The Burst - June to August 2022

The Burst www.kingsgroversl.com.au

JUNE - AUGUST 2022

p. 10 Fireside Brasserie Specials

8 Brocklehurst Lane, Kingsgrove

(02) 9336 1500

p. 15

Poloy Restaurant Specials

p. 17

Ham Raffle

p. 19

Christmas in July Dinner & Show

info@kingsrsl.com.au

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PRESIDENTS REPORT

BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

Also, what hasn’t changed is the air-conditioned comfort of the Club and with the great meals available at Poloy Restaurant. Make sure to check out Fireside Brasserie commencing 15th of June with some old favourites and a new exciting menu.

Alan Barnes OAM PRESIDENT

Tas Aronis SNR VICE PRESIDENT

Bruce Geerin DIRECTOR

The Club’s elections were held in March and there are a few changes to the Board, Tas Aronis continues as the Senior Vice President with Michael Bougoukas being elected Vice President, Heather Shepherd stepped down from this role due to work commitments and took on the role of Director, she will continue as Sports Administrator. I welcome new Directors George Harris, Peter Merlino and Phil Pollard to the Board, I’m sure they will do a very good job in helping to set the direction of the Club. I also appreciate the opportunity to continue my role as President of this great Club.

Michael Bougoukas VICE PRESIDENT

George Harris DIRECTOR

Here we are at the midpoint of the year, and what hasn’t changed since my previous Burst report is that the incessant rain continues, although this time the major flooding is no longer a problem just the clean-up and rebuild goes on for all those unfortunate people who were caught up in the earlier floods and the war in Ukraine with many civilians being killed or wounded by the Russian military.

Peter Merlino DIRECTOR

ANZAC Day was a great success, not with-standing the additional workload created by having to hold the service in the car park, thanks must go to CEO Ian Todd, the Management Team and the staff who did such a great job, they ensured everyone had an enjoyable day. Thanks also to those Directors who assisted on the day, the ladies of the Sub-Branch Auxiliary did a marvelous job by assisting serving the very welcome breakfast in the various areas of the Club, not forgetting the scouts and guides in the marquee, thanks ladies.

The Mother’s Day Breakfast was once again extremely popular with many members and guests attending the breakfast, the lunch and dinner at both Rations and Poloy’s, both very popular, the Club will be having a breakfast promotion for Father’s Day in September, I would suggest you book early to ensure you get a table.

The July ham raffle and of course the popular Christmas in July show are back, check this edition of the Burst and the Club’s website for full details on what is happening at your Club.

I look forward to seeing you at the Club sometime soon.

Phillip Pollard Director

Heather Shepherd Director

BURST EDITOR: DEBBIE HARRIS

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Ian Todd Chief Executive Officer

“It is better to understand little than to misunderstand a lot”.

Alan R. Barnes OAM JP President

We have hopefully turned the corner on the COVID pandemic, but I remind all members to be cautious through these upcoming winter months.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT We could tell life is getting back to some normality when we hosted a crowd of over 650 people to commemorate the ANZAC Day march and service, despite the ongoing wet weather endured by the east coast of Australian for the past three month.

After the Service everyone was invited to breakfast in the Club with a full hearty meal for the Returned Service Personnel and a delicious bacon and egg roll for all others present. A big thank you to all who attended this very special occasion.

My thanks must also go to the Sub Branch members, Ladies of the Sub Branch Auxiliary for all their efforts to make the day great.

The breakfast was followed by a full day of activities in the Club and thanks to my staff who worked tirelessly to ensure everyone had a wonderful day.

Later in April the Club elections and Annual General Meeting were held. I would like to thank the three outgoing directors Ryan Asplet and Joe Grima who have both moved out of Sydney and Matt Ruru who has retired looking to spend more time with family. The contributions from these members have been immeasurable. With these departures see changes on the Board of Directors and we welcome new members George Harris, Peter Merino and Phil Pollard to the Board.

Your Club will continue to provide safe distancing between tables and poker machines, sanitizing stations are available around the Club and all staff will continue to clean and sanitize high traffic surfaces. Your support to assist with the distancing where available and good hygiene is appreciated.

