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The APLTC Committee is made up of nine members comprising of President, 
Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and five ordinary members.

Join the Committee

Under the rules governing the APLTC, senior financial members eligible to vote at the AGM can stand for committee. All nine committee positions are vacated annually with the new committee voted in at the AGM. All nominees, including incumbent committee members, must inform the Secretary in writing on the prescribed form (download here) that they intend to stand for committee. To facilitate this process, a notice will be sent out to members calling for nominations six weeks before the AGM. You may only nominate for one committee position – one of the executive positions – President, Vice-President, Treasurer or Secretary – or as one of the five ordinary committee members. As per our legal obligations, notice of the AGM must be sent out to the membership either two or three weeks before the AGM (depending upon the business of the meeting) and that notice will include information/bios about candidates standing for committee. All nominees can speak to their candidacy at the AGM. Please note that under the rules of incorporation that if the number of members nominated exceeds the number to be elected a secret ballot must be held. This will be conducted by a returning officer nominated by the chair of the AGM.

Workload

The APLTC committee is legally required to meet four times a year. Our committee generally meets bi-monthly for a couple of hours. Duties are shared around according to interest but can involve organising teams or social events, competitions or communication.

2024-2025 Committee

President: Bill Katelis
Vice-President: John Dunne
Secretary: Paul Robinson
Treasurer: James Arnold

Ordinary Members:
Brett Earle
Sheree Gordon
Melinda Rochford
Kevin Said
Sally Tisdall

Meet the Committee

President: Bill Katelis

“I have lived in South Melbourne for over 40 years and joined the tennis club in the early 1990’s. In recent years I joined the Committee and for the past few years have been involved with the Subscription process and the running of the Club Championships. I have been a regular member of the Men’s Pennant Team as well as captain. My two boys, Leon and Lukas are following in my footsteps and are keen tennis players.”

Vice President: John Dunne

John has been a member of the club since 1986. John, who describes himself as a true local having gone to school in Middle Park, is a long-term committee holder and office bearer. And this despite the fact that he played perhaps the club’s greatest-ever player Kevin O’Conner – one of the courts is named after Kevin – in the first round of the club championships for three years straight. John was thrashed each year, but says being beaten by one of the nicest gentlemen and most skilled tennis players was almost a pleasure.

Secretary: Paul Robinson

“Of all the things I love about living in South Melbourne, membership of the APLTC is something I really treasure,” says Paul. “I’ve lived in the area for 35-plus years and been a member for more than half of that time, serving as a committee member and currently secretary. One of my favourite memories was the Centenary Ball that was held on the courts, an event that is still remembered fondly by those who attended.”

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Treasurer: James Arnold

James moved to Albert Park in 2005 after living most of his life on Sydney’s northern beaches. An active sports participant and lover of tennis, James was very keen to become part of the tennis club. A Tuesday night regular for 10 years, he has now taken over the role of Treasurer of APLTC. James lives with his wife Justine and two children who are regular tennis players at the club.

Committee Member: Brett Earle

“I moved from Adelaide with my family around 13 years ago and have lived in and around Albert Park ever since. I enjoy the Tuesday night social tennis and have stood in a few times for the men’s competition on Saturday as has my son. I enjoy the community feel of the area and running in to other members on the street nearly every day.”

Committee Member: Sheree Gordon

Sheree grew up playing tennis in Portland, Victoria, with the luxury of a local club consisting of 20 lawn courts. She has continued playing since and still plays in a mixed competition on weekends, along with the ‘Thursday Night Ladies’ at APLTC. She moved to Albert Park nearly 20 years ago and joined the club, along with her family. Her two sons are also active tennis players, which makes for some very competitive family matches! Sheree is looking forward to helping the APLTC committee and contributing to this fantastic community club.

Committee Member: Melinda Rochford

“I moved to the local area in 2000 and love that Albert Park feels like a village wedged between the city and bay. My involved with APLTC began with my sons joining Nicole’s Saturday morning tennis program, and as a family we have all become members of the club. Just as I played local club tennis as a kid, both our boys have enjoyed participating in weekend teams and the school holiday competition. I’m currently enjoying the growth of ‘Thursday Night Ladies’ tennis and encourage female club members of all skills to join the group.  I am passionate about being involved in the community and have formed lasting friendships through volunteering and coordinating community events.”

Committee Member: Kevin Said

“My family and I have lived in South Melbourne for the past 25 years, and we’ve been happily involved with APLTC for most of that time. You’ll often find me on court on Tuesday nights or during the Sunday social hit-outs, still chasing the glory of my finest tennis achievement: runner-up in the legendary 100+ Doubles Tournament. (It hasn’t done much for my ranking – unsurprisingly!) Off the court, I’m a finance professional by day, and in my spare time I coach my son’s basketball team and sit on a handful of special-interest boards and committees. I’m really looking forward to contributing to the APLTC Committee and hoping my impact there will be a little more meaningful than my on-court prowess.”

Committee Member: Sally Tisdall

Sally has lived in and around Albert Park since moving to Melbourne 20 years ago from her home town of sunny Adelaide. She grew up playing club and school tennis and has always had a passion for the sport. Sally and her husband Matt have two children, Millie and Tom who are both junior members of APLTC and they have been coached by Nicole since they were aged 5! Sally is looking forward to being on the committee and serving her community.

For a detailed description of the APLTC committee’s legal responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Rules for Albert Park Lawn Tennis Club 2014.