Workers Talk of the Town OCT - DEC Volume 4 Edition 3

WORKERS

town TALK of the

OCT - DEC VOLUME 4 EDITION 3

BLACKTOWN | SPORTS | HUBERTUS

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CONTENTS

OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2016 03 REPORTS

06 BLACKTOWN - DINING - WHAT’S ON - DIAMOND SHOWROOM - LIVE MUSIC - PROMOTIONS - EVENTS

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- FEATURE STORY - DINING - EVENTS - LIVE MUSIC - WHAT’S ON 06 HUBERTUS - OKTOBERFEST - DINING - LIVE MUSIC - WHAT’S ON - EVENTS

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16 CALENDAR 28 BEVERAGE 29 MEMBERSHIP 30 PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM 32 SPORTING BODIES REPORTS 34 WELFARE REPORT

28 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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KAY KELLY

TERRY O’LOUGHLIN

PRESIDENT

PRESIDENT

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LES WINTERS VICE

PRESIDENT

JIM BUCKLEY

BOB VINCENT

PAT COLLINS

GARY CALLAGHAN

JACK MILLER

GEORGE VELLA

TREASURER

DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR

PRESIDENT’S REPORT Hello Members, This is my last Journal Report for 2016 and I hope the year has been kind to you.

A lot has happened at our 3 Clubs as we continue to move forward.

We hosted the Ace Awards in our Diamond Showroom and Liz Star booked some amazing entertainment for your enjoyment. There were many promotions where our members had the opportunity to win cars, cash and wonderful prizes. We also continued to give away tickets to Qudos Arena and the Wanderers Corporate Box. We are so proud of our members who are the backbone of our Club.

At the time of going to print (31/8/16) we have 51,981 members which include 5581 Quarter Century Members, 398 of these were new members added in 2016 and we have a total 447 VIP Members. We will be hosting our Annual Foundation, Old Tin Shed and VIP Members lunch early December where these members have a chance to catch up and reminisce. Unfortunately, we are losing some of our early “tin shedders” but our VIP list is increasing. I always boast about our members and thank them for their support and patronage to the club.

Congratulations to our lucky Keno winner who won $1.7 million at our Club recently. This winner was a Club member and i have been told it was their first time playing Keno. Well done.

We are receiving fabulous comments regarding our Outdoor Area at the Sports Club and this will be the place to be with the warmer weather approaching. It is very family friendly and the kids will have fun in the play area and enjoying the gelato and treats.

Congratulations to all our Sporting Bodies that have done so well and once again made us all so proud of their achievements. Thank you to all the committee members as you are the ones who keep them going.

I attended the Ladies Outdoor Bowls AGM and witnessed the unanimous vote to make Elaine Cullen a Life Member of Ladies Outdoor Bowls. This was a well-deserved and honourable achievement for a wonderful lady who has dedicated many years into helping in many areas. We all congratulate Elaine.

You are probably aware through the media that our Rugby League Club has been approached by Manly Sea Eagles to have a team in the NSW Cup. The Sea Eagles also would like Workers to be a feeder Club for them. Workers Rugby League already have Snr Teams in the Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield which they have had for the past four years. Initially they funded their own Snr teams and did a very good job raising their own funds to support these. They have a very good committee with Keith as their leader and are very passionate about their sport.

The Club has a number of big projects covering the next 5 years with our Sporting Precinct of Excellence and our Over 55’s Resort and Aged Care Facility, and we had to think with our heads and not our hearts with this one and therefore did not approve this request. The Rugby League is incorporated and have therefore decided to still go ahead with the agreement with Manly Sea Eagles.

As a Board we do try to support where possible so have agreed to allow them to use “Workers” and to have use of the fields at the H.E. Sporting Complex. We wish them every success with their venture.

Things are moving forward with our Sporting Precinct of Excellence and Over 55’s Resort Complex with our first focus group ideas of requirements taking place. It is a slow process but I will endeavour to keep you informed.

Our next journal will be out in the New Year so I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Happy Christmas and a Safe, Happy and Healthy New Year.

On behalf of the Board of Directors I offer our condolences to anyone who has lost a loved one or friends.

When you are a member of a Club you should never be lonely. Come to the Club to socialise, have a meal, enjoy the entertainment or just relax with friends. There is something for everyone. If I am in the Club and you wish to talk to me, please do, as I enjoy taking to you.

Before closing I would like to thank my Board Colleagues (and their partners), Management, Staff and Members as it takes all of us as a team to make our Club work.

Until next time, Keep Smiling and be kind to each other

Kay Kelly President

(2015 tin shed members lunch)

We have always and will continue to support the Jnr teams as this has always been the Clubs policy and are proud to have this facility available for members’ children to utilise.

Last year we approved funds towards the Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield expenses. The Board was approached by Rugby League to see if we were interested in supporting their venture with Manly Sea Eagles. This was a very difficult decision for the Board to make as yes we could see some positives but we are not a Leagues Club and Rugby League is only 1 of our 28 Sporting Bodies, and we also have 52,000 members to consider what benefit it would be. They needed to raise $500,000 per year for at least the next four years to support these Snr teams. They asked the Board to approve an additional $200,000 per year. This together with what they already received would a commitment of be over $1 million in 4 years. As a Board, this could not be justified.

