The Burst - November 2019 - February 2020

The Burst www.kingsgroversl.com.au

CAROLS BY CANDLE LIGHT

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HAM & SEAFOOD RAFFLES

NOVEMBER 2019 - FEBRUARY 2020

WIN A

MAZDA CX-3

NEO SPORT

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NEW YEAR’S EVE

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AUSTRALIA DAY

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8 Brocklehurst Lane, Kingsgrove

(02) 9336 1500

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PRESIDENTS REPORTS

BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

Welcome to our summer edition of the Burst. As we approach the festive season, the club starts many of the very popular promotions and special events that run through to Australia Day, the details are listed in this edition of the Burst or check the website, make sure you enter the 2020 membership draw with an opportunity to win a Mazda CX3 Neo Sport.

I was at Earlwood Bardwell Park RSL recently with the Club CEO Ian Todd and Operations Manager Debbie Harris for in a cheque presentation to various charities under the Clubs GRANTS Scheme. Kingsgrove RSL donated cheques totaling $60,000, these grants are in addition to the donations we make to local sporting and community groups which this year totaled $154,000.

Whilst on donations, you will have seen and heard through the media that the drought has not broken and the rural people are doing it extremely tough, your club is still running the have a Parma for a farmer whereby $1 from every Parma purchased is donated to the drought appeal, we have raised $1500 and we still have the Buy a Bale appeal, we have raised $12,427 to date thanks to you the members

Alan Barnes PRESIDENT

The discussions that the Club Board was having with Bexley RSL re an amalgamation have been put on hold at the request of Bexley until the new year as they are currently doing renovations, we will keep you the members advised.

Note the Club will be holding elections for the Club Board next year, full details of eligibility, right to nominate, mandatory training etc. are featured in this edition of the Burst, l would suggest that if you are thinking of nominating for the Board that you see the Club CEO Ian Todd and obtain a pre nomination kit and have a chat with one of the current Directors as to what is involved and expected of a Director.

The Sub-Branch, the Women’s Auxiliary, and the Kingsgrove RSL Community Group once again played an important role with the Club and the community, our thanks to them for giving freely of their time to cover all the various aspects of our community minded RSL.

John Graham SNR VICE PRESIDENT

Heather Shephard VICE PRESIDENT

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I wish all Kingsgrove RSL Club members and their families a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year and look forward to your continued patronage of this great Club.

“To rest is to rust” Alan R. Barnes JP President

WISHING YOU A VERY Tas Aronis DIRECTOR

Bruce Geerin DIRECTOR

Ryan Asplet DIRECTOR

Joe Grima DIRECTOR

Michael Bougoukas DIRECTOR

Ian Todd CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BURST EDITOR: DEBBIE HARRIS

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Merry Christmas From the President, Directors, Management and Staff of Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd, and the President and Committee of the Kingsgrove RSL Sub Branch.

Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd will be closed on Christmas Day.

CEO’S REPORT Membership renewals will open on Monday 18th November 2019 Saturday 30th November come along to our Star Tributes Night featuring entertainment by The Duets starting at 7pm with tickets only $50 (all inclusive) tickets go on sale Tuesday 1st October.

It has been a busy year here at Kingsgrove RSL Club and our mid-year member promotion was a huge success. Congratulation to member Con Karankontis on winning the major prize of the Mazda 2 Maxx and the other prize winners who shared $11,000 in prize money.

Club Donations a & Sponsorship It was a pleasure to once again attend the presentation of ClubGrants donations on behalf of Kingsgrove RSL Club where together with Club President Alan Barnes we presented donations to some amazing organisations who provide a great service to our community.

These recipients along with the many other organisations your Club sponsors received our $154,000 in funding. I take this opportunity to thank these organisations for the ongoing support of our community and for their association with Kingsgrove RSL Club. Check out page 5 for the list of recipients for the past twelve months.

Club Elections Next year will see a Club election for the Board of Directors who work tirelessly to ensure your Club is to the standard you expect. If you seek any information in regards to the role of a Club Director and the election process please contact the Club at info@kingrsl.com.au Courtesy Bus Most members would now be aware of our Courtesy bus service available for pick up and drop off. This is a complimentary service and will save you time and help with our parking. Call 9336 1500 for booking details.

Upcoming Events As we head into the Festive Season be sure to check all the great promotions and events we have on at your Club starting with our everpopular Carols by Candlelight on Saturday 23rd November with a performance by Platinum Harmony, The Oh Rats Show and the Rock & Soul Choir, tickets are $5 for members and will get your child a show bag and a batteryoperated candle.

Our 2020 membership draw could win you a Mazda CX-3 Neo Sport valued at $25k by simply joining the Club or renewing your membership by 31st January 2020. Check the details and conditions on page 7.

Join us for our Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch on Tuesday 3rd December at 12.30pm. Tickets are only $15 featuring the sounds of Barbara Montgomery. Tickets on sale Tuesday 1st October.

Our Christmas Ham Raffles are always a great hit and this year will be no exception with 101 ½ leg hams being given away on Friday 6th December and again on Friday 13th December, then on Friday 20th December we will hold our massive ham and meat tray raffle. Tickets are only $1.00 and are on sale from 3pm. Draws to commence at 5.30pm. There will be 250 half leg hams to be won over the 3 weeks.

