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ASHFIELD CATHOLIC & COMMUNITY CLUB LIMITED ABN 73 000 425 294

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Mondays9.45am Gentle Exercise Class6.30pm Monday Members Cash Draws LTPS/14/04974

7.00pm Darts Night

Tuesdays6.00pm Delicious Meat Tray Raffles

- Includes 2nd Chance Promotion LTPS/14/07255

Wednesdays10.30am Bingo - 20 Games for just $2.007.30pm Trivia - Free7.30pm Mahjong - Free

Thursdays9.45am Gentle Exercise Class7.00pm Toastmasters - every second and

fourth Thursday of each month

Fridays6.30pm Delicious Meat Tray Raffles


7.00pm $7.50 Cocktails7.30pm Free Live Entertainment on Stage

- Club Lounge7.30pm Bridge City Jazz Band

- Level 1 near VIBO Bistro

Saturdays6.00pm Delicious Meat Tray Raffles


7.00pm $7.50 Cocktails8.00pm Free Live Entertainment on Stage

- Club Lounge

Sundays4.00pm BBQ4.30pm Meat Raffle & Woolworths

Vouchers - Includes 2nd Chance Promotion LTPS/14/07255

What’s on at a Glance...



ASHFIELD CATHOLIC & COMMUNITY CLUB LIMITED ABN 73 000 425 294(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

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Jono Performing

26th September

Snez Performing

10th & 31st October

The Black Pearl Performing

11th & 25th October, 5th & 26th December

With Fox Performing

20th December

Gareth Jay Performing

17th October & 27th December

Loz & Den Performing

31st December

Gig GuideseptemberFriday 19th ............................................ Tony MazellSaturday 20th ............................................. KaraokeFriday 26th ...................................................... JonoSaturday 27th ...................................... Ian Blakeney

october Friday 3rd .................................................. Paul FisherSaturday 4th ............................................. Noel DavisFriday 10th ....................................................... SnezSaturday 11th .................................... The Black PearlFriday 17th .............................................. Gareth JaySaturday 18th ........................................... Clive HayFriday 24th ............................................... Dennis ValSaturday 25th .................................... The Black PearlFriday 31st ......................................................... Snez

novemberSaturday 1st .............................................. Kirk DavisTuesday 4th – Melbourne Cup Day .... Abby BrothersFriday 7th .................................................. Glen BainSaturday 8th .................................................. GabbyFriday 14th ......................................... Mick AqualinaSaturday 15th .......................................... Ron AshtonFriday 21st .................................................. Kristy LeeSaturday 22nd........................................ Tony MazellFriday 28th ............................................ Hue WilliamsSaturday 29th ...................................... Ian Blakeney

decemberFriday 5th ........................................... The Black PearlSaturday 6th .............................................. Paul FisherFriday 12th ................................................. Clive HaySaturday 13th ..............................................Trudy LeeFriday 19th ..................................................... GabbySaturday 20th ............................................... With FoxFriday 26th ......................................... The Black PearlSaturday 27th ...........................................Gareth JayWednesday 31st – New Year’s Eve ............ Loz & Den

FREE entertainment Every Friday night 7.30pm – 11.30pm and Saturday night 8.00pm until 12.00am. See below for our amazing range of artists.





Promotions!Mondays6.30pm, 7.30, 8.30pm and 9.30pm Monday Member’s Cash Draws Sign up as a member of Club Ashfield and you could WIN hundreds of dollars each week in the Monday Members Cash Draws!

Draws are on Mondays at 6.30pm, 7.30pm, 8.30pm and 9.30pm. (LTPS/14/04974)

Tuesdays6.00pm Delicious Meat Tray Raffles to be WON each week! Straight after the meat tray raffle you get the chance to enter the 2nd Chance Raffle and WIN $50 (LTPS/14/07255)

Wednesdays10.30am – Bingo Mania 20 Games of Bingo Mania for just $2.00 each

Every Wednesday at 10.30am $600 worth of Woolworths Vouchers to be WON! Wouldn’t that be handy!

7.30pm – Mahjong Every Wednesday evening at 7.30pm here is your chance to WIN $500! At the end of the tournament you could go through to the Season Final and over $15,000 in Cash Prizes is up for grabs.

7.30pm – Trivia Nights Use your amazing Trivia skills to WIN loyalty points and spend it at the Club.

