The Burst - March to June 2017

KINGSGROVE RSL CLUB

THE B U R ST MARCH - JUNE 2017

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PRESIDENTS REPORTS Welcome to edition one of the Burst for 2017, after all the excitement of 2016 with the completion of our great club makeover it will be hard to match in 2017 however with all promotions, entertainment including monthly live bands planned for the coming year Kingsgrove RSL Club is the place to be in 2017.

The year has already kicked off in great fashion with our super Australia Day promotion with the mega raffle, this was closely followed by Chinese New Year and now coming up on Sunday 26th February is the day one member will win the beautiful Toyota Corolla Accent Hatch that is currently on display in the club reception area.

The Club now has two great food dining areas, our newest being Rations Café with its exciting menu, you can dine in the club café area or enjoy your meals on the veranda overlooking the park and of course we have the Table 15 Bistro

who have put together a new menu as well for those who enjoy a delightful Chinese meal, I can personally recommend both dining areas, come and give them a try, bring your friends. Check the menus on the Club website.

Please check this edition of the Burst for the weekly entertainment guide, upcoming promotions, ANZAC Dinner and importantly ANZAC Day scheduling details.

Note there are no Board Elections this year however I do ask that you attend the Annual General meeting which is being held on Tuesday 21st March at 7.00pm, this is a good opportunity for members to voice their opinion on any club issues.

Notwithstanding the disruption created by the renovations during 2016 the club has had a very successful year, thanks to you the members. The

club has achieved a profit before income tax of $1.22 million which is an excellent result. My thanks to the General Manager Ian Todd, the Management Team, the dedicated staff and the Board who were very much involved in the whole process.

The Sub-Branch, Women’s Auxiliary and the Kingsgrove RSL Community Group continue to do a great job in looking after their members and the Community through the local nursing homes, schools and hospitals to name a few who benefited from their support.

I look forward to seeing you around the club.

“There is no limit to what can be accomplished if it doesn’t matter who gets the credit” Alan R. Barnes JP President

B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S

Alan Barnes President

John Graham Senior Vice President

Heather Shepherd Vice President

Tas Aronis Director

Bruce Geerin Director

Wes Hema Director

Louise Pettit Director

Ian Todd Accm General Manager

CLUB DRESS RULES To maintain the high standard enjoyed in our club, we request the dress rules be abided to at all times.

Thongs for both male and females are not permitted after 7:30pm each day.

Appearance must be clean, neat and tidy at all times, obscene or offence language or clothing will not be tolerated at any time.

See reception for full dress rules.

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K I N G S G R O V E R S L C L U B LT D N OT I C E O F A N N UA L G E N E R A L M E E T I N G Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Members of Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd to be held on Tuesday 21st March 2017 at 7.00pm in the Club Diggers Lounge Brocklehurst Lane Kingsgrove.

AGENDA

1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday 22nd March 2016.

2. To receive and adopt the Balance Sheet of the Club as at 31st December 2016, and the Profit and Loss Statement of the Club for the year ended on that date, together with the Reports of the Directors and Auditors, President and General Manager.

3. Notice of Business and Resolutions to be dealt with at the Annual General Meeting shall be handed to the Secretary at least fourteen days prior, and in the case of Special Resolutions, at least twenty-eight days prior to the date of such Meeting.

SPECIAL BUSINESS - NOTICE OF RESOLUTIONS Pursuant to the Registered Clubs Act, 1976, as amended, the Members hereby approve for the 2017 Board year the following resolutions to cover expenses relating to Directors and others deriving directly or indirectly any profit, benefit or advantage not equally offered to every member.

RESOLUTION 1. The members hereby approve the payment of the following honorariums per annum plus superannuation if applicable to the Directors in respect of services rendered to the Club, President $8,120, Vice Presidents $3,310 and Other Directors $2,935 to be paid quarterly in arrears.

RESOLUTION 2. The members hereby approve the payment of the following honorarium plus superannuation if applicable of $640 per annum to the Sports Administrator in respect of services rendered to the Club to be paid quarterly in arrears.

RESOLUTION 3. The members hereby approve the expenditure by the Club with respect to the following matters for the 2017 Board year. i. The cost of Director’s meals and drinks after each Board of Directors meeting. ii. Reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred by Directors either within the Club or elsewhere in relation to such duties approved by the Board of Directors. iii. Reasonable expenses associated with the supply of a Club blazer, trousers, skirt, shirt and tie to each Director. iv. Reasonable costs of Directors attending ClubsNSW meetings and training seminars, and other association meetings and training seminars approved by the Board of Directors. v. Reasonable costs of end of year function with spouses. vi. Subsidies granted to intra-club sporting groups. vii. Presentations to members and others for services deemed by the Board of Directors to be of a benefit to the Club or community. viii. The provision of seven (7) especially reserved parking spaces in the Club car park.

EXPLANATORY NOTES OBJECT: The members acknowledge that the benefits in Resolutions 1, 2, and 3 above are not available to members generally, but only to those members who are elected to the Board of Directors of the Club, and those members directly involved in the above activities.

Resolution 1 and 2.

The Board seeks an increase in the Directors honorariums and Sports Administrator honorarium in accordance with CPI of 1.5%.

NOTE. To be carried each resolution requires a simple majority of those members present and voting at the meeting.

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GENERAL M ANAGERS REPORT It is with pleasure I present my report to accompany the Financial Report for 2016 year whereby your Club reported a net profit before tax of $1.22million.

This was a very pleasing result considering the Club was under renovations for ten months of the year with over one third of different sections of the Club closed during this time.

