The Burst - March to June 2023

The Burst www.kingsgroversl.com.au

MARCH 2023 – JUNE 2023

IN THIS EDITION Renovations Easter Raffle Anzac Day Mother's Day

8 Brocklehurst Lane, Kingsgrove

(02) 9336 1500

info@kingsrsl.com.au

/KingsgroveRSL

PRESIDENTS REPORT

BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

Welcome to our Autumn edition of the Burst, it was pleasing to see so many of our members and their families take advantage of the great promotions held at the Club over the Christmas New Year holiday period finishing with our big Australia Day special. The management has many more great promotions and events planned for 2023.

I am pleased to report that the Club made a net profit before tax of $887,434 for 2022 this is an excellent result given that we still had reluctance from the community to socialize with the carryover from Covid. The management team lead by CEO Ian Todd and COO Debbie Harris worked extremely hard, as did our dedicated staff managing the Club during the past twelve months.

Alan Barnes OAM PRESIDENT

The Board and the Management has been busy planning further upgrade of the Club and the facilities. The Club façade will be getting a much-needed makeover in the New Year, this will include the entrance to the car park. As mentioned in the last edition of the Burst we are waiting on final plans and costings for the revamp of the reception area, this will free up an area in the Sports Bar for the snooker club to recommence playing. The roof over the car park including solar paneling is still being assessed as it is a major cost, and the Board is always careful when spending Club funds.

A reminder to all members that the Clubs Annual General Meeting will be held at 7.00pm 28th March, please take the time to attend as this is an ideal opportunity to ask questions of the Management and or the Board, note there are no elections this year.

Tas Aronis SNR VICE PRESIDENT

Michael Bougoukas VICE PRESIDENT

The nation’s most important day of the year comes Tuesday 25th April, where we recognize our current service Defence Personnel and all those ex-service men and women who have served with and for Australia, full details of ANZAC Day events are on page 12 & 13.

Your Club through the clubs Grants scheme has continued to assist many very worthwhile charities and local junior sporting organizations during 2022 and will continue this valuable support during 2023.

Bruce Geerin DIRECTOR

George Harris DIRECTOR

Peter Merlino DIRECTOR

The Sub-Branch, the Auxiliary and the Kingsgrove RSL Community Group have again played an important role with the Club in the community, our thanks to the members of these three groups for giving freely of their own time representing the Club.

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

“CARS ARE LIKE MEN: THE LESS SUBSTANTIAL THEY BECOME, THE MORE KNOCKING THEY DO.”

Phillip Pollard Director

Heather Shepherd Director

BURST EDITOR: DEBBIE HARRIS

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Ian Todd Chief Executive Officer

Alan R. Barnes OAM JP President

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT It is with pleasure that I present to members the Financial Report for the year ending 31st December 2022, with your Club posting a profit before tax of $887,434.

The Club was able to trade for the full year without the disruptions we have experienced in the past two years and trade in all areas significantly increased. This definitely was a rebuilding year to get back to our normal trading, however we did experience ongoing problems with staff shortages, supply issues and cost increases largely due to inflation that impacted on the operations.

In comparison to 2021, our total revenue was back to prepandemic levels at $11,455,203 an increase of 42%, attributed by a 45% increase in Poker Machine Revenue, a 41% increase in Bar Sales and a 56% increase in Fireside Brasserie Café Sales.

With the increase in trade, we experienced increases in cost of Raw Materials by 62%, Poker Machine Taxes by 57%, Employment Benefits by 40% and Other Expenses by 35%.

The Club was able to build on our investments increasing the term deposits to $1.75M an increase of 84% ($800k) and reduce our borrowings to $915k, a decrease of 14%.

Members total equity increased to $26.2M. A copy of the Club’s Financial Report for 2022 containing the Directors’ Report and The Auditor’s report is available on the Club website.

The Club’s membership decreased during the year and this is attributed to the changes that were implemented to the terms in the past two years, we expect to see growth in 2023 as many of our normal events and promotions resume. The Club’s membership now stands at: Financial Members

8,574

Life Members

3

Associate Members

55

Total Membership

8,632

The Club’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 28th March 2023 at 7pm.

