From: Michael Barnett <mikeybear69@gmail.com>
Date: 9 September 2012 10:09
Subject: Asking for AJAX Football Club to support AFL’s “No to Homophobia” campaign
To: Ian Fayman <ianfayman@yahoo.com.au>, Ronnie Lewis <rlewis@matchexecutive.com.au>, Mark Feldy <mfeldy@bigpond.net.au>, Peter Kagan <pkagan@bigpond.net.au>, Michael Sojka <msojka@rosepartners.com.au>, Bernie Sheehy <bernard@sheehysaw.com.au>, Darren Seidl <DSeidl@rk.com.au>, Gary Blusztein <bblusztein@bigpond.net.au>, Gary Blieden <bliedz@hotmail.com>, John Rochman <johnrochman@gmail.com>, Adam Slade-Jacobson <asladejacobson@qualitas.com.au>
Cc: Jason Ball <jasonball8888@gmail.com>, Rob Mitchell <rmitchell@rjm.it>
Dear AJAX Football Club,
I am writing to ask for your club to support “No to Homophobia”. Please read this story in The Age and consider distributing it, along with the associated petition, to the members of your club.
Story: ‘I didn’t know any footballers who were gay’
Petition: I’ve experienced homophobia in Aussie Rules Football first hand — now it’s time to end it.
In addition, please consider issuing a statement of support from the AJAX Football Club. It would send a strong message and support your clubs aims:
Ajax will assist in the development and improvement of its members, not only by requiring and facilitating the highest standard of physical fitness and skills associated with Australian Rules Football-but also general aspects of life and community to further their careers.
AJAX shall strive to achieve the most successful onfield team performances at all levels whilst maintaining its unique Jewish identity.
I have copied Jason Ball on this email. He would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Additionally I have included Rob Mitchell, who has a close connection to the AFL and takes a keen interest in these matters.
Lastly, I’d like you to read this blog I wrote after meeting Olympian Daniel Kowaslki:
I urge you to bring this matter up with Maccabi Victoria at your earliest convenience, as it is in the best interests of the welfare of all members of AJAX FC and Maccabi Victoria.
Sincerely,
Michael Barnett.
0417-595-541