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GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT Hello Members; It is hard to believe that Christmas is nearly upon us and we are coming to the end of another great year for the BWC Group.

The feedback from the completed outdoor area at Workers Sports has been really positive. The perfect location for your next outing so please come down and enjoy the facilities on offer. With a new kids play area, a great selection of craft beers, wines and ciders, affordably priced meals for the family and let’s not forget the 150” LED TV screen to watch all the great sports action.

Workers Sports now boast a state of the art double sided LED noticeboard on Reservoir Rd that will allow us to display all upcoming events. Another great feature of the Club renovations.

Members have requested action be taken to ensure that the carpark is for patrons who utilize the Club’s facilities. A DA was submitted to Blacktown Council to introduce a paid ticketing system and was approved in July. Work will soon begin on the installation of the boom gate entry and exit areas at both Colo Lane and Campbell Street.

The entry into the Club from Colo Lane will see the boom gates set back into the carpark to ensure that there is no bank up of traffic onto Colo Lane. A few car parking spots will be removed to allow for the double entry area but we will endeavor to make those up on the other levels.

Work is expected to be completed over the next few months followed by a 3-month trial period. Staff will be able to assist during this time and extensive signage will placed both in the carpark and the Club advising patrons of the new system. Whilst work is undertaken we expect disruptions to be minimal and we apologise for any inconvenience.

The first 3 hours are free. Paid parking conditions will apply Monday to Friday from 9am – 6pm, weekends will only apply during major events. Please note that any purchase made in the Club will validate your parking ticket and no costs will be incurred.

The basement level will be made available to individuals or businesses to lease on a monthly basis. Again the leased area will only apply Monday to Friday and the area will be made available at night and on weekends. Signs advising how to apply for a leased spot will be placed in the carpark soon.

I am happy to advise that the NSW Department of Planning issued our site compatibility certificate allowing us to proceed with a Development Application for our Over 55’s resort living and aged care at the Sports Club. We continue to work with Blacktown Council on a positive outcome. Members will be advised with presentations planned in the near future of our progress.

The design, concept and the DA process for the proposed sports facilities and centre of excellence on our land adjacent to Walter’s Rd is well underway. Exciting times are ahead as the Board and Management continue to look at ways to diversify the Clubs’ business model.

The Club has taken over the catering operation at Workers Hubertus. Welcome Hub Café, please pop in and see our great new menu with affordable meals for all the family and our new kids’ area that has great games to play. A great place to take the family.

Thanks to the previous caterers (Brittania Catering) for their efforts.

My thanks to my great management team and staff for their outstanding efforts throughout the year. Also thanks to my PA Tina for her tireless work throughout the year Again I remind you of our Responsible Service of alcohol policy under the NSW Liquor Act 2007 and the various signs throughout all of our clubs indicating the Code of Practice for the supply and service of alcohol. This is the law and our staff are all trained and are following the requirements of legislation when enforcing these rules.

May I wish all members a Merry Xmas and a safe New Year.

To those members who lost loved ones my condolences.

Neale Vaughan ACCM Dip Bus, Adv Dip Bus

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ALL SHOWS ARE OVER 18 EVENTS UNLESS SPECIFIED. TICKETS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE ONLINE AT WWW.WORKERSCLUB.COM.AU, AT OUR WELCOME DESK OR BY CALLING 9830 0600

PERFORMING THIS

PERFORMING THIS

october

november SATURDAY 01 october 8PM members $7.50 | visitors $10.50

SATURDAY 05 november 8PM members $8.00 | visitors $12.00

The music of two of Australia’s most enduring Showbiz Legends brought to you by two of Australia’s finest cabaret artists.

The songs of Olivia Newton John and Peter Allen starring Donna Boyd and Simon Gillespie presenting the songs you love.

Brothers Andrew, Darren and Warren Williams Jr. are one of the most popular vocal acts on the Australian entertainment scene.

Enjoy a musical journey into the lives of these brothers and the songs that have influenced their amazing vocal harmonies.

SATURDAY 08 october 8PM members $7.50 | visitors $10.50

After 30 Years of Award winning Performances The New Zips have been born. Tony Hogan originator and Front man of This highly successful show has teamed up with his close friend and fellow award winning performer Morgan Kent.

SATURDAY 15 october 8PM members $35.00 | visitors $40.00 Australia’s greatest soul voice Doug Parkinson presents the ultimate tribute to Joe Cocker. A night of soul and rock classics, the electric current runs high, generated from the very talented band and of course the powerful and unique voice of Doug Parkinson. A highlight of the show is Doug performing some of his own hits.

SATURDAY 12 november 8PM members $10.00 | visitors $15.00

club birthday night

ABBALANCHE – Australia’s only award winning Abba Tribute Show have been performing Australia’s greatest ABBA production show since 1995.

