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Stephen Harrington, our President has been awarded the Manningham Council’s Volunteer of the Year |
Stephen has been involved in the club since 2001 when he setup our Auskick and was Co-ordinator and then moved to the Sharks committee. Please see his interview below.
The purpose of the Volunteer of the Year Awards is to recognise, promote and celebrate the contribution of volunteers to Manningham. The Awards also provide the local community with an opportunity to acknowledge and value the service provided to them by volunteers.
The award is in line with the Council’s Volunteer Policy (2005), which provides an opportunity for Council to recognise and celebrate the contributions and achievements of volunteers.
Q Who is your family?
A Janis (wife) and 3 children - Ashleigh, Rachael & Paul.
Q What do you do outside of the Sharks?
A Not much else! Manage a printing business and spending time at Phillip Island.
Q AFL Team?
A None in particular, but used to barrack for Hawthorn.
Q Years at Sharks/Auskick?
A Too many! 2 years Auskick, 6 years Sharks.
Q What roles have you done or doing?
A Auskick Coordinator and Sharks Secretary and President for last 5.
Q Why did you choose the Sharks?
A I responded to an approach from Father Kevin Mogg at Holy Spirit to be involved in the establishment of the Sharks Auskick.
Q What do you like the best about the club?
A Our inclusive philosophy, the importance we place on participation rather than winning and the fact that we have provided an opportunity for boys to play football that they
would not get at some other clubs.
Q What do you like the best about your current role at the club?
The chance to meet parents and players from all age levels, and the friendships
that have developed from my involvement.
Q What do you like the worst about your current role at the club?
A Dealing with the small number of parents who put self-interest ahead of team and club interest.