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WHO'S ON BOARD
Two new Board members for 2009-2010
Following a ballot to select two Board members from the three nomination in the Silver Membership category, Lyn Iacumin from Jemena was again elected to be part of the Board in 2009-2010, with Kathryn Carmody, Director of Sales and Marketing at WaterView in Bicentennial Park the other successful nominee and 'new face' on the Board.
In the Gold Membership category Alby Taylor from Gilft and Homewares Australia is a familiar face we welcome back to the Board after a 12 month absence,with Greg Allan from Coca Cola and Victor Georos from The GPT Group making a return.
Continuing Platinum Board members for 2009-2010 are David Humphreys - Acer Arena, Peter King-RAS, Daryl Kerry-ANZ Stadium, Alan Marsh - SOPA, Garth Simmons and Macus Hanna - Accor and Cathy Johnston - Commonwealth Bank.
Details of all Business Association Board Members can be found by clicking on www.sopba.com.au/about/boardprofile.asp . Sincere thanks to the outgoing board members, Dominic Sullivan from Payce, Ross Gurney ACPE and Kel O'Connor and John Dillon from Colonial First State.
Pictured is Kathryn Carmody, WaterView, the new face on the Board for 2009-2010.
OUT 'N ABOUT
ANZ Stadium voted Sydney's top sports venue
ANZ Stadium has been voted Sydney’s top sports venue, according to the Sydney Chamber of Commerce’s annual survey of Sydney’s Favourite Things.
ANZ Stadium polled 49%, compared to 26% for the Sydney Cricket Ground, 13% for Sydney Football Stadium, 8% for Randwick Racecourse and 4% for Parramatta Stadium.
“ANZ Stadium is home to the Bledisloe Cup, State of Origin, NRL Grand Finals and some of the major concerts in Sydney. It works as a venue because of its linkages to transport – car, bus and rail making, and because of its location in the geographic heart of the city. The Stadium also is structured in a way that caters to the needs of the broadest range of market segments – from families to corporates who are seeking four star dining”, said Patricia Forsythe, Executive Director of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce.
ANZ Stadium polled 49%, compared to 26% for the Sydney Cricket Ground, 13% for Sydney Football Stadium, 8% for Randwick Racecourse and 4% for Parramatta Stadium.
“ANZ Stadium is home to the Bledisloe Cup, State of Origin, NRL Grand Finals and some of the major concerts in Sydney. It works as a venue because of its linkages to transport – car, bus and rail making, and because of its location in the geographic heart of the city. The Stadium also is structured in a way that caters to the needs of the broadest range of market segments – from families to corporates who are seeking four star dining”, said Patricia Forsythe, Executive Director of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce.
ANZ Stadium Managing Director, Daryl Kerry said:
“We are delighted to be voted Sydney’s top sports venue by the Sydney Chamber of Commerce annual survey. While everyone who works here takes great pride in the Stadium and works incredibly hard to reach and maintain high standards, it’s very satisfying to know our customers have a high regard for the place and value the experience of coming here. Our stature as Sydney’s premier international sports and entertainment venue is certainly enhanced by this survey result.”
“We are delighted to be voted Sydney’s top sports venue by the Sydney Chamber of Commerce annual survey. While everyone who works here takes great pride in the Stadium and works incredibly hard to reach and maintain high standards, it’s very satisfying to know our customers have a high regard for the place and value the experience of coming here. Our stature as Sydney’s premier international sports and entertainment venue is certainly enhanced by this survey result.”
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Sydney Chamber of Commerce Favourite things Survey |
Record breaking farewell for favoured son El Masri
With a record Sydney crowd of 41,835 for their final home game of the 2009 Telstra Premiership season to farewell favoured son, Hazem El Masri, the Bulldogs finished with the highest home crowd average (20,514) of any NSW based club.
Other significant growth across the business include:
·60% increase in membership from 2008
·100% growth in corporate partnership
·400% increase in positive media coverage
·65,000 unique viewers to www.bulldogs.com.au every month
·In excess of $1million generated in exposure, donations and value in kind for Camp Quality.
·60% increase in membership from 2008
·100% growth in corporate partnership
·400% increase in positive media coverage
·65,000 unique viewers to www.bulldogs.com.au every month
·In excess of $1million generated in exposure, donations and value in kind for Camp Quality.
Bulldogs acknowledge Women in League
At the recent 'Women in League' function at the record-breaking Bulldogs v Warriors game Hazem El Masri's wife was the focus of attention off the field on a day when her husband was being honoured, on the field.
Around 120 wives, girlfriends, family members and sponsors associated with the club attended the event.
Around 120 wives, girlfriends, family members and sponsors associated with the club attended the event.
