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๐Ÿ“ข Newsletter #1

Published Wed 03 Sep 2025

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๐Ÿ‘‹ Welcome to NEHPC - Letโ€™s Begin This Exciting Journey Together!

Weโ€™re thrilled to launch this new community of pickleball enthusiasts, brought together by a shared love of the game.

Our aim is simple: to create an inspiring, fun, and inclusive club where you can play, learn, and connect. At NEHPC, success isnโ€™t just about winningโ€”itโ€™s about enjoying the game, building friendships, and supporting each other.

Most importantly, this club will grow through the ideas, energy, and collaboration of our members. Your voice matters, and together weโ€™ll shape the future of NEHPC.

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๐Ÿ‘ฅ ย Meet Your Committee

  • Rob Carter โ€“ President
  • Trish McMillan โ€“ Vice President
  • Pearly Yap โ€“ Secretary
  • Karen Foord โ€“ Treasurer
  • Vivien Chua โ€“ Website &ย Social Media
  • Wally Lewanowitsch โ€“ Apparel
  • Albert Watson โ€“ Sponsorship
  • Trevor Spence โ€“ Venue Co-ordinator
  • Ali Othen โ€“ Grants & Applications

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๐Ÿ™Œ Special Thanks

  • Ben Hudson (payment counter + website ideas)
  • Kay Mentha (new players & ball purchase)
  • Deb Smalley (club logo ideas)
  • Kayley Tanย (club logo design)

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๐Ÿ“ˆMembership Updates

We now have 34 members!
If you know someone interested in joining, please share:
๐ŸŒ https://www.revolutionise.com.au/nehurricanes/registration
๐Ÿ“ง hello@nehpickleball.org

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๐Ÿš€Whatโ€™s Next for NEHPC?

โœ” Working with the Parafield Gardens group to join under NEHPC
โœ” Exploring after-hours play sessions
โœ” A Welcome BBQ when Parafield Gardens are officially on board
โœ” Applying for Working With Children Checks
โœ” Publishing Membership Policy, Code of Conduct, & Court Etiquette
โœ” Establishing a working budget
โœ” Investigating coaching options for members
โœ” Introducing NEHPC membership cards
โœ” Designing NEHPC club tops
โœ” Securing sponsors

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๐ŸŒWebsite is Live!

Check out our new website: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/nehurricanes
Explore the photo gallery, and visit regularly for updates & new features.

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๐ŸŽ‰ Member Competition Time! Help Name Our Newsletter!

We need a creative name for our club newsletter!

๐Ÿ“… Submit your ideas by Sunday, 21st September 2025
๐Ÿ‘‰ Submit via Contact Page - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/nehurricanes/contact

๐Ÿ† Prize: A bottle of wine + 3 free play sessions (plus bragging rights!)
๐Ÿ“ข Winner will be notified by phone/email and announced in the next newsletter.

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๐Ÿ’ฌ Stay Connected

Have questions, ideas, or want to get more involved? Reach us via the Contact Page.

Thank you for being part of this exciting new beginning โ€“ together, letโ€™s build something truly special!

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Warm regards,
Rob Carter ๐Ÿค 
President โ€“ 2025
North East Hurricanes Pickleball Club

๐Ÿ“ง president@nehpickleball.org


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