Latest News and Events01/06/10 What's New at Kardinia Park
01/06/10 What's new at A lot has been happening at It's very positive that more than $250,000 in Geelong Cats Sports Foundation grants over the past few years has supported so many projects. To ensure the good news keeps coming we need your support in 2010 please. It’s about fun… and fitness… and fellowship. And providing benefits.… And, yes, your gifts to the Happy reading, and we look forward to your support as even more exciting things happen in 2010. If you have any problems opening the Newsletter and would like a printed copy, or if you have any questions or would like any additional information, please don't hesitate to contact Sharron Dickman, Development Director on (03) 9747 9844 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Geelong Cats Sports Foundation --- supporting sport in Kardinia Park
02/04/10 A tribute to GCSF Founder Alex Popescu The Geelong Cats Sports Foundation joins with the community of Mr Popescu was a Founding member of the Geelong Cats Sports Foundation, and the Foundation was one of many, many community groups he supported. It was a fitting acknowledgement of his long-time devotion to the Tributes were given by Barry Fagg, representing the timber industry, long-serving Belmont Timber manager Allan Louttit, Geelong Football Club CEO Brian Cook and GFC President Frank Costa. Mr Costa read a message from GFC Number One ticket holder Daryl Somers who said, "In the history of our game, no other club has had a more generous supporter and benefactor. He has gone from the club's patron to now being its guardian angel." The Foundation extends its sympathy to Helen, Christine and the Popescu family. The 2010 season is off to a good start with a first round win to Geelong. After the success of last year we have a lot to look forward to -- and of course a lot of new developments. The Premiership Stand will be ready for business in mid-April, and if you haven't seen the new turf in Skilled Stadium you are going to be VERY impressed. You will also see a lot of other development activity around Kardinia Park. New facilities at St. Mary's are ready, and there will be new works happening at the Netball courts later in the year. The Geelong Football Umpires League is also gearing up for some major renovations and there will be new public toilet facilities as well. A lot is happening! You can feel the change of seasons in the air. It's a great time to be out and active, and there's nothing like crisp morning air to make you feel like running, giving the dog some exercise, or playing ball with friends or the kids. Just remember that even though its cooler, you still need to be sun smart. Welcome back, footy! 08/02/10 Diana Taylor joins Geelong Football Club Board Diana Taylor, the newest member of the Geelong Football Club Board, is no stranger to She was the first woman appointed to the Victorian Football League tribunal and the Victorian Football League appeals board. Elected as the President of the Western Region Football League in 2007 she became the first woman to lead a senior men’s Also during 2007, Diana created the Women’s Football Foundation within the Western Region Football League, an organisation whose objectives are to encourage and promote the role of women in football. For the past year, Diana has also chaired AFL Victoria’s Fair Game: Respect Matters Reference Group. Currently the General Manager – Legal at Douglas Workplace & Litigation Lawyers, Diana is also the director of business consultancy company Taylor Chapman Consulting Pty Ltd., a Director on the board of Doutta Galla Aged Services Ltd and on AFL Victoria’s Development Advisory Board. Welcome aboard, Diana. 29/01/10 Neil Balme to receive AFL Life Membership
Congratulations, Neil from everyone at the Geelong Cats Sports Foundation. 28/01/10 St Mary’s new change rooms to be ready for 2010 season City of According to Cr Kontelj, who represents Kildare Ward, “The conditions were really second-rate. Players coming in after a hard game, cold and possibly covered in mud and abrasions, would have to suffer showers that went cold after the first few minutes, and a variety of other problems associated with facilities that were reminiscent of another age.” The $630,000 renovation of the old rooms was now well underway, and expected to be ready for use in time for the start of the 2010 football season. Included will be new change rooms, umpires' facilities and special change room areas for female players and umpires. Cats' Bookshelf We are Geelong - The Story of the Geelong Football Club Since 1859
Included are in-depth interviews, background pieces about the Club's early history and decade-by-decate wrap-ups of people and events, and profiles of 43 people who made Geelong what it is today. Get details about colonial heroes such as Jim McShane and Peter Burns to 50’s premiership stars Bernie Smith and Peter Pianto and right through to modern day champions including Matthew Scarlett and Gary Ablett jnr. But what makes this book special are the hundreds of photos, many never seen before, illustrating by Geelong is truly "the Greatest Team of All". Available now to purchase at the Cats Shop or online at geelongcats.com.au at only $69.95 The Mission 2
In a detailed series of footnotes, Gullan expands on information from first edition of The Mission, and includes eight new chapters to capture the devastation of the 2008 campaign and the resulting focus on the 2009 path to glory, including Gary Ablett's Brownlow Medal winning performances and Paul Chapman's inspired effort in overcoming injury to win the Norm Smith medal. On Sale at the Cats Shop or online at geelongcats.com.au for $34.95 For all the news about the Foundation, please download the Newsletters below: GCSF June 2010 Newsletter (750k)
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From the heartfelt foreword by Bob Davis through to the Honour Board listing the champions of the club, the book is a must-have for any Geelong fan.
In The Mission 2, Scott Gullan updates his 2007 story of the Cats’ memorable premiership, adding remarkable insight into the disappointment of 2008 and a fascinating picture of the march to the premiership in 2009.Copyright © Geelong Cats Sports Foundation 2010 All rights reserved | Site by MooMedia Australia