Committee – Eltham Rugby

Tim Adams

President

Tim has returned to the role of President once again, a position he had previously held before a 10 year ‘sojourn’ as President.

Along with being the outgoing Vice-President he has been a manager over many years for Junior and Senior teams, as well as Junior Co-Ordinator for two years.

Like many, Tim became involved in the club when his sons expressed an interest in playing rugby, back in the days when Australia last retained the Bledisloe Cup!

Russell Dunn

Vice-President

Russell and his wife Lauren along with their 2 children enjoy caravanning regularly around Victoria, and South Australia. Russell comes to the club with a vast array of experience in management roles in printing services and pest control, while now specializing in termite management for the family business in the residential building industry.

Russell’s love for the Club over the last 12 months has shown with him receiving the (Paul Weightman Junior Club Volunteer of The Year) award for 2023 and raising his hands without question to be the club Vice-President at the 2023 AGM.

Like many other committee members Russell came to the club then joined the committee in 2023 when his son started playing in the U10s.

Russell has been actively looking after the Club’s Wattle newsletter along with the socials which include, Instagram, Facebook and the website.

Richard Norton

Secretary

Richard has lived in North Warrandyte for over 15 years, with his wife and four boys. Coming from rural NSW, Richard developed a passion for Rugby through school and attending Canberra Brumbies games.

Richard has been involved in community clubs for the past decade through his respective children’s interests.

Professionally, Richard is an agribusiness professional with over 30 years experience as a Managing Director of companies like Meat and Livestock Australia, Landmark Operations and Food Agility.

Richard has a passion for the game of rugby and wants to build on the success of Eltham Rugby Club to ensure local kids have the opportunity to explore their passion for rugby, in a family friendly environment.

Sylvia Metcalfe

Treasurer

Sylvia has been Treasurer since 2020 and manages financial matters at the club, reporting to the Committee. She also leads sponsorship activities, and will take enquiries through email hidden; JavaScript is required.

She is married to the President.

Louise Howden

Juniors Coordinator

Louise grew up in Forbes, NSW, following the Waratahs. She moved to Melbourne in 2000 and when her daughter started playing at Eltham Rugby Union Football in 2021, Louise began volunteering for the club, including being a team manager. She joined the Committee in 2023 and shared the Juniors Coordinator role. Louise continues as the full Juniors Coordinator in 2024.

Other Committee Members for 2024

Graeme Medley

Shane Slater

Roger Iacobucci

Eliah James

Angela Southwood (Communications, ex-officio)