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