The Burst - March to June 2024

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENTS REPORT

Welcome to the first edition of the Burst for 2024, it has been an exciting time for members at the Club over the last three months, the very popular ham and seafood raffles in December, a great Australia Day celebration and February the membership car draw. The Club has many more of these exciting promotions planned during 2024, details are listed in the Burst or the Club’s website/Facebook.

I am pleased to report that the Club made a net profit after tax of $176,364 for 2024, this is an excellent result, given the additional expenditure that was incurred improving various areas of the Club during 2024, the revamped reception area, Poker Machine room, the Fireside Kitchen area with walk in fridge and freezer. This result was achieved through the hard work of the CEO Ian Todd, COO Debbie Harris and the Management Team, our dedicated staff, the Board and of course the patronage at the Club by you, our members.

I will take this opportunity to extol the Club’s two great eating destinations, Fireside Cafe with its wide variety of Western food, casual dining at its best and Poloy Restaurant with a terrific variety of Asian meals, check the menus on the Club website, both have daily board specials.

Remember the Club has areas that can accommodate functions, for special birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, wakes etc.; all can be fully catered for with a wide variety of packages available, the Clubs Function Manager Mar Clark can assist putting together a successful event.

A reminder to all members that voting in the 2024 Club Elections will be held over two days, Friday 15th and Saturday 16th March, please take the time to cast your vote as it is your opportunity to decide who will be the Directors on the Club Board as they set the future direction of the Club. It is pleasing to see that the members have endorsed the re-election of the Club Boards Executive, Tas Aronis and Michael Bougoukas for the next two years and I thank the members for the opportunity to continue my role as President.

The Clubs Annual General Meeting (AGM) is on Tuesday the 26th of March at 7.00pm, your attendance would be appreciated, remember it is your opportunity to bring forward any items that you feel may improve the Club and or ask questions of the Board or the Management.

On behalf of the Board our thanks to the Club CEO Ian Todd, COO Debbie Harris, the Management Team, our great staff who go about their roles in a cheerful and helpful manner ensuring the Club provides a high level of service to our members and their guests thus ensuring the Clubs continued success.

The Sub-Branch, with their Chapters Padstow and Campsie SubBranches, the RSL Auxiliary and the Kingsgrove RSL Community Group have done a great job during 2023 in looking after the welfare of their members and the Community, especially the local nursing homes, sporting groups, schools, and hospitals to name a few organizations who have benefited from their support.

On behalf of the Board of Directors thank you for your continued support of this great Club. We look forward to seeing you at the Club some-time soon.

“IT IS SURPRISING HOW MANY PEOPLE REMEMBER THE GOOD ADVICE THAT THEY GAVE YOU, AND HOW FEW PEOPLE REMEMBER THE BAD ADVICE THEY GAVE YOU.”

ALAN R. BARNES OAM JP PRESIDENT

Phillip Pollard Director

Bruce Geerin Director

Ian Todd Chief Executive Officer

BURST EDITOR: DEBBIE HARRIS

Michael Bougoukas VICE PRESIDENT

Tas Aronis SNR VICE PRESIDENT

Alan Barnes OAM PRESIDENT

Kate Gilbert Director

George Harris Director

Peter Merlino Director

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT

It is with pleasure that I present to members the Financial Report for the year ending 31st December 2023, with your Club posting a profit after tax of $176,364.

The Club trading throughout the year was disrupted by the renovations to the facilities consisting of:

• a change of layout and refurbishment for the Reception Area.

• a refurbishment of the Sports Lounge including an increased TAB Lounge and reinstatement of two snooker tables.

• an increase and refurbishment of the Poker Machine area.

• an expansion of the Fireside Kitchen including the installation of a walk-in refrigerator and freezer.

• A refurbishment of the front façade of the Club.

In comparison to 2022 our total revenue for the year decreased by 2% to $11,158,985, this was due to a decrease on Poker Machine trade of 8% whilst all other areas experienced an increase in trade with Bar Sale increasing by 13%, Café Sales increasing by 19% and an increase in Interest and Other Revenue of 25%.

