COUNTDOWN - only 5 weeks to go!

Welcome to a special edition of eventful thinking.

Preparation for the 2009 Sydney Royal Easter Show is in full swing. The new Easter Show website, eastershow.com.au, is up and running and the activity doesn't stop until the Show is over.

This year the Show was inducted into the Tourism Hall of Fame after winning the best Major Event Award for the third year running, as well as the People's Choice Award. We are very proud of this recognition and are inspired to make this year's event even better.

I would like to offer you an exclusive membership offer so you can enjoy all the benefits of being part of the RAS family, especially during the Sydney Royal Easter Show with unlimited Show entry and the use of Members' facilities.  As our valued client, the membership joining fee will be waived for all new members who sign up via this newsletter. Check below for details.

We are confident that the 2009 Show will be the biggest and the best in recent memory and will continue to provide real value for family entertainment during the school holidays. We look forward to you joining us this year at the biggest event in Australia.

Peter King

Chief Executive, Royal Agricultural Society of NSW

SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW TICKETS

Get them NOW!

The Sydney Royal Easter Show is from April 9 to April 22, 2009 so don’t miss out on great discounts for group bookings such as:

The Easter Show provides great value for everyone with new events like 'The Story of True Blue' celebrating the Australian way of life, international gourmet food, woodchop, live music, entertainment and more!

Tickets include transport to and from the Show on CityRail, Sydney Olympic Park major event buses, Blue and White buses and Sydney Ferries within the Sydney Metro area.

For more information please click here

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE RAS before 13 March 2009

And we'll waive our joining fee!

This year there is only one way to experience the Sydney Royal Easter Show -- as a member of the Royal Agricultural Society. It’s a great opportunity with loads of benefits, including:

• Unlimited Show entry over the 14 days
• Sit easy with access to the Members’ Stand including Member only areas in the NAB Arena
• Escape the crowds at the Member-only ringside bar, restaurant and café
• Enjoy exclusive entertainment in the Members' Stand including performances by award winning live bands
• Purchase discounted One-Day Royal passes for family and friends
• Receive exclusive Member discounts at selected outlets and exhibitors throughout the Show

Join before 13 March 2009 and we will waive the joining fee - saving you $95!

Contact our membership office on 02 9704 1144 or email membership@rasnsw.com.au.