Saturday 24 August 6-9pm
Saturday 31 August 7-10.30pm $5 Members $10 Non members
The Annual General Meeting is looming Update from President David Newman
It is a bit less than four weeks from our Annual General Meeting for 2024 on 15 September and we need you to be there to decide on the options to investigate for the future of the club.
Annual General Meeting
10am
15 September 2024
It is decision and direction time from you, the members.
We want to see as many Returned & Ex Service and Associate members as possible attending this important meeting. It is only a couple of hours on Sunday morning but will influence the direction the club takes to make sure we are around for decades to come.
A good cross section of opinion from you the members and the election of the officers you want to take forward your ideas is very important.
Why not think about doing a bit more and become a direct part of the process. Any financial member may stand for election to our Executive Committee for the coming year.
Our nominations board is slowly seeing names added to it. Nominations close 4pm 23 August 2024.
The more who stand, gives members more options as to who to vote for. In other words, good democracy. Both Returned & Ex Service and Associate members have the same rights under our constitution. We are a community club – it’s in our name.
Returned & Ex Service deservedly get access to welfare support mainly with regards to medical assistance and rides to and from appointments. This is where our Poppy Collection funds get directed exclusively.
I recently attended the Fishing Club Annual General Meeting. And no, the talk was not all about the biggest fish. This group is self-funded and goes out on some fantastic fishing trips by hired boats from Gulf Harbour. Think of joining up.
You have all received the “Future Options Report” released by email at end of July. It is also available in hard copy at reception at
the club rooms. This report lists all submitted options, received after our Extraordinary General Meeting in February 2024, with comment as your Executive Committee see things.
Why is this so important you may ask? The Executive Committee are managing a non-profit organisation but that doesn’t mean we have to lose money to qualify. Non-profit simply means that any surplus goes back into the club to improve its operations and service to members, not to shareholders.
Even charity businesses must make some sort of profit to survive. In other words, pay their own way at least. Our charity business has not paid its own way for at least 14 years, and if we don’t change into a profit-making club or at least break even, we shall die within five to eight years, like many RSA have throughout the country..
So, please read that Future Options Report, and come to your AGM to have your say and give your committee a direction to follow in order to try to secure our future.
The report holds options from staying where we are (with huge changes), to selling up and buying or renting something fit for purpose or amalgamating with another club. Either way, we must start to make a profit, or eventually face the liquidator - then we have no control as an Executive Committee of our club. So let’s keep our RSA operational please. We are seen as a community focused club.
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I do need to mention the good work being done by operations led by Vini our club manager, with her very adaptable and welcoming staff. Our job as a committee is to create club policy and provide support to our manager and operations team to make it happen.
Wednesday Raffle nights is very popular, and numbers have been steadily increasing for more than 18 months now.
So much so that, yes, parking is becoming an issue; especially if you arrive late. Can you please give some thought as to where you park your car when all parking spaces are full.
We have to maintain our own grounds with volunteer support and careless parking ruins our gardens and simply creates more work.
Plan to car share, pick up your friends, travel as a group or and get the club bus to pick you all up and drop you off after.
Perhaps this car parking issue is telling us we
Women’s Section
At our August meeting we had a talk from two ladies from the Whangaparaoa Library.
It was interesting to hear about the events and facilities that the library offers. They are working hard to promote the library as a community facility.
Some of the Committee have also catered for funerals which are held at the RSA and continue to be very supportive of events held at the RSA.
Our next meeting will be on 3 September from 12 noon. We will be entertained by the Rick Roff trio and this promises to be a very enjoyable afternoon. There will of course also be raffles, the sales table and a delicious afternoon tea.
We would also like to remind members that we need donations for our trading table which is held every month. We would welcome household items that are in good clean condition and are no longer required. Items such as jigsaws, games, knitting patterns, baking, jam or pickles would also be appreciated.
A reminder also that it is now time to pay your yearly membership fee as these expired at the end of June.
Jennie Champion Secretary
need to move; I don’t know.
We have just had another New Members night last Friday. As of 30 June 2024 we had 1438 financial members, up from around the 900 figure just a few short years ago.
It is a testament to the substantial money we have had to invest to get our club looking attractive and appealing, offering a wider range of activities and, most importantly, to make sure we are compliant with health and safety regulations supported by a staff who are well trained to provide a safe venue for all members to enjoy.
Let’s keep the ball rolling. Please let us see you at our AGM 10am 15 September 2024 kicking off at 10am. Remember please to bring your membership card -- the doors are locked at 10am sharp to ensure that only qualified members attend so please don’t be late.
