Kingsgrove RSL The Burst March-June 2018

KINGSGROVE RSL CLUB

THE B U R ST MARCH- JUNE 2018

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PRESIDENTS REPORTS Welcome to the first edition of the Burst for 2018, it has been an exciting time for members at the club over the last three months, December was the monster ham and seafood raffles, the 26th January was a great Australia Day celebration.

February 25th saw the fantastic members draw for the Toyota Corolla Ascent Hatch. The club has many more of these exciting promotions planned during 2018 details are in the Burst and on the clubs website/Facebook.

I am very pleased to report that the club made a net profit of after tax $746,856 for 2017, this is an excellent result, given the additional expenditure that was incurred in renovating the old Bistro area into our new and exciting Jade Palace Restaurant and Kids Grove/Function Room. This good result was achieved through the hard work of the General Manager Ian Todd and the Management Team, the Board, our dedicated staff and of course the patronage of you our members.

I will take this opportunity to extol the food and service at the club’s two great eating destinations,

Rations with its wide variety of western food, casual dinning at its best and the Jade Palace with a terrific variety of Asian Meals, check the menus on the Club website, note they both have daily board specials.

A reminder to all members that the voting for the Club Elections will be held over two days this year, Friday 16th and Saturday 17th 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 reelection of the Boards Executive for the next two years, it is indeed an honour to be President of this great club.

we provide a high level of service to our members and their guests.

The Sub-Branch, Women’s Auxiliary and the Kingsgrove RSL Community Group have done a great job during 2017 in looking after their members and the Community especially the local nursing homes, sporting groups, schools and hospitals to name a few organisations 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.

Wishing all members and families a Happy and Healthy Easter.

The Clubs Annual General Meeting (AGM) is on the 27th March at 7.00pm, your attendance would be appreciated.

“If we don’t stand for something, we will fall for anything”

On behalf of the Board our thanks to the Club General Manager Ian Todd, the Management Team, our great staff, all of who go about their duties in a cheerful and helpful manner ensuring

Alan R. Barnes JP President

B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S

Alan Barnes President

Ryan Asplet Director

John Graham Senior Vice President

Heather Shepherd Vice President

Tas Aronis Director

Bruce Geerin Director

Louise Pettit Director

Ian Todd ACCM General Manager

CLUB DRESS RULES NOTICE To maintain the high standard enjoyed in our club, we request the dress rules be abided to 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 or clothing will not be tolerated at any time.

See reception for full dress rules.

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GENERAL M ANAGERS REPORT It is with pleasure I present to the members the Financial Report for year ending 31st December 2017, with a net profit after tax of $746, 856.

in additional plant and equipment and renovations to the new Jade Palace. This has ensued in an increase in our financial expenses to $218K.

Following on from our major renovations in 2016 your Club achieved great growth in revenue of 9.5% to $10.5M from our gaming, bar sales and catering sales.

With the increases in depreciation and financial expenses the net profit decreased this year, however the Club’s overall equity has increased to $20.8M, a very strong financial position.

As part of our business plan the Club has undertaken to operate our own catering in Rations Dining.

This has been very well received by our members as we now have two food offerings when you visit your Club.

The Club’s membership also achieved good growth of 7% and now stands at; Financial Members 7,567 Life Members 3 Associate Members 51 Total Membership 7,621

This has however placed a larger demand for additional labour with employee benefits increasing to 26% of our revenue.

The Club has achieved a good result in Earnings before Depreciation and Finance cost of $2M, which is comparable to the year before.

The Board and Management as part of our strategic plan have taken a strong review of the depreciation schedule on the property, plant and equipment of the Club. This has seen a large increase in this noncash expense of 37% to $1.1M. The Club’s borrowing have remained comparable to the previous year with total borrowings of $4.5M, as the Club invested a further $2M back into our Club

We are very proud of the opening of newly renovated Chinese restaurant Jade Palace which has become very popular with its great food and elegant furnishings to compliment your experience.

This new food offering is a great addition to Rations Dining and Café for all your western meals, succulent cakes and fresh ground coffee.

