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What’s on at The Club Live Music continues to be really popular with pekish diners every Friday in the Restaurant from 6.00 – 9.00 and Sunday’s from 5.30 – 8.30. We have a fabulous range of performers and there’s something to suit all tastes. For those new members, the club has a number of Sub-Clubs you can get involved in such as Snooker, Darts, Euchre, Poker and Indoor Bowls.

Snooker

Kids Chess Club

Did you know the Yarraville Club has a unique Snooker room with classic original décor dating back to the 1950’s? It’s worth coming in just for a look but if you want to play on one of our full-sized tables, you need to check bookings with Colin Patterson on 0427 147 780 or check our website for more information. Regulars play Monday - Friday.

For more Snooker & Billiards Info, visit the VBSA website or the ABSC website.

Kids Chess. Starts every Saturday at 10.30.

Call Tony to enrol your child on 0408 306 063.

Darts The Yarraville Club sponsors an A-Grade dart teams. The Yarraville Eskimo’s who went from B-Grade to A-Grade in one season.

Teams play every second Wednesday night.

Yarraville Festival 16th Feb The Yarraville Club is once again proud to be a major sponsor of the Yarraville Festival. Next year it’s on a Sunday and there will be a lead-up comedy event in the week prior to the Festival as well as a Kids Movie Festival. Be sure to visit www.yarravillefestival.com.au or go to their

Facebook page for more info.

and fresh fruit is on us. Call Violet to book on 0412 705 700.

SUMMER

The Golf Club has been an integral part of the Yarraville Club for a number of years and we encourage new members to join in for either a social hit or for a serious game. Social players are welcome to join in and is on the 3rd Sunday of each month and is a lot of fun.

If you are interested in joining or want more information, contact Russell Campbell on 0404 335 159 or email russ.sux@iinet.net. au. Games are $35.00 per game and you get a chance to win prizes for ‘Nearest the Pin’ and the ‘longest drive’ each month as well as raffles with meat trays and slabs of beer. Further details are also available on the website www. yarravilleclub.com.au/community/sub-clubs.

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Euchre Club Thurs 7-10pm in the Atrium.

Poker Sunday nights is played on Sunday nights form 7pm in the Atrium.

Indoor Bowls – . If you’re interested in playing on Wednesdays at 1pm, please call the Club for more information.

Do you have a small business or a business idea you’d like to brainstorm? Need some advice on how to go to the next step. Then come along to one of our Secret Women’s sessions every 2nd Tuesday at 10.30am. Morning tea with pastries

Club Newsletter/ Summer Edition #4

Golf

Secret Womens Business •

Your Community. Your Club.

• Anglicare Wishing Tree

• Courtesy Bus

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• In 2012, The Club made a lot of kids and families very happy by collecting and donating gifts for children as well as hampers and hams for families in need. This Christmas, we will again be supporting this great local cause by doing the same for Anglicare’s kids.

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Their programs provide crucial support in • the community, with assistance being given to Foster families, as well as educational support designed for young Mums with babies.

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Our courtesy bus was put to good use in October when we drove the Clare Court kids to Science Works for their excursion. Dwayne, excursion co-ordinator, presented the Club with a Certificate of Appreciation and said “This was very kind of the Club to do this for the kids and saved us several hundred dollars in hiring a bus so we’re very grateful”.

We also brought folk from Yarra Aged Care to the Club for Morning Melodies, and Footscray West Primary School (pictured left) took some of their kids to their school camp, also saving them significant and valuable funds .

Don’t forget the bus is available for members and their guests Fri – Sun from 5pm till late and will travel within a 7km radius of the Club. Please make sure you book at least an hour ahead on 9689 6033. Note: Bookings must be made by a member travelling on the bus.

Think big. Be inspired. Take Action and Grow For more info call 0439 004 934 e: andre@wealtheffect.com.au wealtheffectgroup.com.au

• Gala Extravaganza Summer Holiday Edition Win $1,000 cash and more….Go to page 5 for more details.

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Message from The Chairman It has been an exciting year for the Yarraville Club.

In 2012, the Board and Management endorsed a new brand of entertainment to the Club with the introduction of Yarraville Live and Yarraville Laughs shows. This has resulted in the Club wowing audiences from all over Melbourne.

