The Burst - November 2017 to February 2017

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KINGSGROVE RSL CLUB

NOVEMBER 2016 - FEBRUARY 2017

RENOVATION

GRAND OPENING MEMBERSHIP DRAW

KIDS COLOURING IN

COMPETITION

SEAFOOD & HAM RAFFLES

AUSTRALIA DAY

MEGA RAFFLE

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT 8 Brocklehurst Lane, Kingsgrove

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BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

Alan Barnes PRESIDENT

PRESIDENTS REPORTS

It is with a touch of sadness that I write this report as the club has lost a friend, a great club man and good bloke, our Senior Vice President and Club Life Member Barry (the Major) Willoughby. Barry passed away suddenly whilst in Melbourne attending a RSL Services Club Conference. Barry’s funeral was held on the 27th September with over three hundred people attending the church service, it was a fitting tribute to a man who did so much for Kingsgrove RSL Club and was so heavily involved in all phases of the the club renovations, it is a great pity Barry did not get to see the finished club, he would have been so proud of what we have achieved. Our condolences to Barry’s wife Pat, son David and the Willoughby family on their sad loss. A full tribute to Barry is in this edition of the Burst.

I know Barry would want us to enjoy our great new club so welcome to our special summer edition of the Burst, the reason it is special is the club renovations that started way back in January are now finished and all I can say is wow, what a great transformation has been undertaken of the Kingsgrove RSL Club, the new facilities are second to none, I’m sure you will agree that the inconvenience over the last ten months was a small price to pay as we now have such a great club.

The new veranda, café and sporting lounge all provide their own special ambience to be enjoyed by members and their guests. The two new gaming areas have been very well received. With the arrival in late November of our new chef I would recommend that you try our new café and the all new extensive menu that has a great variety of food on offer to be enjoyed either inside the club or on the veranda with the quiet of the park as a back drop.

Heather Shepherd VICE PRESIDENT

Tas Aronis DIRECTOR

Bruce Geerin DIRECTOR

Wes Hema DIRECTOR

Louise Pettit DIRECTOR

John Graham DIRECTOR

We have our Grand Opening of the "all new club" on Sunday 6th November at 9.30 am, I urge all members come along and enjoy the day.

Full details of the day’s events are in this Burst.

Now that the renovations are complete there are many activities and promotions that are advertised in this edition of the Burst that should appeal to our members and their guests. The Management have once again organised a special Melbourne Cup Day and a family friendly Carols by Candlelight. The Stars Tribute Night will be on Saturday 3rd December with a great show “60’s Mania the British Invasion”. You will need to book early for this night as the Diggers Lounge does have limited seating. The very popular Ham Raffles and Seafood Raffle are in December, just what you need for the Christmas table, and for the New Year we have the car to giveaway with our membership renewal promotion.

With this being the last edition of the Burst for the year I would take this opportunity to thank the Board of Directors, who have had a very busy year with many extra meetings, and special thanks must go to the General Manager Ian Todd, Assistant General Manager Debbie Harris, the Management Team and the staff who have worked so very hard this year whilst the renovations were in progress, I’m sure they are very pleased with the final result, thanks to all those who gave so much time to make this outcome possible.

Thanks to the Sub-Branch and the Women’s Auxiliary members who play such an important role in the culture of this RSL Club as does the Kingsgrove RSL Club Community Group who look after the needs of the older members of the community.

Ian Todd ACCM GENERAL MANAGER

On behalf of the Board of Directors I wish all the members of the Kingsgrove RSL Club and their families a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New year and look forward to seeing you around our great new club.

“Opportunities multiply as they are seized: they die when neglected”

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Alan R. Barnes JP President www.kingsgroversl.com.au

GENERAL MANAGERS REPORTS Saturday 3rd December 2016 come along to our Star Tributes Night with a great show starring “60’s Mania the British Invasion” with sounds by Bonnie Kellet starting at 7pm with tickets only $40, tickets go on sale Tuesday 4th October.

Join us for our Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch on Tuesday 6th December at 12.30pm. Tickets are only $15 featuring the sounds of Amanda Easton. Tickets are now on sale.

Once again the year has seemed to go by so fast and with it brings the sad news of the passing of our Senior Vice President Barry Willoughby, Barry held many positions here at the Club including Sports Administrator, Master of Ceremonies for Anzac Day and our long time Anzac Day School service and headed our building committee for our recent and previous renovations. Barry was a true Club man and close friend to many and will be sorely missed. Our condolences go to Pat, David and the Willoughby family.

As our renovations come to completion, I must say it has been a long and enjoyable journey with an incredible amount of work and time put in by Management, Directors and staff alike to create the amazing club we now have on offer for all members and guests to enjoy. Our grand opening will be on Saturday 6th November whereby Minister for Veteran Affairs Hon David Elliott will assist in opening the new club to our members. A full itinerary of the Grand Opening events can be located on page 19 so we would love to see you here.

Our management team has again undergone a few changes with our newly appointed Assistant Operations Manager Shawn Morris and our Marketing Manager Shelfa Rodrigo, both bring a wealth of knowledge to our club so make sure you introduce yourself next time you are here and make them feel welcome.

