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CEO’s Letter

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Club Daily 9am until late

Courtesy Bus (see pages 10-11 for timetables) The club is approaching its first birthday of the renovations. Our Club suggestion and feedback forms have shown overwhelmingly the appreciation that members and guests have had for Drift, the new foyer and entry and gaming facilities and the great staff we have here at Port City Bowling Club. Not only that but the club membership set a new record with over 14,200 members joining as at the 31st May up from 12,000 in previous years.

Management are still looking to improve our facilities and over the next few months will artificially grass the outdoor kid’s area and look to place some additional play equipment in the area. The club has been up-grading its air conditioning systems with 3 new units installed and another to go in before summer to cope with the temperatures that Port Macquarie endured last summer.

Drift Café-Restaurant-Bar has a new special with its Rib Fest promotion. Every Thursday until September 21st you can purchase a succulent rack of pork ribs marinated in a BBQ bourbon sauce and get your favourite schooner of beer all for $20. If you want to try one of new craft beers just add $2. And don’t forget our popular Sunday Steak and Schooner promotion.

Starting on the 1st August will be our fantastic Melbourne Cup promotion. The winners will enjoy a P& O cruise to Melbourne and stay aboard for 6 days. They will be transported to and return from Flemington by helicopter and enjoy pre booked tickets to the Skyline Restaurant including undercover tickets to the Hill Stand which is on the finish line. Limo transfers are included to the helicopter with complimentary champagne.

What an experience!

The Directors and Management would also like to congratulate Claudia Buckby who recently completed her “Kilimanjaro Challenge” trekking the mountain and raising $10,580 for the Leukaemia Foundation. What a great once in a life time experience and achievement.

Hope to see you at the club.

Russell Stockham_

Russell Stockham (CEO Port Macquarie City Bowling Club)

Drift Bar, Café, Restaurant Open Daily from 9am Lunch From 11:30am–2pm Dinner From 5:30pm–9pm Eastern Tiger Restaurant Lunch 11:30–2pm Dinner 5:30–9pm (Sitting Times: 5:30pm & 7:30pm)

Management Team

CEO Russell Stockham

Gaming Manager Amanda Ehlers

Operations Manager Glen Stewart

Functions Co-ordinator Rose Willis

Finance Manager Claudia Buckby Marketing Manager Katy-Lee Waldron Admin Officer Katie Wilson

Club Duty Managers Mark Doherty Tracey Stevens Chris McCloskey

Editorial Enquiries

Katy-lee@portcity.com.au

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Contents 4-5 CLAUDIA’S KILIMANJARO Challenge for Leukaemia

6 WINTER WARMER RECIPE Warm chocolate fondant

8-9 MELBOURNE CUP

12 Port Macquarie’s duo

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13 at Port City Bowling Club

Rib Fest and Steak Nights

CONNECTING SOULS

Pull out timetable

CHRISTMAS PARTIES

DRIFT DINING SPECIALS

10-11 COURTESY BUS

Luxury cruise giveaway

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LAWN BOWLS

interview with Phil Baker

18-19 POINTS PLUS

Members’ Rewards 3

Claudia’s Trek of a Lifetime

On 1st June 2017 I embarked on the journey of a life time, trekking to the roof of Africa to attempt summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Africa. What started as a (not so simple) fundraising challenge for the Leukaemia Foundation has ended in a much more personal endeavor made possible by so many supporters, family and friends!

Our team of 18 strangers from all over Australia began our trek from the rain forests of Rongai Gate on the lower grounds on Mount Kilimanjaro National Park. 1 Head Guide, 8 guides and 62 porters all from African Scenic Safaris would be our life line – taking care of all our needs (including toilets for camp Yay)!

Our first day of very slow paced walking ended at Simba Camp, elevation 2,615m asl.

Our first meal and very meal after was amazing, served in a mess tent and usually consisted of a soup, followed by a hot main meal. Our first camping dinner – cucumber soup, bread, fried potatoes, fried fish and avocado salad. It did however become harder to eat as we gained altitude.

It’s already so cold! So much colder than I had ever anticipated! I have no choice now 4

though but to deal with all adversities!

