MR.MICK IETY 6 - 13 AUGUST 2016 AR BA V S A H S 2016 BASH MAGAZINE BASH CARS AND CREWS BASH HALL OF FAME BASH ROUTE AND TIMELINE GRANTS AND PROJECTS 2016 2015 OUTRIGHT WINNERS 2015 HIGHEST FUNDRAISERS 2015 HIGHEST VIRGIN TEAM FUNDRAISERS Car MAX (Hangover) Car HOGS (Hogs) Car 16 (Johnnie Walkers) 2015 SA VARIETY BASH PAGE 1 Proud Platinum Sponsor of the Variety Bash SA CELLAR DOOR & KITCHEN MR.MICK PAGE2 2 2015 2016 SA SA VARIETYVARIETY BASH BASH Chairman’s Message Well, one down and it is quickly on to the next one, ‘Great Whites to Great Whites’. The sense of responsibility is different this year. The workload has increased and your efforts last year were so outstanding, in raising a record $2.33m (net), that the pressure builds for me to deliver another good result. I really appreciate all your efforts, knowing that you all do your best to positively change the lives of children in need. It is exciting for me planning a Bash for you through Eyre Peninsula. I spent the first 55 years of my life in this great part of the state. I hope you enjoy what we have for you and I think you will get a sense of the personality of the place. We should have plenty of time to enjoy this region with the Bash covering only 2,250kms. Thank you to “The Brides” for organising our Pre-Bash Party at the Yacht Club on Friday night. Starting in Port Lincoln is a bit of a drive but it is a reward for this community and the support we get from there. It is also a great launching pad for the event, allowing more time to enjoy rather than add more distance to the event. We spend the first four days on the West Coast before heading north. This includes a two night stay in Smoky Bay. The community are very excited about our visit and it promises to take the Seafood Lunch to another level. We have a surprise for you with Patrick McMahon back to entertain us on night one in Smoky Bay. You all asked for a two night stop over, so it is the Golden Rule, you raise the gold so you make the rules...delivered! The other thing you asked for was a full camp out night…delivered at North Well. Everything is being brought in and everyone is camping out. This is also a BYO night. Matt & Lynly Keirin are our hosts and they are doing everything they can to make it a great night. Then it is on to Woomera, Port Augusta and finish in Clare, the home of our Platinum Sponsor, Tim Adams Wines. Again Clare has been rewarded for the great support we get through the community and the local Bash cars. To Tim and Pam, this is your fifth year as our Platinum Sponsor and we say thank you from all of us! This is remarkable given you continue to fundraise and run Team TAA in the event. To all our Gold Sponsors - Thank you for your contribution and helping make this event possible. Advance Robes, Beach Energy, Cochrane’s, Codan, Kennards Hire, MGA Whittles, Odyssey Carpet One, Ramsey Bros, Seeley International, Toyota and Vili’s. Megan, Annie and I have worked together for two years now and we are a great team. We are all dedicated to ensuring a brilliant Bash! I also want to acknowledge the continued huge contribution of Peter Cochrane for Bag 1 and Bag 2, David Teubner and the Medical Teams, Geoff Kilford and his team of MW’s, John George for supplying OV16 and pilot Chris Meulengraaf and Michael Matthew for OV15. Thanks also to George Belperio and his team for providing us with dinner and breakfast at North Well and to Roger Quinsey from Adelaide Coachlines for supplying and driving the coach supporting them. It is great to have Steve Babyska back on the Bash and I thank Steve and his team for their work at North Well. I also need to acknowledge and thank the property owners who kindly allow us access to their private tracks. It is really appreciated and is a major influence on the continued success of the event. This year we pass through no less than 30 private properties. To my Bash Committee, this event needs a lot of effort by many so thank you. To Brenton Dansie & Greg Hall in OVZ, Wayne Richards and his team in RAD1, Curly & Scruffy in RAD2, Megan & Annie in OV3, Ron Barton & Alex Richards OV4, Lynton Pahl & Graham Organ OV5, Steve Cooling & Peter Lloyd OV6, Phil & Kaye Badcock OV7, Anthony Scott, Judith Dawson & Edwina Nitschke OV8, Geoff Kilford MW1, Mark McGill in VC1 and of course, my partner in crime Pete deCure in OV1. Thank you for your work. Most of all I want to thank you, the Bashers. The most pleasing thing