The economy saw an increase in inflation during the year which resulted in an increase in our expenses in most areas with Direct Costs increasing by 9%, employee benefits increasing by 12% and Other Expense increasing by 3%.

The Club renovations and the purchase of property in Kingsgrove resulted in an increase in our borrowings to $3M from $915K, however this is aligned with the Club’s strategic plan to continually improve the Club facilities and increase our property footprint in Kingsgrove when opportunities arise.

Our investments have been retained at $1.75M.

Members total equity increased to $26.4M

A copy of the Club’s Financial Report for 2023 containing the Directors’ Report and The Auditor’s report is available on the Club website.

The Club’s membership increased by 4.4%. The Club’s membership now stands at:

March 2024 at 7pm.

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

As the year progresses, we will be implementing more promotions and events so please keep up to date on our program by viewing our website and inhouse advertising. Including:

Our Chocolate Easter Egg Raffle with a large assortment of chocolate hampers in time for Easter on Friday 15th March. Tickets are only $1.00 and are on sale from 4.30pm. Draw to commence at 6.00pm. Then on Thursday 28th March, join us for our ever-popular seafood raffle to win an assortment of oysters, prawns and seafood for Easter lunch.

Fireside Brasserie will also have a great selection of seafood specials over the Easter long weekend, so book a table to avoid disappointment.

Mother’s Day will soon be upon us and we will be holding our usual Mother’s Day breakfast with a free voucher to all mothers who are members and specials for the weekend for lunch and dinner. These events fill up fast so booking early is recommended.

My thanks to the President Alan Barnes and the Board of Directors for their contribution and support throughout the year.

My sincere thanks for the tireless efforts of my management team lead by Chief Operating Officer Debbie Harris, our Head Chef Karl Bonwick and his team along with all our friendly staff.

In closing I would like to thank you our members for supporting the Club throughout the year and especially through the renovations as this caused some inconvenience for many of you.

IAN TODD ACCM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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 15th March 2024 and Saturday 16th March 2024 from 10am to 6.pm. 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.

The Club’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 26th

NOTICE OF AGM

KINGSGROVE R.S.L. CLUB LTD

ABN 32 000 463 196 | NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Kingsgrove R.S.L. Club Ltd (Club) will be held on Tuesday 26 March 2024 at 7.00pm in the Diggers Lounge at the Club's premises at 4 Brocklehurst Lane Kingsgrove NSW 2208.

AGENDA

1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday 28th March 2023.

2. To receive and consider the Financial report, the Director's report and the Auditor's report for the financial year ending 31st December 2023, 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.

4. To declare the results of the biennial election of the Board (if required under the Club's Constitution).

5. 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 honoraria per annum plus superannuation if applicable to the Directors in respect of services rendered to the Club: President $10,300, Vice Presidents $4,200 each, and other Directors $3,700 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 $800 per annum to the Sports Administrator in respect of services rendered to the Club, to be paid quarterly in arrears.

ORDINARY RESOLUTION 3

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

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

ii. Reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred by Directors either within the Club or elsewhere in relation to such duties approved by the Board of Directors.

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

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

v. Reasonable costs of end of year function with spouses.

vi. Subsidies granted to intra-club sporting groups.

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

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

EXPLANATORY NOTES

Ordinary Resolutions:

• Pursuant to the Registered Clubs Act 1976 (NSW) (Registered Clubs Act), honoraria and other benefits made available to the Board and other members, which are not equally available to all full members of the Club, must first be duly approved at this Annual General Meeting.

• Pursuant to the Registered Clubs Act, the members would hereby approve for the next year until the 2025 AGM, the above Ordinary Resolutions to cover expenses and benefits relating to Directors and others deriving directly or indirectly any profit, benefit or advantage not equally offered to every full member.

