The NSW GBOTA provided Members Updates weekly, via email newsletter, Around The Circle. You can sign up for this newsletter at the bottom of the page: Please find to follow updates from our Branches, for benefit of Members and guests:
Branch
City-Parramatta
Members are reminded the next Branch Meeting will be held Sunday December 1st at 1.00pm at Arena Sports Club Yagoona.
Point Score October
Leading Greyhound Magic Awaits
Leading Trainer Frank Sanotti
Leading Owner Wilma Messina
Members and friends are cordially invited to come along to savour our hot Xmas-time snacks, and enjoy a chat.
Robyn Hayes
Publicity Officer
Bathurst
The next Monthly Meeting of the Bathurst GBOTA will be held on Sunday the 17th November 2019 at 12 noon at Kennerson Park.
Congratulations to Barry Conwell the $500-00 Bathurst GBOTA Jackpot Dog is Blaze Eraser - Race 5 Box 6 to race on the 21st October 2019 at the Bathurst track.
Congratulations to Peter Barnes who won the Lucky Door prize.
No point scores were available.
Members please note that our Christmas Party will be held at the Bathurst RSL Club on the 15th December 2019 after our meeting at 12 noon in the Board room.
Thank you to our Director Mr Bill Mangafas, Ross Penney and all the Members that faithfully attend our meetings.
All Members, Intending Members, Visitors and Friends are always welcome.
Regards, Tania Chere,
Secretary,
Bathurst Branch of the GBOTA.
Auburn-Lidcombe
Members are reminded that the next Branch meeting will be held
on the 3rd of November at 7.30pm at the Yennora Oasis Hotel,Fairfield.
Best winning greyhound for the Month of August was Promotion with
12 points for the Joe Sammut racing team.
Bruce McGrath
Members are reminded that the next branch meeting will be held at Yennora Oasis Hotel, Fairfield, on the 29th of September at 7.30pm
Point Score
The winning greyhound for the month of August was, Really Fast Love with 14 points for Matic Racing team.
Yours Faithfully
Members are reminded that the next Branch Meeting will be held Sunday October 6th at 1.00pm at the
Arena Sports Club Yagoona.
August Point Score:
Leading Greyhound: Ibrox Sandman
Leading Trainer: Frank Sanotti
Leading Owner: Cathy Dance
Most Points/No Wins: Penny Williams
By attending your Branch Meetings members become eligible to win $500 in the Branch Members
Attendance Scheme - make sure you are eligible to win.
Members and visitors are welcome to enjoy our tasty spread and to have a great chat.
Members are reminded that the next Branch meeting will be held on the 29th of September at 7.30pm at ,Yennora Oasis Hotel, Fairfield.
Best winning greyhound for the month of August was Realy Fast Love with 14 points,for Matic Racing Team.
Members are reminded that the next Branch Meeting will be held Sunday 9th September, Camden Golf Club, 6.30 pm.
Visitors and new members welcome. Supper Supplied
Point Score from August Meeting
Leading member Christine Oldfield on 39 Points
R/U member David Smith on 19 Points
Leading dog Autumn Sun on 19 Points
City dog Sir Duke on 8 points
Tab dog Autumn Sun on 19 Points
Non Tab dog N/A
Annette Fleming
The next Monthly Meeting of the Bathurst GBOTA will be held on Sunday the 15th September 2019 at 12 noon at Kennerson Park.
The $500-00 Bathurst Jackpot dog is Conzara Blue – Race 6 – box 8 to race at Bathurst on the 19th August 2019 for Peter Barnes.
The Lucky Door prize was won by Peter Barnes and Stephen Gardiner – congratulations to both.
No points scores were available.
Thank you to Bill Mangafas, Ross Penney and Members for faithfully attending our Meetings.
ALL Members, Intending Members, Visitors and Friends are always more than welcome.
Regards,
Tania Chere,
Bathurst GBOTA.
Members are reminded that the next Branch Meeting will be held Sunday September 8th at 1.00pm at Arena Sports Club Yagoona.
Note : Because of Fathers Day being on Sunday September 1st, the Branch Meeting has been moved to Sunday September 8th.
June Points Score
Leading Greyhound Summer In Motion
This year Certificates of Achievement have been presented to Brian Deveney, Tony & Wilma Messina, Frank Sanotti,Bill & Cathy Dance.
By attending your Branch Meetings members become eligible to win $500 in the Members Branch Attendance Scheme - make sure you are eligible to win.
Members and visitors are welcome to attend and enjoy a cuppa, some nibbles and a good chat.
Members are reminded that the next Branch meeting will be held on the 1st of September at 7.30pm at the Yennora Oasis Hotel, Fairfield.
Best winning greyhound for the month of July ,was Ides of Jebrynah with 13 points ,for Matic Racing Team.
Bruce Mc Grath
The next Monthly Meeting of the Bathurst GBOTA will be held on Sunday the 18th August 2019 at 12 noon at Kennerson Park.
The $500-00 Bathurst GBOTA Jackpot dog is Bubba Valley – Race 10 – box 7 for John Mathias .
The Lucky Door prize was won by John Mathias.
The point scores for June 2019 are -
Greyhound of the Year is Tornado Time on 203 points.
Owner/Trainer is Peter Barnes on 153 points.
Owner is Peter Barnes on 329 points.
Trainer is John Buttsworth on 90 points.
Congratulations to Ross Penney who was awarded Life Membership.
Thank you to Bill Mangafas, Members, Visitors and Friends for faithfully attending our Meetings – Everyone is always welcome.
Members are reminded that the next Branch Meeting will be held Sunday 14th July, Camden Golf Club, 6.30 pm.