Tuesday 24th December will see our Seafood & Meat raffle take place in time for Christmas Tickets are $1.00 and are on sale from 4.30pm.

Draw to commence at 5.30pm to win an array of oyster’s, prawns, crabs and meat trays.

Tuesday 31st December see in 2020 with a bang here at Kingsgrove RSL with good food, good wine and great entertainment from Time Out Duo as we count down to the New Year. Tickets are $40 and seating will be limited.

Join us on Sunday 26th January to celebrate Australia Day with a free sausage sizzle, Happy Hour from 2pm – 6pm, a Mega raffle to win an assortment of great prizes, special BBQ lunch and live entertainment.

As this is the last edition of the year, I would like to take this opportunity to wish a Merry Christmas to Alan Barnes and the Board of Directors, to Peter Merlino and Peter Burgess and the Sub Branch Committee, to Madame President Pat Graham and the ladies of the Women’s Auxiliary, to the members of the Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd Community Group, to all the Sporting Club committees, Jimmy & Polly and the Jade Palace staff.

A Merry Christmas to my management team of Debbie Harris, Nuno Henriques, Lachlan Bate, Mar Clark, Karen Rook, Ryan Kavanagh, Shelfa Dignan, Julia Qiu, Jarrod Maloney the administration staff of Sarah Mezentsef, Sophie Vassil, Natasa Mervoski, Liz McLeod. Chef Karl Bonwick and all the Rations Café and Dining Staff, as well as all the Club staff for all their efforts throughout the year.

On behalf of the management and staff I wish a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year to all the members and their families and friends, we look forward to seeing you soon.

CLUB DRESS RULES NOTICE To maintain the high standard enjoyed in our Club, we request the dress rules be abided by at all times.

Thongs for both male and females are not permitted after 7:30pm each day. Hats can be worn on the Parkview Terrace till 6pm, Kingsgrove RSL cares about protecting your skin from Australia’s harsh Sun. Appearance must be clean, neat and tidy at all times, obscene or offence language on clothing will not be tolerated at any time.

See reception for full dress rules.

ATTENTION MEMBERS Notice is hereby given that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF MEMBERS OF THE KINGSGROVE RSL CLUB LIMITED will be held on the Club’s premises situated at Memorial Park, Brocklehurst Lane, Kingsgrove, on Tuesday 31st March 2020 at 7pm.

Notice of business and all resolutions proposed to be dealt with at the Annual General Meeting, shall be handed to the General Manager on or before 17th March 2020 and in the case of Special Resolutions on or before 3rd March 2020.

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K I N G S G R O V E R . S . L . C L U B LT D E L E C T I O N & V O T I N G D AY, 2 0 2 0 Ballots will be conducted at the Club premises on: FRIDAY 13TH AND SATURDAY 14TH MARCH 2020 from 10am to 6pm.

Nominations for the Board of Directors are now open and will close at 5pm on February 4th, 2020.

Nomination forms can be obtained at the Club reception or by contacting the Chief Executive Officer. Nomination Forms must be proposed and seconded by a full financial member, who has been financial continually for the past three years. Nominees must sign their consent where provided on the form. A separate form is required for each position.

The names of all candidates shall be listed on the Ballot Paper as determined by lot, which will be drawn in the Auditorium at 6.00pm on February 4th 2020, in the presence of members who choose to be present.

The Returning Officer may, in their absolute discretion, upon receipt of a written application (to be made not less than three (3) days before the Ballot is to be conducted) from a financial member stating that by reason of illness, employment or any reasonable cause, he or she will be unable to attend the Clubhouse on the days set down, issue a Ballot Paper to such Member in respect of each Ballot being conducted. Postal votes close 6th March 2020.

ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE: In accordance with the Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd Constitution Article 22.17 only members who have been a full Kingsgrove RSL Club member for a continuous period of 2 years or more at the date of the election are eligible to vote.

RIGHT TO VOTE AND HOLD OFFICE: In accordance with the Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd Constitution Articles 22.5a and 22.6 only members who have been a full Kingsgrove RSL Club member for a continuous period of 3 years or more at the date of the nomination are eligible to nominate a member or are entitled to hold office as Directors of the Board of the Club including its Executive.

DATES 2020 Nominations Draw Election Annual General Meeting Resolutions before Special Resolutions before

Close

Tuesday Tuesday Friday Saturday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday

4th February 2020 4th February 2020 13th March 2020 14th March 2020 31st March 2020 17th March 2020 3rd March 2020

5pm 6pm 10 – 6 pm 10 – 6 pm 7pm

NOTICE Mandatory training for Directors has been introduced by law and applies to all Club Directors from 1st July 2013.

Each Director must complete the required training within 12 months of becoming a member of the Board.

Directors may be exempted from training only if they already have the required qualifications, skills or work experience specified in exemption guidelines issued by the Director-General.

The reasonable expenses of Directors completing mandatory training will usually be covered by the Club, provided that the expenses are properly authorised.

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IN 2019, YOUR CLUB DONATED OVER 150K TO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY!

