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LEDGER WORKERS BLACKTOWN | WORKERS SPORTS | WORKERS HUBERTUS COUNTRY CLUB
JAN - MAR VOLUME 3 EDITION 1
CONTENTS
JANUARY - MARCH 2016
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REPORTS
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FOOD
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FEATURE - WHITE RIBBON
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ENTERTAINMENT
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CALENDAR
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WHAT’S ON
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PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
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CLUB INFO
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SPORTING BODIES
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WIN TICKETS!
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WELFARE REPORT
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DIRECTORY
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HAWKESBURY RACE CLUB more information to follow
Cover Image (Left - Right) Shelley Fletcher - Group HR Manager Neale Vaughan - General Manager Kay Kelly - Group President Morgan Stewart - Group Operations Manager
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KAY KELLY
TERRY O’LOUGHLIN
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LES WINTERS JNR VICE
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JIM BUCKLEY
MARK COWGILL
BOB VINCENT
PAT COLLINS
GARY CALLAGHAN
JACK MILLER
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT Welcome to 2016
On behalf of my fellow Board colleagues I would like to to wish you and your families a safe, happy and healthy New Year. A new year can bring a fresh start or an opportunity to fulfil many dreams. I hope whatever is in your plans for 2016 you can execute with pleasant memories and great outcomes.
The Club will be hosting the prestigious “ACE Awards” on 6th April. The ACE Awards are like the entertainment industries logies. If you would like to attend tickets will be available but don’t leave it too long as after last years success they will go quickly.
We finished off 2015 with our 60th Birthday Celebration Night in the packed Diamond Showroom. It was good to share this night with so many members and to see them enjoying the night so much reminiscing with Lucky Star, Roland Storm, Bryan Davies and Little Patti. Plenty of accolades were received. Thanks Liz for booking a show so fitting for the occasion.
Workers Hubertus has a new look with walls disappearing, outdoor gaming, painting, new carpet, catering and updated furniture.
Our 60th Anniversary book is now available for purchase for $25. This is a nice hard covered book containing plenty of history and photos from the “tin shed” until 2015. It can also be downloaded from our website.
Workers Blacktown has now re-opened the revolving restaurant “Cucina Locale” with a fresh new look and menu.
Congratulations to Club Director Mark Cowgill and General Manager Neale Vaughan who received awards at the LCA Conference in recognition of over 15 years service to the Club industry. Well done. Our Tin Shed, Foundation, Life and VIP members Xmas Lunch is always a great success where we get the opportunity to thank our long standing members for their vision and support. These special members received a copy of the Clubs 60th Anniversary book. How proud were we all when we held the “White Ribbon” breakfast. In 2014 we had 350 attend and our target for 2015 was 600. With well over 700 attending we were ecstatic on how the community came together to fight this terrible problem. The Workers Club received accreditation and was acknowledge for our commitment. We are the first Club in Australia to receive this. Congratulations to Shelley, Management and staff for your efforts. I am aware a lot are waiting on news of the new sports precinct over 55’s resort and aged care facility that I have previously mentioned. Unfortunately I do not have any more to report at this stage as we are still in discussions, meetings and planning which all need to come together before we can announce much more. We also need to have some of the land changed from core to non core and the members will be required to vote on this at the 2016 AGM. The AGM is scheduled for Sunday 10th April and we will have a presentation prior to this date for any members who wish to attend.
Workers Sports also has a new look. The Grange Buffet is fully operational with great comments coming through.
Your membership covers all 3 clubs so take the time to check them out and enjoy all the facilities. Good luck to all our Sporting Bodies during 2016 and thank you to all the hard working committees who give their time so members and their children can enjoy the facilities and make new friends. I am very proud to be President of our Clubs but I am only 1 of a strong team. I thank my fellow Board colleagues and Management for putting in the time and dedication to pursue the dreams and results for our members. On behalf of the Board I thank you for choosing Workers as your Club and hope we see you around the Club. Until next time, Keeping Smiling and be Kind to each other.
