Melbourne Football Club Chairman
In 2008 Stynes began expressing an interest in becoming chairman. In June 2008, Melbourne's chairman, Paul Gardner, stepped down as president to make way for Stynes. His early-stated main goal at this stage was to increase the Melbourne membership number – especially the junior membership base as stated on The Footy Show on 12 June 2008. Shortly following his election he declared his staunch stance against any proposed relocation of the club to the Gold Coast or elsewhere.
In March 2011, Stynes met Prince William, Duke of Cambridge at Kerang, Victoria, teaching him basic Australian Rules Football skills.
In December, 2011 Stynes handed his number 11 guernsey to new recruit Mitch Clark.
In February 2012, Stynes stepped down from the Presidency of Melbourne, citing a desire to devote his energies towards his family and well-being. He is succeeded by his Vice-President, Don McLardy.
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