WAGRA Annual Report 2008-2009 - Greyhounds WA

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GREYHOUND RACING ASSOCIATION Annual Report 2008/2009 WAGRA Consultative Committee The WAGRA Consultative Committee provides industry input on issues important to the conduct and promotion of greyhound racing in Western Australia. As at 31 July 2009 the Consultative Committee comprised: WAGBOTA: Mr Sam Celenza AVGRA: Mr Vince Caruana Industry Member: Mr Barry Thompson Industry Member: Mr Dean Starkie Industry Member: Mr Michael Pollard Observer Mr Chris Freeman Oncourse veterinary surgeon and former board member Dr Peter Thomas, and RWWA Chief Steward Greyhounds Mr Carlos Martins attended meetings when invited to offer advice in their specialist areas. RWWA representation was also invited. The forum continues to provide Consultative Committee members with an opportunity to express points of view on a range of industry-related matters to WAGRA Management and offi cials. Many topics were forwarded for discussion at the RWWA Greyhound Racing Consultative Group. RWWA Greyhound Racing Consultative Group The RWWA Greyhound Racing Consultative Group comprised: RWWA Mr Geoff Martin Mr Richard Burt Mr Ken Norquay Mr John Zucal Mr Mark Bottcher Board Member (Meeting Chairman) Chief Executive Offi cer Executive General Manager Racing RWWA Chairman of Stewards Manager Greyhound Racing WAGRA Ms Patricia Tassell WAGRA Chairman Mr David Simonette WAGRA CEO Mr Dennis O’Brien WAGRA Manager Racing & Marketing WAGBOTA Mr Malcolm Brown WAGBOTA Member (Breeder) Mr Allen Kinnish WAGBOTA Member (Owner) Mr Fred Maller WAGBOTA Member (Trainer) RWWA Board Representation It is a requirement of the RWWA Act 2003 for the eligible greyhound racing bodies to nominate a member and an alternative member of the RWWA Board of Directors, and a member of the RWWA Selection Panel, for a term not exceeding three years. The eligible greyhound racing bodies, WAGRA, Avon Valley Greyhound Racing Association (AVGRA) and WAGBOTA, provided joint nominations. RWWA members Mr Geoffrey Martin (Board Member), Mr Lindsay Archer (Alternative Member) and Mr Ted Karasek (Selection Panel) three year terms are due to expire 31 July 2009 and the nomination process is already underway. RWWA Grading Review Panel RWWA's Grading Review Panel comprised: Mr Mark Bottcher RWWA Mr Peter Howell RWWA Mr Dennis O’Brien WAGRA Mr Barry Thompson Industry representative Mr Dean Starkie Industry representative This forum discusses aspects pertinent to the grading of greyhounds and makes recommendations to RWWA Integrity Assurance Committee. WA Derby winner HIGH EARNER with David Robartson (QLD) and Matthew Allen. 8
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GREYHOUND RACING ASSOCIATION Annual Report 2008/2009 Western Australian Greyhound Breeders, Owners and Trainers’ Association At the WAGBOTA Annual General Meeting at Cannington Sunday 8 February 2009 the following were elected for the new season: President: Mr Sam Celenza V/President/Treasurer: Mr Fred Maller V/President: Mrs Ann Brown Secretary: Mr Malcolm Brown Committee: Mrs Lynn Vagg, Mr Derrick Smith and Mr Tom Meek. Avon Valley Greyhound Racing Association At the Avon Valley Greyhound Racing Association (AVGRA) Annual General Meeting at Northam Saturday 8 November 2008 the following were elected for the new season: President: Mr Vince Caruana Vice President: Mr Sid Bailey Junior Vice President: Mr Bob Ayling Secretary/Treasurer: Mrs May Leach Committee Members: Mrs Bev Ayling, Mr Brian Banes, Mrs Connie Caruana, Mr Chris Godfrey, Mr Bob Kidd, Mrs Chris Kidd, Mrs Chris McCloy, Mr Fred McCloy, Ms Rachel McCloy and Mr Patrick McManus. Christine Bennet-trained NATURAL ELEMENT winning the Gascoigne Leather Centre Northam Anniversary Cup WAGRA Perth Cup Celebration Evening Sunday 15 March 2009 Industry Awards Trainer Max Julien accepting the Cannington Track Star award for greyhound MISS SLICK. CANNINGTON Leading Dam: Leading Sire: Leading Owner: Leading Trainer: Track Star: MANDURAH Leading Dam: Leading Sire: Leading Owner: Leading Trainer: Track Star: NORTHAM Leading Dam: Leading Sire: Leading Owner: Leading Trainer: Track Star: LITTLE LAMPLIGHT TOKEN ROYALE Gary Weston, Craig Weston Linda Britton MISS SLICK DIONYSUS REGAL BART Michael Pollard & Lexia Isaac Linda Britton AIRBOURNE BALE PEGGY’S RETURN SCALDED Di Carmody John Carmody LATCHICO 9
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