The Club recently applied for funding under the Stronger Communities Programs towards the construction of electronic scoreboards for both grounds. The Mentone reserve is in the Federal Electorate of Isaacs, Southern Road is in Hotham and local community panels were set up to determine the applications. Mark Dreyfus (Isaacs) and Clare O’Neil (Hotham) have both indicated that our applications have been successful at the local level and they now need to be submitted to the department for final approval. Their electorate contributions are $20K & 16K respectfully. The program requires a matching dollar for dollar ratio so will need to undertake serious fundraising over the coming 8 months. We are hoping to install a fairly substantial LED system at Mentone to allow for player and goal highlight graphics, advertising and live AFL football and the Southern Road LED system to allow for advertising. With increased advertising opportunities the Club will be able to enjoy a new income stream which will allow us to better our facilities and equipment for our players. If you would like to be involved in the scoreboard projects, please email or call Peter Davis 0417 357 634.