During the past twelve months the Board of Directors and management undertook an extensive review of our Club’s Strategic Plan, Our Vision, Our Mission and Objectives to ensure the ongoing future of your Club. A copy of the Strategic Plan can be viewed on the Club website.

Part of these objectives is a renovation of areas of the Club to better assist the operations of the Club and enhance on the current facilities we offer to you the members. A report on the renovations can be found on page 6.

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 reimplementing more promotions and events so please keep abreast of our program by viewing our website and inhouse advertising. Two such event are: Boxing Main Event – Live on Fox Sports in the Club Tim Tszyu vs Tony Harrison WBO world tile boxing match on Sunday 12th March 2023 from 12pm.

Women’s World Cup – Live on Optus Sports in the Club, all games from 20th July 2023 through to the final on 20th August 2023.

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.

Ian Todd Chief Executive Officer

HAPPY EASTER From the President and Directors of Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd, & the President and Committee of the Kingsgrove RSL Sub Branch.

Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd will be open on Good Friday, Fireside Brasserie and Poloy Restaurant will be open for lunch & dinner.

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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 28 March 2023 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 29th March 2022.

2. To receive and consider the Financial report, the Director's report and the Auditor's report for the financial year ending 31st December 2022, 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 consider and, if thought fit, pass the Life Membership resolution to elect Heather Shepherd as a Life Member of the Club.

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 $9,900, Vice Presidents $4,030 each, and other Directors $3,550 each, to be paid quarterly in arrears.

EXPLANATORY NOTES ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS AGENDA •

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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 2024 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.

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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.

ORDINARY RESOLUTION 2 The members hereby approve the payment of the following honorarium plus superannuation if applicable of $770 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 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.

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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.

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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.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION That Heather Shepherd be elected a Life Member of Kingsgrove R.S.L Club Ltd.

EXPLANATORY NOTES LIFE MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION •

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.

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Heather Shepherd has been a member of Kingsgrove RSL Club for over 22 years, was elected to the Board of Directors in 2009, and has held office on the Board as a Director for 6 years and Vice President for 8 years. Heather Shepherd is also the current Sports Administrator and has held the position for the past 6 years. Over this period, she has rendered meritorious service to the Club particularly in taking on extensive Board duties.

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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.

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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.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD IAN TODD Chief Executive Officer & Secretary 21st February 2023

t h g i l y CLUB DRESS RULES a D gs n i v Sa 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.

DON'T FORGET TO TURN YOUR CLOCK BACK AN HOUR ON SUNDAY 2 ND APRIL 2023 AT 3AM TO 2AM THE BURST

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CLUB RENOVATIONS The Board of Directors have approved the renovations and refurbishment of a number of areas to improve the operations of the Club and enhance on the current facilities.

CLUB FOYER A refurbishment of the foyer area will accommodate a new island reception area and an update to the décor, overall modernise the entrance as you come to the Club.

SPORTS LOUNGE A refurbishment of the Sports Lounge will see an expansion of the TAB, the reinstatement of two snooker tables and a change to the outdoor smoking area.

POKER MACHINE ROOM With the changes to the foyer the poker machine room will be expanded to accommodate the existing poker machines currently located in the Sports Lounge.

FRONT OF CLUB A refurbishment of the Club signage and modernisation of the front façade and a replacement of the current tiled areas.

BAR AND CAFÉ A change to the current bar and café will provide an ease of operation in both areas and an increase in Fireside Kitchen area which will assist in expanding our menu.

Kingsgrove RSL Club will continue to trade through the renovations and will ensure any disruption to you the member is kept to a minimum.Further details will be displayed in the Club reception area.

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BEEF GUINESS PIE | IRISH STEW WARM GUINNESS CHOCOLATE BROWNIE WITH BAILEYS CUSTARD CALL 9336 - 1500 FOR MORE INFORMATION

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FRIDAY 24 MAR

GIANT EASTER EGG e l ff Ra

TICKETS ON SALE FROM 4.30PM FABULOUS PRIZES TO BE WON Easter Eggs and Hampers will be on display from 13TH March 2023 at Reception

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FILL THE FRIDGE FILL THE FRIDGE RAFFLE

THURSDAY 6 APRIL 2023 TH

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

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MOQUECA BRAZILIAN FISH STEW

INGREDIENTS 1KG skinless firm white fish fillet (such as snapper), pin-boned, cut into 3cm cubes 1/3 CUP (80ml) lime juice 1/4 CUP (60ml) olive oil 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 green capsicum, thinly sliced 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 short red chillies, finely chopped 2 CUPS (500ml) fish stock 400G can chopped tomatoes 270ML can coconut milk 1 TBSP virgin coconut oil 6 large green prawns, peeled (tails intact), deveined

INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 Place fish in a large ceramic dish and toss with 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1 teaspoon sea salt.

