2010 NEWSLETTER # 1
YES another year is upon us welcome to 2010; clearly with the good news surrounding the Turbos the 2010 season is looking bright. This is my 10th year on the committee of Marist / Old Boys so I trust you still find my ramblings interesting.
During the holidays no we did not sit around drinking all the time ( yeah right ) plenty of Old Boys Marist work was achieved - Our Strategic Plan was updated, an Annual Plan for 2010 was produced. An Organisational Development Tool was completed, in association with MRU, which was an insight into our operations aimed to highlight our strengthens and weaknesses, I can supply a copy of this for those interested.
2010 Academy saw numerous players hit the gym with aim of increasing their fitness. Several players also attended numerous courses in the off season; include Senior 1st Coach Brett Davis. Our thanks go out to the sponsors of the OBM Academy and IRANZ courses.
The 2010 Coaches were appointed and the main points of contact are as follows:
Club Captain - Phil Metcalf ph 0275 660 479
Senior 1 - Brett Davis ph 027 290 3132 Kane Barry 021 459 712
Senior 2 - Peter Marshall 0274 503 422
Senior Reserve A - Don Edgecombe ph 027 330 5151
Premier Colts - David Carey ph 0274 283 722
Colts A - Simon Smith ph 0274 326 104
19's - Paul O'Brien ph 021 422 455
Presidents - Mark Izod ph 0274 351 919
Junior Rugby - Karlyn Eales ph 0274 192 107
Pre-season fixtures penciled in at this stage are as follows:
March 6th Napier Old Boys Marist @ PN
March 13th / 14th Spillane in Hastings
March 20th Waikanae @ PN
March 27th KICK-OFF
Additional games are to be arranged.
A big thank you to all our 2009 Sponsors it would be fantastic to see you continue your involvement in 2010 and beyond. New Sponsors are warmly welcomed!!!!!!!!!! Come on everybody support our Sponsors!
Higgins Group Manawatu Toyota
Tui / DB NZ Teamwear / Canterbury
Malbas Bar & Nightclub Fitzherbert Rowe Lawyers
Peter Clark - Silvester Clark Shamrock Club Members
Marist Sports Club New Zealand Community Trust
Infinity Foundation Perry Foundation
Kia Toa RFC Gaming Paul O'Brien - Asteron
Chester's Plumbing & Bathroom Humphries Construction
MediaWorks Radio Manawatu Rangitikei Meat Distributors - Gleeson Family
Ezibuy - Gillespie Family The Empty Vessel
Ag Design AMP Insurance
Barstow Insurance Brokers Blackmore & Associates
Brushstrokes CLM Lido Aquatic Centre
Contel Duncan Campbell
Fraser Brothers Gunn & Cotton Auditors & Accountants
M R Curd Chartered Accountant McCartney Woolford Insurances
NZCU Baywide New Balance New Body Fitness Centre
NewBuild Home Finance Ora 3
Phil Metcalf Powa Products
Signify Limited Stephen Parsons House of Travel
Twin Agencies Tod Seeds
Tom Chisholm Wenham Grain & Seed.
As many of you will already be aware Anne and I are in process of retiring to the Hawkes Bay. Given that I made a commitment to the Club to be Chairman for 2010 I shall continue to perform these duties to the best of my abilities, even from a far. I thank all the Committee Members for their support in this regard. My association with the Club started in 1993 coaching and managing Marist junior rugby teams for a few years, gosh 18 years (at the end of this year) seems to have flown by. There were many many highs including helping to celebrate the 1995 and 1998 Hankin Shield wins. 1995 when I was appointed the Assistant Coach Manawatu 3rd Grade schoolboy rugby team was a great year. From this coaching experience, and after helping out with various High School teams, it soon became evident that my heart was not into coaching. I then joined the Marist administration team in 2001 to help celebrate our Clubs 75th celebrations. 10 years on the admin team of Marist / Old Boys Marist rugby. 8 consecutive years as either Club Captain or Chairman, 2008 performing both roles, has taught me a lot and I am grateful of this experience. 2008 and 2009 were clearly big years with the bringing together of our two great clubs to form OBM. I owe a lot to Anne, Willie (my boss) and my family for being so tolerant during all these years.
I thank everyone for their support, and patience, it has been great being involved with such a dynamic group of people and I wish you all well for many years to come. As I say I will continue strong involvement with the Committee at least until after this club rugby season, should the Committee so desire?
2009 was quite a year for Old Boys Marist the winning of the Abraham Cup was clearly a major achievement for us all. To me this will make 2010 an even more challenging year in an effort to keep up the high standards that we have all set for ourselves. To ensure that Old Boys Marist continues to ride high in the success ranks we need you support. To all our Coaches, Managers, Committee Members etc a BIG thank you for making yourselves available in 2010, I wish you well for the season ahead.
To all our 2010 Sponsors a BIG thank you and to all others I look forward to seeing you on the sidelines and in the Clubrooms thereby showing your support of our great Club.
Should you wish to be placed on the Old Boys Marist mailing list, or know of anybody who might, please contact us at P O Box 4093 PN or at burr.family@xtra.co.nz we currently have over 250 on this database but need your help to continue to grow our membership.
Finally we wish Robin O'Neil, a life member of both Marist Rugby and Marist Tennis, all the best in Christchurch. Robin was fare welled in the clubrooms on 19th February and presented with an OBM Blazer and tie.
See you all during the forthcoming rugby season.
Regards Malcolm
GO OLD BOYS MARIST
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A few quick quiz questions;
1. What 2009 Premier NPC team scored the most tries?
2. What NPC Premier NPC team had the most bonus points?
3. What NPC team was voted as the favourite NZ team in 2009?
Hint; they wear the same coloured Jerseys as the senior team that won the Manawatu Club Supremacy... Abrahams Cup.
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Late News – OBM Supporters Jacket
Responding to your feedback, Finance Committee Members Sue Curtis and Bruce Buckley are investigating sourcing a Supporters Jacket through our Canterbury suppliers that would be available for us all to purchase.
Please watch the club notice board for further information. Please note all individual orders will need to be paid for in advance and delivery time of up to 3 months may apply. So once the information is available in the Clubrooms you will need to order and pay quickly
STADIUM JACKET E58 583
Size: S - 3XL
Colour: 989 Black
100% nylon ripstop dobby waterproof coating. Quilted lining. Fully seam sealed waterproof jacket. Lower front zip pockets. Velcro tabs on sleeve hem. CCC and OBM club logo on chest.
PALMERSTON NORTH OLD BOYS MARIST RUGBY CLUB 2009