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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on October 28, 2011, 12:29:29 AM
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I'm trying to find the full article online but I saw this snippet from the Herald-Sun...
Speed a Tiger
Herald-Sun
Footy Shorts
October 28, 2011, pg 110
FORMER International Cricket Council chief executive Malcolm Speed has joined the Richmond board.
Speed was CEO of Cricket Australia from 1997-2001 before running the ICC for seven years.
Edit: changed title
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Interesting appointment if true. Someone from outside of footy and from another sport. I guess the first question is whether we are increasing the numbers on the Board or is Speed replacing an existing board member who will step down?
Let's hope the toothless shambles that is the ICC doesn't rub off onto us.
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I've just found the full article and typed it in....
Malcolm Speed and Carl Walsh are in; Lord and Cameron have both stepped down.
Speed a Tiger
Herald-Sun
Footy Shorts
By Michael Warner and Eddie Morton
October 28, 2011, pg 110
FORMER International Cricket Council chief executive Malcolm Speed has joined the Richmond board.
Speed was CEO of Cricket Australia from 1997-2001 before running the ICC for seven years.
Carl Walsh, chief executive of international accounting firm WHK, has also been appointed.
"We are thrilled to be able to add these highly-credentialled people to the board of the Richmond Football Club,'' president Gary March said last night.
"Importantly, both Carl and Malcolm are passionate Richmond supporters, who share the same vision that we all do -- they want to develop a club that is recognised as a leader, both on and off the field.''
Board members Don Lord and Garry Cameron have stepped down.
"Both men should also be congratulated for recognising that boards need to be refreshed and reinvigorated,'' March said.
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That answers my question. I think this now leaves March as the only board member from the pre-2004 full board election.
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Speed has been around forever and this is a pretty big name to have frankly.
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Interesting appointment if true. Someone from outside of footy and from another sport. I guess the first question is whether we are increasing the numbers on the Board or is Speed replacing an existing board member who will step down?
Let's hope the toothless shambles that is the ICC doesn't rub off onto us.
That was my first thought too MT, but i suppose we were way ahead of the ICC on that front :P
His time at the ACB was part of a pretty successful era though.
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These are good appointments IMHO. :thumbsup
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I assume they will announce Jackstar seperately to generate maximum media coverage :huh
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I assume they will announce Jackstar seperately to generate maximum media coverage :huh
JackStar is Malcolm Speed ;) ;) ;D
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Get a clue idiot ::)
;D
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Get a clue idiot ::)
;D
Just going off what he told me ;D ;D
Great appointments BTW :thumbsup The wheels are slowly turning both on and off the field 8)
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Speed, Walsh join Tigers' Board
richmondfc.com.au
Fri 28 Oct, 2011
Richmond Football Club today announced that Carl Walsh, chief executive of international accounting firm WHK Melbourne and former International Cricket Council chief executive Malcolm Speed, will fill two newly-created, casual vacancies on its board of directors.
Long-serving Richmond board members Don Lord and Garry Cameron created the vacancies after announcing they were stepping down.
“On behalf of the board, management, staff and our members, I would like to sincerely thank Don and Garry for the valuable contribution they have made to the Richmond Football Club,” Richmond president Gary March said.
“Don and Garry have both served on the Club’s board for over 10 years. Garry spent eight of those years as treasurer and Don was the founder of the critically important Jack Dyer Foundation.
“They have been tireless servants of this football club and I know they will continue to support the Yellow and Black, as they have always done.
“Both men should also be congratulated for recognising that boards need to be refreshed and reinvigorated and they have both taken a most selfless decision.”
The board made these two appointments after several high-quality candidates had been interviewed by the Club’s newly-formed nominations committee.
The nominations committee comprises:
Emmett Dunne - Chairman
Assistant Commissioner (Ethical Standards) Victoria Police and 1980 Richmond premiership player.
Henriette Rothschild
General Manager Hay Group, Pacific.
Michael Green
Former practicing solicitor, Head of Green’s List and four-time Richmond premiership player.
Maurice O’Shannassy
Richmond vice-president and Managing Director, Black Rock Investment Management (Australia).
“We are thrilled to be able to add these highly-credentialled people to the board of the Richmond Football Club,” March said.
“Importantly, both Carl and Malcolm are passionate Richmond supporters, who share the same vision that we all do - they want to develop a Club that is recognised as a leader, both on and off the field.
