April - The Wellington Club

CLUB
NEWS
The Wellington Club
Founded 1841
April 2013
DIARY DATES
APRIL 2013
Daylight Saving Ends Sunday 7
Wine Appreciation Dinner with TerraVin Wines
Thursday 11 6.30pm for 7.00pm
Breakfast with Live Coverage of the US Masters
in Augusta
Monday 15 from 7.30am
Friday Drinks – Young & Old
Friday 19 from 5.00pm onward
Last Friday Drinks
Friday 26 from 5.00pm onward
MAY 2013
Seniors’ Lunch
Wednesday 1 12.00noon for 12.40pm
Women’s Lunch Followed by Bridge Afternoon
Thursday 2 12.30pm for 1.00pm
Goodwin Cup – Snooker Tournament
Wednesday 8 6.00pm for 6.15pm
Opera Package: Puccini’s Madame Butterfly
Thursday 16 5.45pm
Winter Speaker Series: Peter Dengate Thrush
Wednesday 22 5.30pm for 6.00pm
Annual Members Dinner
Thursday 23 7.00pm for 7.30pm
Friday Drinks & Movies at the Club
Friday 24 from 5.00pm onward
Last Friday Drinks
Friday 31 from 5.00pm onward
JUNE 2013
Seniors’ Lunch
Wednesday 5 12.00noon for 12.40pm
Women’s Lunch Followed by Bridge Afternoon
Thursday 6 12.30pm for 1.00pm
Winter Speaker Series
Wednesday 12 5.30pm for 6.00pm
Friday Drinks & Movies at the Club
Friday 21 from 5.00pm onward
Winter Speaker Series
Tuesday 25 5.30pm for 6.00pm
Wine Appreciation Dinner with Pegasus Bay
Wednesday 26 6.30pm for 7.00pm
Last Friday Drinks
Friday 28 from 5.00pm onward
WINE APPRECIATION DINNER
With Gordon Ritchie of TerraVin Wines
THURSDAY 11 APRIL 2013
At the heart of TerraVin is a dedication to making world class
Marlborough wines from superbly situated hillside vineyards. It was
recently described as ‘one of New Zealand’s most exciting emerging stars’.
In 2010 following a few exhilarating years as senior winemaker at a state-of-the-art contract winery in
Marlborough, Gordon Ritchie was ready to return to the kind of hands-on winemaking role he had
previously enjoyed at Seresin. The lure of hand-tended, hillside grown fruit and small parcel winemaking
for a Pinot Noir specialist drew Gordon to TerraVin in September of that year, ahead of the 2011 vintage.
Under the watchful eye of viticulturist Mike Eaton, TerraVin draws fruit from three north-facing slopes
dotted across the revered Southern Valleys of Marlborough. These hillside vineyards are afforded their true
TIME : 6.30pm Arrival & welcome drink
7.00pm Dinner with Gordon Ritchie
of TerraVin Wines
9.30pm approx. Conclusion
DRESS : Tidy casual
COST : $95.00 p.p. all inclusive
PHONE NOW OR BOOK HERE
The Member making and confirming the first booking
of a table of ten or more (all attending) will receive a
magnum of TerraVin Pinot Noir on the night.
Members who are involved with TerraVin Wines
are excluded from this incentive.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
TO ALL MEMBERS
In early April, Club administration will send
1. THE NEWSLETTER AND OTHER
CLUB-RELATED NOTICES and
2. MEMBERS’ MONTHLY STATEMENTS
in two separate emails to those Members
who have registered their preference in
receiving their Club-mail this way and to
those who have not advised the Club to opt
out of electronic delivery. To ensure a smooth
transition, every Member will still receive
a hard copy of the complete mail-out for
April as well.
Members must advise the Club if they wish
to opt out. Please note that if you opt out of
receiving the newsletter via email, you will not
be part of special promotions, reminders for
functions or other short-notice information on
Club matters. Those who would like to opt in
again should let the Office know as well.
TerraVin Winemaker:
Gordon Ritchie
expression through low yields, gentle handling, and
winemaker Gordon Ritchie’s intuitive approach.
The TerraVin wines have a stunning track record
of third party endorsements from New Zealand
and international wine critics.
