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PRESIDENT'S REPORT

Gentlemen,

Our President, Clive Hills,- left ~us~alia tor an o~erseas tour in August last year, and the opportunity ' iS taken to record our thanks to him for the work he carried out during the months he led our organisation. A suita)lle farewell •' 'ifas arranged for Clive to wish him "bon voyage".

( •. / The' past· ye~ ~s been very ~cce~stu}.:~~.;;~o~ ~he highlights bewg the ~ugural Ball Mid .. v Soans, l.lorley, whl.Oh proved that thlS type Of\·~oclal event yas· velcome by members.

----·- Increases in umpiri.Dg fees have · ~en sought over the year, and those recent;l.y lliUlQilneed. by the V/.A.N.F,L, are ':~6rtsidered reasonable 'and an encouragement to olir association to continue studied representations· 'in the' fut~e· ... · .~ . , .

Overall i t. tl)ifi·:·.l.Je said that social'ly the year has been 'very successful and a friendly atti-tude has been generilted· between ali members• · · •: >

The passing of the new Constitution recently· rullead to a 'more ordered form of organisa­tion to the Association and clear up some ot . the anomalies that existed. To the various coi!IIDit:­tees that worked over two years on the. drafting o~ this document, ~hanks are expressed,

Country trips are a very important part of our activities and to date every care has been shown by members as to condition of their cars and themselves.-. In view of the responsibilities

-to both dl'iver ··and' ·passengers, it is urged that 'this care 'and concern continue-throu~ the years.

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It has 'been my·:pj,e&.sure· to ·chair meetings arid speak for the Association since August, and it . is -with gratitUde'· that I· congratulate ~ry·. r.tccoinish (Secretary), Ned Martino (Treasurer) arW, Bill Brown (AssiStant ·Secretary), together with the 'rest of the Committee, on the team 'effort put i~ for the Association over the whole year.

"-· To ·:fellow Vice-President, ·Bob Smith, for the assistance over the past year and sharing of various duties; I extend my thanks. ·

To close,- it is thought fitting ' to say that our Association is growing, as evidenoed by our training camp, and because of this, all members are urged to play their part in keeping the Association strong.

Liay all members, new and old, enjoy 8 most successful season.

JOHN A. OOLLING

Acting President

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COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT:

LIFE MEiolBERS: . • ·

Gentlemen,

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PRESIDENT:

VICE PRfSIDEN~:

)!r. c. Hills

Mr. J. Dolling · r.~r.;• cfhi ' Smith

HONORARY $CRETARY: llr. G~ t.lcComish

ASSISTANT SECRETARY: r.lr. W. Brown

1'REAS~m: · .. , .: ~. · N ~ Ma.r~i,rio

AUDITOR: lolr •. :E. Brunton '· · ·.:

, : &llessz;s .• : ·K •. Cox, D •. i<ll,~i :N. Miliausk4;l, R. SJ!Iith, R. Scott, P .. .. P.ustkuchen; R• Whitfield~ ·

A. Chapman ,../ ~· Hurley :.; · . Vtf,. Nathan ,..e. Fitzpatrick /.~. Moore , ./rl. Shepherd.

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S~TARY'S .:REPORT

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I have pleasure in -submitting for your c~~ideratfon, my AMual Report for the 1968 .season.

Congratulations to 'all new· umpires -for making the panel for this season • . Uy thanks to all who, · in theil< interest in tbe game·.1111d the fosteri,ng of our Ass.ooiation, supported· it with en­thusiasm. lfhere stil..l, -remain.s, hawever, .a ·.certam ·e;rqup 'whom vte never see at tr.aining, lectures or functions arranged for their benefit.

It · is these fellows that are the weak umpires. Usually unfit, uninter.ested and with a com­plete lack of correct interpretation of the laws and kDowledge of ·the game. Each iS ever ready with an excuse as to why they do not at tend training or lectures . A strong disciplined body of

·umpi,t'es is wtiat we sl.\ould ·lbe stri-ling~for, and the 'II.Ao-N.f.J.o • . have it in ·their power. to achieve this.·:.J ..... . ~ .: ' ... ':1·:.: ... ,. _

Our worthy President, Clive Hills, went overseas during mid season. Our thanks must go to him for steering us on a balanced course .and tor . his diJl.l6macy: in handl ing.certain situa:tions, particularly at the eve of the season when goal and boundary umpires' fees presented a particu­larly sticky problem.

To Acting President, John Dolling, our thanks also. His guidance and effort during the latter part of the seasrin l~oughtJabout many rewards, particularl y in the sphere of fees to umpires; the net re~lt is areas;;n~ble increase to all categories for the 1969 season.

M~;~eh . of . t:h~ cz:edit for the success of the AMual Ball must go to John also for whipping up e·ntnUSiasili:"aliiongst, ·members. The night •as a huge success.

UMPIRES' OOARD:

· ·· Our relationship with this Board remains cordial and friendly, We appreciate their problems, a~ they appreciate ours, Our congratulations to Ian lo!urray on his election to the Board, As an ex ·limp ire 1 his knowledge and understanding of the game will be of great benefit, We wish each · . member a successful season.

UMPIRES 1 ADVISERS:

To Jim Campbell! and George IJeiers our thanks for their tmderstanding and unt.iring efforts in ilnproving-our· lalowledge of the game. To George, newly elected Umpires• Adviser1 8l'ld to Ted Brtmton, his. assist8l'lt, our congratulations 8lld best wishes for the 1969 season.

·ddNTRY FOOTBALL: « . ·.

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_ We . .,continue to officiate at most country centres, and would no doubt officiate 'at -far dis.:­tarit ··centres if sui table tra.nsport was available, We experienced some trouble .. 11ith umpires fail-, in& .. tc notify Associations of their intention to travel to their appointment in their own vehicle. 'ThiS is a must and courtesy alone demands that this be done. Co-operation aild ·friendliness •ith COf:Ul~ry Associations will facilitate the passage of increase in fees when it occurs t'rom time to time-.

No umpires have been recommended for approval for Life Membership at the Annual General Meeting.

FINANCE:

We finished the financial year with $117,18 in the bank, which is sufficient to commence ~-se.Bson and pay for various commitments that arise. Our Annual Ball was not such a financial burden -~'s has been the case in previous years. Added expense this year will be payment to a

· ~eoretiflal Service to process circulars, reports, etc • . , ,,

STIT!JTIOTff

. : This was prepared in finality during the season and was presented to the meutbers ~lY .. in 1Q69 and uas duly adopted. This puts our Association on a much ~ir~r basis thim' previously :and becomes the cornerstone of our function.

~A;INJ.NG SUPERVISER:

The W.A.N.f.L. saw fit to provide us with a Training Superviser. We were most fortunate in .having the services of Hal Symons, who by his enthus iasm and knowledge of our physical require­ments , gal vanised us into a much fitter bunch than we had been during prior seasons~· ::. We trust

.. ~~t ~al will be with us in this capacity for many years to come. - '· ·'

·His innovation of the Training Camp at Point Peron early this year is a must for future pre­_se.os.on qoaini.ng.

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RECEIPTS

. Subscriptions . . . .. . ·.· .. . .:.\ ·:-· ·· ;·

Insurance· ·. ~ . . ' .... •

Raffles (Nett)

Sale of Whistles

, . lladge Sales

Donation - Hal Symonds

Social !light s: House Socials & Umpires 1 Teas

Interest

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Annu;~.l :Wind-up .&11

Cl)ristJIII!.S ~~~ .. .

National Fitness Weekend Camp

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., sikT,k£i1x 'or ~ RECEj ?TS & PAY!.IEll~ AS AT 26th MARCH, .l9.S9. . .... .. ::: .'

