Ct connect summer 2018

CONNECT Club Taree’s community magazine Summer 2017 / 2018

hello summer ADVENTURE AWAITS

YEAR OF THE DOG

win a car for christmas

FINAL DRAW

STAY YOUNGER

LONGER

social golf ?

Contents

2 The President’s Welcome CEO’s

club taree CT connect edition 13 SUMMER 2017 / 2018 Management Team

Contact Details

Chief Executive Officer

121 Wingham Road Taree NSW 2430

Morgan Stewart

PO Box 40 Taree NSW 2430

Brand and Communications Manager

P 02 6539 4000

Paul Allan

E pallan@clubtaree.com.au

Operations Manager

W www.clubtaree.com.au

Mal Neale

#clubtaree

Business Support Manager

@clubtaree

Michele Hill Golf Course Manager

Magazine Content

Mark Spraggs

Paul Allan

Finance Manager Peter Lavelle Executive Chef Sarah Bates

Brand and Communications Manager

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report

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HEART OF THE COMMUNITY

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OUR COMMUNITY

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keeping families close

11 YOUR SES

12CHRISTMAS raffles your 13 choose adventure

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SUMMER MENU

with Lisa 17 FunctionsSTACKS

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PRO AM

the boardroom

20 ON THE COURSE 2018 year of the dog

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Our New Director

social golf

25 hello summer

27 whats on?

WIN a car for CHRISTMAS 28 31Managing Aging 33 Salvo’s Christmas Appeal

pallan@clubtaree.com.au

Design and Layout www.wellcreative.com.au

Think! about your choices Call Gambling Help 1800 858 858 www.gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au Club Taree practices the responsible service of alcohol

Our Mission To use our collective awesomeness to make a positive difference to our community through raising funds, promoting awareness, offering support and providing welfare.

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president’s report Summer has come around quickly once again and we will soon welcome 2018.

Summer typically is our busiest time of the year, in particular December, where we will again welcome thousands of locals to Club Taree as the host venue of end of year get togethers, gatherings and Christmas parties.

Club Taree has long been the Community hub for the Manning Valley, this is a title and association of which we are very proud and work each day to justify through the continual provision of quality products, exceptional service and experience based offers.

In October I was delighted to join Morgan and some of the Team to attend the ClubsNSW Clubs and Community Awards as part of the annual ClubsNSW Conference. The Club Taree Community Team received a Highly Commended Award for the “Heart of the Community” category, placing us second in the state. This award celebrates individuals and groups who are the ‘unsung heroes’ in a club or the wider community. This award directly recognises our people for their continued commitment to the Club Taree Community Team, which they do with great enthusiasm, willingness and authenticity.

The achievements of our Team over

the last few years through the Club Taree Community Team are nothing short of exceptional. The awards showcased just how committed the Club Industry is to their communities by developing initiatives, supporting projects, continuing engagement, and encouraging fundraising.

It is remarkable the contributions that Clubs across the state have offered local communities throughout 2017.

There were hundreds of Clubs stories showcased on the night as finalists and winners, and behind them hundreds more clubs who continue to have their communities at the forefront of their everyday decisions.

In 2017 Club Taree continued its commitment to the community over and above that of the Club Taree Community Team. In the 2016/2017 (Sept – Aug) ClubGrants year, Club Taree supported our local community with donations, scholarships, financial support and in kind offerings to the value of $150,182.80. We are proud that by choice this figure exceeds our requirements by $48,655.27. 2017 has seen us continue many long term associations with local organisations, whilst also initiating new and mutually beneficial partnerships.

2017 has been a challenging year across the Club Industry. Attending conferences, seminars, and meetings allows us to speak with other Clubs and listen to their stories of success and of hardship. Here at Club Taree we have had the benefit of increased revenue across key business areas, enabling us to clear the project planning expenses which had accrued from 2009 in relation to the previously planned motel project.

as State Finalists in the Restaurant and Catering Awards, the le Tour de Taree, the Club Taree turns Pink campaign, the second anniversary of the Club Taree Community Team, the introduction of the Dineon19 Burger Co., the Stacks Finance Taree Legends Pro-Am along with continual improvements across the business, such as the golf cart storage area and the installation of the alternator allowing us not to be impacted by power outages and being able to deliver emergency services to our community if needed in the future.

2018 is already set aside to be a year of consolidation and continued planning for the years ahead allowing Club Taree to continue to grow for the benefit of our members, our guests and our community.

As you will see in this issue of CT Connect during summer Club Taree will continue to offer you a great range of member’s benefits, entertainment options, exceptional facilities and dedicated service.

On behalf of myself, the Club Taree Directors, Management and Staff I wish you a safe and happy Christmas season. I hope that your summer can be enjoyed with family and friends.

Kind Regards Geoff Watman President

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CEO’s report Here at Club Taree we are proud of the positive reputation we have, the respected brand we have created and of the support we have and continue to offer our community. our non-gaming revenue in response, we introduced new lunch and dinner specials and the Dine on 19 Burger Co, all of which are performing well and have introduced many new customers into our Club.

During my second year here at Club Taree I have spent a great deal of time talking to people, members, guests and people from the wider community.

These conversations have helped substantiate what I have discovered in my time here, Club Taree is known for its commitment to quality, in ascetics, in experience and in offerings. Club Taree is well recognised as a community leader in innovation, in support and in development. Club Taree’s people are recognised as the benchmark in the delivery of genuine hospitality.

And Club Taree’s community focus is continually highlighted as one of our most defining impacts.

We have spent a great deal of time during 2017 planning for 2018, 2019 and the years beyond. The Board and the Management Team are aligned with common goals to help secure the future of Club Taree for our members, and our community. As always we take our role as caretakers of Club Taree seriously, ensuring that each action is carried out with care and thoughtful consideration to the future.

Our continuing revenue has allowed us to purchase 9.6 acres of land to secure the future of golf and to continue to reinvest strongly back into your Club so that we are able to offer our Staff, Members and Guests a safe and modern environment to enjoy your time with us.

In 2017 we have not performed as strongly as 2016 in Gaming which typically delivers approximately 60% of our total revenue, so in order to grow

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Overall though as we head into the end of our financial year in December, we continue to perform well against industry benchmarks in EBITDA which is a measurement of our cash generation capacity, all of which have supported our continued reinvestment of over $700,000 into facilities and infrastructure and of course our ‘big ticket’ costs of over $1.2M in Gaming Tax, over $500,000 in GST and an annual payroll of over $2.2M We will continue to be proactive and ensure that we care of our people and our Club’s assets so that we are ready and prepared for the future.

Community continues to be highlighted throughout this issue of CT Connect because it is a part of our every day.

The Club Taree turns PINK has once again been extremely successful, and I thank you for your continued support of this initiative. In October we said goodbye to the BreastScreen NSW screening van for 2017, where 2717 women were screened here at Club Taree. We understand that having this van does make some impact on parking, however we genuinely believe the value of the service offered out ways the small inconvenience.

I offer my personal congratulations to the Club Taree Community Team for their achievements at the recent Clubs and Community Awards. It is an honour to see our Team recognised on a state level for their contribution to our community.

You will also read of our Community Partnership with our friends at Ronald McDonald House Northern NSW. We are delighted to align our commitment

to community with theirs, in continuing to support local and regional sick children and their families.

It has been 12 months since we introduced members pricing, an initiative which continues to reward our existing members, while attracting new members to join our Club. Our Team is constantly looking for ways to reward and support our members through a range of initiatives and promotions.

Our Car for Christmas promotion has been our largest and most engaging.

The Holden Cascada Convertible has also been a much sought after prize.

In 2018 we have set out a range of member’s promotions which will work to continually engage our members, while offering them the excitement of quality tangible prizes with broad appeal.

As we prepare to wind up another year I again take the opportunity to offer my thanks to the Board of Directors for their alignment, assistance, and collaboration, to the management team for their continued dedication, support, unity and insight, to the Team for their daily dedication to Club Taree with passion, professionalism and commitment and to you our Members for your continued patronage, encouragement and support.

To you and your family I offer you my best wishes for a safe, prosperous and enjoyable Christmas season. We have enjoyed being part of your routine throughout 2017 and look forward to another engaging year in 2018.

As always my condolences to those Members who have lost loved ones.

Please take care of yourselves and each other.

Morgan Stewart ACCM, AFAIM, CAHRI Chief Executive Officer Club Taree

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heart of the community The Clubs NSW Heart of the Community Award recognises individuals or groups who are the “unsung heroes” in a club or the broader community.

In October the Club Taree Community Team was named as the Highly Commended recipient in the Heart of The Community Category of the 2017 ClubsNSW Clubs and Community Awards.