We started walking at 8.30am the next day, pace is so slow but ok, with a great view of mountain. Arrived for lunch at Second Cave 3,450m asl - the porters set up entire tent up for lunch. A few people are already sick from altitude; I have had a headache but am controlling it with pain killers! Second half of the day has amazing landscapes – reminds me a bit of the deserts you see in America. Always walking with different team members and guides always having lots of laughs! We arrived to Kikelelwa camp at sunset 3,600m asl.

It’s been a big day!

Next day trekking is short but steep, arriving at Mawenzi Tarn Hut camp 4,315m asl.

We stay here for 2 nights to help acclimatize, doing small treks around the site and lots of rest.

Walking the saddle between Mawenzi Tarn and Uhuru Peak to base camp is like walking on the moon. There is no vegetation, the winds don’t stop and there is what seems like an untouchable peak rising up in front of us.

Arriving at base camp- Kibo Hut 4720m asl.

Signed in, had late lunch and sent to bed for a rest before big DDay!

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SUMMIT MISSION: 10.00pm 6th June 2017 Woken up to get ready to start summit attempt 11.15pm 6th June 2017 Challenge team, 8 guides and 4 extra summit porters set out 6.30am 7th June 2017 Team stop to view sunrise, approx.

150m from Gilman’s Point 7.30am 7th June 2017 Reach Gilman’s Point, 5,685m asl 8.30am 7th June 2017 Reach Steela Point, 5,756m asl 10.15am 7th June 2017 Entire Team Reach Uhuru Peak, Africa’s Highest Point, 5,895m asl

11 hours from start of attempt, all 17 of our team Summit one of the World’s Tallest Freestanding Mountains in the World. And we still had to find reserves to trek out and to the next camp! Words cannot capture how we are all feeling and how hard this was – one of the hardest but most amazing things I have ever done, some even made it comparable to childbirth!

Raising over $165,000.00 for the Leukaemia Foundation and pushing ourselves way beyond any limits we thought we had – what an amazing team!

Thank you to all my supporters, family and friends. Port City Bowling Club, Patrons and its Sub-Clubs have been so generous in their time and donations and have been instrumental in getting me to the top! THANK YOU.

Our fundraising will be available until August 2017.

If you would like to donate, please go to: www.my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/ Claudiabuckby 5

Warm Chocolate Fondant with Rhubarb Compote

From the Pantry: 350g Dark Chocolate

Method:

350g Caster Sugar

1. Pre heat oven to 180 degrees.

2. Spray fondant moulds with canola spray and line them with cocoa.

3. On low heat melt butter and chocolate together in a small pot.

4. Whisk cold eggs, egg yolks and 250g of the caster sugar together in a large mixing bowl.

5. Once chocolate has melted with butter add to the egg mixture.

6. Sift the flour and fold into the chocolate mixture, transfer into the pre lined moulds and store in the fridge whilst you make the compote.

7. Put fondants into the preheated oven for 11 minutes.

120g Plain Flour Canola Spray 1 Cinnamon Stick 50g Cocoa From the Fridge: 280g Butter 8 Eggs 6 Egg Yolks 6 Stalks of Rhubarb 1 Lemon 150ml Water

For the Fondant

For the Compote 1. Wash rhubarb and roughly chop into small pieces, place into a pot with the water.

2. Bring to the boil and add the juice from the lemon and cinnamon stick.

3. Return to a gentle simmer and allow to stand for 20 minutes.

4. Let compote cool and refrigerate.

Serve warm chocolate fondant with side of rhubarb compote. *Note re-heat fondant for 30-40 seconds in the microwave.

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Dining @ Drift

Rib Fest THURSDAYS Try our amazing BBQ bourbon pork ribs available lunch & dinner every Thursday!

Served with chips, salad and schooner of standard beer for $20 or upgrade to a craft for $22 Available for lunch and dinner on Thursdays until 21 September 2017. Schooner of standard beer, house wine or soft drink. Images for illustration purposes only.

Steak & Schooner SUNDAYS

Enjoy a rump, chips & salad with your choice of sauce Includes a schooner of standard beer for $15

Upgrade to a schooner of craft for $17

Available lunch and dinner on Sundays until 21 September 2017. Schooner of beer, house wine or soft drink. Images for illustration purposes only.

