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Hapkido seminar participation Canberra 9&10 June 2018
/Hapkido seminar participation Canberra 9&10 June 2018
A rare privilege not many clubs have
/200+years of Taekwondo experience on one table, all in the one club. No wonder the club does things right .
Our charity work
/Our charity work last year sponsored underprivileged and disabled kids to a rural property with their families for some repsite and new adventures they normally could not do.
These photos are of the recent kids attending and it's a credit to the club for making this happen.
Our thanks to Chris and Karin Gardner for their wonderful work in hosting these children .
Thank you from the Brisbane Basket Brigade
/The Brisbane Basket Brigade sends a thank you for support in 2016 and helping make their Christmas Packing Day last weekend such a success.
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2016 Awards Night
/The awards for 2016 have been presented and certainly well deserved.
The night was a success with only some minor technical issues beyond our control. To those who attended this night thank you very much and for sharing the presentation of the awards to our remarkable students and volunteers.
To the organising committee the club owes you their gratitude for the 100 + hours it took to put this event together.
Of particular note are the following awards recipients:-
- Volunteer of the Year – Des and Kyleigh Bailey (Dalby),
- Charity – Mrs Geraldine Choi and Mrs Helen Schmidt with special mention to Miss Fiona McLeod and Mr Adam Williams,
- 20 year Awards – Mr Nick lee and Dr Justin Bray,
- Instructors of the Year – Mr James Pruss (Cleveland) and Mr Adam Williams (Capalaba),
- Yoshi Nakazato Memorial Award – Mr Daniel Mohr,
- Club Branchof the year – Indooroopilly,
- Student of the Year – Mr Gordon Ma.
There were many highlights on the night and the awarding of so many spirit awards is a testament to your outstanding contribution to the club and your perseverance in training. Our gratitude is also expressed to our Club Patron Mr Michael Groom for being able to attend.
Mt Cotton Demonstration
/Photos from the recent Mt Cotton Demonstration
Ski trip 2016
/Shi trip during at Muju park during the 70th anniversary celebrations of Jidokwan
Korea trip 2016 for the 70th Anniversary of Jidokwan
/Korea trip 2016 for the 70th Anniversary of Jidokwan - The view out at Muju Taekwondowon park.
Red 1 to Black Belt Promotion sheets
/If you currently do not have one of these sheets which stipulates the minimum requirements to be completed prior to sitting your 1st Dan Black Belt exam please notify your instructor so one can be provided. These sheets must be completed and accompany any grading application.
Club Cash Reward Scheme
/Please remember that the club rewards you for introducing new students to the club via the ‘Gift certificate Scheme’ by giving you their joining fee of $50.00. Please remember to inform your instructor so payment can be made to you.
Why not use these as Xmas presents and these are attached for you to print out.
Mt Gravatt Hall Hire
/The club hires the Mt Gravatt Hall out to the general public and also to its own club members.
Your rate is 50 % of the public rate.
You have full use of the Hall, kitchen and the use of the club Bar B cue.
If you refer a hirer the club will pay you $50 as a token of thanks.
Club Jackets and polo shirt Xmas Sale – ( November only)
/Club Jackets are $50.
Club Polo are $25.
Orders via email at info@macarthurtaekwondo.com
Security Services
/Club members may not be aware but the club offers experienced licenced security officers for functions. As you imagine these officers, all whom are members of this club are committed to providing not only an excellent service but one reflecting the clubs ethics and are committed to ensuring your guests have a safe and wonderful event.
Events covered are parties and functions.
If you require this service, please enquire direct to me and I will make the arrangements for you.
First Aid Course
/In February 2015 and going forward on a 6 monthly basis, the club will be offering First aid Courses via St John’s Ambulance.
These courses are for both new accreditation and renewals/upgrades and are open to club members, family and friends. The club will be subsidising these courses so prices will be discounted.
Further details will be available in the December newsletter.
If you are interested in attending please email me as the courses will be filled in order of receipt of nominations.
Depending on numbers we can arrange for this course to be conducted at a Western Club venue.
Club Facebook Page
/We are looking to utilise our clubs facebook page to provide information such as newsletters and updates so I encourage you all at your earliest convenience to
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