ASF Newsletter - July 2005
From the Chairman
Welcome to the mid year edition of the ASF Newsletter.
The ASF operations are maintained by a small group of dedicated staff under the guidance of the ASF Board who are appointed by the Minister for Sport. Recent months have seen some changes at Board level with the expiration of the terms of service for board members Chilla Porter and Karin Puels. They have both made a significant contribution to the success of the ASF during their three year board tenure and on behalf of the entire ASF team I would like thank them for their positive involvement.
I would also like to welcome new board members Margot Foster and Peter Bartels and to announce the re-appointment of Michelle Ford-Eriksson for a further term. The Board now comprises Pam Tye, Michelle, Margot, Peter and myself and we look forward to continuing to support the ASF team as it works with you to achieve your sporting objectives.
The Sport Incentive Program is a unique service for sport. I know that Rod and the team are focusing on forming closer strategic alliances with state and territory sport and recreation departments. This is intended to enable the ASF to get closer to grass roots sport, offer services that compliment state facility grants programs and also to provide an effective mutual contact with state sporting organisations.
The ASF is keen to make itself available to attend state and territory sport conferences so that clubs, associations, local government, schools and community groups can discuss the role of the ASF and its support for local initiatives ‘face to face’.
The performance of projects registered with the ASF in 2004/05 has been outstanding. As a result of the combined fundraising efforts of projects under the umbrella of the Sport Incentive Program, the Board approved discretionary grants of $9.65m in the last financial year. This brings the total grants issued since the ASF was formed in 1986 to $98.6m but more importantly each year the number of registered projects fundraising and receiving discretionary grants is growing.
Later this month, the ASF will celebrate $100m in discretionary grants. This is a significant milestone in the history of the ASF, particularly for the hundreds of projects and thousands of Australians who have benefited from our involvement in the Australian sports industry.
I thank you for your continued support of the ASF and more importantly for the work that is being done by sporting and community groups across the country for the benefit of all Australians.
Cory Bernardi
Chairman
Australian Sports Foundation
From the General Manager
The year 2004/05 has been a challenging one for sport and communities, with local and international events touching us in many ways. Communities are galvanised by their commitment to sport and this no doubt has helped them deal with social challenges including continuing drought in rural areas and events such as the Boxing Day tsunami. It was interesting to receive a note from a regional project early in the year letting me know that they would be putting sports fundraising on hold for a few months while their community dealt with fundraising activities for the various Tsunami appeals. It also appears that tragedies such as this create a new generation of donors and broaden the community philanthropic base.
The sports industry is serviced by passionate volunteers and administrators who are committed to creating further opportunities for participation at all levels and the development of programs for elite athletes. This mirrors the charter of the ASF which is to support the development of sport in Australia. The unique tax advantage for sports fundraising afforded by the ASF continues to attract more clients and consequently enable greater returns to sport and communities.
The year 2004/05 has been a record one for the ASF: over 400 registered projects, in excess of 1500 enquiries, and most importantly, discretionary grants of $9.65m issued to registered projects as a result of their fundraising activities. Significantly there has been a shift in the types of projects registered with the ASF. The number of sport development projects registered has grown by 10% as a result of an increased focus by state sporting organisations, clubs and other sporting bodies on providing developmental opportunities for their juniors.
Lets hope this trend for growth continues in 2005/06. All the ingredients are there, including the ‘home’ Commonwealth Games. The ASF will continue to work with state sporting departments and organisations to ensure that information on the ASF is widely available to sport and communities.
My team and I look forward to working with you on your important sports initiatives designed to compliment and strengthen Australia’s sporting infrastructure.
Rod Philpot
General Manager
Australian Sports Foundation
Case study – Glenelg District Cricket Club
Project
New player change rooms
The need
For 80 years, the Glenelg District Cricket Club had shared change room facilities with the Glenelg Football Club. Under this arrangement, each Club utilised the change rooms for a period of 6 months each year. Operating on a shared basis, the Glenelg District Cricket Club players were denied the opportunity of calling somewhere “home”, and the Club was unable to developing the existing change rooms or refurbishing the change rooms towards an atmosphere that primarily focussed on cricket.
