TUGGERANONG VALLEY RUGBY UNION AND SPORTS CLUB LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2017/2018 2 TUGGERANONG VALLEY RUGBY UNION AND SPORTS CLUB LIMITED CONTENTS NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 5 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 6 CEO’S REPORT 8 FINANCIAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 12 STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 15 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 16 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 17 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 18 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 19 INFORMATION PROVIDED UNDER THE GAMING MACHINE ACT 2004 (ACT) 28 2017/2018 ANNUAL REPORT 3 NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is given to members that the 40th Annual General Meeting of Tuggeranong Valley Rugby Union and Sports Club Limited will be held at: Place: Town Centre Vikings Rowland Rees Crescent GREENWAY ACT 2900 Date: Wednesday, 19 September 2018 Time: 7.00pm (doors will be locked at this time) Agenda: 1. Welcome and Apologies 2. Members in Attendance 3. Confirmation of the Minutes of the 39th Annual General Meeting held on 20 September 2017 4. Business Arising from the 2017 Annual General Meeting Minutes 5. Presentation of the Annual Report 6. Presentation of the Finance Reports and Balance Sheets 7. Auditor’s Report 8. Ordinary Resolutions: i. Adoption of the Audited Financial Report for 2017/2018 ii. Election of Directors for 2018/19 iii. Appointment of the Auditor iv. Fixing of the Auditor's remuneration 9. General Business 2017/2018 ANNUAL REPORT 5 PRESIDENT’S REPORT On behalf of the Board of Directors, it is with pleasure region. Our partnership is not just about raising much that I provide to you the Vikings Group Annual Report needed funds but also to raise the awareness of the for the period ending 30 June, 2018. A modest end range of services that provide great benefit to the of year financial result of $0.151m is indicative of the community. We are very proud to be working with environment in which the Club industry operates. The Marymead over the next 12 months. Board has embarked on a Strategic Plan that aims to We are also very proud to continue our commitment ensure that our business is sustainable and provides to local sport and community organisations. This opportunity to diversify and grow over time. The Board year we have contributed some $2 million to support acknowledges the pressures within the industry and sporting clubs, athletes, community groups and understands that, in conjunction with strategy, we the associated activities that they are involved will also continue to focus on reducing overheads with. The focus on Community Contributions by and better asset utilisation toward improved revenue Government has provided some uncertainty for the outcomes. We will also look to implementing future of how Vikings continues this support. It was strategies to improve patronage through marketing, encouraging to see the level of support from our developing hospitality services to our Members and sporting and community organisations at the recent guests, and improved Club facilities. information session outlining the potential impact of reduced future funding through this Scheme. The With this in mind, our Clubs continue to be busy Board and management continue to have a strong centres of activity. In particular, this year saw us focus on providing support to those organisations launch the refurbished Erindale Club. The Cookery and we will inform our Membership of the impacts and Brick & Basil have been standout performers of proposed changes to the Scheme through our and feedback from members and guests has been regular publications and sports and community clubs very supportive in identifying their enjoyment of the meetings in the coming months. various dining options now available without having to leave Tuggeranong. The outdoor beer garden, gelato The local rugby season has concluded with Vikings bar and especially the kids areas have been very Rugby taking out the Club Championship and being well received. Our continued focus is to provide our represented across all six Grades on Grand Final Day. Members and guests with modern, vibrant and family A fantastic effort culminating in three Premierships in friendly facilities across all of our Clubs. We welcome 1st Grade, Colts and Womens. Congratulations to your feedback towards improving these aspects of our the Rugby Committee, Head Coach Nick Scrivener, business. players, coaches and support staff on a successful season. This past year has seen Vikings raise over $60,000 for our second charity partner OzHarvest Canberra. After a successful season in 2017 where they finished We are thankful that we have been able to raise Minor Premiers, the Canberra Vikings kick off their awareness of the activities of OzHarvest during this 2018 campaign in the National Rugby Championship year. It has been a great pleasure working with such with an exciting Grand Final rematch against a fantastic organisation doing so many great things Queensland Country at Viking Park. The team has a in our community. In 2018, we are looking forward great representation from local Clubs and community to working with Marymead as our new Charity of the support is vital in what is sure to be another successful Year. Marymead is synonymous with the work they do season. We wish the team all the best as they take in providing support services to children, young people on some of the country’s best established and up and and their families in Canberra and the surrounding coming players. 6 TUGGERANONG VALLEY RUGBY UNION AND SPORTS CLUB LIMITED PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT. Vikings Group CEO Anthony Hill, senior management and staff have worked tirelessly to provide a warm and enjoyable experience within our Clubs for our Members and guests. To be awarded the 2017 ACT Medium Employer of the Year is fantastic recognition for the ongoing programs that contribute to making Vikings an employer of choice. We thank our well trained, enthusiastic and dedicated team for another great year. Whilst it has been a busy year, the coming 12 months present some significant challenges to our business. It is fortunate that we have a stable and strong Board to meet these challenges and I thank them for their continued support. Finally, thank you to our Members for your continued support by coming along to any one of our Clubs. Vikings exists for its members and we hope to see you continuing to enjoy our hospitality as we farewell the cold and head into the warmer months. David Assenheim President 2018 2017/2018 ANNUAL REPORT 7 CEO’S REPORT Leading an organisation like Vikings Group is an room will provide access to someone that can help. It experience like no other. Each day I get to work with is an initiative we are proud of and complements the talented people trying to achieve great things in an harm minimisation initiatives already in place at Vikings. environment that is fresh, evolving and challenging. We have a Board that embraces and champions positive As mentioned, the last round of venue improvements change, and that is evident in our achievements. We was completed at the Erindale Club this year. I am have a future that we are in control of and despite extremely pleased with the outcome. Vikings Group the hurdles placed in our way we are determined to boasts four venues that are at a contemporary remain the Club our Members expect us to be. standard that we hope meets our Members’ wants and needs. Erindale Vikings now has a choice of three I would like to start by reinforcing that the foundations dining options, a new lounge area and entertainment of your Club are strong. Despite our current facilities. The addition of the Italian restaurant at challenges, I believe that the underlying business Erindale Vikings has been an overnight success and so strengths and our focus on managing for our future will too the fresh new bistro. If you haven’t already, please continue to strengthen your Club as we move through come down and enjoy the hospitality of our team at these uncertain times. Erindale in the best new Club in town. The past 12 months has seen a raft of regulatory The completion of the Erindale refurbishment is part change sweep through the ACT Club Industry. In of our ethos of continual improvement. We are fully particular further restrictions on how our Members committed to making our Members and their guests can access their money, changes to the Community experience in our clubs memorable for all the right Contributions scheme, a hand back of poker reasons. machines and, most recently, a levy placed upon those We value our relationship with our local community and that operate gaming machines in the ACT, combine to will do everything in our power to preserve the positive impact on how we do business. The measures put in contribution we make regardless of the headwinds place by the current ACT Government will have a long- we face. Vikings Group Charity of the Year program is lasting impact on the Club industry. These measures just one way your Club gives back to the community. have missed the mark on encouraging responsible This year the team raised over $60,000 for OzHarvest gaming and will, if anything, cause greater harm in Canberra, who provide much needed relief to people the community than they purport to reduce. If the in need in and around Canberra. The experience of Government wishes to genuinely promote responsible partnering with OzHarvest was positive for all involved. gaming practice in the Club industry, consultation with The contribution to OzHarvest was in addition to the whole of industry is required. $2million plus Vikings Group gave to the community last financial year. Our contribution to community Harm minimisation is something Vikings Group represents approximately 14% of net gaming revenue.