Minutes of General Meeting 6th May 2013
Minutes
GENERAL MEETING
Date:
06.05.2013
Time:
6.46 p.m.
Location:
Sports House ,Sydney Olympic Park, HOMEBUSH
Present:
As per Attendance Sheets ( 56 in attendance)
Active
Members
Members On League Business
Non Active
Junior Members
Life Members
Districts:
Apologies:
Jason Higgins, Matt Damaso, Jimmy Oliveira, Dan Olford, Nick Beashal, Phillip Sung,
Brendan Lucas, Scot Murray, Chris Treneman, Jeff Hartup, Ziggy P-Adamski, Richard Daizli,
Lawrence McDonnell, Scott Shepherd, Liam Nicholls, Peter Sciberras,
Kasey Badger and Gavin Badger 18
Adam Gee, Ben Cummins, Gavin Morris, Jeff Younis, Jared Maxwell, Dave Munro, Russell Smith,
Jon Stone, Chris Ward and Ricky MacFarlane (10)
Steve Clark, Andrew Zapantis, Sean Hampstead, Tony De La Heras, Martin Ryan, Stan Watson 6
Rickii Monk, Todd Smith, Kieren Irons, Faye Breslin, Josh McGowan,
Mark Bohan and Daniel Luttringer (7)
George Jankowski, Luke Bugden, Brian Barry, Ian McCall, Michael Stone, Max Dunn,
Michael Lewis, Greg McCallum, Doug Keen, Tony Danks, Dennis Spagarino, Steve Betts,
Phil Cooley, Peter Filmer, Steve Clapson, Bryan Gilchrist and Jack O’Sullivan, 17
Mark Ward (Wests), S.Watson (Norths), D.Luttringer and Andrew Essey (Parramatta)
J.Oliveira (Uni Cup), N.Beashal (Newcastle) R.Monk(St George), B.Lucas and T.Smith (Manly)
Martin Jones (Canberra), K.Irons (Souths), F.Breslin (Cronulla), J.McGowan (Central Coast),
Barry Beverage (Balmain) and M.Bohan (Penrith) 15
Glynn Henderson, Shayne Hayne, Greg Tunks, Brien Gately, Frank Leonard, Brett Lynch and
John Connor
Guests:
Nil
Acceptance of Apologies. Moved Barry Beveridge. Seconded Ziggy P-Adamski .Carried
Minutes and Actions of this Meeting
Motion of Condolence
Chairperson called for one minutes silence in memory of the passing of the mother of George Jankowski
Anneta, the mother of Max Dunn, Elsie and the Wife of Greg Boyd, Jan Minutes of Board meeting of March and April were tabled
BUSINESS ARISING FROM MARCH BOARD MEETING
1. Chairman was to contact Nathan McGuirk re Workers Compensation and address to NRL Squad.
Nathan M to supply date within 2 weeks to meet NRL Referees
2. Peter Bungate issue.
Chairman sent Letter to Pete Bungate, re outcome of Q and A from Tony De Las Heras and Tony Danks
3. Details of AAMI sponsorship
All on field and off field gear should have AAMI logo, as requested from Nathan McGuirk
4. SCCC progress to Director of Referee Development Report.
Many hours spent on appointments, now Tony Del assisting with grading send off
5. Meeting with Workplace Relations Committee
On-going and with Board support
6. Feedback on discussion between Chairman and Nathan McGuirk re Gavin West
Due to confidentiality and legal reasons, issue has been frozen, until further notice
7. G.Carr and T.Danks advised of endorsement of Social Media Policy of the NSWRL
All members are have now accepted this
8. L.Lawira advised that a donation of $100 would be forthcoming or the Wheelchair R.L. Fund Raising Dinner.
D.O.F. has received board approval and sent funding of $100
9. 2013 Law Books for international and Mod League are now available from the NSWRL Academy.
D.O.A.L to organise 60 books and distribute to NSW Cup active members, coaches and MDA
10. Enquiry re presence of members of the Women’s Development Committee on the Footy Show during “Women in League Week”.
Sara Harpley to organise, no feedback yet, Tony De Las Heras to follow up
11. Estimate of cost from the NRL Squad to complete the negotiations on the CBA
No figure reached yet, pending future negotiations, NSWRLRA to support NRL Group
12. Progress on cost of shoes/boots for all Active members? ( D.Keen)
Boots ordered and received for NSW Cup members, NRL squad still pending membership and sizing
13. List of Non Active members who are not financial
Current list as at 24.04.2013 supplied by D.O.F.
14. 23/35 widows advised of the date, venue and time of the Widows Luncheon. No addresses for the other 12.
