NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2013

Edition 3 COMMITTEE NEWSLETTER

Got a story for Men XXXX MAROONS DONATE of League magazine? Have you got a story you’d like to share SPECIALLY DESIGNED JERSEYS with Men of League members? Perhaps an important milestone, an interesting life tale, paying respect to a former teammate or If you are looking for something special that can colleague – or a “bush legend” from be used as a fundraiser at an upcoming event, country ? We’re always on the XXXX GOLD has kindly donated seven lookout for great tips or leads – all you have collectors’ 2013 Maroons jerseys to do is email [email protected] to Men of League Foundation. The jerseys were specially made and worn by the players on their and we’ll get back to you. visit to XXXX Island – they are one of a kind and are personalised and signed on the reverse, with Corey Parker, Chris McQueen, Planning an event? , , Matt Scott, and all requesting their jerseys be donated to Men of League. If you Got a special event coming up? Don’t would like one of these jerseys to sell at your forget to let us know about it, so we can tell upcoming event, please contact Tegan at the Brisbane office on [email protected] all Men of League members. Make sure or (07) 4528 2925. you get the best response possible, by sharing it on the Foundation website, Facebook page and in Men of League magazine. Email [email protected] MAKE YOUR NEXT EVENT THE with all the details.

BEST IT CAN BE Events Calendar – November/December Men of League relies upon the hard work of our regional committees when it comes to raising funds and growing our membership at a grassroots level. Check out the upcoming Men of League Don’t forget if you’ve got an event coming up, please let us know in advance events and visit www.menofleague.com and our marketing team at Brilliant Logic can provide advice and assistance. for more information. This might include helping to contact relevant media agencies, adding your event to the Men of League website and Facebook pages, or creating a professional flyer with Men of League branding. Friday 22 November If you would like any assistance with your event or promotion, please call the Lynndon Bowls Club Brilliant Logic team on (02) 4324 6962. And don’t forget, there are ready-made Sportsmen's Dinner flyer templates available for download on the Men of League website - just Lynndon Bowls Club, Holland Park, Qld login, click on “Committees” then “artwork templates”, and you’ll find everything you need. With special guest speaker Wally Fullerton-Smith. Evening includes raffles and auction. Enquiries: [email protected] MEN OF LEAGUE MAGAZINES AT or ph: (07) 3349 4755 Saturday, 30 November COMMITTEE EVENTS Allora Men of League Local Legends Luncheon It’s been a big year for the Men of League When: from 11.30am-3pm magazine, with a new editor and great new Where: Allora Community Hall, redesign to make it an even better product. Herbert St, Allora We’re still making improvements. Production costs make the magazine one of our biggest With special guests Greg Platz, Rohan expenses, so members who do not pay their Hancock, Greg Holmes and U18 discus annual fee will be taken off the mailing list. We world champion Mathew Denny. also recognise that there are people who Tickets $35pp, includes a two-course meal. would prefer a print copy, rather than having to The day also includes a huge multi-draw read it on their computer, so in the new year, we will be providing additional copies of Men raffle and auctions. of League magazine to all committees – which Enquiries: Barry Glass - 0407 721 762 or means you should encourage your members [email protected] or to collect a copy of the latest edition at your next local event. If you have any questions, Andrew O’Brien - 0417 748 489 or please call head office on (02) 8765 2232. [email protected]

Friday, 6 December Group 3 Rugby League Hall of Fame With special guests Danny Buderus and WELCOME OUR NEWEST Jarrod Mullen Time: From 6pm COMMITTEE IN ROCKHAMPTON Where: Wingham Services Club, 28 Bent St, Wingham Cost: $40pp or $400 for a table of 10 Men of League would like to welcome all members of the newly formed Rockhampton Dress: Semi-formal committee, which held its first function on Enquiries: Barrie Smith 0417 492 865 or Friday 8 November. The evening was well Brian Atherton 0427 523 818 attended, with special guests Men of League president Ron Coote (pictured left being inducted into the Australian Sports Hall of Friday, 6 December Fame) and ARL Commission chairman John Grant, alongside many Rockhampton-born Newcastle Committee Golf Day former players including John Rhodes, Rod Cypress Lakes, Pokolbin Reddy, Gary Larsen, Steve Crear, Ian Thinee Cost: $90 per player (four-ball ambrose), and Jason Hetherington. Many thanks to MC Tony Durkin, who was outstanding as usual, includes cart, golf ball, tee, drink and and a special mention goes to Dominique BBQ lunch. McGregor, who was very busy ensuring the Enquiries: Ross Gigg on 0409 154 233 or night went as planned. All in all it was a great [email protected] night - 34 new Men of League members, and some very happy raffle and auction winners.

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