It is that time of year again, when the community have the opportunity to get together and mingle with the likes of Australian Professional Racing Driver, Mark ‘Frosty’ Winterbottom, Jillaroo, Chelsea Baker, and Former Australian Rugby League footballers, Michael Crocker and David Shillington, at the Men of League Foundation Fraser Coast Committee Sports Dinner.
On the night there will also be Lucky Door Prizes, Raffles, Auctions and some great music to get you dancing. The dress code is smart – Casual.
The special guests in profile:
Australian Professional Racing Driver Mark ‘Frosty’ Winterbottom was the winner of the 2015 V8 Supercar Championships, and also has a Bathurst 1000 trophy to add to the pool room.
Jillaroo, Chelsea Baker, represented the Jillaroo’s at the 2017 Women’s Rugby League World Cup.
Australian Former professional Rugby League footballer, Michael Crocker played in 44 games and 2 grand finals.
Australian Former professional Rugby League footballer, David Shillington played in 215 NRL games, played for three clubs, 14 tests and has played 8 games for Queensland. David just so happens to also be the Queensland State Manager of the Men of League Foundation.
According to the website: www.menofleague.com.au, ‘The Foundation provides assistance with everything from surgery, rehabilitation, equipment and specialist care to well-being visits to homes and hospitals to address social isolation and promote mental health. The Foundation has grown to be the charity of rugby league. Its mission remains to provide a wide range of well-being support and referrals in a professional and timely manner to those within the rugby league community who are in genuine need and are unable to overcome that need within their own resources’.
Men of League Foundation Fraser Coast Committee Sports Dinner
Saturday, February 17
6pm, for Meet and Greet – 7pm Dinner
Cost: $80 per person – Includes a 2 course meal & Cheese Platters
Tickets available from The Beach House Hotel: 07 4196 9366
Or The Carriers Arms Hotel: 07 4122 6666
The Beach House Hotel
(A Bus will be leaving the Carriers Arms Hotel, Maryborough at 5pm for a $10 return trip.)
For all enquiries call: Kev Embrey – 0427 250 545
Written by Kim Parnell
