History

After a period of successful meetings here the decision was made to transfer to the Tubemakers Hall (now the SA Canine Assoc.) at Cromwell Rd., Kilburn. Many happy and memorable meetings were held at these premises over a number of years, and it was with a feeling of deep regret the decision was made to leave, very simply because the club outgrew the hall. And so in April 1996 the club moved to the Function Centre of the SA Greyhound Racing Authority at Angle Park, where it continued to hold its monthly meetings until the final one there in January 1999. Although it was a most luxurious venue it didn't really suit our purposes, so on the club's 10th birthday we held our first show at our current venue, The Slovenian Club, at 11 LaSalle St, Dudley Park.

Operation

Entertainment

Encouragement

Of special significance to the club is 'The Len Wakefield Memorial Fund'. The purpose of this fund is to assist younger talent with proven ability, to further their career in country music. The late Len Wakefield, together with wife Lorraine (currently the club's entertainment officer) was one of a band of pioneers of country music in this state, and was one of the group of members who initially formed this club. When Len lost his battle with cancer in July 1991 the A.C.M.C. established 'The Len Wakefield Memorial Fund' as a lasting tribute to Len's contribution to country music. Each year an awardee is selected in accordance with the objectives and Rules of the fund.

Winners 1996 Derani Haynes 1997 Jodie Thomas 1998 Kimberly Rodgers 1999 Loni Manners 2000 Kym Wilson 2001 Ben Harris 2002 Leah Briggs 2003 Tiffney Stroh 2004 Sarah Griffin 2005 Nathaniel O'Brien 2006 Georgie Shortt 2007 Emily Zanker 2008 Gorgette Berry

Len Wakefield