VISION STATEMENT · vision statement the victorian olympic council represents the olympic movement throughout victoria. we create opportunities to share in the ideals and aspirations

VISION STATEMENT

THE VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL REPRESENTS THE OLYMPIC MOVEMENT THROUGHOUT VICTORIA.

WE CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE IN THE IDEALS AND ASPIRATIONS OF THE OLYMPIC ATHLETE THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN OLYMPIC EXPERIENCES, EDUCATION PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEERING AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF THE AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM.

MISSION STATEMENT

WE ARE COMMITTED TO RAISING FUNDS FOR THE AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM AND EDUCATING THE VICTORIAN COMMUNITY ABOUT THE PRINCIPLES OF OLYMPISM.

ABN: 59 504 327 878 / REGISTERED NO: A0007004M / VOC FORMED: SEPTEMBER 22, 1911

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PATRON IN CHIEFThe Honourable Alex Chernov, AC QCGOVERNOR OF VICTORIA (Part)

The Honourable Linda Dessau AMGOVERNOR OF VICTORIA (Part)

PATRONThe Honourable Daniel Andrews MPPREMIER OF VICTORIA

PRESIDENTNicholas Green OAM

VICE PRESIDENTSWilliam Alstergren QCNicole Livingstone OAM

EXECUTIVEAndrew CollettStephen Moneghetti AMJeremy ThompsonDavid Wansbrough OAM Leon Wiegard OAM

HONORARY OFFICERStephanie Moorhouse

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Warwick Waters

PROJECT MANAGERMaria Cabeliza

OLYMPIANS CLUB OF VICTORIAPresident: Leon Wiegard OAM

EDUCATION COMMISSIONChairman: Luke Soulos

AUDITORSErnst & Young

SOLICITORSCorrs Chambers Westgarth


LIFE MEMBERS

1975 - Sir Edgar S Tanner KT CBE ED (Dec’d)1975 - William T Uren CBE (Dec’d)1979 - Julius L Patching AO OBE (Dec’d)1986 - Noel F Wilkinson AM MBE (Dec’d)1988 - William J Hoffman AM1991 - Geoffrey J Henke AO1997 - Leon Wiegard OAM1998 - James E Barry AM MBE2001 - Sir Donald Trescowthick AC KBE

2001 - Geoffrey Whitaker (Dec’d)2002 - Robert Lay AM2006 - Kevan Gosper AO2009 - Max Beck AM2010 - Helen Smith2012 - Tony Charlton AM (Dec’d)2013 - John Landy AC CVO MBE2014 - Kerri Tepper

ORDER OF MERIT RECIPIENTS

1997 - Jim Hardie (Dec’d)1998 - Geoffrey Whitaker (Dec’d)1999 - Peter Norman (Dec’d)2000 - Tony Charlton AM (Dec’d)2002 - Wendy Grant2002 - Gillian Brewster2003 - Phil Francis2004 - Damian Brown2006 - Darren Dunkley-Smith (Dec’d)2007 - James E Barry AM MBE2007 - Leon Wiegard OAM2007 - Wayne Carroll2007 - Ian Browne OAM

2007 - Peter Blackburn2009 - Geoffrey J Henke AO2009 - Shirley Harris OAM2010 - Ray Weinberg AM2010 - Jenny Holliday AM2011 - Geoff Duggan2011 - Jeannette Duggan2012 - Ivan Gaal2013 - Peter Fox AM2013 - John Wylie AM2014 - Peter Doak OAM2014 - Luke Soulos

WILFRID KENT HUGHES AWARD RECIPIENTS

1952 - Russell Mockridge1956 - Ian Browne and Anthony Marchant1960 - Herb Elliott1964 - Dawn Fraser1968 - Ralph Doubell1972 - Raelene Boyle1976 - Douglas Golder and James Irvine1980 - Richard Mitchell and John Sumegi1984 - Dean Woods1988 - Debbie Flintoff-King1992 - Kathy Watt

1996 - The Men’s Coxless Four Rowing Team: Mike McKay, Nicholas Green, James Tomkins, Drew Ginn

2000 - Catherine Freeman2002 - Alisa Camplin2004 - Drew Ginn and James Tomkins2006 - Dale Begg-Smith2008 - Leisel Jones2010 - Lydia Lassila 2012 - Kim Crow2014 - David Morris

JULIUS PATCHING SPORTS OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS

2007 - Richard Lawysz – Athletics2008 - Jim Sinclair – Wrestling2009 - Geoff Hare OAM - Swimming 2010 - Reg McKay – Rowing2010 - Barry Roycroft – Equestrian2011 - Kevin Wilson – Yachting

2011 - Ross Wilson – Yachting2012 - Bill Bell – Yachting 2013 - Jim Williams – Hockey2013 - Andrew Guerin – Rowing 2014 - Bill Mildenhall – Basketball

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GOOD LUCK IN RIO

CONTENTS

THE BOARD OF THE VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL ALONG WITH THE OLYMPIANS CLUB OF VICTORIA WISH ALL THE ATHLETES AND OFFICIALS THE VERY BEST OF LUCK IN RIO.

