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Membership Renewals

Membership renewals have been posted, if you don't receive yours in the next 2 weeks please call (07) 5538 1599. Don't forget to renew before June 30 to receive 10 gate and Members access passes and go into the draw to win one of two fabulous prizes.

You could win either:

A family pass for two (2) adults and two (2) children to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary's night show Yanguwah valued at $236 and valid until 31 December 2012.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s Yanguwah dinner and show experience immerses guests in an engaging evening of Indigenous Australia and native wildlife. The experience includes a traditional welcome ceremony, Kup Murri feast (cooked in the ground using traditional methods), Aboriginal and Torres Strait island dance performances and the opportunity to feed a friendly mob of kangaroos and hold one of our beautiful koalas. Suitable for all ages with performances weekly from Tue to Sat inclusive. For more information please see www.yanguwah.com.au

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A table for 4 people in the Skyline Restaurant where you and your guests can enjoy a 4 course table d’hote luncheon, reserved seating with personal LCD monitor, access to the members areas, complimentary racebook and access to the members car park worth $370.

Member of the Month

Congratulations Thomas Pettiona!

You are our May Member of the Month and will receive two complimentary tickets to enjoy a day in the Directors Lounge.

A WELL-KNOWN owner and punter for decades, Tom Pettiona has been attending Gold Coast race meetings since the 1950s.

 “I was living in Melbourne back then but used to often visit the Gold Coast and then I moved up here for good in the 1960s,’’ he recalled.

“The racecourse and the Gold Coast in general have both changed so much in that time. There were only two high-rises on the Gold Coast when I first moved up here.’’

Tom became a GCTC member 35 years ago and has owned countless winners at the Gold Coast over the years.

He also achieved every owner’s ultimate dream in 1981 when Just A Dash won the Melbourne Cup. Tom raced the Tommy Smith-trained stayer with his good friends Lloyd Williams and George Frew.

“Winning the Melbourne Cup is something everyone dreams about and that was certainly a special day for the three of us,’’ he said.

“But I think the best horse I ever had was Prince Romantic. He was a very good horse who won a lot of races, including a Futurity Stakes (in 1968).

“And I’ve had so many winners here at the Gold Coast with trainers like Alan Bailey and Bruce McLachlan.’’

Tom admits he doesn’t attend as many race meetings as he once did, but still loves a punt.

“(Former GCTC chairman) Peter Gallagher was my closest friend and I was also very close to Bruce McLachlan, but sadly they are both no longer with us so I’m not as interested in coming out to the races as much as I once did. I guess I’ve got a bit lazy!’’

Ambassador Program

All new Members of the Gold Coast Turf Club are invited to join our wonderful Ambassador Paula Greene on a guided tour of the facilities and Members areas and then finish off with a complimentary drink in the Prime Ministers Bar on the ground floor.

Ambassador Meeting - 19 May 2012

Start Time: 10.45am for an 11.00am start
RSVP: laurar@gctc.com.au or 5538 1599

Paula Greene - Ambassador

Paula has been a member of the Turf Club for over 4 years and has enjoyed many Saturday racedays in our premium Skyline Restaurant .

The Ambassador program has been running for over 12 months and has been a huge success. I have found that both new & current members are quite surprised at the variety of options available to them.

The tour includes all function, dining & bar areas right throughout the club. It gives you a sneak preview of what each area has to offer, allowing you to easily choose how you would like to spend your day. Dining options range from a magnificent 4 or 5 course gastronomic delight in our Skyline Restaurant (my absolute favourite) , to a more casual bistro style meal ( yummy parmigiana) in the Champagne Brasserie right through to our scumptious party pies & sandwiches in the relaxed atmosphere of the Prime Ministers Cup Bar overlooking the mounting yard and Winning Post.

On any given day the exhilarating atmosphere at the Gold Coast Turf Club rivals that of any the major racecourses. So come along and enjoy the thrill of racing with us!!

Lost/ Stolen Membership Cards

The member is to immediately advise the Gold Coast Turf Club in writing with the following details when requesting replacement badges:

  • Full Name
  • Membership Number
  • Type of badge lost, i.e. primary badge or guest badge
  • Date of loss
  • The member will also be required to return the remaining badges in the set.

A fee of $60 will be charged for each badge not returned.

Once the Club receives notification and payment, the member will be issued with a new set of badges. The old membership number will be recorded as invalid for security purposes.

In the case of any Member requesting replacement badges on more than one occasion , an amount equal to the full yearly subscription fee will be required as payment. This matter will also be referred to the Board of Directors for review.

In addition, if a member reports lost, misplaced or stolen badges within two (2) weeks of a feature raceday (i.e. Melbourne Cup, Magic Millions, Prime Minister’s Cup), the badges will not be replaced until after the feature raceday.

Please contact the Club on (07) 5538 1599 for further information.

Current Members Frequently Asked Questions

Can I purchase extra members tickets?

Yes, members can purchase extra members tickets. The price of tickets and the number of tickets available to purchase varies depending on the race day. Non feature race days are $15 each plus gate entry of $10.

What happens if I let my membership lapse?

Membership’s must be renewed every year or you will need to either re-join and pay the joining fee or pay the renewal fee for each year that has lapsed.

RULES RELATING TO CESSATION OF MEMBERSHIP

15.1     Membership of the Club shall cease if a Member fails or neglects to pay the Member's Annual Subscription before the first day of September of the current financial year, and his or her name shall be removed from the register of Members. If, however, the Member explains the failure or neglect in terms which the Board deems satisfactory, the Board may, on payment by the Member of the amount due, restore the Member's membership.

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