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:·; ;· 817.0C

:· ~76.~0

128.27

2.40

"208;24

447.90

75.00

118.50

11.45

PAY!.IENTS , ,•,, : ,',•, • I

Honorarium - G. McCamish YJ. Brown

Insurance Secretary's Expenses - including payment 'Phone ~esen~ti9n to .R. ,Scott

. ·A~vert~~g. . . .. Life Medallions . . . . "'int,ing .Ann~. ReP.ort, 1967 Newsletter Whistles l.ledicine &lls .Pump Printing Letterheads and Ball Tickets ~ainers 1 Fees · · . ~aining Materi4ls Donation. Meckerlilg Appeal .. Floral Tribute - D. Montgomery National Fitness Yleekend .CilliiP ,Bank Fees · · Socials: Inau~al &ll

HouSe S~ials & Umpires' Tees Farewell .riinner for President Hire of W.A.C.A. Cricket lletch v. Swan Districts E.F.r.c. Tennis Day Golf Day Christmas ~ee Excess of Receipts over Payments

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BALANC E ~ - .... . ~!'= -·'- 26th KARCH, 1969

LIABILITIFS .. . AsSmS • .

Accumul'eted "FuridS · ··"·"'" Excess of ·Receipts ove1' PS;Yaielits · .

Bank Balance - 1968 Interest · - ici;e · .

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203.57 6.51

~ading Ban~ &lance Bsd8U : tinscil:d Tyjlo~·~"tel: '

RESERVE ACCOUNT - 1968

550.23 .· lc;i~'2s

~569.48

Bank Balance - 1969

I certify that the above Statements are a true record from the financial records examined by: m~. (SGD.) E.W. BRUNTON, A.A.S.A. (PROV.

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i5o:'oo 176.40

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6.93 ~a.~$ "30 60

:- . 3::1.7 ··. 49:5o

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,17.00 ~02.00 13.95 15.00 3.50

i?4.28 2.50

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'-444.16 .. 37.80 30.00 7.4() .4.00

:c: .. ai.OO 146.17

6.51

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FEES:

The League, prior to the commencement of last season, increased payments to Field umplres .. who officiated at League games, but little or no pro rata increase was made to other categories and, in consequence, much dissatisfaction occurred; particularly amongst Goal and Boundary um-p;j,res • . ' I . • ~ -. ' l '

. . 'The inaugural Ball held prior to the finals was a huge success, soeidly 8nd' ffuB:ric'ially. We 'enjoyed cricket and tennis again, against Swans and East Fremantle respectively. The ··Christ­mas Tree was, as usual, a pleasant day, especially for the kids. ~nder-catering occtirre~ at "the fiist couple of after-training dinners, caused by the uncertainty of the iiWnber who atteride·d. A we.li attended Christmas Barbecue was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. K. Cox.

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APPRECIATION:

*To Clive Hills and John Dolling for their ~isdoG and gJidance. •To Bill Brown for his continued assistance and enthusiasm. *To Ned Martino for his handling financial matters, always a difficult ui$1{.:. •To Management Committee for their attendance at meetings and ~heir ti.meiy ':decisioiis. · •To Ted Brunton for his auditing of our books. ·· *To Peter Pustkuohen and Doug Martin for assistance in selling raffle tickets.· *Td Jim Raynor and 11Togga" Tognolini for their task as Trainers. . •To Kevin and Jean Cox for the use of their home for our Christmas IiarbediJe~ :~'

··.-To li'.A.n .F .L., especially Barney Giles for his .atteritioii to ollr · requirements; •To Umpires• Advocates for their assistance at the ' P~ & D~ Tribunals. •To the W.A.C.A. officials for the use of their facilit~es.

CONCLUSION:

. : . '. May I extend to all 1969 panel umpires, the best ~f luck for a ,good 'season.

Gentlemen,

GARRY McCOMISH Honorary Secretary

TREASURER'S REPORT

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._. ,' , ·~: Financially we have had another successful year. This is not reflec~d in the· excess of ~~ceipt: over Payments, which shows a credit of only S6.51, but shows up in our Jio~e Socials

_and_!/.J.IIplres' Teas figures, which gives a debit c•f $236.00, our National Fitness Weoliend Camp' '-'SJ.6l.:.QO, our Christmas Tree $61.00 and our Inaugural Bell $4\) .00.

