Mingenew Lions Midwest Expo

Mingenew Lions 2012 20 & 21 SeptemberMidwest Expo

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Gates open 8am - 5 pm

Adults $15

Senior Discount $10

Students $5

Under 12 years Free

Official Gate Program availble with your COUNTRYMAN Newspaper from 2 September 2011.Programs will also be available from the gateCheck the COMPETITIONS PAGE for some great opportunities to win some fantastic prizes

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2012 30th Expo 20th & 21st September

2013 31st Expo 19th & 20th September

Mingenew Lions Midwest Expo - the largest rural field day in WA's Midwest. A two day, annual event attracting over 6,000 visitors who come to discover the latest technology and innovations in agriculture and farming industries from over 380 businesses exhibiting tractors, boomsprays, silos, banking, finance, grain agents, seed cleaners, engineering, camping, chaser bins, livestock, out door furniture, motorbikes, trucks, garden tools, tanks, manchester, electrical goods and more...

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THANK YOU to our SPONSORS

DIAMOND SPONSORS
Countryman Newspapers Building on its 122-year foundation as the State's only Western Australian owned and produced weekly rural publication, Countryman is your link to a market that is rapidly evolving and in need of a vast range of products and servicesCoates HireCoates is the largest general hire company in Australia, providing a full range of compaction equipment, scissor and boom lifts, portable power generation and lighting towers, air compressors, welders, electric tools, general pumps, ladders and scaffold, traffic management equipment, and general tools and equipmentGeraldton Fuel CoGeraldton Fuel Co is your locally owned Caltex distributor of quality Caltex fuels and lubricants throughout the Mid West, Gascoyne and Murchison regions of Western AustraliaO'Brien 4WD CentreO'Brien 4WD Centre is a local family owned and operated business, stocking a large range of New Aftermarket and Genuine Parts and quality Recycled 4WD partsReliance PetroleumWith extensive local experience in rural and regional Australia, Reliance Petroleum is proud to be Australia' s largest BP distributor and a National Distributor of Castrol products. We' re able to offer customised local service through our extensive network of bulk fuel and lubricant depots, delivery vehicles and service stations

Countryman

Coates Hire

Geraldton Fuel Co

O'Brien 4WD Centre

Reliance Petroleum

Sponsors 2010.pdf

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The 2012 prospectus will be mailed out March / April 2012. Please use the above booking application form to place an early application

Sponsorship Package FINAL.pdf

MAP SITE 7 SEPT 2011.pdf

Benefits of SponsorshipSponsoring the Mingenew Lions Midwest Expo allows your company to be seen as a leader within the Midwest Region, whilst creating unparalleled opportunities by enabling your business visibility and exposure to 8000 plus potential clients leading up to and over the two day event.In addition to the individual packages provided, sponsors have the ability to target a widely advertised audience in the following media productions:Australian Dealers And Farmers Journal (National)GWN TV (State)WIN TV (State)Countryman & West Australian News Group (State)Farm Weekly (State)220 Posters to Tourist Parks (State)Selection of approx 30 Midwest Local Town Newsletters (Midwest)Spirit FM Radio (Geraldton/Midwest) The Geraldton Guardian (Geraldton/Midwest) The Midwest Times (Geraldton/Midwest) Approx 8000 local flyers (Canarvon - Wiluna - Gingin & between)Prospectus (600 copies to business exhibitors)Official Expo Gate Program (18,000 copies)Website Links PA Announcements at the eventSponsorship Packages are tailored to suit your business needs, please contact us on 08 9928 1138 or email mingexpo_wn.com.au to discuss your package requirements.

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What's on at Expo WHAT'S ON AT EXPO 2010? There is much to see and do at this years Mingenew Lions Midwest ExpoNew attractions include the Quick Shear and Lego Competitions, not to mention Horse trick riders, Pop Magic and sideshow alley featuring thego-karts, inflatable climbing wall, bouncey castles and lots more.New exhibitors this year also include several Ag Machinery dealers, grain brokers/agents, solor and satellite technology, engineering, motor vehicles, outdoor camping .. and more, see the above exhibitor list for more details.Don't miss your copy of the Official Gate Program out with your Countryman Newspapers from 9 September 2011 Programs will also be available at the gate.Don't miss the live radio broadcasting by
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Where is Mingenew
WHERE IS MINGENEW?Mingenew is located approx 380km North of Perth, 110km South East of Geraldton 53km East of DongaraAIRSTRIPContact Mingenew Shire for details08 9928 1102Get directions with WHERE IS

Town Site Map

Mingenew Town map.pdf

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GATE PRIZES

$100 Fuel Card

40 Litre Engel Fridge

Important Information

EXHIBITOR LIST 2010.pdf

Ticket Pricing Dates: Thursday 15th & Friday 16th September 2011Adults $15Seniors $10Students $5Children under 12 FREE Exhibits open 8am - 5pm Thursday & Fridayfind us on facebook

History

The History of Mingenew Expo

History

How it all started....

