SOPBiz # 16 June

A word from our latest Member - St George Illawarra Dragons

"The St George Illawarra Dragons are a community inspired and internationally admired Rugby League Club and brand and we are proud to be a member of SOPBA.

We look forward to meeting all SOPBA members and associates and are excited about the opportunities to develop positive mutually beneficial partnerships."

To view our Business Partner Opportunities please visit www.dragons.com.au and click on Partnerships. For any enquiries in relation to any partnerships or corporate hospitality opportunities at our games please contact :
David Perry (Dragons Management & Growth Executive - Partnerships)
dperry@dragons.com.au
0418 588 229

And don't forget about the Dragons open day, Wednesday 4 June between 12noon and 5.00pm for companies to view match day facilities on offer at ANZ Stadium for their remaining games at Sydney Olympic Park this season. Call David if you wish to make an appointment.

Dragons Immortals Tour

The Dragons Immortals Tour is scheduled to take place in Round 16, with the tour traveling to the Gold Coast, to watch the mighty Dragons play the Titans at the newly opened and state of the art Skilled Park.

Enjoy the exciting Gold Coast atmosphere while rubbing shoulders with Saints Immortals and Corporate Partners. The Titans currently sit on top of the table but were defeated by the Dragons in Round 2 so it is sure to be an exciting and memorable clash!

Details are as follows:

-Fully accompanied
-One night's accommodation - Marriott Hotel
-Return airfares and transfers - Departing Saturday 28 June,returning Sunday 29 June
-Exclusive pre-game lunch and post-match function hosted by Saint Immortals - Reg Gasnier, Graeme Langlands and John Raper
-Category One Seating

Investment:
-Twin Share $2,000 incl. GST
-Single Room $2,200 incl. GST

For more information or to book email sales@dragons.com.au or phone 02 9587 1966

Dragons casual hospitality options

SOPBA welcomes The Antony Syndicate - Newington

The Antony Syndicate is a registered incorporated Chartered Accountancy and Business Consulting Practice.

The Antony Syndicate services the accounting, GST, tax, superannuation and financial needs of business organisations, investors and employees.

They focus on accountancy, tax, GST, management consulting, business advice, profit performance, wealth protection and contract treasury operations.

The Antony Syndicate will assess your needs and provide the appropriate experts to get the job done properly, the first time, on time, and on budget.

Contact: Mark Guest
Phone: (02) 9648 6880
E-mail: mark@markguest.com
Website: http://markguest.com

OUT 'N ABOUT

Million Paws walk Sydney Olympic Park

On Sunday, 18 May thousands of people and their dogs took to the parks to raise funds for the RSPCA. Thanks to everyone all over Australia (two-legged and four-legged) for making this year's event such a huge success!

The RSPCA wishes to thank their many volunteers and staff, the RSPCA NSW Million Paws Walk Ambassadors - Anthony Field, Home and Away's Tessa James, and Bulldogs players Jarrad Hickey and Aaron Groom, and of course you for showing your support!

For more photos from the NSW event go to www.rspcansw.org.au or subscribe to animals magazine - out 1 August.

Pre-event dining at Bel Parco Ristorante

No crowds, plenty of free parking and exceptional food and service. The Bel Parco Ristorante in Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic Park, fills quickly when there is a major event in the precinct.

To avoid disappointment book for your pre-event dining experience now! Phone: (02) 9763 7530, E-mail: enquiries@belparco.com.au or visit our website www.belparco.com.au .

Dalai Lama comes to Sydney Olympic Park

His Holiness, the Dalai Lama returns to Australia to deliver teachings in Sydney Showground's iconic venue, the Dome, from 11 - 15 June.

Over the course of five days, 7,000 ticket-holders are expected to fill the Dome for the rare opportunity to hear why meditation is so important to Buddhism and to learn the art and practice of meditation from the Dalai Lama himself.

For further information or to purchase tickets please visit www.dalailamainaustralia.org or call (02) 9575 4888

ANZ Stadium branding completed

The newly erected ANZ Stadium signage had its big reveal to spectators at the recent State of Origin 1 on 21 May.

Constructed and installed by Claude Neon, this completes the re-branding of the venue that became ANZ Stadium on 1 January this year.