A huge congratulations is forwarded to our entire team for their individual and combined contributions. This award could be considered the pinnacle of the awards offered on the evening as it recognises our people, and their contribution.

The awards recognise the outstanding social contributions made by clubs in their local communities. Over the years these awards have recognised thousands of stories from member clubs which highlight the amazing relationships clubs have with individuals and groups within their local communities. The awards are seen as an opportunity to share these stories, as well as celebrate them.

The Heart of the Community Awards recognised the invaluable contribution that the Club Taree Community Team has made to the Manning Valley Community over the last two years.

During this time the Community Team have volunteered some 4500 hours

and raised in excess of $170,000.

caring and supporting each other.

The concept of the Club Taree Community Team was to provide an outlet of community engagement for our employees. In growth the concept has managed to rally our employees, our members, our guests, friends, families and the wider community to make a positive difference. The Club Taree Community Team could be considered to be the Heart of the Community through its ability to create a positive and authentic sense of community that is so openly celebrated and supported by all those involved.

Along the way we have shared many a story with people in our community that need our help, we have also shared many a celebration for the differences that we have been able to make to individuals, groups, organisations and indeed the whole community.

Each member of our workplace has made a personal commitment to making a difference within our community. It has however extended well beyond our Team, our members, guests and wider community have all placed immense value on the contribution our Team has made.

We have managed to take them (our community) on our journey of building an authentic sense of community, which is not something we had considered when we started, it is however something we will continue to nurture in the hope of harbouring a community which places value on

The Club Taree Community Team prides itself on a ‘how can we help’ attitude, a ‘let’s do this’ commitment and a ‘what’s next’ outcome.

In 2017 Club Taree was also recognised as a finalist in the Health and Well Being Category for the support Club Taree and the Club Taree Community Team show to Ronald McDonald House Northern NSW during the annual le Tour de Taree.

Congratulations #teamawesome You continue to amaze us with your awesomeness

2017 Myall Lakes Community Awards The Club Taree Community Team has been awarded the honour of being recognised as the 2017 Myall Lakes Community Group of The Year.

The awards recognise the exceptional contributions individuals and groups make to our community each year.

The award was presented by NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian.

The Myall Lakes Community Awards are organised by Stephen Bromhead as a celebration of our community.

Congratulations again to #teamawesome.

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2016/2017 ClubGrants Year The ClubGrants Year runs from the 1st September through until the 31st August each year. Club Taree annually makes significant contributions to our local community by supporting organisations, associations, projects, initiatives along with in kind donations which enable these groups to continue to benefit our community through their great work.

This year Club Taree made donations to the value of $150,182. This figure is $48,655 above our required commitment. The Club Taree Community Team raised a further $63,923 Taking Club Taree’s total community contribution to $214,104.

• Hunter Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue • Returned Services League of Australia • Taree RSL Sub Branch • Ronald McDonald House Northern NSW • Ronald McDonald Family Retreat Forster • St Vincent De Paul Society • Camp Quality • Taree Parkrun • RSL & Services Clubs • Salvation Army • Koori Kids • Samaritans • Taree Women’s Refuge

• NSW Police Legacy • Taree and District Netball Association • Club Taree Red Rovers • Manning Valley Cycle Club • Lions Club of Taree • Tastefest 2016 • Club Taree Touch • Club Taree Community Concert Band • Myall Lakes Seniors Concert • Mid Coast Council – Fireworks on the Foreshore • Club Taree Tertiary Scholarship Recipients • Old Holden’s Club • Manning Cricket Association

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Quota Relay for Life Cancer Council Stepping On Program Taree Historic Motor Club Trail Riders Club U3A Wingham Pony Club Manning Valley Prostate Support Group Can Assist Manning Valley Australian Children’s Music Foundation Club Taree Golf Club Taree Social Golf Club Taree Women’s Golf Club Taree Snooker and Billiards

TasteFest on the Manning Club Taree is once again proud to be a major sponsor of TasteFest on the Manning. We are proud to contribute $5000 to enable this fabulous community event to take place.

Club Taree will once again in 2018 be presenting sponsor of the Food category of the event.

TasteFest on the Manning, the popular food, wine and beer event held in January is on again in 2018.

The event will be held on Saturday the 13th January in Queen Elizabeth Park starting at 10am.

The inaugural event in January was a huge success with over 7500 people attending during the day. All vendors who attended the event were delighted with the response and all of the popular vendors have applied for 2018 including Club Taree.

We have some new entertainment lined up for the day, particularly the evening session. The event this year runs 7

until 9.00pm to allow for the family to enjoy the music and food. There is an expanded children’s entertainment program, with face painters, petting zoo, magician and lots more.

Don’t forget to plan for a pleasant evening visit by the Manning River.

Have a refreshing pre-dinner drink and then enjoy a choice of local and international cuisine.

The event organisers, the Lions Club of Taree, also remind visitors the event is also a major fundraiser for the club. Funds raised for charity were distributed to a few charities. The main beneficiary was the Women’s refuge in Taree. Some much needed refurbishments have been carried out as a result.

See you all there.

Hamilton Island getaway Last summer Club Taree partnered with Robert Oatley wines to celebrate summer by giving one of our members an amazing Hamilton Island getaway.

Win three nights on Hamilton Island thanks to Robert Oatley wines and a $500 travel voucher thanks to Club Taree.

Simply purchase any participating Robert Oatley Wine products from any

of our outlets from 1st December 2018 through until the 27th March 2018.

Fill in an entry form and place it in the barrel. Then be here on Wednesday 28th March 2018 from 7pm for the giveaway draw. The winner must be present at the time of the draw with their current membership card to be eligible to win.

The prize will be redrawn until a

qualifying winner is present and meets the terms and conditions of the promotion. Full Terms and Conditions are available on our website or at Club Taree Reception.

For information on Hamilton Island visit www.hamiltonisland.com.au For information on Robert Oatley wines visit www.robertoatley.com.au NSW Permit Pending

Club Taree turns PINK During October Club Taree once again turned PINK to raise funds for the Cancer Councils Pink Ribbon initiative.

Firstly thank you to all our members and guests who attended a function, bought merchandise, made donations, or thanked us for making a difference, we really can’t do these things without your help, encouragement and engagement.

The Cancer Council has been a partner of ours for a number of years. We value the work that they do in supporting so many of our members, guests, community members, friends and family members.

Their vision is to minimise the threat of cancer through successful prevention, best treatment, support and worldclass cancer research. The cancer council is the leading independent funders of cancer research in

Australia, with their research partners granting more than $70 million last year in research grants. The Cancer Council coordinates a network of of cancer support groups, services and programs to help improve the quality of life of cancer patients, people living with cancer, their family and carers.

The Cancer Council also provides evidence based, up to date information about all aspects of cancer to doctors and health professionals along with cancer patients and the general community. The Cancer Council also focuses on prevention through early detection and prevention programs which help people adopt a healthier lifestyle choices to reduce their risk of cancer.

The total amount raised in 2017 was $15392.80, bringing our total PINK funds throughout the last four years to $48824.80 and the total raised for the Cancer Council over the last four years (including the Relay for Life and the Biggest Morning Tea to $65195.80 The stand our event for the month was the Club Taree Women’s Golf PINK charity Golf Day which raised $9193.80 towards the total. With a field of just on 120, the day was thoroughly enjoyed by all, congratulations to the committee and participants for such a wonderful day and such an amazing fundraising result.

The money we raised from this year’s Club Taree turns PINK will enable the Cancer Council to continue their work.

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keeping families close It is no secret that we here at Club Taree value the exceptional work of Ronald McDonald House Northern NSW in providing comfort, support and assistance to sick children and their families. We are proud to announce a significant three year Community Partnership starting from 2018.

In November Ross Bingham, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Northern NSW along with Morgan Stewart, CEO of Club Taree partnered to announce that Club Taree has committed to a three year Community Partnership Memorandum of Understanding to cement Club Taree’s support of RMHNNSW through until the end of 2020.

Club Taree started supporting Ronald McDonald House Northern NSW with the introduction of the le Tour de Taree in July 2015. From there our relationship has grown to include our Make a Meal program, support with fundraising and community engagement.

Over the last three years the le Tour de Taree has seen $60,966.95 in funds raised for RMHNNSW. In addition to that we have provided sponsorship for events like the International Women’s Day luncheon and the Annual RMHNNSW Ball, offered practical support through the Make a Meal program, and provided fundraising assistance through the community raffles and their Christmas gift wrapping fundraiser.

Our Team here at Club Taree is always eager to put up their hands to help support the work of RMHNNSW as

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many of them have seen first-hand the services that this organisation offers so many of our friends, families and community members.

