Decades Night, Karaoke, Rock'n'Roll & One Day Eng v ROW Cricket

Hi all

We have some events coming up at the clubhouse during the summer off-season.

We have a Decades Night with music from the 70's, 80's, 90's and the present day on Saturday 18th June.

We also have a Karaoke Night on Saturday 23rd July.

We have got a Rock n Roll Night on Saturday 20th August. This may be changed as we are also organising a England v R.O.W one day cricket match so what this space for more details.

Dawn
clubhouse@millwallrugby.com

Club Chairman

Dear Club Members,

I regret to inform you that due to a change in his professional work situation, current Club Chairman Larry McCabe has resigned from the position, effective immediately.

On behalf of the whole club, the Club Management Committee (CMC) wish to thank Larry for his direction and advice over the last 18 months.

The CMC are meeting shortly to consider all options relating to the Chairman position for the remainder of the season.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this, please feel free to contact me at secretary@millwallrugby.com.

David Leftley
Secretary
Millwall Rugby Club

Annual Dinner - still a few tickets left

We've still got a few tickets left for the dinner on 7th May.

If you buy before 22nd April and are a paid up playing or social member you can save £10.

Visit www.millwallrugby.com/annualdinner

Barbecue Chefs

We're still on the lookout for Barbecue Chefs for our "Rest of the World" Day on Sat April 16th.

Are you a parent of a youth member? Why not come along and meet others in the club and help raise funds for us?

Drop us a line at volunteer@millwallrugby.com if you can help.

Millwall 17 Pegasus 13

MILLWALL'S march towards promotion has received a shot in the arm following back-to-back league wins over Pegasus RFC.

 

A close season fixture pile-up saw Millwall snatch a narrow 17-13 home victory over Pegasus on Saturday, coming hot on the heels of a 15-64 away win seven days earlier.

 

Now the Isle of Dogs club has secured second spot in Essex Division 1, Dave Roberts' side faces just one more league game against Old Cooperian's before a crucial play-off encounter.

 

Millwall's play-off will see the high-flying team come up against the runners-up from Eastern Counties Division 1 with an historic place in London Division 3 next season at stake.

 

Speaking after Millwall's slim home win over Pegasus, Roberts said: "It was a difficult game all round.

 

"It was way too stop-start and neither team really got the chance to play much running rugby.  

 

"But we will enjoy our secured second place in the table and prepare to lay the right foundations againn against Old Cooperian's."

 

Meanwhile, Millwall's fourth team made it a triple win over Pegasus after triumphing 22-8 against the same club's rival BL Division 7 side in the Plate Semi-Final at Canvey Island on Saturday.   

 
Story by Marc Walker

Helpers needed for Millwall Vs Rest of the World Day

Can you help us on April 16th?

We are looking for people who can:

- take responsibility for running a barbecue (and making sure food hygiene etc is top notch)

- staff our field bar selling cans

- staff a sweet stall

- help put up gazebos

- help with first aid

Please let us know urgently if you can help us out by emailing volunteer@millwallrugby.com

Andrew
Communications Officer

Be heard. Help us run your club.

Hello members

We are looking to try and involve more of you in running the club.

This is great for you if you were thinking of getting more involved next year on the main committee as it's a good way to learn more about what might be involved before you take the plunge and stand for election.

It's good for the club because we get more ideas, more skills and more people power to make things happen. Right now we are looking for people to join group(s) to brainstorm and make decisions about:

Group 1: The future of our club and ensuring we have adequate facilities
Group 2: The clubhouse, bar and events
Group 3: Communication

We are also interested to hear from you if you would like to get involved in team management or important match day things like first aid or transport.

Please drop us a line to volunteer@millwallrugby.com if you are willing to help.

Regards

Andrew
Communications Officer

Another chance to get your hands on a ticket for the House of Commons Dinner

Kathy and Rachel will be in the clubhouse from 5pm tomorrow (Saturday) selling House of Commons Annual Dinner tickets.

The dinner is on 7th May and is always a great night out. Included in the ticket price is an exclusive tour of the two Houses (Lords and Commons).

Don't miss out and use this opportunity to get a ticket while we still have some left.

You can pay by cash, cheque or credit/debit card (small fee for card payments to cover the club's costs).

Look out for Kathy or Rachel this Saturday night.

More info at www.millwallrugby.com/annualdinner

Andrew

Monday's EGM & Committee Change

Thank you to everyone who came along to Monday's EGM.

A motion to amend the constitution was carried unanimously (with a minor wording amendment from that published to allow for expansion to a 5th team etc).

The changes took effect immediately and we'll be updating the website shortly with the details of the positions that now sit on the Management Committee, the Men's Playing Committee, the Clubhouse Committee etc etc.

The new structure has been designed to be flexible from year to year and adapt to the time and skills of committee members. It is a good base for our club to develop now it has grown to 9 teams and potentially more to come.

We're very keen to open up the running of the club more to more people so do get in touch if you are interested in getting involved.

It's a good way to start your involvement if you are thinking of standing for an elected position at the Annual General Meeting in May and can only put you in good stead for being elected.

Andrew Hesselden
Communications Officer

House of Commons Annual Dinner Tickets

Have you got your tickets yet for the annual dinner?

You can buy now online at www.millwallrugby.com/annualdinner

Kathy & Rachel will also be at the clubhouse on Saturday night taking bookings by cash, cheque, credit or debit card.

Don't get left out - get your ticket today.

Hope to see you there.

Ever wanted to have a Millwall Blazer made?

Blazers are now available to order. 

£90 each for all sizes.