Australia Towers - Display Centre now open
The Sydney Olympic Park township is set to become home for many new residents, with the opening of the new Australia Towers development. The Display Centre is now open 7 days, on the corner of Australia Avenue & Herb Elliott Avenue. Please feel free to drop in and meet the team, view the showroom, models and visuals of this exciting new project. You can also visit website www.australiatowers.com.au for more information and view the attached pdf.
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Australia Towers Information |
NEW MEMBERS
Immediate Assistants
At the upcoming Breakfast non Emergency Management in the Park (17 September), you will also be introduced to IMMEDIATE ASSISTANTS with a display of their vehicles and presentation of their services.
Since 1986 they have specialised in venues and events, providing Medical Risk Management solutions and the highest level of pre-hospital medical services including experienced personnel, Advanced Life Support equipment, mobile clinics, medi-cabs and ambulance vehicles. As a Nationally Registered Training Organization, they also deliver instruction and assess competency in skills from First Aid to Paramedic level.
IMMEDIATE ASSISTANTS caters to venues and events of 100 to over 100,000 people, from private functions to public stadia (such as ANZ Stadium) across Australia and in some 27 countries internationally.
Visit http://www.sopba.com.au/membersdirectory/detail.asp?idref=100662 for contact details.
Pablo and Rusty's
Pablo and Rusty's is located in Jacaranda Square at the corner of Australia Ave and Dawn Fraser Ave.It is renounded for its fantastic specially branded coffee, smoothies, snacks, gourmet sandwiches made with a variety of breads and amazing, tasty pies.
Chris and his team provide a friendly environment where customer service is as important as the quality of their food and coffee.They are open from 6am-3pm Monday to Friday and can be contacted on 9764-5405.
IT'S A DATE
17 September - Emergency Management in the Park Breakfast
Supt Peter Lennon, The Deputy District Emergency Operations Controller, Mr Stuart Fisher, District Emergency Management Officer of the NSW Police Force and Supt Ken Murphy of the NSW Fire Brigade will outline the development of Emergency Management plans for Sydney Olympic Park in the event of a large scale emergency.
The recent fire at Silverwater will be used as a relevant case study as part of this presentation.
Knowing what plans are in place or being developed may better assist you in preparing or updating your business continuity plan and aid in your own resilience and recovery to any emergency within the Sydney Olympic Park precinct.
Members should email karen@sopba.com.au by 10 September to make their booking for the breakfast.
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27 September Splash Festival
The Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre will celebrate the coming of summer with the SPLASH FESTIVAL on Sunday 27 September from 10am – 5pm.
All three of the Centre’s pools will transform into an inflatable frenzy – the diving pool will include the Giant Coke Slide from the 7 metre dive tower. The Competition Pool will include two giant inflatable obstacle courses – ‘The Eliminator’ and Chase ‘n Race’, and challenge yourself on the ‘Tarzan Swing’ in the Training Pool. For the little ones there is a giant Crocodile inflatable and Splasher’s Water Playground.
All three of the Centre’s pools will transform into an inflatable frenzy – the diving pool will include the Giant Coke Slide from the 7 metre dive tower. The Competition Pool will include two giant inflatable obstacle courses – ‘The Eliminator’ and Chase ‘n Race’, and challenge yourself on the ‘Tarzan Swing’ in the Training Pool. For the little ones there is a giant Crocodile inflatable and Splasher’s Water Playground.
Inside in the aquatic wonderland you can expect a hype of activity with Athlete Sport appearances and workshops throughout the day. You will have the chance to win a coaching clinic with an Australian Swim Star.
The Royal Life Saving Society will demonstrate resuscitation workshops and present dry water rescues. Visit the many market and community stalls around the venue. Kids can also get their face painted or a temporary tattoo of your choice. Visit the Kids Craft Zone to create your own Splasher mask or paint your own Splasher plaster mold.
Outside in the Leisure Garden will be live children’s entertainment shows from Go, Diego, Go Live Stage Show at 11.15am and 1.15pm, Roary - The Racing Car Stage Show at 12pm and 2pm. Fun activities for the kids include a cute animal-petting farm, pony rides, amusement rides, 15m high climbing wall and jumping castles. Kids can try something different with Circus Arts Trapeze (swing session or juggling workshop) or shoot an arrow with Archery. Scouts Australia will also have a wide a range of fun activities. There will be a place for Mum and Dad to relax in the leisure garden and enjoy the live jazz band tunes, plus heaps of prize giveaways available every hour in the prize grab machine.
“It’s a great opportunity for families from the local community to get down to the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. There’s something for everyone and hours of entertainment to be enjoyed!” said Ross Coggan General Manager of Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.
Pre purchase your tickets before the 23 September and receive a FREE Splash Festival Show Bag. Limited Show Bags available so book now. The entry price covers access to all the inflatables and all the fun activities throughout the day. Children 3 years and under are free with a full paying Splash Festival Adult. Four hours free parking is available in the P2 car park adjacent to the Centre.
