Grangemouth Broncos - February EXTRA Report

BRIEF SUMMARY OF BRONCOS COMMITTEE MEETING - 26th February 2008
All the 2008 Official positions were confirmed / ratified.
The Welfare Officer is presently Jimmy Thomson but Beverely Isdale who wasn't present on the night
will be asked if she wishes to help in some capacity due to her work experience in this field.
It was agreed to take part in the Cineworld Recruitment Drive on Friday 7th March.
Fifteen lucky people who help will see Gameplan for free.
The Changing Rooms have to be used more often for important issues like form filling.
We need to think about renewing posters that are or should appear at Sport Centres and Local Schools.
A late Raffle Prize to visit Concorde will go to the highest bidder at Coach Thomson's place of work.
Coach Ewing will check with other Clubs to see what teams will be competing in the Scottish Region.
The 2008 Club Fees will have the same pricing structure as last year. Subs frozen at the 2007 levels.
Finances need to be watched carefully this year due to costs associated with travelling more in 2008.
It was agreed that the AGM and Party should be separated with some sort of Awards Night taking place a
few weeks after Finals Day and a midweek AGM Night probably taking place the first week in November.
Although the Cadet Squad has been registered for 2008 it looks unlikely that these players will see
much action as they will have to step up to Junior. If this is the case a reduced subcription will need
to be implemented to make up for their lack of competitive games.
Until we get more information from BAFL we will carry forward any discussions on holding
a tournament or fixtures until next meeting.
The next three Tuesday Committee Meetings have been pencilled in ... 1st April, 13th May and 17th June.

IMPORTANT ... MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ! - 26th February 2008
The first Committee Meeting of 2008 took place on Tuesday @ 7:30pm at the
residence of Alison and Joe Woods.
Brief Summary of meeting will be issued in due course.

BRONCO RYAN SETS HIS SIGHTS ON THE NFL - 14th February 2008
It is strongly believed that Ryan Hunter (23) has the potential to make it as a professional in the NFL.
Ryan will be put through his paces at an exclusive training camp in Barcelona on the 20th February.
Ryan is only one of just 60 gridiron stars, selected from over 3000, taking part in the five-day assessment.
There will be four camps in total and finally a game played against an American college team which
will determine whether or not Ryan gets his place on the Practice Squad of an NFL Team.
For more information visit the Falkirk Herald Website.

EFAF DELAY RYANS EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP TRIP TO FINLAND - 12th February 2008
The European Federation of American Football (EFAF) has announced that, due to circumstances
beyond their control, the 2009 European Championships in Finland has been moved to 2010.
In light of this announcement, BAFA has confirmed that the Great Britain Lions will be participating.
Bronco Ryan Hunter is a regular in the GB Lions Squad.

FOUR BRONCOS ALL FIRED UP ABOUT PLAYING KITTED - 9th February 2008
Martyn Paterson and Scott McKenzie have decided it is time to move on to the next stage of
their American Dream by playing Kitted Football.
Both these experienced Bronco players will join two other fellow team-mates at Fife Fire ...
namely Josh Keir and his younger brother Sam Keir.
All four have represented Scotland with Martyn and Josh taking it one stage further by
representing the Great Britain Lions on foreign soil.
The Broncos Organisation is obviously sad that quality players have to move on but it is all part of the
bigger picture so that they all make the most of their potential.
Head Coach of the Fife Fire (Mark Bramwell) mentioned that although it is early days,
all four are doing well and should play similar positions to what they have been used to at Flag.
Good Luck !

LOW TURNOUT DOESN'T SPOIL THE FUN AT BRONCOS AGM PARTY - 9th February 2008
Despite the lack of players / parents it was good to see everyone enjoy the free food / drink,
scratch their heads at some of the Quiz Questions and make off with some fantastic prizes courtesy of
our Raffle Sponsors. The Broncos would like to thank all those organisations who have helped to
make this yet another succesful evening ... over £100 was raised on the night !

