The Burst - March to May 2022

The Burst www.kingsgroversl.com.au

MARCH - MAY 2022

Easter Raffles

10-11

Easter Specials

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Anzac Day

14-15

Mother's Day Specials

8 Brocklehurst Lane, Kingsgrove

(02) 9336 1500

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PRESIDENTS REPORT

BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

Welcome to the first edition of the Burst for 2022, and the hope that this year will be better than the last two years with COVID-19 impacting so heavily on our everyday lives. Unfortunately, the Club once again endured another lock down with a major impact on our staff and patrons, however we have survived and moved on, with the Club now very much in normal operational mode with new and exciting promotions being rolled out, check this edition of the Burst or the Club’s website.

I am very pleased to report that the Club has reported a profit before tax of $224,871 for the 2021 year despite the lock down that lasted 106 days and no Government Job Keeper Scheme, plus the various Government imposed restrictions that severely impacted our normal trading, my thanks to the Club’s CEO Ian Todd, the Management Team and the staff who despite all the hurdles just got on with making the Club a Covid safe venue for our members and their guests to visit. My thanks also to you the members for your continued patronage and support during this trying period.

Alan Barnes OAM PRESIDENT

The Club’s two popular food offerings Rations Café and Poloy Restaurant are once again providing great meals at real value for money, especially with their advertised lunch and dinner specials, come along and try the food, you will not be disappointed.

A reminder to all members that there is a Club election this year and voting will take place in the Club over two days Friday 25th and Saturday 26th March between 10.00am and 6.00pm each day, please take the time to cast your vote as this is your opportunity to decide who will be on the Club Board as they will be setting the future direction of the Club. Note if you are unable to attend the Club on either of the two days you can apply for a postal vote through the Returning Officer, this edition of Burst has all the details.

Heather Shepherd VICE PRESIDENT

Tas Aronis SNR VICE PRESIDENT

Unfortunately, three of the current Board Members are not standing for election, Ryan Asplet and Joe Grima who have both moved up the north coast and Matt Ruru who will be heading back to New Zealand for an extended period, my thanks to all three for their valued contribution to the Board and the Club over a number of years and wish them well for the future.

The Club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at 7.00pm on Tuesday 29th March, we encourage members to attend as this is an opportunity to raise questions in relation to the Boards/ Managements direction and governance of the Club.

Ryan Asplet DIRECTOR

Michael Bougoukas DIRECTOR

Bruce Geerin DIRECTOR

As this is the first issue of the Burst for the year, I will take the opportunity to thank the Board Members for their input, it was a busy year in 2021 given all the challenges that the Club has faced and the changes that had to be implemented at short notice.

The Sub-Branch, Auxiliary and the Kingsgrove RSL Community Group continued to do an excellent job despite the extra challenges due to Covid-19 in looking after their members.

On behalf of the Board of Directors I thank you the members for your continued support of this great Club. I look forward to seeing you at the Club soon.

Joe Grima Director

Matt Ruru Director

BURST EDITOR: DEBBIE HARRIS

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Ian Todd Chief Executive Officer

“It is vain to hope to please all. Let a person stand with their face in what direction they will, they must necessarily turn their back on half the world” Alan R. Barnes OAM JP President

The Club Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 29th March 2022 at 7pm.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT It is with pleasure that I present to the members the Financial Report for the year ending 31st December 2021, with a profit before tax of $224,871.

Our Club was once again significantly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic with the forced closure of the Club for a period of 106 days (3 month and two weeks) and continual restrictions throughout all of 2021 with QR registration, density limits, mask wearing and proof of vaccination.

Although the Board of Directors and management were adamant to ensure a Covid Safe environment for our members and employees, these restrictions and the closure severely affected the trade and visitation to the Club.

The income for the year decreased by $2,426,993 (23%) with sales in all areas decreasing by $1,712,379 (19%) and other income consisting of mostly Government Subsidies decreasing by $714,614 (55%) however, the expenses were reduced by $1,175,372 (17%). Although the Club was grateful for the state and federal government subsidies and support from our suppliers that we received in 2021, it was a notably less in comparison to the year before.

Regrettable a number of employees were stood down during the year due to the closure and LGA restrictions and sadly not all returned to work when we reopened in October.

The cash reserves of the Club were impacted as we had to continue to repay loans and some suppliers for the security and insurances for the buildings. It was pleasing the Club was able to retain our investments at the year’s end of $950,000 and reduce our loan liability by $209,873 (16%).

Despite the decline in profits the Club’s Assets increased due to a revaluation of the properties in Kingsgrove and Shoalhaven Heads. The Club’s Equity increased to $26M (10%).

A copy of the Club’s Financial Report for 2021 containing the Directors’ Report and The Auditor’s report is available on the Club website.

During the year the Board of Directors resolved to increase the term for all renewing memberships and hopefully we will see the return of all members during 2022. The Club’s membership now stands at: Financial Members Life Members Associate Members Total Membership

The Board of Directors nominations have now closed and I congratulate Club President Alan Barnes and Senior Vice President Tas Aronis who were unopposed. The elections for all other positions will be held at the Club on Friday 25th March 2022 and Saturday 26th March 2022 from 10am to 6pm.

Please check on your eligibility to vote at the election on page 7.

Although the Covid pandemic has not vanished we are now trying to get back to some normality and we are planning to reintroduce some of our popular events and promotions whilst ensuring our Club is a Covid Safe destination.

