Relazione Annuale 2011

VENETO CLUB MELBOURNE

RELAZIONE ANNUALE '11 ISSN-07294034 EDITION 2011

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Another year passes and our journey continues. Once again we have come a long way as we return this Club to greatness.

Over the last year we have taken a few risks, made some changes and above all continued to reinforce the foundations of the Club. We are financially stronger than we have been for years, and due to the hard work of the Committee and you the members, we are positioned to keep growing.

My message to you this year has not changed. We are on a long journey and we must stay on strategy. We must focus on strong financial management and continue to improve our overall operations.

We must continue to grow and expand the overall footprint and relevance of the Club so that we stay relevant for many years to come.

When we first started this journey these were the most critical things - and they remain so today.

While we are only part of the way on our journey there have been specific achievements this year that we should be very proud of.

This year we have: • • • •

joined the dots with respect to gaming and have secured our position in readiness for 2012 reduced our overall debt carried out significant capital works to improve Club operations completed a number of essential projects for the maintenance and general upkeep of the Club.

And we could not have achieved any of this without the hard work of some key people. People that have made this Club their highest priority.

Joe Morello has continued to make this Club one of the most professionally run Clubs in the country. Operationally and financially we have improved year on year thanks to the work of our General Manager. His guidance and advice on the running of this Club has been invaluable.

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The Committee has worked tirelessly for another year. We have not only focused on improving different aspects of the Club but importantly we have also improved how we work together. The people on the Committee have families and jobs outside the Club. I can't speak highly enough of the work they have done or their commitment to the Club and the journey we are on.

The volunteers have once again been outstanding. Regardless of how professional and how big we become as an organisation - it is a fact that we would not be able to achieve what we need to without them.

In an effort to acknowledge the contribution of our volunteers the Club has once again selected a "Volunteer of the Year" This award for 2011 will be awarded to an individual in recognition of his or her great contribution made year in year out.

On behalf of the members and the Committee - thank you.

To our members - thank you for your support. The confidence you have shown in this Committee and the way you have embraced this journey makes a difficult road much easier.

In recent times that I have spoken to you I have talked about the stages that the Club has gone through. We talked about moving from "building" through "rejuvenation" and finally into the "embracing" stage. This stage is the longest and also the most critical to securing our future. We cannot afford to bring our work undone. As we move further into this stage we as a Club will be challenged. We will be challenged to continue to grow.

We will be challenged to take risks and make investments. And we will be challenged to make room for new ideas and debate.

My commitment to this Club is that we will stay true to this journey. My commitment is that we will take risks and make investments however they will be calculated and understood.

And finally we will keep our minds open to new ideas and be ready to participate in positive debate on the direction and future of our great Club.

Once again I thank all of you, members, volunteers, management, staff and my Committee for your contribution, support and confidence this year.

Dallila Sabbadini President

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E' trascorso un altro anno ed ii nostro viaggio continua. Abbiamo fatto un lungo cammino per ridare al nostro Club it prestigio che merita.

Durante lo scorso anno abbiamo anche affrontato dei rischi, fatto dei cambiamenti e soprattutto abbiamo continuato a rafforzare le basi del lub. Dal punto di vista finanziario siamo ptu forti di come non eravamo da anni. E grazie al duro lavoro del Comitato e di voi tutti, soci, siamo in una situazione di continua crescita.

II mio messaggio di quest'anno none cambiato.

Stiamo facendo un lungo cammino e rimaniamo fermi con la nostra strategia.

Dobbiamo puntare su un'amministrazione finanziaria forte e migliorare l'insieme delle nostre operazioni.

Dobbiamo ancora crescere e dare un'impronta ph) marcata al nostro Club in modo da assicurargli un futuro.

Quando abbiamo cominciato questo viaggio, vi erano delle situazioni critiche, che sono ancora presenti.

Mantra siamo sul cammino della ripresa, ci sembra doveroso elencare cio che abbiamo realizzato quest'anno, e di cui siamo orgogliosi: Rafforzata la situazione del reparto "Gaming" e assicurata la nostra posizione in vista del 2012 • Ridotto it debito complessivo • Realizzate delle opere per migliorare l'efficienza dei servizi • Completati alcuni progetti essenziali per mantenere la sede ad un livello ottimale

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E non avremmo potuto realizzare tutto questo senza it lavoro tenace di alcune persona che hanno dei ruoli chiave nella vita del Club.

Joe Morello continua a dirigere con grande professionalita questo Club, al punto da fame uno dei migliori in Australia. La gestione sociale e quella finanziaria migliora di anno in anno proprio grazie al nostro general manager. La sua guida e i suoi consigli sono importanti.

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famiglia ed un lavoro a cui pensare, oltre al Club. Non ho parole sufficient' per elogiare tl lavoro che hanno fatto e la dedizione che mostrano ogni giorno di questo nostro cammino insieme.

I volontari sono stati meravigliosi. Non ha importanza se siamo diventati una organizzazione grande, diretta in modo professionale. In realta non saremmo arrivati al punto in cui siamo se non fosse per l'aiuto che abbiamo dai volontari.

Nell'impegno assunto di dare una pubblico riconoscimento ai nostri volontari, it Club ha scelto it "Volontario dell'Anno", e tl premio verra dato ad una persona in segno di gratitudine per it contributo dato durante l'anno. Grazie, a nome dei soci e del Comitato.

Grazie soci per it vostro supporto e la fiducia che avete mostrato verso questo Comitato. II modo con cui avete percorso insieme a not ii viaggio della ripresa ha reso tl cammino motto piir facile.

Negli ultimi tempi mi e capitato spesso di parlare dei traguardi che it Club si e imposto. Abbiamo raggiunto quello di avere una sede, abbiamo ringiovanito tanti settori, ed ora siamo alla fase di consotidamento, quella in cui dobbiamo aprirci e abbracciare nuove iniziative di sviluppo. Questo stadio e it piu lungo e difficile per assicurare un futuro. Non possiamo permetterci di lasciare tl lavoro incompiuto. Andando avanti ci troveremo di fronte a nuove slide. Sono le sfide di una crescita continua, e dovremo avere it coraggio di affrontare dei rischi e fare degli altri investimenti. Queste scelte le faremo dando spazio a nuove idee e a un dibattito costruttivo.

II mio impegno verso questo Club e quello di continuare nella direzione attuale. II mio impegno e quello di affrontare ancora dei rischi e nuovi investimenti, in modo calcolato e intelligente.

Ed infine vogliamo essere aperti ate idee nuove, disponibili a partecipare ad un dibattito positivo che assicuri un futuro al nostro grande Club.

Ringrazio tutti voi: soci, volontari, personale direttivo e di amministrazione, membri del Comitato, per it contribute, it supporto e la fiducia che mi avete date quest'anno.

Dallila Sabbadini Presidente

II Comitato ha lavorato in modo instancabile per l'intero anno.

Non solo abbiamo pensato a migliorare gli aspetti generali del Club, ma abbiamo realizzato un modo piu efficace di collaborare. I membri del Comitato hanno anche loro una

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VICE P RFSIDE\TS' REPORT

Once again another great year with a successful working Committee.

44 years young...and the Veneto Club Melbourne is growing beautifully!!!

2011 has seen the Veneto Club change in so many ways.

In the years that I have been a part of the Veneto Club Committee I take great pleasure and pride in seeing the Club evolve and believe that there are no limits for our Club.

It has been a year of general maintenance and up keep of the Club and grounds. We have installed air locks in the kitchen, mended fences on the grounds, relocated containers to create more storage for the soccer and created areas to simplify the running of the Club.

Through the course of the year I was privileged to attend a number of events representing the Veneto Club. One being the launching of the book "L'Altopiano di Assiago-la terra delle nostre radici" by the Comunita'Montana dei 7 Comuni which I believe was a great way of keeping alive the roots of the people who came to Australia to build a new future. Another event that I enjoyed during the year was the Annual Foundation Members' Dinner. The members of the Veneto Club Committee take the opportunity to thank its Foundation Members by offering their services as waiters. The evening brought back memories of when I worked at the Club as a waiter many many years ago.

The highlight of the year for me and the Committee was the Bassano Tour and a special invite for me to attend a three day Alpini Reunion in Bassano. It was an opportunity to visit my own family in the Veneto and to also accompany the Under 16 boys who played a match against my hometown Citadella, and won. Great game boys. This gave the boys an opportunity to experience the culture of the Veneto region and pick up on different skills in their sport. The boys made proud the Veneto Club with their achievements and their manners and as a result of their success this will now be an ongoing event which will give the boys an opportunity to develop their skills and further the reputation of the Veneto Club. As for the Alpini Reunion I attended the Svilata (march) which was a 6km stretch through Bassano. It was a proud event to be a part of and an honour to march with men who I had done my National Service with.

I have mentioned only a few events but would like to stress that this has all been achieved through the hard work, dedication and endless planning of not just the Committe but through our sponsors, donations and fundraising .

