Club Rivers Magazine February 2021

FEBRUARY 2021 - APRIL 2021

32 LITTLETON STREET RIVERWOOD PHONE 9533 3144 CLUBRIVERS.COM.AU

We very much appreciate your understanding and acceptance of the difficult decisions made by the board and management in the interest of our members and guests’ safety and well-being.

On a positive note, it is with great pride that I present our financial accounts for 2020.

In spite of the difficult year we faced, the results are reassuring.

This year we achieved a profit before tax of $4,085,160 with an EBITDA of 32.51%.

Our goal in 2021 will be to continue to work towards increasing our patronage, offerings and improving facilities for our members and guests under the guidelines of NSW Health.

On the community front, in 2020 our club continued it steadfast support to the local and greater communities through ClubGrants and CRCommuniTEAM programs.

I am pleased to report that our ClubGrants donations and support to local charities and sporting groups was just shy of $350,000.

First of all, I wish you all a happy and healthy 2021.

2020 certainly tested us in ways few of us could have imagined, it was not the year we expected. However, we were very lucky to be able to keep Club Rivers open and operating during much of these uncertain times.

Despite the challenge that COVID-19 has brought us, the Club thankfully remains in a solid financial position and of course, the health of our members and their families was and will always be our priority.

Now we stand at the beginning of a new year and eagerly anticipate the arrival of the new vaccine, however, there is still time to go before everything is normal again, especially in the first 6 months of the year.

The Major recipients of this year’s ClubGrants Category 1 donations included; Veterans Centre Sydney; Northern Beaches Inc, Sir Roden & Lady Cutler Foundation, Australian Air League Riverwood Squadron, Calvary Health Care, Mini Fit Clinic, Team Rubicon, Miracle Babies, Learning Links, 3 Bridges Community, Georges River Life Care, St George Children with Disabilities, The Kogarah Storehouse, The Shepherd Centre, Autism Community Network.

To my fellow directors thank you for your continued support and for the many hours you have devoted for the benefit of Club Rivers.

Once again, from the Board and Management of Club Rivers we wish you all a happy and healthy 2021, and take care of your family and loved ones.

OPEN MON TO FRI 6AM TO 2PM 2

KEEPING YOU COVID SAFE

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of Riverwood Legion and Community Club Limited ACN 000 411 923 (the “Club”) will be held in the Club’s premises at 32 Littleton Street, Riverwood New South Wales at 6.30 pm on Monday 19th April 2021.

All notices of motion are to please be in the hands of the CEO by Wednesday 24th February 2021.

All questions pertaining to the clubs accounts are to please be in the hands of the CEO by Wednesday 31st March 2021 to ensure accuracy of response.

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COMMEMORATION SUNDAY 18TH APRIL ANZAC Church Service 8.30am Riverwood Punchbowl Anglican Church, Littleton Street, Riverwood

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SUNDAY 25TH APRIL

DAWN SERVICE 5.30AM

Club Rivers Memorial, Littleton Street Riverwood

MAIN SERVICE 9.30AM

Club Rivers Memorial, Littleton Street Riverwood

EX-SERVICEMEN & WOMEN ANZAC LUNCHEON 12PM RETREAT CEREMONY 6PM

Club Rivers Memorial, Littleton Street, Riverwood

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CLUB RIVERS CELEBRATES

60TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2021

Pictured: Club President Fred Lord along with Wing Commander Mark Bannister

Throughout 2021 we will be celebrating and reminiscing the 60 year histo entertainment and promotions that made Club Rivers what it is today.

We invite you to join us on our journey during 2021 to celebrate reaching this significant milestone on the 4th November 2021.

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On the 2nd March 1959 a group of exservicemen attended a meeting at the Methodist Church in Coleridge Street with a view to forming a club.

After three years of trading, houses on Lots 9 & 10 Littleton Street were purchased at auction followed by property in Thurlow Street.

Through the assistance of the Legion and their Secretary , Major Eric Vidal M.C, Eric Evans and the then President of the Hurstville Legion, Jack Cooper the local body of the Australian Legion of Exservice Men & Women (the Sub Branch) was formed.

The first club house designs were commissioned to Mr Ken Ritchie of then Lightfoot ,Stanton & Hanlon and builders Coleman & Fairburn were the successful tenderers.

Several meetings later the first Club Committee was formed. Their first task; securing a minimum of 200 members.

So membership was offered at 5/- per year with little to offer.

Through hard work and dedication when the committee finally obtained the licence operate a club they had only £300 to their name.

