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Annual Report Committed to Making Your Club Even Better ANNUAL2020 REPORT CONTENTS NOTICE OF MEETING Notice of Meeting ............................................................................ 1 Notice is hereby given that the twenty-seventh (27th) Annual General Meeting of Cowboys Leagues Club Limited will be held at the Club Premises, 335 Flinders Message from the Board of Directors .............................................. 2 Street Townsville QLD 4810 at 5.30PM, 31st March 2021. Directors’ Report ............................................................................ 4 AGENDA Auditors Independence Declaration under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 ....................................11 1. Apologies. Statement of Profit or Loss and 2. To confirm minutes of the twenty-sixth (26th) Annual General Meeting held on 25th March 2020. Other Comprehensive Income .........................................................12 3. Chairman’s Report. Statement of Financial Position ......................................................13 4. To receive and confirm the Directors’ Report, Financial Reports and Auditors’ Statement of Changes in Equity ..................................................... 14 Report for the year ended 31 October 2020. Statement of Cash Flows ................................................................15 5. Appointment of Auditors. Notes for the Financial Statements .................................................16 6. Declaration of Ballot for election of Directors as per Article 8.6(f) of the Constitution. Directors’ Declaration ................................................................... 27 7. To consider, and if thought fit pass, the Special Resolution that the combined Independent Audit Report .............................................................. 28 Directors annual remuneration be no greater than $60,000 for the year ending 31 October 2021. Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Statements ..................... 30 8. General Business. 2019 - 2020 Club Snapshot ............................................................ 32 By Order of the Board | Jade Astorquia – Company Secretary PROXY INFORMATION Members have a right to appoint a proxy. The proxy must be a member of the Club. A member is not permitted to hold a proxy for more than 1 member. An instrument appointing a proxy must be deposited with the Company Secretary not less than 24 hours before the time for the meeting. PROPOSED FIRST SPECIAL RESOLUTION The members resolve, by way of special resolution that the combined Directors’ Annual Remuneration be in total no greater than $60,000 for the year ending 31 October 2021. 1 MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS On behalf of my fellow Directors, it is my great pleasure to present the 2020 Whilst these awards are great achievements, I can assure you that we are Cowboys Leagues Club Limited Annual Report committed to making your Club even better. The first 2 projects we have already completed this year are an upgrade to the Sports Bar amenities, along with a full It goes without saying that 2020 was a very tough year for all of us, with the refurbishment of the Match Restaurant and Grill Kitchen. Over the coming months, COVID-19 pandemic having a major impact on our way of life. you will also see upgrades occur to the Main Bar, Restaurant and Gaming areas When we received the news in late March that the Club would be forced to close, as we continue to strive to always provide our members with the absolute best our team adapted quickly, rolling out a takeaway operation that helped keep staff facilities, service and offers. actively involved and our members connected with our Club. I would like to take this Despite the challenges of 2020, the Club remained committed to supporting our opportunity to thank our amazing staff members who worked through the COVID local community as much as possible. I am pleased to report that in 2020, your shutdown to run our takeaway operation and complete the many administrative Club contributed a total of $503,591 in cash and in kind to many worthy community requirements associated with operating our Club. Their effort and commitment to groups, charitable groups, sporting organisations and schools throughout the the Club cannot be underestimated. region. In such a challenging year, we are very proud to have still been able to do The Club re-opened for dining as soon as we were permitted to do so in June, before this, and we hope you are as proud that your membership and support of our Club reopening all facilities under strict COVID guidelines in July. Since re-opening, the allows these contributions to be made to the community. Club has been very mindful of trading responsibly to ensure we are providing a safe 2020 was also a very different year for our Football Club, and we congratulate our environment for both staff and members. This has included removing some gaming Club, the NRL and all teams on successfully navigating the pandemic to ensure machines and other furniture to ensure adequate social distancing, whilst also a season was held. I would also like to thank the players and staff of the North delaying the reintroduction of many in-Club promotions in order to keep numbers Queensland Toyota Cowboys for their support of the Cowboys Leagues Club. I of people in the Club at responsible levels. These decisions were made to ensure encourage all members to support Our Team and region by becoming a member of we put the safety of our staff and members before profits. We thank you for your the Cowboys Football Club, in addition to the Cowboys Leagues Club, if you have not patience and understanding during these very challenging times. already done so. With 2021 now upon us, it’s important to also acknowledge some of the highlights Finally, on behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to sincerely thank all from 2020. Below are just a few from the 2020 Clubs QLD Awards: members who have supported the Club during the shutdown and since we re-opened 1. Star Graze Café won the award for Best Dining in Queensland. in June. No-one knows what 2021 may hold, but we do know that we have wonderful and supportive members, and we will get through these extraordinary times by 2. The Club was recognised for its outstanding commitment to compliance by continuing to support each other. Let’s all hope for a great and safe 2021. receiving the awards for best Responsible Service of Alcohol and Responsible Gaming Practices. Daryl Holmes OBE, Chairman 2 3 DIRECTORS’ The principal activities of Cowboys Charity Ltd during the financial year consisted of: • Provision of accommodation for indigenous secondary school students from REPORT remote communities and the education, care and development of those children; and • Delivery of programs for primary school attendance across North Queensland. The directors present their report, together with the consolidated concise financial statements of the Group, being the Company and its controlled entities, for the No significant change in the nature of these activities occurred during the year. financial year ended 31 October 2020. SHORT TERM OBJECTIVES 1. GENERAL INFORMATION The parent’s short-term objectives are to: INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS • Grow its membership base The names of each person who has been a director during the year and to the date of • Continually look to improve its business, facilities and service to members this report are: • Continually look at cost saving initiatives to reduce overheads and increase profit • Improve market share in all departments Name Term Special Responsibilities D Holmes 23/03/2002 Chairman Appointed 08/05/2014 • Capitalise on the new Stadium and all economic and social opportunities J Carey 28/08/2002 Deputy Chairman Appointed 08/05/2014 it presents 23/02/2011 Chairman - Finance & Audit Risk Committee Cowboys Holdings’ short-term objectives are to secure tenants for all available Appointed 23/02/2011 leasable space and optimise the income and profitability. S Titmus 23/03/2002 L Ramsay 03/03/2007 LONG TERM OBJECTIVES M Price 31/03/2009 D Gardiner 06/05/2015 The parent's long-term objectives are to: A Newman 23/03/2016 • Increase its offerings to members and the broader community A Greaney 29/03/2017 • Support the region’s community L Shepherd 21/05/2019 • Commence construction of premises at Mount Louisa Directors have been in office since the start of the financial year to the date of this • Continue to strengthen the Balance Sheet of the Club to deliver Club objectives report unless otherwise stated. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES STRATEGY FOR ACHIEVING THE OBJECTIVES The principal activities of the Cowboys Leagues Club Ltd (parent) during the To achieve these objectives, the parent has adopted the following strategies: financial year were to provide support, fund and encourage the aims and objectives • Invest in our people of the Cowboys Rugby League Football Ltd by operation of a licensed club (‘the club’). The club facilities include bar, restaurant, cafe, poker machines, merchandise • Continuously improve the standard of current services shop, Keno and TAB. • Continual improvement of the club’s property to ensure long-term viability of the facility The principal activity of Cowboys Holdings Pty Ltd during the financial year was to acquire, control and lease property, plant and equipment on behalf of the Cowboys • Identify and introduce additional revenue streams to its core business Leagues Club Ltd and controlled entities. • Be aware of trends and make adjustments to ensure the Club’s offering is up to date with the wants
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