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2016 IN REVIEWAND

WHAT NEXT FOR 2017

The Challenge - 2016

The Perth RBN set some goals for 2016 focusing on the following areasEvents

Organise four planned events in the 2016 calendar year

Content

Develop a wider network of quality Speakers, Hosts and Venues

Audience

Grow membership of the LinkedIn group and increase attendance of regular events

Achievements - 2016

How did we do?Events Speakers /

Hosts Audience

• The transition from sport to business career

• Perth ready to host a Bledisloe Cup Test Match?+ Perth Spirit in the NRC

• 42,000km, 841-days and 75 countries later

• Rugby and WA in 2016 and Beyond

• Mark Bartholemeusz +Scott Staniforth

• Ronnie Hurst+ Kevin Foote, Richard Hardwick, Luke Burton / Brisbane Hotel

• Ron Rutland / Robert Walters / FIIG Securities

• John Welborn / Civmec / FIIG Securities

Perth LinkedIn registered members grew this year by

180 %

2015

2016

Supporting the rugby community through our network The Rugby Business Network has been set up to create new value for its members and in turn put something back into the game of rugby.

We are in the business of creating sustainable and valuable rugby communities.

Looking ahead - Rugby 2017Working closely with the Rugby and Business communities in Perth we will make the most of the promising year of Rugby ahead.

PERTH RUGBY BUSINESS NETWORK GOLF DAY WITH

Package Includes:

• Round of Golf at Rottnest Island Country Golf Club (9 holes) • Return ferry tickets from Freo• Accommodation and breakfast at Karma Rottnest • Golf followed by Waratahs v Blues & Sharks v Force at Gov’s Sports Bar• Saturday May 6th 2017 • Price: $195pp based on twin share accommodation package

Connecting business people with a passion for rugbyInspiring new relationships and opportunities for all, built on a clear set of values that emanate from a shared love of rugby and all that it stands for.

Based on openness, mutual respect and an intrinsic love of doing business in a supporting spirit of 'what can I do for you?'

Established late 2012 by Peter FitzSimons (President) and Nick Farr-Jones (Vice President) the Cauliflower Club is a Rugby based charity committed to providing sporting and recreational equipment to enhance the lives of those with a disability, with a bias towards sporting related injuries.

We use the power and prestige of Rugby Union, through our members, sponsors, ambassadors, and partners help raise funds for the Cauliflower Club to make our mission statement a reality.

Official Australian RBN Charity Partner

Best speakers and content for our audience

Our events around the world should inspire us all to share our stories and experiences in an atmosphere of trust and camaraderie.

We want all RBN events and activities to be like being inside the best clubhouse in the world full of welcome and surprising connections and influence.

Project and Business manager,

ex-British Army, Father, Springbok

and Wallaby supporter

Perth RBN Organising Committee

Carl Titchmarsh

Louis de Klerk

Experienced financial services executive & Vice

President of the WA Rugby Union

Referees Association

Peter Biasin

Senior Leader in Banking and Finance while

playing rugby in Perth with The

Irish Expats

Cheyne Jowett

Environmental Advisor. World

traveller. Melburnian.

Gareth Lee-Bell

IT Project Professional,

Rugby enthusiast and

dedicated Family man

Corporate Governance Professional. Well travelled

Sandgroper and true rugby tragic

Angeline Emery