Kay Kelly President
It was lovely to see
101 year old Albina Biruta
enjoying our 2015 Pensioners Christmas Party
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GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT Happy New Year to all Members. What a milestone our 60th year was in 2015, thank you to all our members and guests who helped make the year such a memorable one. It was a year that saw some of the most extensive renovations and building works undertaken by the club. Both the Sports Club and Workers Hubertus look fantastic with great feedback being received. The building works for the Sports Club outside area commences mid-January and are expected to be finished mid-year. These renovations will see an improved and larger children’s play area as well as upgraded sound and vision system to allow for the best in sports programs to be televised on the large 170” LED screen whilst enjoying the upgraded modern outdoor facilities. What about a new bar, gelato and catering facility - this will be the place to bring the family too. All renovation works at Workers Hubertus are completed and it has really transformed the club, please go and see for yourself all the changes. Enjoy a meal at Westview Restaurant while you are there. Why not try Cucina Locale on level 5 at Blacktown Workers Club, our newest catering offering at our great revolving restaurant. See inside for further details. As you can see the Board of Directors and Management continue to look at improving, expanding and upgrading all facilities at all 3 clubs for all our members and guests.
How proud I am to advise you that Blacktown Workers Group is the 1st registered club in Australia to be recognised with White Ribbon workplace accreditation. A wonderful achievement. To Shelley Fletcher and her HR team well done. To our Board of Directors, management and staff thank you for your ongoing commitment to getting the message out that domestic violence is not acceptable. I will in the next edition have a breakdown for you on the 2015 Annual report. May I remind all members of the 2016 AGM to be held at Blacktown Workers Club Campbell St Blacktown on Sunday 10 April 2016 commencing at 9am in the Diamond Showroom. Only full financial members at the time will be eligible to attend. Doors will open and registration will commence at 8am. Director’s elections will be held from 31 March to 4 April 2016. Only full financial members at the time of the election will be eligible to vote. More information on both the AGM and Directors election to follow. Again I remind you of our Responsible Service of alcohol policy under the NSW Liquor Act 2007 and the various signs throughout all of our clubs indicating the Code of Practice for the supply and service of alcohol. This is the law and our staff are all trained and are required by law to ensure it is enforced.
The Board, Management and our builders continue to develop the proposed plans for the major diversification project at the Sports Club involving the proposed development of a new sports centre of excellence to be constructed on the current industrial land on Walters Rd and the consideration of an over 55’s seniors style resort living, aged care and childcare facilities on the current sporting fields adjacent to the club on the Reservoir Rd side. We have further meetings with council this month to continue the development process.
To those members who lost loved ones my condolences.
Members will be advised as the project progresses but it is an exciting development in the expanding business plan that the Board have adopted to make Blacktown Workers Club a truly diversified business.
General Manager. Chairman Blacktown. Liquor Accord. White Ribbon Ambassador.
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Neale Vaughan ACCM Dip Bus, Adv Dip Bus
TREASURER’S REPORT Hello Members, Happy New Year to all members, the Board of Directors, Management, Staff and their families. Thanks to all the volunteers at the Children’s Christmas Party, without you it would not have been such a great day for them. The past year was our 60th Birthday and what a great time was had by all. 11 cars were given away in promotions; that was one car each month. On the 23 November the Club held the White Ribbon Breakfast and there was over 700 people in attendance which was wonderful to see. At the Workers Sports renovations inside the Club are almost complete and the new Grange Buffet is now open plus the new extended Sports Café is also opened. The outside renovations will be on-going throughout 2016.
The revolving restaurant on level 5 was re-opened in mid-December and named ‘Cucina Locale’. It was fully refurbished just in time for the Christmas season for your enjoyment. At the Workers Hubertus Country Club, a new outdoor gaming room has been completed and other areas are being updated. The restaurant has new caterers and has been named Westview Restaurant. I would like to wish our Sporting Bodies the best of luck in their 2016 season. A speedy recovery to any member and their family that are not feeling well or have lost loved ones. May the New Year be happy and healthy for everyone. Please find the financial as supplied at the time of writing this report:-
Jim Buckley Treasurer
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Meet Chef
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I welcome people to come in, enjoy the food and give me constructive feedback so that I can keep improving my customers experience at Cucina Locale. - Jessy Singh
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Ingredients
Level 5 revolving restaurant has reopened with a new name and Jessy Singh as the Head Chef. The freshly uplifting renovated Cucina Locale with its spectacular 360 degree views will be an experience that you will want to share with your friends. Cucina Locale has a relaxed and warm atmosphere in conjunction with Australia’s top fresh produce for the best dining experience. Its Head Chef and staff want to compete with Sydney’s top restaurants and make Cucina Locale the very best in the west. Jessy Singh has an abundance of experience around food, so much so that his preparation of meals will appease the eye and the appetite. He started his cooking career in ‘Sevardi Cucina Italiana’ at Beecroft and followed on working in some of the top restaurants that made it into the Good Food Guide like ‘Lunico, Four Seasons Hotel and Biviano’s. Jessie went to Adelaide to work alongside other experienced Chef’s to advance his experience in cooking styles. Being a multi-cultural society Jessie doesn’t want to focus on one style of cuisine, he wants to blend them together for the customers to experience and entice their palate. In what little down time Jessie has, he loves dining out at other restaurants so he can keep up with the trends to always deliver the finest to his customers.
