The Melbourne Chargers is managed by a committee of nine volunteers, elected by club members at the Annual General Meeting and led by the President. The committee is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the club and appointing our coaching and management team in addition to fundraising, events and other duties. The coaching and management team is responsible forrugby operations and make operational decisions at arm’s length from the committee.
The club committee meets from time to time (usually monthly) and distributes a summary of outcomes from each meeting to all members.
You can contact the committee using at committee@melbournechargers.org, or you can email any member directly.
Members
President - Matthew Littlejohn
Matthew is the primary spokesperson for the Melbourne Chargers, representing the club to the wider community. Matthew chairs the committee and is responsible for ensuring that the club’s priorities are in line with the wishes of the membership. Email: Matthew.littlejohn@melbournechargers.org
Vice-President - Nick Western
Nick supports the President in managing the committee. Nick leads on operations, managing the committee’s relationship with our coaches and team managers. focing on bolstering the club’s impact on the community through our partnerships and events in the community. Working with our stakeholder groups to ensure that the Melbourne Chargers is the area’s strongest and most impactful inclusive sports team. Email: nick@melbournechargers.org
Secretary - Martin Commons
Martin is responsible for club record-keeping and memberships. The Secretary also ensures that the club’s activities are in accordance with both the rules of the association, and Victoria’s laws. Martin also supports organising fundraising and social events and LGBT community engagement. Email: martin@melbournechargers.org
Treasurer - Stephen Allan
Stephen is primarily responsible for financial administration, ensuring that the club’s accounts are correct and that all income and expenditure is recorded and reported on regularly. Additionally, Stephen is the custodian and manager of the Warwick Ramsden Player Support Fund. Email: stephen@melbournechargers.org
General Committee - Phil Anderson, Dan MacPherson, Derryn Pert, Sebastian Pivet, Scott Davis
Phil Anderson is responsible for the Chargers website, Calendar, Touch Football and Club Social events including our upcoming In The Flesh extravaganza. As well as working with other inclusive sports clubs to promote stronger sporting community relationships Email: phil@melbournechargers.org
Dan MacPherson role is to help out at club activities and assist the committee in its many projects Including, the chargers Calendar and BBQ fundraising. Daniel is keen to ensure the club remains a welcoming place, especially for beginners. Email: dan@melbournechargers.org
Derryn Pert supports the Melbourne Chargers’ by creating innovative fundraising initiatives and works to ensure that rugby remains accessible to everyone. He is committed to making sure the Player Support Fund is always available to all members who need assistance to play and fully participate in the sport. Derryn’s dedication to the club helps foster a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone has the opportunity to enjoy rugby.Email: Derryn@melbournechargers.org
Sebastian Pivet is working to assist the committee in its many projects including creating social activities for the community and fundraising opportunities such as In The Flesh extravaganza. Sebastian is committed to ensure the club remains a welcoming an inclusive environment, especially for new players. Email: sebastian@melbournechargers.org
Scott Davis while also acting as our team manager and managing the committee’s relationship with our coaches Scott also leads on operations and logistics for our domestic season and contributes to fundraising and events planning. Email: scott@melbournechargers.org