Secret Women’s

Business

This fine reputation was affirmed recently through the Community Clubs Association, Victoria (CCAV) awards, where the Yarraville Club was voted as having the Best Entertainment Line-up for Victoria in 2013. This achievement clearly demonstrates the successful strategy implemented by our General Manager, Christopher Byrne and our Promoter/partner, James Young from Cherry Rock and has proven to be a winning formula that we intend to continue into 2014.

One year on and our fortnightly Networking sessions for local business ladies are going strong with lots of business being shared amongst our group of entrepreneurial women. With many ladies also coming from across town to attend, we’ve had some fabulous guest speakers with great knowledge and business skills being imparted and shared.

Our Oaks Day lunch was a hoot and the girls all dressed up and looked a treat with their fascinators and stylish outfits.

Not sure if we had any winners on the day, but we certainly had a lot of fun.

Every two months, we hold an evening showcase for those who can’t make the morning sessions and the next one is on Tue 10 Dec. This will be our Christmas event as well.

Credit is also due to the pekish team for their consistently high standard of quality food and service.

Given the changing demographics of the area, we recently introduced a Family Membership which means we are catering to a wider audience by offering products that suit the needs of the new residents of Yarraville and beyond.

With a stronger presence in the Community Violet Browne, our Member & Community Liaison person has been out and about, assisting community organisations where possible.

We encourage you to attend our forthcoming AGM on Sunday 24th November where the Board will share the strategic direction for the Club for the next 5 years. If you’re unable to attend, keep an eye out for the Annual Report which will be available over the next few weeks.

We thank you for your support and wish you and your families a great festive season for 2014.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed the Secret Women’s Business sessions. It has been a wonderful opportunity to network with other inspiring and creative women from the West and further afield…I have found it has helped me to develop my skills in promoting myself and my business”.

Susanne Calman, Feminine Spirit These meetings are great for networking, strategy sharing and business growth ideas.

Come and grow!

Louise Karch, BRANDfluence

Kind regards John Papazisis

Chairman

Club

The Club has been a significant partner in various fund-raising events that have taken place at the Club. One of note was a evening held and sponsored by the Club in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Yarraville for a young boy Owen Davies, who has Multiple Sclerosis.

The Yarraville Club donated prizes for the Think Pink Trivia Night which was run by the Freemasons Victoria, Western District to raise money for breast cancer and was a big success.

“Thank you, the night was a great success, & we raised just over $6,400 for Owen”.

Volunteer West We are working with Volunteer West who recently partnered with Maribyrnong Council, 100 Story Building, and local primary school Dinjerra Primary on a film project with Year 6 students creating a series of documentary films. They learnt skills in planning, directing, editing and special effects as well as the value of volunteering in their local community. They now have the opportunity to take the project to the Asia Pacific International Volunteer Conference in Macau. Rarely is an opportunity like this available to a local volunteer organisation to take their work to the international stage, so the Yarraville Club was happy to contribute to this very special cause.

If you are interested in volunteering, call 9398 1233 or email info@volunteerwest.org.au or visit www.volunteerwest.org.au. They provide many services from training, advice and support to volunteer coordinators and organisations and work in partnership with government and volunteer organisations. Check our website in the New Year for Community First Aid Courses the Club may run in conjunction with Volunteer West.

Spring Racing Carnival

Lots of people raced into the Club to watch and cheer on their favourite horses during this year’s racing season. Pekish put on a fantastic gourmet FREE BBQ whilst members and guests relaxed and celebrated. The Secret Women’s Business ladies also had a great afternoon in the Atrium for their ladies luncheon which was a lot of fun.

Sponsorships The Club is proud to be sponsors of the Yarraville Seddon Eagles who ended a very exciting but disappointing season.

The Footscray Hockey Club sponsors night was a wonderful celebration of community at its best with awards being presented from all age categories from 14 up to 70 years of age. What a true community they are.

The Club works closely with the Rotary Group of Yarraville and has also supported many local Primary Schools, kindergartens and other community fundraising events. If you require support for a local event or fund-raiser, please don’t hesitate to contact Violet on 9689 6033.

Members Corner Yarraville Club Annual General Meeting: Don’t forget the AGM is on Sun 24th Nov at 11am.

All members are encouraged to attend. Go to website for more info yarravilleclub.com.au

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Summer Holiday Edition

Win your way to a better Summer Holiday with $1,000 CASH TO SPLASH! Don’t miss our next big GALA NIGHT on Sat 7 Dec from 5.30–9.30. We had a great mid-year event and we’re expecting this one to be even bigger with $1,000 cash to be won and lots of GREAT prizes. Great drink prices: $10.00 Cocktails; $4.00 Boags Draught schooner; $4.00 House Chardonnay/ Shiraz/ Bubbly.