Gordon Ritchie will join us in Wellington during
the 2013 Marlborough harvest to host a special
TerraVin dinner. This night will be remembered
for the culinary delights as much as the outstanding
and matching quality of the wines served.
This event must not be missed. Bookings are limited
to 70 and early registrations are encouraged.
OPERA PACKAGE
MADAME BUTTERFLY
by Giacomo Puccini
THURSDAY 16 MAY 2013
Set in the early 20th century when Japan opened
up to the West, Puccini’s Madame Butterfly is one
of the world’s best loved operas containing many
of the most recognisable tunes in opera, including
the ‘Humming Chorus’ and ‘One Fine Day’.
TIME : 5.30pm Arrival and welcome drink
5.45pm Dinner
7.00pm Transport to St James Theatre
7.30pm Opera
10.00pm Return to Club for supper
DRESS : Jacket & tie, evening wear
COST : $239.50 p.p. (ticket, drinks, dinner,
transport & supper)
$69.00 p.p. (drinks, dinner, transport
& supper ONLY – no ticket)
Members who have their own tickets are welcome
to join the dinner and transport package, please state
your requirements clearly in your booking.
PHONE NOW OR BOOK HERE

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Dear Members,
I trust all (in NZ) are
enjoying summer this
year, extending right
through Easter.
Of note last month were:
• The very warm feelings toward Juergen and
Jane at the celebration of their 20 and 30 years’
service to the Club. Many Members took the
opportunity to express their appreciation and
all enjoyed a jovial evening.
• The very first Family Night was held on Friday
15th and 7 children from two to teenage years
enjoyed a video and fish and chips while their
parents socialised with friends in Drake’s Acre with
drinks and a light meal. All enjoyed the evening,
including those without children attending
... a tribute to good parenting and helpful staff.
• The well attended last Friday drinks and supper
Upcoming functions feature:
• A Wine Evening with TerraVin. This is a night
for real wine buffs as I understand; it is top
quality NZ wine with a price to match.
• A casual breakfast watching the US Masters
with your golfing Club friends. The 6th floor
venue may suit those of you in town that day.
• An Opera concert with Julia Moss-Pearson for
those of you reading this on-line. (If you are
reading hard copy, the concert would have taken
place by now).
The last point leads me to note that newsletters
and statements will be sent electronically to those
who have requested it from this month. As usual
there may be some teething issues, but please
update your email address on the Club website
if necessary, and give any useful feedback in due
course to the Secretary Manager.
In conclusion I wish to advise Members that the
Club has received a generous bequest from the
estate of the late Richard Peacock. I have written
to his daughters Anna Weir and Brigit Pollock
on your behalf expressing the Club’s appreciation.
In due course the Committee will discuss with the
family its plans for using the funds for the benefit
of the Club.
Obituary –The Club advises with regret of the
death of the following Member:
• Robert Martin Williams, CB CBE,
Member since 1975
Ian Fraser, PRESIDENT
AFTER 26 YEARS OF LOYAL SERVICE:
CLUB OFFICE MANAGER PAMELA MCGILL WILL RETIRE
Pam McGill, the Club Office Manager, often described as the core of the
Club, will retire on 17 May 2013 after over 26 years of excellent service to the
Club and its Members.
Pam joined the Club in December 1986 on a six-month ‘trial period’, followed
by eventually 26 more years as one of the longest standing members of staff
in recent history. She had to implement the first computer system with
many, many further versions and updates, a new franking machine (!) and
accommodate so many more changes during her time at the Club. Some of
the more senior Members will remember that all this occurred still in the
second Clubhouse, the Roger Walker Building. So Pam went through all the
redeveloping of the site, the partial demolition and the opening of the new
Clubhouse in 1990.
Pam will start her retirement in style with a ‘round the world’ cruise of over 100 days!
The Committee at present is looking at how Members can join to celebrate her 26 years of dedicated service.
MYSTERY DINING
The Menu – The Guests – The Date
GUESS WHO IS JOINING YOU FOR DINNER
A new concept borrowed from a fellow Club
providing a unique opportunity to enjoy dinner
with fellow Members and partners whom you may
not have had dinner with before.
There will be a special three-course menu with
matching wines at $80 per person and the guest list,
which will be limited to 14, will be drawn from a
pool of Members who have registered to take part.
This will be a monthly dinner from June onward.
