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The Annual General Meeting of the Australian Jockey Club Limited (AJC) will be held on 27 November 2009 at Royal Randwick.
Members will receive a formal notice of Annual General Meeting shortly which will include the Annual Report and the Board's recommendations on changes to the AJC's Constitution. Members will be entitled to appoint a proxy to attend the meeting on their behalf. Proxy forms will be included with the Notice of Annual General Meeting.
In accordance with the AJC's Constitution, 5 current directors of the Board are required to retire this year and are entitled to stand for re-election. The 5 directors are Richard Kelly, Julia Ritchie, John Ingham, Sharon Skeggs and Tom Ford. All of these directors are standing for re-election. In addition the AJC has received nominations from two additional candidates for election to the AJC Board; Benedict Chan and Kenneth Shepherd. There will be 5 board vacancies that the candidates are contesting.
Accordingly, a postal ballot will be conducted for elections in accordance with the AJC Club Rules, and the successful candidates elected will be declared at the Annual General Meeting. Members will be sent their ballot/voting papers in the mail. Members who wish to vote in these elections must ensure that they return their ballot/voting papers to the AJC by 5.00pm 26 November 2009. The AJC will provide members with a reply paid envelope with the ballot papers sent to them, including a confidential "Vote Envelope" to be placed inside the reply paid envelope and returned to the AJC by the due date.
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7 November - Farewell Takeover Target
Join us in giving Takeover Target the send-off a true legend deserves.
Takeover Target, owner and trainer Joe Janiak and jockey Jay Ford will kick off a round of national farewells at Royal Randwick on Saturday 7 November.
Takeover Target won his first Metropolitan race at Randwick on 19 May 2004 and during his career gave great joy to Randwick racegoers with his win in this year's Group 1 T J Smith Stakes and was also the star attraction when racing returned to Randwick on 1 December 2007 following the cessation of racing during the Equine Influenza outbreak.
Takeover Target will parade for his adoring fans for the last time at Randwick before a special AJC presentation to the legendary horse, his owner and the jockey.
You could be one of 3 lucky Members to have a professional framed photograph of yourself and a friend alongside Joe Janiak and Takeover Target.
On Saturday 7 November, Members can enter the lucky draw by filling in their details in the Derby Bar or the General Office.
The 3 lucky winners will be announced after the Sixth Race, the exclusive photo opportunity will take place after the Seventh Race.
Other great promotions:-
• Free Takeover Target giveaways (be early to not miss out!)
• Limited edition Takeover Target merchandise available for sale - caps, T-shirts, posters
• Takeover Target book signing with Joe Janiak
• Have your photo taken riding Takeover Target across the finish line – thanks to the powers of digital photography !
Plus
• Jumping castle and face painting for the kids on the Rose Garden Lawn.
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The Tuckometer Report
At the time of writing, AJC trainers led by the irrepressible Bart Cummings continue to perform well at the Victorian Spring Carnival with wins to Bart with So You Think in the W S Cox Plate and Faint Perfume in the Wakeful Stakes whilst Peter Snowden trained Kidnapped to win the Carbine Club Stakes.
The form in the Spring Champion Stakes was also franked in the Victorian Derby with Monaco Consul taking out the double whilst Viking Legend trained by Gai Waterhouse was placed in both events. Good Luck to all for the remaining days of the VRC carnival.
Congratulations to Kevin Moses and the owners of All Legal which won the $100,000 Inglis Bonus Handicap at Randwick on Saturday 17 October.
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Changes to Course Access
Pedestrians may now enter the racecourse via Gate 1, Alison Road Main Drive, the new Gate 5, Alison Road/Darley Street Entrance Plaza ( which replaces Gate 6,Alison Road, 2000 mtr mark, which is now closed). Gate 19, Carlton Street off Doncaster Ave, and Bowral Lane. Pedestrians are not permitted entry through any other gate.
Please follow this link for a map.
http://www.royalrandwick.com/racing/transport-guide-royal-randwick.aspx
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Dress Regulations
Now that Daylight Saving is upon us it is not necessary for
gentlemen to wear jackets in the Members' Stand unless they are attending an official function.
Tie, dress shirt, smart trousers and dress shoes are all that are required. For the ladies, smart racewear. Please girls, NO SHORTS, thongs or abbreviated clothing.