Fabulous Fridays6.30pm – Delicious Meat Tray Raffles to be WON (with Second Chance Raffle Draw – LTPS/14/07255)

7pm til Late – $7.50 Cocktails

7.30pm – FREE Live Entertainment on stage in the Club Lounge (Bonus – Seafood Platters up for Grabs the last Friday of every month)

7.30pm – Bridge City Jazz Band

Super SaturdaysCome and visit us on a Saturday Night for: 6.00pm – Delicious Meat Tray Raffles (with Second Chance Raffle Draw – LTPS/14/07255)

7pm til Late – $7.50 Cocktails

8.00pm – FREE Live Entertainment on stage in the Club Lounge

Sunday Funday4.00pm – Sunday BBQ Bacon & Egg Roll for just $4 Two Sausages in a Bread Roll $4 Steak in a Bread Roll $5 Hamburgers $5

4.30pm – Plus, you could WIN BIG in our Meat and Woolworths Vouchers Raffle! (Second Chance Raffle Draws, LTPS/14/07255)





Chicken Schnitzel served with Chips & SaladChicken Nuggets & Chips

Warm Chicken SaladFlathead served with Chips & Salad

Calamari Rings served with Chips & SaladPenne Napolitana

Fettucini BoscaiolaSpaghetti Bolognese

VIBO Trading HoursMon - Thur | 12pm-2pm & 5.30pm-8.30pm

Fri | 12pm-2pm & 5.30pm-9.00pmSat | 12pm-2pm & 5.30pm-Till Late

C l u b A s h f i e l d

i t a l i a n c u i s i n e

Only $9 Lunch SpecialsMonday – Saturday

6 days per week

Visit us at VIBO Bistro for our appetising $9 Lunch Specials & Pizza menu!

Café on Charlotte Trading Hours

Monday – Friday 7.00am – 4.00pm

Saturday 8.00am – 3.00pm

Sunday 9.00am – 3.00pm

1 Charlotte Street, Ashfield NSW 2131 PhoNe 9797 7289

www.clubashfield.com.au

Café on Charlotte Catering 9797 7289

We provide a delicious menu of wood fired sourdough, whole meal sourdough sandwiches, baguettes, Turkish Bread and tortilla wrap varieties with sumptuous and

enticing fillings. We also provide fruit platters and tempting sweet platters consisting of fruit tarts and friands!

We prepare our platters 30 minutes prior to serving to ensure freshness and taste.

We were absolutely delighted and honoured to be finalists again for the Inner West Business

Awards in 2014, just after winning the Best Cafe award in 2013!

o One kids meal free with single purchase of

an adult meal, for children 12 years and under. The meals are kids portions.

Fish & ChipsPenne Bolognese

Chicken Nuggets & Chips

K ids Eat Free Mondays & Tu e sdays du ri ng November





big screen sportWatch Sports LIVE on the Big

Screens at Club AshfieldUS Open • Formula One Racing

• Cricket • Moto GP

Swipe & Save

Earn yourself some loyalty points and you could receive FREE Drinks and food

Discounts at the Bar, Café on Charlotte,VIBo Bistro & more!

Courtesy Bus Service

Become a Club Member for 1 year for just $5.50

or $11.00 for 3 years

Why not have your next Christmas Party, Birthday Party or

Wedding at Club Ashfield!Club Ashfield has recently renovated the

Function Rooms and Board Room. Providing modern rooms to suit any occasion.

CONTACT US Functions Manager

Amanda O’Grady on 9798 6344 or [email protected]

21st Celebrations

Weddings

Christenings

Conferences

Seminars and so much more

Ideal for

A T C l u B A S h F I e l DFunctions

Book your Christmas Party today in one of our newly renovated

Function Rooms!

lunch & Cocktail Packages Starting from $25

Call our Functions Manager Amanda O’Grady on 9798 6344 or [email protected]

PLAN yOUR

PARTy TODAyChristmas



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Calling all Children to

PARTy!

FREE Kids Christmas DiscoSaturday 29th November 2014

from 5.30pm - 8.30pmMain Function Room - level 1

TUESDAy 4TH NOVEMBER at 12pm midday

Melbourne Cup Day

Our Scrumptious Alternating Menu MAIN

Oven Baked Fillet of Atlantic Salmon on a bed of sweet potato mash and

spinach with creamy dill sauce

Chargrilled Beef Eye Fillet served with sweet potato mash and red wine

jus garnished with sweet potato crisp

DESSERT Orange and Cardamom Creme Brulee

Warm Sticky Date Pudding

with butter scotch sauce and ice cream

PLUS Tea / Coffee

Bookings are essential Call 9798 6344TICKETS JUST $38 EACH

Belly Dancer, Charlie Chaplin Show

and Abby Brothers performing lIVe

Wear your best hats for hAT PARADe

A great night out for the entire family! VIBO Bistro on Level 1 is now taking bookings for families.

Please call reception on 9798 6344 to reserve your seat today.

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TURKEY &SEAFOOD

Ham & TurkeyR A F F L E S

Christmas

Thursday 4th December Thursday 11th DecemberThursday 18th December

Don’t miss our amazing Ham & Turkey Raffles on

Plus our delicious Ham & SeaFOOD

raFFLe ONWednesday 24 December

Tickets go on sale from 5pm Drawn from 6.30pm





25Th DeCeMBeR 2014

Christmas Day Lunch

Start the evening off with a delicious meal from our authentic Italian eatery,

VIBO Bistro.

7pm until late – $7.50 Cocktails

7.30 until 1am – Live Entertainment on Stage, featuring awesome duo Loz & Den

in the Club Lounge.

31ST DECEMBER 2014

Alternatively, a la carte menu selection also available. Surcharge applies on meals and drinks on Christmas Day.