The goal
A vacant area in the grand stand complex was identified as being available for Glenelg District Cricket Club to establish a home base, including change rooms.
The goals of the ‘new player change rooms’ project were as follows:
• to enrich the culture of the Glenelg District Cricket Club by providing a permanent ‘home’ for the players
• to encourage the players to take ownership of the clubrooms, thereby ensuring the players protected their ‘home’
• to continue the club’s philosophy of providing players with the most professional facilities both on and off the field
• to provide an incentive for up and coming junior players, ‘to earn their right’ to access the facilities enjoyed by senior players
• to ensure the Club’s proud history is reflected in the rooms.
The approach
After an extensive consultative process with players, builders and other interested parties, architectural plans for the building were prepared and lodged, with subsequent approval granted to proceed by the City of Holdfast Bay.
Quotes were then sought from various builders The Board received a series of quotes ranging in price, the lowest of which exceeded available funds. As a result, a number of Stage 1’s non crucial elements were deferred to Stage 2, subject to the club’s future financial position. Tasks such as demolition and painting were undertaken by Club members to reduce costs.
The challenge
With building quotes far exceeding available club funds, the challenge for Glenelg District Cricket Club was raising the additional funds required to finance the project.
The successful strategies
The Glenelg District Cricket Club approached the ASF to register the project under the Facility Development category so that donations in support of the project could be tax deductible.
The Glenelg District Cricket Club then approached life members, vice presidents, and past and present players for donations. As a result $38 000 was raised, which was sufficient to ensure the club’s rooms were professionally finished.
Location
Glenelg is a beachside suburb located approximately 25 minutes south west of the Adelaide city centre.
Case study – Mitta Mitta Canoe Club
Project
Club building extensions
The need
Mitta Mitta Canoe Club occupied a portion of the very basic public facilities servicing an especially popular summer recreation area at Noreuil Park, Albury on the shores of the Murray River since the mid 1980’s. The club had developed an area over some years to provide boat storage, together with limited toilet and change room facilities.
It was felt however that Club membership was being restricted due to inadequate boat storage, and the lack of separate change/shower rooms for male/female members. Another consequence of such limited facilities was that Club meetings could not occur in the facility until boat racks were moved and gym gear packed away.
The goal
In light of Albury City Council’s decision to upgrade Noreuil Park’s public facilities to meet growing community needs, the Mitta Mitta Canoe Club committee decided to explore the possibility of including the extension of the Club’s facilities in the Council plans. The club was aiming to achieve separate change/shower facilities for male/female, and to extend the Club’s limited boat storage area.
The approach
The Mitta Mitta Canoe Club appointed a project officer to liaise with and develop the expansion concept with Albury City Council. Graham Ortlipp, Treasurer of the club said ‘Our requirements were factored into the Councils development strategy and preliminary drawings, plans and costs were issued for presentation to our members.’ The club’s project officer was also responsible for keeping the Mitta Mitta Canoe Club Committee informed & presenting plans and costings to club members.
The challenge
Council approval involved a contribution of $100 000 from the club. While Mitta Mitta Canoe Club members endorsed the proposal, financing the required contribution to upgrade the facilities for a small club of some 100-120 members appeared somewhat daunting. To assist the club in its endeavours to raise the necessary $100,000, a professional fund raiser was approached for guidance. Subsequent advice indicated that the majority of funds would end up being sourced from club members.
The successful strategies
The key, according to Ortlipp, was to get as many willing members involved in the fund raising process as was practicable. Fundraising was split into external and internal efforts.
External fundraising -
From the pool of ideas generated by members, the club conducted a successful art show, and sold wine branded with the club’s label. It was also able to sell a number of sponsorship packages that included among other things, access for sponsors and their functions to the club’s new meeting room. These ‘external’ fundraising strategies were kept separate from the ‘member’ fundraising strategies.
Member fundraising -
The Mitta Mitta Canoe Club was also able to raise funds by firstly offering members discounted boat storage in return for an upfront payment of boat storage fees. The club applied the funds raised from this initiative towards the facility upgrade, but limited the offer to ensure that revenue was available to fund ongoing operating costs.