Your club has proudly donated in excess of $156,000 to a number of local organisation that do a fantastic job in our community along with sporting clubs and charities. Please see the article on page 11 about the Bay City Care with funding for awareness, counselling and support for domestic violence.

Your club once again has a number of great events and promotions starting with our Carols by Candlelight on Saturday 26th November with a performance by the Minions and the Rock & Soul choir, tickets are $3 for members and will get your child a show bag and a battery operated candle.

Our 2017 membership draw could win you a Toyota Corolla Accent Hatch valued at over $20k by simply joining the Club or renewing your membership by 31st January 2017. Check the details and conditions on page 5.

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 2nd December and again on Friday 9th December. Tickets are only $1.00 and are on sale from 3pm. Draw to commence at 5.30pm. There will be 202 ½ leg hams to be won over the two draws.

Friday 23rd December will see our Seafood 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 seafood and meat trays.

Saturday 31st December see in 2017 with a bang here at Kingsgrove RSL with good food, good wine and great entertainment from Chicks in Sync as we count down to the New Year. Tickets are $30 and seating will be limited.

Join us for Australia day on Thursday 26th January 2017 for a free sausage sizzle, live entertainment, Happy Hour from 2pm – 6pm and a mega raffle to win an assortment of great prizes.

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 John Graham 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 & Simon and the Table One Five Brasserie staff.

A Merry Christmas to my management team of Debbie Harris, Shawn Morris, Nick Papadatos, Nuno Henriques, Lachlan Bate, Mar Clark, Shelfa Rodrigo, Julia Qiu, Eva Li, my administration staff of Pam Bingham and Sarah Mezentsef and all the Club staff for all their effort 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.

Ian Todd General Manager

Membership renewals will open on Friday 4th November 2016.

ATTENTION MEMBERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF MEMBERS OF THE KINGSGROVE RSL CLUB LIMITED Will be held in the Club’s premises situated at Memorial Park, Brocklehurst Lane, Kingsgrove, on Tuesday 21st March 2017 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 7th March 2017 and in the case of Special Resolutions on or before 21st February 2017 www.kingsgroversl.com.au

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MEMBERS SUBSCRIPTIONS 2017 2017 SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE PAYABLE FROM FRIDAY 4TH NOVEMBER 2016 ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS MUST BE PAID BY JANUARY 31ST 2017 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 2017 MAY BE PAID AT THE CLUB RECEPTION 7 DAYS A WEEK 10AM UNTIL CLOSE SUBSCRIPTION FEES FOR ALL MEMBERS 2017 (GST Inc) CLUB MEMBERSHIP 1 Year

$ 5

3 Year $10

SUB BRANCH MEMBERSHIP MUST BE PAID EACH YEAR SUB BRANCH MEMBERSHIP Subscription fees for 2017 (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)

(All Sub Branch fees are additional to club membership)

$35 $10 $0 $0

All Sub Branch members applying for or who hold a multi 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 2016 and must be surrendered.

IAN TODD General Manager

RENEWAL FORM Name Badge Number Category & Amount Address Contact Phone

Mobile

Date of Birth Email

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JOIN OR RENEW BY 31ST JANUARY 2017 AND RECEIVE A BONUS PACK INCLUDING:

one drink voucher, $1.00 Keno Voucher, buy $5.00 REceive $10 Fill the Fridge Raffle Tickets and 5% discount voucher to use at table 15 brasserie or RATIONS CAFE

CONSOLATION PRIZES of $100 Cash Existing Club Members To swipe their membership card at the reward center every time you visit the club to enter 5 NAMES TO BE DRAWN EVERY TUESDAY STARTING AT 8PM 5 NAMES TO BE DRAWN EVERY SUNDAY STARTING AT 2PM Starting Tuesday 7th February 2017 (5 names at each draw 7th Feb, 12th Feb, 14th Feb, 19th Feb, 21st Feb, final draw 26th Feb) (Winners must be present on the day to claim prizes) FINAL DRAW SUNDAY 26th FEBRUARY 2017 3PM See Club reception for promotion details

2017 Subscriptions are payable from 4th November 2016 All subscriptions must be paid by January 31st, 2017 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 Club’s Articles of Association, will enforce this ruling relating to the payment of Members subscriptions.

FEES FOR 2017 MAY BE PAID AT THE CLUB RECEPTION 7 DAYS A WEEK 10AM UNTIL CLOSE

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CLUB RENOVATION UPDATE

The wait is nearly over…. RENOVATIONS to the Kingsgrove RSL Club are almost complete, in anticipation of our Grand Opening set for SUNDAY 6TH NOVEMBER. The club has been waiting for an upgrade for a few years and we hope our makeover doesn’t disappoint. The Clubs’s renovation have been the actualization of our strategic vision for the future and an extensive ‘Master Plan’ for our facilities. The scope of the plans were to place more emphasis on our café and dining experiences, whilst improving the gaming and function facilities.

finishes has already opened up the spaces allowing families more access, created better privacy in the poker machine areas and provided a warm atmosphere that has already impressed many of our members.

