Good afternoon all

I've had an urgent request from the Senior Event Planner of the Ekka this afternoon. Please note the following message:

Unfortunately, one of our car clubs has had to withdraw from this year's Ekka Opening Day Parade, leaving a number of our Ekka Showgirls without a ride. We're hoping another club might be able to step in and help us ensure these young women arrive in style.

The Queensland Showgirl program has been celebrating and developing young women from regional and rural communities for more than 40 years, with finalists serving as ambassadors for their local areas and the agricultural show movement.

We're looking for a minimum of 3-4 convertible vehicles, although we're happy to accommodate additional cars if there's enough interest.
Event Details

• Saturday August 8th
• Call Time: 7:30am (Old Museum)
• Driver Briefing: 8:00am
• Parade Commences: 8:30am along Gregory Terrace
• Concludes: Approximately 9:10am
• Parade Length: 500m

The Opening Day Parade is one of the Ekka's most celebrated traditions, showcasing the spirit of the Show through our Showgirls, major entertainment acts, international performers, musicians, Defence Force marching bands, and other special guests. It attracts strong public and media attention and is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your club and vehicles.

As representatives of both your club and the Ekka, we're looking for drivers who can provide a friendly and professional experience for our Showgirls. This role is a volunteer position, however, for those who are able to provide assistance, we can supply an entry ticket into the Ekka to enjoy the event on the day.

We're hoping to confirm a replacement club by this Friday, so if your club may be interested, we'd be incredibly grateful to hear from you as soon as possible.

I've spoken to the Ekka representative, and she has confirmed that the street will be closed for the drive, but she was unable to provide any advice as to what insurance cover would be available, so if you are interested, I would strongly suggest that you contact your car's insurer to discuss.

Please contact me before this Friday if you would like to be involved, or if you would like more information.

Kind regards

Derek McLeod

Secretary
Austin Healey Owners Club of Queensland Inc.
mobile: 0405 150 859
email: secretary@austinhealeyqld.com.au
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