Insight 2023
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING | PAGE 22 NOTICE OF ORDINARY AND SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS | PAGE 23
Contents 4.
Group President’s Report
6.
Group Chief Executive Officer’s Report
10.
Castle Hill and District RSL sub-Branch Report
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City of Parramatta RSL sub-Branch Report
14.
CHRG Sport
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Supporting our Community
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Community Partnership
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Stockland | The Gables Pro Am
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Notice of Annual General Meeting
23.
Ordinary Resolutions
26.
Special Resolution
(from left to right) John Payne, President Mike Yeo, Vice President Annemarie Christie, Director Rick Cumming, Director Shubhada Gandhi, Director David Hand, Director John Hopwood, Director John Mason, Director David Wood, Director
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Directors
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Group President’s Report
We are pleased to announce that CHRG (Castle Hill RSL Group) has successfully completed a full year without the disruptions caused by floods, pandemics, or mandated closures. This achievement has afforded our dedicated team of staff and contractors the opportunity to provide our valued members and guests with a comprehensive range of sport, entertainment and hospitality services, activations, and events. In the past year, we successfully concluded the amalgamation with Castle Hill Bowling Club, marking the inception of an exciting journey towards refurbishing and reinvigorating the venue. We have outlined exciting plans for further enhancing member amenities and we have already witnessed a growing interest in participation in the sport of bowls. Our unwavering commitment is to transform this venue into a focal point for lawn bowls enthusiasts in the Hills. Our commitment to supporting local communities remains steadfast. With a year of uninterrupted operations, we were able to extend our philanthropic endeavours, channelling over $2.3 million in donations towards various sporting, charitable, social and welfare-focussed not-for-profit organisations. Notably, our involvement in this year’s Relay for Life witnessed exceptional staff engagement and fundraising achievements. Our enduring association with both current and former members of the Australian Defence Forces remains robust. We continue providing support to our veteran community in sport, fitness, and social activities, through partnership
“THIS YEAR, WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE OPENED THE NEW UNDERGROUND CAR PARK FOR 550 VEHICLES AT CLUB PARRAMATTA – REPRESENTING A SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT IN MEMBER ACCESSIBILITY TO THE CLUB.”
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opportunities with Castle Hill and District RSL sub-Branch and the City of Parramatta RSL subBranch. Our Veteran members are accorded a warm welcome in our venues, bearing a distinctive Veteran Service Member Card as a token of appreciation for their service to the country. Recently, we bid a fond farewell to an exceptional veteran, Major General Warren Glenny, who presided over CHRG during its growth years with the delivery of Castle Hill Fitness & Aquatic Centre, the amalgamation with Parramatta RSL Club and Lynwood Golf & Country Club, and the significant expansion of Castle Hill RSL Club. His dedication, spanning three decades, has left an indelible legacy – contributing significantly to the Group’s accomplishments for the benefit of all members. From a financial perspective, the Group continues to operate profitably, ensuring that we honour our commitments in providing exemplary venues for our members and guests enjoyment. We maintain focussed on delivering a robust pipeline of projects designed to improve and enhance members experiences when visiting our venues. This year, we are proud to have opened the new underground car park for 550 vehicles at Club Parramatta – representing a significant improvement in member accessibility to the Club. Furthermore, we have a development application in progress at Castle Hill for an environmentally conscious, state-of-the art, multilevel covered carpark, with
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construction slated to commence in late 2024. At Lynwood Golf & Country Club we are on the cusp of commencing construction of a high-quality mini golf course, poised to offer a novel and appealing experience to a growing membership. Additionally, we recently unveiled a new virtual golf and multisport entertainment offering, aptly called ‘The Green Room’ at Lynwood. Our commitment to environmental sustainability continues with the installation of solar panel systems at our venues in an effort to reduce the impact of our operations on the environment. This forward-focussed initiative, conceived during the design and construction of Club Parramatta, will be delivered in stages over the coming years due to the scale of the project. The Board remains committed to enhancing member experiences and we welcomed the recent introduction of a new Asian cuisine offering in the Castle Hill RSL Courtyard precinct, providing our members and guests with an expanded range of dining options within the Club. We take immense pride in our role as a Board and acknowledge the dedication of each of our directors to deliver exceptional member experiences, support for the community and meticulously oversee the financial and operational performance of CHRG. We are acutely aware of our responsibility to ensure the
enduring sustainability of CHRG and its premier sport, hospitality, and entertainment offering, and we are unwavering in our commitment to achieve this on behalf of our valued members. And while it has been expressed previously, it is indeed an honour to be part of a community of passionate individuals who champion the Board’s vision and mission and deliver on the vast projects and initiatives undertaken by CHRG. In conclusion, we extend our sincere gratitude to Group CEO David O’Neil, his executive team, and the entire group of dedicated employees for their exceptional contributions in creating enriching member and guest experiences. As our membership continues to grow, we wish to convey our deep appreciation to all of you for your support and patronage.
