MEMBER NEWS, INTEREST GROUPS AND DINING

NOVEMBER 2016 For Your Diary:

NOVEMBER REGULAR EVENTS

1 Melbourne Cup Lunch Bridge Club (every Tuesday) RACAROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AUSTRALIA IncorporatingNEWS Imperial Service Club Limited ABN 44 000 016 044 4 Members’ Jazz Night OPERA DINNER $30pp 10.30am Albert Room 89 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia T: 02 8273 2300 F: 02 8273 2301 [email protected] www.raca.com.au 6 RACA Cup Inaugural Golf Day Regular Army Officers NNAH ALEXAND 7-12 Spanish Food Week HA ER (2nd Friday of the month) From the President M 16 Women’s Pioneer Society $60pp 2 course lunch & beverages C OO Christmas Day Luncheon Dear Members, DINNER DE R Corks ‘n’ Forks Henschke Dinner 12pm in the Members Bar H RIE G 18 5T UA IN A 3 course delectable Christmas themed menu, Celebrate Christmas in style, while enjoying After many years of service, both as director and President, 1 Q UD 21 Rugby Business Network Friday November 18, 7.00pm (Black Tie optional) AC CL along with a beverage package and a beautiful a lavish Luncheon in the Harbour Dining Genealogy Group Gavin Thomas has made the decision not to again nominate S M IN This year’s Henschke Dinner will be our fifth; and over the years we’ve A P & Opera performance by award winning Hannah Room or Macquarie Room. Austrian Wine Tasting (2nd Wednesday of the month) M P GE 22 for President of the Club. The Club owes Gavin an enormous enjoyed an array of Henschke’s wonderful red and white wines from T 43 A Alexander, what better way to treat yourself this IS $ ER 10.30am in the Members Bar. debt for his expertise in establishing profit centres and the Barossa and Eden Valleys and Adelaide Hills served with great food R A EV RN We pride ourselves on serving you the finest 26 RACA Travelling Group H B O Christmas? Please book with Ian Palmer 9522 8317 specially crafted for each dinner by the Club’s Executive Chef. This year’s C M PC Christmas fare in Sydney. guiding his many Boards in financial responsibility and O 28 Ladies Committee dinner will follow the same format, but with one significant difference - E P general management of its operations. A number of his Board IN Hannah has a wealth of performing experience, This year our menu includes the freshest local we’ve included Henschke’s Hill of Grace in the list of wines to be served. C T and has sung for Queen Elizabeth II, Barack seafood, festive roast meats including turkey, members, past and present, have expressed their gratitude for H Obama, on the Oprah Show and many more. As ham and lamb, served with roast and The ethereal and seductive Hill of Grace is generally regarded as Australia’s G his leadership and knowledge. premium single vineyard red wine. Unlike Penfold’s Grange, which is a I well as singing with various singers including buttered vegetables, sauces, homemade chutneys and seasonal salads. DECEMBER JANUARY blended wine from different vineyards and districts capable of being made N As members are aware, last week the Club held its Annual Ronan Keating, Keith Urban and Katherine in unlimited quantities, the shiraz grapes from which Hill of Grace is made Indulge in traditional Christmas pudding, Jenkins. 2-24 General Meeting and the Club reported an annual surplus of come from just one place - the historic 4 hectare vineyard of the same delicious tortes, cakes and pavlova and a 2 Members’ Jazz Night Club closed on the 2nd, Join us this December for a very special Christmas event. Special name originally planted more than 150 years ago by Nicolaus Stanitzki, a wonderful selection of summer fruits and reopening on the 24th approximately $146,679 after expensing in excess of $369,121 10Ft Screen and comfortable seats. With a night full of good company, a delicious Henschke maternal ancestor. Australian cheese. 6 Italian Christmas Food & Wine Night to upgrade its facilities. “It’s a Wonderful Life” still stands up as one of the most enduring meal and a breathtaking performance, this ‘Hill of Grace’ is a translation from the German ‘Gnadenberg’, a region and popular Christmas Films ever made. Members and Guests are Join us with friends and family on this festive 14 Opera Dinner Opera Dinner is sure to be huge success. Book These results are only possible as a result of the loyalty and in Silesia, and was the name given to the lovely Lutheran Church that welcome to a movie night (with popcorn) to celebrate Christmas day as we partake in this bountiful meal, now to avoid missing your spot. overlooks the vineyard, which lies in a shallow fertile valley around 400m together. prepared by our Executive Chef and her team. 17 Christmas High Tea use of the Club by our valued and loyal members, and the above sea level adjacent to the remains of the historic village of Parrot Hill, Drinks, ice creams, lollies and nuts will be purchasable from the 21 Women’s Pioneer Society continued application and commitment of Markus Friedler and 14TH DECEMBER Adults: $152 4km north-west of Henschke Cellars. bar on the night. his staff and their leadership by Gavin Thomas as President. 