“I welcome them to the Richmond Football Club and look forward to their contribution.”
Carl Walsh is a lawyer by education and a chartered accountant by profession, with over 18 years experience as a business leader both domestically (nine years in Australia) and internationally (Ireland, Luxembourg, Russia and US).
Carl has extensive knowledge of the financial services sector and previously held leadership roles in companies such as Deloitte, Microsoft and General Electric.
He was recently appointed to the Melbourne Community Foundation's Advisory Board and has played top level sport, having represented Country Clare in Gaelic Football.
Malcolm Speed has a background in law and is widely regarded as one of Australia’s leading sports’ administrators. In 1997, he was appointed chief executive of Cricket Australia. Then, in 2001, he was appointed chief executive of the International Cricket Council, a position he held up until 2008.
Malcolm now works as a consultant, company director and university lecturer. Among his current roles, he acts as executive director of the Coalition of Major Professional and Participation Sports (COMPPS) which consists of the Australian Football League, Australian Rugby Union, Cricket Australia, Football Federation Australia, Netball Australia, National Rugby League and Tennis Australia.
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/125597/default.aspx
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Interesting appointment if true. Someone from outside of footy and from another sport. I guess the first question is whether we are increasing the numbers on the Board or is Speed replacing an existing board member who will step down?
Let's hope the toothless shambles that is the ICC doesn't rub off onto us.
That was my first thought too MT, but i suppose we were way ahead of the ICC on that front :P
His time at the ACB was part of a pretty successful era though.
True al. He did oversee probably the most successful period for Australian Cricket. I'm presuming he's got the gig not only for his sports admin background but also because his time in Cricket would have established many connections with nationwide and international companies.
As for the Cricket-footy analogies:
ICC = AFL
India = Collingwood ...... seeks favourable treatment all the time and sooks if it doesn't get it.
Head of ICC = Andy D ...... caves into the demands of the team with largest supporter base all the time and only cares about the next TV deal.
;)
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Wouldn't be surprised if Malcolm Speed eventually takes over the Presidency from Gary March...
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Good appointments :clapping :clapping
However:
One question it raises (indirectly) and this comes back to this "Nominations Committee" situation is are we no longer gong to ever be in a position to elect board members?
I understand we've only ever get to vote when there are more candidates than positions and that's fair enough
They way the article reads is that the committee will interview (and have in this case) people who want to nominate and then they recommend who should get the gig - not sure this is the right way to go (if I am reading & interepting things correctly).
Bottom line is everyone member is entitled to nominate for the board and the members then in turn have the right to elect who they deem to be the best candidate.
Is this committee removing this right - I think it needs to be explained better by the Club. Certianly comes back to the questions Flags raised a few weeks back
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Good appointments :clapping :clapping
However:
One question it raises (indirectly) and this comes back to this "Nominations Committee" situation is are we no longer gong to ever be in a position to elect board members?
I understand we've only ever get to vote when there are more candidates than positions and that's fair enough
They way the article reads is that the committee will interview (and have in this case) people who want to nominate and then they recommend who should get the gig - not sure this is the right way to go (if I am reading & interepting things correctly).
Bottom line is everyone member is entitled to nominate for the board and the members then in turn have the right to elect who they deem to be the best candidate.
Is this committee removing this right - I think it needs to be explained better by the Club. Certianly comes back to the questions Flags raised a few weeks back
Well if Jackstar and Ramps threw there hats in We would have got to vote ;D ;D
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Good appointments :clapping :clapping
However:
One question it raises (indirectly) and this comes back to this "Nominations Committee" situation is are we no longer gong to ever be in a position to elect board members?
I understand we've only ever get to vote when there are more candidates than positions and that's fair enough
They way the article reads is that the committee will interview (and have in this case) people who want to nominate and then they recommend who should get the gig - not sure this is the right way to go (if I am reading & interepting things correctly).
Bottom line is everyone member is entitled to nominate for the board and the members then in turn have the right to elect who they deem to be the best candidate.
Is this committee removing this right - I think it needs to be explained better by the Club. Certianly comes back to the questions Flags raised a few weeks back
Well if Jackstar and Ramps threw there hats in We would have got to vote ;D ;D
Tas if you had come up with a decent campaign I wouldnt be in the sad position to announce my disappointing withdrawal from the race this year ;D Having said that the nominations committee is something the members need to look into as a matter of urgency. This is an important issue that is not being looked at by members. I fundamentally believe that nominations committees for boards of management are not good for clubs or its members.
