November 2nd, 2018

CLUB PRESIDENTS REPORT - Bill Harrigan Hello members;

Just a few lines from Perth where Joy and I are enjoying a visit to our son Gregory and his family

for a week or so. Gregory is a Chief Superintendent in the AFP and currently the Commander and

OIC of WA and NT AFP Regions.

While we are here we are visiting the Margaret River District to taste the wine and then off to the

Rottnest Island to resume where Joy and I and the family left off during our 1976 visit. Also I will

be going to Fremantle to check out the Maritime Museum. We are returning on the Indian Pacific in time for the

dinner and the Remembrance Day Service.

On Friday 9th November we are holding our combined Club Annual Dinner, 85th Sub-Branch Anniversary and

the 100th Anniversary Remembrance Day Dinner. We ask all members to support this important dinner as it could be

the last in our old Club and also we celebrate the 85th Anniversary of our great sub-Branch as it is today.

On Wednesday the 24th October we attended the funeral of Elvie Johnson who passed away on the 15th

October at the age of 96. Elvie, wife of the late former sub-Branch President Bill Johnson, and sister of Ted Wilson,

served for over 40 years on our Women’s Auxiliary and strongly supported Bill in his role of President and sub-Branch

and Club member. Bill was one of the last WW2 sub-Branch members to hold office and he along with his

Committee did much to progress this great sub-Branch and Club we have today. Bill also served on the Club Board

for many years holding Executive office. The direct family of Elvie and Bill, namely Bill, Bob and Barbara continue to

support the Club. Bob and his family attend each ANZAC Day service travelling from the Central Coast to join us in

our March and Service. The passing of Elvie and Reg Johnson is the last of the great Johnson family who served our

sub-Branch and Club with distinction for many years.

Last year and this year we supported the INVICTUS Games with $55,000 in direct donations. We also

sponsored competitor Peter Rudland who competed in the wheelchair events and the wheelchair rugby, by

subsidising his wheelchair. I attended the wheelchair and cycling events held at the Botanical Gardens on Sunday

20th October and saw Peter compete in the time trial finishing fourth to the hot USA three and then took them on

almost single handed in the individual race again finishing in fourth place. He held third place behind two of the USA

team until the last lap when he was overtaken by the third American. This was a race of attrition, over 30 minutes

down and up a steep hill, with an addition lap when the 30 minutes was reached. On Wednesday, Joy and I along

with other members, attended the evening wheel chair rugby qualifying events, seeing our team defeat the

undefeated UK hot side in two periods of extra time 16-15. We also saw them defeat a composite side named

Unconquered comfortably. Peter again performed well in this team event. He asked me to personally thank our

members for sponsoring him and the Games. That’s all from the West.

Photos below of the wheelchair and cycling events and rugby events at the Invictus Games

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT - Rob McPake Greetings members; welcome to the warmth……HEATWAVE!! I hope you are all full of zest for

the festive season so we can flavour your appetites with some spicy activities and promotions.

Before alluding to these, I have a special announcement to make, as one of my management

colleagues has risen to immense heights in the educational hall of hospitality fame.

Congratulations to our Club Duty Manager, Graeme Tonks, as one of the recipients of the 2019

CMAA Bursary Award Silver Chef tour of Melbourne. Well done and well deserved Graeme! I am looking

forward to accompanying you for investiture of the award to be presented on Friday, 30th November 2018 at

Canterbury Leagues Club. Victory for Tasmania; Gold to the Vandemonians!! I trust, of course, there will now

be no more talk of retirement because, while we can gladly do without shades of grey in the skies; we

certainly cannot do without shades of Graeme in Gray Street! Well, as they say: if you’re going to roast them,

you must first wrap them well! GLORIA!!! COMPLIMENTO!!! SALUTE!!! SLANGEVAR!!!

The Spring Racing Carnival reaches a climax next Tuesday, 6th November 2018 with the RACE THAT

STOPS A NATION: Race number 7 at Flemington - The 158th MELBOURNE CUP. Our Annual Melbourne Cup

Luncheon, held in the ground floor lounge, is value at just $30 for members and $38 for visitors. We still have

tickets on sale from reception which will, I imagine, sell fast. So, first in, best dressed; don’t miss out on all the

glamor and glitz of this prime racing event. Your $30 ticket entitles you to a two (2) course meal (choice of

main and dessert); a complimentary arrival glass of bubbly, beer or juice; a free $1 mystery trifecta ticket;

the opportunity to win prizes in an array of promotions: lucky door; best dressed; Cup trivia; best hat; my lit-

tle pony? etc; the privilege of sitting in a relaxed setting while viewing all the coverage on our excellent

screens; and the attentive service of your Club’s friendly staff. Entertainment will continue into the evening

with our very popular music duo, BACK 2 FRONT, playing from 5:00pm to 8:30pm.

Owing to the celebration of Melbourne Cup Day at your Club, Tuesday Bingo and the evening Fame

Trivia promotion have been cancelled. This will no doubt disappoint many of our members, particularly our

bingo ladies. To make amends for this, as previously announced, Mel will be hosting a bingo session on

Thursday, 8th November 2018 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. See, we do care about our bingo babes, so please

make sure to be there for this fast, sharp session with an increased prize pool. For our trivia enthusiasts, Fame

Trivia will return on Tuesday, 13th November 2018 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm. Hostess, Lola, who recently lost

her grandfather, will return to the podium. The promotion has progressed moderately well and we rely on

your continued support to retain the game. So, please keep turning up, bring some friends; it’s free and there

are a healthy swag of prizes to be won. The Ceroc and Modern Jive classes in the Club’s auditorium on

Tuesday nights from 7:00pm to 10:00pm are also proving successful with consistent attendance levels of sixty

to seventy learners. Don’t be shy, come and see Julie to sign up for a practice session.