David Newman President
Blues Jersey for Raffle
Staff contact details
Vini Rangihaeata-Stockman is the General Manager and looks after all club operations, which includes functions, events and activities, restaurant and bar operations and lots more. 020 407 38331
Vini is available Monday-Friday 9.30am-5.30pm
Cherie Bennett is a Duty Manager with a special focus on training and mentoring new team members.
For Welfare services offered by the club to its members
Contact Sharon Edwards 022 069 5703
Sharon is available
Monday Tuesday and Thursday 10.30-4.30 Wednesday 9-5pm
Memberships are looked after by:
Liz Dombroski and Sharon Edwards 09 424 9026
Liz is available:
Thursday 9-5pm and Friday 9.30-5pm
Kay Evison looks after club reports, the newsletter and promotions 09 424 9026
Kay is available Monday-Wednesday 9.30-4pm
Contact Reception for administration and accounts queries 09 424 9026
Please remember
Only Vini is a full-time employee. The rest of us are part-timers as are our magnificent bar staffers.
Club activities
Tuesday Bar opens 12-6.30pm Restaurant 12-2.30pm
Indoor Bowls: 12.45pm Names in by 12.30pm
Bob 027 339 9683
Line Dancing Beginners/Intermediate 5pm
Thursday Bar opens 12pm Restaurant 5-7pm
FLexercise: 9.30-10.30am Jennie 027 280 8165
Indoor Bowls:12.45pm Names in by12.30pm
Bob 027 339 9683
Bingo or Quiz (bring a team)
Happy Hour: 5-6.30pm
Snooker Club: 7pm John Walding 09 426 3742
Saturday Bar opens 12pm Restaurant 12-2.30 5-8pm
Pool: Starts 1pm names in by 12.45pm Bronni 0211347029
Wednesday Bar opens 12pm Restaurant 5-8pm
Bingo: Starts 1pm
Raffle Draws: 5pm Members Draw: 6-7pm
Darts: From 6.45pm
Pool: Starts 7pm (names in by 6.45pm)
Friday Bar opens 3pm Restaurant 5-7.30pm
Happy Hour: 5-6.30pm
Raffles and Fun & Games: from 5.30pm Steak Egg and Chips Night $22
Sunday Bar opens: 3pm Restaurant 4-7pm
Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: 12-2.30pm Lunch Only 5-7.30pm 5-8pm 5-8pm 12-2.30pm & 5-8pm 4-7pm
Tues and Sat
Due to rising inflation and increased costs across our bar, we have had to raise our happy hour drink prices
While we have avoided increasing these prices for the past 4 years, the current pricing now reflects over a 50% discount compared to our regular menu prices.
We apologize for this necessary adjustment, but hope you'll continue to enjoy our happy hour specials (adustments from 50c to $1 00
Happy Hour Thursday From 5-6.30 Happy Hour Friday From 5-6 30pm
Please note: If you are running a tab and do not clear your bill by 6.30pm, your drink prices will automatically adjust to normal pricing.
HELP NEEDED
We are looking for Volunteer to sell our internal raffles and Mega Draw raffles on a Wednesday evening. Please contact Reception 09 424 9026
2
3 fillings
Ham Cheese & Onion
Ham cheese Pineapple
Please ask the staff for assistance
“What’s
Coming Up”
WEDNESDAY: BINGO 1pm Doors open 12pm
WEDNESDAY: RAFFLES From 5pm
FORTNIGHTLY THURSDAY: BINGO 7pm Main Bar Area 22nd AUG/5th SEP
FORTNIGHTLY THURSDAY QUIZ NIGHT 5.30-7pm 29th AUG/12th SEP
FRIDAY RAFFLES 5.30pm
AUGUST
WED 21st SHARóN 6.30-8.30pm Free SAT 24th 80’S NIGHT (Going Bananas) 6-9pm Free SUN 25th DJ DHOUSE 4-7pm Free (Country Theme)
WED 28th CHET O’CONNELL 6.30-8.30pm Free THU 29th COASTIES QUIZ NIGHT 5.30-7pm Free FRI 30th LINE DANCE PARTY 7-10pm Free SAT 31st ALWAYS ELVIS 7-10.30pm $5/$10
SEPTEMBER SUN 1st FATHERS DAY (Going Bananas) 12-3pm Free BUFFET (Booking Essential) $30pp WED 4th MARK TAIPARI 6.30-8.30pm Free SAT 7th GERRY LEE 7-10.30pm $5/$10 SUN 8th HOEDOWN 4-7pm Free
