Club Journal - November/December/January 2019/2020

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RYDE-EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB November/December/January 2019 - 2020

$50,000

CASH & CAR DRAW WIN AN AUDI Q2 ON SUNDAY 22 DECEMBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY 2019/20

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OAM AWARD FOR DIRECTOR JACK KING

The Ryde-Eastwood Family congratulates longstanding club director and Ryde-Eastwood Football Club legend, Jack King OAM, on his appointment of an Order of Australia Medal in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Jack has served a lifetime to rugby league and the community in general. The OAM was awarded for his nearly 70 year involvement as an official, coach and administrator at grass roots level in the Balmain Junior League.

He is a foundation member of the club and the longest serving committee member and director since inception in 1964, and Vice President 2017-2018.

Jack has also served on the Metropolitan Leagues Committee and as a Holy Cross College coach, as well as being honoured with Life Memberships of many other clubs including Balmain Tigers Rugby League Football Club and both the Ryde-Eastwood Leagues and Football Clubs.

The club is very proud of Jack’s numerous achievements and would like to thank him for his tireless work and dedication to both Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club and rugby league in the Balmain district.

WELL DONE JACK!

Mr King presenting Jayme Elias from the Holy Cross Rhinos 12/1s, Player of the Match in September 2014.

Mr King displaying his NSWRL Life Membership, pictured with Tigers’ greats Keith Barnes, Paul Sironen and Tim Brasher, Balmain Football Club chairman Dr Les Glen, Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club president and NSWRL Life Member Keith Aggett and Tigers’ personality Ron Ryan.

Mr King alongside fellow Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club Directors (from left) Graeme Aggett and Malcolm Chapple.

Mr King pictured bottom left, with the 1972-73 Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club Board of Directors. Standing left to right: Bob Clayton, Sam Crawford, Keith Aggett, Fred McMahon, Garry Auld, Greg Stokes, Fred Fayers.

Front: Mr King, Les Hayes, Harry Quinlan.

The Annual General Meeting of Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club will be held in the Heritage Function Centre at the Club on Thursday 28 November at 7.30pm in the Willandra Room.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

J.F. McClymont President

P.P.Moujalli Moujalli

H. Bell

J.J. King OAM

M.L. Chapple

RYDE-EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB

D. Petkovich

Vice President

A.A.Douglas Douglas

G.G.Aggett Aggett

J.J.O’Brien O’Brien

C. Pozzato C.A. McCarthy

DINING ROOM BOOKINGS

9807 2444

FUNCTION CO-ORDINATOR

9808 7612

FITNESS EDGE

9808 7633

SWIM SCHOOL

9808 7617

HOLIDAY BOOKINGS (9am - 4pm, Mon – Fri)

9808 7602

BARBER SHOP

9808 7645

TRAVEL SHOP

9807 5188

CEOManager General

While information and advertisements contained in this journal have been compiled with all due care, Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club does not warrant or represent that it is free from changes after the journal has been sent to print, errors or omission. Accordingly Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club will not accept any liability for any loss or damage which may be incurred by any person acting in reliance upon the information.

RYDE-EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB 117 RYEDALE RD WEST RYDE 2114 • P: 02 9807 2444 • F: 02 9809 7462 • E: info@releagues.com.au • W: www.releagues.com.au

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CHRISTMAS TRADING HOURS AND PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE

Club’s Trading Hours

Bingo Raffles Promos

November Wed 27 Thu 28

10am - 3am 10am - 4am

Yes Yes

Fri 29 Sat 30

10am - 4am 10am - 4am

Yes Final Friday Raffle - major prize Yes

December Sun 1 Mon 2 Tue 3 Wed 4 Thu 5 Fri 6 Sat 7 Sun 8 Mon 9 Tue 10 Wed 11 Thu 12 Fri 13 Sat 14 Sun 15 Mon 16 Tue 17 Wed 18 Thu 19 Fri 20 Sat 21 Sun 22 Mon 23 Tue 24 Wed 25 Thu 26 Fri 27 Sat 28 Sun 29 Mon 30 Tue 31

Special Promotions

Lounge Entertainment

Ham ‘n’ Hamper Raffle Nil $5,000 Summer’s Coming Draw Nil 7pm - Late 9pm - Late

10am - 4am Yes

Christmas Cheer Raffle Nil 10am - 3am Yes Nil 10am - 3am Yes

Nil 10am - 3am Yes Ham ‘n’ Hamper Raffle Nil 10am - 4am Yes

Nil 10am - 4am Yes

7pm - Late 10am - 4am Yes Australian and U.S. Bandstand 9pm - Late 10am - 4am Yes Christmas Cheer Raffle Nil 10am - 3am Yes Nil 10am - 3am Yes Nil 10am - 3am Yes Ham ‘n’ Hamper Raffle Nil 10am - 4am Yes Nil 10am - 4am Yes Santa meets the kids 4pm - 6pm 7pm - Late 10am - 4am Yes Santa meets the kids 4pm - 6pm 9pm - Late 10am - 4am Yes Kids’ Xmas Show & Toy Promo Nil 10am - 3am Yes Nil 10am - 3am Yes Birthday Boss Nil 10am - 3am Yes $5,000 Members’ Cash Draw Nil 10am - 4am Yes Christmas Ham ‘n’ Wine Raffle Nil 10am - 4am Yes

Seafood & Turkey Raffle 7pm - Late 10am - 4am Yes Santa meets the kids 4pm - 6pm 9pm - Late 10am - 4am No $50,000 Cash & Car Draw Nil 10am - 3am No Nil 10am - 3am No CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY 10am - 4am No Nil 10am - 4am No Special Final Friday Raffle 7pm - Late 10am - 4am No

9pm - Late 10am - 4am No Nil 10am - 3am No

10am - 3am No New Year’s Eve Show Special 8.30pm - 1.00am

January Wed 1 10am - 3am No Regular Promotions resume on Nil Thu 2 10am - 4am Yes Thursday 2 January.

Nil

PALM COURT BISTRO Lunch Time Trading Hours 12pm – 2.30pm Dinner Time Trading Hours 5.30pm – 9.00pm Mon–Wed & P/H. 5.00pm – 9.30pm Thurs – Sat. 5.00pm – 9.00pm Sun Closed Christmas Day COFFEE CLUB Open from 10am every day during the holiday period (except Christmas Day).

GOLDEN HAWK RESTAURANT Lunch Time 11am - 3pm Dinner Time Trading Hours 5.30pm - 10.00pm Tues – Thur & Sun. Fri - Sat 5.30pm - 10.30pm.

Closed Christmas Day. TRAVELABOUT Closed from 21 December 2019.

Re-opens 6 January 2020.

BARBER SHOP Closed from 31 December 2019 and re-opens 7 January 2020.

THE FITNESS EDGE Open every day except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. See Fitness Edge website: www.thefitnessedge.com.au for more details.

THE FITNESS EDGE SWIM SCHOOL Closed from 21 December, and re-opens 15 January, 2020.

NO $1,000 THURSDAY MONEY WHEEL PROMOTION NilON: 28 November 6 February 2020 $1,000 Money Wheel LTPS/19/36034

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THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER

$5,000 MEMBERS’ DRAW

Swipe from 6pm to 8pm The BIG cash draws start at 8.35pm LTPS/19/38895. There is no Money Wheel on this night. See club flyers for full details.

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GREAT MOVIES JUST $1 ENTRY. STARTS 11AM

Tuesday 7 January DUMBO

Thursday 9 January WONDER PARK

Tuesday 14 January DETECTIVE PIKACHU

FUN BINGO

Tuesday 21 January from 11am $6 Bingo Package.

Includes book (3) of 10 games and Activity Pack including lollies, stickers, wristband and texta. Prizes for all games and Lucky Door Prize.

Tickets available from 15 December. *Parents and Guardians only permitted to play a book when accompanying a child. Max one parent to a child.

FIFA20 E-SPORTS COMP Thursday 9 and 16 January from 10.15am $10 Entry. Book now!

Test your skills in the FIFA 20 Knockout Competition.

Playstation consoles provided. FREE chips, drink and ice block for members’ children.

Prizes for the top 4 winners and a lucky draw for all entrants. Ages 9-16 recommended.

No players over 18yrs. LTPM/19/01476

KIDS ZUMBA Wednesday 15 January, 11am - midday $5 Entry. Age 6-16 years.

In the Ryedale Room in the Heritage Function Centre.

Includes a 1-hour Zumba Class and a bottle of water. *Parent or sibling over 18yrs required to be present in class. Tickets available from15 December.

