The Burst - March-June 2020

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MARCH - JUNE 2020

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PRESIDENTS REPORTS

BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

Welcome to the first edition of the Burst for 2020, I trust you all took advantage of all the great promotions held at the Club over the Christmas New Year period.

What unbelievable weather we have been having, firstly we have had this long running drought for which we have been raising money to donate to the farmers, then along comes the catastrophic bush fires and our Rural fire Service volunteers and our Fire and Rescue heroes do what they do so well in fighting the fires for months on end. Then comes the welcome flooding rains, Dorothea MacKellar described our country so accurately when she wrote “I love a sunburnt country, of droughts and sweeping plains, her beauty and her terror’ is exactly what Australia is however I’m sure we would not have it any other way."

I am very pleased to report that the Club made a net profit before tax of $520K for 2019, this excellent result was achieved through the hard work of the CEO Ian Todd and the Management Team, the Board, our dedicated staff and of course the patronage of you our members.

A reminder to all members that voting in the Club Elections will be held over two days, Friday 13th and Saturday 14th March, please take the time to cast your vote as it is your opportunity to decide who will be on the Club Board as they set the future direction of the Club.

Alan Barnes PRESIDENT

Unfortunately the Club’s Senior Vice President and Life Member John Graham resigned from the Board in December due to health reasons, I would like to thank John for his many years of dedicated service to the Board and the Club, John was always ready to assist and guide the newer members on the Board and was always willing to provide me with very sound advice, thanks John we trust that your health will improve and we will continue to see you around the Club.

The Club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) is on the 31st March at 7.00pm, this gives you, the members, the opportunity to raise any questions in relation to the Boards' direction and governance of the Club, we would welcome your attendance.

Heather Shephard VICE PRESIDENT

Our most important day of the year for the Club comes April 25th, ANZAC Day, as an RSL Club we are very proud to recognize our current Defence Personnel, our ex-service men and women and show them how much we respect them and thank them for their service. Details of ANZAC Day events are on page 16.

The Sub-Branch, Women’s Auxiliary have done a great job during 2019 in looking after their members and the Kingsgrove RSL Club Community Group ensured the local nursing homes benefited from their support.

I look forward to seeing you at the Club some-time soon.

“The best way to be understood is to be understanding”

Tas Aronis DIRECTOR

Ryan Asplet DIRECTOR

Michael Bougoukas DIRECTOR

Alan R. Barnes JP President

Happy Easter Bruce Geerin DIRECTOR

Joe Grima DIRECTOR

Ian Todd CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BURST EDITOR: SHELFA DIGNAN

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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 Jade Palace will be open for lunch & dinner.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT It is with pleasure I present to the members the Financial Report for year ending 31st December 2019, with a net profit before tax of $519,583.

The Club has had a steady year with growth in trading in all areas of the Club especially food sales at Rations Dining providing an increase in revenue to $11.3M an increase of 5% which has been in contrast to the trends currently observed in the club industry.

The Club has experienced increases in expenses to achieve this including additional employee wages, cost of raw materials and member services like the courtesy bus. Our Earnings before Depreciation and Finance costs are $1.9M. The Club has continued our strategy on depreciation of property, plant and equipment with a non cash expense of $1.2M and reduction of the Club’s borrowing to $3.2M a reduction of 17%. Due to very low interest rates on offer the Club has reduced our investments to $450K. Overall the Club is in a very strong financial position with Total Equity of $21.8M. A copy of the Club’s Financial Report for 2019 containing the Directors’ Report and The Auditor’s report is available on the Club website.

The Club’s membership also achieved good growth of 7.5% and now stands at; Financial Members Life Members Associate Members Total Membership

8,708 4 57 8,766

This year is an Election year for the Board of Directors of Kingsgrove RSL Club and a reminder to all members that voting will be held at the Club on Friday 13th March 2020 and Saturday 14th March 2020 from 10am to 6pm. Please note in accordance to Rule 22.17 members need to have been financial for a continuous period of 2 years to be entitled to vote.

regarding the proposed merger between the two Clubs. Although this outcome was disappointing, we appreciate the efforts of Bexley RSL along with the directors and management of Kingsgrove RSL in the initial discussions. Kingsgrove RSL Club will continue to explore opportunities that can benefit our Club and ensure its long-term viability.

We hope that you can join us in our Respect the Day campaign and to commemorate Anzac Day, as it is such a special day in our calendar so be sure to check out the program on page 16 to see all the activities for the day.

There are many great promotions and events coming up in your Club along with our fantastic dining opportunities. Be sure check the pages of this Burst and our website In closing my thanks to the President Alan Barnes and the Board of Directors for their contribution and support and the ongoing effort of my management team lead by Chief Operating Officer Debbie Harris, our Head Chef Karl Bonwick and his team and all our friendly staff.

Importantly I wish to inform the members as part of our environmental strategies this will be the final printed copy of The Burst with future editions available online or by email or you can register for a mailed copy. Check your details at the Club on the next visit so you don’t miss out.

The Club Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 31st March 2020 at 7pm.

I look forward to seeing all of you in your Club soon.

In December 2019 the Directors of both Bexley RSL Club and Kingsgrove RSL Club resolved to discontinue any further discussions

Ian Todd CEO

DAY LIGHT SAVINGS NOTICE Don’t forget to change your clocks back an hour on Sunday, 5th April at 3:00AM, to 2:00AM.

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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K I N G S G ROV E R S L C L U B LT D N OT I C E O F A N N UA L GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd (Club) will be held on Tuesday 31 March 2020 at 7.00pm in the Diggers Lounge at the Club’s premises at 4 Brocklehurst Lane Kingsgrove NSW.

AGENDA 1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday 26th March 2019.

2. To receive and consider the Financial report, the Director’s report and the Auditor’s report for the financial year ending 31st December 2019, and the reports of the President and Chief Executive Officer.

3. 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.

reasonable expenditure by the Club with respect to the following matters up to the next Annual General Meeting of the Club: i. ii. iii. iv.

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4. To consider and, if thought fit, pass the Life Membership resolution to elect Heather Shepherd Member no: 3491 as a Life member of the Club.

5. Declaration of Board election.

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6. To consider and, if thought fit, pass each of Special Resolution 1 and Special Resolution 2 to amend the Constitution.

7. 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).

