ANNUAL REPORT 2020
ACN - 002 513 251 Auditors - Brigden & Partners
CONTENTS
04
Board of Directors
17
Statement of Changes in Equity
05
Key Personnel
18
Statement of Cash Flows
06
Notice of Election
20
Notes to the Financial Statements
08
Annual General Meeting
35
Independent Auditor's Report
11
Annual Financial Report
39
Sub Club Annual Reports
15
Statement of Financial Position
51
ClubGRANTS
16
Statement of Profit and other Comprehensive Income
Board of Directors
Harry Anderson
Rob Kennerley
1936 - 2020 President 2018 - 2020
President 2020 -
Terence Clarke
Mick Brodie
Vice President
Director
Norm Bakker
Director
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Sharon Ho
Director
John Deane
Denis Dempsey
Director
Director
John Warren
Director
Key Personnel
Mario Machado
Sue Backhouse
Daisy Brown
Stuart Gabriel
CEO
Gaming Manager
Marketing Manager
HR Manager
Gatsby Starkey
Andy Fung
Kelly Bell
James Nicholas
Functions Co-ordinator
Financial Controller
Employee Relations Manager
Executive Chef
David Reeve
Chris Chilvers
Craig Bellamy
Steve Apostolou
Member Services Manager
Senior Duty Manager
Duty Manager
Duty Manager
Rachelle Smith
Emma Strandquist
Lisa Higgs
Kate Brock
Supervisor
Supervisor
Supervisor
Functions Supervisor
Andrew Hessel
Indika Gajanayake
Ros Hutchinson
Paul Barrow
Purchasing Officer
Stock Controller
Welfare Officer
Maintenance Officer
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Notice
of Election
FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021
Board Election Nomination Forms and Statutory
Nominations are called for the election to the
6th April 2021. Arrangements can also be made to
Declaration Forms can be obtained from CEO’s office during office hours: from 9:30am, Tuesday
Board of Directors for 2021.
obtain these forms outside office hours. (Contact
Under the triennial rule, there are two (2) positions
hornsbyrsl.com.au).
to be filled and directors are elected for a three (3)
Jaynie Novotny on 9485 3201 or email jnovotny@
year term.
Candidates must complete the Board Election
The Directors up for re-election this year are:
Election Nominee Statutory Declaration, and once
Robert Kennerley Norm Bakker Nominations for two (2) positions on the Board of Directors shall open Tuesday 6th April 2021 and shall close 6.00pm Friday 23rd April 2021. Nominations must be in the hands of the CEO by 6.00pm Friday 23rd April 2021. Under the Club’s Constitution the following requirements shall be observed in connection with
Nomination Form and also complete the Board completed, both forms must be lodged with the CEO’s Office, at which time the candidate must furnish proof of their membership of the Club. Board Election Nomination Form and Board Election Nominee Statutory Declaration Form, must be lodged with the CEO’s Office no later than 6.00pm, Friday 23rd April 2021. Forms will not be accepted after this time. The CEO will arrange a photographer to take
the election of directors.
suitable photographs of candidates for the Board
(a) Every candidate for election as a Director must
suitable photograph for publication and submit
qualify under Rule 25 of the Club’s Constitution (available on the Club’s website and from the
of Directors. Candidates may arrange their own same with brief resume to CEO’s office by 6.00 pm, Friday 23rd April 2021. All candidates photographs
membership office).
must be the same size. Personal details typed on
(b) Nominations for election must be in writing
details pertinent to their interests in the Club.
on the Board Election Nomination Form signed by one ordinary member and or life member as nominator and signed by another ordinary member or life member as seconder and signed by the nominee as indicating his or her consent to the nominations.
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same size form as photograph with only relevant
All resumes to be typed by CEO’s EA in same format prior to 6.00pm, Friday 23rd April 2021. Relevant details will be in same order for each candidate:
VOTING TIMES
i.e. Name
Monday 26th April 2021
Date of Joining Club
12.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Date of Birth
Tuesday 27th April 2021
Occupation
12.00 pm to 8.00 pm
In case of a sitting director, history of activities whilst a director of the Club will be included in resume. Candidate’s resumes limited to 200 words.
Wednesday 28th April 2021 12.00 pm to 8.00 pm Thursday 29th April 2021 12.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Nominations including the name of each candidate
Friday 30th April 2021
and his/her proposer and seconder, will be posted
12.00 pm to 8.00 pm
on the Club’s notice board by the CEO.
Saturday 1st May 2021
Any person who nominates for election as a Club
4.00 pm to 8.00 pm
director will be required to attend a pre-election mandatory course of instruction for candidates to the Board.
Returning Officer, John Wright, has been appointed and will supervise the conduct of the ballot and
Mandatory course of instruction for candidates to the Board will take place at 6.00pm on Tuesday 20th April 2021 and Friday 23rd April 2021 in the Boardroom. In accordance with the Club’s Constitution in order to be eligible for the election candidates must attend this course on one of these
determine the result, which will be declared at the Annual General Meeting on Sunday 2nd May 2021 at the appropriate time on the agenda. For further information, members attention is drawn to the Club’s Constitution and By-Laws.
dates.
WANTED - VOLUNTEER POLLING CLERKS Voting for the 2020 Board of Directors will be held at the Club from: Monday 26th April until Saturday 1st May 2021. Voting begins at 12 noon Monday to Friday and 4.00pm on Saturday. If you are able to assist as a Clerk, please contact Jaynie on 9485 3201 or jnovotny@hornsbyrsl.com.au
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39th Annual General Meeting Sunday 2nd May 2021 at 11am
of their term of office commencing on the date of
In the Club’s Showroom
this resolution and ending on the date of the next
4 High St, Hornsby 2077
Annual General Meeting of the Club; and
Members attending will be required to present
Explanatory Note – Ordinary Resolution:
their current membership card on entering the meeting. AGENDA Declare meeting open with one minute’s silence. 1.
