Annual Report 2018/19
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TUGGERANONG VALLEY RUGBY UNION AND SPORTS CLUB LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019 2 TUGGERANONG VALLEY RUGBY UNION AND SPORTS CLUB LIMITED CONTENTS NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 5 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 8 CEO’S REPORT 10 FINANCIAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019 14 STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 17 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 18 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 19 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 20 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 21 2018/2019 ANNUAL REPORT 3 NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is given to members that the 41st Annual General Meeting of Tuggeranong Valley Rugby Union and Sports Club Limited will be held at: Place: Town Centre Vikings, The Athllon Room Rowland Rees Crescent GREENWAY ACT 2900 Date: Wednesday, 18 September 2019 Time: 6:30pm for a 7:00pm commencement Agenda: 1. Welcome and Apologies; 2. Members in Attendance; 3. Confirmation of the Minutes of the 40th Annual General Meeting held on 19 September 2018; 4. Business Arising from the 2018 AGM Minutes; 5. Presentation of the Annual Report; 6. Presentation of the Finance Statements; 7. Auditors Report; 8. Ordinary Resolutions; i. Adoption of the Audited Financial Report for 2018/19; ii. Approval of Expenditure for Section 53(1)c of the Gaming Act 2004; iii. Election of Directors for 2019/20; iv. Appointment of the Auditor; v. Fixing of the Auditor’s remuneration; 9. General Business/Questions 10. Meeting Close APPOINTMENT OF PROXIES Proxy forms are available to Members, should they be unable to attend the AGM and yet wish to vote on Agenda business. Members can collect proxy forms at the Vikings Erindale Administration Office; 6 Ricardo Street WANNIASSA ACT 2903 during weekday business hours (9am–5pm) from Monday 26 August 2019 through to Monday 16 September 2019. Nominated Proxies must also be current financial Members. 2018/2019 ANNUAL REPORT 5 6 TUGGERANONG VALLEY RUGBY UNION AND SPORTS CLUB LIMITED GENERAL INFORMATION The financial statements cover Tuggeranong Valley Rugby Union and Sports Club Limited as an individual entity. The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is Tuggeranong Valley Rugby Union and Sports Club Limited’s functional and presentation currency. The Club, incorporated in Australia, is a Company limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001. As such no dividends can be paid to members. The liability of each member is limited to any unpaid amounts outstanding on any entrance fee and annual subscription. The Club’s registered office is located at 6 Ricardo Street, Wanniassa in the Australian Capital Territory. The Club’s financial report for the year ended 30 June 2019 was authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors. The Club employed 244 employees as at 30 June 2019 (2018: 219). 2018/2019 ANNUAL REPORT 7 PRESIDENT’S REPORT On behalf of the Board of Directors, it is with pleasure Vikings again contributed around $2m in support that I provide to you the Vikings Group Annual Report of the many sporting and community groups who for the period ending 30 June, 2019. continue to be so active in our community. A special thank you to all of the volunteers who continue to It has been a year of many challenges for the Group, dedicate their time and experience that ensure the both internally and externally. The ongoing downward success of those groups. pressure from Government on the Club industry continues to create an environment of uncertainty We have been very proud to have partnered with with the reduction of gaming machines across Clubs Marymead this past year as our Charity of the Year being finalised in February, a new levy on the use which culminates with the Bride and Groom Ball in of the remaining machines, and the changes to the September. Community Contribution Scheme that will restrict The Board is also focused on the ongoing where these funds can be directed, as well as the requirements to diversify away from gaming. Board additional requirement to contribute to the Chief and management continue to look at and consider the Minister’s Charity Fund. Whilst we did not support effectiveness and further development of our existing any of these initiatives, we hope to be able to engage assets and assess new diversification opportunities positively with legislators into the future to offer as they present. No decision is easy in a difficult alternative actions and make known the effect that economic environment and the Board is engaged proposed changes will have on Clubs being able to with industry professionals to ensure appropriate provide continued support to the community. information and analysis is available to assist. Clubs in the ACT provide