John Payne
BBus FFin AAICD JP GROUP PRESIDENT CHRG (Castle Hill RSL Group)
Group Chief Executive Officer’s Report
The 2022/23 financial year has been marked by a series of challenges and milestones as we continued navigating the post-pandemic landscape, contended with adverse weather conditions, confronted major floods, grappled with labour market pressures, and managed escalating interest rates. CHRG is a dynamic and evolving organisation, currently overseeing four multifaceted registered clubs, a large fitness and aquatic centre, a golf course and bowling greens, operating across three council Local Government Areas (LGAs). Our businesses, although under the umbrella of Castle Hill RSL Club Ltd., operate under the CHRG banner, an acronym that stands for community, hospitality, respect and growth. Each of our businesses is conscientiously tailored to meet the unique needs of the members and communities they serve, and all are strategically positioned for the future. The year culminated a decade of dedicated effort with the successful completion of Club Parramatta. The milestone included the opening of a multi-level, 550-space underground car park and the sale of the previous 7 Macquarie Street carpark. Notably, this project stands as the most extensive single development undertaking in CHRG’s history. It presented formidable complexities, given its location within the CBD, adjacent to a world heritage listed park, on one of Australia most historically significant sites. However, the invaluable experience gained, and the outcomes achieved position us favourably for the future and the next exciting phase in the CHRG’s journey.
“2022/23 ALSO MARKED THE AMALGAMATION WITH OUR NEIGHBOUR, THE CASTLE HILL BOWLING CLUB.”
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Club Parramatta has garnered recognition across the club and hospitality industry, setting new benchmarks in decor and design. Yet, its true success is reflected in its warm reception by members and the local community, who have supported Club Parramatta in becoming a highly sought-after venue for residents, businesses and the broader Parramatta community. Its proximity to CommBank stadium, just a few hundred metres down the road, has enhanced the club’s appeal and despite the adversities, the club stands several years ahead of its projections. And with the recent opening of the carpark, it is poised for greater momentum. Heartfelt congratulations are extended to all who played pivotal roles in this decadelong endeavour, from builders to past and present Directors and management. However, the ultimate commendations must be directed toward the operational staff and management team, many of whom have been instrumental since day one, delivering remarkable results. Thank you to the members for their support and the way they have embraced the new club. Castle Hill Fitness and Aquatic Centre continues to meet the needs of the young and the young at heart. The age of members ranges from 6 months to the 90’s and it is very rewarding to see the diversity of programs and people that we cater for. The commitment to provide state-of-the-art facilities is a continuous process and this year we saw the upgrade of all of the free weights and pin loaded equipment. We are currently
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reviewing the cardio equipment and looking at the best possible product to replace it. There are several other items that will be addressed in coming months, including the passenger lift. The centre is a little like the harbour bridge, it is a continuous journey, but the longevity is reassuring, and the centre continues to be a flagship of CHRG’s sports offer and community engagement activities. Lynwood Golf & Country Club certainly faced significant challenges in recent years due to recurrent major floods, with the most recent being in July 2022, reaching a height of 14 metres and lapping the doorstep of the club. Twelve months later, through the exceptional dedication of our greenkeepers, led by Nathan Ball, and the unwavering support of our members, we successfully reopened, with all facets of our business experiencing rapid growth. The club recently hosted its inaugural PGA Pro-Am event, a testament to the unwavering passion and commitment of the entire Lynwood team, under the leadership of General Manager Matt Bailey, supported by the resources of CHRG. The success of Lynwood is a testament to the hard work and faith of the team and its members. Lynwood’s golf members have shown exceptional resilience and loyalty, given the challenges faced in recent years. And their unwavering support for the club and its recovery is commendable. CHRG’s commitment to rebuilding the course and supporting the members reinforces the strength and success of the 2015
amalgamation. CHRG’s commitment to Lynwood and the broader Hawkesbury community continues with the recent addition of The Green Room, a state-of-the-art, multifaceted golf and sports simulator room. This hightech facility offers coaching, club fitting, social events and children’s birthday parties, further expanding Lynwood’s amenities. Another noteworthy project underway is the construction of a new 18-hole flood-lit mini golf course, set to provide additional services and community infrastructure to members and the Hawkesbury community. After years of planning, construction has officially commenced, with an anticipated opening scheduled for early-mid 2024. The mini golf and simulator should prove an excellent gateway and introduction to the game of golf, and we look forward to continuing to grow our youth development programs. The future is exciting for Lynwood. 2022/23 also marked amalgamation with our neighbour, the Castle Hill Bowling Club. This amalgamation is the culmination of years of planning and negotiations – paving way for collaborative growth in business and the promotion of the sport of bowls. In the initial six months, CHRG made significant investments in the club, including new uniforms, sponsorships, and a complete refurbishment of the premises.