This partnership will see Club Taree commit a minimum $15,000 annually to support the facilities, programs and initiatives of RMHNNSW each year through until the end of 2020.

By the end of the partnership a total exceeding $100,000 will have been donated to RMHNNSW on behalf of Club Taree and its members.

Of the partnership Club Taree CEO said “This commitment makes sense. We genuinely value the complete work of RMHNNSW. They continue to support families of sick children from both our local and regional communities, we trust that our commitment of financial support will make a difference by enabling them to continue each of their programs. Club Taree has formed a strong partnership with RMHNNSW over the last three years, it is a partnership we enjoy, nurture and deeply respect. Our members, guests and wider community annually continue to support our fundraising efforts for RMHNNSW, particularly through the le Tour de Taree which further cements our decision to enter

this memorandum of understanding.

We look forward to working with Ross, Rhiannon and Donna to ensure that the funds distributed through this partnership positively impact the families of local and regional sick children”.

In 2016 RMHNNSW • Provided accommodation for 761 families at Ronald McDonald House Newcastle and Tamworth. Which equates to 16,140 beds filled by families in need.

• There were 2899 meals served through their Make a Meal program.

• There were 23,215 hours donated by volunteers.

• There were 161 students supported by the Local Newcastle Learning Program.

• There were 31,618 people supported in the Ronald McDonald Family room in Gosford and Newcastle.

• There were 172 families who took time to relax and reconnect at the Ronald McDonald Family Retreat in Forster.

Proudly fundraising for

NORTHERN NSW

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NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is an emergency and rescue service dedicated to assisting the community. They are a volunteer-based organisation that provides emergency assistance to the people of NSW 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

It is approximately 9,000 volunteers across the state that make this possible. NSW SES Volunteers come from all walks of life, bringing with them many different skills, interests and backgrounds. They are united by the purpose of supporting their communities in times of need.

While their major responsibilities are for flood and storm emergencies, NSW SES also provides the majority of general rescue effort in the rural parts of the state.

This includes: • Road accident rescue • Vertical rescue • Bush search and rescue • Evidence searches (both metropolitan and rural) and other forms of specialist rescue that may be required due to local threats.

Volunteers in a number of isolated

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communities have been trained as Community First Responders by the Ambulance Service of NSW. The organisations trained rescuers also support the full-time emergency services during major disasters.

NSW SES also assists other emergency services when they are performing major operations. These services include the NSW Police Force, the NSW Rural Fire Service, Fire and Rescue NSW and the Ambulance Service of NSW. SES is a volunteer-based organisation that works with communities to prepare and respond to severe weather events.

We are the lead agency for flood, storm and tsunami in NSW. We manage responses to these emergencies and help communities prepare through planning and education.

For more information on how you can help through volunteering please visit: www.ses.nsw.gov.au or call 1800 201 000 Keep up to date with the Taree and Wingham SES Team on Facebook – NSW SES – Mid North Coast Region.

In flood or storm emergencies call: 132 500

Christmas Raffles Club Taree Fishing Club Ham Raffle Raising funds for the Taree SES - Wednesday 6th December 2017 30 Half Hams Come in for our first ham raffle of the season. Help the Club Taree Fishing Club raise funds to support the great work of the Taree SES.

Sunday Christmas Raffles Sunday 3rd, 10th and 17th December Our regular Sunday raffle offering Plus 20 half hams, 10 rolled pork & 5 turkeys

Club Taree Super Ham Raffle

Seafood Raffle

Wednesday 13th December 2017

Friday 22nd December 7pm

100 Hams

$3000 worth of seafood to be won.

30 whole hams and 70 half hams

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new members promotion

choose your own adventure In the spirit of adventure Club Taree has partnered with Flight Centre Taree to present you with the opportunity to head out on an ultimate adventure in 2018.

Adventure could be described as an exciting or out of the ordinary experience.

Adventure is about going out of your comfort zone to open yourself up to the experiences and beauty that life

gives you.

Adventure is all about taking each experience and facing it head on. It is about seeing the world from a different perspective, even if you’ve seen it a million times before.

Uluru

Best of the USA

Return economy airfares for two people. Three nights’ accommodation at Longitude 131. Package includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner, a beverage package and range of included signature touring options.

Return Economy airfares to USA. 10 days visiting Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York.

Mediterranean Return economy airfares to Rome.

2 nights’ accommodation in Rome to explore the sights. 7 night cruise, visiting Greece, Malta and Italy.

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Queenstown Return economy airfares to Queenstown. 7 nights staying at Peppers Beacon with lake views.

Includes a day trip to Milford Sound.

Hawaii Return economy airfares to Honolulu.

In our first major members promotion of 2018 Club Taree is giving one lucky member the opportunity to choose one of 5 ultimate adventure escapes.

The lucky member will be able to choose from:

2 nights’ accommodation. 7 night cruise to Maui, Hilio, Knoa and Kauai.

Terms and Conditions There are a range of terms and conditions relating to this promotion, including travel dates, availability and eligibility. Full terms and conditions are available online at www.clubtaree. com.au or at Club Taree Reception.

Authorised under NSW LTPS/17/19630

uluru

Adventure is a word that is so often used, but does anyone REALLY know what it means? What is adventure? What does it mean to be adventurous? Does it always have to entail jumping out of aeroplanes or diving through shipwrecks, or is it simply about going out and experiencing something new?

destination in focus and splendidly isolated.

Take a luxury escape and discover Australia’s spiritual heart. Experience the magic of Uluru and soak up the stunning expanse of the Outback.

Renowned as the spiritual heart of Australia, the Red Centre in the Northern Territory is rich in Aboriginal culture and rugged outback beauty.

Dual World Heritage-listed UluruKata Tjuta National Park is a living cultural landscape, covering an area over 311,000 acres. Australia’s most recognisable natural icon and one of the world’s largest monoliths, Uluru (Ayers Rock) is the region’s gem and the sacred red domes of Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) stand nearby.

Delve into the foundation of Anangu culture and learn some of the ancient creation stories of the traditional custodians.

The timeless, rolling red sand dunes of the desert are surprisingly alive with verdant native vegetation and a myriad of wildlife.

Spend time exploring the stunning flora and fauna and come face to face with this irresistible land in a sensory experience at once magic, majestic

Nestled atop rust-red dunes, Longitude 131° overlooks Australia’s best-known natural icon, Uluru.

The welcome open spaces of the central Dune House include the restaurant with ever-changing views of the monolith as a backdrop for every meal as well as lounging areas in contemporary campaign style, ideal for relaxing with an icy drink and exchanging stories of the day’s adventures in the outback.

Indigenous artworks from local artists stand alongside an array of artefacts of the first western pioneers. Glass doors open on to a timeless desert landscape, affording guests an easy encounter with the outdoors.

Longitude 131° offers the best of contemporary Australian cuisine, curated from the finest produce from all around the country, combined with indigenous and outback flavours to create a unique taste of Australia.

The Dune House, with its panoramic views and soaring roof, is the central hub of Longitude 131°, where guests dine and relax. The feel-at-home open bar is available throughout the day, generously stocked with a ‘top shelf’

selection of Australian wines and beers, as well as premium spirits.

Sunset drinks and canapés are enjoyed in the cool of the evening either out on tour in the presence of Uluru, or perhaps the Dune-top Bar at Longitude 131°, allowing guests a view of the changing lights reflected on the Rock’s many faces as the sun slips below the horizon.

Chef Jonathon Bryant and his team have a real passion for translating the desert experience to the plate and menus are aligned with the indigenous seasons. Guests are intrigued by the flavours and textures of the bush on the menu, with desert-foraged herbs, finger limes, muntrie berries, quandongs and Davidson plums creating a uniquely local dining experience.

Longitude 131° guests take the road less travelled, sharing exclusive and authentic experiences with only a few others.

An exceptional touring program designed exclusively for guests, is included in your luxury wilderness experience at Longitude 131°. For those looking for a custom and personalised itinerary, a range of optional bespoke experiences are also available.

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summer menu

Dineon19 offers the perfect destination for you to catch up with friends and family over a meal. Relaxed, casual dining, a quality food offering, friendly and professional staff ensure you enjoy your time with us.

May our table help you enjoy time with friends and family and provide the basis of experiences, conversation, laughter, good times and memories set for a lifetime.

We are excited and proud to present our summer menu.

