ISSUE 486 • 22ND JANUARY 2015 CLUB COMMENT

From the general manager’s desk

Dear Members,

Nominations for Elections to the Board Nominations for Elections to the Board are now open and close midnight Sunday 22/02/15. Nomination forms can be obtained from RSL Club Reception. Upon close of nominations, candidates profiles will be placed on Club’s website and Member’s notice board. The Ballot draw will be completed in the RSL’s foyer Tuesday 24.2.15 at 10.30am. Nominees are welcome to witness the draw. Ballot will be conducted from noon to 2.00pm and 4.00pm to 8.00pm on the Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday preceding the AGM - Dates 19th to 22nd March 2015 inclusive. Ballot will be counted in the Club Board Room 10.30am Monday 23rd March. Each candidate is entitled to have a scrutineer attend, the scrutineer must be a current financial member of the Club and agree to confidentiality. Results will be announced at the Club’s AGM on Tuesday 24th March, 2015.

Croydon Park Club Renovations Croydon Park is now closed due to renovations and will reopen mid-May 2015. Meridian Constructions has taken possession of the entire premises, therefore there will be no member or patron access to the car park.

Patrons of the Croydon Park Club are most welcome to patronise either Club Burwood RSL or Club Burwood during building works. This includes members who play Indoor Bowls or Darts. Indoor Bowls is played 7pm Mondays and Thursdays and Darts at 10:45am Sundays at Club Burwood RSL.

Upon reopening facilities will comprise of new kitchen/bistro, new bar, lounge, sports lounge including TAB Easy Bet, function room, meeting room, indoor and outdoor gaming and a smokers terrace. Andrew Anderson, GENERAL MANAGER

Friday 23rd Jan 8:30pm - Burwood’s Got Talent (Heat 1)Friday 30th Jan 8:30pm - Burwood’s Got Talent (Heat 2) Friday 6th Feb 8:30pm - Burwood’s Got Talent (Heat 3) Friday 13th Feb 8:30pm - Burwood’s Got Talent (Heat 4)

free entertainment in the dome

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons and Beach Boys ShowSaturday 31st January 8:30pm $15 This fantastic show brings together two of the most exciting harmony bands in pop music history. You will hear hits including Oh what A Night, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, I Get Around, Surfer Girl, Surfin’ USA and many more.

AUSTRALIA DAY RAFFLEMonday 26th January 60 prizes worth $6,000 Tickets on sale from 1pm, draw starts 2pm. Win electrical goods, homewares, vouchers, meat trays, beverages and more!

PLUS - Australia Day specials in the Brasserie and Cafe including a Great Aussie BBQ Mixed Grill for $15!

Chinese Dance Spectacular featuring the False IdolsSaturday 14th Feb 8:30pm $12 The Sydney Chinese Dance Group features professionally trained dancers and is a sensational representation of traditional Chinese dance. The show also features ‘Legends in Concert - False Idols’, a production comedy cabaret featuring an array of impersonations including Michael Jackson, Dolly Parton, Meatloaf and Frank Sinatra.

darts

billiards & snooker

Last Thursday’s social handicap semi finals featured some of the stalwarts of the Burwood R.S.L snooker club & a player I have not heard of before. In the first semi Paul H beat Bob Shirvington who put up a good fight but Paul H is one of the most consistent snooker players & proved a little to good for Shirvo. In the other semi John McCarthy was beaten by Clarence who must of played well as John has been in good form lately. Clarence was able to overcome a gallant Paul H in the final. Well done Clarence. A reminder to members who wish to take part in our friendly Thursday night social handicap snooker competition all you have to do is go to the sport’s bar prior to 7.30 pm & have your name placed on the list & for only $2 you can vie for the wish cards.

Excitement is building as the start of the N.S.W R.S.L team singles handicap snooker competition will start in about 3 weeks time. This time it looks like the Burwood R.S.L snooker club will be entering 2 teams as at last count 19 members have showed interest in playing for the club. The snooker club would like more members to join them. For only $10.00 you can take part in the number of events the snooker club will hold in 2015. Just see Col Sheehan & he will only be to happy to take your cash & issue you a receipt.