This year, Kingsgrove RSL Club with the support of our members and the Board, are proud to have awarded $154,853 to our local community group, schools, sports clubs and charities who are connecting people and creating positive changes within in our local communities.

Ian Todd, CEO and Alan Barnes, President, Kingsgrove RSL with some of our Club Grant recipients.

RECIPIENTS FOR 2019: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

3 Bridges Community Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation Bay City Care Bexley North P & C Association Breast Cancer Foundation British Airbourne Forces Club Calvary Health Care Sydney De La Salle Cricket Club Hilltop Kids Hurstville United JRLFC Kings College National Prayer Breakfast Washington Kingsgrove Bus Depot Institute Kingsgrove Colts JRFLC Kingsgrove High School Kingsgrove North High School Kingsgrove RSL Community Group Kingsgrove RSL Darts Club Kingsgrove RSL Fishing Club Kingsgrove RSL Golf Club Kingsgrove RSL Snooker Club Kingsgrove RSL Sub Branch Koori Kids Little Wings Movember Projects Abroad - Nepal RSA & SCA Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge RSL & SCA Last Post Ceremony RSL & SCA Veterans Benevolent Fund St George Children with Disabilities St George District Athletic Club St George Dragons JRLFC St Jeromes Public School St Johns Ambulance St Ursulas College St Ursula’s Fatima Netball St Vincent De Paul Starlight Foundation The Benevolent Society The Deli Women & Children Centre The Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre Youth off the Streets

My name is Andrew Goschnik and I am an athlete in the St George District Athletic Club.

My name is Billy Humberstone and I am an athlete in the St George District Athletic Club.

I would like to thank Kingsgrove RSL Club for giving me funding towards paying off my trip to the Oceania Championships for athletics.

I am writing to say thank you to Kingsgrove RSL for the grant I received to compete at the Oceania Athletics Championships in Townsville, June 24-28, 2019. I am very fortunate to have had the opportunity to represent Australia and I received a bronze medal in the Men’s U20 110m hurdles.

I competed in the U18 400m Hurdles in which I placed second and received a Silver Medal.

I thoroughly enjoyed the trip and being a member of the Australian team and representing my country.

Thanks again, kind regards Andrew Goschnik

Andrew Goschnik and Billy Humberstone pictured left, athletes from St George District Athletic Club

The championships were held over 5 days and we experienced team village life, took part in education sessions, met other international athletes and watched lots of great events.

The Oceania Championships were a great experience for me, and I hope to be able to represent Australia again in the future.

Again, my very big thanks to all at the Kingsgrove RSL for being a part of my athletics journey.

Kind regards, Billy Humberstone THE BURST

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2020 SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE PAYABLE FROM MONDAY 18TH NOVEMBER 2019 ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS MUST BE PAID BY JANUARY 31ST 2020 You are advised that the Club, in accordance with the Registered Clubs Act and Club’s Constitution will enforce this ruling relating to the payment of Members subscriptions.

FEES FOR 2020 MAY BE PAID AT THE CLUB RECEPTION 7 DAYS A WEEK 10AM UNTIL CLOSE

SUBSCRIPTION FEES FOR ALL MEMBERS 2020 (GST INC) CLUB MEMBERSHIP Club Member

1 YEAR 3 YEAR $ 5 $10

SUB BRANCH MEMBERSHIP MUST BE PAID EACH YEAR SUB BRANCH MEMBERSHIP Subscription fees for 2020 (GST Inc) Full Sub Branch member (CAFU) Associate Sub Branch member (CAAS) Kingsgrove RSL Sub Branch Life Members (LMSB) Kingsgrove RSL Sub Branch Life Subscribers (LSSB)

$35 $10 $0 $0

(All Sub Branch fees are additional to club membership)

All Sub Branch members applying for or who hold a muti year Club membership will still be required to renew their Sub Branch membership fees each year. Check at reception for details.

Current Membership Cards expire on the 31st December 2019 and must be surrendered.

I TODD Chief Executive Officer

RENEWAL FORM DATE OF BIRTH

NAME

BADGE NUMBER

CONTACT PHONE

ADDRESS

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EMAIL

MOBILE

AMOUNT

WIN A MAZDA CX-3 NEO SPORT JOIN OR RENEW BY 31ST JANUARY 2020 AND RECEIVE A BONUS PACK:

INCLUDING: A COFFEE VOUCHER, $1.00 KENO VOUCHER, BUY A $5.00 GET $10.00 FILL THE FRIDGE RAFFLE VOUCHER, AND A DISCOUNT VOUCHER TO USE AT JADE PALACE OR RATIONS DINING. EXISTING CLUB MEMBERS TO SWIPE THEIR MEMBERSHIP CARD DAILY AT THE REWARD CENTRE TO RECEIVE A TICKET TO ENTER

5 NAMES WILL BE SELECTED FROM THE BARREL EVERY TUESDAY

5 NAMES WILL BE SELECTED FROM THE BARREL EVERY SUNDAY

FINAL DRAW SUNDAY 23RD FEB 2020 FROM 3PM, SEE CLUB RECEPTION FOR PROMOTIONAL DETAILS

CONSOLATIO N CASH PRIZES

STARTING FROM TUESDAY 4TH FEBRUARY 2020 (5 NAMES AT EACH DRAW 4TH, 9TH, 11TH, 16TH, 18TH FEB, FINAL DRAW 23RD FEB) 2020 Membership fees are payable from the 18th november 2019, and must be paid by January 31st 2020 to be eligible to enter.

