Burst Mar-May.pdf - Kingsgrove RSL Club

MARCH / APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2012 

www.kingsgroversl.com.au 

ANZAC DAY 

2012 PROGRAM 

see page 17 

GIANT EASTER & 

SEAFOOD RAFFLE! 

see page 16 

MOTHER’S DAY 

see page 7 

4 Brocklehurst Lane, Kingsgrove NSW 2208

Directors 

Alan Barnes 

President 

Peter Lyle 

Senior Vice President 

Bruce Geerin 

Director 

Sean J. Mahony 

Director 

Paul White 

Director 

Barry Willoughby 

Vice President 

John Graham 

Director 

Heather Shepherd 

Director 

Ian Todd 

General Manager 

Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd. 

Notice Of Annual General Meeting 

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Members of Kingsgrove RSL 

Club Ltd will be held on Tuesday 27th March 2012 at 7.00pm in the Club Auditorium at 

Memorial Park, Brocklehurst Lane Kingsgrove. 

Agenda 

1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday 22nd 

March 2011. 

2. To receive and adopt the Balance Sheet of the Club as at 31st December 2011, and 

the Profit and Loss Statement of the Club for the year ended on that date, together 

with the Reports of the Directors and Auditors, President and General Manager. 

3. Notice of Business and Resolutions to be dealt with at the Annual General Meeting 

shall be handed to the Secretary at least fourteen days prior, and in the case of 

Special Resolutions, at least twenty eight days prior to the date of such Meeting. 

Notice of Motion: A nomination for Honorary Life Membership of Kingsgrove RSL 

Club Ltd for Mr. P. T. Lyle in accordance with By-Law 11.1 of Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd 

has been submitted and approved by the Board of Directors. 

Moved: Mr. B. A. Willoughby Badge No. 438 seconded Mr. B. L. Geerin Badge No. 1393 

Special Business – Notice Of Resolutions 

Pursuant to the Registered Clubs Act, 1976, as amended, the Members hereby 

approve for the 2012 Board year the following resolutions to cover expenses relating to 

Directors and others deriving directly or indirectly any profit, benefit or advantage not 

equally offered to every member. 

RESOLUTION 1. The members hereby approve the payment of the following 

honorariums per annum to the Directors in respect of services rendered to the Club, 

President $6,600, Vice Presidents $2,700 and Other Directors $2,400, to be paid 

quarterly in arrears. 

RESOLUTION 2. The members hereby approve the payment of the following 

honorarium of $600 per annum to the Sports Administrator in respect of services 

rendered to the Club, to be paid quarterly in arrears. 

RESOLUTION 3. The members hereby approve the expenditure by the Club with 

respect to the following matters for the 2012 Board year. 

i. The cost of Director’s meals and drinks after each Board of Directors meeting. 

ii. Reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred by Directors either within the Club or 

elsewhere in relation to such duties approved by the Board of Directors. 

iii. Reasonable expenses associated with the supply of a Club blazer, trousers and tie 

to each Director. 

iv. Reasonable costs of Directors attending ClubsNSW meetings and training 

seminars, and other association meetings and training seminars approved by the 

Board of Directors. 

v. Reasonable costs of end of year function with spouses. 

vi. Subsidies granted to intra-club sporting groups. 

vii. Presentations to members and others for services deemed by the Board of 

Directors to be of a benefit to the Club or community. 

viii. The provision of six (6) specially reserved parking spaces in the Club car park. 

OBJECT: The members acknowledge that the benefits in Resolutions 1, 2, and 3 

above are not available to members generally, but only to those members who are 

elected to the Board of Directors of the Club, and those members directly involved in 

the above activities. 

NOTE. To be carried each resolution requires a simple majority of those members 

present and voting at the meeting. 

Burst Editor Debbie Harris 

2 THE BURST www.kingsgroversl.com.au

Business 

The following resolution is proposed as a Special Resolution to amend the Club’s constitution. 

Special Resolution 

That the Constitution of Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd ACN 000 463 196 be amended by: 

1. Adding the following new definition to Rule 3: 

‘RSL or Services Club’ means (a) an RSL, services, ex-services, memorial, Legion or other similar club that is a registered club; or 

(b) a registered club that has objects similar to, or that amalgamated with, a club of the kind referred 

to in paragraph (a). 

2. Deleting Rule 4.4(c) in its entirety and replacing it with the following new Rule 4.4(c): 

(c) Only the Club and its members are entitled to derive directly or indirectly, any profit, benefit or advantage from the ownership or 

occupation of the Club’s licensed premises, subject to section 10(1)(j) and section 10(7) of the Registered Clubs Act and any other 

applicable provision of the Registered Clubs Act. 

3. Deleting Rule 6.9 in its entirety and replacing it with the following new Rule 6.9: 

6.9 A person who attends the Club premises may be admitted as an Honorary Member for the day that person attends the premises, 

provided that the person: 

(a) produces evidence that they are a current serving member of the Australian Defence Force; or 

(b) is a former member of the Australian Defence Force, and produces evidence that they are a service member of the RSL and a 

member of at least 1 other RSL or Services Club. 

MOVED: Barry A. Willoughby Badge No. 438 SECONDED: John A. Graham Badge No. 223 

By Order of the Board of Directors 

Ian Todd 

General Manager 

Explanatory Notes 

1. This Special Resolution will update the Constitution to reflect recent changes to the Registered Clubs Act 1976 (Registered Clubs Act). 

2. The Registered Clubs Act now allows the following persons to be admitted as Honorary Members of the Club: 

• any current member of the Australian Defence Force 

• any former member of the Australian Defence Force who is now a service member of the RSL and a member of at least 1 

other RSL or Services Club 

and the changes in paragraphs 1 & 3 of the Special Resolution will update the Constitution to reflect this. 

3. Paragraph 2 of the Special Resolution will update the Constitution to state that only the Club and its members can obtain a profit, 

benefit or advantage from the ownership or occupation of the Club’s licensed premises, unless otherwise permitted by the 

Registered Clubs Act. 

4. The Special Resolution will be passed if at least 75% of the votes cast by Financial Full Members who are present and entitled to 

vote, are in favour of the Special Resolution. 

President’s Report 

With 2012 year well under way and despite 

the unseasonal summer, the club had a very 

successful festive season with very popular 

ham and sea food raffles prior to Christmas 

and a great Australia Day celebration was 

held at the club on the 26th January. This 

was followed by the fantastic members draw 

in February to win a trip to Las Vegas. The 

club has many more exciting promotions 

planned for the coming year as detailed in 

this issue of the Burst. 

I am very pleased to report that the club 

made a net profit after tax of $306K, which 

is up on last year and it was achieved during a 

year of great financial uncertainty, once again 

this result was achieved on the back of hard 

work put in by the Board, General Manager 

Ian Todd, the Managers, our dedicated staff 

and of course the patronage of our members. 

Unfortunately 2012 is not looking that bright 

in regard to world financial markets and in 

particular we are still facing the possibility of 

the Government imposing regulations that 

have the potential to impact considerably on 

the clubs trading however the Board and the 

Management team will be keeping abreast 

of the developments to ensure we continue 

to trade profitably and keep providing funds 

for the various community groups we have 

provided sponsorship to over many years. 