The bowlers and clubhouse are looking fantastic, and collective efforts on and off the greens are yielding commendable results. The coming years will see significant capital investment in the facility, with an undercover artificial green, enhanced lighting and further facility upgrades. Sincere gratitude and congratulations are extended to the CHBC members for their support and seamless transition, many of whom are existing CHRG members, forging a harmonious synergy. Special recognition and thanks goes to Noel Benson and Paul Bryan for their tireless efforts, not only in completing the amalgamation but also for their pivotal roles in ensuring a successful transition. The Bowling Club holds strategic significance in CHRG’s long-term direction, enhancing our hospitality services and bowling amenities. These offerings complement the existing array of services at the RSL Club and Castel Hill Fitness and Aquatic Centre, providing additional options for future residents at our integrated seniors living development. Construction of this development is scheduled to commence in early 2026, following the completion of a new carpark at the main entry to the club. The proposed new carpark will integrate an 850-space landscaped carpark, significantly reducing noise, lighting and disruption to residents while offering safe, secure, all-weather parking for the club and sport facilities. Construction is set to commence mid-2024, prior to the commencement of the Senior Living development.
“THERE IS MORE CAPITAL INVESTMENT SCHEDULED THROUGHOUT THE GROUP, WITH THE DECISION TO INSTALL SOLAR PANELS AT ALL OUR FACILITIES, WITH EXPECTED COMPLETION LATE 2023.”
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In the interim, we remain committed to enhancing the amenities and facilities across our entire group. The past 12 months have seen major refurbishments and upgrades, including the main entry foyer at Castle Hill RSL Club, as well as the addition of the popular Wokafella BBQ. There is more capital investment scheduled throughout the group, with the decision to install solar panels at all our facilities, with expected completion late 2023. This represents a significant investment in sustainable energy and aligns well with many other sustainability initiatives, past and present. At CHRG, we hold our corporate social responsibility in high regard, as it forms the cornerstone of our organisational ethos, with our values of community, hospitality, respect, and growth. The year 2023 marks the culmination of a decade-long journey with the completion of Club Parramatta, heralding the
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beginning of the next decade as we prepare to embark on the largest project in the Group’s history. The construction of the new carpark at Castle Hill and an integrated seniors living development represents a monumental endeavour – vital to the long-term strategic evolution of the CHRG. The achievements of recent years are the product of a dedicated and hard-working Board and management team, both past and present. Their visionary leadership has positioned the group favourably for the future, and each individual has made a significant, positive contribution to this enduring and rewarding journey. I would also like to extend my appreciation to our outstanding management team consisting of Andy Abey, Nadeem Ali, Allan DePaoli, Denis Sullivan, Brett Andrews, Andrew Kelly, Matt Bailey, Alison Brinkman, Sonya Stokes and Christine Duffy.
It is a privilege to work alongside such dedicated professionals. My gratitude goes out to President John Payne and the Board of Directors for their unwavering support and professionalism. It is through their commitment and harmonious working relationship that projects of this magnitude are made possible and exceptional results can be achieved. In closing, I wish to acknowledge the passing of a distinguished leader, mentor, and friend in recent months, Major General Warren Glenny AO RFD ED (Rtd). Warren served as past President for 17 years and a director for 26 years. He exemplified honour, dignity, and respect throughout his life of service, leaving a lasting mark on CHRG. Warren’s service made the world a better place. RIP Mr Glenny. David O’Neil ACCM
GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Castle Hill and District RSL sub-Branch Report
2023 has seen RSL NSW focus more on Veterans and their families, and with that Castle Hill and District RSL subBranch has embraced this philosophy by introducing Guitar Therapy, Art classes and Lawn Bowls as part of the Wellbeing Program. If any Veteran or Veteran’s family members are in need of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the Welfare team for a confidential discussion. Our year begins with the annual Australia Day flag planting ceremony to honour the service and sacrifice of our Hills service personnel from the Navy, Army, Airforce Merchant Navy and Allies who are memorialised in Castle Hill Cemetery and the Castlebrook Memorial Park. We do this by planting an Australian National Flag by or on the commemoration plaques or graves of service personnel. It is well run by Jim Wilson and his team of Captains and many others. Jim will be handing over the reins to Rees John for 2024. The ANZAC Day Dawn Service, held at the Centenary of ANZAC Reserve, was well supported and attended by around 7,000 Veterans and members of the public to show their respect to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice and to those who are currently serving in harm’s way. I would like to thank Lt Cornel Alain Dunard, Head Quarters 8th Brigade (TRG) and his team for organising the ANZAC Day Commemorations. I would also like to thank Col. Don Tait OAM Retired for his speech on the 50th Anniversary of the withdrawal of troops from Vietnam, I would also like to thank the RAAF 322 Squadron Cadets for providing the Catafalque Party, 1/15th Lancers for Providing the Bugler, The Castle Hill
“ANZAC DAY DAWN SERVICE, HELD AT THE CENTENARY OF ANZAC RESERVE, WAS WELL SUPPORTED AND ATTENDED BY AROUND 7,000 VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC”
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RSL Pipe Band for providing the Piper and Castle Hill Youth Band for providing the Drummers. This year we were again joined by our secondary School Youth Ambassadors participating in the Dawn Service. I would like to thank them for their professionalism and hard work in researching and talking about “Remembering the Vietnam War 50 Years ago”. Ambassadors: David Buchanan from Marion College Gemma Oatland from North Grammar Heidi Wilkenson from Castle Hill High Ayran Roy from Oatlands College Ambassador Support Elizabeth Rodd – ANZAC Ambassador Trainer, Mentor and ANZAC Ambassador 2019 Bryan Mullan – ANZAC Ambassador Coordinator Col. Don Tait OAM Retired – Castle Hill and District RSL sub-Branch Liaison I would like to thank the Castle Hill and District RSL Auxiliary for all the hard work crocheting, knitting, and sewing to raise money for RSL Life Care. Lastly, I would like to thank CHRG Directors and their staff for their ongoing support.