7PM, ISC ROOM The old, gnarled, low-yielding shiraz vines are dry grown, and are managed Enjoy an evening with friends and one of (if not) the greatest Children 13-17 yrs: $125 25 Christmas Day Luncheon Christmas Movie ever. Starring Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed and $130 TICKET PRICE Children 3-12 yrs: $84 On behalf of the Club we thank Gavin for all he has achieved by Prue Henschke using organic and biodynamic principles to preserve 31 New Years Eve Party Directed by Frank Capra. All pricing includes beverages soil moistures, optimise vine and soil health and to drought proof the for the Club. Gavin will continue as Treasurer so his expertise vineyard. Winemaker Stephen Henschke has described the 2005 vintage remains available to the Club. Hill of Grace as exceptional and the quality as one of the best on record. Book Now on 8273 2322 or [email protected] and celebrate Christmas Day Lunch with us. We also recognise the many years of service of Lindsay MACQUARIE ROOM | TICKET PRICE $215 Christmas Trading Hours Coleman who leaves the Board after many years, a number of MENU Harbour Dining Room Members Bar Garage them as Vice President. Lindsay was instrumental in guiding the Scallop crudo with passionfruit, mint and chilli Club as Chairman of the Property Committee, assiduously and Date Day Breakfast Lunch Dinner Lunch Dinner Opening Hours 2015 Tillys Vinyard 23rd Dec Friday Open Open Open Closed Closed 06.30-23.00 astutely dealing with many development issues and proposals Blue Spanner Crab Salad with Sichuan spiced pineapple, pressed 24th Dec Saturday Open Closed Open Closed Closed 06.30-23.00 from time to time. watermelon, petit flowers and flaked coconut 25th Dec Sunday Open Club Function Closed Closed Closed 11:00 – 16:00 NEW YEAR’S EVE 2015 Green’s Hill The Board looks forward to serving 26th Dec Monday Open Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed 2017 Package 2014 Louis Semillion 27th Dec Tuesday Open Open Open Closed Closed 06.30-23.00 Come celebrate in style, enjoying a lavish 5 course and responding to all members, Quail Roulade with Swiss browns and pancetta, celeriac puree, roasted 28th Dec Wednesday Open Open Open Closed Closed 06.30-23.00 Places are selling out fast for the New Year’s Eve package, engaging with all interest groups, apple, spiced sumac and fig glaze dinner and beverages in the Harbour Dining Room with with only single rooms available starting at $770, including 2015 Croft 29th Dec Thursday Open Open Open Closed Closed 06.30-23.00 and responsibly optimising the the view of the harbour. Watch the 9pm and midnight Two Nights Accommodation, Two Nights Valet Parking, New 2013 Giles Pinot Noir 30th Dec Friday Open Open Open Closed Closed 06.30-23.00 benefits and services for all fireworks from our Harbour Dining Room or Rooftop! Years Day Dinner Hot Buffet Breakfast (1st & 2nd January Rare Beef fillet, braised oxtail ravioli, pine nut, heritage carrot flan and 31st Dec Saturday Open Closed Club Function Closed Closed 06.30-23.00 members of the Club and update madeira glaze st 2017), Plated Five Course Dinner & Beverages til midnight. 1 Jan Sunday Open Closed Club Function Closed Closed Closed you of Board initiatives as they 2015 Johann’s garden GMS 2nd Jan Monday Open Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed occur. 2012 Abbott’s Prayer Please note the Club will be closed from Monday 2nd January re-opening on Tuesday 24th January To Book for the New Year’s Eve Celebrations call events on 02 8273 2322 or email [email protected] OR to Raspberry and Cardamom mousse with White chocolate shard book in for the new year’s eve package deal call Reception on 8273 2300 or email [email protected] Michael Callanan accompanied with chef’s selection of brie, blue and cheddar with Australia Day At the time of booking, 50% payment will be required and is non-refundable. The residual amount owing will then President muscatels, quince, green apple and crackers be charged on the 30th of November to either your House Account or Credit Card provided at the time of booking. 2005 Hill Of Grace th 26 Jan Thursday Open Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Call events to book on 02 8273 2322 or email [email protected]

