July 2005 Edition
2. SUMMER FLING II – SAVE THE DATE
5. CRAZY/INTERESTING AUSSIE STORIES IN THE NEWS
1. ANZAC DAY PARTY WRAP UP!!!!!
Yeah, it was almost 3 months ago, but it took me that long to recover.
Check out the photos at http://nyfooty.com/social/2005/anzac.shtml or the podcast (downloadable audio file) with video extra. The events attendees included actress Minnie Driver, radio personality Brad Blanks, and 3rd season “The Apprentice” candidate Danny. Who will show up to the next big event, the 2005 AFL Grand Final Party on September 23rd, just wait and see……………
Also featured were live performances by The Strines, The Burnt Snags, Second Dan, The Kin, Max Sharam & Aussie DJs spinning the classic and current Aussie faves.
A portion of the proceeds were donated to an RSL Fund and The Australian Consulate’s Fund for a sick child.
Huge thanks to all of the sponsors of the event:
Coopers Brewery, Crumpler Bags, Eight Mile Creek, Jacobs Creek, NYC2012 (better luck with 2016), Outback Steakhouse, RM Williams, Sunburnt Cow, & The Tribeca Film Festival.
2. SUMMER FLING II– SAVE THE DATE
The Magpies and the Manhattan International Netball Club http://www.nynetball.homestead.com/ will join forces again for the 2nd annual Summer Fling on August 27, 2005 at Turtle Bay in Manhattan. More to come.
3. MAGPIE REUNION
To former / current NY Magpies Pies,
To coincide with this year’s International Cup in Melbourne the New York Magpies are organizing the first ‘official’ alumni function. FYI - current Magpie player, Douglas Lewis, was selected to the US Revolution side and will be in Melbourne for the reunion.
Beg, borrow or steal your way to Melbourne to catch up with some of the former / current superstars of the New York game.
Some of the footy fest activities planned include:
- US Revolution v Ireland at Murphy Reserve Port Melbourne, Friday August 5
- St Kilda v Geelong at Telstra Dome, Friday night August 5
- Bulldogs v Eagles at the G, Saturday August 6
- Essendon v Sydney at Telstra Dome, Saturday night August 6
- Saturday evening dinner and boozing
Please pass this onto all past players you may still be in contact with. If you are looking to attend please RSVP to James Paterson (jamespaterson@rocketmail.com) ASAP on which of the activities you are interested in attending to assist in preparations. Further details will be provided closer to the date. Check the message board at http://nyfooty.com/message/.
4. JUMPERS FOR SALE
Back by popular demand………….you may have seen them in New York, London, or as far as Ocean Grove, Victoria, these hot items have been sold worldwide.
Here is your third chance to order your very own New York Magpie jumper.
Orders are subject to a minimum order quantity of 20, which we hope to reach by the end of August. If you chose to wait until the next order you will need to wait for a build up of orders to receive your jumper.
We are setting a cutoff date of September 1st, 2005. Please note that it will take several weeks to get them produced and shipped to us. If you want any to go directly from the manufacturer to someone in Australia we can do that to reduce the wait time. Jumpers must also be paid for before September 1st.
What we need from you if you want any:
Base price: $US70
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Number you want on the back
If you want a name on the back, provide exact spelling (add $4 total for up to 5 letters, $7 total up to 10 letters)
Long sleeves are available for an additional $10
Orders should be communicated to Doug Lewis, .
Payments can be sent via paypal at . Please speak to James Vanasek, , for payment questions/problems.
Did we mention that they make great gifts for the holiday season?
5. CRAZY/INTERESTING AUSSIE STORIES IN THE NEWS
Magpies sell a footy to Jet – the Band (from Melbourne):
The NY Magpie President received a phone call from the concierge of a major upscale hotel looking to purchase an Australian Football. Oddly enough the hotel could not buy one in Manhattan. After some cleverly worded questions the Prez confirmed that the footy was for the rock band Jet who had recently performed at Madison Square Garden with Oasis. Long story short, look for Jet wearing a NY Magpies T-shirt in their next video and you may have seen the band in Central Park kicking around the previously mentioned footy, no joke!!!!!
Fresh Catch:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8117876/?GT1=6657
New initiative to stop baby products from entering Australia:
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,15344997-2,00.html
Aussie drafted first in American Basketball:
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2005/06/29/1119724665092.html?from=top5&oneclick=true
6. AROUND TOWN
Every Wednesday & Saturday – Magpies Australian Football Training
Saturdays at Van Cortland Park, 2 PM, and Wednesday nights through September 6:30-7:30 in Central Park – details at http://nyfooty.com/swoop/training.shtml.
July 23, Saturday – Magpies 8th Annual State of Origin Game (all are welcome)
August 4, Thursday - Manhattan Summer Cruise
August 13, Saturday – NY Magpies host the Chicago Swans
August 20, Saturday - Manhattan International Netball Club Tournament
http://www.nynetball.homestead.com/
August 27, Saturday – NY Magpies host the Boston Demons
November 10 – 13 - NYC Chocolate Show
http://www.chocolateshow.com/index.php
7. MAGSCENE CLASSIFIEDS
CALLING AUSTRALIA FOR CHEAP
Click on the link on the New York Magpies home page (http://nyfooty.com/) for info on cheap calls to Australia through Primus. Primus offers low-cost long distance service, $0.04 per minute to Australia, $0.035 within the US. They also offer other packages like $39.95 unlimited long distance (incl. calls to Australia) in the US. The Magpies get a small percentage of every user's bill for those who click on the banner on our website.
Magpies Message Boards – General and Social information
It may not be Craigslist, but there are some good postings, just go to the main page http://nyfooty.com/message/.
Check out the lost and found from ANZAC Day
Looking for a job? There are plenty listed at the moment
Or looking for an apartment or summer beach house? Also a few available
Want the latest update on the Magpies AFL tipping competition?
Find it all and more at the Magpie Message Boards……..
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