SPRING 2015
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GU$’$ BIG PRIZE WHEEL SEE PAGE 6
CELEBRATE OUR FOUNDATION DAY! SEE PAGE 4
NOVEMBER 2015 WEDDING EXPO SEE PAGE 16
FOR THE INFORMATION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS
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CEO MESSAGE
DEAR MEMBER Your Club has many fabulous events and activities coming up in Spring. •
We’ll be celebrating our newest event ‘Foundation Day’ with a great range of family activities at the Yacht Club on Sunday September 27th
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Our Melbourne Cup events will be the best in town
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On Thursday 17th September an amazing array of musical talent will be at Woden with Paul Young, Nik Kershaw, Cutting Crew and Go West performing together for one night only in Canberra
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we have for redevelopment of Woden. We will also provide an update on progress of the exciting future of our diversified health club businesses aligned to the development plans of ‘Section 79’ (the old Pitch and Putt site). Stay tuned for more details on this session through our e-newsletter, website and information on our noticeboards.
Finally I urge you to vote for your favourite Southern Cross Club Venue in the Clubs ACT people’s choice awards for 2015. You can win yourself a trip to Hamilton Island and your vote will help your Club be in the running for Our ever popular Christmas Day functions the Club of the Year award. You can vote using the entry forms at each Venue or online via the are now on sale across all venues link from the homepage at cscc.com.au. There are a host of other concerts and Voting closes on September 30th. dinners to enjoy throughout Spring Regards detailed in your Members magazine
I’m also pleased to announce we’ll be holding a Member information session at our Woden Venue on Wednesday November 4th. The session will update Members on the plans
CONTENTS
CEO Message...................................... 3 Yacht Club Renovations.................. 5 GU$’s Prize Wheel.............................. 7 French Night....................................... 8 Going Solar.......................................... 9 Gig Guide...........................................10 Christmas is Coming......................12
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Ian Mackay CEO
Melbourne Cup................................13 Community Grants.........................14 Spring into Summer.......................15 Oktoberfest........................................16 2015 Wedding Expo.......................17 AGM Notice.......................................18
02 6283 7200
Canberra Southern Cross Club
marketing@cscc.com.au
@CanberraSCC
www.cscc.com.au
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CLUB S S O R ERN C SOUTH
y a D n o i t a d n u Fo 2015 SUNDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER JOIN US ON THE LAWNS OF THE CANBERRA SOUTHERN CROSS YACHT CLUB YOU COULD WIN AN $8,000 GREAT AUSSIE HOLIDAY SIGNATURE CHEF FOOD STALLS SNAPPER FISH & CHIPS
FREE KIDS ENTERTAINMENT
POP-UP BAR
EMMA AND TOMS JUICE BAR
LIVE MUSIC
LSR COFFEE STAND
NOON - 5PM | FREE ENTRY | YACHT CLUB FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT CSCC.COM.AU Entry Form for the $8,000 Great Aussie Holiday competition plus other prizes Name: Member #:
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Competition entry is for Members only. Strictly one entry per person. See terms and conditions at venue. Enter on the day, Sunday 27 September, at the Membership stall on the Yacht Club lawns. Drawn at 5pm.
YACHT CLUB RENOVATIONS
YACHT CLUB LAYS THE FOUNDATIONS A sophisticated renovation is transforming the Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club into a premium entertainment and function venue.
“We have such a great location with amazing views so we really wanted to bring the outdoors in,” Mr Plummer said.
With the Yacht Club now gaming machinefree, renovations are well underway creating another intimate private dining and function space called The Wardroom, which takes its name from the naval officers’ mess-cabin.
Munns Sly Moore Architects Director Conrad Moore said he wanted to create an intimate yet flexible space in The Wardroom, with a design that responded to a sailing and yachting theme.
Yacht Club General Manager Simon Plummer said The Wardroom would seat up to 60 people and could be used for a variety of meetings, dining, functions and special events.
“The Wardroom incorporates timber decking ceiling panels and a window seat, as well as sail upholstered wall panels and timber joinery complementing the overall theme,” he said.