April 25th Anzac Day is a very important day on our calendar and the Club is planning a full day of events commencing with our commemorative service from 7am. We hope that you can join us in our “Respect the Day” campaign and visit the Club, check the full program in this edition.

I would like to acknowledge the passing of Life Member Peter Lye who served on the Club Board of Directors for 14 years and his service to the Club and input to me personally was invaluable. My condolences to Peter’s family and friends.

My thanks to the President Alan Barnes and the Board of Directors for their contribution and support in another very disruptive year.

My sincere thanks for the tireless efforts of my management team lead by Chief Operating Officer Debbie Harris throughout the year and especially the closure and reopening of our Club. To our Head Chef Karl Bonwick and his team along with all our friendly staff who ably assisted in the implementation of all our Covid safety features to ensure our members and staff were safe.

In closing I would like to thank you our members for supporting the Club by continually obeying our Covid Safe procedures and utilising the facilities of your Club when we reopened Thank you.

Ian Todd ACCM CEO

Happy Easter 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 Poloy Restaurant will be open for lunch & dinner.

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KINGSGROVE RSL CLUB LTD ABN 32 000 463 196

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Kingsgrove R.S.L. Club Ltd (Club) will be held on Tuesday 29 March 2022 at 7.00pm in the Diggers Lounge at the Club’s premises at 4 Brocklehurst Lane, Kingsgrove NSW 2208.

AGENDA 1.

Confirmation of Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday 30th March 2021.

To receive and consider the Financial report, the Directors report and the Auditor’s report for the financial year ending 31st December 2021, and the reports of the President and Chief Executive Officer.

To consider and, if thought fit, pass each of Ordinary Resolutions 1 to 3 to approve honoraria and benefits for the Board and other members.

Declaration of the Board Election To consider and, if thought fit, pass each of Special Resolutions 1 to 5 to amend the Club’s Constitution.

To notify members of any expression of interest in an amalgamation, or any unsolicited merger offer, received by the Club from any other registered club in the previous 12 months before the Annual General Meeting (if any has been received).

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SPECIAL BUSINESS – NOTICE OF RESOLUTIONS ORDINARY RESOLUTION 1: The members hereby approve the payment of the following honoraria per annum plus superannuation if applicable to the Directors in respect of services rendered to the Club: President $9,190, Vice Presidents $3,740 each, and other Directors $3,300 each, to be paid quarterly in arrears.

ORDINARY RESOLUTION 2: The members hereby approve the payment of the following honorarium plus superannuation if applicable of $715 per annum to the Sports Administrator in respect of services rendered to the Club, to be paid quarterly in arrears.

ORDINARY RESOLUTION 3: The members hereby approve reasonable expenditure by the Club with respect to the following matters up to the next Annual General Meeting of the Club: i.

The cost of Directors 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.

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iii. Reasonable expenses associated with the supply of a Club blazer and other official apparel for each Director when representing the Club. 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 – ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS • Pursuant to the Registered Clubs Act 1976 (NSW) (Registered Clubs Act), honoraria and other benefits made available to the Board and other members, which are not equally available to all full members of the Club, must first be duly approved at this Annual General Meeting.

• Pursuant to the Registered Clubs Act, the members would hereby approve for the next year until the 2023 AGM, the above Ordinary Resolutions to cover expenses and benefits relating to Directors and others deriving directly or indirectly any profit, benefit or advantage not equally offered to every full member.

• The members acknowledge that the benefits in Ordinary Resolutions 1, 2, and 3 above are not available to members generally, but only to those members who are elected to the Board or those members directly involved in the specified activities.

• To be carried, each Ordinary Resolution requires a vote in favour by a simple majority of those eligible members present and voting at the meeting.

• Financial Full Club Members and Life Members (who were previously Full Club Members when elected to Life Membership) are entitled to vote on each Ordinary Resolution. Proxy voting is not permitted and employees are prohibited from voting under the Registered Clubs Act. SPECIAL RESOLUTION 1: That the Constitution of Kingsgrove R.S.L. Club Ltd (ACN 000 463 196) be amended by deleting the words “, address and occupation” in existing Rule 7.1(b) and replacing them with the words “and address”, so that the new Rule 7.1(b) reads as follows: 7.1

(b) the Application Form will include, but not be limited to, the person’s full name and address,

whether the person is seeking a Full Club or Associate membership, and a statement that the person will be bound by the Constitution of the Club;

EXPLANATORY NOTES – SPECIAL RESOLUTION 1 • Currently, existing Rule 7.1 requires that an application to the Club’s Ordinary membership class include the person’s full name, address and occupation.

• The Registered Clubs Act was recently amended by the Customer Service Legislation Amendment Act 2021 (NSW) (Amendment Act). One such amendment is the removal of the need for the Club to collect details of a member’s occupation, which better maintains the privacy of current members and any applicant to the Club’s Ordinary membership.

• Accordingly, Special Resolution 1 is being proposed to allow the Club to maintain consistency with this recent change to club legislation.

SPECIAL RESOLUTION 2: That the Constitution of Kingsgrove R.S.L. Club Ltd (ACN 000 463 196) be amended by deleting the words “and address” in existing Rule 7.2, so that the new Rule 7.2 reads as follows: 7.2 The name of an applicant for membership of the Club shall be displayed on the Club’s Notice Board for at least 1 week before their election.