Cheryl Hill
PRESIDENT CASTLE HILL AND DISTRICT RSL SUB-BRANCH
AUSTRALIA DAY FLAG PLANTING EVENT
City of Parramatta RSL sub-Branch Report
2023 saw the election of a new President to the City of Parramatta RSL sub-Branch. By way of introduction, I am Simon Lovell and I come into the role with forty plus years of service to the country with the Australian Army, in particular, the Royal Australian Engineers, where I served as a Combat Engineer Warrant Officer. I have also seen operational service in overseas theatres. 2023 sees the sub-Branch moving forward and reinvigorating the membership with social and wellbeing activities. We conduct monthly wellness walks which see a small group take part in a leisurely walk to destinations around our local area – normally finishing at Club Parramatta’s café for coffee and cake. ANZAC Day Dawn Service was again led by our Chaplain, Monsignor John Boyle with our guest speaker, Lieutenant Colonel Colin Shadbolt from the 1st / 15th Royal New Soth Wales Lancer Regiment. The service attracted nearly 5,000 people to Prince Alfred Park. Our thanks to the City of Parramatta Council for the superb preparation of the park and with the co-ordination of the Dawn Service, which for the first time included large screen event televisions. Breakfast was then hosted by the sub-Branch back at Club Parramatta at the conclusion of the Dawn Service. In the lead up to ANZAC Day, our members undertook the conduct of many ANZAC services at aged care facilities in our local area, giving the ageing veterans an opportunity to commemorate this day. Our sub-Branch is actively involved with visitations to our members that reside in aged care facilities. The visitation
“OUR SUB-BRANCH IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH VISITATIONS TO OUR MEMBERS THAT RESIDE IN AGED CARE FACILITIES.”
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team, whilst only small, covers a lot of ground. Many thanks to Vice President David Williams and his team of dedicated volunteers who continue to visit these members. Our sub-Branch committee continues to work behind the scenes with committee meetings and representation at the Far Western Metropolitan District Council (FWMDC) meetings. Our sub-Branch also hosts a FWMDC meeting annually in May. Apart from the usual rounds of meetings, we actively maintain our social media platforms, memorabilia, and welfare activities. We are also active among the local primary and secondary schools with various programmes to support and promote the veteran community and provide education overview. Our sub-Branch is slowly getting back on its feet post-covid. We are conducting a small number of social activities to get people out and about. Ferry trips along the Parramatta River into Barangaroo and train trips to Katoomba all end with a jovial pub style lunch at our destinations. Our subBranch recently held a black-tie Spring dinner. This was held at Club Parramatta and was rated as a great success. The food and hospitality were superb. I would also like to thank, on behalf of our members, CHRG President, Mr John Payne, the CHRG Board of Directors, CEO, Mr David O’Neil, and all the Club Parramatta Managers and their staff that support us in the conduct of our meetings and activities. I would also like to thank the sub-Branch committee whom I won’t name individually,
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but rest assured that all your contributions and support to me in my first year of Presidency is greatly received and immensely appreciated. If members are in hospital and would like to have a visit from our welfare team, please contact the sub-Branch office. Our subBranch monthly general meetings are held on the last Thursday of each month (excluding December) commencing at 6:30pm. All are welcome and it would be great to see you there.
Simon Lovell
PRESIDENT CITY OF PARRAMATTA RSL SUB-BRANCH
FERRY TRIP TO BARRANGAROO, FOLLOWED BY LUNCH AND DRINKS IN THE ROCKS - MAY 2023.
OPENING OF THE NEW PARRAMATTA AQUATIC CENTRE - SEPTEMBER 2023.
