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Print Post Publication PP244187-00007 Issue 37, October 2008 NEW MEMBERS PRESIDENT’S REPORT June 2008 - September 2008 GENERAL MANAGER’S Dear Fellow Members, REPORT NEW SOUTH WALESMASONIC CLUB Mr T. Aikins, Consultant Since my last report, much has been happening in the Club, for the ABN 79 000 003 289 Col Y. Ali, Advocate & Solicitor betterment of yourselves, your guests and our hotel guests. Hello everyone and welcome to this 2009 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM Mr D. Andrew, Retired The long awaited air conditioning work on floors, 8 to 11 and some Mr M. Barnier, Retired small adjustments to the existing air conditioning on floors 6 & 7 will edition of our October Members’ magazine for 2008. In this edition you will notice a Mr S. Bates, Investment Mgr when you read this have been completed. This work has revealed some Membership subscriptions are now due for renewal Mr R. Bates, Retired full disclosure of our statutory accounts other areas where remedial treatment is necessary and your Board and by 31/12/08. Please fi ll in your membership details Mr G. Bawtree, Communications Consultant Management will deal with these problems both promptly and prudently. signed off and audited by Meagher Howard & Wright on the form below and forward it promptly to the Mr P. Benwell, Co Director As reported by the General Manager in this edition of the magazine, additional work has also our external auditors. Club with cheque or credit card payment. Mr M. Bouvier, Butcher been undertaken to improve our hotel bathrooms. All of these works are vital not only to the This year 2008 has been a difficult year for us all thus Mr C. Bullow, Relations Mgr upkeep and improvement of our most tangible asset, our heritage building, but are equally far with a dramatic slowdown in the economy, high Mrs A. Bussell, Retired vital to our maintaining our vital 4 star hotel rating so important to our room rates. IMPORTANT: if your card has a due date of 2009 interest rates and high fuel costs that have affected us or beyond, your membership for 2009 has al- Mr R. Castle, Retired Our membership now stands at 3000, of which 1049 are mason members. In our last all. That aside, we are able to report a pre tax profit of Mr G. Chapman-Oliver, Correctional Officer magazine I told you about a working party which had been formed to look at ways and means ready been paid and is not due for renewal. Mr R. Clarke, Retired of improving our membership. A report will be before the next monthly Board meeting for our business activities above budgeted expectations Mrs C. Clarke, Retired consideration and decisions about implementation of various proposals. Whilst on the subject for this financial year, a good result considering the ONLINE Mr M. Conlon, Accountant of membership, may I stress upon you the importance of renewing your membership promptly. prevalent economic circumstances. Mr M. Conway, Retired A renewal form has been sent to you with this magazine. For your assistance, you can renew I would like to thank our Club Members for their MEMBERSHIP Mrs J. Darling, Investor now by online payment through our website: www.nswmasonicclub.com.au, by cheque, by continued commitment and patronage. I would also RENEWALS ! Mr S. Darlow, Real Estate Agent phone using your credit card of by calling in person to see Rita on floor 1. like to acknowledge and thank our regular loyal and Miss M. Davies, Welfare Every year we lose membership through failure to renew. You can help to maintain our Membership renewals can supportive hotel guests whose contribution this year is Mrs J. Davis, Retired membership and make more effective our plans for improving our membership and your Club also be made by visiting Mr C. Deakin, Banker by renewing now. clearly identified and appreciated. the club website. For online renewals you will need Mrs J. Dignam, Consultant A few years ago, the members at Annual General Meeting gave your Board power to sell the At the time of writing this report we have all but completed to provide your name, Mr M. Dixon Club’s Heritage Floor Space Entitlement. After some years of patient negotiation, agreement a major upgrade of the air conditioning system and sundry membership number, a Mr R. Dobson, Retired Firefighter has now been reached about that sale which I expect to be completed with all monies paid to building works on Levels 8, 9, 10 & 11. daytime contact telephone, Mr V. Dorrell, Retired Policeman the Club before Christmas. We have also upgraded all eighty three accommodation a valid email address and Mr H. Durrani, Academic Also before Christmas, you can expect that demolition and excavation works will commence hotel bathrooms this year with other noticeable valid credit card details. Mr R. Evans, Company Director to the North and West of our building, to be followed by new buildings facing Castlereagh improvements delivered throughout. Mr R. Farrell, Sales Rep Street and a tall office block facing Pitt Street. www.nswmasonicclub.com.au Your Board will be negotiating with the owner and builders to ensure that inconvenience to We also continue to upgrade the standard of all the members and guests will be kept at an acceptable level. The position of the Club in the centre rooms in the hotel, an ongoing task we pursue with of the CBD affords many advantages. These have to be tempered by some inconvenience great enthusiasm. These works have come at a MEMBERSHIP DETAILS when adjoining sites are redeveloped. sizeable cost to this Club and I am pleased to report Please complete this section and return with payment. Your Our Annual General Meeting will be conducted in Cello’s Restaurant on floor 4 on Monday that all works completed have been funded from Club number and membership type can be found on your card. 24th November commencing at 1pm sharp. Light refreshments will be served after the assets without the need for borrowings. meeting. Your attendance will be warmly welcomed. The facilities throughout this building have been greatly Full Name: Hearty congratulations are due to all those concerned in the Club being named as a finalist in improved and further enhanced during 2008; the the Deluxe Accommodation Section of the 2008 NSW Tourism Awards. Results will be known FINALIST in November. commitment and resolve of the Board of Directors will Due Member Member Amount see this circumstance unchanged during 2009 and With the approach of Christmas, I urge you all to enjoy this all important occasion in a Date Number Type Due in the Deluxe responsible Happy and Holy way. beyond. The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel sits within the four star 31/12/08 Accommodation Category segment of the accommodation market in Sydney. It is Masonic (lodge member) Type 1 $40.00 of the prestigious Graham L. Berry our aim, not only, to remain there, but to further improve NSW Tourism Awards President our business operations for our Members and our Hotel Masonic (unattached) Type 2 $50.00 guests moving through 2009. Associate Type 3 $50.00 There have been countless positive comments recorded about our staff during the last twelve months CREDIT CARD PAYMENT DETAILS OFFICIALS & COMMITTEES OFFICIALS & COMMITTEES CONTACT US and I would like to not only, thank them personally, but to thank them all on your behalf for their loyalty, Cardholder Name: Patron House, Supply & Staff Street Address commitment and sincerity, a difficult job well done by MW Bro AR (Tony) Lauer, APM, JP Lindsay O. Payne (Convenor) 169-171 Castlereagh Street Sydney 2000 all, thank you. Please charge my credit card the sum of: $ President John W. Barron Phone: (02) 9284 1000 This year has certainly flown and with the Melbourne Graham L. Berry Graham Byrne Fax: (02) 9284 1999 Visa Diners Cup now appearing on the horizon it is only a matter of Vice President Frank Deane Reservations: 1800 801 576 Mastercard American Express weeks until we move into summer then into the festive Lindsay O. Payne Finance Bankcard Postal Address season, the New Year then on to 2009, thank you Honorary Treasurer Stephen G. Bates (Convenor) PO Box A1160 Sydney South NSW 1235 everyone for you’re participation during 2008. Stephen G. Bates Ross Delaney Card No. Directors John Moore Websites & Email Addresses John W. Barron Steve Wearne New South Wales Masonic Club Expiry Date: / Graham Byrne Magazine Design Website: www.nswmasonicclub.com.au Frank Deane Signature: Date: Sara Linden Email: [email protected] Ross Delaney Printed by Warren Lewis John Moore The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel Return this form and your payment to: Galloping Press General Manager Steve Wearne Website: www.thecastlereagh.com.au PO Box A1160, Sydney South NSW 1235 NSWMC & Castlereagh Boutique Hotel General Manager Email: [email protected] Ph 02 9284 1000 Fax 02 9284 1999 Warren Lewis