Announcement of quorum.
2.
Apologies.
3.
Confirmation of Minutes of Annual General
Meeting of members of Hornsby RSL Club Limited held 26 July 2020.
Presidents Honorarium The amount of the proposed honorarium is unchanged from last year’s honorarium. (b)
That each Director be paid an honorarium in
respect of his or her services as a member of the Board of Directors at the monthly rate of $666.66 (plus Superannuation Guarantee Levy where applicable) payable in arrears and prorated on a daily basis for any broken period of less than a calendar month at the start or end of their term of office commencing on the date of this resolution
4. To receive and consider the Audited Financial
and ending on the date of the next Annual General
Report of Hornsby RSL Club Limited for
Meeting of the Club.
year ended 31 December 2020. 5.
To receive and consider reports of Board of
Directors and Auditor. 6.
Declaration of Ballot for the
Explanatory Note - Ordinary Resolution: Directors Honorarium The amount of the proposed honorariums is unchanged from last year’s honorariums.
election of directors. 7.
To consider and, if thought fit,
to pass the following three (3) ordinary resolutions, namely: ORDINARY RESOLUTION NUMBER 1 (a)
That the President be paid an honorarium in
respect of his or her services as a member of the Board of Directors at the monthly rate of $1,000 (plus Superannuation Guarantee Levy where applicable). Such honorarium is payable in arrears, and prorated on a daily basis for any broken period of less than a calendar month at the start or end 8
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ORDINARY RESOLUTION NUMBER 2 That until the next Annual General Meeting, members approve members of the Board receiving such of the following benefits and advantages, (being benefits and advantages not offered equally to every Full Member of the Club) as the Board shall from time to time approve: (a)
The provision to each member of the Board,
as required from time to time and at the expense of the Club, a Directors Club Uniform, to be worn when attending to or carrying out his or her duties as a member of the Board whether at the premises
of the Club or otherwise.
Board shall from time to time resolve to set aside
(b)
for use by Life Members.
The provision to members of the Board of
one car parking space each in that part of the
(d)
club’s carpark as the Board shall from time to time
certain classes of person, including but not limited
resolve to set aside for use by members of the
to Life Members of the Club and members of the
Board.
Hornsby Branch of the Returned and Services
(c)
Reasonable expenditure for directors to
The provision of membership of the Club to
League of Australia, for a reduced fee.
undertake training and education including but not limited to industry related meetings, organised
8.
study tours, seminars, trade displays etc as may be
the
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass
determined by the Board provided all expenditure
Membership.
following
Ordinary
Resolution
for
Life
is supported by documentary evidence. (d)
The provision to members of the Board of
a free meal and refreshment, at a reasonable
Moved Richard Wood
Member 3715
cost, on the day of attendance at Board Meetings, Finance Meetings and other Committee Meetings.
Seconded
(e)
Stuart Macintosh
The provision of an electronic device (for
Member 43264
example a laptop computer, iPad, tablet or other similar device) and internet access being made
That Life Membership of Hornsby RSL Club Limited
available to directors in respect of their duties as
be conferred on Jeanette O’Keeffe, Member 1861.
directors of the Club. 9.
General Business
ORDINARY RESOLUTION NUMBER 3 That until the next Annual General Meeting, the
Dated: 24th February 2021
members approve that eligible members may
By direction of the Board
receive such of the following benefits (which are not offered equally to every Full Member of the Club) as the Board shall from time to time approve: (a)
The expenditure by the Club of reasonable
sums in payment of the costs of holding functions on the club’s premises to celebrate certain
Mario Machado
occasions, including but not limited to the Life
Chief Executive Officer
Members’ Dinner. (b) The provision to Life Members of one monthly free meal and refreshment, at a reasonable cost. (c)
The provision to Life Members of car parking
spaces in that part of the club’s carpark as the
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Annual
Financial Report
serving our members and community; reduce debt
DIRECTORS REPORT
and implement revenue diversification strategies to
Your directors have pleasure in submitting to members their annual report on the Hornsby RSL Club Limited (the Club) covering year ended 31 December 2020.
The long-term objectives of the Club are to maintain the Anzac tradition and support the RSL movement, support our affiliated sub-clubs, charities and community organisations, and achieve excellence
OPERATIONS
in serving our community by providing exceptional
The principal activity of the Club is the operation of licensed premises, including the provision of sporting, social and entertainment activities for members of the Club.
ensure long-term financial sustainability.
The income from those
activities is directed towards the improvement and maintenance of the Club’s facilities and the promotion of the social welfare of members including affiliated sub-clubs. There were no significant changes to this activity during the financial year.
leisure facilities in order to remain relevant to our members and the local community. The strategy for achieving these objectives is to remain financially viable by adopting prudent financial management, whilst incorporating best practice corporate governance standards. Measurement of performance: The Club measures its overall performance from the implementation of its mission statement and strategic plan through the
COVID-19 Pandemic - the Club’s operations were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting public health restrictions to combat the virus. The Club was closed for three months and since reopening in June, has been required to operate at a reduced capacity whilst incurring additional costs.
customer service and premium recreational and
The Club did benefit
from the government’s economic response to the pandemic namely, the JobKeeper wage subsidy and the so-called Cash Flow Boost (see Note 2 in the Financial Statements).
performance of the Club against financial budgets, operating plans and by benchmarking identified key performance indicators (KPIs) against industry best practice. The Board of Directors meet monthly to review and evaluate the Clubs operating and financial performance and the Board meets a minimum of once per year to review and monitor the club’s strategic plan.