Bonus packs for current 3 year membership holders will be sent by mail You are advised that the club, in accordance with the registered clubs act and clubs article of association, will enforce this ruling relating to the payment of member subscriptions.

2020 MEMBERSHIP FEES CAN BE PAID AT CLUB RECEPTION. 7 DAYS A WEEK 10AM UNTIL CLOSE

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N I R G U I O N L C O O C M S ’ P N E E T R I T D IO L IH

Childs Age:

Childs Name: Guardians Name:

Mobile:

KRSL Membership #:

T&C’s: WIN 1 of 5 x $30 Ultimate Kids Gift Card (valid for 12 months and available to be used at; Amart Sport, Cotton On Kids, Dymocks, JB Hi-FI, Rebel). Entries to be returned to Kingsgrove RSL Club reception by 8:00pm Friday 13th December 2019. All winners will be contacted by Phone on Monday 16th December 2019. By entering this competition you allow Kingsgrove RSL to showcase your entries and take photos of the winners to be announced/posted on social media, if you do not wish for this to occur please do not enter. Open for all children aged 12 years and under. All entries must be attached to a Kingsgrove RSL Club Member to be eligible to enter.

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& CHILDREN'S

Christmas Party SATURDAY 23RD NOVEMBER 2019 Memorial Park, BROCKLEHURST LANE, KINGSGROVE. With a large assortment of food outlets.

Entertainment by: Platinum Harmony The Oh Rats Show (Sydney Puppet Theatre) and the The Rock n Soul Choir

Kingsgrove RSL Club Members can purchase Children’s Showbag Tickets, $5 Each (Ticket holders receive battery candle, entertainment and show bag). Due to our organising schedule all tickets must be collected by 15/11/19.

PARK OPENS FROM 5:30PM | SHOW FROM 6:00PM | FINISHED BY 9:30PM | FREE ADMISSION THE BURST

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LIFE MEMBERSHIP JOHN GRAHAM Mr. John Graham joined Kingsgrove RSL Club in 2000 and was elected to the Board of Directors in 2010 through to 2016 when, after the passing of Barry Willoughby in September of that year saw John Graham appointed as Senior Vice President, a position he holds to date.

John has contributed to the success of the club over the last 10 year and has actively represented Kingsgrove RSL in official functions and association events. Also being active in the Sub Branch holding the position of secretary since February 2018. In this role John has been involved in the organisation of various commemoration services including the Anzac Day service.

John has also held positions of Sub Branch hospital visitation officer, welfare and pension officer and has represented Kingsgrove RSL as President of the Far Southern Metropolitan District Council.

On Saturday 13th April 2019 at our Anzac Cabaret Dinner in the presence family and friends John was awarded life membership of Kingsgrove RSL Club by President Mr. Alan Barnes.

Ian Todd, Alan Barnes, John Graham, Ann Graham & Heather Shepherd

ANZAC SCHOOL INITIATIVES 2019 The 2019 Anzac School initiatives have again proven to be an overwhelming success that brought out the best creativity of school students across the State. The initiatives were coordinated in February for inception into both public and catholic schools with the aim of providing students with a greater understanding on the importance of Anzac Day. The concept was endorsed by the department of Veterans Affairs providing a permit for the use of the word ANZAC and supported by various local registered clubs and RSL Sub Branches.

The initial submissions were presented to the Federal Department of Veteran Affairs and after negotiation on this year’s topics and with the support of clubs the initiatives were launched for 2019.

The response from schools across the state was overwhelming with 61,710 entries received for judging, this year was an increase of entries from

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what was received last year. 150 students were awarded prizes including school initiatives, medals of excellence or encouragement awards.

Kingsgrove RSL Club, in association with Koori Kids sponsored this worthy cause and are pleased to announce that Batoul Ghezzaou of Penshurst Public has been one of the worthy recipient winners of this award and was presented with her medal and prize in front of piers and classmates at an assembly held in July by Club President Mr. Alan Barnes.

SATURDAY 3 0TH NOVEMB ER AT 7 P M F EATURIN G ENTERTAINMENT

T I C K E TS $ 5 0 P P ( M E M B E R S O N LY) A L L I N C LU S I V E

Seating limited. Tickets on sale from club reception on Tuesday 1st October 2019.

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TICKETS $20PP (MEMBERS) SEATIN G LIMITED O N SALE TU ESDAY 1S T O CTO B ER 2019

Santa PHOTOS Monday 16th December

Santa arrives at Kingsgrove RSL and you’re invited to visit and enjoy this magical Christmas experience.

Bring the family & get your FREE PHOTO with Santa to commemorate the enchanted moment.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL through Club reception or Call 02 9336 1500 to reserve your spot NOW! Exclusive to Kingsgrove RSL Club members & limited to spots between 11am-2pm.

