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New South Wales Masonic Club MAGAZINE

Club Founded 1893 Print Post Publication PP244187-00007 Issue 38, March 2009 PRESIDENT’S REPORT GENERAL MANAGER’S With our new caterers now on board and fully functional we have seen a significant increase in the use of Cello’s Dear Fellow Members, REPORT restaurant. I would encourage all Members and Guests to make Since I last wrote to report to you, the Vice President, the Hello everyone and welcome to the March a reservation when you wish to dine there so that we do not disappoint anyone. Please call Cello’s direct on 9284 1014 to General Manager and I have once again attended the edition of the Members magazine. We have see how they can assist you. Annual Conference of Clubs NSW as the representatives of experienced a dramatic downturn in business this Club. activity over the last six months and I think that We plan to have an open day / canapés and drinks for Members there is a little more pain to come. That’s the to introduce you all to David Allison and staff. It is our aim to A new feature at this conference was an elective seminar on the subject of club “bad news” the “good news” is that we are in a strong position showcase to all Members the culinary delights for which David amalgamations. It was well attended. The fact that such a seminar was held at to ride out the storm as we proceed through 2009. There have has won numerous awards. When we finalise the details of this all is indicative of the state of the club industry. been a number of measures put in place that will allow our event I will inform all Members as this is one not to be missed. TOURING GROUP Every month brings closures or proposals for the amalgamation of clubs. One business model to function more economically. Anzac Day is fast approaching and we have had an city club has ceased trading, others are in financial difficulty and still others are The most significant of these measures unprecedented number of enquiries for the day. I would in the process of amalgamation. is the outsourcing of our food operation therefore suggest you contact us at administration to see to David Allison’s multi award winning how we can assist you on this special day; otherwise you Your Club has not been left unscathed by the financial downturn but your organisation, Stix Catering. may be disappointed. Board is confident that with prudence and effective administration we will come It is with great pride and pleasure that I Henry Kendall Cottage through the overall economic trough with all colours flying. MEMBERSHIP - DISCOUNT ENTITLEMENTS inform you that the Castlereagh Boutique Patonga Those who have been in the Club in recent weeks will have noticed a dramatic Hotel was a finalist in the 2008 New South There is some manner of confusion and some upturn in the standard of food being offered in all of the Club outlets. This is as Wales Tourism Awards. We contested these misconceptions as to what discount/s a Member is entitled to Monday 27th April David Allison a result of the Board entering into arrangements with Stix Catering, a company Awards in the very competitive Deluxe and with a view to demystifying them they are as follows: Cost $31.00 which has taken the Sydney catering industry by storm. Some of the Board, category. The Deluxe Accommodation category reads like a • A Members individual 10% discount on all food & together with the General Manager, visited the company’s principal place of who’s who in the Hotel and Tourism market in New South Wales beverage purchased in the Reagh Bar, Castlereagh The Henry Kendall Cottage has regional and our selection as a finalist is certainly something for us all Lounge & Cello’s Restaurant historical significance as it is one of the business some weeks ago and were very impressed with what they saw (and to be proud of. I must congratulate our dedicated members of • A 10% discount for spouse or partner on all food & oldest homes in the area associated with tasted). We are confident that in conjunction with Stix we shall see greatly staff for their commitment and collective efforts, if it were not for beverage purchased in the Reagh Bar, Castlereagh the first settlement of West Gosford. The increased dining patronage by not only our members, but also others. I am them, I have no doubt we would not have been selected as a Lounge & Cello’s Restaurant complex features the cottage, a museum, hopeful that we shall all get into the habit of making bookings, just as we had to a slab timber shed, farm machinery shed Tourism Award finalist. • A Members Only discounted rate on Accommodation some years ago. and outdoor exhibitions. Since our last edition we have undertaken and completed major • Discounted meeting room hire charges (where For the ladies, a special event has been