2008

Corporate Regatta – Hunter River Paddle 2008

ERC is fundraising to build a viewing deck off the mezzanine level of its boatshed. The Hunter River Paddle 2008 is the main fundraising event this year to assist in the completion of this project. ERC has set a goal target of $10,000.00. The Corporate Event will culminate in a fun-filled regatta day on Sunday 7 December 2008.

ERC thanks the following companies and individuals who have supported this event by entering crews:

Company/individuals	Crew Name
Bloomfield Mines	Bloomfield Canaries
GHD	Go HarD
Lake Vet Hospitals	Paddling Puppies
Keller Civil Engineers	KCE – Might & Power (men)
	Oarful Foursome (women)
McDonald Johnson Lawyers	Lawful Foursome
Greenleaf Retirement Resorts	Greenleaf RV
Hatch Engineering	Down the Hatch (women)
	Man the Hatches (men)
Holcombe Family	Cotton Pickers
RPS – HSO	With the Fishes
Nova Defence	Nova Paddle Pops
Aecom – ENSR	Aecom Amateurs
	Not-so-Awesome Foursome
Finnane, Tate & Shortis families	Beauty & the Beasts
Geoff Watt Dermatologist	Skinny Scullers
Provet Newcastle	Lay Down Sally’s
Tresidder, Levy, Mason & Kentish families	Black & Gold
Alan Lightbody	DoctOARS

Thanks also go to other companies and individuals who have supported this event through donation of goods and materials, including prizes in our Silent Auction:

· Hunter Land

· Tranquil Vale Winery

· Lexus Newcastle

· Holcombe Family

· Beverley family

· Tilse families (rugby union and rugby league)

· Greenleaf Retirement Resorts

· Lake Vet Hospitals

· Adlam Family

Download Brochure, Entry Form and Information Pack

More information? Contact: Brent Tilse – brentt@designbilt.com.au OR Robyn Hawes – presplan@bigpond.net.au

Silent Auction

The following items are offered for bidding in the Silent Auction. Proceeds from the auction will go towards the fundraising efforts associated with the Hunter River Paddle 2008. Each item has a reserve price. If an item does not reach its reserve, then the item will not be sold. If bidding is close to reaching reserve, this will be noted!

Items will be open for bidding by EMAIL OR PHONE UP TO 12 NOON SUNDAY 7^TH DECEMBER or on the bidding sheets at the Cocktail Party or the Hunter River Paddle 2008. Email & phone: Brent Tilse at brentt@designbilt.com.au or 0412 450751. Winners will be notified ASAP after the auction has closed.

Item	Description	Retail Value
1	Boat cruise – Newcastle or Sydney Harbour	$2000.00
2	Kite boarding lessons	$500.00
3	Mystery flight (3 passengers)	$2000.00
4	Rowing lessons	$200.00
5	Signed Waratahs Jersey	$500.00
6	Greenleaf Gift Pack	$80.00
7	1 set x Croker sculling oars	$700.00
8	½ dozen bottles Sparkling Wine (Tranquil Vale winery)	$300.00
9	Vineyard Weekend Getaway (Tranquil Vale winery)	$700.00
10	Vet Pack	$175.00 - $200.00
11	Hand-made Patchwork Quilt Throw	$250.00 (material only)
12	Accommodation Snowy Mountains	$600.00
13	Day in the life of Brent Tilse	Priceless and exhausting
	ADDITIONAL ITEMS ADDED AS ADVISED

This page last updated 22-May-2008