12.00pm - Celebrate this special day with us and enjoy our traditional Glazed Ham and Turkey Breast with vegetables. For Dessert you will love our Christmas pudding with custard.

$30 per person Bookings are essential Call 9798 6344

Mission Australia $40,000 2

St Vincent’s Primary School $1,000 2

Most Rev Bishop Terence Brady $2,000 2

St Vincent’s Parish $2,000 2

Club Ashfield Sub Clubs $10,000 2

FRANS $6,500 1

SHINE for Kids Co-operative $4,210 1

Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation $2,500 1

The Infant’s Home Ashfield $9,379 1

Inner West Neighbour Aid $2,500 1

Child Abuse Prevention Service $4,514 1

Chinese Elderly Welfare Association $2,850 1

Mercy Works $3,604 1

The John Berne School $7,000 1

youth Off the Streets $2,500 1

Club GrantS DonationS 2014Club Ashfield’s Donations for 2014

total $110,000

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From 6pm onwards every evening.

The Courtesy bus will now pick you up from your home, provided bookings are

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FIFTY FIrST ANNUAL GENErAL MEETINGTuesday, 21 October, 2014 at 7.00pm

NOTICE OF AGMNotice is hereby given that the 51st Annual General Meeting of Ashfield Catholic and Community Club Ltd, trading as Club Ashfield, will be held in the main function room of the Club on Tuesday 21st October 2014 at 7.00pm sharp.

At the 2008 Annual General Meeting a special resolution was passed to adopt changes to the Corporations Act 2001. In light of these changes, the financial report for the year ending 30th June 2014 will be accessible via the Club Ashfield website (www.clubashfield.com.au/page/financial_report.html) by the 1st October 2014.

Members still have the option of receiving the Financial Report in hard copy. You can request a hard copy in the following ways:

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 02 9798 6344 (Ask for the administration department)

• Post: PO Box 213 Ashfield NSW 1800

Robert Cassano Chief Executive Officer

Some of our Club Grants Recipients

receiving donations from Club Ashf ield at

our Annual Mass on the 17th August 2014





AGENDAAshfield Catholic and Community Club Limited 1-11 Charlotte Street, AshfieldNotice is hereby given that the 51st Annual General Meeting of Ashfield Catholic and Community Club Limited will be held on Tuesday 21st October 2014 at 1-11 Charlotte Street, Ashfield at 7.00pm.1. To read and receive the minutes of the fiftieth Annual General

Meeting2. To receive and consider the report of the Board3. To receive and consider the financial report for the year that

ended on 30th June 20144. To receive and consider the report from the Auditor5. To consider and, if thought fit to pass, each of the following

Ordinary Resolutions a. Ordinary Resolution 1 to approve the honoraria for the

board. ‘That pursuant to the Registered Clubs Act 1976, the members approve and agree to each of the seven (7) Directors being paid an honorarium of $2880 in the period up to the next Annual General Meeting, being a total aggregate amount of $20,160.

b. Ordinary Resolution 2 to approve certain benefits for Board members ‘That pursuant to the Registered Clubs Act 1976, the members hereby approve and agree to the Directors (and other persons identified in this resolution), during the period up to the next Annual General Meeting, receiving the following benefits having a total value not exceeding $15,000 (plus GST).

i. Reasonable meals and refreshments for each Director in conjunction with each Board or Committee meeting;

ii. Reasonable costs or expenses of Directors attending functions while representing the club, with partners where appropriate;

iii. Reasonable costs or expenses of travelling by either private or public transport to and from Board meetings or other duly constituted meetings, held within the club or elsewhere;

iv. Reasonable costs or expenses in relation to the professional development and education of Directors; and

v. Reasonable costs or expenses in relation to such other duties, including entertainment of special guests of the Club and other promotional activities approved by the Board.

c. Ordinary Resolution 3 to approve the reasonable cost of Board members attending industry conferences. ‘That pursuant to the Registered Clubs Act 1976, the members approve and agree that during the period up to the next Annual General Meeting, the club may pay reasonable costs or expenses to account to an amount not exceeding $10,000 (plus GST) in relation to the Directors attending meetings of organisations of which the club is a member, and other industry conferences and training seminars.’

6. To receive the Returning Officers report on the election of the Board for the year 2014/2015.

7. To consider and, if thought fit to pass, approving Michael Farry M/N 143 as a life member of Ashfield Catholic and Community Club Ltd.

8. To consider and, if thought fit to pass, approving Phyllis McCartney M/N 88 as a life member of Ashfield Catholic and Community Club Ltd.

9. To transact any other business that may be brought forward in conformity with the constitution.

Robert Cassano Chief Executive Officer(Members are requested to provide all questions in writing regarding any matter 3 business days prior to AGM via mail or email. Mailing address: PO Box 213 Ashfield NSW 1800.

Email: [email protected])

Explanatory Notes on Ordinary Resolutions

• Under section 10(6b) of the Registered Clubs Act 1976 (Registered Clubs Act), honoraria can only be paid to the Directors if this is first approved by Ordinary Resolution of the members. Members entitled to vote on the election of the Board are entitled to vote on Ordinary Resolution 1.