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Having said that the nominations committee is something the members need to look into as a matter of urgency. This is an important issue that is not being looked at by members. I fundamentally believe that nominations committees for boards of management are not good for clubs or its members.
Agree with this and WP's statements :thumbsup I for one will be emailing the club to express my concerns........
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I assume they will announce Jackstar seperately to generate maximum media coverage :huh
Stay tuned :gotigers :gotigers :gotigers :birthday :birthday :birthday :birthday :santa :santa :santa :santa :gotigers
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I assume they will announce Jackstar seperately to generate maximum media coverage :huh
Stay tuned
We have been, the wireless has been on auto tune 24-7 ?????
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I wasnt aware these guys were TIGERS nevertheless it's comforting to know we are finally getting some brainpower in the room when their are important decisions to be made that shapes the clubs future...well done...beats getting radio commentators or tv journos :shh
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Interesting appointment if true. Someone from outside of footy and from another sport.
Rudi Webster?
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Interesting appointment if true. Someone from outside of footy and from another sport.
Rudi Webster?
?????????
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b228/mollusc/1emmanuel8299.jpg)
:outtahere :outtahere :outtahere :outtahere :outtahere :outtahere
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Good appointments :clapping :clapping
However:
One question it raises (indirectly) and this comes back to this "Nominations Committee" situation is are we no longer gong to ever be in a position to elect board members?
I understand we've only ever get to vote when there are more candidates than positions and that's fair enough
They way the article reads is that the committee will interview (and have in this case) people who want to nominate and then they recommend who should get the gig - not sure this is the right way to go (if I am reading & interepting things correctly).
Bottom line is everyone member is entitled to nominate for the board and the members then in turn have the right to elect who they deem to be the best candidate.
Is this committee removing this right - I think it needs to be explained better by the Club. Certianly comes back to the questions Flags raised a few weeks back
I agree 100% with this post WP.
Curious post though Powelly, for you are one who complains everytime somebody stands for the board because they are imposing the costs of an election upon the club. Interesting change of tune.
Could this be because one W Powell may want to stand for the board one day?
;D
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Agree with the sentiments re the selection committee.
I don't like what I hear about Speed, I may make him my new whipping boy along with March.
Not sure he will have the crucial support of Club 80.
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There was an article on the club's website a week ago explaining the role of the Nominations Committee. Here is the main thrust of it:
At its October 2011 meeting, the board of the Richmond Football Club resolved to change the Election Bylaws.
Among other things, the changes:
1. Recognise the role of the Nominations Committee which Committee was established by the board in 2011. Such committees are widely regarded as ‘best practice’ in corporate governance. The current members of the Nominations Committee are Emmett Dunne, Michael Green, Maurice O'Shannassy and Henrietta Rothschild.
In the context of board elections, the Nominations Committee will -
• interview candidates;
• answer questions that the candidate has concerning the role of director;
• assess the candidate’s qualifications as set out on the candidate’s CV and in light of the director skills matrix which has been set by the board;
• inform the candidate about the requirements of the role including:
- the legal requirements of all gaming and liquor licensing authorities, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the Club’s directors and officers indemnity insurer;
- the time commitment expected and the schedule of meetings for the board and the committees of the board;
- all relevant policies of the board including corporate governance principles addressing conflicts of interest and duty such as involvement with sponsors;
- and may make recommendations to the board concerning the candidates.
2. Provide for an increase in the number of words in the candidate's statement to members.
3. Clarify the duties of the Returning Officer.
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/125564/default.aspx (http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/125564/default.aspx)
Not sure how I feel about it but I can see merit in some of the functions they perform. I'm still a bit uneasy about the 'jobs for the boys' feeling it portrays though.
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Interesting appointment if true. Someone from outside of footy and from another sport.
Rudi Webster?
He was our psychologist Ox in 1980. Helped us stick it up Carlton :thumbsup but he wasn't a board member.
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Good appointments :clapping :clapping
However:
One question it raises (indirectly) and this comes back to this "Nominations Committee" situation is are we no longer gong to ever be in a position to elect board members?
I understand we've only ever get to vote when there are more candidates than positions and that's fair enough
They way the article reads is that the committee will interview (and have in this case) people who want to nominate and then they recommend who should get the gig - not sure this is the right way to go (if I am reading & interepting things correctly).
