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I am persistent in my passion to be elected to the board of the Swan Districts football club. My membership of Swans for over 20 years has provided me with a strong knowledge and belief that as an elected Director I can work with the board to enhance the experience and benefits available to all Swans members and supporters.

I can assure all members that as a Director I will act in the best interests of all members on alloccasions and assess all matters before the board totally on merit without fear or favour.

During my 20 years as a member of Swans I have served on a number of committees with in the club and held office as a former President of the Swansmen.

Work wise, with over 16 years of senior positions within the hospitality industry as well Community based volunteer work I have I believe the life experience to allow me to fulfil the duties of a board member to the high level required.

I live and work with in the Swan Districts area and can be seen on club nights and game days to cheer on our Mighty Black and Whites. This passion started through my early years of playing football with the Morley Police and Citizens Football club and subsequently amateurs with the Bayswater Football Club.

I have outlined some key points that I would like to pursue as member of the Swans board.

Upgrade of the Members bar facility
Funding permitting new lighting, two new additional tap stations, computerised point of sale system and refurbishment of the bar will all add to the member’s experience.

Public and members toilets
We need to upgrade all toilets to modern standards along with disability standards AS 1428.1-200 and work with the Town of Bassendean to reopen the west side toilets.

Membership
I would like to see the cost of Junior Membership reduced and also revisit standard, concession and country membership prices.

Car parking
Work with The Town council for a new car parking area behind the heritage gates.

Ground admission
Be the first WAFL Club to let under 18 year olds in for FREE on game day, currently you have to be under 16 years old.

Secure a bigger budget for promoting our club events and hiring of our facilities
We have some great events at the club and with more local and state newspaper plus radio exposure we could see attendance numbers increase significantly.

Crossing of Guildford Road
Work with main roads and the Town of Bassendean to find a solution to make it safer to cross the busy Guildford Road from the Success Hill Station to Steel Blue Oval.

Over all
As a Director I would also plan to explore all avenues open to us at Swans to ensure the WAFL remains a relevant competition and for it to prosper into the future. I want to retain our unique brand of football, but at the same time to be open to innovation and not be scared of trying some new ideas for the betterment of the whole of the WAFL competition.

I am confident that I can contribute to the board of management of Swans and work with the other board members to guide Swans into the future.

I look forward to any questions that you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact me on 0457 340 900 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

George I don't know if it's a crazy idea or not but I reckon a drive-through bottle shop built in that undercroft section on guildford road would earn the club a motza.

Best of luck with the election.

Great idea Goodie and being that retail liquor management is my profession of 20yrs working for SDFC in this capacity would be my dream job. Bottrell is ex liquor and knows me well thru that industry. Would be a great moneymaker for the club with the traffic flow and local support base. Who do we talk to???

George, who do I speak to at the club to have my voting paperwork re sent....mine got soaked in the post and I was unable to salvage it.

Goodie wrote: George I don't know if it's a crazy idea or not but I reckon a drive-through bottle shop built in that undercroft section on guildford road would earn the club a motza.

Best of luck with the election.

Not a bad idea Goodie ..would have to be passed by liquor licencing, main roads, T.O.B amongst others. Might be one to put to the board & CEO to see if worth pursuing.
Not to mention we can always grab a roadie for the trip home after another home win

Dirty Weekender wrote: George, who do I speak to at the club to have my voting paperwork re sent....mine got soaked in the post and I was unable to salvage it.

DW I would ring up the club and speak to either the returning officer or Tom to see whether you need to return the original. I think from memory the closing date is the 30th September. I will post an update if that is not the correct date.

Swan Districts do have a licenced take away outlet?

When you buy from our Bottleshop, you are helping to fundraise for the Mighty Swans. We are open 9-5 Monday to Friday, plus Home Game days.

1. Check out our great deals below and decide on what you want.

2. Call 9279 8700 and order over the phone or via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

All we ask is that you give us 24 hrs notice for preferred pick up time so we can guarantee it is in stock.

Dirty Weekender wrote: George, who do I speak to at the club to have my voting paperwork re sent....mine got soaked in the post and I was unable to salvage it.

Need to contact the returning officer Des Hardiman 0448 792 832

Hope you achieve your nomination George.Really liked your presentation and your future vision.