills) C. Lear (Illawarra) D. Elvy (Illawarra) K. Halcrow (Inner West) V. Brunker (Kiama) T. Beedles (Kiama) J. Perry (Kuring-gai) A. Lipman (Kuring-gai) S. Fitzgerald (Lakeside) M. McGrath (Lakeside) J. Troy (Lismore) B. Dew (Lismore) E. Lawler (Liverpool) B. Wilson (Liverpool) P. Hayman (Macleay) J. Fulford (Maitland) B. Bird (Maitland) H. Dean (Manly) M. Hauser (Manly) P. White (Mt Druitt) C. O Donnell (Mt Druitt) A. Schutt (Nelson Bay) G. Urquhart (Nelson Bay) A. Saunders OAM (Newcastle) E. Monaghan (Newcastle) M. Sinclair (Northern Suburbs) G. Paranihi (Northern Suburbs) J. Byrnes (Parramatta/Auburn) L. Welfare (Parramatta/Auburn) J. Gillett (Penrith) B. Olsen (Penrith) M. Archer (Port Stephens) F. Burgess (Port Stephens) H. Randall (Queanbeyan) I. Robson (Queanbeyan) J. Goudie (Quirindi) M. Kelly (Randwich) F. Reynolds (Randwick) R. Stephenson (Sapphire Coast) M. Caddies (Singleton) H. Andrews (St. George) L. Mina (St. George) M. Bettini (Sutherland) V. Morris (Sutherland) L. Bonnett (Taree) J. Sibbald (Tumut) T. Mann (Tumut) S. Bailey (Woy Woy) M. Thomas (Woy Woy) C. Miles (Wyong) Page 3 of 26

4 F. Passmore (Wyong) C. Baiton (Young) Life Members: M. Corbett Anne Doring M. Melhuish OAM N. Matthews OAM M. Boyle OAM Observers: S. Way (Sutherland) C. Davies (Maitland) L. Blackie (Maitland) Returning Officer: Les Turner The President declared the meeting open at 9.35am 1. Apologies J. Baskerville; A. Fergus (Mudgee) D. Hodson; T. Kane (Lower Clarence) N. Lowe; R. Butler (Ulladullla) J. Smith; L. Rodgers (Ballina) S. Huston; T. Berensden (Jindabyne) N. Bowra; L. Rodgers (Southern Highlands) S. Wilson; P. Wilson (Orange) M. Chilvers; M. Allen (Westlakes) V. McDowell; J. Wiseman (Coffs Harbour) K. Lambley; E. Brown (Macleay) K. Mellenburg (Bathurst) T. Fields (Northern Suburbs) K. Whitely (Liverpool) Y. Richardson (Taree) M. Dunn OAM (life Member) A. Sargeant OAM (Life Member) M. Boyle OAM (Life Member) K. Fullagar (Life Member) MOVED Mt Druitt seconded Grafton that the apologies be accepted Announcement W. Archer AM (President) 1. Pleased to confirm the announcement that Netball NSW has been allocated $27million by the State Government, regardless of the outcome of the State election, to build the NSW Netball Centre of Excellence at Sydney Olympic Park. Would like to formally thank the Minister Kevin Green and to our General Manager for the work done to achieve this outcome 2. Am also pleased to confirm that Australia and Sydney have been awarded the 2015 World Netball Championships again many thanks are extended to the General Manager for the work undertaken to achieve this result. Suspension of Standing Orders MOVED M. Murphy (Director State Administration) seconded Blacktown for suspension of standing orders to raise correspondence received which should properly be raised at AGM. C. Campbell (General Manager) stated that an entitled Incorrect Procedure was received from Adele Saunders at 11.40pm on Friday 25 March The General Manager read the to the meeting Page 4 of 26

