Thank-you to everyone that came out to the Richmond FC Awards Night and Annual General Meeting. Below is a summary of the evening.
Patrice Sarrazin Award (Most Outstanding Select Player)
Leuvin Ray Ebora (U18 Metro – Richmond United 97)
Jordan Yttri Award (District’s Most Outstanding Goalie)
Raphael Eustaquio (U14 Metro – Richmond United) – pictured below with Coach Carlos Carvalheiro-Nunes
Jim Lamond Award (Most Outstanding Adult Player)
Wyatt Pinder (Wyatt was unable to attend and his award was accepted by Coach Mark Fletcher, presented by Adult Soccer Director, Brett Livingstone)
Bradley Nielsen Award (Team award for “Determination”)
U18 Bronze Hooligans (Coach James Collins, Assistant Coaches – Paul Wigboldus and Victor Baldwin)
Charlie Mead Award (Most Sporting Team)
U16 Bronze Strikers (Coach Paul Lambranda)
4-District League Pioneer Award (Recognizing Outstanding Volunteer Contribution to the Club)
Ken Glasspool (U14 Silver Wolves) – pictured below on left with Rein Weber
RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL RESOLUTION (Amendment to the Membership Classification of Richmond FC – CLICK HERE)
There were 55 ballots cast. There were 22 “yes” votes and 33 “no” votes, for 40% in favour. Richmond FC Constitution and Bylaws state the 75% or more in favour is required for a Special Resolution to pass. The Special Resolution was not passed.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
There were 8 two-year terms open and 2 one-year terms. There were 15 candidates and the following were elected to the Board of Directors (in no particular order):
Wayne Fraser (re-elected)
Bill Barrable
Bernie Koestlmaier
Sharon Dulay
Rein Weber (re-elected)
Doug long
Cristina Carvalheiro-Nunes (re-elected)
Dan Brodie (re-elected)
Dave Weber (re-elected)
Don Jenkins (re-elected)
Doug Long and Don Jenkins volunteered to take the one-year terms, so a further election to determine term lengths was not held.
The above 10 directors will joining the following Directors who will be starting the 2nd year of the two-year term:
Gary Purewal
Jonathan Kallner
Mary-Anne Humphrey
Vern Jacques
Mikey Laing
Brett Livingstone
The Board would like to wish a fond farewell to Mike Fletcher and recognize his many, many years of contribution to the Richmond FC both as a Board member and as coach. Thank-you Mike!