EXPLANATORY NOTES – SPECIAL RESOLUTION 2 • Currently, the name and address of each applicant for Ordinary membership of the Club must be displayed on the Club’s notice board at least a week before that applicant’s election.

• The amendments to the Registered Clubs Act have removed the requirement for an applicant’s address to be posted on the Club’s notice board.

• Accordingly, Special Resolution 2 is being proposed to allow the Club to maintain consistency with this recent change to club legislation.

SPECIAL RESOLUTION 3: That the Constitution of Kingsgrove R.S.L. Club Ltd (ACN 000 463 196) be amended by: • deleting “$2” in existing Rule 11.1 and replacing it with the words “$2 (inclusive of GST)”; and • inserting at the end of existing Rule 11.1 the words “and posted up on the Club’s Notice Board.”

so that the new Rule 11.1 reads as follows: 11.1 The fee payable by any class of Ordinary Members for membership of the Club shall be an amount determined by the Board, but not being less than $2 (inclusive of GST) per annum, and will be payable annually, or by monthly, quarterly or half-yearly instalments in advance, or for more than 1 year in advance, as determined by the Board and posted up on the Club’s Notice Board.

EXPLANATORY NOTES – SPECIAL RESOLUTION 3 • Previously the minimum subscription for Ordinary membership was $2 as prescribed the Registered Clubs Act. After the recent amendments to the Registered Clubs Act, clubs must either specify the exact amount of the membership fee in the Constitution or set out a process by which the fee is determined.

• The Constitution already sets out a process for determining the fee, but Special Resolution 3 proposes to update it so that the Board’s determination will be posted on the Club’s Notice Board.

• The Club proposes to retain the minimum $2 amount but specify that it includes GST, which then allows the Club to give rounded amounts for membership fees (rather than having to add GST on top).

SPECIAL RESOLUTION 4: That the Constitution of Kingsgrove R.S.L. Club Ltd (ACN 000 463 196) be amended by deleting the words “each month” in existing Rule 18.1 and replacing them with “every three (3) calendar months,” so that the new Rule 18.1 reads as follows: 18.1 The Board must meet at least once every three (3) calendar months at such place and time as the Board may determine.

EXPLANATORY NOTES – SPECIAL RESOLUTION 4 • Existing Rule 18.1 of the Constitution requires the Board to meet at least once a month for the purposes of deliberating on matters relating to the Club’s business and affairs. This reflects the requirements under the Registered Clubs Act prior to the Amendment Act being passed in November 2021.

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• obliged to meet. Under the amendments, the Club’s Board must now meet at least once on a quarterly basis, which amounts to a minimum of 4 times per calendar year. If passed, Special Resolution 4 will update Rule 18.1 to reflect this legislative change.

• While new Rule 18.1 imposes a minimum requirement of 4 meetings per calendar year, the Board may meet more frequently if it so determines SPECIAL RESOLUTION 5: That the Constitution of Kingsgrove R.S.L. Club Ltd (ACN 000 463 196) be amended by: • deleting existing Rules 29.1(c) and 29.1(d) and replacing them with the following new Rules 29.1(c) and 29.1(d): 29.1 (c) by sending the notice to the facsimile number or electronic address recorded for that Member by the Club; or (a) by notifying the Member via physical or electronic communication that the notice is available and how it may be accessed electronically (in accordance with the Act and the Registered Clubs Act).

clubs may now hold and distribute notices of, or information about, meetings or Board elections, hold meetings electronically (subject to certain requirements under the Corporations Act and Registered Clubs Act) and allow eligible members to vote at meetings by electronic means.

• The above amendments to the Registered Clubs Act will provide the Club with more clarity around using technology to assist with the distribution of notices or the holding and conducting of meetings and elections if the Club chooses to do so.

However, they will still be subject to the procedural requirements in the Corporations Act which regulates companies.

• Section 30C of the Registered Clubs Act deems these to be rules of the Club and are designed to ensure a club’s constitution would not inadvertently prohibit a club from being able to have this flexibility. The Club’s Constitution does not strictly have to be amended as the Registered Clubs Act will apply anyway. However, the Club is opting to amend these rules so that the Constitution reads consistently with current law.

• inserting the following new Rule 30.4: 30.4 Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution but subject to the Act and the Registered Clubs Act, the Board may allow any member entitled to vote at a meeting (including a General Meeting) of the Club or the Board to cast that vote electronically.

• inserting the following new Rule 43: 43 Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution but subject to the Act and the Registered Clubs Act, the Club may hold a meeting (including any General Meeting) of the Club or the Board at which all or some persons can attend by electronic means, provided that: (a) any person who speaks at the meeting can be heard by other persons in attendance; and (b) if a General Meeting, members as a whole have a reasonable opportunity to participate in the General Meeting.”

EXPLANATORY NOTES – SPECIAL RESOLUTION 5 • The recent amendments to the Registered Clubs Act have introduced new legislative provisions around the use of technology for meetings and Board elections held by the Club. Specifically, 6

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GENERAL NOTES – SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS • In accordance with Rule 42.1 of the current Constitution, the Special Resolutions will be passed only if at least a three quarters majority of the members present and voting (being eligible to do so) vote in favour of the resolution.

• In accordance with Rule 8.3 of the current Constitution, financial Full Club members and Life members (who were previously Full Club members at the date of election to Life membership) of the Club are entitled to vote on the Special Resolutions.

Proxy voting is not permitted and employees are prohibited from voting under the Registered Clubs Act. • Members will be given a reasonable opportunity to speak and ask questions about the Special Resolutions at the Annual General Meeting.