In closing, as always our thanks to our Manager Joe Morello and his staff for their dedication and commitment to our Club.

To the Ladies Auxiliary and the volunteers who never cease to amaze us with their tireless efforts.

I look forward to new and inspiring challenges and to the success of the Veneto Club.

Giampaolo Sgarbossa Vice President

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Our bistro continues to impress, and earlier this year our President Dallila Sabbadini, together with our head chef David Gauci travelled over to Treviso to experience at best, the real Veneto kitchen. The trip proved to be inspiring, traditional and a lot of hard work! The results will provide us with an authentic Veneto menu, of which will can all be proud, and will be considered the privileged ones, savouring the amazing flavours of our fascinating region.

Special mention must be made of our Ladies Auxiliary. These five women work tirelessly for our Club. Delicious crostoli and home made fritole are just an example of their hard work for our festive days at the Club. We are indeed fortunate to have this team of pioneering women who give us continued support.

They hold several functions during the year, but one very special one was the Breast Cancer fundraiser last October. Within two week, the Ladies Auxiliary successfully organized a very pink audience of over 200 lunch guests, and raised a very substantial amount for such a worthy cause. Bravissimell Association events, functions in the baracca and the atmosphere generally felt around the Veneto Club, shows us all, how fortunate we really are to belong to such a vibrant community. Let us all continue to embrace the spirit of the Veneti and continue confidently into our future.

Nadia Bearzatto Vice President

SECRETA RY'S REPORT

It's hard to believe that another year has passed and as usual, the Committee has been striving to ensure that everything we say we are going to do, get's done.

Albeit, our list of priorities is endless, a focus of mine, in my capacity as Secretary, has been to measure and assess the level of customer service satisfaction across our main revenue streams, being food and beverages, entertainment, gaming and sports. The survey process is not complete but results to date indicate that the Veneto Club is a 'stand out' in terms of the range of offerings from facilities, food, entertainment and sport. Now, that is no surprise! We are also hearing that we are fair and reasonable with our pricing, particularly where food and beverages are concerned. Affordability, but not at the expense of quality, is a key requirement for families and we certainly take heed of that feedback. You can be assured that we will do our very best to contain the cost of our offerings so that they are within a reasonable and competitive range. In terms of our service level, particularly in the Bistro, we are mid range and providing service at an expected level. We will pull out all stops to improve this rating to "superior service"."

The level of activity within the Club reinforces that it has evolved to cater to all genres and diverse groups which is a testament to all past and present Committee members, management, volunteers and members. Memberships continue to increase in number. As at 30 April 2011, we had 1001 members and at the time this report was written, there were an additional 842 membership renewals in all categories for the year 2011/ 2012.

This year, I have also taken on the responsibility of Chairperson for the Football Sub-Committee. Football is an extremely important part of the Club not just in terms of revenue but also for its cultural and historical value and it is important to the Committee that Football is completely aligned and harmonised with the overall operations of the Club.

In closing, as a Committee, we have often spoken about our objective to be consistent in the way we operate and manage our lines of business. Our progress and results indicate that our business streams are aligned and that we have achieved an efficient operating model which is transparent, robust and prosperous.

Amalie Grassi Secretary

We have also been investing in the training and up-skilling of our talented staff. Our Executive Chef, David Gauci, was seconded to work in a Veneto restaurant in Treviso, for the purpose of broadening his knowledge and expertise of Northern Italian cuisine and wines. It was an intensive work experience which exposed him to new and wonderful food produce, recipes and presentation. David continues to harness his skills by introducing "specialty" dishes to the menu on a weekly basis.

David is also keen to ensure that he passes his knowledge on to his chefs and kitchen staff by working closely with them and nurturing their training and development. Bravo David!

DaVid was accompanied to Italy by the President of the Club, Dallila Sabbadini, who not only assisted in the kitchen with translation and food preparation, but she took the opportunity to source food products and wine for the Club which will hopefully give us an edge and another point of difference. Networking to raise the profile of the Club was also an objective and Dallila met with various cultural groups and businesses that have a synergy with the Club. Well done Dallila, we know the Club was well represented and that you are an inspiring ambassador. We are looking forward to future cultural exchanges.

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I am pleased to report that, in an economic environment that continues to be challenging, the Veneto Club has recorded its third consecutive year of operating profit. These financial results are a strong indication that the Veneto Club is now in a period of relative stability.

With the exception of gaming, the Veneto Club improved and grew its major revenue streams, in particular food and drinks. We should take this time as an opportunity to focus on the Veneto Club's future.

This last year we put in place the last major piece of the gaming jigsaw - the purchase of our existing gaming machines. We have now successfully bid for the Club's 90 gaming licenses and we have signed a purchasing agreement with Tails for the gaming machines. We have already committed to pay Tatts for our existing gaming machines in August 2012. The amount required for this has already been deposited with our bank and it is safe and secure until we are ready to use it next year. The ANZ bank, in return, has provided a bank guarantee to Tatts for this amount. Whilst the Veneto Club has positioned itself as best it can for the upcoming gaming changes, there is still a dark cloud of government legislation hanging over us. This legislation will no doubt affect our gaming revenues and a watchful eye must be kept on all future changes, and we must be prepared to react quickly and decisively.

We were also able to reduce our core debt to the bank.

The Club's financial strength is still very largely dependent on increasing revenues from our existing areas but we must also look at new streams of revenue - and this is a topic that requires a lot of thought, analysis and difficult decisions without taking uncomfortable risks. We must however continue to look outside our comfort zone to increase our revenue streams.

Three years ago, the Veneto Club Committee put a number of long term strategies in place to assist with increasing our revenues - the construction of a synthetic pitch, a strategy to secure all our gaming needs for August 2012, and a strategy for property renovations to cater for increased functions and events. The first two have been achieved and planning for the third will become possible soon after August 2012 when our cash flow will begin to strengthen from an improving gaming position.

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However, between now and August 2012, the Club's financial focus will be to reduce its debt, consolidate its cash position and focus on building maintenance. Building maintenance is a particular area of concern at the moment. Our maintenance costs are steadily increasing. The planned property renovations will improve this situation, but until then, a focus must be on controlling the costs of building maintenance.

Lastly, the Club's improving financial strength would not be possible without the time and effort afforded by the Committee, the skill and expertise shown by our General Manager in carrying out his duties to the members and customers, the service and commitment by our staff and of course, the continuing support of all our Club members and customers - I thank you all.

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The measure of a successful year is not only measured by the financial results but also by the achievements that you set out for yourself throughout the year.

Upon reflection, I feel the Club has had a very successful year. Not only have the financial results been good, I believe much has been achieved.

Some of those achievements; • • • • • • •

continued growth of our bistro sales improvement of our function facilities, to accommodate corporate and conference clients renovation of our main kitchen secured our future in respect to gaming machines developed a new website successful food and wine night dinners off-site management to the Whitehorse Club

The growth of our food and beverage sales is especially pleasing in a tough economic environment. Not only are our sales growing but our food quality is still improving. I am hoping that it will continue to improve now that David our Head Chef has returned from a four week study tour to the Veneto Region of Italy.

David has returned, more inspired and determined to refine our menus to add to the cultural experience we offer. The key differences he found whilst away were the use of fresh, quality, local produce allowing them to change the menu on a daily basis. Another key factor was the emphasis on home made products. For instance; the traditional methods in preparation to foods such as polenta and baccala, homemade pasta, and "colomba" the Easter dove cake, just to name a few things.

With the ever increasing demand for function facilities we decided to upgrade in-house audio and data projection facilities in all function rooms. This now allows us to professionally attract corporate clients as well as having an improved offer for our regular clientele. We have also recently produced new functions packages and information booklets to portray the Club in a more professional light. As mentioned earlier, we have also completed more than $100,000 in renovations in the main kitchen. Whilst this is out of public view, these works were essential for a more effective operation of the kitchen.

In appreciation to our founding members, the Committee and management have agreed to increase foundation members discount to 10 percent. We have also improved financial member's benefits with the introduction of birthday vouchers mailed during the month of the birthday and any member introducing a new member a $50 bistro voucher will be coming your way. This has already proven to be very popular as the Club has now experienced an influx on new members.

One of the Club's largest achievements was having the capacity to purchase our gaming machines. This was funded with existing capital without having to seek further assistance through a financial institution, a far cry from where the Club was a few years ago. In the near future significant changes will commence to emerge in the gaming room with the Club now looking at upgrading games and machines.

Just recently, we have also developed our new Club website in order to attract a greater clientele and to be more user friendly to everyone. Be sure to visit us on www.venetoClubmelbourne. com.au A new innovation has been the introduction of our 'Food and Wine Nights' which have proved to be hugely successful. These evenings, are showcasing not only our local and imported wines, but also demonstrate the excellent talents of our world class kitchen team.

During the past 12 months the Veneto Club has expanded its management resources whereby we now provide The Whitehorse Club in Burwood East with management services.