With a special acknowledgment to the Victorian members of the 2016 Australian Olympic Team. We know that you will compete to the best of your ability and compete proudly for our country.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT 4

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT 5

OPERATIONAL REPORTS 6

Key Result Area 1 FUNDRAISING 6

Key Result Area 2 OLYMPIANS 8

Key Result Area 3 EDUCATION 10

Key Result Area 4 GOVERNANCE 14

Key Result Area 5 LEGACY AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 15

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 16

VICTORIAN SPORTS DIRECTORY 17

STATE RECOGNISED ORGANISATIONS 19

ASSOCIATED BODIES 19

AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERS 20

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

I AM DELIGHTED TO PRESENT THE 104TH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL (VOC) AT OUR ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING IN 2016, A SUMMER GAMES YEAR. The VOC thanks Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AM for accepting the role of Patron in Chief of the VOC and we look forward to working with the Governor’s office to promote the Olympic principles throughout Victoria. I would like to acknowledge VOC Board Member, David Wansbrough OAM, who was a recipient of a Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to hockey as an elite player and to sports administration, a well-deserved honour. As President, I acknowledge the 2014 Julius L. Patching Sports Official of the Year recipient, Mr Bill Mildenhall (Basketball). I also extend my sincere thanks to all of our constituent bodies for nominating their highly valued volunteers for this award, the interest in which is growing each year which is great to see. In 2015 we saw a lot of administrative work for the Prime Minister’s Olympic Dinner and I am extremely grateful to the PMOD Executive Team and Chairman David Thodey who resigned from Telstra but did not miss a beat in the continued work of raising funds for the Rio 2016 Australian Olympic Team.

David and his team are committed to achieving our aim in exceeding the 2012 result of $2.2m. We are also extremely grateful to the State Government of Victoria for their ongoing support of the Olympic Movement via its $575,000 contribution to the Team Appeal, but also through their financial support of our educational programs including the Active Youth Development Program which was completed in 2015.

The Julius Patching Foundation continues to support the VOC in its break-even imperative and I thank Peter Halstead, James Tomkins OAM and my fellow Board member and sub-committee chair David Wansbrough OAM for their outstanding guidance and work on the investment portfolio. Once again Leon Wiegard OAM and the Olympians Club of Victoria (OCV) Committee delivered a successful dinner held at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins with more than 500 guests attending. It was pleasing to note that 11 of our State Sporting Organisations were in attendance that evening. This dinner is now a feature on the Australian sporting calendar as a must-be-at event. Well done to the Committee and all involved. Special thanks are extended to the staff of the VOC, Warwick Waters and Maria Cabeliza, who help myself and my fellow Board members maintain the high professional standards of the VOC across all of our activities and various interactions. I thank the Australian Olympic Committee for their ongoing support of the VOC and our Executive. I also acknowledge and thank the Education Commission, so well led by Luke Soulos, our many volunteers and Victorian Olympians for their commitment to the Olympic Movement and the activities and programs delivered by the VOC in 2015. Finally, I have every confidence that our athletes will justify our support of them in the lead up to Rio and wish them every success at the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Nicholas Green OAM PRESIDENT

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

THIS YEAR I HAVE INTRODUCED A NEW LOOK TO OUR ANNUAL REPORT WITH AN AIM TO REFLECT OUR ACTIVITIES AGAINST OUR STRATEGIC PLAN. THE REPORT IS SET OUT TO REFLECT THE FIVE PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS OF THE VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLAN 2013-16.

I would like to acknowledge the outstanding contribution the Councils’ Board members make to the smooth operations of the VOC which is led in a very professional manner by the President Nick Green OAM, who continues to bring the outstanding qualities of an Olympic Gold Medallist to his role as VOC President. The day to day operation of the Council is a true partnership between directors and staff.

Both Maria and I along with the VOC Board recognise the ongoing contribution of the AOC’s James Edwards who works closely with the VOC to ensure we have an aligned vision and more importantly outcomes. James’ contribution has been embraced by the VOC given his energetic, positive and enthusiastic approach. I personally would like to thank Fiona de Jong AOC CEO, for the ongoing support and encouragement of our activities in representing the AOC here in Victoria.

We continue to provide administrative and secretarial support to the OCV with the highlight being delivery of the OCV annual dinner.

President Leon Wiegard OAM provides unparalleled energy and commitment to the Olympians Club. Leon once again provided a strong and passionate vision for the 2015 OCV Annual Dinner. This year we welcomed a significant number of State Sporting Associations and also sort three levels of sponsorship.

We thank the staff at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins for their efforts in supporting this annual event, particularly Director of Conferences and Events Sharon Bretz and her team for their generous assistance to the OCV.

