PRESIDENT TONY CATT TO STEP DOWN AT 2024 AGM
Mark your calendars! The 2024 Annual General Meeting is set to take place on July 3rd at the Adelaide University Playing Ground, West Beach with official announcement and formalities to come shortly.
Today, we also announce that Baseball SA President, Tony Catt will not be running for a second term in the role of president at the upcoming AGM.
Tony has been a dedicated Board President and Director, rolling up his sleeves, working closely with community members and being the face of the League.
In his time as President, Tony was a driving force in bringing Gawler into Division 1 Baseball and helped steer their new development into existence. Tony also introduced Town Halls as a way for clubs to dive deeper into the League’s strategies and have open productive discussions. He was also instrumental in expanding and improving the development pathways for Juniors and Coaches.
We are grateful for the years of service Tony has dedicated to the sport of Baseball in South Australia and wish him all the best with his future endeavours.
As we bid farewell to Tony, we also look ahead to an exciting future for Baseball SA. We are pleased to announce that applications will be opening for the following board positions:
President
The President serves as the primary leader and spokesperson of the Board. They provide strategic direction, oversee board meetings, and ensure effective governance. The President fosters collaboration among board members, represents the organisation to external stakeholders, and works closely with the General Manager and office staff to fulfill the organisation's mission and goals.
Finance
The Finance Board Member oversees the financial management and planning of the organisation. Responsibilities include reviewing budgets, financial reports, and audits to ensure fiscal responsibility and transparency. They provide guidance on financial policies, investment strategies, and fundraising efforts. The Finance member support and guidance to the General Manager of day-to-day accounting operations.
Operations
The Operations Board Member is responsible for optimising the organisation’s internal processes, mainly the State, Women’s and Junior Competitions structure. They work to enhance the League’s operational efficiency, ensure efficiency of the by-laws and playing conditions and identify opportunities for improvement. The Operations Manager is also expected to be apart of the permits committee.
Performance Pathways
The Performance Pathways Board Member focuses on developing and enhancing programs, initiatives, and strategies to achieve Baseball SA’s and Baseball Australia’s performance goals. This may involve assessing program effectiveness, analysing data and metrics, and identifying areas for innovation and growth. They collaborate with the Performance Pathways Manager to design and implement performance improvement plans, monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes to drive continuous improvement and impact.
This is your chance to be a part of something truly special and help shape the future of baseball in South Australia. If you would like to discuss any of the opportunities above in more detail, please reach out to General Manager, James Rawson (james.rawson@baseballsa.org.au).