Chill for 30 minutes to marinate.

STEP 2 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion for 3 minutes or until softened.

STEP 3 Add capsicum, garlic and chilli, then cook, stirring occasionally, for a further 5 minutes or until capsicum is softened.

STEP 4 Stir in stock, tomatoes, coconut milk and coconut oil. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook for 20-25 minutes until slightly reduced.

STEP 5 Add prawns, fish and marinating juices, then cook for a further 8-10 minutes until the seafood is just cooked. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice and season to taste. Serve with coriander and rice.

Coriander leaves, to serve Steamed rice, to serve

PERFECTLY PAIRED WITH OUR

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

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TUE 25 APRIL ‘23

ANZAC DAY ANZAC DAY ANZAC DAY ANZAC DAY ANZAC DAY

SUB-BRANCH PROGRAMME 6.45AM ASSEMBLY

S h aw S t re e t C a r p a r k

7.00AM MARCH

To K i n g s g rove R S L C l u b f o l l owe d by s e r v i c e i n M e m o r i a l Pa r k B a n d | S u t h e r l a n d S h i re S i l ve r B a n d P. J . M e r l i n o, H o n . S e c re ta r y

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CLUB PROGRAMME 8.00AM CLUB OPENS FOR BREAKFAST Ex-S e r v i c e Pe r s o n n e l p a r t i c i p a t i n g i n t h e m a rc h w i l l b e p rov i d e d w i t h b rea k fa s t , p r i o r i t y g i ve n to B a n d , B u s D r i ve r s , C a d e t s , a n d p e r s o n s g o i n g to c i t y m a rc h . C h i l d re n ’s b rea k fa s t i n t h e m a rq u e e i n t h e p a r k .

8.30AM

9.00AM

12.00PM

B u s e s l ea ve f o r c i ty m a rc h

Club open for Members and Ex-S e r v i c e Pe s o n n e l o n l y

Fireside Brasserie open all day and Poloy open for lunch

12.00PM

1.00PM

4.00PM

5.30PM

Two u p commences

C l u b o p e n s to v i s i to r s

L i ve m u s i c t i l 8pm

Po l oy o p e n f o r dinner

REMEMBER THEIR SACRIFICE #RESPECTTHEDAY ANZAC DAY 2UP FROM 12 NOON

E n t r y i n to A n z a c D a y w i l l b e i n l i n e w i t h t h e C l u b e n t r y r u l e s .

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WHAT’S ON

Poker j

200 CLUB 200 CLUB

FREE BINGO

POKER

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

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

7:30pm, Thursday Night

$1,000 CASH TO BE WON

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

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

Non-members $2 per book.

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.

a i v i r T TRIVIA In the Fireside Brasserie every Thursday FREE ENTRY Register from 7:30pm

GREAT PRIZES TO BE WON! Jackpot Available

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$750

GUARANTEED PRIZE POOL $7 Buy in

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

MEMBERS BONUS

CASH DRAW

MEMBERS BONUS CASH DRAW Simply Swipe your card from 1pm and put your ticket in the barrel.

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

BINGO

BASH WEDNESDAY NIGHT BINGO BASH Every Wednesday

$70

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

FILL THE FRIDGE

le Raff

Weekly MONDAY

FILL THE FRIDGE RAFFLE

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

Every Friday

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

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

Assorted MEAT Trays to be won every Friday.

TUESDAY

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

THURSDAY

y a d n u S Raffle SUNDAY RAFFLE

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

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

SATURDAY

Tickets from $1

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

TICKETS ON SALE FROM 2:00PM

SUNDAY

RAFFLE STARTS FROM 3:00PM

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

PLENTY OF GREAT PRIZES UP FOR GRABS!