The Club’s elections will be held over two days this year on Friday 16th March and Saturday 17th March so as to provide ample opportunity for members who are eligible and wish to vote.

The Club Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 27th March 2018 at 7pm.

Happy

Easter!

We are giving away 2,000,000 points throughout March and April so check the details in the Club to find out how you can be one of 20 lucky winners to receive 10,000 points. Final draw will be held on Sunday 29th April 2018.

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.

In closing my thanks to the President Alan Barnes and the Board of Directors for all of their effort over their past two-year term and my management team lead by Operations Manager Debbie Harris who have all contributed extensively to provide you with these great facilities.

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

Ian Todd ACCM General Manager

From the President and Directors of Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd and 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

DAY LIGHT SAVINGS NOTICE Don’t forget to change your clocks back an hour on Sunday, 1st April at 3:00AM, to 2:00AM.

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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 to be held on Tuesday 27th March at 7.00pm in the Diggers Lounge Brocklehurst Lane Kingsgrove.

AGENDA

1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday 21st March 2017.

2. To receive and adopt the Balance Sheet of the Club as at 31st December 2017, and the Profit and Loss Statement of the Club for the year ended on that date, together with the Reports of the Directors and Auditors, President and General Manager.

3. Notice of Business and Resolutions to be dealt with at the Annual General Meeting shall be handed to the Secretary at least fourteen days prior, and in the case of Special Resolutions, at least twenty-eight days prior to the date of such Meeting Declaration of the Elections of the Board of Directors for the term of 2018 /2019 The Returning Officer to declare all positions vacant and announce the result of the Elections.

SPECIAL BUSINESS - NOTICE OF RESOLUTIONS Pursuant to the Registered Clubs Act, 1976, as amended, the Members hereby approve for the 2018 Board year the following resolutions to cover expenses relating to Directors and others deriving directly or indirectly any profit, benefit or advantage not equally offered to every member.

RESOLUTION 1. The members hereby approve the payment of the following honorariums per annum plus superannuation if applicable to the Directors in respect of services rendered to the Club, President $8,350, Vice Presidents $3,400 and Other Directors $3,000 to be paid quarterly in arrears.

RESOLUTION 2. The members hereby approve the payment of the following honorarium plus superannuation if applicable of $650 per annum to the Sports Administrator in respect of services rendered to the Club to be paid quarterly in arrears.

RESOLUTION 3. The members hereby approve the expenditure by the Club with respect to the following matters for the 2018 Board year. 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, trousers, shirt and tie to each Director. 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 OBJECT: The members acknowledge that the benefits in 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.

Resolution 1 and 2.

The Board seeks an increase in the Directors honorariums and Sports Administrator honorarium in accordance with CPI of 2.5%.

NOTE. To be carried each resolution requires a simple majority of those members present and voting at the meeting.

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RESUMES OF CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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

TAS ARONIS As a current active director who is passionate and enthusiastic about our club and a strong supporter and member of our in house-sports clubs. I would be privileged and grateful to continue to represent our members so as they have a shareable and unforgettable experience when visiting our club.

RYAN ASPLET As a director I have and will always endeavour to increase membership numbers from different sporting clubs that I bring to Kingsgrove RSL. Also, my 19 years Local Government experience along with my building surveyor qualifications is beneficial to the club when we look to make building improvements and extensions.

MICHAEL BOUGOUKAS With 30 years plus of self employment I have acquired the skills of managing and operating a successful business. I also believe by having served on the Board of sporting clubs in various capacities, my knowledge and experience would be an asset for the Board of Kingsgrove RSL. LISA DAWES Currently a Service Delivery Manager for Fujitsu, responsible for day to day management of customer’s IT ICT solution contracts. Previously, owner/director IT company, responsible for operations and financial management. Member of non-profit sporting association also Treasurer and previous Club secretary. I’m eager to continue improving the Club for its Members.

BRUCE GEERIN Club Member 48 years, Club Director 14 years, Chairman RSL Community Group, member of Golf & Snooker clubs, my wife Jeannine is a current member of the Women’s Auxiliary. If re-elected I will do my utmost for the Club, its members and patrons.

