President’s Message

Season 2020/21

There is no doubt that the year 2020 has been one that we will never forget, not necessarily for the right reasons. However, I’m always looking at the positives and I’m sure you have found the extra family time rewarding like I have.

Earlier this year in July, we held our club Annual General Meeting via Zoom. This AGM is key to the success and future of the club. We, as parents of the athletes have a responsibility to ensure that we can provide all the kids a great club and every opportunity to compete and enjoy the sport of Athletics. I would like to thank the committee members and all the parents that participated in the zoom AGM. The night was a success and also provided the opportunity to welcome new committee members to the team. It is fantastic to see these parents stepping up to help assist and steer the club in the right direction moving forward.

We also had to say good bye and thank you to some committee members who had chosen to step down and we recognise the incredible work they have put into the club:

  • Alan Bertacco, a member of the BHLAC for over 20 years. After his children completed Little Athletics a number of years ago, Alan stayed on the committee. He has been a previous President of the club and is also a life member.
  • Steve Taylor has also spent a considerable amount of time at BHLAC. Another past President, Steve’s commitment to the club and the BHLAC community has been outstanding.
  • Luci Johnston has been an active member of the BHLAC for the last 4 years.
  • And Inge Watson, another valuable member of the committee this last season who has also been a great contributor.

It is with a great sense of pride that I have taken over as the President of BHLAC. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Wayne Andrew for his service, not just as the President over the last year but also for his commitment to BHLAC over many years.

Wayne will assist me in the Vice President role for the upcoming season. I would also like to acknowledge Wayne for the award he was presented with at the AGM to recognise his outstanding contribution to improving the infrastructure at BHLAC over the last season.

Wayne’s list of items he managed to complete were:

  • Setup the BHLAC Wi-Fi network
  • Organised new timing equipment for front and back straights including electronic starting
  • Built a new timing gate trolley
  • Built two new hurdle trolleys
  • Built new undercover storage for scissor mats.
    All these items we use weekly and have made an enormous improvement to the running of the Sunday program. Thank you once again Wayne and congratulations on your award.

Finally, I would like to thank all the parents, athletes, coaches and support staff for all their help and support so far this year at BHLAC. I look forward to seeing you back on the track this season and I invite you all to share with me your recent experience at BHLAC and offer any feedback you feel would be beneficial for me to hear. I look forward to steering this club through a very challenging time and look forward to challenges that await as the BHLAC President.

Kind Regards,

Dean Williams
Box Hill LAC President