YOUTH YOGA Thursday 23 January 10.30am - 11.30am YOUTH YOGA Thursday 23 January 10.30am - 11.30am

$5 Entry. Age 6-16 years.

In the Ryedale Room in the Heritage Function Centre.

Includes a 1-hour Yoga Class and a bottle of water. *Parent or sibling over 18yrs required to be present in class. Tickets available from 15 December.

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Kids’ Christmas Activities

Mad Hatter’z Xmas Tea Party

2.30pm, Sunday 15 December Join us for our MAD HATTER’Z CHRISTMAS PARTY and meet all the wonderful characters from this crazy, zany world. But be careful of the Evil Queen, as she is always around!

A song and dance spectacular, presented by MO AND ACE AWARD WINNERS FOR BEST CHILDREN SHOWS Davin Griffiths-Jones Entertainment.

SHIHO the Christmas Elf will entertain the children with Hoola Hooping, Plate Spinning, Juggling and Balloon Modelling. Both children and adults can have a go! Plus our favourite visitor from the North Pole, Santa Claus, will be here to complete the festive cheer!

The show starts at 2.30pm.

Members and their children: $10 per ticket (both parents and children) Non-Members and their children: $15 per ticket (both parents and children) Children Under 3 FREE Tickets on sale from Saturday 2 November. Book at club reception.

MEET SANTA! Santa will be at the club from 4pm-6pm on Fridays and Saturdays, 13 & 14 and 20 & 21 December.

Mum and dad can take photos of their children with Santa on his throne!

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Kids’ Christmas Activities

$2,000

CHILDREN’S TOY PROMOTION 4.10pm, Sunday 15 December HOW TO ENTER

Spend $5 or more on a meal at the Palm Court Bistro or a drink at the Bistro Bar or Oasis Bar from Friday 22 November to gain an entry ticket.

Prizes include: Game Console, Lego, Board Games, Boys’ and Girls’ Bicycles and much more.

See club flyers for how to gain entry extra tickets at the Children’s Christmas Show on the day.

(Toy images for illustrative purposes only. Conditions apply. Winners may only win a maximum two (2) prizes). LTPM/19/04691

KIDS’ DISCO PARTY

4.00pm, Saturday 11 January The fun starts at 4pm. Tickets $5 per child.

DJ Bop Till You Drop kicks off the dancing at 4pm. There will be more fun and games with ‘Limbo’, ‘Musical Chairs’, and dancing routines including YMCA. Plus face painting and an airbrush tattoo artist on the day.

Members’ children all receive FREE chips, ice block and a drink.

We’ll save the best till last – the chance to win

an Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker. (write details on ticket stub to enter and place into the prize barrel).

Book at club reception from 30 November.

4-12 years only. Parents free entry.

Conditions apply. Maximum 3 children’s tickets per purchase. LTPM/19/04691

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$23,000 CHRIS $7,500

$9,000

OVER THREE BIG NIGHTS IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER Wednesday 27 November, then 4 & 11 December

OVER THREE SUNDAY AFTERNOONS IN DECEMBER Sunday 1, 8 & 15 December

CHRISTMAS HAM ‘N’ HAMPER RAFFLES

50 great prizes on offer each night.

• Full and Half Legs of Ham • Legs of Pork • Wine Packages • Christmas Hampers Tickets on sale on the day from 6.00pm.

The raffle starts at 7.45pm.

CHRISTMAS CHEER RAFFLES

There’s a bumper bonanza of festive cheer on offer including tasty Christmas hams, pork legs, and of course Christmas cakes and delicious Christmas puddings.

Tickets on sale on the day from 1.00pm.

The raffle starts at 2.00pm.

Plus we are giving away five more half hams.

Purchase a drink over any bar from 2pm-5pm to receive a ticket into the draw.

The draw starts at 5.05pm.

See club flyers for full details. LTPM/19/04691

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Wednesday 1

YOUR CHANC $2,000

Swipe from 6 The draw starts

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SPECIAL RAFFLES HAM ‘N’ WINE RAFFLE

SEAFOOD & TURKEY RAFFLE

18 December

Thursday 19 December

Friday 20 December

CE TO WIN CASH!

WIN half hams, double wine packs and Christmas cakes and puddings.

Sumptuous seafood platters, Christmas hampers and turkeys on offer.

6pm - 8pm. s at 8.35pm.

Tickets on sale from 5.30pm.

The raffle starts at 7pm.

Ticket sales start from 5.30pm.

The big draw commences at 6.30pm.

BERS’ DRAW

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PLUS Special Final Friday Raffle on Friday 27 December with a major prize up for grabs.

Ticket sales from 5.30pm.

The raffle starts at 6.30pm.

See club flyers for details.

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Win this amazing

$50,000 Cash & Car

DRAW ON SUNDAY 22 DECEMBE

DEPOSIT ENTRY TICKETS BETWEEN 3.30PM AND 5.30P

YOU COULD BE DRIVING INTO 2020 IN THIS SUPER SLEEK AU THERE ARE THREE WAYS TO GAIN ENTRY TICKETS

1. JOIN THE CLUB AND RECEIVE THREE ENTRY TICKETS INTO T 2. INTRODUCE A NEW MEMBER

When you join up a friend, colleague or loved one to become a new member of the club now and 20 December, you will receive three entry tickets into the draw - and so will th

3. SPEND $20 IN THE CLUB*

When you spend $20 or more in a single purchase in the club between 5pm and 10pm you will receive a bonus entry ticket into the Cash and Car draw.

FROM 6PM, 15 LUCKY MEMBERS WILL BE DRAWN TO FOR THE CHANC TO WIN THE AUDI Q2 OR ONE OF 14 CASH PRIZES UP TO $1,000.**

*Exclusions apply. **Conditions apply. See club flyers for full details and terms and conditions. LTPS/19/39000

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UDI Q2. EYES ON THE PRIZE . . .

THE $50,000 CASH & CAR DRAW

b FOR ONLY $5 PER YEAR! between he new member that you joined up!

between now and 20 December*

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PALM COURT BISTRO

MEMBERS’ MEAL DEAL MADNESS The Palm Court Bistro 2 for 1 Meal Deal on Thursdays* in January 2020.

BUY ONE MEAL AND RECEIVE A SECOND MEAL FREE!*

THIS IS A MEMBERS ONLY PROMOTION. Spend $5 or more in the Main or Bistro bars on any Thursday in January and receive a voucher for a 2 for 1 meal deal at the Palm Court Bistro - valid for that Thursday only. *Conditions apply. See Club flyers for full details and terms and conditions.

Visit www.releagues.com.au to see full menu details.

GOLDEN HAWK BANQUET SPECIAL $35pp* 4 person min.

• Pork Sang Choy Bow • Honey chicken • Peking shredded beef • Salt and pepper pork • Shallot Lamb • Stir-fried mixed vegetable • Fried /boiled rice • Bottle of wine from selected Nericon range.

Monday Nasi Goreng (Indonesian fried rice) Tuesday Pasta Boscaiola Wednesday Thai Green Curry Chicken Thursday Roast of the Day Friday Chicken Schnitzel Sunday Rump Steak (250g) with YOUR CHOICE OF sauce THE

PALM COURT BISTRO

Valid 1/11/19 to 31/01/20. * Member specials and prices only. Terms and conditions apply.

Food photographs for illustrative purposes only.

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Valid 1/11/19 to 31/01/20. * Member specials and prices only. Terms and conditions apply.

Food photographs for illustrative purposes only.

$10,000

POST-AUSTRALIA DAY PROMOTIONS MONDAY 27 JANUARY

$5,000

MEMBERS’ DRAW WIN UP TO $2,000 CASH Swipe from 6pm to 8pm The BIG draw starts at 8.35pm There is no bingo on this night.

See club flyers for full details.

LTPS/19/38902

$5,000

PREMIER REWARDS DRAW (only open to members with Prestige, Elite or Premium status in the club’s Premier Rewards Programme).

Swipe between 8.15pm and 9.00pm.

The five $1,000 draws start at 9.30pm.

Prizes in Visa Cards that may be redeemed at up to 3,000 stores Australia wide.

There is no bingo on this night. Conditions apply. Members may only win one (1) prize in this promotion. See club flyers for full details. LTPM/19/04691

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For the 12 months ending 31 August 2019 Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club has provided funding of over $750,000 to numerous local community, sporting and charity groups. Listed below are the groups supported by the Leagues club on behalf of its members, by the way of cash grants or in-kind support such as free meeting room hire. The list does not include our many internal sub-clubs that are supported, the dozens of other schools and community organisations supported by way of fete and fundraising donations, nor the contributions made to our own Football Club in support of Rugby League.