arranged to introduce you to one side applicable & some conditions apply) DETAILS & ENQUIRIES maintenance works in Cello’s restaurant. There is only one other of our caterer’s many faceted talents. A high tea is to be held in Cellos on • Reciprocal Clubs – discounted accommodation offers Please contact Neville Adam item scheduled for completion in first half of this year and that Thursday, 30 April from 12 noon until 3.00pm and I suggest that you book early is re wallpapering the common areas outside of Cello’s. The from numerous Club affiliates worldwide (02) 9558 5035 to avoid disappointment. You are assured of a special treat. wallpaper selected is currently being manufactured in the USA • Discounted breakfast cost (where applicable & some conditions apply) I again invite you to join our Anzac Day luncheon and Memorial Service. This and is in keeping with the Art Deco theme and style of Cello’s. all- important event in our Club calendar is fully deserving of your support. I am also pleased to report that the substantial investment in I hope this provides a clearer picture of what your Members upgrading the air conditioning on the accommodation floors is discount entitlements are. Please utilise our wonderful Club facilities wherever possible. By so doing you performing well and is certainly meeting our expectations. will be playing your part in ensuring the on-going success of your Club. In this edition of the Members magazine you will see some information regarding the Members discount entitlements, in recent weeks there has been some misunderstandings in this area and we seek to inform and clarify Members on what they Warren Lewis General Manager are actually entitled to. Graham L. Berry NSWMC & Castlereagh Boutique Hotel President

OFFICIALS & COMMITTEES OFFICIALS & COMMITTEES CONTACT US Patron House, Supply & Staff Street Address MW Bro AR (Tony) Lauer, APM, JP Frank Deane (Convenor) 169-171 Castlereagh Street Sydney 2000 President John W. Barron Phone: (02) 9284 1000 Graham L. Berry John Moore Fax: (02) 9284 1999 Saturday 25th April, 2009 Vice President Lindsay O. Payne Reservations: 1800 801 576 Lindsay O. Payne Finance The Reagh Bar and Castlereagh Lounge will be open from 10am. Postal Address Honorary Treasurer Graham Byrne (Convenor) Please assemble in Castlereagh Street from 2.45pm. PO Box A1160 Sydney South NSW 1235 Stephen G. Bates Stephen G. Bates NSW Masonic Club President Graham Berry and RSL Sub-Branch Treasurer Directors Ross Delaney Websites & Email Addresses Lindsay Payne will lead Members from Castlereagh Street into the ReaghBar John W. Barron Steve Wearne New South Wales Masonic Club accompanied by the members of the Clan McLeod Pipe Band. Graham Byrne Website: www.nswmasonicclub.com.au Magazine Design Father Jim Boland will conduct the Frank Deane Sara Linden Email: [email protected] Ross Delaney ANZAC Remembrance Service Printed by John Moore The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel Our Bugler will be Tim Crow Galloping Press Steve Wearne Website: www.thecastlereagh.com.au The service will be followed by light refreshments in the Reagh Bar. General Manager Email: [email protected] Warren Lewis

2 NSWMC Magazine March 2009 March 2009 NSWMC Magazine 3 Cello’s introduces David ‘Stix’ Allison

Entrée Ladies English High Tea SARDINES on toast, caramelised eschallot, semi- dried cherry tomato chutney in Cello's Restaurant

PRAWN COCKTAIL, avocado, iceberg lettuce, Thursday, 30 April, 2009 tomato lemon aioli 12 noon - 3.00pm ORGANIC CHICKEN poached, roast beetroot, pea, $35.00 pp (includes member discount & gst) SMH - Shoot the Chef Competition snow pea sprout Bookings Essential - Prepayment required. ASPARAGUS buttered, Ibérico ham, tomato salsa, (Ladies only) hollandaise

David and his team BEEF TARTAR, free range egg, garlic croutons A delectable selection of: have been awarded VEAL SWEETBREADS, crumbed with mushy peas Finger Sandwiches nine industry awards Cucumber & Cream Cheese by Restaurant & FIG & ROCKET salad, blue cheese, candied walnuts Egg with a Chive Mayonaise Catering NSW and Fresh Asparagus wrapped in Smoked Ham with Dijonaise Australia Main Smoked Salmon and Dill with Creme Cheese Savoury OCEAN TROUT, crispy skin, ginger Asian greens, black vinegar dressing Twice Baked Cheese Souffle with Saffron Pear & Caramelised Walnuts PORK BELLY, slow cooked, sweet corn, pumpkin, We are excited to Introduce David ‘Stix’ Allison, braised apple Scones Executive Chef of Cello’s Restaurant and all food Petit Scones served with Triple Berry Conserve & Fresh operations at the Castlereagh Boutique Hotel. CHICKEN, Portuguese style, roast marinated vegetable salad, carrot jam yoghurt Clotted Cream David and his team have been awarded nine industry SIRLOIN, aged grain-fed, Paris mash, sautéd snow Petit Fours awards by Restaurant & Catering NSW and Australia peas Chocolate Charlotte over the past four years, including National Event Raspberry Shortcake DUCK breast, sweet soy glazed, crème cauliflower, Caterer of the Year in 2006 and National Corporate fresh peas Caramel Mississippi Caterer of the Year in 2007. Milk Chocolate dipped Strawberries LAMB rack, sweet carrot, French butter beans, Before embarking on a career as Chef, David spent time rosemary vanilla jus Whittard of Chelsea Tea & Vittoria Coffee working as a jackaroo on a remote far north Queensland cattle station in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Through a Sides twist of fate, David became camp cook and this began Optional fternoon tea was CHIPS, hand cut his culinary journey. David was formally trained and Add "Bubbles" for originally invented worked at the Ritz-Carlton in Double Bay and Sydney for SALAD, rocket, parmesan and pear, aged giggles by the rich and seven years. He then went on to be Executive Chef at a balsamic fashionable ladies of Deakin Estate Brut NV Athe nineteenth century as an elegant Thredbo restaurant for two years, before launching his ASPARAGUS, truffle buttered $25.00 per bottle own business, Stix Catering in 1999. ritual, a sociable way to fill a long Taltarni Brut gap between lunch and dinner. David is constantly striving for excellence and has Dessert $40.00 per bottle Afternoon tea is a quintessentially undertaken extended tours of Europe, China and the CITRUS curd tart, yoghurt ice cream British affair, and the perfect excuse US researching the latest in equipment, cooking styles, to take a break, relax and enjoy RICE pudding, banana in Malibu attending International Food Fairs and dining at some of a well deserved indulgence. Settle the world’s top restaurants for inspiration. CHOCOLATE mousse, summer fruits down to a pot of tea and an array of deliciously prepared morsels and David hopes to make Cello’s his signature restaurant in CRÈME BRULEE, and exotic berries enjoy the beautiful surrounds of Sydney. CHEESES, fruit bread, condiments Cello’s Dining Room. Please call Kerrie Brown on 9284 1029 for Cello’s Restaurant & Event bookings. RESERVATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL

4 NSWMC Magazine March 2009 March March 2009 2009 NSWMC NSWMC Magazine Magazine 5 5 Menzies held a series of meetings to discuss forming a new anti-Labor party to replace the UAP. This was the UPCOMING EVENTS , which was launched in early 1945 with Menzies as leader. In he won the election ANZAC DAY LUNCH and again became Prime Minister. Saturday 25th April Sir Robert Gordon Menzies 1894 - 1978 Economic conditions deteriorated, and the new labour Two Course Lunch with two beverages (includes leader Dr HV Evatt was confident of winning the 1954 softdrink, local beer or house wine) elections. Shortly before the elections, Menzies announced that a Soviet diplomat in Australia Vladimir Petrov, had Main defected, and that there was evidence of a Soviet spy ring Chargilled Beef Tenderloin with “Men of genius are not to be analyzed by commonplace rules. in Australia, including members of Evatt’s staff. This Cold Buttered Green Beans, Creamy War scare enabled Menzies to win the election. The rest of us who have been or are leaders, more commonplace Mash & Sweet Carrot The aftermath of the 1954 election caused a split in the in our quality, will do well to remember two things. One is Labor Party, and Menzies was comfortably re-elected over Dessert never to forget posterity when devising a policy. The other is Evatt in 1955 and 1958. At the 1961 election Menzies was Individual Pavlovas with Chantilly returned with a majority of only two seats. Menzies was Cream & Seasonal Fruit never to think of posterity when making a speech.” able to exploit Labor’s divisions over the and Tea or Coffee the American alliance, and win an increased majority in Initiated in the Austral Sir Robert Menzies the 1963 elections. This was the first “television election,” Temple Lodge No. 110, Venue: Cello’s Restaurant, Level 4 by which time Menzies was nearly 70. He was created a Victorian Constitution Time: 12 Noon 20th March 1920 Knight of the Thistle in the same year. Price: $60 (includes member discount & gst) He publicly professed continued admiration for links Bookings with Cello’s Phone: 9284 1014 with Britain, exemplified by his admiration for Queen Please note: For large groups a 50% Elizabeth II, and famously described himself as “British to (non-refundable) deposit is required the bootstraps”. Over the decade, Australia’s ardour for Britain and the monarchy faded somewhat, but Menzies’ had not. At a function attended by Queen Elizabeth II at LADIES ENGLISH HIGH TEA Parliament House, , in 1963, Menzies quoted the Thursday 30th April (Ladies Only) Elizabethan poet Thomas Ford, “I did but see her