• Under the Registered Clubs Act, any benefits available to the Board which are not equally available to all other Full members of the Club must be approved by the Ordinary Resolution of the members. If Ordinary Resolution 2 and Ordinary Resolution 3 are passed, these benefits will only be available to Directors and those other persons directly identified in the resolutions.

• An Ordinary Resolution will be passed if at least a simple majority of those members who are present and cast their votes on the Ordinary Resolution (being entitled to do so), vote in favour of the Ordinary Resolution.





prESIDENT’S rEpOrTIt is with delight that I present my second report as President of Club Ashfield. It is with great pleasure that I announce that the Club has recorded its best ever result. For further details on the figures and the increases please refer to the Finance Director’s Report.This year’s Annual Mass and Luncheon was also a great success, the feedback was very positive. It was good to see our members and guests enjoy the day and to meet the recipients of our Club Grants. The Club was able to donate approximately $110,000 in donations. I encourage you to take the time to view the list of recipients of the club grants found elsewhere in the report. I would like to thank Bishop Brady for attending the function and his kind words.This year has been another great year for Club Ashfield and some of the highlights have been:• Massive Scooter Promotion in which we gave away two scooters

in July to the value of $5,000. It was a fantastic and exciting day for the Club and we hope to feature many more promotions in the coming year.

• This time last year we commenced our renovations which included making 11 Charlotte Street part of the main club premises. The renovations have transformed many areas of the Club. Proving most popular is the new TAB and kids area and the recently completed outdoor area.

I would like to thank the 7 sub clubs for their participation in the last twelve months. It was with regret that the mixed indoor bowls was disbanded on 30/6/2014 due to decrease in membership. The remaining 6 sub clubs are always looking for new members, so if anyone is interested please contact the club for further information.We have also seen a change in the catering, our new caterers are VIBO under the management of GOV. We look forward to working together to provide members and guests with first class dining and functions and function facilities.I would like to thank my fellow directors and our administration staff under the guidance of Robert Cassano and assisted by Vincent Di Maio, Irene Giorgianni, Marc Cuiuli and the staff associated with the Club’s operations.On behalf of the Board, myself and all associated with the Club, I wish everyone a happy, holy and joyous Christmas and a prosperous 2015.

Helen McCartney President

Anita K umar from the Infants’ Home

receiving a donation from Club Ashf ield at

our Annual Mass on the 17th August 2014

Loretta Passerini from Australian Kookaburra K ids

Foundation receiving a donation from Club Ashf ield

at our Annual Mass on the 17th August 2014





CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICEr’S rEpOrTWelcome to the 51st Annual Report of the Ashfield Catholic and Community Club Ltd, trading as Club Ashfield. The report reflects a significant year for the Club in terms of growth and working towards delivering the Club’s strategic long term goals. This year’s operating activity levels have been the highest experienced by the Club to date and with the continued support of the Board, Staff and Members, we have moved through this period of high activity with a rewarding outcome.An integral part of our 5-year strategy plan was to renovate the Club in stages. The Club has now completed stage 3 of the master plan, greatly investing into structural changes and improvements on the ground level and level 1. On the ground level, there has been the development of the new TAB area, a relaxing outdoor area that is set with a backdrop of sandstone features and water fountains and new bathroom facilities. There have also been substantial renovations to Level 1 with the addition of a brand new kid’s area which caters for children up to 12 years. The area includes a play gym, PlayStation games, Xbox games and soft flooring for younger children. The Club has also revamped the Function rooms, with the addition of a new board room with state - of- the - art facilities, and the creation of another function room which can cater for special occasions. Amanda O’Grady our Functions Manager has also been liaising with our caterers to develop exceptional packages for weddings, special occasions and corporate events. In addition to the structural renovations, there have been significant changes to Club Ashfield’s dining and Café as part of our overall strategy plan. With the introduction of VIBO Bistro, a new catering company providing authentic Italian food and flavours from Southern Italy to the residents of Ashfield. The new Bistro includes a delicious menu of $9 Lunch Specials from Monday to Saturday; selection of pizzas and our scrumptious a la carte menu. Café on Charlotte is also continuing to go from strength to strength, with the recognition of another Inner West Finalist Award, third year running. The Café is also thriving with the introduction of catering, serving the council and local businesses in the area. Offering a delicious selection of wood fired sourdough sandwiches, Turkish bread and tortilla wrap varieties with tantalising filings. As well as fruit platters and sweet platters that are always served fresh. In conjunction with the improvements and modifications to VIBO Bistro and the Café, the Clubs’ Entertainment line-up has also seen some changes to its Friday and Saturday evenings. There will be an introduction of new acts taking the stage in the coming months, including Black Pearl a four piece all girl outfit from Sydney coming together to perform and sing all the latest hits in their unique and exciting acoustic style. Alternating on guitar and percussion, the four girls take turns in lead vocals and harmonising, keeping the