JOE GRIMA Member of Kingsgrove RSL for over 15 years, Snooker Club Treasurer for 3 years. Currently employed by Qantas for 28 years. During this time held a number of roles. I would appreciate the opportunity to add my input and expertise representing you the members to shape the clubs future.

LOUISE PETTIT Working full-time for NSW Health, a financial member of Kingsgrove RSL for 21 years, elected director for 2 years, life member of fishing club and active members of Darts club, I seek your support, approval and endorsement for re-election to continue being an advocate representing all members at Board level.

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EASTER LUNCH CRUNCHY FISH PIE INGREDIENTS: 11 | PREP TIME: 10MIN | COOK TIME: 30MIN S E R V E S : 6 | D I F F I C U LT Y : E A S Y

INGREDIENTS • 1tbs oil • 1 leek sliced • 2 garlic cloves crushed • 1/3 cup plain flour • 1 1/2 cups fish stock • 125g light cream cheese softened • 800g white fish fillet firm cut into strips (e.g Blue grenadier) • 1tbs fresh lemon juice *to taste • 1 handful tarragon *to taste • 9 filo pastry sheets • 1 squirt olive oil spray

DIRECTIONS 1.

2.

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4.

5.

Preheat oven to 200C. Heat oil in large frying pan. Add leek and garlic.

Sauté for 1-2 minutes until softened.

Stir through flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Combine stock and cream cheese and add to leek mixture, stirring until well combined.

6. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until thick.

7. Add fish, lemon and seasonings stir for 30 seconds, then remove from heat.

8. Pour all combined ingredients into a lightly greased (8 cup / 2L) baking dish.

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9. Make a stack with 3 sheets of filo spraying oil between each sheet.

10. Cut into 8 squares and scrunch up. Place on top of fish mixture.

11. Repeat until fish mixture is covered.

12. Spray top with oil spray and bake in oven for 20 minutes or until filo is golden.

13. Serve hot with tossed salad, steamed veggies or freeze for later use.

FRIDAY 16TH MARCH 2018 Tickets on sale from 4.30pm Easter Eggs and Hampers will be on display from 5th March 2018 at Reception

Seafood Fill

The Fridge Raffle THURSDAY 29th March 2018 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 FREE in the Diggers Lounge from 8:30pm

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ADMISSION to all 18+

Back to the 80’s

Cyndi & Madonna show

March, 17th SaturdaY

April, 21st Saturday

Crawl File

The Australian Crawl show

Urban Stone

May, 19th SaturdaY

June, 16th Saturday

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ANZAC Dinner Cabaret T H E U LT I M AT E A U S T R A L I A N R O C K U M E N TA R Y

F E AT U R I N G :

THE LOST LEGENDS

2 hours of songs, footage, stories and costumes of Australian rock history Including songs from Bon Scott, Doc Neeson, Chrissy Amphlett and many more

BON SCOTT

CHRISSY AMPHLETT

SATURDAY 14TH APRIL, 7PM

3 COURSE MEAL & 4 DRINKS TICKETS $45PP (MEMBERS PRICE) Bookings essential. Seating will be limited.

Tickets on sale Monday 5th March 2018

THE BEE GEES

DOC NEESON

BILLY THORPE

STEVIE WRIGHT

AND MANY MORE!

2 hours of songs, footage, interviews, stories, costumes and recollections of Australian rock history including Glenn A. Baker.

Meets at Kingsgrove RSL Club

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

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Delivered by world-class musicians who performed alongside all the Aussie legends.

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CHRIS KEEBLE - FISH OUT A WATER PRODUCTIONS - THE ROCKUMENTARY SERIES - chris@ckck.com.au

Retired men and women interested in attending a meeting may contact Contact Annette on 9592 2344.

