OUR VISION: To become the club of choice in Auckland, through the innovative and progressive management of resources leading to playing success OUR MISSION: To always display professional excellence, both on and off the pitch, for all ages and abilities in an enjoyable and friendly environment Eastern Suburbs Association Football Club Inc. was formed in 1934 through the amalgamation of Tamaki United AFC (former 1924) and Glenn Innes (formed 1930) and has proven a great nursery for Auckland Football talent. During our 83 years of existence, Eastern Suburbs has won every honour available to a club in Auckland Football. The club’s catchment area extends from Parnell, Newmarket, and Remuera in the West, through to Meadowbank, Mission Bay, Kohimarama, St Heliers, Glendowie, Glen Innes, St Johns, Stonefields, and into Panmure. Eastern Suburbs has over 2,600 members, experiencing rapid growth in numbers. Whilst the club is still run predominantly by volunteers, our financial turnover is now that of a small non-profit organisation. With rapid growth and limited time and resources, the Club Executives have developed a strategic plan to focus on the following points; •Time and resources are limited •Effort should be rewarding and not a burden •Pressure on “the few” enthusiasts needs to be relieved •Aim to capture/encourage new volunteers each season •Need better means to bring on and train new volunteers •Improve overall club organisation •Repeat strongly designed activities each season •Harness enthusiasm & skills of new parents/volunteers •Clarity required on what we are trying to achieve