songs and the performance exciting and interactive. As well as Gareth Jay, a versatile Sydney based musician renowned for his composition and live performance, creating complex sound scores for recordings, performance, film and theatre works. Jono, Loz & Den and Snez will also be part of the new entertainment line-up.Promotions are also diversifying to satisfy members’ requests. With the introduction of Mahjong on Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm, this strategic game of skill attracts close to 40 people every week. Each person is playing for a $500 prize pool each week, and Cash over $10,000 at the end of the tournament via Australian Mahjong League. We are also continuing with our fantastic raffle promotions on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Our raffles include meat trays, seafood trays and Woolworth’s vouchers worth thousands of dollars each week. Other great Club promotions include Monday Members Cash Draws, Bingo and Trivia on Wednesdays.In closing, I would like to sincerely thank the Board of Directors, Chief Operating Officer Vincent Di Maio, Chief Finance Officer Irene Giorgianni, Finance Administration Assistant Rebecca Tofalakis, Assistant Operations Marc Cuiuli, Functions Manager Amanda O’Grady and all the fantastic staff that make up our team at Club Ashfield. I would also like to warmly welcome and thank Tijen Salis who has joined the Club as our Marketing Manager. Her contribution to the Club to date has been exceptional. In addition, a special thanks to the team at Café on Charlotte and our Club Duty Managers. But most importantly, I would like to thank our Members, the people that make our friendly and inclusive Club a truly fantastic community venue.

Robert Cassano Chief Executive Officer

The brand new K ids Area on Level 1 of the

Club was completed in August 2014





FINANCE DIrECTOr’S rEpOrTIt is with pleasure that I present to you our Financial Report for the year ending 30th June 2014. This is my second annual report in my capacity as Finance Director of Club Ashfield.The overall result for the year was a net profit before tax of $613,711 which is well above last year’s result of $446,816. Total revenue increased by $529,151 from $5,388,917 to $5,918,068. Our “Cafe On Charlotte” was again nominated for the Inner West Small Business Awards and the cafe now maintains a consistent revenue for our Club. The cafe continues to grow and improve on a weekly basis and it has built a regular clientele for its outside catering services.We have completed our current stage of renovations with the new toilets, TAB area, lift, administration offices, board room, outdoor area, bistro extension and children’s amusement centre. I am sure that our members will benefit from these improvements and I congratulate Management for a job well done!Below is a comparison of net profit figures for all major trading areas of the club. 2014 2013 Change $ $ $Bar Trading 37,400.00 12,000.00 25,400.00 Gaming Trading 2,567,000.00 2,246,000.00 321,000.00 Bistro Trading (-117,400.00) (-91,000.00) (-26,400.00) TAB Trading (-51,500.00) (-49,100.00) (-2,400.00) Keno Trading (-7,600.00) (-7600.00) $0.00Courtesy Bus (-52,600.00) (-52,100.00) (-500.00) Club Café (-114,700.00) (-152,700.00) 38,000.00 Holiday Units 27,100.00 30,500.00 (-3,400.00)

Key Performance Indicators have shown only minor increases and decreases as outlined in the table below. 2014 2013 Change (%) (%) (%)Bar Gross Profit Percentage 54.9 54.1 (+0.8)Poker Machine Net Profit Percentage 58.7 59.4 (-0.7)EBITDAI Percentage 19.2 15.3 (+3.9)Cash at Bank $1,722,000 $1,016,000 +$706,000Net Assets $8,099,000 $7,493,000 +$606,000

Overall the 2014 year was an excellent trading year and I am sure that the growth in trading figures will continue through the 2014/2015 financial year.It was indeed a pleasure for me to have filled the role as MC for our 49th Annual Mass and Luncheon. It was a great day, the food was excellent and I look forward to our big 50th milestone event next year.In closing I sincerely thank all members, directors, management and staff for their efforts and support and I look forward to another great year at Club Ashfield.Kerry McNally Finance Director

DArTS CLUB2013/2014 Committee

President James Mundine

Secretary/Treasurer Phyllis McCartney

Committee Bill McGuire, Paul Eagan, Allan Poole and Michael Warren

The 2013 Men’s Champion was James Mundine

The 2013 Women’s Champion was Helen Wiparata

The Highest Score for the Men was Paul Eagan

The Highest Score for Women was Helen Wiparata

Darts are held on Monday Nights in the upstairs Sports Room at 7.30pm, where cash and mystery prizes are up for grabs. Social evenings with food and drink are also part of the Darts Club calendar.

The Darts are always looking for more members, if you or any of your friends feel the urge to play, please contact any committee person, you will be made most welcome and you will be guaranteed a good time.

We are, as always grateful to Club Ashfield for its ongoing support of the Darts section.

In a special note the Darts Club would like to thank the retiring President Peter Smith and his partner Gloria Jones for their support. We wish them all the best in their upcoming holiday and then their move back to New Zealand.

James Mundine President

Some of our delicious catering platters

from Café on Charlotte – 9797 7289





SwIMMING CLUBClub Ashfield Swimming Club had a very successful 2013-14 Swimming season. For the first time in many years we were able to swim on every Sunday throughout the season.