ABBALANCHE recreate the quintessential ABBA sound, totally live, blending beautiful harmonised vocals with an exciting band.

SATURDAY 19 november 8PM tickets $61.50 each Rodney Rude: the funniest live stand-up comedian this country has ever produced. Once again he takes to the stage and pumps out a live show that is just what you would expect from Rude loud, live and politically incorrect.

Rude is funnier than he’s ever been with fresh jokes and comedy oozing from his very being.

back by popular demand SATURDAY 29 october 8PM tickets $45.00 each Come and relive the magic and the classic hits of ‘Roy Orbison & The Everly Brothers.

Featuring Dean Bourne & the Robertson Bros. A show not to be missed.

SATURDAY 26 november 8PM tickets $35.00 each

You’ve seen him on the Footy Show, now see him LIVE! Referred to as “a comedy genius”, “a hypnotist without equal” and “the best in the business”, Peter delights in the antics of his hapless volunteers almost as much as his audiences in this “Naughty Naughty Hypno Show”.

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coming in 2017

december SATURDAY 03 december 2pm members $40.00 | kids $20.00

12 years & under

Dami has been setting the stage alight and wowing audiences across the country with her sell out shows on the Classic Carpenters: Yesterday Once More Tour.

The show features a selection of Classic Carpenters songs and songs from The X-Factor, the Eurovision and Australian Chart smash hit ‘Sound of Silence’.

SATURDAY 10 december 8PM members $25.00 | visitors $30.00

The World’s premier ‘Beatles’ band returns to present all the Beatles Number 1 hits in one sensational concert presented by the ‘Fabulous’ Beatle Boys.

Relive the magic of Beatlemania!

SATURDAY 17 december 8PM members $7.50 | visitors $10.50

christmas show

Focusing on the magical 60’s includes a set of your favourite Christmas songs.

From the pioneering stand out individuals to the wonderful harmonizing singing groups of the era.

2 course DINNER & SHOW SATURDAY 31 december 8PM members $49.00 | visitors $55.00

Jade presents his high energy Rock N Roll show to welcome 2017.

From the minute Jade hits the stage, the audience will clap their hands, stamp their feet, rock and sway from side to side, singing along and laughing at Jade’s comic antics.

This fully scripted and choreographed production is the perfect way to relive the magic of Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons, or to enjoy it for the very first time. During the show you will get the chance to re-live hit tunes like Walk Like a Man, Oh What a Night, Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You, My Eyes Adored You, Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Grease, and so many others.

This truly is one action packed production of musical entertainment that you will not want to miss.

SATURDAY 18 february 8pM tickets $45.00 each

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Relax in comfort AT THE NEW SPORTS OUTDOOR AREA

Imagine you’re outside enjoying the warmer weather, cool beverage in hand surrounded by great friends. The bands playing foot tapping music reminiscent of years gone by, the kids are playing blissfully, the smell of freshly cooked food is enticing and a cool breeze circulate from above – This is your summer at Workers Sports.

The $4 million expansion of our outdoor area and playground is now complete and our members are raving.

“The outside area is awesome and the staff always have great customer service.”

“Great little club and the renovated outdoor area is 1st class.”

“Friendly and a great place to just relax. Love it.”

Designed with our members in mind this new outdoor bar serves the very best of ales and ciders to accompany the amazing menu available at Urban Eats.

The refreshing and invigorating Somersby Cider will certainly be a favourite for those relaxed moments with friends.

The effortlessly stylish Peroni is a Mediterranean style lager delivering an unmistakeable crisp, refreshing taste and a fine subtle aroma – perfect for warmer climates.

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CLUB FEATURE Canadian Club & Dry is made with smooth Canadian Club Whisky and crisp dry ginger ale and provides a refreshing alternative to premium draught beer and cider.

The preferred Japanese beer in Australia, Asahi brings a sophisticated yet refreshing crisp, pure, taste for your drinking pleasure.

We haven’t forgotten the little ones with icy cold slushies available in three great flavours.

Urban Eats menu complements the great Aussie tradition of enjoying an ale with wholesome and fulfilling meals. You need to sample the freshly made flat breads, the loaded fries or the pizza’s. Or treat yourself with the cinnamon sugared churros complete with dipping chocolate sauce.

The tranquillity of the oversized fans above produces a refreshing breeze to those underneath whilst the state of art mega screen is an attraction in itself. You won’t miss a moment of sporting history!

The Outdoor Area has something for everyone even the littlies will be kept busy with an all new playground. It includes a bridge, tunnel, slide and an aquatic area with fountains. But if that is not enough we will have Kids Fun Day to ensure the little ones won’t be bored.

With so much to show case, Workers Sports is the place to hold your next event. Speak with our professional functions team at Events@Fifty5 for more information.

The choice is simple – Workers Sports is your summer venue!

