TSS Foundation Breakfast

TSS Foundation

The TSS Foundation May Business Breakfast held at The Star Gold Coast proved to be a morning of industry insights, unique business strategies and discussions around the legacy of the Commonwealth Games for future Gold Coast communities. David Grevemberg CBE, Global CEO Commonwealth Games Federation and previous Chief Executive of the highly successful Glasgow Games, showed his wealth of experience as a professional athlete and world-renowned sport administrator when he outlined the strategy and transformation of a city during the successful delivery of the Games in 2014. David’s relationship management and significant networks across national and international governments, international sporting federations and business and cultural influencers has driven the Commonwealth Game’s brand to new heights, which he acknowledged as being a critical element of creating a more connected and better-informed audience whilst promoting athlete activism.

It is always extremely rewarding and uplifting to see the opportunities the TSS Foundation and The Southport School can offer our boys and the May Business Breakfast was no exception. Mr Grevemberg spent a substantial amount of time with our business students discussing everything from impact, legitimacy and inclusion to those people in life who run head first into the fire. The boys were extremely excited for this unique opportunity and thankful for the precious time David spent with them on the morning.

We have had a nonstop start to the popular Business Breakfast event series in 2019, having welcomed Keith Fennell in March and Mal Meninga in April in addition to David in May. Keith, a former Australian SAS soldier, believes his experiences on the battlefields in Iraq and Afghanistan left him with a desire to engage and inspire others. Keith published his first book, Warrior Brothers, in 2008 and it quickly became a #1 bestseller. He then went on to complete another book while studying to become a teacher, further engaging the community and enhancing his passion for mentoring others.

At our April breakfast over 500 guests gathered to hear the stories of the living legend that is Mal Meninga. Having recently moved to the Gold Coast to take up a position at the Titan’s, Mal’s inspirational words were both nostalgic and engaging. Having joined the Gold Coast Titans as Head of Performance and Culture, Mal discussed his belief in the strength, leadership and potential of the club and his determination to engage the wider Gold Coast community to drive the support of NRL both locally and across the nation.

We look forward to welcoming Nick Farr-Jones in July in the lead up to the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Nick will entertain with his winning combination of energy, enthusiasm and an instinctive understanding of what it takes to excel in any field.

For more information or to reserve your seat at the next breakfast event, head to the Foundation page on the TSS website.

SNAP SHOT

On Friday 22 March, the TSS Foundation hosted its annual Cocktail Reception – a thank you event to honour all 2018 donors, golf and breakfast corporate sponsors and the many people within the TSS community that support the work of the Foundation. Held within the new walls of the Preparatory School Hall, donors relaxed and mingled whilst enjoying the company and surrounds. Headmaster Greg Wain and TSS Foundation Chairman Angus Douglas thanked the crowd for their support before welcoming Matthew Dalton to the microphone.

Matthew, a graduating 2019 student, has been gifted with a Foundation scholarship allowing him to thrive and succeed at The Southport School. Matthew entertained guests with his tale of tragedy and triumph on the cricket field, demonstrating his resilience and determination as a student and as a young man. The Foundation would like to sincerely thank all of our 2018 donors and 2019 sponsors for their continued support, assisting the Foundation in making a difference to the lives and future of our students. TSS Foundation Cocktail Reception