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Vince Cassar Australia (Verified User) Posts 413 Dogs 10 / Races 3 26 Aug 2014 08:25
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EXTERNAL LINK gricg ask stakeholders to put in submissions to give to GRNSW, Who are the stakeholders ?, hope they don't mean participants. So maybe that's how the represented numbers are so high ." Forced inclusion ".
Don Haley Australia (Verified User) Posts 176 Dogs 1 / Races 0 26 Aug 2014 08:28
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james saunders wrote:
70% of australia is catholic too but hardly any one goes to church so id be questioning how many participants are non practising gbota members.
Don Haley Australia (Verified User) Posts 176 Dogs 1 / Races 0 26 Aug 2014 08:30
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Slight exageration James. According to 2011 census 25% of AUS population are Catholic and 38% Protestant.
Noel McCaskie Australia (Verified User) Posts 1122 Dogs 23 / Races 5 26 Aug 2014 08:58
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Vince
When asking for a meeting to be put together at PP it was for the purpose of all these leaders to sit down and put things right for the participants,since the meeting all i have got out of the few i have spoken to so far is we are waiting on joe blow to do this or that with to many dead ends in my opinion,from what i gather if someone says the wrong thing they are threatened with legal action to keep things quiet,this should not go on,it should be an open book for all to know and see BUT IT ISNT.The only way WE as participants here in NSW to go forward and achieve what we want and deserve is to UNITE and speak up.No good relying on these so called leaders groups as to date what have they done for any of us ? Its about time people come out of the dark and speak up.
Vince Cassar Australia (Verified User) Posts 413 Dogs 10 / Races 3 26 Aug 2014 09:15
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Thank you Noel, its where I was heading and my sentiments precisely.
Robert Whitelaw Australia (Verified User) Posts 1977 Dogs 0 / Races 0 26 Aug 2014 10:40
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Noel McCaskie wrote:
Vince
When asking for a meeting to be put together at PP it was for the purpose of all these leaders to sit down and put things right for the participants,since the meeting all i have got out of the few i have spoken to so far is we are waiting on joe blow to do this or that with to many dead ends in my opinion,from what i gather if someone says the wrong thing they are threatened with legal action to keep things quiet,this should not go on,it should be an open book for all to know and see BUT IT ISNT.The only way WE as participants here in NSW to go forward and achieve what we want and deserve is to UNITE and speak up.No good relying on these so called leaders groups as to date what have they done for any of us ? Its about time people come out of the dark and speak up.
The information we all received on the day that the GBOTA were ask not to attend, which complicated the exercise with one GBOTA director signing the attendance sheet as GBOTA Vice Chair and other three signed the sheet as visitors as did the harness CEO which a lot of Industry Leaders were uncomfortable with. What are these people frighten of ,I will tell you ,ITS THE TRUTH which some times hurt !
Tom Astbury Australia (Verified User) Posts 442 Dogs 0 / Races 0 26 Aug 2014 11:27
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Seems there must be much to-ing and fro-ing as the release date has been changed again from the August date.
EXTERNAL LINK "Greyhound racing in NSW (Inquiry) This inquiry is a current Legislative Council inquiry conducted by the Greyhound racing in NSW Committee. This Inquiry was established to inquire into and report on greyhound racing in New South Wales. The Committee tabled its First Report on 28 March 2014, and will soon table its Second Report by 17 October 2014."
Gov tax takeout to decrease, stir up in management, more control of expenses, changes all take time. Santa clause is coming.
James Saunders Australia (Verified User) Posts 4644 Dogs 3 / Races 3 26 Aug 2014 11:45
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vicki prest wrote:
james saunders wrote:
70% of australia is catholic too but hardly any one goes to church so id be questioning how many participants are non practising gbota members.
At least Catholics are passionate and loyal,James
yes vicki but perhaps too passionate to minors.
Robert Whitelaw Australia (Verified User) Posts 1977 Dogs 0 / Races 0 26 Aug 2014 19:33
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Tom Astbury wrote:
Seems there must be much to-ing and fro-ing as the release date has been changed again from the August date.
EXTERNAL LINK "Greyhound racing in NSW (Inquiry) This inquiry is a current Legislative Council inquiry conducted by the Greyhound racing in NSW Committee. This Inquiry was established to inquire into and report on greyhound racing in New South Wales. The Committee tabled its First Report on 28 March 2014, and will soon table its Second Report by 17 October 2014."
Gov tax takeout to decrease, stir up in management, more control of expenses, changes all take time. Santa clause is coming.
We can only hope and you suggest a stir up, more then a stir up is needed ! no presents from Santa for those who have been naughty Tom!
Vicki Prest Australia (Verified User) Posts 385 Dogs 0 / Races 0 26 Aug 2014 19:41
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james saunders wrote:
vicki prest wrote:
james saunders wrote:
70% of australia is catholic too but hardly any one goes to church so id be questioning how many participants are non practising gbota members.
At least Catholics are passionate and loyal,James
yes vicki but perhaps too passionate to minors.
I don't think we need go there,James.
