Category Archives: Administration

BHFNC Board Update

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There has been a couple of changes with the Club’s Board of Directors.

Firstly, we farewell Kerryn Westcott, Director of Community & Inclusion. Kerryn is stepping down from the board to focus on her many other volunteer roles. Kerryn has done a phenomenal amount of work for the club, sourcing every grant possible to improve our facilities and offer more to our community. She will be sorely missed but we wish her all the best.

Secondly, we welcome Veronica Rankin into the role of Director of Administration for 2023. Veronica is no stranger to the club, her son has played in our junior ranks and now a member of our Men’s program. Veronica has been a past under 19s Team Manager, one of the most organised, so we are so pleased to have her leading the charge in all things admin this year. Tanya Parkins will step in one last time helping us get Veronica up to speed, we thank her again for her support.

We are still on the hunt for a Director of Finance – if you or you know someone who is interested please reach out to Kat McMahon akathleen@me.com

At this stage, we won’t formally replace the Director of Community & Inclusion, however if this role is of interest to you please also reach out.

Chairperson, Kat McMahon

Player Registrations Open Today!

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We encourage all players to register ASAP for 2023. This will make sure you are fully covered with the EFNL injury insurance for all of the 2023 preseason as well as the home and away season.

Follow the link and click on the Boronia Hawks Jumper LOGO (not the email address).

We encourage all players to register ASAP for 2023. This will make sure you are fully covered with the EFNL injury insurance for all of the 2023 preseason as well as the home and away season.

Senior Men and Women registration is $25 and its $18 for Junior Boys and Girls. This money all goes to the EFNL for insurance, not to the Club. Club membership fees will be payable down the track.

Registration Enquiries for Seniors: Grant Bertram seniors.boroniahawks@gmail.com

Registration Enquiries for Juniors: Carolyn Wood boroniahawksrego@gmail.com

2023 Election of Board and Committees

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Congratulations to all who have been elected to the 2023 Board of Directors, Junior Committee and Senior Committee at the AGM on 26 October 2022.

We thank Tanya Parkins and David Nicholas who have retired from the Board but will act in their roles until new appointments are confirmed. We also thank former Chairperson Scott Nicholas for his vision and leadership over five years. Scott played an enormous role taking us through the “one club” transition; the founding of our women’s football program; the fostering of an inclusive culture and the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. #boroniahawks

Nominations for Board and Committees

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The Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club is one club; working together for success, on and off the field.

Ahead of our 2022 Annual General Meeting ,to be held at Knox Club on Wednesday 26 October 2022 at 7:30pm, we’re calling for nominations for all Board and Committee roles for the 2023 season.

All roles are considered vacant and returning Board/Committee members must re-nominate. Nominations are due on Monday 24 October 2022.

All nominees must have another club member support their nomination. Nominations will then be seconded by returning Board and Committee members following their submission.

If you would like to discuss any of the roles in more detail please contact:

  • Board Positions: Scott Nicholas 0403 238 494
  • Junior Committee Positions: Kristan Wood 0411 605 203
  • Senior Committee Positions: Greg Hannon 0438 616 130

Alternatively if you have any further questions please direct them to boronia@efnl.org.au via the following form.

2022 Annual General Meeting

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All club members are invited to the 2022 AGM at Knox Club. A light supper will be provided at the conclusion.

All positions are open to nomination by club members. Please contact Scott Nicholas for enquiries about Board positions; Kristan Wood for Junior Committee; and Greg Hannon for Senior Committee.

Please contact Tanya Parkins, Director of Administration at boronia efnl.org.au for any general enquiries.

Annual Report – Finance Director

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David Nicholas

I am very pleased to report a remarkably successful year for the Club in financial terms. We have recorded a modest net profit and continued growth in our asset base.This has been achieved in a restricted season that saw the cancellation of many game days and several major social events.

Our financial position is attributable to the hard work of our volunteers. These include the sponsorship and raffle committee (Flash, Wayne, Grant and Sam); our bar staff (Bill and Jason); canteen, BBQ and meals by Ellen and her many helpers; and our merchandise and uniform team (Tanya, Kat and Maria).

The profit derived from these revenue streams offset the operational cost of our core activities – football and netball. Further non-operating funding was gained by the expert work of our Grants team (Karen and Kerryn), before we deduct depreciation on our fixed assets.

We are very grateful to Knox City Council for the waiving of the annual fees for ground occupancy for the second year in a row. We also thank the Council, the Victorian Government and Jackson Taylor MP for the availability of grant funding to offset the impact of COVID-19 on community clubs.

We still have a healthy bank balance despite a negative cash flow for the year. We have a full inventory of merchandise and uniforms on hand and ready for sale in the new season. We also have an excellent asset base including our ground facilities, IT equipment and gym equipment.

The Club is in a very sound financial position due to the generous support of our valued sponsors, including the Hawks Nest Coterie Group; our loyal players, members and supporters; and the hard-working volunteers. A huge personal thank you from me to Andrea Le Marquand and Lauren Keelan, our two terrific treasurers.

David Nicholas, Finance Director

Annual Report – Director of Insights & Innovation

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Kat McMahon

2021 saw us complete our roll-out of Square, which is our new point of sale and online store technology.

The club saw an enormous uptake in card payments and received positive feedback from customers and users. We processed 10,000 transactions around the club this year with majority paid via card. We expect to see significant growth in transactions next year when we have a full season plus hosting EFNL finals.

This new technology has also meant additional operational features including connecting to NBN internet at Tormore which will have a number of benefits in years to come. This in addition to adding mobile data to our Square devices which allows us to operate seamlessly across the Tormore and Millers grounds, inside and outside the clubrooms.

Next steps for Square will be becoming a truly cashless club, until then we are finishing the final tweaks to thesystem before we kick off our 2022 campaign.

Kat McMahon, Director of Insights and Innovation

Annual Report – Director of Administration

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Tanya Parkins

Our relationship with Knox City Council has stayed strong though out 2021 despite our interrupted season. Their continued support through their weekly newsletters, emails & phone conversations to keep us connected to our local community is always received well.

We were able to navigate our way through the restrictions outlined with Council and EFNL with greater ease this season; so that made our volunteers, players & community feel safe when around our grounds and facilities. Council has always been a big supporter of our club and all that we are striving to achieve.

Unfortunately, we were not able to make it through the whole 2021 season but we hope to begin arrangements for ground use shortly to kick start our pre-season training and, fingers crossed, 2022 will be a complete season.

Tanya Parkins, Director of Administration