Please contact the supplier directly:

Khalsa

388, Bethnal Green Rd, London, E2 0AH

020 7729 3286

Fabric is also available to be purchased at £16 per metre if you have your own tailor. 

In case of queries please contact Kathy Garwood at kathygarwood@millwallrugby.com

This Thursday: Chef Sheridan is cooking in the Clubhouse

Folks,

Sheridan turned on some fantastic food for St Paddy's Day and he's keen to keep on his roll and serve up some great food this Thursday night ...and every Thursday evening going forward.

He'll be serving food from 7.30pm until around 9.30pm, so whether you're dining after work or after training, you can be sure of a fine feast.

Bring your partner along for a romantic night, enjoy fantastic food and still have a drink with your mates.

See you down there!

Regards,

AB.

Our RBS RugbyForce bid is in

We've just applied for help from RBS RugbyForce.  If we're successful, we'd like to improve the paddock Portakabin, changing facilities, training facilities & lighting!

We'll let you know how we get on!

Follow RBS Rugby Force on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rbsrugbyforce

Festival of Rugby & Annual Millwall vs Rest of the World Game

The date you need in your diaries this year is Saturday 16th April 2011!

It's the day before the London Marathon, but it's also the date for Millwall's long-standing, traditional Festival of Rugby incorporating our well known Millwall vs The Rest of the World game.

The day will start on Mudchute Farm paddock around 11am continuing to about 6pm when the fun will move inside to the clubhouse until late at night.

There's be events for children, a barbeque, bar and loads of rugby to watch.  We're expecting a Venus game, and some youth games as well as the main Millwall vs The Rest of the World game. If you're not familiar with this annual institution, that's when all the English players in the club don Millwall Colours and all the other ruffians wear their national colours and go head to head in the Club Clash of the Year.

You're guaranteed a great day out, whether with your mates or your whole family.

Will you be there...?

EGM Monday 21st March 7.30pm

Remember, there will be an Extraordinary General Meeting at the Clubhouse this Monday 21st March.  The meeting will begin at 7.30pm.

The business of the meeting is to present and vote on changes to the club's constitution that are intended to enable a more efficient operation of the club's committees.

All club members are entitled and welcome to attend and vote.

More details here.

Andrew
Club Communications Officer

St Patrick's Night - Food and Fun and Sheridan's Surprise at the clubhouse

Don't forget our St Patrick's Day bash tonight.

We're cooking up Irish Stew and Colcannon and serving it with a pint-sized Guinness chaser tonight all for the amazing price of just £6 (yes that includes the Guinness!). I even here there will be a Sheridan surprise thrown in.

There are also some special volume purchase discount deals on the black stuff all night!

Andrew

Strengthened First Aid Support for all Millwall Teams

Congratulations and thanks to our eleven new Millwall Rugby first aiders who undertook a one day first aid course at the clubhouse on Sunday 6th March.

This RFU approved first aid course covered basic first aid and also a rugby-specific section. This specific section provided training on injury reporting, the management of concussion, spinal injuries and functional testing to determine the ability to "return to play".

The new Millwall first aiders will provide cover for the youth and adult teams.

The aim, following this training, is to have at least one qualified first aider at every game. This will also become an official position on the team sheets.

If you are a qualified first aider and would like to make yourself available to assist at games, please contact firstaid@millwallrugby.com. Alternatively - please email if you would like to be informed about any future first aid courses.

Rachel
firstaid@millwallrugby.com

Tickets Now On Sale for the Annual Dinner & Awards

Tickets sales are now open for the Millwall Rugby Club's Annual Dinner & Awards on Saturday 7th May.

This year, we are delighted to have been invited once again by Mr Jim Fitzpatrick MP and President of Millwall Rugby Club to dine with him and his wife, Sheila, at the Houses of Parliament.

For full details and to buy tickets, visit www.millwallrugby.com/annualdinner

Regards
Andrew
Communications Officer

PS We estimate that up to 450 or so people in the club may be interested in attending the dinner and with just 170 places you may need to book early to be sure of a place.

Millwall 86-3 Brightlingsea

MILLWALL went behind to an early penalty but then piled on a staggering 14 tries to no reply to see off Essex Division 1 rivals Brightlingsea.

Karl Mitchell ran in a hat trick of tries while stand-in captain Gareth Williams skippered the Isle of Dogs team for the second time this season.

Williams proved a lucky charm after having captained the team in Millwall's away victory over the same opposition earlier this term.

Coach Dave Roberts hailed his team's win, which keeps Millwall on track for promotion to London Division 3, but warned his side they face a "fierce battle" away at Clacton on Saturday (March 12 2011).>

"Brightlingsea got the first points through a penalty but then we simply took over," he said.

"It was a good result but one we didn't learn much from."

"We are looking forward to a fierce battle with Clacton this Saturday."

Story by Marc Walker

Detail of EGM Business for 21st March

In accordance with the current club constitution and further to the recent notification of the forthcoming EGM set for Monday 21st March at 7.30pm,  here are the details of the business to be discussed:

1. Committee Changes Proposal

• Document 1 Proposal
• Document 2 Overview of Expected Committee Organisation 
• Document 3 Constitution Showing Changes highlighted in blue (current constitution available here)

Proxy Voting

Members who are unable to be present at the meeting wishing to vote, may make a proxy vote by contacting the Secretary in writing or by email no later than 7.30 pm on Saturday 19th March (which is 48 hours before the meeting). Alternatively, members may appoint a proxy to vote at the meeting in person by giving notice of this appointment to the Secretary in writing or by email no later than 7.30pm on Saturday 19th March (which is 48 hours before the meeting).

David Leftley

Secretary

Millwall Rugby Club

secretary@millwallrugby.com