Our food outlet Rations Dining is getting a rebranding to Fireside Brasserie just in time for the winter months so be sure to check the new menu in June which will have many of your favorites and some new items for you to enjoy.

We see the return of many of our popular winter events to keep you occupied in July.

Ham Raffle on Friday 22nd July 2022 with 75 half hams to be won with ticket on $1 each.

Christmas In July returns on Saturday 23rd July with the ever-popular Elton John Tribute Show “Out of the Closet” with dinner and two complimentary drinks is a great deal for only $50 per person. Tickets will be limited and I suggest if you are interested to get in quick.

Don’t forget Father Day in September, check out the specials on pages 9 and 15.

I look forward to seeing you all in the Club soon.

Ian Todd ACCM CEO

My thanks also to all members who voted and attended the Annual General Meeting.

In to May and again your Club excelled with huge crowds celebrating Mother’s Day with Rations Dining offering Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner sittings and Poloy Restaurant having great numbers also. The complimentary breakfast for mums and daily specials we thoroughly enjoyed.

We have seen some changes in our management ranks with Gaming Manager Lachlan Bate after almost ten years of service and Supervisor Jarrod Maloney with over four years service both leave the Club to pursue other vocations. Our best wishes to both employees and we wish them all the best with their new endeavours.

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

Thongs for both male and females are not permitted after 7:30pm each day. Hats can be worn on the Parkview Terrace till 6pm, Kingsgrove RSL cares about protecting your skin from Australia’s harsh Sun. Appearance must be clean, neat and tidy at all times, obscene or offence language on clothing will not be tolerated at any time.

See reception for full dress rules.

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RESULTS OF KINGSGROVE RSL CLUB LTD ELECTIONS FOR THE 2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT

ELECTED

BARNES, Alan

BARNES, Alan - Unopposed

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

ELECTED

ARONIS, Tas

ARONIS, Tas - Unopposed

VICE PRESIDENT PETTIT, Louise BOUGOUKAS, Michael

ELECTED 70 135

DIRECTORS

BOUGOUKAS, Michael

ELECTED

BOUGOUKAS, Michael SHEPHERD, Heather POLLARD, Phillip HARRIS, Anthony George MERLINO, Peter PETTIT, Louise GEERIN, Bruce

P/E 126 116 135 126 111 116

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SHEPHERD, Heather POLLARD, Phillip HARRIS, Anthony George MERLINO, Peter GEERIN, Bruce

Mr. Matthew Stewart (Returning Officer) L. Angell, S. Kropff, C Anderson, (Assistants)

Meets at Kingsgrove RSL Club

on the fourth Monday of each month 10am-12.30pm.

Retired men and women interested in attending a meeting may contact Contact Sue Phillips on 9588 7314.

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.

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.

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Yoga M O N D A Y M O R N I N G 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.

Don’t forget Club points will expire on Thursday 30th June 2022.

So why not come to the Club during the month of June to use your points for: Dining in Fireside Brasserie for lunch or dinner Cake and coffee in Fireside café with friends and family Lunch or dinner in Poloy Restaurant Purchase show tickets to our Christmas in July dinner and show featuring the Elton John show A variety of vouchers through our pitstop terminal at reception A weekend away at our holiday units in Shoalhaven Heads

Please see our friendly staff at reception to confirm your tier level and for any assistance on how to best spend your points.

Points will only expire on tier levels Ruby and Crystal.

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We have seen some very different variations of Anzac Day as we made our way through the last 2 years of the uncertainty of Covid and many traditions were altered or placed on hold.

But Anzac Day 2022 was held at Kingsgrove RSL Club in true traditional style, even if the weather wasn’t so obliging.

The Streets of ANZAC. © A virus came along and shut the world down And people went crazy and emptied the town Stay at home and survive the best that you can Be a good citizen and respect fellow man.

For this lonely old digger, it’s always been the way As he prepares to remember on ANZAC Day Social Distancing in place is nothing new to him And quietly chuckles at fancy dressed ladies, putting out the bins.

He polishes his medals as he sits home alone Cup of tea and the crossword, he sits by the phone For the calls that never come from mates long since passed The platoon is all gone, and he is proudly the last.

They told him Services and Marches are cancelled this year No poppies, no badges, no two up or beer No chance to tell stories of courage, valour and lost mates Where your very being was really just fate.

