Board of Directors

PETER KROPE Director

Peter Krope joined the Board this year to fill a casual vacancy. As Chairman of the Triglav venue, Peter was a part of the committee at Triglav when they amalgamated with Mounties and brings a cultural understanding from a multicultural point of view.

WE ARE LED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO ARE ALL VOLUNTEERS AND ELECTED BY OUR MEMBERS TO REPRESENT THEM TO LEAD OUR ORGANISATION. EACH DIRECTOR IS EXPECTED TO UNDERTAKE ANNUAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION AS WELL AS TAKE CORPORATE AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR DECISIONS MADE.

THE PRIMARY ROLE OF THE BOARD IS TO SET OUR STRATEGIC VISION AND DIRECTION AT THE SAME TIME FOR BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE OF THE ORGANISATION.

TOM MURPHY Director

From the very beginning Tom Murphy has been there. Since the idea to create Mounties back in the 1960s, he has been there for every step of the journey. As a Founding Member of Mounties Group, as well as a life member with decades of service, Tom has served the Club in many roles including President of our Indoor Bowls for the past 31 years.

LORRAINE DEAN Director

Lorraine has been on our Board of Directors since 2008 and a member for over 25 years. Her commitment to local children’s sport has made a huge impact on the local community and on thousands of young peoples lives.

STEPHEN EDWARDS Vice President

Stephen has been a member of Mounties Group since 1981 but has had a lifelong connection to the Club through family and sport. Dedicated to delivering a level of support to our sporting teams that goes beyond any other club, Stephen is at a Mounties game every week.

Each Director brings a different thought process, ideas and experience...

TREVOR FORMAN Treasurer

A member of Mounties Group for over 20 years and a life member of Junior Rugby League. Trevor is passionate about making sure that every member of our club has a choice in activities in which to become involved and active to build social inclusion in our local community. LEON HANSEN Director

As a Director for over 10 years and living on the Northern Beaches enables Leon to offer a different geographic perspective but a shared care and commitment to our members and their needs across the entire Group. His passion for upkeeping the legacy of RSL plays an important role in our community in all areas in which we operate. JEANETTE McNEVIN Director

With more than 5 years of experience as a Director and as a life member of our Softball/TBall Sub Club there is no question as to Jenny’s commitment and passion towards providing a better life for local children. Her work with sporting teams and disabled groups has been amazing and brings a smile to faces every week.

JOHN DEAN President

John has been a member for over 35 years and a Director for over 24 years. His commitment to our excellence through also holding the roles of Vice President, Treasurer and Gaming Committee Chairman supports his drive to ensure that our clubs continue to provide for the community well into the future. STEVE FITZPATRICK Vice President

A member for over 37 years and has served as Vice President for 20 years but his commitment to our community grants program and ensuring local community groups receive the support they need is what makes Steve passionate.