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John Lane
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Alumni
John Lane attended Salesian College Sunbury In addition to this, John has held numerous
between 1995 and 2000. At the time, the coaching, committee and captain roles at
school had completed its transition to being the cricket club, all of which require some
fully co-ed and from a student’s perspective; sort of volunteering mindset, but all give him
there was a feeling of enthusiasm and great enjoyment. Currently he is the Club’s
enjoyment amongst the school’s staff. League Senior Delegate. This involves him
“There was a group of staff who loved their representing the club perspective at a league
material, clearly enjoyed working with young level. John first played for Rupertswood Cricket
people and approached their job with lots of club in 1995 when he was in Year 7, and has
energy”, said John. “Some names include Paula continued to play cricket at the club to this
O’Callaghan, Sue Noble, Pam Ogilvie, John day. Clearly, he loves the game and loves the
Papworth, Phil Gleeson, Ged Francis, Sammy community.
Scollo, Michael Fitz, Tulio Zav”. “In a society that is only getting faster in its
pace and more self- interested, volunteering
“These teachers had a lasting impression with
me, their role is very powerful. I believe their remains the bastion of many genuine and
quality human interactions. Volunteering is
dedication and passion helped me also want
to help others”. In 2016, John commenced all about selfless enjoyment (possible the
best kind) when other people benefit in the
as a volunteer Junior Blasters Coordinator
at Rupertswood Cricket Club. This involves long term from your contribution of time and
energy”.
coordinating and running a weekly hour
session for up to x 50 4 – 6 year old cricketers. “Rupertswood Cricket Club is a proud amateur
He is involved in setting up the session, cricket club and has many members that
running drills, providing feedback, enlisting volunteer significantly more time than me to
parental support and setting the BBQ up at the ensure that it is a great club at the junior and
start of some sessions. senior level”.
“The program I run gives young people lots “Without their contribution, our ability to fund
a cricket program and access the College’s
of enjoyment and a chance to develop their
physical, social and emotional skills”, said John. cricket grounds would be non-existent. Without
volunteers, our club wouldn’t exist”.
“Cricket offers young people opportunities to
develop important skills. To volunteer and see John encourages anyone interested in playing
this first hand makes my task very worthwhile. cricket and making a positive contribution to a
My own child is involved in the program and club to visit Rupertswood Cricket Club.
enthusiasm for the sport continues to grow”.
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