CCLC AGM

[clarkysdad]

To all Marinators

As many of you know I am Andrew Clark's Dad.
Last Sunday I had a discussion with a number of representative members of the Marinators and explained to them the importance of the next AGM of the Leagues Club.
The Central Coast Leagues Club AGM and election of directors is on Friday, 25 November 2005 at 8.00 pm. The deputy chairman Peter Reynolds and I are being challenged for our positions.
Ray Maher says this is the MOST IMPORTANT ELECTION IN HIS 52 YEARS AS CHAIRMAN.
You may not be aware but the board of the Leagues Club presently consists of 9 Directors. 6 Directors represent Rugby League and 3 Directors represent other sports. Over the past 9 years I have endeavoured to get that changed and have now achieved that goal if there is a 75% majority vote at the AGM. If passed any member of the club can then be a Director of the Club with the exception that there can be no more than two directors representing and one interest group. i.e. no more than two bowlers, two football, two jazz club etc. Unfortunately there has been a challenge by the Bowling Club to stop the changes to the Constitution. They have also nominated 4 members to stand for the board at this election plus the challenge by one of them to be Deputy Chairman. There are about 200 Bowlers and be rest assured they will all turn up to vote as they want to stack the Board with Bowlers. Being driven by self interest and if they are elected, they will not be affected by the new Constitution changes. The elected directors at this AGM will not be affected by the changes at any future AGM. The CCLC consists of 48,000 members, it should not be run by the self interest of 200 Bowlers.
Not only that Charles Friel and I have furthered the acceptance of the Marinators and Mariners into the Club and that relationship can only grow and prosper. Unfortunately if Peter & I are defeated at the next AGM then I can assure you that may change dramatically for obvious reasons. Further I have encouraged the Board over the past nine years to support the game to the tune of over $300,000.00 in cash & kind. At present the board has accepted a major submission I made to them recently on behalf of the Mariners and Marinators. A directive has been given by the board, to management, for them to submit recommendations back to the board, at its next meeting, for the avenues in which the Club can further that support and sponsorship. Lyal Gorman is well aware of that submission. The majority of the Board is now giving a positive acceptance of the new culture of Football in the Club.
Chairman Ray says he will retire within the next 12 months and Peter Reynolds being deputy chairman is Ray's chosen successor.
As you may be aware Peter is a former Olympic swimmer, a local lawyer and a life member of Central Coast Leagues Club.
HE IS THE RIGHT PERSON TO TAKE OVER WHEN RAY CHOOSES TO LEAVE.
There is a serious challenge. If you are a member of the Leagues Club WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT. Please come to the meeting and vote.
The meeting is to be held in the main auditorium and the doors close at precisely 8.00pm.
There is no proxy voting and therefore we need you to be there.
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT TO THE CLUB'S FUTURE.
The meeting is expected to last less than an hour and refreshments will be provided afterwards.
How I know that this will be difficult for most of you as we have a big game that night at the stadium at the same time. Be that as it may and for the future acceptance of the Marinators and Mariners in the club I am asking you to make the supreme sacrifice on this one occasion. I feel that to miss half a game and your vote will make a major difference. You may leave as soon as you have voted.
As stated before my position as a director is also being challenged. I can assure you that this is the first time in nine years that I have campaigned. This issue is so important it would be irresponsible of me not to do so.
I have attached a "How to Vote" form which may be of assistance to you. By all means print a copy and take to the meeting. If you agree, then please inform those of your friends who are members and encourage them to also attend the meeting.
Thank you sincerely in anticipation of your support.
If you have any questions please ask. If I am a little delayed in getting back to you I apologies as I will be out there trying to right a wrong over the next week and a half.
Yours truly
Bobby Clark

How to Vote

DEPUTY CHAIRMAN
GUY ROBINS 0
PETER REYNOLDS 1
Mark one (1) square only
PETER REYNOLDS
Partner in Gosford Law Firm, CCLC Member for 36 Years, CCLC Director for 12 years, Currently Deputy Chairman, Life Member CCLC, Past President Central Coast Law Society, Past Rotarian, Olympic Medallist, Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist, Holder of 4 World Records,
DIRECTOR – OTHER SPORTS
ROBERT CLARK 1
GEORGE CLARK 1
GREG NEEDHAM 1
WESLEY LASSCOCK 0
Mark three (3) squares only
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS VOTE YES

ROBERT CLARK
Property Consultant, Central Coast Businessman for 35 years, CCLC Member for 34 years, CCLC Director for 9 years, Past Director Soccer NSW 1997-2004, Patron Central Coast United Football Club, Past President and Rotarian for 33 years, Past CEO Central Coast Business Mentor Service, Member Australasian Institute of Enterprise Facilitators.

