KRSL The Burst - Autumn 2019

The Burst www.kingsgroversl.com.au

MARCH - JUNE 2019

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PRESIDENTS REPORTS

BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

Welcome to our first edition of the Burst for 2019, this year is shaping another special one for Kingsgrove RSL members and their guests with the Club looking to further enhance the ambience and facilities and provide more reasons to make Kingsgrove RSL Club your choice to spend leisure time.

I am pleased to report that the Club has traded strongly, posting a profit after taxation of $611,304 for the year, this is an excellent result. My thanks to you the members for your continued patronage and support.

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

There are no Club Elections this year however the Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at 7.00pm on Tuesday the 26th March, I urge all members to attend as this is your opportunity to tell the Board and Management what else you would like to see at the Club.

Alan Barnes PRESIDENT

As this is the first issue of the Burst for the year, I will take this opportunity to thank the Board Members for all their input it was a very busy year for them, with the good mix of older and younger Board Members we have been setting up strategies that will guide the Club to an exciting future.

The Board recently put out an announcement that the Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd and Bexley RSL Club Ltd have agreed to enter exclusive discussions on the merger of the two registered clubs to ensure the long-term viability and sustainability of each club. The full statement is on the Club website. The Board is of the opinion that if this merger goes ahead it will lead to a greater offering of services and facilities to the members of both clubs.

The Board has decided, based on the successful trial of the courtesy bus that the Club will purchase our own bus and will continue to provide a pick up and drop off service every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The Club has approached Bayside Council in relation to having a deck area in front of the verandah (non-smoking area) and in addition erect a new children’s play area on the lower level of the park.

John Graham SNR VICE PRESIDENT

Heather Shepherd VICE PRESIDENT

The Board has allocated another $30,000 to improve the facilities at the Club's Shoal Haven Heads units, we have employed a caretaker (Neil Unicomb) for the units and he will ensure the units are clean and maintained.

Thanks to General Manager Ian Todd, the Management team and the staff for all their hard work during 2018, they are all committed to ensure that a member’s visit to the Club is a positive experience.

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

Tas Aronis DIRECTOR

Ryan Asplet DIRECTOR

Michael Bougoukas DIRECTOR

On behalf of the Board of Directors I thank you for your continued support of this great Club. The Club's success is yours, I look forward to seeing you at the Club in the near future.

“Too many of us keep looking forward to the good old days.”

Alan R. Barnes JP President

Happy Easter Bruce Geerin DIRECTOR

Joe Grima DIRECTOR

Ian Todd GENERAL MANAGER

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

GENERAL M ANAGERS REPORT It is with pleasure I present to the members the Financial Report for year ending 31st December 2018, with a net profit after tax of $611,304.

The Club has had a steady year with growth in Bar and Food sales providing the increase in revenue to $10.8M an increase of 2%.

With the increased growth the Club has experienced an increase in expenses, but the Club has maintained an excellent result in Earnings before Depreciation and Finance costs of $2.1M. As part of our Club’s strategic plan a strong review of the depreciation on the property, plant and equipment of the Club continues with an increase in this non-cash expense to $1.2M. This avails us the opportunity to reinvest back into your Club in the future.

The Club’s membership also achieved good growth of 7% and now stands at; Financial Members 8,119 Life Members 3 Associate Members 50 Total Membership 8,172 The Club Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 26th March 2019 at 7pm.

In January 2019 a notice was placed in the Club informing members that Kingsgrove RSL Club had entered into an exclusive arrangement with Bexley RSL to negotiate the possibility of a merger of both clubs. This decision was formulated to ensure the preservation of both clubs, their facilities and amenities whilst retaining their own identities and RSL heritage.

The Club’s borrowing has been reduced by 15% and now sits at a total borrowings of $3.9M whilst the Club’s investments were increased to $600K.

Both clubs are currently drafting a Business Plan and Memorandum of Understanding outlining the terms of the merger to be presented to the members when approved by both Boards.

With the increases in depreciation and taxation expenses the net profit decreased this year, however the Club’s overall equity has increased to $21.4M, a very strong financial position.