Finally, I would like to thank the Olympians Club of Victoria (OCV) Committee led by Leon Wiegard OAM, OCV Forum members and our wonderful team of volunteers, all of whom regularly demonstrate their passion for the Olympic Movement in the many activities they undertake.

Warwick Waters EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR


OPERATIONAL REPORTS

KEY RESULT AREA 1 FUNDRAISINGTHE AOC HAS ASSIGNED US THE RESPONSIBILITY OF RAISING $2.2 MILLION FOR THE 2016 AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM.

I am pleased to report that preparations for the 2016 Prime Minister’s Olympic Dinner are well on track and 2015 has seen us making sure the event exceeds all expectations both in delivering the highest of quality event, but importantly exceeding our fundraising target for the Australian Team.

The Victorian Olympic Council has committed to raise $2.2million towards costs associated with the preparation of the 2016 Australian Olympic Team, the majority of which will be raised by the PMOD.

I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere appreciation to each member of the Executive for their continued support in the lead up to this prestigious

celebration, the single most significant fundraising event to prepare the Australian Olympic Team for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

We look forward to welcoming corporate Australia on this journey, the Road to Rio.

David I. Thodey CHAIRMAN, PMOD

[ACTIVITY ONE: PRIME MINISTER’S OLYMPIC DINNER (PMOD)]

PATRON The Honourable Malcolm Turnbull MPPRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA

PRESIDENTThe Honourable Daniel Andrews MPPREMIER OF VICTORIA

CHAIRMANDavid ThodeyChairman, CSIRO

DEPUTY CHAIRMANPeter Fox AMExecutive Chairman, Linfox

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEENicholas Green OAMChief Executive Officer, Cycling Australia, Executive Member, Australian Olympic Committee and President, Victorian Olympic Council

Jeffrey Browne Chairman, Holden Special Vehicles

Eddie McGuire AMMcGuire Media

Andrew Penn Chief Executive Officer, Telstra

John PollaersChairman, Australian Advanced Manufacturing Council

Alan JoyceManaging Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, Qantas

Peter LewExecutive Chairman, BrandBank Group of Companies

Giaan Rooney OAMOlympic Gold Medallist andMedia Personality

Alison Watkins Group Managing Director and Executive Director, Coca-Cola Amatil

Warwick Waters Victorian Olympic Council

PRODUCER Peter Jones Special Events

DESIGNERBeattie Vass Design

SECRETARIATMaria Cabeliza - VOC Jackie Stojanoski – Telstra (Part)

Minister for Sport, the Honourable John Eren MP attended the Olympians Club of Victoria Gala Dinner and confirmed the ongoing support of the Victorian Government for the Australian Team Appeal with a grant to the value of $575,000. This donation continues the tradition of the Victorian State Government leading all other states with its financial support of the Australian Team.

Minister for Sport, The Hon John Eren MP and VOC President Nicholas Green OAM at the 2015 OCV Gala Dinner.

[ACTIVITY TWO: SECURE THE STATE GOVERNMENTS FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM APPEAL]



KEY RESULT AREA 2 OLYMPIANS

OPERATIONAL REPORTS

OLYMPIANS ARE AT THE HEART OF ALL THAT WE DO AND ARE KEENLY INVOLVED IN OUR ANNUAL DINNER AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

[ACTIVITY ONE - OLYMPIANS CLUB OF VICTORIA (OCV)]

OUR OLYMPIC VOLUNTEERS

The Annual Dinner held at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins was another great success. With 2015 being a non-games year we took the opportunity to look forward to Rio 2016. We had a number of new partner’s, along with 11 State Sporting Associations join us on the evening which all played a part, be it the supply of product or services or additional items for our auction. We would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the great support provided by our Gold Partner QV Sports, (who provided each guest with a wonderful gift on the night) and the generous support of all our sponsors who have been an integral part in making the night such a great success.

We opened the night with a welcome to country which acknowledged the traditional owners of the land and provided a great start to the night. For those who attended they would know I could not be there due to prior commitments, but I did make an appearance by video to provide the loyal toast. It was pleasing to be able to hear from Kitty Chiller, Chef de Mission Rio 2016, along with Andrew Hoy OAM, Belinda Hocking and Carol Cook AM who all aim to compete in Rio in 2016.

A special thank you to our Gold Partner QV Sports and Bronze Partners, Involve Group, John Dryden Media, IMG Sports Technology Group along with Hamper World. Without their support we would not be able to continue to offer Olympians a subsidised cost to attend this event.

Some of the highlights of the night included the Victorian Governments confirmation of the $575,000 to support athletes representing Australia at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Minister for Sport , the Hon John Eren MP acknowledged the Victorian Governments funding at the dinner.

We also recognised a number of “Olympic Family” achievements from the past 12 months including; former Australian Hockey Team Member and recently retired Olympians Club of Victoria Committee member David Wansbrough OAM, for his service to the Olympians club.