He straightens his tie as he heads for the door Reminiscing of lessons he learned from the horrors of the War Wondering will no one honour or even remember?

Till Remembrance Day, the 11th November.

He hears a strange noise and gets to his feet And with a tear in his eye as he looks up the street The driveways of people with poppies and candles Honouring the fallen is more then he can handle.

They did all remember and they do really care They wave and salute while he just stops and stares Some children have handmade signs on his fence and the lawn “We honour your sacrifice and service at the rise of the Dawn.”

The ANZAC Spirit will live on in the youth of today With respect and honour as this is our way The virus won’t win, the futures not set As we whisper the words, Lest We Forget.

Stewart Elliott 19/04/2020.

Act II 12 months on, the virus still has us beat And once again we will line our streets The old boys gone now, he lived his life Eternal peace his reward in the arms of his wife.

I’m sure when he got to the pearly gates He was met by his family and a platoon of his mates And when Saint Peter asked, has he sinned They all shouted, he is a digger! and welcomed him in.

Another soul embraced by the warm ANZAC flame The memorial wall proudly has a new name But I’m sure he remembers as he looks down from above The Streets of ANZAC and all of the love.

Stewart Elliott 11/02/2021

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COMMENCING TUESDAY 14TH JUNE FOR DINNER FROM 5.30PM COME AND EXPERIENCE ALL THE NEW MENU ITEMS ON OFFER AT FIRESIDE BRASSERIE AND A FEW OLD FAVOURITES. See website and menu boards for selection.

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FATHER’S DAY SUN 4TH SEPTEMBER from 8:30am

Breakfast

ALL FATHERS WILL RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY MIDDY OF BEER AND A VOUCHER FOR $10 TOWARDS THE BREAKFAST OF THEIR CHOICE. See specials Board for menu and prices.

Bookings essential. Call Club reception on (02) 9336 1500 to make your booking. Bookings will be subject to Government restrictions and regulations.

FATHER’S DAY LUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS Why not treat Dad to the

MAN MEAL SPECIALS Including:

BIG BEEF PIE

STEAK & RIB COMBO

DOUBLE BEEF &

SEAFOOD BASKET

BACON BURGER SEE MENU BOARD FOR FULL MENU AND PRICING

Bookings essential. Call Club reception on (02) 9336-1500 to make your booking.

Bookings will be subject to Government restrictions and regulations Promotion is subject to change without notice and at the discretion of management.

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WINTER WARMERS MONDAY YOUR CHOICE OF SOUP OR PASTA Soup served with a side of garlic bread.

See menu board for soup and pasta selections included in the Monday night specials.

Only available on Monday nights from 5pm while stocks last.

$15 TUESDAY BIG BEEF PIE

$18 WEDNESDAY CHICKEN SCHNITZEL/ PARMIGIANA Served with chips and salad.

Served with green pea puree, mash and onion gravy.

Only available on Tuesday nights from 5pm while stocks last.

$18

T & C’s apply. Only available on listed nights from 5pm – 8.30pm. While stocks last.

Promotion is subject to change without notice and at the discretion of management. Not available for take away.

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Only available on Wednesday nights from 5pm while stocks last.

CAREERS GRANT Kingsgrove High School was successful in receiving a community club grant from Kingsgrove RSL for the amount of $9,000 in order assist with running of the Future Links Careers Week and Careers Expo at Kingsgrove High School. We are proud and honoured to have received the grant from Kingsgrove RSL and we endeavour to continue strengthening our ties with Kingsgrove RSL and other community organisations.

During Careers Week, students will have the opportunity to attend career seminars, seek advice from professionals regarding the career planning stage. All seminars will be run by Turning Point Consultancy. Outline of the seminars are listed below:

The annual Future Links Careers Week and Careers Expo at Kingsgrove High School will be held in Week 7, Term 2 (6th - 10th June).

Year 9 Transferable work skills

This a new initiative from the school. The focus of Careers week and the Careers Expo is to encourage students from Years 7-12 to engage in meaningful discussions with various post school providers and to assist students to make suitable choices for their futures.

Year 11 Planning your next step

Year 7 Skills and strengths Year 8 Making the most of my strengths Year 10 Presentation, appearance and skills for work experience Year 12 Post school options.