SPECIAL BUSINESS - NOTICE OF RESOLUTIONS ORDINARY RESOLUTION 1: The members hereby approve the payment of the following honorariums per annum plus superannuation if applicable to the Directors in respect of services rendered to the Club, President $8700, Vice Presidents $3,540 each, and other Directors $3,125 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 $675 per annum to the Sports Administrator in respect of services rendered to the Club to be paid quarterly in arrears.

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The cost of Director’s meals and drinks after each Board of Directors meeting.

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.

Reasonable expenses associated with the supply of a Club blazer and other official apparel for each Director when representing the Club.

Reasonable costs of Directors attending ClubsNSW meetings and training seminars, and other association meetings and training seminars approved by the Board of Directors.

Reasonable costs of end of year function with spouses.

Subsidies granted to intra-club sporting groups.

Presentations to members and others for services deemed by the Board of Directors to be of a benefit to the Club or community.

The provision of seven (7) especially reserved parking spaces in the Club car park.

Pursuant to the Registered Clubs Act 1976 (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 2020 Board year 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 and those members directly involved in the above 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.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION: That Heather Shepherd member no: 3491 be elected a Life Member of Kingsgrove R.S.L. Club Ltd. Under rule 6.11 of the Club’s Constitution a Financial Ordinary Member who has rendered distinguished and valued service to the Club may be elected to Life membership. To be carried, the Life membership resolution requires a vote in favour by at least a 75% majority of those eligible members present and voting at the meeting. The Board recommends this resolution to the members.

SPECIAL RESOLUTION 1: That the Constitution of Kingsgrove R.S.L. Club Ltd be amended by: •

Deleting rule 8.5 in its entirety and replacing it with the following new rule 8.5: “8.5 The Board, the Chief Executive Officer, or the senior employee on duty at the relevant time, may cancel the membership of an Honorary Member or Temporary Member at any time without being required to give reasons.”

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remaining Directors is not sufficient to constitute a quorum at a Board meeting they may act only:

Deleting rule 9.3 in its entirety and replacing it with the following new rule 9.3:

(a) for the purpose of requesting the members to appoint additional Directors in General Meeting; (b) to convene a General Meeting; or (c) to fill casual vacancies on the Board.”

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“22.14 At the Annual General Meeting immediately following a General Election, the Returning Officer (or their authorised delegate):

“9.3 A member may only resign their membership by: (a) giving written notice to the Club, and such resignation will take effect on the date it is received by the Club; or (b) by returning their membership card to the Club and stating (verbally or in writing) that such return constitutes their resignation as a member, in which case such resignation takes effect on the date the card is given to the Club.”

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Deleting rule 10 in its entirety and replacing it with the following new rule 10: “10

egister of members R The Club must keep the following registers in accordance with the Registered Clubs Act: (a) A Register of Full Members. (b) A Register of Honorary Members. (c) A Register of Temporary Members. (d) A register of any person of at least 18 years of age who enters the Club’s premises as the guest of a member.”

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Deleting rules 16.2 and 16.3 in their entirety and replacing them with the following new rules 16.2 and 16.3: “16.2 Notwithstanding anything else in this rule 16, the Board may at any time appoint a Director pursuant to section 30(1)(b1) of the Registered Clubs Act, provided that the total number of Directors must not exceed any maximum prescribed in accordance with Section 10(1)(k1) of the Registered Clubs Act. 16.3 The Board will be elected biennially at each General Election in accordance with rule 22.”

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Adding a new rule 19.5 as follows: “19.5 If there is a vacancy or vacancies in the office of a Director or offices of Directors, then remaining Directors may act, but if the number of

Deleting rule 22.14 in its entirety and replacing it with the following new rule 22.14:

(a) shall declare the result of the General Election; and (b) if vacancies on the Board remain after the General Election, shall call for nominations in accordance with rule 22.9 to fill such vacancies and conduct a ballot if required.”

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Deleting rules 28.2 to 28.4 (inclusive) in their entirety and replacing them with the following new rule 28.2 and 28.3: “28.2 The members may request the Board to call a General Meeting in accordance with Section 249D of the Act. 28.3 The members may call a General Meeting only in accordance with section 249E or Section 249F of the Act.”

and re-numbering rules 28.5 to 28.7 as rules 28.4 to 28.6 accordingly.

If passed, this Special Resolution would amend the Constitution as follows: • Rule 8.5 will provide that Honorary memberships and Temporary memberships may be cancelled by the CEO or senior manager on duty. In practice, it is more likely that management will need to deal with any immediate issues concerning these members, rather than the Board. This would not change the rights of Full Members.

• Currently, members can only resign in writing. The amendment to rule 9.3 would allow a member to resign verbally and hand in their membership card.

• Rule 10 has been simplified so that registers must be maintained in accordance with the Registered Clubs Act. • Under the Registered Clubs Act, the Board may appoint up to 2 Ordinary Members to be Directors, provided that there are never more than 9 Directors on the Board at any one time. This is deemed to be a rule of the Club under section 30(1) of the Registered Clubs

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Act, and is included in the new Constitution in rule 16.2 accordingly. Important matters for members to be aware of include: i. This rule was introduced under the Registered Clubs Act to allow the Board to appoint a person who has skills and/or qualifications which will be useful to the Club at the relevant time (for example, if the Club is engaging in a major project). ii. A person appointed under this rule may be appointed for a term of no more than 3 years, and is not eligible for re-appointment at the end of that term (though they may stand for election by the members in future if they are eligible under the Constitution). iii. The Club may request any person being appointed to disclose if they have ever been declared ineligible by the Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority in the past to hold office as a secretary or member of the governing body of any registered club. The person must make the disclosure within 7 days. iv. Within 21 days after their appointment, a notice must be posted on the Club noticeboard and website which sets out the reasons for the person’s appointment, their relevant skills and qualifications, and any payments they will receive (such as, the honoraria for Directors approved by the members at the Annual General Meeting).

If the person has made a disclosure of past ineligibility, then that information must also be posted up for the information of members.

Rule 16.3 is amended to remove references to the changes to the Constitution in 2009. Board elections will continue to be held biennially.

The new rule19.5 will provide that if Board numbers fall below a quorum (5 Directors) then the Board may call a General Meeting for any purpose, call a General Meeting specifically for the purpose of the members electing additional Directors, or fill the casual vacancies. This is to ensure that the Board can continue to function appropriately.

Rule 22.14 would be amended so that the Returning Officer (or their authorised delegate if the Returning Officer is unable to be present for some unforeseen reason, such as illness) will declare the Board election results and conduct any necessary ballot for nominations from the floor of the AGM to fill any remaining vacancies on the Board.