This enables us to share our resources, improve our purchasing power with our suppliers, and gives us the ability to attract and extend our membership and client base. This is a work in progress with a lot of potential, however, it will take some time, for the benefits to be realised.

Finally, I would like take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers, staff, management team, my family and the Veneto Club Committee for their continued support throughout this past year.

Joe Morello General Manager

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RAPDORTO DEL DIR TETT° RE SOCIAL_

Un anno di successi non lo si misura solamente dai risultati finanziari, ma anche da cib che stato realizzato a livello di impegno e conquiste personali.

Riflettendo sull'anno trascorso, penso che abbiamo ottenuto dei buoni successi. Non solo i risultati finanziari sono stati positivi, ma abbiamo migliorato in molti settori.

Abbiamo realizzato: • • • • • • •

crescita continua dell'attivita del "bistro", miglioramento dei locali di ristorazione e convegni, ristrutturazione della cucina per la Sala Venezia, assicurazioni per il futuro del reparto delle "games machines", sito internet piu efficiente, variety di cibi e vini per le cene, servizi extra di amministrazione per il Whitehorse Club.

L'aumento nella vendita di cibi e bevande e un dato particolarmente soddisfacente in tempi difficili per l'economia.

Non solo abbiamo aumentato la vendita, ma la qualita del cibo nettamente migliorata. Spero che cio continui nel futuro, adesso che David, lo chef responsabile della direzione della cucina, e ritornato dal Veneto dove per quattro settimane ha partecipato a studi ed esperienze di cucina. David 6 ritornato con una visione ed una determinazione maggiori per rendere ancora piu raffinata la qualita dei menu, ispirati alla tradizione ed alla cultura veneta. David si a reso conto che la cucina regionale italiana usa prodotti sempre freschi e quindi 6 in grado di creare dei piatti nuovi su base giornaliera. Un altro aspetto di quella cucina e it prodotto "fatto in casa", che ispira, ad esempio, piatti come polenta e baccala, pasta di casa, i dolci come la colomba pasquale. Abbiamo acquistato una macchina per fare la pasta che ci permette di venire incontro alle esigenze dei nostri ristoranti.

La richiesta di organizzare assemble, riunioni, convegni ecc, 6 in continuo aumento e per questo abbiamo migliorato it sistema audio-visivo delle attrezzature utili alla clientela di questo servizio. Abbiamo anche prodotto un librettino, a colon e illustrato, per presentare in modo professionale le offerte del Club ai clienti di compagnie che richiedono i nostri locali. La cucina della Sala Venezia, come detto prima, 6 stata rimodernata, ad un costo di oltre $100.000. I miglioramenti fatti non sono visibili a tutti, ma certamente erano necessari per dare alla cucina una funzionalita maggiore.

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lo sconto di cui avranno diritto. Per tutti gli altri soci in regola con il tesseramento sono stati creati due benefici: quello del cartellino con la data di nascita (Birthday Card) che da diritto ad un "buono acquisto" spedito al soda nel mese del suo compleanno, e un "buono" di $50 per il bistro a tutti i sod che presentano un "nuovo" iscritto. Questa iniziativa si rivela molto popolare, infatti si nota un aumento di nuovi sod.

Uno dei successi maggiori registrati dal Club 6 stata la possibility di acquistare le "Games Machines" ad un costo di oltre $500.000. Cio e stato realizzato con il capitale gia esistente, senza dover ricorrere a prestiti da enti finanziari. E' un successo che sembrava impossibile qualche anno fa. Nel prossimo future vi saranno dei cambiamenti significativi nelle sale da gioco poiche il Club intende portare dei miglioramenti in tutto ii reparto.

Da poco tempo abbiamo anche reso piu moderno tl nostro sito internet, per poter attirare un maggior numero di persone che seguono questo servizio di informazione ed avere un contatto piu semplice e amichevole con gli utenti. Per rendersene conto basta visitare it sito www.venetoClubmelbourne.com.au Una novita e stata l'introduzione delle serate "Food and Wine Nights", dedicate a cibo e vini pregiati. Sono serate popolari con una clientela in aumento. Non solo offrono una dimostrazione della grande variety di vini locali e importati, ma mettono in evidenza anche it talento dei nostri cuochi.

Durante lo scorso anno il Veneto Club si e fatto carico di ruoli amministrativi anche per il Whitehorse Club di Burwood East con servizi di vario genere. Cio permette al nostro Club di avere maggiori risorse di personale e iniziative, di fare acquisti su piu ampia scala e di allargare la base delle conoscenze, dei clienti e dei soci. E' un impegno che offre del potenziale di sviluppo, ma richiede del tempo per vedere realizzati i benefici concreti.

Infine vorrei cogliere l'opportunita per ringraziare tutti i volontari, il personale di ufficio e di amministrazione, la mia famiglia e it Comitato del Veneto Club per il continuo supporto da lore avuto durante l'anno.

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0 ERATIO\S REPORT During the last 12 months the Veneto Club has gone from strength to strength, reflected in fantastic financial results for the food and beverage operations of the venue. Our bistro is serving record numbers, our functions rooms constantly booked out and the buzz around the Club is there for all to see.

The growth in food and beverage sales over the last 12 months hasn't been through luck. The hard work and dedication of the front and back of house team has allowed the Veneto Club to grow. This growth is a testament to the kitchen team led by David, Romina and Charles; and the functions team led by Jesika, Fabio and Adam. Every team member contributes to making a hospitality venue flourish, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all staff for making the Veneto Club the venue it is today.

In 2012, the Victorian gaming landscape will undergo the most dramatic change since gaming was introduced to the state 20 years ago. The abolition of the duopoly of Tattersall's and Tabaret in August next year will provide the Veneto Club with greater control of a key component of the business. There has been a lot of time and hard work put into this

project already, and we are still over 12 months away from D Day. Whilst presenting us with challenges, the Veneto Club is well positioned to hit the ground running. There is a lot of hard work ahead of us, but we are looking forward to the challenge and excited at the possibilities.

Last year I spoke of the opportunity a number of staff had been offered to take part in a Certificate III training course, furthering their hospitality skill set. I am pleased to report that 10 of our employees have finished their training and we have started another round of training courses.

Congratulations to those who have completed their training.

In the last 12 months the Veneto Club has introduced regular Food and Wine night's to showcase the culinary skills of our chefs and matching these dishes with some fantastic wines. Everyone who has attended any of the nights has raved about the experience. My thanks goes to Pilgrim Wines, Penfolds and Twelve Bottles for their support.

The next 12 months look to be an exciting time for all, I look forward to seeing you at the Club soon.

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On a personal note I am still enjoying my position and the new challenges that I am thrown on a daily basis.

It has definitely been another jam packed and exciting year at the Veneto Club. With all our sports facilities in great demand meaning they are being highly utilized.

Good luck to all the teams in all sports over the coming year and I look forward to sharing in your achievements and the Veneto Club's ongoing success.

The FC Bulleen Lions completed a very successful season meaning that we ended up as the most successful Club in Victoria for the 2010 season for grand final winning teams.

Adam McKay Sport Functions Manager

The Senior team had a great year and just missed out on promotion to the premier league.

Bulleen Boomers Basketball Club who play out of the Veneto Club in the WNBL league won their grand final this year, after a couple of years of finishing runners up they finally cracked the big one. A very big congratulations to the team and everyone involved at Bulleen Boomers.

We have had some capital works done over the Christmas and new year period including the synthetic pitch resurfacing and a lighting upgrade on the Senior soccer pitch to meet FFV standards for Senior games.

We are now hosting a wide range of school activities here at the Veneto Club right through from primary school Italian Cultural days to High school sports including Soccer, Bocce and Basketball.

The Police and Emergency Services Games were based at the Veneto Club this year. We hosted the Tennis, Soccer and Petanque events here at the Veneto Club and we were the meeting point for a host of other sports with approximately 800 people coming through the Club over the 3 day event. This was a very successful event and as a result will be an ongoing partnership with the Police and Emergency Services Games organization.

The Special Olympics held their Annual Bocce Tournament here again this year. It was fantastic to see so many Veneto Club Bocce members volunteering their time to help this great organization.

We had over 80 people competing in the event over the two days and we supplied lunch both days and a gala dinner in the Sala Venezia to finish the event.

They will be back again next year after the overwhelming response from their kids.

It has been another busy and successful year in and around the Veneto Club.

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Mentre anche quest'anno la stagione bocciofila 2010-2011si concludera a giugno con I campionati nazionali al Marconi Club di Sydney.

E per me' un grande piacere d'avere l'occazione di dire grazie a tutti i giocatori di bocce del Veneto Club. Peccato che questo tanto amato da motti di noi, e da-tante generazioni che ci hanno preceduto. Sia prtaicato da pochi giovani.