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WHAT’S ON

Poker j

200 CLUB 200 CLUB

FREE BINGO

POKER

3rd Tuesday of every month. 200 members will be invited to take part each month.

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

7:30pm, Thursday Night

$1,000 CASH TO BE WON

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

BINGO 11AM – 1:20PM LUNCH BREAK 12PM – 1PM FREE Bingo to all members Limit one free book per member, per day. Additional books $2, ½ books $1. Multiple books allowed.

Non-members $2 per book.

$1,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE POOL $7 Buy in

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 $1,000. Its that simple!

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

Members will no long receive invitations via mail unless requested.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

MEMBERS BONUS

CASH DRAW

MEMBERS BOBUS CASH DRAW TRIVIA In the Rations Lounge every Thursday FREE ENTRY Register from 7:30pm

GREAT PRIZES TO BE WON! Jackpot Available

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Simply Swipe your card from 1pm and put your ticket in the barrel.

THEN SIMPLY BE HERE FOR THE DRAWS AT 4PM, 5PM & 6PM FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

BINGO

BASH WEDNESDAY NIGHT BINGO BASH Every Wednesday

$70

GUARANTEED PRIZE PER GAME Books on Sale @ 6:30pm & Bingo Starts @ 7pm 20 games $10 per book to play.

FILL THE FRIDGE

Raffle

FILL THE FRIDGE RAFFLE Every Friday TICKETS ON SALE FROM 4:30PM DRAW STARTS FROM 5:30PM Assorted MEAT & PRAWN Trays to be won, 1st Friday of every Month.

Assorted MEAT Trays to be won every Friday.

Weekly Monday

YOGA .................................................................................... 10:00AM HAPPY HOUR ................................................... 4:30PM - 6:30PM

Tuesday HAPPY HOUR ................................................... 4:30PM - 6:30PM 200 CLUB (3rd Tuesday each month) .............................. 6:30PM

Wednesday BINGO (1 Hr lunch break) ................................. 11:00AM - 1:20PM HAPPY HOUR ................................................... 4:30PM - 6:30PM BINGO BASH ........................................................................ 7:00PM COURTESY BUS .................................................................. 6:00PM

Thursday

Sunday RAFFLE

SUNDAY RAFFLE Tickets from $1 TICKETS ON SALE FROM 2:00PM RAFFLE STARTS FROM 3:00PM PLENTY OF GREAT PRIZES UP FOR GRABS!

BINGO (1 Hr lunch break) ................................. 11:00AM - 1:20PM HAPPY HOUR ................................................... 4:30PM - 6:30PM POKER .................................................................................... 7:30PM TRIVIA ..................................................................................... 7:30PM

Friday BINGO (1 Hr lunch break) ................................. 11:00AM - 1:20PM FILL THE FRIDGE ..................................... Tickets from 4:30PM KIDS CLUB ......................................................... 5:30PM - 9:30PM COURTESY BUS ............................................ 4:30PM - 12:00AM DARTS CLUB ........................................................................ 7:30PM

Saturday KIDS CLUB ......................................................... 5:30PM - 9:30PM COURTESY BUS ............................................ 4:30PM – 12:00AM

Sunday LIVE ENTERTAINMENT .................................................. 12:00PM COURTESY BUS ............................................... 1:30PM - 9:00PM SUNDAY RAFFLE ..................................... Tickets from 2:00PM MEMBERS BONUS CASH DRAW ......... Draws from 4:00PM HAPPY HOUR ................................................... 4:30PM - 6:30PM

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OPEN FOR LUNCH Wed to Sun 11:30am – 2:30pm

OPEN FOR DINNER Wed, Thu & Sun 5:30pm – 9pm Fri & Sat 5:30pm – 9:30pm Call (02) 9336 1500 to make a table reservation.

Closed Monday & Tuesday.

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Sunday 4th September

ENTRÉE Fried Dim Sim Spring Roll Prawn Toast

MAIN

Minimun 4 people

Bookings Essential Please call Poloy Restaurant on 02 9336 1510 to make a reservation.