The Expo was born in 1983, coordinated by the local Mingenew Lions group, as a way to slow the decline in population around the region. The expo was planned as a fundraiser to give something back to the community, to give them something to work towards, to be part of the continuing existence of their towns. The wheels were put in motion to create a machinery field day in the Midwest Agricultural region. The community banded together to prepare the Expo and clean up afterwards. Local sporting and community groups were organised to run the food and drink stalls and to this day any profits from the event are dispersed back to these groups, donations forwarded to local health service providers (e.g. Lions Eye Institute).With the way the Expo has developed over the years it became necessary to spread the workload. This was achieved with the assistance of localized towns and their community members, who also benefit financially from the event by volunteering their work in leiu of payment to their associated clubs (e.g. St. Johns Ambulance, Silver Chain Nursing, Local Football Clubs, Local primary Schools, Church groups etc.).Now approaching our 28th Annual Mingenew Lions Midwest Expo, the local community volunteers still band together, along surrounding towns who are still working beside us with the local sporting and service clubs, churches, school and businesses that benefit from this successful event.Last year saw over 380 exhibitors, display agricultural machinery, merchandise, technology, computers, livestock, education, careers, health, homewares, recreational, lifestyle and general interest products and services to the 8000 people who came through the gates over the two day event. Exhibitors and public were entertained, fed and informed. The Mingenew Lions Midwest Expo takes pride in the knowledge that all members of the family have something to check out at Expo. It is perhaps one time of the year when sporting and town rivalries are put aside, so people of the Midwest can come together, keep up with the latest in agriculture, compare crop development, sewing classes, education, Health information, Entertainment or childrens antics and the one thing that draws them all together ............... rural life.

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Innovation Leading the way

Mingenew has long been an innovator leading the way for Midwest Agriculture and has attracted the formation of these businesses operating in and around the Mingenew Shire.Largest Grain Collection PointThe Cooperative Bulk Handling (CBH) grain facility is recognised as the largest inland grower fed, receival facility in the Midwest Region. December 2009 saw the Mingenew receival point break its previous total receivals record of 302,000 tonnes by taking in more than 315,000 tonnes.MORE ABOUT CBH>>Mingenew Irwin Group (MIG)Promoting and developing economic and environmentally sustainable agriculture through research, planning, monitoring and demonstrating best practice.MORE ON MIG>>Irwin Valley - Lupin FlourThe business aim of Irwin Valley Pty Ltd is to enhance the return on lupin production to its grower shareholders by targeting food applications with a range of lupin based ingredients including kernel splits, kernel flour and seed for sprouting. Irwin Valley operates a processing facility within the growing region for all three forms of product. MORE ABOUT IRWIN VALLEY>>Stiletto Seeding SystemsProducting a state of the art seeding system that offers advantages that the others cannotMORE ABOUT STILETTO >>

Shire

Shire of Mingenew

Mingenew has a wealth of assets not always obvious at first glance. The change of seasons brings on a whole new landscape including climatic changes. There are a number of drives well worth undertaking throughout the year to gain a real perspective of Mingenew.The name Mingenew derives from either: * Minganu - Place of Many Ants or * Mininoo - Place of Many WatersBoth of these names were used by Aboriginals from the area. Records indicate settlement of the district occurred in the 1850's, although Europeans explored the area prior to this date.Since settlement, the area has been renowned for its agricultural achievements. Stock and grain have been the mainstays of the district with the CBH Grain Receivals Point being the largest inland facility in the Southern Hemisphere. The area has ample underground water supply, which aided the development of the settlement.Council will endeavour to maintain and improve the quality of life in the Shire of Mingenew. The Council will strive for the recognition of a thriving and innovative community with an historical identity and encourage its future development and growth.MORE ABOUT SHIRE>>

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Links below provide information about things to do & see as well as businesses operating in mingenewThings to seeMingenew ProjectCommunity Resource NetworkEvents in MingenewWhere is Mingenew
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Accomodation

Accommodation

Mingenew

We have sourced some local places to stay while you enjoy the Expo. But hurry, places fill up fast - Pre Booking is a MUST.