Rules 28.2 to 28.4 have been substantially simplified, and members will be able to request, or call, a General Meeting of the Club in accordance with the procedures in the Corporations Act.

SPECIAL RESOLUTION 2: That the Constitution of Kingsgrove R.S.L. Club Ltd be amended by: •

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Deleting rules 22.5 and 22.6 in their entirety and replacing them with the following new rules 22.5 and 22.6:

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“22.5 To be eligible for nomination for election to the Board, a member must be a Full Club Member or Life Member who: (a) if admitted to membership prior to the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting in 2020, has at least 3 years continuous financial Full Club membership or Life membership of the Club at the date of nomination; or (b) if admitted to membership after the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting in 2020, has at least 5 years continuous financial Full Club membership or Life membership of the Club at the date of nomination.

22.6 To be eligible for nomination for election to the Board, a member must be a Full Club Member or Life Member who: (a) A nomination of a candidate for election to the Board must meet the following requirements: i. if admitted to membership prior to the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting in 2020, have at least 3 years continuous financial Full Club membership or Life membership of the Club at the date of nomination; or ii. if admitted to membership after the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting in 2020, have at least 5 years continuous financial Full Club membership or Life membership of the Club at the date of nomination. (b) The nomination must be accompanied by the written consent of the candidate (which may be endorsed on the form of nomination). (c) The nomination must be accompanied by a copy of the candidate’s resume consisting of no more than 50 words, and, a statutory declaration by the candidate in the form approved by the Board from time to time to the effect that the candidate is: i. eligible for election to the Board and is not disqualified from acting as a Director under any law; ii. aware of and will comply with their obligations under section 191 of the Act and under the Registered Clubs Accountability Code set out in the Registered Clubs Regulation 2015 (NSW); and iii. (aware of, and will comply with, their

statutory and other legal obligations as a Director.

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(d) The duly completed nomination and other documents required under this Rule 22.6 must be delivered to the Chief Executive Officer before time of closing of nominations.”

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Deleting rule 22.15 in its entirety and replacing it with the following new rule 22.15: “22.15 A person is only eligible to be nominated and elected to the Board under rule 22.14(b) if: (a) the person is a Full Club Member or Life Member who: i. if admitted to membership prior to the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting in 2020, has at least 3 years continuous financial Full Club membership or Life membership of the Club at the date of nomination; or ii. if admitted to membership after the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting in 2020, has at least 5 years continuous financial Full Club membership or Life membership of the Club at the date of nomination; and, (b) the person has been nominated by 2 Full Club Members or Life Members who: i. if admitted to membership prior to the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting in 2020, have at least 3 years continuous financial Full Club membership or Life membership of the Club at the date of nomination; or ii. if admitted to membership after the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting in 2020, have at least 5 years continuous financial Full Club membership or Life membership of the Club at the date of nomination.”

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Deleting the reference to ‘rule 22.15(b)’ from rule 23.2, and replacing it with a reference to ‘rule 22.5’, so that rule 23.2 reads as follows: “23.2 The Board may appoint a person who meets the requirements set out in rule 22.5 to fill a casual vacancy. Any person so appointed will hold office only for the balance of the period of office of the person he or she has replaced.”

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If passed, this Special Resolution would amend the Constitution to provide that a Full Club Member or Life Member admitted to membership of the Club after the end of the Annual General Meeting in 2020 will only be eligible to nominate other members for election to the Board, or to be nominated and elected to the Board themselves, once they have at least 5 years’ continuous financial membership of the Club as a Full Club member or Life Member.

This does not change the rights of Full Club Members and Life Members admitted before the end of the Annual General Meeting in 2020, who are only required to have at least 3 years’ continuous financial Full Club or Life membership in order to exercise those rights.

NOTES ON SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS • Each Special Resolution is proposed as a Special Resolution in accordance with rule 42 of the Constitution, and to be carried, the Special Resolution requires a vote in favour by a 75% majority of those members present and voting at the meeting. Each Special Resolution must be considered separately and the substance cannot be amended by motions from the floor of 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 Special Resolution.

• A copy of the current Constitution is available to members on request from the Club’s office.

FINANCIAL REPORT, THE DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND THE AUDITOR’S REPORT The 2019 Financial Report containing the Directors Report, Financial Statements for year ending 31st December 2019 and the Auditors Report is available to members:

• On the Club website: kingsgroversl.com.au • From the Chief Executive Officer at the Club • By mail on request info@kingsrsl.com.au

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD Ian Todd Chief Executive Officer & Company Secretary Date: 18th February 2020

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2020

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”.

TAS ARONIS As a current active director who is passionate and enthusiastic about the success of our club, I would be privileged and grateful to continue to represent our members, ensuring that our club is an inclusive place where people are safe, can socialize, wined/dined whilst ensuring a future for our Club.

JOE GRIMA Member Kingsgrove RSL 18 years, Current Director and Snooker Club committee member. I would appreciate the opportunity to continue my contribution to the Club and representing you the members. My Board experience and work ethic, 30 years at Qantas, ensures that I am well positioned to see the Club prosper.

RYAN ASPLET Since joining the Board membership numbers have grown through my association with numerous sporting clubs and the community. I proposed the courtesy bus that has been very welcoming for our members and patrons and my twenty years of building certification experience will assist in establishing the new Parkside balcony feature.

GEORGE HARRIS A Kingsgrove RSL member for 27 years and local resident. With successfully running multiple businesses and with 10 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.

MICHAEL BOUGOUKAS As a small business owner with over 35 years’ experience and many years of serving the community in different organisations. As a proud member of Kingsgrove RSL for over 23 years and current Director I believe that my passion, experience and knowledge would be beneficial to our Club going forward.

LOUISE PETTIT Kingsgrove RSL member for over 20 years including fishing club life member. A full-time employee of NSW Health demonstrating high level of experience in administration and public relation roles. I ask for your endorsement and support to elect me as a Director representing members at Board meetings and ongoing discussions.

EMMANUEL GALANOS Member for 5 years with a background in management and hospitality.

I am passionate about the RSL community and have a sharp eye for identifying opportunities that will help ensure the club’s success into the future. If elected I will respectfully represent you and give back to our community.

MATT RURU Member since 2005. I have been approached to sit for the Board of Directorship. I will be so honoured. With 35 years in retail management internal marketing I hope this will help me move our Club into the 21st Century.

BRUCE GEERIN Club member 50 years, Club Director 16 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.