Finally on the 4th November 1961, financed by Reuben F. Scarf, 4,000 sq ft on the top floor of his shop the Riverwood Legion Club was born.

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The Governor Sir Roden Cutler was asked to officially open the new clubhouse on 4th November 1967. Unfortunately due to illness Lady Cutler filled in.

On 24th September 1970 Lightfoot, Stanton, Hanlon & Ritchie were again commissioned to design a new games and auditorium area.

2021 is the 20th year of the Wine Club which commenced with an “expression of interest” Tyrrells’ dinner in September 2001. Over its twenty year history the club has held tastings, dinners, wine tours & cocktail nights.

The highlight has been the hosting of 72 wine dinner nights where wines from Australia, NZ, France, Spain and Italy were presented, with many fine Australian wine makers including Bruce Tyrrell, Lisa McGuigan, Neil Paulett, Bill Calabria & Neil McGuigan in attendance.

Most importantly the dinners are home to a Wine Options game with a highly prized perpetual medal to be won. Bastille nights and “4th of July” dinners have provided the opportunity for fun, stunning costumes, singing, games and great food!

The Wine Club provides it members an opportunity to enjoy good wine, excellent food, great company and to make lasting friendships. Wine tours are held annually and are quickly booked out, with visits to Mudgee, Rutherglen, Griffith, Young, Orange and Murrumbateman as well as day trips to the Hunter, Southern Highlands and the South Coast. Our trip for 2021 will be the postponed 3 day trip to the Hunter staying at the Tuscany Estate.

The Wine Club affords members the opportunity not only to experience fine wines but also to learn more about a worldwide industry that it is part of our everyday life.

For further information on the wine club please contact Mary Butler at polkate@bigpond.net.au

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@ Club Rivers

Enter our members promotion for your chance to win a $50 Food & Beverage Voucher & a Pinot & Picasso package for 2.

Six packages to be won!

Receive 1 ticket into the promotion for every $5 spend on Valentines day .

Draws take place every 30 mins between 1pm - 2pm & 7pm - 8pm Prize to be redeemed on Thursday 25 February

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Additional Pinot & Picasso event tickets available $48 per person

Terms & Conditions Apply

EAT DRINK & BE IRISH

join us for irish food and beverage specials WED 17 TO SAT 20 MAR Club Rivers promotes the responsible service of alcohol

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Club Rivers was proud to again support the Free Community Christmas Day lunch provided by Community Care. Grant Heslop from Padstow Community Care has kindly provided us with an account of the event.

This year more than any other, we saw the importance of a community event that brought people together. So many of these families and individuals from our community have had exceedingly difficult years and the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on people’s health and mental health. We were concerned with recent COVID-19 outbreaks in Sydney and that might lead to a cancellation of the lunch. Thankfully after consulting with the NSW Health Department and local government leaders we were able to go ahead.

We had an incredible team of volunteers who did an incredible job in preparation and on the day to make the event a successful one. We had a COVID Safe Plan in place for the day to insure everyone’s safety and care.

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Our volunteers were all trained before the day in regarding expectations in the implementation of that plan. Everything went well on the day which we were very thankful for. This year we had to use an online booking platform to register families and individuals to keep their details as required in our COVID Safe Plan. We knew numbers would be less than in previous years, but we were very thankful that exactly 100 people came to enjoy the Traditional Christmas Day lunch.

We enjoyed excellent food and we distributed presents to all who attended as well. All of the children in attendance were very thankful and excited about getting a present which we distribute each year.

So, another successful Community Christmas Day lunch was held, and your support made the day a reality and blessing for the community. Thank you for partnering with us in this important and much needed community event.

Many Thanks, Grant Heslop Manager Community Care

CLUB RIVERS LADIES SOCIAL GOLF PRESENTATION Over 20 Ladies participated during the 2020 season. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Social Club was unfortunately unable to run the 3 game championship . At the presentation night held on 3rd December 2020 the award recipients for 2020 were announced.

Barbara McDonald won golfer of the year and the president’s trophy.

Other award winners included: RUNNER - UP - Heather Grimson.

ROSLYN TANCRED TROPHY - Susan Byrne.

PUTTING - Kay Axtell.

RUNNERS—UP - Gail Corrigan. Maria Early.

A special mention to Maria Early as the only player to record an eagle during the year. The Ladies Social Club play at Sefton Golf Course 16 times a year with games commencing between 7.10 and 7.40am. New players are most welcome. Enquiries can be made by calling Sandra on 0413 136 941, Rebecca on 0414 556 224 or Kay on 0411 548 736.