This is in addition to the marquee, which can The renovations will be completed in time for cater for functions of up to 100 people. Foundation Day, on Sunday September 27. “Our function rooms are always in high demand for private dining and celebrations Foundation Day celebrations feature a day of music, food and family fun on the Sunday such as birthdays and anniversaries,” Mr of the Family and Community Day long Plummer said. weekend. We hope to see you there to be “This new room means we can better part of the occasion. service our members’ needs, which is very An entry form to win great prizes, including pleasing and exciting.” an $8,000 Aussie Holiday and a trip for two In addition, a seamless indoor-outdoor flow to Hamilton Island is on page 4. is being created within the club with upgraded furnishings and a bi-fold Image: L-R Restaurant Manager Maria Estahillo, Execuive Chef Jojy Vattoly, door opening to the balcony. Duty Manager Adam McAlister and General Manager Simon Plummer
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RENOVATION CELEBRATION
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GU$’s Big Prize Wheel promotion celebrates Tuggeranong’s recently completed renovations.
patrons’ expectations of having a place to relax and enjoy themselves in a vibrant yet sophisticated space.
We’re extending a warm invitation to members and guests to visit and experience the freshly renovated venue.
“The warm ambience of our new décor will help patrons relax and enjoy our hospitality” he said.
To kick off the celebrations members can win plenty in our ‘GU$’s Prize Wheel’ promotion which runs every day in September with two chances to spin and win per day. The major prize is $10,000 cash which must be won at least once during the promotion period. Entry to the promotion is through swiping your card on entry, with extra entries gained playing the gaming machines and purchasing food and beverages.
Split Watermelon Design created the space and interior designer Joanne Yeomans said the concept centred on natural themes inspired by Tuggeranong’s proximity to mountains and rivers.
Inspired by Canberra’s connection to the outdoors, the refurbishment offers a more modern and open layout with superior comfort for members.
Mr Sorrentino said he was delighted with the new services and promotions now in place to provide an even greater level of attention to Members.
Venue Manager Gus Sorrentino said the renovations are helping meet
“We translated that use of natural materials and textures and pattern to give a warm, contemporary and country feel,” she said. “We added layers of warmth to a space that was flat before.”
Image: Courtney Shrimp and Phil Nicholls, part of the Tuggeranong team
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Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, end of season sports event or any special occasion, the best kids’ party is at Henry’s. The Henrys Party Package includes platters of mini pies, sausage rolls, hot dogs, fries and chicken nuggets… along with your choice of juices and soft drinks*. 5 tokens are included for each guest to use in Henry’s Games Arcade.
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Your party table will be dressed with streamers, party hats and balloons by our team of Henry’s Helpers. They can also help arrange clowns, face painters and balloon sculptors as well as adult platters for you to get stuck into while the kids get stuck into the fun.
Bookings are essential
To make an enquiry, visit our website or call 6283 7200 and ask for the Henrys Party Team.
*Party bookings require a minimum of 10 children. Special dietary requirements, including vegetarian options, can be catered for on request. Additional charges may apply.
TUGGERANONG FRENCH NIGHT Each aspect of a French speciality has a root, origin, tradition, and cult attached to it by the French. This is because of the sheer diversity of excellent products and related recipes available all over France. The Loire Valley known as “the Garden of France” is a fertile place where a rich farmland stretches on both sides of the beautiful Loire River. Even today all the best restaurants in Paris and close by get their fresh vegetables, mushrooms, prunes, pears and apples from this area. Lake and freshwater river fish take pride of place in dishes. Veggies thrive in the sandy soils around the Loire River. The Loire region is the birthplace of the shredded potted meat, the Rillette, (a close cousin to pate) that is now enjoyed all over world. In the Loire, Rillette is prepared with not only boar but also duck, goose, rabbit and even fish such as tuna.
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The region became the favourite residence of French Kings and Queens from the middle ages to the Renaissance. its castles, hunting lodges and manor
houses were gradually converted into lavish pleasure palaces were some of the greatest French chefs worked ad developed the unique cuisine of the area. The Loire Valley hosts some of the best dry white wines in France. Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé are among the best. For our dinner I have taken my inspiration from the Jardins du Château de Villandry, probably the most famous vegetable garden in the world. It is a brilliant re-creation of the Renaissance gardens engraved in the 16th century by Jacques Androuet de Cerceau. I hope you can join us for this wonderful night with six course dinner menu celebrating the Loire Valley at Peppercress. Regards Anurag Gautam Executive Chef, Tuggeranong
Friday, 9 October| $70pp – 7pm Includes a 6-course menu (wines not included in price) See website for details.