Please register your interest in this new function.
The larger the pool of registrations received, the
more interesting and varied will be the company on
the nights. This is a great opportunity to participate
in Club events, socialising and meeting with other
and perhaps new Members of your Club.
Register now for these innovative mystery nights
of dining. The actual dates for the dinner form
part of the mystery.
PHONE NOW OR REGISTER HERE
ALFONSO’S OYSTER & WINE SPECIAL IS BACK!
6 or 12 Bluff Oysters served natural plus one glass of Club wine for only $18* or $30* respectively,
if ordered in conjunction with a main course off the regular lunch or dinner à la carte menu
Mondays – Thursdays on either level 5 or 6.
The special is subject to availability of the oysters. Therefore bookings for this special would be appreciated.
*Only available in conjunction with a main course – regular prices apply otherwise.
PHONE NOW OR BOOK HERE
WINNERS
AT THE ANNUAL
GOLF TOURNAMENT
AT THE RWGC:
35 competitors played this year at Heretaunga
under blue sky and hot sun!
The main competitions were won by the following
Members:
SINGLE STABLEFORD – WINNER:
Russell Longuet (40)
SINGLE STABLEFORD – SECOND:
Chris Rickit (37)
COMBINED STABLEFORD – WINNERS:
Peter Martin & Chris Rickit (72)
COMBINED STABLEFORD – SECONDS:
Murray Gough & Russell Longuet (68)
DE GRUCHY CUP 9 HOLE – WINNER:
Warren Austad (18)
DE GRUCHY CUP 9 HOLE – SECOND:
Michael Gibbons (14)
Congratulations to all winners and a big thank
you to all participants.
TIME : From 5.00pm onward
SUPPER : Available from 6.30pm
VENUE : Drake’s Acre Bar on level 6
DRESS : Tidy casual
COST : Supper $17.50 if requested
Children up to the age of 18 are free of charge
PHONE NOW OR BOOK HERE
FRIDAY DRINKS – Young & Old • FRIDAY 19 APRIL 2013
The first Friday Drinks for Young Old last month was successful and as the President highlighted in his
column, a good time with friends was had with the young being looked after well too!
The function is aimed at Members who would enjoy socialising on a Friday afternoon or evening.
The idea is that husband and wife come to the Club from 5pm onward. The Club will organise someone
to look after the younger children in the adjoining Kumutoto Room, and older children of about teen-age
who wish, are welcome to join the main party, even if on the way going ‘down town’. Similar to Last Friday
Drinks, a light supper will be available. Reservations are essential.

The President & Committee of
THE WELLINGTON CLUB
INVITE ALL CLUB MEMBERS
TO THE ANNUAL FORMAL DINNER
With Guest Speaker, Club Member
Professor Swee Tan, ONZM, MBBS, FRACS, PhD
In the Quest for a Better Way
THURSDAY 23 MAY 2013 AT 7.00PM FOR 7.30PM
Professor Tan is the Director of the Gillies McIndoe Research Institute and Consultant Plastic Surgeon
and Director of Surgery at Hutt Valley DHB. His research into the origin of strawberry birthmarks and
their treatment has some exciting implications for the treatment of cancer and regenerative medicine.
TIME : 7.00 pm Arrival & drinks
7.30 pm Dinner
8.45 pm approx. Guest speaker
10.00 pm approx. Conclusion
DRESS : Black tie, evening wear, decorations
COST : $95.00 p.p. all inclusive
PHONE NOW OR BOOK HERE
THE 2013 AUGUSTA
GOLF MASTERS FINAL:
CASUAL BREAKFAST
AT THE CLUB
MONDAY 15 APRIL
TIME : From 7.30am onward
DRESS : Tidy casual
COST : $20.00 p.p. (Barista-made coffees extra)
PHONE NOW OR BOOK HERE
Members can arrive anytime from 7.30am onward
with a full breakfast being available from 8.30am
onward until about 10.30am. Continuous coffee/
tea will be available as will Barista-made coffees
(at extra cost). Bookings are essential and will
be taken for group tables or individually.
Professor Tan was one of the three Finalists
nominated for the 2013 Kiwibank New Zealander
of the Year Award.
Members can expect an inspirational presentation
this evening.
Please note that this formal function is exclusively
for Members of the Wellington Club.
