The Epping Club's May-August 2023 Rawson Review Magazine

President’s Report

Dear Members,

It’s hard to believe it’s almost winter but the changing of the seasons is the perfect time to visit your Club. As the weather cools we have plenty on offer including exceptional dining, live entertainment, first class service and five-star facilities.

Last month we celebrated ANZAC Day a date that is revered in your Club’s culture. I would like to thank our management team and staff for organising and executing events to the highest of standards. Over 300 members of our community including servicemen and women attended this year’s Anzac Day Breakfast and it was a wonderful event for all involved.

We recently celebrated our annual Service Excellence Awards and I am pleased to share with you the outstanding news of those who were recognised for their incredible contribution to The Epping Club:

Service Excellence Award – Anne Yang

Middle Manager of the Year – Diane Cowne

Employee of the Year – Nitish Ray

On behalf of the Board of Directors I am delighted to congratulate the winners of our Service Excellence Awards and the entire team for their ongoing commitment to outstanding work.

Looking across the next few months, we have a wonderful calendar of events planned including great live entertainment with the Faulty Towers Dining Experience and Killer Queen Show. The new menu for 45 on Rawson is now in full swing and receiving fabulous feedback so I encourage you to grab a friend and explore the latest offering in our casual dining eatery. On behalf of The Board of Directors and our Management Team we hope you enjoy the activities and entertainment that has been planned for this quarter. Regards,

ClubGRANTS Recipients

At The Epping Club we not only believe in creating community but also contributing to it. To date we have donated over $4 million (through the ClubGRANTS Program) supporting many charities, associations, schools and community groups. These donations are part of our focus on being impactful, meaningful and making a valuable difference in our locale. We are pleased to share with you the entire ClubGRANTS recipients list of the last 12 months:

• Road Safety Education Limited

• The Lynne King Cancer Care Foundation

• Epping RSL sub-Branch

• Max Potential

• The Shack Youth Outreach

• Be Unstoppable Foundation

• Foster Care Angels Inc

• Youth Insearch Foundation

• Busy Nippers

• C3 Church

• Carlingford Public School

• Christ the King Catholic School

• Eastwood Gladesville Liquor Accord

• Epping Heights Public School

• Epping Physical Culture Club

• Epping West Public School

• International Women’s Day

• Jade’s Dog Rescue

• Karonga School

• Koori Kids

• Loreto Normanhurst

• Men of League Foundation

• McGrath Foundation

• North West Sydney Women’s Football

• NWS Koalas

• Oakhill College

• Parramatta Public School

• Roselea Public School

• St Agatha’s Catholic Primary School

• St Anthony’s School Marsfield

• St Charles Catholic Primary School

• St Gerard’s Netball Club

• St Michael’s Baulkham Hills

• The Golden Kangaroos

• War Widows Guild of Australia (NSW)

• Nova Employment

• West Epping Cricket Club

If you’d like more information on ClubGRANTS please visit www.eppingclub.com

Congratulations 50 Year Members

David Taylor OAM President

Thank you to Kent Jones, Robert Dixon, Barrington James and Roy Ridley our valued members as they celebrate their 50th year with The Epping Club.

Staff Excellence Awards 2022

Congratulations to the nominees and winners of our 2022 Staff Excellence Awards. Thank you to our industry sponsors – their ongoing support allows us to host this special event. We are proud to celebrate and acknowledge our outstanding staff and their efforts to deliver a five star experience every single day.

Congratulations to the amazing award winners!

Nitish Ray

5 STAR AWARD WINNER

Fatimah Faiz

MEMBERS CHOICE AWARD WINNERS

Ackerman Yan, Chris Munoz & Nash Lee

SERVICE EXCELLENCE OF THE YEAR – FINALIST

Shen Yu

MIDDLE MANAGER OF THE YEAR – FINALIST

Isabella Destefano

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR – FINALIST

Jack Bainy

SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD – WINNER

Anne Yang

MIDDLE MANAGER OF THE YEAR – WINNER

Diane Cowne

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR – WINNER

Calendar of Events

Renew your Membership in June!

Being a member has its rewards! Renew your membership during June and be rewarded with exclusive vouchers for dining, beverages and Level One Fitness passes, PLUS entry into a members-only ‘Early Bird’ cash giveaway.

If you need assistance or further information regarding renewing your membership or using your membership rewards points, please contact Customer Service or call 9876 4357. We would love to help you enjoy all the benefits your Club membership offers!

*Renew in June to receive Early Bird draw entry.**Multi-year members please collect your Early Bird draw entry during June.

Renew your Membership:

Use them or Lose them:

Don’t let your E Plus points expire*

Don’t forget that your membership points expire annually. There are so many ways to use your points in the Club. Why not use them to renew your membership, spend them on food and beverage or transfer them to a Universal Card? The choice is yours – just don’t let them expire!

*Points expire 31 July 2023. **Points do not expire for Crystal or Jade Members.

Key Dates in your Club’s Elections

Please note the following dates in your Club’s 2023 Elections.