Your Club’s dining experiences are continuing to grow and I recommend all members visit the Club and seek out your favourite dish or review the changing specials menu.

Anzac Day is a special day in our calendar so be sure to check out the program to see all the activities for the day so you can come to your Club and commemorate with us.

There are many other great promotions throughout March and April with Easter and many daily activities on every week so check out this Burst magazine for the details.

Don’t forget to spoil mum this Mother’s Day. Check out the breakfast offer and the Special menus here at Kingsgrove RSL Club.

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 Operations Manager Debbie Harris and all our staff.

Thanks to all our loyal members, I look forward to seeing you all in the Club.

Ian Todd ACCM General Manager

K I N G S G R O V E R S L C L U B LT D N OT I C E O F A N N UA L G E N E R A L M E E T I N G Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Members of Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd (Club) will be held on Tuesday 26th March 2019 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 27th March 2018.

to the Directors in respect of services rendered to the Club, President $8520, Vice Presidents $3,470 each, and other Directors $3,060 each, to be paid quarterly in arrears.

2. To receive and consider the Financial report, the Director's report and the Auditor's report for the financial year ending 31st December 2018, and the reports of the President and General Manager.

ORDINARY RESOLUTION 2: The members hereby approve the payment of the following honorarium plus superannuation if applicable of $660 per annum to the Sports Administrator in respect of services rendered to the Club to be paid quarterly in arrears.

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.

4. To consider and, if thought fit, pass the resolution to elect Mr J.A. Graham to Life membership of the Club.

5.

To consider and, if thought fit, pass the special resolution to amend the Constitution.

6.

Notice will be given to members at the Annual General Meeting of any expression of interest in an amalgamation, along with any unsolicited merger offer, received by the Club from any other registered club in the previous 12 months in accordance with the Registered Clubs Regultion 2015 (NSW).

SPECIAL BUSINESS - NOTICE OF RESOLUTIONS ORDINARY RESOLUTION 1: The members hereby approve the payment of the following honorariums per annum plus superannuation if applicable

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:

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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.

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING CONT...

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.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION: That the members hereby elect Mr J.A. Graham to Life membership of the Club.

SPECIAL RESOLUTION: That the Constitution of Kingsgrove R.S.L. Club Ltd be amended by: 1. adding a new rule 22.18 as follows: 22.18 A member is ineligible to be nominated for, elected to, or

appointed to the Board if that member:

(a) has been expelled from membership of the Club, or, has been suspended from membership of the Club and has completed that period of suspension at any time within the 3 year period immediately prior to the date of nomination, election or appointment;

(b) has been convicted of an offence on indictment within the 5 year period immediately prior to the date of nomination, election or appointment or if they actually serve a term of imprisonment when it is 5 years from the date of release;

(c) is a former employee of the Club whose services were terminated by the Club for misconduct; or

(d) was an employee of the Club, or was an employee of any other registered club that has amalgamated with the Club, within the 3 year period immediately prior to the date of nomination, election or appointment.

2.

deleting rule 23.1(i) in its entirety and replacing it with the following new rule 23.1(i):

(i)

becomes an employee of the Club, or, was an employee of any other registered club which has amalgamated with the Club within the 3 year period immediately prior to the date of such amalgamation.

Explanatory Notes Ordinary Resolutions: • Pursuant to the Registered Clubs Act 1976, 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.

• The Board seeks an increase in the Directors honorariums and Sports Administrator honorarium in accordance with CPI of 2%.

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

Life Membership Resolution: A nomination for Life Membership of Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd for Mr J. A. Graham in accordance with By-Law 11.1 of Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd has been submitted and approved by the Board of Directors. The Board recommends this resolution to the members in accordance with Rule 6.11 of the Constitution. This resolution is proposed as a special resolution, and to be carried, this resolution requires a vote in favour by a 75% majority of those members present and voting. Financial Full Club Members and Life Members (who were previously Full Club Members when elected to Life Membership) are entitled to vote on the Life Membership Resolution.

Special Resolution: • If passed, the special resolution would amend the Constitution to provide that a person is ineligible to be nominated, elected or appointed to the Club's Board in the circumstances set out in the resolution above.