Point Score from May Meeting
Leading member Phil Bailey on 33 points
R/U member Les Deguara on 20 points
Leading dog Dig Deep Vicki on 15 points
City dog Sir Duke on 3 points
Tab dog Bom Bom Banjo on 14 points
Non Tab dog Dig Deep Vicki on 3 Points
Camden Branch would like to thank all that helped to make our major raffle a huge success.
Raffle was drawn Saturday 6th July at Wentworth Park
Winners are
1st Ticket # 4707 James Webster
2nd Ticket # 4657 Ray Webster
3rd Ticket # 5174 Ross Penney
4th Ticket # 4969 P Bigeni
5th Ticket # 5145 Deborah Penney
6th Ticket # 5183 Tracy ( sold by Bill Maganafas)
7th Ticket # 5268 David Smith
8th Ticket # 5055 Helen Smith
9th Ticket # 4973 J Fitzgerald
10th Ticket # 4903 Anne Hector
City - Parramatta
Members are reminded that the next Branch Meeting will be held Sunday August 4th at 1.00pm at the Arena Sports Club Yagoona.
Auburn - Lidcome
Members are reminded that the next Branch meeting will be held on the 4th of August at 7.30pm at Yennora Oasis Hotel,Fairfield.
Best winning greyhound for the month of June was, Ides of Jebrynah with 24 points,for Matic Racing Team.
MEMBERS BRANCH ATTENDANCE BONUS
June
Members Branch Attendance Bonus Scheme
The Members’ Branch Attendance Bonus Scheme draw took place at Wentworth Park on Saturday July 6, 2019 with the winner drawn being Lorraine from the Wollongong Branch.
As Lorraine did not attend a branch meeting in June, she does not win the $500. Congratulations Sheree.
Remember Members, make sure you attend your Branch meetings. You have a chance every month to win the $500 bonus which is drawn at Wentworth Park on the first Saturday meeting of every month.
The Wollongong Branch this month will also receive $100 for being the association Branch with the drawn member. It is the Association's belief this incentive will encourage the Branch to recruit members to meetings and generally. The more members, the greater chance the Branch has to be drawn!
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The next monthly meeting of the Bathurst GBOTA will be held on Sunday the 21st July 2019 at 12 noon at Kennerson Park.
The $500-00 Bathurst GBOTA Jackpot dog is Blaze Eraser – Race 10 – box 6 for Barry Conwell.
The Lucky door prize was won by Ron Smith – congratulations to both.
The point scores for March, April and May are Greyhound of the year – Tornado Time. Owner/trainer -Peter Barnes. Owner – Peter Barnes. Trainer – John Buttsworth.
Thank you to Mr Bill Mangafas, Ross Penney, Members, Visitors and Friends for attending our Meetings – you are always welcome.
Members are reminded that the next meeting will be held on Sunday July 7th at Arena Sports Club Yagoona at 1.00pm
May Point Score
Leading Greyhound Dreaming Bucks
Leading Trainer Tony Messina
Leading Owner Penny Williams
By attending your Branch Meetings members become eligible to win $500 in the Members Branch Attendance Scheme - make sure that you are eligible to win.
Members are reminded that the next Branch meeting will be held on the 7th of July at 7.30pm at the Yennora Oasis Hotel,Fairfield.
Best winning greyhound for the Month of June was Bear the Storm with 16 points for Matic Racing Team.
Members are reminded that the next Branch Meeting will be held Sunday 9th June, Camden Golf Club, 6.30 pm.
Visitors and new members welcome. Supper Supplied.
Leading member Shane Pulbrook on 41 Points
R/U member Neil Falk on 29 Points
Leading dog Jamella Pearl on 18 Points
R/U dog Smashing Kaz on 15 Points
City dog One for Tod on 5 Points
Tab dog Jamella Pearl on18 Points
Non Tab dog Dig Deep Cindy on 4 Points
Points w/o a win Hillbilly Blue on 13 Points
Members are reminded that the next Branch Meeting will be held Sunday 19th May, Camden Golf Club, 6.30 pm.
Visitors and new members welcome
Supper Supplied
Point Score from April Meeting
Leading member Phil Bailey on 47 Points
R/U member Ray Webster on 28 Points
Leading dog Jamella Pearl on 21 Points
R/U dog Double Flash on 18 Points
City dog Lagoon Rhett on 9 Points
Tab dog Jamella Pearl on 21 Points
City - Parramantta
Members are reminded that our next meeting will be on Sunday June 2nd at 1.00pm at Arena Sports Club Yagoona.
Point Score for April:
Leading Greyhound: Paris Gold
Most Points/No Wins Tony Messina
At the May Branch Meeting members congratulated Norm Curby on being awarded Life Membership of the GBOTA.
'Certificates of Achievement’ were presented to Brian Deveney (Thank You Bill) and Frank Sanotti (Kev’s Comet).
By attending the Meeting, members become eligible to win $500 in the Members Branch Attendance Scheme.
Members and visitors are invited to come along to enjoy nibblies, a cuppa, and a chat.
on the 5th of May at 7.30pm at the Yennora Oasis Hotel,Fairfield.
Best winning greyhound for the month of March was Little Jebrynah
with 20 points for the Matic Racing Team.
APRIL
The Members’ Branch Attendance Bonus Scheme draw took place at Wentworth Park on Saturday May 11, 2019 with the winner drawn being David Matthews from the Leichhardt - Annandale Branch.
As David had attended a branch meeting in April he wins $500. Congratulations David.
The Leichhardt - Annandale Branch this month will also receive $100 for being the association Branch with the drawn member. It is the Association's belief this incentive will encourage the Branch to recruit members to meetings and generally. The more members, the greater chance the Branch has to be drawn!