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CALENDAR

MONDAY

2016

Oct

WORKERS BLACKTOWN WORKERS SPORTS WORKERS HUBERTUS

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY OKTOBERFEST 12pm Raffle DIAMOND SHOW 8pm SIDE BY SIDE 8pm THE BANDITS 8.30pm TERRY BATU DUO

11am & 7.30pm Shoppers Bingo 6pm Pro Series Poker

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PUBLIC HOLIDAY LABOUR DAY 6pm Pro Series Poker

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11am Shoppers Bingo 5pm CASH BONANZA

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11am & 7.30pm Shoppers Bingo 6pm Pro Series Poker

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11am Shoppers Bingo 5pm CASH BONANZA

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11am & 7.30pm Shoppers Bingo 6pm Pro Series Poker

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11am Shoppers Bingo 5pm CASH BONANZA

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11am & 7.30pm Shoppers Bingo 6pm Pro Series Poker

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11am Shoppers Bingo 5pm CASH BONANZA

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11am Super Shoppers Bingo 6pm Pro Series Poker 7.30pm Trivia

10.30am Kids Bingo 11am Pantry Raffle Learning Links Cash Housie 7pm Quizzame

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11am Super Shoppers Bingo 6pm Pro Series Poker 7.30pm Trivia

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11am Super Shoppers Bingo 6pm Pro Series Poker 7.30pm Trivia

19 11am CHAMPAGNE WEDNESDAY 11am Super Shoppers Bingo 6pm Pro Series Poker 7pm BIRTHDAY DRAW 7.30pm Trivia

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11am Pantry Raffle Learning Links Cash Housie 7pm Quizzame

13 11am Pantry Raffle Learning Links Cash Housie 7pm Quizzame 7.30pm WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS DRAW

20 11am Pantry Raffle Learning Links Cash Housie 7pm Quizzame 7.30pm DARE TO DREAM

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11am Super Shoppers Bingo 5pm Meat Raffle 6pm Meat Raffle 7pm Quizzame

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11am Super Shoppers Bingo 5pm Meat Raffle 6pm Meat Raffle 7pm Quizzame

14 11am Super Shoppers Bingo 5pm Meat Raffle 6pm Meat Raffle 7pm Quizzame 7.30pm UTE DRAW

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11am Super Shoppers Bingo 5pm Meat Raffle 6pm Meat Raffle 7pm Quizzame

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OKTOBERFEST 12.30pm Raffle 5pm Pro Series Poker

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11am Kids Club 12pm Raffle 12.30pm 6pm TAKE A HIT DUO MONKEY MONEY DIAMOND SHOW 1pm MIKE 8pm THE ZIPS MATHIESON DUO 8pm THE SHY GUYS 2pm Pro Series Poker 8.30pm THE PINK 3.30pm NEW CHEVY’S Meat Raffle 5pm Pro Series Poker

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12pm Raffle 6pm ECLYPSE DUO DIAMOND SHOW 12.30pm Raffle 8pm DOUG 1pm CHICKS PARKINSON INSYNC DUO 8pm THE BANDITS 2pm Pro Series Poker 8.30pm CHRIS 3.30pm Meat Raffle DRUMMOND DUO 5pm Pro Series Poker

15 12pm Raffle 6pm w FUNHOUSE DUO 8pm ROC-A-TAC BAND 8.30pm FRANKY VALENTYN DUO

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11am Kids Club 12.30pm Raffle 1pm TAKE TWO DUO 2pm Pro Series Poker 3.30pm Meat Raffle 5pm Pro Series Poker

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12pm Raffle 6pm CHICKS INSYNC DUO DIAMOND SHOW 12.30pm Raffle 8pm ROY ORBISON 1pm TAKE A HIT DUO & EVERLY BROS 2pm Pro Series Poker 9.30pm CONFETTI 3.30pm Meat Raffle DISCO BAND 5pm Pro Series Poker 8.30pm CHRIS DRUMMOND DUO

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TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

11am Shoppers Bingo 12PM MELBOURNE CUP LUNCHEON 12.30pm CHRIS DRUMMOND DUO 4pm THE FROCKS 5pm CASH BONANZA

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11am & 7.30pm Shoppers Bingo 6pm Pro Series Poker

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11am & 7.30pm Shoppers Bingo 6pm Pro Series Poker

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WHITE RIBBON BREAKFAST 11am & 7.30pm Shoppers Bingo 6pm Pro Series Poker

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11am & 7.30pm Shoppers Bingo 6pm Pro Series Poker

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11am Shoppers Bingo 5pm CASH BONANZA

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11am Shoppers Bingo 5pm CASH BONANZA

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11am Shoppers Bingo 5pm CASH BONANZA

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11am Shoppers Bingo 5pm CASH BONANZA

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11am Super Shoppers Bingo 6pm Pro Series Poker 7.30pm Trivia

THURSDAY

11am Pantry Raffle Learning Links Cash Housie 7pm Quizzame

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11am Super Shoppers Bingo 6pm Pro Series Poker 7.30pm Trivia

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11am Super Shoppers Bingo 6pm Pro Series Poker 7.30pm Trivia