Salmon-200gm Chat potatoes-150gm Spring onions-2 sprigs Green beans-120gm Cherry Tomatoes- 8-10 pcs Butter-50gm Olive oil-80ml Lemon juice- According to taste Lemon Zest- 1/2 lemon Salt-To taste
Try it at Home
Method -Put chat potatoes in saucepan and cover with cold water and put it on stove for cooking. - Prepare green beans, zest the lemon, slice spring onions and cut cherry tomatoes. Lay them on a tray with baking paper under them. Score your salmon fillet. Put your oven on for preheating at 220degree centigrade -Once Potatoes are 2/3 cooked, heat up your pan, add olive oil and salt to season the pan. Put your salmon skin side down on medium heat until you see its colour has changed from bright pink to light pink by 1/3 of the salmon. -Remove the salmon from the pan and put it on the same tray as tomatoes skin side up, drizzle some olive oil on tomatoes. Season with salt and put the tray in oven to finish off. - Remove the potatoes from saucepan and blanch your green beans. Keep them warm. - Put butter in a pan and crush the potatoes. Add spring onions, lemon zest and lemon juice to finish off the potatoes. -Remove the salmon and tomatoes from oven. While they are resting assemble your potatoes and green beans as shown in picture. - now put your tomatoes around the potatoes and finish off by putting salmon on top. - Drizzle some olive oil around. Enjoy!
Sydney Rock Oysters served natural on a bed of rock salt with salmon roe
Crispy Skin Atlantic Salmon, crushed chat potatoes, spring onions, green beans and cherry tomatoes.
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Rosie Batty
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Leading the change Blacktown Workers Club Directors, Management and Staff are proud to stand up and to have been awarded official speak out against accreditation as the first Club in Australia to be known as a White Violence Ribbon Workplace. against Women‌ Our journey to stand up and speak
out against domestic violence began in November 2012 when General Manager, Neale Vaughan attended a local white ribbon breakfast.
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wonderful team of bicycle riders which included police and civilians who had been riding all weekend from Newcastle to Sydney to raise awareness for White Ribbon. The breakfast was a great success with Australian of the Year, Rosie Batty as guest speaker and the room full of local community leaders.
Blacktown Workers Club event was the catalyst for the collective work This lead to Blacktown Workers Club that Blacktown as a community will continue to do to stand up and leading the way over the next 2 speak out about family violence. years and becoming the host for the annual breakfast event. Over the past 18 months Blacktown Workers was the first club to In November 2015 Blacktown participate and complete a Workers Club hosted its largest program demonstrating effective breakfast to date with over 700 leadership, resource allocation, people in attendance. communication, policy and training to create a safer and more Guests came along to support the
FACING THE FACTS
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Over 12 months, on average, one woman is killed every week as a result of intimate partner violence. Retrieved from: http://bit.ly/1qVoTZF
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Violence against woman is estimated to cost $14.4billion to the Australian economy per annum Retrieved from: http://bit.ly/1lCI2Mz (figure updated 7 May 2014).
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During the breakfast the Blacktown Workers Club Board of Directors, Management and Staff where presented the official White Ribbon Workplace certificate of accreditation by CEO Libby Davis. “The Blacktown Workers Club Group is very proud and humbled to become our Industry’s first White Ribbon Workplace. “We are committed and focussed on leading our industry by positively influencing the discussion on anti-domestic violence advocacy.”
Neale Vaughan.