ongoing support to It was with great sadness that we bade farewell to the many diverse social and recreational needs Peter Webb in December after a short battle with of the community. The Vikings Group Board and illness. Peter was a longstanding Director and former management maintain a strong focus on continuing Vikings Group CEO who was very well respected this support in the Tuggeranong Valley and the greater within and external to the Club industry. He was a region with a commitment toward sustaining our core colourful conversationalist and was always willing to business so that members are able to enjoy the many provide an opinion or provide an experienced voice services and offerings that are essential to our modern in the decision making process. Peter was a great and vibrant Clubs. Clubman and very much enjoyed his rugby. Peter will All credit must go to staff and management looking be very much missed and the Vikings Group would after the Food and Beverage function in our Clubs. not have evolved to where we are now without his Taking over the catering function at Chisholm has commitment and drive. not been an easy task but feedback from members Taryn Langdon joined the Vikings Board in March to has been very positive. The work undertaken in fill the vacant Director position. Taryn brings a wealth conjunction with the Cookery staff following the fire in of experience in community engagement and local the Cookery kitchen earlier this year saw only a minor government involvement. Her contribution to the disruption to food services. Notwithstanding a slightly Board has been very well received and provides a reduced menu, the work to continue to operate in unique and refreshing perspective given that she is the such circumstances was an outstanding effort. first female Board member of the Vikings Group. 8 TUGGERANONG VALLEY RUGBY UNION AND SPORTS CLUB LIMITED PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT. The 2019 rugby season has now come to an end, The Board thanks CEO Anthony Hill for his support and whilst there was no silverware from Grand Final and advice in producing great results across the day, there has been plenty of young players exposed business. The management team and staff have to higher grades that will serve the Club well into the been very available and willing to engage the Board future. An early pre season tour to Singapore set to discuss and advise on operational activity and the scene to establish a strong culture of hard work initiatives that keep our service offering at the forefront and commitment both on and off the field which will of the industry. add to the focus of future success. Congratulations On behalf of the Board, management and staff of to Brendan Allardyce and Coach Nick Scrivener on the Vikings Group, a special thanks to our members guiding teams into the finals and a season that will be for your continued support of our Clubs. We aim to readily built upon. provide you with the best hospitality has to offer and ‘From humble beginnings’ is a term synonymous with we hope to see you again in one of our Clubs soon. John McGrath. John has seen and been very involved in and indeed driven many of the decisions and changes that have taken place to both the Licensed Club and the Rugby Club since the inception of both entities in the 1970s. It’s a long time to be involved and John has made the decision to retire from the Board. His drive and commitment to see that the David Assenheim Vikings Group is successful is very much appreciated President and will be celebrated in the near future at his farewell. 2019 At the same time, John has always had a strong focus on ensuring the Rugby Club is successful and sustainable and has had a strong influence on rugby in general, not only locally, but also the wider rugby environment. Always willing to share an opinion on the direction of rugby, he’ll be found at Viking Park watching the Redmen from Tuggeranong and the Canberra Vikings who kick off their new season shortly. 2018/2019 ANNUAL REPORT 9 CEO’S REPORT Over the past 5 years the Club industry has seen an As mentioned, the move across border has provided enormous amount of change. Be it technological, opportunities for the Vikings Group to grow core digitized, legislative or environmental, there has business. In partnership with QSCC, Vikings not been a year pass that has not introduced new commenced the renovation of the old Queanbeyan challenges to the way we operate our Clubs. In the Bowling Club, first established in 1934. Together a next five years we expect the rate of change, in vision has been realised and born from that vision a particular the introduction of new technologies, to new hospitality venue called Campbell & George. accelerate and drive advancement in our industry. Campbell & George is where pub meets club and the It is hard to ignore the wave of change that is on offerings of both combine to provide the surrounding our doorstep.