The signs on the western and eastern sides of the stadium are 42 metres x 9 metres and feature the biggest letters of any illuminated signage in Australia at 3.9 metres tall.

Ecowash car wash service launches in P3 Car Park

Commencing today, June 2 the much awaited Ecowash, a totally waterless car wash and polish process is open for business in the Park - the P3 car park actually.

Attached is an opening voucher special for the next 2 weeks which is $20 off Ecowash's premium services.

Contact:
Sue Taylor
0414 223551
sue@ecowash.com.au
Visit www.ecowash.com.au

Opening voucher special

SOPA NEWS

Wetland conference at Sydney Olympic Park

Leading Australian ecologists will gather at Sydney Olympic Park in early June to discuss strategies for protecting the nation's wetlands.

CEO Alan Marsh said Sydney Olympic Park Authority was proud to host - the 7th annual Wetland Education & Training (WET) Program on 5 and 6 June: Climate Change, Sea Level Rise and Wetland Adaptation.

'Sydney Olympic Park Authority is responsible for protecting the 175 hectares of fresh and saltwater wetlands within our boundaries, including the only remaining estuarine wetland on the Parramatta River," Mr Marsh said.

"By engaging with academics and professionals in the area of wetlands management, and encouraging the public to increase their knowledge and understanding of this important subject, we hope to play a part in protecting these precious natural resources for generations to come."

Sydney Olympic Park Authority Wetlands Manager Dr Swapan Paul said the two-day WET Program would include theory and practical fieldwork, and had been tailored to be of interest to both experts and amateurs alike.

"The first day of the WET Program will provide an important forum for academics, professionals and amateurs to discuss the latest research on protecting Australia's wetlands from the impacts of global warming and rising sea levels," Dr Paul said.

"The second day will give participants the opportunity to take part in practical fieldwork within Sydney Olympic Park's extensive fresh and saltwater wetlands."

Highlights of the WET Program include:
- Professor Max Finlayson, Charles Stuart University - How vulnerable are Australian wetlands to climate change and sea level rise?
- Emeritus Professor Colin Field, University of Technology, Sydney - What are the effects of climate change and sea level rise to coastal salt marshes?
- Professor Neil Saintilan, NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change - Evidence of Environment and Climate Change.
- Dr Mark Conlon, NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change - How can climate change policies, programs and measures in wetlands be better integrated and coordinated?

For more information or to register for the workshop call 9714 7888 or email wetworkshop@sopa.nsw.gov.au

Changes to the P6E Parking from Monday, 2 June 2008.

Due to development work in the area, a new temporary entry has been constructed for the car park.

Drivers will no longer be able to enter via Park Street.

Entry and exit will be from Murray Rose Avenue only.

As Murray Rose Avenue is one-way only between Park Street and Showground Road, drivers must enter Murray Rose Avenue from Showground Road to access the car park.

The changes will take place from close of business on Monday, 2 June

MEMBER NEWS

Historic partnership begins between Special Olympics Australia and Law Enforcement Officers

On 1st & 2nd May 2008, the start of a National partnership between Special Olympics Australia and Law Enforcement Torch Run began, a truly historic moment.

The inaugural Australian National Conference for the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) was formed to discuss the set up of Law Enforcement Committees in every state across Australia. These committees will have the objective of raising funds and helping with the awareness and ceremonies at all Games for Special Olympics Australia.

The Conference was opened by NSW Commissioner Andrew Scipione who has been a major supporter of Special Olympics for many years and the keynote speaker for the conference was Major Kurt Kendro, from the Honolulu Police Department, Hawaii.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run was initiated in 1981 by the Chief of Police, Richard La Munyon of Wichita, Kansas as a means of assisting the local Special Olympics Program and engaging his officers with the local community.

A quarter of a century later, Law Enforcement Torch Run has expanded into a world-wide movement with more than 85,000 police officers in 120 LETR Programs across 55 countries being actively involved in Torch run. The fundraising efforts of those Law Enforcement Programs have resulted in more than $250 million. In the past year alone Law Enforcement Torch Run Programs have raised over $30million for Special Olympics.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run (NSW) was formed in 2006 by a number of serving and retired NSW police officers following the success of a Torch Run from Sydney to the Gold Coast as a lead up to the Special Olympics National Games. In the past year more than $50,000 has been raised by LETR (NSW). I'm sure we speak on behalf of every region and every state when we say "SO, bring it on!"

