Lawnton Trial Track

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" height=140 style=" border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC;" BGCOLOR="#BBBBBB" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="1005" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#000000 HEIGHT= 101 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1cce85f0.jpg" border=0 width="1000" height="95" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="1001"><div> <A HREF="becomeanowner.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Becoming An Owner">Becoming An Owner</A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Symbol" >   ·   </FONT><A HREF="trackinfo.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Track Info">Track Info</A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Symbol" >   ·   </FONT><A HREF="colour.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Colour Inheritance">Colour Inheritance</A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Symbol" >   ·   </FONT><A HREF="classifieds.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Classifieds">Classifieds</A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Symbol" >   ·   </FONT><A HREF="gallery.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Gallery">Gallery</A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Symbol" >   ·   </FONT><A HREF="adoption.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Adoption">Adoption</A></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=340 BGCOLOR="#BBBBBB" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="1009" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#000000" BORDERCOLORDARK="#000000" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 2176 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="QGBOTA">Home</A></div> <div> <A HREF="ourmission.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Mission">Our Mission</A></div> <div> <A HREF="membership.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Membership">Membership</A></div> <div> <A HREF="newsletters.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Newsletters">Newsletters</A></div> <div> <A HREF="constitution.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Constitution">Constitution</A></div> <div> <A HREF="presreports.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Presidents Report">President's Report</A></div> <div> <B>Lawnton Trial Track</B></div> <div> <A HREF="minutes.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Meeting Minutes">Meeting Minutes</A></div> <div> <A HREF="racingnews.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Racing News">Racing News</A></div> <div> <A HREF="currentissues.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Current Issues">Current Issues</A></div> <div> <A HREF="links.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links">Links</A></div> <div> <A HREF="contact_us.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us">Contact Us</A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF WIDTH="823"><div> <B><U>LAWNTON TRIAL TRACK INFORMATION</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>REPORT ON THE QGBOTA TRIALING TRACK AT LAWNTON</B></div> <bR> <div> The following report has been submitted by the Track Manager Mr M Stephenson on the activities covering the past 12 months.</div> <bR> <div> At the time of preparing this report the track has a fair number of participants using it.</div> <div> The facility is in good condition, the maintenance is being looked after so as to minimise any accidents.  </div> <bR> <div> The track is returning a reasonable return on the investment.  The Committee recently approved a timed sprinkling system to be installed at a cost of $2,600.  This is waiting the costing of a solar system to be installed in conjunction with the watering system.</div> <bR> <div> Requests have been received for a timing system to be also installed; the committee will look at this when the installation of the other systems have been completed.</div> <bR> <div> The track manager has invited quotes for the repair and extension of the fences on the perimeter of the grass track.  This work will be completed before the end of the year.</div> <bR> <div> In the new year the incoming  President will meet with the Moreton Bay Regional Council, requesting permission to extend the existing sand and grass track approx. 50 meters, making it approx. 300 meters long.</div> <bR> <div> I take this opportunity to thank the current committee for its accessibility and its co operation in assisting to make this track a safe and reliable venue for participants to run their greyhounds on.</div> <bR> <div> I look forward to the continued co operation by all parties to keep this track in good working condition for industry participants.</div> <bR> <div> MIKE STEVENSON</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>ATTENTION  ALL  LAWNTON  KEY  HOLDERS </U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>AS OF THIS SUNDAY 26TH JUNE YOU MUST CONTACT MIKE STEPENSON  REGARDING YOUR KEY. </B></div> <div> <B>BECAUSE AS OF THE 1ST OF JULY ALL THE LOCKS WILL BE CHANGED AND YOUR OLD KEY WILL NOT WORK IN THE LOCK. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>CONTACT FOR MIKE IS  0423 421 955  OR  AT THE TRACK ON SUNDAY MORNING. BY ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE</B></div> <bR> <div> The Lawnton Trial Track is located at the Lawnton Showgrounds.</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="799" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 201 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1d904c30.jpg" border=0 width="260" height="195" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1da04c30.jpg" border=0 width="260" height="195" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1db04c30.jpg" border=0 width="260" height="195" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 201 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1dc04c30.jpg" border=0 width="260" height="195" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1dd04c30.jpg" border=0 width="260" height="195" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1de04c30.jpg" border=0 width="260" height="195" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="813" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="166"><div> <B><U>TRIAL TIMES</U></B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="636"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="636" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="166"><div> Thursdays</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="636"><div> 3.30pm to finish</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="166"><div> Sundays</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="636"><div> 6.30am to finish</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="166"><div> Tuesdays</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="636"><div> 4.00pm to finish</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="803"><div> <B>Costs for these trials are:</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="166"><div> Behind the lure</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="636"><div> $3.00</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="166"><div> Slip</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="636"><div> $2.00</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> If you are a key holder you may use the track at your own convenience outside these trial times.</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="803"><div> To become a key holder <I>(available to Members only)</I> contact Mr Mike Stephenson at the track during any of the above trial times.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="803"><div> <B>The cost of the key for 1 year is as follows:</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="166"><div> Current Members</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="636"><div> $120</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="166"><div> New Members</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="636"><div> $150 plus a key deposit of $30.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="803"><div> We look forward to seeing all of our Members taking advantage of this facility as we have just done work on the track to improve the surface.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 177 WIDTH="803"><bR> <div> <B><U>LAWNTON TRACK CHANGES</U></B></div> <bR> <div> AS OF THE 1ST OF JULY 2010 THE COST FOR ANNUAL FEE TO USE THE TRACK OUT OF TRIAL TIMES WILL BE $120 FOR EXISTING MEMBERS AND  $150 FOR NEW MEMBERS.  THE $30 KEY DEPOSIT FOR EXISTING KEY HOLDERS WILL BE WAIVED AS OF THE 1ST OF JULY 2010 .</div> <bR> <div> ALL NEW KEYS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AS OF THE 1ST OF JULY 2010 AND THE OLD KEYS WILL NOT OPERATE THE GATES.</div> <bR> <div> TO RENEW YOUR KEYS PLEASE CONTACT MR. MIKE STEPHENSON AT THE TRACK DURING TRIAL TIMES  OR PHONE FOR AN</div> <div> APPOINTMENT ON 0423 421 955.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="793" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=#660000 HEIGHT= 23 WIDTH="783"><div> MIKE STEPHENSON</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 597 WIDTH="521"><div> Mike Stephenson has been involved with greyhounds for 30 years. </div> <bR> <div> Currently, he is devoting time and energy to the successful running of the Lawnton Trial Track.</div> <bR> <div> Mike has paid homage to Peter Hines who also had devoted unselfishly 19 years to the running of the Lawnton track.</div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> 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. </div> <bR> <div> There is a very tradesmen look about what has been done. There is even a hosing bay.  </div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> <bR> <div> Mike advises that young Paul Cauchi provides muscle checks on a Sunday.</div> <bR> <div> 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.  </div> <bR> <div> 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.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="261"><div> <IMG SRC="1d904c30.jpg" border=0 width="260" height="195" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="1dc04c30.jpg" border=0 width="260" height="195" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="1de04c30.jpg" border=0 width="260" height="195" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="1007" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#000000" BORDERCOLORDARK="#000000" FRAME="BOX" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 327 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="13fe8410.jpg" border=0 width="1000" height="321" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>