last year was the way everyone enjoyed each other’s company. We shared the week together with friendship and comradery. My wish this year is more of the same. Relax, have fun and enjoy as a group because we are all in this together. I look forward to sharing the Eyre Peninsula and beyond with you. Chairman Brenton ‘Rambo’ Ramsey 2016 SA VARIETY BASH PAGE 3 Sponsor’s Message Pam and I are delighted and honored to be the Platinum Sponsors of the 2016 SA Variety Bash. This will be our 5th year as the major sponsor. The contribution Variety SA makes to the community, families and children is immeasurable. Events such as the Bash & the funds raised from this event are an important part of helping to improve the quality of life and life opportunities for disadvantaged children. Tim Adams Wines, Mr Mick Cellar Door and Mr Mick’s Kitchen are all part of our family-owned and operated company located in the beautiful Clare Valley. Our involvement with Variety has impacted positively on our business, and we would strongly recommend Variety to companies who are considering sponsorship of, or alignment with, a charity. It is a great family to belong to. Pam and I would like to thank every participant for coming on board in 2016. Your support changes lives and makes South Australia a better place. We congratulate you on your fundraising efforts and look forward to catching up at one of the many events through the year. Cheers, Tim Adams and Pam Goldsack. Tim Adams Winemaker, Managing Director and Owner Tim Adams Wines Chair of the Board’s Message We are full steam ahead in the planning for the 28th Bash and in my first year as Chair of the Variety Board, I am no stranger to the Variety Bash. I was first introduced to Variety with my husband Chris way back in 1989 in the inaugural SA Bash when we provided medical support. We were drawn into the family quickly and have since completed 25 Bashes between us and have been long term Business Partners of Variety SA. Everyone knows Variety. When I speak to people outside of Variety, they are intrigued about how we can make so much money for the children whilst having so much fun. I explain that it’s because we are surrounded by people who simply care and work extremely hard to improve the lives of children in South Australia. As always we have many special awards on the Bash acknowledging our long term Bashers who have contributed for 5 years and beyond… On the other end of the scale, I welcome and thank our Bash virgins. With Variety now being 41 years old in Australia, it’s continued success relies on new people becoming involved. We hope they too will receive many milestone recognitions in the future. Our Bash Chairman, Brenton ‘Rambo’ Ramsey has embraced the role with passion and is working very hard with his team to guarantee us a unique and exciting event for the second year under his stewardship. He is a volunteer, as many of us are in the Variety family, and we appreciate his dedication putting together another great Bash. It doesn’t matter how long you have been involved in Variety, a highlight is always seeing how we all impact on the lives of SA children in need. As Bash entrants we are privileged to see firsthand on the track a few of the many grants Variety delivers. I am pleased to say in the last financial year Variety helped just under 50,000 children in South Australia and this would not be possible without Variety’s flagship event; the Bash creating an amazing record last year of $2.33 million net for our kids! Fundraising goes beyond our entrants, whether you are a Mobile Workshop, Official, staff member, supporter, or sponsor we are all on the “same team” and same cause “Variety” and on behalf of the children and their families who benefit from this, a truly heartfelt thanks to you all. The foundation laid by our sponsors is invaluable. To Tim and Pam as our Platinum Sponsors from Tim Adams Wines a profound thank you. It’s one thing to be a sponsor; it’s another thing to back that up with your extraordinary TAA Bash team where your personal passion shows. It speaks volumes for all our sponsors that we have their financial investment backed up by a personal involvement. We have many sponsors who certainly have been involved in the Variety family for years now, each and every one of you are valued highly. I wish you a safe and fun filled journey and I look forward to catching up with all of you on the 2016 Variety Bash.