CHAIRMAN’S REPORT JEFFREY GREEN
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During 2010 the Board of Directors and
A major target in the plan is the establishment
The concept of the Member Federations
Management have worked to achieve
of a new headquarters and elite training/
Charter seemed transferable to the
the targets set in the Operational Plan
community centre. We have identified
relationship between Northern NSW and
2009-10 and to write a new Strategic
a preferred site in Wallsend and we are
its Member Zones. Consequently, after
Plan 2010-2014 that will provide the basis
currently doing our due diligence on that
the concept was discussed at the Peak
for the future growth and development
site. You may be aware that we have gained
Steering Committee and individually with
of the game within our state.
$140,000 for a feasibility study of that site
each zone, Northern NSW has initiated
from the Federal Government with the
a Member Zone Charter to improve our
assistance of our Patron, Hon. Greg Combet.
relationship with the zones and to better
The establishment of a facility of its type will
deliver the National Football Development
provide a new revenue stream that will mean
Plan. The Charter will provide a solid
we will ease our dependence on registration
framework to improve the working
fees. As you can see from the audited
relationship between Northern NSW and
financial report, we have again finished in a
its Zones as well as helping to deliver a
strong position. However, a project of this
better product at all levels of participation.
The Board of Directors’ main target this year was the writing of a new Strategic Plan 2010-2014. Our Strategic Plan is important because it provides a concise statement of Northern NSW Football’s direction to our members. The process of writing the plan began in March this year with a workshop that involved Directors, the CEO and Management. The plan was progressed after extensive consultation
size could have an impact on our carefully accumulated reserves.
I wish to thank the Board – Deputy Chairman Peter Moore, John Simpson, Michael
with all key stakeholders. Our main Core
The “Football for the Future” Peak
Gaertner, Greg Wilson and Richard Face,
Goal is that the Strategic Plan is embraced
Steering Committee (PSC) is a Board
for the professional contribution they have
by our Members and aligned to their
initiative which continues to be a Board
made to make Northern NSW so successful
strategic plans. Other Core Goals include:
priority. The PSC is chaired by the Deputy
and ensuring that the Strategic Plan is the
Chairman, Peter Moore, and provides a
focus of the operation of the Board.
1. Increase participation by 3% per annum.
forum for strategic issues of importance
2. A positive working relationship with all
to Member Zones. The CEO, David Eland,
Zone GM’s.
in his report, has listed some of the important initiatives that the PSC
3. Fully investigate the viability of a
has been responsible for this year.
commercial Futsal centre and elite training and playing facility.
At the Football Federation Australia AGM on 7th October 2010, all member states
4. High quality Premier Competitions involving a maximum of 10 teams each. 5. Make a significant contribution to
signed the FFA Member Federations Charter. The Member Federations Charter continues the national unification
National Teams (teams, squads and
process that began with the release of
National Leagues).
the Crawford Report in 2003 and the
6. Increase the number of active referees by 5% per annum.
EGM of FFA in 2007. In November 2007, FFA released the first National Football Development Plan (NFDP). The NFDP
7. Develop participation opportunities
provides a plan for the development of
which extend the Sport’s reach into
football in Australia from the elite level
“summer” months.
to the grassroots. The Charter sets out
8. A highly recognised brand throughout Northern NSW. 9. A minimum annual sponsorship income of $300k in cash and $500k VIK. 10. Maintain current strong net asset position (cash, property and other).
how the NFDP will be implemented as a partnership between FFA and the Member Federations.
Also, I extend particular appreciation to the CEO, David Eland, and his team, who have again performed with skill, dedication, expertise, and consideration in managing our business. Finally, and most importantly, I thank the contribution of our Member Zones and Standing Committees that have worked tirelessly to deliver quality football product throughout Northern NSW.