Members are reminded that the next Branch Meeting
will be on Sunday May 5th at 1.00pm at Arena Sports Club Yagoona.
Point Score for March:
Leading Greyhound: Lights Out Tony
Leading Trainer: Jack Tatian
Leading Owner: Wilma Messina
Members, visitors and intending members are invited to come along and enjoy nibblies,a cuppa, and a chat.
MARCH
The Members’ Branch Attendance Bonus Scheme draw took place at Wentworth Park on Saturday April 7, 2019 with the winner drawn being Sheree Thomas from the Wollongong Branch.
As Sheree had attended a branch meeting in March, she wins $500. Congratulations Sheree.
The next Monthly Meeting of the Bathurst GBOTA will be held on the 14th April 2019 at 12 noon at Kennerson Park.
Please note that it will be the 2nd Sunday due to Easter.
The $500-00 Bathurst GBOTA dog is Smash Hit – race 10 – box 3 for Ron McGuiness to race on Monday the 18th March 2019.
The Lucky door prize was won by Tania Chere. No point scores were available.
Thank you to Mr Bill Mangafas, Mr Ross Penney and all our Members for faithfully attending all our Meetings.
All Members, Friends, intending Members and Visitors are always welcome.
Secretary.
Members are reminded that the next Branch Meeting will be held at Wentworth Park greyhound Track at 7.00pm on Saturday 6th April. (Awards night).
Best winning greyhound for the month of February was Really Fast Love with 20 points for the Matic Racing Team.
FEBRUARY
The Members’ Branch Attendance Bonus Scheme draw took place at Wentworth Park on Saturday 8th December with the winner drawn being Kevin Keys from the Wollongong Branch.
As Kevin had attended a branch meeting in February, he wins $500. Congratulations Kevin.
City-Parramatta Branch
Members are reminded that the next Branch Meeting will be held on Sunday April 7th at 1.00pm at the Arena Sports Club Yagoona, visitors and intending members are welcome.
Point Score Winners:
Leading Greyhound: Torayden
Leading Trainer: Tony Messina
Leading Owner: Brian Deveney
By attending the meeting, members become eligible to win $500 in the Members Branch Attendance Bonus Scheme.
Members are reminded that the next branch meeting will be held
on the 3rd of March at 8.00pm at the Yennora Oasis Hotel,Fairfield.
Best winning greyhound for the month of January was SuperFast Love
The next Bathurst Monthly Meeting of the GBOTA will be held on the 17th February 2019 at 12 noon at Kennerson Park.
Congratulations to our new Branch Officials –
Secretary – Tania Chere.
Chairman – John Buttsworth.
Treasurer – Irene Buttsworth.
Point Score Captain – Joanne Mathias.
Thank you to Mr Paul Toole – the Minister for Racing and our local Member for attending our meeting and giving us good Insights into greyhound racing for the future.
Thank you to Ellen Harris for her enlightening information into greyhound racing.
Thank you to Bill Mangafas (Director) for assisting us with our Election and all the help you have given us
the previous year. We look forward to another year of support and helpful advice.
The $500-00 GBOTA Greyhound is Alabana – race 6 – box 7 owned by Greg McAlister. The race to be run on the 18th February 2019.
The Lucky door prize was won by Barry Conwell.
The Leading Greyhound up to date is My Mate Fox. Trainer – John Buttsworth. Owner/Trainer – Peter Barnes. Owner – Peter Barnes.
Thank you to all the G
reyhound Trainers, Visitors and Bathurst GBOTA Members who attended to hear Mr Paul Toole’s comments to the future of Greyhound racing.
Leichhardt-Annandale
The Leichhardt-Annandale Annual General Branch meeting and Elections will be on Wednesday 20th Feb at Wentworth Park. The annual presentation night will be on Saturday 23rd February at the Chinese Restaurant at the Fish Markets.
The Association's thoughts are with the family and friends of member Jenny Brown who is currently in hospital following a stroke. We wish Jenny a speedy recovery.
PLEASE NOTE: CHANGE OF TIME FOR THE BATHURST GBOTA BRANCH MEETING.
The next Monthly Meeting (the AGM) will still be held on the 17th February 2019 at Kennerson Park
But the TIME CHANGE IS TO 10AM FROM 12 NOON as the Minister for Racing – Mr Paul Tool has agreed
to attend and give us some insight into the Greyhound Industry.
This Meeting time change is a “one off” – the rest of the Meetings will be at the normal time of 12 noon.
All Members, intending Members, Friends and Visitors are always welcome.
Members are reminded that the next Branch Meeting will be on Sunday March 3rd at 1.00pm, at Arena Sports Club Yagoona.
Election Results
Chairman Lynne Curby
Secretary George Hayes
Treasurer Robyn Hayes
Point Score Captain Darren Curby
Leading Greyhound Thank You Bill
Leading Trainer Penny Williams
Most Points/No Wins Frank Sanotti
Visitors and intending members are invited to attend and enjoy a pleasant chat and tasty afternoon tea.