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The Board and CEO welcome the following new Members Adventure Group Corks ‘n’ Forks Royal Automobile Club Mr Murray Coppin Mr Peter Maneas Mr John Thomas Trafalgar Dinner Rugby Business Network Ladies’ Committee Report “Now Bring Me that Horizon“ Dear Members, Motoring Ms Stephanie Daley-Smith Mr Richard Manning Mr Damien Timm On Friday the 21st of October the Trafalgar NOVEMBER 21 5:30PM I trust you and your palates are well and in good The advancement of motoring and the pursuit of The guest speaker for the Ladies Committee Di Solomon will keep us in the festive spirit Many Royal Automobile Club Members have Dinner took place in the Macquarie Room. This We are pleased to announce that the CEO of a healthy appetite for adventure. Join fellow shape for the run up to Christmas. motoring activities was the foundation on which Mr Kevin Dynan Rear Admiral Rowan Moffit September luncheon was Diane Lewis with her musical entertainment and leading was to commemorate Admiral Lord Nelson’s NSWRU Andrew Hore, Ex-Wallaby & President members for a luncheon to explore three I’m pleased to now be able to give you the the RACA was built. Today, Royal Automobile Club Dr David Grout Mrs Gill Thomas of Eastwood RFC Brett Papworth, and the MD Couturier Designer. us in the singing of your favourite Christmas rather unusual travel opportunities available details of our 2016 Black Tie (optional) Henschke Motoring provides activities available to all RACA victory of Trafalgar that took place on the 21st of Carols. Microsoft & ARU board member Pip Marlow, Diane is one of Australia’s most sought out in 2017. Dinner, this year scheduled for Friday 18 members. Some events appeal to dedicated October in 1805. have accepted invitations to be guest speakers bridal and red carpet couture designers. Perhaps you can celebrate an early Christmas Rajasthan Rambles November at 7pm. More information including motoring enthusiasts while others will appeal to on a panel discussing all aspects of Australian Although The Trafalgar Dinner has taken place party with a group of your friends or maybe the menu and wine list can be found elsewhere members who enjoy a pleasant drive to a place of rugby at community, club, super, 7’s and Wallaby It was evident from her talk that Diane adores Our own Member – Joan Mary Scharkie- for many years now here at the Club we reached come by yourself and make some new friends. in this newsletter. interest together with a long lunch or meeting with Christmas High Tea with Carols level for 2016 going into 2017. her work which is inspired by beauty, colour Wilson O.A.M uses a lifetime of connection record number this year with around 120 guests to this magical continent to compile and host This year’s Henschke Dinner will be our fifth; friends and fellow members at The Club. The ticket price is $30, is to be paid via Eventbrite. fusion, period costumes and theatre. The Ladies Committee would love you to join Get together with friends and family this in attendance for this memorable night as well as the personalised tours of exotic India. Join and over the years we’ve enjoyed an array of You can also visit our facebook page to see This includes canapés and a complimentary beer them for this special day. Henschke’s wonderful red and white wines from December to celebrate Christmas in style guest of Honour Captain the Honourable Peter The members and guests in attendance were the RACA Adventure Group on the 29th of something of our past activities and to see what or wine on entry. the Barossa and Eden Valleys and Adelaide with a delectable high tea in the Harbour impressed by Diane’s passion for her craft as Looking forward to seeing you there. November from 12:30 - 2:00pm in the Vintage RACA Motoring events are coming up. Collins, AM, RFD, QC, RANR Ret’d. Hills served with great food specially crafted for Dining Room. well as Chef Rebecca’s wonderful menu. Room. https://www.facebook.com/RACAMEG As promised all thing were held in the finest Naval Regards, each dinner by the Club’s Executive Chef. This Mercer Golf Tours The Ladies Committee’s final luncheon for Do try and make a note of some forthcoming With a live musical performance and tradition with a lively atmosphere. The food and (Mrs.) Margaret Dawes-Smith, OAM year’s dinner will