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CONTENTS AUSTRALIA DAY EVENTS
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NEW BELMONT BAR
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EXECUTIVE REPORTS
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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NEW FURPHY’S COFFEE LOUNGE
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ENTERTAINMENT
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CAR OR CASH
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GAMING PROMOTIONS
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RAFFLES
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LUNAR NEW YEAR
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EASTER RAFFLES
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GALLIPOLI SCHOLARSHIP
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2017 STAFF AWARDS RECIPIENTS
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SUB BRANCH REPORT
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TRAVEL CLUB / KIDS BINGO
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SPORTS REPORTS
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WHAT’S ON WEEKLY
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GREAT AUSSIE GIVEAWAY
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President’s Report The end of 2017 is close at hand, and we can now reflect on one of the busiest lead ups to Christmas that can be remembered. It has all come about since the opening day of the club’s new grand foyer, gaming room and memorial gardens in August. The opening triggered the appearance of multiple hoardings in the older part of the building where renovations have been progressed the quality of new spaces for members to enjoy. Already, the old Panda outdoor gaming room has been converted to a comfortable lounge, and the new Belmont Bar opened in December. Other spaces will be ready before Christmas.
One of the more noticeable changes happening in the club will be the demise of the 1st Floor TAB that will be relocated to its brand new facility downstairs. It will be a fully automated venue offering the latest in touch screen technology for punters. Management will be staffing the machines during the opening period late in December to assist those who are not conversant with the computer logic used by some of our newer generations.
The year-end has also been a busy time for our Accounts Department as they prepare the books for an annual audit, and announce the results of the year’s trading. There was some preliminary paper work done during Sept\Oct to relieve some time pressure on the accountants so that they had a walk-up start in December. It is anticipated that a surplus of just under $3M should be revealed at the appropriate time.
We were delighted to see club employee Simaima Tuafa receive The NSW Rugby League’s 2017 Women’s Player of the Year award. She has capped this off with outstanding performances in the women’s division of the 2017 RL World Cup that Australia won in convincing fashion in December.
Ron Hand JP President
Our Bingo users are the big winners in the transformation of the 1st floor. They now have their own dedicated space in which they can isolate away from distractions which have annoyed them over the years. A settling in period is currently underway.
provided with suitable financial assistance, and be outfitted appropriately to represent the club on official occasions. The RSL & Services Association recently held a conference at which they offered a Program entitled Fit for 20/20. The program offered insights into seven key areas of governance that are designed to assist clubs to succeed into the future. It is pleasing to report that Merrylands RSL has addressed all of the elements that their consultants have recommended. The 2018 AGM will bring the 2 year election cycle into focus early in the year, and I encourage interested members to consider your opportunity to take part in the guidance of your club at Board level. It can be a rewarding experience to witness your decision making evolve into something tangible that fellow members can enjoy.
Ron Hand JP President
The Board has agreed to recognise her accomplishments by endowing her as a Merrylands RSL Ambassador. She will be
Development Report This column begins with the news that our Stage 2 DA was re-submitted and approved by Cumberland Council during November. The club will be ready to start a tendering process as soon as our Project Manager is appointed, and a financially sustainable process has been determined. A detailed design set of drawings is required from our Architects Peter & Michelle to enable appropriate competitive tendering. Also, the club’s Masterplan drawings and model were sent to Cumberland Council on 2nd December. It is probable that this submission will be passed on to an Independent Hearing & Assessment Panel as required by local regulations for developments over $5M. Work on the Baby Health Centre renovation has made slow progress since the anticipated hand-over date late last year. There have been complications with 6
the procurement of heritage building products that are needed to blend in with the existing fabric of the building. There is a light at the end of the tunnel with it being reported that work is continuing almost daily to add this structure to our impressive new entry.
kitchen, and re-commence in February to include a new Bistro dining room, the new Military Rd Coffee Shop, as well as the conversion of the old change counters into lounge space. The all-up cost for the renovations was valued at $5.5M by the Quantity Surveyors.
Frequent visitors to the older part of the club will have noticed that some of the black hoardings have come down to reveal the outstanding work done by the builders and interior designers. So far, (at Dec 4th) we have seen the new outdoor lounge, and the totally re-built bar, now called the Belmont. More will be opened up during December, and we will have a full TAB, separate children’s room, and new bathrooms next to the buffet restaurant along Military Rd
All of the renovation work should be completed by the middle of the year and we can catch our breath before the challenges of what lays ahead in Stage 2. This will be another big-ticket item, and will require external funding should we start construction work before 2019.