passing Settle down to a pot of tea and an array of deliciously by, and yet I love her till I die”. prepared morsels and enjoy the beautiful surrounds In 1965 Menzies made the fateful decision to commit of Cello’s Dining Room. Australian troops to the War, and also to reintroduce conscription. These moves were initially Venue: Cello’s Restaurant, Level 4 popular, but later became a problem for his successors. Time: 12 Noon to 3pm Menzies retired in , and was succeeded as Price: $35 (includes member discount & gst) Liberal Party leader and Prime Minister by . Bookings are essential. Tickets are available Old Parliament House, Canberra from the office - pre-payment required. ‘Menzies was Prime Minister for a total of 18 years, five months and 12 days.’ SCOTTISH HIGHLAND DAY LUNCH Wednesday 3rd June Robert Gordon Menzies was born on 20 December 1894 On 26 Menzies was elected Leader of the UAP After his retirement the Queen appointed him to the at Jeparit, , where his father was a storekeeper. and was sworn in as Prime Minister. A crisis arose when ancient office of Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. One of the highlights of the social Country Party leader, Sir , refused to serve calendar featuring the Scottish He was first educated at a one-room school, then later at He toured the United States giving lectures, and published under him. Page accused Menzies of cowardice for not private schools in and , and read law at two volumes of memoirs. He suffered strokes in 1968 and Highland Dancers. Price includes having enlisted in the War, and of treachery to Lyons. the . 1971. He died from a heart attack in Melbourne in 1978. three course lunch with two Menzies then formed a minority government. When Page beverages (includes softdrink, When began Menzies was 19 and held a was deposed as Country Party leader a few months later, local beer or house wine) commission in the university’s militia unit. Menzies resigned Menzies reformed the with Page’s successor, his commission and it was later stated that since the . Venue: Cello’s Restaurant, Level 4 family has made enough of a sacrifice to the war with the In , Britain declared war against Germany Time: 12 Noon to 3pm enlistment of three brothers, Menzies should stay to finish FAMOUS QUOTES and Menzies found himself a wartime Prime Minister. Due his studies. Price: Member $60 Non-member $65 to the fact that Menzies had not served in World War I “I am one of the few men honest enough to say they do Bookings are essential. He graduated in law in 1918. He soon became one of and that as Attorney General and Deputy Prime Minister, not understand women” Melbourne’s leading and in 1920 he married Pattie Menzies had made an official visit to Germany in 1938 and CHRISTMAS IN JULY Leckie, the daughter of a federal Nationalist Party MP. had expressed his admiration for the regime undermined “A man may be a tough, concentrated, successful his credibility. At the 1940 election, the UAP was nearly money-maker and never contribute to his country Wednesday 8th July In 1928, Menzies entered state parliament as a member defeated. Labor Party, under , anything more than a horrible example” of the Victorian Legislative Council representing the Three Course Lunch with two beverages (includes refused Menzies’s offer to form a war coalition. “A manager may be tough and practical, squeezing out, Nationalist Party of Australia. The following year he shifted softdrink, local beer or house wine) while the going is good, the last ounce of profit and In 1941 Menzies spent months in Britain discussing war to the Legislative Assembly, and was a minister in the dividend . . .” Come and join in the festive cheer of our annual conservative Victorian government from 1932 to 1934, strategy with and other leaders, while Christmas in July Luncheon featuring carols with his position at home deteriorated. When Menzies came “Experiment is necessary in establishing an academy, becoming Deputy Premier of Victoria in 1932. Ces Dorcey on piano and all the trimmings. home, he found he had lost all support, and was forced to but certain principles must apply to this business of art Menzies entered federal politics in 1934, representing the resign. The Country Party leader, Arthur Fadden, became as to any other business which affects the artistic sense (UAP) in the Melbourne electorate of Venue: Cello’s Restaurant, Level 4 Prime Minister. Menzies was very bitter about what he saw of the community.” Kooyong. He was immediately appointed Attorney-General Time: 12 Noon to 3pm as this betrayal by his colleagues, and almost left politics. and Minister for Industry in the government, Sir Robert Menzies Price: Member $60 Non-member $65 and soon became deputy leader of the UAP. Labor came to power later in October 1941. During 1944 Bookings are essential.

