ANNUAL REPORT 2010 sub-Branch - Blacktown RSL

ANNUAL REPORT 2010Chairman’s Report 2010Another year has rolled around and it is time for your Board of Directors topresent you with this year’s Annual Report. The report is made up of manycomponents, all of which are progressively assessed during the year by boththe Board and Management to ensure that your Club is able to provide youand your guests with the level of service and amenities you have come toexpect. As in the previous year, this year has seen some subtle changes inour industry and we have done what is needed to meet them. While weknow that not all of our decisions are always popular with some sections ofour membership, I would like to assure you that all decisions are made forthe collective good and benefit of all.Having some new faces on the Board has enabled us to refocus on previousdecisions, not just on why they were made but also the methodology behindthem. We are confident that with the mix of long standing and new Directors that our Club willcontinue to improve its overall position within our community. We are committed to making thecorrect decisions for the longevity of our Club to ensure that we do not follow the same path asmany within this State; either closing at worst or amalgamating at best.Our end of year figures show a surplus of $1,078,874 before tax. In light of the above statementsthis is an excellent result for us and shows a positive result for not just the decision making process,but also the implementation by our great management and staff, and as importantly, usage by you,the members.In the immediate future you will notice some major works being carried out which will complementthe extension program of our external areas. I hope that by the time you read this report theexternal painting will have been completed, giving us the much needed facelift to our appearance.Our meeting rooms will have new names and I encourage you to have a look at the interpretivename plates explaining them. The new outdoor gaming areas have been very well received andhave added to our ability to meet your needs.During the next year we will again have many challenges which I am confident we can meet. Oneof the most exciting things happening within the City of Blacktown is Council’s vision for a totalredevelopment of the CBD. This has been made public through the local news papers and if theartist’s impressions are anywhere near the end result, we will be living in the middle of a verymodern and people-friendly city! Noting we are in the CBD and have such a large ‘footprint’, weare looking forward to working with Council to do all we can to assist them in achieving their dream.The outstanding support shown by you and your guests affirms that we are all seeking to have thebest Club with the best service and amenities available. Your loyal patronage is an encouragementfor the Board of Management to continue the process of improvement to our services and facilities.I look forward to seeing you around the Club and hopefully at our AGM, at which time I will moreformally acknowledge the great support made by our management, staff, internal groups and you.Bob DurbinChairmanBLACKTOWN RSL CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet1

Blacktown RSL Club & The CommunityBlacktown RSL Club continues to reinforce its commitment to the Community by supporting variousorganisations and activities.Blacktown RSL Club is proud to have supported the following groups during the past financial year:Blacktown Girls / Boys High SchoolBlacktown South Public SchoolBlacktown West Public SchoolCrossroads Community ChurchDoonside Kindergarten Inc.Friends of the Blind School Inc.Hassall Grove Child Care CentreKellyville Public SchoolKings Langley Childcare CentreBass Hill RSL sub-Branch Youth Club BallroomDancing GroupBlacktown City Mens Bowling ClubBlacktown City & District Cricket AssociationBlacktown City Netball Association Inc.Blacktown Premier Spurs Soccer Club Inc.Blacktown RSL Dart ClubBlacktown RSL Youth Swimming ClubBlacktown West Netball ClubCarolyn Archer - touch footy teamCity of Blacktown RSL Ballroom Youth DancingDoonside Junior Rugby League ClubEdith Parsons Physical CultureGlenwood NetballKings Langley Cricket ClubKings Langley Netball ClubLalor Park 50th Anniversary Committee /Football ClubLalor Park Junior Rugby League Club Inc.Nagle Netball Club1st / 2nd Blacktown Scout GroupAdventist Retirement Villages - Kings LangleyAustralian Arachnoiditis SufferersBlacktown & District TPI Social & Welfare ClubBlacktown City Council (Christmas LightsCompetition & Seniors Big Day Out)Blacktown Partners of Veterans AssociationBlacktown PCYCBlacktown RSL sub-Branch Women’s AuxiliaryBlacktown Youth Services Association Inc.Bungarribee Day CareBussies on Bikes Charity FundraiserCancer Council NSWCity of Blacktown RSL sub-BranchConnections Community DevelopmentHeart FoundationKids West HousieKids West Western Sydney PaediatricFundraising Inc.Kidsafe NSW Inc.Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge 2010Kings Langley Public SchoolLalor Park Pre-schoolMarayong Heights Public SchoolMary Immaculate Primary SchoolMitchell High SchoolPlumpton Public SchoolSeven Hills North Public SchoolSt Michael's School BlacktownTeam of Itinerant Support Teachers - HearingProspect Little Athletics CentreProspect United Soccer ClubQuakers Hill Bombers Junior AFL ClubQuakers Hill Cricket Club Inc.Quakers Hill Junior Rugby League Football ClubQuakers Hill Junior Soccer ClubQuakers Hill Little Athletics ClubQuakers Hill Netball Club Inc.Quakers Hill Pirates Baseball ClubRoosters Football Club Inc.Seven Hills Junior Rugby League ClubSeven Hills Toongabbie RSL Youth ClubSeven Hills West Netball ClubSpecial Olympics Sydney West RegionSt Andrews Netball ClubSt Patrick's Junior Rugby League ClubSteps 201The Ever Young Golden GirlsWestern District Inter-Club Ladies DartsLifestart Co-operative LtdLions Club of Kings Langley Inc.Mental Health Association NSW Inc.(formerly Anxiety Disorders Alliance)Merry Makers AustraliaMS SocietyNational Seniors AssociationNational Serviceman’s AssociationPam’s PlacePaws 'n' Hooves Inc.Rosie's PlaceRotary Club of Blacktown City Inc.RSL Far Western Welfare GroupSelf Advocacy Sydney Inc.Sids & Kids Red Nose DaySP Statewide Promotions (Blacktown Show)SydWest Multicultural Services Inc.The Womens Activities & Self Help House Inc.Traffic Offenders Program (TOP) Inc.Tuesday Night Club Inc.Vision AustraliaWar Widows Guild of Australia2 BLACKTOWN RSL CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet

ANNUAL REPORT 2010ValeThe Board of Directors, Management and Staff extend their sincere condolences to the families andfriends of Members who passed away during the year.Baldwin K.Baxter D.Beers K.Bower J.Bray A.Brown J.Brown R.Burns E.Butler F.Cassells G.Cheng Liew K.Collier M.Connell C.Cupitt D.De Jong R.Denford R.Edwards E.Epstein L. J.Fantin F.Fisher E.Goleman S.Gray A.Green E.Gribble J.Gumbley J.Hall B.Hall L.Harvey M.Hedger R.Henwood N.Hicks F.Holloway S.Johnson B.Kenyon C.Le Gay Brereton G.Lenton K.Logue W. F.Longbottom B.Lopez J.Lowndes G.McCabe J.Mitchell D.MoCarty W.Mortensen A.Norris R.Owen T.Perkins K. B.Petch J.Peters N.Pooley I.Poonah E.Ratcliffe L.Reeve K.Ress B.Rowney L.Sing M.Stokes S.Stuber N.Tate F.Taylor S.Teuma J.Warbrick R.Weir A.Weston K.Wheat A.Whillas B.White P.Willard R.Willenbrock F.Williams J.Williams N.Worsfold A.All Members Please NoteThe City of Blacktown RSL Club LimitedANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGWill Be Held Sunday, 17th October 2010 at 10.00am In The Club’s Celebrity RoomAll Members Are WelcomeThe Meeting Will Be Followed By Light RefreshmentsAll Members Please NoteIt would be appreciated if Members who wish to raise any queries or seek information at the AnnualGeneral Meeting about any matters appearing in the Annual Report, would give the GeneralManager notice in writing of their queries or requests a minimum of 7 days prior to the meeting.This will enable properly researched replies to be prepared for the benefit of all members.BLACKTOWN RSL CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet3

NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERSNotice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the City of Blacktown RSL Club Limitedwill be held in the Club's Celebrity Room on Sunday, 17th October 2010 at 10.00am.BUSINESS1. Confirm the Minutes of the Thirty Seventh (37th) Annual General Meeting.2. Receive reports from the Board of Directors.3. Receive and consider the Income Statement, Balance Sheet and the Report from theAuditor.4. Notice of Special Resolutions.Notice is hereby given that at the Annual General Meeting of the City of Blacktown RSL Club Limited, tobe held on Sunday, 17th October 2010 at 10.00am in the Club’s Celebrity Room, those Memberspresent will be asked to consider and if thought fit, pass the following resolutions which are proposed asSpecial Resolutions.FIRST SPECIAL RESOLUTION.That the Constitution of the City of Blacktown RSL Club Ltd be amended by:1. Replacing the word ‘member’ with the word ‘Member’ and the word ‘members’ with the word‘Members’ wherever they appear in the Constitution in relation to a Member or Members of the Club,but not where they are used in relation to a member or members of the Board.2. Deleting the words ‘When any provision of the Act is referred to the reference is to that provision asmodified by any law for the time being in force. Unless the contrary intention appears expressionsdefined in the Act or any modifications thereof made by any law in force at the date at which theseregulations become binding on the Club shall have the meaning so defined.’ from the definition of‘The Act’ in Rule 1.3. Deleting the definition of ‘R.S.L.’ from Rule 1.4. Adding the following definitions to Rule 1:‘Authorised Person, for the purposes of Rule 38(c), means the Secretary, the senior employee onduty in the absence of the Secretary, or an employee or agent of the Club authorised by theSecretary.’‘Business Day means any day except Saturday, Sunday, a bank holiday or public holiday in NewSouth Wales.’‘Club Licence means a licence held by the Club under the Liquor Act.’‘Liquor Act means the Liquor Act 2007.’‘Registered Clubs Act means the Registered Clubs Act 1976.’5. Deleting the definitions of ‘In writing and written’ and ‘month’ from Rule 1.6. Deleting Rule 3 in its entirety and replacing it with the following new Rule 3:‘3 (a) A decision of the Board on the construction or interpretation of this Constitution, or on any By-Laws or regulations of the Club made pursuant to this Constitution or on any matter arising outof them, shall be conclusive and binding on all Members of the Club.(b) In this Constitution, the following rules of interpretation apply unless the context requiresotherwise:(i) headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation;(ii) the singular includes the plural and conversely;(iii) a gender includes any gender;(iv) if a word or phrase is defined, then its other grammatical forms have a correspondingmeaning;(v) a reference to legislation includes but is not limited to a modification or re-enactment of it,a legislative provision substituted for it and a regulation or statutory instrument under it;(vi) a reference to writing includes any mode of representing and reproducing words, figures,drawings or symbols in a visible form; and(vii) a reference to a ‘month’ means a calendar month.’7. Deleting the words ‘a certificate of registration under Part 2 of the Registered Clubs Act’ from Rule6(c) and replacing them with the words ‘Club Licence’, and, deleting the final word of Rule 6(c) being‘certificate’ and replacing it with the words ‘Club Licence’.8. Deleting Rule 7(b) in its entirety.9. Deleting the words ‘including residential and other accommodation liquid and other refreshment andprovision for sporting and educational activities and other social amenities’ from Rule 9(a).4 BLACKTOWN RSL CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet

ANNUAL REPORT 201010. Deleting the word ‘an’ from the first line of Rule 9(h) and replacing it with the word ‘and’.11. Deleting Rule 9(t) in its entirety and replacing it with the following new Rule 9(t):‘(t) To take such steps to make known the objects, aims and activities of the Club and to promote theobjects of the Club by any means the Club considers fit from time to time.’12. Deleting the words ‘Blacktown sub-Branch of the Returned and Servicemen's League (NSW Branch)Inc’ from Rule 13 and replacing them with the words ‘Blacktown sub-Branch of the Returned andServices League of Australia (New South Wales Branch)’.13. Deleting Rule 17 in its entirety.14. Deleting the word ‘Various’ from the heading of Rule 19 and replacing it with the word ‘Ordinary’.15. Deleting the words ‘Blacktown sub-Branch of the R.S.L.’ from Rule 19(a) and replacing them with thewords ‘Blacktown sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia (New South WalesBranch)’.16. Adding the word ‘Financial’ to the beginning of Rule 20(a) and before the words ‘Associate members’in the first line of Rule 20(a).17. Deleting Rule 23 in its entirety and replacing it with the following new Rule 23:‘23 (a) Persons may be admitted as Temporary Members of the Club for a period of up to, but notexceeding, 7 consecutive days (or for such longer period as the Casino. Liquor & GamingControl Authority may approve in writing) in accordance with the Registered Clubs Act.(b) The following persons in accordance with procedures established by the Board may beadmitted as Temporary Members of the Club:(i) any visitor whose permanent place of residence in New South Wales is not less than adistance from the Club as may be determined from time to time by the Board by By-lawpursuant to this Constitution (but being not less than the distance prescribed by theRegistered Clubs Act);(ii) Full Members (as defined in the Registered Clubs Act) of other clubs which are registeredunder the Registered Clubs Act and which have objects similar to those of the Club;(iii) a Full Member (as defined in the Registered Clubs Act) of any registered club or anyinterstate club (as defined in the Registered Clubs Act) who, at the invitation of the Boardor of a Full Member of the Club, attends on any day at the premises of the Club for thepurpose of participating in an organised sport or competition to be conducted by the Clubon that day, from the time on that day when the person so attends the premises of theClub until the end of that day; and(iv) any interstate or overseas visitor.’18. Adding the words ‘(or on the first day of a period of membership which is more than one day inaccordance with Rule 23)’ after the words ‘on any day’ in the third line of Rule 24(f).19. Deleting the words ‘name, address and occupation’ from Rule 30(b) and replacing them with thewords ‘name and address’.20. Deleting Rule 31(a) in its entirety and replacing it with the following new Rule 31(a):‘31 (a) If an applicant is not elected to membership under Rule 29, the Secretary will notify theapplicant in writing and refund any money paid by the applicant with his or her application formembership.’21. Adding a new Rule 32(c) as follows:‘(c) Membership subscriptions must be paid annually in advance, or if the Board so directs, may bepaid by monthly, quarterly or half-yearly instalments in advance or for more than 1 year inadvance. The Board may prescribe the time and manner of payment and all other relatedmatters not specifically provided for in this Constitution.’22. Deleting the words ‘Secretary shall give to the member in default 14 days written notice within whichsuch entrance fee or subscription must be paid and if the same shall not have been paid within thetime limited by such notice’ from Rule 34.23. Adding the words ‘from among their own number’ to the end of the first and second sentences ofRule 42(a).24. Deleting Rule 42(b) in its entirety.25. Deleting Rule 42(c) in its entirety and replacing it with the following new Rule 42(c):‘(c) On and from the 2003 election of the Board, the Board shall be elected biennially. The membersof the Board shall hold office until the conclusion of the second Annual General Meeting after thatat which they were elected when they shall retire but shall be eligible for re-election, subject to thisConstitution.’26. Deleting Rule 42(d) in its entirety.27. Deleting Rule 42(f) in its entirety.BLACKTOWN RSL CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet5