Ticket Prices Early Bird Ticket Sales At the Door
Adult $17.00 $20.00
Child $15.00 $18.00
Family $55.00 $65.00
Purchase your tickets online as www.aquaticcentre.com.au or call 02 9752 3666.
Ticket Prices Early Bird Ticket Sales At the Door
Adult $17.00 $20.00
Child $15.00 $18.00
Family $55.00 $65.00
Purchase your tickets online as www.aquaticcentre.com.au or call 02 9752 3666.
Donate to Wesley Mission Christmas collections in October
Want to provide someone with an early Christmas present this year?
Every year, thousands of people rely on the Wesley Mission to feed their families with the need often at its highest during Christmas when some families also struggle to provide just one present for their children. And this year is no different.
Each year, Scouts Australia NSW Rovers provide the Wesley Mission with enough non-perishable food items to distribute to families during Christmas and all year round. They aim to collect 10,000 items for Wesley Mission, but they need your help - canned food, pasta and soups or hygiene items work best.
Rovers will pick up donations in late October (so please call when you have items for them to collect).
The state-wide collection will be delivered to the Wesley Mission by NSW Rovers on Saturday November 7th.Every little bit helps and you can rest assured your donation will be put to good use.
For more information, or to locate your nearest Crew, NSW Rovers at hikeforhunger@nswrovers.com.
For more information, or to locate your nearest Crew, NSW Rovers at hikeforhunger@nswrovers.com.
21 November - Sports Centre Celebrates 25 years
Sports Centre celebrates 25 years and welcomes new athletes into the Hall of Champions
On 21 November this year the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre will be celebrating its 25th anniversary with a gala black tie dinner. Established in 1984 as the State Sports Centre, the site has been a great supporter of international, national and state sporting events, an excellent facility for training and a great venue for concerts and other commercial activities. More recently home to the NSW Swifts and the West Sydney Razorbacks, it was the original sporting venue in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct, and is justly proud of this heritage.
The highlight of the evening will be the induction of five new sportspeople into the NSW Hall of Champions, the sporting hall of fame housed at the Centre. The five new inductees are:
Glenn McGrath AM Cricket
Liz Ellis AM Netball
Dennis Carroll Australian Rules Football
David Hall OAM Wheelchair Sports – Tennis
Ingo Renner OAM Gliding
Liz Ellis AM Netball
Dennis Carroll Australian Rules Football
David Hall OAM Wheelchair Sports – Tennis
Ingo Renner OAM Gliding
Louise Sauvage OAM (Wheelchair Sports – Athletics) and Ken Rosewall MBE (Tennis) will also be honoured by induction into the recently formed Hall of Legends.
For information about the event and booking details please contact Kate Shawyer on 9763 0111 or email at kshawyer@ssct.nsw.gov.au.
P.S Have you checked out the refurbished Cafe Valenti in the Sports Centre? The make-over includes a classy new look complete with leather lounge chairs, enhanced lighting and a new menu.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What's new at Raw Cafe and Espresso Bar
Raw Cafe and Espresso Bar recently completed a review of its operation in Sydney Olympic Park resulting in a number of changes to improve both their service and food offerings.
And direct from the owners themselves Rosemary and Dominic Romeo, "If quality food with flavours that tantalise your taste buds are your thing, then the all new Raw must be on your hit list of places to visit. Speed of service both dine-in & take-away is a lot quicker for those on the run. The installation of much needed new kitchen equipment & the addition of extra team members ensures that Raw also aims to deliver fast, efficient service. And we have a new Head Chef."
Some of the changes include:
•Lunch period extended from 2:30pm to 3.00pm.
•New Barista & a couple of new faces behind the counter
•New Head Chef, Daniel, (pictured) who has been brought over from Glasshouse Restaurant & Bar (another establishment owned by the team). Daniel has won many awards & believes that fresh & simple is the key to a successful menu.
•New dine-in breakfast menu. And in Domenic's words," I can honestly say that it has to be the best breaky in Sydney Olympic Park with creamy scrambled eggs served on thick Italian toast, to home made potato hash browns and buttermilk pancakes that melt in your mouth."
•New dine-in lunch menu. And whilst prices have increased, lunch is still affordable. Wraps & rolls from $9.5, Calamari @ $12, Burgers from $14 to grilled Flat head fillets @ $18.
•New daily selection of pastas, salads & hot dishes from the take away bar. Our famous home made chicken schnitzel is as moist and tender as ever.
•Food from the grill to take away remains the same – quality food, cheap prices.
•New Barista & a couple of new faces behind the counter
•New Head Chef, Daniel, (pictured) who has been brought over from Glasshouse Restaurant & Bar (another establishment owned by the team). Daniel has won many awards & believes that fresh & simple is the key to a successful menu.
