In late 2007 the VECC committee realised to survive and grow in the Newcastle cricket community it would have to expand and develop. Priorities were discussed and three main areas were outlined. These areas were.

q       A commitment to build further training facilities within the Valentine Eleebana area: These facilities had to be available for all players and people within the community. The club has now built through fundraising and generous internal donation three practice nets at the Croudace Bay Sporting Complex.

q       A new cricket pitch and further practice facilities for its future stars: In collaboration with the Department of Sport & Recreation, the Valentine Public School and the VECC a new junior pitch was built in 2006. Further plans to renovate the Valentine Public School nets have no been completed ensuring a home for Milo stars and players up to 10 years of age at VECC.

q       A New clubhouse: The VECC seen this as an essential part of the clubs future structure. Please visit the Valentine Eleebana Website at www.vecc.com.au for further club information.

 

 

 

 

CAN YOU HELP VECC BOTH NOW & FOR THE FUTURE?

Yes you can, the VECC is calling on corporate sponsors to assist with the building of the new clubhouse. In 2006 an estimation of $30,000 was required to build a facility to house our junior and senior player’s hence the name target 30, this figure has now risen to close to $40.000 in less than 18 months. Each year this project remains incomplete the cost of building rises. To show its commitment to the project the VECC players, parents and friends raised almost $10,000 towards the project through hard work and fundraising in 2006/07.

 

The club is looking for the following to complete the project

 

q       Cash donations from companies, corporations and generous people in the community.

q       Building products including bricks, concrete, doors, security items and much more.

q       Skilled assistance to build the project. Although the club has a plan for the facility it requires a draftsperson, bricklayers, roofers and concreters to join our motivated parents and volunteers within the club.

 

Any cash or item donation no matter how big or small would be very appreciated.

 

WHAT IS IN IT FOR COORPORATIONS OR BUSINESS?

Basically a chance to help, to be part of a family club and a future sporting organisation that will continue to grow in the local community. Also a chance to see your generous donation develop from the ground up. Once completed, it will form the central part of the club and its junior sporting development. Corporate donations will be recognised and advertised within the club. Personal donations will be placed on a register for all people to see.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOW CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROJECT?

Please contact Club President David Jackson on 0422888348 or email david@vecc.com.au who would be very happy to answer any further questions.