Hope to see you round the tables,SNOOKERED 1

Winners - Lyn & Terry G 2nd Prize - Maria & Matthew 3rd Prize - Jeremy & James Ladies High Score - Maria (140) Mens High Score - Charlie (171) Mystery Team Prize - Pat & Steve R Mystery Peg - 98 - $25 - not won Highest Peg Free Game - James (68) Lollypops - Vera & Kevin D

Welcome all players to 2015 and a special welcome back to Brian from Canada. We had 10 teams today with some close games and some good scores. A play-off for 2nd and 3rd was required.

Friday night darts are on in the Sports Lounge (run by Croydon Park). All players are welcome.

Sunday darts are on this holiday weekend, names in by 10:45am.

Little Arrow

Last Thursday was the Social Bowling night and was a great gathering. The winners on the night were Maria G, Nina, Luigi and Giovanna; well done team.

Last Monday 19th January the AGM was held and was a successful meeting. Several issues were disputed, all in the interest of the Club and its Members. There were three candidates nominated for the position of Indoor Bowls President. Congratulations to Tony Screnci on being elected President for 2015. Tony wishes to thank the members for voting him as honourable President and wishes all Members a wonderful year of bowls.

Following the meeting we went to the Sports Lounge Bar. On behalf of the Committee and Members we wish to express our thanks to Robert Shirvington and Colin Hodges for shouting us drinks. We also played a game and the winners were Maria G, Nina, Luigi and Giovanna. Congratulations to Giovanna and her team.

Members, get ready for the Club Championship, it will start on approximately 23rd February. Please find a partner and add your name to the list on the notice board. Our Indoor Bowls Committee wishes to invite new members to join – no experience needed to be part of the prestigious Club Championship. We are more than happy to teach you if needed so come along and have a go, it is fun and there’s cash prizes to be won.

GOT TO BE UP

indoor bowls

member promotions

Brutus

Mrs. Broomfield’s dishwasher quit working, so she called a repairman.

He couldn’t accommodate her with an evening appointment, and since she had to go to work the next day, she told him,

“I’ll leave the key under the mat. Fix the dishwasher, leave the bill on the counter, and I’ll mail you the check. By the way, don’t worry about my Rottweiler, Brutus. He won’t bother you. But, whatever you do, do not under any circumstances talk to my parrot!”

When the repairman arrived at Mrs. Broomfield’s apartment the next day, he discovered the biggest and meanest looking Rottweiler he had ever seen. But, just like she had said, the dog just lay there on the carpet, watching the repairman go about his business.

However, the whole time he was there, the parrot drove him nuts with his incessant squawking and talking. Finally the repairman couldn’t contain himself any longer and yelled: “Shut up, you stupid bird!”

To which the parrot replied:

“Get him, Brutus!”

Jackpotting Members Draw - 5pm 16th January $7,500 was the amount on offer and was NOT won by:

26562 M Foreman

19802 E Solomon-Blank

7713 K Wong

Jackpotting Members Draw - 7pm 16th January $7,700 was the amount on offer and was NOT won by:

21250 G Cheing

5058 M Mouzomenou

20247 S Nemkul

Jackpotting Members Draw - 6pm 16th January $7,600 was the amount on offer and was NOT won by:

2769 K Haggerty

11227 A Beard

6030 P O’Keefe

joke of the week

Grand Members Draw - 6pm 21st January $1,000 was the amount on offer and was NOT won by: J. Da Silva 29521

D.Bolton 28998

P. Brown 16674

H. Malinis

N.Grlj 25059

Grand Members Draw - 9pm 21st January $1, 000 was the amount on offer and was NOT won by:

L.Peng 16573

C.Perco 4880 K.Gu 5621

A. Franco 24609

J.Piraino 16483

Grand Members Draw - 8pm 21st January, $1, 000 was the amount on offer and was NOT won by: A. Goggin 6873

A. Narayanan 14858

R. Stapleton 224

E. Cowan 6044

M. Panes 34758