5 The General Manager then read out legal advice from Jason Sprague of Sparke Helmore dated 21 March 2011 entitled NNSW Eligibility of Late Fee Paying Members to Participate in AGM. The General Manager stated that the Board had instructed the General Manager to seek two separate legal opinions, the first was from Sparke Helmore, abovementioned; the second was sought from a party with no prior relationship with NNSW. The General Manager also read out the second legal advice, from Louise Massey, Special Counsel, Gadens Lawyers dated 21 March An Extraordinary Board meeting was called for evening of Tuesday 22 March where two motions were moved and carried unanimously these were: MOVED W. Archer seconded R. Havrlant that all District Associations be advised of the Board s decision that, based on further independent legal advice, an amnesty will be enacted in regards to District membership and the ability of delegates to attend and vote at the AGM scheduled for Sunday 27 March Associations who have paid, or do pay, the required affiliation fee up until the advertised commencement time of the AGM for 2011 will be entitled to attend and vote at the meeting. Additionally, the Constitutional clause relating to the submission of delegates names and/or alternations to delegates, continues to apply, being Clause 5 The Council ii). MOVED J. Hahn seconded C. Murphy that the Office staff under General Manager are to contact all Associations by or phone to advise of this change to previously provided advice and confirm the ability for all financial District Associations to attend and vote at the AGM on 27 March 2011, including advising of the option to appoint proxy delegates to attend on their behalf. Such requests for proxy delegates be managed and arranged by the General Manager. Subsequently every District Association was contacted (log is available) to confirm the voting status of every Association. Proxy delegation was facilitated by the General Manager and Manal Yen who provided phone numbers of other attending Associations to contact. Random checks were conducted to confirm that voting entitlement was clearly understood Associations contacted for random check were Wyong, Woy Woy, Blue Mountains, Baulkham Hills, Hills, Charlestown, Manly Warringah, Parramatta Auburn, Blacktown, Inner West, Liverpool and Grafton. Proxy requests were received from Queanbeyan, Wagga Wagga, Port Stephens, Hume, Gunnedah, Griffith; NNSW provided mobile numbers to allow communication directly between proxy delegates. W. Archer (President) would categorically refute the allegation made by Newcastle that the Board stacked the Extraordinary meeting in December Sapphire Coast - As Sapphire Coast delegate, apologise that my correspondence has cost so much money in legal advice. Completely utterly deny that there was intimidation by NNSW, denied allegation that Sapphire Coast had questioned integrity of C. Campbell and this allegation issue will be raised elsewhere under member protection rules. Sapphire Coast reiterated that as a delegate and member, I have every right to write a letter to all members. It is objectionable that legal advice received was not sent to members prior to the AGM. There has been some inappropriate and unprofessional statements made to me as Sapphire Coast delegate. Whilst recognising that Fees shall be paid and must be accompanied by paperwork the logistical reality is that Sapphire Coast has to drive for 3 hours to obtain a second signature. Page 5 of 26

6 Blacktown - Call point of order, feel that this matter has been dealt with, requested to move on to business of AGM. Resumption of Standing Orders MOVED M. Murphy (Director State Administration) seconded Blue Mountains for the resumption of standing orders 3. Confirmation of the Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting held on Saturday 6 March Corrections: Parramatta/Auburn, page 1, Delegates, Parramatta/Auburn delegate J. Byrnes, did not attend. Newcastle, page 5, items 6 and 7, word should be ensuing year, not ensuring year. Lismore: J Troy is from Lismore, not Kuringai. MOVED Northern Suburbs seconded Grafton that minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 6 March 2010 be adopted 4. Annual Report and Balance Sheet J. Hahn (Director Finance) drew attention to the financial clauses, in particular the funding to Netball Australia which has been included in the 2010 year. Director Finance expressed his appreciation to staff of NNSW, Rosa and Nathan in preparation of the Annual Report, under direction from the General Manager. Director Finance introduced Sharvet Naidu of KPMG to review the Annual Report and audited Balance sheet. S. Naidu spoke to the Annual Report, highlighting key information in the Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flow, Changes in Equity and invited delegates to review the Notes for further elaboration. No issues to note on controls. Board and management quite open and transparent. In conclusion, he stated that NNSW is in a safe, healthy financial position with $2.2M of working capital Statement of cash flow: results consistent with last year, apart from the extra $109,000 charge. Last year financial membership base grew by approx 3,500 members giving additional membership fee income. Increased admin cost impacted by additional Swifts game, acknowledged reduction in insurance costs Statement of Cash flow $635k additional cash in business. Newcastle page 10, net cash from financing activities government grant, is that regional grant? o S.Naidu - $104 is not regional grant is debit cash, credit liability o J. Hahn (Director Finance) clarified figure is made up of NetSetGo, Department of Sport & Recreation, Netball Development Grant, MPIO training grant. Newcastle page 3, requested further explanation on the money having to be paid to Netball Australia. o J. Hahn (Director Finance) stated that at the time of Annual Report going into print there was a dispute with Netball Australia; however we have made a further decision based on advice from NA that money is due and payable. Page 6 of 26

