Dear

The winds of change.....this month sees us with a new Chairman and a committee vacancy.  Our Chief Executive Tony King also leaves us. 

We congratulate Mr Ross Smyth-Kirk on his appointment as Chairman of the Australian Jockey Club, as a result of the resignation of Mr DC Hall, and wish him well in the Chair.

Mr Mick Doyle  has retired from Committee after 15 years of service.   We wish Mr Hall, Mr Doyle and Mr King success with their future endeavours and thank them for their contribution to the Australian Jockey Club and the Membership Department.  They will be missed.

Committee Vacancy

The following advertisement is appearing in the Public Notices section of the Sydney Morning Herald today, Monday, 2 July.

NOTICE TO MEMBERS

Members are advised that a ballot is to be conducted for the purpose of filling a vacancy existing on the Committee following the retirement of Mr MD Doyle. Mr Doyle stepped down from the Committee in accordance with the AJC Constitutional Rules having completed 15 years of service.

Nominations for the position are therefore called and will be received by the Chief Executive until 4.00 pm on Monday, 16 July 2007, and if required a postal ballot will then be held in accordance with the Constitutional Rules of the Club.

Members wishing to stand for Committee must be Ordinary Members or Life Members of at least five years standing.

Nominations must carry the written consent of the candidate and must be signed by two Members of the Club, being Ordinary Members or Life Members of at least five years standing, entitled to attend and vote at a General Meeting.  

Golf Day and Other Up and Coming Events

Annual Tooheys New AJC Golf Day Thursday 16 August at Bonnie Doon

Young Members "Walk the course and Stable Visit" - September date TBC

Young Members' Spring Mixer - 8 September

An Evening with "Theo's Boys" - 27 September

Early Morning Track work - 2 October

With the exception of the Golf Day invitation which should be with you shortly, the invitations to the other events will be forwarded mid August.

Racing in July

Birthday cards may be used at the following racemeetings. 

As birthday luncheons are very popular, to ensure that you are not disappointed YOU MUST BOOK well in advance.  Telephone Julie Harris on 9663 8517and Julie will advise future availability.

Tuesday, 10 July - Warwick Farm

Saturday, 14 July - Royal Randwick

Wednesday, 25 July - Warwick Farm

Saturday, 28 July - Warwick Farm.

Early Bird Winners

30 "early birds" each won a $200 gift voucher from David Jones.

Paula Deady, Wayne Gilbert, Archibald Price, Robert Bergstrom, Barry Ford, Neil Berry, Lynette Ingham, Geoffrey Plasto, Antony Cook, Stephen Harris, Anthony Nelson, Justin Fitzpatrick-Barr, Anthony Wyer, Andrew Byron, Karen Barker, Simon Dyer, Michael Lacinski, Wolf Sommer, Brendan Paddison, Ronald Squires, Rebecca Zizzo, Peter Monahan, Andrew Williams, Joseph Hayek, Glenn Patterson, William Sweeney, Oswald Newhouse, Barrington Noble, Diane Finlay and Gregory Adcock.

Well done people.

Hall of Fame

Two major events combine for the first time...After the success of the Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year Awards, and the Australian Racing Hall of Fame in Melbourne 2006, these two well sought after events will be held in Sydney in 2007. The date for this combined black tie dinner is Thursday 13 September 2007 to be held in the Pavilion at Royal Randwick. A sell out event is expected,  click here for bookings and further details on the event.

Dress Regulations - Gentlemen and Boys 14 years and over

During the non daylight savings period, coats are ON. That means that they must be worn at all times, not just into the Members' area and then placed on the back of chairs!

Once boys turn 14 they must dress to adult standards, collared shirt, smart trousers, tie and a jacket.  No sneakers.  Children who are not dressed accordingly will not be permitted into the Members' area.

Juniors must also be in the company of a responsible adult AT ALL TIMES.

AJC Merchandise

We are offering some exciting new merchandise items for sale.  Click here to view and order your items which are only available on-line.

2007/8 Subscriptions

Are now due.  If you haven't paid your subscription, and wish to do so click here.  You may use your last season cards until Saturday 14 July, after which you will not be able to come racing until your fees have been paid.

VRC Melbourne Cup Booking Form

A booking form for Melbourne Cup was sent to you with your subscription renewal notice. Please read this form carefully and return it to the VRC at the address shown on the form and not to the AJC.