2023 PRESIDENT’S REPORT Cont. Off the court and oval, the club continues to invest significantly in the upgrade of our facilities which this year included new netball lighting and the commencement of the installation of new digital scoreboards at the ground. We also thank the Avoca Community Bank Branch Bendigo Bank ($40,000) and the AFL ($25,000) for their financial contributions to the scoreboard. Combined with the club’s contribution, these investments total in excess of $110,000 and this will add to the outstanding assets and facilities we enjoy. This could not be achieved without the financial assistance of our Principal Partner Peter Jess and our amazing business partners who continue to support our club. We are extremely appreciative of the ongoing support of all our business partners. Can I also thank everyone who supported our Toyota Good for Footy Raffle which this year was again combined with our local raffle that included donations from our business partners. To raise over $5,000 through this fundraiser is an amazing achievement with this money being put back into our facilities through the acquisition of digital football and netball scoreboards. Thanks also to Toyota and the AFL for providing this fundraising opportunity to clubs. We are lucky to have a strong, united committee representing this great club and I thank you all for your continued involvement and leadership you show in the pursuit of success both on and off the court/oval. Four of our committee members will not be seeking re-election however will be staying around to assist. Thank you for your valuable contribution to the club. For those that are recommitting or joining the club in 2024, we look forward to welcoming you to the club over the coming weeks and months. Those that are moving on, thanks on behalf of all at the club for your services and we wish you well. I hope everyone enjoys and stays safe in the off-season and I wish all the very best to the incoming club executive and committee for the 2024 season and beyond. Bill Drummond President 2023 150 years Premiership Reunion A very succesfull 150th year reunion was held during the season with many returning from all over Australia. Pictured far left is Noel Jess seated, with club legend, Jim Jess, and Colin Cullen. Jim is the son of Noel who played in our 1953 Premiership Colin is the son of Bert Cullen who was also a 1953 premiership player and was the Best & Fairest Player.
3 Publizr Home