7 MOVED J. Hahn seconded Blacktown that the Annual Report and audited Balance Sheets for the period 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2010 be adopted The President thanked KPMG, M. Yen and C. Campbelll for their hard work in producing the Report and Balance Sheet getting better at it! 5. Consideration and adoption of the Annual Reports from Sub Committees and Delegates to Other Organisations. i. Anne Clark Service Award Committee MOVED Camden, seconded Hills for the acceptance of the Annual Report of the Anne Clark Service Award Committee ii. iii. iv. Appeals Committee MOVED Liverpool, seconded Griffith for the acceptance of the Annual Report of the Appeals Committee Appointments Panel MOVED Wyong, seconded Charlestown for the acceptance of the Annual Report of the Appointments Panel Championships & Competitions Committee Newcastle: at the time of scoring accreditation, no reference was made to it being just a learning thing for smaller events. o L. Quinn OAM Director Championships and Competitions) Asked whether the question could be deferred to the next Council meeting. (Newcastle agreed) L. Quinn (Director Championships and Competitions) Although not stated in the annual report (apologies for oversight) would thank Helen Andrews, Lyn Bonnet, Helen Atzemis, Sam Dawes, Betty Spillane, Yvonne Richardson, Helen Herbert and Donna Harrison for their work on the Championships and Competitions Committee. MOVED N. Matthews OAM (Life Member), seconded Baulkham Hills for the acceptance of the Annual Report of the Championships & Competitions Committee v. Finance Committee MOVED Woy Woy, seconded Hills for the acceptance of the Annual Report of the Finance Committee vi. vii. viii. Sports Marketing Committee MOVED Young, seconded Eastwood Ryde for the acceptance of the Annual Report of the Sports Marketing Committee Technical Services encompassing Technical Services Strategic Panel, Coaches Operating Panel, Umpires Operating Panel and Selection Committee MOVED Parramatta/Auburn, seconded Fairfield for the acceptance of the Annual Report of the Technical Services encompassing Technical Services Strategic Panel, Coaches Operating Panel, Umpires Operating Panel and Selection Committee Delegates to Other Organisations Page 7 of 26

8 NSW Sports Federation Report: congratulated C. Campbell on her reelection of Sports Federation Board MOVED Eastwood/Ryde, seconded Kiama for the acceptance of the Annual Report of the Delegate to NSW Sports Federation 6. Appointment of an Auditor for the ensuing year. J. Hahn (Director Finance) recommended KPMG be appointed as auditor for ensuing year. MOVED Charlestown seconded Illawarra that KPMG be appointed as Auditor for the year 1 January 2011 to 31 December Appointment of a Returning Officer for the ensuing year. Board recommended that Les Turner be appointed as Returning Officer for the ensuing year. MOVED M. Melhuish OAM (Life Member) seconded Blue Mountains that Les Turner be appointed as Returning Officer for the year 1 January 2011 to 31 December Other Business Honorarium to President MOVED R. Watson (Vice President) seconded Maitland that an Honorarium of $5,000 be paid to the President on the same conditions as previous year Nomination for Life Membership W. Archer (President) advised that due to the subsequent issues raised regarding eligibility to vote, there was insufficient time to send out papers for voting in regards to the nomination for Life Membership. Votes received remain unopened in the safe at NNSW. The nomination for Life Membership will be brought forward to the 2012 AGM. MOVED Kiama, seconded Blacktown that the votes for Life Membership currently held in the NNSW safe be destroyed. 9. Election of Directors. W. Archer (President) declared the positions of Vice President, Director State Administration, Director Sports marketing and Director Championships & Competitions vacant. L. Turner (Returning Officer) explained the voting procedure, called for non-voting scrutineers and oversaw collection of votes. While the votes were being counted, C Campbell (General Manager) spoke on the process of the bid for 2015 Netball World Championship and introduced, then screened, the bid video. Returning Officer announced the results of the voting, tabled below. Lismore asked for exact voting results for the position of Vice President. St George asked for exact voting results of the position of Director State Administration. The Returning Officer gave the results, noted in table below. Page 8 of 26