I would take the opportunity to remind 

members that the Annual General Meeting will 

be held on Tuesday the 27th March at 7.00pm. 

A note of caution must be made as there 

are still a number of factors including the 

slow growth of the economic recovery and 

the expected tightening of Government 

regulations concerning the playing of 

poker machines that will potentially impact 

on this year’s trade, this will require the 

Management and staff to provide the 

members with a venue that they find 

attractive to visit. 

As this is the first Burst of the year I would 

like to take this opportunity to thank the 

Board Members for their application in 

making this club the success that it is and 

strive to make continual improvement in 

what the club provides to the members. 

My sincere thanks to our General Manager 

Ian Todd and his Management Team for their 

great and untiring efforts during the year and 

indeed all the staff who go about their duties 

in a cheerful and helpful manner providing a 

very high level of customer service to all our 

members. 

The Sub-Branch, Women’s Auxiliary and 

the Kingsgrove RSL Community Group 

have done a great job in looking after their 

members and the Community in particular 

the local nursing homes, sporting groups, 

schools and hospitals to name a few who 

benefited from their financial support. 

On behalf of the Board of Directors and 

myself our thanks to the members who 

continue to support this great club, the 

more you take advantage of the benefits 

membership of Kingsgrove RSL brings, the 

more benefits the club can make available to 

you. Our success is yours, so we look forward 

to seeing you at the club in the near future. 

“You cannot climb the ladder of 

success with your hands in your 

pockets” 

Alan R. Barnes JP 

www.kingsgroversl.com.au THE BURST 3

Kingsgrove R.S.L. Club Ltd Election & Voting Day, 2012 

Ballots will be conducted at the Club premises on: SATURDAY 

MARCH 24TH 2012 from 10am to 8pm. 

The names of all candidates are listed on the Ballot Paper as was 

determined by lot, drawn in the Auditorium at 6.00pm on February 

14th 2012, in the presence of members who choose to be present. 

The Returning Officer may, in her absolute discretion, upon receipt of 

a written application (to be made not less than three (3) days before 

the Ballot is to be conducted) from a financial member stating that by 

reason of illness, employment or any reasonable cause, he or she will 

be unable to attend the Clubhouse on the day set down, issue a Ballot 

Paper to such Member in respect of each Ballot being conducted. 

Postal Votes will close on March 22nd 2012. 

PRESIDENT 

DIRECTORS 

BARNES, Alan R. HOLLINGSWORTH, Robert E. 

Unopposed SHEPHERD, Heather L. 

GEERIN, Bruce L. 

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT MAHONY, John P. 

LYLE, Peter T. GRAHAM, John A. 

Unopposed ARENA, Neil L. 

BENNETT, Isabella K. 

VICE PRESIDENT 

WILLOUGHBY, Barry A. 

Unopposed 

RIGHT TO VOTE AND HOLD OFFICE: 

Full Members having been a member for a minimum continuous 

period of 3 years are entitled to hold office as the President, Senior 

Vice President, Vice President and Director of the Club. 

N.B. TWO FULL CLUB MEMBERS who have been financial for a 

continuous period of three (3) years must nominate all candidates for election. 

ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE: The only members entitled to vote on 

the election of the Board are Financial Full Club Members and Life 

Members who have been members of the Club for a continuous 

period of two (2) years or more at the date of the relevant Board 

election and produce a Year 2012 Club Card to the Returning Officer 

or Assistant Returning Officer. 

Immediately the result of the Ballot is known, the Returning Officer 

shall “Declare the Poll” by causing such result to be displayed in the 

Club’s foyer. 

S. STEWART (Returning Officer) 

7 Lloyd Place 

Casula NSW 2170 

PH: (02) 9707 9933 

Assistants: M. Stewart, S. Stewart, C. Stewart, G. Anderson, 

P. Stewart, M. Waite 

2012 

RESUMES OF CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Article 66 states: 

“That a detailed resume of not more than 50 words be provided by each 

applicant for all positions; and these details be distributed to Members entitled 

to vote prior to each Annual Election”. 

Neil L. Arena 

Club member 33 years, 4 years service as 

Director, Sub Branch Senior Vice President, 

Justice of the Peace. I would again appreciate 

the opportunity to use my senior management, 

administrative and marketing experience to 

contribute towards the operating efficiency and 

profitability of the Club for the benefit of all 

members. 

Isabella K. Bennett 

Member for 27 years, Treasurer Darts Club 

5 years, member of Indoor Bowls Club, 

Women’s Auxiliary and Community Group. 

I believe assisting in the operation of small 

businesses and working in accounts of an 

international company will add value to the 

Board on behalf of the members. 

Bruce L. Geerin 

I have been a Club member for 41 years, Club 

Director 9 years, member of most in-house 

sporting bodies, my wife Jeannine is a current 

member of the Women’s Auxiliary. If reelected 

I will do my utmost to help the Club, 

it’s members and it’s guests. 

John Graham 

Currently Director and Honorary Secretary of 

the Sub Branch, 14 year Club member. Along 

with fellow Directors I have contributed to the 

significant financial development of the Club 

during the past 3 years and have plans for this 

work to continue in 2012-13 for the long term 

benefits of members. 

Robert Hollingsworth 

I have run my own business for 45 years 

and now a self funded retiree. I have been 

a member for many years and am on the 

Sub Branch, also a member of the Darts 

and Snooker Clubs. If elected I could be of 

assistance to the Board and members. 

John P. Mahony 

Current Board member, Club member for 

20 years. Seeking re-election to continue 

further improvements of Club facilities for 

our members and to represent my fellow 

member’s interests. 

Heather Shepherd 

As a current Director I would appreciate the 

opportunity to continue my contribution to this 

great Club by adding a balanced representation of 

all members. My business and social credentials, 

which include marketing and administration, I 

believe assists in adding value to the Board thus 

ensuring the Club’s future success. 


General Manager’s Report 

The Club’s Annual Report for the year ending 

31st December 2011 is now available on the 

Club’s website or a copy of the concise or full 

report is available by contacting the reception 

or emailing the Club. 

In a year of economic uncertainty and much 

negativity for the Club industry I am pleased 

to state your Club has made a net profit after 

tax of $306K, this after providing $447K in 

depreciation. 

Our revenue increased by 3% but our 

operating expenses increased by 7% and 

financial costs were $290K. 

However we were we able to reduce our 

secured loan facility to $2.2M 

The Club was able to provide many 

improvements throughout the year but most 

notable is the replacement of the poker 

machine, lounge air conditioning, which will 

provide better comfort for our members 

and reduced running costs. 

During the year the Board of Directors 

engaged in the sale of three (3) of the 

properties at Shoalhaven Heads. One 

property, 1 Aspinall Street has been sold. 

The two (2) vacant blocks remain up for sale. 