• The criteria in paragraphs (a) to (c) of the new rule 22.18 set out matters where the Board considers that it would be inappropriate for a person to hold office on the Board in those circumstances.

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Paragraph (d) of the new rule 22.18 provides that members previously employed by the Club (or another club that the Club has amalgamated with) within the last 3 years are ineligible to be on the Board. This is proposed in order to ensure the independence of the Board from the management of the Club.

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A casual vacancy on the Board will already arise under rule 23.1(i) of the Constitution if a director becomes an employee of the Club. This special resolution would also provide that a casual vacancy will arise if a director was an employee of another club which has amalgamated with the Club, within the last 3 years.

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This 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. Financial Full Club Members and Life Members (who were previously Full Club Members when elected to Life Membership) are entitled to vote on the special resolution.

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Pursuant to the Registered Clubs Act 1976, the members would hereby approve for the 2019 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.

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

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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 of Directors of the Club, and those members directly involved in the above activities.

Ian Todd General Manager and Company Secretary

CLUB DRESS RULES NOTICE

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD

Date: 21st February 2019

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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Clothing Drive 1st – 25th March

We are supporting

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

Please drop off your pre-loved and/ or new 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 THE BURST

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This steamed fish recipe is an easy Chinese recipe to enjoy with the family on Good Friday. Or great for anyone looking for a quick low-fat meal any day of the week.

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

• 4 x 200g skinless blue-eye fillets • 5cm piece ginger, thinly sliced • 100ml chicken stock • 1/4 cup (60ml) Chinese rice wine (shaohsing) • 4 baby bok choy, quartered • 2 tbsp light soy sauce • 1 tsp caster sugar • 1/2 tsp sesame oil • 2 tbs peanut oil • 4 spring onions, thinly sliced • Fresh sprigs of coriander and steamed rice, to serve

1. Place fish on a plate and sit in a bamboo steamer.

Scatter over ginger, then pour in stock and rice wine. Cover and set over a pan of simmering water for 5 minutes.

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2. Add bok choy, cover and steam for a further 2 minutes or until fish is cooked.

3. Meanwhile, combine soy, sugar and sesame and peanut oil in a pan over medium heat for 2 minutes or until warm (dressing).

4. Serve fish and bok choy with dressing, spring onion, coriander and steamed rice.

SERVES: 4 | PREP TIME: 10MINS | COOK TIME: 10MINS | INGREDIENTS: 11 | DIFFICULTY: EASY

C R A Z Y

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ALL WELCOME!

FRIDAY 5TH APRIL 2019 TICKETS ON SALE FROM 4.30PM EASTER EGGS AND HAMPERS WILL BE ON DISPLAY FROM THE 25TH MARCH 2018 AT RECEPTION

SEAFOOD

FILL THE FRIDGE RAFFLE THURSDAY 18TH APRIL

TICKETS ON SALE FROM 4.30PM RAFFLE STARTS AT 5.30PM TO WIN AN ASSORTMENT OF SEAFOOD TRAYS FOR EASTER

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LIVE BANDS

IN THE DIGGERS LOUNGE, FROM 8.30PM SATURDAY 16 MARCH

SATURDAY 20 APRIL

THE SUITS

RETROSPECTIVE

SATURDAY 18 MAY

SATURDAY 15 JUNE

KICKSTAR

ONE HIT WONDERS

Monthly DRINK SPECIAL

March

Hahn ULTRA CRISP Bottle

$5.00 (members price)

April

James Squire ONE FIFTY LASHES Schooner

May

Mountain GOAT Schooner $5.00 (members price)

June

Larios GIN & TONIC $5.00 (members price)

Celebrating World Gin Day, Sat 8th June

$5.00 (members price)

*Available to Kingsgrove RSL Club members, while stocks last.

Responsible service of alcohol will be observed at all times anda strictly adhered to.

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F E AT U R I N G :

THE 3B’S SHOW Brings to life the music legends of The Bee Gees, The Beatles and The Beach Boys.