• The Special Resolutions must be considered as a whole and the substance of the resolutions cannot be amended by motions from the floor of the meeting.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD Ian Todd ACCM Chief Executive Officer & Secretary 1st March 2022

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RESUMES OF CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Article 66 states “That a detailed resume of not more than 50 words be provided by each applicant for all positions; and these details be distributed to Members entitled to vote prior to each Annual Election”.

MICHAEL BOUGOUKAS

LOUISE PETTIT

I am a current Director, compliance committee chairperson and member for over 25 years. Together with attending CDI training, zone meetings and monthly meetings, also talking with our member, I have a solid understanding and believe that I would add value for our Club in continuing to move forward.

With a Diploma in Business Administration and extensive training with the Club Directors Institute, I have the necessary skills and attributes to contribute as a Director and seek members’ endorsement. If elected, I will represent members at Board level and be proactive in retaining Club assets particularly Shoalhaven Heads units.

BRUCE GEERIN

Club member 52 years, Club Director 18 years, Life Member RSL Club Ltd, Chairman RSL Community Group, my wife Jeannine is a current member of the Women’s Auxiliary. If re-elected I will do my utmost for the Club, its members and patrons.

GEORGE HARRIS

A Kingsgrove RSL member for 29 years and local resident. With successfully running multiple businesses and with 12 years club experience, I would like the opportunity to help take this great club into the future by remembering our heritage, serving the members and assisting to shape the Club’s direction.

PETER MERLINO

PHILLIP POLLARD

Member of the KRSL for over 24 years. I am the Vice President of the Sub Branch and Parade Marshall for Anzac Day. I have organised national conferences weekly, organised, conducted, administered and reviewed training on a national level, giving me the ability to combine different resources for the Club.

HEATHER SHEPHERD

Director 5 years, Vice President 8 years, Sports Administrator 5 years. My Board and business experience along with a diploma in Club management and leadership ensures I am well positioned to assist the Club to advance while ensuring the RSL principles are upheld and ensuring representation for all Club members.

Member of Kingsgrove RSL since 1999. I am the Secretary of the Sub Branch and I run the Anzac Day Service. My job requires me to carry out problem solving which I have been doing for 48 years.

It would be an honour to represent our members if elected.

KINGSGROVE R.S.L. CLUB LTD ELECTION & VOTING DAYS, 2022 Ballots will be conducted at the Club premises on: FRIDAY 25TH MARCH 2022 10:00am to 6:00pm SATURDAY 26th MARCH 2022 10:00am to 6:00pm PRESIDENT BARNES, Alan (Unopposed) SENIOR VICE PRESEDENT ARONIS, Tas (Unopposed) VICE PRESEDENT PETTIT, Louise BOUGOUKAS, Michael

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

ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE: In Accordance with Rule 22.17 of the Club Constitution members entitled to vote on the election of the Board must be Financial Full Club Members or Life Members who have been members of the Club for a continuous period of two (2) years or more at the date of the relevant Board election and produce a Year 2022 Club Card to the Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer.

Immediately the result of the Ballot is known, the Returning Officer shall “Declare the Poll” by causing such result to be displayed in the Club’s foyer.

Mr Matthew Stewart (Returning Officer) krslreturningofficer@gmail.com P: 0411 282 039 Assistants: C. Andersen, G. Anderson, L. Angell, S. Pike-Stewart, P. Stewart, S. Kropff THE BURST

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Seniors Discount

Available at Rations Dining RECEIVE 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL RATIONS DINING & RATIONS CAFE MEALS, MONDAY TO THURSDAY, 12-4PM* *T&C’s Apply. Seniors discount only available at Rations Dining and Rations café upon the presentation of you senior card or senior saver card. Discount only available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 12noon till 4pm. Kingsgrove RSL Club members receive the 10% Seniors discount on top of the Club member discount. Senior Discount Promotion subject to change without notice and at the discretion of management.

Kingsgrove, Bexley, Bexley North & Beverly Hills

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 Maureen on 0401 307 263.

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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SYDNEY EAST – NSWPSSA UNDER 11'S RUGBY LEAGUE STATE CHAMPIONS 2021 On Tuesday 1st June to Thursday 3rd June, the NSWPSSA Under 11’s Rugby League State Titles were held in Kiama, NSW. On the first day of the tournament the Sydney East team played three games and these were their results: Game 1: Game 2: Game 3:

Sydney East 14 v South Coast 6 Sydney West 12 v Sydney East 0 Sydney East 18 v Mackillop 0

on becoming the NSWPSSA Under 11’s Rugby League State Champions in 2021.

These players are selected from a number of local Junior Rugby League Football Clubs three of which Kingsgrove RSL Club sponsor being Kingsgrove Colts, Hurstville United and St George Dragons.

On the second day of the tournament the Sydney East team really started to hit their straps and these were their results: Game 4: Game 5:

Sydney East 44 v Riverina 0 Sydney East 10 v North West 0

After two days of outstanding Rugby League being played by all the boys, the Sydney East team proceeded to the Semi Finals and Grand Final and these were their finals results: Semi Final: Sydney East 4 v Sydney North 0 Grand Final: Sydney East 10 v Sydney South West 6 Kingsgrove RSL Club extend a mighty congratulations to the Coach Brendan Sexty, Manager Mitch Griffiths and all the players Sunny Steyn, Max France, Cooper Laverance, Kai Wynyard, Ezekiel Stanley-Ligaiviu, Koa Cooper, Ethan Mullins, Tonere George, Austin Highett, Jett Nisbet, Cooper Rye, Julian Doyle, Uatesoni Tauheluhelu, Cooper Shephard, Adam Bachir, Rydah Osborne and Jack Asplet

END OF DAY LIGHT SAVINGS NOTICE Don’t forget to change your clocks back an hour on Sunday, 3rd April at 3am back an hour to 2am.

