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Lots of interesting "happenings" this month, a Committee election, information about up and coming Member Events and general information.

Importantly yearly subscriptions are now overdue. If you haven't paid your subscription, and wish to do so click here. 2006/7 cards are no longer valid and if you present the incorrect card at the gate you will be expected to pay course entry and this amount will not be refunded.

Committee Vacancies and Elections

Bi-Election

Nominations have been called to fill a vacancy, made available by the retirement of Mick Doyle from Committee.  Nominations for this position closed on Monday 16 July 2007 and the candidates are:

Bob Guth - nominated by Nick Curtis and John Muir

Graham  Morcom - nominated by Mick Doyle and Geoff White

Scott Heathwood - nominated by Bob Sanders and Stephen Ware

Voting papers have been dispatched to all members.

General Election

On Friday 3 August, the following advertisement appeared in the Public Notices Section of the Sydney Morning Herald

"Notice to all members of the Australian Jockey Club

All members of the Australian Jockey Club are hereby notified that nominations for election to the Committee shall close on Friday 24 August 2007 at 4.00 pm.

All persons wishing to nominate for election to Committee must lodge nominations with the Acting Chief Executive on or before 4.00 pm 24 August 2007."

This is in accordance with Constitutional Rule 58 which reads

"Every member of the Committee shall, if he is then still in office, retire from office when the election of the new Committee is announced at the Annual General Meeting next succeeding that at which he was deemed to be elected but shall be eligible for re-election without nomination". 

Racing in August

Wednesday, 8 August - Warwick Farm

Saturday, 11 August - Royal Randwick - San Domenico Stakes

Wednesday, 22 August - Warwick Farm

Saturday, 25 August - Royal Randwick  - Warwick Stakes

Tuesday, 28 August - Warwick Farm

Young Members' Day - 8 September

Invitations will be sent to young members this week for the Young Members' Spring Mixer

When:  Saturday 8 September, 12 noon for 12.30 pm till 6.30 pm.

Where:  Oaks Lawn Marquee

Cost is $125 for the member and $150 non member (does not include course entry).

As a member, if you book a table of 10 and pay for it at the time of booking your ticket will be free of charge.

Girls! If you purchase your hat from The Hat Studio & wear it to the young members' event on 8 September you can go into the draw to win a fun-filled workshop of hat making for yourself and 5 friends - valued at $1000. The draw will take place during the afternoon at the Young Members' Luncheon. (Be sure to mention you are going to the Young Members' luncheon when you visit the ladies at The Hat Studio so they can put your name in the draw!)

An Evening with Theo's Boys

We are proud to present of An Evening with Theo's "Boys".

The late Theo Green was "The Boss" -  "The Apprentices' Master". Theo turned out some record breaking apprentices who went on to be great champions  Ken Callander will interview Darren Beadman, Malcolm Johnston, Ron Quinton and Kenny Stone who was Theo's right hand man.

This will be an informative and fun evening with cocktail food and drinks provided.

Doncaster Room, Royal Randwick
Thursday, 27 September
6.30 to 8.30 pm.

Member Free
Guest card holder $25
Additional guest $50

Bookings are essential and may be made by contacting the Membership Department on 9663 8419 or email members@ajc.org.au   Bookings close on 20 September unless booked out. Numbers are limited.

Early Morning Track work

AJC members are invited to enjoy the morning sunrise and a peek at the stars of racing as they prepare for the AJC Spring Carnival during morning trackwork.

Tuesday 2 October 2007, Trainers Hut Royal Randwick

6 am - 7.30 am - Free

A light breakfast of pastries and coffee will be served throughout the morning. 

You must book and may do so by contacting the Membership Department on 9663 8419 or email members@ajc.org.au

Trackside Tips with the Trainers

Join our host Richard Callander and the stars of spring racing for a sumptous breakfast and some early insights and tips from the trainers for the 2007 AJC Spring Racing Carnival.

Tuesday, 2 October 2007

Oaks Lawn Marquee

8 am to 9.30 am

$120 per person

You may book by contacting the Membership Department on 9663 8419 or members@ajc.org.au to reserve your spot.  Numbers are strictly limited.

Birthday Cards

Birthday tickets may be used for all racedays in August, however, the Galaxy room is fully booked on the following days

11 August
25 August
8 September

First available date for birthday voucher bookings is 10 November 2007, there is a  waitlist available - Contact Julie Harris to make a booking for 10 November and beyond on 9663 8517. 

World Youth Day

Much has been said in the papers recently about World Youth Day at Randwick.

Click here for information about this occasion.

International Tours for Members

The Australian Jockey Club in association with Ambassador Travel, is pleased to offer Club Members the opportunity to join the following international tours.

· December 4 to 11 – Hong Kong – International Cup click here for details

· February  2 to 9 (TBC)– Dubai Shopping Festival & Racing 2008.

· May 2008  (TBC) – Argentina – with Topo Rodriguez 

Further details please contact Ambassador Travel on (07) 3229 6555.  You may also contact  Barbara Taylor, Membership Manager, AJC on 9663 8420.

Hall of Fame

For the first time, the Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year
combined with the Australian Racing Hall of Fame will debut its awards night in Sydney on Thursday 13 September 2007.

Regarded as the Australian racing industry’s highest accolade for thoroughbred racehorses, the 2007 Awards will again take pride of place on the night. The annual Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year Awards is held to honour Australia’s outstanding thoroughbreds. The annual Hall of Fame induction dinner is held to bestow the sport’s newest and greatest honour on a select few.

The awards ceremony and black tie event is to be staged in the Pavilion at Royal Randwick Racecourse. Tickets limited to 1,000 guests, are available at $175.00 per person, including 3 course dinner, drinks, entertainment and awards presentation.

Click here for bookings and further details of the event. 

Headquarters Magazine

Will be out to you shortly.  In the pack you will find two complimentary tickets to George Main Stakes Day and invitations to other Carnival Events.  Please put these tickets in a safe place as they cannot be replaced.