We look forward in working together and growing our national partnership. SO, One team working together!

If you would like more information on Special Olympics Australia please visit the website www.specialolympics.com.au or contact the National Office info@specialolympics.com.au 02 8116 9833

Sydney 2009 World Masters Games competitor registrations open

Sydney 2009 World Masters Games competitor registrations opened in May and you can make fantastic savings on the entry fee to the Sydney Olympic Park-headquartered international multi-sport event - the biggest of its kind anywhere - by taking advantage of the Early Bird offer.

Register as a Sydney 2009 World Masters Games competitor before the end of July 2008 and you will save 15% on the entry fee, with the Early Bird offer reducing the cost of grabbing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to $187.

There are registration benefits over and above entry into a Sydney 2009 World Masters Games sports competition - there are 28 from which to choose - including free public transport, a goodie-packed sports bag, access to a range of social events and a seat at the Opening Ceremony in which you and your fellow competitors will take centre stage.

Visit www.2009worldmasters.com to register online as a Sydney 2009 World Masters Games competitor before the Early Bird offer closes and remember that you can prepare for the event by taking part in one of the several Lifestyle-run sports competitions at Sydney Olympic Park.

MEMBER PROFILE

The GPT Group

The GPT group is the inaugural sponsor of the Lifestyle program showing their commitment to the development and growth of Sydney Olympic Park as a dynamic and unique working environment.

They currently have approximately 24 tenants within their properties, with leases ranging in size from 66m2 to 9,000m2.

An indication of the attractiveness of the Park is evidenced by the lease renewal of all tenants to date for a further term once their current leases expired.

GPT has most recently completed Quad 4 which is the final stage of the 22,500m2 Quad Development (Quads 1,2, 3, & 4). Quad 4 was the first speculative office building in NSW to achieve a 5 Star Green Star Design - representing Australian excellence in environmental sustainable design. The office accommodation with the Quad development has been highly sought after for a variety of tenant profiles is 100% leased and includes a childcare centre.

GPT has four future redevelopment sites within the Park that are:

- 7 Parkview Drive
- 7 Figtree Drive
- 5 Figtree Drive
- 8 Herb Elliot Avenue

Their next redevelopment site will be 7 Parkview Drive. The development will be a staged development with the first stage being a new commercial office building. They expect to commence the first stage of the redevelopment in Q1 in 2009 and, like Quad 4, the development will set a new benchmark for business park office accommodation.

Contact
Victor Georos
Head of Industrial & Business Parks
The GPT Group
Level 52, MLC Centre, 19 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: 61 2 8239 3560
Mobile: 0412 365 906
Fax: 61 2 9225 9318
Email: victor.georos@gpt.com.au
http://www.gpt.com.au

UPCOMING EVENTS

SOPA Six Month Calendar

The PDF attached provides you with a comprehensive list of events and activities in the Park for the period 28 May to 28 November. Always check closer to the date to see if there are any changes to the times noted.

Six month event calendar

Bledisloe Cup on sale

The Bledisloe Cup returns to ANZ Stadium on Saturday 26 July and public tickets are now on sale.

The prestigious international fixture that set a world record rugby crowd of 109,874 at ANZ Stadium in 2000 is back in Sydney after a two-year absence.

Call Ticketek on 132 849 or go to www.ticketek.com.au

Silver category tickets for the Qantas Wallabies clash with the All Blacks - one of six matches in this year's Bundaberg Rum Rugby Series - are available at $114, the same price as 2005 when Australia last played New Zealand at ANZ Stadium.

Platinum category tickets (the best seats in the house) are priced across the board at $164, with Gold category tickets $144.

Bronze tickets have been set at $79 (adults), $39.50 (children) and $51 (concession).

Australian Rugby Union is also determined to offer fans significant value for money when the Qantas Wallabies make their first appearance in Sydney under new coach Robbie Deans against France at ANZ Stadium on 28 June.

Tickets to the Test between the Qantas Wallabies and the side that ended the All Blacks' World Cup dream last year start at just $25 for children and $49 for adults.

In the Gold and Silver categories, prices have been set at their lowest levels in seven years for a Test against a top-tier nation.