The public health
restrictions are continuing and so the financial impact of COVID-19 continue to be felt in 2021. The short-term objectives of the Club are to make continuous improvements towards excellence in
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Financial Report
DIRECTORS' PARTICULARS Robert Kennerley
John Warren
President, Director 6 Years
Director, appointed 26/7/2020
Committees – Building, Renumeration and Audit,
Committees - Building, Remuneration and Audit,
Investigating/Disciplinary
Investigating/Disciplinary
Michael Brodie
Harry Anderson
Director 27 Years, Life Member Committees - Remuneration and Audit,
Deceased 17/06/2020 Former President, Director 15 Years, Life Member
Investigating/Disciplinary
Sports Convenor Committees - Building, Remuneration and Audit,
John Deane
Investigating/Disciplinary
Director 31 Years, Life Member, JP Committees - Remuneration and Audit, Investigating/Disciplinary Norm Bakker
DIRECTORS MEETINGS
DIRECTORS
ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND
MEETINGS ATTENDED
Committees - Remuneration and Audit,
R. Kennerley
14
14
Investigating/Disciplinary
M. Brodie
14
14
J. Deane
14
14
N. Bakker
14
14
Committees - Building, Remuneration and Audit,
D. Dempsey
14
14
Investigating/Disciplinary
T. Clarke
14
14
S. Ho
14
14
J. Warren*
6
6
H. Anderson**
6
5
Director 16 Years Sports Secretary
Denis Dempsey
Director 8 Years
Terence Clarke
Vice President, Director 4 Years Sports Convener Committees - Building, Remuneration and Audit, Investigating/Disciplinary
*Appointed effective 26th July 2020
Wai Han Ho (Sharon)
**Deceased 17th June 2020
Appointed Director 1 Year Committees - Remuneration and Audit, Investigating/Disciplinary 12
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MEMBERSHIP LIABILITY The Club is incorporated under the Corporation Act 2001 and is a company limited by guarantee. If the Club is wound up, the constitution states that each member is required to contribute $2.00 towards meeting the outstanding obligations of the Club. Further details of this liability can be found at Note 23 of the financial statements. AUDITORS INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION The lead auditor’s independence declaration for the year ended 31 December 2020 has been received and is included with the financial report. Made and signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors on 24 February 2021. Robert Kennerley
Director Terence Clarke
Director
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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION This declaration is made under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 to the Directors of Hornsby RSL Club Limited. As lead auditor of Hornsby RSL Club Limited, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 31 December 2020 there has been: (a) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and (b) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.
David SMITH – DIRECTOR BRIGDEN & PARTNERS PTY LTD CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS HORNSBY – 24 February 2021
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020 Notes
2020 ($)
2019 ($)
3,854,415
CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents
4
5,624,080
Trade and other receivables
5
75,139
221,708
Inventories
6
244,821
398,895
Other current assets
8
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
321,262
335,526
6,265,302
4,810,544
NON-CURRENT ASSETS Financial assets
7
15,000
15,000
Property, plant & equipment
9
85,559,572
85,564,717
Intangible assets
10
1,956,224
1,956,224
Deferred tax assets
11
200,412
200,412
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS
87,731,208
87,736,353
TOTAL ASSETS
93,996,510
92,546,898
CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables
12
2,712,917
2,350,425
Financial liabilities
13
2,133,247
2,393,509
Employee benefit liabilities
14
1,208,123
1,412,108
Other current liabilities
16
127,414
182,960
6,181,702
6,339,002
1,086,074
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Financial liabilities
13
2,169,911
Employee benefit liabilities
14
161,850
240,727
Deferred tax liabilities
15
6,394,141
6,394,141
Other non-current liabilities
16
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS
176,227
215,236
8,902,129
7,936,178
15,083,831
14,275,180
78,912,680
78,271,718
MEMBERS FUNDS Accumulated Funds
42,305,546
41,662,284
Asset Revaluation Reserve
36,552,034
36,552,034
Members Benefit Fund TOTAL MEMBERS FUNDS
55,100
57,400
78,912,680
78,271,718
93,996,511
92,546,898
Total Liabilities & Members Funds
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements
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STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 Notes
2020 ($)
2019 ($)
33,003,745
Revenue: Revenue from contract with customers
2
21,635,385
COVID Support - JobKeeper and Other
2
3,112,000
-
198,792
241,554
24,946,177
33,245,299
Cost of goods sold
2,758,504
4,645,650
Employee benefit expenses
9,412,095
11,525,815
Marketing & entertainment
988,481
2,370,854
Poker machine gaming tax
3,437,362
5,100,514
Other income Total Revenue and Other Income Expenses:
Poker machine monitoring fees Property & maintenance Security expenses Welfare, ClubGrants & Sub-Clubs Other expenses Earnings before Interest & Depreciation
132,977
220,212
2,101,799
2,464,003
270,776
423,538
185,312
317,375
847,240
1,161,854
20,134,546
28,229,815
4,811,631
5,015,484
Interest Income
467
15,138
Finance costs
2
(183,232)
(226,411)
Depreciation & amortisation
2
(3,987,904)
(3,907,582)
Net Profit before income tax
2
640,962
896,629
3
-
53,794
640,962
842,835
-
-
640,962
842,835
Income tax expense (benefit) Net profit for the year Other Comprehensive Income Total other comprehensive income for the year Total comprehensive income attributable to members of the entity
16
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 ACCUMULATED FUNDS
ASSET REVALUATION RESERVE (A)
MEMBERS BENEFIT FUND (B)
TOTAL
40,815,449
36,552,034
61,400
77,428,883
842,835
-
-
842,835
- for payment of death benefits
3,500
-
3,500)
-
- to reflect non-renewing members
12,100
-
(500)
-
41,662,284
36,552,034
57,400
78,271,718
640,962
-
-
640,962
Balance as at 31 December 2018 Net profit (loss) attributable to members of the entity Transfer from members benefit fund:
Balance as at 31 December 2019 Net profit (loss) attributable to members of the entity Transfer from members benefit fund: - for payment of death benefits
900
-
(900)
-
1,400
-
(1,400)
-
42,305,546
36,552,034
55,100
78,912,680
- to reflect non-renewing members Balance as at 31 December 2020
(a)
Asset Revaluation Reserve
The asset revaluation reserve records revaluations of non-current assets. Generally the balance in the reserve will reflect the after tax unrealised gain on non-current assets. The Club's land and buildings were revalued as at 31 December 2018. (b)
Members Benefit Fund
The members benefit fund is an amount set aside for the payment of funeral benefits to eligible members. The payment of this benefit is at the discretion of the Directors, and at balance date there were 19 members eligible for a $500 benefit and 152 eligible for a $300 benefit.