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Win an amazing Cruise to Melbourne to experience a race day like no other!

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• Return Flights from Port Macquarie PRIZE to Sydney VALUED AT • 6 Day P&O Melbourne Cruise on the $9,400 Pacific Explorer for you and a friend in a balcony cabin • Return helicopter ride and limo into Flemington • 2 Tickets to the Melbourne Cup Skyline Restaurant includes Morning Tea, Lunch, 2 Reserved Hill Stand Tickets, private betting facilities and much more!

Major Prize Drawn September 30th 2017 at 7pm Terms and conditions apply. Authorised under NSW Permit Number – LTPS/17/15745.

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Connecting Souls is a Port Macquarie based duo consisting of Lead Singer Lee-Anne Knuckey also on rhythm guitar and Sheldon Reed on lead guitar and vocals.

Playing energetic and popular cover songs, influences include Chilli Peppers, Stevie Nicks, Matchbox 20, The Doors, Jessie J, Tracey Chapman, Calvin Harris, Pink, Ed Sheeran and a variety of great songs from the 70’s through to today.

Their duo also plays originals which their fans love to hear.

You can really feel the chemistry between these two when they’re on the stage and that energy is contagious and people love to dance and sing along and get into the music.

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Connecting Souls plays predominantly in the Port Macquarie area but travels as far south as Sydney and as far north as South East Queensland.

Lee-Anne Knuckey first hit the stage in 1990 and has been performing in both the east and west coasts of Australia professionally for over 20 years in bands, duo’s and as a solo artist.

She is known for her powerful warm vocals and loves crowd interaction.

Sheldon Reed plays amazing guitar and develops fun and interesting versions of popular songs. His personal influences range from Mark Knopfler to spanish & jazz genres to the latest chart toppers and he has played guitar for over 25 years.

Now that we are heading into the second half of the year it’s time to start planning your Christmas parties!

Rose Willis our Functions Co-ordinator will guide you through the planning process to organise an event you will never forget.

Port City can cater for all types of social events whether it be personal or corporate. We value our customers and are committed to provide professional, quality & reliable services to the customers and at affordable prices.

We offer cost effective services and ensure that we meet your requirements and expectations.

We are prompt, reliable and friendly making sure that you are completely satisfied and that your job is finished to a high standard.

For function enquiries call Rose today on 6583 1133 or email functions@portcity.com.au

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What started as an entertained idea for a money fight all became a quick reality for Irish UFC fighter Conor McGregor as Floyd Mayweather called for him to step up and sign the paper for the 180 million dollar dance on March 7.

McGregor 28 will debut his professional boxing career against retired undefeated boxer Mayweather on Sunday August 27 in Las Vegas.

The focused UFC lightweight champion, McGregor says that he will KO in the fourth round but what are the odds you ask?

Bookies have immediately backed Mayweather for the win with William Hill putting the veteran fighter at 1/11 favourite.

Don’t miss the most anticipated fight of the year with Port City showing the match live on August 27.

Time will soon be confirmed once match is announced on Main Event, keep up to date using Port City’s Facebook page or website.

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INTRODUCING

Played at Port City Bowling Club Sunday August 27th from 9am All interested need to register with Phil Baker

PLAY THE FAST-PACED, ACTION PACKED BPL FORMAT SEEN ON TELEVISION

WIN YOUR WAY TO THE BPL NATIONAL FINAL PLAYED AT BPL06 The Bowls Premier League Cup is a pathway event, progressing through regional, state and national levels.

Winners of the state Bowls Premier League Cup events will earn the honour of competing at the national final, to be staged during Bowls Premier League 06, from November 14-17, 2017 at Queensland’s Club Pine Rivers.

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Interview with Phil Baker The game of lawn bowls is slowly starting to shift, what do you see as the future of lawn bowls in 10 years?

A: Within the next few years we will see the game turn into a much faster and more exciting game following the 20/20 version of cricket, bowls is quickly moving into a more commercialised and spectator sport now being showcased regularly on Fox Sports. We look forward to the younger generation being involved at all levels of our sport.

