It is with mixed feelings that I submit my final report for our 'Advance Club News'.

The old saying 'The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak' unfortunately affects us all, so I will hang up my hat in March and not seek re-election to the Board of Directors.

Club Trading The remarkable trading performance of your club continued through the last few months of 2009 and against all Industry standards our Board, Management and Staff turned a modest profit of $131,000 in 2008 into a wonderful net profit of $500,000 plus in 2009.

Renovations Following the refurbishment of the Cocktail Bar, the tables and chairs in the Fortunes Lounge have been replaced as part of our ongoing programme of keeping our Club modern and attractive.

Studio Sydney The Board are pleased to announce that the Catering Contract held by Studio Sydney has been renewed for a further 2 year period. Studio Sydney have been operating the clubs dining room and brassiere and have been catering for all functions over the past 3 years.

Honorary Members Our articles provide the Board of Directors authority to confer Honorary Membership to Outstanding Citizens each year. This years list of Honorary Members is as follows;

Raymond Jack Hart
Ray joined Cronulla RSL and Sub Branch in 1956
and remained a member when he transferred to
Melbourne 1961-1964. Member of the Swimming &
Golf Clubs, Sutherland Legacy, Sub Branch Senior
Members Club President 2001 to present, Board of
Directors 2001, Junior VP 2002 and a dedicated and
enthusiastic Director to 2010.
Thank you Ray.

Peter John Scott
Peter joined Cronulla RSL Memorial Club in August
1998 and was elected to the Board of Directors in
2003 where he served 7 years. The President of the
AOC since 2006 and a member of the Toastmasters
from 1998. Peter was also President of the Club’s
Memorabilia Group for two years, committee for
six years and a member of the men’s bowling club.
A great club member.
Thank you Peter.

Annual General Meeting; Sunday 28th March 9.30am Two dedicated directors are standing down from the Board at the Annual General Meeting. They are Ray Hart who joined the club in 1956 and has been a Board Member for 9 years and Peter Scott who joined the club in 1998 and has been a Board Member for 7 years. This will result in three vacancies on the Board and we have four nominations from excellent candidates to fill the places.

I would ask you to give these candidates your support and attend the A.G.M to elect those of your choice. I personally fully support the re-election of all sitting Board Members.

 

The Future The future of this great club is in your hands - life depends on your loyalty, enthusiasm and patronage to support our efforts in keeping Cronulla RSL Memorial Club progressing over the years.

Terry Crowe President