Starters garlic bread (v) grilled sourdough, confit garlic butter m 7.5 nm 8.3 baked camembert (v) with caramel walnuts, chutney & warm bread m 13.9 nm 15.5 bruschetta (v) grilled sourdough with roma tomatoes, marinated fetta, Swiss chard & balsamic glaze m 12.0 nm 13.2

To share trio of dips (v) warm assorted bread, hummus, baba ganoush & capsicum tapenade m 14.0 nm 15.4 the terrace platter pickled beets, pickled onions, homemade olive salsa, warm bread, local cheese & local cured meats m 29.9 nm 32.9 buffalo chicken wings with Dineon19 dipping sauce m 17.0 nm 18.9 5 spiced duck spring rolls pickled vegetables, homemade spring rolls & sticky soy dipping sauce m 24.9 nm 28.0

Mains 300g scotch fillet (gf) served with hand cut chips, house made slaw, slow roasted tomato and jalapeno ketchup m 28.0 nm 30.9 potato gnocchi (v) roasted pumpkin, lime butter sauce with toasted cashew & sage crumb m16.9 nm 18.9

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Salad additives hazelnut pesto lamp rump served with panzanella salad & balsamic glaze m 27.0 nm 29.9 smoked & baked ham hock (gf) served with warm minted pea and potato salad & a cherry apple glaze m 26.0 nm 28.9 tandoori coconut crusted chicken skewers served with warm Indian rice salad, riata, pappadums & banana coconut side m 19.9 nm 21.9

Salads Dineon19 salad poached coconut chicken. spring salad leaves, fresh herbs, toasted coconut seeded salad crumbs with house made honey mustard m 17.9 nm 19.9 thai beef crunchy noodle salad tender marinated beef strips, crunchy noodles, Asian summer salad greens & Thai dressing m 17.9 nm 19.9 chef’s Caesar salad baby cos lettuce, crispy bacon, shaved parmesan, boiled egg, crunchy croutons, house made Caesar dressing m 15.9 nm 17.9 nicoise salad (v, vg, gf, df) boiled potatoes, blanched beans, baby cos lettuce, green olives, diced tomatoes, beetroot, marinated chick peas with Dijon, dill, sunflower seeds & maple m 15.9 nm 17.9

crispy buttermilk chicken m 6.9 nm 7.6 grilled haloumi m 5.9 nm 6.5 crispy calamari m 6.0 nm 6.6 beef strips (gf) m 6.5 nm 7.2 grilled chicken (gf) m 5.9 nm 6.5

Club favourites charred 1824 rump steak 300gr premium beef rump, perfectly seasoned, char grilled m 25.9 nm 28.5 crumbed lamb cutlets shallow fried then oven baked with bacon, pan gravy m 26.0 nm 28.9 grilled chicken breast served with charred asparagus m 19.9 nm 22.9 chicken breast schnitzel fresh panko crumbs, pan gravy m 18.9 nm 21.9 chicken parmigiana topped with tomato & basil sauce, mozzarella m 19.9 nm 22.9 red spot whiting fillets grilled (gf) or beer battered, lemon herb butter m 17.9 nm 19.5 lambs fry & bacon braised in pan gravy, crispy bacon m 16.9 nm 18.5

Side dishes garden salad (v, gf) m 4.5 nm 5.0 panzenalla salad (v) m 7.9 nm 8.5 house made slaw (v) m 6.5 nm 7.2 seasonal green vegetables (v, gf) m 5.5 nm 6.0 hand cut chips (v) m 5.0 nm 5.5 beer battered chips (v) m 4.5 nm 5.0

Dineon19 and Dineon19 Burger Co. are open daily for lunch from 11.30pm and daily for dinner from 5.30pm.

Reservations are definitely recommended. Please phone 02 6539 4000.

Chef sauces medley of peppercorn & brandy m 3.0 nm 3.3 sautĂŠed mushroom in red wine m 3.0 nm 3.3 creamy roasted garlic m 3.0 nm 3.3 traditional dianne m 3.0 nm 3.3 house made jus (gf) m 4.5 nm 5.0 creamy blue cheese sauce m 4.0 nm 5.0

Junior meals

m 9.5 nm 10.5

grilled steak with salad & chips chicken nuggets with salad & chips seasoned calamari with salad & chips battered red spot whiting with salad & chips

Weekly members lunch specials m 10.0 nm 15.0 Everyday - roast of the day each day of the week we have available a lunchtime roast special, alternatively choose from the weekday specials below Monday - penne pasta bolognaise with garlic toast & parmesan cheese Tuesday - chicken & asparagus quiche with salad & chips Wednesday - beef rissoles with seeded mustard gravy, roasted potatoes & peas Thursday - chicken & leek pot pie served with chips & salad Friday - crumbed dory served with chips & salad

Linga Longa summer specials December Mexican spiced beef ribs charred chilli buttered corn with tomato salsa salad m 28.9 nm 31.9

January oven baked crispy beef chimichanga, cheesy jalapeno sauce, tomato sauce & sour cream m 17.9 nm 19.5

February traditional beef & bean nachos corn chips, guacamole & sour cream m 18.9 nm 20.5

aloha grilled chicken burger grilled chicken, crispy maple bacon, grilled pineapple, Colby jack cheese, homemade pickled beetroot, guacamole, honey mustard mayo served with fat fries m 18.9 nm 20 southern fried chicken burger crispy fried buttermilk chicken, house made slaw, Colby jack cheese, garlic aioli - served with fat fries m 16.9 nm 18.5 mushroom & fried haloumi burger crispy fried mushroom, fried haloumi, guacamole, capsicum tapenade, garlic aioli - served with fat fries m 15.0 nm 17.0 philly cheese steak subway roll, strip steak, sautĂŠed capsicum, mushroom & onion, liquid cheddar cheese sauce - served with fat fries. m 18.0 nm 19.8

Sides Dineon19 Burger Co. beef, bacon & cheese burger beef, maple bacon, tomato, lettuce, Colby jack cheese, big boy pickle, American mustard, ketchup - served with fat fries m 17.9 nm 19.5 the mac daddy are you up for the challenge? double beef, double maple bacon, tomato, lettuce, double Colby jack cheese, big boy pickle, American mustard, tomato ketchup - served with fat fries m 24.5 nm 26.7 old school cheese beef, Colby jack cheese, big boy pickle, ketchup & American mustard - served with fat fries m 15.9 nm 17.5

New York classic loaded fat fries crispy maple bacon, shallots with Aussie jack cheese & sourcream m 12.0 nm 13.2 loaded chilli fat fries Sichuan spiced salt with jalapenos, Aussie jack cheese & aioli m 10.0 nm 11.0 house made mac & cheese bacon bites with Dineon19 Burger Co. dipping sauce m 10.0 nm 11.0 handcut panko crumbed onion rings with Dineon19 Burger Co. dipping sauce m 10.0 nm 11.0

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functions with Lisa

By the time you all are reading the summer edition of our magazine we will be fully into the festive season. Parties, parties and more parties. It is such a busy time in our industry and it is hard to find time to sit back and enjoy the lead up to Christmas which is why I love those days after the madness. As you can imagine January is a bit quieter for me here at Club Taree, after the pace of the festive season. Of course there is work to do, there is always work to do, getting ready for the year to come, booking in all the new functions for 2018 but it is also then that I get to spend that quality time with my family and friends, catching up for a meal and just hanging out. We all seem to take a big breath after Christmas is gone, the stress levels go down and we relax, just that little bit.

It is also the time I get to complete those summer projects around the house. Whether it is the big clean up, pulling down the tree, packing away the ornaments or spending the day in the garden, by the end of the day you are exhausted and the last thing you feel like is sitting down to another meal of that left-over Christmas ham and coleslaw, which is still in the fridge, followed by the mince pie with brandy custard which has seen better 17

days. But you don’t have the energy to prepare dinner for the family either. So the answer. Dineon19. Put the family in the car, head this way and let us do the cooking and cleaning for you while you sit down and relax over a few beverages. Maybe phone a couple of friends to join you and make a night of it. And we are air conditioned. Escaping the heat, even if just for an hour or two, especially on those endless hot summer days and nights, is always a blessing.

our boardroom and I am proud to say that this is now available for hire to our corporate clients. Whether you need a space for an executive meeting, a place to conduct interviews in private or a place to brainstorm with top level management, the Club Taree Boardroom is the ideal corporate solution, offering contemporary fit out, a board table for ten people, 65 inch LCD TV with audio visual to board table connectivity, natural light, air conditioning and catering options.

The Terrace has been a very popular venue for this festive season but it is also the perfect place to book for those summer get togethers with family and friends. For $165.00 you can hire the Terrace exclusively for up to 70 people.

We also offer members pricing which is another benefit of joining our Club.

While we love to organise your catering, you can also order from Dineon19, making it easy for those “pay your own dinners”.

As with all our function venues, please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to look through or have any questions.

But……in saying all this there does come a time when we have to get back into work. As quick as this year has gone, 2018 is coming and will start us running.