Camden
2018 AWARD WINNERS
Non-Tab Greyhound
Hifalutin
Tab Dog
Lagoon Pirate
Tab Bitch
Road Angel
Leading Breeder
Sharron Webster
Leading Broodbitch
Lagoon Lowanna
R/U Owner
Jason Bolwell
Leading Owner
Neil Falk
Allan Brown Memorial Encouragement Award
Alois Hokin
Carol Rhodes Best & Fairest Award
NSW G.B.O.T.A. Achievement Award
Ray & Sharron Webster
Rick Hodgson Memorial Award
Leading Member
Mick Player
Chairman’s Award
Tom Essen
Trainer on Averages
Garry Erwin
R/U Owner Trainer
Leading Owner Trainer
R/U Trainer
Leading Trainer
CAMDEN BRANCH
AGM NOTICE
Members are reminded that the next Branch Meeting will be held Sunday 10th February, Camden Golf Club, 6.30 pm, which is our AGM
Point Score for Nov 2018
Leading Member - Pompeo Vallario on 13 points
Leading Dog - Zipping Melody on 10 points
Tab Dog - Hugo Boss on 8 points
Point Score for Dec 2018
Leading Member - Annette Fleming on 12 points
Leading Dog - Firestone Icon on 7 points
Tab Dog - Firestone Icon on 7 points
Point Score for Jan 2019
Leading Member - Phil Bailey on 32 points
Leading Dog - Baileys Banjo on 18 points
City Dog - Ouzo on 5 points
Tab Dog - Baileys Banjo on 18 points
Our Presentation night was held Dec 2, 2018
Attached is the list of all our award winners.
The Members’ Branch Attendance Bonus Scheme draw took place at Wentworth Park on Saturday 2nd February 2019 with the winner drawn being Arthur Barrass from the Gunnedah Branch.
Unfortunately as Arthur did not attend a branch meeting in January, he does not win the $500.
The Gunnedah Branch this month will also receive $100 for being the association Branch with the drawn member. It is the Association's belief this incentive will encourage the Branch to recruit members to meetings and generally. The more members, the greater chance the Branch has to be drawn!
Auburn-Lidcome
on the 3rd of February at 8.00pm at the Yennora Oasis Hotel,Fairfield.
Best winning greyhound for the month of December was Little Jebrynah
with 18 points for the Matic Racing Team.
The next Monthly Meeting of the Bathurst GBOTA will be our Annual General Meeting where we will be electing our new Branch Officials so could all our Members please attend.
It will be held on the third Sunday which will be the 17th February 2019 at 12 noon at Kennerson Park.
The $500-00 GBOTA Jackpot dog is Que Fever – race 7 – box 7 for John Buttsworth to race on Monday the 21st January 2019.
Thank you to our Director Mr Bill Mangafas for his enlightening information re the status of our Greyhound Industry.
Thank you to all our Members for faithfully attending all our meetings.
Members and intending members are reminded that the next Branch Meeting will be held on Sunday February
3rd at 1.00pm at Arena Sports Club Yagoona.
Membership fees are now due and must be paid by February 28th.
Point Score:
Leading Greyhound: Dreaming Bucks
Leading Owner: Brian Sanotti
Congratulations to all trophy winners at our Presentation Night at Wentworth Park.
Tony & Wilma Messina’s ‘Splinters' won the Branch 'Greyhound of the Year' title from a strong field.
Visitors are welcome to attend to enjoy a chat and the usual tasty afternoon tea and coffee.
Lismore
Lady Trainer for 2018 - Kim Gooding - pictured with Diane Cotroneo
Male Trainer for 2018 - Robert Andrews - pictured with Diane and Joe Cotroneo
Greg Bennet - Independent Candidate for Lismore
Lismore Branch GBOTA Presentation Night
Greyhound of the Year - Kingsbrae Missy. Owner/Trainer Toni Northfield - pictured with Diane Cotroneo
City-Parramatta members with the MDA Perpetual Shield for winning the 2018 Percentages Competition.
MEMBERS ATTENDANCE BONUS DRAW
The Members’ Branch Attendance Bonus Scheme draw took place at Wentworth Park on 7th January 2019 with the winner drawn being Michael Manuel from the Cessnock Branch.
Currently, follow up is occuring to ascertain whether Michael attended a branch meeting in December.
The Cessnock Branch this month will also receive $100 for being the association Branch with the drawn member. It is the Association's belief this incentive will encourage the Branch to recruit members to meetings and generally. The more members, the greater chance the Branch has to be drawn!
The next meeting of the Bathurst GBOTA will be held on the third Sunday of the month – the 20th January 2019 – 12 noon at Kennerson Park
The Soldiers Saddle Dinner and Presentation was held at the Bathurst RSL Cub on the 9th December 2018.
Greyhound of the Year – My Mate Fox.
Owner of the Year – Irene Buttsworth.
Trainer of the Year – John Buttsworth.
Owner/Trainer of the year – Peter Barnes.
The $500-00 GBOTA Jackpot dog is Sam Rara – Race 6 – Box 9 for John Mathias to race on Monday the 21st December 2018 at Bathurst.
ALL MEMBERSHIPS ARE NOW DUE BEFORE THE 31ST DECEMBER 2018.
Thank you to all our Members for faithfully attending all the Meetings.
All Members, intending Members and Visitors are always welcome.
Members are reminded that the next branch meeting wil be held
on the 6th of January 2019 at 6.00pm at 57 Gardenia Pde Greystanes 2145.
Best winning greyhound for month of November was SuperFast Love
with 16 points for the Matic Racing Team.
Members and visitors are reminded that the next Branch Meeting will be held on Sunday January 6th at 1.00pm at Arena Sports Club Yagoona, and members may renew memberships for 2019/20 no increase in fees,still $20.00.
December Point Score:
Leading Greyhound: Our Alarm
Leading Owner: Penny Williams
Please enjoy the tasty afternoon tea, and a chat.
Branch Presentation Night is at Wentworth Park on Saturday January 12th, please advise Secretary of numbers attending.
Merry Xmas to All - have a great 2019!