The membership of the Club as at 31st 

December 2011 increased by 3% 

6549 members (199 Sub Branch) 

3 Life Members 

Total Membership 6552 

Member equity has increased to $10.8M 

Throughout any year we see many changes 

in our employees and 2011 was no different 

with both supervisors William McCartin 

and John Head moving on, and long term 

member of the management ranks Jason 

Cheeseman taking his skills to another Club. 

My sincere thanks to Club President Alan 

Barnes and the Board of Directors for their 

dedication and commitment. My Thanks to 

my Management team Wayne McFayden, 

Debbie Harris, Nick Papadatos, Brenden 

Millard, Angelo Farinaro and Nuno Henriques 

who have worked tirelessly to keep your club 

entertaining and financially viable. 

Thanks to all my staff from administration, 

reception, bar, café, Kids Klub and cellar for 

all their efforts throughout the year. 

Special thanks to Freddy and Judy and their 

lovely staff at the Kings Bistro; to Alan Whiting 

our poker machine agent and David Bracey 

our club accountant for their ongoing support. 

It is also fitting to pay tribute to all the 

volunteer committee members of the Sub 

Branch, Women’s Auxiliary, Kingsgrove RSL 

Club LTD Community Group and our in 

house sporting clubs. Without their efforts 

these inter club wouldn’t exist. 

Finally my thanks to all the members for the 

support and patronage of our Club, as you 

are the people that make our Club. 

Throughout 2011 we saw the retirement of 

long time accountant Graeme Riekie. Known 

too many members as their tax agent for 

many years, but for me personally I thank 

Graeme for his years of professionalism and 

friendly advice. 

It is with difficulty that I announce the 

retirement of Freddy and Judy, the 

Kingsgrove RSL Club caterers. 

With their tireless efforts over the past 13 

years they have provided an eating experience 

second to none and have been a huge part of 

our plans over the past decade. They leave 

with our blessing and sincere thanks. 

It is now our monumental task to find a 

suitable replacement and we are requesting 

your help by completing the survey and 

returning it in the supplied self addressed 

envelope. 

Don’t forget to come and say good bye to 

Freddy and Judy before they leave. 

Poker Machine Reform 

It seems the debate of Mandatory Pre- 

Commitment has been erased recently and 

rightly so considering the massive capital 

outlay and unproven outcomes. We strongly 

support a test of this technology before it is 

discussed again. 

But we need to be more proactive on 

the front of gambling reforms and ensure 

we have policies in place to create an 

environment whereby patrons can gamble 

responsibly. 

Your Club has been a member of Clubsafe 

for many years and provides access to selfexclusion 

and counselling for all patrons who 

need help. 

Up and Coming Events 

Visit your Club today and find out about the 

many promotions here at Kingsgrove RSL 

Club including our massive iPad Giveaway 

over March, April and May. 

Footy Season 

Have you joined the footy tipping 

competition yet, open to all members free 

of charge with great cash prizes for the top 

three places. 

State of Origin 

Come to Kingsgrove RSL and watch this 

sporting spectacular. Discount drinks will be 

available from one hour before kick off plus 

other giveaways. 

Easter Egg Raffle 

This ever popular raffle will see all our usual 

meat trays replaced with an extravagant 

array of chocolate Easter eggs and hampers. 

So be here on Friday 23rd March 2012 

for the draw, tickets from $1 on sale from 

4.30pm with all prizes on display at reception 

from Monday 19th March 2012. 

Easter Seafood Raffle 

Our ever popular seafood raffle returns in 

time for Good Friday. Our raffle will be held 

on Thursday 5th April 2012 starting with 

tickets going on sale at 4.30pm. We will not 

be holding our Fill the Fridge raffle on Good 

Friday. 

Anzac Dinner 

Kingsgrove RSL Anzac Dinner, members and 

partners are welcome to attend. Saturday 

14th April 2012. Three great acts, including 

Alisa Gray, Lisa Crouch and Darren Williams 

combined with the Ian Clifton Trio, plus a 

three course meal and complimentary drinks 

all for $35. Tickets on sale Thursday 1st 

March 2012. 

Anzac Day 

Come In Spinner, join us on Anzac Day 

for the toss of the pennies, with Two-Up 

starting at 12pm. 

Good Friday 

Kingsgrove RSL will be open on Good 

Friday, so come along to your Club and 

enjoy the start of Easter. 

Mothers Day 

Give mum the day off and treat her to a free 

breakfast, that’s right, all mothers eat free 

with additional adults paying only $12.90 

and children $4.90 for an amazing buffet 

breakfast including egg, bacon, sausages, 

tomatoes, mushrooms, hash browns. 

Bookings are essential at reception. 

Ian Todd ACCM 


Yoga 

No matter what your 

situation, gentle yoga 

exercise can adapt to your 

needs and abilities. 

It can be helpful in the 

prevention and control of 

common health problems. 

Monday Mornings 10am 

Phone: Bernadette 

0419 469 152 

Thursday Nights 7pm – 8.30pm 

Cost $15. Pensioners $8 

Phone: Amanda 

0424 538 455 

Probus Club 

of St. George 

Meets at Kingsgrove RSL Club on 

the fourth Monday of each month 

10am – 12.30pm. 

Retired men and women interested in 

attending a meeting may contact Joan 

on 95701047 or Mario on 0417463106. 

As well as a guest speaker at the monthly 

meeting, there is an outing generally on 

the third Monday of the month and two 

short trips away each year. 

Probus is an association of active 

retirees who join together in Clubs, the 

basic purpose of which is to provide 

regular opportunities to keep their 

minds active, expand their interests and 

enjoy the fellowship of new friends. 

Pizza & 

Pasta Night 

Every Monday Night 

5.30pm – 8.30pm 

$12.90 per adult 

(plus one child eats free for every paying adult). 

Additional children $4.90 

Pasta Menu 

Spaghetti Bolognaise 

Fettuccine Boscaiola 

Fettuccine Chicken Pesto 

Penne Napolitana 

Pizza Menu 

Hawaiian 

Supreme 

Meat lovers 

BBQ chicken 

Garlic & Cheese 

Pepperoni 

All meals served with garlic or herb bread. 


Mother’s 

Day 

Breakfast 

Sunday 13th May 2012 from 8.30am 

All Mothers will receive 

a free breakfast 

Booking through reception essential. 

All Mum’s will receive a complimentary 

glass of champagne 

Luncheon 

Come along and treat Mum to a Lunch fit for a queen 

in the Kings Bistro! 

Chinese Banquet 

Minimum 4 people. Children’s meals also available. Bookings essential 


Letter to the Editor 

Thank you very much for the kind gift of your letter and 

care package. It arrived just in the night before Christmas 

on the last mail service. 

Coral Sea 

C ommemorative Service 

& Luncheon 

10.45 am for a Coral Sea Day Service at 11am 

AT 12 NOON ON SUNDAY 6th MAY 2012 

Tickets $30 each (All Inclusive) 

Entertainment 12pm - 3.30pm 

Sub-Branch Members and Partners only. 

Tickets will be on sale on Monday 19th March 2012 

It’s always very reassuring to know that there are many 

good people back home who understand what we are 

doing over here, or at least that it is our decision to serve 

our county in the manner in which we choose. 

