About Us
The Donnica Clarke Foundation Limited will provide scholarships for young emerging athletes, male and female, across all sports from the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia to assist in their endeavours to become a successful sports person.
Donnica had a simple philosophy to life and competition and it was at the tender age of 13 that she said in an interview with NBN television:
"Just keep trying; you'll always get there eventually.
"It doesn't matter if you are not top of the group you're always out there trying."
With that in mind the Donnica Clarke Foundation Limited's aim is to raise and distribute funds to support young athletes from the Central Coast.
This philosophy is based around providing assistance to those young athletes who demonstrate the ability but may not have the financial support to pursue the pathway to becoming a successful athlete in their chosen sport.
Scholarships will be decided by the Donnica Clarke Foundation Limited Board of Directors, after applications have been given due diligence, and be awarded in the month of April of each year commencing in 2009. Applications will be called for in September and will close on December 20.
Fundraising will be conducted by the Donnica Clarke Foundation Limited on an ongoing basis with the number of scholarships awarded to reflect the Foundations income.
The Donnica Clarke Foundation Limited (ABN – 161 29 004 860) is a public not for profit company limited by Guarantee.
Board of Directors |
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PatronsMr Anthony Clarke |
PatronsMrs Kerrie Clarke |
ChairmenMr Mark Holton |
Deputy ChairmanMr Ian Robilliard |
FinanceMrs Linda Holton |
AdministrationMr Garry Mensforth |
EventsMs Rebecca Knowles |
Corporate OperationsMr John Howick |
Athlete DevelopmentMr Michael BuettnerE-Mai |
MediaMr Steve Allan |
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DIRECTORS
DOB: 26 October 1963 Sporting Interests: Surf Life Saving, Hockey DOB: 9 August 1963 Sporting Interests: Rugby League. Tony coached Woy Woy Roosters to Premierships wins in 1999 and 2001 and won the NSW Country Club Championships in 2001. DOB: 22 June 1958 Company: DynamiC Taxation and Training Services Pty. Ltd Sporting Interests: Rugby League, Golf Mark has over 25 years experience as an Accountant and Tax Agent and specialises in the area of adult education and He holds a Bachelor of Adult Educationand postgraduate Accounting and Management qualifications. He is a fellow of the His aim for the DONNICA CLARKE FOUNDATION is to offer financial and moral support to young, emerging athletes, DOB: 22 April1960 Company: Central Coast Academy of Sport Sporting Interests: Generally all Sports but a focus on Rugby Union and Golf. Ian holds a Bachelor of Education Degree (PE) and have taughtb for a number of years before entering the sports sector He has been employed (1993-2003) with the Professional Golfers Association as National Director (1993-1998), and Ian is a former Australian and National League representative in basketball, and State representative in Rugby Union. His involvement in sport spans well over twenty years as a player, coach and administrator. Ian founded the Central Coast Academy of Sport in 2004, and thst organisation is now regarded as a leading sports DOB: 6 January 1965 Company: Dynamic Taxation and Training Services Pty. Ltd. Sporting Interests: Netball, Basketball, Womens Football (Soccer) and Manly Sea Eagles Rugby League. DOB: 28 November 1960 Company: Seachange Planning Group Pty Ltd. Sporting Interests: Surf Life Saving, Surfing and Snowskiing. Garry is honoured at being involved with the DONNICA CLARKE FOUNDATION and is excited at the He had the pleasure to meet Donnica through his involvement with surf life saving on the Central Coast, It is through these teams that he first met Kerrie and Tony, and being involved with the FOUNDATION will be a Garry says he is "a loyal and proud Coatie and an avid follower of the Mariners!" The FOUNDATION combines his love of sport and community involvement, and encompasses the passion DOB: 30 December 1973 Sporting Interests: Surf Boats Rebecca's business is a unique Events styling company. It prides itself on its customer service and attention Blueberry Events services 23 offices spanning the East Coast of NSW, Hunter Valley and Queensland. Rebecca, herself, Her ambition is to see an Olymopic Medal presented to a DONNICA CLARKE FOUNDATION athlete. Rebecca says she is privelaged to be part of any teal that has: "Hunger, Passion, Belief and Drive". But that one word "Every person on the Board creates strength, and with strong foundations we can grow! The FOUNDATION has been "Most of all I feel honoured to be surrounded by the spirit and legacy in which Donnica's smiling face has give us. Her "The DONNICA CLARKE FOUNDATION will help young athletes