Men's Association
The Association was formed in 1960 and since then the primary role of this group has been the magnificent contribution to beautification of College grounds and buildings, plus maintenance cost savings.
A roster system operates in which a team of volunteers work on one Sunday morning per month from 9.00-11.00am, followed by refreshments. This group further develops new friendships between fathers, in some cases grandfathers of students, as well as past students of the College.
In 2007 we had thirty participants per group, with over 120 men helping out. The working bees are a great opportunity for fathers to become involved in College life.
For further information contact Russell Zampatti on 5226 8100 or email russellz@sjc.vic.edu.au.
2007 Captain’s Report
The Men’s Association had another great year, despite the drought playing havoc with our ovals and trees.
New trailers and water tanks were purchased in an effort to sustain our trees and garden beds. Barwon Health also came to the rescue with donated filtered water from their dialysis program.
The new classrooms have been completed and Carey Oval has been expanded with backfill and is now large enough for a football ground.
Retaining walls have been built and trees planted and with the little rain and new tanks, we should be able to keep them going until the drought breaks, which according to my sources, will be in 2008. Despite the lack of water, the College grounds look a treat (maybe not so green). Thanks to the efforts of all the members of the Men’s Association, whether you come once a year or every Sunday, it is well and truly appreciated and we can be proud of our achievements.
The set up on Thursday night for the ART SHOW and dismantle on Sunday night was uneventful and due to a change of format was a most successful fund raiser. Congratulations to the organisers and the Men’s Association for a great job well done.
The Catholic Hour / Barbecue held each Sunday after the morning’s work is probably the reason so many men, who no longer have boys at the College, keep returning. The camaraderie and mateship that they have developed over the years, whilst their boys were at the College, draws them back as do the lively discussions on subjects from world and local affairs, football, wine, war, women and song.
Once again thanks to all those families who donate their husbands’ and fathers’ time once a month on a Sunday morning, for the upkeep and betterment of the College buildings and grounds.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
See you all next year
Team Captains
Vic Kent, Pierre Belluzzo, Danny Sheedy, Phillip Biscombe