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OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF TATTERSALL’S CLUB BRISBANE
From the President
May I start my report for this Winter
Edition of The Tattler with a few words
of thanks to John McCoy who, after three
very successful years, stepped down as
President at our Annual General Meeting
on 27 March 2012. I am sure I speak for
all Members in thanking John for his
tireless efforts during very challenging
times. His leadership and vision have
seen the Club achieve new heights and I
am fortunate indeed to have such a solid
foundation on which to build further. I
know we all wish John well in his future
endeavours and that we see him often in
the Club that he has been so instrumental
in shaping.
I think that it is also appropriate that
I recognize Des Whybird, our new Vice-
President along with Michael Cassidy,
Scott McAlpine and Stuart Fraser; all of
whom were returned as Office Bearers
in our recent election. I thank them for
agreeing to once again take up positions
on the Committee and welcome the
wisdom and commitment that they will
continue to bring to the Club. I am also
pleased to welcome Ernie Ward to the
Committee for the first time. He is already
a Member of the Racing Club Committee
and I know that we will all benefit from
his formidable business experience.
Finally, thank you, the Members, for
your confidence and trust in appointing
me as your new President. I am truly
honoured and will give my utmost to
ensure that Tatts continues to prosper
and grow.
Front Cover: Former Prime Minister,
The Honourable John Howard OM AC was
the special guest at a dinner in the Club on
9 May (see coverage on pages 12–14)
Contents
1 From the President
2 Calendar
2 Club Policies
2 New Members
2 Obituary
4 From the Club Committee
6 New Club President —
Bob Lette
Our second quarter this year has proved
memorable. Once again the Black Tie Boxing
Night saw a Club bursting at the seams
demonstrating its enduring popularity as
a signature Club Event. Importantly, this
fixture also promotes and benefits amateur
boxing in the State as raffle proceeds are
directed towards participating amateur
boxing clubs and the Queensland Amateur
Boxing Australia.
We were honoured to welcome Mr
Keith Payne, VC to our ANZAC Service and
near record attendance at the subsequent
luncheon was very pleasing to see. Lastly, our
‘Evening with the Hon John Howard’ was
also extremely well supported. My intention
is to ensure that we continue to enjoy that
unique appeal and entertainment offered by
Tattersall’s and I am sure we all look forward
to the July Sportsman’s’ Grill featuring
Darren Lockyer as our guest speaker.
Your Committee has recently approved
an ambitious capital expenditure programme
over the next five years. Increased revenue
from the Arcade in 2013 will permit us to
undertake many of those tasks that we have
had to defer in the past.
Copies of this programme will be
displayed on the Club Notice Board for your
information and consideration. Many of the
projects identified are behind the scenes and
rather unglamorous but all are essential if
we are to maintain standards within the
Club and meet our landlord obligations to
our Arcade tenants. I know that some of
you will be disappointed that a number of
worthy projects have not been included in
the programme. Our Committee has had to
make some hard decisions on priorities but
8 Tattersall's Tiara Preview
10 Leukemia Foundation Pin
and Win Competition
12 John Howard's Bestseller
14 Former Prime Minister
Comes to Tatts
15 John McCoy’s Farewell
Dinner
15 Younger Members’
Breakfast
16 Anzac Day
17 Guest Sports Columnist
18 Boxing Spectacular
20 Travel Talk from Travel
Associates
22 Kiwi Cue Capers
you will note that planned expenditure has
been pushed to record levels over the next
three years. We welcome your views on the
programme as well as suggestions you may
have to ensure that the Club offers ‘value’ to
all Members and all interests.
I am pleased to report that the Club
Sponsorship Agreement with Tattersall’s
Racing Club Inc has now been implemented.
As of 24 April 2012, all Club Members are
also Members of the Racing Club. No fees or
subscriptions will be charged for this added
benefit. By now, you all should have received
your membership badges and guest passes
in the mail. I hope to see as many of you as
possible at future ‘Tatts Days’, particularly
our biggest day on 23 June 2012, at Eagle
Farm.
Financially, the Club is performing well
in times that are demanding for many of
us. We are well on track to meet our budget
projections for the year but I remain keen to
see more Members taking advantage of our
facilities and services on a regular basis. A
feature our membership of this great Club is
the family of Sub-Clubs, many of which are
featured in each edition of The Tattler. They
offer you the opportunity to engage with
other Members participating in like sports or
cultural pursuits. Please consider joining one
or more of these Sub-Clubs to further enrich
your membership benefits and enjoyment. I
urge you all to use your Club to maximum
benefit and I look forward to seeing you all as
often in the Club as possible.
Amicitia Vita Est
Bob Lette
President
23 Tatts Race Day
24 Cellarmaster’s News
26 Health Centre News
28 Tattersall's Wedding
29 O’Duffy Library News
29 Find Yourself at Tatts
30 Sub-Club News
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