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Hockey Queensland Business Lunch "Leadership On and Off the Field" -Thursday 26th August
What are the ingredients for a highly successful and fulfilling career?
You are invited to hear from two of Australia’s highest achieving businessmen and leadership figures, Don Argus AC and Dr Ric Charlesworth AM, to gain an insight into the lessons they have learned from years at the top in business and sport.
Don Argus AC was the CEO and Managing Director of National Australia Bank from 1990 to 1999, during which time the bank’s market capitalization grew almost sevenfold. In addition, Argus is a former Chairman of BHP Billiton, the world’s largest diversified resource company.
Dr Ric Charlesworth is the coach of the Kookaburras Australian Men’s Hockey Team which is currently ranked as the best men’s hockey team in the world. He is a doctor of medicine, a former member of Federal Parliament and also a former captain of the Australian Hockey Team, the Western Australian State Hockey Team and Cricket Team.
Event: Leadership On and Off the Field Business Lunch
Featuring: Special guests Don Argus AC and Dr Ric Charlesworth AM
Where: Grand Ballroom, Brisbane Marriott Hotel
When: Thursday 26 August, 12pm for 12.30pm start – 2.30pm finish
Investment: $125 per ticket or $1,200 for a table of 10
Tickets are extremely limited so we recommend purchasing your tickets as soon as possible.
Please click HERE to reserve you seats or contact Daniel at Major League on 3217 9347,
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One of the most anticipated events on the Brisbane Broncos event calendar, The WOW Brisbane Broncos Charities Fund Golf Classic is on again… The Golf Classic offers an excellent opportunity to highlight an association with the Broncos and gain B2B interaction with sponsors and corporate supporters in a relaxed atmosphere. Money raised from the Classic goes to the Brisbane Broncos Charities Fund (BBCF), which provides encouragement, assistance and financial support for the underprivileged and disadvantaged youth of Queensland. |
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Major League is on a mission to get more kids active and enjoying the social and physical benefits of playing team sports.
In conjunction with long-term clients Softball Queensland and Hockey Queensland, Major League came up with the idea to hold "Have A Go! Fun Days" in Queensland communities.
"Have A Go! Fun Days" are enjoyable community events that provide an obligation-free opportunity for children of all ages to try playing various sports. Families are encouraged to participate in fun sporting games and enjoy free face painting, a sausage sizzle and a jumping castle.
If visitors enjoy any of the sports being demonstrated on the day, they are invited to sign up to join short participation programs without having to make a large investment or commitment to an entire sporting season.
These events attract up to 600 participants, with many kids signing up to participate in the upcoming 'Hook in2 Hockey' or 'Simple Softball' programs.
Major League is working with committed supporter Quest Community Newspapers to develop a further four events to be held in other newspaper distribution areas in the coming months.
For more information on these days visit www.haveagoday.com
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WOW BRISBANE BRONCOS BANQUET AUCTION – Friday, 9th July 2010
The WOW Brisbane Broncos have turned the heat up on the premier WOW Brisbane Broncos Banquet Auction for 2010. The charity auction will be headlined by Australian music legend Daryl Braithwaite and for the first time boasts the support of Audi Centre Brisbane, Wallace Bishop and Korean Air.
The Banquet Auction, to be staged on Friday, 9th July 2010 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, will be raising funds to go towards rugby league development in Queensland and the Brisbane.
The night will showcase an extensive variety of items available at your finger tips. Thanks to the 2010 Banquet Auction Major Support Partners, auction items include a luxurious Audi car, $25,000 worth of diamonds and jewellery, as well as return flights for two to the ‘Big Apple’ New York City!
Tickets to this entertaining event can be secured by visiting www.broncos.com.au.
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An incredible 6,000 Indigenous job seekers have attended the first four 2009 Former Origin Greats Indigenous Employment and Careers Expos held in Townsville, Rockhampton, Cairns and Mackay. With over 100 exhibitors involved in the expos, the momentum is set to build as the event moves to Mount Isa and Brisbane.
Indigenous job seekers and school leavers have enjoyed the opportunity to rub shoulders with some Rugby League royalty including Queensland 'Team of the Century' members Arthur Beetson, Allan Langer, Mal Meninga and Gene Miles.
Fellow Origin legends to appear at the expos have included Sam Backo, Kerry Boustead, Chris Close, Greg Conescu, Greg Dowling, Mick Hancock, Alan McIndoe, Matt Sing and Wendell Sailor.
Major League have proudly supplied event management services for the six expos including exhibitor recruitment, event promotion and media PR management.