But there is more as was said in TV adage. Work will cease over Christmas on the new
Ron Hand JP President
CEO’s Report Bryn Miller CEO
Refurbishment
Refurbishment works are in full swing at Merrylands RSL Club, with the completion of the new Belmont Bar and lounge, Terrace@2160, Bellbirds Playground, the Betty Cuthbert Sports Lounge, and new bathroom facilities. Furphy’s Coffee Lounge is due to be completed early in the new year in addition to the new Sage 2160 restaurant. It has been quite a busy time and our members have been very understanding waiting in anticipation for each of the new areas to be completed. We have seen our Club transform itself into a lovely area of contemporary design. If members have any questions, please feel free to ask our staff for directions or assistance in the new areas. Club Ambassador 2018 One of our very own, Simiama Taufa has been awarded for her great performance and efforts in Rugby League in 2017. She
received 3 prestigious sporting awards. The Dally M (Brad Fittler) NSW Trophy, Australian Representative Player of the Year for the Jillaroos and NSW Squad and recently was selected to represent Australia in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. The Jillaroos were successful in the tournament and came away as winners. She has truly made the Club very proud and the Board have decided to make Simiama as the Club ambassador for 2018. Simiama has proven time and time again that she is an elite athlete with a strong determined attitude which the Club truly stands behind. I am very pleased to have Simiama represent us in the future and look forward to what goals she will reach in 2018. West Guildford Public School On Friday December 10 2017, Guildford West Public School commemorated Remembrance Day with the unveiling of a memorial stone which was coordinated by the Club and Sub Branch. The stone was generously donated by Mark McBride from Pacific Quarrying and diamond cut by his associate Peter Dominello. The memorial garden where the stone stands
was actually worked on by some of the students and the entire school community were all excited and proud to have such a marvellous new memorial in their local school. It was a great day to be a part of and I thank the school and its teachers who have been encouraging their students to better understand the sacrifice that was given by our local residents during WWI and WWII. Cumberland Council During September of this year, the local government elections took place and it is with great pleasure to advise you all that Cumberland Council now has a democratically elected office. Going forward, Merrylands RSL Club is confident in the direction the new Council will lead our community in and hope to strengthen our relationship between Council and the RSL Club.
Bryn Miller CEO
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Community
GUILDFORD WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL UNVEILS MEMORIAL The children of Guildford West Public School know the importance of Anzac and Remembrance Day to commemorate Australia’s fallen war heroes. As part of a school project led by teacher Mr Mark Robinson, the students designed and erected a memorial garden in 2017 with the assistance of Staff from Fairfield Bunnings. The memorial was then completed with an erected diamond cut sand stone that was supplied Pacific Quarrying and Dominello Stonemasons as a joint
venture between the Merrylands RSL Sub Branch and Club Ltd. An official unveiling took place on 10th November 2017 at 10.30 am during the School’s Remembrance Day ceremony, where MRSL Sub Branch President, Mr Rob Grimley, Sub Branch Secretary, Mr Frank Vella and MRSL Club CEO, Mr Bryn Miller, attended to honour this wonderful venture. Students from all classes made poppies which they laid during the ceremony gracefully.
Mr Miller said he is overwhelmingly pleased that “Guildford West Public School has taken on a role in remembrance and educating the younger generation on the significance of Australia’s war history. The Club looks forward to many more commemorative services at your Memorial Garden.”
This tree planted in the Memorial Garden is said to be an offshoot of the original Lone Pine Tree from Gallipoli
OVER $830,000 IN CLUB GRANTS
HELPING LOCAL COMMUNITIES GROW Each year your Club presents official donations to the community during the President’s Cabaret and in 2017 it was no different. MRSL Club President, Mr Ron Hand, said “It is our passion to go the extra distance that helps to define who we are and what we do in the community” and it was with great pleasure that we provided an extra $44,000 in funding this year, totalling $830,453 in local support. Cumberland Council Mayor, Mr Greg Cummings, accepted the cheque on behalf of the Cumberland Community and congratulated all the Organisations for their well-deserved funding, which the local community will only reap the benefits of.