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March

drink of the month

Sapporo schooner $5.00

vivo sauv blanc 150ml $3.00

april hahn ultra crisp bottle $5.00

zubrowka biala vodka +add $4.00

may Purchase a Toohey’s tap product through the month of May to go into the draw to TO WIN TICKETS FOR YOU AND 3 FRIENDS TO GAME 3 OF THE 2023 STATE OF ORIGIN RIGHT IN THE TRY ZONE DRAWN 1ST JUNE 2023

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Little creatures schooner $5.00

Oyster bay merlot $5.00

y a d n u S TICKETS

ON SALE FROM 2PM

RAFFLE

STARTS AT 3PM

PLENTY OF GREAT PRIZES TO BE WON MEMBER'S BONUS CASH DRAW Simply Swipe your card from 1PM and put your ticket in the barrel. Then be here for the draws at 4PM, 5PM & 6PM for your chance to win CASH!

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2022 CHRISTMAS COLOURING IN COMPETITION WINNERS

HARRISON AGE 3

SOPHIE AGE 5

KINGSLEY AGE 7

KINGS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATE THE KING’S BIRTHDAY WITH A CUP OF TEA WITH SCONES WITH JAM & CREAM

MONDAY 12TH JUNE *ONLY AVAILABLE ON MONDAY 12TH JUNE, FROM FIRESIDE BRASSERIE OR WHILE STOCKS LASTS 18

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JOSHUA AGE 13

Members Only

WEEKNIGHT SPECIALS MONDAY

$

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TUESDAY

$

13.50

WEDNESDAY

$

17.50

GRILLED OR BATTERED BARRAMUNDI Served with Chips & Salad

BURGER &CHIPS Choose from the variety on the menu board

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL Served with Chips & Salad

Only Available on Monday nights from 5pm, while stocks last.

Only Available on Tuesday nights from 5pm, while stocks last.

Only Available on Wednesday nights from 5pm, while stocks last.

T & C’s apply. Only available on listed week nights from 5pm – 8.30pm, while stocks last. Promotion is subject to change without notice and at the discretion of management. Not available for take away.

AUTUMN MENU COMING SOON THE BURST

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T S A F K A E BR 0 .3 8 M O R F Y A M SUN 14

PM

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

SEE SPECIALS BOARD FOR MENU AND PRICES

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL | Call Club reception on (02) 9336-1500 to book a table

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TREAT MUM TO LUNCH OR DINNER AT FIRESIDE BRASSERIE AND RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY GLASS OF WINE CALL CLUB RECEPTION ON 02 9336 1500 TO BOOK A TABLE

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OPEN FOR LUNCH Wed to Sun 11:30am – 2:30pm Lunch Specials from $13 (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 22 T H E B U R S T

mothers day banquet Menu

ENTREE Satay Chicken (1) & Satay Beef Skewers (1) Prawn Crackers MAIN Orange Deep Fried Duck Garlic Seafood Deep Fried Prawn Balls Topped with Crab meat sauce Tofu Bean Curd Supreme Poloy Beef Fried Rice DESSERT Pavlova Topped with Mixed Berry Compote & Ice Cream $48.80 PER PERSON (M) Minimum 4ppl Bookings essential please call (02)9336 1510 THE BURST

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Kingsgrove PODIATRY

Foot Clinic

We keep you on the move

We fix ankles and feet, any pain welcome!

- Custom- Made Orthotic - Diabetic / Senior Foot Care - Ingrown Toenails - Callouses / Corns - We bulkbill medicare EPC referral, veterans’ affairs referral, NDIS or CTP, workers’ compensation.

Meets at Kingsgrove RSL Club

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

Saying goodbye to a loved one can be a daunting and emotional time and no-one understands this better than Guardian Funerals. Whatever your needs, our funeral home will help you make a service that is heartfelt, memorable and tailored to the life of your loved ones.

