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here is the year going? Would you believe it is already time to renew your PANTHERS membership?
additional visibility and lighting. The works will be conducted in sections to ensure minimal disruption.
This year I am pleased to announce that the team have been busily putting together an exciting & fun membership renewal campaign for you all. Renew your Membership or join during September to October for a chance to WIN a share of $95,000 worth of instant Prizes, Cash or even a NEW Car… Good Luck!
Over the coming months our Bistro will also undertake a refresh of new décor and menu. The team are working hard to satisfy a range of palates, hence we continue to appreciate your ongoing feedback.
More exciting news, work will commence soon on our car park. The new & improved car park will have a strong focus on member’s safety, delivering a new surface plus
Thank you for your ongoing support and hope to see you around the Club.
Jamie Williams General Manager
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Panther Group CEO BRIAN FLETCHER Brian Fletcher is no stranger to the hospitality and gaming industry, with many years’ experience of running a business under his belt. Brian Fletcher was a Director of the Panthers Group for 5 years prior to his appointment as Chairman of the club in July 2015. He was appointed the role of Chief Executive Officer in March 2016. Prior to this role, Brian was the Chief Executive Officer of Hawkesbury Race Club for more than 25 years and played a major role in developing the club into one of the most successful and progressive Race Clubs in Australia. He is also the Chairman of the Foundation for Disabled Sportsmen and Sportswomen as well as a Victor Chang Foundation ambassador.
1.0 How did you first become involved with the Penrith Panthers? Prior to being invited onto the Board by the then Chairman Don Feltis in 2011, as CEO of Hawkesbury Race Club, a Gold Sponsor of Panthers for many years, I had involvement with Panthers through events and social functions. I then made a progression on the Board to being appointed Chairman. Being offered the position of Panthers 4 #PANTHERPRIDE
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3.0 What does a typical day at work involve? Being CEO of both our 2.0 What is the most Licenced Clubs and Rugby rewarding part of your role League, my days are busy with the Panthers Group? with meetings with Senior I enjoy working with our 1000 Staff Members, business employees whilst paying associates and Rugby special attention to our League matters. Members’ needs. Finding the right balance between 4.0 You’ve been a regular ensuring a viable business visitor to Port Macquarie and clubs that our Members’ – what do you love about enjoy coming to is an ongoing our town? challenge that I enjoy. I have always found Port
Macquarie to be a vibrant city. Following our recent $9m renovations to Port Macquarie Panthers, we are very proud of the Club and are very thankful to the Members for their continued support. I always look forward to my visits to Port Macquarie Panthers. 5.0 Panthers Port Macquarie has just undergone renovations? What other things are on the horizon for the Club? The immediate capital improvement of Port Macquarie Panthers will be the much needed resealing of the carpark. We are also looking at upgrading the back of the club to include a new family area with play equipment for the kids. 6.0 Are there any plans for Penrith Panthers to play any games in Port Macquarie? Presently, we only have permission from the NRL to take one home game per year away from Penrith Stadium. Thanks to the financial backing from Bathurst City Council, we have a long-term commitment to playing one game per year in Bathurst. However, for the second year in succession, we will be holding our 2018 pre-
season training camp in Port Macquarie. Our top 7.0 And the winner of 30 NRL squad and senior the 2017 NRL Grand coaching staff will be in the Final will be‌. Port Macquarie area for four days in January preparing for our 2018 season and holding coaching clinics and player appearances for the Port Macquarie locals. PANTHERS.COM. AU
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CHICKEN FUNGHI Chicken breast with a mushroom cream sauce, served with potato & broccolini
LUNCH | DINNER | 7 DAYS T&C’s: Members only offer | Image for illustrative purposes only | Offer may be withdrawn any anytime without notice. AC-P427
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CAR OR CASH GIVEAWAY SEE RECEPTION FOR DETAILS ON
BONUS ENTRY TICKETS!
WIN A HYUNDAI i30 OR $20,000 4 WAYS TO ENTER 1. Renew your Panthers Membership 3. With any Tooheys tap beer purchase
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WEEKLY DRAWS TWO ENTRY TICKETS DRAWN WEEKLY SATURDAY & SUNDAY AT 3.00PM Member does not need to be present at the Weekly Draws to move through to the MAJOR DRAW If Member is present – they will also win $250 CASH!
MAJOR DRAW SATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER @ 7PM followed by the PANTHERS $30,000 Group Draw at 9pm T&C’S: See Club Reception for full Terms & Conditions | Authorised under LTPS/17/16612 | Images for illustrative purposes only | Limit of one entry per day per Member for Tooheys tap beer purchase | With any food purchase greater than $15 – Member will receive 1 Entry Ticket. AC-P438
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