Date set as 27th July, venue to be the NSWRL Club
15. CMO Course Update cancelled due to lack of numbers. ( D.Keen)
16. Sarah Harpley advised of Board’s endorsement of her election to Chairperson of the Womens’ Development Committee, urged to contact Tony De Las Heras
Still has not contacted Tony Del Las Heras, Tony to call her and follow up
17. Laser Printer purchased. Fuji Xerox costing $399.
18. Summary Sheet developed. Can act as a list of possible subjects for “A Stone’s Throw”.
All Directors to supply President with 3 relevant topics to by end of April
BUSINESS ARISING FROM APRIL BOARD MEETING
i) Development of a Strategic Management Plan.
ii) Date, Venue and Type of Function for honouring those that qualify for the 300 Club.
.
iii) Application for NSWRL or the NRL Gold Passes for those members of the NSWRLRA who have attained 300 games
iv) Three years ago we carried a motion that the Referees’ Bowls Association receive a grant of $1,000 per year. The Bowls day is on the 5th May
v) Ideas to encourage members to next meeting, ie, TV to watch game post meeting, door prizes
Put on hold untill August 2013
Date and venue to be discussed with NRL squad with idea to tie in with Col Pearce Medal presentation.
Letter to Nathan McGuirk to ask the question
Approved to pay $1000
To be paid
Agreed that member should attand if they wish
F.Leonard
L.Bugden
G.Jankowski
J.Oliveira
vi) Men of League to be notified re Russell Turner now qualified for 300 Club
vii) NSWRL Special General Meeting with new structure and constition accepted
viii) Medal to be produced for 300 club function
ix) Members of NSW Cup and Junior Reps to be notified that fees were being deducted
To write to M of L and notify, by G.Jankowski
To email all members of details, by G.Jankowski
To make enquieries on cost and availability
To send email re fees deduction
G.Jankowski
G.Jankowski
L.Bugden
G.Jankowski
ADOPTION OF BOARD MINUTES. Moved Greg McCallum Seconded Brian Barry. Carried.
Business Arising from Correspondence
1. Mr Dennis Spagarino asked about a letter that Chris Ward had sent to the NRL
Chairman responded, and said that it was done without the knowledge of the EO, and the matter was resolved with no further action pending
Moved Tony Danks. Seconded Peter Sciberras. Carried.
Acting Executive Officer: Mr George Jankowski
Item
Action
Due Date
• Promotion of 300 Club Function t.b.a. at end of Year
Looking to the NRL for Gold Pass
• Attended Parramatta, where Tony De Las Heras does
A presentation
Penrith, where Steve Clark does presentation and
Doug Keen does update from NSWRLRA
Milestones Ricky McFarlane and Adam Reid 100 NRL Games
Matt Cecchin 150 Games in centre at NRL
Steve Clark 200 Games as Video Referee
Russell Turner 300 Games as Touch Judge
• Director of Referee Development : Mr Tony De las Heras
Item
Action
Attendances
SCC
Women in League week
Parramatta Referees with presentation
Judiciary of SCCC, re grading of charges with J.Highland (NSWRL)
Very time consuming
referees are swapping districts in SCC
Canterbury and West Referees very helpful in filling appointments
Next meeting 8th May Sports House
No response re Footy Show tickets
Tony to follow up with Sara Harpley
Director of Finance: Mr Jimmy Oliveira
Item
Action
Due Date University Cup Golf Day Membership Directors Liability Insurance for 2013 N.S.W. M.O.U. for 2013 N.R.L. C.B.A. Good Guys
Bank Balance
General Fund
On Line Saver Account
Negotiated 2013 Referees fees
No limit on numbers
Fee to stay at $50 per person
Free for L.Matthews son and a Sponsor
Letters to be sent to active members
Non Active financial list supplied
Paid $1092.71
Half way through completion
To continue with Board support
Sponsorship presentation on May
Districts great response to do more
$64 775.53
$283.09
$64 492.44
Director of Affiliate Liaison: Mr Doug Keen
Item
Action
Due Date
Attendances
Penrith Referees meeting
NRL Referee for the Day
Recruit a Ref
NRAS Level 1 Course
Providers Course
Referees Needed
Shoes
Meeting with Brad Levy
Newcastle Referees training
Police Country Championships 3 days
South’s Referees meeting
Now commenced, in 6th year
$12 000 to be distributed soon
Run with 20 attended on 24.4.2013
On 22.05.2013 at RL Central
Police and Schools Comp
Assisted Luke re distribution
to NSW Refs
Awaiting for responses from
NRL Squad
CMO courses and district items discussed
Director of Member Services: Mr Luke Bugden
Item
Action
Functions
Flowers
Bowls Day
Booked room for J/Rep G/Final Function at St Marys 4th May
J/Rep Presentation Dinner 31st May
Booked Rugby League Museum tour on the 24th May for members
Widows Lunch booked for 27th July at NSWRL Club, Phillip St Sydney
Sent to Max Dunn re: mother funeral
Sent to G.Jankowski re; mother funeral
On the 5th May, items to be supplied for raffle
300 Club
Member Welfare
To organise medal
Venue t.b.a. with a lunch in September
Costing to be determined
Peter Fitton in Nursing Home at Toongabie with dementia
Director of Marketing & Communication: Mr George Jankowski
Item
Action
Web page hits
Vale sent to Members
20 500 in April 2013, up 4600 on last year
Max Dunn mother Elsie Dunn
George Jankowski mother Anneta
Greg Boyd’s wife Jan Boyd
Chairman: Mr Michael Stone
Announcement of Babies
Conversation Adam Devcich
Peter Bungate Application
Congratulations
Meeting with Nathan McGuirk of the NRL
1. Gavin West – what is the present position? 2. Silvia and workers compensation talk – what is the
Lawrence and Karen Macdonald has Anne Jade born 17th of April
Grant and Lisa Atkins has Lexi Grace, she was born the 3rd of April
Jeff Hartup and wife have 1st child on the 24th April named Oakleigh Clara
Supporting NRL Squad and C.B.A.
