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<strong>2011</strong><br />
ANNUAL REPORT
City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited<br />
ABN 46 000 883 223<br />
Second Avenue / P.O. Box 6189 <strong>Blacktown</strong> NSW 2148<br />
Telephone: (02) 9622 5222 Fax: (02) 9671 6207<br />
Email: blacktownrsl@blacktownrsl.com.au<br />
Web Site: www.blacktownrsl.com.au<br />
DIRECTORS:<br />
G. Ohlson Chairman<br />
C. Perrin Deputy Chairman<br />
R. Holder Director<br />
K. Johnston Director<br />
P. Long Director<br />
P. Thompson Director<br />
Y. Timperley Director<br />
MANAGEMENT:<br />
A. Middleton General Manager<br />
B. Allen Assistant General Manager<br />
R. Dyer Human Resources Manager<br />
J. Grantham Marketing / Entertainment Manager<br />
J. Simpson Gaming Manager<br />
M. Curac Duty Manager<br />
A. Lawrence Duty Manager<br />
G. Marshall Duty Manager<br />
RELIEF MANAGERS: SUPERVISORS: RELIEF SUPERVISORS:<br />
K. Spiteri K. Spiteri P. Alexander<br />
P. Alexander W. Crossley<br />
J. Kosorukow<br />
C. Palmer<br />
J. Polar<br />
LIFE MEMBERS:<br />
* W. V. Boys<br />
* A. W. Humphries<br />
* F. T. Murphy<br />
* W. Pope<br />
* C. S. Goodman<br />
* L. Irwin<br />
* L. Bray<br />
* A. E. Ross<br />
* L. J. Humphries<br />
* W. A. Peachey<br />
* R. J. Arundell<br />
T. P. Jones<br />
W. Norris OAM<br />
* E. F. Ashpole<br />
* J. P. Holder<br />
* R. Good<br />
* G. E. Smith<br />
* G. Smith OAM<br />
R. Hamilton<br />
P. Long<br />
R. Holder<br />
G. Ohlson<br />
(* Denotes Deceased)<br />
BANKERS:<br />
National Australia Bank<br />
Norwest Business Park<br />
Level 5, 10 Century Place<br />
Baulkham Hills NSW 2153<br />
SOLICITORS:<br />
Thomsons Lawyers<br />
Level 25 Australia Square Tower<br />
264 George Street<br />
Sydney NSW 2000<br />
AUDITORS:<br />
PKF<br />
Level 10, 1 Margaret Street<br />
Sydney NSW 2000<br />
Board of Directors 2010<br />
Gary Ohlson<br />
Chairman<br />
Chris Perrin<br />
Deputy Chairman<br />
Rick Holder<br />
Director<br />
Kevin Johnston<br />
Director<br />
Peter Long<br />
Director<br />
Peter Thompson<br />
Director<br />
Yvonne Timperley<br />
Director<br />
Alan Middleton<br />
General Manager<br />
BLACKTOWN <strong>RSL</strong> CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet
ANNUAL REPORT <strong>2011</strong><br />
Chairman’s Report <strong>2011</strong><br />
On behalf of your Board of Directors I wish to present this year’s Annual<br />
Report. Against the constant challenges being posed by changes to the<br />
political forum, tightening economic conditions and the increasing variety in<br />
ways to spend ones leisure time we have endeavoured to deliver quality<br />
facilities and services with friendly service. This we are determined to<br />
continue to do.<br />
Despite both major parties giving assurances to the industry that clubs would<br />
not be adversely affected by any policy changes, since the outcome of the<br />
Federal Election the Club Industry has become a major focus. The proposal of<br />
Mandatory Pre-Commitment for all gaming machines will have a significant<br />
impact on the viability of all clubs and we will be no exception. The sheer cost<br />
of installing such a system runs into millions of dollars, and that is before the<br />
predicted, up to 40% as stated by the schemes proposers, reduction of revenue. The most<br />
concerning aspect is that this is not a proven method of addressing the target issue of problem<br />
gamblers and is seen by many experts in the field as having no benefit. Addiction is a terrible thing<br />
and clubs have introduced a number of very effective measures to assist these people over recent<br />
years such as voluntary exclusion and counselling services. With the introduction of this intrusive,<br />
unproven scheme many jobs, both in clubs and suppliers, facilities and services to members and<br />
the community and support to local sports, schools and charitable groups will be lost.<br />
Your support and patronage has allowed the club to overcome the negativity seen daily in the<br />
media to again post a profit from trading operations throughout the past year. The net profit for<br />
continuing operations before tax for the year amounted to $557,598 compared with a profit of<br />
$1,078,874 for the prior year. This resulted after charging $1,094,758 (2010: $1,050,506) for<br />
depreciation and before charging $41,937 (2010: $73,718) for income tax. The decreased profit<br />
before tax of $489,495 is mainly due to a decrease in gaming clearances of $852,062 offset by<br />
reductions in gaming duties and other operational expenses.<br />
During the year your Club undertook a complete renovation of its catering facilities. From this we<br />
now have the wonderful new EAT restaurant offering a selection of Steaks, Ribs and Seafood. I<br />
would encourage all members to come and try this new dining experience, one we believe will<br />
become the best in <strong>Blacktown</strong>.<br />
Your Club is also introducing strategies and technologies which help reduce our energy and<br />
resources usage and our impact on the environment. As this <strong>report</strong> goes to print we are installing a<br />
100kw solar energy system. Along with the environmental benefits it will help control the increasing<br />
power costs into the future.<br />
I would like to thank my fellow Board members for their commitment to the role and responsibility<br />
over the past year. Your Club would not operate in the manner that it does without their dedication<br />
and commitment. I would especially like to thank Bob Durbin, who started the year as your<br />
Chairman, but due to his profession had to resign his role during the year. Bob’s presence in the<br />
Boardroom will be sorely missed.<br />
Heartfelt appreciation must go to all our wonderful Staff, led by our General Manager Alan<br />
Middleton, Your friendliness and welcoming manner make it a pleasure to come to the Club. You<br />
continue to provide great service to our members and their guests. You are an integral part in the<br />
ongoing success of the Club. I believe you are amongst the best in the industry.<br />
Many thanks should be given to David Brand and his team at Thompson Lawyers, and our auditors<br />
and accounting team from PKF lead by Paul Cheeseman. Their counsel and services throughout<br />
the year plus guidance and assistance has been greatly appreciated.<br />
To the sub-Branch members and committee, the Women’s Auxiliary and the Bungarribee Day<br />
Care, a special thank you. The support and service you provide to our veterans and general<br />
community is tremendous and embodies the spirit of mateship and our ANZAC traditions.<br />
And to you the members, we thank you for your involvement and patronage over the year and hope<br />
to see you enjoying yourself more often at the Club in the future. The future is likely to bring many<br />
changes. Whilst these will be challenging, they should also be exciting as we continue to seek<br />
improvement in all aspects. Together we can continue the great work of this club.<br />
Lest We Forget<br />
Gary Ohlson<br />
Chairman<br />
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<strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club & The Community<br />
<strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club continues to reinforce its commitment to the Community by supporting various<br />
organisations and activities.<br />
<strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club is proud to have supported the following groups during the past financial year:<br />
Bert Oldfield Public School<br />
<strong>Blacktown</strong> Learning Community School<br />
Bonnyrigg High School<br />
Crawford Public School<br />
Doonside Kindergarten<br />
Doonside Technology High School<br />
Friends of the Blind School<br />
Kings Langley Public School<br />
Lalor Park Pre-School<br />
Marayong Pre-School Kindergarten<br />
Bass Hill <strong>RSL</strong> sub-Branch Youth Club Ballroom<br />
Dancing Group<br />
<strong>Blacktown</strong> City & District Cricket Association<br />
<strong>Blacktown</strong> City Netball Association Inc.<br />
& Affiliate Clubs<br />
<strong>Blacktown</strong> Premier Spurs Soccer Club Inc.<br />
<strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Dart Club<br />
<strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Youth Swimming Club<br />
<strong>Blacktown</strong> Touch Association<br />
City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Ballroom Youth Dancing<br />
Combined NSW <strong>RSL</strong> Youth Club Ballroom Dancing<br />
Doonside Junior Rugby League Club<br />
Edith Parsons Physical Culture<br />
Hills Lions Junior AFL Club<br />
Kings Langley Cricket Club<br />
Kings Langley Junior Cricket Club<br />
Nu Look Dance<br />
Australian Arachnoiditis Association<br />
<strong>Blacktown</strong> & District TPI Social & Welfare Club<br />
<strong>Blacktown</strong> City Council<br />
<strong>Blacktown</strong> Community Aid & Information Centre<br />
<strong>Blacktown</strong> Mt Druitt Health<br />
<strong>Blacktown</strong> Partners of Veterans Association<br />
<strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> sub-Branch Women’s Auxiliary<br />
Bungarribee Day Care<br />
Cancer Council NSW<br />
City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> sub-Branch<br />
Connections Community Development<br />
ECTRAC<br />
Full Gospel Business Fellowship International<br />
Gallipoli Scholarship Fund<br />
Inala<br />
Interaction Disability Services Ltd<br />
Kids West<br />
Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge <strong>2011</strong><br />
Lifestart Cooperative Ltd<br />
Lions Club of Kings Langley Inc.<br />
Macular Degeneration Foundation<br />
Marayong South Public School<br />
Mitchell High School<br />
Quakers Hill East Public School<br />
Quakers Hill High School<br />
Seven Hills High School<br />
Seven Hills North Public School<br />
Seven Hills Public School<br />
South Marayong Out of School Hours<br />
St Michael’s Primary School<br />
The Hills School<br />
Prospect Little Athletics Centre<br />
Prospect United Soccer Club<br />
Quakers Hill Bombers Junior AFL Club<br />
Quakers Hill Cricket Club Inc.<br />
Quakers Hill Junior Rugby League Football Club<br />
Quakers Hill Junior Soccer Club<br />
Quakers Hill Little Athletics Club<br />
Quakers Hill Pirates Baseball & Softball Club<br />
Seven Hills Junior Rugby League Club<br />
Seven Hills Toongabbie <strong>RSL</strong> Youth Ballroom Dancing<br />
Special Olympics Australia<br />
Special Olympics Sydney West Region<br />
St Marys <strong>RSL</strong> Youth Club Ballroom Dancing<br />
St Patrick's Junior Rugby League Club<br />
The Ever Young Golden Girls<br />
Western District Inter-Club Ladies Darts<br />
Mental Health Association NSW Inc.<br />
Merry Makers Australia<br />
National Senior’s Association<br />
National Servicemen’s Association<br />
Naval Association of Australia/Nirimba sub-Section<br />
Pam’s Place<br />
Parramatta Division of Sydney Legacy<br />
Premiers Disaster Relief<br />
Red Cross<br />
Rosie’s Place<br />
Rotary Club of <strong>Blacktown</strong> City Inc.<br />
Sids & Kids NSW<br />
SP Statewide Promotions (<strong>Blacktown</strong> Show)<br />
St Michael’s Catholic Parish<br />
SydWest Multicultural Services Inc.<br />
The Western Suburbs Haven Inc.<br />
Traffic Offenders Program (TOP) Inc.<br />
Trauma Service Westmead Hospital<br />
Tuesday Night Club Inc.<br />
War Widows Guild of Australia<br />
WentWest Ltd<br />
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ANNUAL REPORT <strong>2011</strong><br />
Vale<br />
The Board of Directors, Management and Staff extend their sincere condolences to the families and<br />
friends of Members who passed away during the year.<br />
Anderson R.<br />
Boidin A.<br />
Bagnara J.<br />
Carpenter J.<br />
Channon S.<br />
Chapman A.<br />
Chappell C.<br />
Charlton N.<br />
Coleman J.<br />
Corbett A.<br />
Cornock H.<br />
Cummings J.<br />
Cusack A.<br />
Davis D.<br />
Davis N.<br />
Dawson J.<br />
Dickinson R.<br />
Dixon C.<br />
Falk A.<br />
Flynn H.<br />
Frame W.<br />
Freeman G.<br />
Garnham J.<br />
Gibson P.<br />
Grice S.<br />
Henry S.<br />
Hudson R.<br />
Jakins J.<br />
Kiddle G.<br />
Lean F.<br />
Lidster E.<br />
Love B.<br />
Lucas B.<br />
Magson R.<br />
McFadyen R.<br />
McKnight J.<br />
Mills L.<br />
Murray N.<br />
Naidoo K.<br />
Nelson G.<br />
Nolan, H<br />
O’Connor M.<br />
O’Meara R.<br />
Ovington C.<br />
Perret K.<br />
Peters G.<br />
Pincham E.<br />
Ratcliffe L.<br />
Rea B.<br />
Rogerson D.<br />
Rogulski J.<br />
Ryan P.<br />
Sheather V.<br />
Simpson K.<br />
Stanton W.<br />
Starkey D.<br />
Thomas J.<br />
Thomas W.<br />
Thompson A.<br />
Thorp F.<br />
Tibby K.<br />
Turton J.<br />
Warbrooke J.<br />
Weekes G.<br />
Whitehead C.<br />
Williams A.<br />
Wronski J.<br />
All Members Please Note<br />
The City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited<br />
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING<br />
Will Be Held Sunday, 16th October <strong>2011</strong> at 10.00am In The Club’s Celebrity Room<br />
All Members Are Welcome<br />
The Meeting Will Be Followed By Light Refreshments<br />
All Members Please Note<br />
It would be appreciated if Members who wish to raise any queries or seek information at the Annual<br />
General Meeting about any matters appearing in the Annual Report, would give the General<br />
Manager notice in writing of their queries or requests a minimum of 7 days prior to the meeting.<br />
This will enable properly researched replies to be prepared for the benefit of all Members.<br />
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NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS<br />
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited<br />
will be held in the Club's Celebrity Room on Sunday, 16th October <strong>2011</strong> at 10.00am.<br />
BUSINESS<br />
1. Confirm the Minutes of the Thirty Eighth (38th) Annual General Meeting.<br />
2. Receive <strong>report</strong>s from the Board of Directors.<br />
3. Receive and consider the Income Statement, Balance Sheet and the Report from the<br />
Auditor.<br />
4. Notice of Ordinary Resolutions.<br />
Notice is hereby given that at the Annual General Meeting of the City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited, to<br />
be held on Sunday, 16th October <strong>2011</strong> at 10.00am in the Club’s Celebrity Room, those Members<br />
present will be asked to consider and if thought fit, pass the following Ordinary Resolutions.<br />
FIRST ORDINARY RESOLUTION.<br />
That pursuant to Section 10 (1) (i) of the Registered Clubs' Act, the Members hereby approve and agree<br />
to those Members elected to the Board of Directors, that for the period preceding the 2012 Annual<br />
General Meeting receive the following benefits as outlined (A 1-3) and (B 1-4), the Members<br />
acknowledge the benefits are not available to Members in general but only those Members elected to<br />
the Board of Directors.<br />
PART A To approve the sum of not exceeding $25,000 for:<br />
1) A reasonable meal and refreshments associated with each Board Meeting.<br />
2) The provision of blazers and associated apparel for the use of Club Directors when representing the<br />
