Hi everyone,

I hope this email finds you well.  Nominations for our key roles are now closed and below are the nominations received.  

Annual General Meeting 
Sunday 20 July 2024 from 3.00pm – 5:00pm 
Pure Athletic Stadium, Rosedale Park  

NOMINATION 

  • Election of Officers  
    • Club President: Richard Lancaster 
    • Club Captain: Bronwynne Croeser
    • Junior Club Captain: Tracey Foley

VOTING: 
Each member shall be entitled to one vote as specified providing that the member has paid, all dues and levies due to the club.  Those participating in support roles such as coaches, managers, scorers, umpires or any other such supporter as approved by the Committee shall be considered full members of the Club.  No proxy votes permitted so please ensure you come along on the day.  As we only have one nomination per role, the nominated persons will be confirmed at the AGM as long as there are no objections from the floor. 

ABOUT THE NOMINEES

CLUB PRESIDENT: Richard Lancaster
Richard Lancaster has been part of ECB since childhood and is a proud Life Member of the club. He remains actively involved playing for our Div 3 Rangers, coaching the Under 9 Little Rangers and is our property manager who ensures each team has the gear they need and forecasts the clubs spend on gear. He always placing the club’s best interests at the heart of every decision. Richard has put his name forward for the role of Club President, bringing with him a clear vision to drive the club forward and lay a strong foundation for future growth.

CLUB CAPTAIN: Bron Croeser 
Bron has put her name forward for the role of Club Captain. Over the past year, she has served as our Junior Club Captain, gaining valuable insight into what’s needed to build a strong development pathway between our junior and senior teams. With a strong focus on personal development, Bron is committed to working closely with the Junior Club Captain and coaches to identify and support the needs of our players at every level

JUNIOR CLUB CAPTAIN: Tracey Foley
Tracey began her softball journey right here at ECB and currently plays for our Division 3 Pumas. She played a key role in establishing our first Under-11 girls' softball team, helping to foster strong connections among our younger players. Now, Tracey has put her name forward for the role of Junior Club Captain, with a passion for developing our junior program and seeking new opportunities to grow the club and keep our young players engaged and inspired.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Mid-Term: Club Treasurer Suzette Taylor and Club Secretary Philippa Munro
These members have requested renewal Loree Blank, Michelle Kean, Hayden Schmidt, Chris Murdoch (Mud), Daina Braizer, Andie McDowell and Kylie Sims as requested to join the committee, and will be confirmed at the AGM as long as there are no objections from the floor. 

Reminder: if you wanted to become a committee member you can still do so by emailing secretary@ecbsoftball.org.nz 

We would like to sincerely acknowledge and thank the committee members who, due to various circumstances, are stepping away from their roles this season: Andrew ‘Charnz’ Charnley, Greg Thompson, Samantha Winters, and Karen McKinlay. Your dedication and contributions over the years have been instrumental in shaping the club. You will always remain an important part of our club’s story, and we are truly grateful for everything you’ve done.

If you have any questions at all please contact secretary@ecbsoftball.org.nz

 ECB Softball Committee 
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