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NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of Thoroughbred Breeders Queensland Association Inc. will be held at the Winners Circle Room, Doomben racecourse at 10.30am on Saturday 16th August 2014 followed by drinks and
canapés in the Falvelon Bar.

RSVP to the TBQA office by 5pm Friday August 8th is essential.

ELECTION OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS
There are three (3) positions which have become vacant in rotation and require election of office bearers.

If you wish to nominate you should be;

(1) a breeder;

(2) prepared to give up approximately 5 hours per week to the TBQA;

(3) happy to attend industry functions when required;

(4) able to attend all committee meetings (approximately 1 per month);

(5) prepared to promote the Queensland breeding industry at all times. The work load is not large but it is a very important committee as it represents the most important part of the thoroughbred industry.

Please consider your candidacy carefully for this committee.
NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BACK TO THE TBQA OFFICE BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON MONDAY 23rd JUNE, 2014.

Clause 12.4 of the TBQA Constitution reads:
Nominations of candidates for election as Committee members shall be in writing and shall be signed by two or more members as nominators and shall be countersigned by the candidate signifying his candidature and shall be lodged with
the Secretary on or prior to six (6) weeks from the date of the holding of the Annual General Meeting.

Please complete the nomination form attached.

The second QTIS payment for 2012 foals is now due.

The first payment of $385 (incl gst) for Queensland bred yearlings and $770 (incl gst) for Breedbacks was due on October 31st, 2013.

The second payment, of the same amounts are due by June 30, 2014.

For those that haven’t made the first payment, there is a late payment fee of $990 for Queensland bred and $1,650 for Breedbacks, which is payable by June 30th, 2014.

The Registration form is available here, or contact Queensland Racing for more details on the scheme (07) 3869 9777.

QTIS registration for rising 2yo’s is due by the end of the month and you’d want to make sure you pay-up.

This week there were 15 QTIS races worth an incredible $247,000 in bonus prizemoney!

Just as amazing, $92,800 of that was not claimed because the placegetters weren’t QTIS eligible. All that extra prizemoney that the owners have missed out on.

The QTIS bonuses saw prizemoney jump to $85,000 in four races on the Gold Coast last Monday and Ipswich on Saturday.

Prizemoney more than doubled to $22,000 at Dalby, Rockhampton, Sunshine Coast, Townsville and Gatton.

There were QTIS races worth $27,000 at Doomben last Wednesday and Friday and $25,000 on the Gold Coast.

The important position of Chief Executive Officer of Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) and its subsidiary Aushorse Marketing is open to a person experienced and knowledgeable in Thoroughbred industry issues and marketing strategies.

The role requires an energetic and resourceful person with a proven track record committed to vigorously pursuing the commercial interests of TBA’s 3,700 members and promoting Australian horses in key overseas markets. The successful applicant must be skilled in liaising and negotiating with key stakeholder organisations including racing authorities, sales companies, governments and the media. A capacity to provide leadership to a highly motivated team at TBA and Aushorse is essential. A command of budgetary issues and fiscal management will be a vital consideration for the position.

This is a hands-on role requiring a very active CEO who is closely involved in the planning and implementation of TBA and Aushorse Marketing initiatives and policies, attending key events and activities and partnering with like organisations. Promotion and marketing is an essential and key responsibility of the CEO in meeting the aims and objectives of Aushorse Marketing.

Applications can be addressed in the strictest confidence to either the President of TBA Mr. Basil Nolan at raheenstud@bigpond.com or the Chairman of Aushorse Marketing Mr. Antony Thompson at antony@widden.com. Applications close Monday, 30 June.

TBQA President, Basil Nolan, his wife Di and the TBQA Committee would like to pass on their heartfelt condolences to the family of TBQA Life Member, Murray Murdoch.

Murray’s five year old grandson, Hugh Woodhouse, died in a tragic accident last week.

Hugh was the adored son of Ben and Megan, loving brother to his twin Ellie and baby sister Phoebe and much loved by everyone.

Hugh’s family have said “Thank you for the wonderful memories Hughie; you had so much more to give.”

All our thoughts and love go to Murray and his family at this terrible time.