GEORGE CLARK
Retired, CCLC Member for 16 years, CCLC Director for 6 years, Life Member Black Diamond Australian Rules Football League, Past President Gosford City Bowling Club.

GREG NEEDHAM
Retired, Central Coast Businessman for 25 years, CCLC Member for 41 years, Past CCLC Director 1980-1996, Life Member CCLC, Past Director National Beta Electrical Stores Ltd 1989 - 2000, Life Member Wamberal Surf Club and Pirates Baseball Club, Member Australian Institute Company Directors, Member Australian Institute of Management.

[Grunta]

Sounds like this should be the next Marinator get together outside of the games. What was the date of the vote?

[DJ]

grunta said:

Sounds like this should be the next Marinator get together outside of the games. What was the date of the vote?

Its the Friday we play Queensland, would mean missing the first half!

[LouMacari]

If I was still there, I would give up the first half of my beloved team just this once. This is waaaay to important to miss!
And If I wasn't a member, I would join, just so I could vote!
Good luck Clarkysdad, go kick some bowlers/league supporters arses!

[froggy]

Small price to pay for all that bob has done for the sport at all levels
Count me in
any other encouragement needed should be to see the name of loumacri supporting the cause
Think long and hard boys

[clarkysdad]

Thanks everybody for your support
A few things that may help
1. There is no proxy voting
2. You have to be in the main auditorium no later than 8pm to vote as the doors are closed and no one can then enter to vote.
3. You must present your members card and Register upstairs in the auditorium to vote.
4. You may leave after you have voted.
5. The is a free feed and free refreshments after the meeting.
6. I will let Rowdy and Chris know about help in handing out "How to Vote" cards
7. I know it is a big ask in you having to miss some of the game and I can't thank you all enough if you do. We have to make this happen as now that we are in the world cup I can envisage a mountain of things happening at the club revolving around football.
8. Just to let you know there are four CCLC Directors that regularly go to the Mariners games and may I add not in a corporate box - they have their own tickets - this would have been unheard of 12 months ago. They all once followed Rugby League and especially one who played for Country 1st Rugby League and also played with Cronulla.
Thanks again everybody and will keep you in touch.

[frielcc]

Those that didn't read the other thread. Parking will be pretty hairy on Friday.

It is members only from 3.00pm. This is because of the importance of the meeting, as well as the match. Parking will also be available at Baker Steet parking for $5 for the night.

Please be patient, and sorry for the inconvenience.
Thanks
Charles
CCLC

[Adz]

Posting in this thread too..

The "How To Vote" card can be downloaded from this link. It's a word document, just right click and choose Save As...

[clarkysdad]

Well big Friday is approaching on two fronts, the game and the CCLC AGM. Firstly I cannot thank you all enough for your expressions of support. Be that as it may it is also important that we all endeavour to cast a vote at the AGM should we want the present atmosphere and culture of Football to grow within the club. The Bowlers will be there in force and will be relying on many of you and your friends to go straight to the game. I know all to well what a difficult choice it is to be at either the game or the AGM but I hope the majority of you will make the decision to be at the AGM.

Just a few pointers if you will be attending.

