Read the exciting details below & you wont believe the price!

FIRSTLY - On Saturday 3/10/09 a day at the Gold Coast Races!

                 

*The Gold Coast Turf Club is Australia's busiest racecourse with racing every Saturday, and mid-week racing throughout the year.

Conveniently situated just 2kms from Surfers Paradise with unforgettable dining and unrivalled skyline views.

But not just any day - this year we are going to the Dome which is even closer to the saddling enclosure than where
we were last year



with views of the finishing post and access to all the full members facilities including bookmakers.

We have reserved 5 tables of 10 but at this stage can cater for more if needed.
* Air conditioned comfort
*Viewing Balcony
* Bar Facilities
* Tote Facilities
*Television
*The Gold Coast Turf Club's top lunch menu

Platters of whole King Prawns
Tasmanian Smoked Salmon with onion rings & capers
Platters of fresh Tasmanian Rock Oysters

Whole Baked Viginian Ham, smeared with mustard, studded with cloves & basted with sugar & sherry

Roast mustard tenderloins; whole eye fillets seared on a char grill & baked medium rare

Selection of seasonal vegetables served with lemon butter sauce & roasted almonds

Roasted chat potatoes with fresh rosemary

Greek Salad
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Spinach & Mushroom Salad

Assorted Breads

Boutique Cheese & Fruits - a selection of Australian Cheeses served with fresh fruits and falwasswer crackers

Afternoon Tea

Chefs freshly baked scones & pikelets served with jam & cream

Tea, Coffee & Mints

*There will be four bottles of champagne at your table when you sit down to help ease you into the day!

You do not have to be a bettor or even remotely interested in racing to enjoy this day, just the venue, good friends, good food, a drink or two, and the excitement of watching the races and others winning or losing their money make for an unforgettable day!

If you have booked for Saturday & Sunday, when you arrive you will be given $20 in cash to try your luck and the days race - book (so dont buy one at the entrance) which will have a printed insert of Race Profit's tips for the day.

Unlike other races courses in Australia and NZ the Gold Coast dress regulations for members are very relaxed, no ties or coats needed for men who can even wear stylish casuals without socks.

Full details below


  FUNCTION ROOMS

DRESS STANDARDS Persons considered to be unsuitably attired may be requested to vacate the area in accordance with the rules and By-Laws of the Club. However particular areas have designated dress standards. THE DOME Males: NO T-Shirts allowed NO Singlets or Tracksuits allowed NO Thongs or Sandals Collared Dress Shirt only Tailored dress shorts with belt Socks must be worn with Dress Shorts Socks with Trousers are not compulsory Covered Footwear MUST be worn (thongs are not permitted) Females: Blouse and Slacks, Slack Suit or Dress Footwear DOES NOT include Thongs OTHER All function venues are non-smoking and have wheelchair access. BEVERAGE FACILITIES Beverage facilities in function venues are generally available from 11.30 a.m. and will cease approximately fifteen (15) to thirty (30) minutes after the last local race. *There is a courtesy bus service to and from the course, see details below.

COURTESY BUS SERVICE

Departure Points	Standard Service	Daylight Savings Service
Tweed Heads - Main Stop	11.00 am	10.30 am
Coolangatta - Outside Bakers Delight	11.02 am	10.32 am
Kirra - Douglas Street	11.03 am	10.33 am
Bilinga - George Street	11.05 am	10.35 am
Tugun - Opposite Shops	11.09 am	10.39 am
Currumbin Sanctuary	11.11 am	10.41 am
Palm Beach Avenue - Stop 30	11.14 am	10.44 am
Palm Beach - 19th Avenue	11.16 am	10.46 am
Palm Beach - 27th Avenue	11.19 am	10.49 am
Burleigh Heads	11.24 am	10.54 am
Miami - Christine Avenue	11.27 am	10.57 am
Miami - 24hr Ampol Service Station	11.30 am	11.00 am
Nobby's Beach	11.32 am	11.02 am
Mermaid Beach - Markeri Street	11.34 am	11.04 am
Broadbeach Convention Centre	11.37 am	11.07 am
Broadbeach - Opposite Crown Plaza	11.40 am	11.10 am
Surfers Paradise - Thornton St	11.44 am	11.14 am
Surfers Paradise - Tiki Village Bus Stop	11.47 am	11.17 am
Arrives	12 noon	11.30 am

Please use the above timetable as a guide only.