BRIEF SUMMARY OF AGM HELD AT DALGRAIN HALL - 9th February 2008
The formal part of proceedings saw Sandra McKenzie and Doreen Halbert step down
but were replaced with three new Committee Members ...
Joe Woods (Treasurer), David Ewing and Beverley Isdale.
The Broncos will need to appoint a Welfare Officer as part of the new rules dictated by
our new Governing Body (BAFA) who takes over officially from the SFFA in April 2008.
Treasurer Report - financially healthy at the moment but still major outlays to come out later this year.
We need to be more efficient at collection subs.
Head Coach Report indicated that the Club was reasonably successful last year with all three Squads
getting to the SFFA Finals Day. The Cadets were the most successful winning their Conference and
finishing Runners-Up in Scotland.
Many of our players were once again involved in the SDS / GB which again reflects well on the
Players and the Club as a whole.
With revised Age Bands in 2008 it looks like there will only be three Bronco Squads competing in 2008 ...
Junior, Youth and Senior should have enough players to see out 2008.
Cadets affected by the change will move up to Junior.
Jonathan Ewing (Juniors), Adam Donaldson (Youths) and Jimmy Thomson (seniors) will all continue
as Bronco Coaches in 2008.
Communication still seems to be an issue which needs to be addressed before the start of the season.
We need to use the changing rooms more for important business - this is more professional
and will benefit the Club.
Congratulations to Stephen Cumming being inducted into the Broncos Hall of Fame.
It is hoped to have our first Committee Meeting within the next six weeks ...
so that we can plan our assault on Season 2008.

2007 HALL OF FAME WINNER IS ... STEPHEN CUMMING ! - 9th February 2008
On Saturday at the AGM, members found out who that the 2007 Hall of Fame Inductee
was the Broncos Web Designer, Stephen Cumming.

SHAMELESS ... BRONCOS KNOW HOW TO THROW AN AGM PARTY ! - 9th February 2008
On Saturday, the Broncos will once again hold their world famous AGM Party Night.
The venue is once again the Dalgrain Hall in the Old Town, Grangemouth.
The AGM will commence at 7:30pm with the Social Event starting around 8pm.
The Broncos would like to encourage all members and their family / friends to
support our Annual FUN-raising Event.
We plan to hold a small Raffle which should raise some funds for your Club.
Adam has once again organised his Fun Quiz and Jimmy is organising the Party Games.
Free food and soft drinks will be provided (buffet-style).
Adults can bring their own refreshments.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE ON THE BRONCOS' COMMITTEE ?
We would hate to think that someone is keen but not fully aware of how to get themselves
involved with the Club.
If anyone is interested in joining the Broncos Committee you should either ...
e-mail any of the Committee or speak to any Coach at training.

NFL TOUR GAME COMES TO PS3 - 8th February 2008
On Friday, you can live out your dream of becoming the next NFL star with NFL Tour ...
the authentic arcade-style football from EA Sports.
The game is already available on XBox360 for under £40.

SENIORS CELEBRATION OF SUPER BOWL EVENT CANCELLED - 2nd February 2008
The Carluke Cobras tried to host their 2nd Superbowl Saturday Tournament this weekend.
The Venue was supposed to be the Lanark Race Course.
The Event was cancelled due to the weather.
For more information visit the SFFA Forum.

THE GAME PLAN DUE FOR UK RELEASE IN MARCH
NFL quarterback, Joe Kingman (The Rock) had the perfect Game Plan to win the Championship
but first he has to tackle one little problem ... an 8-year-old daughter from a previous relationship.
UK Cinema Release Date is 7th March 2008.

WEBSITE NUMBERS FOR JANUARY
The website statistics have return to normal ...
132 average daily visits (270), 4,093 monthly visits (8,104) and 11,111 hits last month (31,927).
Record to beat is in (brackets).
Thank You to all of our new and regular visitors !

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU !
Many Happy Returns to Fraser Thomson and Coach Adam Donaldson.
Also to ex-Bronco players ... James Muir, Claire McDevitt and her twin brother Gavin McDevitt.
They ALL celebrate their birthday this month.