Fans can purchase a Gold ticket for $84 - compared to $94 for the same category seat when France played the Wallabies at ANZ Stadium in 2002.

A family package (two adults-two children or one adult-three children) for the Test against the World Cup semi-finalists are being offered at $138 in the silver category and only $98 for bronze.

These prices represent a saving of $41 and $27 respectively on the corresponding family packages available for last year's Sydney Test between the Qantas Wallabies and Wales.

Andrea Bocelli comes to Acer Arena 24 August

Serendipity Touring is proud to announce a concert tour of Australia by the world-renowned tenor in August, 2008 with Acer Arena the Sydney venue.

The multi-Platinum selling artist will perform his much-loved classical repertoire which recently saw him play to a capacity audience at New York's Madison Square Gardens.

Conductor Maestro Marcello Rota will accompany him, along with the esteemed Czech National Symphony Orchestra and soprano Ms Paola Sanguinetti, with additional special guests to be announced.

And fans of his massive pop hits will not be disappointed, with the promise of some surprise duets during the concerts.

Hailed as one of the world's most gifted vocalists, Andrea Bocelli has sold over 60 million CDs worldwide. "Vivere" The Best of Bocelli, released November 2007 and debuted at No. 1 on the Classical ARIA chart and #17 on the Album Chart and remains in the Top 10 Classical albums. The DVD release sits in the top 40 DVD chart.

A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to Asia Pacific Business Coalition on AIDS.

Andre Rieu announces 3rd show

Andre Rieu recently announced a 3rd Sydney show for his World Stadium Tour at ANZ Stadium in November this year.

The flamboyant performer known as 'The Modern King Of The Waltz' will now have a three-night run at ANZ Stadium- 27, 28 & 29 November.

The 3rd show on Thursday 27 November was announced by Andre Rieu recently just before his personal appearance in Sydney's CBD that attracted more than 4000 fans.

The violinist and conductor has achieved the recent record of 50 platinum awards in Australia in just over one year.

His new album 'Waltzing Matilda', which is has already reached Platinum sales and debuted at #2 on the Aria Album Chart this week, is set to move to no. 1

He is going to make further history when he brings to Australia not only his Johann Strauss Orchestra, his soloists, ice-dancers and the Vienna State Opera Ballet, but also the world's largest transportable concert set.

Call Ticketek 132 849 or go to www.ticketek.com.au to book.

ANZ Stadium has marvellous cocktail and corporate entertainment packages available for the Andre Rieu shows. Call 1300 13 40 10, corporates@anzstadium.com.au or go to www.anzstadium.com.au

OFFERS

WatervieW Convention Centre 'Winter Special'

Where the environment sets the tone for a highly motivating and successful meeting! WatervieW Convention Centre's first class conference facilities and service are only a stone's throw away. This multi-purpose conference venue conveniently located in beautiful Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic Park has conference facilities to suit up to 840 banquet and 630 classroom style.

Book your special event at WatervieW Convention Centre between now and August, 2008 and receive a Bel Parco Ristorante gift voucher to the value of $150.00, an ideal gift or staff incentive to be used at your discretion.

To claim your reward call and book today Phone: (02) 9763 7833, E-mail: corporate@waterviewvenue.com.au or visit our website www.waterviewvenue.com.au and mention the 'SOPBA' offer - Conditions Apply.

Offer to Lifestyle Members from Lilies on the Park

Lilies on the Park - Fish 'n Chips & Steak Sandwiches now on sale!

Fish 'n Chips and Steak Sandwiches now available at Lilies on the Park. Receive a complimentary coffee or tea of your choice when you order either meal, when you present your Lifestyle membership card.

Art n Move - NEW at The Waterfront, Homebush Bay

Drawing on 13 years experience teaching infants and running craft workshops, founder Debbi Gomel has created a stimulating, fun program especially for children aged 15 months to 4 years. Each 45 minute session incorporates story-time, music, art, and a group game, linked through a weekly theme.

As a special offer for Lifestyle members, Art n Move is offering $25 off your first term's fees. Members will need to show their Lifestyle Card to receive the discount.

For information phone 9371 6773, or visit www.artnmove.com.au

Art n Move, The Piazza, 21 Bennelong Parkway, Homebush Bay, NSW 2127