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D O O F A E S E G D I R F E H T L L I F

Raffle

THURSDAY 14TH APRIL 2022

TICKETS ON SALE from 4.30pm RAFFLE STARTS at 5.30pm To win an assortment of Seafood trays for Easter

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FRIDAY 1ST APRIL 2022 Tickets on sale from 4.30pm

FABULOUS PRIZES TO BE WON

Easter Eggs and Hampers will be on display from 21st March 2022 at Reception

BAY-CRUMBED SALMON WITH CREAMED SPINACH & WILD MUSHROOMS

By Tom Kerridge SERVES

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PREP TIME

20 Mins

COOK TIME 35 Mins Plus resting DIFFICULTY Easy

SERVE SALMON WITH CREAMED SPINACH AND A LIGHT WHITE WINE AND MUSHROOM SAUCE FOR A FABULOUS FISH COURSE. IT'S ALSO A GREAT DISH FOR GOOD FRIDAY.

INGREDIENTS • • • • • • •

4 bay leaves 50g dried breadcrumbs (preferably panko) ½ lemon, zested and juiced 500g spinach 300ml double cream 100ml white wine 30g dried porcini mushrooms, very roughly chopped • 1 whole skinless salmon fillet (about 850g) • 50g butter

METHOD STEP 1 Crush the bay leaves as finely as possible using a pestle and mortar, then mix with the breadcrumbs, lemon zest and some seasoning, then set aside. Put the spinach in a colander and pour over boiled water from the kettle to wilt it. Rinse under cold water to cool, then squeeze out as much of the water as possible. Bring the cream, white wine and mushrooms to the boil in a pan, then remove from the heat and set aside.

STEP 2 Spread out the wilted spinach in the base of a baking dish or roasting tin that’s large enough to snugly fit the salmon. Pour over the creamy mushrooms. Season to taste. Lay the salmon on top, down the middle of the dish, with the rounded-side up. Season the salmon and drizzle over the lemon juice, then scatter over the breadcrumbs so the fillet is completely covered. Will keep chilled for up to 24 hrs.

STEP 3 Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Dot the butter over the salmon and bake for 30-35 mins until the fish is just cooked through, the crumb is golden and the cream has bubbled into the spinach. Leave to rest for a few minutes, then serve the salmon and spinach straight from the dish.

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Celebrate

EASTER LONG WEEKEND at Rations Dining FRIDAY 15TH APRIL – MONDAY 18TH APRIL

We’ve got the freshest selection of seafood delights and specials available from Rations Dining this Easter.

While stocks last.

Call Club reception on (02) 9336 1500 to book a table at Rations Dining.

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ANZAC DAY MON 25TH APR

SUB-BRANCH PROGRAMME

CLUB 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

8:00AM Club opens for breakfast: ExService Personnel participating in the march will be provided with breakfast, priority given to Band, Bus Drivers, Cadets, and persons going to city march. Children’s breakfast marquee in the park.

Buses leave for city march 8:30AM 9:00AM Club open for Members and ExService Personnel only 12 NOON Rations Dining open all day and Poloy open for lunch 12 NOON Two Up Commences 1:00PM Club opens to visitors 4:00PM LIVE Music til 8pm 5:30PM Poloy open for dinner

P.J. Merlino, Hon. Secretary

I.R. TODD, Chief Executive Officer

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ANZAC DAY

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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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JAMESON’S $3

BAILEYS $3

GUINNESS EXTRA STOUT BOTTLE $5

ENJOY A HOMEMADE

BEEF & GUINNESS POT PIE WITH YOUR CHOICE OF SIDES

$18.50

March MONTHLY DRINK

VODKA CRUISER BUCKET (4)

HEINEKEN STUBBY

SPECIALS

$

$

25 4

(MEMBERS)

April

May

VODKA CRUISER BUCKET (4)

CARLTON DRY STUBBY

WEST COAST COOLER

FURPHY PINT

$

$

$

$

25 4

(MEMBERS)

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

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Sunday RAFFLE

TICKETS FROM

$1

TICKETS ON SALE FROM 2PM RAFFLE STARTS AT 3PM

PLENTY OF GREAT PRIZES UP FOR GRABS!

MEMBERS BONUS

CASH DRAW SIMPLY SWIPE YOUR CARD FROM 1PM AND PUT YOUR TICKET IN THE BARREL THEN BE HERE FOR THE DRAWS AT 4PM, 5PM & 6PM FOR YOUR CHANCE TO

WIN! THE BURST

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COMING SOON TO KINGSGROVE RSL CLUB FIRESIDE BRASSERIE WILL REPLACE OUR CURRENT RATIONS DINING RESTAURANT WITH SOME OF OUR OLD FAVOURITES AND A NEW AND EXCITING LINE UP OF DISHES AND MENU ITEMS. Keep an eye on our notice board for updates.

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Mother’s Day Breakfast SUNDAY 8TH MAY F RO M 8: 30 A M

All mothers will receive a complimentary glass of sparkling and a voucher for $10 towards the meal of their choice.