According to Ortlipp ‘The second and most successful strategy was to register the proposal with the Australian Sports Foundation.’ Once the project was registered, Mitta Mitta Canoe Club set about educating their membership on ASF processes, which included an explanation of terms such as ‘unconditional donations’, ‘tax deductibility’, ‘nominated beneficiary’ and ‘discretionary grants’. The club made approaches to potential major donors and informed other members of the opportunity to support the project at regular club meetings by a special mail out that explained the whole proposal. Members were asked to consider ‘a dollar a day’ campaign by donating $400 to the ASF in support of the project.
In Ortlipp’s words ‘Our club is very grateful for the professional help we received from the staff at the Australian Sports Foundation during the registration process and the conduct of our fund raising campaign.’
Location
Albury is located on the River Murray approximately 3 hours by road from Melbourne. Together, Albury and Wodonga make up the largest rural regional centre in Australia.
Are you in the SMART list?
This is the list of SMART organisations and communities who shared in the $9.65 million the ASF issued in discretionary grants in the period July 2004 to June 2005. Ask the ASF about how to register your sports project and join the SMART list or visit the ASF website www.asf.org.au for more information. We may have some innovative ideas in the form of proven strategies to kickstart your fundraising for those vital sports projects.
Adelaide University Boat Club SA
Advance Camperdown VIC
AIS Gymnastics Program ACT
Altona Hockey Club VIC
Arncliffe Scots -St George District Hockey Club NSW
Associates Rugby Union Football Club WA
Australian Canoeing NSW
Australian Deaf Sports Federation VIC
Australian Little Athletics QLD
Australian Motor Sport Foundation VIC
Australian Olympic Committee NSW
Australian Touch Association ACT
Australian Underwater Federation WA
Avalon Sailing Club VIC
Ballarat Sports Foundation VIC
Balmain Rowing Club NSW
Baseball WA
Black Mountain Rowing ACT
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron VIC
Blind Sports VIC
Box Hill Athletic Club VIC
Brisbane Bears-Fitzroy Australian Football Club QLD
Canberra Grammar School ACT
Capital Lakes Rowing Club ACT
Carlton Cricket & Football Social Club VIC
Christian Brothers College SA
Circular Head Council TAS
City of Bunbury WA
City of Port Lincoln SA
Coomera Watersports Club QLD
Cowes Yacht Club VIC
Croydon North Cricket Club VIC
Cruising Yacht Club of Australia NSW
Dragon Boats NSW
Drummoyne Water Polo Club NSW
Frankston Golf Club VIC
Fremantle Football Club WA
Friends of Ruyton VIC
Glenelg Football Club SA
Glenelg Golf Club SA
Glenhuntley Athletic Club VIC
Goldfields Tennis Club WA
Goodlife Community Baptist Church QLD
Gordon District Cricket Club NSW
Grace Park Lawn Tennis Club VIC
Grafton Hockey Association NSW
Greenvale Cricket Club VIC
Greg Norman Golf Foundation QLD
Harlequin Club VIC
Hawthorn Football Club VIC
Henley Water Polo Club SA
Hockey Queensland
Hockey Tasmania
Horsham Rural City Council VIC
Huntingdale Golf Club VIC
Kardinia Park Sports Foundation VIC
Kayak & Canoe Incorporated NSW
Kingston Heath Golf Club VIC
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club VIC
Kooyonga Golf Club SA
Lancelin Primary School Parents & Citizens Association WA
Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation WA
Leongatha Golf Club VIC
Lesmurdie Baptist Church WA
Lloyd McDermott Rugby Development NSW
Loreto Kirribilli NSW
Loreto Mandeville Hall Association VIC
Lorne Skatepark VIC
Macabbi Australia VIC
Macedon Ranges Shire Council VIC
Manly Warringah Soccer Association NSW
Maryborough & District Hockey Association QLD
Melbourne 2005 Deaflympic Games VIC
Melbourne Rugby Union Football Club VIC
Melville City Hockey Club WA
Melville Water Polo Club WA
Mercantile Rowing Club VIC
Metung Yacht Club VIC
Mitta Mitta Canoe Club NSW
Mosman Park Golf Club WA