The most recent expo, staged in Mackay last week, featured an appearance by home grown hero Wendell Sailor (pictured). Sailor spent the day talking with Indigenous job seekers and encouraging them embrace the future through the 33 employers and training providers present on the day. 
A Mackay sporting hero, Sailor first played for the Sarina Football Club as an eight-year-old and made his first grade debut as an eighteen-year-old for the Brisbane Broncos. Sailor has played five State of Origin series, 191 first grade rugby league games and 40 first grade rugby union games.
Sailor enjoyed the opportunity to talk one-on-one with students about overcoming challenges and embracing the future.
"Being part of the FOGS is about putting the community back into the game," Sailor said.
"I have had a colourful life, which has been full of good things and some bad things.
"For me, you don't just talk about the good things - kids are very honest and some will ask a lot about my suspension.
"I tell them that the future all comes back to your accountability and what you want to do with your life," he said.
The appearance by Sailor enabled Major League to secure blanket media coverage prior to the event including front page coverage in Mackay's main newspaper the Daily Mercury.
Full information on the FOGS expos can be found at www.fogs.com.au. |
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The Queensland Firebirds team is experiencing soaring popularity and it's the perfect time for sponsors to capitalise on their rising status.
The Firebirds have flourished since Major League developed and managed their successful 2008 rebranding campaign, which is currently a Queensland finalist in the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) Awards for Marketing Excellence for Brand Revitalisation.
The team rebranding coincided with the inauguration of the ANZ Championship, which also saw the Firebirds adopt the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre as their home venue, and One HD and Network Ten significantly raise the sport's profile as a spectator sport by delivering games into Australian lounge rooms each week.
Major League is currently working with Netball Queensland to seek sponsors to align with the Queensland Firebirds and Netball Queensland in 2010 and beyond, and has successfully engaged Intercontintental Hotel Group (IHG) as the organisation's accommodation partner.
Any organisations interested in developing a relationship with the Firebirds should contact Amanda at Major League (
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 The WOW Brisbane Broncos Banquet Auction went off with a slam of the hammer raising a generous contribution for the Broncos Charities Fund. Over 350 guests had the chance to take home over 200 fantastic auction items, and the peace of mind that their support would facilitate philanthropic intiatives.
Held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday 31 July, the event featured an abundance of auction items.
Items auctioned on the night included an extremely rare Michael Jackson tribute piece (pictured), a luxurious night at the Palazzo Versace with Hummer Limousine tranfers and training and nutrition sessions with Broncos players and staff. This impressive range of auction items resulted in tens of thousands of dollars being donated to those who need it most.
The event was proudly hosted by Channel Nine's Melissa Downes and attracted the attendance of high profile members of the Rugby League community.
Rock legend, Jon Stevens capped the night off with some exhilarating performances that got all guests on their feet dancing the night away! |
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 It is with great pleasure that I announce that Major League turned 10 this past August... and what a 10 years it has been!
There are not many businesses that can boast a range of relationships as expansive as that of Major League.
Our association with sporting organisations ranges from the Brisbane Broncos to Softball Queensland, from the Former Origin Greats (FOGS) to the Brisbane Roar and the Queensland Firebirds to the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras.
In addition, we are also proudly associated with a premium selection of non-sporting clients including AMX Australia, Dingo Australia, Stockland, Vincents Chartered Accountants, CAP Security and Videopro.
We have come a long way from the days of me sitting in an office at the State Hockey Centre by myself with a computer and phone.
Hockey Queensland were our first client, introduced to me by Paul 'Porky' Morgan, who had an enormous influence on me and provided me with numerous opportunities early in my career. However, he always reminded me that he could open the door, but the rest was up to me!
Major League Marketing has in recent years gone from strength to strength, now employing 5 fulltime staff and assisting a wide variety of sporting and non-sporting clients.
I am very proud of what Major League has been able to achieve. We have a great reputation in the marketing industry and all of this is due to the capabilities and commitment of Major League's staff.
I wish to thank the many people that have assisted us in achieving our goals as an organisation.
Jason Greenhalgh |
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The WOW Brisbane Broncos 'City or the Surf' themed Annual Lunch previewed their local derby clash with the Jetstar Gold Coast Titans, at Suncorp Stadium on May 16, which Brisbane won convincingly 32-18.
The event, held on Wednesday May 13 at the Sofitel Brisbane, featured a light hearted debate between Brisbane and Gold Coast celebrities as to what is best - City or the Surf?
Brisbane's Bruno Cullen, Ian Healy and Vicki Wilson and the Gold Coast's Nikki Hudson, Aussie Joe Bugner and Michael Searle participated in the debate led by NOVA 106.9's David Lutteral and Ashley Bradnam.
