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Hi Club Members WOW - Still not struck. The Club Membership Draw has again had a Jackpot so is now worth . . . . $550 !! Due to the saturated ground conditions, ALL Football has been cancelled for tomorrow. Clubrtooms will be open from 3:00pm - come on down for some Darts & Table Tennis !! Don't forget also we have the inaugural Fillys Nite Trots racing nite tomorrow nite. Afterwards get into town and support the ABs as they deal to South Africa on Sunday morning. |


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SUPPORT YOUR CLUB KITCHEN Maria & Roberto in your Club Kitchen have some great value meals. Remember each team is entitled to 3 free plates of chips, provided at least 1/2 the team is in attendance, on production of a voucher obtainable from the Bar |

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TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT Centrally Located in PN 3 Bedroom town house. Warm & sunny with fabulous outdoor living. $300 per week. Phone Grace at (0274) 447 223
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2008 SUMMER OLYMPICS The games commence with the start of the Opening ceremony at 8:08pm on Friday 8 August 2008. Given the Chinese fascination & belief in the luck of the number 8, (refer wikipedia) it is amazing to realise that the Chinese must have targeted the holding of these games with this date years ago !!! Red Sox is proud to have a direct connection with the 2008 Olympic games with the following participants representing NZ: Kris Gemmell - Triathlon: son of Netball Coach Diane Anna Green - Womens Soccer: daughter of 'Wrinklie' John Green Steven Old - Mens Soccer: ex Club Member of Manawatu AFC Stu Jacobs - Mens Soccer Coach: ex Club Member of Manawatu AFC BEST OF LUCK TO YOU ALL FOR A SUCCESSFUL GAMES ! |


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CLUB MEMBERSHIP In order to comply with Liquor Licencing laws for Clubs, individualised membership cards are available for personal collection by members from the Clubrooms. Members are asked to carry the cards when at the Clubrooms. The cards include a BarCode which will be used to calculate loyalty points when the new Bar Computer system is introduced (like the Subway card) and we also hope to eventually introduce a loyalty/discount scheme with some of our sponsors |

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FILLIES NITE TROTS - SATURDAY 16 AUGUST Tickets $10 - 7 races to bet your stake money then bid in tje Auction Courtesy Van will be available for booking from 12 noon on the Saturday Phone - 021 504 766 |


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CLUB DRAW As you will be aware the financial viability of our Club is largely affected by the membership patronage of the Clubrooms and all members are asked to be in attendance from at least 5pm to 7pm each Saturday. Weekly PrizeGiving is at 6pm and Player of the Day Awards are available for every Team, comprising a Drinks Voucher and, provided at least 1/2 the team is in attendance, a Meal Voucher from Rose n Crown. A Membership Club Draw is held every Saturday at 7pm with a minimum Prize Draw of $50 which will Jackpot if not claimed. To be eligible to claim the Draw the selected member must be financial, have their membership card and must have been in the Clubrooms since 6pm. The PrizeDraw amount for Saturday 16 August is . . . . . . $550 !!! |

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RED SOX MANAWATU DARTS DOUBLES CHAMPS - SATURDAY 23 AUGUST Tournament Convenor is Steve Fryer - 027 416 9564 Entries can be phoned into Steve or made on tournament night by 6:30pm |
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MYSTERY PERSON TRIVIA PRIZE From time to time in your Club newsletter we will publish a picture of Club Players and Supporters. If the person(s) is/are at the Clubrooms the following Saturday for the weekly Club Prizegiving with their team AND they can answer a sports trivia question they will qualify for a prize using the "Irish Raffle System". So who are these pictured ?? |

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DANCING WITH THE THRASHERS - SATURDAY 30 AUGUST - SALSA EVENING Last years event was such a success that members were clamouring for a repeat. So here it is. LATIN dancing and cuisine starting from 7:30pm
Courtesy Van will be available for booking from 12 noon on the Saturday |

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CLUBROOMS LOYALTY SCHEME Whilst we await the new Bar Code system, please fill out a Loyalty Slip when you visit the Bar at your Clubrooms - one slip per night ! All the Slips will go into an end-of-season draw for a bloody neat prize. Last years winners got Corporate Box attendance to the NZ Grand Prix and the V8s at Manfield ! |
 
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RED SOX ANNUAL PRIZEGIVING SATURDAY 20 SEPTEMBER The date has now been confirmed and Tickets will be available from Team Managers later this month. In the meantime it would be appreciated if the 2007 winners could get those Trophies polished and returned to the Clubrooms - Thanks ! This years event will also have a THEME, so start exploring the costume options. Details to follow. Live Band = DOJO Courtesy Van will be available for booking from 12 noon on the Saturday |

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FATHERS DAY - BLOOD MATCH - SUNDAY 7 SEPTEMBER Father vs Son, Brother vs Brother, Mother vs Daughter !! Participation is available to any blood/spouse relatives from any Clubs. More details will be advised as we get closer to the Day
Who was the Club Player dressed in the outfit last year ? Prize available for first correct answer - send email to: bloodcostume@redsox.co.nz |

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XMAS PARTY - SATURDAY 13 DECEMBER - ELVIS IMPERSONATOR Get your work Xmas Party sorted now with a full Xmas Dinner menu and a quality Elvis impersonator who will take you through all the various Elvis incarnations. Last years Xmas Show was nearly a sell-out so do not delay in getting yourself organised for this quality event. Inquiries to: xmas@redsox.co.nz |

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FIFA U17 WOMENS WORLD CUP - BEING HELD IN NZ This event is being hosted in NZ with games being played in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington & Christchurch. Teams playing in Wellington will be Brazil, England, Korea and a team yet to qualify from Africa. Games are 28 Oct to 16 Nov. Posters will soon be up in the Clubrooms and we will have some flyers available with attendance 'deals' |
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NEW SPORTS MAGAZINE A new sports magazine has been unleashed into the NZ market and the publishers are offering a kickback to your Club for all new subscriptions. Annual Sub is $48 and the Club gets $3 - Simply quote the following reference: 08rsscPLN Website: www.sport-unleashed.com Email: subs@sport-unleashed.com Phone: 0800 214 879 |
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Sean Lynch - Wrinklies |
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Pete & Clive Sattherthwaite |
Chris Chamberlain - Wrinklies |

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Craig Laird - A's |
Duncan Scott - Wrinklies |
John van Lienen - Plumbtech |
Minty - A's |

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Glenn Read |
Evan Kroll |
Aaron Clegg - A's |
James Watt |

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Chucky - Wrinklies |
Jackie Knight |
John Griggs |
Steve Fieldhouse - Wrinklies |

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Rex Blumenthal - Thirsties |
Neil Graham - Wrinklies |
Virge - A's |
Bruce Hosking - Wrinklies |

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Neville Weir |
Wayne Vercoe - Wrinklies |
Nigel Barker - Legends |
Mike Coulter - Womens Soccer |

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Neil Perry - Wrinklies |
Michelle |
Dave O'Brien - Legends |
Will |

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Kia Toa RFC Trust |
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Kelly Morris - A3's Unleashed |
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Marty O'Connor - Rovers & Youth |
Gary & Sandra Ross |
Andy Rennie - A's |
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THE SUPPORT FROM OUR SPONSORS IS MUCH VALUED AND IS CRUCIAL TO OUR OPERATIONS PLEASE SUPPORT & ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR CLUB SPONSORS WHEREVER POSSIBLE If you or your business would like to sponsor the Club please contact Nigel or Marty or email sponsor@redsox.co.nz |
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