Jarrod Berry

The aims of this program are to assist, develop, promote, advance and encourage individuals in their chosen sporting and/or community endeavour to reach an elite level.

Talented young Wimmera Footballer Jarrod Berry has competed in School Sports Australia AFL Championships in Perth for one of the Victorian team.
The Australian Schools Sports Championships where play in Perth in July 2010 and the team WON the competition.

CONGRATALATIONS TO THE AFL CHAMPIONSHIPS VICTORIAN C TEAM
Jarrod received an Individual Sponsorship for $200.00 from the Horsham Sports & Community Club .
Individuals may apply for sponsorship if competing in State, National or International competition.

Horsham Sports & Community Club President Tim Coller was announced Club President of the Year at the recent Clubs Victoria Presidents Night in front of a crowd 450 held at the RACV Club in Melbourne

Mr Coller has served on the Board for 12 years the last three and half years as president. The Club has achieved a great deal during Tim's presidency with the highlights including:

• The development of a Strategic Plan which has given the club a clear direction through to 2012. The plan is reviewed annually to ensure we maintain a clear focus on what is ahead of the Club
• Purchase of the club's premises in December 2006 which were formally leased. The Club now has a very secure future and Tim was the main driving force behind this transaction.

The Horsham Sports & Community Club is a better club for Tim's contribution because of the commitment and passion he brings to the role. Tim sees the big picture for the Club.

The strategic plan developed by the Club in 2008 is very clear about vision the Club has for the future, that is for the Horsham Sports and Community Club to be recognised as the best community based organisation in regional Australia, delivering substantial and sustainable benefit to the Horsham and Wimmera region.

It was Tim's vision to develop the strategic plan and we continue to fulfil the stated vision in bucket loads. This is well supported in that the Club has been awarded the Clubs Victoria Community Service Award four times in the past seven years; twice during Tim's term as president.

There is no doubting the profound impact Tim has had on the Club during his 11 years as a director. During the past 11 years the Club has allocated over $1,020,000 in direct cash sponsorship to 746 local sporting clubs and community groups. The May Park safety fence project is now two thirds complete. The effect on our local community is clearly visible with upgraded and improved facilities and equipment at many local sporting clubs and community groups. Ask the local kindergarten what they would have done without a new heater during the cold winter months; or maybe ring the basketball association about the new PA system; the list is a long one.

Tim will leave a legacy that will last for generations as the Horsham Sports & Community Club continues to fulfil its vision of delivering substantial and sustainable benefit to the Horsham and Wimmera region.