Source http://www.capitalfootball.com.au/site/news.php?id=1350
The Nearpost Local wishes Rachel Harrigan the all best in this very important leadership position in Football in the ACT Region.
Rachel Harrigan is well placed to know what is important to attend to going forward and it is heartening to note that the new President and Chair of the Board has made very specific reference to the most critical issue going forward - "...I see it as a time of engagement with the community and our member clubs. .."
The following is an extract from the Capital Football announcement:
"Capital Football is pleased to announce that Rachel Harrigan has been elected unopposed as the new President of the Federation, and Chair of the Board, after a board meeting held yesterday (Thursday 31st March 2011).
Ms. Harrigan has served on the board at Capital Football for eight years, the last four of which have been as Vice-President. Prior to that Ms. Harrigan also served on the board of Women’s Soccer Canberra.
At the same meeting Peter Maybury was elected unopposed to serve in the position of Deputy Chair. Mr. Maybury will also head up a new Finance Audit and Risk Management committee.
“After serving as vice-president for the past four years I feel I am ready to step up to the challenge with the full support of my colleagues,” Ms. Harrigan said.
“This is an opportunity to move forward. I see it as a time of engagement with the community and our member clubs. We will be having more consultation with our stakeholders and in particular our 43 clubs as we embark on a new era and a new strategic plan for 2012 to 2015......”