8th March 2017 - Final Update
The website has now had over 1800 hits - The last update was some really great pictures.
Thanks to Rosalind Todd - she turned up at random times over the 3 days and took a series of pictures.
These are now on the Pics/Video page, check it out!!!!
The website has now had over 1800 hits - The last update was some really great pictures.
Thanks to Rosalind Todd - she turned up at random times over the 3 days and took a series of pictures.
These are now on the Pics/Video page, check it out!!!!
28th June 2016 - 3 days down, Done & Dusted.
The website has now had over 1500 hits. Thank you to all Callers, Cuers and Presenters for a fabulous 3 days.
Thank you to the Mantra & Lemon & Thyme staff for looking after us so well during our conference.
I'm gonna enjoy a couple of drinks tonight at the Banquet, how about you???
The website has now had over 1500 hits. Thank you to all Callers, Cuers and Presenters for a fabulous 3 days.
Thank you to the Mantra & Lemon & Thyme staff for looking after us so well during our conference.
I'm gonna enjoy a couple of drinks tonight at the Banquet, how about you???
27th June 2016 - 2 days down, 1 to go.
Steve's Asymmetrical notes "Into the Unknown and Return"
are now available on the "Notes" page.
Steve's Asymmetrical notes "Into the Unknown and Return"
are now available on the "Notes" page.
26th June 2016 - 1 day down, 2 to go.
All presenters Hand-Out notes are available on the "Notes" page.
All presenters Hand-Out notes are available on the "Notes" page.
25th June 2016
2 more registrations today, from N.S.W., welcome along!!

Callers & Cuers
Welcome to the Mantra
Welcome to the Mantra
24th June 2016
Well folks, this is it, Just about to leave home for Mooloolaba, I'm sure I've done everything I can think of.
As predicted, we just passed 1400 website hits.
Well folks, this is it, Just about to leave home for Mooloolaba, I'm sure I've done everything I can think of.
As predicted, we just passed 1400 website hits.
23rd June 2016
1 more ARDA registration today. That will be final numbers.
1 more ARDA registration today. That will be final numbers.
How many of your friends will be there - here's the latest list.

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18th June 2016
1 more ARDA registration today. That should be final numbers. Approaching 1300 website hits.
1 more ARDA registration today. That should be final numbers. Approaching 1300 website hits.
16th June 2016
I had a phone call from Jim Buckingham of Great Trax SD music. He will be announcing a fantastic music offer
at the Conference. This is in addition to the daily music draw. We just passed 1250 hits on this website.
Presenters are paid & happy. Just so everyone is aware, Steve Turner is again donating his services for this conference, as he did the last one in Hobart. Thanks Steve!!!
I had a phone call from Jim Buckingham of Great Trax SD music. He will be announcing a fantastic music offer
at the Conference. This is in addition to the daily music draw. We just passed 1250 hits on this website.
Presenters are paid & happy. Just so everyone is aware, Steve Turner is again donating his services for this conference, as he did the last one in Hobart. Thanks Steve!!!
15th June 2016
It's now time to start paying everybody. It's not as easy as you might think, for the average person to pay out large sums of money, particularly overseas. Good work Howard!!!
It's now time to start paying everybody. It's not as easy as you might think, for the average person to pay out large sums of money, particularly overseas. Good work Howard!!!
13th June 2016
We have now passed 1200 website hits. Less than 2 weeks to go!!!!
We have now passed 1200 website hits. Less than 2 weeks to go!!!!
9th June 2016
Just about to reach 1200 website hits.
Just about to reach 1200 website hits.

This is going to be the Floor Plan for the conference
7th June 2016
Adjusted the number of Partner Lunches.
Adjusted the number of Partner Lunches.
3rd June 2016 - Just added a new "LUNCHES" page.
Go "HERE" to see Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea Menus
Go "HERE" to see Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea Menus
Here's the Hand-Out notes I've printed so far
1st June 2016
The EGO recordings Free Music Offer has been posted.
Go "HERE" to see how to get your free music (If you registered by the 15th April)
Scroll down to bottom of page
You have until the last day of July 2016 to claim your music (if eligible)
The EGO recordings Free Music Offer has been posted.
Go "HERE" to see how to get your free music (If you registered by the 15th April)
Scroll down to bottom of page
You have until the last day of July 2016 to claim your music (if eligible)
31st May 2016 - less than 4 weeks to go
OMG - spent all last weekend printing hand-out notes and I'm not yet finished.