66 NSWMCNSWMC MagazineMagazine MarchMarch 20092009 March 2009 NSWMC Magazine 7 NEW MEMBERS SOCIAL FUNCTIONS & EVENTS Interested in Golf? October 2008 - January 2009 Thought is being given to the possibility of re-raising the Club’s Social Golf Club Mrs M. Ahearn, Teacher but we’d like some indication of potential Mr C. Anderson, Consultant member interest. Mr P. Andrews Ms C. Andrews, Home Duties In general, such a club would be open for Prof R. Andry, Forensic Psychologist Club Members and their guests to play golf, Mrs A. Andry, Psychologist on a variety of courses in the metropolitan Ms C. Barber, Sales Representative area and occasionally beyond, on a Mr L. Barnes, Retired designated day once each month. Mr R. Bartlett, Retired Fitter & Turner It would be tailored for both beginners and Mrs L. Boyle, Secretary experienced golfers and would provide an Mr B. Bray, Retired opportunity for inexperienced players to Mr A. Brown, Solicitor obtain a formal golf handicap. Mr E. Buckley, Chemist So - an opportunity to develop and enhance Mr W. Budgen, Police Officer your golf experience, obtain a handicap, I wish to express my interest in the reformation of the Club’s social golf group. Ms M. Chadiloff, Human Resources Consultant play a variety of good golf courses in a Dr W. Chanel-Stapleton, Archaeologist convivial club atmosphere. Mrs J. Clement, Retired TITLE: MR/MRS/DR/OTHER: MEMBERSHIP NO: Obviously, such an initiative will require Mrs R. Colclough, Retired Teacher & RN member interest and support so, if you are Mr F. Crook, Journalist/Broadcaster NAME: PHONE NO: interested PLEASE let us know! Mrs R. Daisley, Retired (please print) Mr B. Dale, Electrical Engineer To record your interest, please complete I would be happy to participate in such a Club as: Mr T. Dunstone, Physiotherapist to attached pro-forma and return it to the To: A player Ms W. Fisher, Solicitor Club.... The Convener Mr A. Fisher, Retired Please address your response to: A Club administrator - registrar, handicapper, etc Social Golf Club Mrs R. Glasson, Retired Social Golf Club A Club official - committee member, social secretary etc NSW Masonic Club Mr G. Greene-Smith, Manager/Valuer NSW Masonic Club Mr K. Gulline, Public Service SYDNEY Signed:______Mrs M. Hardwick, Retired PO Box A1160 Mr S. Hobson, Company Director Sydney South NSW 1235 Mr K. Holliday, Retired Mr R. Husk, Public Accountant Mr A. Jackson, Bank Officer Mr T. Jillett, Director/Dealer Principal RECIPROCAL CLUBS Dr J. Knight, Physician PRESIDENT’S DINNER Mr P. Knight, Banker AUSTRALIA United Service Club The Union Club of British Columbia Guests enjoy the magnificent atmosphere at the President’s Dinner. 183 Wickham Terrace Brisbane QLD 4000 805 Gordon Street, Victoria, Mr P. Lincoln, Deputy Principal Commercial Club Top Row L-R: Betsy & Ross Watson: Rocky & Louise Massaria & David Conroy Phone: 07 3831 4433 Fax: 07 3832 6307 British Columbia, CANADA, V8W1Z6 Mrs G. Little, Nurse 618 Dean Street NSW 2640 Middle Row L-R: President, Graham Berry & Margaret Hall: Ray Swankie & Maria Huckler Email: [email protected] Phone: +1 (250) 384-1151 Mr D. Lupton JP, Industrial Services Officer Phone: 02 6021 1133 Fax: 02 6021 4760 Bottom Row L-R: Siali Conroy & Lindsay Payne: Club Patron, Tony Lauer & Judith Morrice Website: www.unitedserviceclub.com.au Email: [email protected] Mr G. McElvenny, Email: [email protected] Website: www.unionclub.com Mr G. McKay, Retired Website: www.commclubalbury.com.au University House - Canberra 1 Balmain Crescent Acton ACT 2601 Singapore Masonic Club Mr K. Merrick, Project Mgr Forster-Tuncurry Memorial Services Club Phone: 02 6125 5276 Fax: 02 6125 5252 Freemasons’ Hall, 23A Coleman Street Dr E. Mills, Veterinarian Strand St Forster NSW 2428 Email: [email protected] SINGAPORE 179806 Ms J. Mines, Retired Phone: 02 6554 6255 Fax: 02 6554 8069 Website: www.anu.edu.au/unihouse/ Phone: +65 6337 2809 Fax: +65 6336 5806 Mr C. Mora, Musician Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Ms M. Morrison, Executive Advisor Website: www.ftmsc.com.au Locked Bag 1367, Launceston TAS 7250 Website: www.masonicclub.com Mr L. Mostaert, Retired Graduate House - University of Melbourne Phone: 03 6324 3917 Fax: 03 6324 3915 The Windsor Club Mr G. Mumford, Retired 224 Leicester Street Carlton VIC 3053 Email: 100 Quellette Ave, 14th Floor, Windsor, Mr J. Nathan, Solicitor Phone: 03 9347 3438 Fax: 03 9347 9981 [email protected] Ontario CANADA N9A 6T3 Mr L. Nichol, Retired Email: [email protected] Website: www.utas.edu.au/accommodation Phone: +1 519 