Twenty two families competed throughout the season, with the Pride Family (Melissa and Adam) being the most successful family during the Season. A special thank you should also go to Christine and Gabby Dahdah and Emma Aldridge for their efforts throughout the season in organising races on Sundays and during the Championships.

The outstanding swimmer and TOP Points Scorer for the season was Harry Pride.

The Swimming Club Committee would like to thank the Committee of Club Ashfield for their continued financial support to the Swimming Club. In addition we would like to thank Santa Sabina College for making their pool facilities available for our Swimming Club. The Championship winners for the 2013-14 Season were as follows:

Top Point Score for Season Harry PrideSenior Male Champion Alex TaylorSenior Female Champion Ann GouldJunior Male Champion William TaylorJunior Female Champion Phoebe PrideSub-Junior Male Champion Lewis TaylorSub-Junior Female Champion Hollie TaurinsForm Stroke Champion Kyla GraySenior Men’s – 33 Mtrs Points Score Adam PrideSenior Ladies – 33 Mtrs Points Score Patricia DuffyJuniors – 33 Mtrs Points Score Harry PrideSub-Junior – 33 Mtrs Points Score Alice PrideSeniors – 66 & 100 Mtrs Points Score Adam PrideJuniors – 66 & 100 Mtrs Points Score Phoebe PrideSub-Juniors 66 & 100 Mtrs Points Score Paige BeynonRelay Points Score Gerard Duffy Most Improved Swimmer Poppy HardyRelay 4 x 33 Mtrs Louise Gray, Adam

Pride, Richard Murphy, Scott Beynon

The Swimming Season for 2014-15 will commence on Sunday 12 October at 9:15am at Santa Sabina Swimming Pool Strathfield. Entry to the Swimming Pool is via Jersey Rd. For further information please contact Don Loughry on 9797 7529.

ACC CrICkET CLUBJunior report 2013/2014.Highlights of Season 2013/2014

• Juniors are up on enrolments especially in minis and U9, U10 and U14 age groups;

• Increasing number of juniors winning positions in CWSCA Presidents Cup and District representative sides;

• Dinesh Divakar our ACC U14 Gold coach worked as 2013/14 volunteer CWSCA junior Rep Convenor as well as his Club coaching tasks so he has gone beyond and above;

• John Marangon ACC Junior Vice President and Coaches Coordinator is thanked for his tireless efforts for all junior teams;

• Luisa Ferronato our Club Registrar has taken up all the Cricket Australia / NSW MyCricket online work. Her support is so essential;

• Once again Club President Norm Towels and Brian Hudson Assistant Treasurer are given special thanks for their sage advice and support, especially in times of panic and crisis.

U9 Green & U9 Gold:U10 Gold (Coach Srini padavala & Naveed khan & Manager Elisa Lorenzato).U9 Green. (Coach keith Zion & Vimal patel: Manager kuntal patel)

• Good numbers enrolled; so surprisingly had enough for two teams;

U10 Green Team (Coach Amos Groth & Manager George papathanasiou)

The ACC U10s Green had a fantastic season, remaining undefeated and winning the U10 premiership. The kids are a very talented bunch that play in the spirit of the game.

• Our ACC U10 Green played short all season: only had 7 players;

• Great season in 2013-14, going through the season undefeated;

• They won the Grand Final;

• Alexander Deller was the top batsman and top bowler in all of the CWSCA U10 teams;

• All gelled well together, displaying great application and terrific sportsmanship throughout. Coach Amos did a great job.

U10 Gold (Coach Graham kearney & Manager Gold Christine Harley)

A great new developing side, many new to Cricket. They all worked hard. Christine and Graham did a fabulous job as manager and coach considering this was their first go at being in charge.





U12 (Coach Simon Elwig pollock & Manager Marianne Begitis).

A great developing side. A good year with Ben Newall (rep player). They made the semis.U14 Green (Coach John Marangon & Manager Michael Deller)

Lots of new players and a side dominated by underage players yet still managed to make it to semi-finals. This team had most improvements in players across the board, great team spirit from all players. A number of players made CWSCA Representative and President’s Cup sides.U14 Gold (Coach Dinesh Divakar & Manager Judith Hooper) (this team has a fabulous Coach & parents, undefeated for 4 seasons U9, U10, U11, & U12). Fabulous Marrickville finally beat them in Grand Final.

I am pleased with overall performance of boys playing an age group up this season and ending up Grand Final runners up in Division 2. All of them have enjoyed playing together.

Overall they played as a team and learnt a lot from the wins /losses. Special thanks to James for supporting me in every training session and sometimes running the training during my absence. Judith who has been managing the team for two years has been outstanding and I thank her for all her help. Fiona, as usual, you have been wonderful taking care of the boys with your thoughtfulness. Hoping for a great season next year.Dinesh DivakarU16 (Coach ramesh Chinnappa & Manager Gabrielle Brown)

The 2013-14 Under 16 team was a lovely team of boys who put teamwork and friendship ahead of winning the competition. Whilst we only won two matches during the season, there was a lot of skill development and marked improvement from a number of players. Our team Captain, Viraj Desai, was awarded the ACC joint Junior Cricketer of the 2013-14 season.