We have now reached 1100 website hits.
OMG - spent all last weekend printing hand-out notes and I'm not yet finished.
We have now reached 1100 website hits.
26th May 2016
Had 1 ACF Cancellation due to illness. Approaching 1100 hits on the website.
Had 1 ACF Cancellation due to illness. Approaching 1100 hits on the website.
See me cutting out name tags to put in the badges
19th May 2016
Had 1 ARDA Cancellation and 2 more ARDA registrations for the Conference
Had 1 ARDA Cancellation and 2 more ARDA registrations for the Conference
Now there have been more than 950 hits on the website. Maybe we will reach the 1000?
16th May 2016
Had an email from Paul Cote (EGO records), letting me know that all is on track for the Free Music offer.
Had an email from Paul Cote (EGO records), letting me know that all is on track for the Free Music offer.
Friday 13th May 2016 - Site tidy up and re-shuffle pages - most relevant pages on top line of tabs.
Now there have been more than 900 hits on the website. Maybe we'll reach 1000?
Now there have been more than 900 hits on the website. Maybe we'll reach 1000?
12th May 2016
Have just added a "PARKING" page with a map. Click to check it out.
Also added "MANTRA-THE TEST DRIVE" page.
This tells you all about the facilities at The Mantra Mooloolaba, as I found them when I stayed there.
Have just added a "PARKING" page with a map. Click to check it out.
Also added "MANTRA-THE TEST DRIVE" page.
This tells you all about the facilities at The Mantra Mooloolaba, as I found them when I stayed there.
2nd May 2016
Updated Caller/Cuer numbers on "Announcements" page.
Also created a "NOTES" page for future use.
Updated Caller/Cuer numbers on "Announcements" page.
Also created a "NOTES" page for future use.
15th April 2016
Sent spreadsheet to Paul Cote with the list of callers for Free Music offer
Sent spreadsheet to Paul Cote with the list of callers for Free Music offer
2nd April 2016
Updated Caller/Cuer numbers on front page. 48 Callers & 24 Cuers. 75 to attend the banquet.
Updated Caller/Cuer numbers on front page. 48 Callers & 24 Cuers. 75 to attend the banquet.
25th March 2016 - addendum and disclaimer
Just to be clear - both free music offers are for CALLERS registered via the ACF.
(neither company makes Round Dance music)
Just to be clear - both free music offers are for CALLERS registered via the ACF.
(neither company makes Round Dance music)
25th March 2016
Jim Buckingham of Great Trax Music has offered a piece of music per day of the Conference.
We’ll do a lucky draw towards the end of each day.
The winners will have until the end of July 2016 to choose a piece of music from the Great Trax website and email Jim with your choice.
Jim Buckingham of Great Trax Music has offered a piece of music per day of the Conference.
We’ll do a lucky draw towards the end of each day.
The winners will have until the end of July 2016 to choose a piece of music from the Great Trax website and email Jim with your choice.
24th March 2016
Updated Caller/Cuer numbers on front page
Updated Caller/Cuer numbers on front page
14th March 2016
EGO Records has offered of a free piece of music to all callers attending the Conference.
Checkout the "FREE MUSIC" page for Details & Conditions.
EGO Records has offered of a free piece of music to all callers attending the Conference.
Checkout the "FREE MUSIC" page for Details & Conditions.
7th March 2016
The Banquet is now at the Mantra Resort in the same rooms that we are using for the Conference
The final menu is now posted on the "Banquet" page.
Conference numbers are now past 40, I'm just waiting on confirmation before posting new numbers.
The Banquet is now at the Mantra Resort in the same rooms that we are using for the Conference
The final menu is now posted on the "Banquet" page.
Conference numbers are now past 40, I'm just waiting on confirmation before posting new numbers.
24th February 2016
The Updated programme has been posted on the "Programme" page and is available for download.
The Updated programme has been posted on the "Programme" page and is available for download.
19th February 2016
The 4th Floor restaurant where we were to have the Banquet, is closing down.
After a little panic and a few Emails and Phone calls, we now have a better option.
The Banquet will now be at the Mantra Resort, in the same rooms we are using for the Conference.
Time is getting short - come on Callers, register now!!!