We’ve listened to our members and collaborated with our Board of Directors on the renovations and are very pleased to see the realisation of the clubs’ transformation.

The process of the revamp began in January 2016 with the first stage complete on time and within budget, converting the old sports bar into the new Diggers Lounge, the new multi-purpose function facility caters for up to 200 people, complete with state of the art audio equipment, a new lift, flexible seating arrangements with wheelchair access and new toilet amenities.

The second stage of the development was our largest transformation the Club has had in a decade. It included the construction of a new bar, café and dining lounge space in the existing auditorium to expand the leisure options for members, while the new production kitchen hopes to increase the club’s dining range to include a full western menu. The upstairs female/male amenities have been upgraded, and provide new modern facilities to our members off the café lounge. The gaming facilities have also been much improved with an addition of an outdoor gaming space, a new TAB and sports lounge with an outdoor smoking courtyard and two full sized snooker tables.

The final stage of the renovations to be completed at the end of October, will see the finishing touches to the foyer, car park and the refurbishment of the balcony area providing for an alfresco dining and lounge space for patrons to enjoy the serenity of the park.

We hope the new facilities will accelerate the club into the next phase of its existence, broadening its appeal for its existing members and visitors within the local community. The infusion of warm colours, modern furnishings, and increased light along with contemporary 6

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WE HOPE YOU VISIT YOUR CLUB SOON TO SEE ALL THE SPECTACULAR CHANGES. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO OUR GRAND OPENING ON SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6TH. WITH A FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE AT 2PM, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND A GIANT JUMPING CASTLE AND BALL PIT TO KEEP THE KIDS ENTERTAINED. www.kingsgroversl.com.au

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH 2016 9 : 3 0 A M - WELCOME 10 :0 0 AM - O F F ICI AL OP ENI NG CEREMONY AND RI BBON CU TTI NG 11: 0 0 AM - R E MEMBRANCE DAY S ERVI CE

F R O M 2 : 00 PM ENJO Y FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE, JUMPING CASTLE, BALL-PIT & LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

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What’s on at your club Birthday Vouchers 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, Emerald and Ruby.

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

200 club

200 members will be invited to take part each month. Drawn 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 $1000. Its that simple!

MEMBERS BADGE DRAW Tuesdays

6PM, 6:45PM & 7:30PM •

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Sundays

4PM, 5PM & 6PM

Each draw increases by $50.

You have to be in the Club to be eligible.

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

WIN!

$ 1000 cash

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Club Bingo Cash Housie Wednesdays 7.30pm

$1000

jackpot to be won Win Club reward vouchers, cash prizes & meat trays 30 games for only $14 15 games of Club Bingo 15 games of Cash Housie

Bingo Free

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Six Up Books. Free Bingo to all members ( limit one book per member). Additional books $2. Multiple books allowed.

Non-members $2 per book.

Doors open 10am 11am - 12noon Intermission 1pm - 1.20pm 2 course lunch available for only $7.70 at Table One Five Brassiere

Weekly ENTERTAINMENT MONDAY

YOGA 10am HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm

TUESDAY

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

WEDNESDAY

BINGO 11AM-12NOON BINGO 1PM-1:20PM HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30PM CLUB BINGO 7:30PM CASH HOUSIE 7:30PM Courtesy Taxi Available

THURSDAY

BINGO 11AM-12NOON BINGO 1PM-1:20PM HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30PM POKER 7:30PM

FRIDAY

BINGO 11AM-12NOON BINGO 1PM-1:20PM FILL THE FRIDGE Tickers From 4:30PM KIDS CLUB 5:30PM-9:30PM DARTS CLUB 7:30PM POKER 7:30PM

SATURDAY

KIDS CLUB 5:30PM-9:30PM

SUNDAY

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

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3RD DOORS: 7PM 3 COURSE MEAL ON SALE TUES DEC COST: $40PP & 4 DRINKS 4TH OCT 2016

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YOUR CLUB DONATED OVER 150K IN 2016 TO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT IN 2016 KINGSGROVE RSL CLUB WITH THE SUPPORT OF OUR MEMBERS AND BOARD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AWARD $156,767.00 TO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS, SCHOOLS, SPORTS CLUBS AND CHARITIES WHO ARE CONNECTING PEOPLE AND CREATING POSITIVE CHANGES WITHIN IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

HERE IS A LIST OF THE RECIPIENTS FOR 2016 WHO HAVE RECEIVED FUNDS TO FURTHER ASSIST OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. Autism Spectrum Australia Bardwell Valley Golf Club Bay City Care Beverly Hills Public School BreastScreen NSW Calvary Health Care Canterbury Earlwood Caring Association

By way of the Bayside City ClubGRANTS Category One and Category Two funding programs, Kingsgrove RSL Club has been able to help build a stronger, healthier, more vibrant and inclusive community.