2 NSWMC Magazine October 2008 October 2008 NSWMC Magazine 3 With a life that spanned RECIPROCAL CLUBS more than 100 years and Commercial Club Ulladulla Guest House a catalogue that boasted 618 Dean Street Albury NSW 2640 39 Burrill St, Ulladulla NSW 2539 over 1000 songs, Irving Phone: 02 6021 1133 Fax: 02 6021 4760 Phone: 02 4455 1796 Fax: 02 4454 4660 Email: [email protected] Reservations (Toll Free) 1800 700 905 Irving Berlin 1888 - 1989 Berlin epitomised Jerome Website: www.commclubalbury.com.au Email: [email protected] Website: www.guesthouse.com.au Kern’s famous maxim, Forster-Tuncurry Memorial Services Club Strand St Forster NSW 2428 The Union Club of British Columbia that “Irving Berlin has no Phone: 02 6554 6255 Fax: 02 6554 8069 805 Gordon Street, Victoria, Israel Isidore Baline (or Beilin) was born Mackay, a prominent Roman Catholic Email: [email protected] British Columbia, CANADA, V8W1Z6 May 11, 1888, to a Jewish family and was layman, who disinherited her. Finances place in American music Website: www.ftmsc.com.au Phone: +1 (250) 384-1151 the youngest of eight children. In 1893 his were not a problem, however, as Berlin Email: [email protected] - he is American music”. Graduate House - University of family immigrated to the United States from Website: www.unionclub.com assigned her the rights to his song “Always” Melbourne Russia and his father, Moses who was a which yielded her a huge and steady 224 Leicester Street Carlton VIC 3053 United Service Club Jewish cantor, worked as a cantor in local income. The couple had three daughters Phone: 03 9347 3438 Fax: 03 9347 9981 183 Wickham Terrace Brisbane QLD 4000 synagogues and also certifying kosher meat. - Mary Ellin Barrett, Linda Emmett, and Alexander’s Ragtime Band Email: [email protected] Phone: 07 3831 4433 Fax: 07 3832 6307 Berlin’s family was too poor to provide piano Email: [email protected] Elizabeth Peters and a son, Irving Berlin, Website: www.graduatehouse.com.au lessons, let alone a piano, however his father, God Bless America Website: www.unitedserviceclub.com.au The Naval & Military Club Moses, gave him a love of melody and a Jr., who died as an infant on Christmas Day. Follow the Crowd 27 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000 University House - Canberra quick wit. Over the span of his career Irving Berlin Phone: 03 9650 4741 Fax: 03 9650 6529 1 Balmain Crescent Acton ACT 2601 Following the death of his father in 1896, produced an outpouring of ballads, dance Easter Parade Anything Email: [email protected] Phone: 02 6125 5276 Fax: 02 6125 5252 Irving found himself having to work to numbers, novelty tunes and love songs that Website: www.nmclub.com.au Email: [email protected] Website: www.anu.edu.au/unihouse/ IRVING BERLIN QUOTES survive. He did various street jobs, including defined American popular song for much of You Can Do (I Can Do Orange Ex-Services Club University of Tasmania selling newspapers and busking. He was the century. A sampling of just some of the Better) Heat Wave Blue 231-243 Anson Street Orange NSW 2800 After you get what you want you eventually hired as a singing waiter at Irving Berlin standards included: How Deep Phone: 02 6362 2666 Fax: 02 6361 3916 Locked Bag 1367, Launceston TAS 7250 Email: [email protected] Phone: 03 6324 3917 Fax: 03 6324 3915 don’t want it. Pelham Café. Berlin became well known Is the Ocean?, White Christmas, Always, Skies Marie from Sunny and when two waiters at a rival café wrote Website: www.oesc.com.au Email: Everybody ought to have a Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better, [email protected] a song and had it published, Pelham Royal Automobile Club of Victoria lower East Side in their life. There’s No Business Like Show Business, Italy Play a Simple Website: www.utas.edu.au/accommodation asked Berlin and the resident pianist, Nick 501 Bourke Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Cheek To Cheek, Puttin’ On The Ritz, A Pretty I got lost but look what I found. Nicholson to write a song. The two wrote Melody Oh, How That Phone: 03 9944 8888 Fax: 03 9944 8299 Wagga RSL Club “Marie from Sunny Italy,” and it was soon Girl Is Like A Melody and Easter Parade. Email: [email protected] Dobbs St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Life is 10 percent what you Phone: 02 6921 3624 Fax: 02 6921 5305 published. Although it earned him only 37 Berlin wrote seventeen complete scores German Could Love Website: www.racv.com.au make it, and 90 percent how you Email: [email protected] Royal Over-Seas League take it. cents, it gave Berlin a new career and a for Broadway musicals and revues, and All by Myself Doin’ What Website: www.waggarsl.com.au Over-Seas House, Park Place, new name: Israel Beilin was misprinted as contributed material to six more. Among the Wagga RSL Motel - Phone: 02 6971 8888 Listen kid, take my advice, never St James’s Street, LONDON SW1A 1LR “I. Berlin” on the sheet music. shows featuring all-Berlin scores were The Comes Natur’lly Let hate a song that has sold half a Phone: +44 20 7408 0214 The Western Australian Club (Inc) million copies. In 1908 Berlin ended up “accidentally” writing Cocoanuts, As Thousands Cheer, Louisiana Yourself Go Always Fax: +44 20 7499 6738 101 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000 a melody to go with some lyrics he had Purchase, Miss Liberty, Mister President, Phone: 08 9481 7000 Fax: 08 9481 7022 Our attitudes control our lives. Email: [email protected] written for a potential song about an Italian Email: [email protected] Attitudes are a secret power Call Me Madam and the phenomenally How Deep is the Ocean? Website: www.rosl.org.uk marathoner named Dorando. When Berlin Website: www.waclub.com.au working twenty-four hours a successful Annie Get Your Gun. Singapore Masonic Club tried to sell the lyrics, they assumed he also I’m Putting All My Eggs The Windsor Club day, for good or bad. It is of Among the Hollywood movie musical Freemasons’ Hall, 23A Coleman Street paramount importance that had a tune to go with the words. Though he SINGAPORE 179806 100 Quellette Ave, 14th Floor, Windsor, classics with scores by Irving Berlin are in One Basket White we know how to harness and had a sense for melody, at this time, Berlin Phone: +65 6337 2809 Fax: +65 6336 5806 Ontario CANADA N9A 6T3 control this great force. could not play piano. Not wanting to lose the Top Hat, Follow The Fleet, On The Avenue, Christmas Stay Down Email: [email protected] Phone: +1 519 258 1465 Fax: +1 519 258 1466 opportunity to make a sale, Berlin found an Alexander’s Ragtime Band, Holiday Inn, Website: www.masonicclub.com Email: [email protected] Talent is only the starting point. arranger to whom he dictated a potential This Is The Army, Blue Skies, Easter Here Where You Belong Website: www.windsorclub.com The toughest thing about melody. Berlin had his first complete song, Parade, White Christmas and There’s No success is that you’ve got to Dorando. Business Like Show Business. Among his Puttin’ on the Ritz keep on being a success. Later Berlin became a self-taught pianist, many awards were a special Tony Award Cheek to Cheek I Used RECIPROCAL CLUB FEATURE There is an element of truth reputedly restricting himself mainly to (1963) and the Academy Award for Best in every idea that lasts long the black keys of the piano. He bought a Song of the Year (White Christmas) in 1942. to Be Color Blind Top enough to be called corny. special piano, enabling him to transpose Irving Berlin was a co-founder of ASCAP, his music mechanically. He once explained Hat, White Tie and Tails There’s no business like show founder of his own music publishing his compositional method: “I get an idea, business. What’ll I Do? All Alone either a title or a phrase or a melody, and company, and, with producer Sam Harris, There’s no people like show hum it out to something definite. When I built his own Broadway Theatre, the Music I’ve Got My Love to Keep London Clubhouse people. have completed a song and memorised it, Box. An unabashed patriot, his love for, The clubhouse, near the Ritz Hotel, in the heart of the West End is within walking distance of the main shopping streets and theatres. It has an attractive garden backing onto Green Park, You’re not sick you’re just in I dictate it to an arranger.” Throughout his and generosity to, his country is legendary. Me Warm There’s No just 400 metres from Buckingham Palace, 80 quality bedrooms, buttery and bar (both with al love. career the arrangers were never credited as Through many of his foundations, including fresco dining in the summer), restaurant, drawing room, period fireplaces and rooms with a co-composers. the God Bless America Fund and This Business Like Show history. Berlin was married twice. His first wife, Is The Army Inc. he donated millions of Business I Want to Go Initiated: May 12, 1910 singer Dorothy Goetz, contracted typhoid dollars in royalties to Army Emergency Edinburgh Clubhouse fever on their honeymoon to Cuba, and died Relief, the Boy and Girl Scouts and other Back to Michigan Oh! The Clubhouse at 100 Princes Street overlooks Princes Gardens and has unrestricted views Passed: May 26, 1910 of Edinburgh Castle. The best shops, restaurants, places of historical interest and the railway five months after their wedding in 1912. organisations. station are all within walking distance. The clubhouse has 16 ensuite bedrooms, a three Raised: June 3, 1910 Her death inspired Berlin’s song “When I How I Hate to Get Up in Irving Berlin’s centennial in 1988 was bedroom family flat, restaurant, bar, drawing room and conference rooms. Lost You”, which became one of his earliest Life Member: December 12, 1935 celebrated world-wide, culminating in an the Morning hits. His second wife was Ellin Mackay, a Royal Over-Seas League Munn Lodge No. 190, New York all-star tribute at Carnegie Hall featuring devout Irish-American Catholic and heiress Over-Seas House, Park Place, Frank Sinatra, Leonard Bernstein, Isaac He wrote at least one pop tune to the Comstock Lode mining fortune. They St James’s Street, LONDON SW1A 1LR with masonic reference: were married in 1926, against the wishes Stern, Natalie Cole and Willie Nelson. On Cover Citation: Sheet Music covers - Mandy, In Florida Phone: +44 20 7408 0214 Fax: +44 20 7499 6738 of both his family, who objected to religious September 22nd 1989, at the age of 101, Among the Palms, The Dying Rag, Sweeter Than Sugar, Email: [email protected] Website: www.rosl.org.uk Call Me Up Some Rainy Afternoon I’ll see in Cuba, Alexander’s Ragtime Band, located intermarriage, and her father, Clarence Berlin died in his sleep in New York City. in the Special Collections Library, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina

4 NSWMC Magazine October 2008 OctoberOctober 2008 2008 NSWMC NSWMC Magazine Magazine 5 5 NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Monique Pengelly was launched into addressing the Notice is hereby given that the 116th Annual (ii) The reasonable cost of directors attending Meeting of the Club. recently diagnosed as problem. Two avenues of action General Meeting of the New South Wales Masonic seminars, lectures, trade displays and other (2) (a) That the Convener (Chairman) of the having keratoconus and in proceeded 1) contacting Lions Club will be held in the fourth fl oor Dining Room similar events as may be determined by the House Supply & Staff Committee and the time since has lost the Clubs in Sydney and 2) raising on Monday 24th November 2008 at 1.00pm. Board from time to time; sight in her right eye and had $8,000 in three weeks the Finance Committee be paid an BUSINESS AGENDA (iii) The reasonable cost of directors attending failing sight in her left. Honorarium of $4,500 until the next PID Lucy Armstrong, a member of other registered clubs for the purpose Item No 1 Annual General Meeting of the Club. Keratoconus is an inherited the Chartwell Club, contacted PDG Carol of viewing and assessing their facilities Confi rmation of the Minutes of the previous Annual condition of the cornea. The cornea Alderson in Australia about the problem and methods of operation provided such (b) That in the event that the Honorary General Meeting held on 26th November 2007. is the transparent front surface of the eye. and Carol contacted PDG Lindsay Payne of attendances are approved by the Board as Treasurer is not also Convener In keratoconus, the normally round cornea the Lions Club of Sydney. Lindsay must be Item No 2 being necessary for the betterment of the (Chairman) of the Finance Committee becomes thinned, distorted and irregular an action man because he got on to the case To receive and consider the Report of Directors, Club. he/she be paid an honorarium of (cone shaped). This abnormal shape prevents immediately and arranged free accommodation the Balance Sheet and Accounts for the year Third Ordinary Resolution $4500 pa until the next Annual General the light entering the eye from being focused for Monique and her Mum at the Masonic ended 30thJune 2008 and the Auditors’ Report That pursuant to the Registered Clubs Act Meeting. correctly on the retina and causes distortion Castlereagh Boutique Hotel located very close thereon. MEET THE STAFF of vision. Because of the cornea’s irregular to the hospital where Monique was to have the the members hereby approve and agree to (3) That each other director be paid an Item No 3 shape, patients with keratoconus are usually operation. Greg & Margaret Lazarus members expenditure by the Club of the following benefi ts Honorarium of $3,000 until the next Annual Dragan Vojvodic very nearsighted and have a high degree of of the Sydney Market Industries Club were Special & Ordinary Resolutions for members; General Meeting of the Club. astigmatism that is not correctable with glasses. also contacted by PDG Carol and immediately Members will be asked to consider and if thought (i) That the President be allowed to order Tell us about yourself and your Fifth Ordinary Resolution Keratoconus does not cause total blindness. donated NZD 500 to assist with the costs. fi t, pass the following Special Resolution and food and beverages in the Club at a cost hospitality background? I am a However it can lead to significant vision Back in New Zealand the Chartwell Lions Ordinary Resolutions. of $6,500 and two complimentary tickets to That pursuant to the Registered Clubs Act cheerful guy who enjoys playing sports impairment resulting in legal blindness. Club got into action. An application for $4,000 SPECIAL RESOLUTION Club functions until the next Annual General the Members hereby approve and agree to and doing different activities. Most of all A very rare condition it is virtually unknown was sent off to the Lloyd Morgan Lions Clubs Meeting of the Club; expenditure by the Club of the following benefi ts That, pursuant to Article 18, Lindsay Oswald I love being around family and friends in one so young (She is 10 years old). Charitable Trust and four fund raising projects for members. Payne be elected to Life to Membership of the (ii) (a) That the Convenor (Chairman) of each where I feel comfortable. Apparently it is seen more often in post puberty were organised; a sausage sizzle at Bunnings, Club. of the House Supply & Staff Committee (i) That a room in the hotel be set aside for the I always had passion for hospitality, adolescents. The method of overcoming this is a garden clean-up job, a garage sale and a car and the Finance Committees be allowed First Ordinary Resolution exclusive use of the President as an offi ce by corneal graft but this cannot be performed wash. A flooring company operator heard about to order food and beverages in the Club ever since I was a little boy overseas I and for accommodation until the next Annual enjoyed watching my cousin work in his until the patient is 22 years of age. With the the project and as he was moving the location That pursuant to the Registered Clubs Act the at a cost of $4000 and be further allowed speed that her eyesight was deteriorating of his business gave two small truckloads of members hereby approve and agree to the General Meeting of the Club. restaurant. Even then I knew hospitality two complimentary tickets to Club Monique would be blind very soon. She would part rolls of linoleum for the garage sale. These expenditure by the Club in a sum not exceeding (ii) That free overnight accommodation be would be my profession. Most of all functions until the next Annual General then have to spend the next 12 or so years projects ran over two weekends, the weather $60,000, together with GST, until the next Annual Meeting of the Club. provided to those directors whose normal I enjoy fulfilling my duties at work without sight. As these are important years on the weekend of the car wash was terrible General Meeting of the Club for the following (b) That the other members of the Board place of residence lies outside a radius of and making sure our customers are in any individuals life you will understand the and the project had to be cancelled. With the activities of Directors: be allowed to order food and beverages sixty (60) kilometres from the Club on either satisfied. In addition I love hospitality as family’s desire to do the best for their child. money raised by the Ngaruawahia Lions Club (I) The reasonable cost of a meal and beverages and $4,000 from the LMLCCT, Monique and her in the Club at a cost of $3000 and be the night before or after any of the following; there is a variety of things you can do After consultations with New Zealand doctors for each director immediately before or further allowed two complimentary and never get bored of them. she was referred to Dr John Males of the Mum could go to Sydney with the confidence immediately after a Board or Committee (a) A Board Meeting that all bills will be paid. tickets to Club functions until the next What are you current job Sydney Eye hospital who examined her and meeting on the day of that meeting when Annual General Meeting of the Club. (b) A Committee Meeting suggested a technique known as Collagen On arrival in Sydney and while recovering from that meeting corresponds with a normal responsibilities? My current job (c) The Presidents Dinner Cross Linking with ultraviolet light and Riboflavin the operation, the Sydney Lions supported mealtime; (iii) That the allowances for food and beverages responsibilities are to fulfil customer drops in the left eye to save her some sight. Monique and her Mum. The highlight for referred to earlier in this resolution shall (d) The Board Ladies Night needs from the moment they arrive to (ii) Reasonable expenses incurred by directors include allowances for items consumed; We do not have an Ophthalmologist in New Monique was a visit hosted by Greg & Margaret in traveling to and from directors’ meetings (e) Such other occasion as the Board the moment they depart from the hotel. (a) on the day of and/or the day before Zealand able to carry out this procedure but Dr Lazarus of the Sydney Market Industries Club or other duly constituted committee meetings may determine is appropriate and As I work for two different departments to the Featherdale Wildlife Park. Monique’s and/or the day after any of the events Adam Watson of Auckland has been trained as approved by the Board from time to time reasonable in the hotel Food and Beverage and but is still developing his experience. It is my Mum was overawed by the friendliness and on production of invoices, receipts or other specifi ed in the First Resolution where Reception I improved my skills and understanding that he will be involved with kindness that they received from the Sydney proper documentary evidence and of such the traveling arrangements and/or the Notes for Members gained new ones. As a Receptionist Monique’s case in some way which will add to Lions and what really impressed her was that expenditure; duties of a director make the consumption The Special Resolution is self explanatory. The all the assistance came from people that new reasonable. my responsibilities are to book the the benefits gained for this country. (iii) Reasonable travel, accommodation and Ordinary Resolutions are to approve various nothing about her other than the family situation guest into the hotel, check the guest other out of pocket expenses incurred by (b) on such other days when a director is in benefi ts for Directors and Members of duly Much of the medical information was beyond but were prepared to help and who went out of in and out as well as to make them as me as a ex school principal but I understand directors in relation to such other duties attendance at the Club in the discharge constituted Social & Sporting Clubs within the their way to meet the costs and make their time of his/her duties and the consumption comfortable as possible. On the other that the cornea loses strength and cannot including attendances at offi cial functions on Club which should be approved by the Members in Sydney as enjoyable as possible. is proximate in time to those duties and maintain a normal shape interfering with vision. behalf of the Club in New South Wales and each year as they are not offered equally to all side in Food and Beverage department Although there are a number of follow ups to reasonable. my responsibilities are to serve the We have a Doctor amongst our members interstate, entertainment of special guests of members of the Club. Expenditure proposed in be done it would appear that the procedure has the Club and promotional activities performed iv) That the members of the NSW Masonic Club guest and leave positive impression on and his knowledge and input has been most these resolutions has been assessed having been successful to date. by directors providing all such activities and Veterans Association be entitled each month valuable. regard to sums approved at last year’s Annual them by doing the best job I can. Since being back in New Zealand she has expenses relating thereto are approved by to receive meals at such reduced price as It was some time ago that Monique’s Mum General Meeting for these benefi ts. What do you enjoy most about been seen by Dr Watson who continues to the Board on production of receipts, invoices may be determined by the Board from time approached a Lion from the Ngaruawahia Lions your current job? I enjoy that I work monitor her progress. She has also been able or other proper documentary evidence; to time, provided such meals are taken at PASSING OF RESOLUTIONS: Club in the Waikato requesting assistance on to resume her schooling. a function organised in the Club for this in a family oriented environment where how to go about fundraising so she could take (iv) An annual President’s Dinner with the persons The Special Resolution requires a three quarters Association; everyone is friendly and willing to make her daughter to Sydney for the operation. The Everyone has high hopes that this progress will in attendance to comprise the directors and majority of Masonic and Life Members present and their partners and other persons (with their a new friend. I also enjoy working for two family lived in the Chartwell area of Hamilton so be maintained and she will have as near normal (v) That the Board of the Club make such voting at the meeting. The Ordinary Resolutions life as possible over the years until a permanent partners) as chosen by the President; different departments and I’m grateful for the Ngaruawahia Club passed the information donations as it considers fi t to each of the require a simple majority of Members present solution is carried out when she is older. duly constituted social and sporting sub-clubs the opportunity to learn and develop not to the Chartwell Lions Club where the problem (v) An annual Board Ladies Night in appreciation and voting at the meeting. only as a worker but also as a person. lay on the table for a couple of months while of their support. within the Club having regard to the needs and expenditure of those sub-clubs and Item No 4 I would like to thank the management the members of the Youth Committee pondered Second Ordinary Resolution the problem and gathered information. Two without being required to maintain equality of To transact any other business which may be which gave me the opportunity to work in That pursuant to the Registered Clubs Act of the club members, Norm Roberts and expenditure between such sub clubs. the members hereby approve and agree to brought forward before the meeting in conformity different parts of the hotel. Merv Kelman met the family and became expenditure by the Club, in a sum not exceeding Fourth Ordinary Resolution with the Club’s Memorandum and Articles of Do you have any favourite hobby? Tell committed to assisting. Most of the clubs $9,000, together with GST, for the professional That pursuant to the Registered Clubs Act Association. us what do you do in your spare time? funds had been spent and it was estimated development and education of directors until the the members hereby approve and agree to that at least $8,000 was needed. One of the My preferred hobbies are sports and next Annual General Meeting and being; expenditure by the Club of the following benefi ts club members is a medical doctor and he By order of the Board movies. I have the passion for movies for members: was brought into the team. Dr Paul Henry (i) The reasonable cost of directors attending Warren Lewis – General Manager no matter if they are old black and white approached an ophthalmologist colleague to the Registered Clubs Association’s Annual (1) That the President be paid an Honorarium or late release, as long as they have a get more information on the sight problem General Meeting; of $10,000 until the next Annual General Dated: 4th October 2008 good story line I enjoy watching them. and the possible cure. All in order so the Club

