appreciate the support and advice received from the CEO of the Football Club Malcolm Noad and Football Manager Brad Clyde. In conclusion, to all the members of the Committee and delegates who represent this association I offer both the members and my own thanks for your valuable contribution to the association. To our hard working secretary Mario Cafarelli and his wife Anne-Maree thank you for your continued efforts during season 2006. We have a strong team of ‘office bearers’ in this association, which makes us the envy of many other associations. Finally, to you the members and friends of this great association I thank you for your efforts both on and off the field. Our combined efforts have made this association ‘the greatest of them all!!!’. All members, either the older well established members or our new generation of members must continue to have a strong commitment to the association. Membership comes with responsibility, be active either on or off the field. You will all enjoy the experience of what this association can bring you. It again has been my pleasure to be your President and to witness first hand the continued growth of our membership base and to see life long friendships being developed amongst our new members, that’s the spirit of what the Canterbury Refs is all about! To my wife Kim, thanks for all your hard work for the association and more importantly thanks for your love and support. Get ready, the footy is on the way, see you all at the AGM and don’t forget the Seminar!! PAUL ARCHER PRESIDENT
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