• Australian Braille Authority • Australian Thyroid Foundation • Balmain Junior District Rugby League Football Club • Balmain Referees Association • Balmain Tigers • Bingara • BowelCare Australia, a Division of Cancercare Australia Limited • Cadillac La Salle Club of Aust • Camera Club • CAMS - Supersprint Advisory • CAMS Motor Race Panel • Cancer Council • CareFlight • Ceroc • Children’s Medical Research Institute • Christian Community Aid • Chrysler & Valiant Owners • Churchcricket NSW Inc • City of Ryde • City of Ryde Art Society • Clubman Drivers Club of Aust.

• Computer Pals for Seniors West Ryde Inc. • Daimler & Lanchester Owners • DANII Foundation • Delta Society Australia LTD • Dundas Chinese Folk Dancing • Eastwood Ladies Probus • ERNA - Eastwood Ryde Netball Association • Falun Dafa Assoc of Aust • Friends Art Group Inc • Greater Sydney Cultural & Business Assoc • Holy Cross JRLFC • Hunters Hill Physical Culture • Institute for Immunology and Allergy Research • Jaguar Driver’s Club of Australia • JobSupport

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• Knights of Rizal • Knitters Guild NSW Inc • Kolling Foundation • Koori Kids • Laryngectomee Association • Leukaemia Foundation • Lions Club Bingara • Lions Club of Epping Eastwood • Little Wings Limited • Macquarie Ryde Evening View Club • Marching Koalas • Mark Hughes Foundation • Marsden High School • Men Of League Foundation • Mental Health Association • Morgan Owners Club of Aust • Motor Neurone Disease Association • MX5 Club of NSW • National Seniors Association - Macquarie Branch • National Seniors Association - Zone 107 • Neighbourhood Watch Ryde District • Northern District Cricket Assoc • NSW Baseball Scorers Association • Probus Club of Ryde Inc • Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia • Reach Community Initiatives • Riding for the Disabled Ryde Centre • Riley Motor Club • Rotary Club of Eastwood-Gladesville Inc • Rotary Club of Macquarie Park • Rotary Club of Ryde • Royal North Shore & Ryde Hospital • Rural Aid • Ryde Area Supported Accommodation for Intellectually Disabled • Ryde Carlile Swim Club • Ryde City Combined Probus

• Ryde Eastwood Combined Rugby League Football Club • Ryde Eastwood Hawks Touch Football • Ryde Ladies Probus Club • Ryde Sports Foundation • Ryde Underwater Club • Ryde Water Polo Club • Salvation Army • Samantha Rodgers • Shamrocks Dundas JRLFC • Sir Roden & Lady Cutler Foundation Inc. • Starlight Children’s Foundation • Stryder Inc • Surf Life Saving NSW • Sydney Community Services • Sydney Oztag Association • The Leukaemia Foundation of Australia Limited • The Shell Collectors Club of Sydney • The Shepherd Centre - For Deaf Children • Travelabout • Various • Vision Australia • West Ryde Chamber of Commerce • WRI Insurance Brokers • Yalara Ski Club • Youth Off The Streets Limited • Youthsafe

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COMMUNITY GRANTS

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2019 PRESIDENT’S REPORT Dear Member The AGM of our Club is drawing near and thanks to you and the rest of the Ryde-Eastwood family we are again pleased to report a most satisfactory financial result considering the current financial climate. The club and retail industries, which are heavily reliant on disposable income, have both experienced a downturn. These details are in the CEO’s report.

We continue to play a leading role in our community as well as setting a sound foundation for the future. The present Board knows that it may not be around “to get the pats on the backs” for our decisions for the future, but realises that we have been left a legacy that we must continue to grow. For this to transpire we will actively seek out and listen to expert opinion before deciding on any future direction for Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club.

We keep at the forefront of our thinking the realisation that the income we derive from gaming activity may decrease in the future and for the club industry per se. It has been an extremely busy year, with Carl Pozzato appointed as new CEO and the appointment of new Operations Manager, Nicole Hendley.

I am delighted at the progress the club has made, in particular our record donations to the local community and contributions made to others further afield, including the provision of relief for our drought-affected farmers. We are currently undergoing a revision of our management practices and I can assure you that the Board and Management are constantly working on a continual improvement service plan for all our members.

We have finished our major refurbishment of the club for the time being while we plan “your future” club. The Board has attended many functions this year

to share with our community the assistance you, as members, have given us.

There are too many to mention individually but the drought relief for farmers, The Adam Gardiner Foundation, Care Flight, and Ryde and Westmead Hospitals have all been grateful recipients of our contributions and make up part of our total donations of more than $750,000.

I cannot thank our staff enough. They are the faces you see around the club, and to see some of the camaraderie our staff have with members makes me proud to be part of the Ryde-Eastwood family. I thank also the management team who, with the aforementioned changes, has fresh perspective and critical thinking on how we can take our successful club to an even higher level.

I assure all members that even though the club will have an extremely busy schedule ahead with the proposed adjacent laneway purchase, this progress will enable us to increase the footprint of our venue and restructure it as a ‘club of the future’. We also continue to work with Council on the proposed Seniors Living development in Ryedale Road. However, while all this work continues we will always ensure that our current members are provided for.

Our investment in our future community has borne fruit already with our ERNA Premier League netball team winning their grand final, as well as our Sydney Shield Rugby League team winning their grand final. Good work and congratulations to the Fitness Edge for its sponsorship of both teams. I also congratulate Director John (Jack) King on his being awarded an OAM, and I wish thank all of my Board for their assistance throughout the year. But I especially thank you, the members, for your continual support and we wish you all a very merry Christmas and a joyous New Year. See you in the club.

James (Jim) McClymont PRESIDENT

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT Dear Member It is a privilege to provide you with an update on the club’s financial performance for the 2018/2019 financial year, as well as provide further insight into what we have achieved and the great plans moving into the New Year.

This year has been a challenging one in the club and entertainment industry as a whole. The club achieved a profit of $3,888,014 after tax, which was a downturn from 2018. Although a decline in profit, we have seen stability in revenue and an increase in assets of over $3.8 million. An EBITDA of $6,361,558 puts the club in a strong financial position to plan for future growth and benefits to members.

The last financial year wrapped up the club’s internal renovations including the completion of the gaming renovations that provides a comfortable modern environment for our patrons with added focus on service and presentation of product for all to enjoy. Modification and additions to the gym have included a new functional space area that has enabled the centre to run over 30 additional fitness classes for members of The Fitness Edge.

Early in the year we also finished the memorabilia area of the club, which is located across from the Coffee Club and up the main stairs to the Auditorium.

This was a project of much passion with the story of the Leagues Club and the Football Club captured and told in a pictorial and written presentation going back through the years. It was made possible due to the dedicated work of recently retired general manager, Chris McCarthy, who gathered the history from members, past and present, and ensured all the great aspects of the club’s history were captured and presented for all to see. I thank Chris for his work on this project, before and after his time at the club, and encourage members to stop by to view the walls and gain a better understanding of their club’s rich heritage.

Current projects through the year continue with the Board and management team committed to ensuring the stability, success and future of the club. We want future members of the club and the community, as a whole, to enjoy all the club has to offer. Although delayed, we continue to work towards the seniors’ housing project, which will create a community benefit through seniors’ housing for current and future members. By the New Year, we hope to see the planning proposal back on the agenda with Ryde Council to finalise and move towards development applications. We are also closer to finalising the acquisition of Forster Lane with the aim to have it tabled and finalised at a

Council meeting, which will progress to the next step of our planning process.

In recent months we have started preparing a more detailed master plan for the club sites and holdings that will capture the club’s assets and deem how best to put forward a vision on what the club will represent for current and future members of the club and community. This involves actively seeking opportunities to work with local member groups, community members and community partners to maximise our offering.

We continue to review and work at our offering to members and guests to ensure that we meet all our members’ needs, present and future. Our dining provision has grown with the bistro, dining room and Coffee Club all refreshing their offering to better meet customer expectations through enhanced product and service. We now have a wide range of contemporary product throughout our bars with a focus on creating a welcoming environment for all members.

We have focussed on entertainment throughout the club with a great mix of shows and lounge artists for all to enjoy. We have also introduced new concepts including eSports tournaments for the preferred gamers, Sip n Strokes events for those budding artists as well as more group events.

As mentioned by the President, it is great to see some of our sponsored sports partners perform well this year and I congratulate ERNA Hawks Netball and Ryde-Eastwood Hawks on their grand final wins. They have both had a great association with the club and the community, always promoting great values in the community and to our members.