9 Position Nominee Nominated by Seconded by Result Vice President Rodney Watson Joy Gillett OAM Patricia Mann DECLARED ELECTED 59 votes Janette Troy Tricia Hunt Cath Moore 37 votes Director State Administration Carol Baiton Lynn Quinn OAM Kerryann Anton 41 votes DECLARED ELECTED Michele Murphy Heather Smith Leanne Leach 55 votes Director Sports Marketing Carol Murphy Carol Coyle Jenny Maher DECLARED ELECTED Director DECLARED ELECTED Championships & Lyn Quinn OAM Carol Murphy Coralie Newman Competitions L. Turner (Returning Officer) stated that votes were sealed and would be destroyed after 30 days (or day later as 30 days is a public holiday). MOVED Kiama, seconded N. Matthews OAM (Life Member) that the voting papers be destroyed after 30 days Hills on behalf of Jennie Thompson, President Hills Netball Association, we would like to congratulate the NNSW Board, General Manager and staff on their hard work in securing funding for the Centre of Excellence and for the 2015 World Championship. President declared the meeting closed at 11.15am Page 9 of 26

10 ANNUAL REPORT & AUDITED BALANCE SHEETS Please refer to the report provided separately. Page 10 of 26

11 REPORTS Page 12 Anne Clark Service Award Pages 13 to 15 Appeals Committee Pages 16 to 18 Appointments Panel Page 19 Championships & Competitions Page Finance Page 22 Sports Marketing Page 23 Technical Services Page 24 Delegate Report NSW Sports Federation Page 24 Delegate Report - Australian Commonwealth Games Association, NSW Division Page 11 of 26

12 ANNE CLARK SERVICE AWARD COMMITTEE REPORT DATE: 19 October 2011 AUTHOR: Jean Peare OAM Convenor Anne Clark Service Award Meeting held on Tuesday 19 October, Anne Clark Centre at 10.00am Present: Jean Peare OAM (Convenor), Neita Matthews OAM, Lyn Burgess OAM, Beverley Dew OAM, Lynn Quinn OAM. Convenor advised the Committee they can select up to 5 nominees for the award each year. There were seven (7) nominations received for the 2011 Anne Clark Service Awards. Successful applicants: Anne Tait Inner West Netball Association Lorraine Everett Baulkham Hills Netball Association Toni Field Northern Suburbs Netball Association Pamela Burt Westlakes Netball Association Robyn Aitkin Sutherland Shire Netball Association Successful nominations received their award at the Netball NSW State Dinner on Saturday 5 November. Convenor spoke of the high standard of nominees and thanked members present for the careful and lengthy deliberations, it was a difficult task. Closing date for the 2012 Anne Clark Service Award nominations are 5pm, Friday 30 September and should be addressed to; The Convenor Anne Clark Service Award Committee C/- Netball NSW PO Box 396 LIDCOMBE NSW Page 12 of 26

13 Appeals Tribunal ANNUAL REPORT TO COUNCIL MARCH 2012 ACTIVITIES 1. During the 2011 year, the Appeals Tribunal considered nineteen (19) appeals as follows: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) (xi) (xii) (xiii) (xiv) (xv) (xvi) Appeal by Blacktown City Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2011 State Appeal by Charlestown Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2011 State Appeal by Hastings Valley Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2011 State Appeal by Lismore & District Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2011 State Appeal by Great Lakes Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2011 State Appeal by West Wyalong Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2011 State Appeal by Lismore Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2011 State Appeal by Muswellbrook Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2011 State Appeal by Maitland Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2011 State Appeal by Parramatta Auburn Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2011 State Age Appeal Cessnock Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2011 State Age Appeal by Group 14 League Association in relation to grading for the 2011 State Age Appeal by Coffs Harbour Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2011 State Appeal by Nelson Bay Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2011 State Appeal by Shoalhaven in relation to grading for the 2011 State Appeal by Westlakes Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2011 State Age (xvii) Appeal by Parramatta Auburn Netball Association in relation to grading for the 2011 Night Inter District competition. Page 13 of 26