Black Pepper Beef Mongolian Chicken Sweet and Sour Pork Garlic Deluxe Combination Fried rice or Boiled rice

DESSERT Chocolate Cake

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July YOUNG HENRY’S CIDER

MONTHLY DRINK

August

4

150ML

$

$

(MEMBERS)

(MEMBERS)

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September

CHATSWORTH ESTATE SHIRAZ

3

SCHOONER

4

SPECIALS

TOOHEYS EXTRA DRY

MULLED WINE

SOUTHERN COMFORT

4

VIVO SAUV BLANC

3

BOTTLE

150ML

+ ADDITIVE

150ML

$

$

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RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL WILL BE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES AND STRICTLY ADHERED TO.

4x4x4 $4 BEERS 4 HRS A DAY 4 DAYS A WEEK Monday to Thursday 3–7pm Conditions Apply. Available only to Kingsgrove RSL Club Members. $4 Schooners (selection list at Parkside bar) available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Evenings, 3:00pm – 7:00pm.

Responsible service of alcohol will be observed at all times and strictly adhered to. 4x4x4 promotion is subject to stock availability and at management discretion.

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Christmas in Jul�

HAM RAFFLE FRIDAY 22ND JULY

75

½ LEG HAMS TO BE WON

TICKETS FROM $1 TICKETS ON SALE FROM 3.30PM AND RAFFLE DRAWN FROM 5.30PM

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Jeanses for Gen Day

PARKSIDE BAR

JOIN US TO HELP THIS WORTHY CAUSE

sunday to thursday

4:30PM – 6:30PM

HAPPY WINE

ON ALL BEER,

& SPIRITS

Friday 6th August

HOUR

Here at Kingsgrove RSL Club for Jeans for Genes day

All merchandise on sale

*Responsible service of alcohol will be observed at all time and strictly adhered to.

Kingsgrove PODIATRY

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Custom- Made Orthotic Diabetic / Senior Foot Care Ingrown Toenails Callouses / Corns

- We bulkbill medicare EPC referral, veterans’ affairs referral, NDIS or CTP, workers’ compensation.

- Discounted rates applied to full time students or Centrelink pension card holders.

Please Call: 9544 3550 Ground Floor 308 Kingsgrove Rd, Kingsgrove

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TICKETS

50pp

$

2 COURSE MEAL 2 COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS (DRAUGHT BEER, HOUSE WINE & HOUSE SPIRITS)

FEATURING

ELTON – OUT OF THE CLOSET A TRIBUTE TO ELTON JOHN

TICKETS ON SALE TUESDAY 14TH JUNE 2022 BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. SEATING WILL BE LIMITED. Kingsgrove RSL Club will adhere to Government restrictions.

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VP DAY Sunday 14th August 2022

$30PP

ALL INCLUSIVE

10:45am for a VP Day Service at 11am Lunch at 12:00PM SUB BRANCH AND SUB BRANCH AUXILIARY MEMBERS & PARTNERS ONLY. NOTE: MEDALS TO BE WORN.

BLEDISLOE CUP SATURDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2022

LIVE ON THE BIG SCREEN FIRESIDE BRASSERIE & PARKSIDE SPECIALS THROUGHOUT THE GAME Call club reception on 9336 1500 to make a table reservation.

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NSW FLOODS KINGSGROVE RSL CLUB PARTNERS WITH OUR LADY OF FATIMA PUBLIC SCHOOL KINGSGROVE Concerned and sadden by the great loss suffered by the Lismore community during the recent NSW floods, the Our Lady of Fatima Primary School Kingsgrove Community started an appeal among students, teachers and family.

The school raised funds through a mufti day which were directed to the St Vincent de Paul Flood Relief Fund.

Along with the cash donations the Mini Vinnies at Our Lady of Fatima also coordinated a stationery drive for the students at a Lismore school who have lost everything.

They were overwhelmed with donations of pens, pencil cases, textas, crayons etc. (all new) to be distributed to the students and families of Lismore.

Kingsgrove RSL Club provided support and arranged for the transportation of the boxed donations to Lismore.

No one can comprehend the suffering the Lismore community has endured but it is comforting to know our community is prepared to offer some help.

Kingsgrove RSL CEO Ian Todd, Supervisor Jarrod Maloney and cellarman Alex Nohra load the truck with the donated gifts.