SATURDAY, 13TH APRIL, 7PM 3 COURSE MEAL & 4 DRINKS TICKETS $50PP (MEMBERS PRICE) Booking essential, seating will be limited.

Tickets on sale at Club reception Monday 4th March 2019

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ANZAC DAY THURSDAY, 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 J.A GRAHAM JP, 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 Just Jammin’ Duo till 8pm Jade Palace open for dinner I.R. TODD, General Manager

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ANZAC DAY Two Up

ANZAC DAWN SERVICE THURSDAY 25TH APRIL 2019

“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 Member Badge Draw Sundays

4PM, 5PM & 6PM

Tuesdays

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

Jackpot of up to 10,000 to BE WON! Starting at $3500, each draw increases by $50.

Current jackpot on display at Club Reception.

You have to be in the Club to be Eligible.

BINGO FREE

Club Bingo Cash Housie Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

WEDNESDAYS 7.30PM

Six Up Books. Free Bingo to all members ( limit one book per member).

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

$1000 JACKPOT TO BE WON

Doors open 10am, Bingo 11am - 12noon 12noon - 1 pm Intermission, Bingo 1pm -1.20pm 2 Course ASIAN Lunch available for only $10 at Jade Palace

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

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

Win Club reward vouchers, cash prizes & meat trays

Poker j

Great Prizes to be won!

Draw starts from 5:30PM OVER 50 ASSORTED MEAT TRAYS TO BE WON! 12

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

WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENT

MONDAY

YOGA 10AM HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30PM

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

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

BINGO 11AM - 1:20PM (1hr Lunch Break) HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30PM CLUB BINGO 7:30PM CASH HOUSIE 7:30PM Courtesy Taxi Available

BINGO 11AM - 1:20PM (1hr Lunch Break) HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30PM 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

KIDS CLUB 5:30PM-9:30PM

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

BAND NIGHT 3rd Saturday of Month 8.30PM

With a reusable alternative, Kingsgrove RSL Club ENVIRO BAG

COMING SOON With a paperless alternative, Receive 100 points by signing up to receive the Burst Magazine directly to your email inbox, & go in the draw to WIN 10,000 points! www.kingsgroversl.com.au/go-paperless/ THE BURST

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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 5TH MAY

10.45 AM FOR A CORAL SEA DAY SERVICE AT 11AM, LUNCHEON 12PM - 3.30PM FEATURING: TIME OUT DUO TICKETS $25.00 EACH (SUB-BRANCH MEMBERS AND PARTNERS ONLY) TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE ON MONDAY 1ST APRIL 2019

Yoga

M O N D A Y M O R N I N G F R O M 10 A M Contact Bernadette on 0419469152 to book in your spot.

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

Did you know you can redeem your

Kings Ransom

internet credit

Celebrate those special moments and make memories at Kingsgrove RSL Club.

Whether it be birthday celebrations, christenings, engagements, weddings anniversaries farewells or End of Your parties.

Contact Kingsgrove RSL Club on (02) 9336 1500 for all function enquiries.

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Gift card redemption converts points for cards of your choice

points at the Pitstop machine?

2 Pre-paid phone and

FUNCTIONS

1

2

Mobile phone charging

in secure lockers for all smart phones

FISHING CLUB

FOR ANY FISHING CLUB ENQUIRIES CONTACT: Kingsgrove RSL Club on 02 9336 1500 Kingsgrove RSL Fishing Club President, Jim Fisher on 0439 586 844

COME JOIN US ON • MONTHLY OUTINGS AROUND SYDNEY • FISHING CHARTERS

Or search Kingsgrove RSL Fishing Club on Facebook Groups

• SOCIAL EVENTS AND AWARDS NIGHTS • THE FACEBOOK SOCIAL GROUP

facebook.com groups/116810039037002/

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME (BOATS NOT ESSENTIAL)

PARKSIDE BAR

Happy

Hour ON ALL BEER,

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

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Sunday Thursday

WINe 5:00pm – 6:30pm & SPIRITS *Responsible service of alcohol will be observed at all time and strictly adhered to.

Kingsgrove RSL

GOLF CLUB 60th Anniversary

SUNDAY 23RD JUNE 2019 Featuring Comedian Darren Carr Please see Club Reception for more detail.

