2018 Annual Report
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2018 ANNUAL REPORT 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS COROWA RSL CLUB PRESIDENTS REPORT ................................................................................... 3 COMMUNITY SUPPORT ..................................................................................................................... 4 2018 AGM MEETING MINUTES ........................................................................................................ 5 COROWA RSL BOWLS CLUB PRESIDENT’S REPORT ..................................................................... 8 COROWA RSL INDOOR BOWLS CLUB PRESIDENT’S REPORT ................................................... 9 FINANCIAL REPORT .......................................................................................................................... 10 2 COROWA RSL CLUB PRESIDENTS REPORT I begin this year’s President Report by endorsing CEO Peter Norris’s excellent job he has done during the past 12 months. Peter has made some tough decisions, the sign of a good leader, although they might not please everybody. The Club has made significant changes in the past 12 months, firstly the upgrade of the gaming area, with patrons saying it ticks all of the boxes. The second project is the solar system, which will not only be an energy saver but will provide shade for our car park. Lastly the club is also looking into an energy wise program which will again reduce energy costs. At this point I would like to thank all of our staff for the wonderful job during the previous year. To those employees who have the club for different reasons thank you for your time working at the venue. Our support of the Corowa and wider community continues with sporting groups, schools and a long list of other worthwhile groups. We have contributed to over 50 groups donating $170,000 this year! Our Club also provides free entertainment in the form of live bands and shows etc. The club prides itself on making the venue a safe and comfortable place for members and guests to enjoy these functions. To all of the sporting bodies within the club thank you to all of the volunteers with the organisation of the bowls, squash and indoor bowls. To Martin Magill and his Sub Branch Members a big thank you for the excellent job they do especially on Anzac Day which has become a very well respected and supported day by both adults and children. During the year we were unfortunate to lose our long-time treasurer of the club in John Brennan. John was on the Board for 10 years and always made us laugh with his eating habits. Two new members have joined the Board this year in the form of Elin Collins and Angus Lingham, we welcome them on board and look forward to their input. Thank you to my fellow board members for their support and friendship throughout the year. Phillip Scott President Corowa RSL Club 3 COMMUNITY SUPPORT Throughout the year the Corowa RSL Club has donated as a combination of in-kind and cash of $170,931.75. Corowa RSL Park $ 48,000.00 Federation Shire $ 550.00 Regan Lions Charity Golf Day $ 6,982.57 Corowa Rutherglen Junior Football Club $ 500.00 Corowa Squash Club $ 5,745.59 Corowa Rutherglen Netball Club $ 500.00 Corowa Services Bowling Club $ 4,000.00 Wahgunyah Progress Association $ 500.00 Khaki Vehicle Enthusiasts $ 2,272.73 Corowa Amatuer Swimming Club $ 500.00 Corowa Lawn Tennis Club $ 2,000.00 Corowa Business Chamber $ 500.00 Corowa Show Society $ 2,000.00 Corowa Federation Arts $ 500.00 CDHBU Football Netball Club $ 2,000.00 Corowa Rutherglen Netball Club $ 500.00 Corowa Race Club $ 2,000.00 Corowa South Public School $ 500.00 Wahgunyah Speedway $ 2,000.00 Corowa RSL Indoor Bowls $ 400.00 Corowa Services Bowling Club $ 2,000.00 Corowa Clay Target Club $ 80.00 McGrath Foundation $ 1,940.00 Corowa Rutherglen Netball Club $ 50.00 Federation Council $ 1,500.00 Blue Light Disco $ 2,400.00 Corowa Little Athletics $ 1,500.00 Search & Rescue $ 20,000.00 Corowa Rowling Club $ 1,200.00 The Legacy Club $ 5,000.00 API Bowls Club $ 1,000.00 Corowa Rotary $ 5,000.00 Corowa Anglers Club $ 1,000.00 Corowa RSL Sub Branch $ 7,000.00 Murray Felines $ 1,000.00 Corowa Firebrigade $ 1,452.00 Border Ovarian Cancer Awareness $ 1,000.00 Wahgunyah Mens Shed $ 1,850.00 Fishing for the future $ 1,000.00 Wahgunyah Mens Shed $ 175.79 Wangaratta Rod & Custom Club $ 800.00 Amaranth Foundation $ 6,500.00 Southern Cross Karinya $ 750.00 Corowa Hospital Auxillary $ 23,033.03 Southern Cross Karinya $ 600.00 Chiltern Pro Rodeo $ 600.00 Corowa Football Club $ 550.00 $170,931.75 4 2018 AGM MEETING MINUTES Minutes of the 46th Annual General Meeting of the Corowa RSL Club Limited held in the clubhouse on Monday 14th May 2018 at 7:00pm President Philip Scott opened the meeting welcoming all present. President Scott thanked all the candidates at the recent Club Election for putting themselves forward to