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y a d h t Bir r e h c u Vo We’d like to celebrate your Special day, so come into the Club during the month of your birthday to collect your voucher.

IT’S OUR WAY OF CELEBRATING YOUR BIRTHDAY! T&C’s Apply. Double Diamond, Diamond, Sapphire tiered members will be reminded by mail, if opted to receive mail.

MAKE USE OF OUR SUPERVISED

RIGHT HERE aT YOUR CLUB!

OPEN FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS WITH TWO SESSION TIMES: 5.30PM - 7:30PM & 7:30PM - 9:30PM

NUMBERS ARE LIMITED

AVAILABLE TO ALL CLUB MEMBERS!

COST: $3 MEMBERS & $6 NON-MEMBERS Advance bookings are essential

T UE 1 1 T H O CT AT 7 P M

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INCLUDES TEA, COFFEE, CAKE & LUCKY DOOR PRIZE

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Tickets on sale at the door on the night

KINGSGROVE RSL CLUB SUPPORTS CALVARY HEALTH CARE KOGARAH The Calvary Health Care Kogarah with their specialised Palliative Care Services and Rehabilitation Services have touched the hearts of many of our members and their families through the years.

Kingsgrove RSL Club has been a long-time support of the public hospital providing donations for the purchase of hospital equipment to further enhance the wellbeing of patients.

last year, raised funds in excess of $40,000 for the Motor Neurone Disease Service which will be used to ensure that our Calvary patients and their carers have access to the best equipment and care that we are able to provide whilst enduring this insidious disease.

A group of Club directors and management represented the Club at the event and even backed a winner or two.

On 7th May 2022 Kingsgrove RSL Club on behalf of our members was able to Support the Calvary Health Care Kogarah Rece Day held at Kembla Grange Race Course.

Race 3 The Kingsgrove RSL Group 1 Handicap was won

by Unyielding Spirit and Club President Alan Barnes OAM was on hand to sash the winner, humbly despite backing the second place Symo’s Girl.

This major fundraising event attracts a number of sponsors and hundreds of participants which had to be postponed

It is a privilege for our Club to be able to support our community and organisations like Calvary Health Care.

Club President Alan Barnes OAM sashing winner of the Kingsgrove RSL handicap Unyielding Spirit.

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SUB BRANCH PRESIDENT What a difference twelve months makes in this Covid-19 era, our ANZAC Day was almost back to normal, we had our march for the first time in two years, unfortunately due to the wet weather the service was held in the car park with a very large number of veterans and families, it was great to see so many in attendance.

The Sutherland Shire Silver Band were back to support the service as were the cadets from the 233 St George Cadet Unit who made up the Catafalque Party and the Guard. The 4th Kingsgrove Scout Group and the West Bexley Girl Guides were there in good numbers. The Reverend David Wallace Senior Minister at Belmore Anglican Church gave the ANZAC Day Address Thanks go to Parade Marshall Phil Pollard and MC Peter Merlino both did their usual great job on the day in making sure the march and the service all went smoothly.

It was great to have past Club Director and Sub-Branch member Wes Hema in town and lay a wreath on behalf of the New Zealand Ex-Service men and women. The Hon Rose Jackson MLA laid a wreath on behalf of the Hon Linda Burney – Member for Barton, Cherie Burton laid a wreath on behalf of the State Opposition leader Chris Minns MP as did Councilor Liz Barlow on behalf of Bayside Council.

What a great job the Kingsgrove RSL Auxiliary do on ANZAC Day as they have done for so many years giving up their time to assist in serving breakfast to all the attendees, this year as we did last year with a full breakfast being provided to the Veterans, cadets, Band, and their families and egg and bacon rolls were

handed out for the remainder who attended the service.

The Club CEO Ian Todd, COO Debbie Harris, the management team and our great staff did a great job with organizing and managing the whole day which saw very large numbers in the Club enjoy this special day. The SubBranch appreciates the close cooperation between the two organizations.

Another move to normality was the Sub-Branch again visiting pre-schools, Primary and High Schools and Nursing Homes to assist in their ANZAC Day Service, my thanks to all those who assisted by coming along and representing the Sub-Branch.

Sunday 1st May was the date for our Battle of the Coral Sea Commemoration Service. The guest speaker was WOMT Ray Scarlett who provided a very interesting address on the history of this battle that did change the course of the war in the Pacific.

