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TAIPANS 20 TH SEASON ANNIVERSARY

the next twenty years. a very deep thinker, and is diligent in
Off the court, securing CQUniversity the way he scouts his players. Mike has
as our naming rights partner for put together a great group of men that
another five years is hugely significant fit in with a style of play he envisions.
for the club’s long-term security I’m excited to see how the team comes
and strategy. It is one of the more together after a comprehensive pre-
enviable partnerships of any club of season schedule.
Word from the CEO any code in the country - and one that At Taipans HQ, the front office team
has been working really hard with
has developed over the last six years,
ensuring the growth of academia and membership, merchandise, marketing,
Long-serving CEO Mark sport in the region. and sponsorship, on top of putting
Beecroft reflects on the I’m also very proud of the extension of together the celebration of recognising
incredible Taipans journey. our partnership with Cairns Regional 20 seasons - which includes this special
Council, which will see Taipans players edition of Tropic.
As we embark on the 2018/19 NBL serve as community role models. On behalf of the club and the board, I
season, Cairns should be nostalgic We will continue to dedicate time to send a massive “thank you” to everyone
and proud to celebrate 20 years of important charity events, school visits, who has ever contributed to the club
the Taipans, and the 10th year of a library and hospital appearances. in any capacity - fans, sponsors,
successful community-owned model. On the court, we’ve got a lot of new volunteers, employees. Our team list
After two decades, the ongoing public faces. In such a short time, head doesn’t just consist of players. Over the
support and commercial agreements coach Mike Kelly has demonstrated last twenty years, the Taipans story has
now in place are a testament that we he is a person of high character, not been one of resilience, tenacity and
are heading in the right direction and by what he says (though this certainly now, longevity. I look forward to seeing
putting the club in a strong position for contributes), but by his actions. He is what’s in the next chapter.

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