I hope that the festive season brings you all peace, joy and love and I hope to see each of you in the New Year and for those who are travelling, safe travels.

One of the projects that has been completed this year is the revamp of

2017 has been a busy year for functions and I expect 2018 to be the same so please remember if you are planning that special event, contact me as soon as the date has been set to secure your room as I hate to disappoint when the date people have chosen is not available.

Lisa Ruprecht E: lruprecht@clubtaree.com.au P: 02 6539 4000

2017 Stacks Finance Taree Legends Pro Am Naming Sponsor and Partner

Stacks Finance

Thank you to Ray Stack, Paul Stack and Mark Newnham Gold Sponsors • KWB Transport

• JR Richards

• Hydra Hose

• Mid Coast Gaming

• Globe Growing Solutions

Silver • Radio 2RE

• R&L Refrigeration

• Classic Design Jewellers

• Bayview Seafoods

• McGrath Meats

• Wingham Beef Exports

• Taree Wingham Race Club

Bronze • Margarets Underfashions

• Geoff and Judy Fuller

• Doddies Golf Shop

• All About Conveyancing

• Taree Wingham Produce

• Tinonee Bus Company

• Rob and Jill Illidge

• Peter Fitzpatrick and Terry Britten

• Morgan and Annette Stewart

• Nundoobah Retreat

• Rob and Ann Moore

• Headlines Wingham

• Mal and Jan Shultz

• Totally Tinted • River City Certifiers

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Club Taree has a dedicated functions coordinator to ensure that your experience is streamlined from your initial enquiry through until your guests leave. Functions coordinator Lisa Ruprecht can be contacted on: E: lruprecht@clubtaree.com.au P: 02 6539 4000

the boardroom Do you need a meeting space for an executive meeting, a place to conduct interviews in private or a place to brainstorm with top level management? The Club Taree Boardroom is the ideal corporate solution. Offering a contemporary fit out, a board table for ten people, audio visual to board table connectivity, natural light, air conditioning and catering options, the Club Taree Boardroom ticks all the corporate boxes.

Located in our Administration Hub, the Club Taree Boardroom offers privacy to ensure that your meeting agendas can be completed with confidence.

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on the course with Mark Spraggs

As summer and the end of year are fast approaching us, we are now in survival and monitoring mode.

As the days and nights get warmer the insects start to feed on whatever healthy turf is visible. This results in our greens being the first target.

We apply larvaecides as well as adulticides on a strict 4 weekly program, with water holding surfactant so that the chemical does not get flushed through the profile quickly and the turf stays fresh for longer periods of time. We do this same program but 8 weekly on tees and surrounds due to the longer leaf (cut at 8-16mm) giving us a bit more protection.

Another problem we find is that due to the amount of water, our short

cut surfaces become susceptible to disease, (the three sides of the triangle as they call it, create disease) and when water is being applied to cool season turf during warm humid days to keep turf alive, we give disease every opportunity to flourish. As we don’t want to lose turf, monitoring using eyes, soil probing and testing for water holding capacities as well as infiltration through summer becomes critical with our prevention and curative application timings.

and completing their daily tasks and Daniel, Darren and Barry are getting the work done, whilst also using their initiatives and looking outside the box and cleaning up the one percenters.

This keeps us in as good a condition as the weather gods allow us to be in.

Therefore, I want to thank my guys, Morgan, the board and management team for their continued confidence and appreciation that what we are producing is not a finished product, although it gets a day closer every day.

On top of this we still have a Golf Course to maintain. So with a staff of 6 very competent and capable guys, it makes my job a lot easier knowing I can focus on greens, writing up programs, legislation compliance and future project planning. While doing this I know Ted, our Mechanic, has the machinery sharp and under control, Greg has the staff doing as they should

I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and New Year and I look forward to seeing you all out on the course or in our Club if not this year then in 2018.

Kind Regards Mark Spraggs (Golf Course Superintendent)

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Club Taree will be celebrating Lunar New Year on 16th February 2018 with theming and promotions throughout the Club.

2018 year of the dog Years of the Dog include 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, and 2030... The Dog occupies the eleventh position in the Chinese zodiac, after the Rooster, and before the Pig. In Chinese element theory, each zodiac sign is associated with one of the five elements: Gold (Metal), Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth.

Type of Dog

Year of Birth

Characteristics

Wood Dog

1934, 1994

Sincere, reliable, considerate, understanding, and patient

Fire Dog

1946, 2006

Intelligent, hardworking, and sincere

Earth Dog

1958, 2018

Communicative, serious, and responsible in work

Gold Dog

1910, 1970

Conservative, desirable, cautious, and always ready to help others

Water Dog

1922, 1982

Brave and self-centered, well-versed in dealing with financial issues

Lucky things for dogs • Lucky numbers: 3, 4, 9, and numbers containing them (like 34 and 49) • Lucky days: the 7th and 28th of every Chinese lunar month • Lucky colours: red, green, and purple • Lucky flowers: rose, cymbidium orchids • Lucky directions: east, south, and northeast • Lucky months: the 6th, 10th, and 12th Chinese lunar months

Unlucky things for dogs • Unlucky colours: blue, white, gold • Unlucky numbers: 1, 6, and 7 • Unlucky direction: southeast • Unlucky months: the 5th and 8th Chinese lunar months

The dog’s personality Dogs are loyal and honest, amiable and kind, cautious and prudent. Due to having a strong sense of loyalty and sincerity, dogs will do everything for the person who they think is most 21

important.

As dogs are not good at communication, it is difficult for them to convey their thoughts to others.

Therefore, dogs tend to leave others with the impression they are stubborn.

Born with a good nature, dogs do not tend to be criminals or seek dishonest gains. They just need a quiet life and a good family and, therefore, forget the ugliness and evil on Earth.

Dogs are always ready to help others and do not care about their own interests, but if they find themselves betrayed by cunning people they will feel shocked and hurt.

When thrown into doubt, dogs think the world is evil and complicated.

Then they criticize sharply when giving comments on something, and infer all things are according to their pessimistic point of view.

Good health for dogs Overall, dogs enjoy good health for they tend to be happy. Dogs are active

at sports and are resilient to illnesses, such as colds, coughs, and fever.

In heavy work periods and frequent social activities, they should ensure they get plenty of rest in addition to taking proper exercise, which will benefit both their physical and mental health. Since dogs are not keen about seeking money and power, they feel less stressed and tense at work and in their home life.

Best careers for dogs Due to their loyal personality, dogs tend to choose a career based on the principle of serving others. Dogs are seen as valuable employees as they put their heart and soul into their tasks.

They are easy-going and kind, and are always ready to alleviate the workload of others, which makes them very popular in their work circle.

Recommended careers for dogs include a police officer, scientist, counsellor, interior designer, professor, politician, priest, nurse, clerk, and judge.

What does 2018 mean for you?

A New Year’s Resolution or the idea of getting the year off to a good start has been imbedded in our social consciousness. Giving up smoking, losing weight, or travelling more, most of our intentions fall by the wayside in the first few weeks of a new year.

participants failing their New Years’ Resolutions was setting themselves unrealistic goals (35%), while 33% didn’t keep track of their progress and a further 23% forgot about it. One in 10 respondents claimed they made too many resolutions.

when they engaged in goal setting, (a system where small measurable goals are being set; such as, a kilo a week, instead of saying “lose weight”), while women succeeded 10% more when they made their goals public and got support from their friends.

A New Year’s resolution is a tradition, in which a person resolves to change an undesired trait or behaviour, to accomplish a personal goal or otherwise improve their life.

A study involving 3,000 people showed that 88% of those who set New Year resolutions fail despite the fact that 52% of the study’s participants were confident of success at the beginning.

Men achieved their goal 22% more often

There are lots of lists available on the internet which encourage you to make better choices, dream big, create a better life or simply live life a little fuller.

Here a couple of our favourites.

13. Write thank you cards

32. Compliment a stranger

14. Jump rope

33. Make a happy list

15. Plant a garden

34. High five someone

16. Put together a puzzle

35. Watch the clouds

17. Go bowling

36. Buy a houseplant

18. Play laser tag

37. Take a family photo

19. Make paper aeroplanes

38. Climb a tree

20. Play with some pets

39. Turn off your phone for the day

21. Go swimming

40. Buy balloons

22. Have a pajama day

41. Plan a road trip

23. Go op shopping

42. Set goals for your week ahead

24. Have a swing at a playground

43. Organise your pantry

25. Collect shells

44. Play with a slinky

26. Visit a nursing home

45. Tell a joke

27. Hug someone

46. Have breakfast for dinner

28. Make homemade ice cream

47. Go a day without social media

29. Go on a photography adventure

48. Play a board game

30. Get a facial

49. Wear crazy socks

31. Put your feet in the ocean

50. Play truth or dare

• Reconnect with old friends

• Connect with family and friends

• Read more books

• Do things because you want to, not out of obligation

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The Happiness Challenge.