Club.<br />
3) The right for Directors to incur reasonable expenses in travelling to and from Directors' Meetings or to<br />
other constituted Committee Meetings as approved by the Board from time to time or on the<br />
production of invoices, receipts or other documentary evidence of any such expenditure.<br />
PART B The approval of a sum not exceeding $50,000 for:<br />
1) The reasonable costs involved in Directors attending the ClubsNSW Annual General Meeting and<br />
Conference and other relevant Industry Conferences.<br />
2) The right of Directors spouses/partners (who are also Members) to incur reasonable expenses to<br />
attend mixed functions, when required, on behalf of the Club.<br />
3) The reasonable costs involved in Directors attending seminars, lectures and trade displays and any<br />
similar event as may be determined by the Board to be in the best interests of the Club.<br />
4) The reasonable costs involved in Directors attending other Registered Clubs for the purpose of<br />
viewing and assessing their facilities and methods of operating provided such attendances are<br />
approved by the Board as being necessary in the best interests and the future betterment of the Club.<br />
SECOND ORDINARY RESOLUTION.<br />
That pursuant to Section 10 (6) (b) of the Registered Clubs' Act, the Members hereby approve payment of<br />
Honoraria to each Director in respect of their service as Members of the Club’s Board to the sum of<br />
$200.00 per month to the Chairman and $150.00 per month for each other Director.<br />
5 Notice of Motion By Mr R. Holder.<br />
I Mr R. Holder (Life Member) move that Mr K. Johnston (5241) be awarded Life Membership, a<br />
recommendation seconded by Mrs Y. Timperley (4506). This recommendation was presented to the<br />
Board of Directors at a meeting held on Wednesday 20 July <strong>2011</strong> who unanimously supported it to be<br />
presented to the Members at the Annual General Meeting.<br />
6 Deal with any other business that the meeting may approve.<br />
7. Declare the ballot of the Board of Directors for the ensuing term.<br />
By direction of the Board of Directors<br />
Alan Middleton<br />
General Manager<br />
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ANNUAL REPORT <strong>2011</strong><br />
MINUTES OF THE 2010 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING<br />
OF CITY OF BLACKTOWN <strong>RSL</strong> CLUB LIMITED<br />
Held in the Celebrity Room of the Club on Sunday 17 October 2010<br />
MEETING OPENED: 10.06am<br />
The Chairman Mr Bob Durbin declared the meeting opened at 10.00am and welcomed all present. The<br />
Chairman then proceeded to introduce the Members of the Board of Directors and guests in attendance;<br />
Gary Ohlson (Deputy Chairman), Rick Holder, Kevin Johnston, Peter Long, Chris Perrin, Yvonne Timperley<br />
(Directors), Alan Middleton (General Manager), Paul Cheeseman (Auditor – PKF), David Brand (Solicitor –<br />
Thomsons Lawyers), and himself Bob Durbin (Chairman).<br />
ATTENDANCE: As per lists <strong>RSL</strong> Members 18<br />
Associate Members 24<br />
Total 42<br />
APOLOGIES:<br />
Sam Grice (8656), John Kennedy (99), Betty Long (4723), Jack Turner (7080) and John McCann (9083).<br />
A motion was Moved T. Hartley (3569) seconded G. Hand (710) that the Apologies as listed be accepted<br />
Motion Carried<br />
MINUTES:<br />
A motion was Moved W. Norris (8) seconded T. Hartley (3569) that the Minutes of the previous<br />
Annual General Meeting held Sunday 18 October 2009 be received and dealt with.<br />
Motion Carried<br />
As there was no business arising from the Minutes, a motion was Moved G. Lee (8177)<br />
seconded J. Browne (13071) that the Minutes of the 37th Annual General Meeting be adopted.<br />
Motion Carried<br />
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORT:<br />
A motion was Moved W. Norris (8) seconded J. Browne (13071) that the <strong>report</strong>s from the Board of<br />
Directors be received and dealt with.<br />
Motion Carried<br />
The Chairman referred to the <strong>report</strong> as printed and opened discussion.<br />
The Chairman spoke regarding the ClubsNSW information on ATM restrictions with the Wilkie plan for<br />
mandatory fingerprint scan which the Federal opposition disagree.<br />
The documentation can be found on the ClubsNSW website for all to peruse.<br />
It was Moved W. Norris (8) seconded J. Browne (13071) that the Board of Directors Report be adopted.<br />
Motion Carried<br />
TO RECEIVE AND CONSIDER THE INCOME STATEMENT, BALANCE SHEET<br />
AND THE REPORT FROM THE AUDITOR:<br />
A motion was Moved W. Norris (8) seconded B. Marshall (12636) that the Income Statement,<br />
Balance Sheet and the Report from the Auditor be received.<br />
Motion Carried<br />
As there were no questions registered prior to the meeting, the Chairman gave further opportunity for any<br />
questions / further discussion raised from the Members assembled.<br />
No other questions or further discussion relating to the financial matters were raised from the<br />
Members assembled.<br />
A motion was Moved J. Browne (13071) seconded G. Hand (710) that the Income Statement,<br />
Balance Sheet and the Report from the Auditor be adopted.<br />
Motion Carried<br />
NOTICE OF SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS<br />
NOTES TO MEMBERS REGARDING THE SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:<br />
1. Each special resolution must be considered separately and as a whole, and will not be amended by<br />
motions from the floor of the meeting.<br />
2. Financial <strong>RSL</strong> Members, financial Associate Members and Life Members are entitled to vote on each<br />
special resolution.<br />
3. Employees are prohibited from voting and proxy voting is prohibited under the Registered Clubs Act.<br />
4. A special resolution will only be passed if at least a 75% majority of the Members present at the<br />
meeting who are entitled to vote and cast their vote on that special resolution, vote in favour of the<br />
special resolution.<br />
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5. Members are requested to submit any questions about the special resolutions to the General<br />
Manager in writing at least 7 days before the Annual General Meeting, so that the questions may be<br />
properly researched and drawn to the attention of the meeting where required.<br />
6. A copy of the Club’s current Constitution is available to Members from the Club office on request.<br />
7. The Board recommends that Members vote in favour of the Special Resolutions.<br />
FIRST SPECIAL RESOLUTION:<br />
That the Constitution of the City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Ltd be amended by:<br />
1. Replacing the word ‘member’ with the word ‘Member’ and the word ‘members’ with the word<br />
‘Members’ wherever they appear in the Constitution in relation to a Member or Members of the Club,<br />
but not where they are used in relation to a member or members of the Board.<br />
2. Deleting the words ‘When any provision of the Act is referred to the reference is to that provision as<br />
modified by any law for the time being in force. Unless the contrary intention appears expressions<br />
defined in the Act or any modifications thereof made by any law in force at the date at which these<br />
regulations become binding on the Club shall have the meaning so defined.’ from the definition of<br />
‘The Act’ in Rule 1.<br />
3. Deleting the definition of ‘R.S.L.’ from Rule 1.<br />
4. Adding the following definitions to Rule 1:<br />
‘Authorised Person, for the purposes of Rule 38(c), means the Secretary, the senior employee on<br />
duty in the absence of the Secretary, or an employee or agent of the Club authorised by the<br />
Secretary.’<br />
‘Business Day means any day except Saturday, Sunday, a bank holiday or public holiday in New<br />
South Wales.’<br />
‘Club Licence means a licence held by the Club under the Liquor Act.’<br />
‘Liquor Act means the Liquor Act 2007.’<br />
‘Registered Clubs Act means the Registered Clubs Act 1976.’<br />
5. Deleting the definitions of ‘In writing and written’ and ‘month’ from Rule 1.<br />
6. Deleting Rule 3 in its entirety and replacing it with the following new Rule 3:<br />
‘3 (a) A decision of the Board on the construction or interpretation of this Constitution, or on any By-<br />
Laws or regulations of the Club made pursuant to this Constitution or on any matter arising out<br />
of them, shall be conclusive and binding on all Members of the Club.<br />
(b) In this Constitution, the following rules of interpretation apply unless the context requires<br />
otherwise:<br />
(i) headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation;<br />
(ii) the singular includes the plural and conversely;<br />
(iii) a gender includes any gender;<br />
(iv) if a word or phrase is defined, then its other grammatical forms have a corresponding<br />
meaning;<br />
(v) a reference to legislation includes but is not limited to a modification or re-enactment of it,<br />
a legislative provision substituted for it and a regulation or statutory instrument under it;<br />
(vi) a reference to writing includes any mode of representing and reproducing words, figures,<br />
drawings or symbols in a visible form; and<br />
(vii) a reference to a ‘month’ means a calendar month.’<br />
7. Deleting the words ‘a certificate of registration under Part 2 of the Registered Clubs Act’ from Rule<br />
6(c) and replacing them with the words ‘Club Licence’, and, deleting the final word of Rule 6(c) being<br />
‘certificate’ and replacing it with the words ‘Club Licence’.<br />
8. Deleting Rule 7(b) in its entirety.<br />
9. Deleting the words ‘including residential and other accommodation liquid and other refreshment and<br />
provision for sporting and educational activities and other social amenities’ from Rule 9(a).<br />
10. Deleting the word ‘an’ from the first line of Rule 9(h) and replacing it with the word ‘and’.<br />
11. Deleting Rule 9(t) in its entirety and replacing it with the following new Rule 9(t):<br />
‘(t) To take such steps to make known the objects, aims and activities of the Club and to promote the<br />
objects of the Club by any means the Club considers fit from time to time.’<br />
12. Deleting the words ‘<strong>Blacktown</strong> sub-Branch of the Returned and Servicemen's League (NSW Branch)<br />
Inc’ from Rule 13 and replacing them with the words ‘<strong>Blacktown</strong> sub-Branch of the Returned and<br />
Services League of Australia (New South Wales Branch)’.<br />
13. Deleting Rule 17 in its entirety.<br />
14. Deleting the word ‘Various’ from the heading of Rule 19 and replacing it with the word ‘Ordinary’.<br />
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15. Deleting the words ‘<strong>Blacktown</strong> sub-Branch of the R.S.L.’ from Rule 19(a) and replacing them with the<br />
words ‘<strong>Blacktown</strong> sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia (New South Wales<br />
Branch)’.<br />
16. Adding the word ‘Financial’ to the beginning of Rule 20(a) and before the words ‘Associate members’<br />
in the first line of Rule 20(a).<br />
17. Deleting Rule 23 in its entirety and replacing it with the following new Rule 23:<br />
‘23 (a) Persons may be admitted as Temporary Members of the Club for a period of up to, but not<br />
exceeding, 7 consecutive days (or for such longer period as the Casino. Liquor & Gaming<br />
Control Authority may approve in writing) in accordance with the Registered Clubs Act.<br />
(b) The following persons in accordance with procedures established by the Board may be<br />
admitted as Temporary Members of the Club:<br />
(i) any visitor whose permanent place of residence in New South Wales is not less than a<br />
distance from the Club as may be determined from time to time by the Board by By-law<br />
pursuant to this Constitution (but being not less than the distance prescribed by the<br />
Registered Clubs Act);<br />
(ii) Full Members (as defined in the Registered Clubs Act) of other clubs which are registered<br />
under the Registered Clubs Act and which have objects similar to those of the Club;<br />
(iii) a Full Member (as defined in the Registered Clubs Act) of any registered club or any<br />
interstate club (as defined in the Registered Clubs Act) who, at the invitation of the Board<br />
or of a Full Member of the Club, attends on any day at the premises of the Club for the<br />
purpose of participating in an organised sport or competition to be conducted by the Club<br />
on that day, from the time on that day when the person so attends the premises of the<br />
Club until the end of that day; and<br />
(iv) any interstate or overseas visitor.’<br />
18. Adding the words ‘(or on the first day of a period of membership which is more than one day in<br />
accordance with Rule 23)’ after the words ‘on any day’ in the third line of Rule 24(f).<br />
19. Deleting the words ‘name, address and occupation’ from Rule 30(b) and replacing them with the<br />
words ‘name and address’.<br />
20. Deleting Rule 31(a) in its entirety and replacing it with the following new Rule 31(a):<br />
‘31 (a) If an applicant is not elected to membership under Rule 29, the Secretary will notify the<br />
applicant in writing and refund any money paid by the applicant with his or her application for<br />
membership.’<br />
21. Adding a new Rule 32(c) as follows:<br />
‘(c) Membership subscriptions must be paid <strong>annual</strong>ly in advance, or if the Board so directs, may be<br />
paid by monthly, quarterly or half-yearly instalments in advance or for more than 1 year in<br />
advance. The Board may prescribe the time and manner of payment and all other related<br />
matters not specifically provided for in this Constitution.’<br />
22. Deleting the words ‘Secretary shall give to the member in default 14 days written notice within which<br />
such entrance fee or subscription must be paid and if the same shall not have been paid within the<br />
time limited by such notice’ from Rule 34.<br />
23. Adding the words ‘from among their own number’ to the end of the first and second sentences of<br />
Rule 42(a).<br />
24. Deleting Rule 42(b) in its entirety.<br />
25. Deleting Rule 42(c) in its entirety and replacing it with the following new Rule 42(c):<br />
‘(c) On and from the 2003 election of the Board, the Board shall be elected biennially. The members<br />
of the Board shall hold office until the conclusion of the second Annual General Meeting after that<br />
at which they were elected when they shall retire but shall be eligible for re-election, subject to this<br />
Constitution.’<br />
26. Deleting Rule 42(d) in its entirety.<br />
27. Deleting Rule 42(f) in its entirety.<br />
28. Adding the words ‘The Club’ before the words ‘Notice Board’ at the end of Rule 43(c).<br />
29. Adding the words ‘Any Member who acts in contravention of this Rule 44 may be subject to<br />
disciplinary proceedings under Rule 38.’ to the end of Rule 44.<br />
30. Deleting the final sentence of Rule 45 and replacing it with the words ‘Any Member who acts in<br />
contravention of this Rule 45 may be subject to disciplinary proceedings under Rule 38’ and replacing<br />
