Club President

Important Football Dates for the Club President:-

• Football Brisbane General Meeting - normally 1st Wednesday monthly from April thru November
• Greenbank Sport & Recreation Cub General Meeting - 2nd Monday monthly

President Job Description

Objectives

The President is the leader of the Club and is there to ensure the Club is run efficiently administratively, financially and socially to support the on field efforts of the Club.

Responsibilities

1. Be well aware of all current and future Club activities
2. Represents the Club at local, regional and national levels
3. On most occasions act as Chairperson at Club meetings

An active and successful chairperson:-

• Leads, but does not direct
• Ensures there is fair discussion on each issue and that all points are expressed before a decision is reached
• Keeps the meeting moving in the desired direction. Be firm, but tactful, with members deviating from the point under discussion
• After adequate discussion on an issue impartially summarises the points of view expressed, both for and against, to make sure members know clearly what they will be voting or agreeing to
• Runs the meeting so that a balance is struck between speed and efficiency on the one hand, and keeping the meeting enjoyable on the other
• Start meetings on time
• Know and follow the agenda strictly, unless directed otherwise by the meeting
• Attempt to get all members to contribute to the meeting
• Be enthusiastic – enthusiasm is catching
• Ensure Managers and Committee Members fulfil their responsibilities to the Club
• Attend Football Brisbane's General Meetings†

† These meetings are held normally 1st Wednesday monthly from April thru November. Attendance is compulsory for all Clubs. If the Secretary or President cannot attend, arrange for the Vice President or another club delegate to attend instead. A $30 fine is issued for non attendance at these meetings.

Presents the Annual Report at the Annual General Meeting

• This should be a comprehensive summary of the years’ activities, detailing programs conducted, membership changes, physical developments and any outstanding achievements. Also include a review of the financial situation and a look at plans and aspirations for the future
• Sections of this report can be delegated to other Committee Members so you don’t have to do it all yourself!

Relationships

• Reports to the Members and General Committee of the Club
• Acts, or ensures his/her delegate acts, in the best interests of the club
• Supports all coaches, players and committee members

Accountability

• The President is accountable to the Members and the General Committee

Annual Report

The President presents the Annual Report at the Annual General Meeting.  It should be a comprehensive summary of the previous years activity, detailing programs conducted, membership changes, physical developments and outstanding achievements.  It includes a review of the financial situation and a look at plans and aspirations for the future.

Delegate!   Do not try to "do it all" yourself.