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As we celebrate 20 years serving the community, Castle Hill Fitness and Aquatic Centre (CHFAC), continues to be the home people return to for the health and wellbeing needs. Our junior programs continue to provide children with a great start to their active lives, and our fitness club supports teenagers through to seniors, with 1,000 of our members aged over 70. And in 2023, we brought a new sports facility into our pool of offerings to complement golf and CHFAC – Castle Hill Bowling Club We continue to build on what has always worked – ensuring people feel comfortable and welcome in our sport and fitness facilities. We renewed our gym floor equipment in 2022 and will have more updated equipment and programs coming in late 2023 and 2024. That approach has blended in perfectly with the Bowls Club who has created one of the friendliest bowls clubs in the state. On and off the green, there is tremendous support for fellow bowlers and that support, along with the unification of the Men’s and Women’s clubs has resulted in strong membership growth. With the addition of our new Bowls Coordinator, William Harkins, we expect to see more membership growth across all age groups, and more success on the greens. While we stick to our traditions, we also embrace the future. While our Swim School and Gymnastics Club are evolving and reinventing their programs, they have also launched new software to make it easier for members to manage their accounts, and Fitness will be launching a new system in early 2024. We also offer virtual classes in our club to try and increase the number of time and options for people to come down and exercise. The most important thing to remember is you don’t have to be fit to join a fitness club. For many people, joining is the first step in a journey to making a lifestyle change. A change that for over 1,000 of our members started 5 years ago. There are countless studies that show increased physical activity reduces the likelihood of chronic disease and hospital admission, as well as increased life expectancy. But it isn’t just working up a sweat that increases life expectancy. ‘Social Fitness’ – a phrase coined in an extensive
“WE CONTINUE TO BUILD ON WHAT HAS ALWAYS WORKED – ENSURING PEOPLE FEEL COMFORTABLE AND WELCOME IN OUR SPORT AND FITNESS FACILITIES. ”
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Harvard University study – can extend your life. Like weight training staves off bone density loss as you age, social fitness counters the downstream effects of chronic stress. Our clubs have many communities within the member base, formed through common bonds, participating in similar classes, or through friendship threads that existed before joining or since joining. Whether you are checking out Castle Hill Fitness and Aquatic Centre, or heading to Lynwood for a game of golf, or the bowling club to join the bowlers on the
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greens, it will be one of the best decisions you make for your physical and mental health. Our dedicated, passionate teams will make sure you feel welcome and part of the family from day one and our members, young and young at heart, are great people! Come meet them, be inspired by them. And achieve your goals. Then inspire someone else to do the same!
Web: chfac.com.au Email: chfac@chrg.com.au Fitness phone: 9846 1200 Gymnastics phone: 9846 1270 Swimming phone: 9846 1230
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Annual Report 2021
Community Partnership Reaches Hills Students with Love Bites With an unwavering commitment to support and nurture the community, CHRG, through Castle Hill RSL Club, has joined forces with NAPCAN, the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, to deliver the highly effective Love Bites program to several high schools in the Hills district.
These numbers translate into 7 or 8 groups per school, with Castle Hill High School further segmented into an impressive 13 groups.
This initiative, which delivered its highest number of inschool programs in 2023, is poised to make a substantial difference in the lives of young individuals, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to foster healthy and respectful relationships.
Overall, by the end of 2023, Love Bites will have touched the lives of approximately 1055 students, embodying the dedication of the community to prioritise the education and wellbeing of its youth. This collective effort stands as a testament to the power of collaboration in creating safer and more informed communities for children and young adults, fostering a culture of respect and healthy relationships.
Love Bites, a program tailored for young people aged 15-17, comprises of two interactive workshops addressing relationship violence and the foundation of respectful relationships. It provides a safe space for open dialogue, enabling critical discussions and explorations into crucial aspects of young adult life. The foundation of the program is built on three pillars of learning: knowledge facilitated by youth-led collaborative learning, attitudes nurtured through critical thinking and decision-making, and behaviours shaped by problem-solving and communication skills. Originally conceived in 2004 in response to rising concerns about unhealthy relationships within high school environments on the mid-north coast of NSW, Love Bites has garnered widespread acclaim. The program’s name, thoughtfully developed in consultation with young individuals, has resonated over the years, fostering a sense of ownership and participation among the youth. Looking ahead, CHRG is set to broaden the reach of the Love Bites program, which is currently being delivered to the Hills’ region’s Year 10 students in partnership with the Hills Local Area Command and specifically, their Youth Officer, Senior Constable Ethan West: - Kellyville High School (140 students) - Model Farms High School (160 students) - Rouse Hill High School (200 students) - Crestwood High School (215 students) - Castle Hill High School (340 students)
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“IT APPLIES TO REAL LIFE BECAUSE PEOPLE TEND TO DO THESE THINGS AND WE NEEDED TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO DEAL WITH IT.” STUDENT
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Annual Report 2021
Veteran Service Members CHRG recognises and respects the incredible sacrifices of service men and women, and CHRG’s Veteran Service Member card builds on this, with it being available exclusively to current or former Veterans who are CHRG Members. The card replaces existing CHRG membership cards for eligible service men and women and entitles cardholders to the same member benefits they would otherwise enjoy. Additionally, throughout the year, cardholders will also be able to access other exclusive cardholder benefits, which will be communicated online and in-venue. To be eligible for a Veteran Service Member Card, CHRG members must produce their current or discharged paperwork and identification, or provide their sub-Branch information. Please note that sub-Branch members must be a member of CHRG in order to be eligible. Ask at Reception today!