GOING SOLAR
HERE COMES THE SUN! Your Club is pleased to announce we will be reducing our carbon footprint with the installation of solar panels across our venues. This initiative will see the Club produce enough electricity to power 73 houses each year. The first stage of the program will see 100kW solar PV systems installed at the Woden and Jamison venues, while in the New Year the plan is to introduce a further 100kW solar PV system at Tuggeranong and a 50kW solar PV system at the Yacht Club. The 100kW systems, made up of 400 Yingli Solar PV panels, will each produce about 149,000kW hours of power and reduce the Club’s carbon emissions by 130 tons in the first year. The 50kW system, made up of 200 solar panels, will produce about 75,000kW hours of power and reduce carbon emissions by 65 tons in year one. The Club has partnered with Yingli Solar, one of the world’s leading solar panel manufacturers, and Yass-based solar installation company Ygrene Energy. Ygrene Energy Managing Director Tim Davaris said the Southern Cross Club was an industry leader in terms of installing solar panels.
“It’s great to see the initiative taken by the CSCC, not only in reducing emissions but also in planning for its future energy requirements,” he said. “CSCC is leading the way and we hope more large businesses in the ACT will follow suit.” Yingli Solar is a world leader in solar panel manufacturing with more than 50 million panels installed globally. Yingli Green Energy Australia Managing Director Daman Cole said climate change was the most important environmental issue today. “Businesses such as Canberra Southern Cross Club are looking to solar power not only to better manage their electricity costs but also to minimise their carbon footprint,” he said. To celebrate our environmentally friendly move, in November we’ll be offering members the chance to win their own fully installed 3kW home solar system valued at almost $6000 thanks to Yingli Solar and Ygrene Energy. Check in your local venues or on our website in early November for details on how to enter.
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GIG GUIDE Who
Date
Ladies Day
TUESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER WODEN
Get the girls together and enjoy the Ladies Day luncheon! Hosted on the third Tuesday of each month and featuring a two course meal, entertainment and prizes.
80s Mania
A much anticipated show, featuring four of Britain’s best-loved music icons of the 80s - Paul Young, Nik Kershaw, Go West and Cutting Crew. (Hurry! Limited Tickets available.)
Adam Eckersley Band
Let this Golden Guitar nominated band treat you to a night of nimble rockers, fiddle-led stompers, reflective acoustic tunes and blistering country-rock.
Girls of Country Tour
Golden Guitar winners Amber Lawrence, Aleyce Simmonds and Lyn Bowtell, will treat you to a mix of their hottest hits as well as well as some stunning trio performances.
Melinda Does Doris
Melinda Schneider is stepping back in time to pay homage to one of her musical heroes, Doris Day. This nostalgic celebration includes such timeless hits as “Sentimental Journey”, “Que Sera, Sera” and “Everybody Loves a Lover”. 10
Members $20 Non Members $24
TUESDAY 20 OCTOBER TUESDAY 17 NOVEMBER
THURSDAY 17 SEPTEMBER WODEN SHOW $79 - 8PM
DINNER & SHOW SOLD OUT - 6PM
FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER WODEN SHOW $22 - 8PM
DINNER & SHOW $52 - 6PM
FRIDAY 24 SEPTEMBER WODEN SHOW $25 - 8PM
DINNER & SHOW $55 - 6PM
SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER WODEN SHOW $39 - 8PM
DINNER & SHOW $69 - 6PM
GIG GUIDE
Time to Shine
Who
Date
Janet Seidel
FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER
Enjoy some fabulous jazz as the WODEN Janet Seidel trio collaberates with one SHOW of Australia’s best jazz musicians, $28 - 8PM Paul Furniss. Australian RUGBY CHOIR
Australian Rugby Choir
Join the Australian Rugby Choir for their annual concert “Time to Shine” as they sing a wide selection of music under the direction of Musical Director Rachel Campbell.
www.rugbychoir.org.au
Sunday 25 October 2015 – 2pm Southern Cross Club Woden – Corinna Room
Australian Rugby Choir Annual Concert Musical Director: Rachel Campbell Accompanist: Karen Da Silva with Special Guest Artists MC: Ian McLean AM, SCC
Tickets: Standard $25 | Concession $20 | Under 15 $10
BOOK NOW! 6283 7288 or at the Southern Cross Club Woden
Sponsored by Beyond Bank Australia
Nat King Cole Trio
SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER WODEN 2PM CONCESSION - $20 FULL PRICE - $25
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Dorian Mode is a multi awardNOVEMBER WODEN winning entertainer who will take you SHOW through Nat Cole’s rich life in story $28 - 8PM and song, with lots of laughs along the way.
Supported by Canberra Southern Cross Club
www.rugbychoir.org.au
Lah-Lah’s Stripy Christmas
Get your best red and white clothes ready for Christmas, as TV’s stripysocked singing sensation Lah-Lah gets set to spread some magical festive cheer to families across the land this festive season.