You have been pretty successful in the game of bowls yourself, how long have you been playing and tell us about some of your accolades.

A: WOW – How much time have we got!

LOL – I have been playing bowls for 25yrs after been introduced to it by my Mother Betty Baker who was the club ladies single champion here at Port City.

Winning Premier League in 2005 was something I will never forget. Winning Back to Back club singles championships here at Port City was very special as well as approx.

15 district and Zone Titles over my career.

The 2017 Bowls NSW Inter-zone side championships is soon approaching.

What can we expect to look forward to at this event?

A: This event is the second biggest event on the NSW Bowls calendar, we will have 16 selected teams across the state taking part here at Port city to win the NSW inter zone sides championships early September. Several of our Jackaroos will be on display including Aron Sherriff. All our existing NSW Keno Blues will also be competing along with several of our own local talent.

If our social members would like to join how much is it and what is available to new members?

A: We now have introduced an associate 1yr men’s bowling club membership fee for $15.00.

This membership is to encourage our existing social members, barefoot bowlers and our Corporate Jack Attack bowlers to come along and play social bowls as well as free coaching.

We are very excited about this new membership going forward.

Port City Bowls Program MONDAY Greens closed – special events only

FRIDAY 1pm Men’s Jackpot pairs

TUESDAY 9.30am Ladies day after 2pm Roll ups

10am–12pm & after 4pm Roll ups

WEDNESDAY 1pm Men’s triples & pairs

smart casual, whites or uniform

10am-12pm & after 4pm Roll ups THURSDAY 9.30am Ladies & mixed pairs 1pm Men’s jackpot pairs

smart casual, whites or uniform

SATURDAY 9.30am Ladies triples 10am Roll ups & coaching 1pm Men’s social – format varies – pairs or triples (see Notice Board) smart casual, whites or uniform

SUNDAY 1pm Mixed triples

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ONLY AT PORT CITY BOWLING CLUB

Subject to merchant discretion, with the POINTSPlus Card, you can spend the reward points you earn with Port City Bowling Club at 325,000 retailers throughout Australia.

Terms and conditions and fees apply to the use of your card. Minimum and maximum transfer amounts may apply. Refer to the PDS. Gobsmacked Loyalty Pty Ltd ABN 60 098 218 216 (AFSL 444609) is the issuer of the card. The PDS is available and can be obtained online at www.portcity.com.au.

You should consider the PDS in deciding whether or not to acquire or keep the card. Port City Bowling Club is responsible for the Points Plus Rewards program and promotions and the conversion of bonus points to monetary value.

Refer to the Port City Bowling Club reward promotions and program terms and conditions.

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Are you a member of Port City Bowling Club

If the answer is ‘not yet’, sign up today and receive all the benefits of membership!

• A complimentary drink on your birthday • Members discounts at the Cafe, Bar and Eastern Tiger restaurant • Members promotions through the front entrance terminal as well as major promotions

GET ALL OF THIS FOR ONLY $11 per year or $25 for three years!

Download the membership form from our website or visit the Club to sign up today!

Members receive:

• Members Welcome Pack • Personalised Membership card • Discount on Kids Meals at Drift* • Entry into competitions to win fun prizes • Free activity pack upon sign up • Annual birthday gift • Invitation to special events

All this for a one off sign up fee of $5!

Visit Reception to register today

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Monday Bingo 10am

Tuesday Bingo 7pm

Bridge 12pm

Wednesday Fishing Club Meat Raffles 5pm

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Thursday Gentle Exercises 9:30am-10:30am

Members Draws 6pm & 7pm

Poker 7pm

Trivia 7:30pm Travelling Bowlers Raffle 5pm

Friday

Saturday

Bingo 10am

Bridge 12pm

Friday Rippa Raffle 5pm

Live Entertainment 8pm-12am

Members Draws 7pm & 8pm Live Entertainment 8pm-12am

Sunday The Super Spinner from 2:30pm Sunday Meat Raffles and Jackpot Joker Tickets on sale from 3:30pm

Free kids face painting every Friday night 6-8pm