14 (xviii) Appeal by a District Association in relation to a fine imposed for missing umpires during the 2010 Night Inter-District competition. (xix) Appeal by a player against a District Association for alleging that the player s name had been entered without the player s consent on a State League Region 1 team entry. OUTCOMES REGION 1 STATE LEAGUE COMPETITIONS: 2. The appeal by the player alleging non consent was upheld. STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 3. In relation to the twelve (12) appeals lodged in respect for the State Championships eight (8) appeals were upheld. 4. A statement of reasons was provided to two Districts. STATE AGE CHAMPIONSHIPS 5. Four appeals were lodged by Districts relating to the grading of teams in various Divisions of the Three (3) were dismissed and one was upheld. NIGHT INTER-DISTRICT COMPETITION 6. One appeal was lodged by a District relating to the grading of a team in a Division the Competition. The appeal was dismissed. 7. A statement of reasons was provided to the District. APPEAL RELATING TO COMPETITION RULES 8. An appeal was lodged by a Districts seeking consideration of a waiver of a fine for a missing umpire at the Night Inter District competition on 6 October The appeal was lodged on 14 February As the appeal was lodged outside the time permitted for the lodgement of an appeal it was not accepted. 9. The District was advised in these terms. GENERAL All appeals for the year under review were heard under the approved procedures. Personal representation to present individual cases where hearings were held was offered. In the main districts located outside Region 1 elected to have their appeal(s) heard on the written evidence submitted. Page 14 of 26

15 THANKYOU Once again there has been a significant reduction in the number of appeals from 32 in 2010 to 19 in Significantly no appeals were received in relation to grading for the State League Region 1 competition. The number of appeals received in relation to State Championships was higher than the norm. On this occasion the grading for the Open Competition was remitted back to the Grading Panel to undertake grading in accordance with the Championship rules. Again, the ability of all Appeals Tribunals to operate with integrity, impartially, without fear or favour and most of all in accordance with the established and published principles of procedural fairness and natural justice has I believe provided for sound decision making. I sincerely thank all volunteer tribunal members for their service in this difficult area. It is recommended that Council adopt the report. Rodney Watson Chair 12 February Page 15 of 26

16 Appointments Report Selectors Selectors are appointed from a list of suitably qualified people who have indicated their availability for a series of events and activities. Selectors are appointed in line with the Netball NSW Selection Policy Procedures within appropriate timeframes. The following appointments have been made for 2012: Margaret Corbett Sam Dawes Cate Gardner Lyn Hahn Jaqua Heddle Meredith Hillier Maria Hoad Anita Keelan Colleen Mitchell Sue Mitchell Megan Simpson Rhonda Stephenson Jennie Webster The following appointments were made for 2011: Umpires Operating Panel Duncan Lang, Alan Melville, Jason Baker, Alison Gill, Rachel Hughes, Lynne Pudarich, Ann Tomaszewski, Collette Brennan Coaches Operating Panel Margaret Corbett, Rhonda Stephenson, Samantha Dawes, Pate Cooper Grading Panel Lynn Quinn, Carol Baiton, Helen Atzemis, Lyn Bonnett, Yvonne Richardson Hall of Fame Panel Anne Sargeant, Marilyn Melhuish, Ruth Havrlant, Helen Brownlee. The following team appointments were made for the 2011 season: NSW Waratahs Assistant Coach Anita Keelan Page 16 of 26

17 Manager Maureen Stephenson Physiotherapist Paula Peralta NSW Blues Assistant Coach Moira Gaha Manager Donna Harrison Physiotherapist Brett Doring 21 and Under Head Coach Maria Lynch Assistant Coach Jenny O Keefe Manager Maureen Stephenson Physiotherapist Brett Doring Massage Therapist Jacinta Brown The following appointments have been made for the 2012 season: 17 s and Under Head Coach Lenore Blades Assistant Coach Colleen Mitchell Manager Narelle Stokes Physiotherapist Daniel Vukovic Massage Therapist Kate Sommerville 19 s and Under Head Coach Megan Simpson Assistant Coach Moira Gaha Manager Maureen Stephenson Physiotherapist Alison Punch Massage Therapist Scott Bechaz 21 s and Under Head Coach Maria Lynch Assistant Coach Briony Akle Manager Jaqua Heddle Physiotherapist Emily Boulton-Smith Massage Therapist Jacinta Brown Sydney Netball Academy Program Mentor Coaches Lisa Beehag / Sue Hawkins / Robert Wright (by virtue of employment positions) Coach Moira Gaha Assistant Coaches Jen Huggett, Kylie O Brien, Jennie Webster Manager Deb Kassing Page 17 of 26