SEE SPECIALS BOARD FOR MENU AND PRICES Bookings essential. Call Club reception on (02) 9336 1500 to book a table.

Bookings will be subject to Government restrictions and regulations.

Celebrate

MOTHER'S DAY SUNDAY 8TH MAY 2022

Treat mum to lunch or dinner at Rations Dining and receive a complimentary glass of wine!

CALL CLUB RECEPTION ON 02 9336 1500 TO BOOK A TABLE

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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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Poloy Specials

MEMBERS DINNER SPECIAL 2 Course Meal – $18.50pp (Entrée/Main or Main/Dessert)

March to May PEAKING DUCK SET (4 People)

Available for Lunch & Dinner

Wednesday to Thursday – $68 Friday to Sunday – $88 INCLUDES

Duck Pancakes & Duck San Choy Bow

Mother’s Day B A N Q U E T $30 PER PERSON Minimun 4 people

ENTRÉE

Spring Roll (2pc) MAIN (SELECT 1)

Served with Fried or Boiled Rice Satay Chicken Sweet & Sour Pork Beef in Black Bean Sauce Mongolian Beef DESSERT

Crème Broulee Chef’s Selection

ENTRÉE

Fried Dim Sim Spring Roll Prawn Toast MAIN

Deluxe Combination Sweet & Sour Pork Mongolian Chicken Garlic King Prawns Fried/Boiled Rice DESSERT

Dessert Platter Crème Broulee, Serradura Pudding & Chocolate Cake

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Footy Fans can watch the NSW Blues play LIVE on the Big Screen GAME 1

WED 8TH JUN

GAME 2

SUN 26TH JUN

GAME 3

WED 13TH JUL

HAPPY HOUR THROUGHOUT THE GAME PLUS GIVEAWAYS

NRL GAMES

$1,000

LIVE AT THE CLUB

IN CASH PRIZES TO BE WON See Club reception for details on how to enter

Kingsgrove RSL is the best place to watch every minute of the 2022 NRL Season Live on the big Screen.

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S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATE THE QUEEN’ SCONES WITH A CUP OF TEA AND .00* $7 WITH JAM AND CREAM -

QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY

MONDAY 13TH JUNE

*Only available on Monday 13th June, from Fireside Brasserie, or while stocks lasts

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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AUXILIARY Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year with good health. Many Covid restrictions have been lifted and life is getting back to some form of normality.

We send positive thoughts for better health to Millie Pettit, Pat Graham, Isabella Bennett, and hope to see them at our meetings soon.

The 2021 Christmas raffle was a success with over $2200 being raised. Winners were Clare, Terence Conlon, Sharon Grounds, Charles Homer, Nathan Judd and Mavis Rowe. Congratulations to all. Many thanks to the Club’s staff and especially Sarah Mezentsef for her support.

At the recent AGM of the Auxiliary, elections were conducted and the following people were assigned to the following positions.

Yvonne Talbott - Coordinator, Mavis Rowe – Assistant Coordinator, Ellen Glover – Welfare Officer. Thank you to Mavis and Ellen for their continued support to the Auxiliary.

The Auxiliary prepared eight Christmas gift baskets for members of the Sub-Branch and Auxiliary and delivered them to either their home or retirement home.

This year the auxiliary has been fund raising for 70 years. This is a milestone well worth celebrating.

The auxiliary will be conducting Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Christmas raffles this year and all funds raised go towards the RSL Defence Care.

Our member Rhonda Harrington has now moved to Hobart to live with her daughter. Rhonda was an enthusiastic member and supporter of the Auxiliary and we all wish her well in Tasmania.

The auxiliary meets every fourth Monday of the month at 6.00pm.

All welcome.

Yvonne Talbott Coordinator

Coral Sea

COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE AND LUNCHEON

THE DIGGERS LOUNGE

T U E 5TH A PR AT 7 PM

5

$

INCLUDES TEA, COFFEE, CAKE & LUCKY DOOR PRIZE

Tickets on sale at the door on the night

SUNDAY 1ST MAY 2022

10.45AM FOR A CORAL SEA DAY SERVICE AT 11AM LUNCHEON 12PM - 3:30PM ENTERTAINMENT BY:

TIME MACHINE SUB BRANCH MEMBERS AND PARTNERS ONLY. NOTE: MEDALS TO BE WORN

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COMMUNITY GROUP As I go to print I have had to cancel another luncheon in March as residents from the nursing homes are still restricted with their outings.

Hopefully things will settle down by the time our November luncheon comes around.

Residents from five nursing homes received gifts from our community group efforts. Christmas presents were delivered to them last December. We could not deliver them personally to each one but left the presents in reception and the staff gave them to the residents for us. Hopefully they all enjoyed them.

Easter is coming so we are trying to organise Easter gifts for them.

We are hoping to be able to go and deliver them to each resident.

Time will tell.

The community group would like to thank the members who have donated wool to us. It is very much appreciated and keeps our hands busy. The seniors in the nursing homes benefit by your generosity.

If you would like to join our group, please leave your name and phone number at reception and we will get back to you. We have meetings every two months and discuss what we have all done towards Christmas. We have started Christmas presents already and hope we can get through what we have allotted to ourselves.

If you cannot attend meetings but would like to contribute by knitting or crocheting just let us know and we could arrange for you to do something for us. We do blankets for the RSPCA as well as doing things for seniors. You can contact reception on 02 9336 1500.

