Ben Wright Powerlifter Lifted at the Commonwealth Games

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1 Hello FTT members 2018 is quickly coming to a close. Only two months until Christmas!!! So read on for a wrap up of our 2018 events (so far) and what to look forward to in We would like you to re-commit to FTT by signing up as an FTT member for another couple of years. We need the funds to pay the insurances so that all the money we raise is passed onto our selected athletes and other causes. If you haven t re-joined, we would really appreciate it if you did. The current FTT Committee are Mark Allday, Steve Charles, Glynis Cole, Mike Heath, Adam Marshall, Jay Wilhelm and Joe Franchina. Contact us for more details if you would like to be more involved. FTT bought a bale of hay to help out the farmers Thanks, and see you soon It s been a busy year for Ben. The training was full on in preparation for the Commonwealth Games. But then just before the games, Ben managed to break his back while having a fit. Did that stop Ben from competing? NO!!! Ben completed three clean lifts to finish the games in style, lifting 172kg. A little short of what Ben would have liked to lift. But he had a broken back!!!! Great job Ben Since then Ben has already had another competition in Japan and his next goal is to qualify for 2020 Olympics in Japan. Ben Wright Powerlifter Lifted at the Commonwealth Games Jake Howe Rugby Played in the Aussie Steelers and represented Australia at the World Champs It has been a busy year for Jake too. He has been competing all over the world with the Aussie Steelers in preparation for the World Championships in Sydney. The Steelers made it to the Gold Medal match only to be beaten by Japan 61 to 62. A very close game with the ball in Australia s hands in the last few seconds of the match. Huge congratulations on the silver medal and we look forward to watching Jake on the world stage for many years to come.

2 1 st Glynis Cole nd Joe Douglas 135 Peter Yeates 135 Tony Favazzo 135 Glynis was busy in the kitchen whipping up dinner and busy whipping everyone at tipping too!!! Better luck next year. Boys! The next round we are taking the piss out of. This was a huge night with over 100 people attending our best venue yet. There was plenty of entertainment, laughs, amazing prizes, plenty of drinks and a round by round summary of the year that was. The food was exceptional with Glynis and her team cooking up a storm. We also heard from Ben and Jake on their challenges and triumphs during the year. Tipping wise, there were plenty of surprises on the leader board as upsets occurred on the field throughout the year. Rod Rod McQuade!!! Was that too harsh? On Carlton??? YES!! Big crowd, plenty of laughs and everyone ready to join the competition again in 2019 Thanks everyone for supporting FTT

3 Visit fttinc.com.au and you will find upcoming events, past events, newsletters, sponsors and much more. If you would like to have your company included on our affiliates page, please let me know. Our new constitution is on there too. The Fraternity of the Travelling Trousers Facebook page is up and running. Please find our page on Facebook and follow us as we will be posting more events, pictures and updates from Ben and Jake. To break up the day for some of the residents at the Nulsen home in Bassendean some of the FTT committee spent a Sunday afternoon with them chatting, playing some games and checking out the facilities. Now that we have broken the ice and introduced FTT to them, if you are interested in coming along then please contact one of the committee. Steve helping Michael with a few puzzles Bernie making cards So pleased to meet you I am Craig and I am always happy Bernie making more cards and he also baked a cake

4 Chilling out.. Sooooo much better than working! 2 bottles of beer on the wall and 3 glasses of beer and if one of the beers should accidentally fall Hmnmmm good food and weenie little beers Oompa Loompa Beers Arrhhh the old photo of someone taking a photo trick Another weekend in Melbourne and every game was a cracker! Lots of goals, close finishes, a couple of upsets we couldn t ask for more. In between the footy, we toured the Carlton Brewery, hit the pool halls, sampled the local brews in a couple of bars, enjoyed a comedy show, dined at a few of the local restaurants and squeezed in a trip to the races. Any takers for next year? Chorus help so many people. Like last year, this year we are helping by cleaning up a few gardens. chorus.org.au A few hours on a Saturday morning makes a huge difference to a few people and residents. We can always do with a few extra hands. Please get involved.

5 Jake and the WA team were in action against the Australian Invictus team. A series of practice games leading to the Invictus games in Sydney starting on the 20 th of October. Jake holding back one of key Invictus attackers Jake clearing the path for a WA attack on goal A group of about 20 FTT-ians headed out to have a laugh at David and his small keyboard. The night included dinner beforehand and then a great night with a lively crowd at the Regal. Hello back there What s wrong? What? What? What? Hands up if you have a small organ!!!! Do you feel like we re being watched? My hands are under my arse I think Bruce had his hand up

6 FTT sponsored Mike Heath as he walked 42km to raise funds for research into women s cancer. Mike raised over $7,400 and the entire event raised over $900,000. Great work Mike and Hawaiian. WTF is asfd going asfd on? What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon and evening A few bowls were sent down the green while a few beers were knocked back. And Steve cooked up a storm while we chilled out and watched. Legend I managed to bowl a doosra!!! Why did I pick that idiot in my team?

7 Do you need our help? Send through your ideas and requests Let one of the committee know if you would like to come along to any of these events. Keep an eye on your s for upcoming dates! Greenwood Tavern Sunday the 28 th 1pm FTT have booked a few tables on this day. It s a chance to catch up with a few of the other FTT members and their partners. There is no particular reason, just because we can. Wine Tasting and Food Night - TBA We would like to know if you are interested in coming along to a wine tasting night. It would involve bringing a dinner course to share that we would match a wine to. If there is plenty of interest, we will set a date and make it happen. Please let Mark know at markallday8@gmail.com. Volunteer Gardening TBA in 2019 A few hours on a Saturday morning by a few willing gardeners makes a huge difference to these people in need. Please get involved. Footy Tipping It will be on again in The count night will be set once the AFL fixtures are out, but if the AFL keep the bye it will be on that night. Look out for it early in Quiz Night May-June We are planning a quiz night in We put it off last year as we were struggling with a venue. But we are going to make it happen in Nascha Boys BBQ TBA (nascha.org.au) Come along for a free BBQ and meet the blokes that are part of Nascha. Annual Footy Trip TBA We will be off to Melbourne again. Book a spot early! Nulsen Volunteering TBA We will be visiting the Nulsen house again during the year. Why not come along We will also have a bowls day, a trip to mini golf, a comedy show, a couple of lunches/dinners and much more. Hope to see you soon Mark and the FTT Team