HEATHER SHEPHERD Director 5 years, Junior Vice President 6 years, Sports Administrator 3 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 move forward into the future and I will ensure representation for all Club members.

KINGSGROVE R.S.L. CLUB LTD ELECTION & VOTING DAYS, 2020 Ballots will be conducted at the Club premises on: FRIDAY 13TH MARCH 2020 10:00am to 6:00pm SATURDAY 14TH MARCH 2020 10:00am to 6:00pm PRESIDENT BARNES, Alan (Unopposed) SENIOR VICE PRESEDENT SHEPHERD, Heather ARONIS, Tas VICE PRESEDENT SHEPHERD, Heather ARONIS, Tas

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DIRECTORS BOUGOUKAS, Michael GEERIN, Bruce PETTIT, Louise ASPLET, Ryan GRIMA, Joseph SHEPHERD, Heather HARRIS, George GALANOS, Emmanuel RURU, Matt

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 2020 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. King

CHANGES TO THE MAGAZINE Dear Members, In an effort to do our part, we are looking to become more environmentally friendly by only distributing the Burst magazine to members electronically along with a digital format on our website.

For our members who prefer to read a hard copy of the magazine, please contact club reception to register your name to be placed on a reduced mailing list as we will have limited editions available.

Unless we receive notification from a member requesting a printed copy, this will be our last edition of the magazine sent to members.

All members will still be notified of Annual General Meeting details and these will also be placed on our website.

All regular articles and promotional details about what your club has on offer will now be available quarterly to keep you up to date including live entertainment and dining specials.

We take this opportunity to thank you, our loyal members, for your understanding in helping us care for the planet.

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MEET CHARLIE KAZZI CHARLIE KAZZI WAS PRACTICALLY BORN INTO THE SPORT OF BOXING, DUE TO HIS DAD, KINGSGROVE RSL MEMBER PETER KAZZI, BEING A PROFESSIONAL BOXER. From the time Charlie was able to walk at the age of one, he would stroll down to the gym, located in the basement of their home, and spend most of his time punching the bags or balls or would watch the Sparring/ Training taking place.

He spent a lot of time in the Gym and would enjoy putting the Gloves on and training, to the point of doing it nearly every day. Charlie basically grew up around the boxing scene and admiring the boxing fights and this became second nature to Charlie.

NSW Law does not allow a fighter to fight until he is aged 14, so Charlie would travel to Queensland to fight and had his first amateur fight at the age of 10 in Brisbane. He won that fight with a 2nd round TKO. After a few more fights, Charlie later went on to win the 40kgs Queensland Amateur Novice Boxing Titles and then the 44kg Australian Amateur Boxing Titles in Melbourne at the age of 12. Charlie continued to fight and won the Queensland U’13s title the following year.

At the age of 14 he was allowed to fight in NSW which was his dream. He made a mark in his first NSW debut fight and then would later go on to win the NSW Title that year and qualify to compete and represent NSW in the U’14s 54Kgs Schoolboy division.

Upon entering the National Titles, he fought and beat the Victorian Champion to make it to the Quarter finals and then qualified for the Finals. Charlie went on to fight and beat the Western Australian Champion to win the Australian Title at 54kgs.

Charlie was a standout in the course of the Australian Titles and was selected in the NSW Futures Training camp as a potential prospect for future Commonwealth and Olympic Games where the selected few are to attend the AIS in Canberra.

We are supporting

Clothing Drive 1st – 25th March

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by donating to Dress for Success Sydney "Empowering women to achieve economic independnce."

Please drop off clothing & accessories at Club Reception

GUIDELINES FOR CLOTHING DONATIONS ARE: • Freshly dry-cleaned/laundered and ironed • Not more than 5 years old • Suitable for wearing to a job interview

Celebrate

TUE 17TH MAR ENJOY A HOMEMADE

SS POT PIE BEEF & GUINNOIECE OF SIDES WITH YOUR CH

$18.50

BAILEYS $3

JAMESON $4 GUINNESS EXTRA STOUT BOTTLE $5

*MEMBERS only price (additives $1 extra for members), available only on Tuesday 17th March 2020, while stocks last at Parkside Bar. Responsible service of alcohol will be observed at all times and strictly adhered to.

4x4x4 MONDAY TO THURSDAY 3–7PM

$4 Schooners 4 Hours 4 days a week

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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RASPBERRY & CHOCOLATE HOT CROSS BUN PUDDING

INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • • •

5 Bakery Chocolate Hot Cross Buns, day-old, split 40g butter, softened 1/4 cup (85g) raspberry jam 1 cup (125g) fresh raspberries or frozen raspberries 100g white chocolate, coarsely chopped 6 Free Range Eggs, lightly whisked 1 cup (250ml) milk 1/2 cup (125ml) thickened cream 1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar

METHOD STEP 1

Preheat oven to 160C. Lightly grease an 8-cup (2L) ovenproof dish.

STEP 2

Spread the cut side of each bun half evenly with butter, then spread with jam. Arrange in the prepared pan, alternating the bases, jam-side up with the tops, cross-side up. Sprinkle with raspberries and white chocolate.

STEP 3

Whisk the egg, milk, cream and sugar in a large bowl, then strain through a fine sieve into a jug. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the buns. Set aside for 15 mins to soak.

STEP 4

Place the dish in a large roasting pan. Pour enough boiling water into the pan to come halfway up the side of the dish. Bake for 35-40 mins or until custard is just set. Set aside for 5 mins to cool slightly before serving.

Note: You can use Traditional Fruit Hot Cross Buns instead if preferred.

HONOUR ROLL RESTORED TO COMMEMORATE THE MEN WHO SERVED THE EMPIRE It may be difficult for people of our times to understand the enthusiasm with which so many young men rushed to join the Australian Imperial Forces at the outbreak of war. Clearly many responded to the call to serve King and Empire in the hour of need.

On the home front families were inspired by the heroism of Gallipoli and the Western Front, shocked by the terrible casualties and later divided by the bitterness of the conscription controversies.

After the Great War of 1914-1918 communities organised to erect memorials of those who served. Kingsgrove’s memorial consisted of an Honour Roll, being a painted sign board, firstly displayed at Kingsgrove Public School on the schools Stoney Creek Road frontage and then, to halt weather damage, was relocated to a wall under the school veranda.

The Honour Rolls modest nature may be due to Kingsgrove’s lack of community identity, being at the edge of three (3) municipalities, and more established

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suburbs would commemorate their hero’s in a more impressive, substantial and lasting form. This memorial was sponsored by the school’s P & C Association, which at the time was probably the only community type organisation in the suburb.