6 6 NSWMC NSWMC Magazine Magazine October October 2008 2008 October 2008 NSWMC Magazine 7 incurred as an offi cer for the costs or UPCOMING EVENTS expenses to defend legal proceedings; with the exception of the following matter:- MELBOURNE CUP DAY LUNCHEON During or since the end of the fi nancial Tuesday 4th November year the Club has paid premiums to insure all directors and offi cers against liabilities One of the highlights of the social calendar featuring a three course YourYour Directors ppresentresent their rereportport on the associatedassociated withwith a LicensedLicensed SocialSocial Club.Club. for costs and expenses incurred by them in menu inclusive of two drinks for each person. company, the NSW Masonic Club (referred to as No signifi cant change in the nature of these defending any legal proceedings arising out tthehe Club) for the fi nancial year ended 30 June activitiesactivities occurredoccurred duringduring thethe year.year. of their conduct while acting in the capacity Venue: Cello’s Restaurant, Level 4 20082008.. OperatingOperating Results of offi cer of the Club, other than conduct Time: 12 Noon to 3pm TThehe names and qqualifiualifi cations of directors in TheThe profi t for the year amounted to $532,666 involving a wilful breach of duty in relation to Price: Member $60 Non-member $65 ooffiffi ce at any time durinduringg or since the end of the (2007(2007 $332,386) after providing for income tax the Club. year are: ofof $115,575$115,575 (2007 $95,264).$95,264). Membership GGrahamraham Leonard BerrBerryy Review of OperationsOperations As at 30 June 2008, members totalled 2,927 HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES consisting of 1,028 Mason Members and EleElectedcted ttoo tthehe BoaBoardrd 2002001.1. DespiteDespite an industryindustry widewide slumpslump inin occupancyoccupancy 60TH BIRTHDAY LUNCH levels in the last quarter ofof the fi nancial year, 1,899 Associate and other Members. Vice President 2003. Acting President ffromrom thethe hotel achieved an occupancyoccupancy uutilisationtilisation Auditor’s Independence Declaration Friday 14th November 6/6/10/2004.10/2004. FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008 comparablecomparable withwith itsits competitors.competitors. TheThe The auditor’s independence declaration PPresidentresident since 228/11/2005.8/11/2005. The Australian Monarchist League is privileged to extend a warm invitation maintenancemaintenance of the fofourur stastarrr ratingating and ouourrr roomoom for the year ended 30 June 2008 has been Occupation: Practised as a Solicitor in Sydney Stephen Caldwell Wearne FCA rates ameliorated the effects of the slump. received and can be found below. to all members of the NSW Masonic Club and their guests to a Royal from1960-2005. Retired. Elected to the Board 02/02/2005 In May of this year the Club outsourced its Lunch. Celebrate the 60th birthday of HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES, in This report is made in accordance with a Lindsay Oswald Payne, ASTC (Arch), FRAIA, Occupation: Director, Borough Australia Pty Ltd, food outlets throughout the building resulting in the distinguished presence of, Her Excellency The Governor of New South FIAMA substantial savings. resolution of the Board of Directors and Chartered Accountants is signed for and on behalf of the Directors. Wales, Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO & Sir Nicholas Shehadie. Elected to the Board 1993. After Balance Date Events Special Responsibilities: Member, Finance 3 course lunch with a drink on arrival Acting Vice President from 6/10/2004. Committee. No matters or circumstances have arisen since Vice President since 28/11/2005. the end of the fi nancial year which signifi cantly affected or may affect the operations of the Venue: Cello’s Restaurant, Level 4 Occupation: Retired Architect and Arbitrator Meetings of Directors Club, the result of those operations, or the state Time: 12 Noon to 3pm Special Responsibilities: Convenor, House During the fi nancial year, the Board of Directors, of affairs of the Club in future fi nancial years. Supply and Staff Committee. House, Supply and Staff Committees and GRAHAM L BERRY STEPHEN G BATES Price: Members & Non-members $70 Future Developments Vice President, Australasian Association of Finance Committee met on 12 occasions and the During the 2008/9 fi nancial year, the Club plans (President) (Director) Masonic Clubs. Strategic Planning Committee, 2. The number of to upgrade the remaining bathrooms throughout MEMBERS & ASSOCIATES CHRISTMAS Stephen George Bates, B.Bus, CA. meetings attended by each director during the Dated: 3rd October 2008 year out of the total number possible were: the hotel. Potential issues concerning the LUNCH Elected to the Board 1996 operations of the Club and the consequent Occupation: Director, Watson Erskine & Co Pty Board Committees fi nancial impact in future years have not been 1st Christmas Lunch - Wednesday 10th December Ltd, Chartered Accountants included in this report, as such in conclusion AUDITOR’S G L Berry 12/12 24/24 2nd Christmas Lunch - Wednesday 17th December Special Responsibilities: Treasurer; Convenor, would, potentially result in unreasonable INDEPENDENCE Finance Committee. L O Payne 12/12 24/24 prejudice against the Club. It is also anticipated Three course lunch with two drinks and a small gift for everyone, that the Heritage Floor Space allocation will be John William Barron S G Bates 10/12 11/12 DECLARATION featuring Ces Dorcey on piano. sold within the next twelve months. Elected to the Board 3/8/2005. S C Wearne 11/12 12/12 Signifi cant Changes UNDER SECTION 307C OF THE Venue: Cello’s Restaurant, Level 4 Occupation: Property Consultant. CORPORATIONS ACT 2001 J W Barron 11/12 9/12 There were no signifi cant changes in the state Time: 12 Noon to 3pm Special Responsibilities: Member, House, Supply of affairs of the Club during the year. TO THE DIRECTORS OF and Staff Committee. F M Deane 10/11 10/11 Price: Member $55 Non-member $60 Environmental Issues NEW SOUTH WALES MASONIC CLUB Graham William Byrne (started Aug 07) The Club’s operations are regulated by a Elected to the Board 26/11/2007. R J Delaney 7/7 7/7 CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH signifi cant environmental regulation under a I declare that, to the best of my knowledge Occupation: Management Consultant. (new board law of New South Wales relating to smoking in started Dec 07) and belief, during the year ended 30 June Thursday 25th December Special Responsibilities: Member, House, Supply the Club premises. 2008 there have been: and Staff Committee. G W Byrne 7/7 6/7 Options Traditional Christmas lunch inclusive of 3 hour drinks package plus a Andrew Leslie Colls (new board started Dec 07) No options over unissued interests in the (i) no contraventions of the auditor small gift for everyone. Elected to the Board 26/11/2007. Club were granted during or since the end of independence requirements as set out in Occupation: Accountant. A L Colls 5/7 4/7 the fi nancial year and there were no options the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to Four Course Lunch Menu: (new board outstanding at the date of this report. the audit; and Special Responsibilities: Member, Finance started Dec 07) Mixed Sydney Seafood Platter Committee. Proceedings on behalf of Company D Cumming 5/5 5/5 (ii) no contraventions of any applicable code smoked salmon, prawns & oysters Left the Board 7/5/2008. No person has applied for leave of Court to (board member bring proceedings on behalf of the Club or of professional conduct in relation to the with tangy dressing & petite salad Frank Mervyn Deane DipLaw until Nov 07) audit. intervene in any proceedings to which the Club Lemon Sorbet Elected to the Board 01/08/2007. L C Graham 4/5 4/5 is a party, for the purpose of taking responsibility Occupation: Practising Solicitor. (board member on behalf of the Club for all or any part of those Traditional Roast Ham & Turkey Special Responsibilities: Member, House, Supply until Nov 07) proceedings. included stuffing & all the trimmings and Staff Committee. C W Lucre 4/5 4/5 The Club was not a party to any such served with turkey & cranberry sauce Ross Jordan Delaney (board member proceedings during the year. Elected to the Board 1/8/2007. until Nov 07) Indemnifying Offi cer or Auditor Sumptuous Christmas Pudding MEAGHER, HOWARD & WRIGHT served with brandy Anglaise Occupation: Teacher/Education Administrator. The Club has not, during or since the end of the Ken Wright Special Responsibilities: Member, Finance Company Secretary fi nancial year, in respect of any person who is Petit Fours or has been an offi cer or auditor of the Club or Committee. Mr Stephen George Bates, Director, also held Date: 7th October 2008 the position of company secretary throughout a related body corporate: Freshly brewed coffee or tea John Joseph Moore Suite 506, Level 5 the year. • Indemnifi ed or made any relevant agreement Elected to the Board 2/7/2008. 55 Grafton St Venue: Cello’s Restaurant, Level 4 Principal Activities for indemnifying against a liability incurred as Occupation: Public Relations Consultant & an offi cer, including costs and expenses in BONDI JUNCTION NSW 2022 Time: 12 Noon to 3pm Authorised Marriage Celebrant The principal activities of the Club during the year were to operate a boutique hotel, and to provide successfully defending legal proceedings; or Price: Member $115 Non-member $125 Special Responsibilities: Member Finance Members with amenities and facilities usually • paid or agreed to pay a premium in respect Pre-payment must be finalised prior to function Committee of a contract insuring against a liability

8 NSWMC Magazine October 2008 October 2008 NSWMC Magazine 9 INCOME STATEMENT STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2008 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2008