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11am Pantry Raffle Learning Links Cash Housie 7pm Quizzame

10 11am Pantry Raffle Learning Links Cash Housie 7pm Quizzame 7.30pm QUDOS BANK DRAW FINAL

17 11am Pantry Raffle Learning Links Cash Housie 7pm Quizzame 7.30pm DARE TO DREAM DRAW FINAL

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11am Super Shoppers Bingo 5pm Meat Raffle 6pm Meat Raffle 7pm Quizzame

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11am Super Shoppers Bingo 5pm Meat Raffle 6pm Meat Raffle 7pm Quizzame

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11am Super Shoppers Bingo 5pm Meat Raffle 6pm Meat Raffle 7pm Quizzame

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SUNDAY

12pm Raffle 6pm TAKE A HIT DUO 11am Kids Club DIAMOND SHOW 12.30pm Raffle 8pm BROTHERS 1pm FUNHOUSE DUO IN HARMONY 2pm Pro Series Poker 8pm THE BANDITS 3.30pm Meat Raffle 8.30pm FRANKY 5pm Pro Series Poker VALENTYN DUO

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12pm Raffle 6pm VENUS 2 DUO DIAMOND SHOW 8pm 12.30pm Raffle BIRTHDAY NIGHT 1pm TAKE A HIT DUO ABBALANCHE 2pm Pro Series Poker 8pm THE PINK 3.30pm Meat Raffle CHEVY’S 5pm Pro Series Poker 8.30pm TAKE A HIT DUO

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12pm Raffle 11am Kids Club 6pm DENNIS 12.30pm Raffle DEMELLO 1pm TAKE TWO DUO DIAMOND SHOW 2pm Pro Series Poker 8pm RODNEY RUDE 3.30pm Meat Raffle 8.30pm IPANEME 5pm Pro Series Poker LATIN BAND 9pm SOUNDBIRD

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12.30pm Raffle 12pm Raffle 1pm CHRIS 6pm FUNHOUSE DUO CONNOLLY DIAMOND SHOW 8pm PETER POWERS 2pm Pro Series Poker 8pm OXYGEN BAND 3.30pm Meat Raffle 3.30pm 8.30pm NEON NIGHTS MEGA TOY RAFFLE 5pm Pro Series Poker

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MONDAY

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TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

11am Festive Raffle Learning Links Cash Housie 7pm Quizzame

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11am & 7.30pm Shoppers Bingo 6pm Pro Series Poker

11am Shoppers Bingo 5pm CASH BONANZA

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11am & 7.30pm Shoppers Bingo 6pm Pro Series Poker

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11am Shoppers Bingo 7.30pm Directors Thank You Raffle

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11am & 7.30pm Shoppers Bingo 6pm Pro Series Poker

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11am Shoppers Bingo 5pm CASH BONANZA

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BOXING DAY

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11am Shoppers Bingo 5pm CASH BONANZA

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11am SENIORS CHRISTMAS PARTY 6pm Pro Series Poker 7.30pm Trivia

11am Festive Raffle Learning Links Cash Housie 7pm Quizzame

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11am Super Shoppers Bingo 6pm Pro Series Poker 7.30pm Trivia

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11am Super Shoppers Bingo 6pm Pro Series Poker 7.30pm Trivia

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11am Super Shoppers Bingo 6pm Pro Series Poker 7pm BIRTHDAY DRAW 7.30pm Trivia

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11am Festive Raffle Learning Links Cash Housie 7pm Quizzame

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11am Festive Raffle Learning Links Cash Housie 7pm Quizzame

22 11am Festive Raffle Learning Links Cash Housie 7pm Quizzame

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SATURDAY

11am Super Shoppers Bingo 5pm Ham Raffle 6pm Festive Raffle 7pm Quizzame

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11am Super Shoppers Bingo 5pm Ham Raffle 6pm Festive Raffle 7pm Quizzame

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SUNDAY

12pm Festive Raffle KIDS CHRISTMAS 6pm TAKE A HIT DUO PARTY DIAMOND SHOW 12.30pm 2pm/ 8pm DAMI IM Festive Raffle 8pm TOO MANY 1pm TAKE A HIT DUO GUITARS 2pm Pro Series Poker 8.30pm CHRIS 3.30pm Ham Raffle DRUMMOND DUO 5pm Pro Series Poker

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12pm Festive Raffle 6pm DENNIS 11am Kids Club DEMELLO DUO 12.30pm DIAMOND SHOW Festive Raffle 8pm THE BEATLES 1pm MIKE NO.1’S SHOW MATHIESON DUO 2pm Pro Series Poker 8pm M7 BAND 8.30pm BACKLASH 3.30pm Ham Raffle DUO 5pm Pro Series Poker

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12pm Festive Raffle 11am Super 6pm FUNHOUSE DUO Shoppers Bingo DIAMOND SHOW 5pm Ham Raffle 8pm STARLINERS 6pm Festive Raffle XMAS SHOW 7pm Quizzame 8pm NEON NIGHTS 7.30PM 8.30pm CHRIS CAROLS BY DRUMMOND DUO CANDLELIGHT