Mother’s Day Dining

Sunday 14 May in Rawsons Restaurant

Celebrate the special mothers in your life with a delicious meal at Rawsons Restaurant. Choose from breakfast or lunch with two sumptuous options available.

Mother’s Day Bonus Bingo

Thursday 11 May from 10am

WEAR PINK TO GO IN THE BEST DRESSED COMPETITION

Join us for an extra special round of bingo to celebrate Mother’s Day. Raising funds for the Wiyanga Women’s Shelter (secure housing for pregnant mothers escaping domestic violence) donate a gold coin to play in our $50 E Plus points bonus round!

This round will be played before normal bingo commences!

Pikes Wine Dinner

Thursday 22 June from 7pm

Member $99 | Non Member $109

A true family affair, the Pike family have been producing authentic, handcrafted beverages in South Australia since 1886. While they are now best known for Riesling, they have been growing Shiraz and Cabernet for 35 years and have 20 different grape varieties planted on their estate, 100 hectares of rolling slopes in the Clare Valley. Explore this much-acclaimed South Australian wine label and the rich diversity of product from this prized region with a five course meal prepared by Chef Cristiano Domingues. Hosted by the label’s own cellar door manager Pud Smith this special event is not to be missed.

Bookings essential. For more information including the 5-course menu please see the website. Bookings essential via Customer Service 9876 4357.

BUFFET BREAKFAST

From 8am

Member $39

Non member $44

Child $20 (2-12 years)

3 COURSE LUNCH

From 12:30pm

Member $75

Non member $80

Child $30 (2-12 years)

Bookings are essential for both events. Please call Customer Service on 9876 4357 or see www.eppingclub.com for more information.

The Best from the West: Robert Oatley Wine Dinner

Thursday 31 August from 7pm

Member $89 | Non member $99

Join us for a special night of incredible wine and delicious food when Robert Oatley presents The Best from the West: Trophy and Gold Medal Winning Wines from Margaret River and Great Southern WA. Oatley’s own wine man, Darren Jahn will argue why his hometown makes Australia’s best wines... and you can be the judge! Consistently scoring over 90 points with the critics and having collected too many medals and trophies to detail, these labels may be the pride of the vineyard but most importantly these specially selected drops have resonated with wine-lovers around the world. As Bob Oatley said ‘they must be a darned good drink.’ Find out why at this Rawsons Restaurant special event. Bookings essential. For more information including the 5-course menu please see the website.

Bookings essential via Customer Service 9876 4357.

Christmas in July Luncheon

Sunday 16 July from 12:30pm

Members $89 | Non member $99

Child $49 (2-12 years)

Deck the halls, gather your family and friends it’s a special Christmas in July feast in Rawsons Restaurant. Celebrate Christmas in the magic and cool of winter, just like in the Northern Hemisphere with a refined Christmas meal, mulled wine, seasonal decorations and carols. Bookings are essential via Customer Service 9876 4357 or see www.eppingclub.com for more information and to view the menu online.

Christmas in July Bingo

Thursday 27 July from 10am

To celebrate Christmas in July bingo is getting even bigger! Play an exciting bonus round with a gold coin donation to Foster Care Angels and be in the running to win a half ham and $50 of E Plus points.

DON’T FORGET TO DRESS FESTIVE FOR CHANCEYOURTO WIN BONUS PRIZES!

Book now for Christmas Parties

It might only be mid-year but it’s the right time to be booking your end of year celebration for your work, social club or sports club. With attentive staff, first-class facilities, contemporary catering and stylish decor, there’s no more impressive or professional venue to host your end of year festivities. Even better, our all-inclusive packages mean great value celebrations with no surprises!

Let our team make planning a memorable end of year or Christmas event simple with jam-packed packages (from $75 per person for two courses) specifically tailored to meet all your party needs. If you’re looking for a theme, activity or team builder ask our expert team about packages on offer!

Contact our expert Event Coordinators today for more information on 9876 4357 or visit www.eppingclubevents.com.au/christmas

Seniors Club: Christmas in July Luncheon

Tuesday 11 July | Members $50

The Epping Seniors Club will be celebrating friendship and the festive season with a special lunch at your Club. Bookings are essential via Customer Service 9876 4357 or see www.eppingclub.com for more information.

Christmas in July Ham & Prawn Raffle

Friday 28 July | on sale from 6pm | drawn from 7pm

Get in the festive spirit with a special Christmas in July themed Friday night raffle. With everyone’s favourite seasonal fare on offer you’ll love fridge filling thrills with a very merry twist!

BONUS PRIZES FOR BEST DRESSED IN CHRISTMAS THEME!

BIG BUCKS

MUSIC TRIVIA

$500 CASH PRIZE

Killer Queen Experience

Friday 9 June from 8pm

$45 per person + booking fee

BOOK DINNER IN RAWSONS BEFORE THE SHOW!

After sold-out shows worldwide and by popular demand, The Killer Queen Experience is headed back to your Club! Get ready to enjoy the memories and experience the greatest hits of the world’s most loved and iconic rock band as The Killer Queen Experience take the stage in an all-live concert that has been described as ‘like stepping back in time’.