We had a very good roll up for the service and luncheon. Our next commemorative service is VP Day Sunday 14th August commencing at 10:45 am.

The process of Padstow RSL Sub-Branch becoming a chapter of Kingsgrove RSL Sub-Branch is continuing to proceed and we hope to have it finalized within the next three months.

Your Sub-Branch representatives have attended the FSMDC at Panania RSL with the next one in June again at Panania, the next Sub-Branch meeting is 27th June, please make the effort to come along.

“He who loses his head is usually the last one to miss it” Alan R. Barnes OAM JP – President

S P O R T S A D M I N I S T R AT O R I hope everyone has been keeping safe and dry with all the rain that we have had.

The golf club has been unable to get in as many rounds of Golf as a lot of courses are under water or it is raining on the day. The following golf report will fill you in on what events have been able to take place.

The darts clubs, even though they are inside, also have felt the brunt of the weather conditions as people do not like to venture out in the rain and numbers are reduced on some nights, but no matter how many people are there they still manage to have a fun night. Congratulation to the darts competition players who although didn’t win the final, are 24

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the runners up for their division.

We are still attempting to get the fishing club back up and running and we will keep you posted with any new information regarding this.

Management is also looking into getting the snooker tables back in our Sports Lounge eventually so that the snooker competition can also continue.

Hopefully the weather will fine up and all our Sporting Clubs can eventually get back on board, so if you would like to join any of our Sporting Club please ask at reception.

Heather Shepherd – Sports Administrator

K I N G S G ROV E RS L S P O RT I N G C LU BS DARTS CLUB

GOLF CLUB

Our darts club have been enjoying their Friday night social club activity. We register between 7.30pm and 7.45pm on the night and start playing at 8pm. It is $5.00 to play each night and $5.00 to join our darts club. If you join our darts club this entitles you to many prizes throughout the year if you attend regularly, examples are birthday vouchers, Easter, Mother’s and Father’s Day gifts and Christmas gifts.

If you are interested in having some fun with us, come down to the Diggers Lounge on a Friday night or enquire at Club reception.

Well hello rain rain rain rain.

Our darts championships are coming up at the end of July so if you wish to participate in this just let us know and we can give you details of the procedure. Depending on how many participate it could go over two Sundays. We have open, men’s singles, women’s singles, women’s doubles, men’s doubles and mixed doubles.

At this time, our B Grade team has made it to the Grand Final. This will be held at our Club on Wednesday 25th May 2022. During the competition the team has lost, won and drawn games so we wish them good luck on the night.

We are looking to make a second team to play in the St. George and Sutherland Darts Association for our next competitions. These games are played on a Wednesday night at different venues. If you are interested please let us know.

Come down on a Friday after Club raffles and have some fun.

Lynda Lake

WAR WIDOWS War widows meet at Kingsgrove RSL on the first Monday of each month at 12noon.

If you would like to join us just come along and let yourself be known or contact Wendy Thompson 0409 063 214 or Lynda Lake 0407 900 961.

Brighton Lakes Golf Club Lynwood Golf Club The Ridge Golf Club

Washed out Washed out Washed out.

Will the rain ever stop...

AT LAST CAMPBELLTOWN PLAYABLE MIRACLES DO HAPPEN...

Outright winner IAN CRADDOCK Division one winner MICHAEL STANLEY Runner up IAN TODD Division two winner PETER MASON Runner up GRAHAM RICHARDS

24/4/2022 36 PTS OFF 34 HCP 35 PTS OFF 13 HCP 34 PTS OFF 16 HCP 35 PTS OFF 27 HCP 28 PTS OFF 33 HCP

Glenmore Heritage Golf Course Sunday 15th May 2022 – Washed out. How unusual.

One of the shortest Burst reports I have ever had to report on, but hopefully our calendar of events will get back to normal.

Check out below for our upcoming outings.

From the desk of the captain Lumpy Dennis rain rain go away come again next bloody year...

Hit Them Straight Hit Them Long.

So long for now.