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LIVE BANDS

IN THE DIGGERS LOUNGE, FROM 8.30PM

SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER

SATURDAY 21 DECEMBER

ALIVE IN THE 70’S

NEON NIGHTS

SATURDAY 18 JANUARY

SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY

THE BREAKAWAYS

URBAN STONE

Monthly DRINK SPECIAL

November

Corona Plus win an esky $6.00 (Members)

December

White Wine - Vivo Sauv Blanc 250ml $5.00 (Members)

January

Rusty Yak Can

$5.00 (Members)

February

Stolen Gold Rum + Add

$5.00 (Members)

RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL WILL BE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES AND STRICTLY ADHERED TO.

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W H AT ’ S O N

Poker j

WEDNESDAYS 7.30PM $1000 JACKPOT TO BE WON WIN CLUB REWARD VOUCHERS, CASH PRIZES & MEAT TRAYS

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

25 GAMES FOR ONLY $14 15 GAMES OF CLUB BINGO & 10 GAMES OF CASH HOUSIE

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

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

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

This is a tiered promotion available to members in levels Double Diamond, Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby only. Members will be contacted by email or via text message, if opted to receive mail. Members will no long receive invitations via mail unless requested.

Member Badge Draw Sundays

4PM, 5PM & 6PM

Tuesdays

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

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

Current jackpot on display at Club Reception.

You have to be in the Club to be Eligible.

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

Great Prizes to be won!

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WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENT

MONDAY

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

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

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

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

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

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

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

KIDS CLUB 5:30PM-9:30PM BAND NIGHT 3rd Saturday of Month 8.30PM COURTESY BUS 4:30PM - 12:00AM

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

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Weekly Night Specials TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

SUNDAY

Sweet Sour Pork + Bowl of Rice or Small Fried Rice $15 each

Beef in Black Bean + Bowl of Rice or Small Fried Rice $15 each

Honey Chicken + Bowl of Rice or Small Fried Rice $15 each

Kids Eat for Free

TUESDAY SET MENU $30 Spring Rolls Sweet Sour Pork Chicken with Vegetables Fried Rice

WEDNESDAY SET MENU $30 Spring Rolls Beef in Black Bean Curry Shrimp Fried Rice

THURSDAY SET MENU $30 Spring Rolls Honey Chicken Stir Fried Beef with Oyster Sauce Fried Rice

Kids must be 12 years or under and ordering from Kid’s Menu page only.

Kids Eat Free offer is valid for one (1) child per one paying adult (1) Main Course meal.

CHINESE NEW YEAR Sat 1st Feb 2020 Choice of 2 Menu’s AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

Starting at $39pp MINIMUM PER BOOKING 6

30pm : 7 t a rform e p o t dance n o i L Live 16

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

MEMBERS $19.00

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

MEMBERS $16.50

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

MEMBERS $16.00

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M I D Y E A R M E M B E R S H I P P ROMOT I O N M A Z DA 2 M AX X The first ever midyear car giveaway promotion commenced on Monday 3rd June 2019 whereby all members who visited the club could swipe their membership card to receive an entry into the draw, also members could receive additional entries for spend over the bar or at Jade palace or Rations Dining.

Selection draws commencing 9th June 2019 were held every Sunday, Tuesday & Friday evening for 20 members to go through to the final draw.

On Sunday 18th August, 9 winners were selected to randomly pick a box containing their prize.

8 lucky members shared cash prizes to the value of over $11,000.

The major prize winner of the Mazda 2 Auto Hatch Maxx including Stamp duty, Registration and CTP insurance with a cost of $19,750.00 supplied and displayed by Rockdale Mazda was local member Mr. Con Karankontis seen pictured here with the winning entry.

Kingsgrove RSL Club would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Karankontis on his win and remind all members the next car is on its way.

See this edition of the Burst for details on how to enter.

Alan Barnes Club President, Wes Gebara Rockdale Mazda, Ian Todd Club CEO and Con Karankontis

The total prize pool for our members for this promotion was $30,000.

PARKSIDE BAR

sunday to thursday

4:30PM – 6:30PM HAPPY WINE

ON ALL BEER,

& SPIRITS

HOUR

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

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HAM

Raffles

RAFFLE 1

Friday 6th December 101 ½ Leg Hams RAFFLE 2

Friday 13th December 101 ½ Leg Hams RAFFLE 3

250

½L EG HAM ST OB EW ON!

Friday 20th December 48 ½ Leg Hams & Large Meat Trays TICKETS FROM $1 TICKETS ON SALE FROM 3PM

MEGA MEAT & SEAFOOD TUESDAY 24TH DECEMBER 2019 Win an assortment of meat & seafood trays for Christmas Tickets from $1 Tickets on sale from 4:30pm

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

Parkview Terrace

COURTESY BUS

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

4:30pm – 12:30am Every Friday and Saturday

30 PERSON CAPACIT Y

3:30pm – 11pm Every Sunday

OWN SERVICED BAR FREE ROOM HIRE*

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

SEE CLUB RECEPTION FOR MORE DETAILS OR CALL 9336 1500 TO BOOK YOUR PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF.

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

It’s our way of celebrating your birthday!