I am serving as an Intelligence officer with the Air force 

remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) detachment which provides 

overwatch for Australian and Co-alition ground force 

elements. We are a small detachment but regularly punch 

well above our weight with the support we give. 

Anyway again please accept my thanks on behalf of 

TG633.2.7 and all its members 

Kindest Regards 

Mick Dixon 

Flight Lieutenant 

Royal Australian Airforce 

AnthonyMotors 

Specialists in ex-government 

used cars and commercials 

“Special deals for Kingsgrove RSL Club members” 

Contact: Sean Mahony, 

Member no. 3169 

0418 423 701 

Ph | 9599 3699 

594-598 Princes Highway, 

Rockdale NSW 2216 

www.anthonymotors.com.au 


ANZAC Dinner 

Saturday 14th April 2012 – 7pm 

For ALL club members & partners 

$35 

Three course meal and drinks 

Tickets on sale Wednesday 1st March 2012 

Smart casual dress – shirt with collar 

entertainment 

Alisa Gray, Lisa Crouch 

Darren Williams, Ian Clifton trio 

DELI 

PROVIDORES 

Distributors of Fine Food 

Len & Jan Wallis 

Open till 9pm 

Friday & Saturday nights 

• Spacious new layout 

• Daily form service 

• Friendly and courteous service 

Kingsgrove Brocklehurst lane, Kingsgrove 

Riverwood 279 Belmore Road, Riverwood 

Is gambling a problem for you? 

G-line is a confidential and free counselling service 1800 633 635 

• Antipasto • Cheeses • Smallgoods 

• Condiments • Kitchenware 

Open to Public 

Tuesday 9.30am – 2.30pm 

Wednesday 9.30am – 2.30pm 

Thursday 9.30am – 2.30pm 

Friday 9.30am – 2.30pm 

Saturday 9.30am – 2.30pm 

2a/2 Mimosa Street, Bexley 

Ph: 8021 5160 


There is no set recipe for minestrone, since 

it is usually made out of whatever vegetables 

are in season. It can be vegetarian, contain 

meat or contain a meat-based broth. The 

word “minestrone” has become a synonym 

for ‘hodgepodge’. 

The History of Minestrone Soup 

Minestrone is one of the 

cornerstones of Italian cuisine, 

and is probable more widely 

dispersed and eaten throughout 

Italy than pasta. 

Minestrone originally was a very humble dish 

and was intended for everyday consumption, 

being filling and cheap, and would likely have 

been the main course of a meal. Minestrone 

is part of what is known in Italy as cucina 

povera (literally “poor kitchen”) meaning 

poorer people’s cuisine. 

Due to its unique origins and the absence of 

a fixed recipe, minestrone is not particularly 

similar across Italy: it varies depending 

traditional cooking times, ingredients and 

season. Minestrone ranges from a thick 

and dense texture with very boiled-down 

vegetables, to a more brothy soup with 

large quantities of diced and lightly cooked 

vegetables that may include meats. 

Like many Italian dishes, minestrone was 

probably originally not a dish made for its 

own sake, though this point is argued. In 

other words, whereas one might set about 

killing a rabbit, with the intention of then 

eating cooked rabbit, one did not gather the 

ingredients of minestrone with the intention 

of making minestrone. The ingredients were 

pooled from ingredients of other dishes, 

often side dishes or “contorni” plus whatever 

was left over. 

As eating habits and ingredients changed in 

Italy, so did minestrone. The Roman army 

is said to have marched on minestrone and 

pasta fagioli (or beans and pasta), the former 

making use of local and seasonal ingredients, 

the latter due to the longevity of dried goods. 

The History of 

Minestrone 

Soup 

The introduction of new ingredients from 

the Americas in the Middle Ages, including 

tomatoes and potatoes, also changed the 

soup to the point that tomatoes are now 

considered a staple ingredient (though 

the quantity used varies from northern to 

southern Italy). 

There are two schools of thought on when 

the recipe for minestrone became more 

formalized. One argues that in the 1600s 

and 1700s minestrone emerged as a soup 

using exclusively fresh vegetables and 

was made for it own sake (meaning it no 

longer relied on left-overs), while the other 

school of thought argues that the dish had 

always been prepared exclusively with fresh 

vegetables for its own sake since pre-Roman 

times, but the minestrone lost its meaning 


of being made with left-overs and came to 

be associated with the dish in 18th and 19th 

centuries. The earliest attestation of the 

modern use of minestrone date to the 18th 

and 19th centuries. 

In the modern era, the ready availability and 

long storage life of canned stocks and broths 

means that minestrone is based on stock or 

broth than water. The availability of newer, 

more unusual vegetables from the Americas 

(such as many varieties of squash) or Asia 

means some minestrone now include not- 

European vegetables. 

There are three Italian words corresponding 

to the English word ‘soup’: zuppa, which is 

used in the sense of tomato soup, or fish 

soup; minestra, which is used in the sense of 

a more substantial soup such as a vegetable 

soup, and also for ‘dry’ soups, namely pasta 

dishes; and minestrone, which means a 

very substantial or large soup, though the 

meaning has now come to be associated 

with this particular dish. 

Minestrone Soup 

Recipe 

¼ cup olive oil 

1 clove garlic minced 

1 1 /3 cup coarsely chopped onion 

1½ cup coarsely chopped celery & leaves 

1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 

1 cup sliced carrots 

4 ¾ cups shredded cabbage 

1 can tomatoes, diced 

1 cup canned red kidney beans, 

drained and rinsed 

1 ½ cup frozen peas 

1 ½ cup fresh green beans 

1 can (50g) tomato paste 

Dash of Tabasco sauce 

11 cup water or stock (chicken or beef) 

2 cup uncooked broken spaghetti 

1. Heat oil in a 4 litre saucepan 

2. Add garlic, onion and celery and sauté about 5 minutes 

3. Add all remaining ingredients except spaghetti and stir 

until ingredients are well mixed 

4. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer about 

45 minutes or until vegetables are tender. 

5. Add uncooked spaghetti and simmer 2 – 3 minutes only. 

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What’s On 

at Your C lub 

Birthday Vouchers 

We would like to help you 

celebrate your special day, 

so come into the Club in the 

month of your birthday to 

collect your vouchers. 

It’s our way of celebrating 

your birthday! 

Want to get away for 

the weekend? 

Kingsgrove RSL Club 

has holiday units at 

Shoalhaven Heads 

Four double units that can 

accommodate eight people in each 

& four single units that can 

accommodate five people in each. 