Notwithstanding the renovations, our income rose by 5% however expenses rose by 7% many related with the renovations as we incurred preparation costs as to ensure the impact to our members was minimal plus increased financial costs.

Your Club has significantly invested back into the facilities of the Club house with the $4million renovations and an additional $1million is plant and equipment. To finance these renovations we have utilised a secured loan of $3.5million, lease facility and cash reserves.

We firmly believe the current level of debt is very manageable and your club will be able to reduce this debt significantly in the future to be able to undertake other capital investment projects.

The Balance Sheet is very healthy with assets of $22million and liabilities of $6million, with an overall equity of $16million.

Our membership for year ending 31st December 2016 Full Club Members 7096 Associate Club Members 47 Life Members 3 Total 7146 On Sunday 6th November 2016 the Club officially opened the new Club renovations with special guest Hon. David Elliot MP and local Federal Member Hon. Linda Burney, a proud moment for your Club to showcase our stunning renovations.

It was also a pleasure to present to Pat Willoughby and family a memorial plaque (later erected in the Club) to honour the devotion of past director Barry Willoughby who along with the other directors over the past four years was integral to the renovation design and construction.

It goes without saying that we are proud of the final result of the Club renovations and also to the commitment of the Club Board of Directors, Debbie Harris and our management team. We are grateful for the professionalism of builders Boden Projects and Atlas Architects. But I thank the understanding and patience of you our members. I am sure we all agree the result was worth the effort.

Our Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday 21st March at 7pm in the Digger Lounge. All financial members are welcome to attend.

Happy

Easter!

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I also bring to the attention of the members the Special Notice on Page 5 for the current casual vacancy on the Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd Board of Directors. Please inquire you feel you have the acumen and drive to be a director at your Club.

“It is now we can repay all of our members with a many more promotions, entertainment and functions through the club.”

Rations is our brand new eatery, offering a succulent array of western meals at great prices, be sure to check the menu on your next visit.

Our 2 Million Point Giveaway promotion has commenced, whereby 20 members will win 10,000 points each. Visit your club for details.

Anzac Day is a special event for Kingsgrove RSL with our commemoration services from 7am followed by breakfast, then two up and entertainment in the afternoon.

Check out the upcoming promotions and events like Easter Raffles, Band Nights, Footy Tipping, and Mother’s Day in this edition of the Burst.

We hope to see you in your Club soon.

Ian Todd ACCM General Manager

From the President and Directors of Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd & The President and Committee of the Kingsgrove RSL Sub Branch.

Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd will be open on Good Friday Rations Dining and Table 15 Brasserie will be open for lunch & dinner

Kingsgrove RSL Club has recently made a special recognition of service to one of its long time standing employees.

A first for KRSL, we are celebrating 30 years of service from General Manager Ian Todd who commenced work at the club in March 1986 as a casual bar man as a way of earning extra money whilst he did his Accountancy Course.

Ian went permanent in October 1989 and held various positions within the club including cellar, bar, poker machine attendant and gaming manager through to July 1994 when he applied for and was given the Assistant Secretary Managers role working with Barry Stevenson, General Manager.

In early 1999 Barry decided to retire and the Board at the time opened the General Managers position to the industry, there were six very qualified applicants including one from interstate however the Board found out from all their extensive interviewing that the person who was the best applicant and has proved to be one of our best General Managers was Ian Todd.

Ian has gone on to justify the decision by ensuring Kingsgrove RSL Club went from strength to strength over the years to where we are today and it must be said the latest renovation has given the members a great club.

Ian gained his Active Certified Club Manager ACCM in 1994, he is also the Bayside Council Club Grants President and the St. George Cronulla Sutherland Zone President for the Club Managers Association.

On behalf of the members, Board of Directors, Management and staff we take this opportunity to thank Ian for his tireless, devoted service to Kingsgrove RSL and look forward to the next 30 years and what may be in store for this great club.

ATTENTION MEMBERS SPECIAL NOTICE – CASUAL VACANCY

A Casual Vacancy has arisen on the Board of Directors of Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd. The Board of Directors are seeking the applications for a casual vacancy of Director.

If you feel you have the acumen, drive and passion to be a director of Kingsgrove RSL Club then you should apply.

Any member seeking to apply should provide a letter to the General Manager along with any other documentation that will assist in the determination of your application.

Please note that any member applying must comply with Rule 22.6 of The Kingsgrove RSL Club Constitution: RIGHT HOLD OFFICE: In Accordance with Rule 22.6 of the Club Constitution Full Members who having been a member for a minimum continuous period of 3 years are entitled to hold office as the President, Senior Vice President, Vice President and Director of the Club.

Applications will closed on Friday 17th March 2017 at 5pm The successful candidate will hold office until the next election in 2018 Please check the Kingsgrove RSL Club Website For further details regarding the application.

All applications to be made to the Attention of the General Manager either presented to the Club, PO Box 57 Kingsgrove 2208, or email info@kingsrsl.com.au

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WHIST NIGHT

TUESDAY, 14TH MARCH 2017, 7PM THE DIGGERS LOUNGE

COST: $5.00 Includes tea, coffee, cake and entry into the Lucky door prize.

Tickets on sale at the door on the night, Open to all!

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MINI EASTER CHEESECAKE NESTS Celebrate Easter with a sumptuous spread and follow up with these mini cheesecake nests, the perfect ending to your Sunday Easter feast. Your family and friends will love them so much that you may make them though out the year!

INGREDIENTS - SERVES: 12 • • • • • • •

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500gm cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs 12 vanilla-flavoured, wafer-style cookies 2 cups shredded coconut 1 cup egg shaped chocolate candies

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DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with a mixer until well blended. Add eggs and mix just until blended.

