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Jan-Mar 2018

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Hello Members, Once again it’s that time of the year when Christmas hits us in the blink of an eye. The year 2017 has had highs and lows. My lowest was to hear of the passing of our Director Les Winters. I had left for an overseas holiday with my husband a few days earlier and was devastated when I heard and found myself in the position of being unable to be there to show some comfort and support for Kerry and his family.

Our Club was honoured recently at the Leagues Club Australia conference when we were named winner of the John Knipe Award. This prestigious award is awarded annually to a Member Club for an outstanding Community or Charitable Initiative or Project which promotes or serves charitable/sporting/humanitarian ideals to benefit the community either locally or further afield, and which is also conducted independently of the ClubGRANTS funding process.

I lost a friend who I have known for more than half my life, well over 40 years. Les was always an inspiration to me and a guiding hand through our time together serving on the Board.

His time spent operating the barber shop endeared him to a vast majority of the Blacktown community. His caring and loving nature, honesty and integrity made Les the wonderful, kindhearted man he was. I never heard him speak unkind words about anyone and was a perfect gentleman in every way. His love of the Club and members shone through on a daily basis. His decisions were always for the Club and its members. Everyone who knew Les could see this passion. A lot of history that cannot be replaced has gone with Les as we have lost our longest standing Director. He will be missed so much. This left a vacancy on the Board. Under our constitution, next in line was invited to the Board. I am pleased to advise that Robert (Bob) Vincent has returned to the Board after a short absence. Welcome back Bob. Our CEO Neale Vaughan also left the Club after 13 years due to health issues. I wish Neale all the best and thank him for his time at the Club and the help he gave me as President. It has been a busy year for the Club with the Sporting Precinct in full swing and heading towards completion in 2018. We have received DA Application approval for both soccer and league grandstands and they will start taking shape shortly. We have also been working hard with meetings, research and consultations on our Resort Living Complex and Aged Care Facility which is close to getting the final tick to allow us to move forward with DA Application. Just a few more checks, prices and fine tuning to be done so we feel confident as a Board to make this decision on your behalf. It will be an amazing addition for our Clubs.

We received this award for our contributionto White Ribbon and Domestic Violence. I was proud to accept this award on behalf of our Board, Management, Staff and you, our members. To all our members who have lost loved ones and friends during 2017 I convey my deepest sympathy. It is a sad for all concerned but I hope you can all find friendship and some happiness as you move through this sad time. I would like to thank my Board colleagues, Management, Club Staff and members for the support you always show me. This is our Club and together we have the strength to make it better. We are a team. A special thank you to all Board partners for allowing the Club to take a lot of time away from their families as the Club continues to grow and prosper into the future. On behalf of Board of Directors and everyone working at the Club I wish you and your families a very Merry Xmas and Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year and hope to see you around any of our three Clubs enjoying your leisure time. Until next time, Keep Smiling and be kind to each other

Kay Kelly

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

KAY KELLY PRESIDENT

JACK MILLER SNR VICE PRESIDENT

TERRY O’LOUGHLIN VICE PRESIDENT

JIM BUCKLEY

PAT COLLINS

GARY CALLAGHAN

GEORGE VELLA

ANGE HUMPHRIES

ROBERT VINCENT

TREASURER

DIRECTOR

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THURSDAY

AUSTRALIA DAY 1pm Franky Valentyn 5.30pm Raffle 6.30pm Raffle

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FRIDAY

11.30am Cash Housie 1pm Take a Hit! Duo 1.30pm Raffle 2pm Poker 5pm Poker 5.30pm Raffle

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12.30pm Raffle 7pm Quizzame 8pm TAMWORTH TO TENNESSEE 8pm The Breakaways 8.30pm Chris Drummond Duo

12.30pm Raffle 8pm The Bandits 8.30pm The Pink Chevys

12.30pm Raffle 7pm Quizzame 8pm Soul Purpose 8.30pm Chris Drummond Duo

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2pm Poker 3.30pm PARTY WITH THE STARS 5pm Poker 5.30pm Raffle 18

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12pm Kids Club 11.30am Cash Housie 1pm Steppin Out

11.30am Cash Housie 1pm Joanna Melas Duo 1.30pm Raffle 2pm Poker 5pm Poker 5.30pm Raffle

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12.30pm Raffle 7pm Quizzame 8pm PRIVATE FUNCTION 8pm Urban Stone 8.30pm Matchbox Band

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12pm Kids Club 11.30am Cash Housie 1pm Kafekool 1.30pm Raffle 2pm Poker 5pm Poker 5.30pm Raffle

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6am Markets 11.30am Cash Housie 1pm The Musical Express 1.30pm Easter Raffle 2pm Poker 5pm Poker 5.30pm Easter Raffle

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11.30am Cash Housie 1pm Backlash 1.30pm Raffle 2pm Poker 5pm Poker 5.30pm Raffle 11

11.30am Cash Housie 12pm Kids Club 1pm Take a Hit! 1.30pm Raffle 2pm Poker 5pm Poker 5.30pm Raffle

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12.30pm Raffle 7pm Quizzame 8pm Oxygen 8pm GUITARS GENTLY WEEP 8.30pm Matchbox

12.30pm Easter Raffle 7pm Quizzame 8pm BEE GEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SHOW 8pm Confetti Disco Band 8.30pm Chris Drummond

12.30pm Raffle 7pm Quizzame 8pm ROY ORBISON & JOHNNY CASH 8pm Too Many Guitars 8.30pm Ipanems Latin Band

12.30pm Raffle 7pm Quizzame 8pm DESPERADO - EAGLES SHOW8pm The Breakaways 8.30pm Chris Drummond

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MEMBERSHIP

DIAMOND REWARDS PROGRAM - NOTICE TO MEMBERS FROM 1ST JANUARY 2018 -

- All members will receive a minimum of $20 in workers rewards during the month of their birthday. - Swipe daily for loyalty bonus & other exclusive member offers. - As outlined in the Diamond Rewards Program brochure, the PAY BY POINTS discount benefit is ONLY applied to Food & Beverage sales*. - Discounts will NOT apply to any other transaction, outside of Food & Beverage. - Members may still use their points for purchases outside of Food & Beverage, however the PAY BY POINTS discount will NOT be applied. * The PAY BY POINTS discount benefit does not apply to items on specials. A copy of the Terms & Conditions are available from the Club on request or at www.workersclub.com.au 26

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WELFARE REPORT

Hello members, I hope that you are all well and had an enjoyable Christmas with you family & friends I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very happy and prosperous new year. To our members who are in hospital, we wish you a speedy recovery. On behalf of the Club President, Board of Directors, Management and Staff, I wish to extend our sincere sympathy to the families of the following members who have passed away since our last journal.

Late Leslie Winters Late Keith Peachey Late Michael Palos Late Ronald Roberts Late Thomas Podjie Late Norma Scott Late Colleen Clissold Late George Oatley Late Marianna Aliberti Late Joseph Tracey Late Colleen McLoughlin Late Irene Hidvegi Late Anita Christanga Late John Peacock Late Gerard Kelly Late Ian McWhirter Late Jim Geppart Late Sarah Rushworth Late Roy Smith Late Ronald Welsh Late Leslie Bellamy Late Wilma Lalor Late Thomas Ainscough Late Wayne Hayward Late Ronald Stralow

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Late Elizabeth Dezwart Late Thelma Malone Late Stephen Danks Late Alan Rutherford Late Allen Cross Late John Clout Late Kim Sanders Late Sylvia Twigg Late Dudley Vaughn Late Kenneth Hedrick Late Gary Channaz Late Beryl Webster Late Leslie Harman Late John William Bell Late Eileen Dreha Late John Regan Late Carl Millard Late Brian Brennan Late Dieter Gibson Late Norma Afflick Late Greg Fogorty Late Leone Kitching Late Aileen Pfister Late Ellen Taylor Late Thelma Goodacre

Late Ronald Shields Late Leo Portelli Late Colleen Howard Late Vincent Hall Late Alan Jales Late Marjorie Richie Late Lawrence Martin Late Beryl Sullivan Late Daphne Cotton Late Andrew Kerr Late John Browne Late Norma McDonald Late Patricia Reilly Late Nell Fuller Late Mark Adams Late Shirley Johnson Late Noel Mulligan Late Eileen Delf Late Shirley Glanville Late Marguerita Peters Late Helen Bladwell Late John Murphy Late Owen Hanson Late Shirley Rillstone Late Graham Pearson

Late Maxwell Smith Late Phyllis Whitford Late Cornelis Pronk Late Stuart Isaac Late Marie Pitman Late Edward Starkey Late Wendy Haspell Late Agostino Diaguardi Late Michael Golebiowski Late Stephen Ellis Late Herbert Lee

Yours Faithfully,

Harold Becler

Welfare Officer

SPORTING BODIES

MENS GOLF CLUB

The 2017 season is now complete with the last of the major events being decided: The winners of the Singles Championships were: A Grade: Winner: Peter Lipovic | Runner Up: Neil Morris | Handicap Winner: Paul Hayes B Grade: Winner / Runner Up: Tied between Shane Martin and Rick Pender | Handicap Winner: Tied between John Knudsen Jnr and Ron Bell (Play offs will be required to determine the winners) C Grade: Winner: Colin Wilson | Runner Up: Peter Roodkerk | Handicap Winner: Jeffry Roodkerk Brian Pattinson Memorial Trophy: Colin Wilson | Len Hall Memorial Trophy: Paul Hayes Ces Sowter Memorial Putting Trophy: Grahame Piper | Eagle (2 shots under par): Paul Hayes – 6th Hole Richmond 16-07-2017 Congratulations to all winners throughout the year. For any membership or general enquiries please contact John Grayling on 0415 803 617. Yours in Golf, Bill Wakim, Publicity Officer

TRAVEL CLUB

A good year so far, with very happy travellers. Christmas In July at Shelley Beach TUESDAY 18th July $70. Berry Country Markets Sunday 6th August $60 Bowral Tulips / Red Cow Farm Sunday 24th September $65, Care flight centre & Elizabeth Farm TUESDAY 24th October $55.00 **Three days to Oberon (Mayfield Gardens) Bathurst & Hill End for Gold panning / Museum etc. Friday 3rd / Sunday 5th November $450.00 t/s - $145.00 s/s. All day trips include morning tea, lunch & coach travel. Come along & join our very friendly group & great company. Yvonne 0421 590 457

SMALL BOATS

The New Year signifies new hope & prosperity. For our Fisho’s it’s reflected by a good catch of fish. The bonus is the fish are more active now from the increased water temperatures. You just need to find where they are & the best way is by boat! Boating & fishing in a social group is by far the best way to go! With safety in numbers along with bragging rights at the weigh in at the end of day, you can’t go wrong. Our club ventures onto the water on the 2nd Sunday weekend of every month. So come along & join us www.smallboatrecreation.com or email smallboats@optusnet.com.au Darren McIntosh, Club Secretary

WOMANS BOWLS

Well another year is over championships are on the last leg with the consistency’s on the last games. We had our annual Kingswood Challenge again with Kingswood winning the trophy back this year. We had a lovely day with a beautiful lunch put on by our social ladies lots of raffle prizes it looked as though the Blacktown ladies where going to win all the prizes when it suddenly turned back in Kingswood’s favour Phew!!!. If you are interested in playing bowls ring Jan Layton on 96711461 she coaches most Saturdays, It is a great game make new friends and be out in the fresh air.

INDOOR BOWLS

Hello to all. Our members all enjoy playing Indoor bowls at BWC on Wednesdays. If you would like to come and join us, you are very welcome. All you need is flat sole shoes as the bowls are provided. We have morning tea and coffee included in your $3.00 fee. Plus we have prizes to be won on the day. If you don’t know how to play, free tuition is provided, just arrive to register for play by 9.45am. on Wednesdays. For more information phone Bill 9671 1894 or Sylvia 0402 810 955.

WORKERS STOCK SPORT

Workers Stock Sport in the last three months has had some good news, Christian Boris was selected for the Austrian Junior team and Barry O’Donnell selected for the Mens Australian team to go to Austria. We had a team of Barry, Tim, Bernadette and Boris Krizman win the cross boarder competition. We had three teams attend the Oceania Team Championship in Melbourne, coming 4th 7th and 8th out of 9 teams. We did have one new player in their first tournament and they did well. We have also held our Club Championship in a game of triples and it was won by Angela Boris, Boris Krizman and Barry O’Donnell.

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MENS BOWLS CLUB

Men bowlers are able to enjoy their bowling on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Also on Tuesday evening the men enjoy the early evening playing bowls. For anyone wishing to play bowls Saturday morning coaching is available. August and September Blacktown Workers men’s bowls held their annual competitions of championship bowls in triples major pairs mixed pairs and major singles. August 13 the championships pair’s major final was played, Winners Peter Mclennen and Peter Embleton defeated Wayne Cox and John O’Connor. September 16 the championship major singles final was played where David Schultz won defeating Wayne Cox. September 30 the championship mixed pairs was played where Terry Harris, Beth Packer defeated Valda Salis and Dennis Riddell. The finals of the respective games were played in true sporting and friendly spirit. October 21 Blacktown Workers bowls hosted travelling bowlers from Beresford in Newcastle. After playing bowls the teams enjoyed a high tea. Both the travelling bowlers and Blacktown Workers bowlers enjoyed a pleasant afternoon on the bowling green and socialising. On Sunday November 19 a special bowling day was held for both men and ladies for the Guardian Shield which is played annually. Bowlers played two games of fifteen ends. For lunch bowlers were served an appetising bar b que before playing the second game. On a footnote to the wonderful game of bowls, for anyone who would like to join Penrith RSL bowling club travelling bowls. Penrith RSL travelling bowlers play on the second Sunday every month. Anyone who would like to join can contact Quentin Mort qmort11@optusnet.com.au for further details.

SOCCER CLUB

2017 was a good year at BWSFC. The aim was to cater for the social and competitive needs of our members, provide opportunities for all participants to develop to their full potential, be aware of the diversity of our community and play the game with spirit in a fair and sporting way. But most of all it was about having fun in an environment that was safe and supportive. To register for 2018 you first need to go to http://www.myfootballclub.com.au/ and register online then come along to one of our registration dates below and don’t forget to keep an eye on our website www.workersfc.com.au and Facebook for updates and info. 2018 Registrations @ Blacktown Workers Club (55 Campbell St, Blacktown NSW 2148) Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th February 10.00am – 3.00pm

FISHING CLUB

Finally the weather has turned kind to us and the club has been able to catch up on some of the missed trips earlier on in the year. While the seas may have been a little high, our brave fisho’s still managed to produce some good catches, July trip produced 40.5 Kg , August trip cancelled, September trip 32kg, September (catch up trip) 32kg , October trip 55kg. Biggest catches went to Emmanuel Schembri, Mick Flynn & Vince Abella . We also held our yearly competition trip against The Sportsman Hotel in October beating them 24.4 kg to their 7.3 kg , winning back the trophy, well done boys. Should you wish to join our fishing club or require information please Contact John Attard – 0412 124 935, Colin Gardiner- 0414 356 181, Danny Wan- 0414 261 616, Charles Robertson- 0413 550 108 or just come to the Blacktown Workers Club on a Friday evening from 4.30pm. Charles Robertson Publicity Officer.

TABLE TENNIS

Based on level 3C of the main Club in Campbell St, Blacktown Workers Club members can arrange BWCTTC membership through a Table Tennis Club committee member at Monday Night Handicaps or Special events. Check out the BWC website, Sporting Clubs tab, for more details. Regular Events - Monday Night Social Handicaps - 7:30pm (7:15pm Register) to 10pm+, open to all (Scott 0416 801 661) Wednesday Seniors - 1pm to 4pm. All Seniors welcome, beginners to advanced (Dierdre 0409 544 322) The TT tables on level 3C are reserved for BWCTTC Monday night Handicaps from 7:15pm until approximately 10:30pm, Inter-Club and District Competition during Comp seasons (see level 3C notice boards), and Wednesday afternoon between 1pm and 4pm for Seniors afternoon. Bob French (for the BWCTTC Committee) sherbyserv@gmail.com 30

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