258 1465 Fax: +1 519 258 1466 Mr C. Nobis, Manager Website: www.graduatehouse.com.au Wagga RSL Club Email: [email protected] Ms M. Ong, Retired The Naval & Military Club Dobbs St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Website: www.windsorclub.com Mr D. Price, Registered Nurse 27 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000 Phone: 02 6921 3624 Fax: 02 6921 5305 Ms J. Quinnell, Retired Phone: 03 9650 4741 Fax: 03 9650 6529 Entertaining the Stars - The Glugs Christmas Lunch Email: [email protected] Mr K. Robertson, Clerk Email: [email protected] If you would like to visit a reciprocal club, it is Website: www.waggarsl.com.au Mrs S. Sharman, Self Employed Transport Left: Actress Jackie Weaver with her husband, actor Sean Taylor (recently nominated for a Website: www.nmclub.com.au important that you read the following instructions Wagga RSL Motel - Phone: 02 6971 8888 Dr S. Shilton, Medical Practitioner best actor award Right: Greta Scacchi - actress both stage and screen, Lee Young, Chief Orange Ex-Services Club before contacting any reciprocal club: The Western Australian Club (Inc) Mr A. Sibary, Fireman Glug & Hayden Tee - star of Little Women the Musical 231-243 Anson Street Orange NSW 2800 101 St Georges Terrace, WA 6000 1. Contact the reciprocal clubs directly for a Mr D. Simpson, Retired Phone: 02 6362 2666 Fax: 02 6361 3916 specific list of the services and rates offered at Phone: 08 9481 7000 Fax: 08 9481 7022 Mr E. Stevenson, Lawyer Email: [email protected] the proposed time of the your visit, and to find Email: [email protected] Ms M. Sutton, Tax Accountant Website: www.oesc.com.au out if your Letter/Card of Introduction must be Website: www.waclub.com.au Mr D. Swierk, Urban Planner The NSW Tourism Awards are held Royal Automobile Club of Victoria faxed to them prior to your arrival. Members Mrs E. Trahair, Retired School Teacher 501 Bourke Street Melbourne VIC 3000 desiring overnight accommodation at annually to celebrate and acknowledge INTERNATIONAL reciprocal clubs should request reservations Mr M. Von Risch, Retired Phone: 03 9944 8888 Fax: 03 9944 8299 tourism businesses that have demonstrated Royal Over-Seas League in advance and should advise that they are Mr C. Walsh, Managing Director Email: [email protected] Over-Seas House, Park Place, members of NSW Masonic Club. Mr R. Warburton, Retired Educator outstanding achievement and success Website: www.racv.com.au St James’s Street, LONDON SW1A 1LR 2. Ensure you take your NSW Masonic Club Mrs S. Williams, CEO Masonic Yth Welfare Fund Ulladulla Guest House throughout the year. Phone: +44 20 7408 0214 membership card whilst visiting a reciprocal Mr T. Williams, Academic 39 Burrill St, Ulladulla NSW 2539 Fax: +44 20 7499 6738 club. This year The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel Phone: 02 4455 1796 Fax: 02 4454 4660 Mr W. Williamson, Consulting Engineer Email: [email protected] 3. Obtain a Letter of Introduction: Please contact Reservations (Toll Free) 1800 700 905 Mr J. Willmott, Soldier was successful in becoming a finalist in the Website: www.rosl.org.uk Administration to obtain a letter of introduction Mr T. Woods, IT Manager Deluxe Accommodation Category, one of the Email: [email protected] on phone 02 9284 1006 or email: Mr M. Wright, Solicitor Website: www.guesthouse.com.au [email protected] Ms L. Wright, Operations Mgr most hotly contested in the awards.

8 NSWMC Magazine March 2009 March 2009 NSWMC Magazine 9 CLUBS WITHIN THE CLUB SOCIAL CALENDAR 2009 OPENING HOURS CELLO’S RESTAURANT Please book all club functions with Rita Surio Buffet & Full Breakfasts CLUB CONTACT PHONE Phone 02 9284 1006 or email [email protected] 7am - 9am Daily A la carte Dining or MARCH 2009 Dine and Wine functions Joan Mackenzie 9979 1569 Business Lunch Tuesday 3 Touring Group meeting at 11am 12noon - 2.30pm Neville Adam 9558 5035 Monday 9 Probus Meeting at 10am Monday to Friday Touring Group functions Dinner (meet 1st Tuesday of the month) - New Members Welcome Thursday 12 Sydney Birthday Club Luncheon - The Adam Room 6pm - 8.30pm Cello’s Long Lunch - Carlos Perez, Spanish Bookings with Cello’s Friday 13 NSW Masonic Sub Branch Bill Jenkins 0421 165 290 Classical Guitarist Phone: 9284 1014 Monday to Friday RSL functions (meet 3rd Monday of the month) - New Members Welcome Monday 16 NSW Masonic Sub Branch RSL meeting - 11am REAGHBAR 11.30am - 8pm Stan Hing 9349 6795 Monday 23 NSW Masonic Veterans meeting & lunch - 11.30am NSW Masonic Veterans Monday to Friday Every Thursday Solo Group players in Level 