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Mother’s Day Breakfast

S UN DAY 12 T H M AY | F RO M 8 : 3 0 A M A l l m o t h e r s w i l l re c e ive a F R E E B re a k fa s t a nd a c o m p l i m e nta r y g la s s o f s p a rk l i n g B o ok i n g s E s s e nt i a l . Ca l l C l u b re c e p t i on on 0 2 9 3 3 6 15 0 0 to m a ke a b o ok i n g

Adu l t s $ 17. 5 0 | C h i l d re n $ 8 . 5 0 ( 12 y r a nd u nde r )

M O T H E R ’ S D AY BANQUET $39PP MIN. 4 GUESTS Deep Fried Mixed Entree 什锦炸盘

Sweet Sour Pork 咕嚕肉

Sizzling Mongolian Lamb 鐵板蒙古羊

Chicken San Choy Bow 雞肉生菜包

Garlic Butter Soft Shell Crab 蒜子牛油軟殼蟹

Chicken with Homemade Satay Sauce

Combination Chow Mein (crispy noodle) 杂烩炒面

Jade Palace Special Fried Rice or Steamed Rice 特别炒飯或白飯

沙爹鸡

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

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Mothers Day SUNDAY 12TH MAY

Lunch & Dinner Exclusive

Complimentary glass of sparkling to all mums

2 Course set Menu ($37/person) Select an Entrée & Main Or Select a Main & Dessert 3 Course set Menu ($42/person) Select an Entree, Main & Dessert CALL CLUB RECEPTION on 02 9336 1500 TO MAKE a BOOKING FOR MORE DETAILS AND MENU check club website *Rations Dining will be hosting an exclusive Mother’s day Menu and will not be offering their regular menu on Sunday 12th May, Rations Café will however operate as normal with some additional Mother Day specials.

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STATE OF

ORIGIN

WED 5TH JUNE, SUN 24TH JUNE, WED 10TH JULY 2019

Rations Dining Footy Specials Parkside Bar Drink Specials throughout the game

PLUS GIVEAWAYS

NRL FOOTY TIPPING IS BACK

NRL GAMES LIVE AT THE CLUB

For 2019 NRL Season See Club reception for details on how to enter WITH $1000 IN CASH PRIZES TO BE WON!

Kingsgrove RSL is the best place to watch every minute of the 2019 NRL Season LIVE ON THE BIG SCREEN

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

$6.50*

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*Only available on Monday 10th June, from Rations Café, or while stocks lasts.

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

11am -2pm Tuesday 9th July & Tuesday 16th July 2019

LOADS OF PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS

NUMBERS ARE LIMITED. COST: $3 MEMBERS & $6 NON-MEMBERS Advance bookings are essential.

Reservations essential – seating limited Call Reception to book 9336 1500

Christmas IN JULY

SATURDAY, 20TH JULY FROM 7PM

FEATURING A Tribute to Family Legends

2 COURSE SET MENU Drinks Included (Soft drinks, draught beer, house wine & house spirits)

TICKETS

$50PP BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL | SEATING WILL BE LIMITED. TICKETS ON SALE AT CLUB RECEPTION MONDAY 3RD JUNE 2019

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SUB BRANCH PRESIDENT Welcome to our first 2019 edition of the Burst, I am hopeful that 2019 will see the NSW RSL back on the right path after a very tumultuous year. This year’s ANZAC Day Service will follow the usual format by assembling in Shaw Street at 6.45 am for the march to the Club/memorial park, we would like to think that the service will be just as well attended as the last four services that commemorated the 100 years of ANZAC. All ex service men and women and their descendants are welcome to march and attend the service. A breakfast will be provided at the completion of the service.

extraordinary congress meeting in December to vote on a new Constitution however as expected it was voted down and an amended version is being prepared for the Congress Meeting at Albury in May. Hopefully the NSW State Branch will have listened to the members and will make the necessary amendments that will make it acceptable to the members.