At the unveiling ceremony on Saturday 9th August 1919, P & C President Charles A. Howard explained the memorial would show appreciation to those brave lads who had gone to fight for our liberty and freedom of the world.

The sign has since vanished leaving Kingsgrove with no memorial listing the names of those who served in the Great War and of the 54 names on the board, 14 had been killed.

The Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd in collaboration the Armistice Centenary Grants Program have replaced the Honour Roll and it is now proudly on display as the front of Kingsgrove RSL Club.

Giant Easter

Raffles

FRIDAY 27TH MARCH

Tickets on sale from 4:30pm Easter Eggs and Hampers will be on display from the 16th March at Club reception.

E G D I R F E FILL TEHAFOOD RAFFLE

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April

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May

Jim Beam & Cola Stubby $6.00 (Members)

June

Hardys The Riddle Cab Merlot Glass $5.00 (Members)

AVAILABLE TO KINGSGROVE RSL CLUB MEMBERS FROM 1ST - 30TH APRIL, WHILE STOCKS LAST. RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL WILL BE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES AND STRICTLY ADHERED TO.

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P L AT I N U M H A R M O N Y P R E S E N T S :

DECADES

A History of Hits!

SATURDAY 4TH APRIL, 7PM 3 COURSE MEAL & 4 DRINKS | TICKETS $50PP (MEMBERS ONLY) Bookings essential. Seating will be limited. Tickets on sale now.

CORAL SEA

C O M M E M O R AT I V E S E R V I C E & LU N C H E O N

SUNDAY 3RD MAY 2020 10:45AM FOR A CORAL SEA DAY SERVICE AT 11AM LUNCHEON 12PM - 3:30PM

TICKETS $25 EACH ON SALE MONDAY 6TH APRIL 2020 FEATURING

ECHOES OF THE SIXTIES

(SUB-BRANCH MEMBERS AND PARTNERS ONLY)

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ANZAC DAY SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH SUB-BRANCH PROGRAMME: 6.45am 7.00am Band:

Assembly – Shaw Street Carpark March to Kingsgrove R.S.L. Club followed by Service in Memorial Park Sutherland Shire Silver Band P.J. Merlino, Hon. Secretary

CLUB PROGRAMME: 8.00am

8.30am 9.00am 12 Noon 12 Noon 1.00pm 4.00pm 5.30pm

Club opens for breakfast: Ex-Service 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 Club open for Members and Ex-Service Personnel only Rations Dining open all day and Jade Palace open for lunch Two Up commences Club opens to visitors LIVE Music by Boy Meets Girl duo till 8pm Jade Palace open for dinner I.R. TODD, CEO

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SERVICE SATURDAY 25TH APRIL 2020

“LEST WE FORGET” COLLECTION TIMETABLE Kingsgrove RSL 3:30am Bardwell Park RSL 3:35am Earlwood Ex-Servicemen’s Club 3:45am Bus will be parked in George Street For the return trip. All Patrons will be returned to their respective Clubs

by Approx 6.:00am.

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W H AT ’ S O N

B U L C 0 0 2IN $1000 CASH W

200 MEMBERS WILL BE INVITED TO TAKE PART EACH MONTH. 3RD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH Minor draws at 7pm, 7.30pm & 8pm for $100 cash.

All tickets go back into the barrel for the major prize of $1,000 Turn up on the night, register your name and wait to win $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, THURSDAY & FRIDAY BINGO 11AM – 1:20PM

LUNCH BREAK 12 NOON – 1PM 2 course lunch available to Bingo Players from Jade Palace FREE BINGO TO ALL MEMBERS (limit one frewe book per member, per day).

Additional books $2, ½ books $1.

Multiple books allowed. Non-members $2 per book.

Poker j

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

Every Thursday in the Rations Lounge Register from 7:30 - free entry

Great Prizes to be won!

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WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENT

MONDAY

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

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

HAPPY HOUR 4:30PM - 6:30PM BADGE DRAW 6PM, 6:45PM & 7:30PM 200 CLUB 6:30PM (Third Tuesday Each Month)

BINGO 11AM - 1:20PM (1hr Lunch Break) HAPPY HOUR 4:30PM - 6:30PM CLUB BINGO 7:30PM CASH HOUSIE 7:30PM Courtesy Taxi Available

BINGO 11AM - 1:20PM (1hr Lunch Break) HAPPY HOUR 4:30PM – 6:30PM POKER 7:30PM THURSDAY TRIVIA 7:30PM

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

BINGO 11AM - 1:20PM (1hr Lunch Break) FILL THE FRIDGE Tickets From 4:30PM KIDS CLUB 5:30PM-9:30PM SNOOKER CLUB 5:30PM DARTS CLUB 7:30PM COURTESY BUS 4:30PM - 12:00AM

KIDS CLUB 5:30PM-9:30PM

BADGE DRAW 4PM, 5PM & 6PM HAPPY HOUR 4:30PM - 6:30PM COURTESY BUS 3:30PM - 11PM

BAND NIGHT 3rd Saturday of Month 8.30PM COURTESY BUS 4:30PM - 12:00AM

Fill THE FRIDGE FRIDAY R A FFL E S TICKETS ON SALE FROM 4:30PM DRAW STARTS FROM 5:30PM Over 60 assorted MEAT & PRAWN Trays to be won, 1st Friday of every Month.

Over 50 assorted MEAT Trays to be won every Friday.

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MOTHER’S DAYBreakfast S U N DAY 10 T H M AY from 8:30am

All mothers will receive a FREE Breakfast and a complimentary glass of sparkling.

A D U LT S $ 1 7 . 5 0 C H I L D R E N $ 8 . 5 0 (12YR & U ND ER ) Bookings Essential. Call club reception on 02 9336 1500 to make a booking.

MOTHER’S DAY BANQUET CRYSTAL $39 PP

JADE $69 PP

MIN 4 PEOPLE

MIN 6 PEOPLE

Steamed Prawns Dumplings Chicken San Choy Bow

Steamed Prawns Dumplings Chicken San Choy Bow

Pork Ribs with plum sauce Pung Bao Chicken Wasabi Wagyu Beef Mongolian Lamb Stir Fried Mix Vegetables King Prawns with olive pickle fried rice

Pork Ribs Plum Sauce Pung Bao Chicken Wasabi Wagyu Beef Stir Fried Mix Vegetables Roast Duck with lychee Garlic Butter King Prawns King Prawns with olive pickle fried rice Chilli King Prawns Noodles

Abalone Chicken Soup Mixed Entree Duck San Choy Bow

Bookings Essential. Please Call Jade Palace on 02 9150 7799 to make a reservation.

