Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club

Nov, Dec, Jan Journal 2013-14

RYDE-EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB www.releagues.com.au | phone 02 9807 2444

HAWK TALK

IN THIS ISSUE OF HAWK TALK $10,000 Christmas Ham & Hamper Raffles Page 4 $8,000 Christmas Cheer Promotions Page 7 $11,000 Australia Day Celebrations Pages 18 & 19

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

FOOTBALL REPORT

Dear Member, By the time you receive this Report, our 50th Anniversary celebrations will be over. It was a fantastic week of celebration and reminiscing of our formative years.

The week culminated in our members’ car draw, and I congratulate that Member who was lucky enough to win the Toyota Corolla in our Promotion. The anniversary week also saw the re-release of our “History of the Hawks” book to cover the 50 years of our history, and if any member is interested there are some copies available for purchase at reception.

This Journal contains our agenda for the coming A.G.M., and my report in that section highlights our year’s result. A full copy of the Club’s annual report can be viewed on the Club’s website.

On the Club front, our application to the City of Ryde for a site specific DCP for the “Hawks” site is still in progress and we hope that a decision will be made by Council before the end of 2013 so that further plans can be made regarding the future of the site.

By now members should see some progress in the construction of a second carpark lift, and hopefully this work will be finished before Christmas, as programmed. The completion of the second lift should ensure that any future inconvenience to members is minimised or even averted.

The Wests Tigers State Cup team’s season finished with a loss to Newcastle in the Semi-Final at Leichhardt Oval by 38-10 after they had defeated Auckland the previous week in the Qualifying Semi-Final by 34-24. With the large injury toll suffered by the Wests Tigers N.R.L. and State Cup squads over the year, (the team used 44 players over the 26 week period of the Competition), it was always going to be hard to progress very far, and to finish in the semi-final was itself very good under the circumstances. To Paul Fletcher and his Staff go our thanks for a job well done under these trying conditions.

TEAM OF THE HALF CENTURY The reunion held at the Club on the 19th October, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Club, saw the unveiling of the “Team of the Half Century”. The selection of the team was a difficult one considering it spanned 50 years and many different competitions.

The Team is listed below and we extend our congratulations to all who have been nominated: FULLBACK DAVE BARSLEY WING WING STEVE BROUGHTON JOHN VANDENBERG

CENTRE CENTRE KEN WELLS BRAD WILSON

Your Club’s board and senior management are currently undertaking a Masterplan for the Club site and adjoining Club-owned land. We will keep members informed in the coming months as the Masterplan develops. This Masterplan will determine the future direction our Club should take with regard to any future development of the Club and adjacent land holdings. The major aim is to ensure future development is undertaken in a way that not only protects the Club’s financial position in the future, but also provides additional amenities for Club members.

On a sad note, I have to report on the passing of Warwick Porter, who was a Director and Vice-President of our Club for over 30 years. To Warwick’s family, may I offer our sincere condolences on the loss of this humble and well-liked gentleman.

In conclusion, as this Journal will be the last for this year, may I wish all Members and their Families a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year for 2014.

Keith Aggett President

FIVE-EIGHTH OLSEN FILIPAINA (C) HALFBACK CLAYTON FRIEND LOCK JOHN BARRETT SECOND ROW JOHN OWENS FRONT ROW GORDON FRASER

SECOND ROW JOHN KING FRONT ROW BRIAN SULLIVAN

HOOKER JEFF MASTERMAN RESERVES: JEFF LIMA KEITH GALLOWAY BILL TONKIN FRANK McGARRY COACH - KEN WILSON

The Annual General Meeting of Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club will be held in the Heritage Function Centre at the Club on Thursday 21st November at 7.30pm in the Willandra function room.

RYDE-EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS K. Aggett

H. Bell

President

Vice President

D. D.D.Petkovich Petkovich Petkovich

J. Dunlea J. Dunlea J. Dunlea

J.J. King

P. Moujalli Moujalli P.P. Moujalli

M.L. Chapple

E.E.Gillon Gillon A. Douglas

J.F. McClymont

C.A. C.A. McCarthy C.A.McCarthy McCarthy General Manager

General GeneralManager Manager

DINING ROOM BOOKINGS

9807 2444

FUNCTION CO-ORDINATOR

9808 7612

FITNESS EDGE

9808 7633

SWIM SCHOOL

9808 7617

HOLIDAY BOOKINGS

9808 7602

Barbara Schmitt

9am – 4pm,

Mon – Fri

BARBER SHOP

9808 7645

TRAVEL SHOP

9807 5188

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 & PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE

Club’s Trading Times

Bingo Raffles Promos

Special Promotions

End November Thur 21st 10am – 1am Yes

$7,000 Premier Rewards Draw

December

Sun 1st Mon 2nd Tues 3rd Wed 4th Thurs 5th Fri 6th

Sat 7th Sun 8th Mon 9th Tues 10th Wed 11th Thurs 12th Fri 13th Sat 14th Sun 15th Mon 16th Tues 17th Wed 18th Thurs 19th Fri 20th Sat 21st Sun 22nd Mon 23rd Tuesday 24th

10am – 12am 10am – 12am 10am – 12am 10am – 12am 10am – 1am 10am – 2am 10am – 2am 10am – 12am 10am – 12am 10am – 12am 10am – 1am 10am – 1am 10am – 2am 10am – 2am 10am – 12am 10am – 12am 10am – 12am 10am – 1am 10am – 1am 10am – 2am 10am – 2am 10am – 12am 10am – 1am 10am - 1am

Yes $3,000 Draw & Xmas Raffle Yes Yes Yes Ham ‘n’ Hamper Raffle Yes Yes

Yes Yes Christmas Cheer Raffle Yes Yes

Yes Ham ‘n’ Hamper Raffle Yes Yes Yes Yes Xmas Raffle & Kids’ Toy Promo Yes Yes Birthday Boss Draw Yes Ham ‘n’ Hamper Raffle Yes Children’s Toy Promotion Yes Xmas Seafood & Turkey Raffle Yes Yes Xmas Seafood & Turkey Raffle Nil Nil

Wednesday 25th CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY.

Thurs 26th 10am – 1am Nil $2,000 Money Wheel Draw Fri 27th 10am – 2am Nil Sat 28th 10am – 2am Nil

Sun 29th 10am – 12am Nil $3,000 Members’ Draw Mon 30th 10am - 2am Nil Tuesday 31st 10am - 2am Nil January Wed 1st 10am - 12am Thurs 2nd 10am - 12am Fri 3rd 10am - 12am

Lounge Entertainment

Nil

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

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 8.30pm - Midnight 8.30pm - Midnight Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 8.30pm - Midnight 8.30pm - Midnight Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 8.30pm - Midnight 8.30pm - Midnight Nil Nil Nil

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

Closed December 25th.

Normal trading hours 1st January TRAVELABOUT Closed from Tuesday 24th December 2013 and will re-open Monday 6th January 2014

BARBER SHOP Closed from 25th December 2013 and Re-opens on 15th January 2014

Nil 8.30pm - Midnight 8.30pm - Midnight Nil Nil 8.30pm - 1.00am

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

Nil Nil Yes $5,000 Premier Reward Draw Nil Yes Super Bingo Commences 8.30pm - Midnight

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MAJOR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER PROMOTIONS

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SPRING INTO SUMMER PROMOTION SUNDAY 1st DECEMBER You could be on your way to opening a gold box worth $1,000 in Club Bonus Points or Gift Cards (or a combination of both).

Swipe your membership card between 3.30pm & 5.30pm.

The draws start at 6.00pm.

MAJOR PRIZE BOXES

- At 6.00pm 3 names will be drawn - At 6.20pm 3 names will be drawn - At 6.40pm 2 names will be drawn At 6.45pm all 8 members will select from 11 gold boxes on display.

Then at approx. 7.00pm 3 more winners will be selected to choose from the final 3 gold boxes.

PLUS! 5 X HALF HAMS TO BE WON AT THE END OF THE DRAW. Terms and conditions apply. See club flyers for details. Members may only win one prize in this promotion.

There will be no regular Sunday Promotion on this night. LTPM/13/00567

1 x $1,000 1 x $500 1 x $300 4 x $200 4 x $100

$7,000 PPP

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PREMIER REWARDS “SPRING CARNIVAL” PROMOTION THURSDAY 21st NOVEMBER PR E M I U

(This promotion is only open to members with Prestige, Elite or Premium tier status in the club’s Premier Rewards Programme).