2. Place one cookie on the bottom of each paper-lined muffin cup. Top with cream-cheese mixture about two-thirds of the way up the cup.

Bake for 20 minutes until centers are almost set.

3. Remove from oven and cool. While cakes are cooling, turn the oven up to 400 degrees. Spread coconut onto a large shallow baking sheet.

Toast in the oven until coconut is golden brown, about 7 minutes.

Cool.

4. When cheesecakes have cooled, top each one with coconut and chocolate eggs. Plate and serve.

GIANT Easter Raffle FRIDAY 31ST MARCH 2017

Tickets on sale from 4.30pm Fabulous prizes to be won

Easter Eggs and Hampers will be on display from 20th March 2017 at Reception

SEAFOOD

L L I F THE

GE FRID FFLE RA

Win an assortment of seafood trays for Easter THURSDAY 13th April 2017 Tickets on sale from 4.30pm • Raffle starts at 5.30pm

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KINGSGROVE

FOOT CLINIC WE KEEP YOU ON THE MOVE

2/ 322General Kingsgrove / DiabeticRd, FootKingsgrove care (Next Door to Blue Cross Pharmacy) Corns, Warts , Ingrown Toenails Call 8084 87 for appointment Custom-made Insole

Dr Comfort Shoes

Daves Lawns & Edges

We Bulkbill Medicare EPC Plan and DVA Gold Card Holders On-The-Spot claim available for All Health Funds

2/ 322 Kingsgrove Rd, Kingsgrove

General / Diabetic Foot Care (Next Door to Blue Cross Pharmacy) Call 8084

5687 for appointment

Corns, Warts, Ingrown Toenails Custom-made Insoles Dr Comfort Shoes

We Bulkbill Medicare EPC Plan and DVA Car Holders.

On-The-Spot Claim available for All Health Funds.

Tas Aronis JP Funeral Director

Available 24 Hours

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Free Quotes Lawn Edges Rubbish removal Small garden Work Call David 0423 328 374 ABN: 313 864 629 63

ANZAC DINNER CABARET Featuring: Tour of Duty a musical journey Featuring a 6-piece line up with some of Australia’s finest musicians and entertainers Including songs from World War 1 & 2 and the Vietnam War

SATURDAY 8TH APRIL

7PM

tour of

DUTY A MUSICAL

JOURNEY

3 COURSE MEAL & 4 DRINKS TICKETS $40PP Bookings essential Seating will be limited

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Tickets on sale Monday 6th March 2017

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A N Z A C D AY

T U E S D AY, A P R I L 2 5 T H

SUB -BRANCH PROGRAMME: 6.45am

Assembly – Shaw Street Carpark

7.00am

March to Kingsgrove R.S.L. Club followed by Service in Memorial Park

Band:

Sutherland Shire Silver Band J.A GRAHAM JP, Hon. Secretary

CLUB PROGRAMME:

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8.00am

Club opens for Breakfast: Ex-Service Personnel Participating in march will be provided with breakfast in the Bistro Priority: Band, 3 Bus Drivers, Cadets, persons going to city march Children breakfast in Diggers Lounge

8.30am

Buses leave for city march

9.00am

Club open for Members and Ex-Service Personnel Only

12 Noon

Bistro & Rations open for lunch

12 Noon

Two Up Commences

1.00pm

Club opens to visitors

4.00pm-9.00pm

Live Music

5.30pm

Bistro open for dinner

I.R. TODD, General Manager

A N Z A C D AY

TWO UP FROM 12 NOON

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ANZAC D AW N S E R V I C E

T U E S D AY 2 5 T H A P R I L 2 0 1 7

“LEST WE FORGET” CO L L E C T I O N T I M E TA B L E Kingsgrove RSL 3.30am Bardwell Park RSL 3.35am Earlwood Ex-Servicemen’s Club 3.45am Bus will be parked in George Street For the return trip All Patrons will be returned to their respective Clubs

by Approx 6.00am

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Live:

Springsteen & Mellencamp Tribute Show: Born in the USA

Saturday

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MARCH 2017

Live: Australian Played Saturday

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APRIL 2017

Live: THE ULTIMATE Saturday

PINK SHOW

20 MAY 2017 Live: Neon Nights Saturday

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FREE ADMISSION

Coral Sea Commemorative

10.45 am for a Coral Sea Day Service at 11am AT 12 NOON ON

SUNDAY 7th MAY 2017 TICKETS $30.00 EACH 12pm - 3.30pm

Service & Luncheon

SUB-BRANCH MEMBERS AND PARTNERS ONLY. TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE ON MONDAY 20th MARCH 2017

KINGSGROVE PHARMACY OPEN 6 DAYS

MON-FRI 9:00AM - 6:30PM SAT: 9:00AM – 2:00PM SERVICES:

Seniors Discount FREE Blood Pressure Checks FREE Local Delivery We MATCH All Discount Pharmacies Webster Packing Diabetes Australia Agent We Honour Club Vouchers

PHONE: 02 9150 9177 260 Kingsgrove Rd, Kingsgrove NSW 2208

EXCLUSIVE FOR RSL MEMBERS MENS CUT

$15

LADIES CUT

$23

REGROWTH TINT

$42

WASH & BLOWDRY

$30

½ HEAD OF FOILS

$52

AND MUCH MUCH MORE

+ 20% OFF FOR PENSIONERS MONDAY TO THURSDAY WE SPECIALIZE IN ALL HAIR SERVICES PHONE: (02) 8084 9005 SHOP (10) 11 MASHMAN AVENUE KINGSGROVE ABOVE WOOLWORTHS INSIDE THE POTTERY DEVELOPMENT

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W H AT ’ S O N

LC UB BINGO

AC SH HOUSIE

BINGO FREE Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Six Up Books. Free Bingo to all members ( limit one book per member). Additional books $2. Multiple books allowed. Non-members $2 per book.