How to enter: Just make a purchase at any bar in the venue to receive an entry form. Fill out the form and place in the barrel situated in the foyer. If unsure, ask one of our friendly staff for more details.

Birthday Vouchers:

Located at the back of your calendar there are several options available to choose from. Remember that you have to be a member to redeem them. If you become a member now, you will still get November and December’s plus six months worth of vouchers when we send out the new calendar in January. There’s $500 worth of good reasons to join the Club. It’s only $17.

Tom Gleeson from Channel 10’s This Week Live and Cal Wilson from Channel 7’s Slide Show rocked the house in September and everyone’s favourite Peter Helliar performed in October.

Look out for the outstanding Mick Molloy on Saturday 23rd November, back by popular demand after selling out his first Yarraville Club show earlier this year.

To cap off a great year for Yarraville Laughs, don’t miss our Christmas Cracker Comedy night on Saturday 14th December, featuring Frank Woodley together with Hung Le and Rusty from Scared Weird Little Guys.

Next year, we’ve got a special Comedy night for the Melbourne International Food & Wine Festival on March 8th, so check the website for more details at yarravillelaughs.com.

‘Awesome Foursome Happy Hour’ drinks available Mon to Thurs 4 – 6pm: $4.00 house wine/bubbles & schooners of beer or James Squire cider. With the warmer weather, why not try our deliciously affordable cocktails at $10.00 or shooters at only $7.00, you won’t get better value locally anywhere.

Don’t forget our Wednesday, Friday and Sunday night raffles. Each week the Club gives away over $1,000 worth of prizes including slabs of beer and cases of wine, meat trays and other household items. won every week so don’t miss out on your chance to get lucky.

Mini-Members Club

Well, it’s finally here! Our favourite kid’s mascot ‘Gironomo the Giraffe’ that lives in the grass! He’s so cute and we’re so excited to have him as part of the Club. Make sure the kids grab one of our new Gironomo coloring in sheets when next dining at pekish.

So Mum and Dad, when you become a member at the Yarraville Club or renew your membership as a Family for $30.00, make sure you give us your children’s’ names & dates of birth. Then they can redeem their very own Birthday voucher when it’s their birthday. These will be in the 2014 calendar.

Congratulations to Chris Edwards who won the iPad Mini this year, after renewing his membership for a further 12 months. Chris and his family are Club regulars & his kids love our Movie Mondays in the School holidays and travelling on ‘the Fun Bus’. I bet they’ll also love our new friend Gironomo! Go to the website for more details.

Yarraville Club awarded

Best Entertainment

Happy Hour Don’t forget about our

Member Raffles

Member Renewal - iPad Winner

Yarraville Laughs continue to attract huge crowds and sell out shows with the mind-blowing success of world renowned American Comedian, Michael Winslow, who attracted a staggering 600 people to the Club from all over Melbourne.

Yarraville Live treated fans to a fantastic mix of folk, blues & rock by the Aria Award winner, Jeff Lang and was superbly supported by Chris Russell’s infamous Chicken Walk. We were also graced with the sweet Sounds of Vika & Linda who resonated throughout the Club as they performed their distinctive brand of soulful melodies.

Many were disappointed to miss Glenn Shorrock who was back again by popular demand in October.

The Monkey Men performing the Rolling Stones 40th Anniversary Concert from Kooyong, in 1973 attracted the biggest crowd ever to the Club. A truly awesome night.

Yarraville Club are proud to be associated with Cherry Rock who keep bringing you these fantastic shows in the West and urge you to come along and continue to enjoy the Rocking and the Laughing…

Programme Victoria

The Yarraville Club was awarded Best Club Entertainment Programme at the Community Clubs Association (CCAV) awards held at RACV City Club in October.

There were a record number of entries and a sell out attendance at the gala dinner. President of CCAV, Leon Wiegard OAM, said “this was the highest quality of entries we have ever received….” The judges commented “The Best Entertainment Programme category is very important. This award, given to the Yarraville Club, recognises the tremendous effort- the club has made Jay Hynes www.jayhynes.com in providing headline acts and many other social opportunities for people of all ages in the Yarraville community.“

Yarraville Club are proud to be associated with Cherry Rock to keep bringing you these fantastic shows in the West and urge you to come along. ..and continue to enjoy the Rocking and the Laughing…

NEWS

The Community Club Association Victoria awards were held in October and pekish was delighted to be represented as a nominee on behalf of Yarraville Laughs and Yarraville Live for their outstanding culinary contributions to the shows. Yarraville Club and pekish Management were thrilled to be considered for the awards and is a fine example of the quality of culinary excellence and great service they provide.