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STOCKLAND | THE GABLES 2023 PRO AM
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AT LY N W O O D G O L F & C O U N T RY C L U B
Lynwood Golf & Country Club hosted the inaurgal Stockland | The Gables 2023 Pro Am event from 27th - 29th September, 2023. We saw over 60 professionals and amateurs teeing off over 3 days for a shot at the professional prize money purse of $50,000… making it one of the largest purses of such an event. With sporting identities, local suppliers and a host of golf lovers from far and wide, this successful PGA event is a testament to the hard work and dedication from CHRG and in particular the team at Lynwood.
GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
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Notice of Annual General Meeting CASTLE HILL R.S.L. CLUB LIMITED ACN 001 043 910 NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Castle Hill R.S.L. Club Limited ACN 001 043 910 (Club) will be held in the Sovereign Room of the Club’s premises at 77 Castle Street, Castle Hill (venue) at 8:00pm on Tuesday, 31st October 2023. BUSINESS 1.
Apologies.
2. To receive and confirm the minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday 25th October, 2022. 3. To receive and consider the financial accounts for the year ended 30 June 2023 together with the Director’s report, Director’s statement and Auditor’s report thereon. Specific questions relating to the financial accounts must be received not less than 48 hours prior to the meeting. 4. To consider, and if thought fit, to pass the Ordinary Resolutions set out under the heading “Ordinary Resolutions”. 5. To consider and if thought fit, to pass the Special Resolutions set out under the heading “Special Resolutions”. 6. For the purposes of clause 4(4) of the Registered Clubs Regulation 2015 (NSW), the Chairman will give notice of expressions of interest in an amalgamation along with any unsolicited merger offers received by the Club from other registered clubs in the previous 12 months. 7.
Any other business of which due notice has been given.
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Ordinary Resolutions Members will be asked to consider, and if thought fit, to pass the following resolutions, which are proposed as Ordinary Resolutions:
subscriptions incurred in attending such trade shows or displays, seminars, conferences, meetings, or visiting the premises of other registered clubs, gaming venues and hospitality venues to view or assess their facilities or operational systems, domestically and/or abroad; and
ORDINARY RESOLUTION NO. 1 “(a) That until the next Annual General Meeting, pursuant to the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and section 10(6)(b) of the Registered Clubs Act 1976 (NSW), the members authorise the payment from the Club’s funds of a total sum not exceeding $162,000 (excluding any Goods and Services Tax) as honoraria, this amount is to include all superannuation guarantee levy payments entitled to be paid to the eligible Directors in accordance with the law, such sum being distributed amongst the members of the Board as follows:
(i) As to the President:
$20,250 Honorarium
(ii) As to each of the Vice President and Directors
$17,600 Honorarium
(b) The members acknowledge that the benefits in paragraph (a) above are not available to members generally but only for those who are Directors of the Club.” ORDINARY RESOLUTION NO. 2 “(a) That until the next Annual General Meeting, pursuant to the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and sections 10(6)(d) and 10(6A) of the Registered Clubs Act 1976 (NSW), the members hereby approve and agree to the expenditure by the Club of a sum not exceeding $120,000 (excluding any Goods and Services Tax) for the professional development and education of any Director, as the Directors shall by resolution approve where such sum is:.
(i) (i) applied in or towards the reasonable cost of food, travel, accommodation, registration fees or
(ii) (ii) approved by resolution of Directors as being reasonably incurred for the betterment of the Club.
