On Sunday, Budd Bay RFC stepped into its 13th year - the 2011 season. With every team in Budd Bay represented at the 2010 Annual General Meeting, it was clear everyone is as eager to see good things happen over the next 13 years as I am. I was encouraged by all the players, parents and supporters that gave up a beautiful Sunday afternoon to talk about the present and future Budd Bay RFC and then to step up and fill some critical roles. And I thank everyone for the cake - it was delicious!
Some of you will notice some new faces and familiar ones in new roles... Yesterday, a handful of new members were elected to openings on the Board to work alongside some vets and lead Budd Bay through the next couple of years and beyond. I wish them all continuing success and I hope they receive the care, support and generosity you have all shown me over the years.
Please welcome the new (and returning) volunteers when you have a chance - they have all committed their time generously to keep building Budd Bay and helping our teams succeed. We'll be updating their contact information on our website shortly, so check back soon. And now, drum roll please... the 2011 Board of Directors and Coaches:
President - Kyle McKown
Vice President - Chris Cousins
Secretary - Lena McKown
Treasurer - Erin Louis
Senior Team Representative - Debbie Lainfiesta
Fields Representative - Rena Carlson
Member-at-Large - Ryan Cole
Member-at-Large - Dan Smith
Men's Head Coach - Jerry Quirke
Women's Head Coach - Chris Cousins
Boy's Head Coach - Dan Dillashaw
Girl's Head Coach - Quigg Davis
Some more thanks go to Mary Shero for committing to help coordinate a couple of events over the next year and Mya Starling for keeping an eye on our webspace. A special thanks to Founding Rugger Trevor Anderson for committing to the summer youth rugby program, a fun touch rugby session for the young ruggers of tomorrow.
While a lot of important roles have been filled, there is plenty more opportunities to lend a hand where you can. We are still looking for volunteers for our U19 programs and someone to help with clubwide fundraising, recruitment and marketing... If you can help or know someone that can, please let us know.
As a final note, thank you. I have always been impressed with the dedication and passion so many around Budd Bay exhibit - whether its on the pitch or off - and I thank you for that each and every day. Without you, everyone of you - our players, volunteers, families and friends - Budd Bay would not be where it is today.
Stay tuned for an exciting senior men's and women's season this fall! With the men looking to defend their 2010 DIII title and the women rucking through the new DII side, I am sure the season will be intense.
Hope to see ya at the pitch!
Cheers,
Dan
