Moreton Bay College

Who are the GSG?

The GSG is a small committee made up of dedicated parents who guide and coordinate the fundraising activities for the gymnastics program. Membership includes:

President - Michael Rice (Amie L8)

Vice President - Barbara Pugh (Barbara Belford RG L8)

Treasurer - Peter Dickinson (Ellyce L5)

Ass. Treasurer - Corienne Woolf (Rebecca L2)

Secretary - Elaine Cruikshank (Natalie L7)

General members - Raewyn Crow (Paige L7), Vicki Brady (Tara L6), Maria Teixeira (Acacia Int. L6), Jim Sloan (Marnie Stage 1 ), Margaret Gerard (Madeleine RG Stage 2).

The support group is a subsidiary group of the P&F and as such is subject to all college policies and the P&F constitution. The President of the GSG is also an executive member of the P&F (they meet monthly – all parents welcome).

When do the GSG meet?

The GSG meet monthly and all parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. The meetings are usually held on the 3^rd Saturday of the month at 11am in the F3 classroom outside the gymnastics hall (Waller Centre). The dates of all meetings have been posted on the MBC Gymnastics website and reminder notices are posted in the school newsletter and on the notice board in both training halls -(http://www.mbcgymnastics.com/index.htm ).

What is discussed at the meetings?

Issues that affect all families are often discussed at these meetings (such as travel to any major competitions, donations towards trips away, purchase of equipment, allocation of funds as guided by requests from the head of gymnastics etc). These meetings are a good way of keeping informed and are an avenue for parents to suggest ways to improve general gymnastics facilities.

What happens to the money raised?

Over the last three and half years the GSG has raised over $65,000. This is outstanding and wouldn’t have been possible without the dedicated efforts of the parent and gymnast body volunteering their support. These funds have been used to provide much of the excellent

facilities currently enjoyed by all gymnasts at MBC. The GSG has also donated funds for travel to competitions which ultimately reduces the amount each parent is required to pay, and supports the gymnasts in other ways (such as QGSSSA gymnastics events).

Funds raised do not contribute to the general running of the gymnastics program. Funds are only committed through committee approval using MBC guidelines.

What have we done so far this year?

So far the GSG has hosted Senior Southern Regional Championships in March which generated just under $5000. This profit and an additional $1500 contributed to the purchase of the brand new WAG competition floor – a significant purchase which will enable MBC to continue to host major events.

The GSG also convened two stalls at open day on the 14^th May which generated approximately $1700, which will go towards further equipment purchases.

What’s next for the GSG?

The GSG has committed to hosting four more events this year and will require your support to ensure they are a success. We would also ask that you keep the following dates aside if you are able to assist in any way. Please note that as part of MBC Gymnastics strategic direction, there will be some significant cheersport events.

· Sunday 3^rd & Monday 4^th July (12md – 5.30pm) Cheersport State of Origin Workshop (Provision of canteen facilities only)

· Sunday 14^th August – Cheersport State Championships (full competition support – limited set up required c/w WAG competitions)

· Saturday 8^th – Monday 10^th October – (9am-3pm Sat/Mon, 12-5pm Sun) - Cheersport Workshop (Provision of canteen facilities only)

· Saturday 10^th & Sunday 11^th December – Coaches Gymnastics Clinic (morning/afternoon tea and lunch + small Saturday evening function)

Finally – the MBC Gymnastics Website

We would encourage you to visit the MBC Gymnastics website (link as above or via college website) and browse through our news and achievements. Any photos or news items should be forwarded to Juanita Rainer for posting on the website - (juanitarayner@aol.com).