If your clothing is deemed to contravene good taste then you may be refused admission, and no-one wants that to happen. click here for more information regarding dress requirements.
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Goulburn - The Bus is Filling Up
We still have some seats available on the coach for Goulburn on Friday 20 November.
$95 gets you a seat on the coach, entry to the course, a race book and lunch in a marquee with cash bar.
Ring Barbara on 9663 8420 or email btaylor@royalrandwick.com
These outings are great fun and very popular so please join us. Bookings will close on 11 November.
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Young Members' Spring Mixer
120 young members got into the spirit of Spring at the Young Members' Spring Mixer, held on Tattersalls Cup Day.
Keep a look out for further young member events.
We are looking to expand our Young Members' Advisory Group, so maybe you would like to be involved. We are looking for about 4 or 5 new members.
If you are interested in being a part of this young dynamic group, please send to us, via email, a letter telling us about yourself and a few words on why you’d like to be a part of the Young Members Advisory Group. (Please, no more than 400 words).Email members@royalrandwick.com and include Nomination for Young Members Advisory Group in the subject header.
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AJC Membership - the Perfect Gift This Christmas
AJC Membership is the gift that keeps on giving all year round.
Extended family members and friends under 25 years of age can be joined with a joining fee of $185 and the annual fee of $210 for the rest of the season.
Extended family members over 25 can be joined with a joining fee of $185 and the annual fee of $360 for the rest of the season.
To take advantage of this in time for Christmas applications should be received by mid December 2009.
We also have some stylish leather racebook covers for sale, at $39.95.
These make lovely Christmas gifts for the racing enthusiast, and what nicer than to receive a racebook holder containing Membership Cards.
Download an application form or phone 9663 8419 for more information.
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Christmas is just around the corner
Has your family worked out who is cooking what and for whom at
Christmas?
Let us give you the easy option, stop the stress and
let our chefs take it on instead.
George Mullen and his team can prepare, cook and present your festive ham and turkey for you, at a very reasonable price, and what price can you put on convenience at this time of the year?
We can also assist with wood smoked salmon, house made accompaniments and famous Christmas pudding from the Newcastle Pudding Lady.
We may also be able to assist with any other traditional Christmas foods which take your fancy.
For further information contact Julie Harris on (02) 9663 8517,
jharris@royalrandwick.com , or visit
www.royalrandwick.com
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Coldstream Hills Wine Appreciation Luncheon - Committee Room
Saturday 28th November, 2009
The Australian Jockey Club, in association with Coldstream Hills Winery, invites AJC Members and their guests to the stately Committee Dining Room for a day of fine dining showcasing premium wines from the Australian Winery, Coldstream Hills.
Executive Chef, George Mullen has created a delectable three course lunch and afternoon tea perfectly matched to wines.
Winemaker Angus Ridley, will be on hand to give an insight into the winery and its history and will guide you through the wines being served throughout the course of the day.
Location: Committee Room, Level 3 Queen Elizabeth II Stand
Australian Jockey Club
Royal Randwick Racecourse
Alison Road, Randwick
Time: 12 noon for 12.30 Luncheon
Price: $150 Members $195 Non Members
Bookings: Contact Julie Harris on (02) 9663 8517 or jharris@royalrandwick.com
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Nowhere Boy
We have 20 double passes for a screening at the Dendy Newtown on 30 November at 7.00 pm. The first 20 applicants will be the lucky recipients of these double passes, please email with Nowhere Boy in the subject header to nowhereboy@royalrandwick.com
The Film: Imagine John Lennon’s childhood…
A lonely teenager, curious and sharp, growing up in the shattered city of Liverpool. Two incredible women clash for his love. Mimi (Kristin Scott-Thomas), the formidable aunt who raised him, and Julia (Anne-Marie Duff), the spirited mother who gave him up. Yearning for a normal family, John (Aaron Johnson) escapes into music. His fledgling genius finds a kindred spirit in the young Paul McCartney. But just as John’s new life begins, the truth about his past leads to a tragedy he would never escape. Poignant and powerful, the untold story of the boy who created The Beatles.
Only at the movies December 26, 2009
www.iconmovies.com.au/nowhereboy
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