Hon. Auditors’ Report

of Referees and Assistant Directors of Referees, Matt Hewitt as Development Officer, David Abood and Lionel Brown who conducted our rulings at our general meetings, Wayne Loveday who attended most of the judiciary hearings, Lionel Brown and his team who are our first contact with new members at our Coaching courses. Robert Dubois who almost single handedly put together the golf day buying the prizes and making sure everyone had an enjoyable day.

In 2011 we face the challenge of finding members to fill the roles vacated by those dedicated members mentioned above. Our Association will only be as strong as the members who contribute to it and I put it to each of you to consider what your contribution will be to the Association this coming season.

Throughout 2010 Kevin Shanahan and I did not always see eye to eye, though we acknowledge that we see things from different perspectives we are working towards the same goals. I trust that we will improve our relationship in 2011. I extend my thanks to Brian Tovey and the Committee of the Junior League for their open dialogue with our Association and allowing interaction with the junior league clubs. My thanks go to Peter Winchester, Garry Hughes and CEO Todd Greenberg for their friendship, patronage and sustained support over many years.

The committee took a conscious decision to acknowledge our long term sponsors at the Blue and White Cabaret evening held in June. We have enjoyed a strong relationship with the Canterbury League Club for the past 14 years as our major sponsor and without them we would not have been able to enjoy the social events that we offer to members. It is pleasing to note that the League Club and Football Club have combined to enhance our sponsorship for season 2011 and beyond. Through Barry Ward, Director of both the Leagues Club and Football Club we have secured a one off contribution up to $8,000 to purchase communication equipment for our on-field use in addition to the $4,000 major sponsor contribution we receive each year. From season 2012 we will receive ongoing sponsorship funds of $8,000 per season. We greatly thank the League Club and Football Club for their strong support in the past and into the future.

For the past 5 years we have proudly advertised Ronnies Demolition & Excavation Services as our sleeve sponsor through the generosity of Paul and Yvette Hassarati. Through the global financial crisis we have endured over the past couple of years Ronnie’s has continued to provide sponsorship funds without question and we have also enjoyed their participation at meetings and social events. We look forward to their continued involvement in the Association for many years to come.

NSW Harness Racing Club and CEO Paul Dumesny has been the silent partner for 14 continuous years. Each year Paul, without question, has provided the Association with its printing needs including the ‘Calendar of Events” and the “Annual Report”. As our funds are to be used wisely it is a significant benefit to the Association to know that the printing costs are being taken care of each year. We