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PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT – YOUTH OFF THE STREETS Father Chris Riley, founder of Youth Off the Streets, said “Youth Off The Streets believes that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and disadvantage that many of our kids experience. Our schools work collaboratively to deliver a tailored approach that considers the needs of each student. Merrylands is home to our Chapel School, Step Up and ASPIRE program. With the support of Merrylands RSL we have been able to help students develop resiliency and skills for life. Our goal is that by the time a student has completed their education, they have a strong sense of belonging to the community and are on a positive path to further education and employment. All of this would not be possible without the support of our long term, local supporters who have assisted us every step of the way. Youth Off The Streets would like to thank Merrylands RSL for their long-term commitment to our kids. With this support, we have been able to help local young people realise their potential. Thank you.”
Switch on every day with a coffee from Furphy’s Coffee Lounge or pick one up on-the- go at the Furphy Street-Window on Military Road.
The Furphy Water Tanks were used to cart much needed H2o to Australian troops in military camps during the First World War. The drivers of the water tanks became notoriously known for their gossip and information to the troops, which at best was embellished and unreliable to keep the spirits of the troops high. This led to the word Furphy becoming a fixed part of the Australian language meaning rumour. At Merrylands RSL Club, we acknowledge our military history and thus are turning water into coffee with our Furphy Coffee Lounge.
Entertainment
Morning Melodies IN THE
SWAN ROOM TUE 16 JAN
TUE 6 FEB
LISA PAGE
ANITA HARTMANN
Lisa Page is a multi-faceted singer with a repertoire ranging from light opera to contemporary dance.She works regularly as a solo cabaret artist and in the production shows of The Andrews Sisters and Abba.
Anita Hartmann is a true variety artist. She combines quick change artistry with the classic,popular songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s through to the present day.
Country star WAYNE HORSBURGH is constantly touring around Australia and the USA with his popular brand of well-known favourites of crossover music. He is a multi-award winner.
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$5 M EM $10 G BERS UEST S 10.3 MOR 0AM NING 11.00 TEA AM SHOW
New Zealand-born MIKE MATHIESON began his entertainment career as a pop idol and has since established himself, with his multiple awards as a highly-talented show performer.
TUE 20 FEB
TUE 6 MAR
JODIE STUBBS
KERRYN GRANT
Jodie Stubbs has a charming and energetic personality and will entertain you with her popular and smooth jazz music stylings and popular melodies.
Kerryn Grant is an award-winning cabaret artist with a specialty repertoire of music from theatre shows. She is a vivacious young lady with a ton of talent and personality.’
DANIEL TAMBASCO has one of the best new tenor voices in Australia today. From light classics to showstoppers to Italian favourites he is a real audience pleaser and a star of the future.
Mr. Show Biz’ REGGIE NORTON has a veteran’s background in club entertainment both in Australia and in the U.S.A. Vintage crooner material with an easy smoothness that comes from his very successful career.
TUE 20 MAR
KEL-ANNE BRANDT Through her extensive touring around Australia KELANNE BRANDT has developed her artistry into a very rounded presentation of songs from Australiana to popular 60s/70s favourites. As befits his Welsh background STUART DAVEY possesses a magnificent tenor voice which enables him to perform a wide variety of music from artists such as Sir Tom Jones to musical theatre standards.
BLACKWATTLE
LOUNGE MUSIC
FRIDAY 8.00PM - 11.30PM SAT 8.30PM - 12.00AM
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
FRI 5TH • STEPPIN’ OUT
FRI 2ND • CHRIS CONNOLLY DUO
FRI 2ND • RE-GROOVE
SAT 6TH • TONY MAZELL
SAT 3RD • IAN BLAKENEY
SAT 3RD • TROY SMITH
FRI 12TH • OSCAR KAMI DUO
FRI 9TH • MELODICA
FRI 9TH • TIME MACHINE
SAT 13TH • JOANNA
SAT 10TH • BRENDAN CARROLL
SAT 10TH • DI SOLOMON
FRI 19TH • WHEN FRANKY MET WENDY
FRI 16TH • MIKE MATHIESON DUO
FRI 16TH • CHRIS CONNOLLY DUO
SAT 20TH • TROY SMITH
SAT 17TH • CHRIS CONNOLLY
SAT 17TH • FRANKY VALENTYN
FRI 26TH • AUSTRALIA DAY- AUSSIE
FRI 23RD • IPANEMA DUO
FRI 23RD • JUST JAMMIN’
BATTLERS
SAT 24TH • JOANNA
SAT 24TH • MURRAY FERGUSON
SAT 27TH • DI SOLOMON
FRI 30TH • LOGAN & CO. SAT 31ST • IAN BLAKENEY
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Feature Article
FIRST GALLPOLI SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
CONTINUES ON TO BECOME MAYOR It’s been close to twenty years since Michelle Byrne was at Merrylands RSL Club as one of the first ever recipients of the Gallipoli Scholarship Fund. Since then she has been able to go on to obtain a PhD in drug resistance in cancer cells, worked a number of years in medical research, completed a law degree, is Mayor of The Hills Shire Council and a mother to twins. The Gallipoli Scholarship Fund was formed in 1996 at Merrylands RSL Club, by former member and World War II Veteran, Bill Hall. It commemorates the legacy of Australian servicemen and servicewomen who served in World War I or II. The Scholarship seeks to perpetuate among young Australians an understanding of those enduring traditions of perseverance, courage,
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self-sacrifice and mateship that were established so indelibly in the cause of world peace at Gallipoli and thereafter on other battlefields in the First and Second World Wars. Michelle used the scholarship money to purchase text books and on other university expenses. This enabled her to focus on her studies without having to worry about how she was going to support herself financially. “I am grateful for the support the scholarship gave me and for giving me a head start with my career” said Michelle. Her great grandfather, Charles Henry Way, fought on the shores of Gallipoli and her grandfather, Leslie Charles Way, fought in Papua New Guinea during WWII and spent his entire career with the Army.