1. The doors of the main auditorium close at 8.00pm
2. On registering at the desk in the auditorium with your CCLC membership card you will be given a ballot paper for the election of Deputy Chairman and Directors of Other Sports.
3. Fill out the Ballot paper and jealously guard it. You cannot give your ballot paper to someone else to put it in the ballot box. For the vote to be valid you must place it in the ballot box yourself.
4. The ballot boxes will only be opened after the 4th agenda item and at that time you can place your ballot paper in the ballot box.
5. After having done that and the pull of the game is to great you can leave the room and go to the game.
6. The Chairman has assured me he will plough through the first 3 agenda items as quickly as possible.
7. NOTE: After the voting for Directors has been completed there will then be the voting on the Constitutional Amendments. These will be done by a show of hands and a 75% majority is required. I will leave it up to you all if you want to stay or not but will not be offended if you leave. The voting for directors is most important. If the Constitution Amendments are defeated the club can address them at another time.

Parking will be at a premium and we have arranged for Gosford City Council to open the Baker Street Car Park. I cannot guarantee that it will be free but if not I have been told that the charge will be no more than $5. The opening of the Baker Street Car Park is not common knowledge.

Thanks to the guys who have volunteered to hand out “How to Vote” cards. I will see those guys in the Kendal Bar and everyone else at about 6.30 – 6.45. If any of you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask. A couple of other directors will be there also to answer your questions. As it will be a busy night I hope you will understand if I have to leave by about 7.15 to work the floor upstairs in the auditorium.

If any of you would like to discuss any matter please give me a call on 0409 430348.

Sorry for the long posting but thanks again.

See you Friday night

Regards

Bobby Clark

[Green Pants]

...so we go in there before 8. at 8, the doors close and they go over the 4 agendas. then we place our vote in the ballot box and then can leave?

at approximately wot time will we be able to leave?

[DJ]

analysis said:

...so we go in there before 8. at 8, the doors close and they go over the 4 agendas. then we place our vote in the ballot box and then can leave?

at approximately wot time will we be able to leave?

I asked Charles that same question via PM, seems to think most of the first half depending on how quickly they get through the agenda.

[clarkysdad]

From not only me personally but also the Board of the CCLC thank you all for your support last night at the CCLC AGM. Special thanks to Rod (Rowdy) & Drew for handing out the "How to vote" cards, Brett for being my main contact and people such as Dave who flew all the way from Melbourne not only to see the game but also to sacrifice half of it to support football at the AGM. To all who attended the AGM thank you also. I can assure you, as always, your presence did not go unnoticed on such a special night. A few statistics - it was the largest attended AGM in the 52 year history of the Club - all the Consitutional Amendments were passed by a resounding majority, no more self interest, particularly bowls and rugby league - Two other good Directors and I were re-elceted to the Board. Tremendous support was also given by Lyall, John & Ivan and all the Mariner Club Members, thank you. The future - well things are happening in the club and I will keep that momentum - Football now has the support of a majority of the Directors - no promises at this time but the future does look a lot brighter than it did yesterday. Thanks to everybody again.

Bobby Clark

[yellowcake]

Congratulations Bobby

and thanks to all who responded to the call

[brett]

Good one Bobby! We're glad it turned out well. Whether it was us that was going to make the difference or not, I dont care, what WOULD have been bad was sacrificing that time only to lose.

It felt good celebrating the win at the post match function IN the bowls club!

[Pete]

Hey Bobby, congrats on ya re election and good to see the CCLC moving in the right direction.

[Fish]

Well done Mr Clarke and all those re elected.I knew very little about the board and Mr Clarke but after listening to his passion and commitment for the game on the coast it was justice to see him reappointed.

[frielcc]

A personal thanks from me for all those who voted, and those that showed an interest.
It was great to see your involvement, and even better to see it was a Marinator who cast the first vote.
Unfortunately now that we have what we wanted all prizes are being withdrawn and the Kendall Bar is out of bounds to the Marinators.
Just kidding Well done all.
Charles
CCLC

[DJ]

I imagine the first 10-15 votes were from us, as soon as I saw the box my hand was over it!

[brett]

The best parts were clearly the hype when we realised we might be able to get the match on the screens behind the bar behind where we were sitting, the show up support for the mariners from the people who we borrowed a pen from, and the full blooded sprint out the back and down the stairs and across the road and up the stairs and into the bay and bursting into song before the bowlers had even got out of their seats to vote!

[LouMacari]

Excellent news! Well done lads and lasses, I'm proud of ya! Contrats Clarky's dad!