the word ‘Article’ with the word ‘Rule’ wherever it appears in Rule 45.<br />
31. Deleting Rule 47 in its entirety.<br />
32. Deleting from Rule 49(j) the words ‘the power to lease shall not be exercised with respect to any part<br />
of the Club’s premises which may be registered under the provisions of the Registered Clubs Act<br />
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without the consent of the Licensing Court being obtained and provided further that the power to sell<br />
shall not be exercised in respect of the whole or any part of the Club’s premises which may be<br />
registered under the provisions of the Registered Clubs Act without the prior approval of the members<br />
in general meeting’ and replacing them with the words ‘the Board shall not dispose of any core<br />
property of the Club (as defined by the Registered Clubs Act) except in accordance with the<br />
Registered Clubs Act and any regulations to it’.<br />
33. Deleting the words ‘including Mens Bowls and Womens Bowls’ from Rule 49(m)(i).<br />
34. Deleting the words ‘become affiliated with the bodies controlling the sport of Bowls’ from Rule<br />
49(m)(ii) and replacing them with the words ‘become affiliated with the bodies controlling the relevant<br />
sport’.<br />
35. Deleting the words ‘Section 39’ from Rule 58 and replacing them with the words ‘Section 41C and<br />
Section 41K’.<br />
36. Adding the words ‘or any other applicable law’ to the end of Rule 60(g).<br />
37. Deleting the inverted commas and semicolon from the end of Rule 60(j) and Rule 80(d).<br />
38. Deleting the words ‘and who shall hold the Certificate of Registration of the Club’ from Rule 79(d).<br />
39. Deleting the full stop at the end of Rule 81(c) and replacing it with the words ‘; or’ and adding a new<br />
Rule 81(d) as follows:<br />
‘(d) by notifying the Member that the notice is available and how it may be accessed (if the Member<br />
has nominated electronic means by which the Member may be notified that a notice is available<br />
and an electronic means by which the Member may access the notice).’<br />
40. Adding a new Rule 82(c) as follows:<br />
‘(c) Where the Club gives a notice by electronic means under Rule 81(d) the notice is taken to have<br />
been given to the Member on the Business Day after the day on which the Member is notified<br />
that the notice of meeting is available.’<br />
41. Adding the word ‘financial’ before the words ‘R.S.L members’ and the words ‘Associate members’ in<br />
Rule 84.<br />
42. Deleting Rule 76 in its entirety and replacing it with the following new Rule 76:<br />
’76. The Club must send or make available to each member of the Club a copy of the <strong>annual</strong><br />
financial <strong>report</strong>, the director’s <strong>report</strong>s and the auditor’s <strong>report</strong>, in accordance with the<br />
requirements of The Act.’<br />
EXPLANATORY NOTES – SPECIAL RESOLUTION 1<br />
1. This special resolution is largely administrative to update the Constitution to reflect current law and<br />
practice at the Club.<br />
2. References to ‘Rules’ in these notes are references to Rules in the Club’s Constitution.<br />
3. Paragraphs 1 – 6 of Special Resolution 1 update interpretation provisions of the Constitution and<br />
some definitions to reflect current law. The definition of ‘R.S.L’ is deleted as the sub-Branch is now to<br />
be identified by its full name for the sake of clarity, and paragraphs 12 and 15 of Special Resolution 1<br />
update the Constitution accordingly. Paragraph 28 of Special Resolution 1 also amends Rule 43(c) to<br />
reflect the definitions in Rule 1.<br />
4. After a change to the law, the Club no longer has a ‘Certificate of Registration’ held by the Secretary.<br />
Instead, the Club now has a ‘Club Licence’ under the Liquor Act. Paragraph 7 and paragraph 38 of<br />
Special Resolution 1 update the Constitution to reflect this change.<br />
5. Paragraph 8 of Special Resolution 1 deletes Rule 7(b) of the Constitution as the content of that Rule is<br />
already covered in Rule 10.<br />
6. Paragraph 9 of Special Resolution 1 amends Rule 9(a) of the Constitution to simplify the Club’s<br />
objective to provide all the usual social and other amenities of a registered Club.<br />
7. Paragraph 10, paragraph 14 and paragraph 37 of Special Resolution 1 update typographical errors<br />
and update references. They do not make any substantial changes.<br />
8. Rule 9(t) states that the Club can promote its objects etc by a range of methods, some of which are<br />
now uncommon in the modern market. Paragraph 11 of Special Resolution 1 updates Rule 9(t) so<br />
the Club can use any method of promotion it considers appropriate, without needing to update this<br />
Rule as technology changes.<br />
9. Paragraph 13 of Special Resolution 1 deletes Rule 17 as it refers to the renaming of the classes of<br />
membership which took place some time ago and is now complete making this Rule obsolete.<br />
10. Paragraph 16 and paragraph 41of Special Resolution 1 amend the Constitution to clearly specify that<br />
only financial Members may exercise their membership rights under Rule 20(a) and Rule 84. This<br />
does not change existing membership rights, it is only intended to identify this in important Rules (e.g.<br />
relating to Board eligibility, voting rights, and amendments to the Constitution) for ease of reference.<br />
11. Under the Registered Clubs Act 1976 (Registered Clubs Act), Temporary Members may be admitted<br />
for up to 7 days (or a longer period of up to 30 days if approved by the Casino, Liquor & Gaming<br />
Control Authority). Paragraphs 17 and 18 of Special Resolution 1 amend the Constitution accordingly.<br />
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12. The Registered Clubs Act no longer requires the occupation of an applicant for membership to be<br />
displayed on the Club’s notice board. Paragraph 19 of Special Resolution 1 amends the Constitution<br />
to reflect this change to the law.<br />
13. Paragraph 20 of Special Resolution 1 clarifies the wording of Rule 31(a) but does not change the<br />
effect of the Rule.<br />
14. Paragraph 21 of Special Resolution 1 adds an option for the Board to allow Members to pay<br />
subscriptions by monthly, quarterly or half yearly instalments in advance, or for more than 1 year in<br />
advance. It also allows the Board to set options for methods of payment. This is intended to assist in<br />
streamlining membership payments and associated arrangements.<br />
15. All Members are sent a notice to renew their membership each year (unless they do not need to pay<br />
a new subscription for that year, e.g. in the case of Life Members). If members do not pay their<br />
<strong>annual</strong> subscription within 30 days of the due date then they are ‘unfinancial’. Rule 34 of the<br />
Constitution currently requires the Club to give an unfinancial member a further notice and a further<br />
period to pay. This is considered to be a financial and administrative burden on the Club as<br />
members already receive at least one notice, and some choose not renew membership as they are<br />
leaving the area or for other reasons. Paragraph 22 of Special Resolution 1 removes the obligation<br />
for further notice to be given to unfinancial members. If they remain unfinancial then they may be<br />
removed from membership by a resolution of the Board in accordance with Rule 34.<br />
16. Paragraph 23 of Special Resolution 1 specifically states the long standing procedure that the<br />
Chairman and Deputy Chairman must be elected by the Board from among their own number.<br />
17. Paragraphs 24 and 27 of Special Resolution 1 delete Rules 42(b) and 42(f) as they are already<br />
covered by Rule 51 and Rule 53.<br />
18. Paragraphs 25 and 26 of Special Resolution 1 consolidate the requirements for biennial elections and<br />
remove details which are now obsolete as the system was introduced in 2003.<br />
19. Paragraphs 29 - 30 of Special Resolution 1 amend Rule 44 and Rule 45 to state that Members<br />
breaching those Rules may be subject to disciplinary proceedings.<br />
20. Paragraph 31 of Special Resolution 1 deletes Rule 47 as it is historical and now obsolete.<br />
21. Paragraph 32 of Special Resolution 1 deletes references to leasing of Club property being approved<br />
by the Licensing Court, and, the approval of the Members being obtained for the sale of the Club’s<br />
property. The Licensing Court no longer exists, and the requirements for the disposal (e.g. by<br />
lease/licence/sale) of the Club’s ‘core property’ (as defined in the Registered Clubs Act) are now set<br />
out in section 41J of the Registered Clubs Act and clause 19 of the regulations to it. This includes the<br />
circumstances where Member approval is required. Paragraph 32 updates the Constitution to<br />
amend the rules relating to such use of Club land as set out in that legislation. Copies of section 41J<br />
and clause 19 of the regulations are available from the Club office on request.<br />
22. Paragraphs 33 and 34 amend the Rules relating to ‘sporting sections’ of the Club to clearly state that<br />
the Club can create sections for any sports and affiliate with any State or Australian body controlling<br />
those sports.<br />
23. Paragraph 35 of Special Resolution 1 updates references to the current requirements of the<br />
Registered Clubs Act, as section 39 of that Act has now been repealed.<br />
24. Paragraphs 39 - 40 of Special Resolution 1 update the Constitution to reflect the methods by which<br />
Members may elect to receive notices electronically, in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001.<br />
Members may still choose to receive notices by post.<br />
25. The <strong>annual</strong> <strong>report</strong>ing requirements for companies limited by guarantee, such as the Club, have been<br />
changed and paragraph 42 updates Rule 76 of the Constitution accordingly. The Club will still<br />
prepare a financial <strong>report</strong>, directors’ <strong>report</strong>s and an auditor’s <strong>report</strong> under the Corporations Act 2001.<br />
Members may obtain a copy of the <strong>report</strong>s in electronic or hard copy by making a request to the<br />
Club in writing. The Club also makes the <strong>report</strong>s available on its website at<br />
www.blacktownrsl.com.au<br />
With no further matters raised by Members the Chairman then put the Motion to adopt the First Special<br />
Resolution to the Members.<br />
Motion Carried<br />
SECOND SPECIAL RESOLUTION:<br />
That the Constitution of the City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Ltd be amended by:<br />
1. Deleting Rule 38(b) in its entirety.<br />
2. Deleting Rule 38(c) in its entirety and replacing it with the following new Rule 38(c):<br />
‘(c) An Authorised Person may refuse to admit to, or may turn out of, the Club’s premises any person:<br />
(i) who is at the time intoxicated, indecent, violent, quarrelsome or disorderly;<br />
(ii) whose presence on the Club’s premises renders the Club or the Secretary liable to a penalty<br />
under any law;<br />
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(iii) who smokes, within the meaning of the Smoke-Free Environment Act 2000 (NSW), while on<br />
any part of the Club’s premises that is a smoke-free area within the meaning of that Act;<br />
(iv) who uses, or has in his or her possession, while on the Club’s premises any substance that<br />
the Authorised Person suspects of being a prohibited plant or a prohibited drug; or<br />
(v) whom the Authorised Person, under the conditions of the Club Licence or according to a term<br />
(of the kind referred to in section 134 of the Liquor Act) of a local liquor accord, is authorised<br />
or required to refuse access to the Club’s premises.’<br />
EXPLANATORY NOTES – SPECIAL RESOLUTION 2<br />
1. Rule 38(b) sets certain penalties which must be applied for breaches of the Constitution and other<br />
inappropriate conduct (such as supplying liquor to a minor). The Board considers that it is more<br />
appropriate to deal with breaches of the Constitution and such conduct in accordance with Rule<br />
38(a). Rule 38(a) sets out a comprehensive disciplinary procedure which allows the Board to apply<br />
the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness which are upheld by the courts with respect to<br />
disciplinary proceedings. Also, Rule 38(b) does not allow the Board to apply the ClubsNSW Best<br />
Practice Guidelines for the Conduct of Disciplinary Proceedings, which it may otherwise do where<br />
relevant to the circumstances. Therefore, the Board considers that Rule 38(b) should be deleted as<br />
set out in paragraph 1 of Special Resolution 2, and such conduct should be dealt with under the<br />
disciplinary procedures in Rule 38(a).<br />
2. Paragraph 2 of special resolution 2 replaces the existing Rule 38(c) with a new Rule that reflects the<br />
current standards for when a person will be refused admittance to, or be removed from, the Club’s<br />
premises for inappropriate behaviour. This is generally reflective of sections 73 and 77 of the Liquor<br />
Act 2007.<br />
With no further matters raised by Members the Chairman then put the Motion to adopt the Second<br />
Special Resolution to the Members.<br />
Motion Carried<br />
NOTICE OF ORDINARY RESOLUTION:<br />
Notice is hereby given that at the Annual General Meeting of the City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited, to<br />
be held on Sunday, 17 October 2010 at 10.00am in the Club’s Celebrity Room, those Members present<br />
will be asked to consider and if thought fit, pass the following Ordinary Resolutions.<br />
FIRST ORDINARY RESOLUTION:<br />
That pursuant to Section 10 (1) (i) of the Registered Clubs' Act 1976, the Members hereby approve and<br />
agree to those Members elected to the Board of Directors, that for the period preceding the 2010 Annual<br />
General Meeting receive the following benefits as outlined (A 1-3) and (B 1-4), the Members<br />
acknowledge the benefits are not available to Members in general but only those Members elected to<br />
the Board of Directors.<br />
PART A To approve the sum of not exceeding $25,000 for:<br />
1) A reasonable meal and refreshments associated with each Board Meeting.<br />
2) The provision of blazers and associated apparel for the use of Club Directors when<br />
representing the Club.<br />
3) The right for Directors to incur reasonable expenses in travelling to and from Directors'<br />
Meetings or to other constituted Committee Meetings as approved by the Board from time<br />
to time or on the production of invoices, receipts or other documentary evidence of any<br />
such expenditure.<br />
PART B To approve the sum of not exceeding $50,000 for:<br />
1) The reasonable costs involved in Directors attending the ClubsNSW Annual General<br />
Meeting and Conference and other relevant Industry Conferences.<br />
2) The right of Directors spouses/partners (who are also Members) to incur reasonable<br />
expenses to attend mixed functions, when required, on behalf of the Club.<br />
3) The reasonable costs involved in Directors attending seminars, lectures and trade displays<br />
