2007 Community Club of the Year Finalists

Feb 11th, 2008

A warm and sincere congratulations to the Pascoe Vale Football Club for taking out the 2007 Community Club of the Year Award.  We wish them all the very best in their efforts in helping tackle youth suicide as well too the other finalists who also created much awareness of difficult issues within the wider community. 

I hesitate to use the word 'Winner' as it was an award where 'the score' so to speak, did not matter.  All clubs were warmly acknowledged for their deeds and efforts and I personally couldn't have felt more proud.  In front of some very prominent football identities such as Kevin Sheedy, Peter Schwab and our very own VAFA CEO Michael Sholly, the speaker captivated the audience with brave Teddy's story and acknowledged the wonderful support that our own major sponsor, The Proteus Leadership Centres had given.
Many thanks once again to Des Penny whose involvement more importantly has helped lift the standard and profile of our wonderful club.  Thanks also to Michael Sholly for the the VAFA's appreciation of our hard work and efforts and for including our article on the nomination on the VAFA website.
Finally, let it be remembered that we may not have come away with the award but we did win.  For all that he endured, Teddy is back to being a fully healthy happy mischievous little boy.  As promised, our efforts will see the Hoody family enjoy eight days from the 23rd of Feb. at Dreamworld and much to Teddy's delight, Wiggle World.  Very much deserved after their trauma's of the past year.  Thank you to all you members.

Peter Kotsaridis