ANNUAL REPORT 20108. Rule 9(t) states that the Club can promote its objects etc by a range of methods, some of which arenow uncommon in the modern market. Paragraph 11 of Special Resolution 1 updates Rule 9(t) sothe Club can use any method of promotion it considers appropriate, without needing to update thisRule as technology changes.9. Paragraph 13 of Special Resolution 1 deletes Rule 17 as it refers to the renaming of the classes ofmembership which took place some time ago and is now complete making this Rule obsolete.10. Paragraph 16 and paragraph 41of Special Resolution 1 amend the Constitution to clearly specify thatonly financial Members may exercise their membership rights under Rule 20(a) and Rule 84. Thisdoes not change existing membership rights, it is only intended to identify this in important Rules (e.g.relating to Board eligibility, voting rights, and amendments to the Constitution) for ease of reference.11. Under the Registered Clubs Act 1976 (Registered Clubs Act), Temporary Members may be admittedfor up to 7 days (or a longer period of up to 30 days if approved by the Casino, Liquor & GamingControl Authority). Paragraphs 17 and 18 of Special Resolution 1 amend the Constitution accordingly.12. The Registered Clubs Act no longer requires the occupation of an applicant for membership to bedisplayed on the Club’s notice board. Paragraph 19 of Special Resolution 1 amends the Constitutionto reflect this change to the law.13. Paragraph 20 of Special Resolution 1 clarifies the wording of Rule 31(a) but does not change theeffect of the Rule.14. Paragraph 21 of Special Resolution 1 adds an option for the Board to allow Members to paysubscriptions by monthly, quarterly or half yearly instalments in advance, or for more than 1 year inadvance. It also allows the Board to set options for methods of payment. This is intended to assist instreamlining membership payments and associated arrangements.15. All Members are sent a notice to renew their membership each year (unless they do not need to paya new subscription for that year, e.g. in the case of Life Members). If members do not pay theirannual subscription within 30 days of the due date then they are ‘unfinancial’. Rule 34 of theConstitution currently requires the Club to give an unfinancial member a further notice and a furtherperiod to pay. This is considered to be a financial and administrative burden on the Club asmembers already receive at least one notice, and some choose not renew membership as they areleaving the area or for other reasons. Paragraph 22 of Special Resolution 1 removes the obligationfor further notice to be given to unfinancial members. If they remain unfinancial then they may beremoved from membership by a resolution of the Board in accordance with Rule 34.16. Paragraph 23 of Special Resolution 1 specifically states the long standing procedure that theChairman and Deputy Chairman must be elected by the Board from among their own number.17. Paragraphs 24 and 27 of Special Resolution 1 delete Rules 42(b) and 42(f) as they are alreadycovered by Rule 51 and Rule 53.18. Paragraphs 25 and 26 of Special Resolution 1 consolidate the requirements for biennial elections andremove details which are now obsolete as the system was introduced in 2003.19. Paragraphs 29 - 30 of Special Resolution 1 amend Rule 44 and Rule 45 to state that Membersbreaching those Rules may be subject to disciplinary proceedings.20. Paragraph 31 of Special Resolution 1 deletes Rule 47 as it is historical and now obsolete.21. Paragraph 32 of Special Resolution 1 deletes references to leasing of Club property being approvedby the Licensing Court, and, the approval of the Members being obtained for the sale of the Club’sproperty. The Licensing Court no longer exists, and the requirements for the disposal (e.g. bylease/licence/sale) of the Club’s ‘core property’ (as defined in the Registered Clubs Act) are now setout in section 41J of the Registered Clubs Act and clause 19 of the regulations to it. This includes thecircumstances where Member approval is required. Paragraph 32 updates the Constitution toamend the rules relating to such use of Club land as set out in that legislation. Copies of section 41Jand clause 19 of the regulations are available from the Club office on request.22. Paragraphs 33 and 34 amend the Rules relating to ‘sporting sections’ of the Club to clearly state thatthe Club can create sections for any sports and affiliate with any State or Australian body controllingthose sports.23. Paragraph 35 of Special Resolution 1 updates references to the current requirements of theRegistered Clubs Act, as section 39 of that Act has now been repealed.24. Paragraphs 39 - 40 of Special Resolution 1 update the Constitution to reflect the methods by whichMembers may elect to receive notices electronically, in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001.Members may still choose to receive notices by post.25. The annual reporting requirements for companies limited by guarantee, such as the Club, have beenchanged and paragraph 42 updates Rule 76 of the Constitution accordingly. The Club will stillprepare a financial report, directors’ reports and an auditor’s report under the Corporations Act 2001.Members may obtain a copy of the reports in electronic or hard copy by making a request to theClub in writing. The Club also makes the reports available on its website atwww.blacktownrsl.com.auBLACKTOWN RSL CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet7

SECOND SPECIAL RESOLUTION.That the Constitution of the City of Blacktown RSL Club Ltd be amended by:1. Deleting Rule 38(b) in its entirety.2. Deleting Rule 38(c) in its entirety and replacing it with the following new Rule 38(c):‘(c) An Authorised Person may refuse to admit to, or may turn out of, the Club’s premises any person:(i) who is at the time intoxicated, indecent, violent, quarrelsome or disorderly;(ii) whose presence on the Club’s premises renders the Club or the Secretary liable to a penaltyunder any law;(iii) who smokes, within the meaning of the Smoke-Free Environment Act 2000 (NSW), while onany part of the Club’s premises that is a smoke-free area within the meaning of that Act;(iv) who uses, or has in his or her possession, while on the Club’s premises any substance thatthe Authorised Person suspects of being a prohibited plant or a prohibited drug; or(v) whom the Authorised Person, under the conditions of the Club Licence or according to a term(of the kind referred to in section 134 of the Liquor Act) of a local liquor accord, is authorisedor required to refuse access to the Club’s premises.’EXPLANATORY NOTES – SPECIAL RESOLUTION 21. Rule 38(b) sets certain penalties which must be applied for breaches of the Constitution and otherinappropriate conduct (such as supplying liquor to a minor). The Board considers that it is moreappropriate to deal with breaches of the Constitution and such conduct in accordance with Rule38(a). Rule 38(a) sets out a comprehensive disciplinary procedure which allows the Board to applythe principles of natural justice and procedural fairness which are upheld by the courts with respect todisciplinary proceedings. Also, Rule 38(b) does not allow the Board to apply the ClubsNSW BestPractice Guidelines for the Conduct of Disciplinary Proceedings, which it may otherwise do whererelevant to the circumstances. Therefore, the Board considers that Rule 38(b) should be deleted asset out in paragraph 1 of Special Resolution 2, and such conduct should be dealt with under thedisciplinary procedures in Rule 38(a).2. Paragraph 2 of special resolution 2 replaces the existing Rule 38(c) with a new Rule that reflects thecurrent standards for when a person will be refused admittance to, or be removed from, the Club’spremises for inappropriate behaviour. This is generally reflective of sections 73 and 77 of the LiquorAct 2007.NOTES TO MEMBERS REGARDING THE SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS.1. Each special resolution must be considered separately and as a whole, and will not be amended bymotions from the floor of the meeting.2. Financial RSL Members, financial Associate Members and Life Members are entitled to vote on eachspecial resolution.3. Employees are prohibited from voting and proxy voting is prohibited under the Registered Clubs Act.4. A special resolution will only be passed if at least a 75% majority of the Members present at themeeting who are entitled to vote and cast their vote on that special resolution, vote in favour of thespecial resolution.5. Members are requested to submit any questions about the special resolutions to the GeneralManager in writing at least 7 days before the Annual General Meeting, so that the questions may beproperly researched and drawn to the attention of the meeting where required.6. A copy of the Club’s current Constitution is available to Members from the Club office on request.7. The Board recommends that members vote in favour of the Special Resolutions.5. Notice of Ordinary Resolutions.Notice is hereby given that at the Annual General Meeting of the City of Blacktown RSL Club Limited, tobe held on Sunday, 17th October 2010 at 10.00am in the Club’s Celebrity Room, those Memberspresent will be asked to consider and if thought fit, pass the following resolutions which are proposed asOrdinary Resolutions.FIRST ORDINARY RESOLUTION.That pursuant to Section 10 (1) (i) of the Registered Clubs' Act, the Members hereby approve and agreeto those Members elected to the Board of Directors, that for the period preceding the 2011 AnnualGeneral Meeting receive the following benefits as outlined (A 1-3) and (B 1-4), the Membersacknowledge the benefits are not available to Members in general but only those Members elected tothe Board of Directors.8 BLACKTOWN RSL CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet

ANNUAL REPORT 2010PART A To approve the sum of not exceeding $25,000 for:1 A reasonable meal and refreshments associated with each Board Meeting.2) The provision of blazers and associated apparel for the use of Club Directors when representing theClub.3) The right for Directors to incur reasonable expenses in travelling to and from Directors' Meetings or toother constituted Committee Meetings as approved by the Board from time to time or on theproduction of invoices, receipts or other documentary evidence of any such expenditure.PART B The approval of a sum not exceeding $50,000 for:1) The reasonable costs involved in Directors attending the ClubsNSW Annual General Meeting andConference and other relevant Industry Conferences.2) The right of Directors spouses/partners (who are also Members) to incur reasonable expenses toattend mixed functions, when required, on behalf of the Club.3) The reasonable costs involved in Directors attending seminars, lectures and trade displays and anysimilar event as may be determined by the Board to be in the best interests of the Club.4) The reasonable costs involved in Directors attending other Registered Clubs for the purpose ofviewing and assessing their facilities and methods of operating provided such attendances areapproved by the Board as being necessary in the best interests and the future betterment of the Club.SECOND ORDINARY RESOLUTION.That pursuant to Section 10 (6) (b) of the Registered Clubs' Act, the Members hereby approve payment ofHonoraria to each Director in respect of their service as Members of the Club’s Board to the sum of$200.00 per month to the Chairman and $150.00 per month for each other Director.6. Life Membership Resolution – Mr G Ohlson.I Mr P. Long (7047) move that Mr G. Ohlson (150) be awarded Life Membership, a recommendationseconded by Mr C. Perrin (619). This recommendation was presented to the Board of Directors at ameeting held on Wednesday 28 July 2010 who unanimously supported it to be presented to themembers at the Annual General Meeting.7. Deal with any other business that the meeting may approve.By direction of the Board of DirectorsAlan MiddletonGeneral ManagerBLACKTOWN RSL CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet9