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January entertainment
SATURDAY 23RD JANUARY 8.00PM MEMBERS $7.50 | VISITORS $10.50
SATURDAY 30TH JANUARY 8.00PM MEMBERS $7.50 | VISITORS $10.50
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February entertainment FROM TAMWORTH TO TENNESSEE
SATURDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 8.00PM MEMBERS $20.00 | VISITORS $25.00
SATURDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 8.00PM MEMBERS $7.50 | VISITORS $10.50
SATURDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 8.00PM MEMBERS $12.00 | VISITORS $16.00
SATURDAY 27TH JANUARY 8.00PM TICKETS $40.00 EACH
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March entertainment
SATURDAY 5TH MARCH 8.00PM TICKETS $35.00 EACH
SATURDAY 12TH MARCH 8.00PM MEMBERS $7.50 | VISITORS $10.50
FRIDAY 11TH MARCH 7.00PM TICKETS $49.00 EACH
SATURDAY 19TH MARCH 8.00PM MEMBERS $7.50 | VISITORS $10.50
SATURDAY 26TH MARCH 8.00PM MEMBERS $7.50 | VISITORS $10.50
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Free entertainment Workers Blacktown Jack McNamara Lounge from 8.30pm January February March FRI 01 Dennis Demello Duo
SAT 06 Take Two
SAT 05 Neon Nights
SAT 02 Chris Drummond Duo
SAT 13 Too Many Guitars
SAT 12 Chris Drummond Duo
FRI 08 Take Two
SAT 20 Confetti Disco Band
SAT 19 The Pink Chevy’s
SAT 09 Oxygen Band
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SAT 26 Diamond Rhythm Duo
FRI 15 The Frocks SAT 16 The Pink Chevy’s FRI 22 The Bandits SAT 23 Chris Drummond Duo FRI 29 Chris Drummond Duo SAT 30 Diamond Rhythm Duo
Workers Sports January
Entertainment Lounge from 8.00pm
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FRI 05 Chris Drummond Duo
FRI 04 Chris Drummond Duo
SAT 09 Urban Stone
SAT 06 The Bandits
SAT 05 The Bandits
SAT 16 Too Many Guitars
FRI 12 The Frocks
FRI 11 The Frocks
SAT 23 Mesa Groove
SAT 13 Oxygen Band
SAT 12 Franky V Allstars
SAT 30 The Frocks
FRI 19 Chris Drummond Duo
FRI 18 Chris Drummond Duo
SAT 20 The Frocks
SAT 19 Mesa Groove
FRI 26 The Bandits
SAT 26 The Frocks
SAT 27 Soundbird Free entertainment is subject to change without notice.
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PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
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Meet Our Employee Of The Year! Congratulation to Anna Marie for being the recipient of the 2015 Employee of the Year award. Anna Marie has been working hard within the kitchens preparing meals for all our members and guests since 2008. Always going the extra mile and helping her collegues. A true team player and asset to the Blacktown Workers Club
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Eco Update
Gold...
On Our Way To
Silver & Bronze Awards
Blacktown Workers Club is proud to have gone from Bronze Partner Status to Silver Partner Status with NSW Government Sustainability Advantage Program. We have been recognised by the Office of Environment and Heritage for our significant environmental achievements! More than 60 organisations have been recognised as Silver Partners. “Blacktown Workers Club is one of the leading clubs in NSW when it comes to sustainability and energy savings. We saw the need as a major community brand in Blacktown to be a leader in sustainability, all the savings and benefits from our programs are returned to all our members and the community. We have led the industry in the introduction of various programs which have enabled us to be a leader in this area. We have been recognised over the last 2 years with numerous awards and will continue to strive to improve our sustainability as a club group and assist in making the Blacktown area a more sustainable city.” said Neale Vaughan, General Manager. Sustainability in business is more than just reducing our impact on the environment. It has helped our business become more resilient and productive, saved on costs and given us a distinct competitive advantage.
OUR SAVINGS SINCE 2011 b has been an For 60 years Blacktown Workers Clu l area. By integral part in the growth of the loca orate corp our to oach appr taking a proactive loped a deve has C BW at team responsibility the re with our continuous improvement scheme to ensu inue to members ongoing support that we cont ond. bey and s year 60 next succeed for the re “ Ca d our “We In January 2014 we launche our ongoing initiative to strategically plan ctices throughout pra e abl tain sus commitment to all facets of the business. already made positive The We Care initiative has a of sustainability: changes in the following are - Economic - Social - Environmental lity We are a leader in sustainabi the and ry ust ind in the club e Blacktown area and continu in cy cien effi our e to improv all energy areas within our business.
DID YOU KNOW! A standard showerhead may use up to 25 litres of water per minute whereas water-efficient showerhead might use as little as seven litres per minute.
Spending 3 minutes less a day under the average shower will save 13,140 litres of water a year.
