The build-up begins to the most important AGM for years
Update from President David Newman
There were a number of things of real interest to our members on the agenda of our Executive Committee meeting on 24 June.
The easy one was the date for the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) - 15 September 2024 at 10am at HBCRSA clubrooms. More details and reports in Outwards magazine to come soon.
The Future Sub-Committee also presented its report to the committee looking at options for our future.
The sole reason for the Future Sub Committee being formed in the first place was because our future as an RSA club is at grave risk.
Unless we start to make a profit, or at least contain our losses to interest earned on our investment, the writing is on the wall for us to become another in the long list of failed RSAs who waited until it was too late to take action.
The end for us will come in 5-8 years if we continue with the current losses which have been around and largely ignored for well over a decade.
We have already sold half of the family silver and if we sit on our hands and do nothing all we will have left is land and building and no cash in the bank for operations.
As I have said many times, our premises are not used enough and does not generate enough profit for us to survive with our current operations model and, possibly, in our current location.
Please members and others, visit your clubrooms, participate in what we have and consider standing for committee at the AGM.
Included in the Future Report is the range of options the committee sees as viable for the future. They include an examination of what’s needed if we stay where we are, amalgamations, sale, downsizing and/or renting out sections of the club to private enterprise.
The report will be released to all members in July, plenty of time to study and ensure a lively AGM in September.
With the AGM only a few months after the release of the report, it made a lot of sense to combine a vote on the future of our club with the election of your new committee at the AGM rather than try to squeeze in another EGM before then.
The AGM will give your new committee the direction it needs to head in and get ready for an EGM to sign off a plan and start creating a sustainable future for our club.
Once we have a targeted response from members at the AGM we will begin to create detailed feasibility studies, mindful of our constrained budget. We will analyse the committee’s recommendations and drill down on the financial implications for the long term. We will call on expertise from members and other specialists for these answers.
The Future Report has taken a lot of time and effort from your two vice presidents, Kay and Bevan and committee member David Dryden. A couple of members sat in and offered their views and a special thanks to them also and all others who took the time to make a formal response to a call for ideas.
Our poor old Right of Way. Hopefully Melia Developments will be undertaking
maintenance this month on the large, depressed metal areas in the hotmix surface. All this work is to maintain and hold together the surface for users until site and building works come to an end at some time in the future.
At that stage the road will need to be totally re-constructed. There is a cost sharing maintenance agreement in place, and registered on both of our certificates of titles. This was a negotiated condition by HBCRSA when Melia purchased the land and were granted an access right on our ROW. It is very much in our favour, costshare wise. Please bear with us on this
ongoing repair issue.
I will not be standing for a third term as President in September at the AGM. I would like to, but life is forever gently changing and I need to be more available at home.
Thank you to members and volunteers throughout the club.
With your continuing help we will keep the trust granted to us by those who have fought for the defence of our democracy, a free vote and the right to choose who we want to manage our future.
David Newman President
Welfare
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
Staff contact details
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
Membership fees for 2024-2025
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)
New members: Add $5 registration fee Women’s Section: Add
Club activities
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 (bring a team)
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
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
Golf Club
It was a beautiful winter’s day on Sunday, 16 June when the HBCRSA monthly tournament was held at Takapuna Golf Course. No wind, no rain, just a calm, warm winter’s day. Due to no carts allowed and late injuries/sickness/ withdrawals, we only had a field of 13 players. The course was in good condition considering the heavy rain on Friday and although it was busy, we played at a usual pace for our RSA field.
The golf was not sterling - with the average Stableford score a mere 25.1 - a record low. Tex won the Stableford raffle with his guess of 321. Many people were contenders for NAGA, but it was taken out by Paul Thompson, who had been ill but made the effort to come.
Debbie was the only lady in the field so joined the men for the longest drive and closest to the pin. Nobody won nearest the pin in two, nearest in one was taken out by Ian Price, and the longest drive was won by Keith AdamsBlackie’s son in law and guest.
Best Stableford score was 31 points, won by Alan Harris.
Our lowest net winner was Craig Edwards with a net score of 75. Lionel Lester won the raffle AGAIN and took home the vodka this time. When his name was drawn a SECOND time he gracefully asked for a redraw so that Jug could win a bottle of wine. Jug then got drawn himself AGAIN and also gracefully requested a redraw so that Blackie could win a bottle of wine. Congratulations to our winners.
Women’s Section
Our members enjoyed the talk by Inspector Mark Fergus at our last meeting and we were joined by a small group of husbands/partners.
Our next meeting is on 2 July and we will be entertained by the great-grandchildren of one of our members who will give a demonstration of dancing, and also by Mr Wayne Woods whose music is always enjoyable.