Mosman Rowing Club NSW
National Aboriginal Sports Corporation of Australia NSW
Newcastle Rowing Club NSW
North Adelaide Football Club SA
North Melbourne Football Club VIC
North Queensland Sailing QLD
North Shore Rowing Club NSW
Northern District Hockey Association NSW
NSW Amateur Boxing Association
NSW Golf Association
NSW Institute of Sport
NSW Ski Association
Orienteering Federation of Australia ACT
PAFC Foundation SA
Peel District Cycling Club WA
Pembroke School SA
Peppermint Grove Tennis Club WA
Perth Football Club WA
Port Adelaide Rowing Club SA
Port Adelaide District Hockey SA
Port Melbourne Yacht Club VIC
Presbyterian Ladies College VIC
Prince Alfred College Foundation SA
Pulteney Grammar School SA
Queensland Gymnastics Association
Queensland Rugby Union
Red and Blue Foundation VIC
Richmond Football Club VIC
Richmond Rowing Club VIC
Royal Brighton Yacht Club VIC
Royal Melbourne Golf Club VIC
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron VIC
Royal Perth Golf Club WA
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club NSW
Royal Queensland Tennis Association
Royal Yacht Club of Victoria
Sailing Ship Trust of SA
Shentons Club WA
Shire of York WA
Shoalhaven Rowing Club NSW
Ski & Snowboard Australia VIC
Soccer Queensland
Somers Tennis Club VIC
Somers Yacht Club VIC
Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club VIC
South Gippsland Indoor Aquatic Centre VIC
Sport Australia Hall of Fame VIC
Sporting Shooters Association of Australia VIC
Sports Foundation Geelong VIC
Squadron Yacht Racing Foundation NSW
St Catherine's School VIC
St Ignatius College Riverview NSW
St Josephs College Gregory Terrace QLD
St Kilda Football Club VIC
Swan Hill Rural City Council VIC
Swan River Rowing Club WA
Sydney Australian Football Club NSW
Sydney Boys High School NSW
Sydney University Football Club Foundation NSW
Sydney Womens MLC Rowing Club NSW
The Bobby Pearce Foundation NSW
The Friends School TAS
The Goland Club Scotch College WA
The Korowa Foundation VIC
The Melbourne Amateur Regatta VIC
The Royal Adelaide Golf Club SA
The Royal Melbourne Tennis Club VIC
The Scots College NSW
Torrens Rowing Club SA
Town of Narrogin WA
Trentham Community Group VIC
UCA Kinross Wolaroi School NSW
Universities Rugby Club ACT
Unley High School Rowing SA
Vermont South Special School VIC
Victorian Golf Foundation
Victorian Lacrosse Association
Victorian Motorless Flight Group
Victorian Sabot Sailing Association
Walford Foundation SA
Walkerville Junior Football Club SA
Warnambool Council VIC
Warren Jones Memorial Youth Regatta WA
Warringah Bowls Foundation NSW
Waverley Hockey Club VIC
Western Bulldogs Forever Foundation VIC
Westfields Sports High School NSW
Wheelchair Sports Association WA
Woden Valley Soccer Club ACT
Women’s Golf WA
Womens Sport Foundation WA
Woollahra Colleagues Rugby Club NSW
Yachting Australia NSW
Yarra Yarra Golf Club VIC
Yinnear Recreation Reserve VIC
YMCA Katherine NT
Tips
Promoting a fundraising campaign
If your organisation is registered with the ASF and is planning a new fundraising campaign or working on a new strategy, make contact early with the ASF. All promotional material that refers to the ASF or tax deductibility of donations must be approved by the ASF before it can be used. The ASF also has examples of best practice templates that may assist you in developing and implementing your next campaign.
Donations made by AMEX credit card
The ASF accepts credit card donations using MasterCard, Bankcard, Visa, Diners Club, and AMEX. To process AMEX card donations, the ASF requires the donor to insert the unique 4 digit check code (located on the front of the AMEX card) on the donation form in addition to the credit card number, expiry date, name of card and card holder’s signature. The absence of this code is the cause of a significant number of queries on donation forms. Project organisations could greatly assist by double-checking AMEX credit card donation forms to ensure all information has been provided by the donor.