Weekly Costs Single $200 

Double $250 

Weekend Costs Single $95 

Double $125 

Members 

Badge Draw 

TUESDAYS 

6pm, 6.45pm & 7.30pm 

SUNDAYS 

4pm, 5pm & 6pm 

Starting at 

$3,500 

Must be won at 

$10,000 

Current jackpot on display at 

Reception, and on our website 

www.kingsgroversl.co..au 


Weekly 

Monday 

Yoga ............................................10am 

Happy Hour ................................5 – 6.30pm 

Tuesday 

Happy Hour ................................5 – 6.30pm 

Badge Draw ....................... 6pm, 6.45pm, 7.30pm 

Club Bingo 

Cash Housie 

Wednesday 7.30pm 

$1000 

jackpot to be won 

WIN Club shopping vouchers, cash 

prizes & meat trays 

30 games for only $14 

15 games of Club Bingo 

15 games of Cash Housie 

Wednesday 

Bingo ...................................11am – 12noon 

Bingo ...................................... 1.15 – 2pm 

Happy Hour ................................5 – 6.30pm 

Club Bingo/Cash Housie .........................7.30pm 

Courtesy taxi available 

Thursday 

Bingo ...................................11am – 12noon 

Bingo ...................................... 1.15 – 2pm 

Happy Hour ................................5 – 6.30pm 

Yoga .............................................7pm 

Texas Hold’em Poker ...........................7.30pm 

Indoor Bowls ...................................7.30pm 

Friday 

Bingo ...................................11am – 12noon 

Bingo ...................................... 1.15 – 2pm 

Fill the Fridge . .......................Tickets from 4.30pm 

Snooker Club ..................................5.30pm 

Kids Club .................................5.30 – 9.30pm 

Darts Club .....................................7.30pm 

Saturday 

Kids Club .................................5.30 – 9.30pm 

Sunday 

Badge Draw ............................ 4pm, 5pm, 6pm 

Happy Hour ................................5 – 6.30pm 


Kids Grove 

Supervised Play Area 

Children aged 2 and over are welcome to 

enjoy games, movies, arts & crafts, toys and 

game cubes. Ph: 9336 1500 

Friday & Saturday 

5.30pm – 9.30pm 

POKER 

Hold ‘em Texas Poker Tournament 

Weekly cash prizes to be won. Spectator 

seating available. 

Every Thursday at 7.30pm 

Bingo 

FREE 

Wednesday • Thursday • Friday 

Six Up Books. 

Free Bingo to all Members (limit one book 

per member). Additional books $2. Multiple 

books allowed. 

Non-members $2 per book 

Doors open 10am 

11am to 12noon 

Intermission 

1.15pm to 2pm 

Raffles 

Win quality meat 

trays and bonus 

seasonal prizes! 

EVERY FRIDAY 

4.30pm to 7.00pm 

Fill the Fridge 

Raffle! 


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Finally Retires! 

Graeme 

Many of you would know Graeme Riekie 

as he has undertaken the tax returns for 

many of the residents around Kingsgrove. 

For over 30 years Graeme has also been 

the accountant for the Kingsgrove RSL Club 

whilst always acting in a most professional 

manner but with a personal touch. 

When Graeme first came to Kingsgrove 

RSL Club he had many Clubs on his books 

and through that association created a 

sound knowledge of the Club industry. 

Enjoying the Club side so much, Graeme 

retained the Club’s when he sold his 

business in the 1990’s so he could keep 

some interest, he just could not retire. 

Graeme and his wife Lynda have now 

moved down the Coast and best wishes 

are with them both as Graeme begins to 

enjoy his golf, fishing and grand children. 

We will be forever thankful for his expertise 

and support but also for his friendship. 

Tipping Competition 

Enter our 2012 football 

tipping competition. 

$1,000 in prizes to be won 

Entry forms available from reception 

Commences on Thursday 1st March 2012 

Great prizes to be won! 

State of Origin 

Wednesday 23rd May 

Wednesday 13th June 

Wednesday 6th July 

Live at the Club 

$2 Schooners throughout 

the game! 

…Plus giveaways 

Footy Fever 


Tickets on sale from 4.30pm 

Fill The 

Fridge Raffles 

Easter 

Happy Easter 

From the President and Directors of 

Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd & The President 

and Committee of the Kingsgrove RSL 

Sub Branch. 

Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd will 

be open on Good Friday. 

Bistro open for lunch & dinner 

GIANT EASTER RAFFLE 

Friday 23rd March 2012 

Fabulous prizes to be won 

Easter Eggs and Hampers will be on display 

from 19th March at Reception 

SEAFOOD RAFFLE 

Thursday 5th April 2012 

Tickets on sale from 4.30pm 

Raffle starts at 5.30pm 

Win an 

assortment of 

Seafood Trays 

for Easter! 


ANZAC 

Day 

Wednesday 25th April 2012 

Sub-Branch Programme 

6.45am 

7.00am 

Band: 

Dawn Service 

“Lest We Forget” 

Collection timetable 

Kingsgrove RSL 3.30am 

Bardwell Park RSL 3.35am 

Earlwood Ex-Servicemen’s Club 3.45am 

Bus will be parked in George Street for the 

return trip. 

All Patrons will be returned to their respective 

Clubs by approx 6.00am. 

Assembly – Shaw Street Carpark 

March to Kingsgrove R.S.L. Club 

followed by Service in Memorial Park 

Sutherland Shire Silver Band 

Club Programme 

8.00am 

Club opens for breakfast: Ex-Service 

Personnel participating in March will be 

provided with breakfast in the Bistro 

Priority: Band, 3 Bus Drivers, Cadets, 

persons going to City March 

Childrens breakfast in the Members Bar 

9.00am Buses leave for City March 

9.00am Club open for Members and Ex-Service 

personnel only 

12 Noon Bistro opens for lunch 

12 Noon Two Up commences 

1.00pm Club opens to visitors 

4pm – 9pm Dou Artist 

5.30pm Bistro open 

play two up 

Come in Spinner 

Play Two Up here at Kingsgrove RSL Club, 

ANZAC Day Wednesday 25th April 2012 


Club farewells our 

favourite Caterer 

Good bye! 

In June this year, Freddy and Judy Chung will be retiring as the 

caterer for the Kingsgrove RSL Club. 

For the past 13 years the husband and wife team have supplied 

our Club, the Members and their Guests with the cuisine and 

service of a quality and quantity that match any restaurant. 

They gave new meaning to our function menus both Club & 

private, with their food often being the envy of many visiting 

Clubs. 

It is with great sadness but with great blessing that we see both 

Freddy and Judy enter the next stage of their life together, to enjoy 

their ever growing family. 

The partnership between us both has been a most fruitful one, 

which has grown to a great friendship. 

We are now faced with the daunting task of finding a new caterer, 

not an easy task and Freddy and Judy will be hard to replace. For 

this reason we have included a survey insert in this edition of the 

Burst to get your valuable input in helping us find a new contract 

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Women’s Auxiliary Report 

Well here we are at the start of 

another year. Where did 2011 go? 

I hope you all had an enjoyable 

Christmas and a Happy New Year. 

Thank you to all who supported the raffles 

during 2011, which the Auxiliary organised, 

as we rely on these to raise funds that 

we donate to various charities. These 

included Christmas Parcels that were sent to 

Afghanistan and distributed to the soldiers, 

female, male and canine. Also thank you to 

those who supported us by donating prizes 

and members of the auxiliary who donated 

their time selling raffle tickets. 

Here are the results of the 

Christmas raffle. 