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 Notes
2020 ($)
2019 ($)
Cash Flows From Operations: Receipts from members & guests Payments to suppliers & employees
24,069,609
36,678,005
(22,069,995)
(30,838,015)
JobKeeper & Cash Flow Boost Interest received Financing costs paid
19
3,112,000
-
467
15,138
(124,301)
(192,989)
4,987,780
5,662,139
-
(15,000)
(3,878,507)
(2,502,621)
(104,253)
(129,838)
Net Operating Cash Flows Cash Flows From Investments: Investments in financial assets Asset purchases Furniture, plant & equipment Land & building additions/ renovations Gaming machine entitlements Net Investment Cash Flows
-
-
(3,982,760)
(2,647,459)
Cash Flows From Financing: Asset finance borrowings
-
788,250
Asset finance repayments
(738,148)
(1,017,631)
Borrowings received
2,000,000
-
Repayment of borrowings
(497,207)
(2,250,000)
Net Financing Cash Flows
764,645
(2,479,381)
1,769,665
535,299
Net Surplus/(Deficit) in Cash Flows Cash at the Beginning of the Year Cash at Year End
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19
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements
3,854,415
3,319,116
5,624,080
3,854,415
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
The financial report is for Hornsby RSL Club Ltd
financial statements have been rounded to the
(“the Company/Club”) as an individual entity for the
nearest dollar.
year ended 31 December 2020 and was authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the
The financial report has been prepared on a going
directors on 24 February 2021.
concern basis, which contemplates continuity of normal business activities, and the realisation of
The Club is a company limited by guarantee,
assets and settlement of liabilities in the ordinary
incorporated and domiciled in Australia. The Club
course of business. The Directors considered the
is a not-for-profit entity for financial reporting
profitability, liquidity and solvency of the Club and
purposes
have concluded that the use of the going concern
under
the
Australian
Accounting
Standards.
assumption in the preparation of the financial report is appropriate.
The Club’s registered office and business address is 4 High Street Hornsby NSW 2077.
Accounting Policies (a)
1. SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Preparation The financial statements are a general purpose financial report and have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements (RDR) (including Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Act 2001. Australian Accounting Standards set out accounting policies that the AASB has concluded would result in financial statements containing relevant and reliable information about transactions, events and conditions. Material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are presented below and have been consistently applied unless otherwise stated. The financial statements, except for the cash flow information, have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historical costs, modified, where applicable by the measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets, financial assets and
Revenue - Revenue is recognised in
the accounts from the sale of goods and services upon delivery of the goods and services. Revenue is measured based on the cash or cash equivalent consideration received, after deducting discounts. The Club operates a member loyalty and rewards program whereby members accumulate points for dollars spent. The redemption of points for Club products and services is treated as revenue at the time of sale, with a corresponding expense at that time. Interest revenue is recognised on an accruals basis in the period it is derived. (b)
Goods & Service Tax (GST) - Revenues,
expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of expense. Receivables and payables in the statement of financial position are shown inclusive of GST.
financial liabilities. The amounts presented in the
20 Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020
Cash flows are presented in the statement of
of the same class of assets shall be recognised in
cash flows on a gross basis, except for the GST
other comprehensive income under the heading
component of investing and financing activities,
of revaluation gain/loss. All other decreases are
which are disclosed as operating cash flows.
charged to the statement of comprehensive income.
(c)
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Cash and
Any accumulated depreciation at the date of the
cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits
revaluation is eliminated against the gross carrying
held at-call with banks, other short-term highly
amount of the asset and the net amount is restated
liquid investments with original maturities of three
to the revalued amount of the asset.
months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within short-term borrowings in current
Plant and equipment are measured on the
liabilities on the statement of financial position.
cost basis less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
(d)
Trade and Other Receivables - Trade
and other receivables represent the principal
The carrying amount of plant and equipment is
amounts due at balance date less where applicable
reviewed annually by directors to ensure it is not
a provision for doubtful debts. These accounts are
more than the recoverable amount from these
generally non-interest bearing on 30-day terms
assets. The recoverable amount is assessed based
and are treated as current assets. A provision for
on the expected net cash flows that will be received
doubtful debt is recognised when there is objective
from the assets employment and subsequent
evidence that an account is impaired.
disposal. The expected net cash flows have been discounted to their present values in determining
(e)
Inventories - Inventories are measured
recoverable amounts.
at the lower of cost or net realisable value. Depreciation The depreciable amount of all fixed (f)
Property, Plant and Equipment, and
assets including buildings and capitalised lease
Depreciation - Each class of property, plant and
assets, but excluding freehold land, is depreciated
equipment is carried at cost or fair values as
on a straight-line basis over the asset's useful life
indicated, less, where applicable, accumulated
to the entity commencing from the time the asset
depreciation and impairment losses.
is held ready for use. The depreciable amount of buildings includes revaluations where applicable.
Freehold land and buildings are shown at their fair value based on periodic valuations by an
Depreciation rates:
independent valuer, less subsequent depreciation for buildings and accumulated impairment.