be representatives of the Club. Present: 15 Sub Branch Members, 17 Club Members. Apologies: 3 members. Minutes of the Previous Annual General Meeting It was resolved that the Minutes of the 45th Annual General Meeting held on 26th April 2017 be approved. Moved: F Gee Seconded: J Delany Carried President’s Report It was resolved that the President’s Report as printed in the 2017 Annual Report be received. Moved: M Magill Seconded: D Martin Carried Financial Statements CEO P Norris explained the reduction in profit for the number was due to a number of factors. Revenue dropped 2%, Disposal on Assets was $219,000 less than 2016, Electricity had increased $80,000 and Depreciation increased $60,000 due to a change in policy which reduced the effective life of poker machines from 8 years to 5 years to better reflect the rate in which machines are changed over. In addition, there was $200,000 in employee benefits and changes are being implemented in Executive Contracts to ensure the Club is safeguarded against future incidents. Mr Norris outlined that a substantial Solar project was underway to future proof the Club against further increases in energy costs, and a refurbishment of the Gaming Room was also underway to ensure the Club became a destination of choice for players. Mr Norris also outlined the Reverse Vending Machine contract was underway as a source of additional income, and to bring more people to the front of the Club and RSL Park as a way of marketing. 5 It was resolved that the Financial Statements as printed in the 2017 Annual Report be received. Moved: M Magill Seconded: L Thomas Carried First Ordinary Resolution “That the Members hereby approve the payment of an honorarium to the President of the Club in the sum of $8,000 for his services as the President of the Club until the Annual General Meeting in 2018, such honorarium to be paid by weekly or such other instalments as the Club and the President may agree from time to time.” Moved: A Watts Seconded: G Leetet Carried First Special Resolution [The First Special Resolution is to be read in conjunction with the notes to members set out below.] That the Constitution of Corowa RSL Club Limited be amended by deleting Rule 72 and in lieu thereof inserting the following new Rule 72: (a) “72. The quorum for a meeting of the Board shall be four (4) directors or the majority of directors on the Board (whichever is greater).” Notes to Members on the Special Resolution 1. The Special Resolution proposes to amend the quorum for board meetings. 2. In this regard: (a) It is common practice and generally recommended that the quorum for board meetings comprise the “majority of directors on the Board”. (b) The current quorum for board meetings of the Club is four (4) directors. (c) The Club currently has seven (7) directors and as a result, the quorum for board meetings currently comprises the “majority of directors on the Board”. (d) However: (i) Pursuant to the Club’s Constitution, the Registered Clubs Act and the Registered Clubs Regulation, the Board may appoint two (2) directors to the Board (in addition to the seven (7) elected directors); (ii) If the Board appoints two (2) additional directors to the Board: (iii) there would be nine (9) directors on the Board; and 6 (iv) if the quorum was four (4) directors, it would comprise less than the “majority of directors on the Board”. (e) Accordingly, the Special Resolution will ensure that the quorum for board meetings will always be the “majority of directors on the Board” irrespective of the number of directors on the Board at the time and cannot be less than four (4) directors. Mr Norris outlined the purpose behind special resolution. The Special Resolution failed to obtain a seconder and thus was not voted on. Other Business There was no other business. Meeting Closed: 7:15pm. 7 COROWA RSL BOWLS CLUB PRESIDENT’S REPORT I would like to thank the members for again granting me the privilege of being your Club President, also all executive and committee members for their input and assistance throughout the past year. And all members who manned the bar and assisted in any works that were done around the club throughout the year. On behalf of all members a big thank you to the Corowa RSL Club Board Of Directors, CEO Peter Norris and all staff for their sponsorship, assistance, and cooperation throughout the year and for providing and maintaining the facilities that enable us to continue to play and enjoy our game of bowls Congratulations to the members of our Mid-Week Pennant Division B2 Side in winning their final against Rutherglen, also to all other members who participated in the Weekend Pennant Finals. I thank the Weekend and Mid-Week Pennant Selectors for their commitment to the task of ensuring that we had competitive sides representing our club throughout this pennant season, this was shown by having 3 sides in the Weekend Finals and 1 side in the Mid-Week Pennant Final’s.