The Members’ Branch Attendance Bonus Scheme draw took place at Wentworth Park on Saturday 8th December with the winner drawn being Marcus Jenner from the Auburn-Lidcombe Branch.
Unfortunately as Marcus did not attend a branch meeting in November, he does not win the $500.
The Auburn Lidcombe Branch this month will also receive $100 for being the association Branch with the drawn member. It is the Association's belief this incentive will encourage the Branch to recruit members to meetings and generally. The more members, the greater chance the Branch has to be drawn!
The next meeting of the Bathurst GBOTA will be held on the third Sunday of the month – the 16th December 2018 at 12 noon at the Bathurst RSL Club where we will also have our Christmas Party.
The $500-00 GBOTA Jackpot dog is My Mate Fox – Race 7 – Box 8 for Peter Barnes to race on the 19th November 2018 at Bathurst.
The Soldiers Saddle Presentation Dinner will be held at the Bathurst RSL Club on Sunday the 9th December 2018 – commencing at 6:30pm. It will be $25-00 per head so please get in touch with Jason Lyne.
Thank you to Mr Bill Mangafas and Mr Ross Penney for all their help for the past year.
Thank you to all our faithful members who have attended all the meeting for the past year.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A WINNING NEW YEAR to all our Members.
All Members, intending Members, Visitors and Friends are always welcome.
on the 2nd of December at 8.00pm at the Yennora Oasis Hotel, Fairfield
Best winning greyhound for the month of October was Bad Boy Goodesy
with 13 points for the Jimmy Vassallo racing team.
OCTOBER
Members Branch Attendance Bonus
The Members’ Branch Attendance Bonus Scheme draw took place at Wentworth Park on Saturday 10th November with the winner drawn being Cherylee Frankland-Shambler from the Cessnock Branch.
As Cherylee did not attend a Branch meeting in October, she did not win the $500 bonus.
City Parramatta
Members are reminded that our final meeting of the year will be on Sunday December 2nd at 1.00pm at Arena Sports Club Yagoona.
Leading Greyhound: Air Traffic
Most Points/No Wins: Bill Dance
Members and visitors are invited to enjoy refreshments, and a friendly chat.
The Branch congratulates Darren Curby and George Hayes on being finalists in the ‘Men in Racing’ awards.
Members are reminded that the next Branch Meeting will be held Sunday 11th November, at Camden Golf Club, 6.30 pm.
Point Score for Oct 2018
Leading Member - Sharron Webster on 21 points
R/U Member - Christine Oldfield on 8 points
Leading Dog - Lagoon Rhettbon 8 points
R/U Dog - Xtreme Caution on 8 points
City Dog - Xtreme Caution on 8 points
Tab Dog - Lagoon Rhett on 8 points
Non Tab Dog - Hifalutin on 3 points
Points w/o a win - Xtreme Caution on 8 points
The next meeting of the Bathurst GBOTA will be held on the third Sunday of the month – the 18th November 2018 at 12 noon at Kennerson Park.
The Leading point scores are:-
Greyhound of the Year –
My Mate Fox – 134 points
Oscar winner – 101 points
Trainer of the Year –
John Buttsworth – 250 points
John Mathias – 15 points
Owner/Trainer of the Year –
Peter Barnes – 269 points
Les Dennis – 70 points
Owner of the Year –
Irene Buttsworth – 225 points
Peter Barnes – 72 points
The lucky door prize was won by Kevin McNamara.
The $500-00 Bathurst Jackpot dog is – Georgette – box 5 - race 4 for Ron Smith to race on the 22nd October 2018.
Thank you to Mr Bill Mangafas (Director) and Mr Ross Penney for all their help at our meetings.
Thank you to all our faithful, regular Members who attend every month.
Members are reminded that next Branch meeting will be held
on the 4th of November at 8.00pm at the Yennora Oasis Hotel, Fairfield.
Best winning Greyhound for the month of September was Embye
with 10 points for the Matic Racing Team.
Members and visitors are reminded that the next Branch Meeting will be on Sunday November 4th at 1.00pm at Arena Sports Club Yagoona.
October Point Score:
Leading Greyhound: Seb Zarr Moonie
Enjoy our tasty afternoon tea, and remember that by attending your Branch Meeting you are eligible to win $500 in the Monthly Members Draw.
SEPTEMBER
The Members’ Branch Attendance Bonus Scheme draw took place at Wentworth Park on Saturday 6th October, with the winner drawn being Robert Blair from the Bankstown Branch.
As Robert attended his Branch meeting in September, he wins the $500 bonus.
The Bankstown Branch this month will also receive $100 for being the association Branch with the drawn member. It is the Association's belief this incentive will encourage the Branch to recruit members to meetings and generally. The more members, the greater chance the Branch has to be drawn!
Members are reminded that the next Branch Meeting will be held Sunday 14th October, at Camden Golf Club, 6.30 pm.
Point Score for Sept 2018
Leading Member - Mick Player on 28 points
R/U Member - Christine Oldfield on 16 points
Leading Dog - Xtreme Caution on 16 points
R/U Dog - Ritza Show on 15 points
City Dog - Xtreme Caution on 16 points
Tab Dog - Ritza Show on 15 points
Non Tab Dog - Hifalutin on 4 points
Points w/o a win - Ritza Show on 15 points
The next meeting of the Bathurst GBOTA will be held on the third Sunday of the month – the 21st October 2018 at 12 noon at Kennerson park.
The Leading Point Scores are: Greyhound of the Year –
My Mate Fox – 134 points.
Oscar Winner – 97 points.
My Bro Connor – 79 points.
Owner/Trainer of the Year-
Peter Barnes – 269 points.
Les Dennis – 70 points.
John Mathias – 35 points.