Bottom line is everyone member is entitled to nominate for the board and the members then in turn have the right to elect who they deem to be the best candidate.
Is this committee removing this right - I think it needs to be explained better by the Club. Certianly comes back to the questions Flags raised a few weeks back
I'd guess it doesn't still stop people from challenging at an election if there's more candidates than the 3 positions up for re-election however no doubt the existing board will promote the candidate that has the tick from this 'nominations committee' over any 'outsiders'. The issue for me is if the board in the future is failing (ie. we are still in the bottom 8 say in 2014) then does this nominations committee reduce the ability of members to make the Prez and the whole board accountable. How independent is a committee set-up and handpicked by the Board?
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Jackos gonna run ... Jackos gonna run ;D
Vote 1 JACKO :gotigers
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what for, president of the cheer squad :lol
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I wasnt aware these guys were TIGERS nevertheless it's comforting to know we are finally getting some brainpower in the room when their are important decisions to be made that shapes the clubs future...well done...beats getting radio commentators or tv journos :shh
^agree whole heartedly sir :cheers good appointments - can also understand the voting sentiment wp....luckily these appear to be solid appointments however moving forward some clarification would be appreciated....
at least we finally seem to be making the right moves & get the right people in places of importance...finally some light at the tunnels end that isn't a train...
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what for, president of the cheer squad :lol
Jacko and the word cheer seem to be mutually exclusive.
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Jack is entitled to stand and he is entitled to put forward his platform.
I suggest in his letter that gets sent out to members he stands for
- replacing the new logo with the logo of the rampaging tiger over the sash in a modernised form
- all home games at the MCG
- more access to the social club for social club members
- dismantling the nominations committee as it negates members rights
- jacko as the man of the people and independent voice representing the members against the corporate elite.
Vote 1 Jacko ;D
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Interesting appointment if true. Someone from outside of footy and from another sport.
Rudi Webster?
He was our psychologist Ox in 1980. Helped us stick it up Carlton :thumbsup but he wasn't a board member.
he did more than these pricks will.
I mentioned him because he crossed over from another sport
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The missus played baseball with Malclom Speeds Neice, so that makes me special too...
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I once drank a lava lamp. Does that make me special too?
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Curious post though Powelly, for you are one who complains everytime somebody stands for the board because they are imposing the costs of an election upon the club. Interesting change of tune.
I have always been in favour of the "democratic" process DCrane as long as those standing were actually bringing something of substance to the table.
Elections that are for the betterment of the club are needed. Elections bought on by those just wanting to stir up trouble for the sake of it are a waste of money IMHO
Last year for example we had people who put their hands (which I have no problem with) but they failed to give us the members anything concrete with regard to what they would bring to the table. For memory they told us what was wrong, sooked about the club but not what they could do to improve things. Eg one said we needed to start keeping sponsors but refused to answer how they would do it or what sponsors if any they could entice to the club....
People standing just for the sake of it who come to the table with no actual plan other than complaining is what i have a problem with and yes in those case an election to me is a waste of money and not in the best interest of the Club
However in this case my issue is this. What happens if there were more than these 2 candidates? Shouldn't we at least know about it?
I have no problem with a committee speaking to candidates because to brutually honest I doubt some people would really understand what's involved in being a company director let alone a director of a footy club and that information should be spelled out and that's where the comittee is a good thing. But do have reservations that a committee maybe recommending people withut us even knowing at a minimum who any other candidates might be and therby taking away our right to make a choice
Could this be because one W Powell may want to stand for the board one day?
;D
Nope ;D ;D ; though haivng said that I reckon I would be a very good director ;) ;D
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Couldn't agree more, WP. :thumbsup
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certainly a better calibre of candidate than those nuffers that ran last year
http://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/blogs/profiles/archive/2009/07/21/the-need-for-speed.aspx
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i think anyone who wants to give up their time and effort for the RFC is not a not nuffer
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i'm sorry no one voted for you gigantor but it's time to move on. keep it on topic: malcolm and carl.
thanks,
gg
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lol ty ...
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;D
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Couldn't agree more, WP. :thumbsup
I agree with Willie who agrees with WP. ;D
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I once drank a lava lamp. Does that make me special too?
How did that go for you?