Vicki Prest Australia (Verified User) Posts 385 Dogs 0 / Races 0 27 Aug 2014 03:51
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robert whitelaw wrote:
Noel McCaskie wrote:
Vince
When asking for a meeting to be put together at PP it was for the purpose of all these leaders to sit down and put things right for the participants,since the meeting all i have got out of the few i have spoken to so far is we are waiting on joe blow to do this or that with to many dead ends in my opinion,from what i gather if someone says the wrong thing they are threatened with legal action to keep things quiet,this should not go on,it should be an open book for all to know and see BUT IT ISNT.The only way WE as participants here in NSW to go forward and achieve what we want and deserve is to UNITE and speak up.No good relying on these so called leaders groups as to date what have they done for any of us ? Its about time people come out of the dark and speak up.
Noel,I have the email,you might be right mate.It does not look good.
The information we all received on the day that the GBOTA were ask not to attend, which complicated the exercise with one GBOTA director signing the attendance sheet as GBOTA Vice Chair and other three signed the sheet as visitors as did the harness CEO which a lot of Industry Leaders were uncomfortable with. What are these people frighten of ,I will tell you ,ITS THE TRUTH which some times hurt !
Noel McCaskie Australia (Verified User) Posts 1122 Dogs 23 / Races 5 28 Aug 2014 06:12
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This is all I have received regarding the outcome of the meeting at Potts Park. Nothing to get excited about IMO, I am very disappointed, these are the people that were asked to represent us. Will it go any further? Participants please form your own opinion.
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MINUTES OF THE GREYHOUND INDUSTRY LEADERS MEETING HELD ON SUNDAY 10 AUGUST, 2014 AT THE GREYHOUND SOCIAL CLUB.
Ron Arnold opened the meeting at 11:09.
THOSE IN ATTENDANCE: As per attendance sheet.
APOLOGIES: Nil.
Bob Whitelaw addressed the meeting and thanked those people in attendance for their support and then handed over to the Chairperson Ron Arnold.
Ron Arnold addressed the meeting with an overview of how this day came together and titled the name CARE Communication, Attitude, Reality and Enjoy the Sport. Prior to proceeding with the meeting Ron Arnold tabled correspondence from Brent Hogan, CEO GRNSW, stating that the meeting being conducted today would come under the auspices of GRICG.
CORRESPONDENCE: GBOTA, John Davis(Daily Telegraph) and Tony Gannon.
SPEAKERS ADDRESSED THE MEETING:
1. ROSS BURTON Richmond Race Club.
2. GLENN MIDSON NSW Tab Clubs.
3. TONY GANNON Greyhound Action Group.
4. REX NAIRN Country Clubs Association.
5. TOM GREEN Country Clubs Association.
6. CRAIG JACKSON RGPA.
7. MICK PLAYER Greyhound Action Group.
Following this Ron Arnold summed up by saying that with the unity of all groups who have participated today need to work together for the betterment of the Greyhound Industry.
It was then moved by Tony Gannon and seconded by Ross Burton that Ron Arnold as representative of all the groups present today organise to meet with the Minister for Gaming, Racing and Hospitality, at the earliest convenience, to address the issues raised today. The motion was carried.
Ron Arnold closed the meeting at 12:40.
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I feel we need STRONGER representation.
Steve Francis Australia (Verified User) Posts 23 Dogs 0 / Races 0 28 Aug 2014 08:09
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If that's the group going to save as where in all the sht
Vicki Prest Australia (Verified User) Posts 385 Dogs 0 / Races 0 28 Aug 2014 09:00
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steve francis wrote:
If that's the group going to save as where in all the sht
These were the people that spoke at the meeting,can people please read things properly.And who would you all like to represent the industry?
Robert Whitelaw Australia (Verified User) Posts 1977 Dogs 0 / Races 0 28 Aug 2014 09:46
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vicki prest wrote:
steve francis wrote:
If that's the group going to save as where in all the sht
These were the people that spoke at the meeting,can people please read things properly.And who would you all like to represent the industry?
Vicki wasn't Francis a talking Mule !
Noel McCaskie Australia (Verified User) Posts 1122 Dogs 23 / Races 5 28 Aug 2014 09:52
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Bob
I dont think these are the minutes,i would love to see a copy of the original minutes if possible,thats what i asked for
Vicki Prest Australia (Verified User) Posts 385 Dogs 0 / Races 0 28 Aug 2014 09:53
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robert whitelaw wrote:
vicki prest wrote:
steve francis wrote:
If that's the group going to save as where in all the sht
These were the people that spoke at the meeting,can people please read things properly.And who would you all like to represent the industry?
Vicki wasn't Francis a talking Mule !
Yep,he sure was,Bob.
Steve Francis Australia (Verified User) Posts 23 Dogs 0 / Races 0 28 Aug 2014 11:03
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still do a good bbq bob you wouldn't take long at you age
James Saunders Australia (Verified User) Posts 4644 Dogs 3 / Races 3 28 Aug 2014 11:47
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strike till we get a better deal and owners take dogs of trainers that break the strike,you would be shocked how quick the gov and tab conceded.
Noel McCaskie Australia (Verified User) Posts 1122 Dogs 23 / Races 5 28 Aug 2014 19:43
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James
I think that striking at this stage is a bit extreme,but it may have to happen in the near future,what we need here is UNITY and a body of people to take our concerns to GRNSW and for them to listen,there are plenty of people running these certain groups and all it should take to get them moving is for all concerned participants to pick up a phone and make themselves heard,at the moment IMO we dont have strong enough representation by individual groups that is why i would like to see them combine as one.It has to HAPPEN and very soon.
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