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A word from
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New dates
News
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Thanks to our
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Sponsorship
opportunities
New office
Meet the committee
The Far North Queensland Amateur Turf
Club Inc. is a not-for-profit amateur horse racing club
that operates the annual Cairns Amateurs Carnival.
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A Word from the President
Welcome to our new form of communication. My name is
Michael Delaney and I am the new President of the
Cairns Amateurs.
The Cairns Amateurs have seen 50 successful years
but it is now time to freshen up our approach. This
newsletter is our new way of communicating with our
Members, Sponsors and other interested parties on a more
timely basis.
The Amateurs are a very important part of Far North
Queensland life and we want to continue this
tradition. However, we appreciate the last couple of
years, in particular, have been beset by problems.
The Committee are actively reviewing all of the
Amateurs functions with a view to reinvigorate our
Carnival. Your opinions are sought on how we can
improve the Amateurs experience.
The Committee has seen a lot of new faces in last
couple of years and I would like to introduce you to
them:
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Leading business consultant Bill Calderwood, a
veteran of the tourism industry who has previously
been Chief Executive Officer of Tourism Tropical
North Queensland and has worked across the globe.
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Experienced Accountant David Goodman, who has had
his own practice in Cairns for the past 21 years
after previously working for private enterprise and
government for nine years.
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Ellen Hastie has worked in public relations and
marketing in the media and property industries for
nine years. A born and bred local, Ellen is
currently marketing co-ordinator at the CEC Group.
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Vicky Luppi, who works for online training company
etrainu and new media agency Happy Days Media, has
had an extensive involvement with Fashions on the
Field at the Amateurs over the past eight years. As
a former under 25 winner (1997), Vicky has a huge
passion for the role fashions play in the Amateurs.
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Ross Moller is the new Vice President the other
continuing Committee members are Ron Davis (Senior
Vice President) Leo Conlon, Mark Quinn, Terry Karydas,
Nick Trompf and Rosie Douglas.
Regards
Michael
Delaney |
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New
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This year for the first time in the 51 years, the Cairns
Amateurs will be held on the first weekend in September. Ladies
day will now fall on Friday the 4th of September and Amateurs
will fall on Saturday the 5th September.
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News |
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New Website Our new
website
is now up and running. It’s your one stop destination
for all news and events relating to our carnival. The
team at smartz have been instrumental in taking us into
the future with a website that offers more than just
words. Not only do we keep you up to date of the news
but Cairns Amateurs is pleased to be able to provide you
with the new convenience of pre-purchasing your tickets
to a number of events via our
website.
As many of our events sell out we suggest you get in
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Garden Party The
Garden Party is the prettiest location trackside. This
year the Shangri-la Hotel have come on board as our
exclusive cater and the menu leaves your tastebuds
watering.
Fashions on the Field is again held in this
location and this will give you the prime viewing of all
the preliminary judging.
Tickets are priced at $125
includes gate pass entry, designated seating, buffet
lunch and coffee & tea. Why not book a table and make a
day of it with family and friends.
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Zinc FM Picnic in the Park Zinc FM
Picnic in the Park has returned to her glory day!
Once
again you can book your spot and set up your own
marquee. Pack the esky full of goodies to eat and pick
up a nice cool beer at one of our well stocked bars.
Zinc will be broadcasting live over the two days and
keep your eyes posted for the celebrities who are bound
to pop up in the park.
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Why wait in a queue?
Pre-purchase gate passes and drink vouchers.
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Corporate Marquee
Designed to
cater to the business market, the Corporate Marquee
Area is ideal for companies that wish to reward
clients and important guests of their businesses.
Guests will enjoy fine food and beverages by Ochre
Restaurant, racing, TAB facilities and entertainment
in a preferred location. Each marquee caters for a
minimum of fifty (50) people in a relaxed setting
that allows guests to spend time socializing and
networking in a corporate environment. Some guests
prefer to come and go at their own leisure
throughout the day. Food and beverages can be
selected from a variety of menus, with the emphasis
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Each marquee
has two dedicated wait staff, complimentary signage,
television, tables and chairs and more! One or Two
Day Packages are available and start from $7200 +
GST. We encourage businesses to book early to avoid
disappointment, as each year this area sells out!
Click here for further information.
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Thanks
to our sponsors |
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We would like to
thank the unbelievable support we receive from our sponsors each
year. Without there investment in the carnival it would not be as
successful as what it has become.
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The
Wine Tradition, proudly Queensland owned & operated
since 1994. An outstanding portfolio of premium
Australian & imported wines beers & sprits, backed up by
dedicated locals offering best imaginable products,
service & business support.