Details relating to your organisation
Information relating to the project organisation is provided to the ASF at the time of making application. This includes the incorporation certificate, ABN, constitution, bank account, contacts and addresses and so on. This information is integral to the project registration and Grant Agreement signed by both parties. The Grant Agreement requires that you notify the ASF within four weeks of any changes to entity details.
Details relating to your project
If there are details relating to aspects of your project that are pending approval at the time of registration with the ASF, please provide copies of relevant approvals when they are received. This may include planning or building approvals, other grant approvals, team lists, lease details and so on. Timely receipt of this information may enable the ASF to consider your project in a forthcoming discretionary grant round.
State sporting organisations
Apart from registering a project, state sporting organisations can help the ASF by providing member clubs with information on the ways in which the ASF can assist sport. Please let the ASF know if you intend to link to its website or are planning to publish and article about it in a sporting journal. The ASF also has stocks of brochures available for state sporting organisations to distribute to clubs. Please advise if you would like some forwarded to you.
Remember the six P’s - proper preparation and planning prevents poor performance!
The ASF team is keen to invest time with organisations in the application and approval stages leading to project registration. Time spent at the front end can pave the way for an effective fundraising campaign and a successful project.
Schedule of grant rounds 2005-2006
| July 2005 | Includes funds accepted by 30 June 2005 |
| September 2005 | Includes funds accepted by 31 August 2005 |
| November 2005 | Includes funds accepted by 31 October 2005 |
| January 2006 | Includes funds accepted by 31 December 2005 |
| March 2006 | Includes funds accepted by 28 February 2006 |
| May 2006 | Includes funds accepted by 28 April 2006 |
Funds accepted are donations deposited into the ASF bank account and cleared, or credit card donations processed through the ASF terminal by the date specified. Donations received by the ASF up to close of business on 30 June 2005 will form the pool of funds available for the July 2005 grant round.
A tip!
As the end of the month prior to a grant round can be particularly busy, try to coordinate banking and forwarding of donation forms to the ASF a week or so before the end of the month. This will enable processing to occur and any queries relating to donations to be resolved.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to establish a separate organisation or entity to be able to register a project with the ASF?
No. The ASF can register sport related projects from eligible incorporated and not for profit entities. In the majority of cases, it is the sports club, sporting organisation or community organisation with a sporting purpose that applies to the ASF. However, other organisations such as schools, local government or government agencies can still make application to register a sport related project with the ASF based on their not for profit status.
Some organisations choose to establish a separate entity as their fundraising vehicle for reasons of transparency and to keep these funds separate from the operational side of their business. Again, the ASF can receive applications from these entities provided that they are incorporated, not for profit and have a sporting objective.
A check list of supporting information required by the ASF to enable it to assess a project application is included at the back of the application form and also the Sport Incentive Program Guidelines booklet.
Why can’t I say that my project is tax deductible once we have registered with the ASF?
Registration with the ASF is confirmation that the registering entity has satisfied initial governance and approval requirements and that the purpose of the project is sport related and fits within ASF guidelines.
Fundraising in support of registered projects is conducted according to the gifting provisions of taxation law. It is the ASF that has tax deductible status as a deductible gift recipient listed in Division 30, section 30-90 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. Registration does not confer this tax deductible status on either the registering organisation or the project.
Registration with the ASF enables supporters of the project to donate to the ASF, nominating the registered project as their preferred beneficiary, and to receive a receipt for their contribution. All claims for a tax deduction are subject to acceptance by the Commissioner of Taxation.
Will the ASF consider registering a facility project if grants from other government/local government bodies are involved?
Absolutely. The ASF is pleased to be associated with facility development projects where there is a mix of funding. This may include state or federal government grants, local government grants or loans, sponsorship and contributions from the registering organisation including loans it may have sourced. Registration and subsequent fundraising with the ASF complements the other sources of funds. The broad mix of funding is also seen as a safety net as all ‘funding’ eggs are not in the same basket.
As an individual athlete, can I register a project with the ASF?
No. The ASF is not able to receive applications from individuals or teams for sport related projects. This is primarily because the ASF must transact with incorporated not for profit entities and also because of advice from the Australian Taxation Office on this matter.