11am Kids Club 12.30pm Festive Raffle 1pm FUNHOUSE DUO 2pm Pro Series Poker 3.30pm Ham Raffle 5pm Pro Series Poker

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11am Super Shoppers Bingo 5pm Ham Raffle 6pm Festive Raffle 7pm Quizzame

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11am Super Shoppers Bingo 5pm Ham Raffle 6pm Festive Raffle 7pm Quizzame

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12pm Festive Raffle 5pm ACE DUO 5pm DENNIS DEMELLO DUO 5pm ECLYPSE

24 NEW YEARS EVE 12pm Festive Raffle 6pm ROCK N ROLL PARTY DIAMOND SHOW 8pm JADE HURLEY 8.30pm CHRIS DRUMMOND DUO 8.30pm OXYGEN BAND

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MEMBERSHIP

NOTICE TO MEMBERS - CHANGE TO THE DIAMOND REWARDS PROGRAM - NOTICE TO MEMBERS Workers Reward Points (points) earnt for Keno purchase/s will be accrued in the following means as part of the Diamond Rewards Program: • Members must spend a minimum of $10 in one transaction to earn points; • Members will receive 1 point for a $10 spend, 2 points for a $20 spend, 5 points for a $50 spend and so on; • Members will continue to receive a Bonus Points Multiplier for their spend, as per the Terms & Conditions of the program.

A copy of the Terms & Conditions are available from the Club on request.

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PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

821-849 Luddenham Rd, Luddenham NSW 2745

If you would like to join the Workers Club Groups Partnership Program please contact the Marketing dept on 9830 0600

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SPORTING BODIES REPORTS DEEP SEA FISHING

TABLE TENNIS CLUB (BWTTC)

Report on the last 3 trips June: 10 Member went Total Catch for trip 25.3kg Biggest Catch – Sam Saunder 7.2kg

Based on level 3C of the Workers Blacktown, BWTTC has been active for over 40 years. BWTTC membership can be obtained at any time by Blacktown Workers Club members (a prerequisite), just talk to a BWTTC committee member at Monday Night Handicaps or Special events.

July: 12 member went Total catch for trip 26.8kg Biggest catch – Dexter Choy 9.0kg Biggest Snapper – Dexter Choy (photo) 1.4kg

Regular Events -

August: 9 Member went Total Catch for trip 31.0kg Biggest Catch – Emanuel Schembri 8.1kg

Wednesday Seniors - 1pm to 4pm.

All Seniors welcome, beginners to advanced (Dierdre Mathews 0409544322)

All the 3 trips saw icy cold winds, large swell and rain, however it was worthwhile when watching the whale breaching and dolphins diving in and out of the waves.

The table tennis tables on level 3C are reserved for BWTTC Mondays night Handicaps from 7:15pm till approximately 10:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:45pm during competition seasons (see level 3C notice board), and Wednesday afternoon between 1pm and 4pm for Seniors afternoon. .

Monday Night Social Handicaps starting at 7:15pm, open to all (Scott Johnson 0416 801 661)

Members of the BWC are welcome to join our fishing club, should you require further information you can contact John Attard on 0412 124 955, Danny Wan 0414 621 616 or Colin Gardiner 0414 356 181 The club meets every Friday 4.30pm to 5.30pm in the Jack McNamara Lounge, where we conduct a weekly seafood raffle.

Bob French (for the BWTTC Committee) sherbyserv@gmail.com

Come along for some great fishing.

Charles Robertson Publicity Officer

JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE

For Blacktown Workers JRLC, the past 3 months have perhaps been the most exciting in our rich history.

As most of you will be aware we have procured the NSW Cup squad of the Manly Sea Eagles.

Manly are the most successful Rugby League Club of the modern era and to have our own brand linked directly to their success will place Workers at the very pinnacle of grassroots Rugby League.

The success of our senior programs are a wonderful boost for our junior programs and the pathway offered to our players is absolutely second to none.

( Allan Tuigamala )

All signs for 2017 point to it being the most monumental in our 54-year history and we’re glad to have you all along for the ride!

JASON PHILLIPS 0439 222 640 JNR SECRETARY BWJRL

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WOMENS BOWLING CLUB ( Triples Winners 2016 )

Well another three months have gone by and we have a new Life Member Elaine Cullen, she has worked hard for our club since 1985 a worthy recipient.

Our triples Winners for 2016 are -

R Eishauer, E Cullen and C Harloff.

Our Fours Winners for 2016 are -

S Roosen, J Rathborne, L Stone and D Bullen.

Our Mitchell District Fours team winners of J Healy, J Henson B Packer and L McHenery will represent our State at Tuncurry on the 22nd October we wish them luck and good bowling.

Linda McHenery has been chosen by Mitchell District to represent Region 16 in the Anita Linden Trophy at Newport Women’s Bowling Club on 15th September.