follow the same format, but 2016 will be held on Monday 28th November. One of Australia’s top Golf Pros takes small with one significant difference - we’ve included RACA Motoring events and we hope you can join Christmas carols take this time to night itself was well received by all in attendance. President, RACA Ladies Committee. groups on all-access tours of the Danube and Henschke’s Hill of Grace in the list of wines to in: Please Contact Alan Hunt unwind and relax while still celebrating Christmas, stepping inside your other European trails. be served. [email protected] Play the courses, enjoy the company. historical private club and away from the The ethereal and seductive Hill of Grace is MOTORING NEWS hustle and bustle of the eventful Sydney MEMBERS' Mariner Boating Holidays generally regarded as Australia’s premium single Ladies Committee Luncheons Last month Royal Automobile Club Motoring streets during the busy season. Join up to 12 other yachts for a holiday vineyard red wine. Unlike Penfold’s Grange, the NOVEMBER 28 12PM THE MACQUARIE ROOM $65PP, welcomed the BMW Drivers Club. On the night, adventure of a lifetime sailing and celebrating shiraz grapes from which Hill of Grace is made At $79 per person including a glass of Book on 8273 2322 or [email protected] approximately forty people dined in Members Bar Christmas Gratuities Fund around the islands of the Mediterranean. come from just one place - the historic 4 hectare champagne on arrival while several models were on display in the Garage As members are aware, the club does not Skippers provided. Fun and memories vineyard of the same name originally planted CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON more than 150 years ago by Nicolaus Stanitzki, with owners on hand to discuss the cars which support a staff tipping policy. The trading results guaranteed. Saturday the 17th of December 2-4pm in Matt Thompson & Friends FEATURING CAROLS BY VOCALIST DI SOLOMON a Henschke maternal ancestor. covered a wide range of years. We were delighted the Harbour Dining Room achieved by the club reflect not only on the Each adventure will be covered with a quick to be treated to a preview of the current model Jazz Bites - SPANISH THEME support of members but also the service offered Join us this November as we have our Ladies Committee Christmas presentation and all representatives will be Having waxed lyrical about the Hill of Grace, + I8. A very exciting Motor Car Indeed! We were also by all staff members. luncheon featuring vocalist Di Solomon. She will grace us with her on hand for a glorious lunch, creating possible it’s easy to overlook the quality of the other 7 beautiful voice and carol along with us at this year’s Christmas particularly pleased with a strong showing of RACA Call events to book on 02 8273 2322 or email [email protected] FRIDAY DEC 2 wines; starting with the Tilly’s Vineyard served The Board encourages member support of the Luncheon. adventures with fellow Royal Automobile Club 6.30PM, MEMBER’S BAR Members. on arrival through to the 2012 Abbott’s Prayer Members with their own BMW’s and other cars to Staff Christmas Gratuities Fund to ensure that merlot/ blend - to be served add to the success of the night. If any RACA Member all staff receive some monetary recognition for Di Solomon has a vast background in music, not only is she a vocalist Luncheon includes Coffee and Tea - $35pp. but a pianist, composer, guitarist, voice coach as well as a recording and with the rare beef fillet. The quality of the wines is interested in these evenings, please just come their efforts in making our visits to the Club as performing artist. Booking essential. Call the events team on will be enhanced by the dishes Chef has devised along. pleasant as they always are. Members will be 8273 2322 or [email protected] to match them. President’s Cocktail Party supplied with a gratuities donation form with She is an impressive performer, having a life-long background in both Several RACA Members travelled to Melbourne last music and performance, with both creative talent and technical Sarah Andrew from Fine Wine Partners, who statements this month. month to attend Motorclassica 2016, Australia’s The annual President Cocktail party took understanding. She is highly sought after in the industry, due to her recently judged at the Melbourne Wine Show, If you wish to contribute, please ring the club premier Motoring event held in the Royal Exhibition place on Wednesday the 19th of October. All experience as well as her vast knowledge in the musical