Note 2008 2007 Retained Capital Asset Total NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT value (being the amount for which an asset could assets with fixed or determinable payments that $ $ Earnings Reserve Reserve ACCOUNTING POLICIES be exchanged between knowledgeable knowing are not quoted in an active market and are stated Revenue from ordinary activities 3 4,822,114 4,597,768 Balance as at 30 June 2006 4,749,954 266,492 9,599,734 14,616,095 This fi nancial report includes the fi nancial parties in an arm’s length transaction), based on at amortised cost using the effective interest rate statements and notes of New South Wales periodic valuations by external independent valuers, method. Changes in inventories of fi nished goods Profits attributable to members 332,386 - 189,877 522,263 Masonic Club. less subsequent depreciation for buildings. Held-to-maturity investments and work in progress. (6,833) (4,899) Balance as at 30 June 2007 5,082,340 266,492 9,789,641 15,138,358 Basis of Preparation Increases in the carrying amount arising on These investments have fixed maturities, and it is Raw materials and consumables used (513,320) (575,665) revaluation of land and buildings are credited to The fi nancial report is a general purpose fi nancial the Club’s intention to hold these investments to Profits attributable to members 532,666 - 4,036,520 4,569,186 a revaluation reserve in equity. Decreases that Employment related expense (2,062,397) (1,926,048) report that has been prepared in accordance maturity. Any held-to-maturity investments held offset previous increases of the same asset are Depreciation and amortisation expense (260,666) (253,013) with Australian Accounting Standards, Australian by the Club are stated at amortised cost using the Balance as at 30 June 2008 5,615,006 266,492 13,826,046 19,707,544 charged against fair value reserves directly in Accounting Interpretations, other authoritative effective interest rate method. Borrowing costs expense - (17,481) equity; all other decreases are charged to the pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Available-for-sale financial assets income statement. Each year the difference Occupancy expense (397,473) (569,883) Note: The transfer amount in Asset reserve includes transfer of profit Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001. relating to share sales during the year. between depreciation based on the revalued Available-for-sale financial assets include any Other expenses from ordinary activities (933,184) 823,129 Australian Accounting Standards set out carrying amount of the asset charged to the financial assets not included in the above Profi t from ordinary activities before accounting policies that the AASB has income statement and depreciation based on categories. Available-for-sale financial assets income tax expense 648,241 427,650 CASHFLOW STATEMENT concluded would result in a fi nancial report the asset’s original cost is transferred from the are reflected at fair value. Unrealised gains and FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2008 containing relevant and reliable information about losses arising from changes in fair value are taken Income tax expense relating to profi t/(loss) revaluation reserve to retained earnings. transactions, events and conditions to which they directly to equity. from ordinary activities 4 (115,575) (95,264) Any accumulated depreciation at the date of apply. Compliance with Australian Accounting Note 2008 2007 revaluation is eliminated against the gross Financial Liabilities Profi t from ordinary activities after Standards ensures that the fi nancial statements $ $ carrying amount of the asset and the net amount Non-derivative financial liabilities are recognised related income tax expense 532,666 332,386 and notes also comply with International Financial is restated to the revalued amount of the asset. at amortised cost, comprising original debt less CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Reporting Standards. Material accounting policies Plant and equipment are measured on the cost principal payments and amortisation. Receipts from members and guests 4,674,633 4,751,726 adopted in the preparation of this fi nancial report are presented below. They have been consistently basis. Fair Value BALANCE SHEET Payments to suppliers and employees (4,165,284) (3,896,874) applied unless otherwise stated. The carrying amount of property, plant and Fair value is determined based on current bid FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2008 Rent received 226,597 220,640 equipment is reviewed annually by directors to prices for all quoted investments. Dividends received 41,811 36,534 The fi nancial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historical costs,, ensure it is not in excess of the recoverable amount Impairment CURRENT ASSETS Interest received 68,105 62,525 from these assets. The recoverable amount is Cash assets 6 511,283 429,698 modifi ed, where applicable, by the measurement Borrowing costs paid - (15,950) assessed on the basis of the expected net cash fl ows At each reporting date, the Club assesses Trade and other receivables 7 47,803 79,836 at fair value of selected non-current assets, Income tax refund/(paid) (43,692) (88,309) which will be received from the assets’ employment whether there is objective evidence that a Other financial assets 8 1,070,000 500,000 fi nancial assets and fi nancial liabilities. financial instrument has been impaired. In the Net cash provided by (used in) and subsequent disposal. The expected net cash Inventories 9 29,096 35,929 Income Tax case of available-for-sale financial instruments, a Other 10 52,854 51,130 operating activities 22b 518,630 758,564 fl ows have not been discounted to their present The charge for current income tax expense is prolonged decline in the value of the instrument is values in determining recoverable amounts. based on the profi t for the year adjusted for any considered to determine whether an impairment TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 1,711,849 1,096,593 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES The depreciable amount of all fi xed assets has arisen. Impairment losses are recognised in non-assessable or disallowed items. It is calculated including buildings and capitalised lease assets, Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 47,264 - the income statement. NON-CURRENT ASSETS using tax rates that have been enacted or are but excluding freehold land, are depreciated on a Payments for property, plant and equipment (118,560) (282,272) Impairment of Assets Other financial assets 8 838,497 1,228,713 substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. straight line or diminishing value basis over their Proceeds from sale of investments Property, plant & equipment 11 17,866,826 13,807,739 Deferred tax is accounted for using the balance useful lives to the Club commencing from the time At each reporting date, the Club reviews the Deferred tax assets 14 47,526 57,653 in listed securities 271,845 27,573 sheet liability method in respect of temporary the asset is held ready for use. carrying values of its tangible and intangible assets Payment for investment in listed securities (23,090) (425,236) to determine whether there is any indication that differences arising between the tax bases of Class of Fixed Asset Depreciation Rate TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 18,752,849 15,094,105 Proceeds from maturing deposits - - assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts those assets have been impaired. If such an Buildings 1% PC Proceeds from/(Funds invested in) term deposits (570,000) 52,053 in the fi nancial statements. No deferred income indication exists, the recoverable amount of the TOTAL ASSETS 20,464,698 16,190,698 Funds invested in commercial bank bills - 148,054 tax will be recognised from the initial recognition Plant & Equipment 6% PC – 40% DV asset, being the higher of the asset’s fair value

of any asset or liability, excluding a business less costs to sell and value in use, is compared CURRENT LIABILITIES Net cash provided by (used in) Leased Plant & Equipment 18 – 36% PC combination, where there is no effect on to the asset’s carrying value. Any excess of the Trade and other payables 12 242,901 346,373 investing activities (392,181) 627,882 The gain or loss on disposal of all fi xed assets is accounting or taxable profi t or loss. asset’s carrying value over its recoverable amount Borrowings 13 - 12,209 determined as the difference between the carrying is expensed to the income statement. Current tax liabilities 14 17,622 867 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are amount of the asset at the time of disposal and Provisions 15 317,473 339,581 expected to apply to the period when the asset the proceeds of disposal, and is included in the Leases Repayments of borrowings (44,864) (162,736) Other 16 68,037 76,865 is realised or liability is settled. Deferred tax is profi t from ordinary activities before income tax of Leases of fixed assets where substantially all Proceeds from borrowings - - credited in the income statement except where it the Club in the year of disposal. the risks and benefits incidental to the ownership TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 646,033 775,895 Repayment of fi nance lease liabilities - (4,274) relates to items that may be credited directly to NOTE 2: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS of the asset, but not the legal ownership, are Net cash provided by (used in) equity, in which case the deferred tax is adjusted transferred to the Club and classified as finance Recognition NON CURRENT LIABILITIES fi nancing activities (44,864) (167,010) directly against equity. leases. Finance leases are capitalised, recording Borrowings 13 32,655 Financial instruments are initially measured at cost Deferred income tax assets are recognised to the an asset and a liability equal to the present value Deferred tax liabilities 14 46,055 70,801 on trade date, which includes transaction costs, Net increase (decrease) in cash held 81,585 (36,328) extent that it is probable that future tax profi ts will of the minimum lease payments, including any Provisions 15 64,253 172,989 when the related contractual rights or obligations Cash at beginning of the fi nancial year 429,698 466,026 be available against which deductible temporary guaranteed residual values. Leased assets exist. Subsequent to initial recognition these are amortised on a straight line basis over their TOTAL NON CURRENT LIABILITIES 110,308 276,445 differences can be utilised. instruments are measured as set out below. estimated useful lives. Lease payments are Cash at end of the fi nancial year 22a 511,283 429,698 The amount of benefi ts brought to account or Financial assets at fair value through profit allocated between the reduction of the lease TOTAL LIABILITIES 757,154 1,052,340 which may be realised in the future is based on and loss liability and the lease interest expense. the assumption that no adverse change will occur The accompanying notes form part of these fi nancial statements. NET ASSETS 19,707,544 15,138,358 in income taxation legislation and the anticipation A financial asset is classified in this category if Lease payments for operating leases, where that the economic entity will derive suffi cient acquired principally for the purpose of selling in substantially all the risks and benefits remain MEMBERS’ EQUITY future assessable income to enable the benefi t the short term or if so designated by management with the lessor, are charged as expenses in the Reserves 17 14,092,538 10,056,103 to be realised and comply with the conditions of and within the requirements of AASB 139: periods in which they are incurred. Accumulated Funds 5,615,006 5,082,555 Recognition and Measurement of Financial deductibility imposed by the law. Employee Benefits Instruments. Realised and unrealised gains and Provision is made for the Club’s liability for TOTAL MEMBERS’ EQUITY 19,707,544 15,138,358 Inventories losses arising from changes in the fair value of employee benefits arising from services rendered Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and these assets are included in the income statement by employees to balance date. Employee net realisable value. in the period in which they arise. benefits expected to be settled within one year Property, Plant and Equipment Loans and Receivables have been measured at their nominal amount. Freehold land and buildings are shown at their fair Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial Other employee benefits payable later than one

10 NSWMC Magazine October 2008 October 2008 NSWMC Magazine 11 10 NSWMC Magazine October 2008 October 2008 NSWMC Magazine 11 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

year have been measured at the present value of the estimated future cash 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 outflows to be made for those benefits. $ $ $ $ $ $ Contributions are made by the Club to an employee superannuation fund NOTE 3: PROFIT FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES NOTE 5: DIRECTORS’ AND RELATED PERSONS’ BENEFITS NOTE 8: OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS BEFORE INCOME TAX and are charged as expenses when incurred. Meetings – Food & beverages 8,108 6,916 Current Profi t from ordinary activities before income tax has been determined Provisions Accommodation and travelling 7,603 17,191 Short term deposits 1,070,000 500,000 after: Club entertainment and promotion 927 2,993 Provisions are recognised when the Club has a legal or constructive 1,070,000 500,000 Presidents’ dinner 6,763 6,313 obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow (a) Charging as expenses of economic benefits will result and that outflow can be reliably measured. Board ladies’ night 1,853 1,318 Non Current Cost of sales 2,019,160 2,162,940 Cash and Cash Equivalents 27,254 34,731 Shares in listed companies – at fair value 845,984 1,228,713

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with Borrowing Costs: Professional development 3,048 5,513 banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of Interest and fees paid or payable – other persons - 15,952 NOTE 9: INVENTORIES three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within Finance lease charges - 1,529 Food & beverage allowance - Directors 11,204 14,294 short-term borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet. Donations – sub clubs - 2,264 Raw materials - at cost 2,019,160 17,481 41,506 56,802 Bars 19,251 20,914 Goods and Services Tax Directors fees paid or payable to all Food areas - 2,941 Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods Depreciation of non current assets Car parking tickets 5,845 4,042 directors of the club 33,514 41,482 and services tax (GST), except where the amount of GST incurred is not Building 70,651 56,951 Consumables 4,000 8,032 recoverable from the Australian Tax Office. In these circumstances the GST Plant and equipment 173,849 196,062 No. No. 29,096 35,929 is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an Poker machines 16,166 9,631 The number of directors whose income from item of the expense. NOTE 10: OTHER ASSETS 260,666 262,644 the club fell within the following bands: Receivables and payables in the balance sheet are shown inclusive of $0 - $10,000 12 12 Deposits 20,000 - Auditors remuneration: GST. The names of each person holding the position of Prepayments 32,854 51,130 Auditing the fi nancial report 18,000 19,200 Cash flows are presented in the cash flow statement on a gross basis, director of the club during the fi nancial year were: 52,854 51,130 Other services 3,600 7,050 except for the GST component of investing and financing activities, which Bad debts written off 125 2,044 are disclosed as operating cash flows. John W. Barron Frank M. Deane Stephen G. Bates Ross J. Delaney Revenue NOTE 11: PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT Net loss on disposal of current assets: Graham L. Berry Graham W. Byrne (a) Land and Buildings Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised upon delivery of goods to - Investments - - Douglas Cumming Andrew L. Colls customers. Lindsey G. Graham Lindsay O. Payne Freehold land at valuation 2007 9,500,000 7,520,000 - Property plant & equipment - -

