"The administration of a successful club is democratic, open and transparent"
Glynis Hayne nee Fester
1977
Name: Glynis Dorothea HAYNE
Membership Number: 65155
* former Miss South Africa - may not be Aussie made but Aussie proud
* active Panther fan for 20yrs
* campaigner for club governance reform
* concerned with the extent of club liabilities
* believes Director expenses should be reduced
* opposes increased club taxes
* advocates direct financial support for Penrith junior clubs
Glynis first stood for the board of Panthers Board of Directors on a reform platform in 1998. Few were aware of her reforms due to Article 10 of the Panthers Constitution which stops directors from campaigning in any form of mass media.
Although she wasn't able to publically state her reforms she has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make the administration of the club more democratic ,open and transparent.
For the 2002 election Glynis put together and led an all women's team using the uniqueness of the make up of the team as a tool to create awareness
She has had some success as the state government introduced a number of measures to tighten up the corporate governance of clubs and last year the expences for the Panther Board Room were capped for the first time in recent years.
Listed below are reforms Glynis first proposed back in 1998 many which she feels are still relevant today.
* The cost of food and beverages to members should be comparable with the lowest club price in the area
* Ensure the club is more family friendly by providing subsidised activities for members' children.
* Children U16 be admitted to all home games free.
* All children U18 playing rugby league in the Penrith Junior Ruby League competitions be provided with a pair of shorts and socks as well as having their insurance paid.
* Child minding facilities be incorporated into the Panthers World of Entertainment complex.
* A tied grant of $25,000 be made to all junior clubs that make up the Penrith Junior League.
* A plan to upgrade the suburban grounds be instituted.
* Directors' terms be limited to a maximum of 5yrs.
* Position of President be elected by the members.
* Should a mid term vacancy occurs on the board the aspirant board member with the next highest number of votes shall gain a place on the board.
* A comprehensive and accurate list including costings of all individual directors benefits and receipts for the preceding year be presented at the club's AGM.
* A comprehensive list of overseas travel and expenses associated with the travel both by directors and senior staff should be presented at a club's AGM.
*The membership as a whole be given the opportunity to vote on Directors' benefits.
* All Directors' benefits be capped.
* All senior executive staff should be placed on a three year contract the conditions of which are to be made available to all the directors of the Panthers' Board.
* All businesses owned by a director or staff member of a licensed club which have commercial dealings with the club should be listed and be available for scrutineer by the membership.
* The right to hire and fire senior executive staff be put placed solely in the hands of the Panthers Board of Directors after recommendation by the General Manager.
* An itemised list of grants made by a licensed club be placed in the Panthers Annual Report for presentation at the club AGM for the scrutiny by the membership.
*A reduction in the Directors' Benefits be made to pay for the proposed reforms.
* Embark on a debt reduction campaign.
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