As a result of ACC parents and coaches efforts a good number of our players represent the district at Representative cricket level. The Junior Cricketer of the year was jointly awarded to Ritvik Dinesh and Viraj Desai. The Sportsperson of the Year was awarded to Luke Marangon from the Under 14 Green team.

Dinesh Divakar our ACC U14 Gold coach worked as 2013/14 volunteer CwSCA junior rep Convenor as well as his Club coaching tasks so he has gone beyond and above.

Junior Vice president, Coaching Coordinator and Grants Coordinator John Marangon has worked tirelessly to improve ACC junior cricket and has given much support to coaches, players and their families.

Junior association delegate Michael Deller has well represented ACC junior interests at CWSCA meetings every two weeks.

Fiona Ledden ACC Secretary for Juniors Senior report.

Overall, a successful year for the Club. Six teams contested the CWSCA completion with teams from Division 2 - Division 6. Four teams contested the semi-finals with our Division 3 team reaching the final however were defeated in a close scoring match. We welcomed many new players to the Club and look forward to a bigger and more successful season 2014/15.

Peter Maxwell, Kurt Ravn and Paul Johnston all received plaques for their outstanding efforts over their playing careers. Peter Maxwell, Michael Tuttle, Brad Whitfield, Sam Crowl, Michael Davidson and Andrew Squillacioti all scored centuries and Ben Butcher took 7 wkts in an innings.

Peter Maxwell, in a close decision, was also awarded the trophy for ACC’s Senior Cricketer of the year. Congratulations Peter for a great all round effort.

This season saw the continued progress of Club juniors in senior ranks, and juniors playing in the senior competition for the first time. It has been this rich resource that has enabled our Club to compete effectively in the CWSCA competitions and we look forward to that continuing.

ACC Cricket Club gratefully acknowledges the support of Club Ashfield especially, and of Ashfield Council in providing and maintaining the Centenary Park, Ashfield Park and Hammond Park fields.

I thank all players for their commitment and good sportsmanship during the season and look forward to them playing next season. Our Club welcomes players of all abilities with season 2014/15 to commence early/mid-September.

Club Ashfield and its Board are thanked for their continuing financial generosity and support especially with our junior players and their families.

Norm Towells President





GOLF CLUBAs a sub-club of our “parent”, Club Ashfield, we are bound by the laws and regulations governing the operation of an “Association”. We accept the definition of an association as a group of persons, having common views, associated or organised for a common end. The main feature of an association is that it is meant for a definite purpose and objectives, which are realised through the co-operative efforts of its members.

The ‘purpose’ of our golf club is to provide quality value-based golfing opportunities for our members.

The ‘objectives’ are:

• Player motivation and satisfaction

• range of events – interesting, varied and challenging for all levels

• honour boards and rewards – recognising achievements

• results and publicity

• rules, handicap, and course management

• Membership Base – growth, retention and equal opportunity

• Financial Management - financially self-sufficient and audit ready via financial tracking and reporting

• Club Reputation - of which members can be proud

• promotion of the game of golf

• legal and societal responsibilities

• presentation to and perception by others

• partnerships and sponsorship

Our Association is owned by the members, and managed on their behalf through a committee of elected members. In a way we are running a business, albeit a very small and not-for-profit business, a business just the same, and although we all perform our duties as committee members in a voluntary mode, to those who monitor our performance against legislation and societal obligations, expect our adherence and cooperation without excuses.

As a management committee of the Club Ashfield Golf Club, we are accountable to the members, and in executing our obligations, there should be no compromise.

In the past twelve months we have enjoyed reasonable success, with our average attendances around 22. The courses played during those 12 months are: Boomerang, Jamberoo, Calderwood Valley, Massey Park, Rosnay, Georges River, Dunheved, Woodville, Bowral and Marrickville. In addition to the regular courses, a couple of our enterprising members arranged for a week of golf on some courses

along the Murray River, at which 10 of our members enjoyed some good golf and, from what we’ve heard back, even better après golf. A similar event will be arranged again for March 2015, and we’re also looking to introduce some ‘one-off’ additional games throughout the year.

Our regular competition is held monthly from February to November, inclusive, operating as a ‘gender-neutral’ club, catering for all levels of golfer. A fixture sheet of the scheduled events is provided to members at the last game of the year, and we are looking to get it published on the Club Ashfield website. At each event, except the Club Championships in October, and if there is a team event e.g. Ambrose, the following categories will apply: Men’s Singles, Ladies’ Singles and Medley 2BBB. There is also a nearest the pin (NTP) and/or drive and pitch (D&P) on 2 separate holes for both ladies and men. Major prizes for the monthly competition are in the form of Gift Cards, and other prizes are usually golf balls, as follows:

Winners of singles events $30

Runners up of singles events $15

Third & Fourth places 1 ball each

Winners 2BBB $20 each

Nearest the pin 1 ball (jackpots if not won)

Drive & Pitch 1 ball (jackpots if not won)

The Club Championships consist of an overall Club Champion for men and ladies, i.e. those in each gender with the best score on the day. Additionally there are Champions in A, B and C grades for both ladies and men, subject to a minimum of two players per grade, at the October event. Players will be allocated to grades after the results of the September event are processed.

