Meet the CHC Board…part 1
How well do you know your CHC Board Members? We asked the 10 member Board to take a quick questionnaire earlier in the year and some of their responses are surprising! We present our first 5 Board Members below…
Simon Winter - President
What year did you join CHC? 1999
Board member since: 2018
What is your career/background? I have run my own Owners Corporation Business for 14 years, but was in the apparel industry for 20 years before that.
Why did you join the Board? Having been at the club for 20 years, I was approached and asked to consider the role, which I agreed I would do as I was keen to contribute.
Hobbies / interests outside hockey: My love of camping, fishing and woodworking have been swept aside by my involvement in hockey. There might still be time, but not much!
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? Learn not to be easily dist...
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Siddharth Gautama
Favourite Food? Warm tea cake with butter
Name one thing most people won't know about you? I worked with Kylie Minogue on her lingerie and hosiery ranges.
Sum up Camberwell Hockey Club in 3 words: families, friends, competitive
Stuart Will - Treasurer
What year did you join CHC? 2010
Board member since: 2013
What is your career/background? Chartered Accountant having worked fro Arthur Andersen and PWC. I have been a CFO across a broad range of industries including Manufacturing, Services, Retail and Financial Services
Why did you join the Board? I was approached by existing board members and filled a skills gap at the time (Finance & Treasury)
Hobbies / interests outside hockey: Golf, Kids Sport, Travel and getting away to Point Lonsdale.
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? Play the piano
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Nelson Mandela
Favourite Food? Eye Fillet
Name one thing most people won't know about you? I am currently looking for a successor to take over as Treasurer at CHC, 10 years is long enough.
Sum up Camberwell Hockey Club in 3 words: Well run
John Unkles - Secretary
What year did you join CHC? 1986
Board member since: 2011
What is your career/background? Association and Professional Institute Manager
Why did you join the Board? I was asked to be Club Secretary.
Hobbies / interests outside hockey: Sports of all sorts, art and theatre.
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? Make exceptional red wine.
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Barack Obama
Favourite Food? All - and it shows!
Name one thing most people won't know about you? I have never played hockey.
Sum up Camberwell Hockey Club in 3 words: Welcoming, inclusive and competitive.
Sara Conyers - Women’s Chair
What year did you join CHC? 2002
Board member since: 2018
What is your career/background? My background is in marketing and I am currently a senior development manager within the faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences at Melbourne University. Essentially, I work with donors, researchers and/or alumni to support and develop philanthropic opportunities.
Why did you join the Board? I was really enjoying being involved and having an impact from a committee perspective. Progressing to board was the next step in supporting, developing and helping to have further impact on things we do from a whole of club perspective, whilst also passionate about ensuring that there is a variety of members represented on board.
Hobbies / interests outside hockey: Skiing, I love the snow. Another life time ago I followed the winters for six years - it was amazing! Hoping this year to get my 3 year old munchkins to the snow so I can teach them to love it also! But anything sport related is generally a win for me!
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? Learn to fly a plane
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Betty White - think she would have been a hoot!
Favourite Food? Seafood
Name one thing most people won't know about you? I am a ski instructor
Sum up Camberwell Hockey Club in 3 words: Friendships, support and community
Pip Mann - Elected Board Member
What year did you join CHC? 2004
Board member since: 2018
What is your career/background? I am a Legal & Governance Counsel currently working for Telstra as an International Company Secretary and Governance Advisor.
Why did you join the Board? I loved the idea that I would have the chance to impact the whole Club. As a hockey coach I am passionate about engaging and supporting hockey players of all ages and abilities but in particular women and girls. I value the opportunity to bring this focus to the Board.
Hobbies / interests outside hockey: I love the beach at all times of the year (rain, hail or shine) and take every opportunity I can to get away with my little family. I also love AFL but prefer watching from home with a G&T!
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? Foreign language
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Favourite Food? Thai
Name one thing most people won't know about you? I have a 2.5 year old son!
Sum up Camberwell Hockey Club in 3 words: Inclusive welcoming culture