Community
2017 Staff Awards
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TEAM MEMBERS WHO HAVE SHONE BRIGHT THROUGH THE YEAR!
OUTSTANDING HOSPITALITY
SUPERIOR SERVICE
KYLE PHAN
EMILY CHIM
FOR DISPLAY EAGERNESS, DEVOTION AND WILLINGNESS TO SUCCEED
FOR DISPLAYING DEDICATION AND PROFESSIONALISM
LEADERSHIP
CEO AWARD
KORNKAMON PHROMKET
PAOLO SANTIAGO
FOR POSITIVELY INFLUENCING OTHERS
FOR DISPLAYING LOYALTY, INTEGRITY AND PASSION FOR THE CLUB
Happy
Cherry and Bruce It is not common these days to see the loyalty and reliability that MRSL Staff members Cherry and Bruce have displayed in their 30 years working for Merrylands RSL Club. Thank you and Congratulations!
Anniversary
To put that into perspective… that’s, 360 months 10,957 days 262,974 hours 15 Million seven hundred and seventy-eight thousand four hundred seventy-six minutes! And we hope there are many more!
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Sub Branch
SUB BRANCH Update As we welcome in the New Year, let us reflect on the successful events that were held in 2017. The 100 years of the ANZACs continued, with the Anzac Sunday held on 23rd April, followed by the Dawn Service on ANZAC Day 2017. The Dawn Service Anzac Reflection was given by students, Charlotte Stoddart & Alexander Nguyen from Greystanes Public School. Their presentation was an excellent one and well received by the large crowd in attendance. Please note as 2018 will be the end of the four years of hostilities, we are expecting larger than usual attendances to all of our Commemoration events during the year. Remembrance Sunday Service was held on the 5th November 2017 with the March commencing from the new front entry to Merrylands RSL Club. It then proceeded to Cumberland Council Chambers where a wreath was laid at the Cenotaph by RSL Club President Mr. Ron Hand & sub-Branch President Mr. Robin Grimley. This was followed by the Remembrance Service at Charles Mance Reserve, with. Our guest speaker Mr. Barry Gracey Legion D’Honneur spoke about the soldiers who paid the supreme Sacrifice in Pozieres, France. Not much has been said about them and it is his mission to ensure that they will not be forgotten. His presentation was excellent and well received by those in attendance. This was followed by a luncheon in the Swan Room which included great entertainment.
Local Schools Update:
In November 2017, we were very busy visiting our local schools. Hilltop Road Public School: We were Invited to their Premier Movie Night - “Pay it Forward”, where “Stan the Man” was presented with a book compiled by the students for his work with them over the years. We also attended their Remembrance Day Service. Guildford West Public School: MRSL & MRSL sub-Branch presented the school with a monument and plaque. The unveiling of the monument coincided with their Remembrance Day Service. Soil Collection in Merrylands for the ANZAC Memorial Centenary Project During November, we had a ceremony hosted by Julia Finn MP to collect a soil sample from the Merrylands Memorial Park in Arcadia Street, Merrylands which will be used in the refurbishment and expansion of the Hyde Park ANZAC Memorial. In attendance were officials from MRSL sub-branch, Cumberland Council andå students from local schools.