E stata una grande festa di sincera amicizia, che vorrei ricordare che it Veneto Club ha fatto motto bene net campionato statale per Club's a squadre. In campo maschile ci siamo classificati al terzo posto. Mentre la squadrea femminile del Veneto Club partecipando per a squadra femminile del Veneto Club partecipando per la prima volta si e classificta al primo posto, e merita un elogio particolare.

Malgrado questo, penso che al Veneto Club dobbiamo essere tutti abbastanza sodisfatti, perche abbiamo ancora una partecipazione motto elevata. Siamo presenti in tutte-le compeitizioni e manteniamo tutti i nostri inoegni con altri Clubs.

Molti sarebbero gli a enimenti da citare.

Ringrazio it sotto comitato bocce per l'aiuto durante l'anno, e ancora un volta. Un sincero grazie a tutti i nostri sponsors.

Bruno e Pierina Grollo, Gilberto e Sofie Martini, John Peruzzo, Provinciale Funerals, Bellview Hosiery. Coffee Mio, Gervasi Food Works, Veneto Club Ladies Auxiliary, Aldo Del Giudice, Basilica Funerals, Gangemi Fruit and Vegetable , Piedimonte Supermarket, Rudy Garden Supply.

Nel mese di marzo 2011 abbiamo fatto visita al Marconi Club di Sydney con 50 persone, per l'annuale "Friendly Bocce Competition".

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BRUNO & PIERINA GROLLO 2010 Bruno & Pierina Grollo 2010 Bocce Classic competition

Veneto Club versus Mount Gambier Raffa Competition sponsored by Giancarlo & Paola Peruzzo held October 2010

MARCONI I Vi VENETO ANNUAL FRIENDLY MPETITION DINNER 20 State League competition sponsored by Gilberto & Sofie Martini held October 2010

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The Ciclismo committe is pleased to report on its progress.

This report will cover the goals, clothing design, sponsorship and operational matters for the cycling group.

1. GOAL The goals for the group is to provide an organised cycling structure as part of the broader Veneto Club which provides its members with resources and facilities to participate in local and international cycling events.

2. CLOTHING A design has been finalised for the cycling "kit". The design features the Veneto Lion as its principal logo and is a very unique and attractive style. The colours are closely associated with the colours of the Veneto Club and the layout has been designed to accommodate the logo's of potential sponsors.

The Committee is currently preparing the documentation to submit for affiliation. An affiliation with Cycling Australia would provide for registration and licensing to participate in national and international cycling events as well as providing a level of insurance when riding as a group on a group outing. The Committee plans to have an application submitted to Cycling Australia soon.

Once approved, the Club can commence taking membership applications and seek licenses for its members. It is envisaged that the principal category of license which prospective members will take out will be the 'Cycling for All' Recreational License. This type of license will allow our members to take part in the many 'recreational' type rides organised by Cycling Victoria and other ride organisers. It provides insurance cover and other benefits. The current cost of this license is $72 per annum for adults and $50 per annum for riders under the age of 19. These amounts will be additional to the cost of general membership of the Veneto Club.

Anthony Predebon Chairperson

3. SPONSORS FOR THE CYCLING GROUP With the finalisation of the design, the next step is to obtain sponsorship to firstly produce the clothing and to provide the seed funding to kick start the group. Sponsors will be given space on the cycling jersey and knicks for their logos, etc.

If anyone is interested in advertising on the cycling jersey or knicks please contact me at the Club.

4. OPERATIONAL MATTERS The operational aspects of the cycling group have been the most complex and time consuming issues for the Committee to tackle. The complexity is due to the fact that any cycling which is to be conducted as a group will be done on roads/paths outside the grounds of the Veneto Club and therefore poses both logistical and insurance issues. The Committee's intent is to build an operational structure which best serves members both now and in the future.

The Committee has researched alternatives such as involving Bicycling Victoria but this option is very costly and limited. We have therefore determined that the best option, both financially and logistically, will be for the Veneto Club to directly affiliate with Cycling Australia which is the 'peak' body for Cycling in Australia (CA). CA is directly affiliated to the UCI (Union Cycliste International) which is the world governing body for cycling.

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The popularity of the FC Bulleen Lions Small Sided Football (SSF) program continues to grow with all age groups completely full and a substantial waiting list. In season 2011 we have 465 registered Small Sided Football players (8% growth from last year) which include children aged from 5 to 11 years old.

The SSF program is divided into 43 teams with the vast majority of coaches being parent volunteers. All coaches are educated with a minimum Grassroots Coaching accreditation and have participated in coaching workshops undertaken by the SSF Director. The SSF program is prepared, implemented and administered by the SSF Director with the endorsement of the Technical Director of Football. This ensures a unified approach across all our SSF community that culminates in a structured progression of players throughout the SSF age groups. The SSF Director is supported by age specific co-ordinators to help with the administration and logistics of running such a large program.

In season 2011 we have expanded the High Ability Program into our under 10 groups. Our High Ability Program provides players with the best development opportunities with a view that they will one day represent FC Bulleen Lions at Senior level.

Ability Assessments have also been implemented across the SSF program. These have been well received apart from the odd complaint by parents of having their children damage furniture whilst they practice their juggling inside their homes in preparation for Ability Assessments.

FC Bulleen Lions provides a progressive SSF package that is well received and regarded across the greater football community. The future of SSF at FC Bulleen Lions is secure.

Silvio Santostefano Football Operations Manager - SSF

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JU\IOR FOOT3ALL

Well what a huge year it's been at FC Bulleen Lions for our juniors.

As we are only a few weeks into the season the nights are getting colder and teams are stepping it up with six of our fourteen junior teams at the top end of the ladder it seems we will be in for another great season. it has been with pride that we are seeing our juniors progress through the ranks to be offered places in our senior teams, this being one of our main focus points for the development of junior players it has been inspiring to see a few of our last year's under sixteen players offered game time and positions with the senior team.

After a successful tour to Bassano last year our under sixteen players have been invited to once again take part in the Bassano Tour for 2011. The Tour was a huge success for both players and the coaching staff who went to Italy for an intensive two weeks training program. The skills learnt from the tour are being implemented with success to all age groups and again reinforces the passion and dedication our coaches have to the game of football and the Club.

With the skills, dedication, vision and persistence of our football technical director and SSF co-ordinator strategies have been implemented to secure the future FC Bulleen Lions and its players across all age groups.

Approximately sixty percent of our junior teams ended up in the top ranks of their league last year, it goes to show the determination of our boys.

I wish to thank all the volunteers, team managers and parents who rain, shine or hail are at the training sessions and match days, without you FC Bulleen Lions would not be who and what we are!

To the players thank you for your commitment and congratulations on being chosen to play for FC Bulleen Lions.

Joe Pola77on Football Operations Manager - Juniors

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BASSA\O TOU R 2010 During my time in Italy (Bassano del Grappa) there were a lot of things I took on board and learnt. One of the main things learnt and gained was the value of working hard. Hard work is essential and success isn't just handed to you on a plate. Success comes from hard work and is now a big part in how I will achieve what I want from Soccer.

I also learnt that having structure provided me with the discipline to be able to keep up and to achieve the best result I possibly could which was to not only win every game but have high input and influence in all the games I played as part of a team. This also helped me work towards a goal I set myself before I left for Italy which was to not only be a part of the team but to be a part of the starting 11. This was something I did not take for granted. Hard work determination and a focused mind-set gave me the opportunity to work towards my goal.

Routine was another thing I learnt during my time in Italy.

Without routing things can be unorganized and result in affecting your preparation for training and match days.

The technical & tactical sessions provided by Stefano Esposito and Maurizio Viscidi and the coaching staff was invaluable and has helped to develop my skills and knowledge of the game.

They also confirmed to me that discipline, structure and being focused with a good attitude is essential to help achieve your goals.

I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of my team to thank all the sponsors, the Club's Cultural Associations for their contribution and support I will never forget my experience in Bassano from a football perspective and which to thank all those involved for the opportunity.

Matthew Pizzo FC Bulleen Lions U16 - 2010

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SF\IOR FOOTBALL REPORT

This season there has been change with the coaching panel and players and with change comes a period of adjustment.

The senior coaching group comprising Sergio Sabbadini, John Waddell, John Gasparini and Toni Mainenti is working cohesively to position the Senior team for a positive end of season result.

Nine of our senior squad and all of our U21 squad have successfully come through our junior ranks.

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Thank you and best wishes from the entire FC Bulleen Lions community to all players and personnel who have retired or moved on.

Thank you to the FC Bulleen Lions community for its support throughout the year.

Finally many thanks to the Veneto Club for its continued help and support.

To all Club members I urge you to keep supporting your Senior Team.

We will continue to harness the development of our young players with the objective to elevate them through the ranks.