Your chance to win $1,000 in Club Bonus Points or Gift Cards. Plus we are giving away 9 x double passes to a fantastic race day event at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse on Saturday 30th November. The passes include courtesy transfers from the club to Rosehill Racecourse and back, entry tickets, and a fantastic buffet luncheon in the Grand Pavillion with access to the lawns offering spectacular race viewing!

Swipe your membership card between 6.00pm and 8.00pm.

The draws start at 8.35pm.

- At 8.35pm 4 names will be drawn - At 8.50pm 4 names will be drawn - At 9.00pm 4 names will be drawn At 9.10pm all 12 members will select from 15 gold boxes on display.

Then at approx. 9.20pm 3 more winners will be selected to choose one of the final 3 gold boxes.

Terms and conditions apply. See club flyers for details. Members may only win one prize in this promotion. There will be no Thursday Money Wheel promotion on this day. LTPM/13/00567

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MAJOR PRIZE BOXES 2 x $1,000 2 x $500

plus a Double Race Day Pass to Rosehill Gardens

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Double Race Day Passes to Rosehill Gardens

2 x $500 2 x $100

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CHILDREN’S $2,000 CHRISTMAS PROMOTION

Purchase a Bistro meal or a drink at the Bistro bar or Oasis bar to gain entry tickets from FRIDAY 22nd NOVEMBER. The two Draws are on Sunday 15th & Thursday 19th December at 6.00pm. There are 6 major prizes at each draw and 6 consolation prizes.

Prizes include: Sony Play Stations

Nintendo 2DS Star Wars Lego Sets Push Bikes and Furby Toys!

Simply deposit your tickets into whichever prize box you fancy.

Bring the kids along for a spot of dinner at the Bistro before the big draws!

Conditions apply. See club flyers for full prize lists and how to gain more tickets in our special Swim School offer for paying your child’s deposit for next term before the draw dates. LTPM/13/00567

Melbourne Cup

Tuesday 5th November

Watch the “Race that Stops the Nation” from 3pm on the big screens.

KIDS’ MOVIES

PLUS: • Full TAB facilities • $1, $2 and $5 sweep tickets on sale from 10am • Gala Cup Day Luncheon from 12pm, including free sweep ticket.

• Cup Luncheon • $3,000 Raffle & Draw - Great Prizes (including i-Pad Mini & 80cm TV)

TUES 7TH JAN DESPICABLE ME 2 11.00am

THUR 9TH JAN EPIC 1.30pm

TUES 14TH JAN G SUPER BUDDIES 11.00am

Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult for the entire length of the movie (legal requirements). $1 Ticket conditions: Tickets are only available to members.

Limit of 6 tickets per member. Tickets only available after 10am on the day of the movie.

No admittance to the auditorium until 30mins before movie commences.

No reserve seating. Movies subject to change.

LTPM/13/00403. See club flyers for all details.

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$10,000 CHRISTMAS

HAM ‘N’ HAMPER RAFFLES On Wednesday 4th, 11th & 18th December 70 Great Prizes on offer EACH NIGHT.

Full and Half Legs of Ham

Legs and Shoulders of Pork

Bumper Christmas Hampers

Wine Packages

Tickets on sale on the day from 6.00pm. The draws start from 7.45pm.

See Club flyers for all prize lists.

N.B. This raffle will replace the “Jackpot Jester” mini-raffle on these nights but the Jackpot Jester cash draws are still on.

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Sunday 1st, 8th & 15th December Stock up for Christmas in this festive raffle with a bumper bonanza of tasty Christmas Hams, Pork Legs, Christmas Cakes and Puddings.

Tickets go on sale from 1.00pm.

The big draws start at 2.00pm.

PLUS!

5 more half hams up for grabs. When you purchase a drink over any bar between 2pm-5pm, receive a ticket into the mini-ham raffle.

Draw starts at 5.05pm LTPM/13/00625

CHRISTMAS SEAFOOD & TURKEY RAFFLES Friday 20th & Sunday 22nd December We have sumptuous seafood platters, turkeys and great Christmas hampers to give away on . . .

Friday 20th: Tickets on sale from 5.30pm.

The raffle draw starts at 6.30pm.

Sunday 22nd: Tickets on sale at 1pm for the 2pm draw. There is also a major prize up for grabs at both raffles. See club flyers for details.

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SPECIAL BOXING DAY

$2,000 MONEY WHEEL PROMOTION Thursday 26th December You could win up to $500 Cash with one spin of the money wheel. Swipe your membership card between 6.00pm and 8.00pm. A minimum $2,000 CASH to be won.

The draw starts at 9.00pm

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

EVERY THURSDAY 4.30PM - 10PM NO COUPON REQUIRED

31/01/14

31/10/13

BUY ONE MEAL

31/01/14

GET THE SECOND HALF PRICE! 31/10/13

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MAJOR DECEMBER & JANUARY PROMOTIONS

$3,000

CHRISTMAS CHEER PROMOTION SUNDAY 29th DECEMBER Your big chance to “cheer” and win a share of $3,000 in Club Bonus Points or Gift Cards (or a combination of both).

Swipe your membership card between 3.30pm & 5.30pm.

The draws start at 6.00pm

MAJOR PRIZE BOXES

- At 6.00pm 3 names will be drawn - At 6.20pm 3 names will be drawn - At 6.40pm 2 names will be drawn At 6.45pm all 8 members will select from 11 gold boxes on display.

Then at approx. 7.00pm 3 more winners will be selected to select from the final 3 gold boxes.

Terms and conditions apply. See club flyers for details. Members may only win one prize in this promotion.

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1 x $1,000 1 x $500 1 x $300 4 x $200 4 x $100

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PREMIER REWARDS NEW YEAR’S “CHEER” PROMOTION

THURSDAY 2nd JANUARY

This promotion is only open to members with Prestige, Elite or Premium tier status in the club’s Premier Rewards Programme.

Your chance to open a gold box worth $1,000 in Club Bonus Points or Gift Cards (or a combination of both).

MAJOR PRIZE BOXES

Swipe your membership card between 6.00pm and 8.00pm.

The draws start at 8.35pm.

- At 8.35pm 3 names will be drawn - At 8.50pm 3 names will be drawn - At 9.00pm 3 names will be drawn At 9.10pm all 9 members will select from 12 gold boxes on display.

Then at approx. 9.20pm 3 more winners will be selected to choose one of the final 3 boxes.

3 x $1,000 2 x $500 3 x $200 4 x $100

Terms and conditions apply. See club flyers for details. Members may only win one prize in this promotion.

There will be no Money Wheel promotion on this day. LTPM/13/00567 NOVEMBER, DECEMBER, JANUARY 2013/14

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KEEP YOUR LITTLE ONES SAFE THIS SUMMER Toddlers are curious by nature and often attracted by water, however, they have little fear or understanding of the possible dangers posed. As they learn to crawl and walk, their ability to access water hazards such as pools, spas, and buckets is greatly increased.

Toddlers tend to be ‘top heavy’ and can therefore easily lose balance and fall into bodies of water. Children can drown in as little as a few centimetres of water, so items such as inflatable swimming pools, baths, and nappy buckets all pose a drowning hazard.

According to the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia, 49% of children aged 0-4 that drowned, did so in a swimming pool. The Fitness Edge Swim School recommends that parents and carers take the following precautions to reduce the risk of childhood drowning:

Supervise: • Ensure constant and active supervision.

• Remain within an arm’s reach of young children as they can drown quickly and silently.

• Never leave a young child unsupervised; always take your child with you if you have to leave the water area, even if you will only be one for a short period.

• Don’t expect older children to look after younger siblings. Children have short attention spans and can be easily distracted.

• Nominate a parent or carer to supervise any children near the water when you have visitors.

Reduce the Hazard: • Restrict the child’s access to water through safety barriers such as pool fencing.

• Don’t leave objects near a pool fence that will enable children to climb into a pool, e.g. pot plants and chairs.

• Don‘t leave any gates or doors propped open that might allow children access to a body of water.

• Create a safe play area for children, especially on farms and large properties that are separated from bodies of water such as swimming pools, dams and water troughs.

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Resuscitation Everyone can be a lifesaver. A family member is the first on the scene in most emergency situations. In fact, many children survive emergency situations because their parents know how to perform CPR and respond quickly. For this reason alone we here at the Fitness Edge Swim School encourage everyone to learn CPR. Having the skills to respond in an emergency situation can mean the difference between life and death. Resuscitation or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) involves stimulating the heart and breathing air into the lungs to preserve or restore life.