Clemton Park Public School

Through the ClubGRANTS program Kingsgrove RSL Club has enabled schools to provide for student scholarships, purchase of prizes and gifts for raffles, cover venue hire fees for school award nights and presentation days. Kingsgrove RSL Club has also been able to sponsor local community and school sports clubs and groups, with the funding going toward purchasing new apparel, equipment, gear and trophies, as well as ground hire and venue hire fees for games and award presentations.

Epilepsy Action Australia

The funds provided to local and national charities and non for profit organisation have gone to help support community welfare services, health services, manage community centres and establish civic programs to encourage more inclusive societies. One specific example in 2016 was the funding awarded to Bay City Care, which allowed them to establish a new primary school student program to better educate students about bullying and on what is a respectful relationship. In addition to this Bay City Care received another two grants to expand their domestic violence counselling program and improve the domestic violence crises care management service they offer through their Counselling & Support Centre

Kingsgrove Cricket Club

Clubs NSW – Sponsorship of Charity Bowls Day & Golf Days De La Salle Kingsgrove Cricket Club Heathcote High School Help2Help Hurstville City Minotaurs Kingsgrove Bus Depot Institute Kingsgrove Colts JRLFC Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre Kingsgrove High School Kingsgrove North High School KRSL Community Group KRSL Darts Club KRSL Fishing Club KRSL Golf Club KRSL Snooker Clubs KRSL Sub Branch - Women’s Auxiliary The Lara Jean Association Legacy Leukaemia Foundation Miracle Babies Foundation Monstar Foundation Movember Foundation Australia Moving Forward National Breast Cancer Foundation Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School Retired Tab Workers

Ian Todd from Kingsgrove RSL with support of Andrew Harper, Mona Luxton and Joan Garcia from Bay City Care We are proud to have provided financial support to Bay City Care and all the other worthwhile projects within the St George and Bayside City community. Like Bay City Care, Kingsgrove RSL Club believe in empowering people and building strong communities.

Kingsgrove RSL are always on the lookout for local recipients that meet the criteria of the ClubGRANTS funding program, Applicants interested in applying can visit the ClubsNSW website and follow the links or visit www. clubsnsw.com.au/community/clubgrants/ for-applicants. Each grant is assessed for suitability for funding by the local committee before they are presented to our club board for approval and funding.

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RSL & Service Clubs Association RSL DefenceCare RSL Life Care Shine For Kids Shoalhaven Heads Golf Club Sir Roden & Lady Cutler Foundation St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School St George Children with Disabilities Fund St George Sutherland Legacy St Ursula’s College Kingsgrove Sutherland Shire Carer Support Service Vision Australia Youth Off The Streets

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Vale

BARRY WILLOUGHBY 10.07.1938 - 13.09.2016

With a military history spanning over 35 years, Barry joined the National service on the 9th January 1957 and later that year joined the Citizens Military Forces (CMF) which he served through to July 1993, being discharged as a Warrant Officer Class One. Barry served most of his time with the 23 Field Regiment, a unit Barry has been dealing with for many years as they still assist in Club commemorative services.

Barry was awarded the Reserve Force Medal with First, Second, Third and Fourth clasps, National Medal with First clasp, Australian Defence medal, Efficiency Medal with First Clasp and the Anniversary of National Service Medal 1951 – 1972.

Barry Anthony Willoughby affectionately known as “the Major” epitomised the meaning of a Club man, joining Kingsgrove RSL in 1998 when he and a group of friends were looking for a new home to play snooker.

It did not take long to see the passion Barry had for the Snooker Club and the Kingsgrove RSL Sub Branch along with his internal sense of duty as it saw him elected as Kingsgrove RSL Snooker Club President in 2002, a position he held until 2009.

In 2002 Barry was elected as a Sub Branch Committee member which he continued until 2007 when he was elected Vice President a position he retained to date.

KINGSGROVE

To further his contribution to Kingsgrove RSL Club Barry was elected to the Board of Directors in 2004 to 2007, Vice President 2008 to 2012 and Senior Vice President 2013 to date.

FOOT CLINIC

During his tenure on the Board of Directors, he served as Trustee of the Mortality Fund 2008 to date, Sports Administrator 2009 to date, Building Committee Chairman 2004, 2005, 2007, 2016.

WE KEEP YOU ON THE MOVE

It was as the head of the Building Committee that the Club benefitted on his occupational expertise and again his professionalism and passion was evident. He was hands on with the recent renovations of the Club overseeing the works and was extremely proud of the transformation.

General / Diabetic Foot care

Corns, Warts , Ingrown Toenails

KINGSGROVE Custom-made Insole

FOOT CLINIC

Dr Comfort Shoes

We Bulkbill Medicare EPC Plan and DVA Gold Card Holders

WE KEEP YOU ON THE MOVE

On-The-Spot claim available for All Health Funds

General / Diabetic care 2/ 322 Kingsgrove Rd,Foot Kingsgrove (Next Door to Blue Cross Pharmacy)

Corns, Warts , Ingrown Toenails

Call 8084

5687 for appointment

Custom-made Insole Dr Comfort Shoes

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We Bulkbill Medicare EPC Plan and DVA Gold Card Holders

Barry was the Master of Ceremonies for the Kingsgrove RSL Sub Branch Commemorative Service for Anzac Day and the Master of Ceremonies of the School Anzac Service since its inception in 2008.