Sheena Easton
Sheena Easton is a Grammy award winning singer, actor, and broadway star whose career has spanned the last 30 years. She has been a major attraction in Las Vegas for the last decade. Don’t miss her!
SATURDAY 21 NOVEMBER WODEN
SHOW $22 - 10.30AM Children 12 months and under are free.
THURSDAY 3 DECEMBER WODEN SHOW $69 - 8PM
DINNER & SHOW $99 - 6PM DINNER/SHOW MEET & GREET $150 - Limited places Book at Club direct.
BOOK AT TICKETEK OR AT THE VENUE
CHRISTMAS IS COMING!
Christmas is just around the corner. Save yourself the stress, hassle (and dishes) by booking Christmas lunch at one of our venues. With a festive atmosphere, great food, jolly staff, plus children aged three and under eat free. So let us help give you a memorable day.
Woden 6283 7200
Golden Grille | Adults $75pp Child U12 $30pp Three course lunch with seafood buffet entrĂŠe. Corinna Ballroom | Adults $115pp Child U12 $50pp Full buffet lunch including seafood and traditional fare plus beverage package
Tuggeranong 6293 7200
Valley Grille | Adults $75pp Child U12 $30pp Three course lunch with seafood buffet entrĂŠe plus a visit from Santa Peppercress | Adults $90pp Child U12 $50pp Featuring four festive courses.
Jamison 6251 2255
Cornerstone Brasserie | Adults $75pp Child U12 $30pp
Yacht Club 6273 1784
Lotus Bay | Adults $150pp Child U12 $60pp
Enjoy all the traditional Christmas favourites with a full 3 course buffet including prawns and oysters, plus a visit from Santa Four fabulous courses plus beverage package, with picturesque water views and great festive atmosphere Marquee | Adults $150pp Enjoy a seafood buffet and beverage package in the Lakeside Marquee M.V. Southern Cross | Adults $190pp Experience a five course Christmas lunch and beverage package whilst gliding across Lake Burley Griffin
Bookings are essential. Visit cscc.com.au for more information.
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It is the race that turns champions into immortals. It has made household names of horses, trainers and jockeys alike, with the triumphant becoming ingrained in Australian folklore: Phar Lap, Bart Cummings, Makybe Diva and Damien Oliver. As we count down to the first Tuesday in November we’ve made your choices easy for where to spend your day.
This year we are giving away a fantastic trip for two to Jacob’s Creek Winery in the Barossa Valley. The trip, valued at $2,000, is open to all members in attendance at any of our venues on the day. The Club has a variety of functions across our venues to celebrate the day and we invite you to join us. Find all the events at cscc.com.au
The Corinna Cup Lunch Corinna Ballroom, Woden | $39.50 per person Doors open: 11:30am | Lunch served from 1pm Watch the day’s racing on three big screens in the ballroom as you enjoy champagne on arrival, a two course lunch with wine, TAB facilities, entertainment, prizes, sweeps, and tips as we try to find you a winner!
Book at Ticketek or at the venue direct.
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COMMUNITY GRANTS
Throughout the year the Canberra Southern Cross Club will provide financial and in-kind support to over 300 groups, including disability, craft, education, youth and medical support associations. These groups will be the beneficiaries of over $1.2 million in funding which will significantly benefit the wider Canberra community. The Canberra Southern Cross Club launched its season of giving on Sunday
August 16 at its Community Grants Luncheon, where 73 community, social and charitable organisations received a grant from the Club. This annual event is an important day for your Club as it is a means of celebrating our community partnerships. It’s also a great forum to hear how the community groups have used the funding to enrich the lives of the people of Canberra Image: Community Grants chairperson Kim Marshall with Chief Minister Andrew Barr at the Community Grants Luncheon.
MEMBERS SPECIAL OFFER:
25% off your bill up to the value of $50.
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For bookings phone 6283 7228
Simply show your membership card to collect the discount. Valid Sunday & Tuesday to Thursday lunch and dinner. Bookings essential. Offer valid until 30/9/15
GET ACTIVE
SPRING INTO
SUMMER
SESSIONS – At Yacht – Every Sunday at 8am on the Yacht Club Lawn
45 Minute cardio and strength workouts using body weight, boxing and the great outdoors
$10 PER SESSION OR 6 FOR $50!*
Commences September 20
Book in person at the Health Club or by phone schc.com.au | Ph 6283 7340 *Members price. Non Member price $15 per session
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BEER OF THE WEEK
This October, we are celebrating Oktoberfest with five weeks of European themed specialty beer! Each week, enjoy the distinctive flavour of a different beer at Woden, Tuggeranong, Jamison and the Yacht Club.
