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The Landy Era to the Modern Era The Landy Era to the Modern Era Athletics Australia’s John Landy Lunch Club Gain some fabulous insights into Australia’s rich and accomplished running culture – from the Landy era to the modern era. Join athletics legends John Landy and Ron Clarke along with guest speaker Craig ‘Buster’ Mottram at the official book launch of ‘The Landy Era’ – a book that details the great achievements and influence of John Landy, and how he led Australia from nowhere to the top of the world. And be entertained and inspired by some of the current stars of world athletics including our Olympic medalists Steve Hooker and Sally McLellan, in town for the World Athletics Tour meet. Date: Tuesday 3rd March, 2009 Time: 12.00 noon for 12.15pm start Venue: Crown Palladium MC: Athletics commentator David Culbert. Includes: The official book launch for ‘The Landy Era’, and special address by Craig Mottram. Featuring the stars of the World Athletics Tour – Melbourne, to be held two days later (Thursday 5th March) at Olympic Park. Two course meal and premium beverages. Ticket Price: $95 (members of Athletics Australia’s John Landy Lunch Club or Athletics International) or $110 (non-members) per ticket or $1050 per table of ten guests (all prices are GST inclusive). Table Sponsorship: $3,500 (GST inclusive) includes 10 guests at the luncheon with an elite athlete to be seated at your table, plus 10 premium grandstand seats and VIP passes for Athletics Australia’s hospitality function at the World Athletics Tour – Melbourne, to be held on Thursday 5th Match at Olympic Park. Bookings: Completed booking forms to be returned to Athletics Australia no later than Monday 23rd February. Seats are limited – book early so you don’t miss out. Enquiries: Samantha Culbert on phone (03) 9500 0122 or via email [email protected] About Athletics Australia’s John Landy Lunch Club: How about two laps of the track with John Landy this season? Athletics Australia’s John Landy Lunch Club was Membership benefits include: established in 2006 to expand the reach of • Athletics Australia’s John Landy Lunch Club A further John Landy Lunch Club function will athletics, the banner sport of the Olympic and Membership Certificate take place at WatersEdge in Sydney on Thursday Commonwealth Games, and to establish a • Special members ticket price and preferential 26th February, 2009. This luncheon will preview forum in which like-minded individuals can come seating at annual Athletics Australia’s John the Sydney Track Classic and feature the big together for a superb mix of sport, business, Landy Lunch Club functions name Australian and International stars of that food and entertainment. This is the fifth luncheon • Very real business networking opportunities competition, including Beijing gold medalist to be held in Melbourne. in a high quality function environment Steve Hooker. By booking a table of 10 guests at both the Sydney (26th Feb) and Melbourne Athletics Australia’s John Landy Lunch Club • The opportunity to buy tickets to other (3rd Mar) John Landy Lunch Club functions in provides the opportunity for you to support our exclusive Athletics Australia functions one transaction, you’ll enjoy a further cost stars of the future in a relaxed environment, • Regular email communications from Athletics benefit. Total price of this package – $1900 conducive to client entertaining and business Australia keeping you informed of current (GST inclusive). networking, whilst talking sport or talking shop. news in the sport The Landy Era to the Modern Era Membership and Ticket Booking Form UPON PAYMENT OF AMOUNT DUE, THIS DOCUMENT WILL BECOME A TAX INVOICE (ABN 72 006 447 294) Name: Company: Address: Email: Phone: (B) (M) Tick if you are a member of Athletics International: Items Cost per item Quantity Total Athletics Australia’s John Landy Lunch Club Membership (valid to December 2009)* $66.00 Function Tickets – Member $95.00 Function Tickets – Non-Member $110.00 Function Tickets – Table of Ten $1,050.00 Table Sponsorship $3,500.00 Sydney / Melbourne two luncheon package (10 guests at both functions) $1,900.00 Total Payment: *Name/s of members (if different/in addition to name at top of form): Payment Method Cheque – made payable to Athletics Australia Electronic Transfer – made to Athletics Australia, BSB 063 147, Account 0090 2715 In ‘account description’ please reference payment with JLM followed by your surname Credit Card – (please circle) Visa / MasterCard Name: Signature: Card No: __ __ __ __ / __ __ __ __ / __ __ __ __ / __ __ __ __ Exp Date: __ __ /__ __ Please note: Information requested in this form is necessary for Athletics Australia to process your event booking. 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