Only 2 Victorian registrations???? How about South Australia as well???????
The 4th Floor restaurant where we were to have the Banquet, is closing down.
After a little panic and a few Emails and Phone calls, we now have a better option.
The Banquet will now be at the Mantra Resort, in the same rooms we are using for the Conference.
Time is getting short - come on Callers, register now!!!
Only 2 Victorian registrations???? How about South Australia as well???????
4th February 2016
Updated numbers for the Conference. There's been a couple of extra registrations.
It looks like I will well & truly pass my target of 40
Time is getting short - come on Callers, register now!!!
Updated numbers for the Conference. There's been a couple of extra registrations.
It looks like I will well & truly pass my target of 40
Time is getting short - come on Callers, register now!!!
1st January 2016
Updated numbers for the Conference. Only one extra registration since September.
It's now just over 6 months to go - come on Callers, register now!!!
Updated numbers for the Conference. Only one extra registration since September.
It's now just over 6 months to go - come on Callers, register now!!!
30th September 2015
Updated numbers for the Conference. Have just reached 80% of my target number.
Updated numbers for the Conference. Have just reached 80% of my target number.
1st August 2015
Updated numbers for the Conference. Have just passed 1/2 my target number.
Updated numbers for the Conference. Have just passed 1/2 my target number.
30th July 2015
Newsflash!!! Overseas Callers are able to attend this conference at ACF members rates - register here
Newsflash!!! Overseas Callers are able to attend this conference at ACF members rates - register here
21st July 2015
For Qld. Callers who are callers for Qld. Society affilliated clubs, there is a subsidy available, see here.
For Qld. Callers who are callers for Qld. Society affilliated clubs, there is a subsidy available, see here.
3rd July 2015
Updated Numbers attending Conference & Banquet. Getting close to 1/2 of the my "Target" number
Updated Numbers attending Conference & Banquet. Getting close to 1/2 of the my "Target" number
2nd May 2015
Added a counter for Registrations
Added a counter for Registrations
23rd April 2015
Added the Banquet Menu and included a child's price for the banquet.
Added the Banquet Menu and included a child's price for the banquet.
21st March 2015
Site Maintenance - added links, fixed some broken links etc.
Site Maintenance - added links, fixed some broken links etc.
16th March 2015
Steve Turner has sent me Conference Program Outline and Conference Subjects documents.
These have been uploaded to the Program Page.
Steve Turner has sent me Conference Program Outline and Conference Subjects documents.
These have been uploaded to the Program Page.
17th February 2015
Paul Bristow has sent me an updated Bio - it has been uploaded to this website.
Paul Bristow has sent me an updated Bio - it has been uploaded to this website.
30th January 2015
We've had an enquiry from the NZ Callers & Cuers Association
Added MANTRA slides page.
This is the powerpoint that was presented at the Canberra National Callers Meeting.
We've had an enquiry from the NZ Callers & Cuers Association
Added MANTRA slides page.
This is the powerpoint that was presented at the Canberra National Callers Meeting.
24th January 2015
Added Sponsor/Donations page
Added Sponsor/Donations page
10th January 2015
General site update and tidy up.
General site update and tidy up.
2nd October 2014
While there are a number of Caller/Cuers who have booked accommodation at the Mantra Resort.
I thought more would have booked by now.
Remember, in Adelaide, the Mantra Resort accommodation will be opened up to everyone.
If you're going to the Conference and you would like to stay in the same Resort, get in quick.
It is a large Resort, but it is "First In, Best Dressed" as they say.
While there are a number of Caller/Cuers who have booked accommodation at the Mantra Resort.
I thought more would have booked by now.
Remember, in Adelaide, the Mantra Resort accommodation will be opened up to everyone.
If you're going to the Conference and you would like to stay in the same Resort, get in quick.
It is a large Resort, but it is "First In, Best Dressed" as they say.
2nd September 2014
Unfortunately, our Alternative Therapies presenter has pulled out of the Conference.
I'll try and arrange another presenter, I'll keep you posted.
Unfortunately, our Alternative Therapies presenter has pulled out of the Conference.
I'll try and arrange another presenter, I'll keep you posted.
29th August 2014
September Callerlink was published yesterday.
Registration and accommodation forms were also published to go with it.
September Callerlink was published yesterday.
Registration and accommodation forms were also published to go with it.