Interest revenue is recognised on a proportional basis taking into account Charles W. Lucre Stephen C. Wearne Rental expense – operating leases - 1,374 Buildings and lifts at valuation 2007 7,000,000 5,180,000 the interest rates applicable to the financial assets. Related Party Transactions Less: Accumulated depreciation (52,500) (362,600) Revenue from the rendering of a service is recognised upon delivery of the (b) Crediting as income 6,947,500 4,817,400 service to customers. Interest received – other persons 68,105 55,253 No related party transactions occurred during the year. Membership income is recognised on a proportional basis over the period Dividends received 41,811 37,838 Building improvements – at cost 39,141 220,462 to which the renewal relates. Less: Accumulated depreciation (6,506) (8,401) NOTE 6: CASH ASSETS Dividend revenue is recognised when the right to receive a dividend has (c) Operating revenue 32,635 212,061 Cash on hand 45,970 48,280 been established. 16,480,135 12,549,461 Sales revenue 3,931,229 3,980,156 Cash at bank 465,313 381,418 All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST). Poker machine takings 82,909 111,201 (b) Plant and Equipment Comparative Figures Members subscriptions 129,771 115,793 511,283 429,698

Where required, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to Rent received 226,597 220,640 Plant, furniture, etc. – at cost 4,703,309 4,383,992 changes in presentation for the current financial year. Other revenue 14,134 4,055 Less: Accumulated depreciation (3,420,302) (3,248,834) Proceeds on sale of investments 271,844 27,573 NOTE 7: TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES 1,283,007 1,135,158 Proceeds from sale of property, Current plant and equipment 4,729 - Add: Capital works in progress 103,684 123,120 Trade debtors 36,320 61,349 Room Hire 50,985 45,259 1,386,691 1,258,278 NSW MASONIC CLUB Provision for doubtful debts - - 4,822,114 4,597,768 36,320 61,349 17,866,826 13,807,739 CHRISTMAS Other debtors 11,483 18,487 CHARITY NOTE 4: INCOME TAX EXPENSE Movements in carrying amounts The components of tax expense comprise: 47,803 79,836 The movement in the carrying amounts for each class of property, plant and RAFFLE equipment between the beginning and the end of the current fi nancial year Current tax 73,457 40,567 is set out below. Drawn 22nd December Lease commitments receivable Deferred tax 42,118 54,697 at 1pm 115,575 95,264 Future minimum lease payments receivable from Leased 1ST PRIZE non cancellable operating leases at reporting date Freehold Plant and Plant and Land Buildings Equipment Equipment Total Superior Christmas Hamper The prima facie tax on profi t from ordinary activities before income tax is reconciled Receivable: Balance at the Not later than 1 year 224,852 124,275 beginning of the year 7,520,000 5,029,461 1,258,278 - 13,807,739 2ND PRIZE to the income tax expense as follows: Later than 1 year and not later than 3 years 121,211 39,561 Deluxe Christmas Hamper Revaluations 1,980,000 1,820,000 - - 3,800,000 3RD PRIZE Prima facie tax payable on profi t from 346,063 163,836 Net Additions - - 318,428 - 318,428 Weekend accommodation for ordinary activities before income tax 2 at The Castlereagh Boutique at 30% (2007 30%) 194,472 128,295 Disposals ---- - Hotel with hot breakfast included Less tax effect of: Lease receivables relate to premises let by the Club. Leases in place at Transfers - 201,325 - - 201,325 balance date are for two and three years. Rent reviews are annual, with 3% TICKETS $2 EACH Depreciation/ - 5% increases per annum; amortisation expense - (70,651) (190,015) - (260,666) or 3 FOR $5 Franked dividends received (17,271) (13,729) Net mutual income and non allowable items (61,626) (19,302 Carrying amount at on sale at offi ce, all bars the end of the year 9,500,000 6,980,135 1,386,691 - 17,866,826 and reception 115,575 95,264

12 NSWMC Magazine October 2008 October 2008 NSWMC Magazine 13 12 NSWMC Magazine October 2008 October 2008 NSWMC Magazine 13 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 NOTE 25: FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT $ $ $ $ $ $ Financial Risk Management Policies NOTE 12: TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES NOTE 17: RESERVES NOTE 22: CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Continued) The company’s financial instruments consists primarily of deposits with Current (a) Capital Profits Reserve (b) Reconciliation of cash flow from operations banks, local money market instruments, short-term investments, accounts Trade creditors 133,899 73,401 with profit from ordinary activities after income tax receivable and payable, loans to and from subsidiaries, bills and leases. Sundry creditors and accruals 109,002 272,972 The capital profi ts reserve records profi ts (net of tax) on sale of investment Profi t from ordinary activities after income tax 532,666 332,386 The directors’ overall risk management strategy seeks to assist the 242,901 346,373 (b) Asset Revaluation Reserve Non cash fl ows in profi t from ordinary activities company in meeting its financial targets, whilst minimizing potential adverse effects on financial performance. The asset revaluation reserve records revaluations (net of tax) on non Revaluation increment - 8,881 Risk management policies are approved and reviewed by the Board of NOTE 13: INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES current assets. - Amortisation - - - Depreciation 260,666 253,013 Directors on a regular basis. These included the credit risk policies and Current (c) The Financial Assets Reserve records revaluation of fi nancial assets. (Profi t)/loss on sale of property, plant and equipment (4,729) - future cash flow requirements. Hire purchase liability - 12,209 (Profi t)/loss on sale of investments (66,107) (11,623) The main purpose of non-derivative financial instruments is to raise - 12,209 NOTE 18: CAPITAL AND LEASING COMMITMENTS Changes in assets and liabilities finance for company operations. The company does not have any derivative instruments at 30 June 2008. (a) Operating lease commitments (Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables 32,033 39,457 Non Current (Increase)/decrease in inventories 6,833 4,899 NOTE 26: SPECIAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Hire purchase liability - 32,655 (Increase)/decrease in prepayments (2,537) 5,693 Non cancellable operating leases contracted for The Registered Clubs Act of 1976 requires the Club to include the following - 32,655 but not capitalised in the fi nancial statements. Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables (335,922) 109,009 Increase/(decrease) in provisions 102,419 11,448 information in its annual report to members in relation to the fi nancial year. (i) Number of employee remuneration packages equal to or Payable: Increase/(decrease) in taxes payable 16,755 (56,108) NOTE 14: TAX (Increase)/decrease in deferred tax asset 10,127 65,256 more than $100,000: - Not later than 1 year - 8,217 Liabilities Increase/(decrease) in deferred tax liability (24,746) (12,069) Band: - Later than 1 year but not later than 5 years - 22,597 Increase/(decrease) in income received in advance (8,828) 7,962 $150,000 and $160,000 1 Current (ii) Financial interest acquired in a hotel declared as required. Nil Income Tax 17,622 867 - 30,814 Cash fl ows from operations 518,630 758,564 (c) Non cash financing and investing activities (iii) Purpose and details of overseas travel by a director, Non Current secretary or manager of the Club. Nil Operating leases are for the rental of offi ce machines No assets were acquired in either the 2008 or the 2007 (iv) Total profi ts from gaming machines in the Club during the Deferred Tax Liability Comprises: and equipment. The leases are non cancellable with year by means of fi nance leases. 12 month period ended 30 November 2008 in the fi nancial rent payable monthly in advance, at a fi xed amount over the term of the lease. (d) Credit standby arrangements with banks year to which this report relates. $60,918 Revaluation adjustments taken directly to equity 46,055 54,598 Credit facility 750,000 750,000 (v) Amount applied by the Club to community development and Tax allowances relating to Amount utilised at balance date - - support during the 12 month period ended 30 November property, plant & equipment - 15,477 (b) Capital expenditure commitments 2008 in the fi nancial year to which this report relates. Nil Unused credit facility 750,000 750,000 Other - 726 (vi) Loans made to employees of the Club Nil Capital expenditure commitments contracted for 46,055 70,801 Plant and Equipment purchases. The facility is a $750,000 thirty three month variable rate bill discount facility. (vii) There was no contract approved under Section 41M of the Act which was entered into by the Club.

Payable: Not later than 1 year 995,000 18,275 NOTE 24: AVAILABLE FOR SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS COMPRISE: (viii) No consultant to the Club was paid in excess of $30,000. Deferred tax assets comprise: Non Current (ix) Total consultancy fees paid. Nil Provisions and accruals 47,526 56,715 NOTE 19: SUPERANNUATION COMMITMENTS Listed investments, at fair value (x) There was no settlement made with a member of the Capital losses - 938 The Club is committed to contribute to superannuation funds to provide benefi ts - shares in listed corporations 838,497 1,228,713 governing body or employee as a result of a legal dispute. on an accumulation basis for employees. The Club’s contributions are based on 47,526 57,653 Available-for-sale financial assets comprise investments in the issued (xi) No legal fees were paid on behalf of a member of the percentages of employees’ gross income and equates to at least the minimum share capital of various entities. There are no fixed returns or fixed maturity governing body or an employee. required under the Superannuation Guarantee Charge. The Club believes the date attached to these investments. (xii) There are no employees of the Club who are close relatives NOTE 15: PROVISIONS assets of the plans are suffi cient to satisfy all benefi ts that would have been vested under the plans in the event of termination of the plans or voluntary or of a top executive as defi ned by Section 41B(1) of the Act. Current compulsory termination of the employment of employees. Audit fees 17,500 - NOTE 23: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Long Service Leave employee benefi ts 80,732 80,870 NOTE 20: MEMBERS’ GUARANTEE (a) Interest Rate Risk The Club is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated and domiciled in The Club’s exposure to interest rate risk, which is the risk that a fi nancial instrument’s value will fl uctuate as a result of changes in market interest rates and the effective weighted Repairs and maintenance - 46,840 Australia. If the Club is wound up, the memorandum of association states average interest rates on those fi nancial assets is as follows: Annual leave and holidays 219,241 211,871 that each member is required to contribute a maximum of $4 each towards Weighted Average Effective Floating Interest Rate Fixed Interest Rate Maturing Non Interest Bearing Total meeting any outstanding obligations of the Club. At 30 June 2008, the number Interest Rate 1 Year 1 - 5 Years 317,473 339,581 of members was 2,927 (2007 – 3,206). 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 Non Current %%$$$$$$$$$$ Long Service Leave employee benefi ts 64,253 100,221 NOTE 21: SEGMENT REPORTING Financial Assets Cash assets 4.5 4.35 465,313 381,418 - - 45,970 48,280 511,283 466,026 Repairs and maintenance - 72,768 The Club operates in two industries. The principal activity of the Club is the Receivables - - - 47,80379,836 47,803 79,836 operation of a 4 star boutique hotel in Sydney N.S.W. Investments 6.75 6.25 - 1,070,000 500,000 - 838,497 1,228,713 1,908,497 1,190,484 64,253 172,989 Total Financial Assets 465,313 381,418 1,070,000 500,000 - 932,270 1,356,829 2,515,386 1,775,803 NOTE 22: CASH FLOW INFORMATION Financial Liabilities NOTE 16: OTHER LIABILITIES (a) Reconciliation of cash Trade Creditors and accruals - - - 242,901 346,373 242,901 346,373 Bills of Exchange ------Current For the purpose of the statement of cash fl ows, cash Hire Purchase Liabilities - 12,209 32,655 - - - 44,864 includes cash on hand at bank. Cash at the end of Lease Liabilities ------Subscriptions received in advance 60,326 71,113 the year is shown in the balance sheet as: - 12,209 32,655 242,901346,373 242,901391,237 Advance booking deposits 7,711 5,752 Cash on hand 45,970 48,280 Cash at bank 465,313 381,418 There are no other fi nancial assets or fi nancial liabilities with exposure to interest rate risk. 68,037 76,865 (b) Credit Risk 511,283 429,968 The maximum exposure to credit risk, excluding the value of any collateral or other security at balance date, to recognised fi nancial assets is the carrying amount, net of any provisions for doubtful debts, as disclosed in the balance sheet and notes to the fi nancial statements. (c) Net Fair Values The net fair values of fi nancial assets and fi nancial liabilities approximates their carrying value. Financial assets where the carrying amount exceeds net fair values have not been written down as the Club intends to hold these assets to maturity. The aggregate net fair values and carrying amounts of fi nancial assets and fi nancial liabilities are disclosed in the balance sheet and in the notes to the fi nancial statements.

