RedRoy Mail - 5 February 2021

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Notice of the 136th FFC Annual General Meeting

The 136th AGM will be held at the The Community Room a the Fitzroy Football Club Grandstand, Brunswick St. Nth Fitzroy on Sunday 28^th February 2021 at 2:30 pm.

Please read the below information closely if you plan to attend this year's AGM as there is much to consider due to strict COVID-19 protocols.

1. The Confirmation of Minutes:
Confirmation of the Minutes of the 135^th Annual general Meeting held on Sunday 1^st December 2019.

2. To Receive Reports:
To receive the report of the Directors for season 2020 and the Treasurer’s Financial Report for the year ended 31^st October 2020.

3. To Re-elect Directors:
In accordance with Article 104 of the Articles of Association, Ms Sharon Torney and Ms Gabrielle Murphy retire. Both directors being eligible, offer themselves for re-election to the Board.

4. To elect Honorary Life Members:
In accordance with the provisions of Article 10 of the Articles of Association, the following member has been recommended by the Board of Management for election as an Honorary Life Member of the Club:

Messr Trent Coleman.

5. General Business as permitted by the Chair by Order of the Board.

W.L Atherton and Ms Sharon Torney
Co Company Secretaries

Appointment of Proxies:

A shareholder member may appoint not more than two proxies, neither of who need to be a member of the Club. Any other member may appoint one proxy who need not be a member of the Club. If a member appoints one proxy only, that proxy shall be entitled to vote on a show of hands. Where a shareholder member appoints two or more proxies, the appointment shall be of no effect unless each proxy is appointed to represent a specified proportion of the member’s voting rights.
The instrument appointing a proxy shall be in writing under the hand of the appointer or his attorney duly authorised in writing, or if the appointer is a corporation either under seal or under the hand of an officer or attorney duly authorised.
A proxy need not be a member
Forms of proxy must be lodged with the Secretary 24 hours prior to the meeting.
To download the proxy form, click here and email to secretary@fitzroyfc.com.au

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING ATTENDANCE AT THIS YEAR'S AGM:

This year we are holding the AGM under COVID Safe Guidelines as required by the City of Yarra and the Victorian State Government.

This means we have limited capacity for a maximum of 55 members, (excluding Directors) to attend. Everyone will need to follow the guidelines AND RSVP if you would like to attend.

The restrictions also mean we will NOT be hosting the normal afternoon tea following the meeting. We do invite members to join us in the Fitzroy Victoria Bowls and Sports Club for refreshments after the meeting. You must sign into the Bowls Club using their QR code; if you do not have a mobile phone, the Bowls Club allows for one additional person to be added for each mobile sign in, so ask a friend!

You must carry a face mask with you at all times when you leave home.
Wearing a face mask is strongly recommended when you can’t keep 1.5 metres distance from other people.
Everyone attending will need to sign in using the Council’s QR code at the Community Room on the day. Directors can help you with this if you don’t have a mobile phone.
To help us operate in line with the restrictions, we need you to RSVP in order to attend the AGM. Please RSVP to events@fitzroyfc.com.au or call Bill Atherton on 9580 6464 during business hours , no later than Thursday 25^th February 2021.
If you cannot attend, we will publish a story outlining the year’s results and highlights on the website in the next few days following the meeting.
Information may change due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19. Information of any changes will be communicated via email and published on the club website.

Perfect Setting

Roy Boys of old (from left to right at back): Tom Kavanagh (son of Brent Crosswell and a deadest cross between modern Roy boys Ezra Darby and Nathan Jameau), the great Bernie Quinlan, Doug Hawkins (star recruit). And in front (left to right): Captain Courageous Brad Boyd and James Manson (another star recruit).

When a fabulous shot of former Fitzroy players was recently posted online, another Phyllis Quealy special immediately sprung to mind.

Fitzroy Football Club VFL And AFL 1883–1996 is a Facebook page that commemorates and celebrates the Roys of old. This recent post was taken back in the day on the steps of the Brunswick Street grandstand, where the famous FFC plays to this day.

The times have changed but the spirit is well and truly alive.

Fitzroy forever. Forever Fitzroy.

Modern day heroes (left to right back): Jacob Long, Aiden Burke, Will Symons. And in front: Eddie Harley, Ted Clayton and Nino Lazzaro.

Welcome Concave - official Roys boot partner!

Concave are our official boot partner for Season 2021 and have this exclusive offer for our players that also helps our Club! So grab a new pair of boots, or any Concave gear, grab a discount and support your Roys!
Shop now!

Membership Month up and running!

In the last few years we have run Membership Month in February and we're pleased to announce it's back again in 2021!

Our members are the lifeblood of our club and community and membership sales go a long way to sustaining that, especially in this difficult time during a pandemic.

We're always on the lookout for new members and to bring new people into our vibrant and inclusive community. It's good being a Roy!

So if you're already signed up, but might know someone who is ready to come on board, flick them this email and they could also be in the running for our Membership Month prize!

All members that are signed up by the end of February, 2021 will be in the running to win this wonderful prize pack!

2021 Membership Month Prize Pack (winner gets to choose one of these two options):

Option one:

Official Fitzroy Football Club polo shirt
Fitzroy Cap
$50 Bontempo Pizza voucher

Option two:

Official Fitzroy Football Club guernsey in your choice of the Standard (red, blue with yellow FFC logo) or Heritage style (maroon, blue, with white FFC logo).
$50 Bontempo Pizza voucher

And fear not if you got in early—if you already have your membership for this year, you're already in the draw!

All you need to do is pick the best membership for you, sign up and pay online by midnight on Sunday 28 February, 2021.

The winner will be drawn and announced at the 2021 season launch which will be in March.

Fitzroy partners with iSponsor

Great news! W e have partnered with iSponsor as our fundraising platform!

iSponsor is a online and in store shopping platform where you have access to great offers and a percentage of your purchases come directly back to the club!

All you have to do is shop online through the iSponsor App or in store at a participating business with the same credit card you register in the App to receive great discounts and earn money for the club!

You can shop, save, and support the Roys all at once!

Be sure to download the iSponsor App, choose our club as your organisation and start shopping!

For more information and instructions on how to use iSponsor and shop, click here.

This will be great for our club so get the App, get registered and get shopping!