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Visit your favourite venue, or check our website to view the beer of the week schedule!
Craft Beer Dinner Yacht Club| $75 per person 6.30pm | Friday 23 October Enjoy an informative and entertaining evening hosted by Josh Staines, Lion Nathan’s “James Squires Brewer” over a 6 course degustation menu matched with a selection of local and international beers. 16
Book at Ticketek or with the venue direct: 6273 1784
WEDDING EXPO
2015 WEDDING EXPO Your wedding day is the day you have been looking forward to, a day filled with celebration and shared with close family and friends.
To assist in making your wedding a truly memorable event, come and see the Southern Cross Club’s annual Wedding Expo at our Woden Event Centre. You are invited to attend this event to experience the décor and atmosphere that will make your day special. The Events team will be on hand to assist with your enquiries and to start planning every detail of your special day. Our team is passionate about delivering the complete wedding experience time and time again. On average we hold
FREE ENTRY
more than one wedding every week across our venues, which include the Lakeside Marquee, situated on the waters edge of Lake Burley Griffin, the stunning Corinna Ballroom, The Centauri Room at Tuggeranong, Catchpole’s Room at Jamison and of course the M.V. Southern Cross to name a few. Our team has experience you can count on, to make your event a success. We will also be bringing together the services of what we believe to be some of the best bridal and wedding suppliers from around the district, from room decorators to cars, make up experts to cake decorators. Come and meet our team and let us help you plan your perfect wedding day.
Sunday 1 November Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden Corinna Ballroom 11am to 2pm
NOTICE TO MEMBERS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Members are advised that the 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in Orion Room at the Southern Cross Club Woden on 7 October 2015, at 8.00pm.
John Lewis President
AGENDA 1. Apologies 2. Minutes of the 43rd Annual General Meeting of 8 October 2014. Christopher Behrens Senior Vice President
Jack Rice Director
3. Presentation of Annual Report. 4. Presentation of Finance Reports and Balance Sheets. 5. Auditor’s Report. 6. Ordinary Resolutions
FIRST ORDINARY RESOLUTION Bob Lloyd Director
Kim Marshall Director
Pursuant to section 202A of the Corporations Act it is resolved that the Director’s honoraria for out of pocket expenses be set in accordance with Article 12.6 of the Constitution.
SECOND RESOLUTION
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Mary Laughlin Director
Paul Rollings Director
David Grimmond Director
Paula Jones Director
It is a requirement of section 53 of the Gaming Machine Act 2004, that members approve expenditure incurred by the Club or third parties for staff, directors and partners to attend official functions, the directors annual seminar, sporting and other events on behalf of the Club as approved by the Board, as the expenditure may not relate to all members.
AGM NOTICE
Accordingly;
NO BALLOT REQUIRED
It is resolved that the expenditure incurred by the Club or third parties for staff, directors and partners (if appropriate) to attend official functions, the director’s annual seminar, sporting and other events on behalf of the Club as approved by the Board is approved up to a maximum of $25,000.00 for the period 7th October 2015 to 5th October 2016.
In terms of the Club’s Constitution, three Directors are required to retire each year, but will be eligible for re-election.
7. S uch other business brought forward in conformity with the Constitution: 8. Election of Directors 9. Election of Honorary Life Members 10. Appointment and remuneration of Auditors 11. General Business
APPOINTMENT OF PROXY As a member you have the right to cast one vote as the Annual General Meeting, you have a right to appoint a proxy (whether or not a Member) to attend and vote on your behalf on resolutions other than the election of Directors. Proxy forms can be obtained by telephoning 6283 7210.
This year, on a rotation basis the Directors to retire are Jack Rice, Kim Marshall and Mary Laughlin. All were eligible for re-election and these three Directors were re-nominated. Therefore nominations were called for on 22nd June 2015 from members for election of three (3) Directors. Nominations closed on 6 July 2015 at which time the Club had received only nominations for the three Directors. Therefore there will be no need for an election this year. Prior to the Annual General Meeting the Directors will meet an appoint the Board Executive, consisting of President and Senior Vice President for the forthcoming year which will be announced at the Annual General Meeting on 7 October 2015.
John Lewis
The Directors who did not have to stand for election this year are John Lewis, Chris Behrens, Bob Lloyd, David Grimmond, Paula Jones and Paul Rollings.
President
Ian Mackay
Canberra Southern Cross Club
Company Secretary
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