The comprehensive report on the options for the club’s future goes to the Executive Committee this week. It is up for discussion at the 24 June monthly meeting.
The intention then is to distribute the report with committee refinements, if any, to all members as soon as practicable after the meeting.
The sub-committee of volunteers from the Executive Committee - VPs Bevan and Kay Chilman and committee member David Dryden – first called for input from members. The project was demanding and they deserve our grateful thanks for their efforts.
I am hoping that out of those discussions at the upcoming Executive Committee meeting, we will be able to set a date for an Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) and let you know just as soon as we know.
Not everybody will agree with the options, of course, or may have yet more ideas which they did not submit earlier. No one has a monopoly on good ideas.
Members will have the opportunity at an EGM to suggest changes, additions or deletions. This is not a “first past the post wins” vote, more a guide for your committee to refine and come back to you with some definitive ways forward, dismissing those which have no support and planning around those options that have garnered substantial interest.
Many I have talked to believe that they elected the committee to manage the club and “why don’t you just get on with job” instead of asking us to give up a couple of hours on a Sunday to tell them what we think of the notion.
Normally, I would agree but this is an important turning point for the club and will determine the path for what, we hope, is decades to come. We absolutely need as many members as we can to participate in the development of our community club while recognising the contributions of those who fought for our democracy and often gave their lives for its preservation.
To not participate in planning the future they have battled for is not an acceptable option. Please mark your calendar when the announcement of a date comes out. Attend if you possibly can.
If you have mobility issues but still would like to attend, call the club to see if we can put on free transport for you.
The aim is to try to ensure that we have a future that is making us sustainable and an operation that is paying its way forward. I know it is a very tired mantra from me but we cannot continue to make annual trading losses and survive.
It is predicted that all our bank held reserve funds will be used up within 5-8 years if we don’t start some positive and forward-thinking action in the next few months.
Currently we have huge areas of under-utilised space, a lot of rarely used space and assets that are there but are not returning enough profit to sustain our future.
Our gambling machines could be classed as ‘underutilised’. They cost a lot each to buy, have high overheads and huge legal licensing costs, for a very small return. Even our pool and snooker tables are under used, as is our function room.
In my mind we should be downsizing to cater for say a membership around 1000 and 2000. Even with now 1300 odd members, our building is underused.
On the positive side, I must admit that on Wednesday Night (Club Night) we are seeing a slowly increasing attendance. Not quite at pre-
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Covid levels, but heading that way.
And yes, I do have an opinion on what I think we should do, but that is not for public consumption. Like you, I am just one vote.
The future, though, may well mean moving. We are located in the middle of a residential area, down an out-of-sight driveway. There is little opportunity to tempt passing traffic into giving our club a shot.
Whatever we do, we need a far more visible appearance to our community. Club manager Vini is underway with plans to make our presence felt with promotion through local
media, posters for event centres, schools and even a fledgling programme for letter box drop. Give her a call if you can spread the word in your street.
We essentially are running a business with charitable and non for profit aims. Visibility helps with making enough surplus to support and further develop our charitable and community aims.
I can think of a number of options in our future that fit this ideal. Read the report and get ready to give a hand in shaping the club’s future.
David Newman President
Do you have mobility issues or have a Gold Card and are needing a little assistance in getting to and from medical appointments on the Peninsula, Orewa, Hatfields, Silverdale or Millwater?
We may be able to help you no matter what type of member you are.
We offer a driving service to take our members to and from health appointments when members are unable to assist themselves, for any reason.
No distance is too small.
Contact Sharon on 424 9026 or 022 069 5703 or email: welfare@hbcrsa.org.nz
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
Please Note: On a Wednesday evening the Restaurant will be serving an Ala Carte with an alternating buffet every other Wednesday
Got something to say or complain about Vini Rangihaeata-Stockman is Club 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
Active Returned or Service: Free
Returned or Service Couple:
Service:
Returned :
Associate:
Associate Couple/family:
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.
$70 (At least one qualifies, new applications and cards for both) Check with reception
$35 (Over 80 - $25, Over 90 free)
$30 (Over 80 - $25, Over 90 free)
$50 (Over 80 - $35, Over 90 $25)
$80 ($40 per adult)
Tuesday Bar opens 12-6.30pm Restaurant 12-2.30pm
Fit Steps - dance based fitness: 9.30-10.30am
Indoor Bowls: 12.45pm Names in by 12.30pm
Bob 027 339 9683
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 NO BINGO UNTIL 27 JUNE
Happy Hour: 5-6.30pm
Line Dancing Beginners/Intermediate 5.30pm
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 NO BINGO 19 JUNE
Raffle Draws: 5pm Members Draw: 6-7pm
Darts: Starts 6.30pm
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
Wednesday 19 June 2024 8.30am-4.30pm CLUB WILL BE CLOSED DURING 8.30am-4.30pm We plan to be open from 4.30pm - power permitting
It would be much appreciated if you were able to donate any garden tools to the club for our volunteers to use for the upkeep of the Club’s garden. Tools such as:
Blowers Chainsaw Weed eater
Hedge trimmer
Hedge clippers Extension cords
We have very few tools to maintain the gardens. Thank You
FLexercise classes every Thursday at the club
FLexercise classes are held here at the RSA on Thursday mornings 9.30-10.30am Come join in the fun for friendship and frivolity. If your would like further information call Jenny on 0272 808 165
WEDNESDAY: BINGO 1pm Doors open 12pm
WEDNESDAY : RAFFLES From 5pm
FORTNIGHTLY THURSDAY QUIZ NIGHT 5.30-7pm 20th JUNE/4th JULY
FORTNIGHTLY THURSDAY: BINGO 7pm Main Bar Area 27th JUNE/11th JULY
FRIDAY RAFFLES 5.30pm
JUNE
WED 19th JOY BELLS 6.30-8.30pm Free THUR 20th COASTIES QUIZ NIGHT 5.30-7pm Free FRI 21st STAGETALK 7-10.30pm $5/$10 Mid-Winter Christmas Party Buffet $30 SAT 22nd BLUES V CHIEFS 7pm Free WED 26th CHET O’CONNELL 6.30-8.30pm Free SAT 29th SHINDIG DOWN UNDER 6-9pm Free MATARIKI SUN 30th DINAH LEE 4-8pm $20 Orewa Walk of Fame After Party JULY WED 3rd MARK TAIPARI 6.30-8.30pm Free THUR 4th COASTIES QUIZ NIGHT 5.30-7pm Free SAT 6th CROWD PLEAZERS 7-10.30pm $5/$10 SUN 7th HOEDOWN 4-7pm Free WED 10th SHARON BLOW 6.30-8.30pm Free
