From: Southernfootball.com.au

On Monday 22nd of November the Huonville Lions Football Club held its Annual General Meeting, where the out going committee presented its 2004 Annual Report.

Club President Scott Wilcox presented his report, which gave a brief overview of the clubs performance for the 2004 season, he also thanked all coaches, support staff and the many tireless volunteers that perform the various tasks that kept the club running week in week out. Scott then thanked the clubs sponsors and all involved with fundraising for season 2004, and announced that STEPS Employment & Training Solutions has substantially increased its commitment to the Huonville Lions Football Club and will be naming right sponsors for the next three seasons.

Treasurer Wayne Thorpe then presented the clubs Financial Report, after thanking those that sponsored and supported with fundraising throughout season 2004, Wayne announced the Huonville Lions Football Club had registered a healthy operating profit for the 2004 season. General Manager Cameron Smith then presented the clubs Marketing / Sponsorship and Membership Report. In season 2004 the Huonville Lions Football Club reported a healthy rise in both sponsorship and membership levels, but both Cameron and Wayne pointed out for the club to continue to grow and achieve the goals set down in the clubs strategic plan, the growth in both sponsorship and membership must continue. Cameron then gave a brief over view of the Facilities Development Report, the Ground and Maintenance Report and the progress of the clubs Strategic Plan and that the club had achieved and / or implemented all the key performance indicators set down within the strategic plan for 2004.

This was followed by the election of 2005 office bearers. As part of the clubs strategic plan the HLFC has made changes in the way the club is to be administered, changing from the traditional club committee to a club board, with club directors responsible for particular portfolios. The Huonville Lions Football Clubs Board of Directors for the 2005 season is as follows:
President: Tim Griggs, Financial Director: Wayne Thorpe, Secretary / Club Administration Director: Rake Raine, Marketing / Promotions Director: Barbara Buckingham, Social / Fundraising Director: Paula Maxfield, Football Operations Director: Cameron Smith, Youth Development Director: Scott Wilcox, Volunteer Management Director: Neville Quarrier, Ground and Facilities Maintenance Director: John Ryan and Community and Club Development: Cameron Smith. All Board members are wishing to form small sub- committees and would welcome your support. If you feel you are able to help in any of the above areas, please contact the Director responsible for the portfolio or Cameron Smith – 0409 664482 / email huonvillefc.gm@bigpond.com .

Huonville Lions Football Club is pleased to confirm its coaching staff for season 2005: Senior Coach: Michael McGregor, Senior Assistant Coach: Nick Fooks, Reserves Coach: Daniel Thorpe and Under 17’s Coach: Michael Wass.
The last Pre- Christmas training session will be on Monday 20th of December with a BBQ and refreshments to follow.
Training recommences on Monday 10th of January, 6 pm at the Huonville oval for Seniors, Reserves and Under 17’s.
For further details please contact Senior Coach: Michael McGregor- 0419 120134, U/17’s Coach Michael Wass – 62643332 or Football Operations Director: Cam Smith - 0409 664482

The Lions Marketing & Promotions Director Barbara Buckingham is already hard at work, with the Huonville Lions Football Club set to produce a 2005 wall calendar featuring players and scenic shots encapsulating the Huon Valley.
The Huonville Lions Football Club is calling on the community and businesses to support the project by inviting you to attend an Advertising Auction Evening on Wednesday, December 15th, at Home Hill Winery.

The Calendar will not only benefit the club but all local businesses as well, as it will feature club events, local event dates, photos of tourist attractions and information on what to do and see in Huonville during the different times of the year. The calendar will be available for release in early January 2005. The auction evening is an open invitation with door entry at $10 per person. For more information on the evening please contact Michael McGregor on 0419 120134.
Also look out for the Huonville Lions Football Clubs Newsletter in early 2005.

The Huonville Lions Football Club wishes to thank all involved at AFL Tas and AFL Southern Tas for their support in 2004. We would also like to thank Dan Garlick of Ozvox Media for the great coverage provided by the AFL Southern Tasmania / SFL web site.
Finally the Board of the Huonville Lions Football Club would like to wish all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Safe New Year and we will see you all at the footy in 2005.