MINUTES OF THE 2009 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGOF CITY OF BLACKTOWN RSL CLUB LIMITEDHeld in the Celebrity Room of the Club on Sunday 18 October 2009MEETING OPENED: 10.06amThe Chairman Mr Gary Ohlson declared the meeting opened at 10.06am and welcomed all present. TheChairman then proceeded to introduce the Members of the Board of Directors and guests in attendance;Messrs William Norris (Deputy Chairman), Kevin Johnston, Peter Thompson, Peter Long, Rick Holder,(Directors),A. Middleton (General Manager), Peter Hodge & Milica Stankovic (PKF), Sherif Mouakkassa (Solicitor –Thomson Playford Cutlers), and himself Gary Ohlson (Chairman).ATTENDANCE: As per lists RSL Members 24Associate Members 37Total 61APOLOGIES:Athol Kennedy (4072), Sam Grice (8656), Kenneth Ross (11) and Albert Rayner (839).A motion was Moved J. Browne (13071) seconded B. Long (4723) that the Apologies as listed beaccepted.Motion CarriedMINUTES:A motion was Moved Y. Timperley (4506) seconded R. T. Moore (6351) that the Minutes of the previousAnnual General Meeting held Sunday 19 October 2008 be received and dealt with.Motion CarriedAs there was no business arising from the Minutes, a motion was Moved J. Kennedy (99) secondedC. Thompson (6140) that the Minutes be adopted. Motion CarriedBOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORT:The Chairman referred to the report as printed and opened discussion.J. Kennedy (99) queried if enough members were present for the annual general meeting to be held, healso questioned the number for the quorum.The Chairman replied that a quorum of twenty members was required to be present for the annualgeneral meeting to proceed.It was Moved J. Kennedy (99) seconded J. Browne (13071) that the Board of Directors Report beadopted.Motion CarriedTO RECEIVE AND CONSIDER THE INCOME STATEMENT, BALANCE SHEET AND THEREPORT FROM THE AUDITOR:A motion was Moved C. Thompson (6140) seconded R. T. Moore (6351) that the Income Statement,Balance Sheet and the Report from the Auditor be received.Motion CarriedAs there were no questions registered prior to the meeting, the Chairman requested the GeneralManager address any questions / further discussion raised from the Members assembled.No other questions or further discussion relating to the financial matters were raised from the Membersassembled.A motion was Moved B. E. Fayle (6734) seconded M. O’Connor (2798) that the Income Statement,Balance Sheet and the Report from the Auditor be adopted.Motion CarriedNOTICE OF ORDINARY RESOLUTION:Notice is hereby given that at the Annual General Meeting of the City of Blacktown RSL Club Limited, tobe held on Sunday, 18 October 2009 at 10.00am in the Club’s Celebrity Room, those Members presentwill be asked to consider and if thought fit, pass the following Ordinary Resolutions.FIRST ORDINARY RESOLUTION.That pursuant to Section 10 (1) (i) of the Registered Clubs' Act 1976, the Members hereby approve andagree to those Members elected to the Board of Directors, that for the period preceding the 2009 AnnualGeneral Meeting receive the following benefits as outlined (A 1-3) and (B 1-4), the Membersacknowledge the benefits are not available to Members in general but only those Members elected tothe Board of Directors.10 BLACKTOWN RSL CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet

ANNUAL REPORT 2010PART A To approve the sum of not exceeding $25,000 for:1) A reasonable meal and refreshments associated with each Board Meeting.2) The provision of blazers and associated apparel for the use of Club Directors whenrepresenting the Club.3) The right for Directors to incur reasonable expenses in travelling to and from Directors'Meetings or to other constituted Committee Meetings as approved by the Board from timeto time or on the production of invoices, receipts or other documentary evidence of anysuch expenditure.PART B To approval of a sum not exceeding $45,000 for:1) The reasonable costs involved in Directors attending the ClubsNSW Annual GeneralMeeting and Conference and other relevant Industry Conferences.2) The right of Directors spouses/partners (who are also Members) to incur reasonableexpenses to attend mixed functions, when required, on behalf of the Club.3) The reasonable costs involved in Directors attending seminars, lectures and trade displaysand any similar event as may be determined by the Board to be in the best interests of theClub.4) The reasonable costs involved in Directors attending other Registered Clubs for the purposeof viewing and assessing their facilities and methods of operating providing suchattendances are approved by the Board as being necessary in the best interests and thefuture betterment of the Club.A motion was Moved R. T. Moore (6351) seconded G. Hand (710) to adopt the First Ordinary Resolutionby the Members.Motion CarriedSECOND ORDINARY RESOLUTION.That pursuant to Section 10 (6) (b) of the Registered Clubs' Act 1976, the Members hereby approvepayment of Honoraria to each Director in respect of their service as Members of the Club’s Board to thesum of $200.00 per month to the Chairman and $150.00 per month for each other Director.A motion was Moved R. Durbin (4061) seconded W. Norris OAM (8) to adopt the Second OrdinaryResolution by the Members.Motion CarriedTO DEAL WITH ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT THE MEETING MAY APPROVE:J. Kennedy (99) stated that in the Club’s annual report the 2009 RSL category of membership is 297 andin the sub-Branch Secretary’s report there is 432 which he was led to believe that if you were a memberof the sub-Branch then you had to be a member of the RSL Club Limited therefore queried thedifference.The General Manager replied that to be an RSL member of the Club Limited you must be a sub-Branchmember but it is not compulsory for a member of the sub-Branch to be a member of the RSL ClubLimited, hence the difference in membership totals.RESULTS OF THE BALLOT FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2009/2011:The Chairman asked the General Manager to present the report from the Returning Officer.The General Manager advised that the Board appointed Australian Election Company this year to officiatethe election process and issued the report on behalf of the Returning Officer Mr Richard Kidd.This year for the positions of Associate Director there were two nominations of which two were to beelected.The two nominations came from the standing Directors of 2007/2009, Peter Long and Rick Holder, andthey are declared elected unopposed.ASSOCIATE MEMBERS:Rick HolderELECTED:Peter LongPeter LongRick HolderThis year for the position of RSL Director there were eight nominations of which five were to be elected.There were 806 formal ballot papers accepted for scrutiny with a total of 9 ballot papers declaredinformal.The results of the count were:BLACKTOWN RSL CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet11

RSL MEMBERS:Chris Perrin 620 ELECTED (in order in which they were elected):Yvonne Timperley 459 Chris PerrinBob Durbin 495 Gary OhlsonGary Ohlson 615 Bob DurbinPeter Thompson 417 Yvonne TimperleyJames Bostock 454 Kevin Johnston [Draw by Lot - Const. 43 (d) (iv)]Kevin Johnston 454Margaret Webb 445The Chairman thanked the General Manager for presenting the Returning Officer’s report.The Chairman continued to state that before business is completed here today he felt it was important torecognise the service and dedication of Bill Norris who effective today retires from the role of DeputyChairman and Director. Bill has actively served the Club as a member of the Board for periods exceeding25 years. He has seen the Club through many changes and weathered many storms. Bill has alwaysworked for the betterment of the whole club in keeping it viable and prominent in the Blacktowncommunity. So today Bill we congratulate you and thank you for your contribution over the many years.All present then applauded.The Chairman also stated that it would also be remiss of him not to thank outgoing Director, PeterThompson for his service over the past 4 years. Peter your efforts and commitment to the welfare of theClub have been appreciated.All present then applauded.There being no further business the Chairman thanked Peter Hodge & Milica Stankovic (PKF), SherifMouakkassa (Solicitor – Thomson Playford Cutlers) and those Members for showing interest andparticipation in today’s meeting.The Chairman advised that at the conclusion of this meeting the Board will retire and whilst Membersenjoy some light refreshments the Board will elect a Chairman and Deputy Chairman with the resultsbeing announced to Members after the Annual General Meeting.The Chairman then declared the meeting closed.MEETING CLOSED:10.19amG. OHLSON (Chairman)A. MIDDLETON (General Manager)12 BLACKTOWN RSL CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet

ANNUAL REPORT 2010City of Blacktown RSL Club LimitedABN 46 000 883 223Concise Report30 June 2010The financial statements and other specific disclosures have been derived from City of Blacktown RSLClub Limited’s (the Company) full financial report for the financial year. Other information included in theconcise financial report is consistent with the Company’s full financial report.The concise financial report does not, and cannot be expected to, provide as full an understanding of thefinancial performance, financial position and financing and investing activities of the Company as the fullfinancial report.A copy of the Company’s 2010 Annual Financial Report, including the independent audit report, isavailable to all members and will be sent to members without charge upon request.Directors’ ReportYour directors present their report together with the financial report of City of Blacktown RSL Club Limited(the company) for the year ended 30 June 2010 and the auditor’s report thereon.DirectorsThe directors of the company in office at any time during or since the end of the financial year are:Surname Christian Name PositionDurbin Bob Chairman (Appointed 18 October 2009)Ohlson Gary Chairman / Deputy Chairman (Appointed 18 October 2009)Norris William Deputy Chairman (Retired 18 October 2009)Holder Rick DirectorJohnston Kevin DirectorLong Peter DirectorPerrin Chris Director (Appointed 18 October 2009)Rayner Albert Director (Resigned 27 July 2009)Thompson Peter Director (Retired 18 October 2009)Timperley Yvonne Director (Appointed 18 October 2009)Information on DirectorsDURBIN, Bob (Date of appointment – 18 October 2009)Secretary – City of Parramatta RSL sub-BranchRoyal Australian Navy – 21 yearsRoyal Australian Navy Reserves – 18 yearsDirector – ‘RSL Life Care’ – 3 yearsState Councillor RSL Australia NSW Branch – 2000 - CurrentPresident – Blacktown RSL sub-Branch 2005 – 2007, 2009Secretary – Blacktown RSL sub-Branch 1994 – 1996Life Member – Blacktown RSL sub-BranchDirector – Blacktown RSL Club Limited 1996 – 2002, Deputy Chairman 2002 – 2005,Chairman 2009 – 2010Member – City of Blacktown RSL Club Limited 21 yearsOHLSON, GaryRetired Warehouse and Distribution SupervisorNew Zealand Army Medical Corps – 3 yearsVice President – Australian 7th Division AIF.Vice President – 2nd / 5th Field RegimentCommittee Member – Blacktown RSL sub-Branch 1993 – 1996Pensions Officer – Blacktown RSL sub-Branch 1997 – 2006Vice President – Blacktown RSL sub-Branch 2006 – 2010Life Member – Blacktown RSL sub-BranchDirector – City of Blacktown RSL Club Limited 2000 – 2005Deputy Chairman 2005 – 2007 and from 18 October 2009 onwardsChairman 2007 – 2009Member – City of Blacktown RSL Club Limited 23 yearsBLACKTOWN RSL CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet13

NORRIS, WilliamRetired – Construction Overseer / Blacktown CouncilPresident – Blacktown RSL sub-Branch 1993 – 1996, 2001 – 2003, 2009 – 2010,Vice President 1999 – 2001Welfare Officer - Blacktown RSL sub-Branch 2005 – 2008, 2009 – 2010Life Member – Blacktown RSL sub-BranchDirector – City of Blacktown RSL Club Limited 1978 – 1988, 1993 – 2001,Deputy Chairman 1982 – 1984, 1995 – 2002Chairman 1984 – 1988, 2002 – 2007Deputy Chairman 2007 – 2009Dual Chairman – Blacktown RSL Sports Council 1993 – 2000Life Member – Blacktown RSL Diggers Bowling ClubMember – City of Blacktown RSL Club 49 years / Life MemberHOLDER, RickFinance Manager – Members Equity BankCommittee Member – Quakers Hill Neighbourhood CentreCommittee Member – Quakers Hill Community CentreCommittee Member – Marayong Community CentreCommittee Member – Blacktown Show SocietyDirector – City of Blacktown RSL Club Limited 1992 – 2010Member – City of Blacktown RSL Club Limited 38 years / Life MemberJOHNSTON, KevinMerchant Navy – 21 yearsRoyal Australian Navy – 6 yearsMember – Blacktown RSL sub-BranchTrustee – Blacktown RSL sub-Branch 1997 – 1999Assistant Secretary – Blacktown RSL sub-Branch 1997 – 1999Secretary – Blacktown RSL sub-Branch 1999 – 2010Life Member – Blacktown RSL sub-BranchRecruiting/Membership Officer – Blacktown RSL sub-BranchDirector – City of Blacktown RSL Club Limited 2001 – 2010Member – City of Blacktown RSL Club Limited 15 yearsLONG, PeterRetired - NSW Police SergeantDual Chairman - Blacktown RSL Sports Council 1990 - 2000Director – City of Blacktown RSL Club Limited 1989 - 2010Member – City of Blacktown RSL Club Limited 32 years / Life MemberPERRIN, ChrisChief Executive Officer – RSL State BranchDirector – Hyde Park InnDirector – RSL Custodian Pty LtdDirector of Appeals – URSFTrustee – RSL WBIHon Secretary – ANZAC MemorialHon Secretary – ANZAC House TrustLife Member – Blacktown RSL sub-BranchDirector – City of Blacktown RSL Club Limited 2009 – 2010Member – City of Blacktown RSL Club Limited 20 yearsRAYNER, AlbertRetired – NSW Police ForceBlacktown RSL sub-Branch Committee Member 1993 – 1996Blacktown RSL sub-Branch Vice President 1997 – 1999, 2001 – 2004Blacktown RSL sub-Branch President 2005Bungaribee Day Care Alt Coordinator 2000 – 2006Army Reserves 25 Years 1960 – 1985Australian Army 6 Years 1951 – 1957Life Member – Blacktown RSL sub-BranchDirector – City of Blacktown RSL Club Limited 2007 – 2009Member – City of Blacktown RSL Club 29 yearsResigned from the Board 27 July 200914 BLACKTOWN RSL CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet

Significant changes in the state of affairsThere were no significant changes in the company’s state of affairs that occurred during the financialyear.Principal activitiesThe principal activity of the company during the year consisted of the conduct and promotion of alicensed social club for members of the company.There have been no significant changes in the nature of these activities during the year.ObjectivesTo provide quality facilities and services of a licensed club for members and their guests in a sustainablemanner, both now and into the future. To promote the objects of the Returned and Services League ofAustralia and support local community organisations and activities.Strategy for achieving the objectivesThe Club undertakes strategic planning reviews, including governance, operational, marketing,demographic and community issues in determining both long and short term policy and procedures.Events subsequent to reporting dateThere are no matters or circumstances that have arisen since the end of the financial year that havesignificantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the company, the results of thoseoperations or the state of affairs of the company in future financial years.Likely and future developments and expected resultsDirectors are currently investigating opportunities for site development as identified in the recent strategicplanning session to improve cash holdings and future year cash flows.Apart from the above the directors do not anticipate any particular developments in the operations of thecompany which will affect the results in subsequent years.Performance measurement and key performance indicatorMonthly performance review by Board and Management utilising performance ratios such as EBITDA,Gross profit, wages, and profit and cash flow values, as well as visitation, area utilisation and customersurvey/feedback trends.Indemnification of officersThe company has provided for and paid premiums during the year for directors’ and officers’ liability andlegal expenses’ insurance contracts.The insurance premiums relate to:• Costs and expenses incurred by the relevant officers in defending proceedings, whether civil or criminaland whatever their outcome;• Other liabilities that may arise from their position with the exception of conduct involving a wilful breachof duty or improper use of information or position to gain a personal advantage.The directors have not included details of the nature of the liabilities covered or the amount of thepremium paid with the respect to the directors’ and officers’ liability and legal expenses insurancecontract, as such disclosure is prohibited under the terms of the contract.Proceedings on Behalf of the CompanyNo person has applied for leave of Court to bring proceedings on behalf of the company or intervene inany proceedings to which the company is party for the purposes of taking responsibility on behalf of thecompany for all or any part of those proceedings.The company was not a party to any such proceedings during the year.Auditor’s Independence DeclarationThe Directors have received the Independence Declaration from the Auditors. The Declaration isattached as page 17.Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors.Dated at Blacktown this 13th day of August 2010.B DurbinChairman16 BLACKTOWN RSL CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet

ANNUAL REPORT 2010Auditor’s Independence DeclarationAs lead auditor for the audit of City of Blacktown RSL Club Limited for the year ended 30 June 2010, Ideclare that to the best of my knowledge and belief there have been:(a) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relationto the audit; and(b) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.This declaration is in respect to City of Blacktown RSL Club Limited during the year.PKFPaul CheesemanPartner1 Margaret StreetSYDNEY NSW 200013 August 2010BLACKTOWN RSL CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet17