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SPORTING BODIES REPORTS
Hubertus Model Boat Club We are a group of people who enjoy operating Radio Control Model Boats. Come and see our boats in action on the lake. Find out about how to start running a model boat. Get advice on all aspects of Radio Control Model Boats. We run our boats most Sundays between 10 am and 4 pm at the Workers Hubertus Country Club, 205 Adams Road, Luddenham.
Workers Soccer Football Club 2015 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 2016 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 for updates and info.
2016 Registrations @ Blacktown Workers Club
(55 Campbell St, Blacktown NSW 2148) Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st January and Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th February
Our Girls Team after winning their semi final
U5 Sharks waiting to go on the field
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Workers Deep Sea Fishing Club All members of the Blacktown Workers Club Group are welcome to join our Fishing Club. A general meeting is held bi-monthly on the 3rd Friday of the month from January onwards. In addition, we can also be found downstairs in the Jack McNamara Lounge every Friday evening from 4.30pm to 6.00pm when we conduct the weekly seafood raffle. A joint noticeboard in the Jack McNamara Lounge also provides information of our meetings and fishing trips and should you require any further information please contact Colin Gardiner on 0414 356 18.
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Dear Members, 2015 was a very good year,with all of our three teams winning the pennants. Grade 2 went on to play in the zone playoffs, but unfortunately was knocked out. Well done to all the pennant players. We start again in March 2016 good luck everyone. We have just finalised the Minor Pairs, and the winners were C Harloff and R Eishauer, runners-up J Rathborne and L Chant. The Minor singles final will be played between L Collison and K Right. On Friday 13th November we had a combined Christmas party with the Men’s Bowling Club unfortunately it was a shocking night with pouring rain so we could not have our game of fun bowls, but the men put on supper of chicken and salad and it was very nice. They also had a raffle,thank you to our men well done. All the men and women that turned up had a good night. Our break-up day was Wednesday 9th December and we come back 6th January 2016
Runners-up Pairs 2015
Winners Minor pairs 2015
INDOOR BOWLS REPORT Playing Wednesday Social Indoor Bowls, you enjoy our game in air-conditioned comfort. Visitors are very welcome to come on any of our bowls days to have a try, you just have to turn up on the third floor (level 3b) of the main club in Campbell St. If you have a problem getting to the BWC then you may get a No 721 bus from Stand No 7 at the Blacktown Railway Bus Interchange, which also stops at Westpoint Bus Interchange (bus stop No 8) on its way to the Workers Club. It leaves on the hour every hour with the first one leaving at 8am. Our days begins at 10am but we do advise everyone to register for play by 9.45am, you do not need to have your own bowls as they are supplied. All we ask is that you wear flat soled shoes, preferably bowls shoes or similar. To play bowls, you do not need to bring a partner with you, as we draw registered names by number to determine who plays with whom. Hope to see you here soon. Bye for now.
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The 2015 Fishing Competition has closed & the 2016 comp has begun. Trophies were awarded at our Presentation Night at Workers Sports BBQ area in November. Being a family oriented club the venue is perfect, with a closed in playground for the kids & stage for the presentations. In December our Club was very proud to be a part of the Workers Kids Xmas Party, it was a great day & shows what lengths the Workers Club will go to give back to the Community. This year’s events included our AGM in February, Bunning’s Sausage sizzle fund raisers in March & October, fishing trips on the 2nd Sunday weekend of each month, long weekend camping trips, plus Xmas in July. With summer in full bloom the warm currents from the north have reached the Sydney fishing grounds & brought with it the bigger sports fish. Reports of big Kingies, Snapper & Jewfish are common. Hopefully the weather will favour our adventures & new club record catches will be weighed in. Renewal of Membership has also begun & New Members are more than welcome. Meetings are at the Blacktown Workers Club on the 3rd Monday of every month at 7.30pm. Location will be at the Welcome Desk. So pack your boat & your kids & join our adventures as we explore that big backyard we call Australia!
