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2005 President’s Report
2005 St Laurence’s College Old Boys’ Committee
President: Mr Scott Stanford Vice-President: Mr Damien Ferguson Secretary: Mr John Nash Treasurer: Mr Evan Seivers Staff Representative: Mr Paul Begg Student Representative: Mr Michael Schwede Mr Damien Hegarty Registrar: Mrs Di Taylor Committee Members: Mr Paul Catchlove Mr Peter Daley
2005 St Laurence’s College Old Boys’ Foundation Trustees
Chairman of Trustees: Mr Bill Siganto Trustees: Mr Scott Stanford Mr Damien Ferguson Mr John Nash Mr Chris Skelton Mr Tom Kruger Mr Mark Stockwell Mr Bernie McGowan
President’s Report When I look back at what the Old Boys have achieved this year, I am amazed that we have made it all fit into 12 months. The main aim of 2005 was to make the newly revamped Foundation start working for the members of the SLC Community. To that end, in April the Foundation made the first of two payments to the community. The first was $12000 to the Principal Mr Ian McDonald for use towards the needy members of the school community. The second was to Mr Keith Halpin for $3500 for use in his “Compass” Program. This program allows students struggling at school to be able to be paired with other members of the community to gain confidence in everyday school life including academic support. During 2005, the Association put on individual class reunions for three major class groups, which were held at both the College and the Br Ryan Function Centre at Runcorn. None of these events would have been possible without the never-ending support of the SLOBA Student Committee headed by Michael Schwede. Special Thanks must go to those students who have always been willing to offer their support to the Old Boys’ Association. The SLOBA XI played the First XI cricket match at Runcorn earlier in the year, with the SLOBA team winning a narrow victory. The student team put up a great battle. Special thanks must go to Mr Steve Lyzinski and Mr Cameron Wigan for their continued support of this event. The Association also added to its calendar the SLOBA Vs First XI Soccer match, which will become an annual event. The SLOBA team had a resounding victory. Special thanks must go to Mr Andrew Kendall and Mr Cameron Carney for their organisation and support of this event. We look forward to both sporting fixtures continuing long into the future. With an increase in numbers the “Senior” Old Boys’ Luncheon held at St Laurence’s for the first time two years ago, the function was moved to the Brother Ryan Function Centre at Runcorn. This allowed pre 1950 students to return, mix and meet old friends in a social environment. It also allowed our current senior students, who acted as waiters for the event, to mix and talk with our guests about the changes that have occurred since they left the school, some of them forty years ago. Again this type of event does not just happen. Special thanks must go to Mrs Alison Stanford (my wife) and Mrs Catherine Shaw who catered for the day. Many of the senior members are already talking about 2006! Towards the end of the year, we held our Annual Dinner at the Queensland Irish Club, where we recognised the efforts of long serving member, Mr Paul Forrester. Over 200 People gathered to give Paul a “this is your life” experience and a great night was had by all. The Association held a Mass and Barbeque at the College on Sunday 23 October. This was celebrated by Old Boy Priest Fr Brian Bourke. It was great to see many old faces return to the College for a spiritual celebration in the College’s Jubilee Year. With such a busy Jubilee Year at the college completed, the St Laurence’s Old Boys’ Association and Foundation are ready to face more challenges in the future. I believe that we as an Association must continue to forge greater ties with the college community as a whole and develop relations between our Association and other SLC associations in a common goal – A strong St Laurence’s College. Finally it has been a privilege to be President of such a fine Association over the past four years. As I step down as President to take on a more effective role within the Foundation, I wish Mr Paul Catchlove and his new team all the best in 2006 and beyond. Our Association would not survive without the continued dedicated effort of my fellow committee members. I thank in particular Mr John Nash and Mrs Di Taylor for their constant support and assistance throughout this year. The Old Boys’ Association are always looking for energetic people to assist in the running of the organisation. For more information phone Mrs Di Taylor on 1300 661 512. Scott Stanford - President
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