“FRIENDS OF GORDON” (FOG’S) Alumni Working to benefit Gordon Rugby in the Community
It is a very special moment when you pull on the tartan jumper and step onto the hallowed turf of Chatswood Oval with 14 team mates to pit your resolve, wits and skills to protect and promote the reputation of this very proud club against a visiting team. It is the catalyst for unique character building experiences that stand by you in later life. It produces happy unforgettable memories. Be inspired, stand proud and tall whenever and wherever you have the opportunity to be A Gordon.
The name Gordon has many associations and meanings. It strikes a very positive note and sends out a powerful message when linked to the words “Rugby” and “Club”. The following lines of the rousing club song highlight the major factor that propels the Gordon Rugby Club to one of the great strengths.
“We don’t all come from Scottish blood,
That’s never been our boast,
It’s the friendship of the Gordon Club,
That we treasure most”
Yes, friendships are the most valuable asset that an individual can acquire.
Gordon Rugby Club fosters this theme and assures that when you are present
at its gatherings, meetings, matches and functions you are with friends.
The “Friends of Gordon” (FOGS) were formed to ensure the spirit of Gordon Rugby and all that it entails will endure long after many of us have gone to pay the “game in heaven”. Our aim to work for the benefit of Gordon Rugby at all levels within the community. Our charter provides funding that will assist ensuring that Gordon Rugby is sustainable, enjoyable and provides the opportunity for players and coaches to fulfil their potential where we can.
Since October 2011 the Alumni has proudly donated to a number of activities to support Gordon Rugby at both the senior and junior levels. Examples being:
- Video Analysis equipment for the Grade rugby coaching staff
- Upgraded the Gordon Rugby Club website
- Paid the fees for Grade and Colts coaches to attend specialist training courses
- Provided training equipment for Grade and Colts
- Provided a fully catered box at all Waratahs home games in 2012 to help raise funds for the Club
- Sponsored a night at a Super Rugby match for the 2012 Gordon Coaching staff
- Provided Gordon Car stickers, T-Shirts and other goodies in a pack for all registered juniors in 2012
- Donated to Northern Suburbs Rugby Club for the Seti Tefua Fund and Killara/ West Pymble Rugby Club to assist with costs associated with the tragic death of one of their “Subbies” during a match in 2012
- Sponsored 1st Grade Squad dinners with the FOGS Alumni to promote the Gordon culture and traditions
- Sponsored the annual Gordon Rugby Gala Dinners in 2012 and 2013 and provided financial assistance to the Gordon Rugby Presentation Nights
- Provided training balls for all Gordon Junior clubs and the Representative teams
- Provided Gordon Caps for sale by the Senior Club and the Junior Representative teams
- We entertain Club Sponsors at our marquee on match days to maximise networking opportunities
- Provided rental assistance to Colts relocating from the country
- Leverage our network and alumni to open Sponsorship, Educational and Vocational opportunities where possible
The “Friends of Gordon” (FOGS) Alumni is self administering through a Steering Committee comprising of Peter Sherwood, Peter Bull, Brett Fawcett and Brian Shirvington. It is their responsibility to, on behalf of the FOGS Alumni, to review requests for assistance and ensure the timely distribution of funds and/or assistance to approved projects.
All Alumni members are awarded a distinctive FOGS Tie (the tie that goes with every shirt), and we meet at each home game in our distinctive “FOG Marquee” to watch the games and cheer Gordon on, whilst enjoying the company of fellow Alumni and Sponsors in a relaxed and enjoyable, catered environment.
A regular in season newsletter is provided to ensure the Alumni is kept up to date with all things Gordon, items of interest or just fun articles. In addition, an annual report is provided to ensure total transparency in all that we do.
We encourage past players, supporters, friends and family members who love Gordon rugby and want to put something back into the club, whilst having a great time to consider joining our Alumni. If this appeals to you please refer to the FOGS Membership Form on the website. Sponsorship opportunities are always top of mind so if you have any leads you would like us to pursue, please feel free to let us know, and we will do the rest.
Thank You for investing in the future of Gordon Rugby
The Club wishes to thank the following Friends of Gordon Alumni for their ongoing support.
Mick Bird
Peter Black
John Boughton
Mike Brown
Ben Burney
Peter Bull
David Cains
Ivo Clarke
Michael Cooper
Bill Currie
Glenn Curran
Andrew Dainton
Michael Delaney
Michael Dempsey
Matt Dixon
Bill Drury
Brett Fawcett
Barrie Fawcett
John Fordham
Will Forsyth
Ged Ryan
Murray Fox
Wally Freeman
Jeffrey Hann
Ian Gilbertson
Matt Glascott
Maurie Graham
Scott Grayson
David Hale
Graeme Hearl
Alex Hearl
Amelia Hearl
Edward Hearl
Helen Hearl
Peter Hearl
Tim Hearl
Sandy Isherwood
Neville Kielly
Alan Kirkby
Peter Knox
David Leckie
Andrew Lennon
Peter Longman
Duncan Mann
Manus McFadyen
Jim McManus
Alastair McTavish
Brian Moffat
Taine Moufarrie
Barry Prowse
Paul Reimer
Damian Rigney
Hayden Rorke
Bob Sampson
Denis Scanlon
Peter Sherwood
Brian Shirvington
Graham Steer
Norm Tasker
John Taylor
Hugh Trollope
Anthony Trollope
Suzanne Turner
Tim Wedlock
Joshua Whittaker
Bruce Yahl
Andrew Falk
Bruce Nicholas
Peter Todd
Paul Nicholson
Charlie Blunt
Graeme Smith
Mick Reid
Beverley Kable
John Kable
David Cowlishaw
Debbie Cowlishaw
Steve Cutler
Denis Handlin
Jan Handlin
Chrissie Jephcott
William Jephcott
Alex Chegwyn
Hilton Chapman
Penny Chapman
Chris Seage
Jan Seage
Caroline Bruce
Robert Bruce
Janice Hill
Richard Hill
Kathryn Matthews
Peter Matthews