to build their dreams, but importantly it will provide young Email: corporate@donnicaclarke.com.au DOB; 30 October 1973 Sporting Interests: Enjoys most Sports and keeping fit. Michael became involved in the FOUNDATION after speaking to Tony Clarke on 2GO's Locker Room program and To create opportunities for young athletes on the Central Coast to aspire to be the best they possible can. Obviously. Donnica was a talented young athlete who achieved some outstanding results at State and National Michael would like to think that the DONNICA CLARKE FOUNDATION will compliment the current programs and DOB: Company: NBN Television Sporting Interests: Surf Life Saving and General Sports. Steve has a list of sporting honours in the media which make him an ideal person to have on the DCF Board: Steve says his passion is Sport and the invitation to join the DONNICA CLARKE FOUNDATION could not be declined
KERRIE CLARKE - PATRON
EmaIl: patron@donnicaclarke.com.au
kerrie3333@bigpond.com
Mobile: 0410 730 106
TONY CLARKE - PATRON
Company: AJC Plumbing
Position: Proprietor. Email: patron@donnicaclarke.com.au
Mobile: 0407 923 801
Tony is assistant coach to the Manly Sea Eagles Toyota Cup team in the NRL's National Youth Competition
MARK HOLTON - CHAIRMAN
Position: Director. Email: chair@donnicaclarke.com.au
Mobile: 0414 411 122
Like Organisations: Chairman - Central Coast Academy of Sport
Treasurer- Men of League Central Coast
Treasurer and Board Member-Ronald McDonald House, Westmead
training in Australia and Asia
Taxation Institute of Australia, the National Institute of Accountants and The National Taxation and Accountants Association.
both male and female, across all sports from the Central Coast region.
IAN ROBILLIARD - DEPUTY CHAIRMAN
Position: Managing Director. Email: ian@thinksport.com.au
Mobile: 0412 228 793
Like Organisation: Academies of Sports Inc., Sydney Kings
where he has an extensive administration experience.
from 1998 to 2003 as the Association's Chief Operations Officer, a position second to the CEO.
He has been able to combine his sporting skills and intricate knowledge of sport into the fields of sports administartion.
agency in New South Wales, and he is happy to bring this expertise to the DONNICA CLARKE FOUNDATION.
LINDA HOLTON - DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Position; Accountant. Email: finance@donnicaclarke.com.au
Mobile: 0414 411 213
GARRY MENSFORTH - DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
Position: Director-Financial Planning. Email: admin@donnicaclarke.com.au
Mobile: 0413 730 748
Like Organisations: Umina SLSC
opportunities that lay ahead and the benefits that can be given to young talented Central Coast athletes.
firstly in the same age group as his son, and secondly in representative teams that he has been involved with.
pleasure for Garry.
and driving force of a core group of individuals with a common goal of supporting talented Central Coast athletes
with ambition and drive just like Donnica displayed in her short but memorable life.
REBECCA KNOWLES - DIRECTOR OF EVENTS
Company: Blueberry Events
Position: Proprietor. Email: events@donnicaclarke.com.au
Mobile: 0434 644 784
Like Organisations: SLSA, State Rowers League
to detail on every event, no matter how big or small. The business motto is "You never get a second chance at a first impression!".
oversees all that goes out of Blueberry, and has creative input and quality control on every event that leaves her office.
She says this is imperative to the continued growth and reputation of her Company.
sums up the DONNICA CLARKE FOUNDATION and that is Depth!
created on a rock solid foundation that seperates us from others."
determination, pure heart and soul will be the driving force behind us all for many years to come"
Central Coast athletes with the key to help being successful - OPPORTUNITY!"
JOHN HOWICK - DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE OPERATIONS
Mobile: 0419418 883
MICHAEL BEUTTNER - DIRECTOR OF ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT
Company: National Rugby League
Position: Toyota Cup Manager. Email: development@donnicaclarke.com.au
Mobile: 0410 648 667
realised that the DONNICA CLARKE FOUNDATION had the philosophies and vision that he fully supported.
level, and through the FOUNDATION the chance is given to other talented young athletes with financial assistance
to pursue their sporting goals.
organisations that provide similar support to young athletes, and for recipients of the DONNICA CLARKE FOUNDATION
Scholareship Programs to develop their sporting talentsand hopefully achieve great heights in their chosen sport.
STEVE ALLAN - DIRECTOR OF MEDIA
Position: Sports Journalist. Email: sall 3826@bigpond.net.au
Mobile:
the Australian Radio Awards.
and hopes to be able to announce a FOUNDATION Scholarship athlete as a National or World Champion one day!