Fathers Day

This year was a huge success and on behalf of the pekish team, we’d like to thank all the families who chose to celebrate with their Dads at pekish on the day.

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Halloween

What a fabulously fun night we had in the pekish Restaurant on Halloween night. Some kids got a ‘Trick or Treat’ bag and others opted for FREE Face Painting by using their Club Calendar voucher for the month of October.

Melb Cup Day Another great Cup Day out at the Club with a magnificent spread from pekish

Community CORNER The Yarraville Club has been a hub of activity in recent months with Violet getting more and more involved with our local community organisations in her role as Community Liaison for the Club.

We’re building some great relationships and we look forward to working more closely with many more community groups in months to come.

In October, we were part of Children’s Week with Maribyrnong City Council’s Early Learning Development team hosting a Picnic in the Park in Yarraville Gardens which was a big hit with the little kids being entertained by Katie & Aaron from Magical Creatures with their inflatable salmon!.

2014

January – Australia Day FREE Gourmet BBQ is on once again compliments of pekish. Be sure to mark it in your calendar.

School Holiday Activities Kids flocked to the Club once again for Movie Mondays in September and were entertained by Peter the Magician, who wowed them with his amazing tricks. Little Sparks Face Painting and Balloon artists created lots of happy faces also. “Thank you so much to you and your team for having us today. We had an absolute ball entertaining all the kids”.

New Menu Pekish @ Yarraville launched their brand new menu in October with a whole new format and great new meals that we are sure will delight.

Community Xmas Lunch

Functions Don’t forget to book your Xmas function or special occasion coming up Call Amie to book or enquire on 9689 6033.

What’s Coming Up

pekish Gift Vouchers

Christmas Day Buffet lunch is a sell-out again this year so be sure to book in if you don’t want to miss out. Bookings can be made at tryingbooking.com and search under pekish/ Christmas day.

Stuck for a Christmas gift idea? Use your Yarraville Club December calendar voucher to purchase a $70.00 pekish voucher for only $50.00 and save $20.00. Once purchased, this can be gifted as a Christmas present, when you’re stuck for gift ideas. Note: Can only be redeemed from January-June 2014.

Another Christmas gift idea for Members is if you spend $100 in the pekish restaurant in the month of December, you can receive a $25.00 voucher to use in the month of January 2014 (excluding Functions).

Grand Final Day Our annual gourmet BBQ on Grand Final Day was another huge success with Kane Amaru the lucky winner of the VIP Package for himself and five of his friends.

In December we will again be sponsoring the Community Christmas Lunch which has grown from 50 to 450 attendees in six years, at the Whitten Oval. This is driven by Maribyrnong City Council and Western Region Health Centre and is a great initiative with a sumptuous lunch provided to those experiencing disadvantage or displacement in the area. Live entertainment is provided and is a great way for people to meet, mix and mingle over the festive season at a time that is often a difficult for some.

Without the support of local businesses, traders and community organisations such as the Yarraville Club, this event would not be possible.

Morning Melodies

2014 Calen

3rd Monda

(*April is 2nd

Held last Monday of the month. $10 gets you show, $20 includes 2 course lunch.

The package consisted of $150 drink tab, nibbles and lunch in a private section of the Club with a big screen where they could all enjoy the match in privacy.

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iri Elvis Tribute

March 17th June Newm an 20th Century Blondes April 14th* Alex Kyle Golden Hits

Lottery

May 19th Frank Amorosi June 16th Croon er & Croonette July 21st Island Harmony Christmas in July Show August 18th Michelle Louise September 15th Marcia Rae October 20th Carol Taweel

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Clare Court kids excursion to Science Works.

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November 17th June Martin Country Classics December 15th Paul Hogan morning

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Call Violet if interested in promoting your business in our newsletter, video screens and tills.

NEWS

The Community Club Association Victoria awards were held in October and pekish was delighted to be represented as a nominee on behalf of Yarraville Laughs and Yarraville Live for their outstanding culinary contributions to the shows. Yarraville Club and pekish Management were thrilled to be considered for the awards and is a fine example of the quality of culinary excellence and great service they provide.