2 Card Room Association (meet 4th Monday of the month) - New Members Welcome APRIL 2009 CASTLEREAGH LOUNGE The Castlereagh Probus Club Linde Jobling 9818 5523 Bookings with Cello’s 10am - 9pm Mon - Sat Friday 3 Cello’s Long Lunch - Mark Davies, Harpist Phone: 9284 1014 functions (meet 2nd Monday of the month) - New Members Welcome 5pm - 9pm Sunday Monday 6 Probus Meeting at 10am Moira McGovern 9797 8369 Solo Group Tuesday 7 Touring Group meeting at 11am PARKING (meet every Thursday 10.30am) - New Members Welcome Thursday 9 Sydney Birthday Club Luncheon - The Adam Room Premier Parking - Phone 9635 3033 Bookings with Cello’s 9328 1493 Friday 17 Cello’s Long Lunch - Elizabeth Geyer Sydney Birthday Club Peter Shilton Phone: 9284 1014 0419 013 483 Monday 20 NSW Masonic Sub Branch RSL meeting - 11am Discounted parking vouchers for the Hilton Premier Carpark are on sale at the foyer NSW Masonic Veterans meeting & lunch - 11.30am Tuesday 21 reception desk. (Please note due to ANZAC Day , lunch is a week earlier) Each month complimentary sparkling Other regular meetings held at the NSW Masonic Club Collect parking ticket from machine upon ANZAC Day Lunch in Cello’s - 2 course lunch $60 Members & wine vouchers will be sent out to please contact the following persons if you are interested in joing their activities Saturday 25 entering the carpark. A prepaid voucher must with two drinks - Bookings with Cello’s Ph: 9284 1014 Non-members members with an up coming birthday. be purchased from reception prior to exiting the $35 Members & carpark. Submit prepaid voucher and parking To participate in this promotion CLUB MEETINGS CONTACT DETAILS Thursday 30 Ladies English High Tea in Cello’s - 12 noon Non-members ticket when exiting. Late checkout penalties do members must take their voucher to the Rotary Club of Meet every Tuesday in Cello’s apply. administration office for validation after www.sydneyrotary.com Every Thursday Solo Group players in Level 2 Card Room Sydney at 12.30pm which, it can be presented at the bar. MAY 2009 HILTON CARPARK - Open 24 hours Any member who does not receive their Sydney Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays in David Pell Tuesday 5 Touring Group meeting at 11am 259 Pitt Street, Sydney CBD voucher or misplaces it may collect a Lions Club the Adam Room at 12.30pm email: [email protected] new voucher from the administration Monday 11 Probus Meeting at 10am Access: Turn left into the Hilton Hotel Meet 3rd Thursday of the entrance from Pitt Street – access via the office on level one. Royal Commonwealth Faye Lansley month in The Adam Room Thursday 14 Sydney Birthday Club Luncheon - The Adam Room 2nd driveway Premier Parking. Society Phone: 9451 7008 Please Note: Offer is not available for - Special Guest Speaker Bookings with Cello’s Friday 15 Cello’s Long Lunch - Ian Bloxsom Jazz Trio Rates ‘take-away’ and must be consumed Phone: 9284 1014 within the Club. Rotary Club of Sydney Meet 1st & 3rd Monday in the Amy Hing $45.00 Voucher 24 Hour Mon - Fri CBD Adam Room at 6pm email: [email protected] Monday 18 NSW Masonic Sub Branch RSL meeting - 11am Multiple Access Monday 25 NSW Masonic Veterans meeting & lunch - 11.30am Calculated @ time of entry + 24 hours Every Thursday Solo Group players in Level 2 Card Room SOLO CARD GROUP $25.00 Voucher Weekends CHRISTMAS RAFFLE WINNERS JUNE 2009 Multiple Access Solo Players! Solo Players! Where are you? Monday 1 Probus Meeting at 10am Valid from entry time until st If you want a fun day out with great company each Thursday, 1 Prize - Superior Christmas Hamper 9am the following morning Robert Mitchell Tuesday 2 Touring Group meeting at 11am why not join the Solo Players at the Masonic Club. $15.00 Voucher Evening/Overnight Rate Scottish Highland Day Lunch in Cello’s $60 Members nd Wednesday 3 Single Entry/Exit If you would like to renew your interest in Solo, come along & we 2 Prize - Deluxe Christmas Hamper 3 course lunch with two drinks $65 Non-members Lindsay Fry Entry after 6pm - Exit before will help you. Both male & female players are welcome. Cello’s Long Lunch - Carlos Perez, Spanish Bookings with Cello’s Friday 5 9am the next morning Please ring: Moira McGovern 9797 8369 3rd Prize - Weekend Accommodation for Classical Guitarist Phone: 9284 1014 The discounted parking options are offered by Brenda Longworth 9313 7083 two at The Castlereagh with breakfast Thursday 11 Sydney Birthday Club Luncheon - The Adam Room the Castlereagh Boutique Hotel to all guests as a Julia Blake 9663 4389 Steve Cotter Monday 15 NSW Masonic