This event is profoundly important in our Club’s calendar as it is narrated by the students of all the local schools and the event has increased to over 120 students in attendance in past years.

Barry also managed to create special relationships with the staff, many of whom would be able to tell a joke or story they remember from Barry as he would walk around the club with a smile or wink or friendly gesture to everyone sharing his anecdotes and placing a smiley face on anything that would stand still long enough.

In 2014 Barry Willoughby was nominated for Life Membership of the Kingsgrove RSL Club for services rendered to the Club. In Barry’s acceptance speech he professed he was privileged to represent the members on the Board and grateful of the Life Membership as he considered it the highest honour.

KINGSGROVE

FOOT CLINIC

Barry will be sadly missed by his family, friends, staff and colleagues at the alcove of knowledge but his contributions to Kingsgrove RSL Club will never be forgotten as they are now preserved in the foundations of our Club.

WE KEEP YOU ON THE MOVE

General / Diabetic Foot care Corns, Warts , Ingrown Toenails Custom-made Insole Dr Comfort Shoes We Bulkbill Medicare EPC Plan and DVA Gold Card Holders On-The-Spot claim available for All Health Funds

2/ 322 Kingsgrove Rd, Kingsgrove (Next Door to Blue Crosswww.kingsgroversl.com.au Pharmacy)

Senior Citizens

Christmas Luncheon Tuesday 6th December 2016 | 12.30pm featuring entertainment:

Amanda Easton NG SEATI ED LIMIT

TICKETS $15PP | ON SALE TUESDAY 4th OCTOBER 2016

Tas Aronis JP Funeral Director

Available 24 Hours

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KIDS ACTIVITIES

CHRISTMAS COLOURING-IN COMPETITION COLOUR THE “MERRY CHRISTMAS” TO WIN ONE OF 2 PRIZES

Childs Name: __________________________________________________________ Childs Age: _____________ Parents/Guardians Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Mobile: ____________________________

Membership #_____________________

T&Cs: Prizes: 2x $50 Vouchers to EB Games, ToysRus, or Event Cinemas. Entries to be returned to Kingsgrove RSL Club reception by 5:00pm Friday 16th December 2016. The Winners will be announced Friday 16th December 2016 approximately 5:30pm. All finalists will be contacted

by Phone. Open for all ages 12years and under. All entries must be attached to a Kingsgrove RSL Club Member # to be eligible.

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SPOT THE 5 DIFFERENCES

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SATURDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 2016 BROCKLEHURST LANE, KINGSGROVE Park opens from 6pm Show from 7.30pm Finished by 9pm

I N T H E PA R K W I T H T H E R O C K N S O U L C H O I R A ND P E R FO R M A N C E BY T HE M I N I O N S

Food stalls available Appearance by Santa Showbags Glow in the dark candles Bring a blanket or seating available

ADMISSION FREE

Minions is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios.

Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLC. All rights reserved.

SPONSORED Carlton & United Breweries | Stonefish International | Treasury Wine Estates| Central Hospitality Supplies

On Monday 19th December Santa arrives at Kingsgrove RSL and you're invited to visit and enjoy this magical Christmas experience.

Bring the family and get a FREE a PHOTO with Santa to commemorate the enchanted moment.

THIS YEAR BOOKINGS TO VISIT SANTA CAN BE MADE AT THE CLUB RECEPTION OR CALL 02 9336 1500, WITH LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE UNTIL 21st DECEMBER. BOOKING ESSENTIAL

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or h t f e n s S e o a s i 'T

GLAZING!

Looking for another way to infuse incredible depths of flavour into your holiday feast or special occasion dinner? Longing for the “crowning touch” to make your roasted bird, lamb or ham the sparkling gem on your holiday table? Search no more.

TRY OUR APPLE CIDER, BRANDY AND TANGERINE GLAZE. Prep Time: 3 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Makes 1½ cups; enough to glaze a 6-10kg Turkey or Ham

Ingredients • 1 cup (250 grams) Tangerine Marmalade* • 1 cup (250 ml) Brandy or Cognac (preferably orange flavour) • 5 tablespoons (75 ml) fresh press apple cider • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) organic apple cider vinegar • ¼ to 1 teaspoon sea salt • 2 tablespoons (38 grams) unsalted butter Special Tools or Supplies Basting brush or pastry brush Preparation 1. In a small saucepan, combine marmalade, brandy, apple cider, cider vinegar and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

2. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened to syrup consistency and reduced to 1½ cups, about 10 to 12 minutes.

3. Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted and well blended.

4. Set aside to cool completely.** 5. To use the glaze when roasting your Ham or Turkey, simply brush half of the glaze (¾ cup) over the uncovered Ham or Turkey (remove any foil, first) just before the last hour of roasting time—calculated by the weight of the meat.

Basting occasionally, until the glaze has crisped up and caramelised.

