Not since the 2008 US Presidential Election, which saw Barack Obama thrust into the big chair and the big issues, has there been a more anticipated electoral event.

A bustling crowd of 30 people jostled for space in the Soi 8 Bar restaurant area last Thursday for the Southerners Sports Club AGM, electing the new Southerners committee to steer the club over its 2010/2011 season:

Executive positions
• President – Vaughan McClear
• Vice President –
Dana Piggott
• Hon. Secretary –
Mark Anderson
• Hon. Treasurer –
Voted to be incorporated into the role of President.

Coordinators
• Rugby –
Darrel Lintott
• Netball –
Dana Piggott
• Cricket –
Andrew Spedding
• Touch Rugby –
Linda Belonje
• Social –
Jenny Hall
• Website –
Steve Bell

General committee members
Carl Taylor
Gary Granger
Cat Beach

The committee meets once a month to talk through all the serious (and not so serious) stuff that keeps the club ticking.  And maybe also have a cheeky ale.  Members’ ideas and suggestions are always welcome – get in touch with a committee member today…check out the contacts page for more details.