Mobile:
0408 407010
Email:
frankdangelico@spin.net.au |
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| Coral Princess Cruises
is a Cairns based, locally owned family company -
pioneering multi-night cruises on the Great Barrier Reef
in 1984. Cruises showcase the hidden jewels of the Great
Barrier Reef – the reef, ancient rainforest and secluded
tropical islands and provide a comprehensive, complete
Tropical North Queensland touring experience. We’ll show
you the reef most visitors never see – and you can
choose to be as adventurous or as relaxed as you please.
Freecall: 1800 079 545
Email:
cruise@coralprincess.com.au
Web:
www.coralprincess.com.au |
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Sponsorship
opportunities |
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The Club values
our long-term associations with our Sponsors and welcomes new
Sponsors to the Amateur’s family. The Club aims to further
develop relationships within the business community on
a national level and encourages inquiries from interested
parties. Sponsors are afforded VIP treatment in appreciation of
their contributions and support.
Our Club is
determined to keep abreast with the advances in tourism and
population growth and to provide the necessary infrastructure.
Each year since, the Cairns Amateurs carnival has grown,
adapting to some varying economic climates and responding to
world and local events, and firmly establishing itself on the
local and national racing and social calendars.
Annually, the
Cairns Amateurs provides huge contributions to Cairns. Economic
surveys conducted in 1998 and 2004 indicated that Amateurs
generates in excess of $15 million in direct spending over the 4
day Carnival period. Our Club attracts approximately 20,000
race-goers over the two days, over 4,000 of whom are interstate
and overseas visitors.
Considered one of
the richest provincial horse races in Australia and the headline
act on the Region’s social calendar, the activities during
Cairns Amateurs are reported in a wide range of media from local
television and newspapers to national glossy magazines. The
carnival is not just about racing; it’s about having a good time
and promoting Cairns.
Various
sponsorship opportunities are still available and provide
fantastic benefits and branding opportunities for interested
businesses.
Click here to view sponsorship opportunities
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New
office - Meet the Committee |
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We have volunteer committee who dedicates 100s of hours every
year to make our carnival what it is.
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Mr Ron Davis
Mr Ron Davis is the Senior Vice-President of the
Cairns Amateurs and longest serving committee member.
Ron
has been a past Director of Companies associated with
airports, road service; Television, bank, finance and
insurances boards. Ron currently manages Virginia
House. Ron was presented with the Order of Australia AM
presented by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, in
recognition of community services and Local Government.
Mr Ron Davis is a Life Member of the following
organisations: Cairns Amateurs, RACQ, Cairns Regional
Gallery and NQ Society for Crippled Children. Ron
is a Senator for Junior Chamber International and was
the 1st Australian to receive: World Award for
Outstanding Past Member Activities. Mr Davis' is a
highly respected member of the Cairns community and can
regularly be found on the fairways of the Cairns Gold
Club or entertaining his children.
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Nick Trompf
Nick Trompf is general manager of The Cairns Post Pty
Ltd (the oldest continuous business in Cairns which was
founded in 1882) which publishes the region’s daily
newspaper, five weekly community newspapers, the
cairns.com.au website and several speciality magazines.
Nick, 44, has worked in media his entire career across
newspapers, magazines and books and on television. He is
married to Alison and they have three daughters Chloe,
Emily and Georgia. As well as family and work, Nick’s
other passions are sport and stud beef cattle breeding
on his Atherton Tablelands property.
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Kelli Berghofer
Amateurs Club Manager Kelli Berghofer has just settled
into an office shared with the Cairns Jockey Club at
Cannon Park. The move is part of an agreement between
the Amateurs and CJC to work more closely together. You
will find the new office under the Members Grandstand.
Kelli comes from a Practice Management administration
and hospitality background. Born in Toowoomba and grew
up on the Sunshine Coast, she has lived in Cairns for
several years after moving from Normanton. Kelli loves
the outback and will go camping out bush every chance
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Ross Moller
Ross has been a licensed agent for over 22 years and
recently joined the elite 21 Club of LJ Hooker, he is
also a member of the LJ Hooker Admirals as well as
Cairns Chamber of Commerce. Ross is a Fellow of
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland. He
was awarded the Sir Leslie Hooker Award for 2004,
recognising his contribution to the LJ Hooker Franchise
group Internationally. Ross has been a past president of
the LJ Hooker Franchise Owners' Council and still a
current Council member. He also served as a Director of
LJ Hooker Limited.
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