AN EVENING OF
OPERA AND SONG
With Julia Moss-Pearson
THURSDAY 4 APRIL 2013
Bookings for the event are still being taken until
the morning of 4 April, directly from the Club’s
website or by telephone.
TIME : 6.00pm Arrival, drinks & welcome
6.30pm Performance by
Julia Moss-Pearson
9.00pm approx. Conclusion
DRESS : Jacket & tie, evening wear
COST : $70.00 p.p.
including a substantial donation
PHONE NOW OR BOOK HERE
NOTICEBOARD
1. CAR PARKS: Please note that car parks 161,
162 and 181 have been leased on a permanent
basis to tenants of the Club. Members are
advised not to use these parks between 7.00am
– 5.30pm Mondays to Fridays. These three
parks are located along the eastern wall in the
car park and clearly marked by signs.
2. DAYLIGHT SAVING: Daylight Saving
ends on Sunday 7 April at 2.00am
3. THE COMBINED SPORTS AWARDS
DINNER: Planned for Wednesday 17 April
has been cancelled.
LAST FRIDAY DRINKS
FRIDAY 26 APRIL 2013
This function is open to ALL Members, their
friends, family and colleagues. Being held on the
6th floor, relaxed tidy casual attire is encouraged
just to see the month out in an informal
atmosphere and surroundings.
It is also a great opportunity to bring along
prospective candidates for membership.
The Committee highly recommends Nominators
to bring newly admitted Members to this regular
event and to make new acquaintances and become
comfortable using the Club and its facilities.
The Club will provide cocktail food free of charge!
Please note that the date for the Last Friday
Drinks in May will be on the 31st.
Mark you diary now!
TIME : From 5.00pm onward
SUPPER : Available from 6.30pm
VENUE : Drake’s Acre Bar on level 6
DRESS : Tidy casual
COST : Drinks, supper $17.50 p.p. if requested
PHONE NOW OR BOOK HERE
TIME : 6.00pm Arrival & drink
6.15pm Presentation to the 2012
championship winners
6.30pm Dinner & snooker
9.00pm Supper
DRESS : Jacket – which may be removed inside
the Billiard Room – & tie
COST : $55.00 p.p.
PHONE NOW OR BOOK HERE
THE ANNUAL GOODWIN CUP SNOOKER
TOURNAMENT & PRIZE GIVING
WEDNESDAY 8 MAY 2013
While there are still several games outstanding, it is hoped the Club will be able to present prizes to the
winners of the five competitions throughout the year prior to the tournament.
Early registrations are asked for in order to have a full field of 32 players again.
WINTER SPEAKER SERIES: PETER DENGATE THRUSH
WEDNESDAY 22 MAY 2013
At the first event of this series this year, Club Member Peter Dengate Thrush will be addressing
Members at the Club. Peter Dengate Thrush is a barrister specialising in Internet law.
In November 2007 he was appointed Chairman of the Board of ICANN, taking over the role from
Vinton Cerf. ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is responsible for
the coordination of the global Internet’s systems of unique identifiers and, in particular, ensuring its
stable and secure operation.
The subject of his presentation will be announced in next month’s newsletter.
TIME : 5.30pm For a glass of wine
(included in registration)
6.00pm Address by guest speaker
6.45pm approx. Conclusion
Members who wish to stay afterwards for supper of two
courses for $38.00 (food only) may do so but must ensure
to clearly book for this when making the reservation.
DRESS : Tidy casual
COST : $10.00 p.p. Registration
$38.00 p.p. Supper – drinks extra
PHONE NOW OR BOOK HERE

APRIL WINE SPECIALS
WINE SPECIALS
KIM CRAWFORD MARLBOROUGH PINOT NOIR 2010
An elegant wine with great length & weight leaves a lasting impression on the palate.
Serve with poultry, tuna, salmon or simply enjoy on its own
CROSS ROADS HAWKE'S BAY MILESTONE CHARDONNAY 2011
Delicious varietal flavours of citrus and stone fruit combine seamlessly with nutty,
toasty characters from gentle oak maturation. This richness is balanced by a long,
fresh finish.
FORREST ESTATE MARLBOROUGH PINOT GRIS 2012
Flavours of Royal Gala apple, nashi pear and orange blossom with a hint of
stonefruit & honeysuckle. All of which carry through onto the palate. It is a
balanced wine, with a rich, soft palate and a refreshing, lingering finish.