Irene Buttsworth – 225 points.
Peter Barnes -72 points.
Joanne Mathias – 35 points.
John Buttsworth – 250 points.
John Mathias – 15 points.
Barry Conwell won the lucky door prize and his greyhound – Reciprocal – race 2 box 8 was picked as the Bathurst Branch Jackpot dog to receive $500-00 if he won on the 17th September 2018.
Thank you to Mr Bill Mangafas and Mr Ross Penney for all their help and their attendances.
Thank you to all our regular Members who attend faithfully every month.
All Members, intending Members, visitors and Friends are always welcome.
Members are reminded that the next Branch Meeting will be on Sunday October 7th at 1.00pm at Arena Sports Club Yagoona.
September Point Score :
Leading Greyhound: Summer In Motion
Most Points/No Wins: Frank Sanotti
Members are reminded that the next Branch Meeting will be held on the 7th of October at 8.00pm at Yennora Oasis Hotel, Fairfield.
Best winning Greyhound for the Month of August was Pozzie with 16 points for the Brian Barton Racing Team.
AUGUST
The Members’ Branch Attendance Bonus Scheme draw took place at Bulli Saturday 7th September, with the winner drawn being Michael Blissett from the City-Parramatta Branch.
Currently, it is being confirmed whether Michael attended a branch meeting in August.
The City-Parramatta Branch this month will also receive $100 for being the association Branch with the drawn member. It is the Association's belief this incentive will encourage the Branch to recruit members to meetings and generally. The more members, the greater chance the Branch has to be drawn!
The next meeting of the Bathurst GBOTA will be held on the third Sunday from now on which will be the 16th September 2018 at 12 noon at Kennerson Park this month.
Point scores were unavailable.
Peter Barnes won the lucky door prize and his Greyhound - Timetable - box 6, race 5 was picked as the Bathurst Branch Jackpot dog to receive $500-00 if he won on Monday the 20th August 2013.
Thank you to our Director, Bill Mangafas and Ross Penney for all their help and their attendance.
Thank you to all our regular Members who faithfully show up every month.
All Visitors and Guests are very welcome.
Members are reminded that the next Branch Meeting will be held Sunday 9th September at Camden Golf Club, 6.30 pm.
Point Score for August 2018
Leading Member - Gary Erwin on 13 points
R/U Member - Sharron Webster on 12 points
Leading Dog - Lagoon Pirate on 9 points
R/U Dog - Off chops on 9 points
City Dog - Lagoon Pirate on 5 points
Tab Dog - Off chops on 9 points
Points w/o a win - Extreme Caution on 6 points
Members are reminded that the next Branch meeting will be held on the 9th of September at 7.30pm at Yennora Oasis Hotel, Fairfield.
Best winning greyhound for the month July was Super Fast Love with 19 points for the Matic Racing Team.
Liverpool
Liverpool Branch Meeting
7pm Sunday 19th August 2018
Australia Bowling Club, Edmondson st Austral
Members are advised that the next Meeting will be on Sunday September 9th at Arena Sports Club Yagoona at 1.00pm.
Point Score for July:
Leading Greyhound: Splinters
Members and visitors are invited to enjoy an informative meeting, then have the pleasure of a tasty afternoon tea, and a chat.
JULY
The Members’ Branch Attendance Bonus Scheme draw took place at Wentworth Park Saturday night 4th August, with the winner drawn being Barry Burnet from the Wollongong Branch.
As Barry was not in attendance at the Wollongong Branch meeting in July, he will not receive the Members Bonus of $500.
The next meeting of the Bathurst GBOTA will be held on the 19th August 2018 at 12 noon at Kennerson Park.
Point Scores were unavailable.
The $500-00 Bonus Draw for the 23rd July 2018 wasn’t drawn.
John Mathias won the lucky door prize.
Thank you to our Director Bill Mangafas and Ross Penney for their attendance.
Thank you to the regular Members who showed up for the BBQ and to the meeting.
Newcastle
The next meeting of the Newcastle GBOTA will take place this Sunday 5th August, at Wallsend Sporties, 6pm.
Maitland
Our next Maitland Branch GBOTA Meeting will be held on Sunday 5th August 2018 at Maitland Park Bowling Club commencing at 7pm All members and guests are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served after the Meeting. Maitland Branch Presentation night will be held on Sunday 23rd September 2018 at Heddon Greta Hotel Function Room, 65 Main Street, Heddon Greta commencing at 5.30pm.
Contact Margaret Bright for further Information on 0420 977 861.
Members are reminded that the next Branch Meeting will be held Sunday 12th August at Camden Golf Club, 6.30 pm. Visitors and new members welcome. Supper Supplied
Point Score for July 2018
Leading Member - Mick Player on 35 points
R/U Member - Annette Fleming on 25 points
Leading Dog - Road Angel on 14 points
R/U Dog - Opulence on 13 points
Tab Dog - Road Angel on 14 points
Points w/o a win - Ritza Show on 8 points
Gunnedah
Members of the Gunnedah Branch are reminded of the next meeting on Sunday, July 29 at 11am at the Gunnedah Club.
Members are reminded that next branch meeting will be held on the 5th of August at 7.30 at the Yennora Oasis Hotel, East Fairfield.
Best winning greyhound for the month of June with 14 points was SuperFast Love for the Matic Racing Team.
JUNE
The Members’ Branch Attendance Bonus Scheme draw took place at Wentworth Park Wednesday night July 7, 2018, with the winner drawn being Louise Mottershead from Georges River Branch.
As Louise was in attendance at Georges River Branch Meeting during June, she will receive the Members Bonus of $500. Congratulations Louise.
