Newsletter JUNE/JULY 2019
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Newsletter JUNE/JULY 2019 COME AND SEE THE NEW AND IMPROVED MAAC! Marmion Angling and Aquatic Club West Coast Drive Marmion P 08 9447 1733 | F 08 9447 1277 | W www.maac.com.au | E [email protected] Marmion Angling & Aquatic Club W.A. Printpost No. 630707/000041 WHAT’S INSIDE... 3 From the President FROM THE PRESIDENT Steve Knight 4 From the Helm 6 Captain’s Report Welcome to the June/July edition of the MAAC 7 Fishing Comp Results Michael is around most weekdays and usually stays Newsletter. back for the Chase the Ace on Wednesdays and the 8 State Boat Championships Friday draws, so come on down and say hello. Some big things have happened over the last couple 12 You call that a fish of months, the biggest is the refurbishment of the We are also fast approaching our AGM in October. 13 Spearfishing Report Restaurant and Southern Bar. We have several committee positions becoming available including Club President, General Committee 14 Dive Report We now have not only the best location on the West Members, Club Captain and Angling & Sport positions. If Coast to share good times with family and friends, but 19 Tour De Force you have something to offer our Club and would like to also the most comfortable and contemporary venue. be involved in any of the Committees, please feel free 22 Chase The Ace It has been fantastic seeing and hearing members to talk to me or any other General Committee Member comments as they see the light bright décor that meets about what is involved. 25 Outcome of Audit Tender them as they walk into our Club. 26 Darts Report See you at the Club Come and view the refurbishment, with happy hours 28 Dining at the MAAC on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons, Chase Steve Knight the Ace on Wednesday and the usual raffle draws and PRESIDENT 32 Á La Carte Menu buffet on Friday, there is always something happening at the MAAC. As you are aware, our Club Manager Robert Weir is LIKE US ON moving on to a new chapter in his life after being at FACEBOOK! MAAC MERCHANDISE the helm of the MAAC for almost 13 years. In that time, Available from the office Monday - Friday he has tirelessly managed our Club through several Keep up to date with all renovations including our previous major upgrade some the club events, activities nine years ago that included the balcony widening, and specials! the installation of the very popular beachside Seawall Bar and of course, the latest revamp. Robert, on behalf of the members, staff and General - Motor & Marine Trimmers Committee, we thank you and wish you well in your JP’S - Motor Body Trimmers future pursuits. I am sure that you will not be a stranger Short Sleeve - Boat & 4WD Canopies Spray Jacket $35 Polo $35 Short Sleeve Vest $45 Plain Polo $32 here at the MAAC. TRIM - Shade Sails With Robert’s outgoing we welcome onboard our new - Tarpaulins & Toolbags Postcards 5 for $1 Club Manager Michael Sassella. SHOP - Repairs Michael has already started at the MAAC and is slowly finding his feet. With a solid history in the hospitality PH: 9248 7084 M: 0418 938 077 industry, we look forward to some sensational additions F: 9248 7267 A: Unit 1/99 Mulgul Drv Malaga Broad Rim Embroided to our menus. Rugby Top $45 Peak Cap $14 Hat $18 Cap $16 Beanie $25 2 Marmion Angling & Aquatic Club W.A. Marmion Angling & Aquatic Club W.A. 3 BUDGET 2019/2020 The end of another financial year has come and retain our selling prices well under our competitors and gone and what a year it has been. The weather always remain highly competitive. has not been the greatest for our anglers or divers, our juniors had limited days where they could go THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT OVER THE out on the water, and the beach in front of the LAST DECADE MAAC was washed away for almost two months. This will be my final report as Club Manager and I would Club Manager Winter is now upon us and whilst it is a little chilly, like to say a big thank you to all members. Over the years, FROM THE HELM we have seen a lot of rain, which is good for our on occasion some may have disagreed with my decisions, Robert Weir dams and gardens. The Club has undergone a however I leave knowing that this great Club is in terrific major refurbishment to ensure we look after the shape. A long waiting list of people wanting to join, no RENOVATIONS asset, our building, and continue to give you the debt, money in the bank and a good team to lead going The renovations are almost complete and for those that Each week Club Members are only eligible to enter member a great venue to visit. forward. have visited the Club, the comments have been very “Chase the Ace” so come down on a Wednesday positive. Come down and see what we have achieved, evening between 5.00 and 6.30pm and see if you can The economy for many is still tough and every I have made many friends and will cherish my memories enjoy the ambiance, the new layout and let our team take home the money. Buy a drink and the bar staff will day we read or hear from local Council, State whilst being at the Club. I would publicly like to express my look after you for being a member. give you a few tickets so that you can “Chase the Ace” or Federal Governments or major household thanks and gratitude to our entire operational team. Whilst I and you may walk home with a nice bit of cash. suppliers like Energy Companies etc. that their single out a few, Arty, Paula, Nigel, Tony, Ian and the entire The brief was “bright and breezy” with a coastal flair and costs are on the up and up and generally well in crew at the MAAC, do and have done, a sensational job that we have achieved. Our designer Mia Crannage XMAS IN JULY excess of inflation. over the years to look after you. Yes, they are paid but all go certainly hit the brief and the GC and management are Every year in July we run this very popular night. Santa above and beyond for this great Club. Well done. very pleased with the results. drops in to say hello and there’s roast turkey and ham We at the MAAC are very conscious of this and in and all the trimmings topped off with plum pudding formulating our budget for the next twelve months MAAC MERCHANDISE The Northern end of the building built around the and ice cream, followed by a night of merriment and have worked hard to look after you the member. Come downstairs and view the great range of MAAC Bluewater Room, Northern Bar and toilets are yet to dancing, which makes for a fun evening. The band We will be doing all in our power to hold prices merchandise. Hats, caps, short sleeve polo shirts, rain jackets be upgraded, however this hopefully will happen next Pretty Fly will entertain you and for the cost of $55.00 stable and ensure that we deliver you the very and rugby tops. We have sizes for all at very reasonable year. We now want all members to enjoy your new per person this is truly an event not to miss. Bookings best service and make it attractive for you to visit prices. Come down to the office, say hello to the staff and surroundings and pop in and say hello. are essential so call the office on 9447 1733 and let our your Club. We have a great membership and if all try on some of the goods. office staff look after you. visited us a few times a month it would make a great deal of difference in holding prices stable. SMOKING BANNED ON THE BALCONY AND NEW FAULTY TOWERS – DINNER AND SHOW – SATURDAY ENTRANCE POINTS 3RD AUGUST It is pleasing to announce that for the third year in Effective 15th July due to current legislation and a ruling by This is the one show of the year that you do not want a row there will be no increase in Membership Fees the GC, smoking will now only be permitted in the following to miss. The Faulty Towers team will have you in fits of and only a very modest increase in beer prices. areas: Northern Car Park, Southern Car Park and South laughter throughout the entire night. The antics built The General Committee and Management want Western Corner of the building near the lower Car Park. around the dinner table and the crazy actions of Basil you to know that we are doing our part in ensuring Fawlty, Sybil & Manuel will ensure you have a spirited that the MAAC is the Club that looks after its The legislation is very specific that smoking is prohibited and fun evening. This show and three course meal will members and in doing so can only hold down our near main entrances and within close proximity to air cost you $90.00, however you will not regret this night costs if all members support and visit the Club. conditioning intake vents. Whilst some will not be happy of nights. Bookings are selling fast so get a table with this decision, times have changed and for the benefit together and call the office on 9447 1733.