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

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

• Financial Full Club Members and Life Members (who were previously Full Club Members when elected to Life Membership) are entitled to vote on each Ordinary Resolution. Proxy voting is not permitted and employees are prohibited from voting under the Registered Clubs Act.

BY

ORDER OF THE BOARD

IAN TODD ACCM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & SECRETARY

RESUMES OF CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2024

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”.

BRUCE GEERIN

Club member 54 years, Club Director 20 years, Life Member RSL Club Ltd, my wife Jeannine is a current member of the Sub Branch Auxilary. If re-elected I will do my utmost for the Club, its members and patrons.

KATE GILBERT

I have been an involved member 23 years, am committed to ensuring the Club continues to thrive whilst delivering excellent benefits for its members. With over 35 years’ experience in the nursing profession holding RN, education and management profiles, I bring a business acumen and life experiences to the position.

GEORGE HARRIS

A Kingsgrove RSL member for 31 years and local resident. With successfully running multiple businesses and with 14 years Club experience, I would like the opportunity to help take this great Club into the future by remembering our heritage, serving the members and assisting to shape the Club’s direction.

PETER MERLINO

Member of Kingsgrove RSL since 1999. I am the Secretary of the Sub Branch and I run the Anzac Day Service. My job requires me to carry out problem solving which I have been doing for 50 years. It would be an honour to represent our members if re-elected.

LOUISE PETTIT

Financial member 27 years, former Director at Kingsgrove RSL and extensive training with Club Directors Institute. Long term business administration with NSW Health, diploma in business administration. Having extensive involvement in KRSL Sports Clubs, I would appreciate your support to elect me as Director to ensure members’ best interests.

PHILLIP POLLARD

Member of the KRSL for over 26 years. I am the Vice President of the Sub Branch and Parade Marshall for Anzac Day. I have organised national conferences weekly, organised, conducted, administered and reviewed training on a national level, giving me the ability to combine different resources for the Club.

BRIAN SAWFORD

Club member for over 30 years I have witnessed many changes and improvements. On the board we have many professional skills. I believe in my selection to the board, I broaden the scope of the board. I am very personable and approachable and would be fair acquisition to the Club.

KINGSGROVE R.S.L. CLUB LTD ELECTION & VOTING DAYS, 2024

Ballots will be conducted at the Club premises on:

FRIDAY 15TH MARCH 2024 10.00am to 6.00pm

SATURDAY 16TH MARCH 2024 10.00am to 6.00pm.

PRESIDENT BARNES, Alan (Unopposed)

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT ARONIS, Tas (Unopposed)

VICE PRESIDENT BOUGOUKAS, Michael (Unopposed)

DIRECTORS

PETTIT, Louise HARRIS, George MERLINO, Peter SAWFORD, Brian POLLARD, Phillip GEERIN, Bruce GILBERT, Kate

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 2024 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 Peter Stewart (Returning Officer)

krslreturningofficer@gmail.com

P 0494 059 040

Assistants: C. Andersen, G. Anderson, L. Stewart, S. Pike-Stewart, P. Stewart, S. Kropff

Kingsgrove

From Tuesday 2nd April to Monday 8th April we will provide our members with a skip bin to drop off your E Waste.

You can drop of electronics like Cameras, Cables, CD/DVD/ Blu Ray Players, Computers, Small kitchen appliances TV’s and more.