Approximately 300 guests were drawn to the event including high profile members of the Rugby League community: Broncos coach and captain Ivan Henjak and Darren Lockyer; Titans coach and co-captain Michael Searle and Luke Bailey; and former players Wally Lewis, Gene Miles and Allan Langer.
The success of this event has built greater anticipation for the WOW Brisbane Broncos Banquet Auction to be held on Friday July 31 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Channel Nine Queensland newsreader Melissa Downes will be the Master of Ceremonies for the event, and all funds raised will be contributed to the Brisbane Broncos Charities Fund and the development of Rugby League in Queensland.
Jon Stevens, an acclaimed vocalist who built his reputation as the frontman of rock/pop outfit Noiseworks in the late 80s, will provide entertainment.
Please contact Jason Greenhalgh on 0400 716 166 or at
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WOW Brisbane Broncos Banquet Auction
Where: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
When: July 31, 2009
Time: 6.30pm for 7.00pm
Dress: Lounge Suit
Cost: $120 per person (incl. GST) or $1 200 per table of 10 (incl. GST)
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SportsPro magazine has published the world’s first value ranking of sports properties in its July issue, out now.
Unsurprisingly, the National Football League (NFL) is ranked as the world’s most valuable sports property, with a value of US$4.5 billion. It is followed at the top of the table by three other American properties – Major League Baseball (MLB) (US$3.9 billion), the NBA (US$3.35 billion) and Nascar (US$1.9 billion).
The newest property in the list is the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is valued at US$1.6 billion - a staggering achievement for a two-year-old property.
The highest ranked European team property is the Ferrari Formula One team (7th) at a value of US$1.55 billion, followed by Manchester United Football Club (8th) at US$1.495 billion. The most valuable American sports club is the Dallas Cowboys (10th), with the NFL team valued at US$1.278 billion.
Tiger Woods (11th) is the highest rated athlete property with a value of US$1.25 billion, followed by Jack Nicklaus (16th) at US$1 billion. Golfers dominate the athletes’ table because of the high earnings from designing golf courses; Tiger Woods is expected to earn over a billion dollars from designing courses in the next decade and will almost certainly eclipse his on-course earnings. David and Victoria’s Beckham Brand Ltd property (88th) is valued at US$375 million.
Many single annual events appear, led by the Wimbledon tennis championships (22nd) valued at US$900 million.
Unsurprisingly, the most valuable competition is the Fifa World Cup (5th) valued at US$1.7 billion, ahead of the Summer Olympic Games (15th) at US$1.04 billion. The Uefa Champions League (13th) is valued at US$1.1 billion, eclipsing the Summer Olympics due to its annual status.
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 The first in a series of six FOGS Indigenous Employment and Careers Expos was staged in Townsville during April with over 2500 Indigenous job seekers attending the event.
Fourty prominent education, employment and training providers including Xstrata, Telstra, TAFE Queensland, Virgin Blue and Ergon Energy exhibited at the expo held yesterday, Wednesday 29 April, at the Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre.
Managed by Major League the expo provided Indigenous job seekers with the unique opportunity to connect directly with employers from a wide range of industries including building and construction, postal, nursing, electrical, retail, food services, transport, mining, tourism and environment.
The expo also featured appearances by Origin Greats from Queensland's "Team of the Century" Mal Meninga, Gene Miles, Allan Langer and Arthur Beetson, joined by fellow Origin legends Michael Hancock, Sam Backo and Greg Conescu.
Major League looks forward to managing the 2009 FOGS Indigenous Employment and Careers Expo in the remaining five locations on the dates listed below.
Rockhampton Wednesday 10 June, 2009
Cairns Wednesday 29 July, 2009
Mackay Wednesday 12 August, 2009
Mount Isa Wednesday 9 September, 2009
Brisbane Wednesday 7 October, 2009
Applications to exhibit at the expo in these locations remain open, however as space is strictly limited it is recommended you click here and download the Exhibitor Application Pack to secure this opportunity.
For more information about the 2009 FOGS Indigenous Employment and Careers Expo please visit www.fogs.com.au.
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 The recent Townsville Former Origin Greats Indigenous Employment and Careers Expo received extensive media coverage in the Townsville region an surrounds.
As part of the FOGS media PR management account, Major League developed a strategic media PR plan and utilised existing relationships with Townsville media outlets to secure extensive television, press
and radio coverage for the event.
The coverage raised the profile of the unique expo and assisted in achieving an attendance of over 2500 job seekers.
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