Houston Lonestars AGM Minutes 2015

Houston Lonestars AGM Minutes, Jan 24th 2014 - Phoenix on Westheimer, 1pm

 

Objectives 2015

1. SKILLS - Improve skill level in namely kicking, handballing and keeping possession of footy.

2. GAME PLAN - Develop an improved game plan, moving the footy how we want - “Lonestars Football”

3. US RECRUITMENT – Need more Americans at the club if we are to have 2 successful teams.

4. COLLEGE TEAM - Establish solid UofH team and regular access to field.

5. METROS & AUSBALL - Continue to develop Metro and Ausball with a registration process and emphasis on fun, fitness and social events.

6. WOMENS TEAM - Develop a Womens team to potentially compete at Nationals.

 

Committee Members 2015

· President: Dave Bryant

· Vice Presidents: Dan Holwerda, Matt Stevens

· Secretary/Communications: Sonia Lovel

· Marketing/Branding: Sonia Lovel, Renee Coates

· Treasurer: Sean Smyth

· Operations: Chris Fielder, CDG

· Member at Large: Phil Harford

· USAFL LMS: Paul Mueller

Committee assistance: Michal Abdullah, Adam Beers, Craig Dillon-Gibbons, Robbie Sherlock, Scott Cameron

*****If anyone else who was or wasn’t at the AGM and would like to help out on the committee, football dept or other support roles please let DB know****

 

Football Department 2015

· Coaching: Dan Holwerda, Michael Rix, Nate Lane, Triegue Allen

· Umpiring: Dave Bryant, Nate Lane

· Operations: Chris Fielder, Craig Dillon-Gibbons, Michal Abdullah, Sam Donnelly, Zac Weikel, Jordan Remeljej, Robbie Sherlock, Josh Morris, Art Livingston

· Fitness: Matt Stevens, Bec Stevens, Craig Dillon-Gibbons, Blake Hodson

· Metro Coordinators: Nate Lane, Triegue Allen, Dave Bryant

· Ausball Coordinators:  Nate Lane, Ben Power, Renee Coates, Whitney Pryce

· Womens Football: Nate Lane, Michael Rix, Renee Coates

· Kit/Equipment: Chris Fielder, Peter Coates

 

Additional Support Roles / Involvement

· Social Committee: Sonia Lovel, Renee Coates, Michael Rix, Michal Abdullah, Tom Donnelly, Josh Morris, Jordan Remeljej, Ben Power, Phil Harford

· Website/IT: Adam Beers, Josh Devlin, Dan Holwerda, Sonia Lovel

· Kids/High school programs: Nick Plaisance, Paul Mueller, Zac Weikel

 

Upcoming Focus Areas for FEBRUARY/MARCH

> Training - Bendwood Park Feb/Mar(Saturdays 10.30am)

> Skills - Focus on basic skills (kicking) and building base fitness.

> Metros– Combine Feb 21st then games next 3 weeks after.

> Game Schedule - Finalisation of 2015 Game Schedule.

> Recruitment – Everyone to actively recruit anyone they can! Now is the time to get them down and have a run.

> Merchandise - 2015 T-Shirt Slogan Comp – accepting entries through FEB 14 (Valentines Day). Winner gets free Merch Pack and $50 Phoenix Voucher.

> Memberships/Registration - 2015 Player & Member Registration Setup, costs to remain same as 2014. Players need to be registered with USAFL for March 21.

> Sponsorship – looking for more sponsorship from player companies and community services. Ask DB for Sponsorship Document.

> Social Events – proposed first Social at Rockets Bball Feb 21st or Feb 23rd