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FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ 20 July – 20 August 2023

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LIVE GAMES

NATIONS

24 24/7 FOOTBALL ACTION Minimal clashes with domestic sport

WATCH EVERY MATCH

LIVE & LOUD ON THE BIG SCREEN

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2023 NRL TELSTRA PREMERISHIP

WATCH EVERY GAME LIVE ON THE BIG SCREEN

PLUS

NRL FOOTY TIPPING IS BACK

ENTER OUR 2023 FOOTBALL TIPPING COMPETITION WITH $1000 IN CASH PRIZES TO BE WON!

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K I N G S G ROV E RS L COM MU N I T Y G RO U P As this is the first report for the year, I would like to let you know that we only delivered Christmas presents to four nursing homes last year as St. George Aged Care was closed down. We tried to deliver presents before they closed but were unsuccessful.

The four nursing homes we delivered to were grateful for the presents and apologised to us for them not allowing us in to give presents personally. We delivered to all their reception areas and the staff of each nursing home were going to give them to the residence. At least they will know we have not forgotten them.

Hopefully it will be better this year.

Easter is coming and we are organising presents for the nursing homes to be delivered end of March or beginning of April. The nursing homes we attend are Estia at Bexley, Fairmont at Bexley, Casa Mia at Padstow and South Haven at Padstow. They are all very pleased at what we do for them.

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Crazy

Whist Night AT DIGGERS LOUNGE

tue 4 april AT 7PM INCLUDES TEA, COFFEE, CAKE & LUCKY DOOR PRIZE TICKETS ON SALE AT THE DOOR ON THE NIGHT

The ladies of the group have already started doing presents for Christmas this year. They are always busy. If you would like to join our group, get in touch with us by leaving details at club reception and we will get in touch with you. In the past, a couple of people have done this but we have not been able to get in touch with them as there has been no answer. We meet once every two months at 10.30am on a Monday at the Club.

We appreciate all the donations we have received from members. Donations have come in handy for what we are planning and seniors will benefit from your kindness.

HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON LYNDA LAKE

WAR WIDOWS

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

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

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SUB BRANCH PRESIDENT Welcome to the first 2023 Sub-Branch Burst report, what a different start to the year in comparison to last year, no bush fires and the flooding in NSW has ceased, however many towns are still in the rebuild stage and it must be remembered that Covid is still out there so please take care and talk with your local GP about anti-viral medicine should you contract Covid.

Our 2022 Remembrance Day Service was held on Sunday 6th 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.

Thanks to the Sing Australia Choir Ashbury who make a very welcome addition to our Commemoration services.

The 2023 ANZAC Day service will follow the usual format details are provided on page 12 & 13. All current Defence force personnel, ex-service men and women and their descendants are welcome to march, and relatives, friends and all members of the community are welcome to attend the service to be held in the Memorial Park in front of the Club.

The Sub-Branches Next Commemoration Service and luncheon is the Battle of the Coral Sea on Sunday 7th 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) representatives have attended and reported on meetings at the Bulldogs Leagues Club hosted by Lakemba RSL in December, Ingleburn RSL in February and in March we will be at Bankstown RSL. At the Ingleburn RSL meeting I was honored to receive a “Thank you for your service, Quilt” which was presented by the Auxiliary coordinator Pauline James OAM. This beautiful quilt was put together by the Ingleburn RSL Auxiliary members, my thanks to Pauline and the ladies.

On 30th October to 1st November Peter Merlino, Trevor Young and myself attended the NSW RSL Congress in Newcastle, this was the first face to face congress in three years, which was a much more productive meeting than the previous Zoom meetings and we will be returning to Newcastle this year.

Being the first edition of the Burst for 2023, 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 Phil Pollard and Robert Talbott AM and the Committee which now includes two Padstow RSL representatives Trevor Young and Ken Rochford, who pitch in giving up their own time to attend member’s funerals, school and nursing home Commemoration services.

The Sub-Branch has been advised that RSL NSW has approved for Campsie RSL Sub-Branch to become a Chapter of Kingsgrove RSL Sub-Branch, the changeover will take place over the next couple of months, and we welcome Ken Button and Ron Jones and all the Campsie SB members who now become members of Kingsgrove, this is a win, win, situation for both Kingsgrove and Campsie as we have found out with Padstow becoming a Chapter of Kingsgrove.

The Sub-Branch Auxiliary are going from strength to strength with the addition of new members and will be assisting as usual on ANZAC Day. They run various raffles during the year so 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.