1st Pink Ticket 36 A000557 - P White 

2nd Green Ticket 4 A000557 - K Calicetto 

3rd Blue Ticket J 44 - A Jacobs 

4th White Ticket Z 62 - V Hall 

5th Green Ticket 12 A000557 – M Rura 

6th Yellow Ticket X 97 – T Pappas 

7th Pink Ticket H5 – Anne – Waratah Florist 

8th Orange Ticket 1 A000227 - R Rudolph 

9th Blue Ticket Z 45 – N Grice 

10th Blue Ticket 9 A 000231 – R Graphos 

Congratulations to the winners. I hope you 

all enjoyed your prizes. 

The Women’s Auxiliary would be pleased to 

welcome any women members of the club 

who would like to join them to come along to 

a meeting. We meet on the fourth Monday 

of the month at 6.30pm, which is the same 

evening that the Sub Branch has their meeting. 

We will again be holding some Crazy 

Whist nights this year. The dates are to be 

announced. Please come and join in the fun. 

On a sad note, Roseanna White, affectionately 

known as “Ro”, passed away in December. Ro 

had been an active member of the Auxiliary 

before suffering from Motor Neuron Disease. 

We will certainly miss her happy personality 

and smile. Our condolences go to her husband 

Paul and her family. 

I should like to thank all members of the 

auxiliary for their support this year, as well as 

the hard working committee. 

Pat Graham 

President 

C ommunity 

Group 

As we start off a new year I would like to 

inform you that we lost one of our tireless 

workers, Rosanna White, in December 

2011. Our thoughts are with Paul and his 

family at this time. 

Another member from our group, Lyn 

O’Hara, has moved up to the Central Coast 

late last year. Lyn will still be knitting for us 

and the group would like to thank her for 

her leadership over the last six years and 

wish her and Geoff all the best in their new 

venture. 

We were disappointed with the weather 

cancelling the Fete as this is one of our big 

fund raisers, so we will have to wait another 

twelve months to sell our wares and hope 

the weather is kind to us. As a result of this 

we are hoping to receive more orders for 

our rugs, beanies, scarfs and bears so if you 

would like to place an order please do so at 

reception and the staff will pass it on to us. 

You can order them in any colour you wish. 

Our Christmas bingo morning tea/lunch 

went well and the people who attended 

enjoyed their day. Everyone received a 

present, even if they didn’t win at bingo. 

We would like to thank the Club for their 

support during 2011 as we put smiles on 

faces during these days and also when we 

deliver Easter eggs and Christmas presents 

to the nursing homes throughout the year. 

A big “THANK YOU” goes to all the people 

who donated items to our group and also 

giving us ideas to work on. We are working 

on projects for 2012 and hope we have a 

successful year once again. 

Thank you to the ladies in the group for their 

efforts during 2011 and hopefully we will be 

kept busy this year as well. 

If anyone would like to join our group, please 

leave your name at reception and we will get 

back to you. We meet every two months for 

a discussion on our progress. Hope to see 

you soon. 

Lynda Lake 


Sub-Branch President’s Report 

What a change we have had this Christmas 

New Year period weather wise, one of the 

mildest and wettest summers we have had on 

record, this shows what contrasting weather 

patterns we have in this great country. As we 

now move onto autumn we have April, with 

that comes ANZAC Day and 2012 will be the 

97th Anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli. 

Our ANZAC Day March will assemble in Shaw 

Street near the Service Station at 6.45am. 

We will march off at 7.00am led by the 

Sutherland Shire Band to the Memorial Park 

at the club, where the ANZAC Day Service 

will be conducted. The cadets from the 233 St 

George Regional Cadet Unit will provide the 

march escort and the Catafalque Party. 

During April we have a number of special events 

in recognition of ANZAC Day; on Tuesday 3rd 

April we have our school ANZAC Day Service, 

this service is held at the club and is well worth 

attending as the whole service is conducted 

by representatives from a number of the local 

schools. Saturday the 14th April is the clubs 

very popular ANZAC Dinner, details are 

provided in this issue of the Burst, I suggest you 

book early as it is a very good night. Tuesday 

the 24th April the Sub Branch Committee will 

be busy conducting ANZAC Day services at a 

number of our local nursing homes. 

By the time you receive this edition of the 

Burst we will have held the Sub-Branch 

Annual General Meeting on the 27th 

February, the results of the elections will be 

posted on the Notice Board in the foyer. 

Sunday 6th November we held our 

Remembrance Day Service and we were 

very pleased to have the Navy Cadets from 

TS Sirius and the Army Cadets from the 233 

St George Regional Cadet Unit making up 

the Catafalque Party and Guard, the Address 

was given by Lt Col. Schon Condon RFD ED 

CO Royal Australian Artillery. Mrs. Shirley 

Corney was our vocalist and she once again 

led us in singing the hymns. A delightful lunch 

with refreshments followed the service. 

Sunday 6th May we will be holding our 

Battle of the Coral Sea Commemoration 

Service, as this is the 70th Anniversary of 

that significant battle and as such it will be 

a special service. We will have the Officers 

and Cadets from TS Sirius providing the 

Catafalque Party and the Guard and 

depending on their availability the Royal 

Australian Navy Band will be coming, the 

Service will commence at 10.45am. This is a 

day that we recognize the significant role the 

Royal Australian Navy played in the defence 

of Australia in World War 2. 

The TS Sirius staff and cadets will be 

holding a full Naval Ceremonial Service and 

Commemoration on Sunday 4th March 

to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of 

the sinking of the HMAS Yarra and HMAS 

Perth, the service will commence at 1045am 

followed by a luncheon, full details will be 

displayed on the club notice board. 

I would like to give early notice of our VP 

Day Service and luncheon on Sunday 12th 

August, this will be a very special occasion as 

we will also be marking the 60th Anniversary 

of the formation of the Kingsgrove RSL 

Sub Branch. Neil Arena is heading up the 

Committee that is tasked with making this a 

very memorable day. 

Being the first edition of the Burst for 2012 

I will take the opportunity to thank our 

hard working Secretary John Graham who 

has does a tremendous job ensuring the 

Sub Branch runs efficiently, thanks John. 

Peter Lyle our very professional Treasurer 

deserves special thanks for all the work he 

does in managing 

and reporting on 

the Sub-Branch 

finances. Peter is 

also handling the 

role of Welfare 

Officer and he is 

doing a great job 

in looking after members interests with the 

Department of Veteran Affairs 

Vice President Neil Arena does a great job 

and is always willing to deputise for me 

when I am not available at meetings and 

functions. As our Hospital Visitation Officers 

we are indeed very fortunate to have the 

services of Peter Pezzutti who has made 

the lives of many our members that much 

brighter although not well himself Peter has 

continued to do a great job, thanks Peter. 

To all the other Committee Members who 

give so freely of their own time to attend 

members funerals, officiating or assisting 

with the RSL Service, visiting local schools, 

nursing homes and the many other functions 

and meetings that occur during the year, 

thanks for all your help. 