Fathers Day

This year was a huge success and on behalf of the pekish team, we’d like to thank all the families who chose to celebrate with their Dads at pekish on the day.

PEKISH @ YARRAVILLE

YARR

AVIL

LE

Halloween

What a fabulously fun night we had in the pekish Restaurant on Halloween night. Some kids got a ‘Trick or Treat’ bag and others opted for FREE Face Painting by using their Club Calendar voucher for the month of October.

Melb Cup Day Another great Cup Day out at the Club with a magnificent spread from pekish

Community CORNER The Yarraville Club has been a hub of activity in recent months with Violet getting more and more involved with our local community organisations in her role as Community Liaison for the Club.

We’re building some great relationships and we look forward to working more closely with many more community groups in months to come.

In October, we were part of Children’s Week with Maribyrnong City Council’s Early Learning Development team hosting a Picnic in the Park in Yarraville Gardens which was a big hit with the little kids being entertained by Katie & Aaron from Magical Creatures with their inflatable salmon!.

2014

January – Australia Day FREE Gourmet BBQ is on once again compliments of pekish. Be sure to mark it in your calendar.

School Holiday Activities Kids flocked to the Club once again for Movie Mondays in September and were entertained by Peter the Magician, who wowed them with his amazing tricks. Little Sparks Face Painting and Balloon artists created lots of happy faces also. “Thank you so much to you and your team for having us today. We had an absolute ball entertaining all the kids”.

New Menu Pekish @ Yarraville launched their brand new menu in October with a whole new format and great new meals that we are sure will delight.

Community Xmas Lunch

Functions Don’t forget to book your Xmas function or special occasion coming up Call Amie to book or enquire on 9689 6033.

What’s Coming Up

pekish Gift Vouchers

Christmas Day Buffet lunch is a sell-out again this year so be sure to book in if you don’t want to miss out. Bookings can be made at tryingbooking.com and search under pekish/ Christmas day.

Stuck for a Christmas gift idea? Use your Yarraville Club December calendar voucher to purchase a $70.00 pekish voucher for only $50.00 and save $20.00. Once purchased, this can be gifted as a Christmas present, when you’re stuck for gift ideas. Note: Can only be redeemed from January-June 2014.

Another Christmas gift idea for Members is if you spend $100 in the pekish restaurant in the month of December, you can receive a $25.00 voucher to use in the month of January 2014 (excluding Functions).

Grand Final Day Our annual gourmet BBQ on Grand Final Day was another huge success with Kane Amaru the lucky winner of the VIP Package for himself and five of his friends.

In December we will again be sponsoring the Community Christmas Lunch which has grown from 50 to 450 attendees in six years, at the Whitten Oval. This is driven by Maribyrnong City Council and Western Region Health Centre and is a great initiative with a sumptuous lunch provided to those experiencing disadvantage or displacement in the area. Live entertainment is provided and is a great way for people to meet, mix and mingle over the festive season at a time that is often a difficult for some.

Without the support of local businesses, traders and community organisations such as the Yarraville Club, this event would not be possible.

Morning Melodies

2014 Calen

3rd Monda

(*April is 2nd

Held last Monday of the month. $10 gets you show, $20 includes 2 course lunch.

The package consisted of $150 drink tab, nibbles and lunch in a private section of the Club with a big screen where they could all enjoy the match in privacy.

dar

iri Elvis Tribute

March 17th June Newm an 20th Century Blondes April 14th* Alex Kyle Golden Hits

Lottery

May 19th Frank Amorosi June 16th Croon er & Croonette July 21st Island Harmony Christmas in July Show August 18th Michelle Louise September 15th Marcia Rae October 20th Carol Taweel

uding

Clare Court kids excursion to Science Works.

at 10am

Mark Caligu

Show incl

Advertise at the Club

y of the month

Monday)

January 20th Col Perkins February 17th

BOOKING S

November 17th June Martin Country Classics December 15th Paul Hogan morning

Christmas Show

tea $10

Mor

ning Tea *$5 disc , Lunch ount for ESSENTIA & show carers L 9689 packag applies 6033 Rita e $20 or rlook 135 Step e@yarrav hen Stree illeclub.c t Yarra om.au ville

Call Violet if interested in promoting your business in our newsletter, video screens and tills.