•New dine-in breakfast menu. And in Domenic's words," I can honestly say that it has to be the best breaky in Sydney Olympic Park with creamy scrambled eggs served on thick Italian toast, to home made potato hash browns and buttermilk pancakes that melt in your mouth."
•New dine-in lunch menu. And whilst prices have increased, lunch is still affordable. Wraps & rolls from $9.5, Calamari @ $12, Burgers from $14 to grilled Flat head fillets @ $18.
•New daily selection of pastas, salads & hot dishes from the take away bar. Our famous home made chicken schnitzel is as moist and tender as ever.
•Food from the grill to take away remains the same – quality food, cheap prices.
So do yourself a favour (and flavour) and check out the new improved Raw in the Commonwealth Bank building, 10 Dawn Fraser Avenue. Telephone 9746 3690. Menus are available in the attached pdf including corporate catering options.
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Breakfast, Lunch and Catering menus |
Piccolo Roma
Picollo Roma is now open for business and if a Newington resident having dinner in the restaurant three times in the first week of operation is any endorsement, they must be doing something right!
Trading hours are Monday to Saturday 11am-9pm and Sunday 12noon to 9pm. The restaurant is located on the corner of Park Street and Herb Elliott Drive.Bookings can be made by calling 97461138.
Pictured is the owner Stanley Awraham (right)
Pictured is the owner Stanley Awraham (right)
Urban Cafe
Urban Cafe is located on the opposite corner to Piccolo Roma in the rear of the Commonealth bank building at 2 Dawn Fraser Avenue. They are open Monday to Friday and specialise in gourmet sandwiches, burgers and salads... and of course good coffee.
The attached pdf produced by SOPA provides locations for all food and beverage outlets and services in the park.
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Food beverages and services map |
WORLD MASTERS GAMES UPDATE
The family that swims together....
Six fortysomething brothers have teamed up – literally – to provide their sport-crazy 77-year-old Melbourne dad with the Fathers Day gift of his dreams this year.
Greg, Glenn, Joel, Brett, Paul and Anthony Smith have registered to swim alongside their persistent pop, Don, at the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games next month.
Don, who made his first overseas trip at the age of 73 to compete in the Edmonton 2005 World Masters Games, spent four years persuading his six sons to join him on the blocks for the seventh edition of the world’s largest multi-sport event.
All except Don’s eldest son, 48-year-old Sydney resident Greg, swam at this year’s Australian Masters Games in Geelong. But Greg, the only one of the Smith clan who does not live in Melbourne, is on deck for the 10-18 October Games at which more than 28,000 competitors will celebrate being fit, fun and forever young.
The seven Smith men will contest the 50 metres freestyle at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre on Friday 16 October, day seven of the nine-day international multi-sport event that has attracted a record entry from more than 100 countries.
Greg, Glenn, Joel, Brett, Paul and Anthony Smith have registered to swim alongside their persistent pop, Don, at the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games next month.
Don, who made his first overseas trip at the age of 73 to compete in the Edmonton 2005 World Masters Games, spent four years persuading his six sons to join him on the blocks for the seventh edition of the world’s largest multi-sport event.
All except Don’s eldest son, 48-year-old Sydney resident Greg, swam at this year’s Australian Masters Games in Geelong. But Greg, the only one of the Smith clan who does not live in Melbourne, is on deck for the 10-18 October Games at which more than 28,000 competitors will celebrate being fit, fun and forever young.
The seven Smith men will contest the 50 metres freestyle at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre on Friday 16 October, day seven of the nine-day international multi-sport event that has attracted a record entry from more than 100 countries.
Swimming is one of the 28 sports on the Games program, with the pool events at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre running 10-16 October and the three-kilometre open water swim at Chowder Bay occurring on Saturday 17 October.
And the Smith family are in good company with more than 200 Olympians, including competitors from each of the 17 summer events dating back to Berlin in 1936, amongst the record-breaking entries for the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games.
Between them the Olympians registered as Games competitors have won 48 Olympic medals - 15 gold, 16 silver and 17 bronze. They range in age from 29 to 90 and hail from all over the world.
And the Smith family are in good company with more than 200 Olympians, including competitors from each of the 17 summer events dating back to Berlin in 1936, amongst the record-breaking entries for the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games.
Between them the Olympians registered as Games competitors have won 48 Olympic medals - 15 gold, 16 silver and 17 bronze. They range in age from 29 to 90 and hail from all over the world.
MEMBER NEWSLETTERS
Showcase your newsletter
Each month individual members' newsletters will be featured in SOPBiz. Also attached this month is the most recent newsletter from Homebush Motor Racing Authority providing updates on the upcoming Sydney Telstra 500 V8 Supercars Race 6-8 December in the Park.
Hockey NSW
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Titan Management Newsletter
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Titan Management Newsletter |
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