Yours in sport Joe Midolo

Senior Men Awards

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Best & Fairest - Matthew Dimmek Runner Up Best & Fairest - Dean Tataglia Top Goal Scorer - Anthony Magnacca Most Improved - Adrian Del Monaco

Best & Fairest - Jarrod Del Monaco Top Goal Scorer - Frank Carrafa

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WOV \'S FOOT3ALL

This year promises to be an exciting one for Women/Girl's Football at FC Bulleen Lions (FCBL) with a renewed commitment from the Club to continue the expansion and success of the Girls / Women's Football Department.

We have appointed a new Senior Coach in Adrian Drury. Adrian is a highly credentialed (UEFA B Badge) coach who brings football experience from England, America and Europe to Women's football at FCBL. The Junior Girls' teams will continue to benefit from great facilities and what is arguably the best Player & Goal Keeper development program, at Club level, in Victoria and be guided by our talented group of experienced/accredited coaches who will be focused on player development in a fun and healthy social environment.

The Club continues to grow its Women's Football Department with now seven teams made up of Seniors, Reserves and five junior Girl's Teams in the age groups of Under 12, 14 and 16.

However, in order to achieve long term sustainable success we need to continue to raise standards and provide a quality football experience for all our stakeholders (i.e. the players, officials and supporters). The Women's Football Department have developed a plan, charted a course and set the goals and objectives that will get FCBL to the top of Women's Football in Victoria. The following is a summary of the goals and objectives:

Objectives To have a Women's Premier League (WPL) standard operating structure that will not only take FCBL to the WPL, it will keep us there.

• To have a semi-professional Football environment supported by a Model/Framework containing standards, policy, disciplines, etc... that are the foundation of our success.

• To have a set of "Standards" for Coaching Staff and Players, on and off the pitch that will facilitate the transition of FCBL into a serious Women's Football Club competing at the highest level in Victoria.

• To have the best young talent wanting to play Senior Football for FCBL. • To continue the process of establishing an organised "Elite" Path for serious/highly skilled junior players.

• To continue to grow the number of girls in SSF so that one day the majority of Junior Girls Teams is filled by girls who have come through the FCBL SSF program.

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In order to achieve our goals and objectives, we need the FC Bulleen and Veneto Club community to get behind the women & girls teams through player participation, sponsorship, Committee volunteers, coaches, team managers and general administrative support.

If you are interested in supporting Women's Football then please contact David Del Monaco on 040 991 6798 or fcblions@venetoclub.com David Del Monaco Football Operations Manager — Women & Girls FC Bulleen Lions

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To have a team represent FCBL in the Women's Premier League within a four year period (2014).

To have a Junior Girl's A Grade Team in every Age Group.

To increase the percentage of girls participating in Small Sided Football (SSF) at FCBL to 20% by 2013 (Currently less than 5%).

Trophy winners for the 2010 Season Best and Fairest - Salma Tawfic Best and Fairest Runner- Up - Ashley Hiotis Top Goal scorer - Ashleigh Beagley Coaches' Award - Kathy Madafferi

Senior Women players from last season: Tricia Averaimo, Ashleigh Beagley, Paola Bernini, Jessica Dal Pos, Clarissa Garra, Ashley Hiotis, Bianca Lamesa, Linda Latina, Sheridan Lockhart Kathy Madafferi, Nichola Rhyder, Alessandra Saladino, Laura Saladino, Christina Sandona, Adriana Saviane, Marie Simonetti, &alma Tawfic

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GOLF

Golf is a relatively new sport for the Veneto Club.

Our new golf club is called "Veneto Club Golf" and was formed in December 2004 and played its first game on Sunday 6th February 2005 at Kingston Links.

Thanks to our Golf Members The 2010 and 2011 Veneto Club Golf Sub- Committee sincerely thanks all our golf members for their continued participation and strong and steady support of the golf club.

The 60 games played over the past 6 years, 10 each year, have all been a great success. The games are played and contested with a sense of fun, enthusiasm and controlled competitiveness.

With a steady membership over the past 6 years and now in its seventh year the club will strive to build on the success of these previous years and work towards a controlled and steady increase in membership.

Competition games are played monthly commencing February through to November each year, 10 games each year, and are contested vigorously by all members. With the format being to play monthly on a different golf course, variety is not a problem and being only once a month this puts little pressure on precious family time. Prizes and awards are an integral part of each monthly competition and the annual Championship.

The games are played using the Stableford format. Players score points on each hole according to a point system that takes into consideration each player's handicap, the monthly winner being the player with the highest score at the end of each game. The Veneto Club Golf Championship is awarded to the player with the highest aggregate points score at the end of the season.

Membership Membership numbers over the past 6 years have been fairly steady with and average of 45 members each year (40 males and 5 ladies).New members are always very welcomed.

In particular we invite and seek an increase in our ladies membership. So we encourage all ladies that have an interest in golf to come along and join our current group of lady golfers.

Whether you are an experienced low handicapper or an enthusiastic beginner our club has something to offer.

Hotel, Giulio Lunardi, Provinciale Funebre, Tony Frigo, Giovanni Cattapan and Oscar Forte.

Veneto Club Golf as always promises to be challenging and enjoyable for every member.

I behalf of myself and my fellow retiring members I would like to thank all our Veneto Club Golf members for their support of our golf club over the past 6 years and for their continued support in the many years to come.

Congratulations and best wishes to our Golf Club Committee for 2011; President -Frank Pezzin, Golf Captain Joe Piperno, Treasurer - Marisa Odorico, Secretary - Oscar Forte, Handicapper - John Capicchiano, And Committee - Giancarlo Bassora An active and involved commitment is sought from all members if our golf club is to continue to grow and evolve. So I urge all members to get more involved and consider standing for and serving on Committee.

Giulio Lunardi Secretary

2010 Club Champion - Paolo Vangeli and Second Place (Tie) - Oscar Forte & Osea Bruni Congratulations current and to all past winners.

Sponsors Many thanks to our much appreciated and loyal sponsors;John & Paola Peruzzo; Gasco P/L, Sofia & Gilberto Martini, Veneto Club, Osea Bruni, Umberto Masci, Masci Hair, Blue Thunder Security Services, Nino & Joe's Meats P/L, Greythorn Fruitland, Cobra Motors P/L, Giovanni Cattapan, Peter Negrelli, Railway

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What business are we in?

In most gyms management and staff would give the response that we are in the fitness business, but in reality few gym owners, managers or staff actually ever rise to the level where their primary business is to help the client get what they paid for through their membership...to reach their goals and get support.

Most gyms are simply in the membership business.

I believe the fitness industry is changing and the ability for gyms to continue as a business that exists almost solely to sell just memberships is coming to an end.

So my commitment to you, our current and future members is to ensure that the Veneto Club IS in the fitness business. Our primary business is to help our members reach their goals and get the support they need!

Next time you're in the gym ask us how we can help you.

Goal setting, body composition, Body Metrix Ultrasound composition, exercise programming, session training, personal training, small group training, nutritional planning and food diaries are all available to help you Reach Your Goals and Get the Support You Need! Maybe your goals are simpler, though no less important, maybe you just require a friendly face and a chat when you come in. Whatever your goals let us know how we can better serve our primary business...you.

For any of you out there considering joining a gym, why not put our commitment to the test.

Free 21 Day Membership!

Interested in joining the Veneto Club Gym? You are welcome to come in and meet with one of our fitness trainers, become a member for 21 days and see if our gym is for you without any obligation. More importantly - our sole focus is not on membership numbers - but on our member's results. So come in and you'll meet with a qualified fitness trainer - we don't have salespeople, meet our staff and decide for yourself. If we're not up to your standards after 21 days, then don't become a member. It's that simple.

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We understand that making a decision to work out is difficult.

Will I like the other members? Will I really stick with it this time?

Will the staff appreciate my business after the sale? These are fair questions that can only be answered by coming in to meet us and having a free no-obligation tryout. It's hard to hide bad service, poor staff or a lack of knowledge face-to-face.

Small Group Training - Tailored to your goals! (Include group training image) Small group training can provide that extra motivation and enjoyment in your exercise and in keeping groups small still allows for personal attention.

We can develop a regular group training session for your friends, co-workers or organize specific sessions for like minded gym members. Sessions can be for FAT LOSS - STRENGTH FITNESS - SPORT SPECIFIC - AGE SPECIFIC it's up to you!

We have had great success running a daily small group training session for women in the morning and its fun for the trainers and members alike!

We're proud of what we do here and feel that if we're given a chance you'll want to do business with us. We've been servicing clients in this community for a number of years and are proud to be a locally owned and operated business.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you.

Daniel Morton Veneto Club - Gym

"Siamo anche quest'anno, sempre al Werribee Gun Club, it Veneto Clay Target Shooters prosegue bene, e i nostri partecipanti sono contenti a passare la giornata con it loro sport che li place, abiamo anche giovani tirotori, e i nostri veterani che sfidano i giovani in divertimento. Ge belli trofei che vincano."

Ringrazio tutti i nostri tiratori che partecipano al nostro Club Shooters. Un ringrazio al Werribee Gun Club per tutto quello che fano per noi.

Saluti.

