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LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

Embers Basketball Incorporated is led by a dedicated group of volunteers committed to responsible governance, transparency, and community building.
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About Our Incorporation

Embers Basketball Incorporated (“Embers”) was officially registered on 22 June 2022 under NSW Fair Trading. 
 

We hold:

  • At least three Board (Committee) meetings each calendar year, and

  • One Annual General Meeting (AGM) in October.
     

Additional Board meetings may be called by any Board member as needed.

The Embers Board

Embers is governed by an elected management committee, which we call the Embers Board. It includes office-bearers and general members who work together to guide the direction of the club and ensure we meet our responsibilities as an incorporated association.

The Embers Board is responsible for:

  • Overseeing day-to-day operations of Embers Basketball

  • Making decisions on behalf of the association between general meetings

  • Ensuring we meet our legal, financial, and reporting obligations as an incorporated association​

Current Board Members (2025)

  • Qwayne Ybe Guevara – President

  • Gelina Montierro – Vice President

  • Laura Jean Bradley – Secretary

  • Kathy David – Treasurer

  • Maryrose Estepa – General Committee Member

  • Mikaela Agawin – General Committee Member

  • Philip Jamolin – General Committee Member

  • Raimie Caramancion – General Committee Member

Voting Members of the Association

Members of the association are individuals who have formally joined the association, usually by applying for membership and being accepted. These members are sometimes referred to as voting members because they have the right to:

  • Vote at general meetings, including the AGM

  • Elect the Embers Board

  • Propose and vote on resolutions that affect the association
     

All Board members are voting members, but not all voting members are on the Board.

Becoming a Voting Member

To become a member of Embers Basketball Incorporated, you must apply in writing via email.
 

To apply for membership:

  1. Email embersbasketball@gmail.com with the subject line:
    "Attention Secretary – Regarding becoming a member of the association"

    Include in your email:

    • Full legal name

    • Postal address

    • Phone number

    • Email address
       

  2. The Secretary will refer your application to the Board as soon as practicable. You’ll receive an email confirming whether your application has been accepted.
     

  3. If your application is approved, payment of the $1 entrance fee and $10 annual subscription fee is required within 28 days. In your first year, this totals $11, and $10 per year thereafter.

    Please make payment within 28 days to:

    Account Name: Embers Basketball Incorporated
    BSB: 062-596
    Account: 10409009
    Reference: [FirstInitialLastName]Membership
    Example: LBradleyMembership
    Once payment is received, the Secretary will add your name to the register of members, at which point your membership is confirmed and made official.
     

The Executive Team

As of July 2025, the day-to-day operations of Embers Basketball are led by the Embers Executive Team.
 

While the Board oversees the overall direction of the club - including governance, policies, and compliance - the Executive Team is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations, such as training, competitions, events, and communication with the Embers community.
 

The Executive Team:

  • Oversees key operational areas such as coaching, administration, programs, media, and partnerships

  • Reports directly to the Board and operates under its authority

  • May include individuals who also serve on the Board, though this is not required

  • Works collaboratively
     

The Executive Team is distinct from the Board and does not carry the same level of legal or fiduciary responsibility. However, some individuals may contribute to both teams in different roles, and are expected to manage any conflicts of interest appropriately.

Executive Team Members (as of July 2025)

  • Gelina M – Executive Officer

  • Kathy D - Head of Finance

  • Therese N - Head of Competitions and Membership

  • Qwayne G - Head of Growth, Culture and Wellbeing

  • Philip J - Head of Coaching

  • Maryrose E - Head of Pathways

  • Raimie C - Head of Media and Events

The Executive Team is supported by the generosity of our volunteers, including our Coaching Team, Team Managers, Team Captains, Admin and Finance Team, Social Media Team, and Fundraising Team.

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For media enquiries, email embersbasketball@gmail.com.

The Hustle Society - Our Training Home

Embers Basketball trains at The Hustle Society, a community-run basketball facility in Western Sydney.
 

The Hustle was born out of a real need — like many community clubs, Embers struggled to find regular, affordable, and available training space. That challenge led some of our own members to help establish The Hustle in response, creating a space not only for Embers, but for the wider basketball community to train, grow, and belong.
 

While closely connected in values and mission, The Hustle is a separate organisation from Embers Basketball Incorporated.
 

Learn more at: www.thehustlesociety.com.au

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