We welcome new players if interested please contact Jan Layton - 96711461 Audrey Schultz Publicity Officer

( Fours Winne

rs 2016 )

( Life Member - Elaine Cullen )

SMALL BOATS & RECREATION CLUB With the warmer months in full swing the fishing picks up as well. In October we venture to Lake Windamere near Mudgee, our final outing for the 2016 Comp. It’s a long weekend and a great location to take the whole family. The new Comp begins in November along with the Trophy Presentation Night. So it’s a good time for New Members to Join! The fishing adventures never stops so if you know of a good location to visit we would love to hear from you.

Anyway from everyone at BWC Small Boats & Recreation Merry Xmas & Happy New Year & may Santa make your wallet fatter Plus your body leaner? Not the other way round like he did to me last year?

Darren McIntosh Club Secretary smallboats@optusnet.com.au

TRAVEL CLUB Lots of fun and travel this year with Christmas in July in Port Macquarie area also visiting the Slim Dusty Centre. Day trips to Hars and Motorlife Museums, Mosman Tunnels and Maitland Gaol to mention a few.

Norfolk Island is our large trip in October. On Sunday 6th November we visit Rhododendron Gardens, Leuralla Toy and Miniature Railway Museum.

We have bookings for most musicals, midweek matinees, tickets only, to be paid for approx. three months in advance.

Best of Moree May 21st/27th 2017 $925.00 p/p all welcome.

More day trips available from February 2017 available on our newsletter in November, phone for a copy.

Come and join our great club and enjoy travel with great company.

More information & bookings Yvonne Ford 0421 590 457

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WELFARE REPORT Hello members, Well Christmas will soon be here. The year has gone so quickly.

We look forward to seeing all the children who are registered for the Children’s Christmas Party.

We must put on the best entertainment in the country for our children.

To those members who are in hospital, we wish you a speedy recovery, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

On behalf of the Club President, Board of Directors, Management and Staff I wish to extend our sincere sympathy to the families of the following members who have passed away since our last Journal.

Late Reginald Mackey Late John Phillips Late Leonard Taylor Late Alma Giles Late Stephen Hafey Late Gordon Grant Late Stephen Siemzuk Late Christine Barnard Late Craig Laughton Late Santino Granturco Late Charles Appleton Late Eva Mannings Late Margaret Ison Late Joan McVay Late Edward Mathews Late Teodor Miscevic Late Hans Johl Late Marcia Wiggins Late Bertram Wheeler Late Johannes Int Veen Late Clara Hinds Late Thomas Whalan Late Dawn Boulton Late Antonio Marchione Late Raymond Greenaway

Late Claudio Clochiatti Late Allan Hall Late Barbara Wilkinson Late Robert Anderson Late Sharon Wilson Late Joseph Farrugia Late Graham Moore Late Eric Smith Late Ronald Reynolds Late Emmi Waschull Late Eric Denning Late Alfred Cotton Late rose Morgan Late Ronald Nayda Late Mark Brady Late Calvin Salton Late Barry Harris Late Margaret Robson Late Joseph Bartolo Late Marie Collins Late Dragoslav Milutinovic Late Joan Lansley Late Ronald Crowley Late Beryl Windle Late Robin Ferguson

Late John Rothery Late Catherine Fisher Late John A MacDonald Late Roy Perry Late Joseph Camilleri Late David Stone Late Valerie Lyneham Late Leonard Gillard Late Ruth Kirk Late Patricia Hutchinson Late Lionel Parkinson Late John May Late Marlene Carroll Late Paul Cachia-Garrett Late Walter Bernard Late Marlene Carroll Late Thomas Marlow Late Antonio Marchione Late Max Frawley Late David Abnett Late John Olson

Yours Faithfully,

Harold Becler

Welfare Officer

TREASURER’S REPORT Best wishes to all the members and families for the rest of 2016.

Please see the Financial Data supplied below at the time of writing this report.

OPERATING PROFIT / (LOSS) @ 31ST JULY 2016

2016 ($’000)

2015 ($’000)

Workers – Blacktown

5,553

6,293

Workers – Sports

1,877

1,945

Workers – Hubertus

(424)

(311)

(3,695)

(4,791)

-Before Tax & Community Benefit:

3,311

3,136

Less: Community Benefit

(945)

(804)

OPERATING PROFIT / (LOSS) BEFORE TAX

2,366

2332

Overheads OPERATING PROFIT / (LOSS)

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Jim Buckley JP Treasurer

DIRECTORY WORKERS BLACKTOWN 55 Campbell Street Blacktown 2148 P 02 9830 0600 F 02 9830 0633 Trading Hours Sunday - Thursday 9am - 3am Friday - Saturday 9am - 4am

WORKERS SPORTS 170 Reservoir Road Blacktown 2148 P 02 8822 2444 F 02 8822 2488 Trading Hours Monday - Friday 10am - 4am Saturday - Sunday 9am - 4am

Definition Health Club Monday - Friday 6am - 9pm Saturday 9am - 6pm Sunday 9am - 1pm