6. Once the Ham & turkey has finished roasting (according to the roasting recipe being followed), remove from oven. Immediately, brush the remaining glaze (¾ cup) over the Ham or Turkey.

Allow the Ham or Turkey to rest before carving and serving.

TIPS: *Tangerine marmalade can be substituted with Orange marmalade, Lime marmalade, or if you like a bit more spice, try it with a Rhubarb and Ginger marmalade. **The Glaze can be prepared in advance. Cool completely, uncovered. Cover and refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use within 3 days or freeze to use later. Bring to room temperature before using.

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hristmas Ham Raffle

202½ HAMS TO BE WON OVER TWO WEEKS FRIDAY 2nd DECEMBER 2016 FRIDAY 9th DECEMBER 2016 TICKETS FROM $1 TICKETS ON SALE FROM 3PM 101 HAM EACH WEEK

WIN AN ASSORTMENT OF MEAT & SEAFOOD TRAYS FOR CHRISTMAS FRIDAY 23rd DECEMBER 2016 TICKETS FROM $1 TICKETS ON SALE FROM 4:30PM

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SEE IN 2017 IN STYLE HERE AT KINGSGROVE RSL CLUB Enjoy music, food and champagne as we count down to the New Year.

Tickets go on sale Monday 7th November 2016 $30pp Includes entertainment by Chicks in Sync, buffet meal and a glass of champagne to toast in the New Year.

Bookings essential through reception on 9336 1500

Club Grand Opening Specials for November:

Fat Yak Schooner $5.00 Member $5.60 non-member Pressman’s Cider Pint $5.00 Member $5.50 Non Member

NOVEMBER BEER OF THE MONTH

Budweiser Bottle $5.00 Member Price

DECEMBER BEER OF THE MONTH

XXXX Gold $4.50 Member Price

JANUARY BEER OF THE MONTH

James Boags Bottle $5.00 Member Price

FEBRUARY WINE OF THE MONTH

Under & Over Pinot Gris or Shiraz Bottle $10.00 Member price

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Meets at Kingsgrove RSL Club on the fourth Monday of each month 10am12.30pm.

YOU CAN RECEIVE UP TO A 50% DISCOUNT ON A NEW ENERGY EFFICIENT FRIDGE OR TV THROUGH THE GOOD GUYS AND THE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT OFFER.

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

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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

If you are eligible you can: • Choose from selected energy efficient fridges and TVs from The Good Guys • Have your new appliance delivered to your home and installed • Have your old appliance removed and recycled

To check your eligibility and apply, visit The Office of Environment and Heritage website and follow the links or visit www.environment. nsw.gov.au/households/ appliance-replacementoffer.htm

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COMMUNITY REPORT As Christmas is approaching our group of ladies have been getting prepared for the season ahead. We have our craft days, Christmas deliveries, Christmas luncheon, Christmas presents and last but not least our annual “Carols by Candlelight” stalls to prepare for.

“Carols by Candlelight” will be held on Saturday 26th November 2016 and the ladies will be manning two stalls with all proceeds going toward helping the seniors in our local community. One of the stalls, will be a sausage sizzle and the second will be our community arts and crafts stall.

If you are hungry or if you are looking for Christmas presents for loved ones pop in and grab one of our fabulous products. You never know what you may find.

Our Christmas Luncheon to be held at the club in November will open to residents from four of our local nursing homes and attendees of the Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre. It’s an afternoon of fun and revelry, where every guest will get a take home Christmas present. Also on our agenda are the Christmas presents, to be delivered in December to three nursing homes in our local area. The ladies have been working on these presents since last December, so you can see the dedication from these ladies in what they do. We all look forward to delivering the presents and to see the looks on the residence’s faces. It is priceless.

We are still doing craft days once a month at Bexley Park Aged Care. As Christmas is approaching we will be doing things for Christmas so the residents may have some presents for their families. It‘s an enjoyable morning of chatter and laughs amongst the residents, volunteers and even some staff.

If you would like to join the group, please do not hesitate to talk to the club receptionist. Thank you all for your support. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

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KINGSGROVE RSL SPORTING CLUBS DARTS CLUB It’s coming to that time of the season and our members are really looking forward to our end of year Christmas Celebrations.

Thank you to everyone who came along and participated in our August club championships, and a huge congratulations to our winners. We wish our B grade team well as they prepare for the Finales.

Social Darts every Friday is going splendidly, our final night of social darts ends on the 25th of November 2016 and resumes in January 2017. New members and guest are always welcome on Friday nights. Cost is $5.00 annual membership and $4.00 on the night.

Our AGM will be held in February 2017 TBA. On behalf of the committee and our members we would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

See you all in 2017.

George M, President.

FISHING CLUB Overall, the weather gods have been kind and thankfully, as not too many outings in the year were cancelled. Some good sized fish were weighed in, including an outstanding 6kg Blue Groper caught by Gavin Fisher at August’s Shoalhaven excursion.

During 2016, a couple of our fisho’s were on the hospital sick list and happily their health has improved. Throughout the year, we participated in KRSL’s Fishing, Snooker, Golf and Darts round robin events, proving other sports are not within our area of expertise, nonetheless we look forward to hearing the results at the Stars Tribute night in December.