Doors open 10am Bingo 11am - 12noon 12noon - 1 pm Intermission Bingo 1pm -1.20pm

WEDNESDAYS 7.30PM $1000 JACKPOT TO BE WON Win Club reward vouchers, cash prizes & meat trays

30 games for only $14 15 games of Club Bingo 10 games of Cash Housie

2 course lunch available for only $7.70 at Table One Five Brasserie

200 MEMBERS WILL BE INVITED TO TAKE PART EACH MONTH. 3RD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Minor draws at 7pm 7.30pm & 8pm for $100 cash.

All tickets go back into the barrel for the major prize of $1,000 Turn up on the night, register your name and wait to win $1000.

Its that simple!

This is a tiered promotion available to members in levels Double Diamond, Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby only. Members will be contacted be mail or via text message, if opted to receive mail.

POKER 7:30pm Thursday night $1,000 guaranteed prize pool at $7.00 buy in.

7:30pm Fridays night $500 guaranteed prize pool at $2.00 buy in

Tuesdays

6PM, 6:45PM & 7:30PM

Sundays

4PM, 5PM & 6PM

Each draw increases by $50

You have to be in the Club to be eligible..

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WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENT

MONDAY

YOGA 10AM HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30PM

TUESDAY

HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30PM BADGE DRAW 6PM, 6:45PM & 7:30PM 200 CLUB 6:30PM (Third Tuesday Each Month)

FRIDAY

BINGO 11AM-12NOON BINGO 1PM-1:20PM FILL THE FRIDGE Tickets From 4:30PM KIDS CLUB 5:30PM-9:30PM SNOOKER CLUB 5:30PM DARTS CLUB 7:30PM POKER 7:30PM

WEDNESDAY

BINGO 11AM-12NOON BINGO 1PM-1:20PM HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30PM CLUB BINGO 7:30PM CASH HOUSIE 7:30PM Courtesy Taxi Available

SATURDAY

KIDS CLUB 5:30PM-9:30PM BAND NIGHT 3rd Saturday of Month 8.30PM

THURSDAY

BINGO 11AM-12NOON BINGO 1PM-1:20PM HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30PM POKER 7:30PM

SUNDAY

BADGE DRAW 4P, 5PM & 6PM HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30PM

Yoga MONDAY MORNING F R O M 10 A M Contact Bernadette on 0419469152 to book in your spot.

No matter what your situation, gentle yoga exercise can adapt to your needs and abilities. It can help in the prevention and control of common health problems.

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RATIONS IS DISHING UP TO BE A DELIGHT FOR KINGSGROVE R AT I O N S I S THE EXCI TING NEW DINING E X P E R I E N C E AT KIN GSGROVE RSL CLUB. As part of Kingsgrove RSL club 2016 renovations, Rations Café and Dining opened its doors to the public in December and is fast becoming a popular local dining destination says Kingsgrove RSL Club General Manger Ian Todd.

“The response from the patrons has been fantastic, with Rations offering members and guest a second eatery and a western menu to choose from.

The newly furbished dining lounge at Rations delivers a relaxed, family friendly atmosphere, to enjoy the flavoursome food on the menu and the intimacy to appreciate it alone or with a company of friends.”

Returning member Ms Carylanne Brookes, is a Bexley local that is so impressed with the Club’s renovations and quality of food, she’s made Rations a weekly lunch spot. Ms Brookes said “I live locally and it’s lovely to return to Kingsgrove RSL Club after many years. Kingsgrove RSL club was becoming dated and needed a comprehensive upgrade.

The transformation since the renovation is astounding! The range of spaces to eat, drink, and be entertained have enriched the club, from comfortable seating to the open outlooks. Rations dining and Café 16

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is a great alternate choice to the Club’s Brasserie, and every dish I’ve ordered so far is simply delicious.”

Rations has enhanced Kingsgrove RSL Club’s dining preferences with the help of the Club’s newly appointed head chef Sumit Kumar. According to Sumit the Rations menu is an inspired modern take on Australian classics.

“In addition to the perennial favourites like Parmigiana, Chicken Caesar Salad and Spaghetti bolognaise, I wanted to introduce modern twists like coleslaw to the traditional chicken burger and a stack of char grilled vegetables instead of a bland vegetable patty to the vegetable burger,” he said.

“I want Rations to offer patrons quality fresh food, full of flavour and still be affordable for the family to dine out in a relaxed club environment.”

Mr Kumar came to Australia at age 18, graduating from the Windsor institute

of culinary excellence and worked his way through five star hotels and venues all across Sydney, primarily for the SSP group. “SSP are a multinational company, which operates branded catering at over 300 airport and transit spaces around the world as a concessionaire” he said.

Rations menu and internationally inspired weekly specials are a culmination of over 6 years of Kumar’s hospitality and cultural experience.

As the first directly operated eatery by the Kingsgrove RSL Club, Rations Café and Dining is still developing its 3 month young experience and is hoping to open for breakfast on weekends in the new future. So come in and see us since our renovations, have a taste of menu options at Rations and give us the feedback on the experience says.

E AT I N G OUT ?

