Weekly Newsletter 4 December 2024

1916 - 2023

Weekly Newsletter 4 December 2023

Summer Sl ushies Sold at the Cl ub

President’s Update What’s Coming Up 43a Vipond Road, Whangaparaoa Tel. 09 424 9026

David Newman: president@hbcrsa.org.nz Bevan Edwards VP: bevan.edwards@achieve.co.nz Kay Chilman VP: maxandkay@xtra.co.nz Page 1

Horses Now On sale

$20 Each

Saturday

16th December 2-5pm Free Entry

Santa will be making an appearance RSVP by 10th December and bring a gift for your child up to $15 Page 2

Happenings

STEVE COPPARD

HOBBY HORSE DERBY

Wednesday 6 December 6.30-8.30pm

Friday 8 December 7pm $20 per horse

FREE

ON SALE NOW

Spectators Free

KARAOKE

SHARON BLOW

Saturday 9 December 7-10.30pm

Sunday 10 December 4-7pm

FREE

FREE

MONSTER XMAS RAFFLE TICKETS FROM THE BAR

$3 EACH ALL PRIZES WILL BE DRAWN AT OUR MEMBERS NIGHT WEDNESDAY 13th DECEMBER

THE SONS

Friday 15 December 7-10.30pm Members $8 Non Members $10

Coming up soon

MEMBERS CHILDREN’S

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Saturday 16 December 2-5pm

2OFUS CHRISTMAS SINGALONG Friday 22 December 6-9pm

RSVP by 10 Dec

FREE

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FREE

The countdown to 2024 and an eventful year Update from President David Newman By now, most of you will have read my recent words concerning the planned Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) in the first quarter of next year. It will be held to decide on the future direction of the club.

I am hoping that many of you have had a look at “Options for The Future” a report which your Executive Committee have received and was released to you all in the 27 November newsletter. If you missed it, you can pick up a printed copy from reception or the bar.

From what the finance committee has gleaned from records over the last 14 years, we have never made an operating profit except for the year when you get to add in the one-off sale of the land to Melia Developments.

In other words, we have been funding operating deficits from cash reserves or borrowing for that long. No business or club can continue like this.

That is why we have called an EGM early next year. The date will be confirmed very soon.

Already, I have received positive comments and few emails, mostly about joining with another club, including again the possible option to join with the Orewa Surf Club and their new build.

Melia Developments, which purchased and are developing our adjacent piece of land are interested in purchasing the balance of our site and may offer to lease it back until they are ready if we want to stay on a bit longer.

My personal opinion is that we must do something soon. It looks to me like a move and amalgamation with another group may be a good choice. So far, this may be with the Orewa Surf Club and their new build. Just think, right on the beachfront.

But nothing is certain until we have that EGM and for that meeting to give the Executive Committee direction for the future. The bottom line is we need to generate a positive cash flow or die. This means more use of our premises.

Vini Rangihaeata-Stockman joined us in late 2022 and was made club manager in July the next year. She quickly showed her experience and skills as operations manager to get us both safe and compliant. I have complete faith that Page 4

Vini and her team are managing and operating our RSA in a very business-like manner.

She was recruited by Mike Bishara, who was our manager from July 2022 until June 2023.

He is now standing back from that role, and formally consulting for a couple of days a week until the end of the year.

When Mike first swapped his committee

member role to become manager we were looking for experience to help us come out of the Covid years.

He has managed through numerous compliance, safety, maintenance and repair projects and, with Vini, has produced the great team of staffers we now have.

The success of our restaurant was built with support from Vini and chef Ronnie and the

The latest project is the completion of our new ventilation system, just in time for what promises to be long hot summer. It was essential to maintain our annual Building WOF as required by law for public buildings and an essential component to ensure our insurance policies remain in force.

As we get ourselves in the festive spirit, don’t forget our Monster Raffle draw on Wednesday 13 December along with our Raffle Night. It is sure to be a great night. Tickets on sale at the bar for $3 apiece.

The loads of prizes from barbeques to TVs, and plenty in between, are growing quickly and supported with donations from generous sponsors like Bunnings and PakNSave.

Please support them as they have supported us over the year with donations of everything from food to paint and hardware.

A family affair, chef Ronnie and his partner Gabby keep our members well fed replacement of five poker machines which were more than two decades old was achieved with financing support from United Gaming. We have just had a kitchen inspection, and retained our A Grade certification for the next 18 months.

That is no mean feat.

The last day of the club is Friday December 22 – pop in to raise a glass to 2024 with friends at happy hour prices.

I will be on leave from 19 December and back for opening day on January 9. Vice president Bevan Edwards will be the Acting President in my absence.

Have a safe and happy Christmas - New Year.

David Newman President

Monster Christmas Raffle Prizes will be drawn on Members Night - Wednesday 13th December Tickets from the Bar $3 Each Page 5

Club activities

Tuesday 5 December Bar opens 12 noon Bar Snacks available Indoor Bowls: 12.45pm Names in by 12.30pm Bob 027 339 9683 or Merlyn 09 424 8330

Line Dancing: Beginner & Intermediate 5.30pm Pool Club: 6.45pm Bronni 021 134 7029

Wednesday 6 December Bar opens 12 noon Restaurant 5-8pm Bingo in the Function Room: Starts 1pm Kay 09 424 9026 Raffle Draw: 5pm Members Draw: 6-7pm

Thursday 7 December Bar opens 3pm Restaurant 5-7pm Indoor Bowls:12.45pm Names in by 12.30pm Bob 027 339 9683 or Merlyn 09 424 8330

FLexercise: 9.30-10.30am Last Class 14th December returning 8th February.