Our next game is at Warkworth on 21 July. The following Sunday we will have our AGM. Data shows that we have more members come to the AGM if it is not immediately following a golf tournament, so our AGM is on Sunday 28 July. The venue is still being decided on and it will be either on or close to Whangaparaoa. Details will follow.
The RSA National championships are being held in Napier this year, from 2nd-6th Nov.
Visit the Hibiscus Coast RSA web page for all the latest news from the club.
https://www.hbcrsa.org.nz/ RSA Golf Committe
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.
Jennie Champion Secretary
Craig Edwards Jacket winner
Fishing Club
Only one trip on King’s Birthday Monday 3 June.
The trip started in reasonable weather, and we motored for over an hour in a straight line towards the tip of the Coromandel Peninsula. There was some bird life, and the fishing was a little slow to begin with as low tide was around 10am. Once the tide turned there was a noticeable increase in activity and we were able to weigh anchor early and share six -seven Snapper each, so a good ending to the season
8 Ball
Club days are Wednesday nights and Saturday afternoons.
Wednesday night 8 Ball starts at 7pm, names are to be on the board by 6:45pm.
Saturday 8 Ball starts at 1pm, names are to be on the board by 12:45pm.
Our tournament for June was the Men’s Champion Singles Trophy, this was held on Saturday, 8 June 2024.
First place went to Jason Danilo and the runner up was Gordon Judge.
AGM and Prizegiving
Please put in your diary Friday 26 July for the AGM with a complementary drink for members and partners commencing at 5pm. If you are able to come please let me or Aggie know by texting us on 021 2873975 (John) or 021 906706 (Aggie)
John Perris Club Captain
On Saturday, 22 June we had our midwinter Christmas party at Millies in Millwater.
This was attended by many our members and some partners.
On Sunday, 23 June a small team from the Pool Club travelled to Warkworth RSA to play in the Colin Whalen Trophy pairs competition. The competition was highly competitive with some high ranked players taking part, unfortunately our team did not get placed. The 8 Ball Club also has an end of month big prize night, where the pot, less the admin costs,
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Mid Winter Christmas dinner
Jason Danilo
is paid out in first, second and third prizes. We hold this on the last Wednesday of the month. The cost for the evening is $7.
This month was well attended by our members and several visitors.
On Saturday, 29 June the Ladies singles for the Shirley Banks Trophy was won by Jenny Cowden and the runner up was Angela Hillman.
If anyone is interested in playing pool, please come along and join us.
New members are very welcome. We would also like more ladies to join us.
Jenny Cowden
Angela
Line Dancing Every Tuesday with Nikki Beginners & Intermediate from 5.30pm $5pp
Indoor Bowls Tuesday and Thursdays 12.45pm start, names in by 12.30pm Contact Bob for more information 027 339 9683
Garden Tools Wanted
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
Fit Steps - No Partner needed Beginners ballroom dance fitness that is fun and doesn’t feel like a workout
$10 casual class or 6 week programme
$48 - $60 dependent on numbers
To book your space call Helen 022 882 0237 or come on Tuesday 9.30-10.30am
Welcome to our new members in the month of June
Ms Diane Scott
Mrs Paulene Olliver
Mrs Laurel Hall
Ms Joanne Stewart
Mr Gareth Murray
Mrs Tania Murray
Mrs Cheryl Dixon
Mr David Clark
Mrs Rae Clark
Mrs Pamela Williams
Mr Harley Paterson
Mrs Diane Reid
Mrs Erna Van Tonder
Mr Gary Felstead
Mrs Michelle Felstead
Mr Claude McKavanagh
Mrs Carol Larsen
Mrs Maree Bundy
Mr Steve Hanley
Mrs Allanah Hanley
Mrs Kylie Shaw
Mr Damon Shaw
Mr Craig Moore
Miss Tehema Kemp
Mr Ben Rogers
Mr Trevor Mackenzie
Ms Eva McGonigal
Mr Graeme Martin
Ms Diane Wilkins
Ms Michelle Moorcroft
Mr Richard Hunt
Mr Leon Orange
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: This Wednesday evening the Restaurant will be serving a $27 Buffet with an alternating Ala Carte every other Wednesday
“What’s Coming Up”
WEDNESDAY:
WEDNESDAY : RAFFLES From 5pm
FORTNIGHTLY THURSDAY QUIZ NIGHT 5.30-7pm 4th JULY/18th JULY
FORTNIGHTLY THURSDAY: BINGO 7pm Main Bar Area 11th JULY/25th JULY
FRIDAY RAFFLES 5.30pm