In
Buildings
2.5% - 5%
periods when the freehold land and buildings
Plant & Equipment
7.5% - 25%
are not subject to an independent valuation, the
Poker machines
25%
land and buildings are materially different to the
(g)
Intangible Assets - Gaming machine
fair value.
entitlements are initially recognised at their
directors assess whether the carrying values for the
acquisition cost. Entitlements acquired or granted Increases in the carrying amount arising on
for no cost are not brought to account. Entitlements
revaluation of land and buildings are recognised
have an indefinite life and so their costs are not
in other comprehensive income and accumulated
amortised. The carrying value is assessed annually
in the revaluation reserve in members’ equity.
for impairment.
Revaluation decreases that offset previous increases
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020
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(h)
Financial
Instruments
-
Financial
(k)
Employees’ Benefits - Provision has
instruments are accounted for in accordance with
been made for long service leave and annual leave
AASB 9: Financial Instruments – Measurement and
in accordance with statutory requirements, based
Recognition.
on pro rata entitlement on the wage and salary levels, including salary on-costs, of employees at
Broadly, financial assets and financial liabilities are
reporting date.
recognised when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions to the instrument. For
The long service leave provision applies only to
financial assets, this is equivalent to the date that
those employees who have completed at least
the Company commits itself to either purchase or
five years’ service with the Club, which is based
sell the asset (ie trade date accounting is adopted).
on experience of staff turnover.
The amounts
attributable to employees with at least ten years’ Financial instruments are initially measured at
service is shown as a current liability, and the
fair value plus transactions costs except where
balance is shown as a non-current liability
the instrument is classified “at fair value through profit or loss” in which case transaction costs are
Employee benefits that are expected to be settled
expensed to profit or loss immediately.
within one year have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is
(i)
Impairment of Assets - At each reporting
settled. Employee benefits that are payable later
date the Club reviews the carrying values of
than one year have been calculated using a nominal
its tangible and intangible assets to determine
value basis rather than the standards based present
whether there is any indication that those assets
value of future cash flows method, however the
have been impaired. If such indication exists, then
result under each of these methods is not materially
the recoverable amount of the asset is compared to
different.
the carrying value, and any excess in carrying value over the recoverable amount is expensed to the
Superannuation contributions are made to an
statement of comprehensive income.
employee superannuation fund and charged as expenses in the period in which they are incurred.
Where the future economic benefits of the asset are not primarily dependent upon the asset's
(l)
ability to generate net cash inflows and when the
the year comprises current income tax expense
Income Tax - Income tax expense for
entity would, if deprived of the asset, replace its
and deferred income tax expense. Current income
remaining future economic benefits, value in use is
tax expense charged to the profit and loss is tax
determined as the depreciated replacement cost of
payable on taxable income calculated using current
an asset.
tax rates as at reporting date. Current tax liabilities are therefore the amounts expected to be paid in
(j)
Trade and Other Payables - Trade and
the forthcoming financial year.
other payables represent the liability outstanding
Deferred income tax expense reflects movements
at the end of the reporting period for goods and
in the deferred tax asset and deferred tax liability
services received by the company during the
balances during the year as well as where applicable
reporting period, which remain unpaid. The balance
unused tax losses.
is recognised as a current liability with the amounts normally paid within 30 days of recognition of the
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are ascertained
liability.
based on temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amount in the financial statements.
22
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020
Deferred
deductible
expectation of future events and are based on
temporary differences and unused tax losses are
tax
assets
arising
from
current trends and economic data, obtained both
recognised only to the extent that it is probable
externally and within the company. The Directors
that future taxable profit will be available against
review these key estimates, assumptions and
which the deferred tax assets can be utilised.
judgements annually.
The Club is a non-profit entity and can apply the
The key estimates used are:
“principle of mutuality” whereby net income
(1)
derived from members is exempt from income tax.
to calculate depreciation rates. (2)
(m) Current
versus
Non-Current
Useful lives of fixed assets are estimated Future cash flows are estimated to
calculate net present values for impairment
Classification - The Club presents assets and
calculations and for long-term liabilities.
liabilities in the statement of financial position
(3)
based on current/non-current classification.
points redemption.
An asset is current when it is: expected to be
(p)
realised, sold or consumed in the normal operating
Disclosures, Standards and Interpretations
cycle; held for the purpose of trading; expected to
During the current year the company adopted
be realised within twelve months after reporting
all of the new and revised Australian Accounting
date; or cash or cash equivalent. All other assets are
Standards and Interpretations applicable to its
classified as non-current.
operations which became mandatory.
A liability is current when it is expected to be
The new or amended Australian Accounting
settled in the normal operating cycle; held primarily
Standards that apply for the first time in this
for trading; due to be settled within twelve months
financial year do not have a significant impact on
after the reporting date; or there is no unconditional
the disclosures in the Club’s financial statements
right to defer settlement of the liability for at least
or the measurement of the Club’s revenue,
twelve months after reporting date.
expenses, assets and liabilities.
All other
Member loyalty program liability for
Changes
in
Accounting
Policies,
liabilities are classified as non-current. AASB9 Financial Instruments - The Club has (n)
Comparative Figures - Where required
adopted
the
new
standard
which
replaces
by Accounting Standards comparative figures
“AASB139 Financial Instruments” The new standard
have been adjusted to conform with changes in
addresses the classification and measurement
presentation for the current financial year. When an
of the financial assets and liabilities. It has no
entity applies an accounting policy retrospectively,
material impact on these financial statements.
makes a retrospective restatement or reclassifies items in its financial statements, a statement of
AASB15 Revenue - The Club has adopted the new
financial position as at the beginning of the earliest
standard which replaces “AASB 118 Revenue”. The
comparative period must be disclosed.
new standard clarifies the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers. The application
(o)
Significant
Accounting
Estimates,
of this new standard has no material impact on
Judgements and Assumptions - The directors
these amounts recognized in these financial
evaluate estimates, judgments and assumptions
statements.
incorporated in the financial statements based on historical knowledge and best available current information.
