Important Information Meeting
By MIKE GIBBONS
NORTH DISTRICT RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB - 6/10/2004

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NOTICE

IMPORTANT INFORMATION MEETING
NORTH SYDNEY BEARS
MEMBERS, SUPPORTERS and FRIENDS

When: Tuesday 26 October, 2004
Where: North Sydney Oval at 6.30 p.m.


In recent months, the football club has received the latest in a series of body blows:
*    NRL Partnership Committee has refused to commit itself to expansion – putting back consideration of the issue until later next year – delaying again the introduction of the Central Coast Bears;
*    The North Sydney Leagues Club has slashed its grant to the Football Club for next season to $350,000; and
*    The NRL and NSWRL have been approached and have refused to assist the Football Club.

These decisions have put the Football Club in a very challenging position and our short term/medium term future is in the balance.

We are convening an emergency information (and discussion) meeting for all members and supporters. The purpose of the meeting is:
*    To clarify our current position and predicament;
*    To discuss and agree an appropriate way forward; and
*    To implement the strategies agreed upon.

The immediate priority for the Football Club is raising additional funds to ensure that the area is represented next season by Premier League, Jersey Flegg, Harold Matthews and S.G. Ball teams.

The meeting on 26 October is crucial to the future of this club. This is, by far,  the greatest challenge our club has faced. However, we know now exactly where we stand and what needs to be done.

We encourage all members, supporters and friends of the Bears to attend the meeting and express their views, feedback and proposals.

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact the Club on 9466 8860 or email to: info@northsydneybears.com.au.


Yours sincerely
Mike Gibbons
Chairman
North Sydney (DRLFC)
6 October, 2004
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