ANNUAL REPORT 2010Statement of Financial PositionAs at 30 June 2010Note 2010 2009$ $ASSETSCurrent AssetsCash and cash equivalents 1,013,416 1,756,990Trade and other receivables 20,379 7,934Inventories 64,364 69,136Financial assets 2,220 2,012Current tax assets - 29,567Other current assets 102,385__________________159,478__________________Total Current Assets 1,202,764 2,025,117__________________ __________________Non-Current AssetsProperty, plant and equipment 20,058,453 19,193,596Deferred tax assets 55,928__________________127,682__________________Total Non-Current Assets 20,114,381 19,321,278__________________ __________________Total Assets 21,317,145 21,346,395__________________ __________________LIABILITIESCurrent LiabilitiesTrade and other payables 721,480 966,530Finance liabilities 1,135,098 946,599Employee benefits 481,908 478,034Other current liabilities 46,118 67,168Current tax liability 1,964__________________-__________________Total Current Liabilities 2,386,568 2,458,331__________________ __________________Non-Current LiabilitiesFinance liabilities 3,901,252 4,873,441Employee benefits 79,284__________________69,738__________________Total Non-Current Liabilities 3,980,536 4,943,179__________________ __________________Total Liabilities 6,367,104 7,401,510__________________ __________________Net Assets 14,950,041 13,944,885____________________________________Members’ FundsRetained profits 2 14,950,041__________________13,944,885__________________Total Members’ Funds 14,950,041 13,944,885____________________________________The Statement of Financial Position is to be read in conjunction with the discussion and analysis on page 22and the notes to the financial statements set out on page 23.BLACKTOWN RSL CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet19

Statement of Changes in EquityFor the Year Ended 30 June 2010RetainedTotalEarningsEquity$ $Balance at 1 July 2008 12,838,666 12,838,666Net profit for the year 1,106,219 1,106,219Other comprehensive income -__________________-__________________Total comprehensive income for the year 1,106,219 1,106,219__________________ __________________Balance at 30 June 2009 13,944,885 13,944,885__________________ __________________Net profit for the year 1,005,156 1,005,156Other comprehensive income -__________________-__________________Total comprehensive income for the year 1,005,156 1,005,156__________________ __________________Balance at 30 June 2010 14,950,041 14,950,041____________________________________The Statement of Changes in Equity is to be read in conjunction with the discussion and analysis on page 22and the notes to the financial statements set out on page 23.20 BLACKTOWN RSL CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet

ANNUAL REPORT 2010Statement of Cash FlowsFor the Year Ended 30 June 20102010 2009$ $Cash Flows From Operating ActivitiesReceipts from customers 15,562,281 16,939,156Payments to suppliers and employees (13,392,151) (14,345,676)Interest received 30,870 26,645Finance costs paid (375,697) (500,658)Income taxes paid - (29,567)Income tax refund 29,567__________________111,030__________________Net cash inflow from operating activities 1,854,870 2,200,930__________________ __________________Cash Flows From Investing ActivitiesProceeds on disposal of non-current assets 102,554 106,502Payment for property, plant and equipment (1,119,308)__________________(413,558)__________________Net cash outflow from investing activities (1,014,754) (307,056)__________________ __________________Cash Flows From Financing ActivitiesProceeds from hire purchase facility - 41,448Repayment of borrowings (1,526,664) (695,001)Hire purchase payments (62,923) (13,079)Hire purchase charges 5,897 -Finance lease payments -__________________(1,148)__________________Net cash outflow from financing activities (1,583,690) (667,780)__________________ __________________Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (743,574) 1,226,094Cash and cash equivalents at the beginningof the financial year 1,756,990__________________530,896__________________Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 1,013,416 1,756,990____________________________________The Statement of Cash Flows is to be read in conjunction with the discussion and analysis on page 22 and thenotes to the financial statements set out on page 23.BLACKTOWN RSL CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet21

Discussion and AnalysisStatement of Comprehensive IncomeThe company’s total revenue has decreased by $1,161,143 (7.6%) since the prior year whilst expensesincluding depreciation and interest charges have decreased by $1,108,383 (7.8%) resulting in a net profitbefore tax of $1,078,874 compared to a profit of $1,131,634 for the previous year.Individual items that have impacted the 2010 result include:• Bar sales decreased by $297,221 (17.6%)• Net revenue from poker machines decreased by $768,312 (6.2%)• Entertainment and promotions income decreased by $101,515 (38.1%)• Poker machine licenses and taxes decreased by $136,974 (4.2%) due to decreased net revenue frompoker machines.• Entertainment, marketing and promotional costs decreased $281,977 (14.8%)• Employee benefit expenses decreased by $263,501 (6.8%)• Depreciation and amortisation expenses decreased by $111,814 (9.6%)• Occupancy expenses increased by $146,108 (9.9%)Statement of Financial PositionThe company’s net assets have increased by $1,005,156 or 7.2% since the previous year consisting ofan decrease in total assets of $29,250 and a $1,034,406 decrease in total liabilities.Statement of Cash FlowsOperating activities provided net cash of $1,854,870, a decrease of $346,060 when compared to theprevious year.Net cash used in investing activities of $1,014,754 related to payments for property, plant and equipmentless proceeds on disposal, an increase of $707,698 when compared to the prior year.Net cash outflow from financing activities of $1,583,690 compared to an outflow of $667,780 in the prioryear is mainly due to repayment of borrowings.As a result of these cash flows, the net cash held during the year decreased by $743,574 compared tothe previous year’s increase of $1,226,094.Cash at year end was $1,013,416 compared to $1,756,990 in the prior year.22 BLACKTOWN RSL CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet

ANNUAL REPORT 2010Notes to the Financial StatementsConcise Financial ReportFor the Year Ended 30 June 20101 Basis of Preparation of the Concise Financial ReportThe concise financial report is an extract for the full financial report for the year ended 30 June 2010.The concise financial report has been prepared in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 1039:Concise Financial Reports and the Corporations Act 2001.The financial statements, specific disclosures and other information included in the concise financialreport are derived from and are consistent with the full financial report of City of Blacktown RSL ClubLimited. The concise financial report cannot be expected to provide as detailed an understanding ofthe financial performance, financial position and financing and investing activities of City of BlacktownRSL Club Limited as the full financial report.The financial report of City of Blacktown RSL Club Limited complies with Australian AccountingStandards - Reduced Disclosure Requirements. The presentation currency used in this concisefinancial report is Australian Dollars.2010 2009$ $2 Retained ProfitsRetained profits at the beginning of the year 13,944,885 12,838,666Net profit attributable to members of the company 1,005,156__________________1,106,219__________________Retained profits at the end of the year 14,950,041 13,944,885____________________________________3 Events Subsequent to Reporting DateThere are no matters or circumstances that have arisen since the end of the financial year that havesignificantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the company, the results of thoseoperations or the state of affairs of the company in future financial years.4 Mutuality PrincipleThe company calculates its income in accordance with the mutuality principle which excludes fromincome, any amounts of subscriptions and contributions from members, and payments received frommembers for particular services provided by the club or association, eg. poker machines, bar anddining room service in the case of social clubs. The Commissioner of Taxation accepts this method ofcalculating income as appropriate for recognised clubs and associations.Following the Full Federal Court decision in Coleambally Irrigation Mutual Co-operative Limited v FCT[2004] FCAFC 250, Tax Laws Amendment (2005 Measures No. 6) Bill 2005 was tabled in Parliamenton 7 December 2005 to amend the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 to restore the long standingbenefits of the mutuality principle to those non-profit organisations affected by the Coleamballydecision.These amendments will ensure social clubs continue not to be taxed on receipts from contributionsand payments received from members.Directors’ DeclarationThe directors of City of Blacktown RSL Club Limited (the company) declare that the concise financialreport of the company for the financial year ended 30 June 2010, as set out on pages 18 to 23:(a) complies with Accounting Standard AASB 1039: Concise Financial Reports; and(b) is an extract from the full financial report for the year ended 30 June 2010 and has been derived fromand is consistent with the full financial report of the company.This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.Dated at Blacktown this 13th day of August 2010.B DurbinChairmanBLACKTOWN RSL CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet23