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RUBY $59 PP

MIN 4 PEOPLE

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Garlic Butter Seafood Combination Wasabi Wagyu Beef Pung Bao Chicken Typhoon Lamb Cutlets Mixed Mushrooms with bean curd Stir Fried Mix Vegetables Chilli King Prawns Noodles King Prawns with olive pickle fried rice

NIGHTLY SPECIALS MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

STEAK NIGHT

SURF AND TURF

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL

300GRM rump fillet steak cooked to your liking with mushroom, pepper or Dianne sauce chips and salad.

200GRM rump fillet cooked to your liking with creamy garlic prawns served with chips and salad.

Chicken schnitzel, with sauce or your choice of parmigiana, Hawaiian or bacon, avocado and cheese toppers.

MEMBERS $17.00

MEMBERS $16.50

MEMBERS $16.00

Mother’s Day S U N DAY 10 T H M AY TREAT MUM TO LUNCH OR DINNER AT RATIONS CAFÉ AND RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY GLASS OF WINE* *Wine selection: Vivo Sauvignon Blanc, Willowglen Chardonnay, Chatsworth Estate Shiraz & Chatsworth Estate Cabernet Merlot.

CALL CLUB RECEPTION ON 9336 1500 TO MAKE A BOOKING

Rations Café will be operating their normal menu with additional specials for Mother’s Day

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CELEBRATE THE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY WITH A CUP OF TEA AND SCONES WITH JAM AND CREAM

$6.50* MONDAY 8TH JUNE *Only available on Monday 8th June, from Rations Café, or while stocks lasts.

P R I VAT E F U N C T I O N S I N T H E

Parkview Terrace B O O K Y O UR S E AT ED OR C OC K TAI L E V EN T NOW!

30 PERSON CAPACIT Y OWN SERVICED BAR FREE ROOM HIRE*

PARKSIDE BAR

sunday to thursday

4:30PM – 6:30PM

WINE HAPPY

ON ALL BEER, *Free Room Hire only with a minimum spend of $500 on Food and Beverage. Call Kingsgrove RSL Club Reception on 02 9336 1500 to speak to a Manager.

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& SPIRITS

HOUR

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

3RD JUNE / 21ST JUNE / 8TH JULY FOOTY FANS CAN WATCH THE NSW BLUES PLAY LIVE ON THE BIG SCREEN RATIONS DINING FOOTY SPECIALS • PARKSIDE BAR DRINK SPECIALS THROUGHOUT THE GAME • PLUS GIVEAWAYS

NRL FOOTY TIPPING IS BACK

NRL GAMES LIVE AT THE CLUB

See Club reception for details on how to enter.

Kingsgrove RSL is the best place to watch every minute of the 2020 NRL Season LIVE ON THE BIG SCREEN!

FOR 2020 NRL SEASON

WITH $1000 IN CASH PRIZES TO BE WON!

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MEET MATILDA ASPLET MATILDA ASPLET DAUGHTER OF KINGSGROVE RSL CLUB MEMBER RYAN ASPLET, HAS BEEN BECOME THE FIRST EVER GIRL TO ATTAIN A WOMEN’S RUGBY LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP AT KINGSGROVE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL. Identified by NRL development officers in the St George area as a possible future Women’s National Rugby League Player, Matilda hopes to chase her love of the sport throughout her schooling and into a profession if possible.

It may have been destiny for Matilda to follow in the joy of rugby league as she is the first girl in the Asplet clan in four generations, growing around the footy field watching and playing footy with her dad, brother and cousins.

Having now played for the past two years in the under 11’s and under 12’s for the Kingsgrove Colts Junior Ruby League Football Club, where Matilda achieved awards for Best and Fairest for her team and Mod Player of the Year for the Kingsgrove Colts, first female to win this award.

Matilda is willing to work hard and enjoy what comes next in her rugby league future with aspirations to follow her idols Maddie Studdon, current Australian International Women footballer and Ruan Sims former Australian International Women footballer and hopefully play in the NRL Women’s Premiership and for the Jillaroos.

Like her family we too look forward with excitement for Matilda’s rugby league future.

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Reservations essential seating limited. Call Reception to book 9336 1500

CHRISTMAS in July

S A T U R DA Y 2 5 T H J U LY / 7 P M TICKETS

$50PP Members Only

2 COURSE MEAL DRINKS INCLUDED (DRAUGHTS BEER, HOUSE WINE & SPIRITS) BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL SEATING WILL BE LIMITED

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Fill the fridge

Christmas in Jul�

HAM RAFFLE 75

fri 24th jul

leg hams to be won

Tickets from $1 • Tickets on sale from 3pm

MAKE USE OF OUR SUPERVISED

KIDS GROVE RIGHT HERE aT YOUR CLUB!

OPEN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS WITH TWO SESSION TIMES, 5.30PM - 7:30PM & 7:30PM - 9:30PM NUMBERS ARE LIMITED. COST: $3 MEMBERS & $6 NON-MEMBERS Advance bookings are essential.

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

It’s our way of celebrating your birthday!

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

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SUB BRANCH PRESIDENT Welcome to the first 2020 Sub-Branch Burst report, what a start to the year what with the drought, the catastrophic bush fires and more recently the incredible rain/flooding that we had in February we really are a country with incredibly diverse weather.

As most of you are aware the new Constitution for the NSW RSL was officially implemented on the 1st December 2019, yes it does require some amendments, these will be done in October at the NSW RSL Congress in Newcastle. Both John Graham and I were at Albury late October when the historic vote was taken to approve the new constitution. We both have been very much involved in the framing of the Standing Operating Procedures (SOP’s) which will replace the current By-Laws. The RSL can now get back to doing what it does best and that is looking after the welfare of ex-service men and women and their families.

by Bass Hill RSL in November, Ingleburn RSL in February and in March we will be at Bankstown RSL. At the Ingleburn RSL meeting I was honored to receive my fifty (50) year membership certificate of the NSW RSL, the presentation was done by the NSW RSL Acting President Mr. Ray James. My special thanks to John Graham who organized the certificate and the presentation.

Being the first edition of the Burst for 2020, I will take the opportunity to thank our 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 Neil Arena who has not been well lately and Phil Pollard and the Committee who pitch in giving up their own time to attend member’s funerals, school and nursing home commemoration services.