This year has been a rewarding one for the team at Ryde-Eastwood on many levels. I have been supported by a strong and committed management team who strive to deliver our vision through their support of staff while also supporting the ongoing respect and harmony of our members and guests. I thank all our staff for being key in creating a place at the heart of the community for all to enjoy and who every day continue to deliver the club’s values in everything they do.

Ryde-Eastwood wishes all members and their families a happy and safe Christmas and a healthy and prosperous 2020. By providing a welcoming club with a great atmosphere, we trust that we can create great memories you can cherish for many years to come.

Carl Pozzato CEO NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY 2019/20

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RYDE-EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB LTD NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 56th Annual General Meeting of Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club Ltd (“the Club”) will be held in the Club premises, 117 Ryedale Road, West Ryde on Thursday 28 November 2019 at 7.30pm.

BUSINESS 1.

Confirmation of Minutes of the 55th Annual General Meeting held on Thursday 22 November 2018.

2.

To receive, consider and adopt the Annual Financial statement for the year ended 30/06/19.

3.

To consider and if thought fit to approve an Honorarium for Directors for 2019/2020. i. President $20,000 p.a.. Eight (8) Directors $18,000 p.a. ii. Honorarium to be payable monthly in arrears. (N.B. Under the superannuation guarantee legislation superannuation at 9.5% is payable to all Directors)

4.

To consider and if thought fit, pass each of the Ordinary Resolutions which are enclosed with this notice and labelled “First Ordinary Resolution and Second Ordinary Resolution.”

5.

Nomination for Life Membership. Chris McCarthy.

6.

General Business a. Any business pertaining to the affairs of the Club. Members are requested to advise the Secretary, in writing seven (7) days prior to the date of the Annual General Meeting of any query relating to the affairs of the Club in respect of which research of the books and records of the Club will need to be undertaken in order to give a proper reply.

FULL FINANCIAL REPORT Members can access a copy of the 2019 Annual Report by going to the club’s website www.releagues.com.au or by contacting club reception.

NOTICE OF ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS Notice is hereby given that at the Annual General Meeting of the Club, members will be asked to consider and, if thought fit, pass the following resolutions which are proposed as Ordinary Resolutions: 1.

FIRST ORDINARY RESOLUTION

(a) That pursuant to the Registered Clubs Act the members hereby

approve and agree to expenditure by the Club in a sum not exceeding

$70,000 until the next Annual General Meeting of the Club for the

following activities:

(i) An annual dinner for Foundation Members and partners, as well as other special guests determined by the Board to be important to the foundation of the club;

(ii) An annual Appreciation dinner for Sub-Club Executive Committee Members;

(iii) Grants and subsidies to the sub-clubs;

(iv) Two free meals and beverages per fortnight for each Life Member of the Club that is not a director of the Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club Limited (not to exceed $120 for each meal);

(v) Presentations to members and other persons acknowledging services deemed by the directors as being of benefit to the Club.

The members acknowledge that the benefits in paragraph (a) above are not available to members generally but only those members who fall within the various categories of membership referred to.

2. SECOND ORDINARY RESOLUTION (a)

That pursuant to the Registered Clubs Act the members hereby approve and agree to expenditure by the Club in a sum not exceeding $130,000 for the following benefits, professional development and education of directors until the next Annual General Meeting and being: (i) The reasonable cost of directors attending the ClubsNSW and Leagues Clubs Australia quarterly and annual general meetings and the reasonable costs of directors attending formal functions to represent the club including but not limited to functions and dinners conducted by ClubsNSW, and Leagues Clubs Australia and including costs associated with the directors’ partners where

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attendance is expected and required. (ii) The reasonable cost of directors attending seminars, lectures, trade displays and other similar events as may be determined by the Board from time to time as being of benefit for Club and the education of directors; (iii) The reasonable cost of directors attending or hosting other registered clubs for the purpose of viewing and assessing their facilities and methods of operation or for the purpose of meeting and exchanging ideas with the governing bodies of those other clubs provided such attendances are approved by the Board as being necessary for the betterment of the Club; (iv) Nine car parking spaces for the exclusive use of directors; (v) Duty directors, while on duty, shall be entitled to the use of a table in the Club auditorium without charge; (vi) Blazers and associated apparel for each director as may be necessary for new directors, and to replace those of existing directors which may need replacing; (vii) The reasonable cost of a meal and beverage for each director immediately after a Board or Committee meeting on the day of that meeting where that meeting coincides with a normal meal time; (viii) The reasonable cost of meal and beverage for each duty director and his or her partner when the duty director is on duty in the Club or within a reasonable period of that date; (ix) The reasonable cost of directors attending the Club’s holiday units to inspect them or to assess other holiday units for purchase by the Club provided such attendances and cost thereof are approved by the Board. (x) The reasonable cost of directors, senior management and their partners attending an annual dinner; including a token of appreciation for partners. The total value of tokens of appreciation not to exceed $1200. (xi) The reasonable cost of directors of the Club attending an organised intrastate, interstate or overseas tour as determined by the Board of the Club for the purpose of viewing and assessing the facilities of casinos, hotels and entertainment venues and determining trends in relation to entertainment, decor, gaming, marketing and promotion and thereafter for such director to make a detailed written report thereon to the Board of the Club; (xii) The reasonable expense incurred by directors in relation to such other duties including entertainment of special guests to the Club and other promotional activities performed by directors which

(xiii) (xiv)

(b)

activities and the expense there from are approved by the Board, on production of receipts, invoices or other proper documentary evidence of such expenditure; That the members approve that directors and other members be entitled to represent the Club at sponsored sports events by invitation.

The reasonable cost of providing directors with computer hardware as well as internet access to access a secure website for Board meeting minutes and agenda items The members acknowledge that the benefits in paragraph (a) above, are not available to members generally, but only to those who are directors of the Club and partners of directors who are members and senior management and their partners who are members.

Dated 2nd October 2019 By direction of the Board C. Pozzato - Chief Executive Officer

To be passed each ordinary resolution must receive votes in its favour from not less than a simple majority of those members who being entitled to do so, vote in person at the meeting.

The Board of Directors recommend in favour of the Ordinary Resolutions.

Dated 2 October 2019

By Direction of the Board C. Pozzato - Chief Executive Officer 7. LIFE MEMBERSHIP NOMINATION Chris McCarthy has been a member of Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club since 1994. Chris was the General Manager of Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club for over 24 years until 2019, and was instrumental in the growth and success of the club.

Chris McCarthy always went above and beyond in his efforts to ensure the ongoing success and history of the club.

NOTES TO MEMBERS These notes are to be read in conjunction with the proposed Ordinary Resolutions; 1.

The First Resolution is to approve benefits which have traditionally been provided in the Club but which are not equally available to all members.

2.

The Second Resolution is to approve an amount no greater than $130,000 for the expenditure by the Club in relation to duties performed in or about the Club by directors and expenditure for directors to attend seminars, lectures, trade displays and other similar events including the Clubs NSW Annual General Meeting and to visit other clubs to enable the Club’s governing body to be kept abreast of current trends and developments which may have a significant bearing on the nature and way in which the Club conducts its business. This resolution also includes an option for directors to participate in organised intrastate, interstate or overseas trips to view and assess facilities. This option has been included in our Annual General Meeting Agenda for the last twenty years and has been used only twice. However prior approval is required by members to ensure the club complies with relevant legislation. Part (i) of the resolution to include reasonable expenses of partners of directors is to allow the availability of directors to attend meetings that are expected or required for their development and knowledge and are often held in distant locations.

Chris built strong relationships not only with Board, Management and Staff, but with many club members and community partners to ensure that Ryde-Eastwood has always been a valued community supporter and member. Even after retiring from Ryde-Eastwood Chris spent tireless hours ensuring the club’s history was captured and preserved in our memorabilia for all to enjoy.

The Board of Directors unanimously recommends Chris McCarthy for Life Membership of Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club.

Dated 2nd October 2019

By Direction of the Board C. Pozzato - Chief Executive Officer 8. GENERAL BUSINESS Any business pertaining to the affairs of the Club. Members are requested to advise the General Manager, in writing seven (7) days prior to the date of the Annual General Meeting of any query relating to the affairs of the Club in respect of which research of the books and records of the Club will need to be undertaken in order to give a proper reply.

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Football Report

Dear Member As the curtain recently closed on our football season, I welcome you to the 2019 fourth quarterly and final edition of the Ryde-Eastwood District Rugby League Football Club report.

Our 2019 football season was very successful, having four of our seven teams playing in Semi-Final and Grand Final football games.

Overall, it was a very successful season even if all the results did not go our way. On the subject of success, the Lady Hawks deserve special mention for the improvement from their 2018 season to a team of Grand Finalists.

