A LETTER FROM THE PREZ

30th January 2008

Dear Panthers

On behalf of the OMFC Committee I hope you all had a Merry Christmas and enjoyed safe New Year celebrations.

With 2007 now well and truly behind us it’s time for everyone to dust off the boots and look forward to a successful 2008 season. The preparation for season 2008 has already begun for many of us, with plenty of hard work being put in both on and off the field.

We have previously had the pleasure of announcing Ben McGee as being reappointed as Senior Coach, and Jamie Winduss as the new Under 19s Coach.

To complete our coaching panel for 2008, I would also like to announce the appointment of David Cafarella as Senior Assistant and Reserve Coach. David has played most of his footy in our region being as a Junior with East Sandringham and Senior football with Sandringham U19’s and Reserves as well as about 170 Senior Games with Hampton United. His coaching experience includes East Sandringham Juniors,Sandringham U19’s,Hampton United Assistant to Senior Coach and Reserves as well as U18’s at Edithvale/Aspendale.I am sure that David will add great value to our Club and will assist in the achievement of our Football objectives.

Sharon Ericksen has once again put her hand up for the position of Head Trainer which is very welcome news.

With a few potential new players, including many new under 19’s looking to come to the club for preseason training, it’s imperative that we all make every attempt to get ourselves to as many sessions as possible to impress the new recruits.

There is plenty of hard work in front of the Committee with Sponsorship, The Social Calendar, Player Recruitment, and finding game day Volunteers among the many activities we are currently involved in. One particular event of note for 2008 is the 40th Birthday OMFC Gala Spectacular! This huge event to celebrate our great club will be held at Crown Casino on 12th of April. Make sure we all keep this date free for what promises to be the biggest night in the Clubs history!

We have already had some of our major sponsors sign up again for another year of support. Without the help of these sponsors we would not have a club to play for. Once again we thank Zenith Interiors, the Mentone Hotel and Louis Epstein as major club sponsors. We all appreciate every OMFC sponsor’s support.

I look forward to working with you all over the next year on our march towards a premiership and elevation into C Grade!

Regards
Michael Lawes
President OMFC