A highlight of the evening was the overwhelming support for the 1956 Athlete pledge, we received just on fifty pledges within 90 seconds. The Olympians Club of Victoria thanks all of those who offered this kind offer and look forward to attracting as many of the 1956 Olympians we can to the 2016 dinner to celebrate their 60th anniversary.

On behalf on the OCV I would like to acknowledge the support provided by the Victorian Olympic Council team in helping the club deliver an outstanding event each year.

Finally, we are indebted to the ongoing support of people and organisations that supply auction and raffle items on the night and assist in meeting our break-even imperative:

Special thanks to our volunteers on the night, Kate Thomas, Sahil Dewan, Alex a’Beckett, Megan Burns and Jennifer White.

Activated NutrientsAV DynamicsBasketball VictoriaBuilding 4 BusinessCarlton & United BreweriesColonial Tramcar RestaurantComic’s LoungeCraig Willis, Master of Ceremonies‘Entropy’ students ofPrincess Hill Secondary CollegeESNA Pty LtdFootball Federation Victoria

Flinders HotelGalaBidGetty ImagesGolf VictoriaGood Guys, PrestonGoodlife Health ClubsHappy Medium PhotographyHamper WorldHisense AustraliaInge GroupKadara CapoeiraLes Hody

Melbourne Sports & Aquatic CentreMelbourne StormMondalezNational Sports MuseumPhil de Fégely, AuctioneerPhotography courtesy of Tim SukeStudio PPShen Yun PresentersSofitel Melbourne on CollinsSt Kilda Football ClubTennis AustraliaVictorian Olympic Council Executive and Staff

Leon Wiegard OAM PRESIDENT, OCV

PRESIDENT

Leon Wiegard OAM1964, 1972 Water Polo - Men’s

TREASURER

Peter Doak OAM1964 Swimming Bronze Medallist

SECRETARY

Warwick WatersVOC Executive Director


Maria Cabeliza Project Manager

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Stuart Carruthers1996 Hockey Bronze Medallist

David Culbert1988, 1992 Athletics

Shirley Harris OAMOfficial 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992

Mike McKay OAM1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004 Rowing Dual Gold, Silver and Bronze Medallist

Adrian Costa1992, 1994, 1998, 2002 Freestyle Skiing

Margot Foster AM1984 Rowing Bronze Medallist

Stephanie Moorhouse2004 Gymnastics

Mark Turnbull OAM2000 Sailing Gold Medallist

David Wansbrough OAM (Part)1988, 1992 Hockey Silver Medallist


Images celebrating the 2015 Olympians Club of Victoria Gala Dinner including the Minister Hon. John Eren, Kadara Capoeira Dancers, and Event Sponsors, Involve Group, JDM, QV Sports, Hamper World and IMG Technology.


KEY RESULT AREA 3 EDUCATIONCONNECT OLYMPIANS WITH THE COMMUNITY VIA A RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

OPERATIONAL REPORTS

The purpose of the Education Commission is to assist the VOC in fulfilling its responsibilities in delivering world-class Olympic education programs and services. The Education Commission’s membership is representative of key organisations in the education and sport sectors. The Education Commission contributes to VOC programs and services and assists with the delivery of the Pierre de Coubertin Awards and the Olympic Academy.

COMMISSION MEMBERS

CHAIRMANLuke SoulosExecutive Officer, The Associated Public Schools of Victoria (APS Sport) AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL FOR HEALTH PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION (ACHPER)Jo a’Beckett Professional Learning Co-ordinator, ACHPER (Part)Dr Bernie HollandProfessional Learning Manager, ACHPER (Part)

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (DET)Jude Maguire Chief Executive Officer, School Sport Victoria

NATIONAL SPORTS MUSEUMCynthia Barnicoat Audience Development Manager, MCG OLYMPIANSLara Davenport OAM (2008 Olympian - Swimming)Stacy Roiall (2008 Olympian - Shooting)Kyle Vander-Kuyp (1996, 2000 Olympian - Athletics)Erin Walklate (2008 Olympian - Badminton) SECONDARY EDUCATION SECTORSarah Burns Principal, Mornington Secondary College

SPORT AND RECREATION VICTORIA (SRV) Mariela PenaManager, Sports Industry Development, SRV, Department of Health and Human Services.

