Notwithstanding these issues -- .
I earnestly ask clubs to support the Union Committee in its many club related initiatives and recommendations -- it was a great source of satisfaction to me that I found our game to be in general good order .
Notwithstanding these issues -- and I earnestly ask clubs to support the Union Committee in its many club related initiatives and recommendations -- it was a great source of satisfaction to me that I found our game to be in general good order .