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TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY
2nd Feb ... Normal Training
9th Feb ... Normal Training
16th Feb ... Normal Training
23rd Feb ... Normal Training

BRONCOS IN THE SFFA
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TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY
2nd Feb ... Normal Training
9th Feb ... Normal Training
16th Feb ... Normal Training
23rd Feb ... Normal Training

BRONCOS IN THE SFFA
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TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY
2nd Feb ... Normal Training
9th Feb ... Normal Training
16th Feb ... Normal Training
23rd Feb ... Normal Training

BRONCOS IN THE SFFA
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TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY
2nd Feb ... No Training - Cobras Super Bowl II Event (postponed)
9th Feb ... Normal Training
16th Feb ... Normal Training
23rd Feb ... Normal Training

BRONCOS IN THE SFFA
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BUAFL WEEK 12 ... RESULTS - 24th February 2008
Paisley Pyros 6 @ GCU Roughriders 14
Stirling Clansmen 16 @ Glasgow Tigers 8
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BUAFL WEEK 11 ... RESULTS - 17th February 2008
Glasgow Tigers 16 @ Napier Mavericks 23
Stirling Clansmen 30 @ CGU Roughriders 0

NFC STARS SHINE AT PRO BOWL - 10th February 2008
The AFC-NFC Pro Bowl in Hawaii saw the NFC beat the AFC 42-30.
The Pro Bowl drew the highest TV ratings since 2000.

BUAFL WEEK 10 ... RESULTS - 10th February 2008
Paisley Pyros 0 @ Stirling Clansmen 53
Napier Mavericks 0 @ GCU Roughriders 20

NFL ... DATES FOR 2008 DIARY
3rd Feb - Super Bowl XLII ... University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona.
10th Feb - AFC-NFC Pro Bowl ... Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, Hawaii.

2008 PRO BOWL ROSTERS - 10th February 2008
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MVP ELI GUIDES GIANTS TO UNEXPECTED SUPER BOWL WIN - 3rd February 2008
The youngest son of a great QB (Archie Manning) and the baby brother of an even better one (Peyton)
came into his own Sunday night in Arizona by leading the Giants 83 yards on a final scoring drive to
stun New England 17-14 and cap one of the greatest upsets in sporting history ...
spoiling the Patriots Perfect Season.
For more information visit the Super Bowl Website.

MR T BECOMES FIRST SCOT TO WIN A SUPER BOWL RING - 3rd February 2008
Claymore Lawrence Tynes the kicker for the New York Giants is the first Scotsman
to win a Super Bowl Ring.
Mr T scored a 32 yard field goal and 2 extra point conversions (5 of the 17 points).
Well done Lawrence !

NFL WEEK 21 (SUPER BOWL XLII) ... RESULT - 3rd February 2008
New York Giants 17 v New England Patriots 14
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BUAFL WEEK 9 ... RESULTS - 3rd February 2008
GCU Roughriders 35 @ Glasgow Tigers 18
Paisley Pyros 0 @ Napier Mavericks 26

CLAYMORE HOPES TO KICK HIS WAY TO A SUPER BOWL RING - 2nd February 2008
Claymore Lawrence Tynes is the kicker for the New York Giants and on Sunday may have the foot
that will decide whether or not he will pick up a Super Bowl Ring.
Scottish born Lawrence Tynes kicked a 47-yard field goal in overtime to take the place of the
Packers in America's Football Finale.
Good Luck Claymores No 1.

LONDON VENUE ONCE AGAIN FOR NFL REGULAR SEASON GAME - 1st February 2008
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced Friday that San Diego and New Orleans
will play each other in London next season.
Also the Buffalo Bills are to play an annual regular-season game in Toronto, starting this year.

SEVENTEEN FINALISTS NAMED FOR PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME (CLASS OF 2008)
Paul Tagliabue, Darrell Green, Cris Carter, Art Monk, Andre Reed, Russ Grimm,
Bob Kuechenberg, Randall McDaniel, Gary Zimmerman, Fred Dean, Richard Dent,
Randy Gradishar, Derrick Thomas, Andre Tippett, Ray Guy, Marshall Goldberg and Emmitt Thomas.
Seventeen finalists will be cut to seven, with at least four (max 7) chosen for the Canton (Ohio)
shrine by a panel of 44 selectors. To be elected, a finalist must receive a min of 80 percent of the votes.
Enshrinement is 2nd August 2008.
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JOE WINNING HIS FIGHT OVER CANCER
Claymore Joe Andruzzi is officially in remission.
Joe finished treatment on 6th Aug 2007 ... he has undergone three scans since then, all clean.
Keep well Joe !

RUMOURS SUGGEST CHARGERS WILL PLAY AT WEMBLEY
Chargers President said he was cautiously optimistic that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will
announce that the Chargers will play a 2008 regular-season game in London on 26th October 2008.
In New Orleans the Saints expect to be the opposition.

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