The event for all Championships is scratch stroke. Prizes for both ladies and men are as follows:

Overall Club Champions $50 + personal trophy

A, B and C Grade Champions $30 + personal trophy

Runners Up $10


There is no other competition held in conjunction with the Championships. Some cumulative competitions, designed to encourage members to play regularly, are held in conjunction with the monthly competitions as follows: The President’s Trophy for men and the Vice President’s Trophy for ladies are major trophies based on the results of the monthly singles competitions for which points are awarded. Prizes and trophies are as follows:





Winners $50 + personal trophy

Runners-up $20

Third & Fourth places 1 ball each.

This year we reintroduced eclectic competitions for both ladies and men, held in conjunction with the monthly competitions from February to September, with an annual result. Prizes are as follows:

Winners $20

Runners Up $10


The Club Championships for 2014 will be played at Bowral Golf Club on October 16. The results of the 2013 Championships were as follows:-

Congratulations to all, and good luck for 2014.

The Annual General Meeting was held in conjunction with the Annual Presentations following the Marrickville game on November 10, 2013. Many thanks to parent Club President, Helen McCartney, for attending and presiding over the meeting. The Committee for 2014 was elected as follows:

The Club would like to take this opportunity to thank the Directors of the Parent Club for their continuing support, without which the running of the Golf Club would not be possible.

Details of fixtures appear on the notice board in the downstairs lounge of the Parent Club, and new members are always welcome. Please direct any enquiries to Julie Chuck (0411 733 147) or any committee member.

Bruce Hancock Golf Club President, Mob: 0413 605 385

TOASTMASTErSToastmasters Clubs provide members with the opportunity to develop their public speaking and leadership skills within a supportive environment, which includes structured educational goals and constructive feedback. Members also benefit through significant personal growth and increased self-confidence.

Ashfield Toastmasters Club is in its 8th year and over the past 12 months has maintained an active participation of 18 Toastmasters out of a total membership of 24. In that time members have earned 8 educational awards and the Club as a whole attained President’s Distinguished Club for the 8th consecutive year.

The Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 7pm, on Level 1 of the Ashfield Catholic and Community Club.

Each year four competitions are held – the Humorous Speech Contest, the Table Topics Contest, the Evaluation Contest, and the International Speech Contest. The winner of the International Speech Contest is known as the World Champion of Public Speaking. The contest final is held at the Annual International Convention – which in 2014 is being hosted in Kuala Lumpur, for the first time outside of the United States. The winners at Ashfield Club level were, for the Humorous Contest Monica Brewer, the Table Topics Contest Peter Dixon, the Evaluation Contest Alex Bormans, and the International Contest Christine Cargill.

The Ashfield Toastmasters Club benefits from the leadership of Area 48 Governor Jason Diamond, Lachlan Division Governor Sally Rippingale DTM, and District 70 Governor David Fisher DTM, and is proud to have as a member Region Advisor Philip Bendeich DTM.

The Ashfield Toastmasters Club is grateful for the support of the Ashfield Catholic and Community Club, particularly in the availability of a superb venue, without which the Club would not prosper to the degree that it does.

Alex Bormans CC, ALB President

One of our tantalising dishes from

VIBO Bistro – Level 1


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FISHING CLUBWell another year has passed and we are still Wishing [fishing] up the Hawkesbury River. The catches have had good and bad months, but diehard FISHOES still soldier on. Our completion for a CHAMPION, men’s and ladies, as well as, for biggest fish of the year, were close finishes .The end results were such that the CHAMPIONSHIP was a tie between Daniel Kumer and Joe Fin sharing the comp. The ladies was taken out by Laura Fulham, last but not forgotten, the biggest fish won by Bob Fulham.

We would like to thank the Parent Club for allowing us to hold two raffles, and all the club members who buy tickets. This does help pay for the hire of the boats and bus for which we are grateful.

It would be amiss not to thank the loyalty of all those who brave the elements to take to the water in all-weather [hot, cold, wet] and either come home with fish, or a very good story about the one that got away.

I would like to personally thank my committee for all their help; Anna [sec/treasurer], Daniel [driver], Ross and Bob committee members. At $40 an outing we would like to see more club members take up the game.

Barry Howard President

INDOOr BOwLSThe Indoor Bowls Club would like to thank all our past team members that have contributed to our enjoyable membership over the last 20 years.

Unfortunately, over the last 12 months players have been leaving and numbers have reduced. For this reason we are sad to announce that the team has decided to shut the doors and close the Indoor Bowls Club.

On Tuesday 24th June 2014 the last game of bowls was played.

On Tuesday 1st July 2014, we had our last ever get together to celebrate our history, joys and past experiences as a Club. It was a wonderful night and we are all sorry to say goodbye to the Indoor Bowls Club.

Robert Paole Treasurer

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