Welcome to the first home game of the season.
Today we meet our old foes, Cobram, and a warm welcome to all players, members and supporters from the other side of the river. We hope you enjoy our hospitality today.
We also welcome all new Hawk footballers and netballers. We certainly hope you enjoy success in the Maroon and Gold and stay on well into the future. I�m sure youll all build memories that will last a lifetime and that the Hawks spirit will become a part of you. Who knows you may even find a husband, wife or life partner and settle here!!
We couldnt have asked for a much better start to the season than the one weve had. Two emphatic wins, over sides that were considered by many good judges to be big improvers in 2008, have the Seniors sitting near the top of the MFL ladder. The Reserves have also hit the ground running by notching impressive wins in their opening 2 encounters. Even the Thirds already have a win under their belts and are looking forward to a much improved season this year. The Fourths looked the goods against Tocumwal but met a determined and skilful Numurkah side in round two so they�ll need to regroup this week.
The netballers began well too, winning all but one game in the season opener before stumbling a little against Numurkah with the C grade, C reserves and Under 10s our only winners. Its early days yet and we will see all sides settle down and play some great netball as the season progresses..
Committees
The committee structure for the football club sees a number of new faces on an expanded committee. Positions are as follows;
President � S.ODwyer
VP � W. Wagner (senior); D. Gumbleton (junior)
Committee � G.Brooks, S.Brooks, K.Brooks, D.Brooks, M.Butler, M.Coburn, M.McKean, A.Kirk, D.Bowden, G.Gaylard, B.Ryan, R.Jones, F.Armfield, P. Spencer.
Treasurer � role to be filled by finance sub-committee overseen by Glenn Brooks.
Sub committees are as follows;
Match sub-committee: K.Brooks, G.Gaylard, M.Butler
Junior sub-committee: M.Coburn, A.Leighton-Daly, F. Armfield, M. Dunn and other interested parents.
Home Games Setting Up sub-committee: SOD, D.Gumbleton, M.Butler, plus committee roster.
Bar (Saturday) sub-committee: Rob Jones with W.Wagner and Steve Cusack
Tribunal sub-committee� A.Kirk
MFL delegates / MFL liaison: W.Wagner and S.ODwyer
Membership (inc. Life Membership coordination): M.Coburn, B.Ryan
Umpiring co-ordination: A.Kirk
Bar (Thursday): roster
Hawks Homes: A.Leighton-Daly(supervisor), J.Currie and D.Bowden
Life Members, Sponsors and Volunteers Annual Dinner: SOD, A.Kirk, R.Jones, G.Ryan
Bar (Stock and ordering): W.Wagner
Hawks Club: D.Gumbleton
Fund-raising sub-committee:
- Fishing Competition G.Rothe and D.Gumbleton
- Goods Auction: M.McKean and P.Spencer
As you can see there are a number of roles that need to be filled to ensure on and off field success so if you�re interested in helping out in any way or see a role that needs to be filled on game day see SOD.
MEMBERSHIP
This year the club is offering membership packages tailored to suit you.
. BAROOGA FOOTBALL
CLUB MEMBERSHIP 2008
SINGLE ADULT $70
DOUBLE ADULT $130
PENSIONER $40
SENIOR PLAYERS $175
HAWKS CLUB SINGLE $175
HAWKS CLUB DOUBLE $300
HAWKS PLAYER $275
HAWK GOLD MEMBER $500
PLEASE PAY MAX COBURN OR BRENDAN RYAN ASAP.
THIRDS PLAYERS $70
FOURTHS PLAYERS $50
PLEASE PAY TEAM MANGERS NO LATER THAN ROUND 3 VERSUS COBRAM.
JUNIORS
Helmets are available if any junior players wish to try them out. See team managers Kellie Smith or Caroline Jenkins if you�re interested.
The club is also ordering smaller Barooga Football Club Guernseys for mascots, Auskick kids or any young person interested in purchasing their own jumper so see Mick Butler this week if you would like one.
PLAYERS AUCTION
The players auction was held after the Tocumwal match and all monies must be paid to Greg Ryan today or your player will be re-auctioned!!!!
ROSTERS
As stated earlier, a number of roles need to be filled to ensure the club runs smoothly so please make sure that you meet you rostered commitments for canteen, BBQ, match day duties etc. It is the volunteer support staff that help bring success to the BFNC so honour your commitment please!!
SOCIAL EVENTS
Barooga Football Netball Club
SOCIAL CLUB � CALENDAR
Date: Saturday 3rd May (v Rumba)
Event: WIG NIGHT
Venue: Barooga Hotel (back room)
Date: Saturday 17th May (v Finley)
Event: BOYS ONLY/GIRLS ONLY
Venue: Footballers BONFIRE @ Flanagan�s
Netballers Dinner, Drinks & Dancing out in Yarrawonga (on Bus)
Details: T.B.A
Date: Saturday 28th June (v Congupna)
Event: TRIVIA NIGHT
Venue: Sporties Auditorium
Details: T.B.A
Date: Sunday 29th June
(to follow on from previous night)
Event: KIDS DAY
� trivia, face painting & games
Venue: T.B.A
Date: Saturday 19th July (v Numurkah)
Event: CLUB BALL
Venue: Sporties Garden Room
Details: T.B.A
Date: Saturday 26th July (v Cobram)
Event: Sponsors Night
(theme night & live band)
Venue: The Bottom Pub, Cobram
Details: T.B.A
Date: Sunday 2nd August (v Moama)
Event: A Very Pleasant Sunday
Venue: Football Club Rooms
Details: T.B.A
Date: Saturday 23rd August (v Finley)
Event: The Last Hoorah
Venue: MYSTERY BUS TOUR
Details: T.B.A
PLEASE NOTE THE SENIOR VOTE COUNT NIGHT WILL BE SATURDAY 13th SEPTEMBER AT THIS STAGE �
enquires to Mick Butler
Saturday 3rd May
(after Rumbalara game)
WIG NIGHT
Venue: Barooga Hotel (back room)
Time: 7pm onwards
Meals: Bistro Meals available
Entertainment: LIVE BAND
Come along for dinner & drinks after the game, Adults & kids most welcome.
Players please make the effort to come along to support the Social Club�s 1st function for the year
Prices: Drinks @ bar prices
(no wig - $10 cover charge)
(wear a wig � $5 cover charge)
Proceeds from the night will be donated to
Ronald McDonald House Children�s Cancer Unit
So please come along and show your support as well as having a fantastic night of entertainment.
TELL ME IT�S NOT TRUE!!
Has DOC really beefed up in his lay off from preseason training. Rumours abound that hes had to work extra hard to get down to his playing weight. Was he really seen shopping in the Big Mans Shop, surely that wasn�t him purchasing extra large Y-fronts and scoffing cream cakes for morning tea!!! Porky OCallaghan was even offered as an alternative nickname for the great man. DOC tell me it�s not true!!!!!!!
A picture tells a thousand words!!
ALBURY CUP
Rumour also has it that three prominent Hawk supporters and local businessmen had trouble, not only locating their vehicle, but changing a tyre, finding their way home and one even left his mobile behind after the Albury Cup. Well protect the innocent Local Builder, Service Centre Proprietor and Handyman to save them any embaressment by not naming them!!!
Good luck to all sides today!!!
GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!