(b) The members acknowledge that the benefits in paragraphs (a) above are not available to members generally but only for those who are Directors of the Club and those persons who are members of the Club and directly involved in the above activities.” ORDINARY RESOLUTION NO. 3 “(a) That until the next Annual General Meeting, pursuant to the sections 10(6) (b), 10(6)(d) and 10(6A) of the Registered Clubs Act 1976 (NSW), the members approve the continuation of, and the provision of, the following rights and benefits to Directors, and such other persons if those persons are members of the Club at the relevant time, as from time to time the Directors shall authorise or approve:
(i) the provision of designated/reserved car parking spaces for the use of Directors, including Life members, disabled persons (being members or guests of members), or such other persons as the Directors may, by resolution, from time to time authorise;
(ii) each member of the Board be provided with the necessary tools of trade to professionally facilitate their roles and responsibilities as a Director;
(iii) the use and enjoyment of the Club
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Ordinary Resolutions Boardroom and Bar therein for Directors and to entertain guests of the Club in such Boardroom and that all beverages served therein be at the Club’s expense;
(iv) the right to provide any member elected as a Life member in accordance with the Club’s Constitution, with a Club blazer upon their election to Life membership;
(v) the provision from Club funds of the reasonable cost of providing for each Director a Club corporate uniform and formal wear in accordance with the Board’s branding policy to be worn at Club functions and whilst attending to or carrying out any duties in relation to the Club whether at the premises of the Club or elsewhere;
(vi) the provision from Club funds of the reasonable cost of Directors attending, at the Club or elsewhere as representatives of the Club, such community, charity, special functions or occasions as the Board shall from time to time authorise and determine as being reasonably incurred in the course of their respective duties in relation to the Club; (vii) the provision from Club funds of tickets to be issued without charge and for the reasonable expenditure on provision of food and beverages provided to Directors and their guests (which expression shall include a Club member and a partner), where the Directors and their guests attend the Club in any function room including the Boardroom for any ANZAC Day celebrations or any other purposes in relation to the Club as the Directors shall, by resolution, approve upon production of such documentary evidence as the Directors deem sufficient in support of such
expenditure being reasonably incurred in relation to the Club;
(viii) the provision from Club funds of the reasonable expenditure on meals and beverages provided for each Director both immediately before or after any meeting of Directors including any sub-committee and in the case of meals where such meeting corresponds with a normal meal time and upon production of or in accordance with such invoices, vouchers, receipts or other properly written records evidencing the same and which is authorised by a current resolution of the Board as being reasonably incurred;
(ix) the provision to each and every Director and Life Member of the Club for use without charge the facilities of the Club’s Castle Hill Fitness & Aquatic Centre; and
(x) the provision to each and every Director of the Club for use without charge of the other sports facilities of the Club.
(b) The members acknowledge that the benefits in paragraph (a) above are not available to members generally but only for those who are Directors of the Club and those persons who are members of the Club and directly involved in the above activities.” ORDINARY RESOLUTION NO. 4 “That until the next Annual General Meeting, pursuant to section 10(6A) of the Registered Clubs Act 1976 (NSW), the members approve those members that have achieved 40+ years continuous service a certificate of recognition and Club loyalty program points which may be redeemed for a value of $100 under the Club’s loyalty program to be issued to each member in the year they achieve the 40+ year milestone of continuous membership of the Club.
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Ordinary Resolutions ORDINARY RESOLUTION NO. 5 “That until the next Annual General Meeting, pursuant to section 10(6A) of the Registered Clubs Act 1976 (NSW), the members approve expenditure by the Club for a discount or discounts off the price of goods or services provided by the Club or a non-cash gift or noncash gifts as deemed appropriate for all full members of the Club that have had military service and who qualify as a veteran service member of the Australian armed forces.” ORDINARY RESOLUTION NO. 6 “That until the next Annual General Meeting, pursuant to section 10(6A) of the Registered Clubs Act 1976 (NSW), the members approve that, in respect of Life Members who have passed away and whose wake is held at the Club, the estate of the relevant Life Member will be entitled to up to $500 contribution towards the cost of the same.” Explanatory Notes to Members regarding Ordinary Resolutions Nos. 1 to 6 1. Ordinary Resolution No. 1 is to have the members approve a sum not exceeding $162,000 (excluding GST) for the expenditure by the Club until the next Annual General Meeting in relation to Directors’ honoraria. A sum of money paid to a member in respect of his services as a member of the Club’s Board has to be approved by a resolution passed at a General Meeting at which the persons entitled to vote are the same as those entitled to vote on the election of Directors. At the last Annual General Meeting, the sum of $152,000 was approved to cover Directors’ honoraria. 2. Ordinary Resolution No. 2 is to have the members approve a sum not exceeding $120,000 (excluding GST) for the expenditure by the Club until the next Annual General Meeting for Directors to attend trade shows, displays, seminars, conferences, meetings, and to attend
other registered clubs, gaming venues and hospitality venues to assess their facilities or operations, all of which enable the Board to keep abreast of current trends and developments which may have a significant bearing on the nature and way in which the Club conducts its business. 3. Ordinary Resolution No. 3 is to have the members approve certain additional rights and benefits to Directors and such other persons (if those persons are members of the Club) as the Directors may authorise or approve. These additional rights and benefits are directly related to the operation of the Club and to the activities of Directors incurred in relation to the Club. 4. Ordinary Resolution No. 4 is to have members approve certain additional rights and benefits to those 40+ Year members who qualify over the next year that are not extended to any other member or class of membership unless they are a Life or a Veteran member. 5. Ordinary Resolution No. 5 is to have members approve discounts and noncash gifts to full members of the Club who had military service and who qualify as a veteran service member of the Australian armed forces. 6. Ordinary Resolution No. 6 is to have members approve certain additional rights and benefits to Life members who pass away that are not extended to any other member or class of membership unless they are a Life member. General notes regarding the Ordinary Resolutions 1. All categories of members of the Club present at the Annual General Meeting, who may vote on the election of Directors, will be entitled to vote on Ordinary Resolutions Nos. 1 to 6 inclusive proposed at the Annual General Meeting. 2. Each of the Ordinary Resolutions must
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Special Resolution be passed as a whole and cannot be amended in substance from motions from the floor of the meeting or divided into two or more separate resolutions. 3. To be passed each Ordinary Resolution must receive votes in its favour from not less than a simple majority of those members, who being entitled to do so, vote in person at the meeting.