Lucette van Someren Boyd & Family of the late Jim McMahon DCM

The 100th Anniversary of Armistice Day Service was held on Sunday the 11th 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 Major Jon Green of the Royal Australian Artillery, the Sutherland Shire Band provided the music for the service and entertained the members and guests at lunch. A special mention must go to the Sing Australia Choir Ashbury who are now participating at our commemorative services, thanks to Margaret Fitzpatrick.

As Remembrance Day was a special milestone, the Sub Branch decided it was appropriate to make two important presentations, the first was to Sub branch Secretary John Graham with his RSL Life Membership Certificate this was a well deserved honour, what made it more pleasing was that John and his wife Ann had many of their family attending the luncheon to see John receive his award, congratulations John.

Sub Branch members presenting a photo of Jim McMahon receiving the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) by Lieutenant General Leslie Morshead in the western desert on the 7th September 1942.

The other presentation was made to the family of the late Jim McMahon DCM a long time Sub Branch member. The Sub Branch presented his family with a photo that had hung in the Club for many years. Lucette van Someren Boyd accepted the photo on behalf of the family, many of whom were in attendance.

Our next Commemoration Service and luncheon is on Sunday the 5th May in recognition of the Battle of the Coral Sea, the TS Sirius Cadets will provide the Catafalque Party and the Guard. The Service will commence at 10.45am, medals to be worn.

Mr John Graham with his RSL Life Membership Certificate

Since my last report your Far Southern Metropolitan District Council (FSMDC) representatives have attended meetings at Canterbury Leagues Club hosted by Lakemba RSL in November, the February meeting was at Ingleburn RSL and March is at Bankstown RSL. We attended the NSW RSL

Being the first edition of the Burst for 2019, I will take the opportunity to thank our hard-working Secretary John Graham 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 Peter Merlino who has taken over Barry Willoughby’s role and doing a very good job with the school Commemoration Services. Thanks to the Committee who pitch in giving up their own time to attend member’s funeral, school and nursing home commemoration services.

A special thanks must go to Committee member Phil Pollard, you may have noticed last year that our memorabilia display cabinets were missing the various weapons, this was due to a glitch with our Police weapons permit however Phil after many months of paperwork managed to have our permits reinstated and the weapons are now back on display.

The Women’s Auxiliary unfortunately were not allowed to fund raise last year this was as a result of an edict from the NSW RSL State branch, however the club decided to run the raffles with the ladies assisting by selling tickets, the Club will be organizing for the proceeds from the raffles to go to various nominated charities. We believe that later this year the Women's Auxillary will be able to fund raise again.

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.

“What this country needs, is not more liberty, but fewer people who take liberties with liberty”

Alan R. Barnes JP President

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 the Club Champions of the Sporting Clubs were presented with their trophies at the Stars Tribute Night in December. It was pleasing to see so many members from the Club and Sporting bodies in attendance, this coupled with great food and entertainment ensured a great night was had by all.

Congratulations must go to the Darts Club who won the Club round-robin and to all Sporting Clubs that participated in the competition it was very close competition with all Clubs within 9 points of each other.

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

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

All the Sporting Clubs are currently holding their AGM’s with elections to appoint their new committees for 2019. So far the Fishing, Snooker, and Golf Clubs have conducted their AGM’s with these Sporting Club’s Presidents re-elected although there have been a few changes within their committees. The Dart’s club AGM is scheduled to be held on the 15th February and by the time this is published the Committee for 2019 will have been elected.

This year’s Round Robin Competition will have begun by the time you receive this publication, with the Fishing competition which is scheduled to be held in early March. Hopefully it will be a dry day which isn’t always the case for some of Fishing Club outings. The other competitions will be held later in the year.

To our members who are not involved in any of these groups, I urged you to come along and try your sport of choice 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

K I N G S G ROV E RS L S P O RT I N G C LU BS SNOOKER CLUB Firstly I would like to welcome all the snooker players back for 2019 and wish everyone a Happy New Year.

Our Friday night comp has begun and is going great, averaging 16 players and starting the year with 30 financial members (as at January 2019) which I am sure will increase throughout the year. I would like to invite anyone who enjoys the game to come down and join in our Friday night competition (which is handicapped to make it fair for all) we also run doubles competitions depending on the numbers. It is only $5 to play and there are winners and runners up prize money to be won.