14 NSWMC Magazine October 2008 October 2008 NSWMC Magazine 15 14 NSWMC Magazine October 2008 October 2008 NSWMC Magazine 15 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT TRADING ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2008 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2008 NOTE 27: BALANCE SHEET Note 2008 2007 ACCOM “REAGH” CELLOS LOUNGE TOTAL TOTAL Application Application $ $ BAR BAR 2008 2007 INCOME $$$$$$ AASB AMENDMENT STANDARDS AFFECTED OUTLINE OF AMENDMENT Date of the Date for Trading profi t 1,912,069 1,817216 INCOME Standard Group Poker machine profi t (excluding amortisation) 60,918 108,455 Sales 2,950,610 61,498 662,574 256,547 3,931,229 3,980,156 AASB 2007-3 Amendments to AASB 5: Non-Current Assets Held for The disclosure requirements of AASB 114: Segment 1-Jan-09 1-Jul-09 Members subscriptions 129,771 115,793 Australian Accounting Standards Sale and Discontinued Reporting have been replaced due to the issuing Donations 45 40 EXPENSES of AASB 8: Segment Reporting in February 2007. AASB 6: Exploration for and Evaluation of Rent received 226,597 220,640 Cost of Sales - 22,164 144,871 65,557 232,592 395,692 Mineral Resources These amendments will involve changes to segment Room hire 50,985 45,259 reporting disclosures within the financial report. Interest received – other persons 68,105 55,253 Gross Profi t 2,950,610 39,334 517,703 190,990 3,698,637 3,584,464 AASB 102: Inventories However, it is anticipated there will be no direct Dividends received 41,811 37,838 Direct Labour AASB 107: Cash Flow Statements impact on recognition and measurement criteria 760,836 50,168 232,704 162,606 1,206,314 1,283,768 Sundry income 14,089 3,531 Expenses AASB 119: Employee Benefits amounts included in the financial report. Profi t (loss) on sale of investments 66,107 11,623 Direct expenses 280,728 3,457 223,619 72,450 580,254 483,480 AASB 134: Interim Financial Profi t (loss) on sale of plant and equipment 4,729 - AASB 136: Impairment of Assets 1,041,564 53,625 456,323 235,056 1,786,568 1,767,248 2,575,226 2,415,648 AASB 1023: General Insurance TRADING PROFIT (LOSS) 1,909,046 (14,291) 61,380 (44,066) 1,912,069 1,817,216 AASB 1038: Life Insurance Contracts EXPENSES Indirect trading expenses 281,573 244,135 AASB 8 Operating Segments AASB 114: Segment Reporting As above 1-Jan-09 1-Jul-09 General overhead expenses 499,216 546,060 POKER MACHINE OPERATING ACCOUNT AASB 2007-6 Amendments to AASB 1: First time adoption of AIFRS The revised AASB 123: Borrowing Costs issued 1-Jan-09 1-Jul-09 Administration expenses 615,543 612,916 Bad debts 125 2,044 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2008 Australian Accounting Standards AASB 101: Presentation of Financial in June 2007 has removed the option to expense Auditors’ remuneration Statements all borrowing costs. This amendment will require the capitalization of all borrowing cost directly Audit fees 18,000 19,200 2008 2007 AASB 107: Cash Flow Statements attributable to the acquisition, construction or Accountancy, secretarial & tax service 3,600 7,050 $ $ AASB 111: Construction production of a qualifying asset. However, there will Donations 7,000 5,264 NET TAKINGS 82,909 111,201 AASB 116: Property, Plant & Equipment be no direct impact to the amounts included in the Finance lease charges 1 - 1,529 financial entity as they already capitalise borrowing AASB 138: Intangible Assets Borrowing costs - 15,952 LESS DIRECT EXPENSES costs related to qualifying assets. Social amenities and activities 68,862 81,220 Depreciation/amortisation 16,166 9,631 AASB 123 Borrowing Costs AASB 123 Borrowing Costs As above. 1-Jan-09 1-Jul-09 Directors & related persons’ benefi ts 4 46,389 54,538 Directors fees 33,514 41,482 Repairs and maintenance 6,036 7,511 AASB 2007-8 Amendments to AASB 101: Presentation of Financial The revised AASB 101: 1-Jan-09 1-Jul-09 Amortisation – Leased assets 1,600 - Market Day prizes and raffl es (220) (417) Sundries 8,941 6,547 Australian Accounting Standards Statements Presentation of Financial Statements issued in Depreciation Transitional GST funding (8,932) (10,895) September 2007 requires the presentation of a Plant and equipment 173,849 196,062

statement of comprehensive income and makes Building 70,651 56,951 30,923 12,377 changes to the statement of changes in equity. Rates and taxes 107,062 103,595

AASB 101 AASB 101: Presentation of Financial As above. 1-Jan-09 1-Jul-09 1,926,984 1,987,998 PROFIT 60,918 98,824 Statements PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX 648,241 427,650 INCOME TAX EXPENSE 4 115,575 (95,264) DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF NEW SOUTH WALES MASONIC CLUB PROFIT AFTER INCOME TAX 532,666 332,386 The directors of the Club declare that: Abridged Version

1. the statement of fi nancial performance, statement of fi nancial position, Independence statement of cash fl ows and notes to the fi nancial statements are in In accordance with ASIC Class Order 05/83, we declare to the best of our accordance with the Corporations Act 2001: knowledge and belief that the auditor’s independence declaration set out SOCIAL FUNCTIONS & EVENTS on the page directly following the Director’s Report has not changed as at (a) comply with Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations the date of providing our audit opinion. 2001; and Audit Opinion (b) give a true and fair view of the fi nancial position as at 30 June 2008 In our opinion, the fi nancial report of the New South Wales Masonic Club is and performance for the year ended on that date of the Club, in accordance with: 2. in the directors’ opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Club will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and (a) The Corporations Act 2001, including: payable. (i) giving a true and fair view of the Club’s fi nancial position as at 30 June 2008 and of its performance for the year ended on that This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of date; and Directors. (ii) complying with Accounting Standards in Australia, and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and (b) other mandatory professional reporting requirements in Australia. PRESIDENT’S DINNER 2008 Above: Club Patron & EX Grand Name of Firm: Meagher Howard & Wright Master Tony Lauer & Ms Judith GRAHAM L. L BERRY STEPHEN G. BATES Morrice, partner of the Grand (President) (Treasurer, Director) Name of Partner: Ken Wright Master of NSW & ACT Club member Bill Harris, a former drug squad detective, Address: P O Box 653 Above Right: Ex NSW Masonic Dated: 3rd October 2008 not only turned 92 last month but also had the honour Bondi Junction NSW 1355 Club GM Alan Eckford & wife of being awarded a Commissioner’s Medal. Bill received Charm Eckford Signed: the 53rd NSW Police gold plated metal out of only 100 Right: President Graham Berry, that are available. Pictured above: Bill at his residence, Dated this 7th day of October 2008. Joy Lauer, Margaret Hall & Tony with NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione. Lauer

16 NSWMC Magazine October 2008 October 2008 NSWMC Magazine 17 16 NSWMC Magazine October 2008 October 2008 NSWMC Magazine 17 CLUBS WITHIN THE CLUB SOCIAL CALENDAR 2008 OPENING HOURS CELLO’S RESTAURANT Buffet & Full Breakfasts CLUB CONTACT PHONE Please book all club functions with Rita 7am - 9am Daily Phone 02 9284 1006 or email [email protected] A la carte Dining or Dine and Wine functions Joan Mackenzie 9979 1569 Business Lunch OCTOBER 2008 12noon - 2.30pm Neville Adam 9558 5035 Monday to Friday Touring Group functions Monday 20 NSW Masonic Sub-branch RSL meeting - 11am Dinner (meet 1st Tuesday of the month) - New Members Welcome Cello’s Long Lunch - with Carlos Perez Bookings directly 6pm - 8.30pm Friday 24 NSW Masonic Sub Branch Bill Jenkins 0421 165 290 *Please note date change - previously was 17th with Cello’s Monday to Friday