SEAFOOD RAFFLE EASTER

• THURSDAY 28TH MARCH 2024

TICKETS ON SALE FROM 4.30PM

RAFFLE STARTS AT 5.30PM

TO WIN AN ASSORTMENT OF SEAFOOD TRAYS FOR EASTER

EASTER EGG Giant

RAFFLE

FRIDAY 15TH MARCH

FROM 4.30PM TICKETS ON SALE

FABULOUS PRIZES TO BE WON

Easter Eggs and Hampers will be on display from 4th March 2024 at Reception

Salmon & Soba Noodle Salad

Ingredients

2 FREE RANGE EGGS, WASHED

200G DRIED SOBA NOODLES

200G SKINLESS SALMON FILLETS

1 CARROTS

2 SPRING ONION, CUT ON THE DIAGONAL INTO THIN SLICES

1 LEBANESE CUCUMBERS, CUT INTO ROUNDS

100G FROZEN EDAMAME, BLANCHED

Instructions

STEP 1 OF 4

Place eggs in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water. Bring to the boil, stirring to help centre the yolks, over high heat. Boil for 8 minutes for a medium yolk or until cooked to your liking, adding noodles to water in last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain noodles and refresh under cold water. Peel eggs. Cut eggs in half.

STEP 2 OF 4

Spray salmon with oil. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook salmon for 2 minutes each side for medium or until cooked to your liking. Flake salmon.

30G BABY SPINACH LEAVES

1 LIMES

1/4 CUP PONZU SAUCE

1 TBS SESAME OIL

1 TBS SESAME SEEDS, TOASTED

4ML EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL COOKING SPRAY

STEP 3 OF 4

Using a vegetable peeler, cut carrots into ribbons. Using a small sharp knife, cut carrot ribbons into long thin strips. Combine carrot, onion, cucumber, edamame, spinach and noodles in a large bowl.

STEP 4 OF 4

Zest 1 lime, then juice the lime. Whisk lime zest, juice, ponzu and sesame oil in a jug. Place salad mixture on serving plates. Divide salmon and eggs among plates. Drizzle with dressing. Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Celebrate

Easter Long Weekend

Friday 29 March - Monday 1 April

WE’VE GOT THE FRESHEST SELECTION OF SEAFOOD DELIGHTS AND SPECIALS AVAILABLE FROM FIRESIDE BRASSERIE THIS EASTER

Call Club reception on (02) 9336-1500 to book a table at Fireside Brasserie

ANZAC DAY

THURSDAY 25TH APRIL 2024

SUB-BRANCH PROGRAMME

6.45am Assembly Shaw Street Carpark

7.00am March to Kingsgrove R.S.L. Club followed by Service in Memorial Park

Band Sutherland Shire Silver Band

P.J. Merlino, Hon. Secretary

CLUB PROGRAMME

8.00am 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.

8.30am Buses leave for city march

9.00am Club open for Members and Ex-Service Personnel only

12 Noon Fireside Brasserie open all day and Poloy Restaurant open for lunch

12 Noon Two Up commences

1.00pm Club opens to visitors

4.00pm LIVE Music till 8pm

5.30pm Poloy Restaurant open for dinner

I.R. Todd, CEO ACCM

TWO UP FROM 12NOON

REMEMBER THEIR SACRIFICE #RESPECTTHEDAY

25 APRIL

FROM 12 NOON

ENTRY INTO ANZAC DAY

WILL BE IN LINE WITH THE CLUB ENTRY RULES

WHAT’S ON AT KINGSGROVE RSL

MOTHER'S DAY BREAKFAST

SUNDAY 12TH MAY 2024

ALL MOTHERS WILL RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY GLASS OF SPARKLING AND A VOUCHER FOR $10 TOWARDS THE MEAL OF THEIR CHOICE.

MEMBERS ONLY

CELEBRATE MOTHER'S DAY 2024

SUNDAY 12TH MAY 2024

TREAT MUM TO LUNCH OR DINNER AT FIRESIDE BRASSERIE AND RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY GLASS OF WINE

MEMBERS ONLY

OPEN FOR LUNCH

Wed to Sun 11:30am – 2:30pm

Lunch Specials from $14 (FOR MEMBERS)

OPEN FOR DINNER

Wed, Thu & Sun 5:30pm – 9:00pm

Fri & Sat 5:30pm – 9:30pm

Call (02) 9336 1510 to make a table reservation

Closed Monday & Tuesday. No MSG added to meals

SATURDAY 15TH JUNE | 8PM

5 DAYS A WEEK

5 HOURS

$6 BEER SCHOONERS

5 X 5

SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY

SATURDAY 1PM – 6PM

5 X 5 X 6 5 X 5

CELEBRATE THE KING’S BIRTHDAY WITH A CUP OF TEA WITH SCONES WITH JAM & CREAM *Only available on Monday 10th June, from Fireside Brasserie, or while stocks lasts