Our 2018 Xmas party / presentation day was again a huge event with lots of food, drinks, prizes and laughter.

The Darts Club AGM was held in February and a new committee elected, wishing them all the best for 2019. Well done to the outgoing committee for a great job done in 2018.

This year we are happy to say we have two teams (an A-grade and B-grade) representing Kingsgrove in the St. George area Dart Competition, with both teams playing in new Darts Club shirts. We wish them all the best for 2019.

If you’re interested in joining us come down and join the fun every Friday night.

President George Megisidis

FISHING CLUB Fishing Club presentation in November was changed to a social night due to unfavourable and dangerous weather conditions in 2018; the majority of our outings were cancelled. A great night was had regardless, including a visit from Life Member Jim Hall recuperating after recent surgery.

In December, our Fishing Club’s AGM was held; committee members elected were:

I would like to take this opportunity to again congratulate the Snooker Club champions of 2018, those being: • A Grade - Owen wang • B Grade - Steve Hucksadt • Handicapped Singles - Nuri Hassim • Handicapped Doubles - Ross Hansen and Drago Milinkovic • Bob Taaffe Trophy - Nuri Hassim • Most improved - Bob “The Magician” McGuire I would also like to thank the committee for their efforts in 2018 especially Kevin Zelinka, who in his first year as Sec/ Treasurer did an outstanding job.

After this year’s AGM, we wish the 2019 committee a greater year.

President: Vice President : Secretary/Treasurer: WeighMaster: Publicity: Committee:

Jim Fisher Frank Bezzina Gary Petith Trevor Judge Louise Pettit (aka Lady Nemo) Mike Cheong Ian Leslie

Our first outing for 2019 is scheduled to be held in February at Shoalhaven Heads. Due to its popularity and usual high number of attendees, names are now being taken for allocation of rooms.

GOLF CLUB Good morning or afternoon everyone it’s that time again to bring you up to date with the events that have shaped our social Golf Club.

Barden Ridge Golf Club 28/10/18 Outright Winner Peter Cousins 40 pts off 18 HCP A Grade Winner Graeme Sheary 33 pts off 13 HCP B Grade Winner Tony Dennis 34 pts off 15 HCP C Grade Winner Mick Rigby 37 pts off 24 HCP Highlands Golf Club 11/11/18 Outright Winner Peter Mason 36 pts off 25 HCP c/b Division One Steve Hodson 35 pts off 12 HCP Division Two Tony Donnellan 36 pts off 25 HCP Bexley Golf Club 25/11/18 Outright Winner John Pehm 44 pts off 23 HCP A Grade Winner Brent Mason 34 pts off 8 HCP B Grade Winner Paul Vaitaki 41 pts off 21 HCP C Grade Winner Les Morris 37 pts off 40 HCP The next game was our end of year round at the beautiful Bardwell Valley course on the 16th of December with over 30 players enjoying a fine round of golf plus food and drink and Prizes galore back at our Club. We thank the Club for their support throughout the year.

Now let’s move a little forward to the year 2019 yes it’s here already, the committee has been chosen for this year and we all got a surprise of being elected again unopposed, we still must be doing a great job.

Bardwell Valley Golf Club 6/1/19 2BBB Winners Joe Blackmore / Glen Kendrigan A Grade Winner Glen Davis 36 pts off 2 HCP B Grade Winner Jim McAllister 39 pts off 19 HCP C Grade Winner Ian Todd 36 pts off 30 HCP BEVERLY PARK GOLF CLUB 20/1/19 Outright winner Peter Mason 44 pts off 24 HCP A Grade winner Colin Kent 35 pts off 8 HCP B Grade Winner John Galvin 42 pts off 21 HCP C Grade winner Ian Todd 40 pts off 29 HCP

In closing, thanks to the Club President, Board of Directors and Club management for their continued support.

We have had a few new members recently join and as some don’t have boats or are unable to be part of usual crews, the committee have decided to organise a couple of fishing charters in 2019. Venues being discussed are Crowdy Head, Greenwell Point and Kiama Harbours. Information re finalised dates and venues will be given to fishing club members.

