b'CHAIRMANS MESSAGEThe 2018/19 year has been a veryVicsport remains focused on supporting our members and successful one for Vicsport. The board andpromoting active participation in recreation, sport and a healthy lifestyle. We do this through advocacy, programs executive are delighted with the positiveand services, as well as through our partnership with SRV impact we have had through our programsand VicHealth. this year.I would like to formally acknowledge the success of our Our leadership programs, the role we have played indedicated and hardworking executive team led by our promoting diversity, inclusion and innovation in sport,exceptional CEO Lisa Hasker. This small but effective team the work towards meeting mandatory board quotas andhas worked tirelessly to deliver the ambitious program of the many other programs, activities and events that theworks that was mapped out for this financial year. organisation has made available to the Victorian sportWe are fortunate to have such partnerships with VicHealth community has been rewarding and Vicsport is proud ofand SRV and we thank them both for their support and its contribution. We have also met all of our key metrics ascommitment to Vicsport. We are also very fortunate to have a measure of success. The benefit of meeting these keythe support of the Minister, the Hon. Martin Pakula MP. We metrics is that we then provide ourselves with the bestthank the Minister and the exceptional people in his team. opportunity to secure the resources required to continueI would also like to acknowledge the enormous support we investing in the key activities and programs that matter,received from the previous Minister, the Hon. John Eren MP.providing even more value to our members.The benefits of sport and recreational activity are wellI would like to extend my gratitude to my fellow board documented. Through these activities and the programsmembers Tanya Gallina, Catherine Harding, Margot Foster we provide, we remain totally committed to addressing theAM, Derek OLeary, Andrew Walton, Susan Smith, Simon challenges that face us around mental and physical health,Brookhouse and Tim Large (ex-officio). In particular, I would women in sport, unemployment and the need for thelike to express my gratitude to outgoing board member public and private sector to invest in resources and facilitiesRichard Amon who has advised me that he will not stand to meet the growing needs of our participants, sportingfor re-election this year. Richards contribution to making bodies, clubs and communities. a significant difference over several terms in office and his commitment to inclusion and disability sport has been profound and we are most grateful. This year, the board identified key areas of focus executed through the setting up of board committees and so much has been achieved as a result of their great work. Vicsport is very fortunate to have a board of this calibre and experience. I appreciate their support and contribution.Finally, a very big thank you to our members, SSAs, RSAs, LGAs and preferred suppliers and partners for your ongoing support and contributions. Your enthusiasm and passion are what drives and motivates us. It is for you that we are here. I am excited about what we have planned for the new financial year and I look forward to what now lies ahead.Ron Gauci / ChairmanVICSPORT02'