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

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

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ANZAC DAY

WEDNESDAY, 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:

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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 in the Bistro Priority: Band, 3 Bus Drivers, Cadets, persons going to city march Children breakfast marquee in the park Buses leave for city march Club open for Members and Ex-Service Personnel Only Bistro opens for lunch Two Up Commences Club opens to visitors LIVE Music by Just Jammin’ Duo Rations Dining and Jade Palace open for dinner

I.R. TODD, General Manager

A N Z A C D AY

TWO UP FROM 12 NOON 2 5.0 4 .1 8

ANZAC D AW N S E R V I C E

W E D N E S D AY 2 5 T H A P R I L 2 0 1 8

“LEST WE FORGET” CO L L E CT I O N T I M E TA B L E Kingsgrove RSL Bardwell Park RSL Earlwood Ex-Servicemen’s Club

3.30am 3.35am 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

Members BADGE DRAW

Tuesdays

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

Sundays

4PM, 5PM & 6PM

Each draw increases by $50

You have to be in the Club to be eligible..

200 CLUB WIN $1000 CASH

200 MEMBERS WILL BE INVITED TO TAKE PART EACH MONTH. 3RD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

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

All tickets go back into the barrel for the major prize of $1,000 Turn up on the night, register your name and wait to win $1,000.

Its that simple!

This is a tiered promotion available to members in levels Double Diamond, Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby only. Members will be contacted by email or via text message, if opted to receive mail.

Members will no long receive invitations via mail unless requested.

POKER

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

7:30pm Fridays night $500 guaranteed prize pool with a $22 FREEZE-OUT

CLUB BINGO CASH HOUSIE BINGO FREE

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Six Up Books. Free Bingo to all members ( limit one book per member). WEDNESDAYS 7.30PM Additional books $2. Multiple books allowed. Non-members $2 per book. $1000 JACKPOT TO BE WON Win Club reward vouchers, cash prizes & meat trays Doors open 10am, Bingo 11am - 12noon 12noon - 1 pm Intermission, Bingo 1pm -1.20pm 25 games for only $14 15 games of Club Bingo 10 games of Cash Housie 2 Course ASIAN Lunch available for only $10 at Jade Palace

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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

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 POKER 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

Yoga

MONDAY MORNING 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.

KRSL SPORTS CLUB

Interested in joining one of our social sports clubs, speak to club reception for further details about weekly meetings/activities and fees.

Call now! 02 9336 1500 or check our website kingsgroversl.com.au/sports

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Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge is a leadership program promoted by RSL & Services Clubs Association and overseen by the KYLC Benevolent Fund. The challenge is aimed at young people in the community who are having difficulty in finding their way in society and is also used for young achievers with natural leadership skills.

With more than 430 young men and women now having made the trek since the project commenced in 2005, it represents an investment of more than $3 million

by Clubs in NSW. The leadership program aims to create a greater awareness among our young people of the sacrifices of the Diggers on the Kokoda campaign to ensure the tradition lives on, at the same time it instils in participants a commitment to community service and enhances their personal development by providing an opportunity for them to experience the same conditions under which our diggers fought.

In 2017 for the first time, in association with RSL & Services Clubs Association, Kingsgrove RSL Club sent one young student with all expenses paid to Papua New Guinea to take part in 10-day trek across the 155km Kokoda trail.

Jordan Awad, a 17-year-old student from Kingsgrove High school was the first recipient of this opportunity, heading out to Papua New Guinea in September 2017: “THANK YOU to all for this once in a life time life changing trip. I had a wonderful time on the trek surrounded by wonderful fun-loving people who were very supportive and likeminded in our motivation to finish Kokoda and in life in general.

The track was very rugged and mountainous. If we found this gruelling, we can’t imagine what it would have been like for the soldiers who were fighting for their lives, with very little resources to sustain them. The most emotional part of my journey was when we visited Bomana War Cemetery and from atop the hill I looked out at the 3000 graves, this was only one of three grave sites. This put into perspective the numbers with which we had lost during the fighting on Kokoda and in PNG, however what I found most upsetting was reading the tombstones of young men and one woman who were all around our age.

I would highly recommend this trip to all other student for next year. Thanks again for everything it was an amazing experience.”

In 2018 Kingsgrove RSL Club will once again send another student on the KYLC and are currently seeking interest from Kingsgrove High School, Kingsgrove North High School and St. Ursula’s College with the lucky student being selected mid-March.