Don’t miss your chance to re-live the best moments of rock, The Killer Queen Experience is a must see for any fans of QUEEN, young and old.

Bookings are essential via the Customer Service Team on 9876 4357 or book online at www.eppingclub.com

Saturday 6 May 8pm

$20 per person

Love music? Want to tap your feet to tunes through the decades? This brain bending musical journey is for you! Come along and join in the fun of our special event ‘Big Bucks Music Trivia’. Hosted by Jason Montgomery, this night is a winner takes all, music celebration with a $500 cash prize! Laughs, fun and lots of prizes guaranteed.

Bookings are essential. Maximum table size 8 people. Please book as a team where possible. See Customer Service for more information or visit the website www.eppingclub.com for online bookings.

Faulty Towers Dining Experience

Friday 1 September from 7pm

Member $89 | Non member $94

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

Returning to your Club by popular demand, this laugh-out-loud spectacular is acclaimed internationally by audiences and critics alike. Hosted this year in the Grand Ballroom you can expect even bigger antics and more laughter than ever before!

Step inside the much-loved TV series and see it from the inside out. Highly improvised, highly interactive and fully immersive, it tempts audiences to join the action, becoming guests who play along with Basil, Sybil and Manuel. With two hours of comedy, three courses of food and five-star reviews, expect chaos, laughs, and a brilliant night out.

Bookings are essential via the Customer Service Team on 9876 4357 or book online at www.eppingclub.com

New Menu

Have you tried the new menu in 45 on Rawson yet?

It’s receiving rave reviews! With classic favourites, some fresh new dishes and the ability to upsize your meal with delicious extras we’re confident this is our best menu yet! Come in and try for yourself or take advantage of the great Daily Specials for even better value.

Find out more eppingclub.com/45-rawson

Animal Welfare League

TRIVIA

Saturday 22 July from 7:30pm

$10 per person

redeemable on food or drink on the night

$200 CASH PRIZE

Know your Little Mermaid from your Lion King? Can’t get enough Cruella? Humming the theme song from Aladdin as you read this? Disney Trivia is for you!

Let us deliver a dose of fun, memories and animated nostalgia with a night filled with all your favourite Disney characters. Bookings are essential to confirm your attendance. $10 booking fee is redeemable for food or drink on the night.

Call Customer Service 9876 4357 for more information or visit www.eppingclub.com for online bookings. Children over 12 years welcome, must hold a ticket. Maximum table size 8 people. Please book as a team where possible.

Saturday 1 July from 8pm

Tickets $20 per person

Think you know it all? This is for you!

Join in the fun of our special event

$500 FIRST PRIZE

Big Bucks (general knowledge) Trivia raising funds for the Animal Welfare League!

Come and flex your thinking muscle and see who takes the title of Big Bucks Trivia champions. Laughs, fun and lots of prizes guaranteed. Bookings are essential. Maximum table size 8 people. Please book as a team where possible. See Customer Service for more information or visit www.eppingclub.com for online bookings.

Kids Eat Free this School Holidays!

Tuesday 4 July – Thursday 13 July

Rawsons Restaurant

Everyone loves Kids Eat Free! This July school holidays buy one main meal and get a children’s meal free in Rawsons. There’s never been a better reason to take the family out to eat!

*Terms and conditions apply. Valid for members only lunch or dinner. Free meal must be selected from the children’s menu. Children 12 years and under. No takeaways. Not valid with any other offer. Not valid public holidays.

Summer Bodies are Made in Winter

never been easier.

WINTER SPECIAL:GET READY LEVELSUMMERFOR ONE FITNESS 1 YEAR MEMBERSHIPJUST $299

For more information call Level One Fitness on 9815 0931 or visit the website to see the extensive array of services available including personal training and tailored personalised programs. www.levelonefitness.com.au *Terms

Calling those who Serve

The Epping RSL sub-Branch is recruiting new members. Serving, ex-serving and reservists are invited to join this supportive, active and inclusive community. Connect with a group who understand your experiences and who celebrate your valuable contribution.

We would love to meet you!

For more information please contact 9868 3272 or email subbranch@eppingclub.com

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

2 FOR 1 Cocktails

FRIDAY 8–10PM

SATURDAY 6–8PM

Members only. Conditions apply. Not available during special bar events.

State of Origin: Win a Booth in the Sports Bar!

Game One Wednesday 31 May

Drawn Friday 26 May 8:30pm

We love State of Origin and there’s no better place to watch all three games than your Club. We’re celebrating Game One with a fabulous opportunity to win a VIP Booth in the Sports Bar plus $100 bar tab to make sure you and your mates have a great night. Spend $5 in 45 on Rawson from 1 May until 26 May and collect tickets during the promotional period. Place your tickets in the barrel on the draw night and the winner will be drawn after the meat raffle at 8:30pm.

You must be present to win, see website for full details www.eppingclub.com

Happy

Every

WE’VE ADDED A NEW BREW TO THE BAR LIST! TRY STONE & WOOD PACIFIC ALE IN 45 ON RAWSON OR THE SPORTS BAR TODAY!