RSL functions (meet 3rd Monday of the month) - New Members Welcome Monday 27 NSW Masonic Veterans meeting & lunch - 11.30am REAGHBAR 11.30am - 8pm NSW Masonic Veterans Stan Hing 9349 6795 Bookings directly Friday 31 Cello’s Long Lunch - Ian Bloxsom Jazz Trio Monday to Friday with Cello’s Association (meet 4th Monday of the month) - New Members Welcome Every Thursday Solo Group players in Level 2 Card Room CASTLEREAGH LOUNGE The Castlereagh Probus Club Linde Jobling 9818 5523 10am - 9pm Mon - Thurs functions (meet 2nd Monday of the month) - New Members Welcome NOVEMBER 2008 10am - 10pm Friday 10am - 9pm Saturday Melbourne Cup Luncheon in Cello’s & The Adam $60 Members Moira McGovern 9664 2227 Tuesday 4 5pm - 8.30pm Sunday Solo Group Room - 3 course lunch with 2 drinks $65 Non-members (meet every Thursday 10.30am) - New Members Welcome Touring Group Melbourne Cup gathering in The Tuesday 4 Castlereagh Lounge - 2pm PARKING 9328 1493 Sydney Birthday Club Peter Shilton Premier Parking - Phone 9635 3033 0419 013 483 Monday 10 Probus Meeting at 10am

Market Day at 2pm - Last one for 2008, make a Wednesday 12 special note in your diary! Discounted parking vouchers are available Each month complimentary sparkling Other regular meetings held at the NSW Masonic Club Sydney Birthday Club Christmas Lunch in The for the following hours and are on sale at the wine vouchers will be sent out to please contact the following persons if you are interested in joing their activities Thursday 13 Adam Room foyer Reception Desk. members with an up coming birthday. Parking tickets must be purchased prior to To participate in this promotion CLUB MEETINGS CONTACT DETAILS Australian Monarchist League Lunch celebrating $70 Members & exiting the car park. members must take their voucher to the Friday 14 the 60th Birthday of the Prince of Wales Rotary Club of Meet every Tuesday in Cello’s Non-members administration office for validation after www.sydneyrotary.com Includes 3 course lunch with a drink on arrival HILTON CARPARK - Open 24 hours which, it can be presented at the bar. Sydney at 12.30pm 259 Pitt Street, Sydney CBD Any member who does not receive their Monday 17 NSW Masonic Sub-branch RSL meeting - 11am Sydney Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays in David Pell Access From: voucher or misplaces it may collect a Lions Club the Adam Room at 12.30pm email: [email protected] new voucher from the administration Tuesday 18 Touring Group meeting at 11am Pitt Street (Approach from Park Street) Meet 3rd Thursday of the office on level one. Royal Commonwealth Faye Lansley Disabled Parking: Valet Service month in The Adam Room Cello’s Long Lunch - Mark Davies, harpist Bookings directly email: [email protected] Friday 21 Rates Please Note: Offer is not available for Society - Special Guest Speaker *Please note date change - previously was 17th with Cello’s ‘take-away’ and must be consumed $45.00 Voucher 24 Hour Weekdays within the Club. Rotary Club of Sydney Meet 1st & 3rd Monday in the Amy Hing Monday 24 NSW Masonic Veterans meeting & lunch - 11.30am Multiple Access CBD Adam Room at 6pm email: [email protected] NSW Masonic Club 116th AGM in Cello’s at 1pm Monday 24 $25.00 Voucher 24 Hour Weekends - followed by light refreshments in the ReaghBar Multiple Access BON VOYAGE NEW PARKING Every Thursday Solo Group players in Level 2 Card Room $15.00 Voucher Evening/Overnight Rate DECEMBER 2008 Entry after 6pm - Exit before Next week the Touring Group head ARRANGEMENTS 9am the next morning off on their fi ve day tour to the Touring Group Pre-Christmas Afternoon Tea in The Single Entry/Exit The Castlereagh Boutique Tuesday 2 NSW North Coast, visiting Grafton, Castlereagh Lounge - 5pm These discounted parking options are offered Hotel has recently entered by The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel to all Maclean, Iluka & Yamba. Thursday 4 NSW Veterans Christmas Lunch - book with Rita an arrangement with Premier guests as a service, however, it is ultimately For enquiries regarding upcoming Parking at the Hilton Hotel. Bookings directly the responsibility of guests to ensure that they Friday 5 Cello’s Long Lunch - Rachelle Medley adhere to the entry/exit conditions that apply. Touring Group events and tours, Details and pricing can be with Cello’s please contact Neville Adam on found on the next page. Monday 8 Probus Meeting at 10am 9558 5035. Jacaranda Festival - Grafton DRESS REGULATIONS 1st Members & Associates Christmas Lunch in $55 Members Club members and their guests are asked to observe the Wednesday 10 Cello’s, 3 courses with 2 drinks & a gift for everyone $60 Non-members following dress regulations which have been approved by the Board to preserve the dignity of the Club. PREFERRED PARTNERS MARKET DAY FOOD & BEVERAGE DISCOUNT Sydney Birthday Club Christmas Lunch in The Thursday 11 Members and their guests attending “Cello’s” after Adam Room 6pm should be suitably attired. For gentlemen, a Discounts for Club Members 2nd Wednesday of every month Club members are entitled to receive a discount of 10% off food collared shirt with trousers or slacks is acceptable. A 5%-10% Hyde Park Jewellery Tickets $1 each (ten numbers per ticket) Monday 17 NSW Masonic Sub-branch RSL meeting - 11am tie is not compulsory. For ladies, smart casual attire and beverage within the Club is acceptable, including tailored slacks. Slacks or 169A Castlereagh St, Sydney Bonus ticket for every $5 spent. Over 40 2nd Members & Associates Christmas Lunch in $55 Members Conditions: Wednesday 17 tailored shorts with long socks and shoes, tailored terrific gourmet prizes. Cello’s, 3 courses with 2 drinks & a gift for everyone $60 Non-members 10% at Foto Direct Discount applies only to the member shirt with short or long sleeves, is acceptable in all Castlereagh Lounge, Level 2 Bookings directly other food and beverage areas. 171A Castlereagh St, Sydney Venue: and up to 3 accompanying guests. Wednesday 24 Cello’s Long Lunch - Ian Bloxsom Jazz Trio with Cello’s The Castlereagh hotel guests, as Temporary Time: 2pm It is not applicable to groups or Members, are expected to observe the above dress 15% Hairstyling For Men function bookings which exceed Christmas Day Lunch in Cello’s $115 Members Thursday 25 regulations when availing themselves of the Club David Jones Men’s Department this limit. Please note Special Event Traditional 4 course lunch with 3 hr drink package $125 Non-members facilities. 1st Floor, 65-77 Market St, Sydney Luncheons have a special member’s The Club Management reserves the right to refuse Every Thursday Solo Group players in Level 2 Card Room rate - no further discounts apply. any person not suitably attired admission to the Club.

18 NSWMC Magazine October 2008 October 2008 NSWMC Magazine 19 CELLO’S CHRISTMAS THEME MENU NEW MEMBERS June 2008 - September 2008 EEntréentrée Mrs P. Fenton, House Manager Smoked salmon on bed of mixed leaves served with lemon aioli Mrs N. Fenton, Retired or Mr G. Finch, Theatre worker Prawns saganaki – seared prawns in warm sweet basil, Mrs D. Fitzroy, Retired Tomato compote & fetta Ms C. Forsythe, Semi Retired/Arts Mr G. Galliani, Supervisor Mr V. Gattenhof, Retired MMainain CourseCourse Mr S. Georges, Self-employed Traditional roast turkey & ham with stuffi ng & Mrs D. Giles OAM, Retired all the trimmings served with rich turkey & cranberry sauce Mrs P. Gillespie, Retired Mr I. Gillies, Farmer or Mr P. Grant, Retired Company Director Rump of lamb on mashed potato served with rosemary & thyme jus Mr D. Guy, Business Development or Dr K. Hanel, Surgeon Fillet of salmon on bed of mashed potato infused with lemon Mrs L. Hanel, Nurse served with creamy tarragon sauce Mrs H. Hardaker, Retired Mr W. Hardy, Retired Engineer Special Mrs E. Hazzard, Retired Mrs M. Healey, Retired School Principal Conditions DDessertessert Mr K. Hooper, Journalist/Publishing Editor Available only for booking under Christmas pudding with Brandy Anglaise 20 people, pre-ordered set or Mrs V. Howell, Retired menu for booking over 20 Strawberry cheesecake served with berry coulis Mr R. Huang, Student, Engineer Payment must be fi nalised by Mr F. Johnson, Retired one person only Freshly brewed coffee or tea Mrs M. Jones, Retired Inclusive of GST & Members Mr C. Jones, Professional Engineer Discount Mr T. Kelly, Bank Manager Seating arrangements as per Member Non Member Cello’s lay-out Mrs D. King, Retired Office Mgr Complimentary Christmas bons 2 - course $40 2 - course $45 Ms M. Kingsford, Semi-Retired bons can be pre-arranged on 3 - course $50 3 - course $55 Mrs R. Lilienthal, Retired request Mr W. MacKenzie, Manager Mrs P. Maskell, Science Teacher Mrs L. McArthur, Home Duties Mr L. McClean, Retired Mr G. McDonald, Member FedAdminAppTribunals Mr P. McMaugh, Tufgrass Scientist Ms B. Milne, Teacher/Lecturer Mr I. Movitz, Retired Mr P. Mulally, Lawyer Ms D. Mullins, Property Investor Mr I. Neville, Company Director Mrs S. Nutt, Retired Mrs M. O’Connor, Retired Mrs S. Oliver, Retired Mr J. Ong, Acquisitions Analyst Mrs B. Percival, Retiree Mr C. Petersen, Australian Army Mr P. Rice, Retired Mr J. Rowles, Retired Mr L. Samuels, Retired Mr D. Shanahan, Engineering Mgr Ms A. Smith, Retired Mrs Y. Smith, Retiree Mrs M. Sourry, Retired Teacher/Librarian Mr D. Standish, Retired Book Publisher Mr H. Stathis, Solicitor Mrs I. Stebbings-Moore, Retired School Mistress Cello’s Restaurant 12-3pm Mr J. Stein, Postal Services Officer Mr R. Stokes, Retired Oct 24 Carlos Perez - previously 17th Mr D. Swierk, Urban Planner Oct 31 Ian Bloxsom Jazz Trio Mr G. Tancred, Insurance Agent Mr D. Taylor, Network Engineer Nov 21 Mark Davies - previously 14th Mr B. Taylor, Director Dec 05 Rachelle Medley Mr J. Thompson, Barrister Mr I. Todoroski, Reservation Agent Dec 24 Ian Bloxsom Jazz Trio Mrs J. Wilson, Retired Mr M. Wilson, Regular Friday Artist Miss R. Wright, Retired Golf Professional RRachelleachelle Ces Dorcey on piano Mr P. Zeilic, Architect, Project Mgr