Recent content by Paul Crapper

My acceptance of a Board position would be dependent on the Boards recognition of my role as a members advocate within a member based organisation. I would seek agreed positions around engagement and transparency of decision making.

No.

No I’m a city slicker.... My work with the government in the past has seen me actively supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Which has included Rumbalara, a Plumbing Union Indigenous Plumbing Apprenticeship Scheme (pretty funny given my surname 😁) and on the Board of Common...

Absolutely no chance of getting Pat to be anything but Essendon through and through! Unfortunately. Your thoughts are valid. I have no intention of making negative comments. Which is why I have declined invitations from the media for interviews. I see more from the Board engaging, listening...

As I have previously stated, I am running for the Board to be a members advocate and because of my background experience what I thought I could bring to NMFC. You will also recall that I said previously the NMFC constitution allows between 3 and 12 Board members, yet the Board only has 6...

I support the Huddle. Amongst other things it attracts people to the NMFC.

I would but my focus would still be on the members and supporters issues, concerns and interests.

Just so you are aware, I have been on Boards such as SCOPE Business Enterprises, Common Fate Ltd (with Aboriginal Elders Pat Dodson and Paul Briggs) and Housing for the Homeless, so I am focused on contributing to community and listening broadly to people. I have worked closely with key building...

I see a members advocate as someone who is elected by members to listen to members and take the various opinions to the Board and the club for discussion. And then to re-connect with members and supporters after doing so.

Totally understand. As a member based organisation, there will always be a diversity of member opinions. The question is: do you think that diversity of opinion is listened to or responded to?

As a member advocate to listen to, engage with and discuss member issues and concerns at the Board.

I am a strong supporter of AFLW and I am a foundation member of the NMFC AFLW team.

A dedicated email address for members and finding speaking and engagement opportunities with member and supporter groups are the key ones. Has to be two way communication.

No I don’t. As I am not privy to the workings of the club. A members advocate however must find channels to connect with members and supporters.

I would