-·--This year we endeavoured to give something . to the umpires; we had a pre-season social at Garry M:comish:s and a free Christmas Social at Kevin Cox's, together with the Christmas ~~---­a~d Nahonal F~tness Weekend, climaxing an enjoyable and successful season.

My thanks to Ted Brunton, our Honorary Auditor, who does so much behind the scenes by giv­·-ing his expert advice on finance and accounting procedures to the Umpires' Association.

E.F. MARTIIW Hon. Treasurer

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Following are the number of Lea~~:.Game~.-_i~jli'i.Cf.h .:Jiie..!!l~.:':.f~) have officiated:

FIELD IJMPIRFS:

'BOUNDARY ULIPIRE:> :

GOAL U&lPlRES:

G. Becker

B. Cal'bon

L. Johnston

· a:· -~cco~·h

E. L!artinb

R. Montgomery

R. Scott

R. Wtiitrield

J. Fuhrman

c. Pratt

J. Dolling

D. Hansen

D. De Gruchy

J. Prat1ey

R. Dawbam

p. lllllls

R• S)c,eggs

A. Hocking

P~ s~~··,

B. Dickie .

x. \leMing

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ll

- 36

5

- 20

- 24?

... 10~

- . 121

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- 149

- 85

- 86

- ~5

- 47

~ 20

- 2?

- 26

- 31

- 38

44 ·: . ·'g

R. Parkhouse 86

P. Pustkuchen - 6o

M. Rose - i6~

w. Carter - 178

J. Dolling - 40

R. ~~n~()m_~i - 19

P. Whitfield - 21

L. Chapman - 66

P. Duke - 40

E. Pengilly - 35

L. Beresford - 57

R. Taylor - 11

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c. Hills

B. Rigs

A. Carbon

R. Smith . . .

G. Ashworth

... T. Nielson

14. Randall

i>. Hinton

w. Brown

R~ Pearse

J. Waddell ·

J. Fuhrman

P. Bruce

J. Devine

B. ~cKenzie

D. Stewart

K. nurtno.ll

N. Miliauskas

D. Clair

c. Feut.rell

P. Katavatis

D. Allan

v. Clair

R. Nettleton

R. Taylor

u. Gibson

D. Gardner

N. Shove

R. O'Connor

J. Male

0. Kelly

D. Skipworth

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- 14

5

2

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13

- 33

- 10

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- 41

- 26

- 2~

- . 2~

- 21

- 22

9

- '10

4

7

- 12

- 50

- 1?

5

-172

- 70

- 68

2

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ASSIS~.\NT. SECRETARY'S .REPORT

Gentlemen,

JUNIOR FOOTBALL:

During the 1968 season, panel members umpired 465 Junior games, including Under 14, Under 16 and Public School· matches, : on Satin-day mornings.

In addition to this, a number ~f umpires were appointed by the League to officiate at Catholic College games and High School matches on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the season.

To all umpires ~ho controlled these games during the season, many thanks, and we look for­ward to your continued support: in the coming season.

To the new members selected on the 1969 Panal (Field, Goals and Botmdary), may I offer congratulations and all the best for the season.

SOCIAL:

During the 1968. season~ our Sooial Evenings and Umpires' Teas, with the exception of the Inaugural Ball ae · Boans, !.:lor ley,-were very poorly attended.

It is up to yo~ fellows . th"is season to improve on our social function attendances. All members, new and old, get behind your President, Secretary and Committee, and make these social evenings a success.

As mentioned many times before~ the Association is only as strong as its members.

Due to study and personal reasons, I li'ill not be standing for re-election for this position. I would like to sincl!rely thank past Presidents, Basil Rigg, Clive · Hil!S; Secretary, Garry McCamish, President John Dolling, Treasurer, Ned Martino, and Vice · Pres~dent Bob Smith, and all Committee members, for their help and support during my term as Assistant Secretary.

To the incoming Assistant Secretary, may I offer my congratulations and a successful term of office.

Again, may I wiSh to the "incoming Committee end all members of the Panel, good umpiring ·· a most successfUl season, both social and otherwise.

BILL BROWN

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