We started with a Eurofest at Frenchs Forest with many different cultures showing their different dances. Our Oktoberfest Festivities started 1st October at Bondi Leagues Club which was a great start to a very busy month. The long weekend of course we performed at our home club. Workers Hubertus Country Club for the Oktoberfest. Our performances were well received by the audience. In October we also performed at Penrith Golf Club, Catholic Club at Lidcombe, Ingleburn Bowling Club, Maroubra Beach, The Oaks Pub and again to finish it all off at Bondi Leagues Club. At all the events we had a great time and the audience loved our performances and for a lot of the places we have all ready been booked for next year. With so much work (done by all the dancers and parents ), we will now have some down time and hoping to have a get together party early in the new year before we start to rehearse again. Bettina Poetsch President Workers Hubertus Volkstanzgruppe
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On Saturday, 1st August Triples finals were played ,and the winners were Wayne Cox, Chris Hainey and Paul Faorlin and the runners-up were Efren Sebastian, Peter Pye and Charlie Brown. It was a very close game, so congratulations to both teams. effort. On the 10th October we had 2 teams play in the Les Bell Cup, playing at the Glenbrook Panthers BC. Our mixed pairs games have been played and finals winners for 2015 was by Jan Layton and Neville Sewell and the runner-up’s was J Harvey and R Costello. The over 65 yrs pairs was won by R Costello and W Walton, and the runners-up were K Platt and W Cox. 18 men went to Cobar to play in the Neville Layton Memorial triples. Our players were overall runners-up in the final. It was a good effort for our men to play against country guys and Cobar were the winners. Championship pairs Winners for 2015 are M Luckwell and S Amosa. Congratulations Boys Stephen McGlynn did a good job of compare on the night. On Friday, 13 November we held our Christmas party down at the sports club where the men and the ladies joined on a wet night, but overall it was very good. We have two teams playing in the John McBride competition being played at WALLACIA Bowling Club, but loss on the first round. We will restart again on 7.1.2016.
BWC Baseball Club As we approach the mid point in our season the baseball club is doing well in all of our junior & senior competitions. Due to our coaches & players performances we again find ourselves in the position of having a number of players & coaches who have achieved representative honours in all levels of our sport. Our junior players & one of our coaches have excelled at the Hills Association Level & will also represent NSW in the U/16's National Competition in January 2016. On a Senior Level we have players representing our club at the ABL with the Sydney Blue Sox. Also we had players who represented NSW at the U/25's tournament in Lismore in September. Our players have also been selected to represent NSW in both the U/18's National Competition & the Women's National Competition in January 2016. All in all we are seeing the fruits of all the hard work put in by our coaches & players. To all of those people who put in the hard work on a weekly basis to make our baseball club one of the best in Sydney I wish to thank each & every one of you for your efforts.
BWC Travel Club We meet in a designated room at the Blacktown Workers Club on the first Tuesday in the month at 7pm. You must be a member of the club, $2.00 joining fee and $5.00 yearly fee. If you are interested in traveling and having a good time, please contact me on 9622 8439 / 0421 590 457 upcoming trips: Wednesday 24th February 2016 Bass & Flinders Cruise includes Coach Tour/ lunch on board three hour cruise. Day Tours - Sunday 20th March - Lower Blue Mountains tour - $72.00 lunch & entry fees Regards, Yvonne Ford (President)
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WELFARE REPORT Hello Members, I hope that you are all well and had an enjoyable Christmas with you family and 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 John Hedley family Late Beverley Boylett family Late Olive McGrath family Late Diana Kennedy family Late Cornelis Viset family Late Nick Saliba family Late William Tomlin family Late John Dobbie family Late Dorothy Miller family Late Harold Glanville family Late Joan Sullivan family Late Fred Vosper family Late George Bilton family Late Jessie Alfred family
Late David Walker family Late Hilary Schenau family Late Douglas Perriott family Late Antoine Said Pullicino family Late Valerie Thomas family Late Graham Slater family Late Thelma Lawford family Late Jack Hooke family Late Brian French family Late Neville Peters family Late John Godfrey family Late Philip Waesch family Late Harry Dalzeil family
Late Betty Mills family Late Geoff Rosborough family Late Margaret Desmond family Late George Brumpton family Late Heide Marie Judel family Late Paul Mula family Late Fred Bullgenbach family, Late Ronald Rae family Late Barry Markham family Late Laurel Allwood family yours Faithfully, Late Norman Little family Late Margaret Little family Late John Coyne family Welfare Officer
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Non-Smoking Policy In accordance with regulations gazetted by the NSW Government, the Board of the Workers Club Group has determined that smoking will only be permitted in certain areas of the Club. For more information visit www.workersclub.com.au The Responsible Service of Alcohol Responsible Service of Alcohol is vital for legal, health and community reasons. Blacktown Workers Club Group Ltd. has adopted strategies for the Responsible Service of Alcohol. Further information and a list of our policies can be found on our website. The Responsible Conduct of Gaming Blacktown Workers Club Group in the best interest of its members, guests and community, promotes The Responsible Conduct of Gaming. Blacktown Workers Club Group is committed to responsible gaming. We urge all customers to bet carefully, set yourself a limit and never borrow money to gamble. If you stick to these basic rules, gambling will remain an enjoyable activity. See website for more information. Club Dress Rules To maintain the high standard enjoyed in our Club we request the Dress Rules be abided by. Our dress regulations are displayed in the Club entrance and can also be found on our website. Courtesy Bus Commences from 5pm. See doorman for bookings and Club Rules and Regulations that apply on the bus. Visit www.workersclub.com.au for further information on Cashing of Cheques, Change of Address, Entertainment, Membership Cards and Membership Renewals.