Estimates
assume
a
reasonable
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020
23
2. REVENUE & EXPENSES The following specific items are included in the net profit for the year:
2020 ($)
2019 ($)
(a) Revenue from contracts with customers: Revenue from sale of goods Revenue from services
6,248,345
10,953,536
15,387,040
22,050,209
21,635,385
33,003,745
21,635,385
33,003,745
21,635,385
33,003,745
21,442,804
32,799,350
Geographical Markets - Australia
Timing of Revenue Recognition - Goods and services at point of time - Services transferred over time
192,581
204,395
21,635,385
33,003,745
- Bank interest
110,227
124,627
- Hire purchase charges
73,005
101,784
183,232
226,411
(b) Finance costs:
(c) Depreciation & amortisation - buildings
1,017,291
1,013,731
- gaming equipment
1,674,146
1,837,647
- other plant & equipment
1,296,467
1,041,222
- loss on disposal of fixed assets
-
14,982
3,987,904
3,907,582
30,480
30,480
708,138
925,073
(1,364)
15,000
3,012,000
-
100,000
-
3,112,000
-
(d) Other specific expenses Operating lease expenses Employee benefits: - defined contribution superannuation plans Bad & doubtful debts (e) Significant revenue and expenses: Revenue: - JobKeeper wage subsidy - COVID-19 Cash Flow Boost credits
24 Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020
The government introduced the JobKeeper wage subsidy scheme to support businesses significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic keep their employees employed. The JobKeeper payments were paid to the Club during 2020 at a rate of $1,500 per fortnight per eligible employee. These payments were made to the Club for the period 30 March 2020 to 27 September 2020.
2020 ($)
2019 ($)
192,401
-
192,401
-
Expenses: - Stock write-offs due to COVID-19
3. INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT) The Club is a non-profit entity for income tax purposes and is able to apply the "principle of mutuality" whereby income derived from club members is exempt from income tax. Current tax expense (benefit)
-
-
Deferred tax asset - decrease (increase)
-
53,794
-
53,794
5,624,080
3,353,176
4. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash at bank and in hand Cash on short-term deposit
-
501,239
5,624,080
3,854,415
Trade debtors
59,196
211,009
Sundry debtors
15,943
25,699
-
(15,000)
75,139
221,708
244,821
243,775
5. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
Provision for doubtful debts
6. INVENTORIES Bar stock - at cost Catering stock - at cost
-
155,120
244,821
398,895
Following the recommencement of trading after COVID-19 lock-down, the management made the decision that food purchases would be expensed rather than carried as an inventory asset. This decision was made on the basis that the catering inventory has a relatively fast turnover.
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020
25
2020 ($)
2019 ($)
15,000
15,000
15,000
15,000
321,262
335,526
321,262
335,526
At independent valuation - 2018
68,000,000
68,000,000
Additions & renovations - at cost
415,808
271,593
Capital works in progress - at cost
142,162
182,123
68,557,970
68,453,716
7. FINANCIAL ASSETS Non-Current Assets Investments in listed securities, at cost 8. OTHER CURRENT ASSETS Prepayments
9. PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT Freehold land & buildings, at fair value Clubhouse & carpark:
Less: Accumulated depreciation
(2,516,423)
(1,499,131)
66,041,547
66,954,585
At independent valuation - 2018
8,750,000
8,750,000
Less: Accumulated depreciation
-
-
8,750,000
8,750,000
Total Land & Buildings
74,791,547
75,704,585
Other properties:
Plant and equipment, furniture and fittings: At cost Less: Accumulated depreciation
22,661,790
19,253,222
(14,498,378)
(13,201,910)
8,163,412
6,051,312
Gaming machines: At cost
13,684,002
13,581,723
Less: Accumulated depreciation
(11,079,389)
(9,772,903)
Total Property, Plant & Equipment
2,604,613
3,808,820
85,559,572
85,564,717
26 Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020
The freehold land and buildings were independently valued by Global Valuation Services Pty Ltd on 30 June 2018 and the directors made the decision to use that valuation as the fair value of the Club's land and buildings as at 31 December 2018. The valuation model is based on fair value of the land plus depreciated replacement cost of the buildings. The critical assumptions adopted in determining the valuation were the location, zoning and use of the land and buildings, and comparative recent property sales in the area. The directors have reviewed the key assumptions made by the independent valuers in 2018. They concluded that these assumptions remain materially unchanged and are satisfied that the carrying values do not exceed the recoverable amount of the land and buildings. The directors do not believe that there has been a material movement in the fair values since valuation date. Accordingly, no revaluation or impairment losses were recognised this financial year.
