Penrith Lakes Marketing Network Meeting 08

It’s time to hold the first Penrith Lakes Marketing Network Group Meeting for 2008 on Tuesday, April 1st and this time it’s at Waterside located on the corner of Castlereagh and Andrews Roads opposite Penrith Whitewater.
The meeting will start at 9am and run until around 11.00am. A formal invitation will be sent to anyone who has already attended a past meeting but if you’re reading this, have never been to a meeting before but are interested in attending, then please call Peter Lang on one of the phone numbers listed at the end of this story.
City Marketing has arranged for representatives from the International Regatta Centre, Penrith Whitewater and Muru Mittigar to address the group especially in relation to the business and tourism development opportunities which will be emerging over the next few years at these venues and in-and-around the Penrith Lakes precinct.
As an added bonus we’ll also hear from the Marketing Manager of Stockland (Waterside) Glenn Butterworth.
Meanwhile Penrith Lakes Chief Operating Officer Greg Leghissa has also confirmed that he will attend the meeting.
We understand that you are all very busy people but hope to see you there in any case. I’m sure you’ll find it worth your time.
For more information or to reserve your ‘seat’ please contact Penrith City Council Marketing Officer Peter Lang on either 47327 466 or 0409 822240.
(photo courtesy of Stockland)

Penrith Valley welcomes Australian Rowing

Members of Australia’s Olympic Rowing squad will join another 1400 rowers from around Australia to compete at the 2008 Australian Rowing Championships at the International Regatta Centre, Penrith between 3 and 9 March.

School student rowers will be out to impress talent scouts from Universities and Sports Institutions in Australia and from the United States.
Young men and women will race in under 17, 19 and under 23 age races and those showing great promise will be out to impress the Rowing Australia coaches who are looking for the next generation of international Australian rowers who can compete overseas in the Junior and Under 23 international competitions as a preparation for World Cup and Olympic competition.

Over the past few weeks the International Regatta Centre hosted selection trials for the Olympic squad which continued through the NSW State Championships and will continue into April.
The best days to come and see the crews racing are 7 March from 8am to 1pm, Saturday 8 March 11am to 2pm when most of the national finals are held and then 9 March from 11am to 2pm for the school girl and school boy eights finals. The eight-race Interstate Regatta will culminate in the Queens and Kings Cup which will be presented by the Governor General.

There will also be children’s activities and amusement rides running at the Championships to enhance the enjoyment of spectators making it a fun day out not just for rowing enthusiasts but the whole family.

Name that DRAGON!!

Young residents and families have the chance to win a fantastic ‘Roar and Snore’ adventure prize from Taronga Zoo in a competition to help Council name its sustainability mascot.

Penrith City Mayor Greg Davies said that the Eastern Water Dragon is the City’s mascot for sustainability and is used to brand the Sustainable Penrith program.
“Council chose the dragon as a mascot because it lives along the banks of local waterways and represents Penrith City’s environmental, social and economic health,” Councillor Davies said.
“Our mascot is a bit sad at the moment because no one thought to give it a name.
“Council is asking you to help it name our friendly dragon and go into the draw to win a great prize. It is also important that the name has some meaning or connection to the local area so put your thinking caps on.”
To enter, complete an entry form including your suggestion and return it to Council to be in with a chance to win tickets for a family of four to Taronga Zoo’s ‘Roar and Snore’ adventure.

The prize includes overnight camping accommodation, meals and special behind the scenes access and tours through Taronga Zoo, valued at $550.
The competition will run until 29 February with the winner announced at an official name giving ceremony next march.
Entry forms are available at Council offices, www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au or by calling telephone 4732 8050.