Gabriella Chiochetti Segretaria

"Squash at the Club is continuing very well, with eager and competitive players making the game challenging and rewarding. The past spring carnival was exciting to see our teams play in the semi finals, but alas we were beaten in the grand finals. Great effort all the same."

The Veneto Club squash challenge 2010 was played over several weeks during in between seasons, it was won by Adrian Casser.

Also, we are looking to expand our teams within varying grades of pennant for the coming spring carnival, starting early August.

Teams must be registered with the squash racket association by mid July. Interested players — contact the Club.

Looking forward to our new look uniforms which will be available soon.

Lou Dalla Riva Veneto Club — Squash

The squash pennant best and fairest was won by:C-1 D-2 E-1

Grade Adrian Casser Grade Leon Tellis Grade Joe Besciano

Well played and congratulations.

On behalf at the Veneto Club I would like to thank our retiring Chairman Bert Caneva for his passion and commitment to squash for over 23 years. Once again thank you "Bert" from all of us at the Veneto Club.

We will be running an open challenge again this years during July, open to all (pennant players will be on a handicap).

Interested persons please contact the Squash Committee.

Best and fairest squash pennant players for spring carnival were on (left) Adrian Cassar C-1 (Squash Club Champion 2010) and Leon Tellis D-2 (right) with our Club President DaIlila Sabbadini presenting the awards Joe Bmsciano won best and fairest in E-1 grade (not in photo).

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The tennis division of the Veneto Club is reasonably active throughout the year. The six courts always see plenty of action in the way of Coaching, Social games, Competition and external Court Hire especially at the start of this year where the Police and Emergency Services used our courts for their Internal competition. We do encourage members to use the courts socially and to invite guests for a game and also use the facilities that our great Club provides.

Thursday Ladies Competition was cancelled due to injuries and hopefully the Ladies will be fighting fit for the following season.

MAINTENANCE It is gratifying to report that Courts 5 and 6 were re surfaced with new layers of en tout cas, new base lines placed and two new drainage pits installed. This restoration work has brought the Courts back to a top standard for our members to use.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT On behalf of the Tennis Committee we would like to thank Alma Zanatta for organising the Ladies Tuesday and Thursday Competition and also for keeping the tennis room in a perfect condition at all times during the year. Alma's dedication and hard work cannot go unnoticed.

MEN'S COMPETITION The Veneto Tennis is represented by our Tuesday night competition which in the Spring Season of 2010 the Club had one team playing in Section 2 and 1 team in Section 7 in the Open Division and three teams playing in the Veteran's Division in Sections 4, 5, and 11.

After a solid and remarkable season the Section 2 team won the Final and was promoted to Section 1 for the Autumn 2011 season of which will be participating in the Finals.

Congratulations to the team consisting of Richard Bandiera, Raymond Barro, Maurice Bruni, David DeStefanis, Phillip Price, Anthony Terzo and Anthony Zannoni.

The Section 7 was represented by Mario Basso, Donato D'Augello, Nick Longo, Richard Wright and Barry Litchfield.

The Section 4 Veterans consisted of Dino Bettiol, Jim DeStefanis, Vince DiGrazia, Theo Eversteyn, Tony Gallichio and George Matthews.

Section 5 Veterans consisted of Anthony Carafa, Alfredo Costanzo, Chris Harding, Tony Marchesian, Gary McCarney, and Umberto Masci.

Section 11 Veterans consisted of Dennis Basile, Louis Crema, Anthony Laino, Joe Pinto, Rohan Russell and Ennio Valsorda.

LADIES' COMPETITION The Veneto Tennis had two mid week Ladies Competition playing on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The team members of both teams are Frances Bettiol, Jill Cappellin, Yolanda Ciufetelli, Josie DiMonte, Lee Magnani, Miriam Negrelli, Una Scarinci and Stella Stangherlin. Unfortunately, the start of this season the 42

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The Tennis Club would like to take this opportunity to thank the Veneto Club Committee for its continued encouragement and support throughout the year. For all the staff in the office, the Bar and Kitchen for their cooperation and assistance, and in particular, for the excellent suppers which is provided every Tuesday night.

In concluding, I would like to thank the tennis members for their continued support.

Romeo Crema Veneto Club - Tennis

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There is no more enjoyable and secure way to travel than with a group of friends or family. The recent tour by a group of Veneto Club Members on a New Zealand Cruise was an outstanding success — below are a list of future tours on offer.

Please call Lyn Watkins for all your independent travel and group needs.

NEW ZEALAND CRUISE Round trip cruise from Melbourne 17 - 30 February 2012 Cruising to and from Melbourne is the best way to enjoy New Zealand's dramatically beautiful coastline. Be mesmerized by the dramatic waterfalls, glassy lakes and majestic fiords of Fiordland National Park.

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GRAND EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISE Budapest to Amsterdam - 15 Days & 5 Countries 17 June - 1 July 2012 join Lyn & Aris aboard the brand new Viking Freya as they escort you on a magical 15 days along the Rhine, Main & Danube Rivers from imperial Budapest to the lowlands of Amsterdam; options are available to begin in Prague and extend on in Amsterdam.

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Join us on a luxurious Grand Mediterranean Cruise - relax aboard as you visit many countries, cities and ports throughout the Mediterranean.

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LADIES AUXILIA RY REPORT Le attivita di quest'anno sono iniziate a marzo, con un pranzo alla "Baracca", e avevamo preparato come speciality la porchetta. Si sperava di attirare un po' pill di gente, ma abbiamo fatto lo stesso it nostro ricavato. Grazie ai partecipanti.

L'annuale "Good Friday Royal Children's Hospital Appeal", it pranzo di Pasqua e it pranzo per la Festa della Mamma hanno avuto tutti un buon successo. Vorrei ringraziare i sod, gli amici ed i simpatizzanti che hanno partecipato alle feste ed alle iniziative di beneficenza organizzare durante l'anno. Abbiamo donato $1.000 al Royal Children's Hospital Appeal.

In programma per i prossimi mesi vi sono: a luglio "Natale a Luglio" (ma anche a dicembre verre festeggiato it Natale con

un pranzo speciale), in ottobre ci sara ii pranzo "Pink Ribbon Foundation Fundraising Luncheon" e tutti sono benvenuti. Lo scorso anno, sempre in ottobre con questa iniziativa abbiamo donato $2.220 al Cancer Council. La giornata era stata un successo anche grazie alla partecipazione di una dottoressa che dava informazioni su come prevenire it cancro. Ci saranno dei foglietti al Club per informazioni sulle date, e ne daremo notizia anche tramite II Globo.

Sono benvenute le donne interessate a far parte del nostro Gruppo.

Ringrazio le signore del mio Comitato per I' aiuto che mi danno.

Anna Cattapan Presidente Ladies Auxiliare con it suo Comitato

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Sagra di San Marco our Ladies hard at work

Annual Mother's Day Ladies Auxiliary Luncheon From left to right Jose Faggion, Zita Cecchin, Anna Cattapan (President), Tina Fracaro, Lidia Rigoni, Michelle Mastromano the youngest mum at 32 years old and Effa Rosato the oldest mum at 91 years old

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SE\IOR Anche quest anno abbiamo incominciato le nostre attivita con un buona partecipazione di soci ed amid. I nostri pranzi continuano ad attirare altra gente, e nuovi soci si iscrivono al Gruppo Anziani. Hanno sentito dai loro amici the durante it pranzo mensile si mangia bene, ci divertiamo sempre cantanto, ballando e anche raccontando barzellette per passare it tempo tutti assieme.

quanta d'acqua. Poi siamo andati anche a Bonegilla, tl campo degli emigrant dove anche tanti italiani sono stati alloggiati appena arrivati qui. Qualcuno del nostro gruppo ha provato ford emozioni, essendo stato a Bonegilla e ricordando quell'e,sperienza. Abbiamo trascorso due magnifiche giornate, con un clima ideale intorno ai 23, 24 gradi. Sono state giornate di sole e di allegria. II 12 maggio abbiamo avuto it pranzo in occasione della Festa della Mamma. II prossimo 8 settembre organizzeremo la Festa del Papa, e a dicembre tl pranzo natalizio.

A febbraio c'e stato it primo pranzo dell'anno, a marzo abbiamo organizzato una gita al Crown Casino, in aprile tl pranzo di Pasqua, e verso la fine di aprile siamo andati per due giorni in gita, in locality dove vi sono castagne e noci: Albury, Bright, Myrtleford. L'autista italiano a stato molto bravo, ci ha portati a vedere "Hume Weir" ed a stato molto bello vedere un'enomie

Donna Di Marzo Presidente

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FU\CTIO\S T =AV REPORT During this last year the Functions team has worked hard to provide a more professional and higher calibre of service.

This year, the functions team has commenced looking at how we can attract more clientele to the Club to continue our philosophy of maintaining, fostering & promoting the Veneto culture through food, sport, entertainment, social and community interactions.