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DIRECTORY WORKERS BLACKTOWN 55 Campbell Street Blacktown 2148 P 02 9830 0600 F 02 9830 0633 Trading Hours Sunday - Thursday 9am - 3am Friday - Saturday 9am - 4am Marks Hair Care Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm Saturday 8am - Noon Definition Health Club Monday - Friday 6am - 9pm Saturday 9am - 6pm Sunday 9am - 1pm Impressions Sunday - Thursday 9am - 10pm Friday - Saturday 9am - 12.30am Hot Food Between 3pm - 5pm Hours are subject to trade
Hot Selection Monday - Thursday 11am - 9pm Friday - Saturday 11am - 10pm Sunday 12pm - 8pm Hours are subject to trade
Pizza Monday - Thursday 12am - 10pm Friday - Saturday 12am - 11pm Sunday 12pm - 9pm Cucina Locale Trading Hours Wednesday - Sunday Lunch 11.30am - 2.30pm Dinner 5pm - 11pm
Tingha Palace Monday - Closed Lunch Tuesday - Sunday 12pm - 2.30pm Dinner Tue, Thur & Sun 5.30pm - 9.30pm Friday & Saturday 5.30pm - 10pm
WORKERS HUBERTUS
Bungarribee Buffet Lunch 11.45am - 2.15pm Sunday - Thursday 5.30pm - 9pm Friday - Saturday 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Westview Resturant
WORKERS SPORTS 170 Reservoir Road Blacktown 2148 P 02 882 24444 F 02 8822 2488 Trading Hours Sunday - Thursday 10am - 3am Friday - Saturday 10am - 4am
205 Adams Road Luddenham 2745 P 02 4773 4444 Monday - Tuesday Closed Wed, Thur & Sunday 11am - 10pm Friday & Saturday 11am - 11pm
Monday - Tuesday Closed Lunch Wednesday - Sunday 12pm -2.30pm Dinner Wednesday -Sunday 5.30pm -9.30pm Friday & Saturday 5.30pm - 9.30pm Hours are subject to trade
SPORTING CONTACTS Baseball Jnr
Kim 0422 023 217
Baseball Snr
Craig 0419 404 155
Marks Hair Care Thursday - Friday 10am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 1pm
Billiards & Snooker
Garry 0439 729 183
Cricket Jnr & Snr
Roslyn 0402 565 325
Darts
Mary 0406 805 093
Sports Cafe Sunday - Thursday 11am - 10pm Friday - Saturday 11am - 12.30am
Euchre
Ann 0410 312 687
Fishing
Johm 0415 861 724
Golf Men’s
Colin 0401 042 996
Grange Buffet Lunch 11.45am - 2.15pm Sunday - Thursday 5.30pm - 9pm Friday - Saturday 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Golf Ladies
Marie 9622 3032
Indoor Bowls
Sylvia 0402 810 955
Intra Club Sports
Trent 0411 965 466
Netball
Koputoroa 0403 644 244
Outdoor Bowls Men’s
Jim 0418 436 777
Outdoor Bowls Ladies Jackie0414 248 513 Over 60’S Social Bowls Lyn 0421 510 635 Rugby League
Steve 9625 9711
Small Boats
Darren 0410 012 647
Softball
Debra 0451 108 971
Soccer
Brett 0409 681 317
Tennis
Ros 9621 1341
Table Tennis
Scott 0416 801 661
Travel Club
Yvonne 0421 590 457
If gambling is creating a problem in your life help is available. Contact the 24 hour free confidential counselling service on 1800 BETSAFE (1800 238 7233). Player activity statements are available on request.
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