“Poise: the act of raising the eyebrows instead of the roof” ALAN R. BARNES OAM JP PRESIDENT

CORAL SEA

COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE & LUNCHEON SUNDAY 7TH MAY

10AM FOR A CORAL SEA DAY SERVICE AT 11AM LUNCHEON AT 12PM SUB BRANCH & THEIR PARTNERS ONLY

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SUB BRANCH AUXILIARY Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year with good health for 2023.

The 2022 Christmas raffle was a success with over $2500 being raised. Winners were Jane Ruru, Julie Cardiff, Annette Ussher, Reagan Mahony, David Rooney, Bridget Black, Brett Rowe, Mary Kokotatsios, Kerrie Bougoukas. Congratulations to all. Many thanks to the club’s staff and especially Sarah for her support and arranging the display.

The funds will be donated to the RSL DefenceCare NSW. Thanks to Lynda Lake for her organization to conduct the Crazy Whist night. A great evening of fun and knowing your cards.

Members visited Campbelltown Auxiliary luncheon and also visited The Kokoda Track Memorial 75th Anniversary.

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

We send positive thoughts for better health to Pat Graham, Isabella Bennett, Lorraine Doohan.

We are very excited and happy to welcome new members to the auxiliary. Muriel Goodwin, Rhonda Ladhams, Cheryl Langstaff, Pat McEldowney and Susie Mills.

YVONNE TALBOTT COORDINATOR

Lynda Lake, Mavis Rowe, Ellen Glover preparing welfare baskets

S P O R T S A D M I N I S T R AT O R Happy New Year to all! I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Year and are fully rested to begin another year of Sporting fun and competitions.

We still only have the Golf and Darts Clubs but hopefully by the end of the year we will have the Snooker Club back and if anyone has any other suggestions for Sporting Clubs, we could establish please do not hesitate to contact the CEO Ian Todd with your suggestions.

The Golf Club held their AGM on the 15th January and Congratulations go to Dave Watt who was re-elected as President, Colin Kent as Captain, Geoff Bowen as ViceCaptain and Steve Hodson re-elected as Sec/Treasurer. They also welcome two new Committee Members Peter Mason & Graham Errington. I would also like to thank both Tony Dennis the previous Club Captain of 13 years who resigned from this position to move to Foster and to Graeme Sheary for the 34 years he served as a Golf Club Executive, thank you both for your time and dedication in these positions to ensure the smooth operation of the Golf Club. It has been a pleasure working with you both and best wishes for the future.

The Darts Club held their AGM on the 20th February and Congratulations go to Cheryl Langstaff who was elected as Club President, she is also the first woman to hold this role since the Darts Club was established. Thank you to Tas Aronis for being the Club President last year. Congratulations also go to Lynda Lake and Donna Aronis who were re-elected into the Secretary and Treasurer roles unopposed due to the fantastic job that they do. They also welcomed 3 new Committee members Glenn Roberts, Tas Aronis, and Nick Neophytou along with existing Committee Members Kris Meyer & Robert McMahon who were re-elected.

Congratulations to all who have been elected and are prepared to give their time to coordinate the activities within the Sports they enjoy.

NOW LETS THE GAMES BEGIN! Enjoy, have fun and for anyone who wish to join either of these Clubs please enquiry at reception and our friendly staff will inform you how to join and when these Clubs meet.

HEATHER SHEPHERD SPORTS ADMINISTRATOR THE BURST

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

GOLF CLUB

Our social darts started on Friday 13th January 2023 and goes through until Friday 24th November 2023. If you would like to join our darts club, come down on Friday nights to see us. We ask you to be here between 7.30pm and 7.45pm in the Diggers Room to register to start at 8pm.

MacArthur Golf Club 25/09/22 1ST ROUND CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

It costs $5.00 to play each night and if you join the darts club it is $5.00 a year. We have fun nights throughout the year where vouchers are given to five members attending and also our members benefit by receiving birthday vouchers, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Christmas presents.

Outright Winner – Ben Yeo 65 nett, A grade winner - Steve Hodson 72 nett, B grade winner - David Watt 69 nett, C grade winner - Graham Errington 70 nett.

