Issue #7 2016 July Edition From the President Page 1 Major Sponsors Hi everyone, The finals of the AFL season are fast approaching. It's been a busy year for all. A big thank you to all everyone that has been involved in the club. It doesn't matter if you have had a small or big role, without you there is no club. Keep in mind that you can sign up for the 2017 season now, whether it's for the youth teams or Masters. It's great fun and it's a great way to make new friends. Drop us a comment on our Facebook page or website if you have any questions. Also there has been some interest in getting a team together for girls to play AFL, check out our website for more info. The Masters team have been having some good training sessions twice a week with a few new players signing up. The men are working well as a team and kicking some goals. A big thank you to Andrew Issom for getting the Master s dinner together. Some good funds for the club have come out it. So well done. So just remember AFL is for everyone to have fun, work as a team and meet some new friends. Go Falcons Clayton President Fassifern Falcons Fassifern Falcons Committee President: Clayton Chisholm Vice President: Shane Taylor Secretary: Halie Hornby Treasurer: Amanda Bird Grants, Sponsorship & Community/ Coaching Coordinator: VACANT POSITION Publications: Yvette McAlister Youth Advocate: Emily Greenwell Promotions Officer: Pat O Neill Fundraising Coordinator: Jemima Greenwell Committee Members: Pat O Neill and Jo McVilly Kids First officer: VACANT POSITION Email: fassifernjuniors@aflbj.com
Page 2 player PROFILES Each newsletter we will be profiling members of our great club. This week it is Masters player Jai Yong Gee and under 8s player Levi Hayton who reached his 50 game milestone this month. Jai yong gee Jai Yong Gee, moved to the Fassifern area 18 months ago with his wife and 2 children and is a teacher at the local high school. He plays for the Masters team and identifies his main role as the BBQ Quality Assurance Officer. He was recruited for the falcons by Matt Edgeworth and loves the club as he believes that Sporting clubs are great way to meet people, especially when you are new to an area. He also enjoys staying fit and healthy. His greatest hopes and dreams for the Fassifern Falcons long term, is that he would love to see the sport and club grow in the Fassifern and eventually field a seniors team down the track. Jai backs the Gold Coast Suns and on a professional field his fave player is Patrick Dangerfield but a little closer to home believes that Muzza is his pick for best on field. The best piece of advice Jai has is to Encourage and support your children in sport as much as possible. Happy Children are Healthy Children LEVI HAYTON Levi Hayton is one of our under 8s who recently celebrated his 50th game for the Fassifern Falcons. He is in grade 3 at All Saints Primary school and this is his 4th season playing for the club. His biggest dream for the club is to get more players so we can have bigger teams. The committee agrees with Levi and this would be a terrific thing for our under 8s team to continue. Levi barracks for Brisbane Lions and last year he played for them at half time at the Gabba. What an achievement Levi! His favourite player is Tom Rockliff. And Levi s parting piece of advice is to Always play fair. And remember it's not about winning, just having fun! Visit Raceview Sand & Gravel here
Page 3 Welcome to new sponsor Simon s Tavern. WINTER HARVEST FESTIVAL TRACTOR PULLING A big thanks to the Herrmann Munsters for representing the Fassifern Falcons today at the Winter Harvest Festival Junior Tractor Pull Comp. They got 2nd place, and received $150 for our club. Awesome effort, Karenza, Brock, Tyson & Mitchell.
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Powering Ahead Group Page 5 With the Successful Kalbar Show now behind us the focus will shift back onto improvements to the facilities and the power upgrade. Assessments have been received from DMA scoping engineers outlining locations for the additional camper power points, building power upgrades and the 1st stage of the arena lights. With the recent announcement by Scott Buchholz Federal member for Wright to set aside $250000 for ground improvements the stage is set for renewed energy to set the Showgrounds up as a top place to visit. Further updates will be a feature of 2016/17 Thank You to the Powering Ahead Sponsor Group who have made this project possible.
Page 6 Kalbar Country Day The Falcons have again been asked to volunteer to help out at the Kalbar Country Day. In return the club will receive a considerable donation from the Fassifern Lions Club. Everything from loading hay to selling tickets to collecting pumpkins are jobs required to be taken on by our members. Mark the 15th of October in your calendars and contact Clayton or Jemima if you can give us a couple of hours through the day. More club helpers = more money for your club! Oppy s Fruit & Veg Family owned and run Located in the Old Butter Factory at 10 Railway Street, Boonah. Ph 5463 4502 Supplying gourmet goods for the Scenic Rim community Huge variety of local produce available. visit us @ www.oppysfruitandveg.com.au
Page 7 Call Tony 3816 0066 499 Warwick Road Yamanto Email Tony at ShedBoss: tony@shedbossipswich.com Mention the Falcons when you purchase your next shed from Garage World and Tony and the team will make a further donation to support the club in 2016.
Page 8 Ph 07 3823 2144 www.ajssurveys.com.au Win Me!!! This beautiful photo, printed on canvas, has been very generously donated to us to raffle off by TJG Electrical. Other prizes in this raffle are two prizes of a football signed by Brisbane Lions players and a massage voucher donated by Sandy Ehrich Mobile Massage Therapist. Tickets just $1 each, see us on game day to buy yours! Drawn at the end of the 2016 season. A free community event celebrating cultural diversity through football, food and family entertainment. A full program of Australian Football takes on a fiesta vibe with live performances from the UQ Japanese Taiko Drumming team, the Vietnamese Lion Dancers and the Southbank Allstars who perform Asian pop songs and traditional favourites from China, Japan, Burma, Thailand, the Philippines, Cambodia and Vietnam. Eat exotic foods from around the world, watch a lantern making demonstration and let the kids loose in our famous inflatable kids playground or enjoy free facepainting and balloon twisting. See website for more information Saturday July 30 Venue: Griffith Moorooka AFC, Alexander Park 334 Beaudesert Rd, Moorooka
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Page 10 Players and parents represented the Fassifern Falcons at the IGA Family fun day on the 10th of July. Was great to see the falcons having a great time. Thanks to those who supported the activity.
Page 11 GIRLS in AFL So what do some of our girls think about playing AFL? We profiled U10 player Natassia Hornby this week. Name: Natassia Hornby. I am in Grade 4 at Boonah State School. I play for Fassifern Falcons in the U10 team Why you like playing? It's fun and you get to run and you get to get the football a lot & train What are your greatest hopes and dreams? To get my name up on a trophy Which is your favourite professional AFL club? 2 favourites - Brisbane Lions & Essendon Who is your favourite AFL player? Dayne Zorko Best piece of advice you can offer to players. Try your best and you'll always have fun Natassia at a player development program during the July holidays Ruby & Natassia participating in the World's Biggest Junior Clinic as part of the AFL 150 years picnic in the park. Look out for more opportunities and more profiles of our Falcons girls in coming issues. Thanks to Natassia for being our first girls AFL profile.
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