The Women’s Auxiliary had a very successful 

year in 2011 raising much needed funds for 

the various charities that we support, the 

ladies do a great job organizing and serving 

the ANZAC Day breakfast and the selling of 

raffle tickets, this is an essential part of what 

the RSL is all about. 

“Hard work: an accumulation of 

easy things you didn’t do when you 

should have.” 


President 

Sports Administrator’s Report 

Here we are into 2012 already with January 

and February already passed. The Champions 

of the Sporting Clubs were presented with 

their trophies at the Presidents and Directors 

night just before Christmas last year. This night 

was a roaring success. 

So far the Fishing Club has committed their 

Annual General Meeting, with Graham 

Evans now elected as their President. More 

Fishing personnel (preferably with boats if 

they have them of course) are welcome to 

join the Fishing Club. 

The first day of the Golf Club for 2012 was 

held at Bardwell Valley, and kinda turned into 

a swimming carnival unfortunately. After the 

game all returned back to Kingsgrove RSL for 

a well earned hamburger a few quenching 

drinks and for the Annual General Meeting. 

Graham (Sarge) Sheary was re-elected for 

another year as President. They had three 

new members joining them that day. 

The Snooker Club’s Annual General Meeting 

was scheduled for the 3rd February, with 

the Dart’s Club scheduled for the 10th 

February. The Indoor Bowl’s Club AGM is 

also scheduled for the 16th February. More 

news to come. 

The Sporting Clubs bring a lot of 

camaraderie to their individual sports and 

invite all members of Kingsgrove RSL Club 

to their outings. The Snooker Club meets 

on a Friday evening in the Members Bar for 

a night of snooker. The Darties meet on a 

Friday night in the Members bar for a night 

of spear throwing and much frivolity. The 

Indoor Bowls meet on a Thursday night in 

the main auditorium with also much laughter. 

The Fishos, well they travel to Shoalhaven 

Heads for a weekend of teaching a worm to 

swim, and also in Botany bay, or wherever 

they find water. The Golfers play at least once 

a month on the best manicured Golf courses 

(Hic, Hic) in Sydney, namely “ROYAL” Bardwell 

Valley, Kogarah, and all over the place. 

If you have that urge to participate in any of 

the Club’s sporting outings give your name 

to the Receptionist who in turn will pass 

onto the respective sporting body for follow 

up and invitation to join. 

Have fun while you play everyone 

Barry (Major) Willoughby 

Sports Administrator 


Sports Reports 

Fishing Report 

Here it is, the start of another year; how quickly 

Christmas and New Year holidays have passed 

and activities for 2012 have commenced. 

Our final outing for 2011 was held at Shoalhaven 

Heads and a great turnout of participants as usual, 

staying at the Club’s units. It was a closely fought 

competition and this last outing had Peter Plunkett 

clinching the championship and awarded his 

“winners jacket” at the Galaxy night. 

Our Presentation night was held 26th November; 

a number of trophies were handed out along with 

some “funny awards” given. Louise Pettit was 

awarded a Life Membership to the Fishing Club 

which was very special and well received. 

Our Annual General Meeting was held Tuesday 

7th December. Previous committee members 

stood down and a new committee elected; 

congratulations to those elected, particularly our 

new President Graham Evans; Vice President 

Peter Plunkett and Secretary/Treasurer John 

Shaw. Thank you in advance to all committee 

members, for the many hours of work ahead. 

Our first outing for 2011 will be 28th January 

from Botany Bay waters and the weigh-in (for 

probably a few to gloat) at 3:00pm at Moore’s 

Park Reserve, Oatley. Future dates to mark in your 

calendars are: 

– 18th & 19th February 


– 24th March 

Port Hacking 

– 28th April 

Port Kembla 

– 26th & 27th May 


See you on the water, 

Lady Nemo. 

Darts Club Report 

Another year has started and we all hope to have 

a happy and healthy year. We ended last year 

with our Christmas party in December, which 

was well attended, and fun was had by all. There 

were a lot of raffle prizes to be won and a few 

surprise “FUN” awards as well. All the recipients 

who received them accepted the gifts with great 

humour as it was intended. 

Why don’t you come and join us on a Friday night 

down in the Sports Bar at 7.30pm, where we have 

“Theme and Fun” nights during the year, “Birthday” 

surprises and “Lucky Door” draws once a month. You 

would also be able to join in our “Championship” days 

and our “Round Robin” night where all the sporting 

groups compete for a trophy at the end of the year. 

The Darts Club won it in 2011. 

If you would like to join our Darts Club, and bring 

children over the age of 12 with you, they are 

most welcome. We would only be too happy to 

have them along and join in our activities. You 

don’t have to know how to play, we can teach you 

while you are playing. Please feel free to join us as 

we will certainly welcome you into our club. 

On a sadder note I would like to inform you 

that we lost one of our members in December, 

Rosanna White, to motor neurone disease. Our 

thoughts are with Paul and his family at this time. 

In closing we wish everyone a happy and safe 

Easter and hope the Easter Bunny is kind to you all. 

Lynda Lake 

Snooker Report 

Well, another snooker year has started after the 

Christmas and New Year break with our Friday 

Competition starting on January 13. 

The last of our Championship winners for 2011 

Handicap Doubles are Geoff Wilkinson and Jeff 

Costa. Runners up are Stan Howard and John 

Moncaster. Handicap senior’s winner is Dave 

Strachan. Runner up is Bob McGuire. 

Congratulations to you all. 

Further congratulations go to our team in the 

B.S.A. NSW Snooker League. They were the 

winners in the first year of this series. We wish you 

all the best in the defence of the trophy for 2012. 

Our AGM is set down for February 3, hoping 

some new committee members will come on 

board to drive the club along. To be a part of 

the snooker club, come along to Friday’s social 

handicap competition, starting at 6pm. 

Bob McGuire 

GolF Report 

Welcome to another edition of the Burst 

Magazine well things are gearing up for the end of 

year Bash at Royal Bardwell Valley Golf Club, this 

event will be held on the 11th of December 2011 

and should be sensational. 

But before we get ahead of ourselves we have 

played a few games lately so here are the results 

Georges River Golf club 23/10/11 

Outright winner Peter Rugless 40 Pts off 16 Hcp, 

A Grade Winner Steve Hodson 37 Pts off 11 Hcp, 

B Grade Winner Jimmy Katsoulis 38 Pts off 21 

Hcp, C Grade Winner Harley Holdford 37 Pts off 

36 Hcp. 

Eastlakes Golf Club 06/11/11 

Outright Winner Neil Wilkinson 36 Pts off 13 

Hcp, A Grade Winner Robert Green 32 Pts off 12 

Hcp, B Grade Winner Peter Cousins 33 Pts off 17 

Hcp, C Grade Winner Cliff May 29 Pts off 26 Hcp. 

