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Chris Lane Field Scoreboard

Essendon Baseball Club is excited to announce that as of last night’s proposed budget, the City of Moonee Valley has pledged funding for the Chris Lane Field Scoreboard, similar to the one on our main diamond.

John Sipek, a long time supporter of EBC, was instrumental in making this happen.

The scoreboard was the final piece of the puzzle we needed to complete the Chris Lane Memorial Field project, and I couldn’t be happier.

We thank John and the council for their ongoing support of our magnificent club.

Tony Cornish, Club President

EBC love to you all

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Chris Lane Field update

Minister Announces Grant for Chris Lane Memorial Field

Minister for Sport, The Hon John Eren MP has announced a $100,000 State government contribution to the Chris Lane Memorial Field project at Boeing Reserve in Strathmore Heights.

The funding commitment will allow the Moonee Valley City Council to create the first purpose-built Little League baseball field in Australia in what is already a thriving baseball hub.

The announcement follows earlier funding commitments to the project from Major League Baseball and the Essendon Baseball Club’s #CL40 coterie group, as well as a commitment from Musco Lighting Australia to provide the lights for this exciting new sports venue.

In addition, the Moonee Valley City Council and architect and friend of EBC, Mark Ellis, have contributed an enormous amount of time, skill and energy in getting the project to the point where funding was the last piece of the puzzle.

Chris Lane Memorial Field is named after young Essendon Baseball Club player and City of Moonee Valley resident, Chris Lane, who was tragically killed in August 2013 when in Oklahoma USA on a baseball scholarship. Chris was preparing for his senior year at East Central University in Ada and visiting his girlfriend in Duncan when he was shot while jogging on a quiet street.

Chris’ parents, Peter and Donna, and his siblings and their children attended the announcement by the Minister.

Also attending were the local member, Danny Pearson MP and Councillor John Sipek, Mayor of the Moonee Valley City Council – both driving forces behind the Chris Lane Memorial Field. Cr Sipek was joined by fellow Councillors, Deputy Mayor Samantha Byrne, Richard Lawrence and Narelle Sharp.

Baseball Australia CEO, Cam Vale and General Manager, Musco Lighting Australia, Rick Sneed represented their respective organisations – both integral to the success of the project.

The significance of Chris Lane Field is far greater than it being the first Little League field in Australia. It is a fitting legacy for a young man who will forever be remembered as someone who displayed the qualities that the Essendon Baseball Club and the residents of Moonee Valley hold dear.

Construction is expected to commence in the first half on 2019.

#EBCLOVE

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EBC Pres Meets With Pollies

A great day for EBC with the President catching up with the Minister for Sport John Eren regarding extra funding for Chris Lane field.
Danny Pearson and Mayor John Sipek along with members of Council were also present.

All were very impressed with the new clubrooms and excited about the Chris Lane project.

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#CL40

To our EBC community,

Thank you for taking the time to read the recent #CL40 email – the support received has been very much appreciated.

We are pleased to report that membership is now almost full, with 36 of the 40 memberships taken up by a mix of past and current players, families of current and past players, and generous supporters of EBC.

We are hopeful that membership will be filled by 30 June, but irrespective, the additional funding will make a world of difference to EBC going forward.

The first grant from #CL40 funds was confirmed at a committee meeting last week – $12,500 to support the build cost of the Chris Lane Memorial Field. I’m sure you all would agree that there could be no more appropriate place for the inaugural grant to be awarded.

If you would like to take up one of the four remaining places at a cost of $500 a year for five years (fully tax-deductible), please contact Richard King – rking@dseg.com.au

Thank you again for your support.

#EBCLOVE

Richard King