A NOTE FROM OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

It is the time of year again for you to renew or collect your new multi-year 16s Membership Card.

As we move into our 101st year, we felt the inclusion of community tribute was appropriate for the design of the 2023 Membership Card, and as such it carries artwork created by a local school student depicting the outline of our unique lakescape. More detail around this image and its concept can be found further into this magazine.

Aligned with this years renewal period, we have incorporated an exciting membership promotion that could see you wining a share in $6,000 cash that will be drawn in Club from qualified entries on Monday, 3 April 2023. Eligibility for this promotion is by simply swiping your new 2023 Membership card at one of our Ascent Rewards Kiosks and updating your details. If you prefer to avoid the reception queues there is always the option of renewing online.

We have been thrilled that our recent sailing calendar has been brimming with events. On pages 5 and 6 we outline the specifics of our Sailors achievements at recent Championships.

While we are getting closer to unveiling our new look ground floor offering mid-March, right now Summer is still in full swing and it’s a great time to dine and relax at your Club. Although we are still under some construction we continue to have a broad range of menu offerings, and our value dining promotion “Summer Saver” is still available for those wanting to use their Ascent Points for discounts. Read more about our “Summer Saver” promotion here.

The new year sees the return of live shows and concerts to Belmont 16s, kicking off with some fantastic Australian tributes and icons with Aussie Crawl File, Whispering Jack and the Kevin Bloody Wilson show. Tickets to one of our many concerts and shows currently scheduled for 2023 start from just $25. Keep reading and you will find a complete listing of our upcoming shows and concerts.

This Member’s Magazine also demonstrates that we have spent a lot of time in the lead up to 2023 bettering our understanding of our community and its needs. We are excited to be launching a revised approach to local sporting sponsorships, commencing early stages of a sustainability initiative and are thrilled to be working with Greg Page (the Original Yellow Wiggle) and local non-for profit group Hunter Heart Safe in investing $25,000 into our Heartfelt Community AED donation. Reading on you will find more details around each of these projects that we are so proud to be sharing.

I look forward to seeing you around your Club.

Scott Williams Chief Executive Officer