ENNERDALE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB

IS ON THE RISE

Hello again. Yeah I know you’ve been waiting sometime for the next edition of our view “from the lighthouse”. But I’m sure upon devouring the content you’ll agree that it was worth the wait.

In keeping with our no-nonsense approach we’ll once again report only the truth and nothing else. So buckle up … here we go!!

2010 is an exciting year for the country, Pres. Zuma calls it the year of action, and indeed it will be the case for us, the "Phantoms".  Check out he following articles and judge for yourself.

1. NEW LEAGUE, NEW CHALLENGES – SAME OLD FACES:

Your Club is taking on a whole new league in 2010. The Ingonyama League was very good to play in. Hopefully we can implement the lessons learned there in this new league.

Ennerdale rugby Football Club is now entering the President’s League [no reference to the Hon. Zuma]. In this league we will be facing new opposition like Soweto, Eden Park, UJ, Wits, and Panorama etc.   READ MORE

2. SUITE AT COCA COLA PARK:

We’ve managed to secure a suite at the Park. READ MORE

3. MISS ENNERDALE RFC 2010:

We will be turning 4 years old on 21^st March 2010. We are planning a good few events to mark the occasion.  READ MORE

4. CHAMPIONS TOUR’S COMING TO A MALL NEAR YOU:

I’m sure all of you are aware of the fact that the Springboks won every trophy available in 2009. SARU is having a marvellous road show with all those trophies and it is coming to Lensgate – I mean Trade Route Mall. READ MORE

5. DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN CAPITAL:

When this club was formed in 2006 we set out to use it to be a tool through which we will endeavour to uplift Ennerdale’s youth. We still strive to that lofty ideal – daily. Therefore it gives us great joy to be able to announce that we’ve found a partner who shares our vision and our dream. Welcome aboard AO Developments and Partners

I don’t’ blame you for asking “Who are they?”  Well, they are our development partners and our friends. READ MORE

6. FINANCIAL MATTERS:

During 2009 our transport account alone came to R 60 000.00. Bearing in mind that our players are young men who are still in school or have just finished school they are unable to contribute to the financial requirements of the Club. I will be failing in my duty if I do not acknowledge the most magnanimous and generous donations received from especially individuals in the club. READ MORE

The complete audited financial statement is available on the website for your perusal. Look at it and satisfy yourself that this club is truly operated in compliance with the laws of this country. Please pay special attention to the letter from the Department of Social Development. READ MORE

Local businesses could do worse than support our club. In previous editions we’ve highlighted the contributions of three local entrepreneurs who’ve supported us, Burglar Predator, Tiflins and The Health Haven. What about the rest?

Come on good people, we can do this and save some youngster from the troubles of this world that confronts them, daily.

7. FUNDRAISING:

In order to keep delivering the service that our Phantoms deserve, we are constantly looking to raise funds.

We have designed various ways in which you, supporters and fellow Ennerdalians can contribute.

1.     You can register to become a donor. Visit www.ennerdalerfc.org.za for more information.

2.       Come and support our Miss Ennerdale RFC pageant.

3.       Buy a raffle ticket for only R10.00 and you could win a car donated by our good friends from FURY MOTOR GROUP.

4.       Businesses can also register to become regular donors.

We look forward to a bumper season of donations from you, our felloe Ennerdalians. We know we will not be disappointed, right?

8. ENNERDALE RFC & GAUTENG GOVERNMENT [GPG]:

We have an excellent relationship with our provincial government. Government has always said that they can’t administer sport; it is the duty of communities and federations to do that. Government’s job is to create an environment in which it can be done. Ennerdale took up the challenge from government and the results are absolutely stunning. READ MORE

9. ENNERDALE RFC AND THE LOCAL SCHOOLS:

Do you remember your school days? The rivalry between your school and the neighbouring school – the “classic clashes” were what you lived for – wasn’t it? We are trying to revive that culture amongst our schools with limited success. READ MORE

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10. ENNERDALE RFC AND THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG:

We find it very strange that our relationship with the GPG is running as smooth as it is and yet we can’t get a relationship with the City of Johannesburg off the ground. READ MORE

11. ENNERDALE RFC PLAYING IN THE GLRU SEVENS THIS WEEKEND:

The Phantoms are playing in the annual GLRU Sevens Tournament this coming weekend. It takes place over two days, i.e. Saturday 20^th & Sunday 21^st February 2010 at Alberton Rugby Club. READ MORE

12. CONGRATULATIONS:

I believe congratulations are in order to the following gentlemen:

Ranleigh Delport          – new Club Chairman

Rudwaan Amod            – new Club Treasurer

Bestell Mondo             - new Coach of the 1^st team

Aubrey Malapile           - new Coach of the 2^nd team

Clint Van Rooyen         - new Coach of the under 20 team

The post of U19 coach has been offered to Mr. Danny Netnow and we are awaiting his arrival as soon as his busy schedule allows it.

Mr. Richard Van Rensburg and Mr. Mark da Silva have indicated they may be joining the club in 2010. We are awaiting their final decision and action in this regard.  

In conclusion, friends, I leave you with the wise words of Laing Burns Jr, an extremely successful American sport coach:

“There is no limit to what we can achieve – if we don’t care who gets the credit”

As you can see, you monthly look into the soul of the Phantoms is now under new editorial management and will be for the foreseeable future until somebody comes along and volunteers to take it of my hands.

Cassie Drift

Club Administrator

18 February 2010

Regards,
Perry Drift,
www.ennerdalerfc.org.za