Kogarah Golf Club 27/11/11 

Outright Winner Steve Hodson 41 Pts off 10 Hcp, 

A Grade Winner Erinn Dennis 40 Pts off 9 Hcp, B 

Grade Winner Oharki Wetini 35 Pts off 15 Hcp, C 

Grade Winner Andy Yiacoumi6 Pts off 36 Hcp 

And the Last Game of the Year 

Bardwell Valley Golf Club 4 Man Ambrose 11/12/11 

Winners on the Day Nett – Tony Dennis, Steve 

Hodson, Harley Holdford, Stuart Bacon 

Scratch Winners – Erinn Dennis, Glen Davis, 

Robbie Green, Mick Stanley 

…and the list goes on all the way to last place 

which there really is not a last place because 

everybody’s a winner on the day. As you all know 

you will not read this fine editorial until the March 

Issue of the Burst Mag, so to say a final few words 

before Xmas I want to thank the Golf Committee 

for their tireless efforts in organising the golf games 

through the year, they being. Graeme Sheary 

(President), Steve Hodson (Secretary), Myself as 

(Captain), Graham Keep (Vice Captain), and Greg 

Kable, Paul Thorpe and Neil Wilkinson as our 

Committee men. 

A special thanks to Alan Barnes, Debbie Harris, 

Ian Todd and all the Staff at the Club for their 

support through out the year. What a fantastic 

club this is and to all the other internal sporting 

clubs Darts, Fishing, Bowls & Snooker I hope you 

all had a great Xmas and New Year and are doing 

it all again now. 

There will be several games played after Xmas 

and New Year so the reporting will continue until 

the close of this which is in January 2012 There 

will also be a re-election for a new committee 

after the first game in January. I wish you all a 

very Merry Xmas and Safe New Year but before 

I sign off I will tell you of the Achievements of our 

golfers this year being 2011 

Club Champion Glen Davis 

Runner Up Tony Blackmore 

B Grade Champion Peter Rugless 

Runner Up Peter Cousins 

C Grade Champion Jake Tangarangi 

Runner Up Ernie Kalonikas 

Handicapp Winner Joe Kohu 

Matchplay Winner Tony Blackmore 

Runner Up Neil Wilkinson 

4BBB Winners Colin Kent / Cliff May 

Runners Up Peter Cousins / Joe Kohu 

The RSL Cup Mick Bougoukas 

The Paul McGrath Trophy 

Peter Cousins 

…so there you have it until we meet again signing 

off from the Captains Desk Lumpy Dennis 

…and my final Quote for the year ( I didn’t miss the 

Putt I made the Putt the ball missed the hole) have 

a great one! 

Bowls Report 

As we enter 2012 lets hope it’s a good one for all 

of us. 

The President and Directors night was another 

huge success and well attended. It was great to 

see all the sporting club champions receive their 

trophies, well done to all the winners. 

We have welcomed four Darties who have joined 

us this year. Isabelle Bennett, Lynda Lake, Averille 

Johnston, and Yvonne Rackly, they are playing 

very well (too well) and, after only three games. It 

is also good to have Paul white back with us again. 

Congratulations to Darties winning the Round 

Robin. Make the best of it as its ours this year. 

Our presentation night last December seemed to 

go well with all attending. 

Bowls Champion Bruce Geerin 

Runner up Alan Barnes 

Doubles Champion Joan Laird & Alan Barnes 

Doubles Runners up Mavis Hester & Noel 

Moreton 

Many thanks to Heather Shepherd for providing 

the carols discs on the night, also Averille who 

took photos, unfortunately there was a slip-up 

there. 

We have begun our Thursday again and spectators 

are welcome. 

We shall have held out AGM by the next time you 

have read this, so more next issue. 

June Monte 


Sub Branch 

Meetings 2012 

Monday 26th March 

Monday 23rd April 

Monday 28th May 

Monday 25th June 

Monday 23rd July 

All members of the Sub Branch 

are invited to attend. 

The General Meetings of the 

Sub-Branch is held on the 4th Monday 

of each month. Time 6.30pm. 

A two course meal and refreshments 

follow the meeting. Members, please 

note that if a public holiday falls on the 

above dates, the General 

Meeting will be held on the 3rd 

Monday of the Month. 

John A.Graham, JP 

Honorary Secretary 

Sub Branch 

Committee 2012 

President 

Vice Presidents 

Secretary 

Treasurer 


Neil L. Arena JP 

Barry A. Willoughby JP 

John A. Graham JP 

Peter T. Lyle JP 

Committee 

Joe Lovisolo 

Frank G. Newman 

Peter J. Merlino 

Robert E. Hollingsworth 

Troy A. Parsons 

Peter G. Burgess 

Peter C. Pezzutti 

Welfare/Pension Officers 

Peter T. Lyle JP, John A. Graham JP 

Hospital Visitations Officer 

Peter C. Pezzutti, 

Lest We Forget 

Edward Greig 

Navy 

John Reid 

RAAF 

ABN: 32 000 463 196 

4 Brocklehurst Lane, Kingsgrove NSW 2208 

PO Box 57, Kingsgrove NSW 2208 

Phone: (02) 9336 1500 

Fax: (02) 9150 8466 

Email: info@kingsrsl.com.au 


For Your Assistance 

Do you require the services of a 

justice of the peace? 

The following is a list of Club & Sub 

Branch officials and members who are 

JP’s and who are regularly at the club. 

Neil Arena 

Alan Barnes 

Isabella Bennett 

John Fulton 

John Graham 

Debbie Harris 

Peter Lyle 

Louise Pettit 

Mike Skennar 

Barry Willoughby 

Hours Of Operation 

Club Trading 

Monday 

10am – 10pm 

Tuesday 

10am – 11pm 

Wednesday 10am – 11pm 

Thursday 

10am – 12am 

Friday 

10am – 1am 

Saturday 

10am – 1am 

Sunday 

8.30am – 11pm 

Reception Hours 

Monday 

10am – 10pm 

Tuesday 

10am – 11pm 


Thursday 

10am – 12am 

Friday 

10am – 1am 

Saturday 

10am – 1am 

Sunday 

10am – 11pm 

Kids Grove 

Friday 5.30pm – 9.30pm 

Saturday 5.30pm – 9.30pm 

Kings Bistro 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

Saturday 

Sunday 

Public Holidays 

12pm – 2.30pm 

12pm – 2.30pm 

5.30pm – 8.30pm 

12pm – 2.30pm 

5.30pm – 8.30pm 

12pm – 2.30pm 

5.30pm – 9pm 

12pm – 2.30pm 

5.30pm – 9.30pm 

12pm – 2.30pm 

5.30pm – 9pm 

12pm – 2.30pm 

5.30pm – 8.30pm 

5.30pm – 9.30pm 

Coffee On The Park 

Monday 

10am – 9pm 

Tuesday 

10am – 10pm 


Thursday 

10am – 11pm 

Friday 

10am – 12am 

Saturday 

10am – 12am 

Sunday 

10am – 10pm 


Park 

yourself at Kingsgrove RSL and enjoy 

a delicious hot beverage or two! 

Full f lavoured 

coffee 

Extensive 

range of teas 

Delicious 

sweet treats 

trading hours 

Monday 10am – 9pm 

Tuesday 10am – 10pm 


Thursday 10am – 11pm 

Friday 10am – 12am 

Saturday 10am – 12am 

Sunday 8.30am – 10pm

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