Members Corner Yarraville Club Annual General Meeting: Don’t forget the AGM is on Sun 24th Nov at 11am.

All members are encouraged to attend. Go to website for more info yarravilleclub.com.au

Club

RRA Bus. Y.A mmunity Your Co

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Summer Holiday Edition

Win your way to a better Summer Holiday with $1,000 CASH TO SPLASH! Don’t miss our next big GALA NIGHT on Sat 7 Dec from 5.30–9.30. We had a great mid-year event and we’re expecting this one to be even bigger with $1,000 cash to be won and lots of GREAT prizes. Great drink prices: $10.00 Cocktails; $4.00 Boags Draught schooner; $4.00 House Chardonnay/ Shiraz/ Bubbly.

How to enter: Just make a purchase at any bar in the venue to receive an entry form. Fill out the form and place in the barrel situated in the foyer. If unsure, ask one of our friendly staff for more details.

Birthday Vouchers:

Located at the back of your calendar there are several options available to choose from. Remember that you have to be a member to redeem them. If you become a member now, you will still get November and December’s plus six months worth of vouchers when we send out the new calendar in January. There’s $500 worth of good reasons to join the Club. It’s only $17.

Tom Gleeson from Channel 10’s This Week Live and Cal Wilson from Channel 7’s Slide Show rocked the house in September and everyone’s favourite Peter Helliar performed in October.

Look out for the outstanding Mick Molloy on Saturday 23rd November, back by popular demand after selling out his first Yarraville Club show earlier this year.

To cap off a great year for Yarraville Laughs, don’t miss our Christmas Cracker Comedy night on Saturday 14th December, featuring Frank Woodley together with Hung Le and Rusty from Scared Weird Little Guys.

Next year, we’ve got a special Comedy night for the Melbourne International Food & Wine Festival on March 8th, so check the website for more details at yarravillelaughs.com.

‘Awesome Foursome Happy Hour’ drinks available Mon to Thurs 4 – 6pm: $4.00 house wine/bubbles & schooners of beer or James Squire cider. With the warmer weather, why not try our deliciously affordable cocktails at $10.00 or shooters at only $7.00, you won’t get better value locally anywhere.

Don’t forget our Wednesday, Friday and Sunday night raffles. Each week the Club gives away over $1,000 worth of prizes including slabs of beer and cases of wine, meat trays and other household items. won every week so don’t miss out on your chance to get lucky.

Mini-Members Club

Well, it’s finally here! Our favourite kid’s mascot ‘Gironomo the Giraffe’ that lives in the grass! He’s so cute and we’re so excited to have him as part of the Club. Make sure the kids grab one of our new Gironomo coloring in sheets when next dining at pekish.

So Mum and Dad, when you become a member at the Yarraville Club or renew your membership as a Family for $30.00, make sure you give us your children’s’ names & dates of birth. Then they can redeem their very own Birthday voucher when it’s their birthday. These will be in the 2014 calendar.

Congratulations to Chris Edwards who won the iPad Mini this year, after renewing his membership for a further 12 months. Chris and his family are Club regulars & his kids love our Movie Mondays in the School holidays and travelling on ‘the Fun Bus’. I bet they’ll also love our new friend Gironomo! Go to the website for more details.

Yarraville Club awarded

Best Entertainment

Happy Hour Don’t forget about our

Member Raffles

Member Renewal - iPad Winner

Yarraville Laughs continue to attract huge crowds and sell out shows with the mind-blowing success of world renowned American Comedian, Michael Winslow, who attracted a staggering 600 people to the Club from all over Melbourne.

Yarraville Live treated fans to a fantastic mix of folk, blues & rock by the Aria Award winner, Jeff Lang and was superbly supported by Chris Russell’s infamous Chicken Walk. We were also graced with the sweet Sounds of Vika & Linda who resonated throughout the Club as they performed their distinctive brand of soulful melodies.

Many were disappointed to miss Glenn Shorrock who was back again by popular demand in October.

The Monkey Men performing the Rolling Stones 40th Anniversary Concert from Kooyong, in 1973 attracted the biggest crowd ever to the Club. A truly awesome night.

Yarraville Club are proud to be associated with Cherry Rock who keep bringing you these fantastic shows in the West and urge you to come along and continue to enjoy the Rocking and the Laughing…

Programme Victoria

The Yarraville Club was awarded Best Club Entertainment Programme at the Community Clubs Association (CCAV) awards held at RACV City Club in October.