The Georges River Branch this month will also receive $100 for being the association Branch with the drawn member. It is the Association's belief this incentive will encourage the Branch to recruit members to meetings and generally. The more members, the greater chance the Branch has to be drawn!
Members and Visitors are reminded that the next meeting will be held at 1.00pm on Sunday August 5th at Arena Sports Club Yagoona.
Leading Greyhound: Flavia
Most points/no wins: Brian Sanotti
Tasty snacks and good conversation our specialty.
Remember: members attending Branch Meetings are eligible for the $500 Members Bonus drawn at Wentworth Park on the 1st Saturday of each month.
Members are reminded that the next Branch Meeting will be held Sunday 8th July at Camden Golf Club, 6.30 pm.
Point Score for June 2018
Leading Member - Sharron Webster on 24 points
R/U Member - Shayne Fleming on 22 points
Leading Dog - Lagoon Pirate on 11 points
R/U Dog - Flash Cow on 8 points
City Dog - Lagoon Pirate on 11 points
Tab Dog - Flash Cow on 8 points
Points w/o a win - Card Player on 8 points
The next meeting of the Bathurst GBOTA will be held on the 22nd July 2018 at 12 noon at Kennerson Park.
The meeting will be the 4th Sunday as many of the Members will not be able to attend.
We will be having a BBQ for the Members from approx.. 11:30am so please attend.
The leading Greyhound of the Year is Oscar Winner.
Trainer of the Year is Irene Buttsworth.
Owner of the year is John Buttsworth.
Owner/Trainer of the Year is Peter Barnes.
The $500.00 Bonus Draw for the 11th June 2018 is race 8 – box 6 – Oscar winner – Trainer – John Buttsworth.
Joanne Mathias won the lucky door prize.
Thank you to all the regular Members who attend faithfully every month.
ALL VISITORS AND GUESTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME.
Members are advised that Directors Bill Mangafas and Joseph Bertinato attended a third Gunnedah Branch meeting on Sunday, June 24, 2018.
As put to the members at the May 27 meeting, Branch official elections were undertaken.
Office bearers were elected as follows, after Director Bill Mangafas called for nominations.
Chairman; Colin Burns
Vice Chairman: Byron Phillips
Secretary: William Mamara
Treasurer: Phil Ross
Attending members chose to defer consideration of Point Score Captain and Auditor until the July meeting, so to allow consideration of an external auditor. The branch members also chose to elect a Publicity Officer in Rick Rose.
The next meeting of the branch shall be conducted on Sunday, July 29, 2018, at 11am at the Gunnedah greyhound track.
May 2018
The Members’ Branch Attendance Bonus Scheme draw took place at Wentworth Park Wednesday night June 13, 2018, with the winner drawn being Danny Hubbard from Gunnedah Branch.
As Danny was in attendance at Gunnedah Branch meeting in May, he will receive the Members Bonus of $500. Congratulations Danny.
Members are advised that the NSW GBOTA Gunnedah Branch will meet on Sunday, June 24 at 11am at the Gunnedah Greyhound Track. Members of the North West region are encouraged to attend as the meeting will include election of office bearers to the Branch. Any questions can be directed to NSW GBOTA Operations Manager, Ellen Harris on 0403802022.
Members are reminded that the next Branch meeting will be held on the 1st of July at 7.30pm at Yennora Oasis Hotel,140 Fairfield St, Fairfield East.
Best winning greyhound for the month of May was Henrietta Rose
with 8 points for the Matic Racing Team.
Members are advised that the next Branch Meeting will be held on Sunday July 1st at Arena Sports Club Yagoona.
Leading Greyhound: Thank You Bill
Leading Owner: Cathie Dance
Visitors are welcome, come along and enjoy afternoon tea and a chat.
By attending your Branch Meeting you are eligible to win $500 if your name is drawn in the monthly Members Draw at Wentworth Park.
Members are reminded that the next Branch Meeting will be held Sunday 10th June at Camden Golf Club, 6.30 pm.
Point Score for May 2018
Leading Member – Mick Player on 52 Points
R/U Member – Neil Falk on 43 Points
Leading Dog -- Lagoon Rhett on 23 Points
R/U Dog – Road Angel on 19 Points
City Dog - Lagoon Rhett on 13 Points
Tab Dog - Road Angel on 19 points
Points W/O a win—Smashing Sarah on 18 Points
Our Major Raffle was drawn Saturday 2nd June at Wentworth Park, Thank you to all that came and made it a successful night.
Winning Tickets are
1st Prize Ticket # 3802 Graham Muir
2nd Prize Ticket # 3412 Shayne Fleming
3rd Prize Ticket # 3664 Mary Sammut
4th Prize Ticket # 4106 Brett Edwards
5th Prize Ticket # 3255 Kirsty Nielson
6th Prize Ticket # 3881 Stuart Dickinson
7th Prize Ticket # 3769 Mel Bolwell
8th Prize Ticket # 3745 Peter Raksts
9th Prize Ticket # 3656 Dot Urqhart
10th Prize Ticket # 3483 Marie Burton
PUBLICITY OFFICER
Members are reminded that next Branch meeting will be held on the 3rd of June at 7.30pm at Yennora Oasis Hotel,140 Fairfield St, Fairfield East.
Best winning greyhound for the month of April was Really Fast Love
with 15 points ,for the Matic Racing Team.
The next meeting of the Bathurst GBOTA will be held on the 10th June 2018 at 12 noon at Kennerson Park.