• • • •

Rations Dining, open daily from 12 noon till 8:30pm, opened in December 2016 Rations Café open daily from 10am till Late, offers light meals and coffee Takes reservations: 02 9336 1500 Visit kingsgroversl.com.au

R AT I O N S C L U B MEMBER SPECIALS

S TA R T E R S F R O M $ 2 . 5 0 Toasted sour dough with garlic butter and freshly chopped parsley

E N T R É E F R O M $ 8 .0 0 Spanish onion, cherry tomatoes and basil in lemon and olive oil dressing, drizzled with balsamic glaze

All SAL ADS $8.50 Poached chicken, egg, croutons, crispy bacon, cos lettuce, Caesar dressing topped with parmesan cheese

MAINS FROM $14.50 Pan Fried Crispy skin Atlantic Salmon, served with either Chips & Salad or Mashed Potato & Steamed Vegetables.

PA S TA F R O M $ 1 1 . 5 0 Rich bolognaise served with spaghetti pasta topped with parmesan cheese

A L L B U R G E R S $ 1 0. 5 0 180g Angus Beef patty, sliced cheese, lettuce, gherkins, sliced beetroot, sliced tomato, homemade tomato relish and mayonnaise on a soft burger bun served with chips

A L L D AY S P E C I A L S F R O M $ 1 1 . 5 Crispy corn chips with homemade chilli con carne, guacamole, sour cream, melted cheese & garnished with shallots (vegetarian option available)

S I D E S F R O M $ 5 .0 0 Beer battered Fries Served with garlic aioli and tomato sauce

D E S S E R T S F R O M $ 2 .0 0 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream with your choice of Chocolate, Strawberry & Caramel

Open Daily 12 Noon - 8:30pm

Reservations: 02 9336 1500

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Mother’s Day BREAKFAST

SUNDAY 14TH MAY 17 | FROM 8.30AM A L L M OT H E R S W I L L R E C E I V E A F R E E B R E A K FA S T BOOKING THROUGH RECEPTION ESSENTIAL. ALL MUM’S WILL RECEIVE A CO M P L I M E N TA RY G L A S S O F C H A M PAG N E

MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL 3 COURSE SET MENU ($22 PER PERSON) ENTRÉE Mixed Entrée (Spring Roll, Dim sim, Fish Cocktail) MAIN SELECTIONS (please select one) (All meals come with Fried Rice or steam rice) Boneless Lemon Chicken Honey Chicken Crispy Skin Chicken Satay Chicken Beef With Oyster Sauce Stir Fried Beef With Shallot Sweet Sour Pork Pork Ribs With Plum Sauce Curry Shrimp

Fish Fillet In Sweet Corn Sauce Salt Pepper Pork Ribs Salt Pepper Squid Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables Stir Fried Chinese Broccoli In Oyster Sauce Sizzling Mongolian Lamb Sizzling Garlic Seafood Combination Combination Omelette

DESSERT SELECTIONS (please select one) Fruit Plate 1 scoop of Lemon Lime Sorbet Taking Reservations 02 9150 7799 (Mon-Sun 11:30am – 2:30pm & 5:30pm and 8:30pm)

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W E E K LY M E M B E R S SPECIALS M o n day N i g h t 2 COURSE MENU ($15 PER PERSON) ENTRÉE SELECTIONS (PLEASE SELECT ONE)

MAIN SELECTIONS (PLEASE SELECT ONE)

Steamed Or Fried Dim Sim(3) Garlic Bread Spring Rolls(3)

Roast Of The Day Chicken Schnitzel With Chips & Salad Honey Chicken With Bowl Of Rice Chicken Pad Thai

T u e s day N i g h t Curry Shrimp With Rice $13 Sweet Sour Chicken With Rice $13 W e d n e s day N i g h t Sizzling Mongolian Beef With Rice $13 Black Bean Chicken With Rice $13 T h u r s day N i g h t Grilled Barramundi Fillet With Chips And Salad $15 Sizzling Chicken In Black Pepper Sauce With Rice $13

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31ST MAY, 21ST JUNE & 12TH JULY 2017 Footy fans can watch the NSW Blues play on the big screen airing the State of Origin live.

LIVE AT THE CLUB 25% discount on all beverages throughout the games

PLUS GIVEAWAYS

NRL FOOTY TIPPING IS BACK Enter our 2017 Football Tipping Competition with $1,000 in prizes to be won

NRL GAMES WILL BE SHOWN THE BIG SCREEN. Kingsgrove RSL is the best place for every minute of the 2017 NRL Season.

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY SATURDAY 22ND JULY, 7PM 2 COURSE MEAL DRINKS INCLUDED (draughts beer, house wine & spirits) TICKETS $50PP Bookings essential. Seating will be limited Tickets on sale Monday 1st May 2017

DRINK SPECIALS

March 17

150 lashes

stubbie/Schooner $5.00

April 17

May 17

stubbie /schooner $5.00

stubbie /schooner $5.00

Extra Dry

Peroni

June 17

Pure Blonde

stubbie /schooner $5.00

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S P O R T S A D M I N I S T R AT O R R E P O R T Firstly, let us congratulate all our Sporting Clubs for their effort in 2016 with special thanks to the Darts Club and Snooker Club who were greatly disadvantaged in 2016 due to renovations. However, the Club has retained five dartboards in the Diggers Lounge and two snooker tables in the Sports Lounge.

“Despite these disruptions due to the Club renovations all our Sporting Clubs were able to hold their championship competitions.

Congratulations to all our Sporting Club Champions of 2016.”

The Fishing Club won the Round Robin competition for 2016. They performed well across all sports and were proud recipients of the Harry Fanning Shield at the Stars Tribute Night in December.