Our new Food and Wine Evenings have been a great success.

Our first evening with Pilgrim Wines showcased not only their exquisite wines but also the talents of our head chef David Gauci and his staff who produced a mouth-watering meal presenting traditional food from the Veneto Region.

After a very successful evening and huge demand a second evening was held promoting Penfold Wines and complimenting the wines with Australian fare. Again, another great effort by our David Gauci's team in his absence.

An upcoming highlight for the year will be our themed Saturday Night Dinner Dance. Our first 'theme' evening will be on the 30th July. This event will be a Latin theme - so come dressed in style and ready to Salsa the night away! Music and entertainment will be brought to you by the 12 piece band "Tropical Dreams" Our Christmas and New Years Eve events have become bigger and better and are in demand. The team is already working to improve on last year and are hoping to bring you a night to remember. Rooms will book fast, so contact us early to avoid disappointment.

An upgrade of our in-house audio and data projection facilities in all functions rooms has also increased patronage by way of corporate seminars and functions.

Our weekends are hectic with a wide variety of events from sporting Club dinners, weddings and birthday celebrations the Club is not only busier than ever but also making a name for itself in the industry.

Jesika Shand and Fabio Carnevale Veneto Club Functions Team

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Ringrazio tutti coloro che hanno partecipato alle nostre attivita durante I'anno, divertendosi in compagnia di paesani e amici.

L'assemblea generale dei soci e stata la prima delle nostre attiA6 in programma ed ha avuto luogo it 4 luglio 2010 al Veneto Club. Erano presenti un buon numero di sod, e questa era una buona occasione per essere presenti all'elezione del nuovo Comitato. Walter Guglielmi a it nuovo tesoriere della nostra Associazione.

Ci siamo ritrovati tutti assieme domenica 8 agosto 2010 per un buon pranzo con pane, sopressa e "vin brute" nella sala della parrocchia di Santa Brigida ( St Brigids ) North Fitzroy. Vi era un clima di allegria, 6 non sono mancati i cori al suono della fisarmonica di Bruno Spiller.

Domenica 24 ottobre 2010 it pranzo annuale a stato una buona occasione per divertirsi con gli amid. Un po' di musica ha allietato la compagnia, e tI pranzo si e concluso con un ricca lotteria.

Luciano wears the Comunita' Montana sash presented to him during the day

Abbiamo organizzato la gita a Murchison domenica 14 novembre 2010, con partecipazione alla Messa seguita dal picnic net parco di Euroa.

Domenica 19 dicembre 2010 ci siamo incontrati per uno speciale picnic alla "Baracca", con scambio di auguri di Buon Natale tra it presidente, tt Comitato ed i sod. E' sata una buona occasione per stare insieme e mangiare "potenta e formaio Asiago".

Domenica 6 marzo 2011 picnic annuale. II tempo era favorevole per questa festa e per degustare i nostri piatti tradizionati. Grazie a Joe Bortoli che con tanta passione ha preparato la porchetta sempre motto buona e saporita.

Darren Comi (left), Oriella Romanin (middle) and on the right Fortunato Forte (right).

La festa ptu bella, e possiamo dire "storica" per la Comunita Montana 6 stata quella di domenica 20 marzo 2011 per la presentazione del libro "L'Altopiano di Asiago - la terra delle nostre radici. Per questa occasione al Veneto Club erano presenti oltre 300 persone, compresi it sindaco di Asiago, Andrea Gios, e tl sindaco di Galio, Pino Rossi, e i rappresentanti della Comunita Montana dei 7 Comuni di Asiago, Andrea Benetti, Giampaolo Rigoni e Corrado Paganin Chi vuole aquistare it libro o per altre informazioni a pregato di telefonare a Giorgia Rizzato 9459 4324.

Grazie al Comitato che con tanta buona volonta e perseveranza cerca di organizzare feste e gite per passare belle gionate assieme. Vogliamo ringraziare tl direttivo del Veneto Club per l'ospitalita e la cordiale assistenza.

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This photo was taken at the 'Polenta a formaggio Asiago' Comunita' Montana picnic at La Baracca on 19/12/2010

ASSOCIA710\E PADOVA\I \EL MONDO

Dall'ultimo rapporto, abbiamo avuto un periodo molto impegnativo, iniziando a luglio 2010 con l'assemblea generale, tenuta al Veneto Club.

E' stato offerto un pranzo gratuito a tutti I soci, seguito dai rapporti e l'elezione del Comitato Direttivo, che anche per l'anno 2010 - 2011 stato rieletto unanimamente.

Varie sono state le occasioni per incontrarci e passare assieme qualche ora per "raccontarsela" . I nostri pic-nics, pranzi e viaggi hanno avuto un buon successo, con la partecipazione di numerosi sod e it Comitato e stato soddisfatto. C'era anche una bella rappresentanza di nostri soci alla festa di Ferragosto e alla Sagra di San Marco assieme alle altre Associazioni.

In particolare vogliamo segnalare it Decimo Convegno dei Padovani dell'Australia, organizzato dalla nostra Associazione qui a Melbourne lo scorso ottobre con la partecipazione dei delegati da Sydney, Adelaide e Perth. Abbiamo incominciato it Convegno con una cena di gala al Veneto Club it sabato sera, e poi un pranzo gratuito, domenica, con quaglie e polenta nella "Baracca". E' stato un incontro allegro con canti e lo scambio di tante memorie del passato. A tutti e stato rivolto l'invito di ritrovarsi ad Adelaide nel 2012.

Interstate presidents left to right Ivano Ceccato-Sydney, Frank Cecchele-Perth, Luigi Bacchin-Melbourne, Anna Picozzi-Adelaide

Lanno e culminato per not con it 25mo anniversario della nostra Associazione, festeggiato allo stesso tempo della festa di S. Antonio domenica 12 giugno 2011. Prima abbiamo assistito ad una Santa Messa al Centro Assisi e poi vie stato un gustoso pranzo al Veneto Club.

Abbiamo notato che la maggioranza dei nostri sod gradisce ritrovarsi durante it giorno, piuttosto che alla sera, e cosi i nostri incontri sono quasi sempre programmati per it mezzogiorno. Ci sembra proprio di "fare festa" e rilassarci godendo l'atmosfera della domenica.

On the occasion of the 10th Convegno Committee with interstate presidents and Mrs Dallila Sabbadini, VC president

E' molto incoraggiante vedere che it numero degli iscritti ogni anno aumenta, anche se di poco. Vogliamo ringraziare tutti i nostri sod e amici per it loro continuo supporto, che de al Comitato la volonta di continuare a fare sempre di piu e meglio. Non siamo solamente una Associazione, ma piuttosto una "grande famiglia" dove ci si preoccupa gli uni degli altri e nell'incontrarci ci domandiamo "come statu?".

Colgo l'occasione per ringraziare it Direttivo del Veneto Club per l'ospitalita che ci offre durante l'anno. Un grazie ai membri del Comitato e alle loro famiglie per un anno di cooperazione e amicizia.

Katia Bacchin Segretaria

Group of members 3-day tour to Warrnambool.

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"Nessuna notizia, buona notizia", si dice in inglese e questo pare sia anche it detto della Trevisani nel Mondo di Melbourne.

Non ci sono novita da annunciare. II che vuol dire che tutto procede bene e che le cose stanno andando avanti senza tanti tentennamenti e senza gravi problemi. E' vero che, come capita a tutte le organizzazioni, anche per la "Trevisani" ci sono state flessioni dovute al fatto che i sod stanno invecchiando e quindi ogni tanto qualcuno ci lascia. Nel 2010 abbiamo perduto anche uno dei fondatori della Trevisani nel Mondo nella persona di Rino Bergamin che fin dall'inizio, nel lontano 1973, ha sempre fatto parte del Direttivo e ha per anni e anni coperto la non facile carica di segretario sociale. Per anni Rino ha lavorato per organizzare feste e picnic, sempre scrupolosamente e con forza riuscendo a dare soddisfazione ai soci. Abbiamo perduto alcuni soci, ma abbiamo anche avuto la soddisfazione di vedere parecchi vuoti riempirsi con nuove leve. Anche oggi la nostra Associazione puo vantare un buon numero di famiglie, e supera le 300 unite. II Direttivo ha avuto la fortune di avere nelle sue file due o tre giovani che si sono uniti alla "vecchia guardia" portando nuovo entusiasmo e nuove iniziative. Si continua quindi la strada ben incominciata nel lontano 1973 e sotto la direzione del presidente Andrea Bettio e i suoi collaboratori si spera continui ancora per molti anni.

Nel 2010 abbiamo organizzato un magnifico picnic, varie feste celebrate a pranzo e la cena della festa finale. Oramai si capisce che i soci amano piu incontrarsi di giomo che di sera, e not cercheremo di accontentaili nel futuro. Nel 2011 oltre alle solite feste, avremo a settembre, l'incontro con tutti i Trevisani dell'Australia net Nord Queensland. Quasi un centinaio di Trevisani da Melbourne saranno presenti all'ottavo Congresso Nazionale che si terra nelle cittadine di Marreba e Dimbulah.