Perhaps the greatest achievement in life is to be happy, here are some guaranteed smile makers.

Our challenge is to complete them by the end of the year.

1. Wear your favourite things 2. Rearrange your furniture 3. Have a sleepover 4. Star-gaze 5. Dance around your living room – ideally with someone that you love 6. Host a dinner party 7. Go to the local farmers market 8. Surprise someone you love 9. Go on a picnic 10. Build a fort with your kids 11. Blow bubbles 12. Play frisbee

Realistic Goals for 2018 The problem with most resolutions are that they are so specific and generally unrealistic in nature, making a few steady changes in a positive way can change the norm and perhaps your life forever.

• Build more experiences • Use your phone less • Explore somewhere new • Walk more • Pick up a hobby • Spend more time with family • Persue a dream • Make less excuses • Schedule more ‘me’ time

• Start a budget • Drink more water • Cut the complaining • Find passion in a cause • Improve your Mental Health • Get enough sleep • Pay attention to your feelings • Spend time in nature • Laugh often • Grieve your losses • Accept yourself • Change yourself, not others • Ask for help

• Practice gratitude daily • Express your feelings • Surround yourself with positive people • Exercise • Remember its healthy to say “no” • Forgive yourself • Limit alcohol and caffine • Spend time alone • Get to know yourself • Listen to your instincts • See a therapist • Practice deep, calming breathing 22

our new

director

Chris Mylonas At the Board Meeting held on Tuesday 31st October 2017 the Board unanimously voted to offer the role of casual director to Chris Mylonas. A role which Chris will fill through until the scheduled Board of Director elections to be held in 2018.

A casual vacancy has existed on the Club Taree Board of Directors since July 2016.

Under the Constitution, the Club Taree Board of Directors is able to fill the vacancy in circumstances where they believe an individual will be of value to the Board of Directors and Club Taree.

Chris Mylonas has been associated with Club Taree since the amalgamation of the Taree RSL Club and the Taree Golf Club as a supporter of Club Taree and proud long term sponsor of Club Taree

Golf and Club Taree Women’s Golf.

Chris is a proud business owner as the owner of Classic Design Jewellers in Taree, with over 30 years’ experience as a manufacturing jeweller.

Chris and Classic Design Jewellers currently sponsor Club Taree’s Monthly Medal, Mixed Foursomes and Club Taree Women’s Championships.

Chris has had previous board experience having served as a Director for three years on the Board of Mid North Coast Rugby Union.

Chris lives locally in Taree with wife Peta and their four children.

Chris brings with him previous board experience, excellent business acumen, a thorough knowledge of Club Taree and a strong sense of community.

We take this opportunity to welcome Chris.

Social Golf Here at Club Taree we love golf. We understand that golf sometime takes a lot of time and energy and that these days, with family, work and everything else, that’s something we might all struggle with.

We are excited about presenting any of our members with an opportunity to come and try golf by introducing a social golf package as an ‘add on’ in addition to your current annual membership fee.

This will allow you to enjoy the social game of golf without needing to change your membership category and obtain a Golf Link Handicap Number (after completing the required rounds).

Taking up a Social Golfing Package will mean that you can play golf seven days a week during Summer after 3pm, or after 2pm in Winter or at any other time as approved by the Golf Professional Shop.

This Social Golf Package does not enable you to enter competitions.

Priced at just $5 per week, we think this is the perfect option for those who are thinking of becoming a future full playing golf member, or for those who just want to enjoy the social opportunities that golf can offer.

Payment would be made in advance through until the 30th June 2018, whereby it can be renewed with your standard membership renewal should you wish to continue your Golf Link Handicap Number. (For example if you take up this offer on the 1st January, the cost would be $5 per week x 26 weeks, or $130).

We look forward to seeing you out and about on the golf course taking advantage of this great opportunity.

For more details or to sign up to a Social Golf Package see Club Taree Reception or phone 6539 4000.

This offer is not valid for existing golfing members.

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hello summer

remember summer as a kid?

You’d anxiously await that blissful time of year dedicated to sleeping in, rolling in the grass and spending days by the water.

Who says those lazy days in the sun have to stay in your childhood? Whether you’re battling the throngs of a demanding office job or juggling three children between two arms, you’ve never deserved some summer fun more than you do now.

Summer. In Australia it has been voted our favourite season of the year. You can catch yourself smiling more, and feeling increasingly carefree.

Summertime sets you up to be more joyful, it naturally makes you more engaging with your friends and family creating some of our favourite childhood, and lifetime memories.

We all remember the family trips to the beach, or the summer holiday to the caravan park, catching up with kids you haven’t seen for 12 months, we remember the smell of the summer bbq, the get togethers, the time Uncle George fell asleep and got sunburnt and that controversial backyard cricket game where it still hasn’t been confirmed if your sister did actually cross the mark.

In summer everything is ok. As a parent it is ok to let your kids eat Zooper Doopers for dinner, and lunch (and let’s face it breakfast). It’s ok to start celebrating at lunchtime, its ok to have the music turned up a little louder, or party a little longer. It’s okay to serve your family a watermelon for lunch, and to swim before breakfast. It’s ok to just simply take time to enjoy the weather outside and the longer days.

1. Sunshine chemically lifts your spirits Thanks to summer’s stronger sunlight and the extra hours in the day to soak it up, you’re more likely to float through the day feeling energized and optimistic. It has to do with serotonin, a hormone that’s been dubbed the “happiness hormone” by scientists.

When your body absorbs UV light, it produces more serotonin, and that pumps your mood. Exposure to sunlight also shuts down production of melatonin, a hormone that leaves you feeling sleepy and sluggish.

It only takes a few minutes in the sun to rack up these benefits. But if you plan on being outdoors for more than 10

minutes at a stretch, be sure to slather sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 on any exposed skin, so you don’t ruin your happiness haze with a painful burn.

2. The “school’s-out” mindset of childhood still lingers Since kindergarten, many people have been conditioned to think of summer as a break from routine and responsibility.

And this “school’s-out” mindset carries over into adulthood, where many offices offer employees shorter hours and casual Friday dress codes.

Even though the work world operates year-round and responsibilities don’t suddenly cease, we reflexively feel more carefree during the summer months, like we did when we were kids.

3. Being in nature reduces stress We all feel calmer and more relaxed when we’re surrounded by nature — a finding reported by researchers all over the world. Studies from University College London and Deakin University in Australia show that going on a bike ride through a park, strolling along the beach or just inhaling the aroma of flowers in bloom makes us feel less stressed and more serene.

Need more proof? A French study published last year linked being in a natural environment with higher levels of personal happiness. And a 2013 study in the journal Social Science & Medicine found that spending time near a body of water in an urban area had a therapeutic effect — so city dwellers can reap the blissful benefits of nature as well.

4. Organised holidays offer freedom

and routine to enjoy. Summer is typically “party” season which offers us opportunity to relax, unwind, and enjoy all the seasonal cheer which helps us feel optimistic, joyous and more positive about the year ahead.

5. Breaking a sweat boosts bliss-producing endorphins Another consequence of good weather: You’re less likely to blow off a jog, bike ride or other activity. And research shows that increasing your heart rate revs the production of mood-boosting endorphins (it’s the mechanism behind the “runner’s high”). Even if you don’t take part in a specific activity, summer sets up the perfect conditions to move around in less constructed but equally bliss-inducing ways — say by spending the afternoon gardening or playing tugof-war at a family picnic.

6. Social interactions are easier Backyard barbecues, pool parties, company picnics, al fresco dinner parties … summer offers plenty of opportunities for socialising. Humans are social creatures and mixing with friends, family and even strangers makes us feel part of something larger than ourselves, which is fulfilling. The pleasant weather and relaxed vibe help bring people out of isolation and gives us the chance to interact and connect.

7. Small indulgences are everywhere Trashy beach books. Trips to the ice-cream-shop. Afternoons spent lazing by the pool or in a hammock.

Summertime is about taking time to smell the roses, so to speak, and giving yourself license to indulge a little without guilt.

Summer provides official holidays and extended time away from work 26

Thursday is Earnsday Start getting excited about Thursday, because Thursday is now Earnsday. For summer (December - January) Club Taree is doubling the points issued on any purchase made at Club Taree on Thursdays, meaning you will get more rewards for your spend.

Authorised under NSW LTPM/17/01924. Terms and conditions available at Club Taree Reception or online at www.clubtaree.com.au

whats on?

Beer and Burger $15 members $17 non members Every Monday and Tuesday night in summer (December - January), take advantage of our Beer and Burger Promotion.

Choose selected burgers off the Dineon19 Burger Co. menu and enjoy a Great Northern on us. Valid Monday and Tuesday’s from 5.30pm. The perfect excuse to catch up with friends and family while enjoying Seriously Good Burgers.

Reservations 6539 4000

Kids Eat Free Every Thursday evening during summer at Dineon19 Kids eat free*. Because we know how you deserve a break kids under the age of 10 eat free with a paying adult. Dineon19 opens from 5.30pm each Thursday Night and reservations are advised and can be made by calling 6539 4000. *Valid for children aged up to 10 when dining from the children’s menu and under with a paying adult main meal per child.

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Raffle Rewards At the end of each raffle, 5 numbers are drawn with the owners names recorded and placed into the draw to win a $1000 gift card. The draw takes place on the last Sunday of the month following the Sunday Savers Raffle, and the winner must be in the Club at the time of the draw to win the prize. Authorised under NSW LTPM/17/01924. Terms and conditions available at Reception or online at www.clubtaree.com.au

FINAL DRAW Wednesday 20th December 2017 from 7pm

On Wednesday December 20th 2017 one lucky member will drive away in a brand new Holden Cascada 2 door, Calibrio 1.6L turbo automatic convertible. Entry is easy – just spend $10 at Club Taree and swipe your valid membership card to receive a valid entry into the draw. Place that entry into the draw barrel for your chance to become a weekly winner. At the conclusion of the weekly draws we will have 40 finalists all vying for the opportunity to Let Life In. Full terms and Conditions are available at Club Taree reception or online at www.clubtaree.com.au Authorised under NSW Permit LTPS/17/14120

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The Club Taree Tertiary Scholarship Program is our way of offering support to an individual student at each of the local secondary schools who have been identified by their respective school as meeting (and exceeding) the suitability criteria.

The program sees each successful student receive $2000 to assist and aid them with their transition into tertiary studies. The Scholarship is paid in two instalments of $1000, one prior to them commencing their tertiary studies, and one prior to the commencement of their second year of study.

Manning Valley Anglican College Shauna Kelliher Shauna has carefully managed the demands of her academic program against the wide range of other extracurricular interests which include sporting and cultural activities. In addition to this, Shauna has very capably fulfilled the role of School Captain, successfully representing the school in a number of activities such as Anzac Day services, leadership luncheon, various sporting activities and inter-school visits.

Shauna has proven herself to be a capable and determined young woman who works hard to attain high levels of achievement in many areas. She came first in her Year group for the subjects of Mathematics 2 Unit and Ancient History. At the Year 12 Valedictory, Shauna was the recipient of the Principal’s Award, an award given to the student whose enthusiasm, school spirit and involvement has made a difference to the College.

Shauna is open, honest and well respected by her peers. She has been a positive ambassador of the school.

Shauna has applied to Charles Sturt University to study a Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science with Specialisation.

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Scholarships Taree Christian College Alexandra James Alexandra James has been a diligent and dedicated student to learning and the culture of the school. Not only does she apply herself fully to academic pursuits and tasks, she encourages others to always try their best to improve in all areas of life.

At Taree Christian College, Alexandra has always upheld the values of the College, respecting staff, visitors and fellow students. Although she did not apply for a formal leadership role, she has taken on extra responsibilities such as maintaining the Year 12 common room and participation in the College Chapel Band. As part of this role she mentored younger students and was always willing to take on extra duties to assist the staff involved.

Alexandra’s strongest asset is her outstanding personal character where she displays humility, integrity and a high level of maturity.

Chatham High School Makensie Doran Makensie has been a respected and valued member of the school community. She has shown herself to be determined and a competent time manager.

In academic subjects, Makensie is a very conscientious and capable student. She completed her Year 12 studies finishing in the top five students for all subjects and performed particularly well in English Advanced, Extension 1 and Extension 2.

She has gained numerous awards across subject areas including Academic Excellence, Semper Intrepedi, Year Advisor, Outstanding Achievement and Meritorious Endeavour Awards recognising her effort and performance.

Throughout her time at Chatham High School, Makensie has always met and moved beyond school expectations

receiving Sports House Captain, School Service and Student of the Term Awards for her commitment to school core values.

Makensie has consistently maintained a focused study schedule as she has a commitment to achieving her goal to study a Bachelor of Psychological Science at the University of Newcastle.

A pleasant young lady who has shown concern about welfare in the school community and has developed exemplary working relationships with her teachers. She has always adhered to and supported the primary values of Chatham High School. She is a young adult with outstanding personal standards, ethics and integrity and has an exemplary level of citizenship.

Taree High School Poppy Tidswell Poppy was selected for this prestigious award as we feel here at Taree High that she is the most suitable candidate due to her wonderful character traits and her positive attitude towards her studies and to all others. She most definitely has upheld the school values of cooperation, participation and respect and is an excellent role model for all students. She willingly provides assistance in school fundraisers for her year group and has displayed a consistent leadership and representation of Taree High in the wider community.

Always striving to produce her best work for all her assessment tasks via the adherence to a study regime that has proved effective for her to gain many positive results through her diligent application to her studies. Any goal she has set herself she has been able to achieve through her dedication to her learning.

St Clares High School Shayla Mancell Shayla has shown herself to be a well organised, conscientious and extremely capable student with an exceptional work ethic. Shayla has shown the ability to work both collaboratively and independently, yet is always appreciative of help given. She has drawn universal commendation from all teachers for the positive manner in which she attempts activities and completes tasks.

Her academic performances have also included the successful on-line completion of the Certificate III in Retail Operations through a distance education provider. This was achieved through her outstanding capacity for independent work and her thorough dedication to achieving her goals.

As a result of her grades during her final two years of studying, and with very strong school support, Shayla has already been made two offers of early entry to the University of Wollongong.

Shayla is an honest and cheerful young lady who has contributed positively in all areas of life at St Clare’s High School.

She has demonstrated very good leadership qualities, and is thoroughly reliable. Shayla is a constructive Student Representative Councillor and member of the Senior Leadership Team. She has been a school representative in the St Vincent de Paul Immersion trip to Sydney to work with the homeless and disadvantaged.

Shayla has earned the respect of staff and has shown the ability to remain calm under stress. Her confident and responsible attitude, coupled with her polite and well-mannered nature, has meant that the school has been a better place for her being there.

Poppy will find immense benefit from this scholarship for her future studies at either the University of Sydney or the University of NSW in her chosen specialty of Bachelor of Arts.

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Managing the Ageing Process with Rich Farleigh

Rich from Anytime Fitness Taree has put together these tips to help us slow down and manage the aging process. No matter what stage you are in life there are some great tips here for feeling great and looking great.

We all remark how time just seems to be flying by. However, when we take a look at some events within the period of our own life, reality can give us a slap in the face wake up call to just how quick it really does ‘fly by’. This happened to me a few days ago when I realised it’s been 37 years since Arnold Schwarzenegger officially retired from bodybuilding after his 7th Mr. Olympia win, Sydney Australia 1980.

Just think, it is now 33 years since we first heard the now classic quote “I’ll be back” from Arnold’s signature role in James Cameron’s science fiction thriller ‘The Terminator’.

Ageing is inevitable. That is a given.

However, do we really have to just sit back and accept the degenerative process? The answer is no.

Planning ahead with training and dieting can go a long way in keeping you younger for a long time. There are a number of factors which we know are involved in the ageing process. They are inflammation, stress, and blood sugar imbalances.

However, there are some key things we can do, which can help to keep them in check in order to have a better ageing process. So, let’s have a look at these, in the order mentioned above.

Inflammation There are two types of inflammation: Acute and Chronic (also known as systemic or sub-clinical inflammation).

• Inflammation plays a key role in both wound healing (Acute) and diseases (Chronic).

• The redness around a bruise or wound is caused by inflammation – 31

the dilation of blood vessels brings more blood to the area and local swelling is from additional fluid being drawn from the blood. This is Acute Inflammation, which is of great benefit for the healing process of the body.

• The other type of inflammation is called sub-clinical inflammation – this is a more unnoticeable inflammation leading to chronic ailments and disease.

• There can be a variety of causes from poor sleep to smoking, to food intolerances or toxicity in the body.

But the “sub-clinical” part means it hasn’t reached levels where it’ll cause problems right now.

• What is a concern though, is that it can do major ravages in the body if left unchecked for a long period of time. It has been associated with every major degenerative disease known today. These include the heavy hitters such as: diabetes, obesity and cancer. But also things like Alzheimer’s, asthma and arthritis, for example.

This is not an exhaustive list, but it should make you take inflammation seriously.