JOIN OUR TEAM TO CLEAN UP THE SALT PAN WETLANDS 9AM -11AM For further information contact Jenny at jenny@clubrivers.com.au

Join a bunch of blokes and get together for a walk & talk at the same time improving your mental and physical health. Meet at Our Lady of Fatima Church carpark 825 Forest Road Peakhurst daily at 5.30pm for a 6pm start.

COVID SAFE PROTOCOLS MAINTAINED

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Club Rivers Secret Santa Project aimed to make the holiday season brighter An ambitious project from Club Rivers aimed to get local members & residents in the festive spirit, was held this week.

Club Rivers organised the Secret Santa project, an event that included a visit from Santa to homes and local support groups to spread some much-needed joy to locals this Christmas.

Club CEO Paul Millar believed the project made a big impression on residents in the local area.

He said: “Many of us have been impacted by the pandemic, whether it be socially, economically or emotionally and the event was just something we felt would bring a bit of positivity and fun to locals over a tough Christmas period.

Many locals witnessed Santa and his posse cruising the streets in a little red corvette, whilst more than 40 local families, that signed up to take part in the event, received a personal visit and gift from Santa and his crew.

“This is a year that will be remembered for generations and if we can take one bit of negative and make it a positive then we are reaching our aim as a community club,” said Paul Millar.

The secret Santa project was held late afternoon on Monday 14 & Tuesday 15 December 2020. All generous donations received from local residents during the 2-day event will be given to the Starlight Foundation.

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SHITBOX RALLY CHALLENGES TEAMS TO DRIVE CARS WORTH <$1000 ACROSS SOME OF AUSTRALIA'S MOST FORMIDABLE ROADS, ALL IN THE NAME OF CHARITY. OVER THE LAST 11 YEARS, BOX RALLIES HAS RAISED OVER $24 MILLION FOR CANCER COUNCIL. Shitbox Rally 2021 Autumn will be held May 22nd to May 28th, travelling from Alice Springs to Gold Coast via the Gulf of Carpentaria.

This year our own Club Rivers President Michael Free along with former CEO Stuart Jamieson will be braving the unforgivable terrain of the Australian outback to raise funds for Cancer Research.

Shitbox Rally is not a race, rather a challenge to achieve the unthinkable… To drive cars worth just $1,000 across Australia via some of its most formidable roads, all in the name of charity.

Many of us have been affected by cancer in one way or another. Whether it be parents, family, close friends, people we know or ourselves that have battled or are battling cancer, this awful disease has touched us all. We not only want to raise awareness and money for Cancer Council, but also want to offer support and a friendly ear to those that have suffered or are suffering.

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This event is officially endorsed and supported by Cancer Council.

If you would like to support Michael & Stuart on their journey & help fund research into preventing, curing and supporting cancer patients and their families, follow the link below and make a tax-deductible donation and be a part of something incredible.

HTTPS://AUTUMN2021.SHITBOXRALLY.COM.AU/ CRCOMMUNITEAM

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Club Rivers & Sir Roden & Lady Cutler Foundation Community Patient Transport Service

CLUB RIVERS - SOUTHERN SYDNEY Do you have a spare few hours a day/week?

Can you help this wonderful Community Charity?

The Sir Roden & Lady Cutler Foundation in partnership with Club Rivers Riverwood is looking for Volunteer Drivers for our successful FREE “Pick Me Up Service” to assist residents who are most vulnerable throughout the Southern Sydney Region and require Transport to & from medically related appointments.

We are looking for Volunteer Drivers to help us ensure that we can continue to provide our unique and wonderful FREE service to those people most in need throughout our community.

So, if you enjoy Driving and like making a difference contact Anita Fong or Vincent Del Zio on (02) 8765 8661 for further information.

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Club Rivers have joined with Sir Roden & Lady Cutler Foundation to sponsor the Patient Transport Service Program.

The Patient Transport Service is a FREE SERVICE for people who require transport to, or from, a health facility such as a hospital or rehabilitation unit but do not need a time-critical emergency ambulance.

To make a booking

Registered Clients Call 1300 747 763 & select Option 1.

10am – 3pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

New Clients Please go to the Client Referral Page at sirroden.org.au/ services/clientreferralform/

and complete the On-Line form so your application can be assessed for eligibility & registration purposes.

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Mothers Day 8TH MAY

SERVED FULL BUFFET BREAKFAST 8AM to 10.30AM BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

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