and any similar event as may be determined by the Board to be in the best interests of the<br />
Club.<br />
4) The reasonable costs involved in Directors attending other Registered Clubs for the<br />
purpose of viewing and assessing their facilities and methods of operating providing such<br />
attendances are approved by the Board as being necessary in the best interests and the<br />
future betterment of the Club.<br />
A motion was Moved W. Norris (8) seconded J. Browne (13071) to adopt the First Ordinary Resolution by<br />
the Members.<br />
Motion Carried<br />
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SECOND ORDINARY RESOLUTION:<br />
That pursuant to Section 10 (6) (b) of the Registered Clubs' Act 1976, the Members hereby approve<br />
payment of Honoraria to each Director in respect of their service as Members of the Club’s Board to the<br />
sum of $200.00 per month to the Chairman and $150.00 per month for each other Director.<br />
A motion was Moved B. Marshall (12636) seconded W. Norris (8) to adopt the Second Ordinary<br />
Resolution by the Members.<br />
Motion Carried<br />
NOTICE OF MOTION BY MR P. LONG:<br />
The Chairman requested the Deputy Chairman Mr Gary Ohlson vacate the meeting for the purpose of<br />
the following discussion.<br />
The Chairman then advised that a motion had been made to bestow Life Membership on Mr G. Ohlson.<br />
The Chairman then asked the mover of the motion to say a few words. Mr P. Long spoke detailing<br />
contributions made to the Club by Mr G. Ohlson. Mr C. Perrin then added in support of the motion.<br />
The Chairman then invited the members gathered to speak for or against the motion. As there were no<br />
other speakers the following motion was tabled.<br />
I Mr P. Long (Life Member) move that Mr G. Ohlson (150) be awarded Life Membership, a<br />
recommendation seconded by Mr C. Perrin (619). This recommendation was presented to the Board of<br />
Directors at a meeting held on Wednesday 28 July 2010 who unanimously supported it to be presented<br />
to the members at the Annual General Meeting.<br />
The notice of motion by Mr P. Long (Life Member) seconded by Mr C. Perrin (619), was then put to the<br />
Members by the Chairman.<br />
Motion Carried<br />
The Chairman invited G. Ohlson to return to the Meeting and awarded him with Life Membership. G.<br />
Ohlson responded by advising all of how proud he is to be associated with this Club, and thanked all<br />
present for the great honour and privilege that they had bestowed upon him today.<br />
TO DEAL WITH ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT THE MEETING MAY APPROVE:<br />
The Chairman gave opportunity if there were any other matters to be received from the floor.<br />
As there was no further business the Chairman thanked Paul Cheeseman (PKF) and David Brand<br />
(Thomsons Lawyers) and those Members for showing interest and participation in today’s meeting.<br />
The Chairman invited the Members to stay and enjoy some light refreshments that will be served shortly.<br />
The Chairman then declared the meeting closed.<br />
MEETING CLOSED:<br />
10.28am<br />
B. DURBIN (Chairman)<br />
A. MIDDLETON (General Manager)<br />
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City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited<br />
ABN 46 000 883 223<br />
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT<br />
30 June <strong>2011</strong><br />
Directors’ Report<br />
Your directors present their <strong>report</strong> together with the financial <strong>report</strong> of City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited<br />
(the company) for the year ended 30 June <strong>2011</strong> and the auditor’s <strong>report</strong> thereon.<br />
Directors<br />
The directors of the company in office at any time during or since the end of the financial year are:<br />
Surname Christian Name Position<br />
Durbin Bob Chairman (Resigned)<br />
Ohlson Gary Deputy Chairman / Chairman (Appointed 16 March <strong>2011</strong>)<br />
Holder Rick Director<br />
Johnston Kevin Director<br />
Long Peter Director<br />
Perrin Chris Director / Deputy Chairman (Appointed 16 March <strong>2011</strong>)<br />
Thompson Peter Director (Appointed 23 March <strong>2011</strong>)<br />
Timperley Yvonne Director<br />
Information on Directors<br />
DURBIN, Bob<br />
Secretary – City of Parramatta <strong>RSL</strong> sub-Branch<br />
Royal Australian Navy – 21 years<br />
Royal Australian Navy Reserves – 18 years<br />
Director – ‘<strong>RSL</strong> Life Care’ 3 years<br />
State Councillor <strong>RSL</strong> Australia NSW Branch – 2000 , <strong>2011</strong><br />
President – <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> sub-Branch 2005 – 2007, 2009<br />
Secretary – <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> sub-Branch 1994 – 1996<br />
Life Member – <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> sub-Branch<br />
Director – <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited 1996 – 2002, Deputy Chairman 2002 – 2005, Chairman 2009 –<br />
<strong>2011</strong><br />
Member – City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited 22 years<br />
Resigned from the Board 16 March <strong>2011</strong><br />
OHLSON, Gary<br />
Retired - Warehouse and Distribution Supervisor<br />
New Zealand Army Medical Corps – 3 years<br />
Vice President – Australian 7th Division AIF.<br />
Vice President – 2nd / 5th Field Regiment<br />
Committee Member – <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> sub-Branch 1993 – 1996<br />
Pensions Officer – <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> sub-Branch 1997 – 2006<br />
Vice President – <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> sub-Branch 2006 – <strong>2011</strong><br />
Life Member – <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> sub-Branch<br />
Director – City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited 2000 – 2005<br />
Deputy Chairman 2005 – 2007, 2009 – <strong>2011</strong><br />
Chairman 2007 – 2009, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Member – City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited 24 years / Life Member<br />
HOLDER, Rick<br />
Finance Manager – Members Equity Bank<br />
State Councillor North Western Metropolitan Region – 2010 - <strong>2011</strong><br />
Committee Member – Quakers Hill Neighbourhood Centre<br />
Committee Member – Quakers Hill Community Centre<br />
Committee Member – Marayong Community Centre<br />
Committee Member – <strong>Blacktown</strong> Show Society<br />
Director – City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited 1992 – <strong>2011</strong><br />
Member – City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited 39 years / Life Member<br />
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JOHNSTON, Kevin<br />
Merchant Navy – 21 years<br />
Royal Australian Navy – 6 years<br />
Member – <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> sub-Branch<br />
Trustee – <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> sub-Branch 1997 – 1999<br />
Assistant Secretary – <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> sub-Branch 1997 – 1999<br />
Secretary – <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> sub-Branch 1999 – <strong>2011</strong><br />
Life Member – <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> sub-Branch<br />
Recruiting/Membership Officer – <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> sub-Branch<br />
Director – City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited 2001 – <strong>2011</strong><br />
Member – City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited 16 years<br />
LONG, Peter<br />
Retired - NSW Police Sergeant<br />
Dual Chairman - <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Sports Council 1990 - 2000<br />
Director – City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited 1989 - <strong>2011</strong><br />
Member – City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited 33 years / Life Member<br />
PERRIN, Chris<br />
Chief Executive Officer – <strong>RSL</strong> NSW<br />
Director – Hyde Park Inn<br />
Director – <strong>RSL</strong> Custodian Pty Ltd<br />
Director of Appeals – URSF<br />
Trustee – <strong>RSL</strong> WBI<br />
Hon Secretary – ANZAC House Trust<br />
Custodian of the ANZAC Memorial<br />
Custodian of the Cenotaph<br />
Life Member – <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> sub-Branch<br />
Director – City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited 2009 – <strong>2011</strong><br />
Deputy Chairman – <strong>2011</strong><br />
Member – City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited 21 years<br />
THOMPSON, Peter<br />
Retired – Tradesman, Fitter & Machinist<br />
Member of 5th Field Ambulance Association (Army)<br />
Member – <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> sub-Branch<br />
Director – City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited 2005 – 2009, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Member – City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club 21 years<br />
TIMPERLEY, Yvonne<br />
Retired – State Government Employee<br />
RAAF – 2 Squadron 6 years<br />
Member – City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> Council Access Advisory (Disability) Sub-Committee<br />
Member – Golden Key International Honour Society<br />
<strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> sub-Branch Committee Member 2008 – 2009<br />
Member – <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> sub-Branch<br />
Director – City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited 2009 – <strong>2011</strong><br />
Member – City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club 25 years<br />
Directors’ Meetings<br />
The number of directors’ meetings including meetings of committees of directors and number of<br />
meetings attended by each of the directors of the company during the financial year are:<br />
Directors Meetings<br />
Other Meetings<br />
Number of Number of Number of Number of<br />
Meetings Meetings Meetings Meetings<br />
Director Held * Attended * Held * Attended<br />
B Durbin 8 8 8 7<br />
G Ohlson 12 12 11 11<br />
R Holder 12 12 11 10<br />
K Johnston 12 10 11 9<br />
P Long 12 11 11 10<br />
C Perrin 12 12 11 10<br />
Y Timperley 12 12 11 11<br />
P Thompson 3 3 2 2<br />
* Number of meetings held during the time the director held office throughout the term.<br />
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Membership<br />
The company is a company limited by guarantee and is without share capital. The number of members<br />
as at 30 June <strong>2011</strong> and the comparison with last year is as follows:<br />
<strong>2011</strong> 2010<br />
<strong>RSL</strong> Member 274 293<br />
Associate Member 15,282 16,756<br />
Life Member 6<br />
______________<br />
5<br />
_____________<br />
15,562 17,054<br />
______________<br />
_____________<br />
Members' limited liability<br />
In accordance with the Constitution of the company, every member of the company undertakes to<br />
contribute an amount limited to $3 per member in the event of the winding up of the company during the<br />
time that he is a member or within one year thereafter.<br />
Operating result<br />
The net profit from continuing operations before tax for the year amounted to $557,598 compared with a<br />
profit of $1,078,874 for the prior year. This resulted after charging $1,094,758 (2010: $1,050,506) for<br />
depreciation and before charging $41,937 (2010: $73,718) for income tax.<br />
Objectives<br />
To provide quality facilities and services of a licensed club for members and their guests in a sustainable<br />
manner, both now and into the future. To promote the objects of the Returned and Services League of<br />
Australia and support local community organisations and activities.<br />
Short term<br />
Maintain membership and increase club attendances. Improve efficiency and profitability of club<br />
operations. Ensure premises are well maintained and provide a high level of customer service.<br />
Long term<br />
To continue to develop services and facilities that are relevant to the members' expectations and that are<br />
attractive to new markets. Ensure sustainable practices and policies in terms of energy and resource<br />
usage. Maintain financial prudence to enhance stability.<br />
Strategy for achieving the objectives<br />
The Club undertakes strategic planning reviews, including governance, operational, marketing,<br />
demographic and community issues in determining both long and short term policy and procedures.<br />
Principal activities<br />
The principal activity of the company during the year consisted of the conduct and promotion of a<br />
licensed social club for members of the company.<br />
There have been no significant changes in the nature of these activities during the year.<br />
How these activities assist in achieving the objectives<br />
Operating the licensed social club to generate the revenue and cash flows to achieve our objectives.<br />
Performance measurement and key performance indicator<br />
The club reviews performance against set budgets and benchmarking data utilising ratios such as<br />
EBITDA, gross profit, wages and cash flow values, as well as visitation, area utilisation and customer<br />
survey/feedback trends.<br />
Auditor’s Independence Declaration<br />
A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under Section 307C of the Corporations<br />
Act 2001 is set out on page 15.<br />
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors.<br />
Dated at <strong>Blacktown</strong> this 12th day of August <strong>2011</strong>..<br />
G Ohlson<br />
Chairman<br />
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ANNUAL REPORT <strong>2011</strong><br />
Auditor’s Independence Declaration<br />
As lead auditor for the audit of City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited for the year ended 30 June <strong>2011</strong>,<br />
I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief there have been:<br />
(a) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation<br />
to the audit; and<br />
(b) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.<br />
This declaration is in respect to City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited during the year.<br />
PKF<br />
Paul Cheeseman<br />
Partner<br />
1 Margaret Street<br />
SYDNEY NSW 2000<br />
12 August <strong>2011</strong><br />
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Independent Audit Report<br />
To the members of City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited<br />
Report on the Financial Report<br />
We have audited the accompanying financial <strong>report</strong> of City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited, which comprises<br />
the Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June <strong>2011</strong>, and the Statement of Comprehensive Income,<br />
Statement of Changes in Equity and Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended on that date, a summary of<br />
significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and the Directors’ Declaration.<br />
Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Report<br />