PRIMARY EDUCATION SECTORJennifer White Teacher, Toorak Primary School and 2004 Pierre de Coubertin recipient

TERTIARY EDUCATION SECTORDr Richard Baka School of Sport & Exercise Science, Manager of International Studies, Victoria University VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORTRick Wall Marketing and Community Projects Co-ordinator, VIS

VOC CONSTITUENT BODYAnne King Chief Executive Officer, Table Tennis Victoria (Part)Andrew Skillern Chief Executive Officer, Hockey Victoria (Part)

AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (AOC)Ashleigh Knight Olympic Education Manager, AOC

VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL (VOC) Warwick WatersExecutive Director, VOCMaria Cabeliza Project Manager, VOC

CO-OPTED MEMBERS2007 International Pierre de Coubertin Youth ForumAttendees: Kate Thomas and Jason d’Souza (Part)

2009 International Pierre de Coubertin Youth Forum Attendees: Jess Bagley and Ryan Holloway

2011 International Pierre de Coubertin Youth Forum Attendee: Nick Parkinson

2013 International Pierre de Coubertin Youth Forum Attendee: Fiona Sanford

OTHERAlan Black

[ACTIVITY ONE: ACTIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM]

The Active Youth Development Program (AYDP) is delivered by the Victorian Olympic Council (VOC) and funded by Sport and Recreation Victoria.

The program aims to:

– Connect Olympians with the community to inspire participation in sport

– Connect schools and students with local clubs to foster an ongoing relationship

– Empower teachers with the tools needed to conduct the program with minimal support from the Victorian Olympic Council

– Increase participation in sport.

Students are given a unique insight into the Olympic Games as Olympians share stories about how they became involved in sport and the positive impact of sport on their lives.

Each one-day program delivers a range of sports. The 2015 program included the following sports across the four programs basketball, volleyball, athletics, table tennis, badminton, swimming, gymnastics, soccer, hockey and rugby. VOC enlists the support of Olympians to coach and inspire the students.

Every student had the opportunity to be coached in their preferred sport by an Olympian, coming away with a special tip from an Olympian that they will cherish for life. In the afternoon, Olympians combine with local clubs to run a “Come and Try” session to showcase their sport and the club.

The 2015 rollout of the AYDP saw the VOC partner with Regional Sport Assemblies and Regional Sports Academies along with Local Governments to expand the partnerships which have been traditionally used to deliver these programs.

We would like to acknowledge Mornington Secondary College, Valley Sports & Greater Shepparton City Council, Barwon Regional Sports Academy, Montpellier Primary School and Sports Focus for their support in the lead up and on the day of the programs.

In 2015, programs were delivered at four host schools/local venues including, Mornington Secondary College, Montpellier Primary School, Shepparton Sports Stadium and St. Liborious Primary School.

The programs reached 1,115 students, 37 Teachers, 18 Local Sporting Clubs or Associations and involved 30 plus Olympians and Paralympians. Key outcomes from the program evaluation showed; – Overall over 80% of the students strongly agreed

that they enjoyed the program in which they attended.

– 95% of students thought the clinic was a lot of fun.

– 82% of students advised that they had learnt more about their local sport opportunities because of the program.

– 76% of students would like to continue playing the sport played in the morning’s coaching clinic.



KEY RESULT AREA 3 EDUCATION (CONTINUED)

OPERATIONAL REPORTS

CONNECT OLYMPIANS WITH THE COMMUNITY VIA A RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

2015 PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS:

STATE SPORTING ASSOCIATIONS/ LOCAL SPORTING ASSOCIATIONS / LOCAL CLUBS:

OLYMPIANS AND PARALYMPIANS IN ATTENDANCE:

Mornington Secondary CollegePadua Secondary CollegeDromana Secondary CollegeWesternport Secondary CollegeShepparton High SchoolWanganui Park Secondary SchoolMcGuire CollegeMontpellier Primary SchoolGeelong South Primary School

Grovedale West Primary School St Liborius Primary SchoolSt Peter’s Primary SchoolHoly Rosary Primary SchoolSt Kilian’s Primary SchoolSt Therese Primary SchoolSt Monica’s Primary SchoolSt Joseph’s Primary SchoolSt Francis Primary School

Frankston Athletics ClubMornington Peninsula Athletics ClubMornington District Basketball AssociationSouthern District Rugby ClubFlyers Swimming ClubSwimming Victoria Mornington Volleyball ClubVolleyball Victoria Shepparton Athletics ClubShepparton Junior Soccer Association Greater Shepparton Basketball AssociationAero-Sport Allstars (Gymnastics)Shepparton Badminton Association

Geelong Table Tennis AssociationGeelong Athletics ClubBasketball Geelong IncGeelong Badminton Association Bendigo Brave Basketball Bendigo Basketball AssociationEaglehawks Athletics ClubTennis Victoria Australian Futsal AssociationBendigo Fighting Miners Rugby ClubBendigo Hawks Aquatic ClubGoulburn Valley Hockey Association