The Women’s Auxiliary are now allowed to fund raise so they will be back in force with their usual Mother’s Day and Father’s Day raffles so do buy a ticket as all proceeds go to various Veteran ‘s charities that are approved by RSL NSW. On behalf of the Sub-branch Committee we offer our condolences to the families and friends of all those Sub-branch members who have passed away since the last report.

“The easiest way to get into trouble is to be right at the wrong time”

Alan R. Barnes JP President

Our 2019 Remembrance Day Service was held on Sunday the 10th November with the Cadets from TS Sirius and 233 St George Regional Cadet Unit making up the Catafalque Party and the Guard. The Remembrance Day Address was given by LTCOL Schon Condon GCSJ RFD of the Royal Australian Artillery, the Sutherland Shire Band provided the music for the service and entertained the members and guests at lunch. Thanks to the Sing Australia Choir Ashbury who have made a very welcome addition to our Commemoration services.

The 2020 ANZAC Day service will follow the usual format, details are provided on page 16. All current defence force personnel, ex-service men and women, their descendants are welcome to march and attend the service.

Our next Commemoration Service and luncheon is the Battle of the Coral Sea on Sunday the 3rd May, the TS Sirius Cadets will provide the Catafalque Party and the Guard. The Service will commence at 10.45am, medals to be worn.

Since the last edition of the Burst your Far Southern Metropolitan District Council (FSMDC) have attended and reported on Meetings at Chester Hill RSL hosted

S P O R T S A D M I N I S T R AT O R Another year has come and gone and all the sporting bodies have now held their AGM’s and elections with all President’s being re-elected and only a few minor changes to the committees. I look forward to working with all new members.

scheduled in March, hopefully it will be a dry day with no early morning mishaps.

Congratulations go to the Golf Club who won the Club’s Round-Robin and to all Sporting Clubs that participated in the competition, it was very close with all the Sporting clubs being within a few points of each other.

I must thank all the members who attended the Stars Tribute Night in December and it was pleasing to see so many members from the Clubs sporting bodies in attendance. This coupled with Club Members also in attendance, great food and entertainment ensured a great night was had by all.

This year’s Round Robin is approaching fast with the Fishing competition being the first to be held and is

The other Round Robin competitions will be held later in the year which are really entertaining nights.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those who participated in the running of our Sporting bodies

during the past 12 months without your efforts our members would not have had a wide range of activities to participate in.

To our members who are not involved in any of these groups, I urged you to come along and try your nominated sport and I can guarantee you will enjoy yourself and make many new friends. Please see reception for further details in regards to meeting dates and contacts of how to join.

Heather Shepherd Sports Administrator

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K I N G S G ROV E RS L S P O RT I N G C LU BS SNOOKER CLUB The Snooker Club AGM was held on the 7th of February with the following members being elected: • President - Jeff Costa • Sec/treasurer -Joe Grima • Captain - Nuri Hassim • Committee - Ross Hansen, Bob McGuire, Steve Huckstadt, Greg Gillan and Graeme Saunders.

Club Champions 2019 were: • A Grade - Nuri Hassim • B Grade - Robert Dunne • C Grade - Troy Pepping • Bob Taaffe award - Nuri Hassim • Most improved - Robert Dunne So far this year we have 36 financial members and are always looking for more. So feel free to come down and join in on our Friday night Competition . There is good prize money and it is handicapped to make it fair for all.

Thank you to the committee for all their efforts so far this year and thanks to the RSL Club and the board of directors for their continued support.

Jeff Costa, President

Di Merritt, Nuri Hassim, Peter Maculus, Bob McGuire, Scott Fulljames, Graeme Saunders ,Nuka Haumaha.

FISHING CLUB 2020 competition has commenced and lots of fish finally being weighed in at the January and February outings. Hopefully this year brings more accommodating weather conditions than in previous years. Congratulations to junior member George and his dad Tracy Braithwaite on their kingfish caught locally and Peter Joseph on his fantastic 15kg and 17kg Kingfish caught a little further out – in New Zealand. Well done everyone.

Junior member George Braithwaite with his local Kingfish catch.

We have had 9 new fishing club members recently join our club, including 4 junior members very keen to cast a line or two in the hope of winning the “junior competition” award.

Club Champion for 2019 was Ian Leslie announced at our well-attended Presentation night and later acknowledged at KRSL’s Stars Tribute night. Our AGM was held late 2019 “welcome aboard” newly elected committee members Jim Hall, John Shaw, Kristy Shaw and Carmen Bezzina.

Fishing charters are proving popular with four being scheduled in 2020 leaving from Wollongong, Birchgrove and Cronulla wharves.

Interested participants should contact Ian Leslie, Charter Coordinator (or message left at KRSL Reception) for details. Regular updates from members are posted electronically via our KRSL Fishing Club Facebook page and make for some great reading and photos taken.

Peter Joseph with his 17kg Kingfish caught in New Zealand.

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Tracy Braithwaite with his local Kingfish catch.

See you on the water,

Lady Nemo

DARTS CLUB By the time this goes to print our B Grade team will have started their summer competition in the St. George and Sutherland Shire Association in February. Our B Grade team won the “Alf Bonning” award in the winter competition which means they were the team that won the most single games played during the season.

Congratulations to all who played in the team.

If you would like to play social darts on Friday nights, we start at 7.30pm in the Diggers Lounge for registration, and start playing at 8pm. It is a fun night and nothing too serious (after all it’s not competition on this night). We have different nights during the year which the committee arrange and a good time is had by all. You can leave your name at Club reception and we will get in touch with you or just come down on Friday nights and introduce yourself to one of us.

Well done, Kris Meyer, Glenn Roberts, Donna Aronis, Cheryl Langstaff, Harry Langstaff, Lynda Lake, Robert Mahon (left to right), for accepting the Trophy for the most games won by a team during the last competition!

Good luck to our B Grade team in the competition.

Lynda Lake

GOLF CLUB Good morning all great to be back in print although it may be the last due to the electronic age, anyway I am limited to the number of words I can print so I will catch up for now.