A most important call: Friday, 9th November 2018 is the 85th Anniversary Annual and Remembrance Day Dinner of Club Bondi Junction Waverley RSL Sub Branch Club. Tickets are value at $40 which includes a three (3) course meal (large prawn and oyster entrée; choice of main and dessert); complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks for the duration of the evening; and musical entertainment from the Sam Pellegrino Duo. This year represents the centenary celebration of the Great War armistice and it is of prime importance we show respect and recognition. To date, ticket sales have been poor and we only have until next Tuesday, 6th November 2018 to finalise the numbers for catering purposes. Could all our sporting bodies: Swimming, Snooker, Darts, Indoor Bowls and Lawn Bowls, please show some support here. The Club which supports your sporting interests with conviction and pride, requires some reciprocal support to maintain its pride and spirit. Please, heed the call! See reception staff for assistance and/or contact myself. In closing, may I offer my heart- felt condolences to the families of Club members who have recently passed: Elvie Johnson, Wilma Wilson and Neil Hill. All were gentle spirits; held in high esteem and regarded with respect.

SEE YOU RACING AROUND THE CLUB WE LOVE: CLUB BONDI JUNCTION!!!!

WELFARE REPORT - Members on Leave Welfare Officer: Dave Jeffrey on 0408 679 671

Email: dave.jeffrey@yahoo.com.au

GERTRUDE ABBOT

- Surry Hills

Mary Williams

CLOVER LEA - Burwood

Heather Berghouse

CHARINGFIELD - Waverley

Joy Stern

SHALOM - Macquarie Park

Ian Mann

EDINA - Waverley

Les Patterson

LITTLE SISTERS-Randwick

Sam Donato

BERESFORD HALL-Rose Bay

Brenda Hardwick

QLD: ARCARE - Peregian

Springs

Ron Touranac

Ronald Coleman Village

Robin Bond

Wendy Knispel

SUMMIT CARE - Waverley

Gerald Atkins

WAR VETS - Narrabeen

Wally Rivers D.F.C.

Betty Lou Willis

BUPA - Maroubra

Denis Devine

St VINCENT’S CARE - Bronte

Keith & Joan Dunsmore

ST BASIL’S - Randwick

George Devine

CENTRAL COAST:

HENRY KENDALL-Wyoming

David Gleaves

Elvera ( Elvie ) Norma Johnson 1922 – 2018

Bondi-Junction-Waverley RSL Women’s Auxiliary lost a great stalwart with the passing of Elvie on 15th October 2018. Sister to Ted Wilson, Sub Branch Club member and wife to Bill Johnson (Deceased), former Sub Branch President. Elvie joined Bondi Junction Waverley Auxiliary in 1962. A dedicated worker who shunned taking executive positions but was a natural leader and soon took charge with the organisation of fund-raisers and catering for the clubs numerous activities. Elvie was heavily involved assisting the Salvation Army Darwin Appeal. She donated gifts for auxiliary raffles, sold Anzac emblems and poppies for the RSL charities and helped with the Mental Diggers Days. For three years she and her family billeted children for the EMDC Operation Exchange. Elvie was awarded with a Certificate of Appreciation in June 1978 by the Sub Branch and Central Council then in September 1979 she received Life Membership of the N.S.W. Women’s Auxiliary. Elvie accepted the position of Patron before her retirement to Norah Heads to be beside family in her final years. Barbara Urquhart LIFE-MEMBER BJW AUXILIARY

LUNCH MENU MAIN

Grilled Atlantic

Salmon w/sweet

potato mash, dutch

carrots & teriyaki sauce

OR Char-grilled scotch fillet

w/creamy mash potato,

broccolini & red wine jus

DESSERT Passionfruit or Mango

Cheesecake

OR Coffee & Custard Tarte

Tea & Coffee Buffet

Meals served alternatively

SUB-BRANCH HONORARY SECRETARY

REPORT - Sue Welman

Hello members, What a fantastic week of watching the Invictus Games. It was a great success

and showed everyone what determination, mateship and belief in one’s own abilities can inspire in others. Renovations are proceeding at our Lake St property and quotes for solar panelling at Calwalla have been approved. The committee has been invited to attend the NIB Literacy Awards taking place in November. Don’t forget Remembrance Day Service at Wa-verley Park on Sunday 11th November. Ceremony starts at 10.45 but we are requested to be there by 10.15am, Hoping to see you at our Annual Dinner on 9th November. Please note that ticket sales for the dinner will close on Tuesday 6th November as numbers have to be given to the caterer.

The Bondi Junction-Waverley RSL Sub-Branch

and Club Bondi Junction

Proudly presents the 2018

6.45pm start for 7.00pm dinner

in the Club Auditorium.

Live Music by:

Group photo from the trip to Canberra with the

Waverley Seniors, the Waverley Historical Society

and fellow Sub-Branch members 18th-20th Sept’18.

Dinner Menu

Entrée

Seafood selection of prawns & oysters

Mains

Braised Pork Belly

with Potato Mash and Broccollini

OR

Grilled Salmon Fillets with Teriyaki Sauce,

Potato Mash and Bok Choy

Dessert

New York Cheese Cake

OR

Sticky Date Pudding

Beer, Wine & soft drinks included