Tony (Lumpy) Dennis

UP COMING EVENTS Sun 29 May 6.45am Bardwell Valley GC $35 Sun 19 Jun

6.56am Hurstville GC

$35

Sun 3 Jul

6.56am Georges River GC $35

Sun 17 Jul

7.00am Campbelltown GC $35

Sun 31 Jul

7.48am Woolooware GC

$35

Sun 14 Aug 6.35am Cabramatta GC

$35

Sun 28 Aug 6.30am Bardwell Valley GC $35

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COMMUNITY GROUP It has been a year and we can still not go into nursing homes to see residents. At Easter we were able to leave Easter bunnies at each reception of nursing homes for the staff to give to the residents. We hope they all enjoyed them. Two of the homes left messages to thank us for them. We hope next year we will be able to go in and personally hand them out to each resident. We enjoy doing this each year.

phone number at Club reception and we can get back to you.

Scarfs are $15.00 each and hats are $10.00 each. If you want a set done we will do them for $20.00 a set. All proceeds go to helping seniors in our nursing homes.

The ladies in the group have been busy doing items for Christmas presents for five nursing homes . We are certainly underway to achieving our goals for this year.

If you would like to join our group leave your name and phone number at reception and we will get back to you. We meet every two months and our next meeting is in June.

We have had some orders for football scarfs and hats. If you are interested in getting any done just leave your name and

I would like to thank members who have donated wool and left it at the Club for us. It is very much appreciated and helping towards presents for seniors who love to receive gifts.

Lynda Lake

AUXILIARY The Auxiliary has just completed their Mother’s Day raffle, which was most successful, raising over $1,600 and the funds to be donated to Defence Care. Many thanks to the Club’s staff and to Sarah for her continuing support. Winners were Mavis Rowe, Kara Terzis (twice), Trevor Young and Carol Fellows. Congratulations to you all. A big thank you to the members of the Auxiliary for their time and effort in selling the raffle tickets.

On 12th April, June Roy, Lynda Lake and Yvonne Talbott attended Anzac House, and volunteered to help with packing of tokens for sale prior to and on Anzac Day. We enjoyed meeting with other member auxiliaries and listening to their various activities.

Four members attended the Anzac Day Service at Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway on Sunday 24th April in the presence of Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, who delivered a moving and interesting address.

pledge undertaken at the time she joined as a member. Millie joined the Auxiliary in 2003 and for many years served as TREASURER, monitoring the funds very carefully making sure they were distributed to the appropriate charities.

Milly provided her time in selling tickets for our Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Christmas raffles. During her membership she assisted with other activities such as preparing Christmas welfare baskets to send to the Sub-Branch and Auxiliary members who were in hospital or at home. Milly also assisted with the filling the bags for the children at the Christmas party held at the Club each year.

Milly was a wonderful, thoughtful lady, kind and generous with her time and with all whom she met.

We will remember Milly with love and affection.

Yvonne Talbott – Coordinator

On Monday 25th April, Anzac Day, the Auxiliary assisted with serving of breakfast in four separate areas of the Club. A busy morning but enjoyable.

Our welfare officer has been busy these past few months with providing cards, telephone calls and visits to some of our members who may be in hospital or recuperating at home. To Isabella Bennett, Annie Harkness and Pat Graham, we wish you all a speedy recovery.

It is with sadness to hear of the passing of Milly Pettit who was a member of the RSL Sub-Branch Auxiliary, and served the Auxiliary with distinction and faithfully observed the 26

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All members of the Sub-Branch are invited to attend subject to the COVID 19 restrictions.

The General Meetings of the Sub-Branch are 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.

Peter J. Merlino HONORARY SECRETARY

Lest We Forget

Sub-Branch Committee 2021

Sub-Branch Meetings 2022

A.R. Barnes, OAM, JP P.J. Merlino P.G. Burgess, JP

VP DAY Sunday 14th August 2022 REMEMBRANCE DAY Sunday 6th November 2022

Vice President P.A. Pollard, JP R. Talbott, OAM, JP

Commemoration service starts at 10:45am followed by Luncheon ($30 per person)

Committee T.A. Parsons J.A. Graham, JP N.L. Arena, JP

Vale

Hospital Visitations Officers R. Talbott, AM, JP Gordon Bates Vit Hansel Patricia Willoughby

Margaret Whelan Margaret Harnett Mildred Pettit

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