We look forward to a better year in 2017 with the new rooms for Darts and Snooker. It’s a great time to join any or all of our sporting Clubs so you too can enjoy the camaraderie and fun.

2016 was a sad year with the loss of our friend Barry Willoughby who undertook the role of Sports Administrator with gusto, but he would be proud of the ever-increasing numbers in our Sporting Clubs and the results that were achieved by the years end.

It was my privilege to act as the Sports Administrator for remainder of the year and work with the great members who volunteer for our Sporting Club committees.

It is also a pleasure to welcome Heather Shepherd, current Vice President of the Club to the role of Sports Administrator. We wish Heather the very best of luck.

Ian Todd, General Manager

Daylight Savings Time

DON’T FORGET TO CHANGE YOU CLOCKS BACKWARDS AN HOUR THIS SUNDAY APRIL 2ND AT 3:00AM EST, TO 2:00AM EST.

Did you know you can redeem your

Kings Ransom points at the Pitstop machine?

KRSL SPORTS CLUB

Interested in joining one of our social sports clubs, speak to club reception for further details about weekly meetings/activities and fees.

Call now! 02 9336 1500 or check our website kingsgroversl.com.au/sports

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K I N G S G ROV E RS L S P O RT I N G C LU BS DARTS CLUB Welcome to 2017 hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year. Darts social nights returned on the 13th January it was great seeing all our regular members return for another fun filled year of darts. On the 10th of February we will be holding our AGM down stairs in the Digger’s Lounge starting at 7pm. Good news this year we have two representative teams playing in the St George comp.

Good luck to both teams. New members are always welcome to play social darts on Friday nights. The cost is $5.00 membership and $4.00 on the night.

President George Megisidis

SNOOKER CLUB With 2016 behind us, the Snooker Club is looking forward to our weekly Friday night social snooker comps (which commenced on the 13th January 2017).

By the time this article is published in the March June Edition of the Burst, the Snooker Club would have held its Annual General Meeting (on Friday the 3rd of February) to elect the Snooker Club President (TBA) Secretary/Treasurer (TBA) and Committee (TBA).

It was also decided by Snooker Club members, to rename the “A” Grade trophy the “Barry Willoughby memorial trophy”, who passed away in 2016, Barry was a long serving Chairman, Sports Administrator and an avid supporter of all the sporting clubs.

set for Sydney Harbour waters. We had 7 boats and their crews register their intent to attend. Followed by a weekend down in Shoalhaven on 18th and 19th February, staying at the KRSL’s Shoalhaven units.

The next outing in Shoalhaven is booked for the 18th and 19th March. Due to its popularity and usual high number of attendees, names are now being taken by the Committee.

See you on the water

Lady Nemo Night Social Competition prize money. We hope this attracts more club members to come and join us.

In closing, we would again like to thank the Club and Board of Directors for their continued support.

Joe Grima

FISHING CLUB Hello 2017! The Fishing Club presentation in Nov 2016, was a success; well-done George Nohra on becoming our Club Champion. Other winners on the night were Diane Judge (Ladies Champion), Lachlan Korent (Junior Champion) and Jim Hall (Club Person of the Year). The 2017 calendar was distributed on the night, participants eager to again fish the briny waters and reel in some big ones.

Fisho’s participated in 2016 KRSL’s Round Robin

We are looking forward to a successful 2017, with more new members. We are also raising the Friday

Omg you blink and a new year appears 2017 already they keep getting faster and faster. Anyway the committee is still the same, we must be doing something right to get the votes from our fellow golfers….

Let’s get up to date 30/10/16 Outright Winner A Grade B Grade C Grade

John Beattie Glen Davis Rod Jackson Paul Thorpe

42 Pts 38 Pts 33 Pts 41 Pts

13/11/16 Outright Winner A Grade B Grade C Grade

Nathan Dennis Tony Bkackmore John Pehm John Williams

41 Pts 38 Pts 39 Pts 38 Pts

Daniel Mashford

38 Pts

Mick Stanley Doug Mariner John Galvin

37 Pts 38 Pts 35 Pts

27/11/16 Outright Winner C/B A Grade B Grade C Grade

The Xmas party was a huge success, with all 24 attending enjoying the clubs facilities.

The Snooker Club would like to congratulate the winners of the 2016 Kingsgrove Snooker and Billiards Club open championships: • A Grade – Ali Ganji, • Handicap Singles –Ali Ganji, • Handicap Doubles – Ali Ganji

& Nuri Hassim, and • Combined B & C grade – Keith Fuller.

• Most Improved - Kevin Zelinka

GOLF CLUB

End of year gala spectacular was in early December with a great rollup of golfers to enjoy the fruits of their year playing golf. A great time was had by all……some more than others but say no more!!!

competition – we fished, we darted, we snookered, we golfed – WE WON. Lady Nemo was presented with the coveted Round Robin trophy at KRSL’s Galaxy of Stars night in December. As victors, we now have a handicap, making it very hard to compete in 2017, but will be giving it a red-hot go anyway. Fisho’s will be hosting the first Round Robin event on 11th March leaving from Oatley Bay Wharf (end of West Street, Oatley). Plans are underway, nominees from intra-clubs are being sought.

Our Secretary/Treasurer advises that we have 37 financial members with 3 new applications pending.

The Committee are in the process of organising a Fishing Charter in May and/or September, for those financial fishing club members without boats or not part of a crew. As large numbers of attendees are expected, a ballot may have to be devised.