Woolooware golf club 30/10/22 2ND ROUND CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

Outright winner - John Williams 71 nett, A grade winner Glen Davis 71 nett, B grade winner - David Watt 73 nett, C grade winner John Pehm 73 nett.

Barden Ridge golf club 13/11/22

Our competition B Grade team started playing on Wednesday 1st February 2023. There are five teams now in this division that we can play against. We hope they do well this competition. They were runners up last year. If you would like to play competition darts, join our club and we will try and get a second team in the competition.

Outright winner Paul Thorpe 41 pts, A grade winner Brent Mason 38 pts, B grade winner - John Whitehead 39 pts, C grade winner Ben Yeo 38 pts.

Our year ended with a Christmas party in December. What a great night it was, fun was had by all. Our man who won the Tutty Trophy- for most winning games for the year was Collin Dangerfield, the woman who won – Mitchell Trophy - was Kris Meyer and this year we had a new trophy called - Harry Langstaff Trophy- in honour of our late president. This trophy can be given to a woman or a man and it went to Jeanette Hollingsworth. Congratulations to all trophy winners on the night.

We also had a great raffle that was organised by Donna Aronis which was very successful.

Bonanza Day 2022 11/12/22 Outright winners on the day.

Once again if you would like to join in our fun, come and see us or leave your details at reception.

HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON LYNDA LAKE

Outright winner - Graham Errington 39 pts, A grade winner - Mick Bougoukas 36 pts, B grade winner - Mick Stanley 38 pts, C grade winner Ben Yeo 37 pts

G. Davis, M. Stanley, M. Buck, D. Marriner

47 5/8

M. Bougoukas, A. Barnes, I. Todd, J. Whitehead (scratch) 50 7/8 P. Thorpe, P. Rugless, P. Viataki

47 2/3

T. Blackmore, J. Blackmore, G. Richards

48 2/3

J. Kohu, P. Cousins, J. Williams, T. Baker

51 5/8

C. Kent, J. Pehm, D. Watt, J. Galvin

52 1/8

P. Mason, B. Mason, B. Yeo, G. Errington

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T. Dennis, S. Hodson, I. Craddock

53 5/6

winners of the day as per list

GOLF MATCHES UPCOMING GOLF MATCHES 12 MAR 2023 Bardwell Valley

6.30

Ind/Stab (28)

2 APR 2023 Lynwood

7.34

S/Fin M/Play & I/Stab (28)

16 APR 2023 Campbelltown

6.28

Final M/Play & I/Stab (28)

30 APR 2023 Bardwell Valley

6.45

Capt & Press I S/Ford (28)

21 MAY 2023 Glenmore Heritage

6.40

Ind/Stab (28)

11 JUN 2023 Hurstville

6.40

Ind/Stab (28)

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Bexley golf club 27/11/22

Congratulations to Glen Davis Club champion again he is a great player and Alan Barnes for RSL cup winner.

To all the players, I have enjoyed being your captain for over 10 years and I will miss you all, the country life calls but I’m only a phone call away and hope to still have a round with you all again.

Finally, to Alan Barnes, Ian Todd and the beautiful Debbie Harris Thanks for all your help Hit them straight, hit them long, sink the putt and the jobs done.

FROM THE DESK OF THE CAPTAIN FOR THE LAST TIME, SO LONG. TONY (LUMPY) DENNIS

Sub-Branch Committee 2023

Sub-Branch Meetings 2023 Monday

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April2023

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June 2023

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August 2023

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October 2023

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December 2023

President Secretary Treasurer

All members of the Sub-Branch are invited to attend the General Meetings of the SubBranch held on the 4th Monday of every second month. Time 6.30pm. A two­course meal and refreshments follow the meeting.

Members, please note that if a public holiday falls on the above dates, the General Meeting will be held on the 3rd Monday of the Month.

Peter J. Merlino

Lest We Forget

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

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

Peter Thomas Lyle

ARMY

Kenneth Fredrick Harris

ARMY

UP COMING EVENTS ANZAC Day Tuesday 25TH April 2023 Commemoration service starts at 7am

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

CORAL SEA DAY Sunday 7 TH May 2023 Commemoration service starts at 10:45am

Hospital Visitations Officers R. Talbott, AM, JP

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