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Open daily from 12pm Roast of the day $15.00 Members Saturday & Sunday Lunch & Dinner only

Tuesday Kids eat free (one free meal from the children’s menu for every paying adult)

Thursday Special $18.00 Members Chicken Schnitzel chips & salad with a schooner of house beer

Coming soon:

Seniors Lunch discount Tuesday to Thursday every week

Rumps steak, chip & salad $25.50 Members

Chicken Caesar Salad $15.00 Members

Spaghetti Bolognaise $13.80 Members

OPEN DAILY 12-8:30PM

CLOSED TUE & WED 2-5PM RESERVATIONS: 02 9336 1500 THE BURST

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10.45 am for a Coral Sea Day Service at 11am AT 12 NOON ON

Coral Sea

SUNDAY 6th MAY 2018

Commemorative

TICKETS $30.00 EACH 12pm - 3.30pm

Service & Luncheon

SUB-BRANCH MEMBERS AND PARTNERS ONLY. TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE ON MONDAY 2ND APRIL 2018

PARKSIDE BAR

Happy

Hour ON ALL BEER,

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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.

Guardian understands every goodbye is different.

KINGSGROVE

FOOT CLINIC WE KEEP YOU ON THE MOVE

2/ 322General Kingsgrove / DiabeticRd, FootKingsgrove care (Next Door Blue Cross Toenails Pharmacy) Corns,to Warts , Ingrown Call 8084 5687 for appointment Custom-made Insole

Dr Comfort Shoes

Tas Aronis JP Funeral Director Available 24 Hours Available 24 Hours Available 24 Hours

Available 24 Hours

Available 24 Hours

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General / Diabetic Foot Care We Bulkbill Medicare EPC Plan and DVA Gold Card Holders Corns, Warts, Ingrown On-The-Spot claim available for All Health Funds Toenails Custom-made Insoles 2/ 322 Kingsgrove Rd, Kingsgrove (Next Door to Blue Cross Pharmacy) Dr Comfort Shoes Call 8084

5687 for appointment

We Bulkbill Medicare EPC Plan and DVA Car Holders.

On-The-Spot Claim available for All Health Funds.

Mother’s Day BREAKFAST

SUNDAY 13TH MAY 18 | FROM 8.30AM A L L M OT H E R S W I L L R E C E I V E A F R E E B R E A K FA S T BOOKING THROUGH RECEPTION ESSENTIAL. ALL MUM’S WILL RECEIVE A CO M P L I M E N TA RY G L A S S O F C H A M PAG N E

MOTHER’S DAY BANQUET $39PP MIN. 4 GUESTS Spring Rolls 春卷 Fried Dim Sim 炸點心 Chicken San Choy Bow 雞肉生菜包 Garlic Butter Soft Shell Crab 蒜子牛油軟殼蟹 Sizzling Mongolian Lamb 鐵板蒙古羊

Beef Fillet Cube with Teriyaki Sauce 燒汁牛柳 Honey King Prawns 蜜糖蝦 Sweet Sour Pork 咕嚕肉 Fried Rice or Steamed Rice 炒飯或白飯

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Footy fans can watch the NSW Blues play on the big screen airing the State of Origin live.

LIVE AT THE CLUB

25% discount on all beverages throughout the games

PLUS GIVEAWAYS

NRL FOOTY TIPPING IS BACK

Enter our 2018 Football Tipping Competition with $1,000 in prizes to be won

NRL GAMES SHOWN THE BIG SCREEN. Kingsgrove RSL is the best place for every minute of the 2018 NRL Season.

Monthly DRINK SPECIAL

March

CC & Dry Schooner

$8.00 members price

April

Somersby Cider Schooner $5.00 Members Price

May

Iron Jack Sch/Btl

$4.50 Members Price

June

Great Northern Sch/Btl $4.50 Members Price.

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

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SATURDAY 21ST JULY, 7PM 2 COURSE MEAL DRINKS INCLUDED (DRAUGHTS BEER, HOUSE WINE & SPIRITS)

TICKETS $50PP - Bookings essential. Seating will be limited TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY 30TH APRIL 2018

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SUB BRANCH PRESIDENTS REPORT 2018 is the final year of the 100 years of ANZAC, we will be commemorating those incredible Australian men and women who in 1918 finally achieved victory after four long years of a war that created senseless carnage across Europe and the Middle East. This was the war they said was the war to end all wars sadly it was not to be. Australia could be justifiably proud of what their Service men and women achieved although there was a huge price in the hundreds of thousand’s Australians that were killed or wounded during the conflict.