HOUSE WINES
PHONE YOUR ORDER NOW OR PLACE HERE
CASE
PRICE
$90.00
Case of 6
$150.60
Case of 12
$220.20
Case of 12
CASE
PRICE
BOTTLE
PRICE
$15.00
$12.55
$18.35
BOTTLE
PRICE
Grove Mill Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc $186.00 $15.50
Hunter’s Marlborough Chardonnay $191.40 $15.95
Te Mata Woodthorpe Syrah $228.00 $19.00
Selak’s Central Otago Pinot Noir $230.40 $19.20
SENIOR MEMBERS’ LUNCH
The next monthly luncheon for senior Members
(65 years and over) will be held on:
Wednesday 1 May 2013, 12.00 for 12.40pm
All Members over 65 years of age and their guests
are welcome.
WOMEN’S LUNCHEON
& BRIDGE AFTERNOON
Every first Thursday of the month, women
Members meet for lunch. Feel free to invite a guest
or two to come along.
Please call Jane Wells if you would like to be included
in the monthly email reminder for the luncheon.
Thursday 2 May 2013, 12.30 for 1.00pm
After the luncheon Members who are interested
can spend the afternoon at the Club, playing
Bridge. This is an additional opportunity to the
regular Bridge day every Monday. Bridge is open
to all Members and players of all levels.
HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE NEWS
AUTUMN HAS BEGUN and we would like to give Barb Baigent a warm welcome. She will be filling Carol’s position
and will be available from April 15th for massages. Booking times and her availability will be posted on the notice board on
Monday 8th April. You can contact Reception or Kristjian to make bookings.
(kristjian@wellingtonclub.co.nz or DDI 04 474 0736)
Barb joins us as a very experienced and highly qualified Therapist and we will be lucky to have her on our team.
BARB BAIGENT – REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST (MNZ)
BHS Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy • Dip. HSc. Massage and Clinical Sports Therapy • Dip. HSc. Therapeutic Massage
Barb completed her training at the New Zealand College of Massage. She holds her degree in Massage and Neuromuscular
Therapy (2012) and two diplomas in Health Science: in both, Therapeutic Massage (2010) and Clinical Sports Therapy (2011).
Barb runs successful clinics in Wellington and on the Kapiti Coast, working with a wide range of people including recreational and professional athletes,
sports teams, corporate workers, elderly, dancers, and musicians. She regularly works with high-profile, international and national sports teams: The All Blacks,
Wallabies, Springboks and Super 15 teams.
Barb’s skill base allows her to offer the following:
• Therapeutic Massage • Deep Tissue Massage • Sports Massage • Trigger Point & Neuromuscular Therapy • Myofascial Release
• Postural Assessment • Relaxation • Stress management • Injury Rehabilitation
The view from Mana Island
MANA ISLAND WALK
Our trip to Mana Island was a wonderful
experience for 20 of our Members. The views
towards the South Island were picture-perfect on
such a still day. Some walkers enjoyed a leisurely
stroll, others navigated their way around the
circumference of the Island.
WALK 4 –Thursday 18th April - Zealandia
This is your chance to be guided through Zealandia, on a Personalised Tour throughout the 225ha of remarkable nature in our beautiful sanctuary valley.
Meet time:
Walk time:
What to expect under foot:
Lunch:
Cost:
What to bring:
RSVP by:
10am in Zealandia (downstairs Foyer).
10.15am-12.15pm approx.
Well formed paths, board walks and gravel/bush trails.
12.30pm approx at Rata Café at Zealandia (individual lunch costs).
$40 p.p. (Supergold Members – to be advised) • $25 p.p. for Zealandia Members (Supergold Members – to be advised)
Extra Costs: $10 for non-Health & Fitness Centre members, partners/friends.
Good walking shoes are recommended, a jacket, plus a water bottle.
It is important that you register through The Wellington Club Reception by Monday 15th April.
THE WELLINGTON CLUB
88 The Terrace, P O Box 10-129, Wellington, New Zealand
Telephone 04 472 0348 | Facsimile 04 472 2475 | Email info@wellingtonclub.co.nz | Website www.wellingtonclub.co.nz