SPECIAL RESOLUTION Members will be asked to consider, and if thought fit, to pass the following resolutions, which is proposed as Special Resolution: SPECIAL RESOLUTION • In rule 24(a), adding before the full stop, the comma and words “,including on any Ordinary Resolution or Special Resolution.”,
so that rule 24(a) will read as follows:
“(a) A financial Category 1 member is entitled to attend and to vote at any General Meeting, including on any Ordinary Resolution or Special Resolution.”
• Deleting rule 24(b) and inserting instead the following new rule 24(b):
“(b)
(i) Subject to rule 24(b)(ii), A financial Category 2 member, financial CHBC Foundation Bowling member and financial CHBC Foundation Life member is entitled to attend and vote on any Ordinary Resolution but not with respect to any Special Resolution. (ii) Despite rule 24(b)(i), after the conclusion of the 2024 Annual General Meeting, A financial Category 2 member, financial CHBC Foundation Bowling member and financial
CHBC Foundation Life member elected or appointed to the Board may vote on a Special Resolution put to a General Meeting by the Board for the period that person is a member of the Board.”
• Deleting rule 105 and inserting instead the following rule 105:
“105. This Constitution may be amended only by a Special Resolution passed by a three-quarters majority of members eligible to vote on a Special Resolution under rules 22(d), 24(a) and 24(b)(ii) who are present and voting at a General Meeting, being a meeting of which at least twentyone (21) days written notice specifying the intention to propose the resolution as a Special Resolution has been given in accordance with the Act.”
Explanatory notes regarding the Special Resolution 1. Under rules 24 and 105, only Category 1 Members and Life Members who were Category 1 members immediately prior their election to Life membership can vote on Special Resolutions. Changes to the Club’s Constitution require a Special Resolution. A Special Resolution is passed if a majority of 75% of the votes cast are in favour of the resolution. 2. From the conclusion of the 2024 Annual General Meeting, the current cap of three (3) Category 2 members, CHBC Foundation Bowling members and CHBC Foundation Life members on the Board at any one time will be lifted. From the conclusion of the 2024 Annual General Meeting, the Board of nine (9) directors may comprise of any number of Category
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Special Resolution 1 members, Category 2 members, CHBC Foundation Bowling members and CHBC Foundation Life members. Life members can also be on the Board, and after the 2024 Annual General Meeting, those Life members who were not Category 1 members immediately before they became Life members will also not be subject to the current cap on non-Category 1 members. 3. The Board considers it is appropriate that after the 2024 Annual General Meeting, those members of the Board who are not Category 1 members or Life members who were Category 1 members immediately before they became Life members, should be able to vote on a Special Resolution whilst they are Directors of the Club. In that way they can support and vote for a Special Resolution put to a General Meeting by the Board. GENERAL NOTES REGARDING THE SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS 1. Pursuant to Rules 24 and 105 of the Club’s Constitution, only Category 1 members may vote on the Special Resolutions. Pursuant to Rules 21 and 22(d), 40+ members and Life members who were Category 1 members immediately prior to becoming a 40+ Member or a Life Member are also eligible to vote. Other than Life members, a member must be a financial member to be eligible to vote. 2. Pursuant to sections 9 and 136 of the Corporations Act and rule 105 of the Club’s Constitution, to be passed the Special Resolutions must receive votes in their favour from not less than three quarters of those members, who being entitled to do so, vote in person at the meeting. 3. As a result of the special resolution provisions of the Corporations Act, the Special Resolutions must be considered as a whole and cannot be altered in substance by motions from the floor of the meeting. 4. Members who are employees of the Club are not entitled to vote.
5. Proxy voting is prohibited by the Registered Clubs Act. 6. The Board recommends the Special Resolution to the meeting. 7. Please direct any questions about the Special Resolutions to the Group Chief Executive Officer, if possible at least 7 days before the Annual General Meeting.
By order of the Board David O’Neil Group Chief Executive Officer 27th September 2023
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