The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial <strong>report</strong> in<br />
accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the<br />
Corporations Act 2001. This responsibility includes establishing and maintaining internal controls relevant to the<br />
preparation and fair presentation of the financial <strong>report</strong> that is free from material misstatement, whether due to<br />
fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that<br />
are reasonable in the circumstances.<br />
Auditor’s Responsibility<br />
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial <strong>report</strong> based on our audit. We conducted our audit<br />
in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with<br />
relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain<br />
reasonable assurance whether the financial <strong>report</strong> is free from material misstatement.<br />
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the<br />
financial <strong>report</strong>. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the<br />
risks of material misstatement of the financial <strong>report</strong>, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk<br />
assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of<br />
the financial <strong>report</strong> in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for<br />
the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes<br />
evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates<br />
made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial <strong>report</strong>.<br />
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our<br />
audit opinion.<br />
Independence<br />
In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.<br />
Auditor’s Opinion<br />
In our opinion the financial <strong>report</strong> of City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited is in accordance with the Corporations<br />
Act 2001, including:<br />
(i) giving a true and fair view of the entity’s financial position as at 30 June <strong>2011</strong> and of its performance for the<br />
year ended on that date; and<br />
(ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards - Reduced Disclosure Requirements and the Corporations<br />
Regulations 2001; and<br />
PKF<br />
Paul Cheeseman<br />
Partner<br />
12 August <strong>2011</strong><br />
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ANNUAL REPORT <strong>2011</strong><br />
Directors’ Declaration<br />
(a) In the Directors’ opinion the financial statements and notes set out on pages 22 to 32, are in<br />
accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:<br />
(i) giving a true and fair view of the company’s financial position as at 30 June <strong>2011</strong> and of its<br />
performance, for the financial year ended on that date; and<br />
(ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards - Reduced Disclosure Requirements and<br />
Corporations Regulations 2001.<br />
(b) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when<br />
they become due and payable.<br />
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors.<br />
Dated at <strong>Blacktown</strong> this 12th day of August <strong>2011</strong>.<br />
G Ohlson<br />
Chairman<br />
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Statement of Comprehensive Income<br />
For the Year Ended 30 June <strong>2011</strong><br />
Note <strong>2011</strong> 2010<br />
$ $<br />
Revenue from continuing operations<br />
Revenue from continuing operations<br />
Revenue from sale of goods 1,725,100 1,982,020<br />
Revenue from rendering of services 11,197,662 12,035,728<br />
Other revenue from ordinary activities 54,237<br />
__________________<br />
131,688<br />
__________________<br />
Total revenue from continuing operations 2 12,976,999 14,149,436<br />
__________________ __________________<br />
Expenses<br />
Cost of sales (613,781) (718,328)<br />
Employee benefits expense (3,459,059) (3,609,745)<br />
Entertainment, marketing and promotional costs (1,600,343) (1,617,780)<br />
Poker machine licences and taxes (2,845,928) (3,160,229)<br />
Members amenities (256,362) (256,463)<br />
Donations (189,061) (221,284)<br />
Occupancy expenses (1,606,472) (1,618,370)<br />
Other expenses from ordinary activities (408,649)<br />
__________________<br />
(442,160)<br />
__________________<br />
(10,979,655) (11,644,359)<br />
__________________ __________________<br />
Earnings before depreciation expense<br />
and finance costs 1,997,344 2,505,077<br />
Depreciation expenses 3(a) (1,094,758) (1,050,506)<br />
Finance costs 3(a) (344,988)<br />
__________________<br />
(375,697)<br />
__________________<br />
Profit before income tax expense 557,598 1,078,874<br />
Income tax expense 4(a) (41,937)<br />
__________________<br />
(73,718)<br />
__________________<br />
Net profit from continuing operations after<br />
income tax expense attributable to members 15 515,661 1,005,156<br />
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax -<br />
__________________<br />
-<br />
__________________<br />
Total comprehensive income for the year<br />
attributable to members 515,661 __________________<br />
1,005,156<br />
__________________<br />
The Statement of Comprehensive Income is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements<br />
set out on pages 22 to 32.<br />
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ANNUAL REPORT <strong>2011</strong><br />
Statement of Financial Position<br />
As at 30 June <strong>2011</strong><br />
Note <strong>2011</strong> 2010<br />
$ $<br />
ASSETS<br />
Current Assets<br />
Cash and cash equivalents 437,662 1,013,416<br />
Trade and other receivables 6 15,811 20,379<br />
Inventories 7 61,003 64,364<br />
Financial assets 8 2,220 2,220<br />
Current tax assets 4(b) 92,176 -<br />
Other current assets 9 91,173<br />
__________________<br />
102,385<br />
__________________<br />
Total Current Assets 700,045 1,202,764<br />
__________________ __________________<br />
Non-Current Assets<br />
Property, plant and equipment 10 20,577,096 20,058,453<br />
Deferred tax assets 4(c) 56,975<br />
__________________<br />
55,928<br />
__________________<br />
Total Non-Current Assets 20,634,071 20,114,381<br />
__________________ __________________<br />
Total Assets 21,334,116 21,317,145<br />
__________________ __________________<br />
LIABILITIES<br />
Current Liabilities<br />
Trade and other payables 11 714,939 721,480<br />
Finance liabilities 12 1,126,664 1,135,098<br />
Employee benefits 13 502,322 481,908<br />
Other current liabilities 14 48,593 46,118<br />
Current tax liability 4(b) -<br />
__________________<br />
1,964<br />
__________________<br />
Total Current Liabilities 2,392,518 2,386,568<br />
__________________ __________________<br />
Non-Current Liabilities<br />
Finance liabilities 12 3,374,026 3,901,252<br />
Employee benefits 13 85,120 79,284<br />
Other non-current liabilities 14 16,750<br />
__________________<br />
-<br />
__________________<br />
Total Non-Current Liabilities 3,475,896 3,980,536<br />
__________________ __________________<br />
Total Liabilities 5,868,414 6,367,104<br />
__________________ __________________<br />
Net Assets 15,465,702 14,950,041<br />
__________________<br />
__________________<br />
Members’ Funds<br />
Retained profits 15 15,465,702<br />
__________________<br />
14,950,041<br />
__________________<br />
Total Members’ Funds 15,465,702 14,950,041<br />
__________________<br />
__________________<br />
The Statement of Financial Position is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements set<br />
out on pages 22 to 32.<br />
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Statement of Changes in Equity<br />
For the Year Ended 30 June <strong>2011</strong><br />
Retained<br />
Total<br />
Earnings<br />
Equity<br />
$ $<br />
Balance at 1 July 2009 13,944,885 13,944,885<br />
Total comprehensive income for the year 1,005,156<br />
__________________<br />
1,005,156<br />
__________________<br />
Balance at 30 June 2010 14,950,041 14,950,041<br />
__________________ __________________<br />
Total comprehensive income for the year 515,661 515,661<br />
__________________ __________________<br />
Balance at 30 June <strong>2011</strong> 15,465,702 15,465,702<br />
__________________<br />
__________________<br />
The Statement of Changes in Equity is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements set<br />
out on pages 22 to 32.<br />
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ANNUAL REPORT <strong>2011</strong><br />
Statement of Cash Flows<br />
For the Year Ended 30 June <strong>2011</strong><br />
Note <strong>2011</strong> 2010<br />
$ $<br />
Cash Flows From Operating Activities<br />
Receipts from customers 14,294,182 15,562,281<br />
Payments to suppliers and employees (12,293,000) (13,392,151)<br />
Interest received 22,326 30,870<br />
Finance costs paid (344,988) (375,697)<br />
Income taxes paid 4(b) (137,124) -<br />
Income tax refund 4(b) -<br />
__________________<br />
29,567<br />
__________________<br />
Net cash inflow from operating activities 1,541,396 1,854,870<br />
__________________ __________________<br />
Cash Flows From Investing Activities<br />
Proceeds on disposal of non-current assets 51,448 102,554<br />
Payment for property, plant and equipment (1,632,938)<br />
__________________<br />
(1,117,308)<br />
__________________<br />
Net cash outflow from investing activities (1,581,490) (1,014,754)<br />
__________________ __________________<br />
Cash Flows From Financing Activities<br />
Proceeds from borrowings 918,334 -<br />
Repayment of borrowings (1,244,998) (1,526,664)<br />
Hire purchase payments (208,996)<br />
__________________<br />
(57,026)<br />
__________________<br />
Net cash outflow from financing activities (535,660) (1,583,690)<br />
__________________ __________________<br />
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (575,754) (743,574)<br />
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning<br />
of the financial year 1,013,416<br />
__________________<br />
1,756,990<br />
__________________<br />
Cash and cash equivalents at the<br />
end of the financial year 5 437,662 __________________<br />
1,013,416<br />
__________________<br />
The Statement of Cash Flows is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements set out on<br />
pages 22 to 32.<br />
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Notes to the Financial Statements<br />
For the Year Ended 30 June <strong>2011</strong><br />
1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies<br />
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out<br />
below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise<br />
stated.<br />
Basis of preparation<br />
These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian<br />
Accounting Standards - Reduced Disclosure Requirements and Interpretations issued by the<br />
Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') and the Corporations Act 2001. These financial<br />
statements do not comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the<br />
International Accounting Standards Board ('IASB').<br />
Historical cost convention<br />
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.<br />
Items included in the financial statements are measured using the currency of the primary economic<br />
environment in which the entity operates (‘the functional currency').<br />
The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is the company's functional and<br />
presentation currency.<br />
(a) New, revised or amending Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted<br />
The company has adopted all of the new, revised or amending Accounting Standards and<br />
Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for<br />
the current <strong>report</strong>ing period.<br />
The company has early adopted AASB 1053 'Application of Tiers of Australian Accounting Standards'<br />
and AASB 2010-02 'Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from Reduced<br />
Disclosure Requirements'. No other new, revised or amending Accounting Standards or<br />
Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have been early adopted.<br />
Any significant impact on the accounting policies of the company from the adoption of these<br />
Accounting Standards and Interpretations are disclosed in the relevant accounting policy.<br />
The adoption of these Accounting Standards and Interpretations did not have any impact on the<br />
financial performance or position of the company. The following Accounting Standards and<br />
Interpretations are most relevant to the company:<br />
AASB 1053 Application of Tiers of Australian Accounting Standards<br />
The company has early adopted AASB 1053 from the financial year ended 30 June 2010. This<br />
standard establishes a differential financial <strong>report</strong>ing framework consisting of two Tiers of <strong>report</strong>ing<br />
requirements for preparing general purpose financial statements, being Tier 1 Australian Accounting<br />
Standards and Tier 2 Australian Accounting Standards - ·Reduced Disclosure Requirements. The<br />
company being classed as Tier 2 continues to apply the full recognition and measurements<br />
requirements of Australian Accounting Standards with substantially reduced disclosure in accordance<br />
with AASB 2010-2.<br />
AASB 2010-2 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from Reduced Disclosure<br />
Requirements<br />
The company has early adopted AASB 2010-2 from the financial year ended 30 June 2010. These<br />
amendments make numerous modifications to a range of Australian Accounting Standards and<br />
Interpretations, to introduce reduced disclosure requirements to the pronouncements for application<br />
by certain types of entities in preparing general purpose financial statements. The adoption of these<br />
amendments has significantly reduced the company's disclosure requirements.<br />
AASB 2009-5 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Annual Improvements<br />
Project<br />
The company has applied AASB 2009-5 amendments from 1 July 2010. The amendments result in<br />
some accounting changes for presentation, recognition or measurement purposes, while some<br />
amendments that relate to terminology and editorial changes had no or minimal effect on accounting.<br />
The main changes were:<br />
AASB 101 'Presentation of Financial Statements'·- classification is not affected by the terms of a liability<br />
that could be settled by the issuance of equity instruments at the option of the counterparty;<br />
AASB 107 'Statement of Cash Flows' - only expenditure that results in a recognised asset can be<br />
classified as a cash flow from investing activities;<br />
AASB 117 'Leases' - removal of specific guidance on classifying land as a lease;<br />
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AASB 118 'Revenue' - provides additional guidance to determine whether an entity is acting as a<br />
principal or agent; and<br />
AASB 136 'Impairment of Assets' - clarifies that the largest unit permitted for allocating goodwill,<br />
acquired in a business combination, is the operating segment as defined in AASB 8 'Operating<br />
