Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club
Queensland Greyhound Racing Club Constitution
Members please read
Members please read
16.11.2023
Dear Members
Please see attached the Notice of Meeting for an extraordinary general meeting of the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club to consider and vote on matters relating to the proposed amalgamation with the Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club.
The Committee of the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club believe that the passing of the resolutions set out in in the Notice are in the best interests of the members of the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club and unanimously recommend that Members vote in favour of the resolutions.
Please be advised that the members of the Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club approved the four resolutions relating to the amalgamation set out in the Notice at its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 25 October 2023.
At the extraordinary general meeting, provided the amalgamations resolutions are approved, the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club will also elect three members of the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club to form half of the Interim Committee for the Queensland Greyhound Racing Club. Any current member of the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club can nominate for these three positions, not just the existing Committee members. Any member that would like to nominate for these three positions must complete a nomination form that is signed by 2 financial members and lodge this with the Secretary no later than 4pm (AEST) on Friday 24 November 2023.
Nominations forms may be obtained from the IGRC Office.
Dear Members
Please see attached the Notice of Meeting for an extraordinary general meeting of the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club to consider and vote on matters relating to the proposed amalgamation with the Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club.
The Committee of the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club believe that the passing of the resolutions set out in in the Notice are in the best interests of the members of the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club and unanimously recommend that Members vote in favour of the resolutions.
Please be advised that the members of the Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club approved the four resolutions relating to the amalgamation set out in the Notice at its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 25 October 2023.
At the extraordinary general meeting, provided the amalgamations resolutions are approved, the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club will also elect three members of the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club to form half of the Interim Committee for the Queensland Greyhound Racing Club. Any current member of the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club can nominate for these three positions, not just the existing Committee members. Any member that would like to nominate for these three positions must complete a nomination form that is signed by 2 financial members and lodge this with the Secretary no later than 4pm (AEST) on Friday 24 November 2023.
Nominations forms may be obtained from the IGRC Office.
NOTICE OF EGM
Notice is hereby given that an extraordinary general meeting the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club Inc, will be held on Saturday 9 December 2023 at 10am at the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club, Ipswich Showgrounds.
Business to be transacted will be:
- To consider, and if thought fit, pass the following resolutions as special resolutions:
Resolution 1 – To approve that the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club Inc amalgamate with the Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club Inc to form a new incorporated association with effect from 15 January 2024.
Resolution 2 – To approve that the new association be called the Queensland Greyhound Racing Club.
Resolution 3 – To approve the adoption of the Constitution for the new association in the form tabled at this meeting.
Resolution 4 – To approve that Tara Hastings be appointed to prepare and submit any necessary application forms and other documentation with the Office of Fair Trading (Queensland).
2. Where each of Resolutions 1 to 4 above are passed, to elect three members to form part of the Interim Committee of the Queensland Greyhound Racing Club.
EXPLANATORY NOTES FOR MEMBERS
These explanatory notes have been prepared for the information of Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club Members in connection with the proposed resolutions to be considered at the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club AGM.
The Committee of the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club believe that the passing of the resolutions set out in agenda are in the best interests of the members of the Club and unanimously recommend that Members vote in favour of the resolutions.
The Committee of the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club also notes that the members of the Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club approved all four resolutions relating to the amalgamation set out in the Notice at its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 25 October 2023. As set out below, Racing Queensland has confirmed that it does not intend to licence more than one club to operate out of The Q. While at this stage Racing Queensland has not confirmed that this licence would be given to the Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club, the Committee of the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club holds concerns that this could occur in the event that the amalgamation is not approved by the members of the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club.
Background
In 2019, the Government approved a business case for the development of a new state of the art greyhound racing facility at Purga. This facility has now been named ‘The Q’.
The business case for the new facility was submitted and approved on the basis that the Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club (BGRC) and Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club (IGRC) would come together and operate the new facility as a single club. Racing Queensland also issued an open letter to the members of the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club dated 5 September 2023 (attached), in which Racing Queensland again confirmed that it does not intend to licence more than one club to operate out of The Q.
Accordingly, since early 2021, the Committees of IGRC and BGRC have been working together to agree a process for the amalgamation of the two Clubs and ensure that key principles for the operation of the new association (formed through the amalgamation of the two Clubs) were agreed.
The two Clubs have shared information with each other in order for each Club to conduct a review of the other Club’s financial and legal position, including assets, liabilities, any litigation etc.
A number of consultation sessions have been held with members of the IGRC and BGRC and information has also been sent to all members in relation to the process for amalgamation and addressing key questions. The proposed draft Constitution was also issued to members for feedback and then a revised version and associated notes were issued providing Members with information in relation to the feedback received.
The Q will deliver a world-class greyhound facility utilising rigorous scientific methodology and the latest evidence based research.
In the first instance the new association will carry on the business of a licenced race club at the Albion facility in Brisbane and the Showground facility in Ipswich (subject an extension to the current lease being secured) until such time that all racing dates are transferred to The Q.
These explanatory notes have been prepared for the information of Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club Members in connection with the proposed resolutions to be considered at the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club AGM.
The Committee of the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club believe that the passing of the resolutions set out in agenda are in the best interests of the members of the Club and unanimously recommend that Members vote in favour of the resolutions.
The Committee of the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club also notes that the members of the Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club approved all four resolutions relating to the amalgamation set out in the Notice at its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 25 October 2023. As set out below, Racing Queensland has confirmed that it does not intend to licence more than one club to operate out of The Q. While at this stage Racing Queensland has not confirmed that this licence would be given to the Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club, the Committee of the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club holds concerns that this could occur in the event that the amalgamation is not approved by the members of the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club.
Background
In 2019, the Government approved a business case for the development of a new state of the art greyhound racing facility at Purga. This facility has now been named ‘The Q’.
The business case for the new facility was submitted and approved on the basis that the Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club (BGRC) and Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club (IGRC) would come together and operate the new facility as a single club. Racing Queensland also issued an open letter to the members of the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club dated 5 September 2023 (attached), in which Racing Queensland again confirmed that it does not intend to licence more than one club to operate out of The Q.
Accordingly, since early 2021, the Committees of IGRC and BGRC have been working together to agree a process for the amalgamation of the two Clubs and ensure that key principles for the operation of the new association (formed through the amalgamation of the two Clubs) were agreed.
The two Clubs have shared information with each other in order for each Club to conduct a review of the other Club’s financial and legal position, including assets, liabilities, any litigation etc.
A number of consultation sessions have been held with members of the IGRC and BGRC and information has also been sent to all members in relation to the process for amalgamation and addressing key questions. The proposed draft Constitution was also issued to members for feedback and then a revised version and associated notes were issued providing Members with information in relation to the feedback received.
The Q will deliver a world-class greyhound facility utilising rigorous scientific methodology and the latest evidence based research.
In the first instance the new association will carry on the business of a licenced race club at the Albion facility in Brisbane and the Showground facility in Ipswich (subject an extension to the current lease being secured) until such time that all racing dates are transferred to The Q.
Open Letter to Members from RQ
Members please read
Members please read
Proposed Constitution
A summary of the proposed Constitution for the new association is set out in the table below:
A summary of the proposed Constitution for the new association is set out in the table below: