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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017

It is also a year in which the club is poised to make one of the biggest decisions in its history that is to
become a co-tenant with the Footscray Cricket Club in a new million dollar sporting complex.

Plans of this new development are on display tonight, and whilst negotiations with the City of
Maribyrnong have at times been very tense, we are committed to negotiating the best possible
outcome for the Parkside Football Club.

Next season must also be the year in which we lay the foundation to re-establish our juniors. Whilst
this may not happen till season 1998, both Larry Simmons and myself are committed to achieving
this.

Once again, thanks for the honour and let’s make sure we don't fall back to mediocrity.

PAUL M. BARBUTO

PRESIDENT

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SECRETARY'S REPORT

Dear Members

It is with a sense of pride that I deliver the 1996 Secretary's Report.

I believe the club in entering its 100th year of existence in a climate of falling memberships and
closures of clubs whilst our club will concrete its place into the next century.

We must be aware that this hardness and strength can only be maintained if we are eternally
vigilant and willing to do our individual best.

Those present tonight must realise that it is incumbent on them to carry on the name .

But to those present, I state how proud it is to be a part of an institution that is hated and respected
in the same breath. This club has always led the way from the time Herb Pascarl started the F.D.L. to
the present contribution made to the league by our office bearers.

1996 has been a success on and off the field. Larry Simmons has created new life into the club and
has the happy knack of being able to get on with everyone whilst maintaining a firm hand.

Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider