Community Group Network

Please register October's Information and Networking Night: 

Managing and Resolving Conflict

Facilitated by Garry Collins from JGC Group, this workshop will cover:

• Understanding the key steps to resolve conflict – source, background, reason, solution, agreement. 
• Reflective listening and the use of open-ended questions.
• Identifying and responding to different drivers of conflict.
• Dealing with emotive situations.
• Focusing on solutions and negotiating favourable outcomes.
• Recognising the value of open and transparent communication.
• The value of collective leadership - supporting others.
• Understanding and applying the club’s formal conflict resolution procedures.

Date: Wednesday 23 October 2024

Location: The Wellard Tavern, Chiswick Parade, Wellard

Time: 5:45pm for a 6pm start (concluding at 8pm)

Gary has been developing and delivering workshops for sporting clubs and organisations since 2012 covering topics from succession planning, club finances, governance and volunteer management. On top of this Gary has extensive experience working with not for profit groups develop their strategic planning documentation.

A light supper will be provided at the start of the night, and feel free to stay and network after.

Places are limited, so make sure you register today!

Please register September's Information and Networking Night: 

How to Make Yourself Redundant; A Practical Workshop on Committee Succession Planning

Facilitated by Rick Smith from Elite Business Performance, this workshop will cover:

• how to identify and engage with key stakeholders and their roles in the succession planning process
• best practice strategies for effective committee succession planning, including how to find and recruit the best people
• the important structures and processes to help make succession planning easy
• How to develop a customised succession plan framework and how to implement this for your organisation

Rick has over 20 years of experience working in, and consulting for the not-for-profit sector. He has delivered countless workshops for numerous local governments on various matters including governance, strategic planning, dispute resolution, leadership, volunteering, and financial sustainability. In particular, Rick has worked with several national, state, and local organisations to develop practical and fit-for-purpose succession plans for their organisations.

Date: Tuesday 17 September 2024

Location: The Wellard Tavern, Chiswick Parade, Wellard

Time: 5:45pm for a 6pm start (concluding at 8pm)

This is a great opportunity for your Club to learn about and start the process of succession planning with an experienced consultant, free of charge!

A light supper will be provided at the start of the night, and feel free to stay and network after.

Places are limited, so make sure you register today!

Please register for August's Information and Networking Night: 

Creating and Maintaining a Positive Club Culture:

Facilitated by Gary Collins from JGS Group , this workshop will cover:

• Defining club values and expected behaviours.
• Working together to ensure a positive club culture.
• Making your club a destination of choice.
• Participation and contribution – sharing the load.
• Ensuring clear and effective communication.
• Building and protecting your club’s reputation.
• Developing proper standards and codes of conduct.
• Creating a culture of respect.
• Developing a formal strategy for the recruitment and retention of members and volunteers.

Date: Monday 26 August 2024

Location: The Wellard Tavern, Chiswick Parade, Wellard

Time: 5:45pm for a 6pm start (concluding at 8pm)

A light supper will be provided at the start of the night, and feel free to stay and network after.

Places are limited, so make sure you register today!

Please join us at our next Information and Networking Night to discuss: Marrying up Club Culture & Coaching for Player Retention.

This session is aimed at Presidents and Coaches and will discuss:

• What is a coaching philosophy and why do I need one?
• Why marrying up the club ethos and coaching philosophy matters
• Coaches - what and how you do things makes a massive impact
• Those in front of you are important

The session will be presented by Paolo Franzoni who has a remarkable coaching career spanning 23 years, including a Cricket Australia High Performance Level 3 accreditation (the highest coaching qualification in the sport). Paolo combines his deep passion for cricket with a broad enthusiasm for sport in general. Paolo's diverse experience includes working with Australian players with intellectual disabilities, blind and vision-impaired athletes, WA State players, State pathway players, Premier Cricket players, community cricketers, and players in the Integrated Cricket League. At Joondalup-Kinross Junior Cricket Club (multiple Club of the Year winner), Paolo has excelled in mentoring coaches, reflecting on their coaching philosophies, and creating engaging, enjoyable practices that retain players and build an exceptional club culture.

Come along to what will surely be an informative and inspirational evening, which will benefit Presidents and Coaches for all sports.

Date:   Friday 12 July 2024

Time:   5:45pm registration    I    6pm to 8pm workshop    I    8pm to 9pm networking

Location:   City of Kwinana Administration Building (Council Lounge)

We would love for this session to be an opportunity for sharing information but also for our clubs to socialise and network. A light dinner and drinks will be offered during the night (beer, wine and soft drinks). 

As we will be catering the event, we ask that all registrations be received by Monday 8 July.

We expect this will be a popular session, so register quickly!

Please register for our next exciting information and networking night: 

  "Club Finances Made Simple - Ensuring Your Club's Financial Viability & Sustainability"  

Facilitated by Rick Smith from Elite Business Performance,this workshop will cover:

• The roles of the Committee and Treasurer
• Simple budgeting and reporting tips
• How to develop a funding strategy
• Where to look for funding
• How to obtain and retain sponsors
• Where to find grants
• How to prepare (and acquit) a successful grant application
• How to implement a sales and renewal strategy

Date: Thursday 23 May 2024

Location: Ken Jackman Hall (Darius Wells Resource Centre) - Robbos Way, Kwinana

Time: 5:45pm for a 6pm start (concluding at 8pm)

A light supper will be provided at the start of the night, and feel free to stay and network after.

Places are limited, so make sure you register today!

Please register for our next exciting information and networking night!

This workshop will cover how to use Canva for your clubs social media, along with the basics of social media, answering questions such as:

• How often should you be posting?
• What's the smartest way to post?
• How do we maximise engagement?

Date: Wednesday 24 April 2024

Location: The Well Tavern, Wellard - 5.45pm for 6pm start (concluding at 8pm)

Time: 5:45pm for a 6pm start (concluding at 8pm)

A light supper will be provided at the start of the night, and feel free to stay and network after.

Places are limited, so make sure you register today!

Please register for our upcoming skills boosting workshop - places are limited! 

This workshop encourages participants to view volunteering and paid roles through an inclusive lens, providing an interactive session that equips attendees with practical tools. It focuses on empowering clubs and groups with effective communication techniques to confidently support people with disabilities. So come and learn how to attract and engage knowledgeable, skillful, and passionate individuals with diverse abilities to contribute to your club or group.

The Wellared Tavern, Wellard - 5.45pm for 6pm Start

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