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Curious post though Powelly, for you are one who complains everytime somebody stands for the board because they are imposing the costs of an election upon the club. Interesting change of tune.
I have always been in favour of the "democratic" process DCrane as long as those standing were actually bringing something of substance to the table.
Elections that are for the betterment of the club are needed. Elections bought on by those just wanting to stir up trouble for the sake of it are a waste of money IMHO
Last year for example we had people who put their hands (which I have no problem with) but they failed to give us the members anything concrete with regard to what they would bring to the table. For memory they told us what was wrong, sooked about the club but not what they could do to improve things. Eg one said we needed to start keeping sponsors but refused to answer how they would do it or what sponsors if any they could entice to the club....
People standing just for the sake of it who come to the table with no actual plan other than complaining is what i have a problem with and yes in those case an election to me is a waste of money and not in the best interest of the Club
However in this case my issue is this. What happens if there were more than these 2 candidates? Shouldn't we at least know about it?
I have no problem with a committee speaking to candidates because to brutually honest I doubt some people would really understand what's involved in being a company director let alone a director of a footy club and that information should be spelled out and that's where the comittee is a good thing. But do have reservations that a committee maybe recommending people withut us even knowing at a minimum who any other candidates might be and therby taking away our right to make a choice
Yep it's all about there being accountability. We don't want to go back to a situation pre-2004 where we didn't have a board election in years.
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Where's Mal Brown when you need him?
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I once drank a lava lamp. Does that make me special too?
How did that go for you?
It wasn't lava
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:lol
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The RFC website has updated its page on who is on the Board ...
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/the%20board/tabid/7731/default.aspx
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The RFC website has updated its page on who is on the Board ...
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/the%20board/tabid/7731/default.aspx
Where's the man of the people on that listing/ Where's OER's man of the people? Where is Jackstar? ;D
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The RFC website has updated its page on who is on the Board ...
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/the%20board/tabid/7731/default.aspx
Where's the man of the people on that listing/ Where's OER's man of the people? Where is Jackstar? ;D
I am here.
Might add there are some dead set lightweights on the board
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The RFC website has updated its page on who is on the Board ...
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/the%20board/tabid/7731/default.aspx
Where's the man of the people on that listing/ Where's OER's man of the people? Where is Jackstar? ;D
I am here.
Might add there are some dead set lightweights on the board
Lightweights !!! Who !!!
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well have a good look, easy to work out.
Anyone can be a director of a company.
We need influential movers and shakers on the board.
Look at Collingwoods board,
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:lol
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I'm voting for Jacko if he runs for the board. Its time to oust the lightweights its time for OER to show its power. ;D
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I'm voting for Jacko if he runs for the board. Its time to oust the lightweights its time for OER to show its power. ;D
:birthday :birthday :birthday :gotigers :gotigers
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well have a good look, easy to work out.
Anyone can be a director of a company.
We need influential movers and shakers on the board.
Look at Collingwoods board,
Prefer not to look @ their board thanks all the same
I asked who the lightweights were & you gave nothing
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The Richmond Football Club also announced it will not hold a board election this year, with football director Tony Free and casual appointments Carl Walsh and Malcolm Speed being returned unopposed.
“Carl and Malcolm were recommended by the Club’s nominations committee after it had interviewed a number of high-quality candidates and they will add greatly to the skill set of our board,” March said.
“We have been able to reinvigorate and refresh our board in line with good governance practices, and it provides great stability in supporting CEO Brendon Gale, management, staff and players, as they strive to deliver us what we all want - a highly-successful football club, both on and off the field.”
At the end of:
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/126402/default.aspx
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Someone should have run IMHO and forced them to an election.
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if you just want to force an election you could have run yourself, ramps.
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TBR must have pulled out!
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However in this case my issue is this. What happens if there were more than these 2 candidates? Shouldn't we at least know about it?
“Carl and Malcolm were recommended by the Club’s nominations committee after it had interviewed a number of high-quality candidates and they will add greatly to the skill set of our board,” March said.
Well that's answered one question WP, there were more than the two.
Raises the other question of course as to what happened to the others of the "number of high-quality candidates". Did they just lose interest and withdraw?
As I understand this process - candidates were interviewed, two casual vacancies arose due to Cameron and Lord resigning, Speed and Walsh were appointed to fill the casual vacancies and since there were no other candidates they were then deemed Elected Directors.