For tiers Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond and Double Diamond

ACTIVE LIVING Over 65

• Women Only • 24 Hour Access • Safe, Caring & Friendly Environment • Support of Fitness Specialists • Over 30 Suitable Group Fitness Classes • Special Discounted Membership Prices

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NEW YEARS

EVE PARTY

e at r e h le y t s in See in 2020 Kingsgrove RSL Club

Enjoy music, food and champagne as we count down to the New Year.

T I C K E T S G O O N S A L E M O N D AY 4 T H N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 9

$40pp Includes entertainment by Time Out Duo, buffet meal and a glass of champagne to toast in the New Year.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL THROUGH RECEPTION ON 9336 1500

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a i l a r t s u A Day SUNDAY 26TH JANUARY 2020

Sausage Sizzle From 2pm

Live Entertainment From 1:30pm with EC L I PS E D U O

Happy Hour Prices All Day

MEGA MEAT RAFFLE Tickets on sale from 2pm | Raffle to start at 4:30pm

Exclusive BBQ Lunch at Rations Dining 12–3pm 22

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Valentine’s Day AT R AT I O N S Friday 14th February

Available for lunch & dinner 2 CO URSE MENU

Select 1 entree & 1 main or 1 main and 1 dessert for $40 per person.

3 CO URSE MENU

Select 1 entrée, 1 main and 1 dessert for $45 per person.

Call 9336 1500 for more details and to make a booking at rations Dining.

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 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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Both menus will receive a glass of sparkling per person

Yoga

MONDAY MORNING FROM 10AM 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.

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SUB BRANCH PRESIDENT With the festive season just around the corner, we should spare a thought and a prayer for all our Service men and women who are serving overseas and will be away from their families and friends at this special time of the year.

The Sub-Branch will be holding a Remembrance Day Service and luncheon on Sunday the 10th November commencing at 10.45am. The Sutherland Shire Band, TS Sirius and 233 St George cadets will be participating, all Sub-Branch members are welcome to attend, medals to be worn.

On Sunday the 11th August we held our VP Day Commemoration Service and luncheon with the cadets from TS Sirius and 233 St George Regional Cadet Unit providing the Catafalque Party and Guard. LTCOL Schon Condon GCSJ RFD inspected the Guard and gave a very inciteful address.

The Commemorative services and luncheons put on by the Sub-Branch are very well attended these

days with Belfield and Bankstown RSL having 18-20 representatives plus it is very pleasing that the Clubs Directors and their partner’s are also attending.

The Sub-Branch Committee have a very busy period in November with numerous schools and nursing homes requesting a Remembrance Day Service. Members are welcome to attend, please see Secretary Peter Merlino re times and dates of the individual services.

On the 27th October John Graham and I will be travelling to Albury to attend the NSW RSL State Congress where there will be one of the most important decisions to be made by the delegates whether to accept the new Constitution, we will be voting for its acceptance as we believe it is critical that the RSL movement get back on track and do what it is meant to do and that is to look after the welfare of ex-service men and women.

On behalf of the Sub- Branch Committee I would

like to extend our Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year to the Board of Directors, Club manager Ian Todd, the Club management team, office staff, the terrific Club staff who look after us at our meetings and commemoration services and Jade Palace who provide the great meals at our commemoration luncheons.

To the Sub-Branch Executive, Committee, SubBranch Members, the Women’s Auxiliary and your families may you all have a Merry Christmas, a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

I look forward to seeing all Sub-Branch members at the next General Meeting on the 23rd December, dinner and refreshments will be provided.

“The toughest form of mountain climbing is getting out of a rut”

Alan R. Barnes JP President

S P O R T S A D M I N I S T R AT O R 2019 seems to have gone by way too fast and we are now fast approaching the festive season and another New Year.

The Round Robin has concluded and overall it was a fun competition with a very close result to be revealed at the Stars Tribute night on Saturday 30th November. The result will prove that we have some very talented sportspeople in our sporting clubs and the winning club will be presented with the Harry Fanning Shield on the night.

All sporting club members and their partners are encouraged to attend so that you can show your support for your Club champion and to your Club who provides the funding in the form of sporting grants so that you can participate in your chosen sport at a minimal cost.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Board of Directors, Management and especially the staff for their support over the year towards the sporting clubs.

On behalf of the sporting clubs we wish all members of Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd and their families the very best for Christmas, and a safe and happy New Year and I look forward to seeing you at the Club.

Heather Shepherd Sports Administrator

COMMUNITY GROUP Our ladies have been busy up to now getting ready for the delivery of Christmas presents to three nursing homes in the area. We look forward to delivering them to the residents. We invite some nursing home residents to a Christmas luncheon in November at the Club and a good time is had by all.

We have delivered to St. George hospital, scarves and hats for the cancer patients and bonnets, bootees, singlets, matinee jackets and blankets for the premmie babies. We are now in the process

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of doing knee rugs for the elderly patients. We have also delivered to the RSPCA blankets for the animals.

We thank those who have donated to us and if you would like to join our group you are most welcome and can leave your details at the Club. We meet every two months. We will also have a small stall at the Carols by Candlelight which you can see us there and say hello.