Mark Bradtke, 2000, 1996, 1992, and 1988 BasketballTamsin Hinchley, 2000 Volleyball, 2012 and 2008 Beach VolleyballSteve Moneghetti AM, 2000, 1996, 1992 and 1988, Athletics and VOC Executive Board MemberJosip Skoko, 2000 FootballMichelle Brogan, 1996, 2000 Silver and Bronze Medallist BasketballLinley Frame, 1992 SwimmingBelinda Hocking, 2012, 2008 SwimmingSean Wroe, 2008 Athletics Ahmed Kelly, 2012 Swimming (Paralympian)Allison Tranquilli, 2004 Silver Medallist, 1996 Bronze Medallist BasketballLuke Campbell, 2008, 2004 VolleyballKyle Vander-Kuyp, 2000, 1996 AthleticsTrevor Vincent OAM, 1964 Athletics

Lara Davenport OAM, 2008 Gold Medallist SwimmingMark Worthington, 2012, 2008 BasketballTal Karp, 2008, 2004 FootballSelin Kuralay, 2004 FootballStuart Carruthers OAM, 1996 Bronze Medallist HockeyPeter Blackburn, 2000, 1996 BadmintonAsh Delaney, 2008 Silver Medallist SwimmingErin Walklate, 2008 BadmintonRussell Lavale, 2004, 2000, 1996 Table TennisKate Smith, 2008 AthleticsEmily Hurtz, 2012 HockeySteph Moorhouse, 2004 GymnasticsWendy Grant, 1956 GymnasticsRenuga Veeran, 2012 BadmintonPam Ryan, AM MBE, 1972, 1968, 1964 Bronze and Silver Medallist AthleticsMaddy Hogan, 2008 Athletics (Paralympian)


[ACTIVITY TWO: PIERRE DE COUBERTIN AWARDS AND OLYMPIC ACADEMY]

JUNE 21, 2015 - 111 senior secondary school students, of a total 162 Victorian recipients, were honoured in a special awards ceremony on Sunday June 21 at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. The awards are funded by the Department of Education & Training and delivered by the Victorian Olympic Council.

Named after the founder of the Modern Olympic Games, the Pierre de Coubertin Award recognises students who demonstrate academic excellence and sporting prowess whilst exemplifying the Olympic values.

Each award recipient must participate in sport and display the Olympic values, in particular good sportsmanship. As part of the nomination each student must submit a literary or artistic piece to this year’s theme: Participation in sport is a core value of the Olympic Games, share one or more Olympic moments that epitomises this for you. The winner of the Most Outstanding Artistic piece was Kitana Campbell-Heremaia from Melton Secondary College (pictured below) and the winner of the Most Outstanding Literary Piece was Tiarnie Ellingworth from Camberwell Girls Grammar School.

A further 45 school sport leaders participated in an Olympic Academy preceding the awards ceremony. The academy allowed Pierre de Coubertin recipients and sport leaders the opportunity to interact with Olympians, learn about the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympic Games and the A.S.P.I.R.E Olympic values, as well as tour the Victorian Institute of Sport, Victoria’s Olympic Training Centre.

OLYMPIANS IN ATTENDANCE:

Jake Andrewartha, 2012 Judo and Prospective Australian Olympic Team Member (AOT) 2016Daniel Greig, 2010 Speed SkatingBelinda Hocking, 2012, 2008 Swimming and Prospective Australian Olympic Team Member (AOT) 2016Matson Lawson, 2012 Swimming and Prospective Australian Olympic Team Member (AOT) 2016Kyle Vander-Kuyp, 2000, 1996 AthleticsErin Walklate, 2008 BadmintonDanielle Woodward OAM, 2000 Silver Medallist, 1996, 1992 Canoe/Kayak - Slalom AOT Athlete Services Director 2012, AOT Deputy Chef de Mission 2016

INTERNATIONAL PIERRE DE COUBERTIN YOUTH FORUM 2015

The International Pierre de Coubertin Committee (CIPC) once again invited the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) to send a delegation of eight Australian students to the 10th International Youth Forum, held in Piešťany (Slovakia), from August 29 – September 13, 2015.

The AOC invited State Olympic Councils to nominate a recipient of the 2014 or 2015 Pierre de Coubertin Award. The Victorian participant was Kelsey Tranter from Parkdale Secondary College.

THANK YOU

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the members of the VOC Education Commission for their remarkable support, enthusiasm and outstanding contribution to the VOC programs.

On behalf of the Education Commission we extend our sincere appreciation to Warwick Waters and Maria Cabeliza for their incredible achievements in the development and delivery of the VOC education programs. The continued positive feedback is testament to their countless hours of preparation and successful delivery of each program.

Luke Soulos CHAIRMAN, EDUCATION COMMISSION

Most Outstanding Artistic piece Winner: Kitana Campbell-Heremaia from Melton Secondary College.

KEY RESULT AREA 4 GOVERNANCE

OPERATIONAL REPORTS

TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LEGISLATION, SOUND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND EFFECTIVE REPORTING STRUCTURES.

Our appreciation goes to the AOC for their support in providing the day-to-day financial services for the VOC. We are pleased to provide the audited statement of comprehensive income for the year ending December 31, 2015 as an appendix to the agenda for the 104th Annual General Meeting.