Our first outing for 2017 on Saturday 21st January is

15/01/17 Outright Winners

A Grade B Grade C Grade

Rod Jackson & Roger Tihore 48 Pts Steve Hodson 36 Pts Joe Kohu 41 Pts Alan Barnes 39 Pts

29/01/17 Outright Winner Ernie Kalonikos C/B A Grade Erinn Dennis B Grade Joe Kohu C Grade John Williams

34 Pts 34 Pts 30 Pts 30 Pts

Well that brings us up to date so far but plenty more to come stay tuned..

Hit them straight, hit them long, sink the put and the jobs done!

Captain Tony (Lumpy) Dennis

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THE JEWEL OF THE SOUTH COAST Exclusively for Kingsgrove RSL Club members

Just a 2 hours drive from Sydney, Shoalhaven Heads is a tranquil beach resort town in an idyllic location where the Shoalhaven River flows into the ocean. The meeting of river and sea provides it with a wide array of water sports such as fishing, surfing and boating. You can even go for a leisurely river cruise.

Kingsgrove RSL Club built 8 units in the 70’s, located a short walk from Seven Mile Beach, near the local pool and Shoalhaven Heads Golf Club. For the exclusive us by all Kingsgrove RSL Club members.

ALL UNITS ARE FULLY SELF-CONTAINED • Bathroom with shower • Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster and kettle • Cutlery and crockery • HD TV and DVD with USB • Double beds in all units • Double bunks in all two bedroom units • Sofa Bed Lounge Shoalhaven Heads is an excellent base from which to explore the local area. Take a long hike along Seven Mile Beach where you'll pass beach fishermen, families playing on the sand and kids flying kites. The beach is part of Seven Mile Beach National Park and has several good picnic spots, a walkway and viewing platform.

The Shoalhaven wine region now has 18 vineyards and 16 cellar doors as well as a thriving food scene. The largest estate wineries, Coolangatta Estate and The Silos, are just a short drive from Shoalhaven Heads. Two Figs Winery is a boutique winery and vineyard located overlooking lush green fields and the Shoalhaven River.

There are 8 units in two buildings, one is ground level, and the other building has units on the first floor with carports underneath Units Available: • Four double units that can accommodate eight people in each.

• Four single units that can accommodate five people in each.

To find out more or to book your Shoalhaven Heads Holidays please contact Kingsgrove RSL Club on 9336 1500 or email info@kingsrsl.com.au Costs are exclusive to Kingsgrove RSL Club members ONLY: Weekly Rate* Single $300 Double $360

Weekend Rate* Single $145 Double $180

*Special rates are applied to Long Weekend Public Holidays, Easter & Christmas holidays.

Why not treat yourselves to a night out?

MAKE USE OF OUR SUPERVISED

KIDS GROVE RIGHT HERE aT YOUR CLUB!

KIDS GROVE IS OPEN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS WITH TWO SESSION TIMES, 5.30PM - 7:30PM & 7:30PM - 9:30PM NUMBERS ARE LIMITED - Advance bookings are essential.

We would like to help you celebrate your special day, so come into the Club in the month of your birthday to collect your vouchers.

It’s our way of celebrating your birthday!

For tiers Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond and Double Diamond tiers will be contacted by mail or phone.

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SUB BRANCH PRESIDENTS REPORT What a start to the New Year, the hot weather especially the humidity has been extreme creating many sleepless nights, however with Autumn and hopefully cooler weather just around the corner, means that ANZAC Day is not far away.

2017 is a continuation of the 100 years of ANZAC and we will be commemorating those incredible Australian men and women who in 1917 were involved in the fighting in the Middle East (Palestine, Gaza) and the Western Front, Noreult, Bullecourt, Ypres and Polygon Wood to name just a few. There is another special milestone well worth mentioning, on the 25th April 1917 RSL NSW was granted its charter.

Our ANZAC Day Service will take the usual format and participants are to assemble in Shaw Street at 6.45am for the March to the club for the service. A breakfast will be provided after the service, all club members and their families are welcome to attend.

We do ask that if you are wearing a relative’s medals (and we encourage you to do so) please ensure you wear them on the right-hand side.

Our Remembrance Day Service was held on Sunday the 6th November, Cadets from TS Sirius and 233 St George Regional Cadet Unit making up the Catafalque Party and the Guard, the Remembrance Day Address was given by Lt Col Schon Condon GCSJ, RFD, the Sutherland Shire Band provided the music for the service, they also played a very enjoyable selection of music as they entertained us at lunch.

Our next Commemoration Service and luncheon is in recognition of the Battle of the Coral Sea and is to be held on Sunday the 7th May. The cadets from TS Sirius will provide the Catafalque Party and Guard.

The Service will commence at 10.45am, medals to be worn.

Since my last Burst report your Far Southern Metropolitan District Council representatives have attended the very successful Ladies Night held at Campbelltown RSL, meetings at Lakemba and Ingleburn RSL, our next meeting is in March at Bankstown RSL. Hopefully from this meeting I will be able to bring the members some good news that the RSL NSW has finally cleaned up the problems that have been detailed in the press.

GO GREEN YOU CAN RECEIVE UP TO A 50% DISCOUNT ON A NEW ENERGY EFFICIENT FRIDGE OR TV THROUGH THE GOOD GUYS AND THE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT OFFER.

As this is our first edition of the Burst for 2017, I will take the opportunity to thank our very hard working Sub Branch officials in Secretary John Graham and Treasurer Peter Burgess, they do an enormous amount of work behind the scenes that make our Sub branch run so efficiently. Vice President Neil Arena who also looks after our very impressive memorabilia cabinets and the Committee all pitch in when required especially giving up their own time to attend member’s funeral, school and nursing home commemoration services.