There were a record number of entries and a sell out attendance at the gala dinner. President of CCAV, Leon Wiegard OAM, said “this was the highest quality of entries we have ever received….” The judges commented “The Best Entertainment Programme category is very important. This award, given to the Yarraville Club, recognises the tremendous effort- the club has made Jay Hynes www.jayhynes.com in providing headline acts and many other social opportunities for people of all ages in the Yarraville community.“

Yarraville Club are proud to be associated with Cherry Rock to keep bringing you these fantastic shows in the West and urge you to come along. ..and continue to enjoy the Rocking and the Laughing…

.

Supporting Community Groups

Message from The Chairman It has been an exciting year for the Yarraville Club.

In 2012, the Board and Management endorsed a new brand of entertainment to the Club with the introduction of Yarraville Live and Yarraville Laughs shows. This has resulted in the Club wowing audiences from all over Melbourne.

Secret Women’s

Business

This fine reputation was affirmed recently through the Community Clubs Association, Victoria (CCAV) awards, where the Yarraville Club was voted as having the Best Entertainment Line-up for Victoria in 2013. This achievement clearly demonstrates the successful strategy implemented by our General Manager, Christopher Byrne and our Promoter/partner, James Young from Cherry Rock and has proven to be a winning formula that we intend to continue into 2014.

One year on and our fortnightly Networking sessions for local business ladies are going strong with lots of business being shared amongst our group of entrepreneurial women. With many ladies also coming from across town to attend, we’ve had some fabulous guest speakers with great knowledge and business skills being imparted and shared.

Our Oaks Day lunch was a hoot and the girls all dressed up and looked a treat with their fascinators and stylish outfits.

Not sure if we had any winners on the day, but we certainly had a lot of fun.

Every two months, we hold an evening showcase for those who can’t make the morning sessions and the next one is on Tue 10 Dec. This will be our Christmas event as well.

Credit is also due to the pekish team for their consistently high standard of quality food and service.

Given the changing demographics of the area, we recently introduced a Family Membership which means we are catering to a wider audience by offering products that suit the needs of the new residents of Yarraville and beyond.

With a stronger presence in the Community Violet Browne, our Member & Community Liaison person has been out and about, assisting community organisations where possible.

We encourage you to attend our forthcoming AGM on Sunday 24th November where the Board will share the strategic direction for the Club for the next 5 years. If you’re unable to attend, keep an eye out for the Annual Report which will be available over the next few weeks.

We thank you for your support and wish you and your families a great festive season for 2014.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed the Secret Women’s Business sessions. It has been a wonderful opportunity to network with other inspiring and creative women from the West and further afield…I have found it has helped me to develop my skills in promoting myself and my business”.

Susanne Calman, Feminine Spirit These meetings are great for networking, strategy sharing and business growth ideas.

Come and grow!

Louise Karch, BRANDfluence

Kind regards John Papazisis

Chairman

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The Club has been a significant partner in various fund-raising events that have taken place at the Club. One of note was a evening held and sponsored by the Club in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Yarraville for a young boy Owen Davies, who has Multiple Sclerosis.

The Yarraville Club donated prizes for the Think Pink Trivia Night which was run by the Freemasons Victoria, Western District to raise money for breast cancer and was a big success.

“Thank you, the night was a great success, & we raised just over $6,400 for Owen”.

Volunteer West We are working with Volunteer West who recently partnered with Maribyrnong Council, 100 Story Building, and local primary school Dinjerra Primary on a film project with Year 6 students creating a series of documentary films. They learnt skills in planning, directing, editing and special effects as well as the value of volunteering in their local community. They now have the opportunity to take the project to the Asia Pacific International Volunteer Conference in Macau. Rarely is an opportunity like this available to a local volunteer organisation to take their work to the international stage, so the Yarraville Club was happy to contribute to this very special cause.

If you are interested in volunteering, call 9398 1233 or email info@volunteerwest.org.au or visit www.volunteerwest.org.au. They provide many services from training, advice and support to volunteer coordinators and organisations and work in partnership with government and volunteer organisations. Check our website in the New Year for Community First Aid Courses the Club may run in conjunction with Volunteer West.

Spring Racing Carnival

Lots of people raced into the Club to watch and cheer on their favourite horses during this year’s racing season. Pekish put on a fantastic gourmet FREE BBQ whilst members and guests relaxed and celebrated. The Secret Women’s Business ladies also had a great afternoon in the Atrium for their ladies luncheon which was a lot of fun.