The ANZAC Day Service will follow the usual format, participants are to assemble in Shaw Street at 6.45am for the March to the Club/Memorial Park for the service. A breakfast served by members of the Women’s Auxiliary will be available after the service, all club members, their families and friends are welcome to attend.

Our 2017 Remembrance Day Service was held on Sunday the 5th November, Cadets from TS Sirius and 233 St George Regional Cadet Unit made up the Catafalque Party and Guard, the Remembrance Day Address was given by Lt Col Schon Condon GCSJ, RFD, the Sutherland Shire Band provided the music for the service and they entertained the members and guests at the lunch.

Our next Commemoration Service and luncheon is in recognition of the Battle of the Coral Sea this will be held on Sunday the 6th May, the Service will commence at 10.45am followed by a luncheon, medals to be worn.

Since my last Burst report your Far Southern Metropolitan District Council (FSMDC) representatives have attended meetings at the Padstow and Ingleburn RSL’s, our next meeting in March is at Bankstown RSL. Hopefully after this meeting I will be able to report on the outcome of the Bergin Enquiry and the NSW RSL State Branch response. I am very optimistic that with all the changes that have already been made at State Branch by the new President James Brown and his new team of State Councilors will set the NSW RSL back on the right path to restore its integrity and the RSL can get on doing what it has done for the last 100 years and that is to look after the welfare of ex-service men and women and their families and ensure we never forget the sacrifices of all those past generations of ex-service men and women.

Branch run efficiently. Vice President Neil Arena maintains our very impressive memorabilia cabinets and the Committee all pitch in when required giving up their own time to attend member’s funerals and commemoration services at local schools and nursing homes.

Unfortunately, due to the problems being faced by the NSW RSL State Branch our Women’s Auxiliary were not able to do their normal fund raising during the year, the Father’s Day and Christmas Raffles were run by the club however all money raised will be donated to Charities nominated by the Women’s Auxiliary.

“Success is getting what you want: happiness is wanting what you get”

Alan R. Barnes JP President

As this is the first edition of the Burst for 2018, I will take the opportunity to thank our dedicated Sub Branch Executive Secretary John Graham and Treasurer Peter Burgess, they do an enormous amount of work behind the scenes to make the Sub

COMMUNITY GROUP REPORTS

The Christmas deliveries to the nursing homes were very much appreciated by the residence of the three nursing homes that we visited over two days of a weekend in December. 300 presents in all were given out and the ladies have worked hard to make this achievable. Well done ladies. Now we start again for next Christmas.

In March we are holding a morning tea/lunch for five different groups where we have coffee, tea,

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cake, lunch and play bingo. Everybody who attends goes home with a present or two and enjoys a few laughs throughout the day. Also in March we will be delivering Easter Eggs to the nursing homes and we are delighted to see their faces light up when we hand them chocolate.

We do craft days once a month at Bexley Aged Care and both the ladies and the residents who attend enjoy this hour together. We make cards, place mats,

glasses with candles in them and whatever else we come up with.

If anyone would like to join our group please leave your details at reception and we will get back to you.

Thank you to everyone that has donated items to us.

Lynda Lake

S P O R T S A D M I N I S T R AT O R R E P O R T 2017 has come and gone with some great in-house sporting competitions which were held throughout the year. Congratulations to all the Sporting Clubs Champions who were presented with their trophies at the Stars Tribute Night in December and to the Snooker Club for taking out the Round Robin Club championship. This night was a great success with all sporting bodies being well represented.

The first round of the Round Robin challenge is on Saturday 10th March with the Snooker, Darts and Golf Clubs taking on the Fishing Club in Botany Bay.

I congratulate all the Sporting Club committees for your tireless work and involvement over the past year and now that they have held their AGM’s for 2018 and I would like to congratulate the incoming committees.