Keep safe.

Lynda Lake

S P O R T S A D M I N I S T R AT O R I hope everyone enjoyed the festivities over Christmas & New Years and now that we are into a new year our Sporting Clubs have once again recommenced.

The Golf Club Annual General Meeting was held on Sunday 16th January 2022 and they welcomed a New Club President.

Graeme Sheary stepped down from this role after 29 years and congratulations to Dave Watt who was elected the new Club President. I must say thank you to Graeme for the 29 years on the Executive Committee of the Golf Club which ensured that the Golf Club ran smoothly and effectively. The rest of the committee stayed the same along with the addition of Geoff Bowen on to the committee. Congratulations Geoff. For other news in regards to their rounds of golf please read the Golf Club report on page 29.

The Darts Club Annual General Meeting was held on Friday 11th February and they welcomed a New Club President –

Congratulations Tas Aronis. On a sad note, Harry Langstaff the existing Club President sadly passed away in February our thought and prayers are with Cheryl and his family. The rest of the Executive Committee stayed the same with a few changes to the committee, congratulations to you all.

The Darts Club continue to have fun filled nights playing Darts on a Friday night, so if you would like to join, please ask at reception or just turn up at 7:00pm in the Diggers Lounge.

We are still attempting to get the Snooker & Fishing Clubs up and running again but this will take time – keep an eye out for any notifications in regards to there recommencement.

Heather Shepherd Sports Administrator

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SUB BRANCH PRESIDENT Here we are at the start of another year, 2022 is currently looking nothing like the last two years when all the talk was about Covid-19, Omicron, vaccines, and booster shots, now all the news is the torrential rain and flooding in northern NSW and southeast Queensland along with the Russian invasion of Ukraine that are grabbing the headlines.

The Sub-Branch will be holding an ANZAC Day Service on Monday 25th April at the Memorial Park. We will be marching this year for the first time in two years, so I look forward to a good roll up. We march off from outside the Kingsgrove Hotel at 7.00am. The service will commence at the completion of the march followed by a breakfast. We welcome all Sub-Branch members, their family and friends to attend, please note if you are wearing a relative’s medals they must be worn over the right breast.

The Sub-Branch will be holding a Battle of the Coral Sea Commemoration Service and luncheon on Sunday 1st May, The TS Sirius Cadets will be attending and provide the Catafalque Party and Guard. The Service will commence at 10.45am, medals to be worn.

Since the last edition of the Burst unfortunately there have been no Far Southern Metropolitan District Council (FSMDC) meetings due to Covid-19 restrictions, our next meeting is at Panania RSL in April. We did attend the NSW RSL Congress, which was held over two days via Zoom, hopefully the 2022 Congress will go ahead physically in October in Newcastle.

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OF A LIFE MEMBER It is with great sadness that we inform our members of the passing of a long time Club life member.

Peter Lyle was remembered in a service for family and friends at Woronora Lawn Cemetery on Tuesday 15th February 2022.

Peter was a returned serviceman who was called up for National Service in January of 1955 where his 3 months of training began, he was taught how to be a soldier. He learnt numerous skills from his time in the army with many hours spent drilling and learning how to shoot a 303 rifle.

After his time in the army Peter joined the Kingsgrove RSL Sub Branch and 9 years later, he became the Sub Branch Treasurer, a vital role he excelled at for 16 years.

Peter’s love for the Club was evident when he was elected for the Board of Directors in 1999 where he moved up the ranks to Senior Vice President in 2006, a position he held until his retirement in 2013.

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Being the first edition of the Burst for 2022, I will take the opportunity to thank Sub-Branch Secretary Peter Merlino and Treasurer Peter Burgess, they do an enormous amount of work behind the scenes to make your Sub-Branch run efficiently.

Vice Presidents Phil Pollard and Robert Talbot AM and the Committee who pitch in giving up their own time to attend member’s funerals, and hopefully this year our school and nursing home commemoration services will be back on.

The Kingsgrove RSL Auxiliary will be having a Mother’s Day raffle with some great prizes so do buy a ticket as all proceeds go to various Veteran ‘s charities that are approved by RSL NSW. I would like to congratulate Robert Talbot our Sub-Branch Welfare Officer who has been honored by the Government with the awarding of A Member of the Order of Australia (AM), congratulations on your well-deserved honor.

On behalf of the Sub-Branch Committee and members we offer our sincere condolences to the families and friends of those Sub-branch members who passed away since the last report.

A special mention is given in this edition of the Burst on the sad passing of Peter Lyle a Life member of the RSL and the Club Ltd. “Consider how hard it is to change yourself and you’ll understand what little chance you have of trying to change others.”

Alan R. Barnes OAM JP President

Peter held various other positions including Sub Branch welfare officer, FSMDC treasurer, Kingsgrove RSL Club Director and Vice President. For his outstanding contributions to the Sub Branch & Club, Peter was awarded with a Sub Branch life membership in 2011 and a Club Life Membership in 2021.

Our thoughts go to Peter’s family and friends.

He will be sorely missed.