The Women’s Auxiliary had another very good year with their fund raising, all of which is given to various worthy charities, we can look forward to the ladies serving that hearty breakfast on ANZAC Day.

“Appreciation of what we have is at least one-half of the true way of life” Alan R. Barnes JP President

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Retired men and women interested in attending a meeting may contact Contact Annette on 9592 2344.

Replace your old inefficient models and improve your household and family living costs, cut your energy usage and help protect our environment.

As well as a guest speaker at the monthly meeting, there is an outing generally on the third Monday of the month and two short trips away each year.

If you are eligible you can: • Choose from selected energy efficient fridges and TVs from The Good Guys • Have your new appliance delivered to your home and installed • Have your old appliance removed and recycled

Probus is an association of active retirees who join together in Clubs, the basic purpose of which is to provide regular opportunities to keep their minds active, expand their interests and enjoy the fellowship of new friends.

To check your eligibility and apply, visit The Office of Environment and Heritage website and follow the links or visit www.environment. nsw.gov.au/households/ appliance-replacement-offer.htm

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COMMUNITY GROUP REPORTS

Happy New Year!

Let me start by letting you know that 2016 was full of great successes; our Christmas Luncheon for our nursing homes was enjoyed by all residents.

Everyone went home with a gift and at least one special Christmas decoration; all 70 of which were lovingly hand made by Margaret. In December we delivered Christmas presents to each resident in three nursing homes; Bexley Park Aged Care, Fairmont Aged Care and St. George Aged Care.

They began using their gifts straight away and were very grateful for them.

Our stall at Carols by Candlelight went well, selling lots of craft items and donated gifts, with

the monetary proceeds going to help seniors in the community. The sausage sizzle stall, manned by the Community Group, also sold many snags with onions, assisting this cause as well. Thank you to everyone who supported us on the day, both by working and purchasing too.

2017 is on track, with the start of our monthly craft days at Bexley Park Aged Care. Once a month on a Tuesday a growing group of volunteers head to the nursing home to do arts and crafts with the residents, whom all enjoying the visit and activities immensely.

If anyone has any craft ideas for seniors please let us know.

In March we will have the first of our three nursing home luncheons for 2017. It will consist of morning tea, bingo, lunch and a gift for all residents attending. Also with Easter fast approaching we are organising gifts to be given to the three nursing homes; Bexley Park Aged Care, Fairmont Aged Care and St. George Aged Care. So the Easter bunny is on his way!

If you would like to join our volunteering group, let Club reception know and we’ll get in contact with you; we would love to have you join us and welcome fresh new ideas.

Lynda Lake

WOM E N’S AUX I L I A RY R E PO RT

As this is our first report for this year, may I wish everyone a Happy, Healthy and Safe 2017!

Sadly towards the end of last year we lost Mavis Fryers, one of our long time members of the Women’s Auxiliary.

In November some of our members, with ladies from the Community Group sold poppies for Remembrance Day at Bunnings Store in Kingsgrove.

We also participated in the service and luncheon held for Remembrance Day at the club.

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We once again held a Christmas raffle to raise funds for Defence Care and Homes for Heroes.

Our thanks to all the people who generously donated prizes for the raffle or purchased tickets.

Congratulations to the winners I am sure you enjoyed the prizes. I would particularly like to thank the ladies from the Auxiliary who donated their time by selling tickets for the raffle.

Some of our members helped fill the show bags which were distributed at ‘Carols by Candlelight in the Park’. Also this year the ladies were invited to luncheons held by other Auxiliaries at their clubs.

We are looking forward to holding another Crazy

Whist night in March. I hope many people come as this is a fun night and you do not have to be an expert at cards.

If any ladies would like to join the Auxiliary please ask at Club reception and we will get in contact with you.

RESULTS OF CHRISTMAS RAFFLE 2016 1st Carol 2nd Ljuva 3rd Matthew 4th Steven

5th Mavis 6th Vicki 7th Colin

Sub Branch Meeting 2017

Lest We Forget

Sub Branch Committee 2016/17

Monday 27th February 2017.

President Secretary Treasurer

Monday 24th April 2017

Vice President N.L .Arena, JP

(AGM, This year we will be holding our triennial elections.

Members must be financial to vote. 2017 cards are obtainable from front desk in foyer.)

Monday 26th June 2017 Monday 28th August 2017

A.R. Barnes, JP J.A.Graham, JP P.G. Burgess, JP

Committee F.G. Newman, P.J. Merlino, T.A. Parsons. Robert Talbott, OAM, JP

Monday 23rd October 2017 Monday 18th December 2017 All members of the Sub-Branch are invited to attend.

Arthur Close William Cowie Barry Willoughby Raymond Cook Allan Glenn Greg Sweeney

ARMY ARMY ARMY ARMY RAAF ARMY

Remembrance Day 11th November

Welfare / Pensions Officer J A. Graham, JP

The General Meetings of the Sub-Branch is held on the 4th Monday of every second month. Time 6.30pm. A two course meal and refreshments follow the meeting. Members, please note that if a public holiday falls on the above dates, the General Meeting will be held on the 3rd Monday of the Month.

Hospital Visitations Officers J A. Graham, JP

John A. Graham, JP Honorary Secretary

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The following is a list of Club and Sub Branch officials and members who are JP’s and who are regularly at the Club.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Neil Arena Tas Aronis Alan Barnes Isabella Bennett Peter Burgess John Fulton

Hours as normal

10am - late 10am - late 10am - late 10am - late 10am - late 10am - late 10am - late

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