At the time of writing we are seven months into the Clubs financial year. Our trading figures are in line with 2009 and the early July trade figures show a slight improvement. The impacts that have caused the downturns have been well publicised – gaming tax, smoking bans, the global economy and the upcoming elections, Federal and State. At the end of June the Memorial Club was pleased to present the Cronulla RSL Sub- Branch with $150,000 being the final payment for the purchase of our premises. The Deed of Agreement was negotiated in the year 2000 and has been paid off over the past ten years. Congratulations must go to those on the then organising committee, in particular Mr. Clyde West and the immediate Club past President, Mr. Terry Crowe. Some changes to our Raffles, Bingo, Bands and Poker Machines are about to happen and I encourage everyone to patronise these events. Your Directors have been busy over the past months, attending seminars, presentations and trade expos in an attempt to seek out opportunities to better position your club. Thank you again for your continued support and I look forward to seeing you in our club. Ian Bourke