Lockyer PowerFest 2014 – drivers’ pack

The drivers’ pack for the Lockyer PowerFest 2014 is now available – get yours from the link below!  This includes all details of the event, including an update of available accommodation.

Three months to go – get your entries in early!

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Edit: updated drivers’ pack now available:

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SQPBC race day – Yeronga

A reminder of the upcoming race day at Yeronga on 6 April 2014.

All classes will be catered for – call Mary McMillan on 0408-756631 or Grant Jones on 0408-278 792 for further information or to advise the club that you’ll be competing.

Venue is on Brisbane Corso, Yeronga:
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Emerald Power Play 2014 date claimer

Don’t forget to lock 23-24 August 2014 into your calendar for the Emerald Power Play 2014!

This is a new major event that is set to become a favourite for drivers all over the country, with free on-site camping available and sponsorship being negotiated to cover towing costs for competitors.

For information on the event, contact the following:

  • Bianca Brierley – 0439 875 708 or maraboonmembership@bigpond.com
  • Boo Sonter – 0417 741 748
  • Linda Sonter – 0407 759 649 or wlsonter@virginbroadbrand.com.au.

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Lockyer PowerFest 2014 – accommodation update

If you’re attending Lockyer PowerFest 2014 (and if you aren’t, you should be!), please note below accommodation information as at 9 March 2014.  Watch here for updates or at  the Gold Coast Power Boat & Sports Club and Lockyer Powerfest Facebook pages.

Don’t forget to make sure you have 28-29 June locked into your calendar because, whether you’re a competitor or a fan, you don’t want to miss this event! Continue reading →

New Web site goes live!

The State Council’s new Web site has now gone live!  Drop in, have a look and let us know what you think.  Basic functionality is now complete, with further functions to be added in the near future.  The site will be the primary communication method with members and others, with content automatically pushing out to the Facebook, Google + and Twitter feeds.

We are seeking photos to feature in the header image area – clean, clear, recent photos of Queensland boats or multi-boat ‘action’ shots are preferred  E-mail files to qldapbamedia@gmail.com, but make sure you either own the images or have permission from whoever does!  Credit will be give to photographers for all images used, but images with watermarks will not be used.  We would like to feature the whole range of classes, not just the glamorous ones!

Also contact qldapbamedia@gmail.com if you see anything broken on the new site – the inevitable gremlins worked their way into the publishing process but hopefully they’ve all been squashed now!

New office holders for 2013-14

Following the AGM held 15 February 2014, the following officers were elected:
President – Andrew Leeson
VP Inboards – Lindsay McMillan
VP Drag and Junior Racing – Linda Sonter
Secretary – Chris Leeson
Rules Officer/Media Officer – David Garner
Treasurer – Grant Jones
Safety Officer/National Delegate – Andrew Leeson
Licence Officer/Records Officer – Chris Leeson

The following positions remain vacant:
Senior VP
VP Outboards
VP Offshore
VP Inflatables
Patron.

If you are interested in any of the vacant positions, contact the Council at qldapba@gmail.com or leave a message/comment on the Council Facebook page. Remember, the State Council keeps the sport running in Queensland and, the more people involved, the better we can make the sport. So, get involved!

Date changes

Happy New Year,

Due to paperwork problems the SQPBC February race date has had to be changed. It is now the 6th April 2014.

We are trying to find a date that does not clash with either AFPGP or the UIM World’s or Bundaberg for the SQPBC May race meeting. Once we have that new date confirmed we will advise all drivers.

Everyone please make a note that Maraboon will be holding a race meeting at Fairburn Dam, Emerald on the 23rd and 24th August 2014. It is a long drive but is definitely worth going to support this Club.

The advertised race date for SQPBC August 31st still stands.

For SQPBC information please contact Mary MacMillan on 0408 756631
For information on Maraboon Power Play on the 23rd and 24th Augaust please contact either Bianca Brierley on 0439 875708 or Linda Sonter on 0407 759649

Cell test for 2013-14 licence year

For those drivers that require a cell test to race this year, the next cell test day is Saturday 28th September.

Testing will be done at 31-35 The Chase, FORESTDALE at 2pm.  Could all prospective participants please let me know so we can be prepared.

Kind regards

Mary MacMillan
ph: 0408 756631
fax: 07 55467203