18 ANL Managers Donna Harrison and Anne Russell appointment to a team will be made after consultation with Robert Wright and Sue Hawkins as Head Coaches. Further advice will be provided at the March Council meeting. I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to the following people who give so freely of their time and expertise to Netball NSW in the area of appointments Lorraine Landon, Robert Wright, Lisa Beehag, Sean Mungovan, Selina Hornibrook, Marty Rabjohns, Ray Mouwad, Kim Crane, Joanne Kenny, Angela Kerr, Megan Simpson, Lenore Blades, Maria Lynch, Ruth Havrlant, Rodney Watson and Carolyn Campbell. The calibre of applicant throughout the year in all of the processes was of a very high standard, so much so that it made the job of all of the Panels very challenging. The Panels have expressed their sincere thanks to all you have put themselves forward for consideration and the depth exhibited shows that New South Wales has members of quality and skill ready to assist our members realise their potential. Wendy Archer Chairperson Appointments Panel Page 18 of 26

19 CHAMPIONSHIPS AND COMPETITIONS FINAL REPORT MARCH 2012 It is with regret that I present this final report for the committee. I have been a part of this committee since 1979 and have had the privilege of working with many great ladies Jan Bennett, Pauline Shepherd, Marie Dunn, Yvonne Richardson, Helen Andrews, Helene Herbert, Lyn Bonnett, Helen Atzemis, Samantha Dawes, Ruth Havrlant, Betty Spillane, Pat Bishop, Kerry Austin and many others who gave of their time and talent. They gave the Association many years of service and their experience is priceless. On a personal note I thank them for their friendship over the years. TIMING AND SCORING ACCREDITATION As advised during 2011 the future of timing and scoring duties has changed with the introduction of a National Accreditation Scheme of three levels. To achieve accreditation bench personnel now need to have a current Section 1 Theory Pass (available on line through Netball Australia website). Also required is a General Principles course which is also available on line and the link is available through the Netball Australia website. After completion of the above requirements arrangements will then be made for the screening process on at least two competition games. As advised elsewhere in this meeting for 2012 a requirement for the Waratah Cup competition will be a Level 1 State Timer/Scorer which needs to be obtained by the end of the minor rounds. At the time of writing a number of the courses have been conducted and we will be starting to training and assess those who have expressed an interest in obtaining their accreditation. This program will continue over the season so it is not too late if the associations have anyone interested please let us know. Lynn Quinn Director Page 19 of 26

20 FINANCE REPORT NNSW Financial Statements for the period ending 31 December 2011 have been completed. A full and comprehensive audit was performed by KPMG. The Company s financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2011 show a surplus of $569,392 for the 2011 financial year. This is a pleasing result and NNSW has exceeded the budget forecast of $38,718 This would not have been possible without the dedication from all Netball NSW volunteers and staff. Total revenue for the period was $6,648,135, an increase of 9% over the last corresponding period The increase in revenue is largely due to the increase in capitation fees (60% of total revenue), sponsorship and grants (5% of total revenue), Interest (0.03% of total revenue) and ANZ Championship (15% of total revenue). An increase in interest income is due to the total cash held in NNSW term deposit accounts to the value of $3.35 million as at year end. Key contributing factors for the 2011 profit are: Increase in Membership numbers, as at 31 December 2011 there were 111,474 members (2010: 109,151) an increase of 2%.Increase in Swifts Season membership and ticket sales, Increase in sponsorship of $190,670 against Anne Clark Centre operating loss of ($14,463) against budget loss of ($53,000) Game Development operating loss of ($17,500) against budget loss of ($67,814). Competitions and events operating loss of ($66,070) against budget loss of ($79,747) ANZ and representative team investment of ($412,187) against budget of ($635,967) The 31 December 2011 Balance Sheet has total Assets of $8,811,660 (this includes $4.1 million held in trust for the Centre of Excellence) and Retained earnings of $2,694,216. The results for the year are produced under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (AASBs) and were approved and signed off by the board on the 7 th of February Page 20 of 26

21 I would like to acknowledge our CEO Carolyn Campbell efforts in engineering the NSW Government Grant of $27 million dollars for our new Netball Central Complex at Sydney Olympic Park, fabulous effort. I would also like to thank our Corporate Services Manager Manal Yen and her membership staff for their hard work. John Hahn Director Finance Page 21 of 26

