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COODABEENS’ COUNTDOWNTO BROWNLOW NIGHTFor the third year in succession, the hilarious CoodabeenChampions are back to entertain as hosts of this year’sBrownlow Dinner in the Members Dining Room.After sell-out performances in 2006 and 2007, memberswill need to move quickly to ensure they have a seat at oneof the hottest events of Grand Final week on MondaySeptember 22.Enjoy a three-course dinner with beverage service and a livetelecast of the Brownlow Medal count on the big screen whilethe Coodabeens’ unique brand of humour and someChampion songs keep you entertained for hours.Members are encouraged to book early to avoiddisappointment as demand is expected to be strong for thisfunction, and you’re reminded that guests are welcometo attend.Bookings will be taken on a first-in, best-dressed basis andwill open on Thursday July 24. Applications will be availableon the MCC website or by contacting Member and CustomerServices on (03) 9657 8888.WHAT Brownlow Dinner with the CoodabeensWHEN Monday September 22, 2008TIME 7.00pm for 7.30pmWHERE Members Dining RoomDRESS Jacket and TieCOST $100 (members), $115 (guests)MEMBERS’ DINNER –THE TRADITION CONTINUESAs the South Africans reach our shores in December to take on the Aussiesin a battle for world cricket supremacy, the tradition continues at theMembers’ Dinner on Friday December 12 in the Members Dining Room.This annual event, open to Full and Restricted members, always features awho’s who of prominent cricket personalities and this year’s line up will be noexception. Master of Ceremonies will be the incomparable Tony Charlton,who has compered this function since its inception in 1994.An impressive list of speakers at the Members’ Dinner includes suchluminaries as Sir Richard Hadlee, Lord Cowdrey of Tonbridge, Kim Hughes,Wes Hall, Jeremy Coney, Mike Brearley, Sunil Gavaskar, Ian Healy, GrahamGooch and last year’s guest speaker, Rod Marsh. The fare includes canapés onarrival and a sumptuous three-course dinner with fine wines and beverages.WHAT MCC Members’ DinnerWHEN Friday December 12, 2008TIME 6.45pm for 7.30pmWHERE Members Dining RoomDRESS Black TieThe cost for this members-only eventhad not been finalised as we went toprint. Please mark your diaries.Members will be advised as to whenbookings will open.JULY 2008 MCC NEWS21