Unfortunately, they were beaten 20-14 by the Redfern All Blacks.

Under-18 Gold reached the Semi-Finals but lost the major Semi-Final in extra time, 26-22. Under-20 Gold lost their Semi-Final 26-20.

Congratulations to all our 2019 teams, and especially those teams who made it through to play Semi-Finals football.

SYDNEY SHIELD After losing our first four games, this team started to come together and play some great football. They continued into the season and won 11 consecutive games to put them into the Grand Final, which was played on Saturday 28 September against the Cabramatta Two Blues. Our Hawks came away victors, 22-12, proudly holding the Sydney Shield Grand Final winner’s trophy.

Who would have thought that in our first year of this competition, along with New Zealander Walter Wilson’s first year of coaching in Australia, that he would coach our Hawks to becoming a Grand Final winning team?

In the after-match presentation of the players’ individual medals, our player Adam Rizk was presented Grand Final Man of the Match. Congratulations to Adam.

GRAND FINAL FUNCTION NIGHT I would like to thank John O’Brien from O’Brien Engineering. Apart from designing and making the trophies for presentation night, he also designed and made the Grand Final player rings for our players and staff, which were presented on the night. Also a special mention of thanks to Nicole Hendley, our Leagues Club Operations Manager who organised balloons, signage and staff to accommodate our Grand Final Function Night. I would also like to thank Dean Owen, Marketing Manager, and Graphic Designer, Jo McCulloch, for their signage and digital advertising throughout the Club as well as providing social media updates throughout the 2019 season. The football club thanks you for your continued support.

PRESENTATION NIGHT Presentation Night was held on Friday 20 September with over 200 patrons in attendance, with many suggesting it was one of the best presentation nights they’ve had the pleasure of attending. Major award winners were Peter

Mortimer, the recipient of the Keith Aggett Club Person of the Year Award, and Angus McElroy, recipient of the John Dunlea Player of the Year Award.

SEASON 2020 At this stage, our team structure will remain the same, however, changes can be made, so please WATCH THIS SPACE. Any player who knows anyone wishing to come and play with us, then please let them know and bring them along to trials. Girls, if any of your friends wish to join us, please also bring them along to join our team. We welcome all to the Ryde-Eastwood Rugby League Football Club. Coaching staff will be in touch with players to advise the details of training for our 2020 season.

NSWRL BLUE SHIELD ACCREDITATION 2019 The Ryde-Eastwood Hawks are very proud to announce that we have received NSWRL Blue Shield Accreditation from the NSWRL. The NSWRL Blue Shield Accreditation programme has been developed to assist junior rugby league clubs with the management and development of their Club. Clubs had to submit information and documents associated with six key areas:

• Governance and Accreditation

• Finance

• Media and Marketing

• Facilities

• Community and Welfare

• On-Field (Football Performance) Based on the information provided, the Ryde-Eastwood Hawks attained Blue Shield Accreditation in the 2019 season, which will enable us to advertise in our local community that we are an accredited Club and that we have met the standard requirements.

This programme has been designed to help the Ryde-Eastwood Hawks ensure that we are doing everything we can to be a ‘Healthy Club’ year-onyear and that we are planning for our short and long term future. The Hawks want to be able to assist all players, committee and volunteers in our Rugby League Club by making sure that they can all be the best they can be.

Also, a big thank you to our Ryde-Eastwood Football Family for your continued support, for watching our teams play football on a weekly basis, especially when our teams play all around the Sydney metro area. As you would have experienced throughout the season, we are proud to be a FAMILY CLUB and we have enjoyed seeing you all at our after-game functions, too.

I would like to take this early opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas but more importantly a safe and prosperous 2020.

Until next time – Watch this Space.

Malcolm Chapple – President Ryde-Eastwood District Rugby League Football Club

Photos courtesy of ‘Footy Mum’ Mari Khamis

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Community News

RYDE-EASTWOOD IN THE COMMUNITY WESTMEAD HOSPITAL ADAM GARDINER FUND PRESENTATION The club is a proud five-year partner of the Adam Gardiner Fund Inc., which raises money to support the Westmead Amyloidosis Centre in the treatment of Amyloidosis.

In September, Club President Jim McClymont and CEO Carl Pozzato, joined by Board members and management staff, met with Trisha Gardiner-Wilson and her husband Steve to present clinical Professor Graeme Stewart with a cheque for $25,000 to support the ongoing fight against Amyloidosis.

RYDE-EASTWOOD FLIES HIGH WITH CARE FLIGHT Established in 1986, Care Flight is an Australian aeromedical charity that specialises in emergency and rescue, patient care and transport. Ryde-Eastwood is proud to partner with this organisation that saves lives, speeds recovery and serves the community. In September, several members of the Ryde-Eastwood Board and management team met with the Care Flight team at their HQ near Westmead Hospital to present a cheque for $10,972 to assist with

the upgrade of new equipment. They met the Care Flight pilots and safety officer and were briefed on the swift and vital ‘despatch and rescue’ operation that the organisation provides to the public.

BINGARA LIONS CLUB TRIP At the end of their six hour car journey to the drought-affected region of Bingara in North West New England, the Board and CEO, Carl Pozzato, were greeted by dust storm that covered them all!

Undeterred, they attended the Pulse Festival and presented a donation of $20,000 to the Lions and $10,000 towards the event.

The Lions Club donation was presented in the form of redeemable family vouchers for the drought-affected local families.

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Netball News

ERNA Hawks Champions!

Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club ERNA Hawks have taken the title of 2019 Netball NSW Premier League Opens champions after beating Minor Premiers Central Coast Heart in a dominant Grand Final performance at Netball Central in Sydney Olympic Park.

After a whopping 77-42 win over GWS Fury in the Preliminary Final, the Hawks were far too strong for last year’s champion, Heart.

Two early Hawks’ intercepts opened up an early lead. From there they controlled the rest of the quarter, finishing 17-10 in front.

By half time, Hawks pulled further ahead by 13 goals (36-23). Hawks created turnovers all over the court, limiting Heart to just seven goals in the third quarter. Hawks then brought on five bench players midway through the final term and by the final whistle, they had secured their 2019 Champions title with a 24-goal victory, 68-44, a magnificent achievement. Congratulations!

Starting Hawks GS Alison Miller, GA Keira Austin, WA Claire O’Brien, C Georgia Marshall, WD Sophie Halpin, GD Nicole Styles, GK Jessica Grant (Calderara).

ERNA Hawks photos courtesy of Pete Kenny, photographer at Boronia Park Framing

DID YOU KNOW THAT ALL RYDE-EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB MEMBERS RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL COFFEE CLUB MEALS?

KIDS EAT FOR FREE!* AFTER 5PM, SUNDAY TO WEDNESDAY

BUY ONE MEAL GET THE SECOND HALF PRICE!

31/10/13

* Kids eat for free when parents spend $20 (one child free) or spend $35 (two children free) in one transaction.

SWEET PLATTER FOR 4 GUESTS FOR $29.95

EVERY THURSDAY 4.30PM - 10PM NO COUPON REQUIRED 31/10/13

(Choice of any 4 desserts from the cake cabinet and any 4 drinks from the hot beverage menu).

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of BEERS the MONTH NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

JANUARY

Crown Lager 330ml bottle $5.90

Asahi 330ml bottle $5.90

Little Green Apple Cider 350mls, on tap! $5.20

Prices include members’ 20% discount. Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club encourages the sensible consumption of alcohol. Liquor self-exclusions are available on request.

bar specials Feature Wines

Oyster Bay Sparkling Brut, Sparkling Rose, and Rose Bottle

$29.00

Beverage Specials

Salted Caramel Martini Salted caramel syrup, Frangelico and vodka who could possibly resist!

Lychee Sweet ‘n’ Sour Vodka, lychee liquer, raspberry and lift.

$8.00

$8.00

Prices include members’ 20% discount. Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club encourages the sensible consumption of alcohol. Liquor self-exclusions are available on request.

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Canada & Alaska The ultimate 22-day holiday, featuring Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, Columbia Icefields, Vancouver, Whistler, Victoria, the fabulous Silver Leaf Rocky Mountaineer Train and the incredible Alaskan Inside Passage Cruise.

Departs 13 June 2020.

Excellent value from $8,690pp twin share

Russia Select your combination: Scandinavia and/or Baltics Russia 7-day tour - St Petersburg and Moscow. $2,390 pp (twin) – includes all must-do sightseeing.

Scandinavia 12-day Copenhagen to Stockholm coach tour including many meals and most sightseeing. $3,090pp (twin).