Segments' before aggregation for <strong>report</strong>ing purposes.<br />
(b) Revenue Recognition – Note 2<br />
Revenues are recognised at fair value of the consideration received or receivable net of the amount of<br />
goods and services tax (GST) payable to the taxation authority. Exchanges of goods or services of the<br />
same nature and value without any cash consideration are not recognised as revenues.<br />
Sale of Goods<br />
Revenue from the sale of goods comprises revenue earned from the provision of food, beverage and<br />
other goods and is recognised (net of rebates, returns, discounts and other allowances) on the point<br />
of delivery as this corresponds to the transfer of significant risks and rewards of ownership of the<br />
goods.<br />
Rendering of Services<br />
Revenue from rendering services comprises revenue from gaming facilities together with other<br />
services to members and other patrons of the club and is recognised when the services are provided.<br />
Interest Revenue<br />
Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest rate method, which, for floating rate financial<br />
assets is the rate inherent in the instrument.<br />
Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment<br />
The gain or loss on disposal is calculated as the difference between the carrying amount of the asset<br />
at the time of disposal and the net proceeds on disposal (including incidental costs) and is recognised<br />
as revenue at the date control of the asset passes to the buyer.<br />
(c) Goods and Services Tax<br />
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST),<br />
except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. In<br />
these circumstances, the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of<br />
an item of the expense.<br />
Receivables and payables in the Statement of Financial Position are shown inclusive of GST.<br />
The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the Australian Taxation Office is included as a<br />
current asset or liability in the Statement of Financial Position.<br />
Cash flows are included in the Cash Flow Statement on a gross basis, except for the GST component<br />
of investing and financing activities, which is disclosed as operating cash flows.<br />
(d) Finance Costs<br />
Finance costs include interest, premiums relating to borrowings, amortisation of ancillary costs<br />
incurred in connection with arrangement of borrowings and lease finance charges.<br />
Finance costs are expensed as incurred unless they relate to qualifying assets. Qualifying assets are<br />
assets, which take more than 12 months to get ready for their intended use or sale. In these<br />
circumstances, finance costs are capitalised to the cost of the assets. Where funds are borrowed<br />
specifically for the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset, the amount of finance<br />
costs capitalised is those incurred in relation to that borrowing, net of any interest earned on those<br />
borrowings. Where funds are borrowed generally, finance costs are capitalised using a weighted<br />
average capitalisation rate.<br />
(e) Income Tax - Note 4<br />
The charge for current income tax expense is based on the profit for the year adjusted for any nonassessable<br />
or disallowed items. It is calculated using the tax rates that have been enacted or are<br />
substantially enacted by the Statement of Financial Position date.<br />
Deferred tax is accounted for using the comprehensive Statement of Financial Position liability method<br />
whereby:<br />
• The tax consequences of recovering (settling) all assets (liabilities) are reflected in the financial<br />
statements;<br />
• Current and deferred tax is recognised as income or expense except to the extent that the tax<br />
relates to equity items or to a business combination;<br />
• A deferred tax asset is recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be<br />
available to realise the asset;<br />
• Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the<br />
period when the asset is realised or the liability settled.<br />
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(f) Impairment of Assets<br />
Assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested <strong>annual</strong>ly for<br />
impairment. Assets that are subject to amortisation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or<br />
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment<br />
loss is recognised for the amount by which the assets’ carrying amount exceeds its recoverable<br />
amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an assets’ fair value less costs to sell and value in<br />
use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which<br />
there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash generating units).<br />
(g) Cash and Cash Equivalents - Note 5<br />
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and at bank and short term deposits at call, net of<br />
outstanding bank overdrafts.<br />
(h) Trade and Other Receivables – Note 6<br />
Trade debtors and other receivables represent the principal amounts due at balance date plus<br />
accrued interest and less, where applicable, any unearned income and provisions for doubtful<br />
accounts.<br />
(i) Inventories – Note 7<br />
Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs have been assigned to<br />
inventory quantities on hand at balance date using the weighted average basis.<br />
(j) Leased Assets<br />
Leases under which the company assumes substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership are<br />
classified as finance leases. Other leases are classified as operating leases.<br />
Finance Leases<br />
A lease asset and a lease liability equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments are<br />
recorded at the inception of the lease.<br />
Lease liabilities are reduced by repayments of principal. The interest components of the lease<br />
payments are expensed. Contingent rentals are expensed as incurred<br />
Operating Leases<br />
Payments made under operating leases are expensed on a straight-line basis over the term of the<br />
lease, except where an alternative basis is more representative of the pattern of benefits to be derived<br />
from the leased property.<br />
(k) Property, Plant and Equipment – Note 10<br />
All property, plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less depreciation and accumulated<br />
impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of<br />
the items.<br />
Subsequent costs are included in the asset's carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as<br />
appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to<br />
the company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance<br />
are charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income during the financial period in which they are<br />
incurred.<br />
The depreciable amount of all fixed assets including buildings and capitalised lease assets, but<br />
excluding freehold land, is depreciated using the straight line/ diminishing value methods to allocate<br />
their cost, net of their residual values, over their estimated useful lives, as follows:<br />
<strong>2011</strong> 2010<br />
Buildings and improvements 40 years 40 years<br />
Machinery 10 – 12 years 10 – 12 years<br />
Vehicles 5 – 6 years 5 – 6 years<br />
Furniture, fittings and equipment 10 – 15 years 10 – 15 years<br />
The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each<br />
Statement of Financial Position date.<br />
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with carrying amount. These<br />
are included in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.<br />
Capital works in progress are transferred to other categories and amortised when completed and<br />
ready for use.<br />
(l) Trade and Other Payables – Note 11<br />
Liabilities are recognised for amounts to be paid in the future for goods or services received. Trade<br />
accounts payable are normally settled within 60 days.<br />
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(m) Financial Liabilities – Note 12<br />
Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are<br />
subsequently measured at amortised cost. Any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction<br />
costs) and the redemption amount is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income over the<br />
period of borrowings using the effective interest method.<br />
Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the company has an unconditional right to defer<br />
settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the Statement of Financial Position date.<br />
(n) Employee Benefits – Note 13<br />
Wages, Salaries, Annual Leave Sick Leave and Non-Monetary Benefits<br />
Liabilities for employee benefits for wages, salaries, <strong>annual</strong> leave and sick leave expected to be<br />
settled within 12 months of the year-end represent present obligations resulting from employees’<br />
services provided to <strong>report</strong>ing date, calculated at undiscounted amounts based on remuneration<br />
wage and salary rates that the company expects to pay as at <strong>report</strong>ing date including related oncosts.<br />
Long Service Leave<br />
The provision for employee benefits relating to long service leave represents the present value of the<br />
estimated future cash outflows to be made resulting from employees’ services provided to <strong>report</strong>ing<br />
date.<br />
The provision is calculated using expected future increases in wage and salary rates including related<br />
on-costs and expected settlement dates based on turnover history and is discounted using the market<br />
yields on national government bonds at <strong>report</strong>ing date which most closely match the terms of maturity<br />
with the expected timing of cash flows. The unwinding of the discount is treated as long service leave<br />
expense.<br />
Superannuation Plan<br />
The company contributes to several defined contribution superannuation plans. Contributions are<br />
recognised as an expense as they are made. The company has no legal or constructive obligation to<br />
fund any deficit.<br />
(o) Comparatives<br />
Comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the current<br />
financial year.<br />
(p) Customer Loyalty Program<br />
The company operates a loyalty program where customers accumulated points for dollars spent. The<br />
award points are recognised as a separately identifiable component of the initial sale transaction, by<br />
allocating the fair value of the consideration received between the award points and the other<br />
components of the sale that the award points are recognised at their fair value. Revenue from the<br />
award points is recognised when the points are redeemed. The amount of revenue is based on the<br />
number of points redeemed relative to the total number expected to be redeemed.<br />
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<strong>2011</strong> 2010<br />
$ $<br />
2 Revenue from Continuing Operations<br />
Sale of Goods Revenue<br />
Bar sales 1,185,144 1,389,444<br />
Catering sales 539,956<br />
__________________<br />
592,576<br />
__________________<br />
1,725,100 1,982,020<br />
__________________ __________________<br />
Rendering of Services Revenue<br />
Poker machines – net clearances 10,759,084 11,611,146<br />
Members’ subscriptions 110,483 108,814<br />
Entertainment and promotions 115,897 164,666<br />
Members amenities income 13,584 13,422<br />
Keno sales 42,863 43,921<br />
Commission received 31,175 33,531<br />
Sundry income 124,576<br />
__________________<br />
60,228<br />
__________________<br />
11,197,662 12,035,728<br />
__________________ __________________<br />
Other Revenues<br />
Interest received 22,326 30,870<br />
Dividends received - 209<br />
Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment 31,911<br />
__________________<br />
100,609<br />
__________________<br />
54,237 131,688<br />
__________________ __________________<br />
Total revenue from continuing operations 12,976,999 14,149,436<br />
__________________<br />
__________________<br />
3 Expenses<br />
(a) Profit before income tax expense includes<br />
the following specific expenses:<br />
Finance costs<br />
Bank loans and overdraft 306,787 369,330<br />
Hire purchase charges 38,201<br />
__________________<br />
6,367<br />
__________________<br />
344,988 375,697<br />
__________________ __________________<br />
Depreciation<br />
Land and buildings 210,102 205,055<br />
Plant and equipment 884,656<br />
__________________<br />
845,451<br />
__________________<br />
Total depreciation 1,094,758 1,050,506<br />
__________________ __________________<br />
Net expense from movements in provision for<br />
Employee benefits 26,250 __________________<br />
13,420<br />
__________________<br />
Defined contribution superannuation expense 250,670 259,306<br />
__________________<br />
__________________<br />
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ANNUAL REPORT <strong>2011</strong><br />
3 Expenses (continued) <strong>2011</strong> 2010<br />
% %<br />
(b) Key Performance Indicators<br />
Bar<br />
Gross profit percentage 61.0% 61.7%<br />
Wages to sales percentage 39.8% 35.5%<br />
Catering<br />
Gross profit percentage 71.9% 68.6%<br />
Wages to sales percentage 43.9% 41.5%<br />
Wages and salaries (including on costs) –<br />
percentage of total revenue 26.8% 25.3%<br />
EBITDA percentage 15.4% 17.7%<br />
4 Income Tax<br />
(a) Income Tax Expense<br />
The Income Tax Assessment Act, 1997 (amended) provides that under the concept of mutuality<br />
clubs are only liable for income tax on income derived from non-members and from outside<br />
entities.<br />
$ $<br />
The amount set aside for income tax in the Statement<br />
of Comprehensive Income has been calculated as follows:<br />
Proportion of income attributable to non-members 4,117,249 4,661,234<br />
Less: Proportion of expenses attributable to non-members (3,751,250)<br />
__________________<br />
(4,081,043)<br />
__________________<br />
365,999 580,191<br />
Add: Other taxable income 190,544<br />
__________________<br />
125,711<br />
__________________<br />
556,543 705,902<br />
Less: Other deductible expenses (413,053) (431,314)<br />
Tax losses utilised -<br />
__________________<br />
(268,041)<br />
__________________<br />
Net income subject to tax 143,490 6,547<br />
__________________<br />
__________________<br />
Income tax applicable to above at tax rate of 30% 43,047 1,964<br />
(Increase)/decrease in deferred tax (1,047) 71,754<br />
Overprovision prior year (63)<br />
__________________<br />
-<br />
__________________<br />
Income tax expense attributable to operating profit 41,937 73,718<br />
__________________<br />
__________________<br />
(b) Current Tax (Assets)/Liabilities<br />
Movements during the year:<br />
Balance at beginning of year 1,964 (29,567)<br />
Income tax paid (137,124) -<br />
Current year’s income tax expense 43,047 1,964<br />
Refunds received - 29,567<br />
Overprovision prior year (63)<br />
__________________<br />
-<br />
__________________<br />
(92,176) 1,964<br />
__________________<br />
__________________<br />
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4 Income Tax (continued)<br />