As Christmas is approaching, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Safe travels. Thank you to the Club for their support throughout the year. Without your support we would not be able to help the community in our area.

Lynda Lake

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

FISHING CLUB

GOLF CLUB

The Snooker Club has 40 financial members so far this year and the Friday night Competition is averaging 16 players. I would like to invite any club member to come down and join in. There is good prize money to be won and it is handicapped to make it fair for all.

A great time was had by the 20 or so attendees at August’s Shoalhaven Heads outing. Frank Bezzina and Jim Hall outclassed us all, catching a variety of species – shark, morwong, leatherjacket and a couple of good-sized snapper.

Ian Leslie and skipper Jim Fisher tried the local river, landing a couple of nice leatherjackets. Land based fisho’s tried very hard, but were (literally) blown away by gale force winds and caught little (actually nil).

Thank you to BBQ chefs, Frank and Ian and sous chefs, Jim, John, Carmen and Louise.

GEORGES RIVER GOLF CLUB Outright winner Glen Kendrigan A Grade winner Colin Kent B Grade winner Paul Vaitaki C Grade winner John Williams

Remaining 2019 outings have been scheduled for:

GLENMORE GOLF CLUB Outright winner Joe Kohu Division one winner Joe Blackmore Division two winner Paul Mc Intyre

The Club championships are all in the semi final stage and should be completed early November.

This year the A and B finals will be played on a Sunday afternoon (which will be advertised).

We recently had the tables reclothed to coincide with the Cue Masters invitational tournament (28th of September) which saw 16 of the best players in Sydney, including 6 Kingsgrove RSL players.

• 12th October (Botany Bay and Fishing Charter).

• 2nd to 3rd November - Shoalhaven Heads

Our own Owen Wang finished runner up to Vinnie Calabrese who is one of the best players in the country.

A reminder that our Presentation night will be held on 16th November, commencing at 6:30pm. For catering purposes, attendee numbers are to be given to President, Jim Fisher by Friday 8th November.

On behalf of the organisers I would like to thank the RSL Club for their partial sponsorship of the tournament.

Our AGM will be held 3rd December, (commencing at 7:00pm) to discuss 2019 financials and elections for a new committee.

Thank you also to Kevin Zelinka and the committee for their help so far this year and thanks to the RSL for their continued support.

In closing, 2019 has not been very productive fishing wise, fingers crossed 2020 will be fish-filled, calmer conditions and a plethora of fish weighed in.

Jeff Costa President

On behalf of the fishing club committee and members, I would like to wish all KRSL members a very happy Christmas and a safe and healthy 2020.

See you on the water,

Lady Nemo

DARTS CLUB Since my last report we have lost one of our darts family members, Bob Hollingsworth, who has been a member for a number of years. At this time our thoughts are with Jeanette and her family.

Our B Grade team has been doing well in the St. George and Sutherland competition with the semifinals and finals coming up at the end of October.

Good luck to the team.

12/05 2019 41 PTS OFF 29HCP 39 PTS OFF 08 HCP 41 PTS OFF 19 HCP 37 PTS OFF 30 HCP

HURSTVILLE GOLF CLUB 02/06/2019 Outright winner Ian Craddock 45 PTS OFF 32 HCP A Grade winner Glen Davis 36 PTS OFF 00 HCP B Grade winner Joe Blackmore 40 PTS OFF 17 HCP C Grade winner Glen Kendrigan 40 PTS OFF 26 HCP 16/06/2019 35 PTS OFF 16 HCP 32 PTS OFF 14 HCP 32 PTS OFF 18 HCP

CAMPBELLTOWN GOLF CLUB 30/6/2019 Outright winner Tony Blackmore 42 PTS OFF 11 HCP Division one winner Mick Bougoukas 37 PTS OFF 17 HCP

C/B Division two winner Geoff Bowen 38 PTS OFF 25 HCP WOOLAWARE GOLF CLUB Outright winner Mick Stanley Division one winner Joe Blackmore Division two winner Glen Kendrigan

14/7/2019 37 PTS OFF 18 HCP 32 PTS OFF 13 HCP 35 PTS OFF 23 HCP

CABRAMATTA GOLF CLUB 28/7/2019 Outright winner Graeme Sheary 42 PTS OFF 17 HCP A Grade winner Ernie Kalonikos 36 PTS OFF 12 HCP B Grade winner Dave Watt 37 PTS OFF 17 HCP C Grade winner Ian Todd 33 PTS OFF 28 HCP Graeme Sheary is the 2019 R S L Cup Club Champion BARDWELL PARK GOLF CLUB 11/08/2019 Outright winners Steve Hodson & Dave Watt 52 ¾ Runners up Colin Kent & John Pehm 56 ¼ 3RD Place Glen Davis & Paul Thorpe 56 ½ HIGHLANDS GOLF CLUB Outright winner Tony Dennis Division one winner Paul Mc Intyre Division two winner Ian Todd

25/08/2019 29 PTS OFF 16 HCP 28 PTS OFF 17 HCP 28 PTS OFF 27 HCP

RICHMOND GOLF CLUB Outright winner Geoff Bowen Division one winner Tony Blackmore Division two winner Paul Thorpe

8/09/2019 39 PTS OFF 25 HCP 36 PTS OFF 09 HCP 36 PTS OFF 22 HCP

CARNARVON GOLF CLUB 22/09/2019 Outright winner Doug Marriner 71 NETT OFF 15 HCP A Grade winner Tony Blackmore 75 NETT OFF 09 HCP B Grade winner Paul Mc Intyre 72 NETT OFF 16 HCP C Grade winner Geoff Bowen 79 NETT OFF 24 HCP

Our social darts finish at the end of November 2019 and starts again on Friday 10th January 2020. If you would like to join us on Friday nights at 7.30pm you are most welcome and the cost is $4.00 a night.