genre. will present and discuss the wines at the dinner. Hall in Fitzroy Gardens. A spectacular array of accounts team on 02 8273 2311 We’ll also be conducting an options game. The members that have been members for 25 years Join us Vintage, Classic and Modern Cars were on display. delightful meal prepared by our Executive Chef and her team. price per head is an all-inclusive $215. Please Our group also took the opportunity to dine or over were invited to attend to this special remember the dress code is black tie (optional), together at our reciprocal Club, the RACV City Club. event. This is a night that we use to show our Wine of the Month: so why not let your hair down, glam it up a bit, It was a truly memorable event enjoyed by those and have a bit of a splurge for Christmas. longest standing members how much we attending. WOMEN’S PIONEER SOCIETY LUNCHEONS Bookings can be made by contacting the Club’s appreciate them and their support of the Club 12pm start in the Macquarie Room. Bookings: Lorna Stone on 9522 8924 Events Team on 8273 2320, or by sending an over the years. email to [email protected]. Gifts were given out to all members in I look forward to seeing you at the Dinner. HENSCHKE NOVEMBER 16 DECEMBER 21 attendance, as well as additional gifts given out Graeme Jones Henschke is a family-owned, 148-year-old Armistice Day Christmas Carols MRS LINDA HURLEY to our longest standing 5 men and women. It Australian winery, located in Keyneton, South GEOFF PEARSON In the busy lead up to was a night adored by all in attendance from the Australia in the Eden Valley wine region. It Geo will discuss the Austrian Wine Night Christmas, take time to join gifts to the live music, with many compliments produces the ‘Hill of Grace’, one of Australia’s Members are invited to come along and taste a vast selection of different Austrian Wines, along many Armistice Days the Women for a fun day of “cult wines”, and was considered Australia’s with an assortment of substantial and dessert canapés and a cheese buffet. given to the chef on the canapés being served. commemorated since fellowship, food and UPCOMING MOTORING EVENTS second best wine by James Halliday in 2009. Small is beautiful – that is what describes Austrian Wine, when put into international perspective. that signicant day as friendly faces and frivolity. Wednesday 2 November – Proposed Meeting We would like to take this time to once again There are not run of the mill wines, but rather a speciality. They are found on every good wine This month the Royal Automobile Club of well as other conicts Postponed. A bring a buy table will be list, are appreciated by wine experts and highly acclaimed by journalists. Austrian Wine Marketing thank all members for their constant support of Australia will be offering you 2 exceptional such as WW2, Korea, operating at this meeting – donations of Friday 18 November – Fluid Friday Members Bar Board and Winestate will be hosting this tasting and networking event with special guest speaker the Club over the years. Wines from the Henschke range these will Vietnam and home-made goodies are always very popular. Willi Klinger - son of an Upper Austrian gastronome, he studied French/Italian and learned from 6pm. include: 2015 Henschke Peggys Hill, Eden Afghanistan. $30PP, INCLUDING SANDWICH LUNCH his craftsmanship by the renowned wine distributor A. V. Stangl in Salzburg. Later, he played Sunday 20 November – Historic Car Racing Valley Riesling and 2014 Henschke Henry’s a significant role in the development of the Austrian wine distributor chain Wine & Co, before Sydney Motorsport Park (Eastern Creek) RACA Note: For all WPS events, cancellation within 5 Seven Shiraz Grenache Mataro . $30PP, INCLUDING SANDWICH LUNCH demonstrating pioneer achievements for Austrian wine at an international level as executive Trophy Race events will be contested. days or no-shows will still be charged full price. manager of Freie Weingärtner Wachau. Friday 9 December - Royal Automobile Club Contact Marketing for an order form: This event will be complimentary for members, however places are limited and bookings are Motoring Christmas Drinks, Member Bar, Victoria [email protected] or 02 8273 2318. essential, so please register and book now to avoiding missing this spectacular evening. Booking Room from 6pm. can be done via the RACA website. For more information or to make a booking Please contact the club on T: 8273 2320 or E: [email protected] To download a copy of this newsletter or for more details please visit our website www.raca.com.au