(c) Deferred Tax Assets<br />
The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to:<br />
Amounts recognised in profit or loss<br />
<strong>2011</strong> 2010<br />
$ $<br />
Employee benefits 56,975 55,928<br />
__________________ __________________<br />
Net deferred tax assets 56,975 55,928<br />
__________________<br />
__________________<br />
Movements:<br />
Opening balance at 1 July 55,928 127,682<br />
Credited / (Charged) to the Statement of<br />
Comprehensive Income 1,047<br />
__________________<br />
(71,754)<br />
__________________<br />
Closing balance at 30 June 56,975 55,928<br />
__________________<br />
__________________<br />
5 Cash and Cash Equivalents<br />
Cash and cash equivalents 437,662 1,013,416<br />
__________________<br />
__________________<br />
6 Trade and Other Receivables<br />
Current<br />
Trade Debtors 15,811 __________________<br />
20,379<br />
__________________<br />
Note<br />
Current trade and other receivables are non-interest bearing loans and generally on 30-day terms.<br />
Non-current trade and term receivables are assessed for recoverability based on the underlying terms<br />
of the contract. A provision for impairment is recognised when there is objective evidence that an<br />
individual trade or term receivable is impaired. These amounts have been included in the other<br />
expenses item.<br />
7 Inventories<br />
Finished goods – at cost 61,003 64,364<br />
__________________<br />
__________________<br />
8 Financial Assets<br />
Investments in other entities 2,220 2,220<br />
__________________<br />
__________________<br />
9 Other Assets<br />
Current<br />
Prepayments 91,173 __________________<br />
102,385<br />
__________________<br />
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ANNUAL REPORT <strong>2011</strong><br />
10Property, Plant and Equipment<br />
Freehold land and buildings<br />
<strong>2011</strong> 2010<br />
$ $<br />
At cost 16,645,343 16,328,842<br />
Accumulated amortisation (908,760) (698,658)<br />
__________________ __________________<br />
Total Land, Buildings and Improvements 15,736,583 15,630,184<br />
__________________ __________________<br />
Plant and equipment<br />
At cost 12,955,579 12,223,405<br />
Accumulated deprecation (8,286,685)<br />
__________________<br />
(7,946,893)<br />
__________________<br />
Capital works in progress<br />
4,668,894 4,276,512<br />
__________________ __________________<br />
At cost 171,619 151,757<br />
__________________ __________________<br />
Total property, plant and equipment net book value 20,577,096 20,058,453<br />
__________________<br />
__________________<br />
Valuation<br />
An independent valuation was carried out as at 1 March <strong>2011</strong> by Graham Scymgeour, Global<br />
Valuation Services Pty Ltd, and is on the basis of the open market value of the property concerned in<br />
its existing use. The directors are of the opinion that this basis provides a reasonable estimate of<br />
recoverable amount. The land and buildings were valued at $22,600,000. As land and buildings are<br />
recorded at cost the valuation has not been brought into account. This valuation is in accordance with<br />
the Company’s policy of obtaining an independent valuation of land and buildings every three years.<br />
Reconciliations<br />
Movements in Carrying Amounts<br />
Movements in the carrying amounts for each class of<br />
property, plant and equipment between the beginning and<br />
the end of the current financial year are set out below:<br />
Freehold Land and Buildings<br />
Carrying amount at beginning of year 15,630,184 15,609,490<br />
Additions - 225,749<br />
Transfers in 316,501 -<br />
Depreciation (210,102)<br />
__________________<br />
(205,055)<br />
__________________<br />
Carrying amount at end of year 15,736,583 15,630,184<br />
__________________<br />
__________________<br />
Plant and Equipment<br />
Carrying amount at beginning of year 4,276,512 3,544,106<br />
Additions 650,006 1,579,802<br />
Transfers in 646,569 -<br />
Disposals (19,537) (1,945)<br />
Depreciation (884,656)<br />
__________________<br />
(845,451)<br />
__________________<br />
Carrying amount at end of year 4,668,894 4,276,512<br />
__________________<br />
__________________<br />
Capital Works in Progress<br />
Carrying amount at beginning of year 151,757 40,000<br />
Additions 982,932 111,757<br />
Transfers out (963,070)<br />
__________________<br />
-<br />
__________________<br />
Carrying amount at end of year 171,619 151,757<br />
__________________<br />
__________________<br />
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10 Property, Plant and Equipment (continued)<br />
The company’s core properties comprises of the land and buildings located at Second Avenue,<br />
<strong>Blacktown</strong> NSW 2148.<br />
There are no non-core properties held by the company.<br />
11 Trade and Other Payables<br />
Note <strong>2011</strong> 2010<br />
$ $<br />
Trade creditors 183,630 188,197<br />
Other creditors and accruals 357,129 357,076<br />
GST payable 174,180<br />
__________________<br />
176,207<br />
__________________<br />
12Financial Liabilities<br />
Current<br />
714,939 721,480<br />
__________________<br />
__________________<br />
Secured<br />
Commercial bill 926,664 926,664<br />
Hire purchase liabilities 16 200,000<br />
__________________<br />
208,434<br />
__________________<br />
Non-Current<br />
1,126,664 1,135,098<br />
__________________<br />
__________________<br />
Secured<br />
Commercial bill 3,011,679 3,338,343<br />
Hire purchase liabilities 16 362,347<br />
__________________<br />
562,909<br />
__________________<br />
3,374,026 3,901,252<br />
__________________<br />
__________________<br />
Financing Arrangements<br />
The company has access to the following lines of credit:<br />
Total facilities available:<br />
Business credit card facility 10,000 20,000<br />
Master lease / hire purchase agreement 1,000,000 1,000,000<br />
Commercial bill facility 3,938,343<br />
__________________<br />
4,865,010<br />
__________________<br />
4,948,343 5,885,010<br />
__________________<br />
__________________<br />
Facilities utilised at <strong>report</strong>ing date:<br />
Business credit card facility 881 1,288<br />
Master lease agreement 562,347 771,343<br />
Commercial bills facility 3,938,343<br />
__________________<br />
4,265,007<br />
__________________<br />
4,501,571 5,037,638<br />
__________________<br />
__________________<br />
Security<br />
The commercial bill was secured by a Registered Mortgage Debenture (fixed and floating charge)<br />
over the whole of the assets and undertakings of the company and the first Registered Mortgage over<br />
the property situated at Second Avenue, <strong>Blacktown</strong> being the property known as city of <strong>Blacktown</strong><br />
<strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited.<br />
The company purchased certain plant and equipment under hire purchase arrangements from the<br />
supplier, and this facility is secured against the assets purchased under this facility.<br />
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ANNUAL REPORT <strong>2011</strong><br />
13 Employee Benefits<br />
<strong>2011</strong> 2010<br />
$ $<br />
Aggregate liability for employee benefits<br />
including on-costs:<br />
Current 502,322 481,908<br />
Non-current 85,120<br />
__________________<br />
79,284<br />
__________________<br />
587,442 561,192<br />
__________________<br />
__________________<br />
Superannuation Plans<br />
Contributions<br />
The company is under a legal obligation to contribute 9% of each employee’s base salary to a<br />
superannuation fund.<br />
14 Other Liabilities<br />
Current<br />
Income received in advance 48,593 __________________<br />
46,118<br />
__________________<br />
Non-current<br />
Income received in advance 16,750 __________________<br />
-<br />
__________________<br />
15 Retained Profits<br />
Retained profits at the beginning of the year 14,950,041 13,944,885<br />
Net profit attributable to members of the company 515,661<br />
__________________<br />
1,005,156<br />
__________________<br />
Retained profits at the end of the year 15,465,702 14,950,041<br />
__________________<br />
__________________<br />
16 Commitments<br />
Capital Expenditure Commitments<br />
Plant and equipment<br />
Contracted but not provided for and payable:<br />
Within one year 490,000 __________________<br />
-<br />
__________________<br />
Hire Purchase Commitments<br />
Hire purchase payments are payable as follows:<br />
Within one year 238,201 248,027<br />
One year or later and no later than five years 432,383<br />
__________________<br />
669,755<br />
__________________<br />
Minimum hire purchase payments 670,584 917,782<br />
__________________<br />
__________________<br />
Current year hire purchases include amounts for a TITO system.<br />
17 Contingent Liabilities<br />
Bank Guarantees<br />
The company has given the following bank guarantees:<br />
TAB Limited 5,000 __________________<br />
5,000<br />
__________________<br />
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18 Mutuality Principle<br />
The company calculates its income in accordance with the mutuality principle which excludes from<br />
income, any amounts of subscriptions and contributions from members, and payments received from<br />
members for particular services provided by the club or association, eg. poker machines, bar and<br />
dining room service in the case of social clubs. The Commissioner of Taxation accepts this method of<br />
calculating income as appropriate for recognised clubs and associations.<br />
Following the Full Federal Court decision in Coleambally Irrigation Mutual Co-operative Limited v FCT<br />
[2004] FCAFC 250, Tax Laws Amendment (2005 Measures No.6) Bill 2005 was tabled in Parliament<br />
on 7 December 2005 to amend the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 to restore the long standing<br />
benefits of the mutuality principle to those non-profit organisations affected by the Coleambally<br />
decision.<br />
These amendments will ensure <strong>RSL</strong> and social clubs continue not to be taxed on receipts from<br />
contributions and payments received from members.<br />
19 Key Management Personnel Details<br />
(a) Directors<br />
The following persons were non-executive directors of the company during the financial year:<br />
G Ohlson<br />
B Durbin (Resigned 16 March <strong>2011</strong>)<br />
R Holder<br />
K Johnston<br />
P Long<br />
C Perrin<br />
P Thompson (Appointed 23 March <strong>2011</strong>)<br />
Y Timperley<br />
(b) Other Key Management Personnel<br />
The following persons also had authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling<br />
the activities of the company, directly or indirectly during the financial year:<br />
Name<br />
Position<br />
Alan Middleton General Manager<br />
Barry Allen Assistant General Manager<br />
(c) Key Management Personnel Compensation<br />
<strong>2011</strong> 2010<br />
$ $<br />
Benefits and payments made to the Directors and Other<br />
Key Management Personnel named in (a) and (b) above 284,242 __________________<br />
277,576<br />
__________________<br />
20 Related Parties<br />
Key Management Personnel<br />
Disclosures relating to key management personnel are set out in Note 19.<br />
Directors’ Transactions with the Company<br />
From time to time, directors of the company, or their director-related entities, may purchase goods<br />
from the company. These purchases are on the same terms and conditions as those entered into by<br />
other company employees or customers and are trivial or domestic in nature.<br />
Apart from the details disclosed in this note, no director has entered into a material contract with the<br />
company since the end of the previous financial year and there were no material contracts involving<br />
directors’ interests existing at year end.<br />
21Company Details<br />
The Club is incorporated and domiciled in Australia as a company limited by guarantee. In<br />
accordance with the Constitution of the company, every member of the company undertakes to<br />
contribute an amount limited to $3 per member in the event of the winding up of the company during<br />
the time that he is a member or within one year thereafter. At 30 June <strong>2011</strong> there were 15,562<br />
members.<br />
The registered office of the company is Second Avenue, <strong>Blacktown</strong> NSW 2148.<br />
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ANNUAL REPORT <strong>2011</strong><br />
sub-Branch Reports<br />
sub-Branch<br />
President’s Report<br />
Keeping up with the year 2010–<strong>2011</strong> has again<br />
proven to be a hard task, however with a committed<br />
team the sub-Branch have overcome all that was<br />
required of them.<br />
I would like to offer my thanks to the hard working<br />
team of Secretary Kevin Johnston, Treasurer Jim<br />
Bostock, Vice President’s Gary Ohlson and Harry<br />
Taylor who have again this year made my task as<br />
President an enjoyable one.<br />
Thank you to the Pension Officers Gerrard Smith,<br />
Tom Baena and Rick Palenzuela along with Welfare<br />
Officers Keith Winsbury, Frank Eastwell and John<br />
Rothery for their efforts in attending funerals of<br />
departed members, visits to members in hospital<br />
and at home or at convalescent/nursing homes.<br />
Thank you also to the Committee Bruce Scott,<br />
Michael Reid, Bob Andriske, Yvonne Timperley, Ross<br />
Weaver and David Blackman. Thank you to Assistant<br />
Secretary Margaret Webb and our F.W.M.D.C<br />
Delegates. Thank you to the Women’s Auxiliary for<br />
their work and support for the sub-Branch.<br />
This year we have the Alf Ross Memorial Scholarship<br />
in motion and the first two students have been<br />
awarded assistance for their studies and were<br />
presented with a certificate and cheque by Ken Ross<br />
son of Alf Ross and myself. We also have the Young<br />
Endeavour Youth Scheme and Kokoda Youth<br />
Leadership Challenge with two students being<br />
chosen in each program for participation this year.<br />
To the Board of Directors, General Manager Alan<br />
Middleton, Secretary Denise Ferguson, Relieving<br />
Secretary Amanda Check, Management and staff –<br />
your continued support is always appreciated.<br />
Finally to the most important people, you the<br />
members, your continued support in attending your<br />
monthly meetings helps in keeping our sub-Branch<br />
running strong.<br />
LEST WE FORGET<br />
Bill Norris OAM<br />
President<br />
sub-Branch<br />
Secretary’s Report<br />
It is again my privilege to submit this <strong>report</strong>, at the<br />
time of writing we have a total 426 Members<br />
comprising of 400 Ordinary Members, 8 Life<br />
Members, 9 Life subscribers, 5 Honorary Members<br />
and 4 Associate Members. Our Membership has<br />
dropped partially again this year, so it is up to us the<br />
members to encourage friends and family, who are<br />
eligible, to join the League.<br />
Again this year we have had a busy time but very<br />
enjoyable one. Our ANZAC Day Dawn Service<br />
continues to draw a larger attendance each year,<br />
