VAFA Board Update – December 2023

The VAFA wishes to advise that following the 2023 Annual General Meeting AGM held on Tuesday 12 December 2023, Paul Newton was elected by the Board as the Association’s new President.

Newton’s appointment follows the completion of outgoing President’s George Voyage’s full term as a Board member under the new VAFA constitution.

Paul Newton commented “I am honoured to be elected by the Board as President of the VAFA. I appreciate the trust that the members instilled in me to obtain a Board position which enabled me to nominate for President, and further grateful for my fellow directors for voting me as their President.

“It has clearly been a challenging time for the Board recently and our immediate priority is to re-establish the trust and respect of our Clubs and members.

“I’m excited to work with our CEO Jason Reddick and his wonderful management team to see our football competition continue to grow in 2024 and work with all clubs to ensure their success.

“I wish to acknowledge all the immediate past Board members for their commitment and energy and in particular George Voyage for his 16 years as a VAFA Director including the last 5 years as President.

“In closing I wish all our VAFA community a merry and safe festive season with your families.”

The following Board members were returned at the AGM: Paul Newton, Vicki Durston and Nicole Hall (three-year terms), whilst Martin Kelliher was newly elected to the Board (two-year term).

The VAFA would like to take the opportunity to thank outgoing Board members Frank Dunell (Vice President) and Ben Verney (Treasurer) who were unsuccessful in re-election, whilst also acknowledging Molina Asthana and Tony Boyce for nominating for the Board, both of whom were also unsuccessful on the night.

At the conclusion of the VAFA AGM, a Special General Meeting (SGM) was held to consider a member’s motion to remove Alistair Ewart as a Board member of the VAFA.  The members voted in favour of the motion.  The VAFA Board would like to recognise Alastair Ewart for his service to the Board across his two-year tenure.

The VAFA Board for 2024:

1. Paul Newton (President)
2. Anthony Amad
3. Ivan Delac
4. Sarah Delbosc
5. Vicki Durston
6. Tim Habel
7. Nicole Hall
8. Martin Kelliher

There is currently one casual vacancy, and two appointed positions yet to be filled.

The 2023 VAFA Annual Report can be viewed here.