(includes airfares, inside cabin on cruise, Rocky Mountaineer train and coach tour)

Baltics 7-day Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania coach tour, includes all breakfast/dinners and must-do sightseeing. $2,090pp (twin).

Outside cabin upgrade $660pp

Packages exclude airfares or any transport between tours.

Greece & Greek Island Cruise

Turkey

17-day exclusive escorted group tour. Visit Olympia, Delphi and Meteora Monasteries. Luxury cruise features Santorini and Mykonos.

Departing 14 May 2020

(includes airfares, superior hotels, outside cabin, all meals on cruise, two meals daily on tour, and all sightseeing).

$6,490pp twin share

Where Europe meets Asia!

16-day exclusive escorted group tour including Istanbul, Gallipoli, Pamukkale lime cascades, Saklikent Gorge and Cappadocia.

Departs 28 May 2020 (incldues airfares, superior hotels, luxury transport, all sightseeing, two meals daily and transfers).

$4,790pp twin share

30 Day Greece, the Greek Islands & Turkey group tour Combined itineraries with connecting flight $9,890pp (twin share)

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Let us show you

The World Join our very popular…

SOLO TRAVELLERS CLUB No joining fees. Regular meetings.

We also have day trips, theatre shows and are always open to suggestions for new destinations! So what are we waiting for?

13-Day Europe River Cruise An amazing journey through the stunning Rhine Gorge, UNESCO Listed medieval towns on the Main River, the Main-Danube Canal to join the Danube River, through the spectacular Wachau Valley and magnificent Imperial Cities.

Affordable! 4+ Star Luxury River Cruising on board the impressive MS Arena where all cabins have French balconies.

Only 2 departures in 2020

Prices from $1,990pp

Our Planned trips for 2020 are: Tasmania Adelaide, Kangaroo Island & Murray River Cruise South-West Western Australia Norfolk Island Greece, Greek Islands & Turkey Bali & Thailand Let’s get our bags packed for an exciting 2020!

Contact Marlene at Travelabout, Mondays to Wednesdays on 9807 5188

TRAVEL SOLO - BUT NEVER ALONE!

Ph 9807 5188 Office hours: 10am - 5.30pm (weekdays) Email: sales@travelabouttours.com.au Website: www.travelabouttours.com.au

LINE DANCING AT RYDE-EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS ON THURSDAYS AT 1PM Members $8.20, Non-Members $10.50 per session.

No lock-in term fees.

And there is a Beginners’ Course on Wednesday night at 7pm.

WEEKLY LESSONS AVAILABLE

7pm - 11pm

13 DECEMBER Members $8.80

Wednesday 7pm Beginners’. 8pm Open-Session for experienced dancers. Thursday 10am - Open-Session for experienced dancers followed by a 12pm Intermediate Class and a 1pm Beginners’ Class.

JULIE TALBOT

NEXT LINE DANCE SOCIAL

Non-Members $11.50 Tickets available at Club reception.

MEMBERS $8.20 NON-MEMBERS $10.50 For more information contact Club Reception on 9807 2444 NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY 2019/20

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INTERNAL CLUBS CAMERA CLUB Catching the moment: Ryde Eastwood Leagues Camera Club is full of people who love to document life by way of photography: travelling, family portraits, sport etc. If you are one of these people and you would like to join a group of fellow enthusiasts, why not come and visit us on a Monday night and have a look at what we have to offer. In the past year, along with other clubs, we have taken part in several competitions – successfully! We offer mentoring for novices and several outings each year. At this time of the year we get very excited as we move closer to awards night. Yes, we have internal awards and you don’t have to worry if you’re a novice, we have awards for you as well. If you want to join a meeting simply call me, Glynis on 0405 624 294 or Bob on 0448 615 841 and let us know you’re coming. The next meeting is 11 November. See you there!

CHESS CLUB The Winter Swiss Tournament was held in August and was won by Donato Mallari with Alana Chibnall and Nicholas Kordahi second; the U1600 division was won by Mohan Pagadala.

In September, the club’s Blitz Championship event was won by Sattar Nazari with Jason Pan and Suranga Senevriratne equal second. The September Bobby Fischer Cup “rapid” event was won by Sattar Nazari, with Alana Chibnall second and Anthony Chan sharing third with Jason Pan; the U1600 division was won by Daniel Wang, with Vince Chiara and Norm Greenwood second. As always, new players of any standard are welcome on Wednesdays at 7:30pm. Visit our website at www.rydeeastwoodchessclub. blogspot.com. Contact Les Mikolajczyk (0412 970 059) or Rob Watson (0408 463 759).

EUCHRE CLUB We are a very happy group who play cards on Wednesday nights in the Willandra Room and welcome Euchre players to come and join us at 7.20pm. We play 16 games and at the conclusion of play we enjoy a light supper together to finish the evening. In July we had a very successful dinner in the Golden Hawk Restaurant attended by the players their partners, and our patron, Paul Moujalli and his wife Dianne.

Congratulations goes to our monthly winners.

June 2019: equal 1st Carol Smith & Ivy Hitchens.

July 2019: 1st Ivy Hitchens, 2nd Don Baillie.

August 2019: 1st Ivy Hitchens, equal 2nd Don Baillie, Beverley Gleeson, June Stewart. For any further information please contact our president Don Baillie on 9869 2857.

THE FISHING CLUB Winter fishing has come and gone. The July trip saw 13 members attending and the weather was fine, gentle westerly breeze, low swell and early fog. The first drift started off North Head at 50 fathoms where we caught 23 snapper last year. This year we caught far fewer but a few good fish were still netted. The wind dropped causing a slow drift with multiple tangles. Brian accidentally dropped his fishing rod overboard while trying to untangle a mess at the back of the boat. A few minutes later a member at the front of the boat reeled up Brian’s rod from the deep. Sam is still unbeaten this year, bagging

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15 fish weighing 5.8kgs. The biggest fish was caught by Raymond, a 2.1kg snapper, both deserving winners of the RELC bottles of red wine. The fishing club organises monthly deep-sea charter boats fishing trips on the first Sunday of most months; any interested club member should contact Sam Sundar on 0413 000 303 or attend the monthly fishing meeting on the third Thursday of every month at 8pm (except December). Fishing Club President, Trevor Fahey.

off-the-beaten-tracks around Sydney and further afield. We meet twice a month, on the first and third Thursday at 11am held in the Ryedale room and play a game of Solo Whist every Thursday in the Hawk’s lounge (downstairs). Our annual fee is $5 a year so come along and join us. For more information please contact Marie Weston, secretary, on 9638 7419. I would like to wish all our members and staff of the Leagues Club a very merry Christmas and a safe and healthy New Year.

GOLF CLUB The Matchplay final was contested at Penrith and congratulations go to Ulla Wood who beat Warren Savy. The event of the day was A Medal: winners were Dave Whybro and Sharon Norton. Lynwood hosted the 2nd round of the championships and A Medal, with winners on the day, Steve Ferns and John Nilan. Cabramatta was a Stableford round with Steve Ferns on the podium and Reg Meharg runner-up. Gordon hosted a multiplier team event with Team Perederienko taking the title from Warren Savy and Colin Cope. Glenmore held the Team Shield with Steve Ferns and Sharon Norton taking the title from Sharon Norton and Warren Savy by 1 point. Richmond hosted the final round of the Stableford trophy with the travellers returning and finding spots on the podium, with Robert Wood winning and Ulla Wood runner-up. Don’t forget to check the website for full results www. relgolfclub.com and follow us on Facebook.

If any new members would like to join us on a Sunday morning please email regolfclub@ optusnet.com.au for more details. Annika.

TRAVELLING BOWLS CLUB Our last trip for the Travelling Bowlers was in October when we went to Woonona Bowling Club and another great day was had by all. On the way home we had a nice sightseeing tour going along Lawrence Hargrave Drive, then through Brighton Le Sands and finally back to the club. It was amazing to see how the suburbs have changed over the years. Our next trip is on Sunday 10 November 2019 to Dapto where we always have a great day and thoroughly enjoy ourselves, always looking forward to the visit. We will be having our Christmas lunch on Friday 29 November upstairs in the Golden Hawk Restaurant, starting from 12pm. Please contact either Patricia Stewart 9743 3032, Milly Farrell 9874 4667, Robyn Newton 9858 3014 or Maria Armstrong 9888 6359 by 17th November at the latest to confirm your attendance, as we will need to confirm final numbers. The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Thursday 6th February 2020. Please come along and be involved in what happens next year for our Travelling Bowlers. If we do not see you before Christmas, we wish you all a Merry and safe Christmas and a happy New Year, and hope to see you on the bus in 2020. For further information please contact, Patricia Stewart 9743 3032, Milly Farrell 9874 4667, Robyn Newton 9858 3014 or Helen McClure 9457 8502. Regards, Neridah Armstrong on behalf of Maria Armstrong.