Resuscitation involves establishing or maintaining an airway, breathing and circulation.

Resuscitate Checklist: DANGER - Check for danger to self, to bystanders and to victim RESPONSE - Shout “Are you OK?” and gently squeeze the victim’s shoulder SEND - Send for help AIRWAY - Clear and maintain airway BREATHING - Look, listen and feel for breathing COMPRESSIONS – If no signs of life, commence CPR DEFIBRILLATIONS – If available, grab a defibrillator and follow the prompts

For more information on CPR go to: http://tinyurl.com/k52p4yv

Let us help you to start your little ones on the road to being water safe and confident. Come and see us in the Swim School and we can teach not only your little ones but you as well the life skill of swimming and water safety. We have a number of Preschooler and Baby position available in our Swim School. Classes run Monday to Friday 11am -12.30pm. Our after school programme for school age children is generally booked out. Priority is always given to preschool age children “going to big school”, who are already part of our programme, so we encourage you to start your children’s swimming programme early, wherever possible.

Term 1, 2014 bookings are open from Monday 20th January.

For further enquiries please call our office staff on 9808 7617 Office hours are Mon to Fri from 10am to 6pm and Sat 8am to 1pm, or visit our website for more information www.releagues.com.au and click on Swim School.

The Fitness Edge Swim School is part of Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club

THE FITNESS EDGE YOUR HEALTH FITNESS & AQUATIC CENTRE The Fitness Edge is now on Facebook!

Scan the QR codes below to visit the new Fitness Edge Facebook page or take a virtual tour of our award winning Health Aquatic and Fitness Centre.

You could win a FREE 1-year Membership. “Like” our facebook page then “Like” the Free Membership Image to enter the draw on 8th November. No Smart Phone to scan? Please go to this web address: www.facebook.com/thefitnessedge LTPM/13/00567

VIRTUAL TOUR

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Have some great holiday ideas for you!

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Many cruise deals available!... some destinations to consider Coach & Cruise New Zealand… Combine a super luxury 10-day coach tour and 12-night cruise on the new Celebrity Solstice.

Exotic Asia Fly/Cruise… Singapore, Saigon, Hong Kong, Xiamen & Shanghai 13-night package - 8-night Royal Caribbean cruise, 2 nights in Singapore & Shanghai.

Round Australia… The ultimate cruise! – sail Sydney to Sydney Alternatively cruise Perth to Sydney or Sydney to Perth with some extra time in Perth, or join a short coach tour in Western Australia.

Group Tours for 2014 and the Independent Traveller England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & Ireland

We have 3 group tours available that include the Edinburgh Tattoo or Chelsea Flower Show.

Alternatively, create your own holiday itinerary at a more leisurely pace.

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Croatia… choice of 3 great holiday packages

Our most popular 27 Day Highlights of Croatia, Slovenia & Northern Italy. Plus 2 new and exciting itineraries… 19 Day Croatian Experience and 22 Day Croatia’s Coast & Islands.

Includes a 7 night superior yacht cruise for the independent traveller. Alternatively, we can create your own holiday itinerary. Maybe include some city-stays, island-stays, choice of 2 short coach tours and 6 cruise island cruise itineraries in superior standard motorised yachts.

Canadian Rocky Mountains & Alaska Cruise… departs 7 June

21-Day tour that includes flights, coach tour, Rocky Mountaineer train and cruise.

Eastern USA & Canada Grand Autumn Tour

20-Day tour that includes flights and coach tour with the spectacular autumn colours.

Scandinavian & Russian Treasures… departs 15 July

An excellent 1st class 24-Day tour that includes flights, all must see sightseeing and most meals.

Highlights of South America

A 24-Day escorted tour proposed for October 2014.

Tour features Machu Picchu, Iguassu Falls, Cuzco, Sacred Valley & Lake Titicaca.

Detailed brochures are available now!

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ABN 43 002 845 909

Full membership of TCF

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Has some great holiday ideas for you!

An invitation for members and guests to join… Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club’s

11 Day Best of Tasmania Club Tour

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The well-balanced itinerary includes all ‘must do’ sightseeing. Explore the wilderness and untamed beauty, spectacular landscapes and rich history.

Departing from the Club on 14 February 2014.

Fully escorted 1st Class coach tour,

Guaranteed departure.

The holiday includes complimentary return airport transfers from the Club. only

$2995pp (twin share)

Single supplement $790.

Price includes return airfares, luxury coach transport, all hotels, most meals, sightseeing and entry fees.

Call in for a detailed itinerary and booking form available at Travelabout… in your Club.

LIMITED SEATS STILL AVAILABLE! Unescorted tour dates are available - however price may be a little higher

New Zealand

Special Offer for Members and Guests of all Probus Clubs & Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club

17 Day Highlights Tour of New Zealand - Departs 30 March 2014 .

$4115pp (twin share)

Price includes return air fares, $146 airline taxes, luxury coach transport, airport transfers, professional coach captain, 16 nights in quality hotels, 31 meals, 4 cruises and all ‘must do’ sightseeing. Also free Club to airport return transfers.

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ABN 43 002 845 909

DECEMBER, JANUARY 2013/14 Full membership NOVEMBER, of TCF

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MEMBERS’ MEAL DEAL MADNESS

Thursdays in January - Palm Court Bistro 2 for 1 Meal Deal!

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.

Buy one meal and receive a second meal free! *Conditions apply. See below.

INDULGE IN GELATO One scoop served with dessert of the day.

ONLY $7!

Large range of gelato flavours Daily dessert specials also available

OVER 150 DISHES ON OFFER IN A HUGE VARIETY OF STYLES

Seafood - Grilled Salmon fillet with Hollandaise

$16

Roasts of the day

$12

Chinese Sweet and Sour Chicken

$12

Thai Green Curry

Japanese Beef Teriyaki

$13.50 $12

Pasta – Beef Lasagna

$12.50

Lunch and dinner Thursdays only during January 2014.

Vegetarian Chow Mein

$12.50

*Members only promotion. (The lesser value meal is free. Offer does

Salad King Prawn

Stir fry Chicken Noodles

$12.50

Club Burger with the lot

$10.50

not extend to Angus steak and lobster meals. Not valid with any other offer. Not redeemable for cash. Valid Thursdays lunch and dinner sittings only in the Palm Court Bistro. Minimum 2 people must dine. No takeaways. Only one 2 for 1 meal deal is valid per person per sitting).

$15

We also have a children’s menu.

All the meals are freshly cooked to order.

Members’ Discount Please present your membership card for your10% discount. All prices are GST inclusive. 100% cholesterol free oil used in cooking. No added MSG used in cooking. Please inform us of any dietary requirements or food intolerances.

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

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RYDE-EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB LTD ABN 77 000 431 792

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 50th Annual General Meeting of Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club Ltd (“the Club”) will be held in the Club premises, 117 Ryedale Road, West Ryde at 7.30pm on Thursday, 21st November 2013.

BUSINESS 1. Confirmation of Minutes of The 49th Annual General Meeting held on Thursday 22nd November 2012 2. To receive, consider and, if thought fit, adopt the Annual Report of the Board of Directors.

3. To receive, consider and, if thought fit, adopt the Income Statement and Balance Sheet for the year ended 30/06/2013..

4. To consider and, if thought fit, to approve an Honorarium for Directors for 2013/2014.

President $14,000p.a. nine (9) Directors $12,000p.a.

Honorarium to be payable monthly in arrears. (N.B. Under the superannuation Guarantee legislation superannuation at 9.25% is payable to Directors).

5. To consider and, if thought fit, pass each of the Ordinary Resolutions, which are enclosed with this Notice and labelled “Notice of Ordinary Resolutions”.

6. To consider and if thought fit, pass the special resolutions appearing under the heading “Special Resolutions” to amend the Constitution of the Club.

7. General Business 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 2013 Annual Report by going to the club’s website www.releagues.com.au

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT Dear Member, It is pleasing to announce the profit for the Financial Year of 2012-2013 to be $4,106,754 after tax, which is $344,616 above last year’s $3,762,138 result.

This result is again a great achievement and highlights the efforts and contributions of all concerned, from Board, management and staff, but mainly the continued support of you, the Member.

My thanks go to General Manager, Chris McCarthy, and his team of Carl Pozatto ( Operations Manager) Jo Luke ( Human Resources), Nathan Hawton ( Gaming) Martin Westbrook (Beverage) Dean Owen (Marketing) The Fitness Edge and Swim School teams and all managers, supervisors and staff for their continued efforts to ensure this Club remains at the forefront in our Industry.

To my fellow Directors go my thanks for your support and direction in the many crucial decisions we have had to make over the year. With so many new regulations being introduced in this time it is to your credit that this Club is so strong and continues to move forward.

This year’s Club Grants Programme saw $ 438,000 donated to various local charity, community and sporting groups. This total excluded grants to our own Ryde-Eastwood District Football Club for the propagation of Rugby League, for which the Club was founded. Full details of the various amounts are listed on the Club’s website.

Our A.G.M. to be held in November this year has some resolutions to be put forward in regard to changes to the Club’s Constitution. These changes to the constitution are proposed to enable the Club to comply with new State Government regulations in relation to corporate governance and board sizes, which will come into effect in the next few years. The early adoption of the changes will ensure the Club does not incur the expense of an extraordinary general meeting to ensure compliance with the new regulations.

In closing may I again thank all concerned for their support and efforts on another great result for our Club.

Keith Aggett.

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GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT Members, The 2013 Annual Report highlights a record after tax net profit for Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club of $4,106,754. This result follows on from the previous year’s record net result and reflects strong support from the local community for the facilities that your club provides.

October saw the 50th Anniversary celebrations for both the Leagues Club and the Football Club. The festivities happened between the time of writing and when members will read this report, including a draw for a new Toyota Corolla.

Congratulations to the member who won the car. We hope you enjoy your prize.

On the football front, Ryde-Eastwood District Rugby League Football Club was a major sponsor of the West Tigers Premier League team in 2013. The team was knocked out in the semi-finals. We trust that 2014 is a better year for the Tigers all around.

Again, the year in review was not without its share of highs and lows. The major threat from the Federal Government in the form of the proposed mandatory pre-commitment technology was largely fought off in 2012, but there were still other regulatory issues that the industry had to contend with, including proposed new ATM legislation – that would have limited ATM withdrawals within gaming venues to $250. I am pleased to say that the newly elected Liberal Government is expected to repeal that legislation, and common sense will have prevailed.

What’s planned for the coming year? For the Ryde-Eastwood site minimal works are currently proposed or planned. A second lift is currently being installed in the carpark and should be operational before Christmas. The requirement for a second lift was highlighted earlier this year when the existing lift was out of service for more than 2 weeks, which created great difficulty for members and guests during this period.

Energy efficiency is still a major focus for the club, with an upgrade to parts of our air conditioning system coming online last June. This, coupled with the major lighting upgrade undertaken in mid 2012, has seen further reductions to our energy use and of course our costs. Further opportunities for savings are always under review.

The Club is also undertaking a Masterplan for the main club site and surrounding properties. The purpose of the Masterplan is to determine the best use of the Club’s property in the coming decades. This is a major planning exercise and the future direction will be passed onto members in subsequent journals.

2012 also saw the change of the Club’s restaurant to the Golden Hawk Chinese Restaurant. This was a major change, stemming from concern of a long term trend of reduced patronage for the old Hawk’s Nest Restaurant. I am pleased to advise that this new catering option has proven very successful, with the level of usage of the restaurant substantially increased. The increased patronage will ensure that we are still able to provide a restaurant facility for our members to use for that special occasion, as well as provide a great alternative dining option within the club.

Predictions for the coming year? In 2012, what I predicted and hoped for but only partially achieved was, “Hopefully a sustained period of political stability in relation to the Club industry, to allow us to concentrate on running your Club rather than battling with Governments. For the economy, hopefully also a prolonged period of stability”. For 2013 I am predicting the same but this time with more confidence, with a change of Government which appears to be supportive of business endeavours.

Hawks on Second Avenue The Club’s board and management have been working with Ryde Council and our consultants to develop a site specific DCP (Development Control Plan) for the Hawks site. The Plan, which provides for a townhouse style development with underground parking, has been on public exhibition over October and is now back with Ryde Council officers to analyse the submissions received and a make a final recommendation to Ryde Council, which we hope will be presented before the end of 2013. Members can view a summary of the draft DCP on the Club’s website.

The Club’s holiday units at Ocean Plaza have recently undergone a mini upgrade with new furnishings and décor to modernise the look and ensure the presentation of the units matches their million dollar ocean views. If you haven’t used the Club’s units at Ocean Plaza, I urge you to visit the Club’s website and check out the standard of amenity offered in the Club’s six units, and more importantly the very competitive tariff offered to members.

The Fitness Edge The newly refurbished Fitness Edge continues to provide an excellent fitness facility for Club members. The fitness facility along with the Fitness Edge Swim School provide our local community with excellent health and fitness options that would not have been possible without the foresight of the Board in the mid-1990s, who believed the community needed these facilities. If you haven’t yet visited the Fitness Edge, please inspect the facilities on on your next visit to view what a great community asset it is.

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On the staff front, I acknowledge the support of all the team for the dedication to their job, support of the Club’s objectives and their efforts in achieving the financial result in the past year. Your Club is fortunate to have a very experienced senior management team who have provided great service to the Club for a long period of time. This, combined with an excellent service team, has helped us achieve the excellent financial results – well done to all the team!

Staff have also participated in the 10km Run for Fun charity fun event at Homebush for the last 3 years in support of the Children’s Medical Research Institute. Last year there was an extra donation incentive to “beat the boss” it worked… and I am still recovering! This year (27th October) we again have nearly 50 staff participating to raise funds. Well done to you all for your support.

In closing, I acknowledge the efforts of the Club’s Board of Directors, capably led by President Keith Aggett. Another year of non-stop effort in support of your Club, by a team of Directors committed to the ongoing success of your Club.

We look forward to another year, and as always thank you the Member, for your continued support.

Chris McCarthy General Manager

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:

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 31st July 2013

By Direction of the Board

1. FIRST ORDINARY RESOLUTION

C. A McCarthy - General Manager

(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:

3. NOTES TO MEMBERS

(i)

An annual dinner for Foundation Members and partners;

These notes are to be read in conjunction with the proposed Ordinary Resolutions;

(ii) An annual Appreciation dinner for sub-club Executive Committee Members;

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.

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

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 fifteen years and has been used only once. 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.

(iv) Two free meals and beverages per fortnight for each Life Member of the Club who 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 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) Ten 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 activities and the expense there from are approved by the Board, on production of receipts, invoices or other proper documentary evidence of such expenditure;

(xiii) That the members approve that directors and other members be entitled to represent the Club at sponsored sports events by invitation.

(xiv) The reasonable cost of providing Directors with internet access to access a secure website for board meeting minutes and agenda items (b) The members acknowledge that the benefits in paragraph (a) above, are

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.

Dated 31st July 2013

By Direction of the Board C. A McCarthy - General Manager

RYDE-EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB LIMITED NOTICE OF SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL RESOLUTION 1 “That the Constitution of Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club Limited be amended by: • Deleting Rule 48 and inserting instead the following new Rule 48: “48. (a) Up to the conclusion of the 2014 Annual General Meeting, the business and affairs of the Club and the custody and control of its funds and property is to be managed by a Board of ten (10) Directors consisting of a President, Vice President and eight (8) Ordinary Board members. (b) On and from the conclusion of the 2014 Annual General Meeting, the business and affairs of the Club and the custody and control of its funds and property is to be managed by a Board of nine (9) Directors consisting of a President, Vice President and seven (7) Ordinary Board members.”

• Deleting Rule 58(c) and inserting instead the following new Rule 58(c): “(c) (i) Up to the conclusion of the 2014 Annual General Meeting, the quorum for meetings of the Board shall be six (6) members personally present. (ii) On and from the conclusion of the 2014 Annual General Meeting, the quorum for meetings of the Board shall be five (5) members personally present.”

• Adding new Rule 58(d) as follows: “(d) A meeting of the Board may be called using any technology consented to by all Directors. The consent may be a standing one. A Director may withdraw his or her consent within a reasonable period before the meeting.””

Explanatory message regarding Special Resolution 1 1. If the Special Resolution 1 is passed, the Club’s Board of Directors will be reduced from 10 members to 9 members from the conclusion of the 2014 Annual General Meeting. The next election of the Board will take place in 2014 and therefore the reduction in the size of the Board is proposed to take place from the next election and conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

2. The reasons for the proposed reduction in the number of Directors are: (a) Maintain Code of Practice Best Practice Guidelines on Board Composition; (b) Greater efficiency and effectiveness in conduct of Board business; and (c) Optimisation of the size of the Board taking account the Club’s needs and size of membership.

3. The ClubsNSW Code of Practice Best Practice Guideline on Board

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Composition states that the optimum size of a registered club board of directors is 5 to 8 directors plus the chairperson (i.e. a total of 9 directors). Given the size of the Club and its business, the size and composition of the Board and the Club’s membership size, it is considered that a reduction of one (1) is an appropriate reduction at this time.

4. In addition, section 10(k1) of the Registered Clubs Act was enacted in late 2011 and provides that the governing bodies or boards of registered clubs must not, on and from a date (or the happening of an event) as may be prescribed by the Registered Clubs Regulation 2009 (NSW) (Registered Clubs Regulation) exceed 9 persons. Presently, the Registered Clubs Regulation does not prescribe a date or event from which all registered clubs must have a maximum number of 9 directors.

5. However, the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing has advised that the Registered Clubs Regulation will shortly prescribe the date of 1 July 2016 from which all registered clubs must have 9 directors or less.

6. If the Second Special Resolution is passed, the Club will comply with the mandatory legislative requirements in time for their anticipated commencement.

7. If the size of the Board of Directors is to be reduced from 10 members to 9 members, it is necessary to make consequential changes to the Rule 58(c) (regarding quorums for meetings of the Board). The quorum for Board meetings will be reduced to 5 Board members from the 2014 Annual General Meeting.

8. Proposed new Rule 58(d) will allow the Board to conduct meetings using any technology consented to by all Directors. For example, Board meetings could be conducted using telephone conferencing or video conferencing technology.

This type of rule is common for many companies, including registered clubs.

SPECIAL RESOLUTION 2 “That the Constitution of Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club Limited is amended by: • Deleting Rule 24 and inserting instead the following new Rule 24: “24.(a) Life Members, financial Club Members and financial Foundation Members who were Full Members of the Club as at 24 November 2011 will have the following rights (subject to any further restrictions contained in this Constitution): (i) to attend and to vote at all General Meetings; (ii) to vote for the election of the Board; (iii) to be nominated for, elected to and hold office on the Board; and (iv) to vote on any Special Resolution including any Special Resolution to amend this Constitution. (b) Life Members and financial Club members who became Full Members of the Club after 24 November 2011 and before the conclusion of the 2013 Annual General Meeting who have at least 3 years standing as a Full member will have the following rights (subject to any further restrictions in this Constitution): (i) to attend and to vote at all General Meetings; (ii) to vote for the election of the Board; (iii) to be nominated for, elected to and hold office on the Board; (iv) and to vote on any Special Resolution including any Special Resolution to amend this Constitution. (c) Life Members and financial Club members who became Full Members of the Club after the conclusion of the 2013 Annual General Meeting who have at least 5 years standing as a Full member will have the following rights (subject to any further restrictions in this Constitution): (i) to attend and to vote at all General Meetings; (ii) to vote for the election of the Board; (iii) to be nominated for, elected to and hold office on the Board; (iv) and to vote on any Special Resolution including any Special Resolution to amend this Constitution. (d) For the purposes of Rules 24(b) and 24(c) and determining whether a member has 3 years or 5 years standing as a Full member for nomination, election or appointment to the Board, the date by which the member must have attained such standing will be the date of opening of nominations for election, or in the case of an appointment of a member to fill a casual vacancy on the Board, the date of appointment. (e) Junior Members shall be entitled to the use of such facilities of the Club as the Board shall determine from time to time but shall not be entitled to attend and vote at any general meeting of the Club.

• Deleting Rule 49 and inserting instead the following new Rule 49: “49. (a) (i) A Life member, financial Club member or financial Foundation member who was a Full member as at 24 November 2011 shall be qualified to be a director of the Club (subject to any further restrictions contained in this Constitution); (ii) A Life member or a financial Club member who became a Full member of the Club after 24 November 2011 and before the conclusion of the 2013 Annual General Meeting shall be qualified to be a director of the Club if he or she has at least 3 years standing as a Full member as at the date of opening of nominations for election or, in the case of an appointment to fill a casual vacancy on the Board, as at the date of the appointment (subject to any further restrictions contained in this Constitution); and (iii) A Life member or a financial Club member who became a Full member of the Club after the conclusion of the 2013 Annual General Meeting shall be qualified to be a director of the Club if he or she has at least 5 years standing as a Full member as at the date of opening of nominations for election or, in the case of an appointment to fill a casual vacancy on the Board, as at the date of the

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appointment (subject to any further restrictions contained in this Constitution).”

• Deleting Rule 98 and inserting instead the following new Rule 98: “98. This Constitution may be amended only by a resolution passed by a threequarters majority of:

(a) Life members, financial Club members and financial Foundation

members who were Full members as at 24 November 2011;

(b) Life members and financial Club members who became Full

members after 24 November 2011 and before the conclusion of

the 2013 Annual General Meeting and who have at least 3 years

standing as a Full member, and

(c) Life members and financial Club members who became Full

members after the conclusion of the 2013 Annual General

Meeting and who have at least 5 years standing as a Full

member, who are present and voting at a General Meeting,

being a meeting at which at least twenty-one (21) days written

notice specifying the intention to propose a resolution as a

Special Resolution has been given in accordance with the Act.”” Explanatory message regarding Special Resolution 2 1. At the Club’s Annual General Meeting held on 24 November 2011, Rules 24, 49 and 98 were amended so that those Life members and financial Club members who became Full members (i.e. persons who are Ordinary or Life members of the Club) on or after that Annual General Meeting must have at least 3 years standing as Full members before they may eligible to attend or vote at General Meetings on any resolution, including ordinary and special resolutions (and including special resolutions to amend the Constitution), vote for the election of the Board or to be nominated for, elected to or hold office on the Board.

2. The rights of existing Foundation members, Club members and Life members were not be affected. They were not subject to the qualification period under Rules 24, 49(a) and 98 which applied from 24 November 2011.

3. The Board considers that it is appropriate that after the conclusion of the 2013 Annual General Meeting, rights to attend and vote at General Meetings and to hold office on the Board of Directors should be subject to a minimum period of 5 years Full membership of the Club. This new qualification period would not affect existing Foundation members, Life members and Club members.

4. Most registered clubs have some form of qualification period applying to new members before they may exercise certain rights, such as voting on resolutions and/or holding office on the Board of Directors. The increase in the qualification period encourages longer term membership of the Club and ensures that members who have a genuine interest in the future of the Club may take part in Club’s decision making processes.

Dated 25th September 2013

By Direction of the Board C.A. McCarthy - General Manager GENERAL NOTES TO MEMBERS REGARDING THE SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS 1. A member may on request to the Club office obtain a copy of the Club’s Constitution which contains the existing provisions that are proposed to be amended by the above Special Resolutions.

2. In accordance with Rules 24 and 98 of the Club’s Constitution, only Life Members, financial Club Members and financial Foundation Members are entitled to vote on the Special Resolutions. As 3 years has not passed existing Rules 24 and 98 were adopted, any Life Members and financial Club Members who became Full Members after 24 November 2011 will not be able to vote on the Special Resolutions.

3. To be passed the Special Resolutions must receive votes in their favour from not less than three-quarters of those members who being eligible to do so, vote in person at the meeting.

4. As a result of the Special Resolution provisions of the Corporations Act, the Special Resolutions must be considered as a whole and cannot be altered by motions from the floor of the meeting.

5. To be passed, each of the Special Resolutions will be voted on separately.

6. Members who are employees of the Club are not entitled to vote.

7. Proxy voting is prohibited by the Registered Clubs Act. 8. The Board recommends that members vote in favour of the Special Resolutions.

Dated 25th September 2013

By Direction of the Board C.A. McCarthy - General Manager

Line Dancing Is Now In Its 21st Year!

SUPER BINGO IN 2014

There are 11 bingo sessions in January excluding Super Bingo Day on Friday 31st January.

Have your bingo card stamped 8 times out of these 11 sessions for free entry to play Super Bingo on Friday 31st January where all games have $30 prizes.**

Bingo Sessions in January: 3rd, 6th, 8th, 10th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 20th, 22nd, 24th & 29th *(N.B. If you don’t have stamps, it will be $4.50 to enter). ** Split games excepted. Please be reminded that for all bingo sessions only children 12 years old and over may attend.

We have recently returned from an international line dance tour and are ‘celebrating’ our 21st year with regular lessons and social activities.

Beginners are welcomed every Wednesday at 7pm & Thursday at noon (Members $5.50) Regular lessons (beginners to advanced) are available twice weekly in a friendly and fun environment. (Members $3.30 Non-Members $7.70) Visit: www.julietalbot.com

Call Julie on 9560 0584 or Club Reception 9807 2444

RYDE TOYOTA

• Great deals on new and used Toyotas • Great deals on genuine service & spare parts • Great deals on finance

NEW VEHICLE 6 YEAR* 175,000km warranty USED VEHICLE 3 YEAR* 175,000km warranty To get the facts contact fellow club members with 40 years’ experience in the local area. David Tompkins for vehicle sales or Peter Martin for service and parts.

Present this advertisement when purchasing your vehicle and we’ll arrange for 3000 Bonus Points to be credited to your Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Membership Card Offer valid up to 31/01/14 sales@rydetoyota.com.au service@rydetotoya.com.au “For the Ryde of Your Life”

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MAJOR PRIZE ENVELOPES

Your chance to win $1,000 in Club Bonus Points or Gift Cards (or a combination of both).

Swipe your membership card between 3.30pm & 5.30pm.The draws start at 6pm.

- At 6.00pm 3 names will be drawn

- At 6.20pm 3 names will be drawn

1 x $1,000 1 x $500 1 x $300 4 x $200 4 x $100

- At 6.40pm 2 names will be drawn At 6.45pm all 8 members will dip into the “Lucky Dip” barrel to pick out one envelope from the 11 envelopes in the barrel. Then at approx. 7pm, 3 more winners will be drawn to “dip” into the Lucky Dip Barrel and select from the final 3 envelopes.

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Your chance to win $1,000 in Club Bonus Points or Gift Cards (or a combination of both).

Swipe your membership card between 6pm & 8pm. The draws start at 8.35pm

- At 8.35pm 3 names will be drawn - At 8.50pm 3 names will be drawn

This promotion is only open to members with Prestige, Elite or Premium tier status in the club’s Premier Rewards Programme.

- At 9.00pm 3 names will be drawn

MAJOR PRIZE ENVELOPES

3 x $1,000 2 x $500 3 x $200 4 x $100

At 9.10pm all 9 members will dip into the “Lucky Dip” barrel to pick out one envelope from the 12 envelopes in the barrel. Then at approx. 9.20pm, 3 more winners will be drawn to “dip” into the Lucky Dip Barrel and select from the final 3 envelopes.

Terms and conditions apply. See club flyers for details. Members may only win one prize in this promotion. There will be NO Thursday Money Wheel on this night. LTPM/13/00567

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LONG WEEKEND PROMOTIONS & RAFFLE SATURDAY 25th JANUARY

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This promotion is only open to members with Prestige, Elite or Premium tier status in the club’s Premier Rewards Programme.

Swipe your membership card between 6.00pm and 7.30pm.

The draws start at 8.00pm. Prizes in Club bonus points or gift cards.

Terms and conditions apply. See club flyers for details. Members may only win one prize in this promotion.

There will be no Bingo on this night. LTPM/13/00567

Special Australia Day Raffle Monday 27th January Ticket sales from 5.00pm.

Drawn at 7.00pm.

50 Great Prizes up for grabs.

AUSTRALIA DAY POST-RAFFLE LUCKY DIP After the Super Sunday raffle on Sunday 26th January, write your name on the back of any raffle tickets you have purchased on the day and pop them into the barrel, which opens between 3.00pm and 4.00pm.

The draw starts at 4.05pm. Prizes include Bonus Points, Gift Cards, Wine Packs and more.

See club flyers for full details. Members may only win one prize in this promotion.

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BROADBEACH,Leagues QLD Ryde-Eastwood Club holiday units offer quality accommodation in the best locations with the best RYDGES HORIZONS SNOWY MOUNTAINS prices.

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self-contained. Can accommodate 6 comfortably.

Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains is walking distance from the shopping centre, tourist information centre, hotel and sports club. The resort is adjacent to a 6km walking track around the foreshore of Lake Jindabyne. The resort also includes dining facilities, bar, indoor heated pool and tennis courts. All bookings are a minimum of one week. The normal 12 month qualifying period does not apply. For more information on this resort visit: www.rydges.com.au

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You can reduce these rates by a further 12-20% if you have earned sufficient membership reward points (250) in one year.

(See website – holiday units for full details).

BROADBEACH Two (2) x two bedroom ground floor units within walking distance to the beach, Broadbeach shopping centre and Jupiters Casino. A fantastic location.

Off Peak $610

Peak $990

SHOAL BAY Four (4) modern 3 bedroom units with superb water views and directly across the road from Shoal Bay Beach.

Two (2) 3 bedroom units 200 metres from the beach and shopping centre. Adjacent to a park.

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

2 x 3 bedroom units and 4 x 2 bedroom units located right opposite Coolangatta Beach, with superb views up and down the coastline. Luxury accommodation at affordable prices. For more information on this resort visit: www.oceanplazaresort.com.au

JINDABYNE One 2 bedroom unit at Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains with great views over Lake Jindabyne. A great base for a snowy mountain holiday at any time of the year. Various rates apply depending on the time of the year – see our website for full details.

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

Bookings for 2015 open on Monday 13th January for Shoal Bay Road and Tuesday 14th January for all other units.

Note: NO phone bookings on these days.

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Peking Duck (Whole) - Served in two courses $45.80 1st - Sliced Duck with Pancakes (12 pancakes) 2nd - Sang Choy Bow (6) 北 京 片 皮 鴨 (壹 隻 兩 食)

WITH A DIFFERENCE Come and savour the fantastic Cantonese taste of Yum Cha. Our delicious Yum Cha is served lunchtimes, Tuesday to Sunday. The dishes include meat, seafood and vegetables, typically steamed or fried, as well as desserts and fruit.

Yum Cha is available Tuesday-Sunday 11am-3.00pm

Peking Duck (Half) – Served in one course with 6 pancakes $25.00 北 京 片皮 鴨 (半隻一食) Live Mud Crab 泥 蟹 (Market Price) Cooking Style-Salt and Pepper, Chilli Black Bean, Ginger and Shallot, XO Chilli Sauce, Singapore Chilli or Garlic Butter 烹 調 方 式-椒 鹽, 豉 椒, 薑 蔥, XO 醬 爆, 星洲辣醬 或 蒜 子 牛 油

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Trading Hours: Lunch: Tue-Sunday 11am-3pm.

Dinner: Tue-Thurs and Sun 5.30pm-10.00pm. Fri-Sat 5.30pm-10.30pm.

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Beers of the Month NOVEMBER Melbourne Bitter The initial malty notes and pleasant body are complemented by the assertive bitterness of Pride of Ringwood� hops.

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INTERNAL CLUB NEWS BRIDGE CLUB Our weekly Bridge programme is as follows: Mondays : 10.15 am till 12 noon: social play and training for developers. 12.35 till 3.45pm duplicate tournament Tuesdays: 7.15pm Bridge tips. 7.30pm till 10.30 pm duplicate tournament Fees Members $6.Visitors $8 CAMERA CLUB Another year draws to a close and we look back at our achievements. We congratulate so many of our members who have gained recognition and awards, both within our club and in external competitions for their wonderful images. It is sometimes hard to believe that the images presented are the work of our members. But when you speak to the author of the image, they are only too happy to share the what, why and how. And that key element of sharing what each member knows becomes so evident.

The month of August saw members presenting images with the theme of Nature. In September members presented an array of images from diverse areas of interest. At our October competition night, we were treated to amazing images of skateboarders and BMX riders in action. How were those pictures captured? And November provides members with the chance to see the images they have taken on different club outings. Each month provides members with digital enhancement workshops. These are organised to assist members with skills to enhance and enrich their images. And to cap the year off, we look forward to our Christmas Dinner, and the presentation of awards to members that achieved outstanding recognition for their photographic work. Come and join us and share your photographs. There is always a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits provided for us by Ryde-Eastwood Club. A big thank you to the Club for these refreshments and the Club’s support of Christmas dinner.You can find out more about our club and its activities at: www.pbase.com/relccc John Maynard.

CHESS CLUB The Club Championship preliminaries are complete as is The Egon Cardenas / Greig Edwards playoff, with Egon going through to the finals. The handicap winner in Group B was Greig Edwards. The interclub grade matches are now complete with the following results: U2000 team came third (out of 5 clubs) with a score of 16/32, and the U1700 team came third (out of 4 clubs) with a score of 15½/36. The U1500 ‘Checks’ team finished in second place (out of 8 teams) with a score of 24½/40, while their mates the ‘Mates’ team scored 21/40 in third place. The club’s blitz championship was won by Donato Mallari with a score of 9/10; second was Arthur Huynh on 8/10. The club’s annual Bobby Fischer Cup (20 minutes per player plus 10 seconds per move) is well underway. Winning scores so far are: Arthur Huynh on 21½/23 (out of a possible 24 games), Donato Mallari 20½/23, Julian Kuan 19½/22, Stephen Liu 17½/21, Egon Cardenas 17/21, and Bill Gletsos 16½/20. This event will finish in the next few weeks and be followed by the club championship finals and the Ryde-Eastwood Classic tournament. As always, new players of any standard are welcome on Wednesdays at 7:30pm.Visit our website at www.rydeeastwoodchessclub. blogspot.com. Contact Les Mikolajcsyk (0412 970 059), Rob Watson (0408 463 759) or Greig Edwards (9858 3731 or 0416 248 223).

EUCHRE CLUB With the Festive Season creeping up on us the Euchre Club committee is in the throes of organising our Christmas function to be held on December 3rd in the Golden Hawk Restaurant. For eligible members, please note this date in your diaries. Our membership is growing, and on recent nights has seen our tables reasonably full of happy card players. However, we still have vacancies for experienced Euchre players to come along on Wednesday evenings at 7.20pm in the Willandra Room. Prizes are awarded for both men and ladies and a light supper after the games is enjoyed by the members. Congratulations to our monthly winners: July - 1st John Hanley, 2nd John Wicks 3rd Margaret Campbell. August - 1st Beverley Caward, 2nd Alan Jackson, 3rd Barry Ratcliffe. September: 1st John Hanley & Alan Jackson, 2nd Maria Lea, 3rd Dorothy Coffill. For information regarding membership

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please call Don Baillie 9869 2857 or John Wicks 9874 2175. Mother’s and Father’s Day outings; a Doyle’s Winter Regards, Pierina Dick - Publicity Officer.

Special at Watson’s Bay and a wonderful Christmas in July lunch at Gabbies in Berry. Our members enjoyed a THE FISHING CLUB lovely trip to Fitzroy Falls and a stroll around Berrima As the year draws to a close our last outings have been in September (when the weather was very kind to us). very productive. Our August outing saw good weather with As this year comes to a close we are looking forward smooth seas and a good drift, with 12 on board catching to our Christmas Lunch in the Function Rooms at the a small feed only, the biggest fish being a 1.1kg morwong.

Club, and as always beautifully catered for by Sidney Ho. The September outing, on father’s day, saw excellent fishing We have another hectic year planned with interesting conditions again with a record 205 fish caught in total, the speakers coming to our General Meeting held on the third majority of which were leather jackets with a combined Thursday of the month. We look forward to meeting new weight of 69kgs for the day. Michael Cheng caught the members in 2014 and of course hopefully our very loyal biggest fish, the 1.1kg morwong, while Gary Lee had the 2013 members. We wish all our members and the staff of heaviest bag at 11.7kgs. The fishing club organises monthly Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club a very happy Christmas and deep-sea charter boat fishing trips on the first Sunday of a safe and healthy New Year in 2014. We meet on the first most month. Any interested club member, please contact and third Thursday of each month at 11am and our fee is Michael Cheng on 0449 518 357, or attend the monthly only $5 for the year. A game of Auction Solo is played every fishing club meeting on the third Thursday of each month Thursday at 1.30pm. For more information please contact at 8.00pm. Upcoming outings are scheduled for Sunday 3rd Marie Weston, Secretary, on 9638 7419 .

November and Sunday 1st December. Trevor Fahey.

SQUASH CLUB GOLF CLUB We are currently playing the Spring Competition for Team Shield was a not so cold morning at Penrith where 2013. In this comp we only have one team competing, a congratulations go to this year’s winners,Valery P. and Steve Division 8 team, who are currently running (5th). Great Jeffery. Runners up on the day were Rick Beves and Dave job team, fight hard and you never know.... The internal McCullum. This year’s Pairs Championships had a new Club Championship Round Robin was played at the venue at Springwood. Congratulations to Robert & Ulla completion of the autumn competition. The winner of this Wood, who narrowly beat Alan and Kaye Henderson by year’s Division 1 title was Peter Sklavos. Congratulations half a shot. Congratulations to Alan Henderson who won to Peter, great effort. Unfortunately, this year Scott Young, the Eagles Nest with 49 balls collected. Must have been the reigning champion, had to forfeit the final due illness. an easy day at golf as Tony Campbell managed an Eagle on Well done to Peter for winning the title. The winner of the Par 4 5th hole. Fox Hills hosted the Matchplay final, the Division 2 title was Trevor Lunney, who defeated Joe and our champion for 2013 is Steve Jeffery who beat Slava Son Kee. Well done to Trevor on a great win. On a social Sokolov 2-up. The day’s event winners in A Grade was a note, as I mentioned in the last report, one of our players, family affair with Greg Webber narrowly beating his father- Peter Sklavos, was heading off to Italy to compete in the in-law Steve Ferns. B grade saw Alan Henderson with Gold World Masters Games in Turin. Well, I have great news; and Steve Jeffery with the silver prize. Carnarvon was Peter won a Gold medal, in the over 60 years category. home to the 2013 Medal of Medals, and congratulations This is a truly wonderful effort and a very well done, Peter. go to Steve Jeffery (he may need a trailer at presentation His finals opponent was Jonathon Ball, whom he defeated night). Our A grade winner was Henry Urbanski with 3-0. (SKLAVOS, Peter - BALL, Jonathan 11-6, 11-8, 11-7) a net 77 on count-back from Rick Beves. The B grade Tremendous effort Peter, well done!!!! Finally, may I take winner was the ever consistent Natalie P. with Alan Dale this opportunity to thank the Leagues Club for its ongoing runner-up. The first round of the championships was at support of the Squash Club, it is very much appreciated by a foggy Blackheath. The brave souls that made the trek all the players. Remember, we are always looking for squash played the first 6 holes with a hit and hope to find your players, so if you are interested please contact Ernie Speed ball. Congratulations to Slava Sokolov, winning with a net on 9807 3348. Just a Thought: 63 (he must’ve been playing a different course to the rest “Summing up, it is clear the future holds great of the field). Tony Tedesco was the runner-up on the day opportunities. It also holds pitfalls. The trick will be to avoid with a net 69. Round 2 of the championships was held at the pitfalls, seize the opportunities, and get back home by Fox Hills. Steve McElhinney had a great round taking out six o’clock.”

A Grade with a net 65, and quite a few shots behind our runner-up was Henry Urbanski with a net 70. B grade TRAVELLING BOWLS CLUB honours go to the ever consistent Daryl Allwood with a Hello Members. We are almost at the end of another net 70, closely followed by Natalie P. with a net 71. Round year, with one more game to play on 10th November 3 was at Glenmore, and with a small field our winner on at Ettalong Bowling Club. Our Christmas dinner is on the day was Alex Sokolov with a net 70, closely followed Thursday 5th December at 7.00pm in the function room

by Greg Webber with a net 72. Highlights from the day at Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club. We look forward to your included the B Grade leader hitting 7 balls into the water attendance. A reminder to all that our Annual General on the challenging Par 3 9th hole. Good Luck to everyone meeting will be held on 6th February 2014 from 7.00pm in the last round. Don’t forget to check the website for full in the club rooms. This year has proved challenging due to results www.relgolfclub.com. Good golfing til next time!. sickness or other commitments, producing a reduction in Annika numbers playing games, which has caused the Committee to assess the future for the coming year. On behalf of INDOOR BOWLS the Committee we wish all members a happy festive Although unsuccessful at the Australian Championships in season and a prosperous New Year. Also, a special vote of Toowoomba in August, members of the Ryde-Eastwood thanks to Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club for its support Leagues Club Indoor Bowls team enjoyed the opportunity throughout the year. Please contact Marie Crawley 9684 to participate. We also enjoyed our ‘Bingo on the Boat’ 1023, or Bob Freeland 9644 4792. Mobile: 0427 003 038. social outing, which was well attended. Recently, one of Happy Bowling. R. Freeland. our regular members, Phyllis Larkin, celebrated a special birthday and was presented with a lovely floral bouquet.

TRAVEL CLUB The Indoor Bowls Club is a friendly and pleasant group to We had a successful mid-year, visiting The Carrington at enjoy a game of social bowls with, and the opportunity to Katoomba for Christmas in July. In August we went to participate in competition games. New members are always Doyle’s at Watson’s Bay, and then in September to the welcome. Ladies play on Wednesdays at 10.30am until Japanese Gardens on the Central Coast. In October we 2.00pm, and mixed social play Thursday nights from 7.30pm headed to historic Camden. We are looking forward to our until 10.00pm. For enquiries phone Narelle on 9802 7688 Melbourne Cup function in November. And then the trips or Cath on 0413 600 019. come thick and fast with The Jacaranda River Cruise, and the Wings Rugby Club in 2014, followed by a cruise on our SENIORS CLUB wonderful Sydney harbour in February. Wedged in between Another year has nearly gone and what an eventful year all this activity will be our Christmas lunch on 12th we have had. In February a new President was elected December. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month together with the former Committee. We had our usual at 2.00pm. New members are always welcome. Contact monthly day trips including days away; TAFE lunches; Shirley Wheadon on 9888 7704

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Imagine - England in the 60s!

The only place to be was Liverpool’s “Cavern Club”!

British Invasion presents a tribute to true British music legends, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Manfred Man, Herman’s Hermits, Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Hollies, The Searchers, Sir Cliff Richard & Joe Cocker. It’s bound to be a huge night of 60s nostalgia.

Paul McCann presents a superb tribute to Buddy Holly performing favourites such as Rave On, That’ll Be the Day, Peggy Sue & more. Joined by a superb cast, you’ll enjoy songs from other Rock ‘n’ Roll legends, including Bill Haley, Eddie Cochran, Ritchie Valens & The Big Bopper. Enjoy a trip down memory lane for a great night of musical celebration.

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The Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons segment showcases hits from the world famous Jersey Boys, including Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Working My Way Back to you, Can’t Take My Eyes of You, Grease and of course, Oh What a Night! Then it’s the Beach Boys with Fun Fun Fun, California Girls, Good Vibrations, I Get Around, Help Me, Wouldn’t It Be Nice, Barbara Ann, Surfin’ USA, and so many more.

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ABBA lives on in one of the most powerful and exciting all-Abba tributes to this timeless icon of the 70s. Throw yourself into the revival of the decade with all your favourite ABBA hits, including Dancing Queen, Fernando, Ring Ring, Money Money Money and more. The hits will just keep on coming as we welcome in 2014 with this New Year spectacular.

With a fantastic 3 course meal to enjoy, this will be a New Year’s Eve to remember.

Bookings essential

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Hit songs include “Sweets For My Sweet”, “Sugar And Spice”, “Needles And Pins”, “Love Potion Number 9”, “Don’t Throw Your Love Away”, “Someday We’re Gonna Love Again” and “When You Walk In The Room”.

BOOK NOW. Show starts 8pm.

Members $33 Non-Members $38

SATURDAY 15TH FEB

TRIBUTE TO ANDRE RIEU Vov Dylan & his Viennese Orchestra perform all the melodies of Europe, including “Blue Danube”, “Merry Widow”, “La Vie En Rose”, “Raadetzky March”, “Jealousy” & “Vienna Woods”.

Operatic vocalists Will Amer & Desiree Regina complement Vov’s stunning tribute to Andre Rieu and the performance is completed by the Beautiful Ballroom Dancers.

You will think the Dutch violinist, conductor and composer has taken to the stage himself!

BOOK FROM 4TH JAN. Show starts 8pm.

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MANILOW & SEDAKA For one night Mark Bowden combines his talents as New York’s finest showmen in Barry Manilow and Neil Sedaka. The classics will keep coming, including Copacaba – Mandy - I Write the Songs - American Bandstand - Could it Be Magic - Calendar Girl - Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen - Oh Carol - Stupid Cupid Breaking Up is Hard To Do. Bringing the nostalgia of New York in the seventies to RydeEastwood, Mark Bowden as Manilow and Sedaka will have you captivated from the opening bar.

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The Sirens’ stunning vocals and visuals bringing magic to this time of year. Enjoy renditions of songs like Danny Boy, All Souls Night, Skye Boat Song, Orinoco Flow by Enya & songs from The Corrs, Moody Blues, Cat Stevens, Simon & Garfunkel and more.

BOOK FROM 1ST FEB. Show starts 8pm.

Members $15 Non-Members $18

SATURDAY 29TH MARCH TONITE’S THE NIGHT With his superb vocal range and amazing resemblance to the “Clown Prince Of Rock & Soul”, Morgan Kent will take you on a very humorous musical journey of the life and hits of the one and only ROD STEWART. This is a show definitely not to miss as Morgan celebrates the success and longevity of one of music’s greatest icons.

Morgan also includes hysterical impressions of other stars including Michael Caine, Joe Cocker & Pavarotti.

BOOK FROM 15TH FEB. Show starts 8pm.

Members $15 Non-Members $18

SATURDAY 12TH APRIL

THE 3BS Relive the memories of The Bee Gees from their first hit ‘Spicks and Specks’ to the 70’s dance music of ‘Stayin Alive’.

Hear the magical harmonies of The Beach Boys, from the fun, energy and excitement of an era never forgotten.

Experience Beatlemania with those irresistible songs like ‘I Saw Her Standing There’, ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’, ‘She Loves You’ and so many more.

BOOK FROM 1ST MAR. Show starts 8pm.

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Mr Entertainment

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LIZ LAYTON Australia’s Queen of Comedy Members: $26 Non-Members: $30 Book NOW.

DAVIDIA From Streisand to Pavarotti.

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NOV/DEC/JAN LOUNGE ENTERTAINMENT Friday, November 01, 2013 Saturday, November 02, 2013 Tuesday, November 05, 2013 Friday, November 08, 2013 Saturday, November 09, 2013 Friday, November 15, 2013 Saturday, November 16, 2013 Friday, November 22, 2013 Saturday, November 23, 2013 Friday, November 29, 2013 Saturday, November 30, 2013 Friday, December 06, 2013 Saturday, December 07, 2013 Friday, December 13, 2013 Saturday, December 14, 2013 Friday, December 20, 2013 Saturday, December 21, 2013 Friday, December 27, 2013 Saturday, December 28, 2013 Tuesday, December 31, 2013 Friday, January 03, 2014 Saturday, January 04, 2014 Friday, January 10, 2014 Saturday, January 11, 2014 Friday, January 17, 2014 Saturday, January 18, 2014 Friday, January 24, 2014 Saturday, January 25, 2014 Friday, January 31, 2014

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THE FITNESS EDGE YOUR HEALTH FITNESS & AQUATIC CENTRE The Fitness Edge Health, Fitness and Aquatic Centre located on the lower ground floor at Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club goes from strength to strength. You may have already read about our brand new Fitness Edge Facebook page earlier in this issue (on P.9) or seen our Virtual Tour on You Tube. To launch the new Facebook page we are giving away a FREE 1-YEAR Membership. Simply “Like” our new Facebook page and then “Like” the FREE Membership image and you will enter the draw on Friday 8th November for the chance to win a FREE 1-year membership.* No Smartphone? Please go to www.facebook.com/thefitnessedge to enter.

As we head into the warmer summer months you are able to enjoy your workout routine in the comfort of our air-conditioned facilities.

Whether it be your Group Fitness Classes, Weights Sessions, Cardio Workouts, Personal Training or Swim School Sessions, we offer state-of-the-art facilities manned by a dedicated customer driven staff, which we believe separates us from the opposition.

Unlike other fitness centres, some of which are operated by skeleton staff, we are proud to provide a full staffing complement at all times, as well as the option of a one-on-one fitness solution through our Personal Training Programme. Please see gym reception for more details on our affordable personal training passes.

We constantly strive to improve your Fitness Edge customer experience, and for new members to the centre our aim is to make you feel welcome as soon as you step through the door. Not visited us before? Come along and take advantage of our “7 Days for $7” Try Out promotion in November.* *(Conditions Apply. Call Fitness Edge reception for more details on 9808 7633).

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For all existing members, on behalf of all the management team I thank you for your ongoing support of the Fitness Edge throughout the year. We wish all Ryde-Eastwood members a wonderful Christmas and a healthy New Year. We hope to see you soon.

Chris Kalligas Centre Manager

VIRTUAL TOUR

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CHRISTMAS HAM ‘N’ HAMPER RAFFLES

$10,000

WED 4th, 11th & 18th DEC

See Page 25 for details.

ABBA & THE RETROSPECKS

NEW YEAR’S EVE!

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SPECIAL CHRISTMAS RAFFLES

See Page 5 for full details.

1st, 8th & 15th DEC

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