Sub Branch RSL meeting - 11am service, however, it is ultimately the responsibility of the guests to ensure that they adhere to the Queen’s Birthday Luncheon hosted by The Details: Faye Lansley Thursday 18 entry/exit conditions that apply. This information is Phone: 9451 7008 Royal Commonwealth Society correct at the time of print and subject to change. Monday 22 NSW Masonic Veterans meeting & lunch - 11.30am PREFERRED PARTNERS NOTICE TO MEMBERS FOOD & BEVERAGE DISCOUNT Bookings with Cello’s Friday 26 Cello’s Long Lunch - Mark Davies, Harpist DRESS REGULATIONS Discounts for Club Members Club Members are entitled to an Phone: 9284 1014 Club members and their guests are asked to observe the individual discount of 10% off Food & Touring Group Afternoon Tea at 5pm in The following dress regulations which have been approved by the 5%-10% Hyde Park Jewellery We regret to inform members Tuesday 30 Board to preserve the dignity of the Club. Beverage purchased within the Club. Castlereagh Lounge 169A Castlereagh St, Sydney that due to the low patronage of Members and their guests attending “Cello’s” after 6pm Conditions: Every Thursday Solo Group players in Level 2 Card Room should be suitably attired. For gentlemen, a collared shirt 10% at Foto Direct Market Day, this event has been with trousers or slacks is acceptable. A tie is not compulsory. • The discount applies to a Member & JULY 2009 For ladies, smart casual attire is acceptable, including 171A Castlereagh St, Sydney discontinued in 2009. tailored slacks. Slacks or tailored shorts with long socks and their accompanying spouse or partner. Book early for these popular major events coming up in July The Directors and Staff would like • The discount does not apply to group shoes, tailored shirt with short or long sleeves, is acceptable 15% Hairstyling For Men Christmas in July Lunch in Cello’s $60 Members in all other food and beverage areas. or function bookings. Wednesday 8 to thank members and guests who 3 course lunch with two drinks $65 Non-members The Castlereagh hotel guests, as Temporary Members, David Jones Men’s Department • The discount does not apply to are expected to observe the above dress regulations when have supported Market Day over Bookings with Cello’s 1st Floor, 65-77 Market St, Sydney functions where a special Members Friday 17 Cello’s Long Lunch - Elizabeth Geyer availing themselves of the Club facilities. the years. rate applies. Phone: 9284 1014 The Club Management reserves the right to refuse any person not suitably attired admission to the Club.

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Join us in Cello’s for our Friday Long Lunches March 13 Carlos Perez featuring a fantastic array of guest artists. April 3 Mark Davies Bookings Essential - phone Cello’s 9284 1014 17 Elizabeth Geyer May 15 Ian Bloxsom Trio June 5 Carlos Perez 26 Mark Davies July 17 Elizabeth Geyer August 7 Ian Bloxsom Trio Ian Bloxsom Jazz Trio 28 Carlos Perez September 18 Mark Davies Carlos Perez October 2 Elizabeth Geyer 23 Ian Bloxsom Trio November 13 Mark Davies December 4 Carlos Perez

Regular Artist - Ces Dorcey Mark Davies Ces Dorcey Join us on the Fridays that don’t feature a guest artist, to enjoy Mr Ces Dorcey our Elizabeth Geyer regular pianist. Following a jazz performance degree at Adelaide University Elizabeth spent many years as a commercial trumpet player supporting artists at one time or another including Gene Pitney, James Morrison, Barbara Morrison (US), in the Don Burrows Quintet, and performing in ensembles at many major jazz festivals around Australia and at Monterey Jazz Festival, USA. Moving to Sydney in 1995, Elizabeth began studying singing under Kerrie Biddell, recorded her first album of jazz standards in 2000, and began a new career as a jazz singer. Her second album ‘The Dream’, a collaboration with award winning songwriter/multi instrumentalist Tony King, led to ongoing ABC and national radio airplay, a top five placing in the Australian Songwriting Competition with the song ‘You Carry Me Home’ in 2006 and her first full national tour. In 2007 Elizabeth performed extensively in the US and Europe at many venues including Galli’s Bar, Karma Cafe in Los Angeles, Cafe Tirebouchon in Paris and in New York, Yippie Museum, Googie’s Lounge over The Livingroom plus residencies and repeat performances at Caffe Vivaldi and legendary New York songwriter venue The Bitter End. Elizabeth recently released her third self-penned album ‘On Patrol With The Jazz Police’.

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