WOOLOWARE GOLF CLUB Outright Winner Peter Mason Division One Steve Hodson Division Two Paul Viataki

27/10/ 19 37 PTS OFF 22 HCP 35 PTS OFF 12 HCP 34 PTS OFF 17 HCP

BARDEN RIDGE GOLF CLUB Outright Winner John Whitehead Division One Tony Blackmore Division Two Dave Watt

17/11/19 41 PTS OFF 19 HCP 38 PTS OFF 9 HCP 38 PTS OFF 17 HCP

BEXLEY GOLF CLUB Outright Winner Glen Davis A Grade Winner Colin Kent B Grade Winner Dave Watt C Grade Winner Mick Rigby

1/12/19 40 PTS OFF 2 HCP 40 PTS OFF 7 HCP 40 PTS OFF 16 HCP 39 PTS OFF 24 HCP

BEXLEY GOLF CLUB 1/12/19 A good roll up for the end of year bash everyone was a winner a good day was had by all there was Merry Christmas all round.

FIRST GAME BACK PLUS AGM AT THE CLUB BARDWELL VALLEY Outright Winner Jim Mc Allister Division One Winner Mick Bougoukas Division Two Winner Tony Fardell

19/1/2020 37 PTS OFF 13 HCP 35 PTS OFF 17 HCP 35 PTS OFF 22 HCP

The election of office bearers was held for the 2020 golf season and to the surprise of everyone all officers were re-elected unopposed again.

When you’re on a good thing stick to it they say. Also Tony (Lumpy) Dennis was made a life member of the golf club.

2020 OFFICE BEARERS Graeme Sheary President Steve Hodson Treasurer Tony Dennis Captain Ernie Kalonikos Vice Captain

COMMITTEE Dave Watt Colin Kent Paul Thorpe NEXT GAME WAS HELD AT BEVERLEY PARK GOLF CLUB Outright Winner Ernie Kalonikos A Grade Winner Jim Mc Allister B Grade Winner Graeme Sheary C Grade Winner Peter Mason

2/2/2020 42 PTS OFF 13 HCP 40 PTS OFF 11 HCP 36 PTS OFF 15 HCP C/B 41 PTS OFF 23 HCP

Special note Graeme Sheary had an eagle on the last hole from 90 meters out. Well done Graeme a fine effort.

That’s all for now and remember; a good rubber will always beat a good score.

Captain Tony (Lumpy) Dennis

Tony Blackmore, Graeme Sheary, Glenn Kendrigan, Ernie Kalonikos

Mick Rigby, Michael Pipe, Andrew Morris, Brent Mason

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COMMUNITY GROUP The ladies have started the year organising presents for Christmas already. We have 300 presents to do so we are off to a good start. We are doing coat hangers, bags, washers and fingerless gloves. We will put soap bars with some of these presents.

During the year we do sets for premmie babies, scarfs and hats for cancer patients, rugs for the

RSPCA. At the moment we are doing knee rugs for elderly patients in hospital and raindrops for the Easter show to be sold for a gold coin donation towards water for farmers.

We have two luncheons a year where we invite nursing homes and seniors in the area to come and enjoy themselves. Everyone goes home with a gift.

As you can see we keep busy so if you would like to join our group, leave your name at reception and we will get in touch with you. We meet every two months at the Club and have discussions on what we have done and what we are going to do.

Thank you to everyone who has donated to us.

Lynda Lake

WOM E N’S AUX I L I A RY I hope everyone has had an enjoyable Christmas and New Year.

Thank you to all the people who purchased tickets in our Christmas Raffle.

I hope the winners enjoyed their prizes New Year’s Eve was celebrated at the Club by some of our members. We had a very entertaining evening.

Congratulations to Pauline James, the previous State President of the NSW Women’s Auxiliary, on receiving the OAM, for services to veterans and their families, and the Community.

A Crazy Whist evening is planned for Tuesday March 17th 2020. Please come and enjoy an evening of fun and friendship. For $5.00 supper is included also prizes.

In May we will be holding a raffle for Mother’s Day. All proceeds from our raffles and functions go to charities which support our serving and ex-service personnel.

Pat Graham President Kingsgrove Sub-Branch Auxiliary

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2019 Christmas Raffle Results

TICKET NAME 1. B69 Blue Constantinos Tevzis 2. W57 Apricot Anne Smith 3. Q16 Red Anna Karambelas 4. Q58 Blue Frances Finch 5. W37 Orange Alan Barnes 6. U13 Apricot Donna Broadey 7. R34 Grey A Connolly 8. Q85 Grey Stephen Lyons 9. D98 Black Fay Neill

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Sub Branch Meeting 2020

President Secretary Treasurer

Monday 20th April 2020 Monday 22nd June 2020 Monday 24th August 2020 All members of the Sub-Branch are invited to attend.

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

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

Vice President N.L .Arena, JP P.A. Pollard, JP

ARMY

ANZAC DAY Saturday 25th April 2020

Committee T.A. Parsons R. Talbott, OAM, JP J.A.Graham, JP

Vale Antonios Aronis Dorothy Joyce McDonald Samantha Taylor

HOURS OF OPERATION Club Trading

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Hospital Visitations Officers R. Talbot, OAM, JP

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FOR YOUR

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Sub Branch Committee 2020

10am - 3am 10am - 3am 10am - 3am 10am - 3am 10am - 4am 10am - 4am 10am - 3am

Reception Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

10am - 3am 10am - 3am 10am - 3am 10am - 3am 10am - 4am 10am - 4am 10am - 3am

Kids Grove Friday Saturday

Do you require the services of a Justice of the peace?

5.30pm - 9.30pm 5.30pm - 9.30pm

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

Jade Palace Monday Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Rations Café Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Rations Dining Monday Tuesday

Wednesday

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Neil Arena Tas Aronis Alan Barnes Peter Burgess John Graham

CLOSED 11:30am - 2:30pm 5:30pm - 9:30pm 11:30am - 2:30pm 5:30pm - 9:30pm 11:30am - 2:30pm 5:30pm - 9:30pm 11:30am - 2:30pm 5:30pm - 9:30pm 11:30am - 2:30pm 5:30pm - 9:30pm 11:30am - 2:30pm 5:30pm - 9:30pm

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12pm - 8:30pm 12pm - 2:30pm 5pm - 8:30pm 12pm - 2:30pm 5pm - 8:30pm 12pm - 8:30pm 12pm - 9pm 12pm - 9pm 12pm - 8:30pm

Debbie Harris Peter Lyle Heather Shepherd Robert Talbott OAM

THE BURST

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OPEN DAILY 12 NOON - 8:30PM (Closed Tue & Wed 2:30-5pm)

Your new dining destination at Kingsgrove RSL TAKING LUNCH & DINNER Reservations 02 9336 1500

Ration Café Open Daily from 10am till Late

Enjoy a light meal and a barista made beverage anytime.