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The Sporting Clubs are a great way to make new friends and to have some fun and laughs.

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Fishing Club have a number outing throughout the year in Sydney and at Shoalhaven Heads.

Golf Club plays fortnightly on some of the best golf courses around and just out of Sydney.

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Darts Club meet Friday nights in the Diggers Lounge and play Inter Club Championship.

Snooker Club meets on a Friday night in the Sports Bar for their weekly competition.

If you are interested in joining any of our sporting clubs please enquire at the club reception who will pass on your details to the respective sporting bodies.

Heather Shepherd Sports Administrator

WOM E N’S AUX I L I A RY R E PO RT Well here we are at the start of another year. On behalf of the Women’s Auxiliary may I wish all club members a Happy and Healthy 2018.

If any ladies would like to join us in the Auxiliary, just enquire at the reception desk and they will put you in contact with us.

In November members of the Auxiliary attended the Remembrance Day service and Luncheon commemorating the end of the first World War.

Results of the Club Christmas Raffle 2017 1st ticket Apricot X89 Scott 2nd ticket Grey X56 Barbara 3rd ticket Green X01 Luda 4th ticket Yellow R35 Claire 5th ticket Apricot W57 Pat 6th ticket Apricot A98 Bruce 7th ticket Apricot R49 Jinan 8th ticket Green E72 Kenneth 9th ticket Orange W97 Jan

The Auxiliary assisted the club with the Christmas Raffle. Many thanks to all who bought tickets or donated items. Also to the Ladies who gave of their time helping to set up and selling tickets.

Anyone who attended the Carols by Candlelight would know how much fun the children derived from the show bags which the Auxiliary helped to fill.

Thank you to all who attended the Crazy Whist Nights which were held last year. I’m sure you had an enjoyable time. We are holding our first one for 2018 on Tuesday February 27th. So come along and have a fun evening.

Crazy

WHIST NIGHT

Pat Graham, President Women’s Auxiliary.

7PM, TUESDAY 31ST JULY 2018 THE DIGGERS LOUNGE

COST: $5.00 Includes tea, coffee, cake and entry into the Lucky door prize.

Tickets on sale at the door on the night, Open to all!

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K I N G S G ROV E RS L S P O RT I N G C LU BS SNOOKER CLUB With 2017 behind us, the Snooker Club is looking forward to a bigger and better 2018. Our weekly Friday night social snooker competition recommenced on the 12th January 2018 and is off to a great start.

Our Xmas party was held on the 16th of December, it was a fantastic day and all those who attended went home with some great memories of the day.

By the time this article is published in the March June Edition of the Burst, the Snooker Club would have held its Annual General Meeting (on Friday the 2nd of February) to elect the Snooker Club President (TBA) Secretary/Treasurer (TBA) and Committee (TBA) and Club Captain.

The Snooker Club would like to congratulate the winners of the 2017 Kingsgrove Snooker and Billiards Club open championships: • A Grade – Winner: Nuri Hassim, • Handicap Singles – Winner: Steve Huckstadt, • Handicap Doubles – Winners: Klaudia Marte & Brett Fernon, • Combined B & C grade – Winner: Peter Bennett, • Bob Taaffe Trophy – Winner: Nuri Hassim,

Membership for darts is due membership fee is $5 per year and $ 4.00 to play on the night. Its drawn doubles names in at 730 pm and games start at 8 pm down stairs in the diggers lounge.

fishing triumphs and photos. Printed copies are also available to our members without electronic access.

We have two teams representing Kingsgrove in competition darts this year. Our competition nights a played on Wednesdays nights at home and other venues. Our first comp night of darts is on the 7th February. Best of luck to both teams. Our AGM is on 16TH February down stairs in the if Diggers Lounge at 7pm.

Lady Nemo

President George Megisidis

FISHING CLUB Club Champion for 2017 was Colin Worsfold announced at our well-attended Presentation night on 15 December. Our AGM was recently held “Welcome aboard” to newly elected committee members Frank Bezzina (Vice President), Mike Cheong and Patrick Axisa.

We would also like to thank the all participants who won the Round Robin Trophy for the Snooker Club, Nuri Hassim, Steve Huckstadt, Graeme Saunders, Brett Fernon and Kevin Zelinka.