Sponsorships The Club is proud to be sponsors of the Yarraville Seddon Eagles who ended a very exciting but disappointing season.

The Footscray Hockey Club sponsors night was a wonderful celebration of community at its best with awards being presented from all age categories from 14 up to 70 years of age. What a true community they are.

The Club works closely with the Rotary Group of Yarraville and has also supported many local Primary Schools, kindergartens and other community fundraising events. If you require support for a local event or fund-raiser, please don’t hesitate to contact Violet on 9689 6033.

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What’s on at The Club Live Music continues to be really popular with pekish diners every Friday in the Restaurant from 6.00 – 9.00 and Sunday’s from 5.30 – 8.30. We have a fabulous range of performers and there’s something to suit all tastes. For those new members, the club has a number of Sub-Clubs you can get involved in such as Snooker, Darts, Euchre, Poker and Indoor Bowls.

Snooker

Kids Chess Club

Did you know the Yarraville Club has a unique Snooker room with classic original décor dating back to the 1950’s? It’s worth coming in just for a look but if you want to play on one of our full-sized tables, you need to check bookings with Colin Patterson on 0427 147 780 or check our website for more information. Regulars play Monday - Friday.

For more Snooker & Billiards Info, visit the VBSA website or the ABSC website.

Kids Chess. Starts every Saturday at 10.30.

Call Tony to enrol your child on 0408 306 063.

Darts The Yarraville Club sponsors an A-Grade dart teams. The Yarraville Eskimo’s who went from B-Grade to A-Grade in one season.

Teams play every second Wednesday night.

Yarraville Festival 16th Feb The Yarraville Club is once again proud to be a major sponsor of the Yarraville Festival. Next year it’s on a Sunday and there will be a lead-up comedy event in the week prior to the Festival as well as a Kids Movie Festival. Be sure to visit www.yarravillefestival.com.au or go to their

Facebook page for more info.

and fresh fruit is on us. Call Violet to book on 0412 705 700.

SUMMER

The Golf Club has been an integral part of the Yarraville Club for a number of years and we encourage new members to join in for either a social hit or for a serious game. Social players are welcome to join in and is on the 3rd Sunday of each month and is a lot of fun.

If you are interested in joining or want more information, contact Russell Campbell on 0404 335 159 or email russ.sux@iinet.net. au. Games are $35.00 per game and you get a chance to win prizes for ‘Nearest the Pin’ and the ‘longest drive’ each month as well as raffles with meat trays and slabs of beer. Further details are also available on the website www. yarravilleclub.com.au/community/sub-clubs.

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Euchre Club Thurs 7-10pm in the Atrium.

Poker Sunday nights is played on Sunday nights form 7pm in the Atrium.

Indoor Bowls – . If you’re interested in playing on Wednesdays at 1pm, please call the Club for more information.

Do you have a small business or a business idea you’d like to brainstorm? Need some advice on how to go to the next step. Then come along to one of our Secret Women’s sessions every 2nd Tuesday at 10.30am. Morning tea with pastries

Club Newsletter/ Summer Edition #4

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• Anglicare Wishing Tree

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• In 2012, The Club made a lot of kids and families very happy by collecting and donating gifts for children as well as hampers and hams for families in need. This Christmas, we will again be supporting this great local cause by doing the same for Anglicare’s kids.

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Their programs provide crucial support in • the community, with assistance being given to Foster families, as well as educational support designed for young Mums with babies.

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Our courtesy bus was put to good use in October when we drove the Clare Court kids to Science Works for their excursion. Dwayne, excursion co-ordinator, presented the Club with a Certificate of Appreciation and said “This was very kind of the Club to do this for the kids and saved us several hundred dollars in hiring a bus so we’re very grateful”.

We also brought folk from Yarra Aged Care to the Club for Morning Melodies, and Footscray West Primary School (pictured left) took some of their kids to their school camp, also saving them significant and valuable funds .

Don’t forget the bus is available for members and their guests Fri – Sun from 5pm till late and will travel within a 7km radius of the Club. Please make sure you book at least an hour ahead on 9689 6033. Note: Bookings must be made by a member travelling on the bus.

Think big. Be inspired. Take Action and Grow For more info call 0439 004 934 e: andre@wealtheffect.com.au wealtheffectgroup.com.au

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