PRESIDENT’S FOREWORD Mr. Paul Archer
As an Association 2021 was both very rewarding and of course due to Covid very challenging. Let’s start with the positives from our Centenary year, our formal Gala Centenary dinner conducted in January was a wonderful event. I am confident that all attendees enjoyed the occasion and the venue at the William Inglis Hotel was first class. Although due to the pandemic our numbers needed to be limited to 180 members and special guests it was a night which befitted our milestone of reaching the century. The following members contributed with speeches of a very high calibre: Adam Gee, Peter Longhurst, Nathan Fayad, Matthew Gomes and Bob Garwood. The entertainment was fantastic with the highlight being comedian Tahir who had us all in fits of laughter, and let’s not forget Barry Ruttle’s shirtless performance! In all, our Gala dinner was an event to be remembered and I would like to acknowledge the input of the Centenary Committee in particular, Kim Archer who put in long hours to ensure the event was successful. Also, the History Committee of David Abood, assisted by Daniel Gardner and Colin Turnell should be commended on producing a wonderful publication to record the 100 Years of CBRA history, well done! Just prior to the commencement of the football season I was able to approach a prospective additional sponsor and following our sponsorship proposal and meeting with Michael Sleiman, First National Daystar Real Estate based in Revesby signed on for 2 years as naming sponsors for our two major functions and a new trophy for the Trainer of the Year. First National Daystar join our wonderful family of sponsors, long term (25 years) major sponsor Canterbury League Club, Soneta Plumbing, DeVel Pty Ltd, Bankstown RSL and Club Menangle, on behalf of all members I express our sincere appreciation to our sponsors for your ongoing support, you have all contributed to the success of our Association and our Centenary celebrations. I
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CBDRLRA Inc. 100th Annual Report & Financial Statement – Season 2021
