Mission Statement
Queensland Buffers is a non-profit association that promotes sporting and social interaction between people of all generations, cultures and communities.
The clubs name incorporates the word Buffer which means "silly or incompetent old man" and keeping with the origins of the Buffers tradition, the club's activities are centred around a soccer club for players over the age of 35.
The club is one of many associations with other affiliated clubs based in South Africa, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Canada and Auckland. Most club activities are geared towards enabling participation in the annual soccer tournament which features all affiliated Buffer associations.
However, Queensland Buffers are more than just a soccer club. The club actively promotes the development of a supportive and harmonious community spirit underpinned by loyalty, integrity, and strong family values. A busy social calendar supports the development and maintenance of these values.
The long-term vision is for a community organisation supporting a range of sporting, social and community aid programs, operating from owned facilities which Buffers of all ages can call "their own".
Code Of Conduct
1. Queensland Buffers Has A Reputation For Honesty & Integrity.
We will maintain this reputation by thinking carefully about our behaviour and by taking only that action that will reflect well on us.
2. Acting With Integrity.
We will conduct our club openly and honestly in strict compliance with the application laws, rules and regulations so that we are accurately perceived to be an ethnical organisation of dedicated and competent individuals.
3. Acting Responsibly With Respect To Our Fellow Club Members, Guests And Communities.
Queensland Buffers does not tolerate discrimination, harassment or demeaning behaviour against any individual or group.
4. Conflict Of Interest.
Members must respect our duty to the club. We will not compete with the club, and may never let business dealings on behalf of the club be influenced- or even appear to be influenced- by personal or family interests.
5. Integrity In Financial Reporting.
Full, accurate, timely and understandable disclosures of Queensland Buffers financial reports. We will exercise the highest standard of care on preparing such reports. The clubs accounting records must be maintained in accordance with all applicable laws, must be properly supported and classified, and must not contain any false or misleading entries. No information may be concealed from either internal or external auditors. No member may take action to influence, coerce, manipulate or mislead the clubs public auditors for the purpose of rendering the financial statements misleading.
6. Respecting The Value And Confidentiality Of information.
Queensland Buffers confidential information may not be used to violate the privacy of individuals, be disclosed for personal benefit, be used to damage the reputation of Queensland Buffers and its members or be used in a manner that violates laws and regulation.
7. A Safe And Healthy Family Environment.
Queensland Buffers is committed to providing a safe and healthy club environment for all our members and visitors.
Club Info
The main purpose of the club is :
- To play soccer and socialize with friends, family and club members in a safe friendly environment.
- To assist in community development, particularly in the sporting arena.
- To participate in the annual national soccer tournament.
- To work with the Queensland Buffers Management and Social committee to subsidise the team participating in the tournament.