Urban Eats Friday 3pm - 12am Saturday 11.30am - 12am Sunday 11.30am - 8.30pm

Impressions Sunday - Thursday 9am - 10pm Friday - Saturday 9am - 12.30am Hot Food Between 3pm - 5pm

Sports Cafe Sunday - Thursday 11am - 9pm Friday - Saturday 11am - 12am

Hot Selection Monday - Thursday 11am - 9pm Friday - Saturday 11am - 10pm Sunday 12pm - 8pm Pizza Monday - Thursday 12pm - 10pm Friday - Saturday 12pm - 11pm Sunday 12pm - 9pm Cucina Locale Trading Hours Wednesday - Sunday Lunch 12pm - 3pm Dinner 5.30pm - 10pm Tingha Palace Monday - Closed Lunch Tuesday - Sunday 12pm - 2.30pm Dinner Tue, Thur & Sun 5.30pm - 9.30pm Friday & Saturday 5.30pm - 10pm Bungarribee Buffet Lunch 11.45am - 2.15pm Sunday - Thursday 5.30pm - 9pm Friday - Saturday 5.30pm - 9.30pm

Grange Buffet Lunch 11.45am - 2.15pm Sunday - Thursday 5.30pm - 9pm Friday - Saturday 5.30pm - 9.30pm WORKERS HUBERTUS 205 Adams Road Luddenham 2745 P 02 4773 4444 Trading Hours Monday - Tuesday Closed Wed, Thur & Sunday 11am - 10pm Friday & Saturday 11am - 11pm Hub Cafe Wednesday - Thursday Lunch 11.30am -2.30pm Dinner 5pm - 9pm Friday - Saturday Lunch 11.30am -2.30pm Dinner 5pm - 9.30pm Sunday Lunch 11.30am - 2.30pm Dinner 5pm - 8.30pm

Hours are subject to trade

SPORTING CONTACTS Baseball Snr

Craig Forward

0419 404 155

Baseball Womans

Nick Sardelich

0415 473 462

Baseball Jnr

Nicole Woodhouse

0414 417 605

Billiards & Snooker

Gary Arlidge

0419 270 630

Indoor Bowls

Sylvia Fenech

9674 6479

Over 60’S Social Bowls

Lyn Shortland

0421 510 635

Mens Outdoor Bowls

Jim Mary

0418 437 777

Womans Outdoors Bowls

Anthea Ball

0450 021 245

Junior Cricket

Rosslyn Peschke

0402 656 325

Senior Cricket

Jonathan Dellow

0421 011 205

Darts

Mary Wootton

0406 805 093

Euchre

Ann Buckman

0410 312 687

Fishing Club

John Attard

0412 124 935

Mens Golf Club

John Grayling

0415 803 617

Ladies Golf Club

Marie Tonissoo

9622 3032

Intra Club Sports

Trent

0411 965 466

Netabll

Tabitha Paniona

0429 233 660

Rugby League Club

Jason Philips

0439 222 640

Small Boats Club

Darren Mcintosh

0410 012 647

Soccer

Brett Fielfing

0409 681 317

Softball

Debra Coleman

0451 108 971

Table Tennis

Scott Johnson

0416 801 661

Tennis

Ros Taylor

9621 1341

Travel Club

Yvonne Ford

6322 8439

Pistol Club

Max Turner

0402 089 190

Model Boats Club

Pater Strandman

0451 978 444

Navel Battleships

Richard Simpson

0410 601 261

German Folk Dancing

Bettina Poetsch

0409 653 394

Hubertus Rifle Club

Dennis Claxton

0417 665 625

Sydney Stock Sport

Barry O’Donnell

0406 769 650

Non-Smoking Policy In accordance with regulations gazetted by the NSW Government, the Board of the Workers Club Group has determined that smoking will only be permitted in certain areas of the Club. For more information visit www.workersclub.com.au The Responsible Service of Alcohol Responsible Service of Alcohol is vital for legal, health and community reasons. Blacktown Workers Club Group Ltd. has adopted strategies for the Responsible Service of Alcohol. Further information and a list of our policies can be found on our website.

The Responsible Conduct of Gaming Blacktown Workers Club Group in the best interest of its members, guests and community, promotes The Responsible Conduct of Gaming. Blacktown Workers Club Group is committed to responsible gaming. We urge all customers to bet carefully, set yourself a limit and never borrow money to gamble. If you stick to these basic rules, gambling will remain an enjoyable activity. See website for more information.

Club Dress Rules To maintain the high standard enjoyed in our Club we request the Dress Rules be abided by. Our dress regulations are displayed in the Club entrance and can also be found on our website.

Courtesy Bus Commences from 5pm. See doorman for bookings and Club Rules and Regulations that apply on the bus.

Visit www.workersclub.com.au for further information on Cashing of Cheques, Change of Address, Entertainment, Membership Cards and Membership Renewals.

If gambling is creating a problem in your life help is available.

Contact the 24 hour free confidential counselling service on 1800 BETSAFE (1800 238 7233).

Player activity statements are available on request.

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