The Bugle 12 January 2019
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Kiama Bowlo to look at its options “We’re not in trouble, but because of that meeting we’ve had a lot of reaction from the community and approaches from other clubs. “We want to discuss the future with members, present current offers and seek permission from them to explore any offers we receive.” One offer that will be discussed is a possible amalgamation with Kiama Golf Club. The Golf Club has issued a call for expressions of interest from clubs within a 50km radius seeking to amalgamate. This is the first step in a The Club’s Vice President, currently Acting President, Peter Wallace legal process that has emerged to assist clubs in similar resources and reduce their an expression of interest is Club, the Kiama Club’s situations to combine their costs. It is a process that has not binding on the Club, but September election passed seen five clubs successfully just the first step in a deuneventfully. amalgamate with the Boma- tailed process of evaluation The AGM was told of a derry Bowling Club, includ- on both sides. $50,669 loss in 2016/7, up ing Nowra Golf Club and “We are still talking to from a loss of $18,636 in the Berry Bowling Club. other parties and looking previous year. The Board of the Bowling into all options for our long The Club has net assets of Club have signalled their term viability. $5 million, largely due to its intention to recommend that “As a Board it is our reprime location. the Club register its interest sponsibility to keep mem“Our Club is celebrating in an amalgamation. bers fully informed during its centenary this year, and “The consolidation of the this process.” we want to make sure it is two clubs will greatly inFor the purposes of the aparound for members in the crease the long term sustain- proval of any deal, social future,” says Mr Wallace. ability of two great sporting members have the same voting A program of centenary and social facilities in rights as bowling members, celebrations are planned to Kiama,” says Director Brian who number around 250 of the begin in March. Hudson, who is Chair of the total 1400 members. Details: All members are Bowling Club’s Finance Unlike Gerringong Bowlinvited to the meeting The Independent Planning Commission has recommended Committee. ing Club, where a new guard at the Club on Saturday to the Minister for Planning that the Golden Valley Rd “It is important to underwas elected to provide a 19 January, 10am Planning Proposal be approved. Continued on page 16 stand that the lodgement of different direction for the
In its 100th year, an extraordinary meeting of Kiama Bowling & Recreation Club’s members has been called to discuss options for the Club’s future. Peter Wallace, the Club’s Acting President, says the Club is not yet in dire straits, but needs to act sooner rather than later to ensure its long term viability. “We had a meeting four weeks ago to say we are not travelling as well as we should be. “Competition for business is a lot stronger today, and costs keep mounting. “The Board feels the time to act is now, while we are still in a position of strength.
Inside this issue Australia Day award recipients p3
Gilmore’s Liberal candidate-in-waiting p5
Aaron’s big break p6
Golden Valley Rd all but approved
Pull-out guide to the 171st Kiama Show P7-10
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