LEST WE FORGET NOTICE: sub-Branch fees for 2018 are due and can be paid at reception from 1 December 2017. As the sub-Branch has not had approval from RSL NSW State branch for subsidising membership fees, the fee payable will be $35.00. Should we get approval, overpayment of fees will be refunded. Legacy:
Remembrance Day Saturday 11th November 2017 Greystanes Public School conducted our Remembrance Day Service last year, which was held at Memorial Park, Treves Street Merrylands. The students did their school proud. Many thanks to the following: Julia Finn MP, Cumberland Council Deputy Mayor Cr. Eddy Sarkis, Holroyd SES, Schools and Colleges, and the general public for their attendance. Your contribution helped make it a very successful and memorable day.
The Committee has discussed assisting Legacy with donations and have obtained 2 more Legacy Tin Hats, which are placed one at each bar in the RSL Club. So please support Legacy by donating any loose change you have. “Gifted” Anchor update There have been a number of discussions with Cumberland Council regarding the location of our anchor. Plans are being drawn up for the plinth and support base. We have been advised we are proud owners of 90ft length of cable (chain) which will be (not all of it) used around the anchor. We are hoping to have it installed for next Remembrance Day. More updates to follow. Frank Vella Honorary Secretary
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AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN L. Woodward - RAN *E. Bradley – RAAF J. H. Murphy – Army *G. J. Kirwan – RAAF G. H. Taylor - Army *(non-members)
Dates to remember: I would like to take this opportunity to remind subbranch members that their Youth Club AGM will be held on Sunday 18th February 2018 at 10.30am and the sub-Branch AGM will be held on Sunday 11th March 2018 at 10.30am at Merrylands RSL Club. Please note this is not an election year. Your Sub-Branch Executive Committee: President Robin Grimley – 0427 256 095 Vice President(s) Charles Zarb & Gus Guthrie Honorary Secretary Frank Vella – 0438 095 256 Honorary Treasurer Ken Moyle
TRAVEL CLUB Central Coast Tour
Joadja Creek Heritage Tour
Mon 19 February
Mon 19 March
Depart: 8.15am • Return: 4.30pm
Depart: 8.00am • Return: 5.00pm
All aboard as we make our way to Gosford with the first stop at Brooklyn for morning tea. We then travel to Gosford for a visit to the Gosford City Arts Centre and The Gosford-Edogawa Commemorative Gardens with free time to stroll through the traditional Japanese Gardens featuring waterfalls, pavilions, oriental bridges and Koi Pavilion. After enjoying the gardens, we follow the coast line to Club Umina for lunch. The final destination for the day is Budgewoi for an afternoon stop before joining the freeway home.
Enjoy a leisurely drive via Mittagong to Joadja Creek, where you will be greeted by your hosts with morning tea, followed by a guided tour of the ghost town village. Lunch will be a country sausage sizzle, after which your guide tour continues taking in the Whisky distillery and cemetery. At the Distillery you will be provided with FREE tasking of Single Malt Whisky, Rum, Brandy and Gin!
Members $83 • Guests $85
Members $55 • Guests $57
School Holiday
KIDSBINGO MONDAY 22 JANUARY AT 2PM
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SWAN ROOM $5.00
Bingo book
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sports reports
LAWN BOWLS REPORT Hello Bowlers Presentation Day was held on the 19th November at Merrylands Bowling Club and RSL President Ron Hand presented the trophies for the past year. The Sep Smith Trophies (for the men) were won by Rudi Gerdevic, Peter Hawke, Fred Scorse and Dave Minett. The RSL Shields (for the women) were won by Maureen Randell, Glenys Marcus, Pat Scorse and Carol Lawler. The Jack Swann Trophy was won by the team of Gus Daizottii, Maureen Randell and Peter Reece, the runners-up were the team of Barry Stevenson, Marlene Ashton and Ian Rothery. Congratulations to all these players. The AGM was held on 3rd December and 43 members attended. All positions remained the
same as there is no election this year. President Fred asked members to consider nominating for any committee position at the next election in 2018, as it is only with members willing to fill the committee positions that the club can continue. President Fred thanked Don and Jill Ferricks and Joyce Maynard for all their hard work over the past year – Don and Jill with organising the visitations and Joyce for managing the finances. Our first Sep Smith Day for 2018 will be 4th February . See you on the green. Julie Secretary
DARTS CLUB REPORT Welcome fellow Dartys, Another year has passed us by, and what a big year. Many of our Merrylands teams made the finals, we won the Gymea Friendship Shield, we started and won the new Friendship shield with Rooty Hill RSL. Unfortunately, we said goodbye to Tuesday night Ladies League. ‘Tis the season for AGMs and the committee turned up and were revoted into their current positions. NEW Friday Night Social darts format has been implemented with feedback and ideas from our regulars, this has lead to prizes every week. All games will be the best of three legs. Up to 4 players (singles) best of 501, winner $20, RU $10.
