Last week at our Annual General Meeting the composition for your Board of Management for 2018 was determined.  Due to the withdrawal of one of the nominations there was no need for an election, and therefore Peter Thompson, Peter Schilder and Jayson Killick were appointed, and Mark Davison was reappointed.  These members along with Susan Williams, Bill Harrison and myself are now the elected Board of Management members for next season.

The 2017 Annual Report and minutes from the 2016 AGM are now available on to view by clicking on the links below, in preparation for the 2017 AGM being held on Wednesday night.
 
Please ensure you get to the AGM and participate in the decision making processes of electing your representatives onto the Board of Management and participating in the discussion on the proposed amendments to the constitution.  It is also an opportunity to pose questions to the Board of Management regarding the Annual Report or any other topic.  This is an important night and I encourage all members to attend.
 
Regards
Brad Smith
Chairman
Geelong Umpires

Geelong Umpires members,
 
I am writing to you to advise of a change, and an opportunity, happening at our association.
 
Our current Office Administrator, Dave Harris, will be leaving Geelong Umpires to pursue his business interests.  Dave will be finishing up prior to the end of the year, and we wish Dave success in his future endeavours.
 
This has created an employment vacancy for our Office Administrator position.  We have outsourced the selection process for this part-time position to Matchworks.  They will be reviewing all applications and then supplying us with a list of potential applicants, who possess the skills and experience we are seeking, for us to interview.
 
If this position interests you please send your resume and application addressing the key selection criteria to richardj@matchworks.com.au.  Applications submitted to Geelong Umpires will not have the opportunity to progress through to the interview stage.  A position description can be found below.
 
All applications must be received, by Richard, by 4:00pm on Thursday, November 16. 
 
If you have any questions on the position please contact Bill Harrison, or myself at chairman@gful.com.au.
 
Regards
Brad Smith
Chairman – Geelong Umpires

The Geelong Umpires Annual Presentation Dinner was held Saturday 7th of October at Buckley's Entertainment Centre. It was a fantastic event with 160 Umpires and, Partners and Family members in attendance.

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Members of the Geelong Football Umpires’ League Incorporated will be held at the GFUL Club Rooms, Kardinia Park, on Wednesday December 6th at 7pm.
 
AGENDA

• Apologies;
  
• Verify the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday 16th November 2016;·Receive from the Board, reports upon the transactions of the Association during the last preceding year;·Receive and consider the statement submitted by the Board in accordance with section 30(3) of the Act;·Elect the Ordinary Directors;
  

• Notices of Motion (if any);
• Appointment of Auditor.

 
NOMINATIONS FOR THE BOARD
 
Nominations close at 4:30pm on TUESDAY 7th of November 2017.
 
Nomination forms can be obtained from the GFUL Office or downloaded from www.gful.com.au.
 
ORDINARY BOARD MEMBERS
There are Four (4) vacancies on the board. Two retirees and two vacancies.

1. The following Two (2) members are retiring and are eligible for re-election:

• Steve Allinson
• Mark Davison

Only Members may make the nomination of an Ordinary Board Member
 
NOTICES OF MOTION 
To be received no later than 4:30 pm on Tuesday 31st OCTOBER 2017.

The Board of Management are asking all members to submit nominations to be considered for Life membership award. These nominations need to be submitted to the General Manager, Dave Harris, by the 31st of August. Please see below members who can be considered for Life membership along with nomination form.

This year the Geelong Umpires will be conducting a raffle with the sole winning prize for the raffle being 50 vouchers, each worth $50.  The vouchers have been donated from both our sponsors and other businesses.
 
Tickets cost $5 each and your book is available for collection from our rooms.  The winning ticket will be drawn at the function in our rooms on Saturday, September 23 after the GFL grand final.

Please see below the terms and conditions for this raffle as well as a list of Vouchers that have been donated.

For this months All in Meeting we will have a special presentation from beyondblue. Jessica Grace, who is a volunteer Speaker for beyondblue. Jessica will share her journey of hope, recovery and resilience in the face of Depression and Anxiety as well as briefly discussing the work that beyondblue does, and how the you can seek help or support a friend or family member who may find themselves in a difficult position.

The presentation will on Wednesday 10th May at the Geelong Umpires Rooms starting
at 5:30pm. For more information please contact Dave Harris (5229 8599)

For more information about what beyondblue you can head to their website
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/