Sincere thanks are extended to VOC Executive Board Members David Wansbrough OAM (Chair JLP Foundation) and Nicholas Green OAM, Peter Halstead and James Tomkins OAM for providing ongoing expertise and advice as members of the Julius Patching Investment Sub-committee.

The VOC would like to acknowledge CWC Family’s Office especially David Birkbeck and Kanthi Guruge who for many years have provided pro bono services covering the administration of the Julius Patching Foundation. During the year, on recommendation from David Birkbeck, we moved the administration of the foundation to Mutual Trust who are also providing their service pro bono and are providing full day-to-day management which includes managing the BAS and audit processes.



KEY RESULT AREA 5 LEGACY AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT OUR STAKEHOLDERS ARE RECOGNISED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING AWARDS.ALL AWARD RECIPIENTS ARE FEATURED ON PAGE 2 OF THIS REPORT.

LIFE MEMBERS

Life Membership of the Council may be conferred by Special Majority on the recommendation of the Executive upon any person who has for a period of not less ten years rendered outstanding service to the Council, Olympic Movement and sport.

ORDER OF MERIT RECIPIENT

The Order of Merit may be conferred upon any person who, in the opinion of the Executive, has achieved remarkable merit in the sporting world, either through personal achievement or contribution to the development of sport.

WILFRID KENT HUGHES AWARD

Sir Wilfrid Kent Hughes, KGE, MVO, DSC, MC, ED, 1885-1970, will be remembered as Chairman of the Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games Organising Committee, for his great love of sport and for his contribution to the Victorian and Australian Olympic Movement. He was without doubt a great Australian, a soldier, an Olympian, a statesman and a true administrator.

To perpetuate his outstanding contribution, the Victorian Olympic Council selects the most outstanding performance by a Victorian Olympian at each Olympic Games to receive the Wilfrid Kent Hughes Award.

A perpetual plaque on permanent display in the foyer of the VOC office is etched with the recipient’s name and a replica plaque is awarded to the recipient.

JULIUS PATCHING SPORTS OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR AWARD

This award is in recognition of the unprecedented and tireless contribution of Julius L. Patching to the Victorian Olympic Council (VOC) and the Olympic community. Judy was a voluntary official from 1947 until his death in 2009. This award recognises the outstanding contribution that officials make to the fabric of the Olympic sporting community in Victoria. One nomination per state sporting association is accepted for consideration each year. This award is presented annually at the AGM by Colin and Bruce Patching, sons of the late Judy Patching.

Bill Mildenhall receiving the 2014 Julius Patching Award at the VOC AGM.

Australia PostAustralian Olympic Committee and StaffCorrs Westgarth ChambersErnst & YoungFederal GovernmentHolding RedlichIan KervilleIvan Gaal PhotographyMelbourne & Olympic Parks Trust

Melbourne Cricket ClubMelbourne Cricket Ground TrustNational Sports MuseumOlympians Club of VictoriaState Government of VictoriaState Sporting AssociationsTim SukeVictorian OlympiansWorld Olympic Association

LEGAL ADVISORCorrs Westgarth Chambers

INVESTMENT SUB-COMMITTEEPeter HalsteadDavid Wansbrough OAMJames Tomkins OAM

JULIUS PATCHING FOUNDATIONCWC Family Office David Birkbeck (Part)Kanthi Guruge (Part)

Mutual TrustAndrea Blaney (Part)

OUR WONDERFUL BAND OF VOLUNTEERSJess Bagley Rhonda BrowneGeoff DugganJeannette DugganIvan Gaal Wendy GrantShirley HarrisKate ThomasJeremy ThompsonChris Thompson

VOC INTERNS - for their invaluable assistance in the preparation and delivery of our education programs as well as the OCV Dinner:

Belinda Hocking (Swimming)Chloe Wakeling (Victoria University)

THE VICTORIAN OLYMPIC COUNCIL THANKS THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE AND ORGANISATIONS FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

VOC ANNUAL REPORT 2015 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS


CONSTITUENT BODIESPlease see the VOC webpage for full contact details

ARCHERY VICTORIA President: Irene NormanChief Financial Officer: Dawn Nelson-Furnell

ATHLETICS VICTORIA President: Heather RidleyChief Executive Officer: Glenn Turnor BADMINTON VICTORIAPresident: Paul KernState Director: Peter Roberts

BASKETBALL VICTORIAPresident: Dan KirtleyChief Executive Officer: Nick Honey AUSTRALIAN BIATHLON ASSOCIATIONPresident: Grant FlanaganExecutive Officer: Neil Richardson

BOXING VICTORIA INCPresident: David CuttingHonorary Secretary: Phillip Spitalnic

CANOEING VICTORIAPresident: Gary FlaniganExecutive Officer: Andrea Boothroyd (Until February 15, 2016) Now vacant