2020 ($)
2019 ($)
75,704,585
76,588,479
RECONCILIATIONS OF CARRYING VALUES Land & Buildings Carrying value at start of year Additions
104,253
129,837
Depreciation
(1,017,291)
(1,013,731)
Carrying value at year end
74,791,547
75,704,585
6,051,312
6,099,030
4,308,567
992,963
Plant & Equipment Carrying value at start of year Additions Depreciation Carrying value at year end
-
541
(1,296,467)
(1,041,222)
8,163,412
6,051,312
Gaming Machines Carrying value at start of year Additions Disposals Depreciation Carrying value at year end Total Carrying Value
3,808,820
4,152,331
469,939
1,509,118
-
(14,982)
(1,674,146)
(1,837,647)
2,604,613
3,808,820
85,559,572
85,564,717
31,703,210
32,576,287
57,643,137
58,418,713
Carrying value under the cost model of assets at fair value: - Freehold land & buildings The carrying amount of assets pledged as security are: - Freehold land & buildings - Gaming machines & equipment
1,167,521
2,023,738
58,810,658
60,442,451
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020
27
Core Properties Pursuant to Section 41J of the Registered Clubs Act 1976, the following properties that are owned by the Club are core properties: 4 High Street, Hornsby The following properties owned by the Club are non-core properties:2-5 William Street, Hornsby 2 Ashley Lane, Hornsby 7-17 Ashley Street, Hornsby 19 Ashley Street, Hornsby 2-4 Webb Avenue, Hornsby
2020 ($)
2019 ($)
1,956,224
1,956,224
10. INTANGIBLE ASSETS Gaming machine entitlements, at cost Less: Provision for Impairment
-
-
1,956,224
1,956,224
Opening balance
200,412
254,206
Net movement
-
(53,794)
Closing balance
200,412
200,412
Trade creditors & accruals
2,712,917
2,350,425
2,712,917
2,350,425
11. DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
12. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
13. FINANCIAL LIABILITIES Current - Bank overdraft
-
-
Bank loan
1,500,000
1,500,000
Hire purchase liability
663,204
959,298
Deferred HP charges
(29,957)
(65,789)
2,133,247
2,393,509
Non-Current - Bank loan Hire purchase liability Deferred HP charges
1,923,684
420,891
247,983
690,039
(1,756)
(24,855)
2,169,911
1,086,074
4,303,158
3,479,583
Total Borrowings
28
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020
The bank overdraft, bank loan facility, commercial bank bills and bank guarantees are all secured by a first registered mortgage over real property located at 4 High Street Hornsby and a first registered equitable mortgage over the whole of the company's assets and undertakings. A Market Rate Loan facility commenced on 16 March 2018 with a maturity date of 16 March 2021. The facility limit is $3,423,684. The facility includes an EBITDA Covenant whereby the earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation for each reporting period be not less than $3,200,000. The facility requires quarterly principal repayments of $375,000. The Club has an equipment finance facility of $2,500,000 which expires on 16 March 2021 and is generally renewed annually. Equipment purchased using this facility are subject to a specific security agreement, whereby the Club has granted a security interest to the specific equipment purchased. The facility is not secured by mortgage. The weight average interest rates on the bank bill and hire purchase facilities are: Loan facility 2.73% Asset purchase finance facilities
5.70%
The proportion of borrowings to net tangible assets at year end was 5.5% which is less than the 60% limit prescribed in the Club's constitution.
2020 ($)
2019 ($)
Accured annual leave
652,139
797,063
Long service leave
717,834
855,772
1,369,973
1,652,835
1,208,123
1,412,108
14. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS LIABILITIES
Represented by: Current Liability Non-current Liability
161,850
240,727
1,369,973
1,652,835
Superannuation - in accordance with the relevant law, the Club contributes 9.50% of each employee's base salary to a superannuation fund. 15. TAX LIABILITIES Non-Current Provision for deferred tax liabilities
6,394,141
6,394,141
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020
29
2020 ($)
2019 ($)
127,414
182,960
Income received in advance
140,227
163,236
Supplier rebate agreement
36,000
52,000
176,227
215,236
100,000
100,00
97,110
94,643
-
-
16. OTHER LIABILITIES Current Income received in advance Non-Current -
17. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (a) Bank guarantees (b) Gaming machine jackpots (c) Legal liabilities There are no other material legal matters pending against the Club. 18. CAPITAL AND LEASING COMMITMENTS (a) Capital Expenditure Commitments Capital expenditure commitments contracted for: - Plant and equipment purchases
-
471,595
-
471,595
Payable
-
471,595
- within 1 year
-
471,595
(b) Finance Leasing Commitments There are no finance lease commitments. (c) Operating Lease Commitments Non-cancellable operating leases contracted for but not capitalised in the financial statements: Payable - within 1 year
28,977
30,480
-
29,060
28,977
59,540
- between 1 and 5 years Total Commitment
30 Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020
Notes
2020 ($)
2019 ($)
640,962
842,835
3,987,905
3,907,582
Receivables
146,569
85,662
Inventories
154,074
92,899
19. CASH FLOW INFORMATION (a) Reconciliation of Net Profit to Net Operating Cash Flows Net profit after tax Non-cash (income) and expenses Depreciation & amortisation (Increases)/decreases in assets -
Income tax assets Other assets
-
53,794
14,264
(116,737)
362,492
637,425
58,931
33,422
(282,862)
87,743
(94,555)
37,514
4,987,780
5,662,139
5,624,080
3,854,415
5,624,080
3,854,415
Increases/(decreases) in liabilities Trade creditors & accruals Deferred hire purchase charges Employee leave provisions Other liabilities Net Operating Cash Flows (b) Cash at Year End Cash assets
4
(c) Financing Facilities The Club has the following financing facilities: Bank lending facilities Asset finance facilities Bank guarantees Bank overdraft Corporate credit cards Amounts used Unused facilities
3,423,684
2,250,000
2,500,000
2,500,000
100,000
100,000
50,000
50,000
70,000
70,000
6,143,684
4,970,000
4,303,158
3,479,583
1,840,526
1,490,417
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020
31
2020 ($)
2019 ($)
20. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL Key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling activities of the Club, including the directors. (a) Directors – the following persons were non-executive directors of the Club during the financial year: Robert Kennerley Terence Clarke Michael Brodie John Deane Norm Bakker Dennis Dempsey Wai Han Ho (Sharon) John Warren (appointed 26/7/2020) Harry Anderson (deceased 17/6/2020) (b) Other key management personnel: Mario Machado (Chief Executive Officer) Steve Rigney (Assistant Chief Executive Officer) Stuart Gabriel (Human Resources Manager) Andy Fung (Chief Financial Officer) James Nicholas (Executive Chef) (c) Total remuneration to key management personnel
32
947,116
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020
994,402
21. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS From time to time, related parties including key management personnel, have purchased goods and services from the Club. These purchases were made on an arms-length basis, on the same commercial terms as those entered into by other Club employees or customers. From time to time, certain directors have provided additional services to the Club. These services and the compensation paid for these services were on commercial arms-length terms, and are fully disclosed in accordance with the applicable regulations. Details of these services arrangements are available on request from the CEO. Apart from the detail disclosed in this note, no related party has entered into a material contract with the club since the end of the previous financial year, and no such material contracts existed at year end. There were no amounts receivable from or payable to related parties at the current or previous reporting date. The directors receive an honorarium each month and have received other benefits as approved by the members at last year's annual general meeting. The directors' honorariums are included in the key management personnel remuneration in Note 20. 22. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO BALANCE DATE There have been no significant events occurring after the reporting date which may affect either the Club's operations or results of those operations, or the Club's state of affairs, except: - the on-going COVID-19 public health restrictions mean that the Club will continue to suffer from reduced trading revenue and some additional costs. 23. MEMBERS GUARANTEE The entity is incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 and is an entity limited by guarantee. If the entity is wound up, the constitution states that each member is required to contribute a maximum of $2.00 towards meeting any outstanding obligations of the entity. At 31 December 2020 the number of members was 32,275 (2019: 32,289), and the total members' liability was $64,550.