INDOOR BOWLS With Christmas fast approaching it is satisfying to report another enjoyable year of indoor bowls. We have gained new members and lost others to illness or relocation to other areas.

Our bowls sessions and social functions have again been well attended. We thank the RELC Board of Directors for their continued support, and our Patron, Mr Jack King, for his support over many years. Thanks also to Sidney and his staff for catering for our lunch and dinner functions throughout the year and our upcoming Christmas events. We wish a speedy recovery to those of our members who are presently unwell and hope to see them back playing again soon.

We wish everyone a very happy Christmas and all the best for 2020. We welcome any beginners or experienced players who would like to join us for a few hours of competitive fun. Ladies play Wednesday 10.15am – 2pm and mixed play Thursday 7.15pm – 10pm. Enquiries to Narelle on 8065 9284 or Cath on mob: 0413 600 019.

SENIORS CLUB Another very busy year has nearly ended. We have travelled to many beautiful places around Sydney, the Central Coast, the Southern Highlands and our special boat trips, and of course always in good company. We have many more bus trips booked for the New Year.

Everyone is looking forward to their Christmas lunch held at the Club, as well as what is becoming an annual event, the coffee and cake morning on the third Thursday in December.

Once a month, our walkers are busy discovering

TRAVEL CLUB The year is moving-on and the Travel Club has set out our events for the rest of the year. In the meantime we had our yearly luncheon at Doyle’s on Watsons Bay. A perfect day to catch the ferry from the Quay to this delightful place, and a great lunch. September, we went on a comfortable coach trip to Kiama, with a lunch at the impressive Illawarra Sailing Club. The weather was not the best with rain and wind, but in a warm coach it didn’t matter. October, we made the trip to the Blue Mountains especially to visit the “Gingerbread House” where we had the chance to taste various morsels of tasty sandwiches, cakes and deserts. This was followed by a comfortable drive through mountain scenery. November, it’s “The Race that stops the Nation”. This Year we are staying at “The Club” to enjoy the ‘Party Spirit of the Day’, and have a bet. This event should be a great day! January, this month has not had very good attendance so an event for this month may not be held – sad!!! But Don’t worry, we will still hold our Monthly Meeting in The Ryedale Room on the first Tuesday of the Month at 10.30am.

Or contact Jill Kemp 9869 7970 of Yvonne Steel 9878 1164. That’s all Folks! Gordon.

BALLOT CLOSING DATES 2019/2020: July school holidays – 07/02/20 Sept/Oct school holidays – 27/03/20 Christmas holidays 2019/2020 – 31/05/20

NEW BOOKINGS OPEN

10am, Wednesday 8th January 2020 Ocean Plaza and Markham Court.

10am, Thursday 9 January 2020 Shoal Bay Rd and Government Rd.

19 GOVERNMENT RD, SHOAL BAY

29 SHOAL BAY RD, SHOAL BAY 4 x 3 bedroom beach front units. Views over Shoal Bay. Each 3-bedroom unit features water views and ensuite. A double garage is provided for each unit.

MARKHAM COURT, BROADBEACH 2 x 2 bedroom units in Broadbeach, a short walk to The Star, the beach, shops and cafes, light rail, entertainment and theme parks.

Visit: www.markhamcourt.com.au

2 x 3 bedroom units just 300 metres from the beach and Shoal Bay shopping centre. Fully self-contained. Private courtyard and off-street parking.

OCEAN PLAZA COOLANGATTA

ACTUAL LOCATION

Six units on 15th - 21st floors, located above the Strand shopping centre on Coolangatta Beach.

• Heated swimming pool and spa. • Barbecue • Timezone in complex • Children’s wading pool • Tennis courts.

• All bathrooms recently refurbished. Visit: www.oceanplazaresort.com.au

Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club holiday units offer quality accommodation in the best locations with the best prices.

COOLANGATTA - OCEAN PLAZA RESORT Your current weekly rates start at: 2 bedroom Off Peak $940 3 bedroom Off Peak $1,220

Peak $1,750 Peak $2,010

Rate reduced by a further 12-20% if you have earned sufficient membership reward points (250) in one year.

(See website – About Us, Facilities and Services then Holiday Units for full details).

BROADBEACH

Your current weekly rates:

Off Peak $710

Peak $1,280

SHOAL BAY

Various rate options depending on the time of year – see our website for details.

For full details on all Holiday Units refer to our website (details below).

FOR FULL DETAILS ON PRICING, VISIT THE CLUB’S WEBSITE AT: www.releagues.com.au For reservations please contact the Membership Services Coordinator on 9808 7602 between 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday, or visit Club Reception.

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CHINESE NEW YEAR

GOLDEN HAWK C h i n e s e Re st a u r a n t

Celebrate the Year of the Rat at

The Golden Hawk Chinese Restaurant SPECIAL NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION FRIDAY 24 JANUARY 2020 Enjoy the authentic Lion Dance. The Lion will arrive at the club at around 7.30pm, starting at the Palm Court Bistro then continuing through the Gaming Area, the Function Centre and finishing at The Golden Hawk at about 8.00pm.

A Special Chinese Banquet will be available for tables of 6 or 12 persons from 21 January to 30 January.

$8,888

Chinese New Year Members’ Cash Draw

THURSDAY 6 FEBRUARY Swipe your membership card between 6.00pm – 8.00pm. The draws start from 8.35pm.

There is no Money Wheel promotion on this night. LTPS/19/38891

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MAJOR CASH PRIZES 1 x $1888 3 x $888 6 x $500 1 x $436 3 x $300

November / December ENTERTAINMENT MENTAL AS ANYTHING AUSSIE ROCK ICONS! 8.30PM, SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER BOOK NOW Showtime at 8.30pm.

Members $30 Non-Members $35 These legendary Aussie Rock Icons will bring back memories for all fans and also start new ones in 2019.

Performing all their old favourite hits such as, Live it up, The Nips are Getting Bigger, Too Many Times, If you leave me can I come too. Plus many more old and new.

ABSOLUTELY 80S FOREVER YOUNG TOUR 8PM, SATURDAY 23 NOVEMBER BOOK NOW. Showtime at 8pm. Tickets $39 STARRING: BRIAN MANNIX – UNCANNY XMEN, SEAN KELLY – MODELS, SCOTT CARNE – KIDS IN THE KITCHEN & THE ABSOLUTELY 80S BAND. Without doubt, the 80s was the most memorable and massive decade of music.

Direct from the 80s and the Australian ‘Countdown Era’ these idols of the Oz music scene are currently touring in one big show! These household names play all of their big hits including ‘BARBADOS’, ‘EVERYBODY WANTS TO WORK’, ‘CHANGE IN MOOD’, ‘50 YEARS’, ‘CURRENT STAND’, ‘I HEAR MOTION’, ‘PARTY’, ‘BITTER DESIRE’, ‘OUT OF MIND’ and loads more chart-toppers. Relive your youth and the ultimate 80s music in one memorable night!

Please be advised that this show only has a limited amount of Companion cards - Management

STOP PRESS: We apologise that due to unforeseen circumstances, the previously advertised Neil Diamond show featuring Peter Byrne has been cancelled.But we are sure you will love the replacement show . . .

AUSTRALIAN & AMERICAN BANDSTAND STARRING THE WILLIAMS BROTHERS 8PM, SATURDAY 7 DECEMBER

BOOK NOW. Tickets $45 The Williams Brothers have a strong connection with Bandstand, as Warren Williams Junior was the youngest ever performer on Channel Nine’s National show, also performing a duet with his father Warren Williams, who was an Original Bandstand Family Member.

Award-winning vocal trio, Darren, Warren and Andrew Williams will take you back to where it all began! If you love ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’, don’t miss this!

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December / February ENTERTAINMENT

THE SWINGING SIXTIES SHOW 8PM. TUESDAY 31 DECEMBER

Book NOW! Members $81 Non-Members $86 CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE

with The Swinging Sixties Show as they recreate the sounds, fun and excitement of the sixties stars such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Monkees, The Easybeats, as well as vocal divas Cilla Black, Dusty Springfield and Lulu. See the 9pm and Midnight fireworks on the big screen. Don’t miss out on this Sixties Spectacular filled with non-stop entertainment and fun!

With a sumptuous 3-COURSE MEAL to enjoy, this will be a fantastic New Year’s Eve to remember. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.