K I N G S G ROV E RS L S P O RT I N G C LU BS GOLF CLUB Bonanza day was held 12/12/2021 at Bardwell Valley Golf Club and Winners of the day were Graeme Sheary, Tony Blackmore, Ernie Kalonikos & Glen Kendrigan. These blokes had a great score and if I could remember it, it would even sound better, I think I have dementia! Other scores are:

HIGHLANDS GOLF CLUB 1ST ROUND MATCH PLAY Outright ALAN BARNES Division one COLIN KENT Division two PETER RUGLESS

A grade B grade C grade

CABRAMATTA GOLF CLUB THIS GAME WAS A WASHOUT

GLEN DAVIS JOHN WHITEHEAD JOHN PEHM

34 pts 32 pts 38 pts

Colin Kent had a hole in one, well done Colin but I saw the rabbit drop it. The Golf Club AGM was held on the 12th January with Graeme Sheary standing down as President after many years of service to the Club and we thank him greatly for his efforts. The new committee for 2022 is as follows: President DAVE WATT STEVE HODSON Treasurer Captain TONY DENNIS Vice-captain COLIN KENT Committee GEOFF BOWEN, MICK STANLEY, RONNIE MAY

Now on with the games played.

BEVERLY PARK GOLF CLUB A grade STEVE HODSON B grade IAN TODD C grade TONY DONNELLAN

30/1/2022 37 PTS OFF 14 HCP C/B 33 PTS OFF 17 HCP 37 PTS OFF 25 HCP

13/2/2022 33 PTS OFF 31 HCP 32 PTS OFF 5 HCP 31 PTS OFF 23 HCP 23/2/2022

Next game is at Brighton lakeside on the 13th March if it’s not flooded, fingers crossed.

We have had to endure covid, fires and now floods when will it get back to normal. The next thing you will know that Ian Todd will want more handicap, does not look good buddy!

Until next time from the desk of Lumpy Dennis hit them straight hit them long sink the putt and the jobs done.

UP COMING EVENTS SUN 27 MAR 7.00am Lynwood GC

$35

SUN 10 APR 7.46am The Ridge GC

$35

SUN 24 APR 7.03am Campbelltown GC $35 SUN 15 MAY 6.40am Glenmore Heritage $35 SUN 29 MAY 6.45am Bardwell Valley GC $35 SUN 19 JUN 6.56am Hurstville GC

$35

Kingsgrove RSL Club would like to thank Graeme Sheary for his years of voluntary service, after not seeking re-election for the Committee this year and stepping down as President ending a period of thirty-one years on the executive of the Kingsgrove RSL Golf Club, twenty-two as President.

An avid golfer, Graeme was also Club Champion (in his younger years) in 1989, 1992, and 1997.

When congratulated at the recent Annual General Meeting Graeme stated it was a pleasure to be involved with the committee and was appreciative of the ongoing commitment given by Kingsgrove RSL Club.

In appreciation the members approved the naming of the Annual Handicap Championship Trophy after Graeme.

Maybe now he will be able to just relax and play golf?

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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 It has been a sad time for our darts family as we have lost two of our members since my last report. We lost Patricia Robertson on 2nd January 2022 and Harry Langstaff on 4th February 2022. Both these members were on our committee and Harry was our President.

Our Friday nights will have a big hole in them with them gone as they were members for a long time.

We have trophies at the end of the year for the most games won by a woman and by a man. Harry Langstaff won the Tutty trophy and Lynda Lake won the Mitchell trophy. Congratulations to these members.

We started our darts social nights in January. These are held on Friday nights in the Diggers Room starting from 7.30pm. If you would

like to join us just come along and introduce yourselves. You are most welcome. We have fun nights once a month and on these nights you can be eligible to receive a gift. To play darts it is $5.00 each night and you have a chance to win the players draw of $5.00.

We had our AGM in February and the committee is; President – Tas Aronis, Secretary – Lynda Lake, Treasurer - Donna Aronis, Committee – Robert Mahon, Michael White, Cheryl Langstaff and Kris Meyer. We wish them well during 2022.

You do not have to be a good darts player to join our club we are there to help you. We have lots of laughs on the night all we ask is that you are a member of the Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd. Come and join us and have fun and maybe win a prize. Hope to see you there.

Lynda Lake

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FOR HARRY LANGSTAFF Harry Langstaff passed away on 4th February 2022 after a few weeks in ICU. He was the President of the Darts club and had been on and off in this position over a number of years. Cheryl his wife was also in the Darts club. He was the father of Kylie and grandfather to Claudia, Stephanie and Christian. He would always be talking about his family. He was 79 years old.

Family was his first love but his second love was Darts. He played every Friday night at Kingsgrove RSL Club and also represented Kingsgrove RSL in the St. George and Sutherland Darts Association Competition. He was the captain of the B Grade team and led his team to many finals of that competition.

He will be missed by all Darts players with his smiling face that we came to know over the years. Darts will not be the same without him. Keep playing Darts Harry wherever you are.

FISHING CLUB MEMBERS WANTED Kingsgrove RSL Club are looking to re-establish the Kingsgrove RSL Fishing Club If you are an avid angler and looking to get out and catch the big one maybe Kingsgrove RSL Club in the place for you.

For further information please contact Club Reception on 93361500 or info@kingsrsl.com.au

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MON MON MON

President Secretary Treasurer

11th APR 2022 27th JUN 2022 22nd AUG 2022

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.

Please note that the April meeting is the 2nd Monday due to Easter Monday and Anzac Day. 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

Peter Lyle

ARMY

ANZAC DAY Monday 25th April 2022

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

CORAL SEA DAY Sunday 1st May 2022 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. Talbot, OAM, JP Michael Tansey William Small

Harry Langstaff Patricia Robertson

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