Individual athletes are advised to seek the support of their club, state or national body that could in turn make application to the ASF for a sport related project. This could enable a greater number of athletes or teams in their program to benefit over the project life.
What is the difference between sponsorship and a donation?
Both are legitimate fundraising strategies used by organisations to achieve sporting outcomes. Sponsorship is an agreement between two parties involving a commitment by each and where benefits to each party are involved. For example, in return for a monetary sponsorship of $5000, a football team agrees to place the sponsors name on their jumpers. The sponsor may be able to claim a business tax deduction for this contribution. The ASF could not be involved in this process as sponsorship is outside of the gifting principles defined by the Australian Taxation Office.
On the other hand, a donation is a gift. The donor makes the contribution unconditionally for an amount of their choosing and without expectation of benefit. In the case of donations to the ASF, the donor may nominate a registered project as their preferred beneficiary.
Will the ASF provide a reconciliation of donations that make up the grant paid to my organisation?
No. Under taxation law, donors contribute unconditionally to the ASF and may nominate a registered project as their preferred beneficiary. Once received and receipted by the ASF, donations make up the pool of funds that are available for discretionary granting.
Grants are made to registered projects at the discretion of the Board. While the donations received by the ASF make up the pool of available funds, the approval of grants is separate and discrete from the process by which donors unconditionally contribute to the ASF.
Project organisations are encouraged to maintain their own records of donor support. In addition, the ASF will forward batches of donor receipts to the project organisation for distribution to donors, together with a receipt register that summarises the batch.
Donor information
Fundraising may involve a number of strategies including grants, sponsorship, special activities or events, contributions ‘in kind’ and donations. Donors are an important element in any successful fundraising campaign. Satisfied donors provide positive testimonials for a project and are more likely to continue to support the organisation in the future. The ASF can offer donors the benefit of tax deductibility for donations of $2 or more however, some considerations apply, including the recognition donors may receive for their donation and the projects to which they may donate.
Donations can be made by individuals or businesses by:
• cash
• cheque
• money order
• credit card (a 2% administration charge is applicable to all credit card donations)
For a tax deduction to be claimable, donations to the ASF must be:
• unconditionally gifted to the ASF
• voluntary
• accompanied by a completed, approved donation form
Donations are not subject to GST.
Donors:
• may nominate a registered project as their preferred beneficiary
• must not receive any benefit, advantage, right or privilege (other than one of an insignificant nature) for their donation (apart from tax deductibility)
• will receive ASF-issued receipts for donations of $2 or more to substantiate claims for tax deductibility
• must accept that, in line with taxation law, they cannot insist that the ASF direct their donation to a specific project
• must accept that all claims for a tax deduction are subject to acceptance by the Commissioner of Taxation
Some additional donor considerations apply to Sport Development and Team Travel projects. For example, donors may not donate to the ASF in support of a project where they, a relative or associate will benefit from any discretionary ASF grants (for example, a reduced fee for participation in a coaching course or team travel). If you are unsure of your ability to donate to a particular project, seek independent professional advice.
Donor Recognition
Saying thank you to donors is an important element of successful fundraising. For ASF projects, organisers can recognise the contributions of donors in modest ways, including:
• a letter of thanks
• commemorative pins
• names on bricks, pavers, plaques, honour boards etc.
• certificates of appreciation
• lists of donors in publications including annual reports
Such recognition should not be offered as an inducement to potential donors.
Unacceptable forms of recognition include:
• signage and/or advertising at venues
• advertising in programs, on clothing etc.
• company logo on bricks, pavers etc.
• naming rights at venues or on equipment
In order to be acceptable for taxation purposes, a gift must be:
• made by way of benefaction. Therefore any fundraising promotions should emphasise that the objective is to raise funds for the sporting facility, event, team etc. Organisations should not give donors a perception that the object of making a donation is to provide them with some benefit, advantage, right or privilege (other than of an insignificant nature). Unacceptable benefits include invitations to functions or events at no cost, season tickets and reduced membership rates.