In closing, the Snooker Club would like to invite and welcome any Kingsgrove RSL members who are interested in playing snooker on a Friday night to join us.

Joe Grima 2018 fishing competition has commenced - the first outing for 2018 was held on Saturday 20th January; 5 boats went out on a very busy day at the boat ramps; good catches were reported. Future dates to mark on fishing calendars are 17-18 February and 17-18 March at Shoalhaven Heads - names are being taken to accommodate everyone. Future dates for the calendar are 21 April (Sydney Harbour) and 19 May (Port Kembla).

DARTS CLUB Welcome to 2018 and a exciting year ahead. I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and new year.

We started our first night back on 12th January good to see our members back and it would be nice to welcome new members to darts this year.

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Organisation for a fishing charter being held 26 May 2018, is underway. Details of cost and inclusions will be advertised on our Fishing Club Facebook page and on the “big screen” at the club. Interested participants should contact KRSL Reception desk; monies to be paid in full to secure a spot.

Our Fishing club Facebook page is going well – information, videos and news is regularly posted on-line. In addition, an internal newsletter “Kingfisher” has been developed by Louise and Gary, sent electronically to our members advising of

See you on the water

GOLF CLUB HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY HOPE ITS GREAT PICKING UP FROM WHERE WE LEFT OFF LAST YEAR THE RESULTS WERE AS FOLLOWS..

LIVERPOOL 8/10/17 O/R Win Roger Tihore A Gde Win Tony Blackmore B Gde Win Doug Marriner C Gde Win Tony Donnellan

70 Nett Hcp 30 79 Nett Hcp 12 76 Nett Hcp 15 79 Nett Hcp 29

BARDEN RIDGE O/R Win A Gde Win B Gde Win C Gde Win

39 Pts 33 Pts 37 Pts 36 Pts

Hcp 29 Hcp 10 Hcp 16 Hcp 36

MUIRFIELD 12/11/17 O/R Win Aaron Lovall A Gde Win Glen Davis B Gde Win Mick Stanley C Gde Win Michael Pipe

39 Pts 30 Pts 36 Pts 35 Pts

Hcp 27 Hcp 0 Hcp 16 Hcp 29

BEXLEY O/R Win A Gde Win B Gde Win C Gde Win

44 Pts 40 Pts 38 Pts 40 Pts

Hcp20 Hcp 12 Hcp 19 Hcp 29

29/10/17 Tony Donnellan Steve Hodson Graeme Sheary Ian Todd

26/11/17 Paul Viataki Ernie Kalonikos John Galvin Ian Craddock

BARDWELL VALLEY Bonanza day everyone was a winner Club Elections were held and there was only one change Dave Watt was elected to the committee as Erinn stood down we thank Erinn for his contributions he bought to the club THE VALLEY 14/1/18 O/R winners G Sheary / A Barnes 49PTS A Gde Win Ernie Kalonikos 36 PTS Hcp 10 B Gde Win Joe Kohu 39 PTS Hcp 15 C Gde Win Paul Thorpe 38 PTS Hcp 23

THAT’S IT FOR ME AT PRESENT UNTIL NEXT TIME TONY (LUMPY) DENNIS CLUB CAPTAIN REMEMBER IF YOU WANT TO LOOSE SHOTS ALWAYS CARRY A RUBBER….

Captain Tony (Lumpy) Dennis

Sub Branch Meeting 2018

President Secretary Treasurer

Monday 26th February 2018 (AGM) Monday 23rd April 2018 Monday 25th June 2018 Monday 27th August 2018 Monday 22nd October 2018 Monday 17th December 2018

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

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

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.

John A. Graham, JP Honorary Secretary Note: All subscriptions for Sub Branch membership are now due and payable.

Committee T.A. Parsons.

Robert Talbott, OAM, JP, P.A. Pollard

Hospital Visitations Officers John. A. Graham, JP

2018 Sub Branch Membership is now due, please pay your $35 membership to club reception as soon as possible, or call 9336 1500 to pay over the phone and pick-up your card when you’re next in the club.

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