Women of Carlton – Dinner with the Boys
Monday August 16
In the old days it was the traditional pie-night deep within the confines of the Robert Heatley Stand . . . now it’s Dinner with the Boys, in the company of Carlton’s fairer sex within the salubrious surrounds of Etihad Stadium.
The well-heeled members of the Women of Carlton coterie are hosting the function, at which Jarrad Waite, Shaun Hampson, Michael Jamison and Shaun Grigg are front and centre – on August 16 at the Docklands venue.
The Age journalist, Before the Game Panellist and unashamed Carlton devotee Samantha Lane is the MC for the function, which includes a two-course meal, canapés on arrival and tea/coffee, and a cash bar operating.
WoC Members need only pay $75 for the privilege, with non-members asked to part with $85.
Contact Chris Argent to make a booking by ph. 9389 6253, fax 9387 7805 or email chris.argent@carltonfc.com.au
Click here to download the Dinner with The Boys Booking Form
Dinner with The Boys will now be held at the Laureate Room, Dining Room Level @ Etihad Stadium. Enter via Gate 6 or Gate 6 Lift and take the lift to the Dining Level
Women of Carlton at Raheen
The Carlton Football Club with Patron Jeanne Pratt and Women of Carlton hosted a lunch at Raheen for female ambassadors on Tuesday, 25th May.
Carlton’s female ambassadors, representing women from all fields of endeavour, included Rebecca Twigley, Nicole Livingstone, Sam Lane, Sarah Fitzgerald, Jenny Kernahan, Leonie Swann, Jo Silvagni, Rita Silvagni and no 1 female ticket holder, Vivienne Kerr.
CEO Greg Swann spoke about the Club as a leading sporting organisation in Australia and outlined the importance of ‘community’ in the Club’s mission. Work of the Carlton Football Community Fund was explained by executive officer, Yuta Kobayashi who is employed by the Club to manage the AFL Multicultural program and other community programs, including the Visy in Schools Environmental program. The Blues number 17 Setanta O’hAilpin was in attendance and he outlined his role as ambassador for the Multicultural program and said he enjoyed the opportunity to meet children from refugee backgrounds and inspire them through sport. He said there were some similarities in his own journey from relocating from Ireland to Australia to play AFL.
Alex Rathgaber, who is playing in the Production Company’s coming season, entertained guests with some popular songs that had everyone inspired!
Carlton's Number ONe Female ticket holder Vivienne Kerr
with Leonie and Greg Swann
Helen Sykes, Sam Lane & Judy Mullen -
WOC Development Group Members
eanne Pratt and Rebecca Twigley
Players' mums with Jeanne Pratt - Standing Dee Hampson
and Julie Gibbs - seated Robyn Grigg, Margaret Kreuzer,
Christine Waite
Sam Lane and Setanta O'hAilpin
How to join Women of Carlton for the 2010 season
To join the Women of Carlton contact Amanda Hunter at the CFC, PO Box 83 , Carlton North 3054 or email mandy.hunter@carltonfc.com.au.
Home Games at Etihad Stadium – Plan a visit to the Arena View Room
Members and their guests are invited to visit the Private Dining Area of the Arena View Room (level 2, near Livewire) at Etihad Stadium at home games for a complimentary drink and to experience the magnificent view of the Stadium. The Room is open pre game and at half time at no charge and if you wish to stay for the entire game a small fee will be charged to cover staffing costs.
Sponsors
Our appreciation and support is extended to CFC ambassador, Ann Rathbone and the team at Yering Station who have supported Women of Carlton since its inception in 2003. I am sure most of you will be familiar with Yering Station’s superb range of wines and award winning cellar door facility in the Yarra Valley! How lucky we are to have such a terrific sponsor.
Anne Ali and her team at Centastaff Recruitment have been the driving force behind the Player Ambassador Award which is presented annually to the player who displays outstanding attributes both on and off the field. We encourage you to refer or discuss your HR needs with Anne. Last year’s winner Michael Jamison is a familiar face to many members and he is delighted with the prize, a Tag Hueur watch.
Ambassadors
A group of high profile women represent the CFC as Ambassadors and promote the Club with pride as members of Women of Carlton. Megan Gale was appointed an ambassador last season and attends many games with boyfriend, Andy Lee. Samantha Lane is another well known Blues fan who represents the Club in this role! The complete list of ambassadors is
| Anne Ali |
Liz Armstrong |
Julie Austin |
| Lesley Always |
Felicity Beale |
Raelene Bentick |
| Sarah Bernard |
Dagmar Boje O'Brien |
Tracey Lee Bolton |
| Joyce Brown |
Sharon Brown |
Judith Buckeridge |
| Sue Calwell |
Beverley Caprioli |
Joan Carrazzo |
| Loretta Cassani |
Kasey Chambers |
Mary Collins |
| Mary Crooks |
Sr Mary Austin Curthoys |
Kerrie Dean |
| Lauraine Diggins |
Sandy Doull |
Maureen Evans |
| Sarah Fitzgerald |
Alanna Ford |
Dianne Fletcher |
| Cathy Freeman |
Anne Fulwood |
Franca Giovannini |
| Danni Gobbo |
Patricia Goss |
Lynette Hunter |
| Kate Kendall |
Sheryl Keogh |
Linda Kerr |
| Sally Kerr |
Vivienne Kerr |
Glynis Kinnear |
| Anna Koutoufides |
Samantha Lane |
Sally Lindsay |
| Nicole Livingstone OAM |
Anne McIlroy |
Lois McCormack |
| Meg McKay |
Sharelle McMahon |
Jenni Marr |
| Kathy Millson |
Annie Moulden |
Judy Mullen |
| Elaine Nibbs |
Jackie Penn |
Jeanne Pratt, AC |
| Susan Renouf |
Ann Rathbone |
Eva Rose |
| Joanne Ryan |
Carol Schwartz |
Rita Silvagni |
| Grace Scott |
Jo Silvagni |
Barbara Smith |
| Annette Smorgon |
Minnie Smorgon |
Eloise Southby Halbish |
| Lorraine Southby |
Sue Stanley |
Carolyn Stubbs |
| Sandra Sully |
Helen Sykes |
Elly Symons |
| Pam Taylor |
Sophie Torney |
Virginia Trioli |
| Leanne Tyrrell |
Judith Varlamos |
Christine Waite |
| Loudy Wiggins |
Rebecca Wilson |
Robyn Wilson |
| Zena Winser |
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Development Group
The WoC development group represents members and works with the Club in organising appropriate events and activities. We also endeavour to ensure communication with members is effective by producing regular updates and two newsletters per year. Our preferred method of communication is via email so please make sure you keep Amanda Hunter informed of new email contact addresses.
Members of the development group can be contacted via Amanda Hunter at the Club on 9389 6256 or email mandy.hunter@carltonfc.com.au.
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