VICTORIAN CURLING ASSOCIATIONPresident: Gerald Chick Secretary: Ian Gagnon

CYCLING VICTORIAPresident: Glen PearsallChief Executive Officer: Kipp Kaufmann

DIVING VICTORIAPresident: Fiona CarterState Executive Officer: Matthew Duck

EQUESTRIAN VICTORIAChair: Ingrid GreenChief Executive Officer: Greg Pratt FENCING VICTORIAPresident: Geoff WebberCommunications Director: Robyn Hunter FOOTBALL FEDERATION VICTORIAPresident: Kimon TaliadorosChief Executive Officer: Peter Gome

GOLF VICTORIAPresident: John HobdayChief Executive Officer: Simon Brookhouse GYMNASTICS VICTORIA INCChair: Michael O’NeilChief Executive Officer: Jamie Parsons HANDBALL VICPresident: Andrew KelsoSecretary: Kate Napier HOCKEY VICTORIAChairman: Robert DaltonChief Executive Officer: Andrew Skillern ICE HOCKEY VICTORIAPresident: Warren Porter Secretary: Christopher J. Dials

VICTORIAN SPORTS DIRECTORY



VICTORIAN ICE RACING ASSOCIATIONPresident: Ken StewartSecretary: Melina Solin ICE SKATING VICTORIAPresident: Wendy MeikSecretary: Lexi Wooderson JUDO VICTORIAPresident: Doug Noack (Until 2016)Secretary: Adrian James MODERN PENTATHLON VICTORIAPresident: Jeremy Thompson Executive Officer: Ernie Fontaine ROWING VICTORIAPresident: Patrick McNamaraChief Executive Officer: Nick Gall VICTORIAN RUGBY UNION INC.President: Tim North QCChief Executive Officer: Peter Leahy

VICTORIAN SNOWSPORTS ASSOCIATIONPresident: Rob Anderson Secretary: Benn Willett

SWIMMING VICTORIAPresident: Paul MalcolmChief Executive Officer: Gillian O’Mara

TABLE TENNIS VICTORIAChair: Brett SonnetChief Executive Officer: Denise Makaling SPORTS TAEKWONDO VICTORIAPresident: Barry AkehurstSecretary: David Burns

TENNIS VICTORIAPresident: Gary ClarkChief Executive Officer: Matthew Kennedy TRIATHLON VICTORIA President: Steven GattExecutive Director: Grant Cosgriff VOLLEYBALL VICTORIAPresident: Senator Stephen ConroyGeneral Manager: Geoff Rietschel

WATER POLO VICTORIA President: John PerrottExecutive Officer: Simon Blundell VICTORIAN WEIGHTLIFTING ASSOCIATION INC.President: Philip GoodmanOperations Manager: Ryan Mikkell

VICTORIAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION INC.President: Sam ParkerSecretary: Brian Hodgson

YACHTING VICTORIAPresident: Ian CunninghamChief Executive Officer: Steve Walker

VICTORIAN SPORTS DIRECTORY (Cont.)


BASEBALL VICTORIAPresident: Myles Foreman General Manager: Ashley Blair

NETBALL VICTORIAPresident: Jenny SanchezActing Chief Executive Officer: Katie Reaper

SOFTBALL VICTORIAPresident: Jenny Holliday AMExecutive Officer: Sara Dailey

SQUASH & RACQUETBALL VICTORIAPresident: Peta MurphyExecutive Director: Fiona Young

TENPIN BOWLING VICTORIAChairperson: Graham PearsonState Manager: Justin Lopes

ACHPER – VICTORIAN BRANCHPresident: Naomi LindChief Executive Officer: Hilary Shelton

THE CARBINE CLUB INC – VICTORIA Secretary: Graham Halbish

MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB - NATIONAL SPORTS MUSEUMGeneral Manager, Membership & Heritage, MCC: Scott Butler

OLYMPIANS CLUB OF VICTORIA President: Leon Wiegard OAM

OLYMPIC WINTER INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA Chairman: Geoffrey J Henke AOChief Executive Officer: Geoff Lipshut

SPORTS MEDICINE AUSTRALIA – VICTORIAN BRANCH President: Matthew MollicaExecutive Officer: Lynne Sheehan

SPORT AND RECREATION VICTORIA, Secretary: Kym PeakeSenior Project Officer, Sport Industry Development: Sue Tymms

THE SPORT AUSTRALIA HALL OF FAME LTD Chairman: John Bertrand AMGeneral Manager: Robert Lay AM

VICSPORTChair: Margot Foster AMChief Executive Officer: Mark McAllion

VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT Chairman: Kate PalmerChief Executive Officer: Anne Marie Harrison

ASSOCIATED BODIES

STATE RECOGNISED ORGANISATIONS


VISION STATEMENT · vision statement the victorian olympic council represents the olympic movement throughout victoria. we create opportunities to share in the ideals and aspirations

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