As this is the last report of the year I would like thank the Club for their support throughout the year and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.

Lynda Lake Frank Bezzina

LIVERPOOL GOLF CLUB 13/10/2019 Outright winner Colin Kent 71 NETT OFF 09 HCP Division one winner Jim McAllister 73 NETT OFF 14 HCP Division two winner Ian Todd 74 NETT OFF 27 HCP THE BURST

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Well that’s all up to date, the winners of the club championships will be in the next edition of the Burst.

However, I can tell you that it looks like Colin Kent is the 2019 Club champion, Ernie Kalonikos runner up.

B Grade is Mick Bougoukas, Paul Vaitaki runner up.

C Grade is Geoff Bowen, Ian Todd runner up Congratulations to all the winners but I have to check all the cards. From the desk of the Captain Lumpy Dennis – keep on golfing.

Bye for now Captain Tony (Lumpy) Dennis

Paul Thorpe, John Pehm, Glen Kendriga & Ernie Kalonikos

Ian Todd, Chris O’loughlin, Neil Wilkinson & Michael Bougoukas

Tony Blackmore, Graeme Sheary, Tony Dennis & Davis Watt

WOM E N’S AUX I L I A RY Since our last report we have enjoyed another Crazy Whist Night. The last one for this year is in October.

Keep an eye open for the notices in the club with the dates and times.

Some of our members couldn’t wait for December to celebrate Christmas so we attended Christmas in July in the Diggers’ Lounge. I think a ‘good time was had by all’.

In August we attended the VP service and luncheon to commemorate the end of World War 2.

November brings the anniversary of Remembrance Day which signifies the end of the First World War. Now we have started Day Light Saving, it reminds us that Summer is approaching and Christmas. We will be selling tickets for our Christmas Raffle, so please support us as all proceeds go to charities which support our serving and ex-service personnel.

On behalf of the Auxiliary I wish all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Pat Graham President Women’s Auxiliary.

FATHER’S DAY RAFFLE RESULTS

TICKET 1st Blue F 86 2nd Blue A 19 3rd Cream I 87 4th Purple D 30 5th Black B 35

NAME Nicole Martin Gayle Hannon Wayne Asplet Nick Takos Patricia McEldowney

KINGSGROVE RSL CLUB IS THE BEST SPOT TO WATCH ALL YOUR SUMMER SPORTS LIVE ON THE BIG SCREEN, OPEN DAILY FROM 10AM TILL LATE. *Kingsgrove RSL Club is a ClubSafe venue and is committed to the provision of responsible gambling. Only persons over the age of 18 may place a bet or be in any gaming area. Contact the Responsible Gambling Department or the Gaming Manager on duty for further details.

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Sub Branch Meeting 2019/2020

President Secretary Treasurer

Monday 23rd December 2019 Monday 24th February 2020 Monday 20th April 2020 All members of the Sub-Branch are invited to attend.

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

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

(Army) (Army)

Vice President N.L .Arena, JP P.A. Pollard, JP Committee T.A. Parsons.

R. Talbott, OAM, JP J.A.Graham, JP

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ASSISTANCE

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Sub Branch Committee 2019/2020

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Reception Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

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

Kids Grove Friday Saturday

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5.30pm - 9.30pm 5.30pm - 9.30pm

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

Jade Palace Monday CLOSED Tuesday 11:30am-2:30pm 5:30pm-9:30pm Wednesday 11:30am-2:30pm 5:30pm-9:30pm Thursday 11:30am-2:30pm 5:30pm-9:30pm Friday 11:30am-2:30pm 5:30pm-9:30pm Saturday 11:30am-2:30pm 5:30pm-9:30pm Sunday 11:30am-2:30pm 5:30pm-9:30pm

Rations Café Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

10am - late 10am - late 10am - late 10am - late 10am - late 10am - late 10am - late

Rations Dining

Monday 12pm – 8:30pm Tuesday 12pm – 2:00pm 5:00pm-8:30pm Wednesday 12pm – 2:00pm 5:00pm-8:30pm Thursday 12pm – 8:30pm Friday 12pm – 8:30pm Saturday 12pm – 8:30pm Sunday 12pm – 8:30pm

Neil Arena Tas Aronis Alan Barnes Isabella Bennett Peter Burgess John Graham

Debbie Harris Peter Lyle Heather Shepherd Mike Skennar Robert Talbott OAM

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

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Ration Café Open Daily from 10am till Late

Enjoy a light meal and a barista made beverage anytime.