Letter sent, waiting for response To appointed Junior Rep G/Final and recent Rep Games This is a difficult one at this stage as the matter is on-going and due to the nature of being an employer/employee issue there is a level of confidentiality required. We will keep you in the loop though as the matter develops.
Will try and arrange a date over the next
present position in getting her to talk with the NRL guys? 3. Adam Devcich rang and asked what the Association’s position was on the CBA. Naturally I said that, given that we had allocated funds to legal expenses last year, that we supported the Referees in their dealings with the League(s). Notwithstanding that no-one on the Executive has apparently laid eyes on the draft proposal at this time. 4. There is a great deal of disquiet re the Video Referee situation. At our last meeting you agreed that the personnel making decisions needed to be appropriately qualified. The danger of having unaccredited people making calls should be obvious to everyone. Coaches must attain a level of accreditation in order to gain an appointment and so do Referees. The Australian Sports Commission registers such accreditation courses and oversees any changes. I understand that Paul Simpkins resigned due to the fact that decisions were being made by unaccredited people. If this is the case, then clearly our members are being disadvantaged. The question has been asked as to why bother with the NRAS protocol when the most important decisions at the highest level are being made by unaccredited people? . 5. Lastly, can you confirm for my own peace of mind, that AAMI logos should be on ALL on field and off field gear worn by ALL graded Referees. ie NRL and NSWRL personnel. fortnight to finalise this. I will speak to Don Stuart to arrange a date when the squad is in.
Currently there is no Collective Bargaining Agreement in place with the NRL Referees. I believe Adam wishes to come in and discuss a number of issues with us which we are willing to listen to, but my initial reaction would be to question the need of a collective agreement.
The three former players have completed the educational components of their qualifications. At this stage they are still in an advisory capacity in their roles, but having a greater say in the decisions on obstruction following the interpretation changes following round 4. There was some confusion regarding pay levels for video referees which was quickly clarified. We will continue to educate these former players as the season continues. I am hoping to contact Paul in coming weeks to discuss his issues and see if there is some way to stay involved in Refereeing
YES
ACCEPTANCE OF REPORTS: Moved: Brian Barry Seconded Max Dunn. Carried
1. Other Reports
Dennis Spagarino
Spoke of the change to structure and board of the NSW Rugby League change
New structure and new constitution being voted in, Board reduced to 6
New Chairman Dr George Peponis, new Chairman John Chalk, no more a V.P. no vote for Country
2. Bowls Day Report
Brian Barry
Thanked Doug Keen on attendance and donation of clothing, 60 Attended, Asquith and Leichardt Clubs
Thanked G. Jankowski for advertising the event. Next event is Sunday 8th September at Newcastle
3. Work Place Committee Report
Jimmy Thanked Adam Devcich and Brendan Lucas
4. Golf Day Report
Jimmy Oliveira
Thanked Phil Cooley for finding a sponsor to cover cost of Green Fees
No limits to number of members to attend
5. Good Guys Report
Jimmy said that 4 districts have accepted sponsorship, adding up to $50k
To present at next state conference
Notice of Motions
Nil
General Business.
1 Awards. The Nick Euclid Award, presented to the Under 18
National Final, referee appointed was
Jeff Hartup, presented by Dennis Spagarino
2 District asked to support One Community Awards. All were asked to bring a nomination to next
General meeting in July
3 Max Dunn Thanked Board for Flowers re Mum
4 Doug Keen Invitation to Video Training night 23rd May
Selling Golf Shirts for $20 each
5 Dan Luttringer Thanked Tony De Las Heras for attending
Parramatta meeting and hold training session
Meeting closed at 7.40 p.m.
Next Meeting: Monday July 1st 2013
CHAIRPERSON……………………………………..