5-7 players(singles) best of 401, 1st $30.& 2nd $20 8-14 players (drawn doubles) best of 301, 1st $40. 2nd $30, (10 – 14 players there will be a 3rd of $10). For 16 players or more (drawn doubles). Best of 301 1st $50. 2nd $40. 3rd $30. 4th $10. The Mystery Peg and High Pegs will still jackpot if not won, and there will high scores for ladies and men on drawn doubles only. Our Friday night social darts help support your team, we look forward to seeing you there. So come along and join in the fun. Merrylands Darts would like to wish you a holiday season filled with lots of friendship and laughter. See you next year, Darty Jo
YOUTH CLUB REPORT Hope you all had a Happy Christmas and wonderful New Year.
Youth Club will be starting back on the following dates for 2018:
Firstly, the committee and I would like to congratulate the Levels Gymnastics Girls team who competed at their First State Gymnastics Competition against 650 competitors and won a Gold medal and 3 Silver medals. Well done to Tayla Montoya, Alannah Elias, Jade Niddrie and Joanna Dejoras who represented Merrylands RSL Youth Club with pride.
G.Y.M Levels Gymnastics G.Y.M Wednesday Basketball Friday Tae Kwon Do
We would also like to congratulate Georgina Hay and Clifford Hudson on receiving their Appreciation of Service trophy for their time given to the Youth Club over the past several years with the gymnastic competitions held at the youth club.
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Monday 5th February Tuesday 6th February Wednesday 7th February Thursday 8th February Saturday 10th February
Merrylands RSL Youth Club AGM will be held on the 18th of February at 10.30 am at a Venue to be advised. If you have any inquires Please call the Youth Club On 02 9637 5353 or Margaret Gong 0407 452 258. Kevin Loudon President
WHAT’S ON
WHAT’S ON WEEKLY
MONDAY
Registration 6.30pm Game Starts 7.30pm Cost $13 Prize pool $100 + Buy in’s Chips 15,000
Board of Directors
THURSDAY SUNDAY
6.30pm 4.30pm 7.30pm 5.30pm $1 $1 $750 $500 10,000 10,000
WIN FROM GIFT CARDS AND CLUB VOUCHERS! OVER $4,000 IN PRIZES TO WIN FROM EACH WEEK! SEVEN SESSIONS EVERY WEEK! MONDAY 10.30AM & 1.30PM | TUESDAY 10.30AM THURSDAY 10.30AM & 1.30PMFRIDAY 10.30AM & 1.30PM
INDOOR BOWLS REPORT
Hi Bowlers, Welcome to a new great 2018.
The Allan Richards aggregate winner for 2017. Winner: Andy Ko Runner up: Teresa Low Runner up: Tony Pasqualini Congratulations to you. The Beverly ford ladies aggregate winner for 2017. Winner: Teresa Low Runner up: Thelma Walls. Runner up: Barbara Maetlig Congratulations to you ladies. On our return to bowls on January 16th, we will be welcoming two new ladies Margaret and Elaine. Both ladies have enjoyed practicing for a few weeks, and are now ready to enjoy the night competitions with us. My personal thank you to a hard working committee for their hard work in my absence from bowls. Happy Bowling. Beverly Ford.
SPORTS CLUB CONTACT INFO If you are interested in being involved in any Merrylands RSL Sub Club sporting teams, please contact: Indoor Bowls: Beverly Ford 9688 1663 Dominoes: Dave Carney 0449 032 205 Darts: Jo Steinwede 0428 412 894 Lawn Bowls: Don Ferricks 9632 5641 Golf: Ron Hand 9639 9782 or 0417 678 324 Mustang: David Livian 0419 302 333 Youth Club: Margaret Gong 0407 452 258
Ron Hand President
Steve Cunningham Vice President
George Salisbury Vice President
Eric Michelmore
Robert Shorrock
Peter Harding
Syd Thode
Roger Ford
Peter Hickey
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