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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017

Social

As reported earlier, on the whole the Social functions were poorly attended, the exception being the
Cabaret Ball which although a Social Success was not a financial success. The Committee in their
wisdom decided that the 1st & 2nd XVIII combine on the Annual Trip and the venue was Benalla. This
decision was made in the hope that it would bring the younger players to meet the elder players and
vice-versa, but unfortunately it did not succeed as only 21 members made the trip. The members that
did make the trip had a most enjoyable time and congratulations go to the trip managers.

With respect to the off season Brian Rickards took over the helm of leader of Social Activities and
must be praised for the work he had done in this regard. A feature being the cricket matches
arranged and the trip to Canadian Bay which was a great success.

In appreciation the Club desires to record its appreciation to the following:

• to the Boundary and goal umpires, timekeepers and managers of each team

• the Coaches and Selection Committees of each team

• the District league representatives

• John Lord our treasurer for the concise way in which the position of the Club's finances can be
readily obtainable

• Mrs. O'Keefe for the use of her home throughout the year

• the Donors although few in number your assistance was greatly appreciated and I trust that
you will again be with us for the ensuing season.

The Club would like to offer its congratulations to the following:

• the trophy winners of the Club in particular the Best & Fairest winners in each grade being
Gary Johnson, Barry Wright and Colin Bendolle.

• the premier teams in each grade namely Footscray & Yarraville Socials, Braybrook
Spotswood and Seddon

• Eric O’Keeffe on his nomination as a Life Member

• last but not least to Mr. H. Pascarl who travels from Fitzroy ,each second Thursday to chair
the Committee meetings and render his advice in complicated matters.

Trusting that I have not omitted anyone in the Clubs, appreciations and congratulations I wish to
remark on the Clubs prospects for Season 1961.”

Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider