September 2014
Clubs WA Service Bulletin
IN THISport ISSUE... 1. Farewell messages to Mr Peter Seaman 10. AGM Program announced 14. Three Aussie sporting legends to speak at AGM 17. Governance and Workplace Relations workshops
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This report will be my last Service Bulletin entry as the Clubs WA Executive Director in that I will officially retire on September 26, 2014 after announcing that intent at the 2014 Awards for Excellence in April. The truly humbling experience of having 450 fellow clubbies standing as one in a spontaneous appreciation of my contribution for your cause will be amongst the fondest memories of my 14 year service to the WA club sector. Time and place is everything in business as it is in life and the Clubs WA business you see today is vastly different from what is was in 2000. From humble beginnings came opportunities and they came in the form of a training option for our club managers, then later with WA Responsible Service of Alcohol which then led to developing online courses right around Australia. The day I spent answering questions that I had no answers to in a 2002 audit by the Training Accreditation Council of WA to officially be recognised as a Registered Training Organisation was the most stressful, soul destroying, heart wrenching day of my total work life and I still vividly remember the feeling of doom and gloom plus hopelessness at what transpired. The very next day myself and our other employee, 18-year-old junior receptionist Linda Admiraal (she led) determined that we would challenge the hurdles placed in front of our business and head towards building an income stream that would ensure no such occurrence would ever confront Clubs WA again. We fought to secure our status as an RTO and then set about developing new and innovative products and came up with the use of CD-ROMs as a delivery tool servicing hospitality facilities scattered throughout the whole of Western Australia. By 2010 we had built and paid for our headquarters, fitted the facility with the very best of equipment and we finally had a place to call home. By this time we had instigated many improvements to what we could physically provide for our growing membership, along with creating our Awards for Excellence program plus we got very serious about our next venture; online training. These were glory days and we had positioned ourselves to be in the right place at the right time but the big challenges still lay ahead, we still had to better sell the values of the club sector and for this we came armed with the 2009 Socio Economic Impact Study on the role and value of the club sector to the WA community. Super encouraging for me and I suspect our membership was the manner in which the staff that have joined our team over the years have all shown true regard for who we work for and have embraced the wonderful qualities of the magnificent 24,500 volunteers that are the heartbeat of the club movement, thank you all for providing that inspiration. Today’s Clubs WA team is small but ambitious, totally committed to the task at hand and to a person, totally dedicated to the betterment of the club sector, I have no doubt your future is secure in the hands of these outstanding professionals. As the paid servant of an association whose actions affect more than 320,000 club members, I have had the role to deliver policy setting created by a committee, board of management or in our case a State Council. I have chased and pushed to achieve most of those settings but have a very acute understanding that without these brave and industry wise leaders of our movement, nothing could have changed. Back to where I started, I feel really privileged at being in the right place at the right time and that your State Council chose me as your Executive Director and that I have had an opportunity to meet and work with so many community leaders. Can I close off as I did to all assembled at the Awards for Excellence night by thanking each and every person in Clubland for the courtesies and support that have been offered to myself and my wife Jenny during my 14 years passing through the prized piece of turf that is your club. Kindest regards, Peter Seaman
So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye WALLY MAKER CLUBS WA PRESIDENT
In the most sincerest way I would like to wish you the absolute best for the future Peter. My hope is that now you won’t be at work you can spend your days playing golf and utilising the A-class skills and tricks you have learnt through my outstanding golfing tutelage throughout the many years. I have no doubt that your game will start to improve almost straight away. But in all seriousness, the far too many stories of the antics we have participated in over the years will never fit into this publication (and a few I would like to keep out of the public eye), so I will just leave it at this: it has been an absolute pleasure working with you throughout this roller coaster adventure we call the club industry. I can safely say that the changes you have fought so hard for over the past 14 years have changed the way our industry operates in WA, - for the better. This industry is going to miss you terribly and I wish you all the best for your future endeavors. KEITH BRANSBY CLUBS WA METRO VICE PRESIDENT
I have been asked to comment on Peter’s retirement and dedication to the club industry over the past 14 years. I had the pleasure of meeting Peter in 2000 when he was appointed as Executive Director and I had been appointed to State Council.
help of his staff - introduced online training to the industry and today it is one of the largest providers of online training in Australia.
There have been many hurdles Peter and State Council have faced over the years but Peter was always When Peter started with Clubs WA our finances were optimistic and never took a backwards step. Today in a poor state and we had a very low profile in the Clubs WA provides members with a great range of industry. From day one Peter was very passionate services developed by Peter and his staff, which in about the industry and started to make his presthe main makes clubs compliant with liquor licensing ence felt in the world of politics and liquor licensing, and employment working conditions. where we were treated as something of a joke, but this didn’t deter Peter as he continued to knock on On a lighter note Peter and our President Wally Makdoors until they started to take notice and today he er attended an annual meeting on the Gold Coast, is respected by these people to the extent that his re- supposedly about the club industry, but with all of tirement was mentioned in Hansard by Mick Murray. these type meetings there is always time for a game of golf. I have never personally heard of anyone ever When Peter started we had just commenced face-tofalling out of a golf cart and breaking their ankle but face training for Responsible Service of Alcohol and our Peter did it with distinction. He recovered and in the early days this wasn’t a priority for most clubs. continues to put his efforts toward the Club industry Eventually RSA became compulsory and Peter could until his retirement date on September 26. see Clubs WA had a role to play in the training industry and through sheer hard work, which included Peter, on behalf of our State Council, staff and our nights and weekends travelling all over the state to entire member clubs we thank you for your dedicaconduct training classes in clubs and businesses - all tion to Clubs WA and wish you and Jenny a very hapthis outside of his normal working week, the hard py retirement and hopefully see you on the road with work paid off and over time Peter - with the the rest of the Grey Nomads.
continued... A tribute to Peter Seaman of notable achievements that must be mentioned. There was his introduction of the Clubs WA Awards for Excellence in 2007, which is an annual highlight My only dealings with Peter prior to joining the State for those involved in the club industry. Peter also Council were business. He was a tenant at the Wilbrought Clubs WA into the digital age with his strong letton Sports Club when I was President over 4 years drive to launch not only the Clubs WA website, but and in that time had to negotiate over the rent on his also two training-based websites called www.workaccommodation there. He was an astute negotiator, behindabar.com.au and hospitalityalliancetraining. tough as nails and wouldn’t budge. One would have edu.au. I congratulate Peter Seaman on his excellent thought it was his purse. His loyalty was always for leadership over the last decade or so at Clubs WA. Clubs WA and I respected him for that. I did get a His passion for the industry will be sorely missed, but small increase in his rent eventually. I know he will continue to support a fair go for clubs in his retirement. He will have a chance to visit quite MICK MURRAY MEMBER FOR COLLIE-PRESTON a few as he and his wife, Jenny, join the grey nomads EXTRACT FROM HANSARD — THURSDAY, 26 JUNE 2014 golfing tour of Australia. Thank you, and best of luck, MR M.P. MURRAY (Collie–Preston) [12.54 pm]: I rise Peter Seaman! today to pay tribute to Peter Seaman, retiring ex- DAVID HARRIES ecutive director of Clubs WA. Peter will be finishing GENERAL MANAGER up later this year after nearly 14 years at the helm. SOUTH OF PERTH YACHT CLUB Clubs WA is a governing body for all licensed comOn behalf of SoPYC I would like to thank you for your munity clubs in Western Australia, and it helps those assistance over the nine years that I have called on clubs realise opportunities available to them in the your advice and also for the advice you gave to my hospitality industry. Peter began work at Clubs WA predecessor Bill Weeden who used Clubs WA for in November 2000, after he left his role as deputy many years too. Nothing has been too much trouble president of the Shire of Roebourne. In his time he and you have been a passionate advocate for Clubs has advocated strongly for clubs in WA around issues for many years. Your retirement is the end of an such as legislation, training and compliance. He travera which has seen Clubs WA become a force in the els extensively around WA, visiting community clubs state. I trust that Clubs WA will move into the new and making sure they are assisted with their individera with the same degree of passion you brought to ual issues. Peter is a well-known face and a popular the industry. visitor at all the venues he visits. Peter has a couple RAY MANSFIELD CLUBS WA METRO COMMITTEE
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Clubs WA State Council Clubs WA is governed at board level by 12 delegates representing clubs throughout Western Australia. Currently the Board is divided equally by metropolitan representation and regional representation. Clubs WA Committee Members include: PRESIDENT Mr Wally Maker Royal Fremantle Golf Club
METROPOLITAN VICE-PRESIDENT Mr Keith Bransby Marmion Aquatic & Angling Club
REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT Mr Greg Hadlow Freebairn Recreation Centre
TREASURER Mr Tom Helm Newman Club
METROPOLITAN COMMITTEE MEMBER Mr Don Bartlem Hartfield Country Club
REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBER Mrs Leone Bolto Katanning Club
REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBER Mr Stan Sherry Boddington Sports Club
METROPOLITAN COMMITTEE MEMBER Mr Geof Irvin Lesmurdie Club
REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBER Mr Ray Maclean Moora Club
METROPOLITAN COMMITTEE MEMBER Mr Ray Mansfield Willetton Bowls Club
REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBER Mr Max McDonald Ledge Point Country Club
METROPOLITAN COMMITTEE MEMBER Chris Richardson Dalkeith-Nedlands Bowling Club
WA’s Best Club Function Facilities EMILY OCHS MARKETING ASSISTANT
Best Club Function Facility (small category) Winner: Albany Club Inc. This year it was Albany Club who took home the award for Best Club Function Facility (small), with four function rooms available and a capacity of up to 120, offering a variety of occasions, such as, weddings, corporate events, celebrations and social mingling. The club also accepts outside caterers who hire the kitchen facilities for functions such as weddings. With feedback from previous surveys carried out by the club, they are able to offer social functions which can be adjusted to reflect the member’s preferences. Congratulations to the finalists in the small category! Dunsborough and Districts Country Club is situated in the picturesque town of Dunsborough and offers the sports of bowls, croquet, golf, tennis and cycling. They offer a total of four function rooms with a maximum capacity of 160. The club hires a local chef to prepare food every Friday, with each sport section taking turns each week to assist with the serving of food and the clear up. This really helps reduce the cost in order to earn additional funds for each sporting division. Guilderton Country Club has a large dining facility overlooking the bowling green, and during the holidays can cater for up to 230 patrons each week. The club regularly hosts private functions in their restaurant, offering a great family atmosphere as well. Offering three function areas, one large TV screen and three large TV’s, there are always football and cricket matches available so this includes extra patronage. These are also used for photographs for birthdays. The club advertises a lot for locals and holiday makers to come to the club offering specials, as well as temporary corporate memberships at the club and their function facilities. Ledge Point Country Club provides a family dining experience for up to 200 diners with child friendly menu options and playground equipment available for families on the premises. There is an array of weekly specials designed specially by the clubs chef, with weekly and
monthly specials on offer on the wine list for members. With four function rooms available the club is able to hold functions like award presentations, BBQ functions, weddings, outdoor movies, seminars and workshops. Best Club Function Facility (medium category) Winner: Peel Thunder Football Club The Peel Thunder Football Club was named the Best Function Facility in the medium category this year. The club offers four rooms and can host a small board meeting to a 500 seat presentation or lecture. With a platinum room fitted with three data projectors, cordless surround sound with all rooms capable to hold presentational functions, an in-house chef who boasts more than twenty years’ experience the club is more than capable to hold any size and type of function. Recently the club has become a silver member of the Perth Convention Bureau, increasing their status in the convention and conference market outside the Peel region. Congratulations to our medium category finalists! The Kellerberrin and Districts Club’s large bar area and beer garden offers stunning views of the oval, Kellerberrin Hill and Golf Course. With a local chef on hand weekly, the club is able to cater for various dining experiences, as well as offer the chef’s services for member’s functions. Mounts Bay Sailing Club have three function facilities available to members, all which hold stunning views of the river. With the ability to hold up to 800 people on their lawn, the club is a great choice for events such as weddings, engagements and birthdays. Their downstairs area has had extensive improvements made, including a new deck, paving, a shaded area, as well as being freshly painted, all through volunteer labour. The club also offer a great range of alcohol packages, including on-consumption packages. In addition they also provide an in house data projector, screen and PA system for hire.
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WA’s Best Club Function Facilities continued
Best Club Function Facility (large category)
sonalised event or wedding.
The Royal Perth Golf Club has six function areas available to cater for all types of events. With seating The University Club of Western Australia boasts six- for up to 220 guests, highly flexible rooms, a range of teen elegantly appointed venues which are comple- menus to suit your taste and budget, fantastic wine mented by spacious foyers, inviting lounges and al- lists and attentive and knowledgeable staff, this venfresco balconies with unique views over the river or ue can host almost any function under the sun. The university campus. With the option of gourmet pic- club has one head chef, two sous chefs, two short nic boxes allowing delegates to enjoy lunch breaks on order cooks and a kitchen hand who work tirelessly the banks of the Swan River. Their banquet hall can to provide delicious and high quality events. hold up to 300 people and is great for cocktail parties. Available for all functions, is the clubs fantastic Royal Perth Yacht Club (RPYC) offers four function Executive Chef Costa Simatos who has been with the rooms, available for events such as weddings, balls, Club since 2008. Whilst at the Club, Costa has led the ceremonies, parties, board meetings and presenculinary team to the finals of the Gold Plate Awards tations. The club is able to hold a staggering 2,000 in 2009, 2010 and 2011. In 2013 the Club won Best people for cocktail functions. They also offer a wide range of packages to suit client’s needs, from day delVenue Caterer in the Gold Plate Awards. egate packages, to three course dinners for wedding Congratulations to our large category finalists! receptions. RPYC has proudly been partnered with Perth’s finest five star hotel, Hyatt Regency Perth, for Lake Karrinyup Country Club is renowned for its fa10 years. This allows the club to provide members mous grounds, exceptional service, and award winand guests unique services and exquisite cuisine. ning cuisine and wine list which creates a spectacular atmosphere for any occasion. The unique venue of- The South of Perth Yacht Club offers a restaurant fers several ceremony and reception options includ- which caters for lunches and dinners, as well as speing sit-down meals in its beautiful dining room or a cial functions, with some of Perth’s best views overrelaxed cocktail function by the pool. The Karrinyup looking the Swan and Canning Rivers. Their Ballroom Dining Room offers stunning open space overlooking can hold more than 400 people and is great for wedthe golf course, whilst the recently refurbished Bistro dings, corporate events and cocktail parties. The club overlooks the alfresco and pool area. The Macken- offers packages for meetings, seminars, breakfasts, zie Russell Room is filled with club history and the dinners and beverages. Its three bars meet the needs Committee Room boasts panoramic views of the golf of members and their guests, whilst two outside arcourse. Offering weddings, private functions, confer- eas cater for informal al fresco dining and barbecues. ences and corporate golf events, the club creates Subiaco Football Club offers three function faciliprofessional packages for special occasions. ties, The Presidents Lounge, The Corporate Lounge Mandurah Bowling and Recreation Club offers three and The Boardroom. The club is available for cocktail function rooms, holding up to 250 people. The club events, seminars, exhibitions and sit down events, is able to provide audio and visual facilities, includ- with a capacity of up to 300 people. With a variety ing a P.A system, stereo with DJ capability, projector of food and beverage packages available to suit the screens and TV’s. The Club Manager holds 10+ years’ client’s needs, everything is done in house; however, experience in hotels and functions and is able to of- the club does give the option to clients to use other fer functions from weddings and birthdays to fund- services, even offering a list of a number of suppliers. raisers and corporate events. On behalf of the whole Clubs WA team, congratulaThe Blue Water Room is the Marmion Angling and tions to each of our 2014 Best Function Facility winAquatic Club’s primary function space and the ven- ners and finalists! ue offers a tranquil setting overlooking magnificent ocean views. The club offers a range of different packages for different budgets and tastes in cocktail, buffet and a la carte menus, allowing clients to choose from the menu so they can create a truly perWinner: University Club of Western Australia
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For further information please contact
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Welcome to the Clubs WA family • An extensive database of pre-made tools and templates tailored for the WA club industry on Welcome to the newest Clubs WA members: the Clubs WA website. Margaret River Bowling Club, Hellenic Association Club of WA and the South Perth Lawn Tennis Club. • Subsidised training courses tailored to the WA club industry, including the newest workshops, On your behalf, we will continue to lobby the govGood Governance and Workplace Relations ernment for improvements for our industry in relawhich will be launched at the 2014 Annual Gention to reviews to both the Liquor Control Act (1988) eral Meeting. and the Association’s Incorporations Act (1987). We have also provided an extensive submission to the • Subsidised tickets to attend the Annual General ongoing review of Metropolitan Local Governments Meeting & Networking Event and the annual to advocate for greater understanding of club leases Awards for Excellence. in local government areas. • Subscriptions to the monthly Clubs WA newsletClubs WA will continue to subsidise the services we ter and fortnightly email service. provide for our member clubs and our newest mem• Creating awareness of the WA club industry and bers can access the following benefits: member club’s events through our social media • Discounted Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA), pages (www.facebook.com/ClubsWA) Approved Manager (MLP1) and Food Safety courses through Clubs WA’s hospital- On behalf of Clubs WA, welcome and we look fority training portal, Hospitality Alliance Training ward to working with you! (www.hospitalityalliancetraining.edu.au). CLUBS WA MANAGEMENT
• Tailored information on how to run your business
Club revamp: flags and banners CHRISTINA NG MARKETING ASSISTANT
come out to you as a completely obligation free service, should the particular situation call for it.
Based right here in Perth, WA Flags & Banners are a friendly, local business that supplies standard and customised flags and banners in various sizes.
WA Flags & Banners are also equipped to handle flags and banners as per your design and specification (please contact the company for format, colour and resolution requirements for customised artwork).
Anu Godbole
Whether you need a strong, fully sewn Australian flag for your club’s flag pole, teardrop banners and multi-coloured buntings to advertise the club’s premises or banners for your club’s international themed party, WA Flags & Banners can help you with all your flag and signage requirements.
Choosing to keep its business model simple so that prices are kept low, the company does not have a physical shop front, but will happily take calls every day of the week (including weekends and public holidays!). Whilst most communications are handled over the phone or email, a shop representative can
With no minimum order quantity and an offer of reasonably priced delivery of products anywhere in Australia, why not give WA Flags & Banners a call and give your club a good promotional makeover? As an Industry Supporter of Clubs WA, WA Flags & Banners are happy to help you and your club with all your flag requirements.
Yatin Godbole
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Wednesday October 22, 2014 ~ The Royal Australian Air Force Association Club
Program at a glance Time
Activity
9:30 AM
Morning tea and registration opens for Workshop
9:45 AM
Good Governance and Workplace Relations workshops run simultaneously
11:30 AM
Registration for AGM opens
11:45 AM
Workshops conclude Canape` entrees served
12:15 PM
AGM begins
12:30 PM
Networking Luncheon begins Hear from high-profile Australian athletes Event concludes Social drinks begin Aviation Heritage Museum tours begin *Optional
2:30 PM 3:00 PM
Combined tickets for the AGM, Networking Event and one of the seminars are $95 per person, whilst tickets for the AGM and Networking Event are $65 per person. Tickets include entry into each of the events, morning tea, a three course meal, beverages, delegate packs, Clubs WA merchandise, copies of the latest annual report and Clubs WA Corporate Directory, and the opportunity to hear from our leadership guest panel.
There are limited tickets so call our Events Officer Holly Hazel on 1300 640 616, and book your tickets today! Royal Australian Air Force Association AFA Club Bull Creek Air Force Memorial Estate Bull Creek Drive Bull Creek WA 6149 Phone: (08) 9311 4460 Parking: Ample parking underground (located in front of the Club)
RAAFA Club
Disabled parking and wheelchair access available Clubs WA Service Bulletin
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Club legend wins another award CLUBS WA MANAGEMENT
Clubs WA would like extend their congratulations to Scarboro Surf Life Saving Club’s Robert Welch – this year’s recipient of the Department of Sport and Recreation’s John Graham Award. Nominated by Parks and Leisure Australia WA, Robert received this prestigious award in recognition of his lifelong commitment and service to the sport and recreation industry. Robert adds this award to his already extensive list of honours received for his outstanding contributions – the Medal of
the Order of Australia (for services as a sports administrator); Australian Sports Medal; World Lifesaving Citation of Merit; Fellow, Australian Society of Association Executives; Surf Life Saving Australia Volunteer of the Year 1998 and Life Member – Surf Life Saving Australia, SLSA WA and Scarboro SLSC. Not only has Robert been a dedicated member of the Scarboro Surf Life Saving Club for nearly 40 years, he is also currently a member of Parks & Leisure WA and Chairman of Surfing WA.
His Surf Lifesaving credentials include Surf Life Saving Accredited Examiner, Level 2 Competition Official and Level 1 Surf Coach. To also list Robert’s past achievements is beyond the scope of this article! Robert’s achievements are outstanding and we are sure he will continue his commitment and support to the sport industry over many more years to come.
Connecting you to high-profile athletes CHRISTINA NG MARKETING ASSISTANT
PickStar (www.pickstar.com.au) is an online platform which looks to provide Australians with greater access to their sporting stars, while at the same time delivering the platform for Australian athletes to engage and connect with the public in ways that suit their abilities, interests and schedules. The company also creates the opportunity for an athlete to use their profile to inspire and engage others, while also enabling organisations, individuals, clubs and schools to create interest and excitement in their event. Co-founded by AFL star, James Begley (of the St Kilda Saints and Adelaide Crows) and Fremantle Dockers legend, Matthew Pavlich (current captain of the squad for the past eight seasons), PickStar was conceived after Begley witnessed an increasing desire for businesses to engage with sports stars, and Pavlich became aware of the large number of athletes who wished to engage with these businesses for commercial opportunities whilst still actively participating in their chosen sports. Thus, PickStar was born in order to bridge that gap and make it possible for everyone to “reach the stars”. Whether your club budget is as small as $100, or as large as a corporate sponsorship worth thousands, PickStar allows you to pitch your opportunity directly to their list of elite athletes both past and present across a range of sporting codes – AFL, Cricket, NBL, NRL, ABL,
Netball, Super Rugby, Olympic and Paralympic!
Clubs WA are thrilled to be able to announce PickStar as a Bronze Corporate Partner and look forward to working with such a great team of people in what is sure to be a fun and enjoyable partnership!
Pickstar Co-Founder James Begley and General Manager Nathan Powell
Each month a PickStar Athlete of the Month will be feautured on the Clubs WA website as well as information regarding athlete fees. For information on PickStar’s reduced fees for Clubs WA members, contact PickStar General Manager Nathan Powell by emailing info@pickstar.com.au or phoning 1300 657 601.
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What’s on around
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Member Money Night is bigger and better than ever! Crown Club members must be at the Casino at 9pm Thursday for the chance to win. If the winner is not present, the prize will jackpot to the next draw. Plus, there are three chances to win up to $2,000 from 7pm. If you’re not a Crown Club member, its free and easy to join. Conditions apply. You must be present to win. Active contactable members only.
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Highlighting WA Junior programs CHRISTINA NG MARKETING ASSISTANT
With social media becoming an increasingly powerful business tool to help expose and promote local organisations and events to the greater community, Clubs WA are expanding its services to help assist and enable its members to take advantage of this modern-day trend.
Softball WA’s Operations Manager, Brittany Rumfelt, acknowledges the positive, long-term effects group activity can have for young players, stating that being a part of any team sport gives basis for [children to learn] discipline, keep active and learn life skills that apply even outside of sport’.
Alongside the launch of our ‘Junior Rising Stars’ campaign last month (visit our Facebook page for more detail), Clubs WA is opening its media channels to clubs around the State who have dedicated programs and activities to help our young clubbies stay active, have fun and give them a strong foundation for good mental health and wellbeing. With access to over 320,000 active club members and thousands of community group leaders, licensed club representatives and corporate sponsors both locally and interstate, Clubs WA are able to expose your club’s profile to key personnel and help provide greater awareness of your club’s Junior Program to both benefit and entice potential members and sponsors. September’s Junior Program focus is on Softball WA. Introduced to our nation in 1939, softball first began in Australia when the then Director of Physical Education in NSW, Gordon Young, began promoting the game in schools and colleges. Since then, softball in Australia has continued to catch on, with over 25,000 individual members currently involved in playing, coaching, officiating and supporting the sport in our country. Of that number, an estimated 105 softball Associations and 500 clubs are currently signed up to the Softball Australia network.
Amongst the numerous programs organised by Softball WA, those designed specifically for Juniors include: Softball Batter Up’ School Holiday Camps – for boys and girls under 15 years of age. Hosted over each week of the school holidays, Rumfelt notes that the program is thoughtfully designed across two venues to cater for players located either north or south of the river. “The camps run from Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 3pm, and we spend one week up north near our club base in Mirrabooka, and then another south of the river to make it more convenient for those in that area”. And what exactly do kids get up to at these camps to help them stay mentally healthy? “Our camps help kids keep active and teaches them how to live a healthy lifestyle through the various activities we run”, states Rumfelt. These activities include fundamental drills on throwing, fielding, hitting and base running, “having a go” in game situations and scratch matches and playing tips from local softball stars and coaches. Notable stars include local junior softball alumni, Leigh Godfrey and Chelsea Forkin who were both picked to play for Australia’s 2014 Women’s Softball Team, the Aussie Spirit. Continued on page 15 Clubs WA Service Bulletin
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Beginning at Bayswater Morley Monarchs Softball Club, Leigh Godfrey has won multiple awards including Most Valuable Player in the Under 16 National Championships, ‘Best Batter’ at the 2009 Australian Open Women’s Nationals and was a former Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Scholarship holder from 2008 to 2010. Chelsea Forkin first started her professional sports career in baseball at age eleven, playing for the Melville Braves (a boys team) before representing WA at the U14 Australian National Baseball Championships in 2003 where she became the first ever girl inducted into the State team - which at the time was an all boys team.
Other major programs available to WA’s young softball enthusiasts include: Come and Try Days is arranged by local league softball teams at various times throughout the year and the Summer and Winter Development Academys spans over a period of eight weeks and is offered at four different levels, making it a fun program for kids who have never played softball before. Activities include mechanical breakdown of hitting, throwing, fielding and base running, nutrition and tips from professional playing softball athletes and coaches.
If you are interested in knowing more about Softball Forkin eventually switched over to softball in 2006 WA and signing up for a bat phone 08 9349 9911 and soon began representing Australia again, touring visit www.wa.softball.org.au, or send an email to Interstate and across the world to Canada, USA, Ven- admin@softballwa.org.au ezuela and Japan after being selected for the Juniors Would your club like to nominate its own ‘Junior Risand then Senior, national softball teams. She has also ing Star’? been recognised by the AIS with both scholarships and a Sport Achievement Award for her outstanding If you would like to get involved, visit Clubs WA’s new performance at an international benchmark event. Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ClubsWA or Both WA girls are set to help Aussie Spirit compete email marketing@clubswa.com.au against 15 other teams around the world at the International Softball Federation (ISF) XIV Women’s World For more information on living a mentally healthy Championship in Haarlem, Netherlands from August lifestyle, please visit: www.actbelongcommit.org.au 15 to 24 this year. Source: Softball Australia statistics
ISF XIV Championship results from Softball Australia The Aussie Spirit has claimed bronze at the ISF 14th Women’s World Championship in Haarlem, Netherlands.
From all Clubs WA staff and affiliate members, we say congratulations to the players and coaching staff of the Aussie Spirit on your amazing efforts and
The performance emulates that of the 2012 ISF Women’s World Championship where Australia finished third behind Japan and the USA, the same two teams to play for the gold and silver medals at this Championship. To their credit, the Spirit played as hard as they could, but clearly a gruelling schedule from three games played the previous day, including a 1.30am finish, took its toll. Japan has subsequently regained their title of World Champion with victory over the USA, 4-1. Clubs WA Service Bulletin
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Basketball ‘Scoring Machine’ and footy legend to speak at 2014 AGM CLUBS WA MANAGEMENT
Not long after Shawn Redhage joined the Perth Wildcats basketball team he earned himself the illustrious title of the ‘scoring machine’. The Florida-born American joined the Wildcats in 2005 and became their Captain in 2009. During his first year in his new role the scoring machine proved his fans right and captained the team to win its first National Basketball League (NBL) championship in more than 10 years. Redhage is recognised as one of Australia’s forefront NBL players and has been named in the Top Five Most Valuable Player list five times. The Wildcats re-signed the all-star in 2013 and Redhage looks to call Perth home for another three years. The American-Australian made his debut at the Nebraska State High School where he won Player of the Year in 1998 and 1999 and he later become known as one of the top players in the State. Whilst on his journey to become a rising star in the basketball world, he also managed to find time to complete a degree in construction engineering.
2014 AGM guest panel host: exAFL player and entrepreneur James Begley is an Adelaide boy who was drafted to St Kilda for four years and then spent three years at the Adelaide Crows. Retiring with 61 games at the age of 25, Begley back-packed around South America, America and Europe for a year. He has been living in Perth for the past seven years and is entrepreneurial in spirit and enjoys challenging himself with new possibilities. Begley has founded two businesses, Tract Group (a leadership and development business) and PickStar (which connects high-profile athletes with great opportunities within the community). Career achievements include: • Listed AFL player with St Kilda and Adelaide Crows for 7 years and 61 games • General Manager of Leadership and Development at the Fremantle Football club by the age of 27
During a game against the Adelaide 36ers in 2011, Redhage’s basketball world came crashing down • Works with motivated clients to improve their busiwhen he dislocated his hip and was told he would nesses not be able to play professional basketball again. After enduring two painful surgeries and a seven- • Board member at East Fremantle Football Club month hiatus, Redhage proved his determination and strength by returning to the team and averaging Also sitting on this year’s panel is Australian Hockey14 points per game during the 2012/2013 season. roos Goalkeeper, Rachael Lynch. Lynch has competed Outside his basketball career, Redhage is a part-time in various international and national events throughfinancial planner for a financial planning company in out her career. Most notably she competed in the World League finals and semi finals winning silver Subiaco. and gold respectively. Lynch also won her share of a After captaining the Perth gold medal at the 2012 Commonwealth Games and Wildcats for many years, and won silver at the 2009 champions. proving his determination and She successfully runs passion to compete in basa hockey goal-keeper ketball, Redhage has develtraining and developoped outstanding skills as ment company and has a leader and will make an proven herself to be a outstanding guest panelist leader and entrepreat the 2014 Annual Genneurial at heart. Lynch eral Meeting & Networking will make a great addiEvent on October 22, 2014. tion to this year’s AGM. Image: Paul Kane, 2012
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Two new workshops launched at 2014 AGM Combined tickets for the AGM, Networking Event and Good Governance workshop are $95 per person The dedicated Clubs WA team have spent the past and include entry into each of the events, morning few months labouring over our latest training work- tea, a three course meal, beverages, delegate packs, shops and they’re finally perfect and ready for public Clubs WA merchandise, copies of the latest annual viewing! report and Clubs WA Corporate Directory, and the Good Governance and Workplace Relations are opportunity to hear from our leadership guest panel the newest training courses added to the stel- featuring James Begley, Shawn Redhage and Racheal lar lineup offered through our training portal, Lynch. Hospitality Alliance Training. The two new work- The Workable Workplace Relations seminar will run shops will be officially launched on the morning of simultaneously to the Good Governance workshop our Annual General Meeting and Networking Event in and will be run by Mikhail Ushakoff, Workplace Relaa seminar format, on Wednesday October 22, 2014. tions Advisor for Clubs NSW. CLUBS WA MANAGEMENT
The Good Governance workshop will run through the most important sections of the training course, covering topics including: Associations Incorporation Act 1987 (WA); Liquor Control Act 1988; club constitutions; management committees; finance; risk management; grievances and disputes plus so much more.
Mikhail came to Clubs NSW from Piggot Stinson Lawyers and has been with Clubs NSW now for two years in the position of Workplace Relations Advisor. In that role Mikhail has been responsible for providing advice and representation to member clubs on a range of issues including awards, dismissals, enterprise agreements, policies and procedures, union This new course will tell you everything you need to negotiations, employment disputes and industrial know in order to run your club successfully. By engag- documentation. Mikhail has a Bachelor of Law and a ing in effective corporate governance, management Bachelor of Arts. committees help ensure the strategic long-term fi- The Workplace Relations seminar will focus on the nancial viability of their club. Corporate governance topic of Understanding the Award and the NES. generally refers to the way an organisation is managed. It encompasses authority, accountability, stew- Combined tickets for the AGM, Networking Event ardship, leadership, direction and control exercised and one of the seminars are $95 per person, whilst in the organisation. tickets for the AGM and Networking Event are $65 per person. Tickets include entry into each of the This training course has been developed to assist the events, morning tea, a three course meal, beverages, management committees of licensed clubs within delegate packs, Clubs WA merchandise, copies of the Western Australia in the governance of their clubs, latest annual report and Clubs WA Corporate Direcand highlights management under both the Associa- tory, and the opportunity to hear from our leadertions Incorporation Act 1987 and the Liquor Control ship guest panel. Act 1988.
Clubs WA presents the latest additions to its tailored courses for Western Australian Clubs:
1. Good Governance 2. Workable Workplace Relations Wednesday October 22, 2014 To purchase tickets to the AGM and seminars contact Clubs WA Events Officer Holly Hazel 1300 640 616 || marketing@clubswa.com.au
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Hisco and NFE announce merger HISCONFE MANAGEMENT
Two trusted names in the Australian hospitality supply industry, Hisco and NFE announce that they have merged. Under the new title of HiscoNFE, the merger will position the company as an industry leader, supplying to all segments of the hospitality, construction, supermarket and tourism industries. With vast experience and an unparalleled stock holding to draw from, HiscoNFE will be a full service provider, resulting in increased opportunities for customers and staff alike. This diversified hospitality supply company will provide everything from complete commercial kitchens for major projects right through to uniforms, manchester, table top, janitorial supplies, commercial equipment, furniture and packaging. Established in 1985, Hisco has been a steady force in the hospitality industry, dominating the table top and manchester segments. NFE started trading in 1999 and is highly recognised for its commercial kitchen project work. Hisco Chairman Murray McHenry will become the executive Chairman of HiscoNFE board of directors alongside Hisco Founding Director Graeme Fitzsimmons, NFE Managing Director Steve Ellis and Finance Director Brett Thompson.
“The merger of Hisco and NFE will enable us to deliver a wider range of products along with the same high quality service that our customers have come to expect, making us the principal hospitality partner of choice,” said McHenry. “HiscoNFE will provide unwavering commitment to the hospitality industry; striving for innovation, success and integrity in everything we do.” Drawing on close to 30 years experience in various aspects of the hospitality business, Steve Ellis will take up the position of HiscoNFE’s Managing Director. “HiscoNFE is the joining of two companies which are very similar in size and culture. Our strengths are highly complementary and will enable us to provide a new and broader range of products and services to our customers,” stated Ellis. HiscoNFE’s head office and superstore will be located at the City West Shopping Centre in West Perth, supported by a state-of-the-art warehousing facility in Jandakot. HiscoNFE Superstore: Corner Railway & Sutherland Streets, West Perth, WA 6005 info@hisconfe.com.au www.hisconfe.com.au
Spirit dispensers: are you breaking the law? Alcohol measurement laws – are your club bartenders measuring drinks illegally?
It is a requirement that simple spirit measures must be: in capacities of 15 mL, 30 mL or 60 mL; in the prescribed units of millilitres (mL); marked with either Under Australian Trade Measurement batch-testing markings or a verification mark; made Regulations for the retail sale of alco- of a rigid or semi-rigid material hol, certain types of alcohol must be sold by a volume measure. In particu- Spirit dispensers must be of a pattern approved by lar, the sale of brandy (including co- NMI under approval categories 4/5/ or 5/6S/ and gnac and armagnac), gin, rum, vodka bear a verification mark applied by a servicing licensor whisky/whiskey must be made us- ee and deliver fixed quantities of 15 mL, 30 mL or 60 ing an NMI-approved spirit measure. From the Na- mL. tional Measurement Institute (NMI)’s Guide to the Sale of Alcohol: Approved spirit measures include All new spirit dispensers must conform with a current simple measures (such as thimble measures, ‘egg certificate of approval, whilst dispensers currently in cups’, ‘jiggers’), or more complex dispensers (these use must bear a verification mark. will require verification by servicing licensees). These measurement rules also apply when brandy Simple measures can either be purchased as a batch- (including cognac and armagnac), gin, rum, vodka, tested item, or may be individually verified for accu- whisky/whiskey are served with or without a mixer such as soft drink (e.g. vodka and orange, rum and racy by a servicing licensee. cola). Visit www.measurement.gov.au for more info HiscoNFE stocks free-pouring spirit dispensers
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