Stress In essence, stress is everything that disrupts the stability of our being – on a mental, physical, emotional or spiritual level. Stress comes in many forms from the blatant to the subtle.

Major stresses include: • Marriage and divorce • Death of a loved one • Chronic illness and disease Moderate stresses include: • Work place situations (like running

late, staff issues etc) • Minor to moderate traffic incidents Minor stresses include: • Stubbing your toe on a piece of furniture • Forgetting where you put your car keys Every situation is going to have mental and emotional components, and while the resulting stress depends on how we deal with these, at the end of the day, it all adds up.

What can also add up, and is not as obvious, is the physical effects stress has on the body. This can range from working out too much, or not enough, to being physically injured, up to and including lack of sleep and undetected food intolerances which promotes lowgrade, sub-clinical inflammation.

The stress hormone, called cortisol, has a major impact on a lot of other hormonal cascades, such as insulin regulation, sex hormone production and thyroid health.

It is also a major player in other very important functions such as micro biome regulation (our body’s ‘miniecosystem’), cognition, memory, digestion and absorption and immune function, to name a few. It can virtually affect every other system in the body.

Blood Sugar Imbalances Blood sugar is produced primarily from the foods we eat. We have two hormones responsible for the regulation of our Blood Sugar levels – Insulin and Glucagon.

When we consume a meal, our insulin levels will rise – peaking between 20 – 90 minutes after eating, depending on

what was eaten.

Certain foods will create a surge in blood sugar levels known as an Insulin spike and these spikes are overall very detrimental to the good health and well-being of your body.

Insulin spikes are usually caused by a high carbohydrate intake. Insulin is produced by your pancreas whenever your blood sugar levels start rising, which mainly occurs after consuming carbohydrates from breads, potatoes or sugar.

Some Foods Which Trigger Insulin Spikes: • White Rice • Breads • Soft Drinks and other sweet drinks • Fast foods • Packaged or processed foods • Whole milk (to a lesser degree) • Red meat (to a lesser degree) Effects: Consuming carbohydrates you don’t need can turn your blood sugar into a roller coaster and your insulin levels will be all over the place.

This has several radical and important implications for your health.

• Your energy levels will crash down, causing you to run to the nearest coffee machine.

• You will notice you crave sugary foods a lot more.

• If you have too many carbohydrates at dinner, it will negatively impact your sleep, which in turn will negatively impact your insulin sensitivity and thus create a vicious cycle.

This is one of the main causes of the issues associated with aging.

Insulin Resistance: Brutal spikes in insulin level have their consequences, too.

The more insulin you produce over time, the more your cells will become resistant to it.

Insulin is a signal.

If it’s presented too often, for too long, your cells will grow desensitised, and your body will need to produce more of it for the same amount of carbohydrates.

Insulin resistance is the first step to fat gain, diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular diseases.

8 simple things you can do to prevent Blood Sugar Spikes:

• Exercise regularly

1. Go Low-Carb: Carbohydrates (carbs) are what cause blood sugar to rise.

• Get adequate rest.

2. Eat fewer refined carbs.

3. Reduce your sugar intake.

4. Keep a healthy weight.

5. Exercise more.

6. Eat more fibre.

7. Drink more water.

8. Introduce Some Vinegar into Your Diet - particularly Apple Cider Vinegar (medical research suggests that apple cider vinegar ingestion can help acid reflux, lower blood pressure, improve diabetes and support weight loss. The benefits of apple cider vinegar come from its powerful healing compounds, which include acetic acid, potassium, magnesium, probiotics and enzymes).

• Have a balanced nutritional intake If you would like to know more about this topic or would like help with getting started with exercise, come in to Anytime Fitness Taree for a chat with myself or one of the other fitness professionals.

Additionally, mention this article and you will receive a complimentary 1-month gym membership to get you started.

Author Bio: Rich Farleigh is a registered Personal Trainer with Fitness Australia and has over 20 years experience in the Health & Fitness industry. Rich is currently working with Anytime Fitness Taree.

In addition, managing lifestyle factors is very important in the overall management of Blood Sugar.

These factors include: • Stress • Sleep • Alcohol Poor sleep, stress and high alcohol intake all negatively affect blood sugar.

That’s why it’s important to consider lifestyle interventions as well as diet.

Solutions: • Exercise – improves cognition and mood and is a great stress reliever.

• Nutrition – consuming a daily diet balanced with nutritious foods in moderate amounts. (Note: including healthy fats like fatty fish, avocado, nuts, olives and seeds will make you healthier and much decreases the aggravations of ageing).

• Sleep - just like eating and moving, sleeping is one of the big rocks of life and aging well. It’s literally invaluable to your health, not just for your mood. Sleep quality can markedly impact on your health and insulin sensitivity.

Best advice for improved quality of sleep would be to limit exposure to electronic screens such as TV’s, mobile phones, gaming devices and iPads at least 1 hour prior going to bed.

So, summing it all up, to limit the effects of the aging process and live a better quality life with health and vitality we need to: 32

community raffles Each year Club Taree provides a range of support to our community, whether it be through donations, support, and sponsorship or in kind contributions.

We are extremely proud of this support that we offer, and are constantly looking for additional ways to offer support.

In March 2016 Club Taree changed its Friday Night Raffle to become the Club Taree Community Raffle. Each Friday we hand over the raffles to a different

community group, organisation, charity or project team.

Club Taree donates any profits from the raffle to that week’s corresponding organisation, charity, group or team.

It is a great way for any organisation, charity or group to raise extra funds to support a project, campaign or build support. It is also a great opportunity to engage with a different audience.

If you think we could help your organisation, please contact Paul

Allan our Brand and Communication Manager who will be able to schedule into our Friday Night Raffle Calendar.

Take a look at the spring roster, we encourage you to come along and support these organisations where you can. The more raffle tickets sold, the more profit they take home, the better the community benefits.

Contact Paul Allan Phone 02 6539 4000 Email pallan@clubtaree.com.au

• Friday 1st December - Harrington Marine Rescue

• Friday 5th January - Harrington Marine Rescue

• Friday 9th February - Manning Winter Festival

• Friday 10th December - Cundletown Museum

• Friday Friday 12th January - Taree Garden Club

• Friday 16th February - Can Assist Manning Valley

• Friday 17th December - Salvo’s Christmas Appeal

• Friday 19th January - Marlee Hall

• Friday 23rd February - KR Dance

• Friday 22nd December - Seafood Raffle

• Friday 2nd February – Harrington Marine Rescue

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• Friday 26th January - KR Dance

internal clubs Did you know that Club Taree has a fantastic range of Internal Clubs? Each Internal Club offers something different and may align with one of your special interests, or provide the opportunity for you to learn a new skill, visit a new destination or meet new friends.

Each of our Internal Clubs is always excited to welcome new members.

Our Internal Clubs include: • Club Taree Community Concert Band • Club Taree Dance Club • Club Taree Embroiderers • Club Taree Fishing Club • Club Taree Golden Oldies • Club Taree Gourmates • Club Taree Mahjong

• Club Taree Snooker and Billiards • Club Taree Snooker Golf • Club Taree Social Golf • Club Taree Toastmasters • Club Taree Travel Club • Club Taree Veterans Golf • Club Taree Women’s Golf

• Club Taree Men’s Golf • Club Taree Photographic Club • Club Taree Pun-Jing Bonsai and Suiseki Club • Club Taree Rock and Roll Social Dance Club

For more information, meeting times and contact phone numbers on any of these Internal Clubs visit www.clubtaree.com.au

Salvo’s Christmas Appeal

This Christmas Club Taree is making a difference by supporting the Salvo’s Christmas Appeal.

Since November Club Taree has been seeking donations from members, guests and staff.

All donations are welcome. In speaking with local Savlo’s Representatives the key gap locally in donations for their Christmas Toy and Hamper Distribution is toys / gifts for children aged between 10 and 14. Some great ideas for this age group include books, sporting equipment, board games, and body hygiene packs.

Any donations towards the Christmas Toy drive would need to be received by 6th December.

The Salvos distribute emergency food hampers throughout the holiday season. Items in these hampers include: • Long life milk

• Jars of jam

• Baked beans and spaghetti

• Weet bix

• Tinned tuna

• 2 minute noodles

• Tinned soups

• Pasta sauce and packets of pasta

• Tinned fruit

• Tinned casseroles

• Packs of plain biscuits

Donations for the Salvos Hamper Appeal need to be received by the 22nd December.

Club Taree will be collecting items for both the toy appeal and the hamper appeal through until distribution dates. Club Taree will also have donation boxes throughout the club in the lead up to the distribution dates. Any monies collected through these donations will be used to purchase appropriate items for the appeals.

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