Do you know of a good place to stay that's not on our list? email us the details at mingexpo_wn.com.au

Mingenew Mingenew Commercial Hotel 08 9928 1002 Mingenew Spring Caravan Park 08 9928 1019 www.mingenewspringcaravanpark.com

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Other accommodation in the Midwest Region

Dongara / Port Denison (53km - Approx 40 minutes)Dongara Hotel Motel 08 9927 1023 The Priory Resort Hotel Port Denison 08 9927 1090Dongara Denison Beach Holiday Park 08 9927 1131Dongara Marina Holiday Units 08 9927 1486Dongara Old Mill Motel 08 9927 1200Dongara Pt Denison Strata Caravan Park 08 9927 1840Port Denison Holiday Units 08 9927 1104Port Denison Beach Resort 0439 272 182 www.denisonbeachresort.com.auSeaspray Beach Holiday Park 08 9927 1165Tourist Information Centre 08 9927 1404Morawa (58km - Approx 40 minutes)Morawa Caravan Park 08 9971 1380Morawa Marian Convent Bed & Breakfast 08 9971 1555Morawa Motor Hotel 08 9971 1060 Morawa Tourist Information Centre 08 9971 1421 Mullewa (83km - Approx 45mintues)Mullewa Hotel 08 9961 1950 Three Springs (53km - Approx 40 minutes)Three Springs Tourist Lodge 08 9954 1065Geraldton (approx 110km - Approx 1 hour drive)Geraldton-Greenough Visitors Centre (08) 9921 3999 or 1800 818 881

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Links below provide information about things to do & see as well as businesses operating in mingenewThings to see in MingenewMingenew ProjectCommunity Resource NetworkEvents in MingenewWhere is MingenewMingenew Rodeo

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Competitions

Best Site Award

BEST SITE DISPLAY AWARDS

2009 Award Winners.pdf

All Exhibitors at the Mingenew Expo are automatically entered into the Best Site Display Awards in the following categories:AGRICULTURALThe science, art and business of cultivating soil, producing crops and raising livestock; farming (e.g. machinery, silos, etc.)COMMERCIALOf or connected with commerce or trade (e.g. Banks, Accountants etc)EDUCATION/CAREERS Relating to the education of or providing career optionsFAMILY INTERESTRelating to interests for the family (e.g. wineries, realestate, CWA etc.)LIVESTOCK Displaying sheep or sheep livestock handling equipmentMERCHANDISECommodities offered for sale (e.g. caravans, cars, furniture, motorbikes etc.)Each exhibit is judged by an independant group whom are not afiliated with the Expo or the Committee. The Judges decision is final.Exhibits are judged on the following criteria according to their category:Name of firm displayedArrangement, Layout & colourAdvertising material displayedRepresentatives attendance and overall approachImpact & overall approach of the displayIngenuity, thought & effort

50 Free Books

Get Reading 2010 - win 50 books!

Formerly known as Books Alive, Get Reading! is an annual celebration of books and reading. It offers Australians of all ages the chance to sample some of the year's best books.Central to the promotion is the FREE 50 Books You Can't Put Down guide to the year's best, available at participating book retailers around the country. Featured authors include Ahn Do, Charlaine Harris, Stephen King, Steve Cannane, Michael Robotham, Alexandra Adornetto, Stieg Larsson, Nam Le, Susan Wyndham, Ben Elton, David Malouf, Audrey Niffenegger and Bindi Irwin!ABC Mid West and Wheatbelt has 50 books to giveaway as featured in the guide.Make sure you are listening to ABC Mid West and Wheatbelt for details. The giveaway will happen on the 17th September when ABC Mid West and Wheatbelt will be broadcasting live from the 28th Lions Midwest Mingenew Expo.For more details visit ABC MIDWEST & WHEATBELT

Chocolate Wheel

St John Ambulance Chocolate Wheel

Site 11 in the Family Interest marqueeMingenew St John Ambulance is running a chocolate wheel raffle fundraiser at expo this year.Come and see the fantastic range of prizes on offer including:several draws each day, so don't for get your tickets!!