Nel mese di agosto alcuni Trevisani avranno la possibility di partecipare a un pellegrinaggio in Terra Santa, guidato dal segretario padre Giuliano Cavarzan S.D.B.

Un grazie va prima di tutto at membri del Direttivo che con entusiasmo organizzano picnic e feste; ai soci e amici che da anni partecipano alle attivita sociali dando al Direttivo la soddisfazione di ottenere un meritato successo; al Veneto Club per l'assistenza che ci da. E' desiderio del Direttivo che si mantengano tutte le tradizioni della Marca Gioiosa e per questo si continuera a lavorare e organizzare manifestazioni di forte richiamo per i soci e amici

Padre Giuliano Cavarzan S.D.B. Segretario

II picnic dei Trevisani inizia sempre con la santa messa anche se it celebrante, padre Giuliano, deve celebrare seduto su una sedia per motivi di salute.

Domenica 15 maggio i Trevisani si sono incontrati al Freccia Azzurra Club per la tradizionale castagnata, e nel fine settimana, 18-19 giugno, una cinquantina hanno partecipato con gli amici di Myrtleford alla tradizionale festa annuale.

Domenica 21 agosto celebreremo la festa del Santo Patrono San Pio X con una Santa Messa alle ore 11am all'Assisi Centre seguita da un sontuoso pranzo al Veneto Club. 1116,17,18 settembre ci sera un incontro coi Trevisani da tutta ('Australia e dall'Italia e poi un tour di cinque giorni, lungo la costa del Nord Queensland.

Infine per domenica 20 novembre 6 in programma it grande pranzo di chiusura delle attivita 2011 al Veneto Club.

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Cinque nuovi, giovani, bravi cuochi sotto la direzione di Dallila Sabbadini preparano le salcicce e la polenta per la cena dei partecipanti al picnic.

ASSOCIA710\E VERO\ESI \EL VONDO

Domenica 25 aprile assieme a tutte le altre Associazioni venete ci siamo riuniti per la Sagra di San Marco al Veneto Club. Noi Veronesi gia da anni abbiamo it nostro stand gastronomico dove serviamo panini imbottiti con sopressa e prosciutto crudo e le tradizionali "caldarroste". Un amico veronese da San Massimo ha fatto per not un marchingegno, anche se rudimentale, che taglia le castagne, e lo si adopera da 15 anni. In questa occasione non deve mancare ii yin brule.

e it Papa del Gnoco hanno sfilato durante le celebrazioni del Carnevale nella scuola al San Carlo Borromeo Primary School Greenvale. Durante la gornata i maestri hanno indossato i costumi ed hanno raccontato la storia di Giulietta e Romeo e quella del Papa del Gnocco (vedi foto). Con grande soddisfazione i maestri e i genitori, assieme anche alle nonne degli alunni, hanno fatto cappannello per conversare sulle belle tradizioni di Verona, e poi hanno assistito ad una dimostrazione culinaria: la preparazione dei gnocchi con sugo alla veronese, dal principio alla fine, dall'impasto con farina e patate al piatto pronto per la tavola. Questa iniziativa ha avuto un grande successo, grazie ad Ida Zanella e Christine Mengato, veronese DOC. "Che bonta!", si sentiva dire! Peccato che it Carnevale viene solo una volta all'anno.

Durante la festa di Carnevale, circondati da un folto gruppo di scolari i tre pit illustri personaggi veronesi Romeo e Giulietta,

Renzo Zanella Segretario

II Comitato dell'Associazione Veronesi nel Mondo di Melbourne. Da sinistra Renzo e Ida Zanella, Loreta de Mori, Sabino Fabbris, Elda e Giovanni DaIla Zuana,

Luca Chiarato (Romeo) e la signorina Maria Barca (Giulietta), Roberto Mengato marito di Christine (Papa del Gnoco)

Gruppo di Veronesi alla "Baracca" del Veneto Club

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La nostra associazione e sempre stata una delle migliori d'Australia, per feste e gite, grazie ai numerosi e assidui soci e simpatizzanti.

Registriamo dei buoni successi anno dopo anno, e abbiamo un Comintato di 12 instancabili lavoratori, sempre disposti, generosi e volonterosi.

regali per la lotteria, ai volontari che in molte occasioni ci danno una mano. Da parte mia un apprezzamento al nostro presidente Mario Pianezze e a tutti i membri del Comitato.

Duilio Stocchero Segretario

Anche se it tempo per tutte le Associazioni si sta restringendo, posso dire con franchezza che grazie ai sod, l'Ente Vicentini sta andando ancora a gonfie vele.

I nostri programmi sono motto vari, dal picnic annuale, che quesfanno ha visto la partecipazione di ptu di 300 persone, con molti giovani e bambini, alla "gita alle castagne" che quest'anno ha avuto luogo domencia 15 maggio presso la "Pitruzzello Estate" a Sunbury, con circa 170 persone. Per questa gita abbiamo avuto una affluenza record con tre autobus al completo e altre persone che sono venute con i mezzi propri. La giornata a stata filmata dalla televisione, Chanel 31, e trasmessa la domenica successiva.

II prossimo 22 luglio 6 in programma la cena annuale al Veneto Club, a cui seguiranno la festa della Madonna di Monte Berico e la gita a Sydney per H 25mo anniversario delfassociazione dei Vicentini di Sydney.

Tra le iniziative di carattere ricreativo e turistico ricordiamo la gita della Melbourne Cup e la gita per la raccolta di ciliegie.

Motto simpatica e caratteristica a la consueta "bicchierata di San Stefano". Crediamo sia doveroso sottolineare it fatto che i soci dell'Ente Vicentini si sono impegnati in molte feste per la raccolta di soldi alto scopo di completare le strutture di protezione della gondola che si trova all'entrata del Veneto Club.

Si spera di potent accontentare.

Nell'ultima riunione generale dei soci, la nostra segretaria Luciana Dal Bosco e l'assistente segretaria Lorella Bonaguro si sono dimesse dai loro incarichi. II presidente Mario Pianezze con it Comitato le ringrazia per l'ottimo lavoro che hanno svolto in tutti gli anni di servizio nel Comitato. Un benvenuto ai tre nuovi membri del nuovo Comitato 2011 che sono: Giuseppe Trentin, Giulio Macchion e Duilio Stocchero. Vogliamo ringraziare tutti i nostri soci che ci seguono attentamente. Un particolare grazie a Frank Gazzola, al Veneto Club per la sua disponibilita e ospitalita, un grazie alle persone generose che ci donano

II popolare coniglio di Pasqua "Jose Faggion" distribuisce coniglietti e uova pasquali di cioccolato ai bambini, prima di iniziare la famosa rottura della pignate.

Comitato 2011 Ente Vicentini Nel Mondo 'al picnic del 17 aprile all baracca' Da sinistral a destra Giuseppe Trentin, Nib Bussolaro, Pierino Bresolin, Jose Faggion, Sante lebbiano, Antonio Bertoncello, Dionisio Sandona', Giulio Macchion, Renato Rigon, Duilio Stocchero, Giuseppe Boaritti, Mario Pianezze

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3EREAVEVE\TS

Armando Dias Salviato

Alvano Interdonato

18/11/1928 -12/09/2010 Venezia

Carmine Peduto

Enzo Balbinot

03/06/1951 - 11/02/2011

04/01/1929 - 06/09/2010 Salerno

18/06/1926 - 24/02/2011 Belluno

Tiziano (Peter) Serafin

Marcello (Marc) Barro

Renato De Pretto

14/08/1940 - 01/12/2010 Treviso

Luigi Baccini

20/07/1923 - 16/08/2010 Treviso

17/08/1927 - 23/12/2010 Vicenza

13/11/1939 - 08/01/2011 Padova

Valentino Dada Quintarelli 22/05/1932 - 13/10/2010 Verona

05/04/1928 - 31/05/2010 Vicenza

Orlando Perosin

Teodoro Nanni

21/07/22 - 28/08/2010 Treviso

14/04/1923 - 10/08/2010 Chieti

Narciso (Bob) Sebastiano Oscari 30/09/1924 - 15/08/2010 Treviso

Cav Remo Guardiani

Evaristo Predebon

Rino Bergamin

12/02/1935 - 24/09/2010 Pescara

09/02/1928-28/01/2011 Vincenza

20/10/1932 - 31 /12/2010 Treviso

Albert Windman

Giovanni Ubaldi

23/11/1914 - 23/09/2010 Poland

10/06/1931-2010 Piceno

Giuseppe Rigon

Rocco Russo

Gr Uff Carlo Valmorbida

Dino Veronese

07/01/1928 - 24/05/2011 Potenza

19/03/1924 - 08/06/2010 Vicenza

11/04/1925 - 06/12/2010 Treviso

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