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2002 (c) Peninsula Community Access Newspaper Inc

 

New manager at PCYC

 

Colin Fraser is the new manager of the Police and Community Youth Club (PCYC) at Umina Beach.

"I see the PCYC as not just a youth centre but a youth club where kids have a say on the council and administration," said Colin.

"Many of the kids who use the centre serve on the council as decision makers and willingly volunteer to work in the canteen and at reception."

Colin saw the PCYC as playing a important role in the Peninsula community, giving young people a safe meeting place, where they could interact in groups, relax, exercise, play sport or just hang out.

He saw the club as a family place where there was something for everyone.

The centre was not government funded, but was a non-profit registered charity.

The PCYC existed on grants from the private sector and from renting the premises for corporate and business meetings, seminars and presentations.

These funds met the costs of establishing and maintaining programs and buildings.

Originally from Sydney, Colin played rugby league for St George for 10 years, including taking part in the 1985 Grand Final.

In 1992 and 1993, he captained and coached Terrigal Rugby League Club.

With his wife, Melanie and two sons, Daniel and Ben, Colin plans to make the Central Coast his long-term home.

Gwyneth Cooke, April 17