Q.G.B.O.T.A ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELD ON 19TH SEPTEMBER 2010 AT CAPALABA GREYHOUND RACING CLUB TIME 11AM - ALL MEMBERS WELCOME NIBBLIES AND DRINKS AVAILABLE ON COMPLETION OF THE MEETING. ANY GENERAL BUSINESS FOR THIS MEETING MUST BE IN WRITING AND IN THE SECRETARYS HANDS BY THE 18TH OF AUGUST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE A.G.M.

Go to the Racing News for our tribute to Bob Vernon

COMMITTEE  MEETING To be advised.

MIKE STEPHENSON Mike Stephenson has been involved with greyhounds for 30 years. Currently, he is devoting time and energy to the successful running of the Lawnton Trial Track. Mike has paid homage to Peter Hines who also had devoted unselfishly 19 years to the running of the Lawnton track. The QGBOTA pays tribute to these men who provide an excellent facility so that the industry continues to be viable.  Their contribution is immeasurable. Too often we take things for granted. I visited the facility recently and was highly impressed by the excellent planning that Mike has placed into this wonderful site.  He has added kennels, organized a shipping container to place his tractor and other items in and has roofed the kennel block with donated sheeting. There is a very tradesmen look about what has been done. There is even a hosing bay.   The QGBOTA wishes to thank Chris Essex of Big Dog who is very supportive to the industry by donating the concrete on which the kennels and container are built. Mike advises that young Paul Cauchi provides muscle checks on a Sunday. Above and beyond the call of duty was evident when Mike went out of his way to assist John and Maureen who are newcomers the industry.   He helped them trial a greyhound at Albion Park.  And I can tell you a warm bed is very inviting on these cold winter nights. For certain there will be a most deafening cheer when their greyhound salutes the winning post - from the whole 10 supporters.