FOOTY FANS CAN WATCH THE NSW BLUES PLAY

ALAN BARNES, HEATHER SHEPHERD AND IAN TODD

LIFE MEMBERSHIP

HEATHER SHEPHERD

Heather Shepherd joined Kingsgrove RSL Club in 2000 and was elected to the Board of Directors in 2009 in the capacity of Director, a role that she held for 5 years. In 2014 Heather was elected into the position of Vice President and continued this role for 9 years until her resignation in 2023 to relocate and pursue other interests.

Heather has contributed to the success of the club over the last 14 year and has actively represented Kingsgrove RSL in official functions and association events. Also being active with all sporting sub clubs, holding the position of Sports Administrator since 2017.

Heather was a member of the Sub Branch Auxiliary and Community Group assisting with raising funds for donations to local nursing homes and charities.

On Saturday 2nd December 2023 at our Stars Tribute Dinner, Heather was awarded life membership of Kingsgrove RSL Club by President Mr. Alan Barnes.

Meets at Kingsgrove RSL Club on

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

Retired men and women interested in attending meeting may contact

Contact Sue Phillips on 9588 7314.

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

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

SUB-BRANCH PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Welcome to the first report for the 2024 edition of the Burst, it is hard to believe that we are in the third month of the year, I trust all our members and their families had an enjoyable Christmas and New Year and we are looking forward to a very busy but rewarding year with Padstow and Campsie Sub-Branches and all our members being an integral part of the 2024 Commemorative program that has been put together by the Committee.

The Kingsgrove Remembrance Day Service was held on Sunday the 5th of 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 Lt Col Schon Condon GCSJ RFD of the Royal Australian Artillery, the Sutherland Shire Band provided the music and the Sing Australia Choir providing the vocal accompaniment. A lovely two course lunch was provided by Poloy staff for our members and guests with the Groove City Duo providing the entertainment.

Both Padstow Sub-Branch and Campsie Sub-Branch held Remembrance Day Services on Saturday 11th November, the services were followed by refreshments for the attendees at the individual clubs, note all Sub-Branch members are welcome to attend the Commemorative events, check the date and time on your 2024 pocket calendar.

The next Kingsgrove Commemoration Service and luncheon is on Sunday 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.

Since my last report your District Council (FSMDC) representatives have attended meetings at Chester Hill hosted by Bass Hill RSL in December, the February meeting was at Ingleburn RSL and March will be at Camden RSL.

As this is the first edition of the Burst for 2024, I will take the opportunity to thank Secretary Peter Merlino and Treasurer Peter Burgess; they do an enormous amount of work behind the scenes to make the Sub-Branch run efficiently especially with the addition of Padstow and Campsie Sub-Branches. Vice Presidents Phil Pollard who has deputized for me on various occasions and Robert Talbot AM our Welfare Officer. Thanks to the Committee which now has representatives from the three Sub-Branches which assists greatly with the coordination for the Commemoration services and Nursing Home visits.

The Sub-Branch Auxiliary conducted three raffles during the year to raise funds for various veteran organisations in particular the Equine Spur Program, the Kokoda Track Walkway and RSL Life Care. Our thanks to the ladies for the great job that they do during the year.

On behalf of the three Sub-Branches, we offer our sincere condolences to the families and friends of all the Sub-Branch members who have passed away since the last report.

“Advice: the one thing which it is “more blessed to give than to receive”

ALAN R. BARNES OAM JP PRESIDENT

SPORTS ADMINISTRATOR

Welcome everybody to another New Year. I would like to start by saying that our Darts, Golf and Snooker Clubs have had their AGMs with success.