In the second half of the year, we organised a fishing club social night held at Colin & Jane’s home. Dinner consisted of a selection Mark & Keely’s salads, an expertly barbecued slow roasted lamb by Jim and Colin, Jane’s potato bake and desserts by Louise and Tina. After the feast, a “snooker competition”, “giggly darts”, chit chat, Jukebox selections and cheering the NRL football on the TV ensued; It was a great atmosphere away from usual “waterlogged events”.

Our final outings at Botany Bay, Port Hacking and Shoalhaven Heads will be interesting with competitors vying for precious “last minute” points; a couple of fisho’s are in close contention for the www.kingsgroversl.com.au

coveted winner’s trophy. Attendees at the final event at Shoalhaven Heads will be voting for “Club Person of the Year”, a very special honour for the recipient having been chosen by their peers and rewarded at our annual presentation night. For catering purposes for our presentation night, we ask that attendees notify Jim Fisher, or Gary (Bart) Petith by Friday 11th November.

Festivities will commence at 7:00pm on 19th November 2016 and held in KRSL’s Diggers Lounge.

On behalf of the Fishing Club committee and its members, I would like to wish all Kingsgrove RSL members, a very Merry Christmas and a safe, happy and healthy 2017.

See you on the water Lady Nemo.

SNOOKER CLUB Since the Sports Lounge renovations were completed our Friday Night Snooker Social Comps have recommenced and is excitedly growing.

The re-covering and relocation of the Billiards tables have been a huge success, providing the Snooker Club with optimum playing experience and greater visibility.

The membership has increased and the Friday Night social comps participants have improved.

RESULTS The Coast Golf Club 19/6/16 Division one winner, Tony Dennis 36 Pts. off 16 Hcp | Runner up, Steve Hodson 38 Pts. off 9 Hcp |3rd Place, Geoff Bowen 31 Pts. off 26 Hcp Glenmore Park Golf Club 3/07/16 Outright winner, Dave Watt 36 Pts. off 26 Hcp | Division one, Nathan Dennis 31 Pts. off 18 Hcp | Division two, Johm Pehm 27 Pts. off 22 Hcp Campbelltown Golf Club 17/07/16 Outright winner, Glen Davis 39 Pts. off 3 Hcp | Division one, Ernie Kalonikos 37 Pts. off 14 Hcp | Division two, Tony Baker 33 Pts. off 38 Hcp Cabramatta Golf Club 31/07/16 RSL cup winner, Paul Sainsbury 41 Pts. off 3 Hcp | A Grade, Glen Davis 35 Pts. off Scr | B Grade, Mick Stanley 36 Pts. off 16 Hcp | C Grade, Dave Watt 39 Pts. off 25 Hcp Woolooware Golf Club 14/08/16 Outright winner, Mathew Hudson 38 Pts. off 6 Hcp | A Grade, Graeme Sheary 31 Pts. off 13 Hcp | B Grade, Tony Dennis 33 Pts. off 15 Hcp | C Grade, Tony Baker 36 Pts. off 35 Hcp Bardwell Valley Golf Club Two Man Ambrose 28/08/16 Outright Winners, Glen Davis and Tony Baker 55 ½ | Runners Up, Colin Kent and Les Morris 57 ¼ | 2nd Runners Up, Peter Gibson-Jock Beattie-Peter Mason 58 1/3 Anthill Golf Club 11/09/16 Outright Winner, Mick Rigby 41 Pts. off 22 Hcp C/B | Division One, Colin Kent 40 Pts. off 7 Hcp | Division Two, Peter Mason 41 Pts. off 29 Hcp

Nominations for the Snooker Club Championships are under way; I would like to remind all participating members that all games are to conclude prior to our Star Tribute Night.

Carnarvon Golf Club 26/09/16 Outright Winner, Geoff Bowen 65 Nett Hcp 27 | A Grade, Erinn Dennis 70 Nett Hcp 08 | B Grade, Mick Bougoukas 71 Nett Hcp 16 | C Grade, John Williams 68 Nett Hcp 31

On a sad note, the Snooker Club members are deeply saddened by the news of Barry Willoughby's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Liverpool Golf Club 9/10/16 Outright Winner, Daniel Mashford 68 Nett Hcp 22 | A Grade, Andrew Morris 72 Nett Hcp 06 | B Grade, Paul Viataiki 78 Nett Hcp 21 | C Grade, John Pehm 76 Nett Hcp 23

Happy Christmas, hope to see you all in the New Year refreshed and ready to play!

Joe Grima.

GOLF CLUB How time flies when you’re getting older nearly time for Christmas in 2 months then the New Year and we start all over again... So in saying that the golf club wishes everybody a great Christmas and a very happy new year and best wishes go to all the staff and management at the club (a special thanks to Debbie Harris who has helped me all year) On a sadder note we will miss our golfing mate / friend Barry Willoughby

Congratulations to our 2016 Champions: Club Champion for 2016, Glen Davis 156 Hcp +2 | Runner Up, Mathew Hudson 166 Hcp 3 B Grade Champion, Daniel Mashford 187 Hcp 22 | Runner Up, Mick Bougoukas 188 Hcp 16 C Grade Champion, Geoff Bowe 196 Hcp 27 | Runner Up, John Williams 204 Hcp 31 Nett Champion, John Williams 142 Hcp 31 Hit them straight hit them long sink the putt and the jobs done

Lumpy Dennis.

