We now move into the final quarter of the year and the festive season, which, traditionally are the best trading months. The previous 9 months have shown a slight profit but naturally we would like this to increase. n early October, your Directors attended a Clubs NSW Conference and Trade Show on the Gold Coast, Queensland. All Directors attended many seminars/talks on a range of subjects relevant to the Club Industry. I hope that some of these ideas can be implemented in our Club. On 5th October, the Board appointed John Waters CEO of our Club. Johns experience in the Club Industry should prove invaluable to us. On behalf of the Board, staff and members, we congratulate John on his appointment. Some further remedial work is required on the “back Bowling Green” This includes removal of the soil and waterproofing the membrane. Both Men’s and Women’s Bowling Clubs have been informed of this decision. Negotiations are now taking place as to when this work will commence. At this stage, the work is not expected to commence until early next year. The Board is currently looking at options once this work has been done. Members will be informed when any further decisions are made. The Christmas Ham Members draw is on again this year but in a different format. See page 5 for further information. At the time of writing, a further 3 Australian Soldiers have been tragically killed in Afghanistan. Our thoughts and prayers go to their loved ones. “All gave some, some gave all” Lest we forget. On behalf of Ann & Myself, we would like to thank the Board of Directors, their partners, the Management Team, Staff & their families for their assistance and support during such an eventful year and wish them all a Merry Christmas & a safe and happy New Year. Ian Bourke