Well that’s it for this edition off the Burst if any of you avid golfers out there want to come and join the golf club please contact Graeme Sheary Steve Hodson or Myself and we will get you started.

Jeff Costa President

Dates for future outings to be marked on fishing club calendars are:

Hit them straight hit them long sink the putt and the job's done...

9th March KRSL Round Robin –

attendees/venue still being finalised 16th & 17th March Shoalhaven Heads 16th March Greenwell Point Fishing Charter 20th April Botany Bay

Bye for now

DARTS CLUB On behalf of all our Members, I would like to wish everybody a Happy New Year and hope 2019 will be a great year for everyone.

The Darts Club returned back to Friday night socials. With a good turnout in the first month and members keen to get back into it. Darts Club plays every Friday night in the Diggers Lounge and for only $4.00 you can come and join in. Hope to see you then.

See you on the water,

Captain Tony (Lumpy) Dennis

KRSL SPORTS CLUBS

Lady Nemo

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COMMUNITY GROUP Since our last report we have had a luncheon for Christmas for the nursing homes and delivered Christmas presents to three nursing homes which include Bexley Park Aged Care (Estia), Fairmont Aged Care and St. George Aged Care. All residents were very happy when we visited them. We do craft days once a month at Bexley Park and residence who attend this day have a few laughs with us. In January we did a project on Australia Day. In March we will hold another luncheon for our seniors.

The ladies have already started making presents for next Christmas, so we are well underway. If you would like to join our group you are most welcome.

We hold meetings every two months so if you are interested you can leave your name and phone number at reception. Our next meeting is in April.

Easter will soon be upon us and we will be delivering Easer eggs to the nursing homes the week before.

We would like to thank everyone for their support and donations. Have a Happy Easter.

Lynda Lake

Community Group members: Bruce Geerin, Noosa Moussa, Isabella Bennett, Louise Patterson, Margaret McGree, Lynda Lake, Annie Harkness

WOM E N’S AUX I L I A RY Happy New Year to all our readers. It doesn’t seem long since I wrote my last report. Since then we have celebrated Christmas and the New Year.

The Auxiliary enjoyed a luncheon at Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL where we renewed friendships with members from their other Auxiliaries.

Our members assisted the Club by filling the show bags for the Carols by Candlelight celebrations.

Melbourne Cup Luncheon proved to be profitable for those of us who backed the winner. A good time was had by all.

At our last meeting of the year and after we exchanged our Kris Kringle gifts, we joined the Sub-Branch for an enjoyable ‘Christmas Dinner’.

We also assisted the Club selling raffle tickets for their Christmas Raffle. All funds raised from this are donated to charity. A list of the prize winners is attached.

The next Crazy Whist night will be held on Tuesday March 19th 2019. Don’t worry if you don’t know how to play, someone will teach you. Do come I’m sure you will enjoy yourself.

Pat Graham President Women’s Auxiliary.

2018 Christmas Raffle Results

TICKET 1. Orange B65 2. Orange B50 3. Apricot I99 4. Purple A28 5. Pink U94 6. Apricot B79 7. Orange B20 8. Black F29

NAME Rhonda Harrington Raymond Roy Julie Suzanne Cullen Mavis Hester Chrysoula Freame Louise Barsoum Andrew Freame

Day Light Savings Notice Don’t forget to change your clocks back an hour on, SUNDAY, 7TH APRIL 2019 at 3:00am, to 2:00am

Book Your Shoalhaven Heads Holidays, please contact Kingsgrove RSL Club Reception on 02 9336 1500 to CHECK AVAILABILITY NOW

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Exclusively for Kingsgrove RSL Club Members

Sub Branch Meeting 2019

President Secretary Treasurer

Monday 25th February 2019 AGM Monday 15th April 2019 Monday 24th June 2019 Monday 26th August 2019.

Monday 28th October 2019 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 J.A.Graham, JP P.G. Burgess, JP

Vice President N.L .Arena, JP P.J. Merlino

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