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EQUESTRIAN VICTORIA NEWS

JUNE 2018

Strategic Plan 2018-2022. 
A plan for the future.

Welcome to the June edition of EV News. 

This month we are excited to dedicate our communication to you, our community, around our plan for the future of equestrian sport in Victoria.

Over the past months, the EV Board and CEO have been reviewing all aspects of the organisation and exploring ideas and opportunities for the future.

As a result of this work, our 4-year strategic plan has been developed identifying four key pillars; Industry Leadership, Sport Development, Facility Oversight and Organisational Excellence.  The Plan will enable the EV team to leverage the sport’s strengths while taking advantage of partnerships and new opportunities.

“Equestrian sport in Victoria is approaching a new era of engagement,” said Matthew Brown, CEO. “We have a strong community of like-minded people, a significant volunteer network, and a reputation for running great events.

Our Plan aims to support a strategic re-set of the way EV does business, redefining the purpose and strategic focus of the organisation, and focusing heavily on greater engagement and consultation with EV members.

We want to work with our most important stakeholders, our members, to identify ways to create more value for the sport and the broader community.”

Recently appointed Board Chair, Mitch Fox said “the EV Board is extremely excited about the Plan, and believe it provides a sound platform for improved administration, and significant growth and development of the sport.

In creating the Plan, the Board identified a set of values that will become a cultural compass for the way we operate and the standards of behaviour we expect of our Board, staff, volunteers and representatives.  These values of Professionalism, Integrity, Transparency and Collaboration will guide our decisions, actions and conversations at Board and we are confident our membership will adopt them also.”

As part of EV’s commitment to greater consultation and engagement, a roadshow is scheduled for August where CEO Matthew Brown will visit metro and regional areas to meet with stakeholders and discuss the future of EV, presenting the Plan in detail and listening to the equestrian community.  More details about the roadshow will be available soon, with bookings to be made via Trybooking.

In the meantime, a copy of the Strategic Plan can be found by clicking on the button below and members are encouraged to read the Plan and forward any questions or comments to Matthew Brown via email matthewbrown@equestrianvictoria.com.au.

We look forward to a future that boasts a thriving equestrian community where everyone can live their equestrian dream.

Victorian Coaching Committee

It is with great delight that we announce the reformation of the Victorian Coaching Committee, ably lead by experienced coach and community figure head, Sue Leslie.

As an integral part of improving member engagement and support, the committee will meet monthly and will be responsible for:

• Administering the training and assessment of Equestrian coaches to enable them to obtain accreditation;
• Advising on the development and administration of Equestrian coaching in Victoria

Committee members were appointed via an application and interview process and we can announce members, as below:

• 2 x Level 1 Coaches – Jan Smith & Bianca Veneziano
• 2 x Level 2 Coaches – Tim Calkin & Tonya Holdsworth-Rose
• 2 x Level 3 Coaches – Susan Leslie & Sue Chandler

Up to 2 people Co-Opted by the other Committee members:

• Christopher Mann, Oliver Evans, Judy Peel (TAS)

The EV Chair and CEO shall be ex-officio members of the committee.

Congratulations to each person and thank you for your commitment and dedication to ensuring Victorian coaches are well supported, well trained and well governed. Together with the EV staff, the committee will:

• Ensure that a high level of professionalism and coach care is maintained
• Provide sound and proactive administration
• Maintain the data base 
• Provide education courses at all levels 
• Provide opportunities for professional development and updating
• Produce resources for further education
• Provide representatives to all other relevant committees and the Board
• Maintain a balanced operational budget
• Promote accurately the majority opinion of all members 
• Ensure representation from all stakeholder groups within the coaching membership
• Provide a monthly report to the Board

This positive step forward aligns with the launch the EV Strategic Plan, confirming it is a great and exciting time for equestrian sport in Victoria.

Together, we will create a thriving equestrian community where everyone can live their equestrian dream.

Roadshow Overview

To demonstrate EV’s commitment to greater consultation and engagement with stakeholders, Equestrian Victoria CEO, Matthew Brown, will undertake a Roadshow during the month of August, hosting 16 sessions across Victoria to present the Strategic Plan to the equestrian community and provide a platform for discussion and feedback.

The Roadshow will visit the following locations:

Sessions are to be held in RSL type settings and will be open to the entire equestrian community within, and around the region.

Invitations and promotion of the event will take place through our EDM’s, social media and via other equestrian promotion channels. Registration for the Roadshow will be free and bookings are to be made via TryBooking. More details will be available soon.

ADMIN MATTERS

2018/2019 Membership Now Open

Membership renewals for the 2018/2019 financial year are now open. 

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