Club Captain.

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SUB BRANCH PRESIDENTS REPORT Although the festive season and summer holidays will soon be with us, we still have one more important Commemorative occasion this year with Remembrance Day just around the corner, the Sub Branch will be holding a Commemorative Service and luncheon on Sunday the 6th November at 10.45am, the service will commence after the Club's Official opening at 9.30am.

The cadets from TS Sirius and 233 St George Regional Cadet Unit will form the Catafalque Party and Guard with the Sutherland Shire Band providing the music for the service, they will also entertain those attending the luncheon.

I have the unfortunate duty to report the recent passing of our Sub Branch Vice President Barry Willoughby whilst he was in Melbourne attending a club related conference. It was a great shock to all concerned. As I was in Melbourne with Barry, John Graham and Bruce Geerin, we attended a Remembrance Service at the Shrine of Remembrance the day Barry passed away, I wore Barry’s medals and laid a wreath on his behalf. There was a very large contingent of RSL Members at Barry’s funeral at which we conducted the RSL Poppy Service. Barry will be greatly missed for all the work he did with the Sub Branch and our Commemoration Services. Our thoughts go out to his wife Pat, son David and the Willoughby family on their very sad loss of Barry.

On Sunday the 14th August we held our VP Day Commemoration Service and luncheon, cadets from TS Sirius and 233 St George Regional Cadet Unit, provided the Catafalque Party and Guard.

LTCOL Schon Condon GCSJ RFD inspected the Guard and gave a very moving address, we are very appreciative of his appearance as his Father had passed away that morning.

The VP Day luncheon was held in the new Diggers Lounge and once again the room looked a treat, our thanks to the club it has got to be the best room for functions, and the food provided by Table 15 received praise as did the service provided by the staff. The Sub Branch congratulates the club on the renovations that have been

undertaken and given all members a great RSL Club.

Once again Thursday 10th and Friday the 11th November will be another busy one for the Committee; we will be doing Remembrance Day services at five (5) local Nursing Homes, three (3) schools and two (2) preschools, if you are interested in coming along please see John Graham for the details.

I would like to pass on my thanks to Sub Branch Vice President Neil Arena for the work he has done on our memorabilia cabinets, they are a very fitting tribute to our military history, stop and have a look when next you come into the club.

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, administration staff, the great staff who look after us at our meetings and functions and Table 15 who provide the great meals.

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

Whilst thinking of the upcoming festive season we should spare a thought and a prayer for all our Service men and women who are serving our country overseas and will be away from their families and friends at this time that they complete their tour and return home safely to their loved ones.

I look forward to seeing all of our Sub Branch members at the next General Meeting on the 19th December, dinner and refreshments will be provided.

“Convention: an excuse for doing the unconventional” Alan R. Barnes JP President

WOMANS AUXILIARY As we are approaching the end of another year we fondly remember and reflect on friends that we have sadly lost, we are so thankful for all the memories. We especially think of Mary Galvin and Barry Willoughby’s families at this time.

On a more positive note 2016 has been a very proactive year for the Auxiliary as we continued to raise money and awareness of Defence Care and Homes for Heroes. Our raffles have been well received even with the renovation movements, our most recent being for Father’s Day, congratulations go to all our happy winners: ► ► ► ► ►

1st: Nick 2nd: Bernie 3rd: Mike 4th: Lachlan 5th: Kate

As always huge thanks to the Management Team, all the Staff and the Sub Branch of our RSL who support us in all our efforts.

If any ladies would like to join us in our endeavors or would like a bit more information about the Kingsgrove RSL Women’s Auxiliary, please enquire at the club reception desk, and they will put you in contact with us On behalf of the Women’s Auxiliary I wish everyone a Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.

Mavis Rowe Vice President

Many thanks to everyone who participated, by donating prizes, buying tickets and especially the ladies who gave up their time to man our raffle table and sell the tickets daily.

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Sub Branch Meeting 2016 Monday 19th December 2016 Monday 27th Febuaray 2017

All members of the Sub-Branch are invited to attend.

The General Meetings of the SubBranch 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.

Sub Branch Committee 2016/17 President Secretary Treasurer

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

Vice Presidents N.L .Arena, JP Committee F.G. Newman, P.J. Merlino, T.A. Parsons. Robert Talbott, OAM, JP

Lest We Forget Arthur Close William Cowie Barry Willoughby Raymond Cook Allan Glenn

ARMY ARMY ARMY ARMY RAAF

Remembrance Day 11th November

Welfare / Pensions Officer J.A Graham, JP Hospital Visitations Officers M J. Skennar, JP

John A.Graham, Jp HONORARY SECRETARY

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