Jennie 027 280 8165 Happy Hour: 5-6.30pm Snooker Club: 7pm John Walding 09 426 3742

Friday 8 December Bar opens 3pm Restaurant 5-7.30pm Happy Hour: 5-6.30pm

Saturday 9 December Bar opens 1pm Restaurant 5-7.30pm Social 8 Ball Games: 1pm Bronni 021 134 7029

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Sunday 10 December Bar opens: 3pm Restaurant 4-7pm

Club’s contact details Womens Section

Snooker Club John Walding 09 426 3742 Meets Thursday 6.45pm

Golf Club Art Clarke 027 687 7331

Fishing Club Beth Kavanagh 09 426 6026 or 027 482 0610 Kay Chilman 021 176 0362 Meets first Tuesday every month 12 noon

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

Indoor Bowling

John Perris 021 287 3975

KEV Mark Harris 027 644 9122

Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month

Bob Hill 027 339 9683 and Merlyn 09 424 8330 60’s Up Meets Tuesday & Thursday 12.45pm Frank Townley 09 424 3026 8 Ball Club raffle results Gloria Marsh 027 386 2339 Meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month

1st No. 34 Paul Gempton 2nd No. 25 Mike Matthews Thank you to all who supported our raffle

Naval Club

Bronni 021 134 7029 Meets Tuesday 6.45pm Saturday 1pm

Vince Sturmey 09 428 5222

Meets 3rd Sunday of the month 3pm

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Baby sensory classes held at the club in the “Function Room” Bookings are now being taken for Term 1 2024 Tuesday 13 February 2024 - 9 April 24 9.30-10.30am Tuesday 13 February 2024 - 9 April 24 10.45-1.45am

Birth to 9 months 5-13 months

Email Tania at rodneynz@babysensory.com

Bouquets & Brickbats 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 021 0889 6795

Memberships are looked after by Liz Dombroski & Sharon Edwards 09 424 9026 Kay Evison looks after club reports, the newsletter and promotions 09 424 9026

Christine Grove looks after administration and Cherie Bennett is a Duty Manager with a special accounts 0210 222 5816 focus on training and mentoring new team members Please remember - only Vini is a full time For Welfare services offered by the club to its employee. The rest of us are part-timers as are our members contact Sharon Edwards 022 069 5703 magnificent bar staffers.

Members Draw $900 This Wednesday Page 8

Our multi-award winning classes will introduce you and your baby (or babies) to a wonderful world of sensory delights where you can relax, spend quality time with each other and enjoy meeting other new parents. Each class runs for 60 minutes and you’ll never experience the same class twice. Baby Sensory has been running at the Hibiscus Coast RSA every Tuesday since 2020 and we have had more than 400 local families joining us since then.

WHAT IS BABY SENSORY? Baby Sensory has been specifically designed for babies from birth to 13 months, to aid your child’s development. The classes are filled with an incredible variety of sounds, smells, sights, textures, music, dance, singing and more.

We take you and your baby on an exciting sensory journey during the 10 week term. Our activities are designed to open your baby’s world to the delights of massage, movement, visual stimulation, music, instruments, sign language, textures, puppet shows and so much more!

Every week is different, meaning you leave class each week armed with new songs and activities to help entertain your baby and support their development during your time together at home. Please visit our website (see below) to find your nearest class and join in the fun!

HOW OLD DOES MY BABY NEED TO BE TO START? Our classes are for babies aged 0-13 months. We recommend starting whenever you feel ready and comfortable for an outing with your baby. Our classes are just as much for you, as they are your baby!

All you need to bring with you is a small blanket and your nappy bag. We take care of the rest.

https://www.babysensory.co.nz/rodney/ Email Tania at rodneynz@babysensory.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get a sneak peek into our classes @babysensoryrodney Page 9

Thank You to our Supporters Please Support Them

Opening Hours Mon-Sat 7am-6pm Sun 7am-5pm Public Holidays 7am-4pm

2200 East Coast Road, Silverdale, Auckland 0932 Phone 09 427 9433

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“What’s Coming Up” WEDNESDAY:

BINGO

FORTNIGHTLY THURSDAY: 14th December/11th January WEDNESDAY : SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT:

BINGO

1pm Doors open 12pm pm In Main Bar Area Raffles from 5pm 4-7pm

December WED 6th FRI 8th th

STEVE COPPARD HOBBY HORSE RACING Horses now on sale $20 each

6.30-8.30pm 7pm

Free $20

(Free to Spectators)

SAT 9 SUN 10th

KARAOKE SHARON BLOW

7-10.30pm 4-7pm

Free Free

WED 13th

MONSTER RAFFLE NIGHT

6pm Start

Tickets

FRI 15 SAT 16th SUN 17th

THE SONS CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY KARAOKE

7-10.30pm 2-5pm 4-7pm

WED 20th FRI 22nd

JOY BELLS 6.30-8.30pm 2OFUS CHRISTMAS SING-A-LONG 6-9pm

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On Sale Now

$8/$10 Free Free Free Free

CLOSED Saturday 23 Dec 2023 until Monday 8 Jan 2024 The club re-opens Tuesday 9 January 2024 January WED 10th SAT 13th SUN 14th WED 17th Page 11

MARK TAIPARI THE BACK FOUR HOEDOWN AVALON

6.30-8.30pm 7-10.30pm 4-7pm 6.30-8.30pm

Free Free Free Free

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