22 SPORTS MARKETING COMMITTEE The Sports Marketing Committee has been busy during 2011 finalising a number of items that they have been working towards for the last few years. A big thank-you to Neita Matthews, Carol Baiton, and Bev Dew for the time and great input they have given to this Committee for many years, and again this year. We also welcomed Kerry Austin to our committee in It has been a pleasure working with you all and benefitting from your knowledge and experience. We started three years ago by creating a website with an easy to remember name: www. letsplaynetball.com This was supported by the marketing staff over the last 2 years and again in 2012 with Mo onia Gerrard doing radio messages to promote the website and our sport. The Sports Marketing Committee decided that we needed to be aware of the needs and concerns of District Associations. We created an online survey which was sent out to Districts and we were pleasantly informed that we received many responses. From the information in these responses the Committee created a brochure which the marketing team transformed in to a Club and Association Information Kit. This can be distributed electronically or be provided in printed form. When it is received electronically there are links within the document to take you to other web pages which have relevant information that we hope will be of great benefit to members running clubs and districts. The Committee are proud of this brochure and are very pleased that the marketing team are supportive of it, and that they have plans to promote this at the Biennial Conference. A lot of the information is already available on the Netball NSW website, but this puts it all together in one place. We recognise and appreciate the professional and expert work of Kath Tetley and her team in the office for their assistance and support throughout the year. It is greatly appreciated. Carol Murphy Netball NSW Director, Sports Marketing Page 22 of 26

23 TECHNICAL SERVICES REPORT 2011 has once again been a year of continued growth and development for the Technical Services Department. Our volunteer members from the Umpires Operating Panel and the Coaches Operating Panel provided both support and guidance. Many successful workshops and camps were held with a high number of attendees. Coaches Operating Panel Convenor : Roz Fraser, Community, Player and Coach Development Coordinator. Members: Margaret Corbett, Samantha Dawes, and Rhonda Stephenson. Highlights Coach Smart From the Bench workshops Dooley s State League mentoring program 15 s Development Weekend Talented Athlete Program Connect Coaching Insiders Game Sense Workshop Metropolitan Development Visits Umpires Operating Panel Convenor : Jan Simpson. Umpire Education Officer. Members: Allison Gill, Rachel Hughes, Ann Tomaszewski, Collette Brennan, Lynn Pudarich, Duncan Lang, Jason Baker and Alan Melville. Highlights Rookies Camp. C and B Camps. Umpires Convenors Conference. 15 years Development weekend. Metropolitan Development visits. State League initiation program (SLIP) Whistle Blowers Joint COP/UOP UOP/COP meeting. Dooley s State League Coaches and Umpires meeting. Regional development visits. Page 23 of 26

24 DELEGATE S REPORT NSW SPORTS FEDERATION NSWSF advocates for sport at every opportunity and in a range of mediums. The CEO represents the NSW sports industry through a range of committees and forums. It also represents NSW at National level and to various Ministers at all levels. Netball NSW has been a member of the NSW Sports Federation since its inception many years ago. Part of the services provided is Advocacy, Education, Recognition and Support and Netball NSW makes use of these services in a variety of areas, particularly the Education area serviced by Julie Stafford. I have attended the Annual General Meeting each year as well as a number of other seminars, forums etc. held at various times during the year. Currently our Chief Executive Officer, Carolyn Campbell is a Board member of the NSWSF and I have been a member of the Officials Recognition Scheme committee for the past four years. Unfortunately this committee has now become defunct. At the AGM held in late November 2011 Michael Beaumont stepped down as President and Aaron Bloomfield has since been elected President. Debbie Kemp CEO has recently returned from maternity leave to again take up her duties but unfortunately since that date has resigned due to expecting another baby. Lynn Quinn OAM Netball NSW Delegate DELEGATE S REPORT - AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH GAMES ASSOCIATION, NSW DIVISION A Special General Meeting was held in June to vote on a new Constitution, which was adopted. Special General Meeting and the AGM was held on 21 st September Mr. Alex Fulcher MBE (Cycling) was given Life Membership of the NSW Division. A report was given on the team that had just returned from the Commonwealth Youth Games in the Isle of Man by one of the team Managers. Minutes of previous AGM were accepted, noting the appointment of Executive for a 4-year term in line with games years. Presidents, CEO s and Financial reports were presented and accepted. Affiliation fee has been increased from $22 to $50 New website set up: ACGA CEO Perry Crosswhite AM addressed the meeting on the bid for the Gold Coast to host the Commonwealth Games in They are up against Sri Lanka and the decision will be announced 7/11/11. We now know that this bid was successful and look forward to great Games in Attendees presented with a great book Australia at the Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010 which has been given to the Netball NSW Office for their records. Carol Murphy Netball NSW Delegate Page 24 of 26

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