• voluntary and not be the result of a contractual obligation or pre-existing agreement
A few more tips
Bank deposit slips
After banking donations into the ASF bank account, send confirmation of the bank deposit to the ASF with the signed donations forms. This helps match donors supporting your project with the donated funds and will speed up the process of issuing receipts.
Donations by cheque
When donating by cheque in support of a project, the donor must make the cheque payable to the Australian Sports Foundation Ltd. This clearly indicates that the ASF is the recipient of the donation and the ASF is then in a position to receipt the donation in accordance with taxation law. Cheques made payable to a project organisation cannot be accepted by the ASF as donations as there is no evidence in such circumstances that the donor is unconditionally contributing to the ASF.
Donations by credit card
The ASF can process credit card donations made on correctly completed donation forms. The donor must sign the declaration that confirms the donation is made unconditionally, and in addition, enter relevant credit card details and sign the authority to process the credit transaction. Completed donation forms can be posted or faxed to the ASF and care should be taken not to send multiple copies of the same donation form. This will prevent the possibility of a duplicate donation transaction on the credit card.
Supporting documentation
When lodging a new project application or completing a grant expenditure report for an existing project, please include all applicable supporting documentation that is requested on the relevant checklist.
New project approvals since December 2004
The ASF welcomes the following new projects that have been approved in the period 1 December 2004 to 1 June 2005.
AFL Central Australia NT - Sport development
Australian Bobsleigh & Skeleton Association VIC - Equipment and team travel
Australian Commonwealth Games Association WA Division - Team travel
Australian Curling Federation VIC - Team travel
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron VIC - Facility development
Blind Sports VIC - Hosting a major event
Boccia Victoria - Team travel
Brisbane Bears Fitzroy Australian Football Club QLD - Facility development
Buckingham Rowing Club TAS - Equipment
Carlton Cricket & Football Social Club VIC - Facility feasibility study
Club Goya 551 NSW - Equipment
Commonwealth Golf Club VIC - Facility development
Commonwealth Golf Club VIC - Sport development
Coomera Watersports Club QLD - Equipment
Greenvale Cricket Club - Facility development
Heidelberg Golf Club VIC - Sport development
Heidelberg Golf Club VIC - Equipment
Hockey Queensland - Sport development
Hockey Queensland - Facility development
Hollioke Park Tennis VIC - Facility development
Illawarra Hockey Association NSW - Facility development
Lacrosse Australia WA - Sport development
Layne Beachley Foundation NSW - Sport development
Mosman Croquet Club NSW - Facility development
NQ Sailing QLD Equipment
On Track for Life Foundation VIC - Sport development
Onkaparinga Rugby Union Club SA - Facility development
Peel District Cycling Club WA - Feasibility study for facility
Port Adelaide Magpies Football Club SA - Sport development
Queensland Cyclists Association - Equipment
Royal Perth Yacht Club WA - Hosting a major event
SA Tennis - Facility development
Safety Beach Sailing Club VIC - Facility development
Scotch Oakburn College TAS - Equipment
Shire of Coolgardie WA - Facility development
Shire of Halls Creek WA - Facility development
Shire of Merredin WA - Facility development
Spring Valley Golf Club VIC - Facility development
St Catherine’s School VIC - Facility development
St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace QLD - Equipment
Stuart Appleby Junior Golf Foundation VIC - Sport development
Tennis Australia VIC - Sport development
Tennis West WA - Sport development
Vermont South Special School VIC Equipment
Volleyball South Australia - Sport development
Wellington Shire Council VIC Facility development
Wembley Downs Tennis Club WA - Facility development
WH Pincott Club VIC - Equipment
Wolsten Park Centenary Cricket Club QLD - Equipment
Woodville West Torrens Football Club SA - Sport development
Xavier College Foundation VIC - Equipment
Next edition
The next edition of the Australian Sports Foundation Newsletter will be December 2005. Please contact the ASF if you would like more copies of this newsletter for distribution to associated sports clubs or community groups.
The ASF team
Rod Philpot - General Manager
Steve Trevaskis – Business Manager
Leanne Read – Client Services Manager
Kim Horne – Client Services
Jaime Firman – Client Services
Henry Gundry – Client Services
Robyn Fisher – Client Services
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