as does our Remembrance Sunday Service and<br />
our Victory in the Pacific Service.<br />
I would like to thank President Bill Norris, Assistant<br />
secretary Margaret Webb, Treasurer Jim Bostock,<br />
Vice Presidents Gary Ohlson and Harry Taylor and<br />
the Committee for their assistance through the year.<br />
The monthly meetings have been well attended this<br />
year averaging high eighties to low nineties and you<br />
the members have proposed several very good<br />
suggestions which have and will be attended to and<br />
brought back to you for adoption. Well done and<br />
don’t be afraid to suggest your thoughts for<br />
deliberations at the meeting and not after the<br />
meeting. There seems to be plenty of ideas coming<br />
from the bottom of a schooner glass later on. At the<br />
July meeting Ted Gabb, Bruce Scott and Cec<br />
Creswick received their certificate for 50 years<br />
continuous membership of the League.<br />
Members please be advised that such continuous<br />
service does not have to be at City of <strong>Blacktown</strong><br />
<strong>RSL</strong> alone. It is continuous membership of the<br />
League. If you think you may qualify for such an<br />
award please contact me.<br />
The Children’s Christmas party is going well with<br />
Santa (Harry Taylor) being the man of the day, there<br />
has been a few children not very happy with girls<br />
aged 10 years receiving cars. I have spoken with<br />
the firm which we order the presents from and it will<br />
not happen again.<br />
I wish to thank our hard working Women’s Auxiliary<br />
for all their assistance they have given us again this<br />
year. Also the Board of Directors, General Manager<br />
Alan Middleton, Secretary Denise Ferguson,<br />
Relieving Secretary Amanda Check and all the staff<br />
who have assisted us during the year.<br />
We receive a lot of members telling us that they<br />
had not received any visitors whilst in hospital or at<br />
home, unfortunately in these circumstances we<br />
have not be informed of members being<br />
hospitalised or receiving home care, therefore if you<br />
know any member or ex Service personal who has<br />
been hospitalised or who could benefit from a visit<br />
or assistance please let me know and I will pass it<br />
on to the committee.<br />
Finally thank you to you the members for your<br />
attendance again this year. Keep it up.<br />
LEST WE FORGET<br />
Kevin Johnston<br />
Honorary Secretary<br />
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sub-Branch<br />
Pensions Officers’ Report<br />
Once again your Pensions Officers Gerry, Tom and<br />
Rick have been busy looking after Veterans on<br />
behalf of the City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> sub-Branch.<br />
The past year has been a little quiet but over 50<br />
inquiries (a little less than last year) for VEA claims:<br />
• New Disabilities Claims<br />
• Service Pension Claims<br />
• War Widows Claims<br />
• Pension Increases<br />
• Worsening Effects of Accepted Disabilities<br />
Also<br />
Help with additional local NGO assistance and<br />
ACAT Assessments for Home Care and Safety<br />
in the Home Assistance<br />
A few SCRA (prior to 2004) and MCRA<br />
compensation case enquires have come our<br />
way and a number are in the preparation and<br />
claim stage.<br />
We also assisted in obtaining medical and<br />
service records for further consideration of<br />
possible claims for some Veterans.<br />
These resulted in some being actioned with<br />
veterans receiving financial and lifestyle<br />
improvements.<br />
Your Pensions Officers have been attending<br />
training in Veteran and War Widows Pensions, the<br />
new MCRS system for Serving Personnel and<br />
Welfare matters.<br />
This will continue in <strong>2011</strong>/12 as it is required that<br />
you requalify every 2 or 3 years to keep current<br />
with changes to the VEA Act, DVA operations and<br />
Government policy etc.<br />
The Pensions Officers would like to thank The Club<br />
limited, The sub-Branch Secretary, The Welfare<br />
Officers as well as all other Executive / Committee<br />
members for their help throughout the year.<br />
We would like to give our condolences to those<br />
families that have lost loved ones through the year<br />
OFFICE HOURS<br />
Remember the office is open on Saturday<br />
Mornings from 0900 to 1100 hours but Note not<br />
on meeting Saturdays. And Tuesday morning from<br />
0900 to1100 hours<br />
You can arrange an Appointment through the<br />
week at the office or even a Home or nursing<br />
home Visit to assist you with DVA matters.<br />
Note. Again Not on meeting Saturdays.<br />
Once again your Pensions Officers Gerry, Tom and<br />
Rick have been busy looking after Veterans on<br />
behalf of the City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> sub-Branch.<br />
Services that we can provide<br />
The services that the Pension’s Officers can<br />
provide or assist you with include:-<br />
• Assistance in member’s disability claims old or<br />
new.<br />
• The filling out of claim forms and DVA forms.<br />
• Interpreting DVA letters and requests for<br />
information.<br />
• Worsening Lifestyle effects of veterans accepted<br />
disabilities with claims for pension<br />
improvements.<br />
• Filling out SRS, MCRS and MCRA Forms of ADF<br />
Serving Members; these are claims for<br />
conditions for in service injuries and disabilities.<br />
• Assistance for those service members ready to<br />
leave the service into civilian live and Making<br />
the Transition<br />
• Service pension claims for retired ADF<br />
member’s Peacekeepers and Hazardous<br />
service (eg. not having Warlike conditions<br />
service).<br />
• Help with War Widow Pension, Widowers<br />
Pension and ADF Widows; providing assistance<br />
and guidance with their claims.<br />
• Preparing Statements of Claim and Evidence<br />
Briefs to accompany your DVA claims.<br />
• Preparing a history of service and incidence<br />
to assist with claims after obtaining your Service<br />
and Medical records.<br />
Also things to consider and refer you to, like;<br />
• Help to seek financial advice after retirement,<br />
loss of partner or loved one.<br />
• Home care from the Commonwealth (DVA) or<br />
Local NGO community provider<br />
• Seeking specified alterations for safety and<br />
comfort to your accommodation after an ACAT<br />
review.<br />
• Obtaining home maintenance and repairs as<br />
well as lawn mowing services if you are eligible<br />
for these services<br />
There may be other things that we may be able to<br />
help you with. Come in and have a chat or ring<br />
the sub-Branch office to talk to us.<br />
The Pension’s Officers would like to wish you all<br />
the best for the forth coming sub-Branch year of<br />
<strong>2011</strong>-2012.<br />
Gerry Smith<br />
Tom Baena<br />
Rick Palenzuela<br />
Pension Officers<br />
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ANNUAL REPORT <strong>2011</strong><br />
sub-Branch<br />
Women’s Auxiliary Report<br />
The Women’s Auxiliary is still in mourning<br />
following the death of our beloved secretary Mrs<br />
Merle O’Connor on May 5 <strong>2011</strong>. Merle had been<br />
a member of the Auxiliary since 1949, became<br />
secretary in 1965 and held that post until her<br />
death. She is sadly missed by all.<br />
Our members attended ANZAC Day and<br />
Remembrance Day Services. Dawn Service<br />
crowds continue to grow and breakfast is always<br />
well attended by young people from local<br />
organisations as well as their families. We also<br />
attended luncheons held by the sub-Branch.<br />
All moneys raised by selling ANZAC badges,<br />
poppies, tickets in the Easter and Christmas<br />
competitions, street stalls and occasional bus trips<br />
are forwarded to <strong>RSL</strong> Charities.<br />
Congress was attended by Mrs C. Down and Mrs<br />
B. Barnes, an excellent <strong>report</strong> as usual. Members<br />
attended Cumberland Hospital Gala Days and<br />
Fashion parades, luncheons held by other<br />
Auxiliaries and also the sub-Branch children’s<br />
Christmas Party, lunch was served to all who<br />
attended.<br />
I would like to thank all members for their help and<br />
donations during the year, also sub-Branch<br />
members, Board of Directors, Mr Middleton and<br />
his staff and all members of the club for their<br />
support.<br />
The Auxiliary meets on the 1st Tuesday of each<br />
month, except January, in the sub-Branch room at<br />
10.00am. New members are gladly welcomed.<br />
Total Members - 17<br />
Committee Members<br />
President<br />
Mrs B. Fayle<br />
Secretary<br />
Mrs B. Barnes<br />
Treasurer<br />
Mrs G. Morris<br />
Vice President<br />
Mrs C. Down<br />
Vice President – Retired Mrs. Ripley<br />
Yours Sincerely<br />
Beverley Fayle<br />
President<br />
sub-Branch<br />
Bungarribee Day Club<br />
Report<br />
The Bungarribee Day Club has just celebrated its<br />
26 Birthday with a beach trip for all its members to<br />
the Woy Woy area. A brilliant day was had by all.<br />
Our Club, a subsidiary of the <strong>RSL</strong> sub-Branch<br />
provides a day of friendship and fun activities for<br />
seniors. We have vacancies at present and<br />
welcome new members and volunteers.<br />
Don’t be lonely, come and visit us at the <strong>RSL</strong> we<br />
meet every Monday at 9.45am to 1.30pm<br />
For further information contact: Gladys Morris or<br />
Joyce Way<br />
Total Members and Volunteers - 16<br />
Committee Members<br />
Administrator Mrs Gladys Morris 9671 2879<br />
Administrator Mrs Pam Sullivan<br />
Coordinator Mrs Joyce Way 9674 7854<br />
Yours sincerely<br />
Joyce Way<br />
Coordinator<br />
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War Widows Guild Report<br />
Members of the <strong>Blacktown</strong> City War Widow’s Guild<br />
meet on the fourth Friday of each month, except<br />
December and January. New members are always<br />
welcome to come and join our group.<br />
During the past year we have lost several of our<br />
members due to illness or their passing. Some<br />
members are now in Nursing Homes or living with<br />
their families as they are too frail to attend our<br />
meetings. We still try to keep in contact with some of<br />
these members, if we have their contact details, by<br />
sending Birthday cards to celebrate their Birthdays.<br />
Some have been admitted to Nursing Homes, but<br />
unfortunately we do not know where.<br />
Some of our members are able to obtain subsidised<br />
transport to and from our meetings. This arrangement<br />
is organised by the Transport Officer at the War<br />
Widow’s Guild of Australia NSW Ltd.<br />
It is cheaper than Taxis and the Driver is very helpful by<br />
assisting passengers in and out of the taxi, with<br />
walkers and bags and also helps passengers to and<br />
from the front doors.<br />
During the year, our President, Mrs Jean Keelan and I,<br />
attended a concert at the Sydney Town Hall where we<br />
were entertained by Col Joye. This was a terrific<br />
concert. We also attended a healthy eating program<br />
held by the Department of Veterans Affairs.<br />
I also attended a Seminar at the VAN Office in<br />
Parramatta where we were shown by representatives<br />
of the Guide Dog Association, the aids available to<br />
vision impaired people. This was a great realisation as<br />
the Guide Dog Association relies solely on donations<br />
and no Government funding.<br />
On 15 August 2010 I was privileged to attend and<br />
present a copy of our book “No Peacetime<br />
Cinderellas” on behalf of the War Widow’s Guild of<br />
NSW Ltd at the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Service<br />
which was held at Springwood.<br />
We wish to thank the catering staff for making our<br />
Christmas Party in December 2010 a great success.<br />
The food and service was excellent as usual. We are<br />
looking forward to our next one.<br />
We would also like to thank the staff at the Cafe for<br />
their service after our meetings. Members love the fish<br />
and chips.<br />
Committee for <strong>2011</strong> – 2012<br />
President<br />
Mrs Sylvia Stokes<br />
Vice Presidents Mrs Val Merchant<br />
Mrs Jean Keelan<br />
Secretary/Treasurer Mrs Jan Hackett 9624 3501<br />
Thank you for all your help<br />
Yours faithfully<br />
Mrs J Hackett<br />
Honorary Secretary/Treasurer<br />
Nirimba Naval<br />
Association Report<br />
Our group of 20 dedicated ex-naval men meet on<br />
the second Saturday of the month from 9.30am to<br />
10.30am at <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club to organise<br />
BBQ’s or bus trips around the state to places of<br />
interest: museums, churches etc. We are also in<br />
the process of organising the bi-<strong>annual</strong> “End of an<br />
Era” Memorial Service, in conjunction with the<br />
UWS and Wyndham Senior College, for next year<br />
at the Nirimba Precinct.<br />
This is in remembrance of HMAS Nirimba, a<br />
technical training school which had at it’s closing,<br />
produced some 6000 highly trained young men<br />
over a period of 26 years. HMAS Nirimba was a<br />
vital part in keeping the Navy in top condition and<br />
always ready to be at the front line to defend not<br />
only our country but other countries in the area of<br />
the world we live in.<br />
We also give assistance to Training Ship (TS)<br />
Nepean who are the area’s Australian Naval<br />
Cadets unit that are based out at Orchard Hills<br />
under the command of Sub-Lieutenant Brian<br />
Crockett JP ANC. They meet every Saturday for<br />
training, excursions and also supplying a Guard<br />
and Cataflaque Party for official functions to not<br />
only our <strong>RSL</strong> but all other <strong>RSL</strong>’s in the local area.<br />
We would also like to thank our <strong>Blacktown</strong> City<br />
sub-Branch for all their support and contributions<br />
that allow us to maintain the Nirimba Memorial<br />
Walls and plaques, our standards and the ability<br />
to assist others.<br />
President Frank Eastwell 9626 9763<br />
Vice President Les Gibson 9677 0619<br />
Secretary Rick Palenzuela 9621 7391<br />
Treasurer John Camburn 9834 1637<br />
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ANNUAL REPORT <strong>2011</strong><br />
CITY OF BLACKTOWN<br />
RETURNED SERVICES LEAGUE (<strong>RSL</strong>) SUB-BRANCH<br />
Mr. Ken Ross son of the late Alf Ross presented a cheque<br />
in the amount of $1500 to Janelle Jerusalem as the Alf<br />
Ross Memorial Scholarship Scheme Awardee for <strong>2011</strong>.<br />
Members of the Alf Ross Memorial Scholarship Scheme selection<br />
panel namely: Margaret Webb, Tom Baena, Michael Reid and<br />
Bruce Scott posed with Janelle Jerusalem, <strong>2011</strong> Awardee.<br />
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BLACKTOWN <strong>RSL</strong> CLUB LIMITED - where friends love to meet
City of <strong>Blacktown</strong> <strong>RSL</strong> Club Limited<br />
Second Avenue, <strong>Blacktown</strong> NSW 2148<br />
Phone: 02 9622 5222 Fax: 02 9671 6207<br />
Email: blacktownrsl@blacktownrsl.com.au Website: www.blacktownrsl.com.au