The Leading Greyhound - Oscar Winner - 62 points. Leading Owner - Irene Buttsworth - 151 points. Leading Trainer - John Buttsworth - 163 points. Leading Owner/trainer - Peter Barnes - 101 points. The $500-00 bonus draw for the 7th May 2018 - race 6 - dog 4 - Blaze Eraser. Owner /trainer - Barry Conwell. Raelene McNamara won the lucky door prize.
Thank you to Mr Bill Mangafas for attending and enlightening us on the ongoing events in the Greyhound Industry. Thank you to all the Members that faithfully attend every month. All Visitors and Guests are always welcome.
Members are reminded that the next Branch Meeting will be held Sunday 20th May at Camden Golf Club, 6.30 pm.
Point Score for April 2018
Leading Member – Mick Player on 51 Point
R/U Member – Sharron Webster on 22 Points
Leading Dog -- Card Player on 13 Points
R/U Dog – Wighton on 11 Points
City Dog - Lagoon Rhett on 8 Points
Tab Dog - Card Player in 13 Points
Members Draw
The Members’ Branch Attendance Bonus Scheme draw took place at Wentworth Park Saturday night, May 12, 2018, with the winner drawn being David Cornes from Kurri Kurri Branch.
As David did not attend a branch meeting in April, he is not eligible to receive the $500 bonus.
The Kurri Kurri Branch this month will also receive $100 for being the association Branch with the drawn member. It is the Association's belief this incentive will encourage the Branch to recruit members to meetings and generally. The more members, the greater chance the Branch has to be drawn!
Members and prospective members in the North West - Far North West Region (Gunnedah) are advised that due to the timing of the Association's Bi-Annual and EGM that the May Branch meeting will be moved back to Sunday, May 27.
The meeting will be held at the Gunnedah Greyhound Racing Club. The meeting will commence at 11am with all welcome. Members are asked to share the information around.
Members are advised that the next Branch Meeting will be held on Sunday June 3rd, at Arena Sports Club Yagoona.
Visitors are welcome, come along and enjoy the tasty afternoon tea, and have a chat.
By attending your Branch Meeting you become eligible to win $500 if your name is drawn in the monthly Members Draw at Wentworth Park.
Members are reminded that the next Branch meeting will be held on the 6th of May at 7.30pm at Yennora Oasis Hotel,140 Fairfield St
Fairfield East.
Best winning greyhound for the month of March was Embye with 8 points for the Matic Racing Team.
Members are reminded that the next Branch Meeting will be held on Sunday May 6th at 1.00pm at Arena Sports Club Yagoona.
Point Scores for April
Greyhound of the Month: Go Go Jude
Most points/no wins: Frank Sanotti
Visitors are welcome to attend and find out about GBOTA’s new racing awards for all GBOTA tracks - $35,000 will be won.
PS make sure you attend your Branch Meeting. You have the chance every month to win the $500 Bonus drawn every month at Wentworth Park.
The next meeting of the Bathurst Branch of the GBOTA will be held at Kennerson Park on the 6th May 2018 at 12 noon. Please note that it's the first Sunday of the month as it clashes with Mothers Day.
Greyhound of the year as at 8/4/2018 is Oscar Winner - 58 points.
Owner/Trainer - Peter Barnes -39 points.
Trainer is John Buttsworth - 116 points.
Owner is Irene Buttsworth - 109 points.
The $500.00 GBOTA draw for Monday 9th April 2018 is My Mate Fox - Race 8 - Box 2 for Peter Barnes.
The winner of the lucky door prize is Stephen Gardiner.
Thanks to our Director, Bill Mangafas, Ross Penney and all the Members who attend our meetings faithfully.
Guests and Visitors are always welcome.
Secretary ?
Members Bonus, Branch Attendance Scheme
April 2018
The Members’ Branch Attendance Bonus Scheme draw took place at Wentworth Park Saturday night, April 7, 2018, with the winner drawn being Glen Jones from City-Parramatta Branch.
As Glen had not attended a Branch meeting in the month of March, he was not eligible for the bonus.
Richmond
Well done to all who received an award at the branch presentation night for 2017. Training honours went to Anne Kada and Tony Pagano while Les Horner and Cheryl Betts took out the owner/trainer sections. I was the proud recipient of owner and breeding honours. Country greyhound went to Diane Wells, quinella greyhound went to Les Horner. Cheryl Betts had two of the three finalists taking out the greyhound of the year with Pursayis. A big thanks to our MC Gary Clark and to Coleen Abella and all our sponsors.
Come along to our next branch meeting and put in your points on Sunday 15th at the Richmond race club upstairs in the function room commencing at 7pm. Visitors are welcome. After the meeting we will have our raffle followed by a light supper. Members are reminded that a plate would be appreciated.
Pat Breen
Members are reminded that the next Branch Meeting will be held Sunday 8th April at Camden Golf Club, 6.30 pm.
Point Score for March 2018
Leading Member – Neil Falk on 19 points
R/U Member – Gary Erwin on 16 points
Leading Dog -- Magic Macca on 9 points
R/U Dog – Sleek Master on 9 points
Tab Dog -- Magic Macca on 9 points
Auburn - Lidcombe
on the 8th of April at 7.30pm at Yennora Oasis Hotel,
140 Fairfield St Fairfield East.
Best winning greyhound for the month of February was Realy Fast Love
with 20 points ,for the Matic Racing Team.
Publicity Oficer
Auburn-Lidcombe Branch Members and Guests enjoyed a wonderful night at Wentworth Park on Easter Egg Night. Presentation winners on the night were Jimmy Vassallo, Mick Jenner and Lionel Hobbs. Of course, the night would not have been so successful without the generosity of sponsors Silkari, Pet 2000, Real Pet Foods and Hidez who provided many prizes for the presentation and raffle winners.