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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017

Membership still continues to decline, and while over 80% of players this year were financial, our
main problem appears to be of a declining supporter base.

Bar and Canteen profits rose by 11% and 52% respectively. The bar continued to trade on Friday
nights while Thursday night dinners helped lift Canteen revenues significantly. Thanks again to Jim
and Judith Lee and Pat McDougall for all their efforts.

Sponsorship revenue showed the greatest improvement on last year up 114% to be $4,400 of which
Corporate Sponsorship contributed $2,250 and Player Sponsorship $2,150. Thanks to all sponsors
who got behind the club and its players this year.

Expenditure rose 9% this year.

Equipment purchases, ie medical supplies, jumpers and footballs showed a significant increase of
$1,046 or 15%. A new system of jumper allocation was introduced this year which will reduce the
number of jumpers lost in future years.

Footscray City Council charges increased by 20%, much of which was electricity charges, brought
about by a cket c backdated charge of $900 from the Tottenham Cricket Club for bills paid by the
crilub on behalf of PFC's canteen over the last 2 years.

Team Maintenance charges showed a small increase of 4% over last year to be $49,749.

In closing my report I would like to announce my intention not to stand as Treasurer next year due
to increasing work pressures early in the new year and the possibility of travelling overseas at some
stage. I would like to take the opportunity of thanking all my fellow committee persons over the last
4 years and look forward to assisting the new Treasurer in any way possible.

CRAIG WATT

TREASURER

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COACHES REPORT

This year pre-season started back in early January with a greater commitment towards fitness. The
attendance at the pre-season camp was terrific. The players who attended our two day training at
Bacchus Marsh had a great time as the players showed great commitment to their team.

Some of the highlights were watching Zeno swim and the green teams team song. A great time had
by all 'I think'.

Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider