PRESIDENT’S REPORT Dear Member, With the Financial Year now ended, it is that time of year for all tax paying members to fill in their returns, and I hope that everyone that does so gets a refund. The Club’s financial year again seems to be on track for another great result, and at the time of this report it appears that the final figure could see another record year. As I have pointed out in many reports, this Club is successful because of the support that you, the member, gives to your club. This support, combined with the efforts of a proactive Board and superb team of management and staff that are second to none, makes all the difference to the end result. So again, my thanks to all who contribute. The refurbishment of the Fitness Edge is now complete and members now have a facility that is first class in all aspects. Our facilities, equipment, and service team can be benchmarked with the best, and I hope that all members take advantage of this and utilise this great facility to improve or maintain their fitness goals. More details of the results of the major works are on the following pages. Discussions are still ongoing with Ryde Council in regard to the Hawks site at Eastwood, and the Board is hopeful that a resolution will be reached shortly for the Club to determine in which direction they will proceed. Our next project is a makeover of the Hawk’s Nest Dining Room, which will be transformed into a Chinese venue. This decision comes about because of the lack of patronage in the area at this time, and in discussion with our caterer we believe that a change of cuisine is better suited to our local area. I should remind those members who do attend regularly that although the menu will be mainly Chinese, there will still be many Aussie dishes included. Members would be aware the recent campaign by ClubsNSW highlighting the continuing efforts of our industry to help contain problem gambling. Your club is committed to upholding these initiatives. The new financial year will bring many new challenges with the onset of the Carbon Tax and the full costs that it will no doubt bring. As an example, the Club’s electricity bill alone is expected to increase by nearly 20% or $120,000 in the coming year. The Club is constantly reviewing strategies to reduce consumption or provide energy efficiency, but solutions can’t keep pace with the rising costs. Also on our horizon are further changes to the laws relating to Clubs. Your Board and Management are taking all these issues on board, and are confident that, with the continued support of our members, we will overcome the many issues that confront us. K. AGGETT PRESIDENT
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting of the Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club will be held in the Willandra Room at the Club on Thursday 22nd November 2012 at 7.30pm. A further notice of the meeting will be sent to all members by 31st October 2012, with copies of the Income Statement and Balance Sheet for the year ended 30th June 2012. NOMINATION FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Nominations for the position of Director of Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club Ltd. open on Wednesday 15th August 2012 and close at 7.30pm on Wednesday 29th August 2012. Nomination forms are available on request from the General Manager, and attention is drawn to Article 49(a)ii of the Club’s Constitution, which requries a member of the Club to be a full member of at least 3 years standing as at the opening of nominations, to qualify as a Director of the Club. Attention is also drawn to Article 52 of the Constitution, which requires that a nomination for election of Directors shall be made in writing and signed by two (2) members of the Club and by the nominee, who shall also signify his/her consent to the nomination. Please note also that Article 51(c) of the Club’s Constitution denotes that election is for a two (2) year period. A passport type photo suitable for reproduction in the journal and details of the nominee in 30 words or less should also be supplied. The photo and details submitted by nominees will be printed in the Annual Report, which will be posted to all members by 31st October 2012. An information kit for prospective Directors, outlining duties and responsibilities, can also be obtained from the General Manager. BALLOT FOR THE BOARD The conduct of an election ballot, if necessary, will take place at the following times: Thursday 15th November 2012 - 12 noon to 8.00pm. Friday 16th November 2012 - 12 noon to 8.00pm. Saturday 17th November 2012 - 12 noon to 8.00pm. C. A. McCARTHY GENERAL MANAGER RYDE-EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
K. Aggett
H. Bell
President
Vice President
D. Petkovich
J. Dunlea
J.J. King
P. Moujalli
M.L. Chapple
J. Bogie
E. Gillon
J.F. McClymont
C.A. McCarthy
General Manager
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9808 7633
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9808 7602
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