Independent Audit Report on theConcise Financial ReportTo the Members of City of Blacktown RSL Club LimitedReport on the concise financial reportThe accompanying concise financial report of City of Blacktown RSL Club Limited (the company) comprisesthe statement of financial position as at 30 June 2010, the statement of comprehensive income, statement ofchanges in equity and cash flow statement for the year then ended and related notes, derived from theaudited financial report of the company for the year ended 30 June 2010, and the discussion and analysis setout on pages 18 to 23. The concise financial report does not contain all the disclosures required by theAustralian Accounting Standards.Directors' responsibility for the concise financial reportThe directors are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the concise financial report in accordancewith Accounting Standard AASB 1039: Concise Financial Reports (including the Australian AccountingInterpretations), statutory and other requirements. This responsibility includes establishing and maintaininginternal control relevant to the preparation of the concise financial report; selecting and applying theappropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.Auditor's responsibilityOur responsibility is to express an opinion on the concise financial report based on our audit procedures. Wehave conducted an independent audit, in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards, of the financial reportof the company for the year ended 30 June 2010. Our audit report on the financial report for the year wassigned on 13 August 2010 and was not subject to any modification. The Australian Auditing Standards requirethat we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform theaudit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report for the year is free from materialmisstatement.Our procedures with respect to the concise financial report included testing that the information in the concisefinancial report is derived from, and is consistent with, the financial report for the year, and examination on atest basis, of evidence supporting the amounts, discussion and analysis, and other disclosures which were notdirectly derived from the financial report for the year. These procedures have been undertaken to form anopinion whether, in all material respects, the concise financial report complies with Accounting Standard AASB1039: Concise Financial Reports and whether the discussion and analysis complies with the requirements laiddown in AASB 1039: Concise Financial Reports.We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for ouraudit opinion.IndependenceIn conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, was provided to thedirectors of the company on 13 August 2010.Auditor's opinionIn our opinion, the concise financial report including the discussion and analysis of the company for the yearended 30 June 2010 complies with Accounting Standard AASB 1039: Concise Financial Reports.PKF1 Margaret Street SYDNEY NSW 2000Paul CheesemanPartner13 August 2010Schedule of PropertyCity of Blacktown RSL Club LimitedAs at 30 June 2010Note: The information provided below is in accordance with section 41J(2) of the Registered Clubs Act1976 only and does not form part of the audited accounts.Core PropertyClub premises and car park at Second Avenue Blacktown NSW (Lot 2022 in DP 864788)Non-Core PropertyThe Club does not own any non-core property.24 BLACKTOWN RSL CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet

ANNUAL REPORT 2010sub-Branch Reportssub-BranchPresident’s ReportAnother year has passed and I wish to thank themembers for the opportunity of being your Presidentand being in the position to make this report. Thesub-Branch has had another very good year withour finances and celebrations. Many thanks to ourSecretary Kevin Johnston and Treasurer JimBostock, as they both have many responsibilitieswhich they carry out with such dedication.A highlight of the year was when the sub-Branchreceived a Certificate of Appreciation for 80 years ofservice from the State President of RSL. It isencouraging to see so many of the membersattending our monthly meetings and putting in theirideas, remember the sub-Branch meetings areyour chance to have your say.To the committee I thank them all for their hardwork throughout the year, especially the VicePresidents Harry Taylor and Gary Ohlson for theirinput also our Welfare Officers Slim Rayner andKeith Winsbury, Pension Officers Gerry Smith andTom Baena: The sub-Branch Trustees Jim Bostock,Harry Taylor and Slim Rayner have also been verybusy. Much appreciation to Gary Ohlson SeniorVice President for his years of service, I thank youall.It is pleasing to welcome two new committeemembers, John McCann Welfare Officer and BruceScott Committee Member. Also pleasing to see isSlim Rayner back to good health and returning tothe Trustee’s office of sub-Branch after manymonths of sickness. For those in hospitals andnursing homes I wish you all good health.With much sadness we farewelled Cecil Ovingtonwho passed away recently. Cecil was a longserving member of the sub-Branch as well asWelfare and Pensions Officer. He will be sadlymissed.Our ANZAC Day Service was again well attended.This service now attracts more attendees than theAuditorium can hold causing other parts of the Clubto open to cater for the overflow. TheRemembrance Service also draws a very goodattendance. We receive several invitations to attendthe ANZAC school services. All of these areattended by representatives by the committee. Ifyou have children or grand children then you areencouraged to attend one of the school services.The children put their heart into the day.I also wish to thank the ladies of the Women’sAuxiliary for the work they do throughout the year.Once again the Board of Directors, Managementand Staff of our Club Ltd have been of greatassistance with our functions and other activities:Their ongoing support has been greatly appreciated.LEST WE FORGETBill Norris OAMPresidentsub-BranchSecretary’s ReportIt is an honour and privilege to again present thisreport to you all .At the time of writing we have atotal of 457 members consisting of 430 OrdinaryMembers, 8 Life Members, 11 Life Subscribers,4 Honorary Members and 4 Associate Members.Although our membership has been consistentover recent years, in 2001 we had 556 membersbut with the ageing of our WW11, Koreamembers our membership has declined. It isimportant that if you the member know of anyperson eligible to join the League have a talk withthem and urge them to join us.Reflection on the past 12 months has seenanother successful year for the sub-Branch. Theattendance at our ANZAC Dawn Service seems togrow every year, the Remembrance SundayService at the Wall of Remembrance is wellattended, but our Victory in the Pacific Servicerates a poor attendance compared to our otherservices. We receive several requests forattendance to the ANZAC School Service, 10schools were attended last year with the childrenand their parents looking forward to ourparticipation at the service.Our luncheons also are a success withapproximately 300 attending. I thank the PresidentBill Norris OAM for the great assistance given tome in organising these services, also thecommittee who assisted me throughout the year.Our sponsorship for the local children to trek theKokoda track is very popular. The child chosen forthe trek comes back to us with stories about theiradventure had. This year we began sponsoring aboy/girl to a voyage on the Young Endeavour, I amsure we will receive a report about the oceanvoyage. I would like to thank the Executive,Committee, Women’s Auxiliary, also the GeneralManager and his staff for the assistance againgiven to me this year.In conclusion, I thank you the member for yourattendance at our meetings and services againthis year.LEST WE FORGETKevin JohnstonHonorary SecretaryBLACKTOWN RSL CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet25

sub-BranchPensions Officers’ ReportOnce again your Pensions Officers Gerry Smith,and Tom Baena have been busy looking afterVeterans on behalf of the City of Blacktown RSLsub-Branch.The past year has been a little quiet but over 50inquiries were received with most actioned to asuccessful conclusion. These were for:• New Disabilities claims• Service Pension claims,• War widows claims,• Pension Increases and• Worsening Effects of Accepted Disabilities,Also we helped with additional local NGOassistance and ACAT Assessments for HomeCare and Safety in Home Assistance. A few SCRA(prior to 2004) and MCRA (after July 2004)compensation case enquires have come our wayand a number are in the preparation and claimstage. We also assisted in obtaining Medical andService records for further consideration ofpossible claims for some Veterans and FOIrequests for family members. These resulted insome being actioned with veterans receivingfinancial and life style improvements.Your Pensions Officers are continuing their trainingin Veteran and War Widows Pensions, the newMCRS system for Serving Personnel and Welfarematters. This will continue in 2011 as officers haveto requalify every 2 - 3 years to keep current withchanges to the VEA Act, DVA operations andGovernment policy etc.The Pensions Officers would like to thank TheSecretary, the Welfare Officers as well as all otherExecutive / Committee members for their helpthroughout the year.We would like to give our condolences to thosefamilies that have lost loved ones throughout theyear, and offer assistance to those that findthemselves in Nursing Homes and other types ofcare.OFFICE HOURSRemember the office is open on SaturdayMornings from 0900 to 1100 hours.But note not on meeting Saturdays.Tuesday morning from 0900 to1100 hours (byappointment only)You can arrange an Appointment through theweek at the office or even a home or nursinghome visit to assist you with DVA matters.Note. Again not on meeting Saturdays.Services that we can provide• Assistance in member’s disability claims old ornew.• The filling in of claim forms and DVA forms.• Interpreting DVA letters and requests forinformation.• Worsening Life style effects of veteransaccepted disabilities with claims for pensionimprovements.• Filling in SRS, MCRS and MCRA Forms of ADFServing Members; these are claims forconditions for in service injuries and disabilities.• Assistance for those service members ready toleave the service into civilian live and Making theTransition• Service pension claims for retired ADFmember’s Peacekeepers and Hazardousservice (eg. not having Warlike conditionsservice).• Help with War Widow Pension, WidowersPension and ADF Widows; providing assistancewith their claims.• Preparing Statements of Claim and EvidenceBriefs to accompany your DVA claims.• Preparing a history of service and incidence toassist with claims after obtaining your Serviceand Medical records.• Help to seek financial entitlements and adviceafter retirement, loss of partner or loved one.• Assistance with home care from theCommonwealth (DVA) or Local NGO communityprovider.• Seeking specified alterations for safety andcomfort to your accommodation after an ACATreview.• Obtaining home maintenance and repairs aswell as lawn mowing services if you are eligiblefor these services.There may be other things that we may be able tohelp you with. Come in and have a chat or ringthe sub-Branch office to talk to us.We are Justices of the Peace and ready to signmedal requests and other documents on behalf ofmembers of the sub-Branch and their families. AsJP’s we can sign, witness documents andstatements, affidavits of all types, verify copies,certify evidence materials and witness signaturesfor you. We can also advise and assist withmatters on overseas documents and theirverification methods etc.The Pensions Office would like to wish all the bestto all sub-Branch and Club Limited members forthe year of 2010 / 2011.Gerry SmithTom BaneaPension Officers26 BLACKTOWN RSL CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet

ANNUAL REPORT 2010sub-BranchWomen’s Auxiliary ReportLast year went by us too quickly. Office Bearerswere all returned to their same positions. Thereare nineteen (19) members consisting of five (5)life members and fourteen (14) ordinarymembers. Members attended Dawn Service andserved breakfast to all. Other events were ANZAC& Remembrance Services, State Congress,Children’s Christmas Party, Luncheons held by thesub-Branch and invitations from other auxiliaries.Money was raised for the Welfare & BenevolentInstitution by having street stalls, Easter andChristmas competitions, outings and selling ofANZAC badges and poppies.I would like to thank the Board of Directors,General Manager – Alan & staff, members of thesub-Branch & RSL club for their support duringthe year. Special thanks to Auxiliary members fortheir donations and support during the year.The Auxiliary meets 1st Tuesday of each month inthe sub-Branch room at 10.00am, new memberswelcomed.Good health and thanks to one & all.M. K. O’Connor JPHon. Secretary & Patronsub-BranchBungarribee Day ClubReportBungarribee Day Club recently celebrated their25th anniversary. We were joined byrepresentatives from State Branch of RSL andDepartment of Veterans Affairs alsorepresentatives from Blacktown sub-Branch,Deputy Board Chairman Mr Gary Ohlson and MrAlan Greenwood representing State Co-ordinatorof Day Clubs.During proceedings Ms Margaret Morganpresented a ten year volunteer badge to Mrs JuneRayner and to 5 of our original volunteers’certificates and badges for 25 year service. Thesewere Mrs B. Fayle, Mrs M. O’Connor, Mrs G.Morris, Mrs B. Lane and Mrs B. Barnes. RSL Clubstaff provided the usual delicious meal with thebirthday cake donated by Mrs Barnes.The club has had a couple of days out to LithgowWorkers Club and to Mittagong RSL for lunch aftera tour of the area. Hopefully when the weather iswarmer we will have more before year’s end.Thanks to Club management we are stilloccupying our usual area and new members arewelcome. We meet every Monday between10.00am and 2.00pm (except public holidays).Please phone Mrs B. Fayle on 9624 5196 or leavea message at the Club. Grateful thanks to Mr A.Middleton and his efficient staff and boardmembers for their support and co-operation.Thanks also to Mr W. Norris OAM, Mr K. Johnstonand sub-Branch members for their unfailingsupport. Of course, thanks to all Day Clubvolunteers and drivers who transport members toand from club each week.Note: Christmas Party is on Monday 13 December2010.Bungarribee Day Club OfficersCo-Ordinator Mrs B. Fayle 9624 5196Deputy Co-ordinator Mrs M. O’ConnorAdministrator Mrs S. RaynerBeverley FayleCo-ordinatorBLACKTOWN RSL CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet27

War Widows Guild ReportThe members of the Blacktown City War Widows’Guild Club had a very sad start to the year with thepassing of our President, Mrs Lola Coulter. Mrs Coulterhad been a member of the War Widows’ Guild formany years, and will be sadly missed by themembers and all who knew her.We haven’t had a very busy year. This is mainly due toillness of members. Some members are not asmobile as they were years ago, and are forced to usecanes and walkers.During the year, the President, Mrs Jean Keelan, and Iattended a concert at the Sydney Town Hall, and ahealthy eating programme organised by theDepartment of Veteran’s Affairs, Parramatta. This wasvery informative.When the weather is warmer, several of the membersand I will visit the Art Gallery, Museums, and just havea look around the city, using buses, trains and ferries.Members have attended the Fashion Parades and aHoy Day at the Country Women’s Association andattended the War Widows’ walk at Concord. They alsoattended Fashion Parades and lunches put on by theBlacktown Hospital Women’s Auxiliary.Members also attended the ANZAC andRemembrance Services which were held at the City ofBlacktown RSL Club Ltd. Mrs Kaye Yaupaung laid thesheath on our behalf at these ceremonies. We wish tothank Mr Johnston for organising the sheaths for us.On the 15th August, 2010 I will attend the VietnamVeteran’s Memorial Service at Springwood, where Iwill present them with the War Widow’s Book, “NoPeacetime Cinderellas”.We would like thank the City of Blacktown RSL Club Ltdfor all their help during the year, Jacqueline Granthamand the catering staff for making our Christmas Partysuch a happy event. They always decorate the tablesso beautifully, and the food is the best.New members are always welcome to join our clubby phoning Mrs Jan Hackett on 9624 3501.Committee for 2010-2011Mrs Jean Keelan: President4 Kingsford St Blacktown 2148 9622 8119Mrs Jan Hackett: Hon Secretary3 Wonga Road Seven Hills 2147 9624 3501Mrs Jan Hackett: TreasurerList of Dates for Meetings and Christmas Party27 July 2010 Meeting 10.30am24 Aug 2010 Meeting 10.30am28 Sep 2010 Meeting 10.30am26 Oct 2010 Meeting 10.30am23 Nov 2010 Meeting 10.30am3 Dec 2010 Christmas Party in Arnoma Room 12.00 noon22 Feb 2011 Meeting 10.30am22 Mar 2011 Meeting10.30am26 Apr 2011 Meeting10.30am24 May 2011 Meeting 10.30am28 Jun 2011 Annual General Meeting 10.30amOrana RoomThank you for all your help. Yours faithfully,Mrs J Hackett Hon SecNirimba NavalAssociation ReportWe are a small but dedicated group of 20 formerNaval Personnel who meet on the SecondSaturday each month except January in the VIProoms of the RSL Club.Being small in number our social activities arerestricted but include a bus trip now and then tolocal points of general interest.The major event this year was “End of an Era”Memorial Service at the former Navy Training ShipHMAS NIRIMBA at Quakers Hill, in conjunctionwith the UWS College and Wyndham SeniorCollege. The event is staged every 2 years.The phrase ‘End of an Era’ represents thedecommissioning of NIRIMBA and the end of themost successful technical training school in thenation. We hear so much about the need for‘skilled’ workers and the closure was a sadindictment of lack of foresight for which we arenow paying the price.This year, 19th June, we had the pleasure to inviteformer CO, Capt B SWAN RAN Retd to deliver theMemorial Service Address in which he outlinedthe long history of NIRIMBA and the closerelations that Ship had with Blacktown over theyears from 1st July 1956. He was joined by ourPatron CDRE N F HELYER MBE RANR whoinspected a splendid turnout of TS NEPEAN, thelocal Australian Naval Cadet Unit under thecommand of SBLT B CROCKETT. Music was by aquintet from the Sydney Detachment RAN Band,Service conducted by our Chaplain Ted Walker.After the Service we all retired to the OldWardroom for a light luncheon. Was said to be agood day by the 150 or so who attended.The considerable financial assistance from TheRSL Club is greatly appreciated and without theircontinuing support we could not mount the“Dedication Service” and maintain the MemorialWalls and Plaques. This year we had to replacemissing letters, probably vandalism.The Annual Naval Association Church Serviceheld at Garden Island Naval Chapel was wellattended and afterwards we enjoyed a tour of theNaval Heritage Museum and light lunch. The useof the RSL bus on this trip was greatly appreciatedby those of us who are ‘sore of limb’.The Committee is:President Frank Eastwell 9626 9763Vice President Les Gibson 9677 0619Secretary Geoffrey Steer 9624 8837Treasurer John Camburn 9834 1637Our AGM will be in November 2010.At our July meeting a motion was passed‘expressing our appreciation of support for oursub section’.Each for All - All for Each.28 BLACKTOWN RSL CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet

City of BlacktownRSL Club LimitedSecond Avenue,Blacktown NSW 2148Phone: 02 9622 5222Fax: 02 9671 6207Email: blacktownrsl@blacktownrsl.com.auWebsite: www.blacktownrsl.com.au