Congratulation to all ongoing and new committee members to their chosen sport. All competitions have begun and are looking good, in saying that everybody is still more than welcome to join any of our sporting clubs. It is a great way to meet new people within our community of the RSL Club.

Every Friday night Darts and Snooker Clubs have in-house competitions and every fortnight on Sundays our golfers hit the fairways.

The golf fixtures are on the notice board, So how about giving one or all ago.

We are organising a deep-sea fishing trip on 6 April and are looking to fill the boat with nine people. If anybody is interested and would like to join us they can get in contact with me or the club to book their spot on the boat for a great day.

Also, if anyone is interested in joining our fishing club, please leave your details at the front desk attention Michael fishing club.

MICHAEL BOUGOUKAS SPORTS ADMINISTRATOR

END OF DAY LIGHT SAVINGS NOTICE

Don’t forget to change your clocks back an hour on Sunday, 7th April 2024 at 3am back an hour to 2am.

KINGSGROVE RSL SPORTING CLUBS

DARTS CLUB

We started our social darts in the middle of January and had our AGM in February.

The positions taken were:

PRESIDENT

SECRETARY

TREASURER

Cheryl Langstaff

Lynda Lake

Donna Aronis COMMITTEE

Kris Meyer, Robert Mahon, Glenn Roberts, Tas Aronis, Mike Barch.

This committee will be for the next two years. Congratulations to all. We have two B Grade teams in the St. George & Sutherland Darts Association competition again this year. This competition started in February and will go to July. Both teams reached the semi-finals last competition with Kingsgrove 2 team, lead by Glenn Roberts, ended up just being beaten in the Grand Final. Maybe they will be able to go one better this time.

Our social darts are on a Friday night, in the Diggers room, at 7.30pm. We like you to have your names down by 7.45pm so we can do the draw and start playing at 8pm. It costs $5.00 to play and if you come first its $20.00, 2nd is $15.00, 3rd is $10.00 and a booby prize is $5.00. This money is calculated through the year and given out at our Christmas party.

To join as a darts member it is $10.00 a year. For this fee we give birthday vouchers, gifts for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Easter and Christmas. Also we have fun nights throughout the year where members can win vouchers as well.

If you would like to come down on Friday nights you are most welcome even to have a look at what is happening. Introduce yourself to one of us and hopefully you can join in the fun.

LYNDA LAKE

GOLF CLUB

BEVERLY PARK GOLF CLUB

22/10/23

Outright Winner D.Marriner 39 Points (Hcp 14)

A Grade Winner G.Davis 38 Points (Hcp 1)

B Grade Winner M.Calnan 35 Points (Hcp 16)

C Grade Winner I.Craddock 8 Points (Hcp 33)

THE RIDGE GOLF COURSE 12/11/23

Outright Winner I.Todd 45 Points (Hcp16)

A Grade Winner D.Watt 33 Points (Hcp14)

B Grade Winner Kenny 38 points (Hcp 17)

C Grade Winner P. Mason 44 Points ( Hcp 26)

BEXLEY GOLF COURSE 26/11/23

Outright Winner M. Stanley 41 Points (Hcp 14)

A Grade Winner C. Kent c/b 33 Points (Hcp 7)

B Grade Winner S. Hodson 36 Points (Hcp15)

C Grade Winner B. Yeo 33 Points (Hcp 23)

BARDWELL VALLEY (BONANZA DAY) 10/12/23

4 Ball ambrose winners on the day.

4th

* CONGRATULATIONS TO DAVE WATT HOLE IN ONE 18TH HOLE

It's only taken 63 years but he cracked it. Well done Dave :) We have a few new members this year which is great to see. WELCOME

KEEP SMILING :) MAKE IT FUN COLIN KENT CAPTAIN

KINGSGROVE RSL SPORTING CLUBS

SNOOKER CLUB

Since the reinstatement of the snooker tables in July 2023 the club is really thriving. We have gained 12 new members bringing our total number to 29 financial members, averaging 16 players each Friday for our social competition.