UK BEE GEEZ 8PM, SATURDAY 8 FEBRUARY

BOOK FROM 7 DECEMBER. Showtime at 8pm.

Members $18 Non-Members $21

It’s Saturday Night Fever every night with THE UK BEE GEEZ SHOW. The Bee Gees were one of the most successful and adored acts in musical history, and the UK Bee Geez deliver an outstanding tribute to them.

Relive all the hits including ‘Staying Alive’, ‘You Should Be Dancing’, ‘How Deep Is Your Love’, ‘Jive Talkin’, plus many more!

AKMAL OPEN FOR RENOVATIONS

OH BOY – A TRIBUTE TO BUDDY HOLLY AND FRIENDS

8.30PM. SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY BOOK FROM 2 NOVEMBER Tickets $44

8PM. SATURDAY 21 MARCH

Have you always wanted a perfect body, with rock hard abs and buns of steel, without ever getting out of bed? Imagine having enough confidence to get out of your car during a road rage incident that wasn’t your fault, instead of apologising and driving off as quickly as you can.

Have you ever wanted to be so financially wealthy that you could pay Rupert Murdoch to perform a silly dance while singing in a high pitched voice, just for a laugh? Well in this show, Akmal will be asking the audience if they know how he can achieve these things!

“Random, improvised and hilarious…” www.crickey.com.au. “No one wanted the show to stop…he seemed to own the stage” Sydney Morning Herald

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BOOK FROM 8 FEBRUARY. Tickets $25 Paul McCann presents a superb tribute to Buddy Holly performing favourites such as Rave On, That’ll Be the Day, Peggy Sue and many more.

Joined by a great cast, you’ll enjoy songs from other Rock ‘n’ Roll legends in their own right including, Bill Haley, Eddie Cochran, Ritchie Valens & The Big Bopper.

‘Oh Boy’ – it’s a ‘Buddy’ good act!

Free Friday ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY NIGHTS

ON FRIDAY NIGHTS, ENJOY THE LAID BACK LOUNGE SOUNDS FROM 7PM TILL LATE! USHER IN THE WEEKEND WITH A CHILLED OUT VIBE AFTER HAPPY HOUR. Friday, November 01, 2019 Friday, November 08, 2019 Friday, November 15, 2019 Friday, November 22, 2019 Friday, November 29, 2019 Friday, December 06, 2019 Friday, December 13, 2019 Friday, December 20, 2019 Friday, December 27, 2019 Friday, January 03, 2020 Friday, January 10, 2020 Friday, January 17, 2020 Friday, January 24, 2020 Friday, January 31, 2020

Chris Connolly Anton Zammit Jodie Stubbs Duo Sam Newton Paul Greene Jenny Marie Lang Glenn Cunningham Tony Williams Chris Connolly Luke Zanc Duo Paul Winn Troy Smith SSJ Unplugged Jodie Stubbs Duo

Tuesday, Nov 05, 2019 Tony Williams Tuesday, Dec 31, 2019 Nightshift

Start and finish times may vary. Please check Club website for most up to date information.

THEY’RE BACK!

JELLYBEAN JAM! Deliciously tasty, full-flavoured hits of yesteryear combined with scrumptious servings of current chart-fillers have given Jellybean Jam a recipe for success, which has established them as Australia’s hardest working party band.

Expect non-stop medleys to ensure non-stop dancing complete with tongue in cheek interpretations of the most memorable party tunes from Disco to Swing, Motown to Latin, Funk and Rock to Pop. Come and party the night away with the 2019 ACE Awards Best Showband, at 9pm on Friday 6 March.

h Friday 6 Marc at 9.00pm

UPCOMING:

MELINDA SCHINEIDER PERFORMS A FAREWELL TO DORIS. SATURDAY, 18 APRIL 2020, TICKETS $39 A TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDARY DORIS DAY STARRING MELINDA SCHNEIDER. Doris Day left us with many timeless hits including Que Sera, Sera, Sentimental Journey, Everybody Loves a Lover and Secret Love. Not to forget those classic songs from the movies, Calamity Jane and the Pajama Game. Chart-topping Australian Singer-Songwriter, Melinda Schneider, is joined by the ‘Young At Heart Quartet’ to perform all those magical songs that made the world fall in love with Doris Day. BOOK FROM SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER. NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY 2019/20

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GALA LUNCHES

INCLUDES A 2-COURSE LUNCH AND SPARKLING WINE. Bookings close at 11.45am on the day of the Gala Lunch.

TUESDAY 5 NOVEMBER

TUESDAY 3 DECEMBER

MELBOURNE CUP DAY

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

ROLAND STORM

ALEX BLANDINO

Australian Ambassador of Rock n Roll!

Members: $32 Non-Members: $34 Book NOW.

Beautiful Songstress.

Members: $14 Non-Members: $17 Book from 5 November.

TUESDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2020

TUESDAY 3 MARCH 2020

BOB HOWE

SUSANNAH MIRANA

The Guitar Man who combines vocals and harmonica!

Members: $14 Non-Members: $17 Book from 3 December.

Free

LOUNGE ENTERTAINMENT SATURDAY NIGHT ON SATURDAY NIGHTS, LIVE IT UP IN THE OASIS LOUNGE FROM 9.00PM TILL LATE! Saturday, November 02, 2019

Phill Simmons

Saturday, November 09, 2019

Dennis Demello Duo

Saturday, November 16, 2019

Sweet Talk

Saturday, November 23, 2019

Time Machine

Saturday, November 30, 2019

Johnny V

Saturday, December 07, 2019

Nightshift

Saturday, December 14, 2019

Franky Valentyn

Saturday, December 21, 2019

Kafe Kool

Saturday, December 28, 2019

Just Jammin’

Saturday, January 04, 2020

Cherri Jam

Saturday, January 11, 2020

Norm Bakker

Saturday, January 18, 2020

Flava

Saturday, January 25, 2020

Cazcade Duo

Start and finish times may vary. Please check Club website for most up to date information.

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A spellbinding performer!

Members: $14 Non-Members: $17 Book from 4 February.

‘KNOCKOUT’ SUMMER SPECIAL

28 DAYS FOR $28 GET IN SHAPE FOR THOSE LONG SUNNY SUMMER DAYS IN DECEMBER & JANUARY. For $28 over 28 Days in December and January* you can visit us as often as you like.

Access to over 60 pieces of cardio fitness equipment, two weights rooms, a group fitness room, cycle room, heated indoor pool, crèche and much more.

PLUS EXPERT TRAINING IN: • Cardio • Weight Loss • Weight Training

PLUS if you join the Fitness Edge for a longer term before the end of your 28 days you will receive a FREE 60 minute personal training session, a FREE wristband, AND we will waive the joining fee - that’s a package worth $135 in value! (Conditions apply).

NEW OR EXISTING MEMBERS If you join or renew your current membership or upgrade to a 12-month and direct debit options in December/ January, you will receive a FREE month’s membership. * Please note we are closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Excludes some Group Fitness classes.

See flyers and gym reception for conditions of use and exclusions.

LOCATED AT: Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club, 117 Ryedale Road, West Ryde.

Phone 9808 7633. www.thefitnessedge.com.au. Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefitnessedge

We are very proud to have been a part of Laurie Lawrence’s Learn2Swim week. We offered over 60 children a free lesson - most of those don’t normally swim, and we hope that this will open the door to their aquatic education.

Learn a skill for life - Austswim For further details, please call the Swim School office on 9808 7617, email: swimschoolinfo@releagues.com or check out our website.

Our office hours during term time are: Monday – Friday: 10am – 6pm and Saturday: 8am – 1.15pm

NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY 2019/20

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Valid 1/11/19 to 31/01/20. * Member specials and prices only. Terms and conditions apply. Food photographs for illustrative purposes only.

• Pork Sang Choy Bow • Honey chicken • Peking shredded beef • Salt and pepper pork • Shallot Lamb • Stir-fried mixed vegetable • Fried /boiled rice • Bottle of wine from selected Nericon range.

$35pp* 4 person min.

GOLDEN HAWK BANQUET SPECIAL

P.O. Box 163, West Ryde NSW 1685 E: members@releagues.com.au W: www.releagues.com.au

BISTRO

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PALM COURT Valid 1/11/19 to 31/01/20. * Member specials and prices only. Terms and conditions apply. Food photographs for illustrative purposes only.

Monday Nasi Goreng (Indonesian fried rice) Tuesday Pasta Boscaiola Wednesday Thai Green Curry Chicken Thursday Roast of the Day Friday Chicken Schnitzel Sunday Rump Steak (250g) with YOUR CHOICE OF sauce

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