Courtesy Bus will depart approximately 15 minutes after last metropolitan race.

Please see A-frame sign located near main entrance for departure times.

FUNCTION GUEST ENTRANCE
All functions guests should proceed to the main turnstiles. Upon presentation of the function venue ticket, gate staff will tear off the bottom portion of the ticket and admit guests through the turnstiles. Function venue signage is located on the grandstand with a map of the club located on the left hand side as guests pass through the turnstiles.

**Wear the venue ticket and keep it as it will double as your ticket for the spit roast lunch on Sunday (see details below)



SECONDLY - On Sunday 4^TH October 2009

COME ONE, COME ALL TO THE ANNUAL KVF MEETING & FIJI GOLD COAST PICNIC , ALSO CELEBRATING FIJI INDEPENDENCE DAY
(This picnic day replaces the August picnic day that Melva & Joyce nee Morgan, used to organise & their gang will be there too!)
 
                               

Unlike the race day there are no limitaions on numbers for this day where your surrogate host will be Peter Hawthorne and here is what Peter has sent through to us for lunch on Sunday 4/10/09

Bula Gerry

Catering quote for Fiji Picnic in the Park - Sunday 4th October

Thank you for the opportunity to cater for our Fiji function and would like to confirm details discussed. We have been operating for the last twenty five years and work every function personally to ensure our service standards are the highest and food quality is guaranteed.We always ensure there is plenty of food for the big appetites and leave remaining food for you.

The Menu is a buffet selection of the following:

¤Three succulent spit roasted meats – beef, pork with crackling and ham

¤Hot vegetables – steamed potatoes,roast pumpkin & onions

¤ Sauces – red wine onions gravy and apple sauce

¤French stick and butter

¤Sweets – fresh fruit platter, apple crumble with custard and cream

Equipment

¤We provide buffet tables, cloths, bowls & servers and wrapped cutlery with disposable plastic plates.

Procedure

We cater on site arriving about 5 hours prior to guests eating to ensure freshness.

We look forward to seeing you and the gang on the big day.

Yours sincerely,

Peter & Michelle Hawthorne

*As well this year there will be bottle of wine for every ticket holder, so all you have to do is turn up!
( there is seating, but if you want to bring your own feel free)

WHERE:Evandale Park

Behind the Council Chambers

Bundall Road,

EVANDALE

Gold Coast, Queensland.

TIME:10.00am ‘til ??????? (Aussie Time)

BRING:Yourself and Friends,

Drink

Music and your singing Voice

Seats, mats, sunhats, swimmers & Sunscreen (unlike August the lake is great for swimming in October)

Photos, Memories, etc.

ENQUIRIES TO:  Gerry Sinclair , gerry@cybermarket.com.au or fff@cybermarket.com.au

In NZ Jill Wooley      06 322 1261  06 322 1261 kvfjill@clear.net.nz or when Jill is in Australia mid July, talk to Isobelle & Fred Reymond who attended last year and can tell you all about it - ring 09 437 2951or email bellerey@xtra.co.nz

ALL OF THE ABOVE FOR ONLY $150! See summary & link to book below

Saturday Race Day at Gold Coast Turf Club Transport to & from course, access to all members facilities, the Dome function room closest to the action with the clubs best lunch menu, four bottles of champagne per table of 10, race book and complimentary tips from Race Profit, $20 per head betting money Plus Sunday lunch at Evandale Park three spit roasted meats, vegetables and desert total per person $150 click here to book online.

*If paying for more than one just adjust the quantity and enter extra names in the comment box.

*The Gold Coast Turf Club has already given us tickets and they will be posted to you as soon as you confirm, or if you prefer we will hold them for you.
Do not lose them as we have to pay again for any extra tickets.

**We have already paid a deposit and reserved 5 Tables of 10 to guarantee 50 places in the Dome - at this stage we can take bookings for more, but that situation could change with one phone call.

So if you want to pay by cheque instead of credit card please get the cheque in the post ASAP to PO Box 7750, GCMC Qld 9726 but bear in mind there are only 50 guaranteed seats and credit cards will obviously take preference as the transaction is instantaneous.

In NZ and wanting to pay by cheque contact Jill above within the next fortnight before she comes to Australia, and she will tell you how much it is in $NZ, and when the funds are cleared she will use her credit card to effect the transaction.

                                          

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