We had our first Christmas party since 2020 in December 2023 and it was a great day and all members (especially the new members) were very impressed with the hospitality on the day and will definitely be attending this year.

We also held our first Annual General Meeting since 2020 in February and we now have a very strong committee consisting of :

Jeff Costa President

Greg Gillan Secretary

Troy Pepping Treasurer

Nuri Hassim Captain

Steve Huckstadt and Peter Macalus – committee

We are looking forward to restarting our club championships this year, A, B, and C grade, Handicapped singles and doubles, with trophies and prize money at the end of the year.

Special mention to Paul Katsioulis for winning the “Bob Taaffe” trophy in 2023.

In closing, I would like to invite Club members to come and join in our Friday night social competition starting at 6pm (players must register by 5:45 pm at the latest)

Games are handicapped to make it fair for all with a $5 entry fee, $50 1st prize $25 runner up.

So come and join in, Win or lose, it’s a fun night and a friendly atmosphere.

JEFF COSTA PRESIDENT

SUB BRANCH AUXILIARY

Happy New Year to you all. Wishing you good health, wealth and safety in the “Year of the Dragon”.

The 2023 Christmas raffle was a success with over $2,400 being raised. Winners were Alan Barnes, Joseph Lovisolo, Karen Whichelo, Margaret Atkins, Theodoros Lorentzos, Diane Turner, Rachel Bevecz and Liam McCauley. Congratulations to all those winners and thank you to all our members who purchased tickets. Thanks must also go to the Auxiliary and staff for their assistance.

Alan Barnes donated his prize of the BBQ, plus an outdoor setting of table and chairs to the Spur Equine Program at Picton. A Veteran’s Lifecare Program. Many thanks Alan for your generosity.

The Auxiliary wishes to thank Bunnings, K-Mart and Coles for their generous support in providing prizes for our raffles.

On the 15th November three of our members, Lynda Lake, June Roy and myself, assisted with preparing and serving BBQ food to school children who were on an assignment at the Kokoda Walkway at Concord.

Prior to Christmas the Auxiliary prepared and delivered Welfare Christmas baskets to nine members of the Sub-Branch and Auxiliary, who are either living at home or residing in aged care. We wish them good health in 2024.

Auxiliary members attended the VP Day at the Kokoda Walkway Memorial Track on Friday 3rd November last. Robert Talbott laid a wreath on behalf of Kingsgrove RSL Sub-Branch and Auxiliary. The Auxiliary meets every fourth Monday of the month at 6.00pm. All welcome.

YVONNE TALBOTT AUXILIARY COORDINATOR

KINGSGROVE RSL COMMUNITY GROUP

Our Christmas deliveries last year were very successful and the residents of the four nursing homes we attended were very grateful. These nursing homes are Estia – Bexley, Fairmont – Bexley, Southhaven – Padstow and Casa Mia – Padstow.

We had a stall at the club in December and would like to thank the members for purchasing from it as the money goes towards helping the nursing homes. For Christmas we do gifts like coat hangers, blankets, beanies, mittens, washers, soap and many other projects. The residents do appreciate all that we do.

A luncheon is being organized for March where bingo is played and all attending receive a gift. We have two luncheons a year and the nursing home residents love attending these days.

Southhaven Aged Care organized a morning tea for our ladies which we attend in February. We had an enjoyable morning and were spoilt by the staff. A few residents came as well and we all had a good chat. Thank you Southhaven for a lovely morning.

If you would like to join our group please make any inquires at reception, leave your name and phone number, and we will get back to you.

In closing I would like to thank all the members who are donating articles and wool to our group. We appreciate what you are doing and it helps us to look after seniors in our community.

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE LYNDA LAKE

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Lest We Forget

Thursday 25th April 2024

Coral Sea Day

Sunday 5th May 2024

Commemoration service starts at 10:45am followed by Luncheon ($25 per person)