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020
33
DIRECTORS DECLARATION
The directors have determined that the company is a reporting entity that does not have public accountability as defined in AASB 1053: Application of Tiers of Australian Accounting Standards and that these general purpose financial statements should be prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements. In accordance with a resolution of the directors of Hornsby RSL Club Limited, the directors of the company declare that: 1.
The accompanying financial statements and notes are in accordance with the Corporations
Act 2001 and: (a)
comply with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements; and
(b)
give a true and fair view of the Company’s financial position as at 31 December 2020 and of
its performance and cash flows for the year ended on that date.
2.
In the directors’ opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be
able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.
Robert Kennerley
Director Terence Clarke
Director
Dated: 24 February 2021
34 Hornsby RSL Club Annual Report 2020
Independent Auditor's Report
To the Members of Hornsby RSL Club Limited OPINION
Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical
We have audited the financial report of Hornsby
responsibilities in accordance with the Code.
RSL Club Limited (the company), which comprises the statement of financial position as at 31
We confirm that the independence declaration
December 2020, the statement of profit or loss and
required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has
other comprehensive income, statement of changes
been given to the directors of the company, would
in equity and statement of cash flows for the year
be in the same terms if given to the directors as at
then ended, and notes to the financial statements,
the time of this auditor’s report.
including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors’ declaration.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a
In our opinion, the accompanying financial report
basis for our opinion.
of Hornsby RSL Club Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:
INFORMATION OTHER THAN THE FINANCIAL REPORT AND AUDITOR’S REPORT THEREON
giving a true and fair view of the
The directors are responsible for the other
company's financial position as at 31 December
information. The other information comprises the
2020 and of its performance for the year then
information included in the company’s annual
ended; and
report for the year ended 31 December 2020
(a)
but does not include the financial report and complying with Australian Accounting
our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the
Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and
financial report does not cover the other information
the Corporations Regulations 2001.
and accordingly we do not express any form of
(b)
assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with BASIS FOR OPINION
our audit of the financial report, our responsibility
We conducted our audit in accordance with
is to read the other information and, in doing
Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities
so, consider whether the other information is
under those standards are further described in
materially inconsistent with the financial report or
the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of
our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise
the Financial Report section of our report. We
appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the
are independent of the company in accordance
work we have performed, we conclude that there is
with the auditor independence requirements
a material misstatement of this other information,
of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical
we are required to report that fact. We have nothing
requirements of the Accounting Professional and
to report in this regard.
Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 : Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in
Hornsby RSL Club Annual Report 2020
35
Independent Auditor's Report
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTORS FOR THE
As part of an audit in accordance with Australian
FINANCIAL REPORT
Auditing
The directors of the company are responsible for
judgement and maintain professional scepticism
the preparation of the financial report that gives
throughout the audit. We also:
Standards,
we
exercise
professional
a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act
•
2001 and for such internal control as the directors
misstatement of the financial report, whether
Identify and assess the risks of material
determine is necessary to enable the preparation
due to fraud or error, design and perform audit
of the financial report that gives a true and fair view
procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain
and is free from material misstatement, whether
audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate
due to fraud or error.
to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from
In preparing the financial report, the directors
fraud is higher than for one resulting from error,
are
company's
as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional
ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing,
omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of
as applicable, matters related to going concern
internal control.
responsible
for
assessing
the
and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the
•
company or to cease operations, or have no realistic
control relevant to the audit in order to design
Obtain an understanding of internal
alternative but to do so.
audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing
AUDITOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT
an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s
OF THE FINANCIAL REPORT
internal control.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is
•
free from material misstatement, whether due to
accounting policies used and the reasonableness of
Evaluate
the
appropriateness
of
fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that
accounting estimates and related disclosures made
includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a
by the directors.
high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Australian
•
Auditing Standards will always detect a material
the directors’ use of the going concern basis of
misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can
accounting and, based on the audit evidence
arise from fraud or error and are considered
obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists
material if, individually or in the aggregate, they
related to events or conditions that may cast
could reasonably be expected to influence the
significant doubt on the company’s ability to
economic decisions of users taken on the basis of
continue as a going concern. If we conclude that
the financial report.
a material uncertainty exists, we are required
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Hornsby RSL Club Annual Report 2020
Conclude on the appropriateness of
to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the
Signed on: 1 March 2021
related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence
BRIGDEN & PARTNERS PTY LTD,
obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report.
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
However, future events or conditions may cause the company to cease to continue as a going concern.
David Smith – Director Level 3, 20 George Street, Hornsby NSW 2077
•
Evaluate
the
overall
presentation,
structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. •
Obtain
sufficient
appropriate
audit
evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the company to express an opinion on the financial report. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the company audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion. We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
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Sub Club
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Hornsby RSL Club Annual Report 2020
ADULT DANCE
thanks to the RSL Club for its ongoing support and
The Dance Club would normally hold five dinner
in particular for its commitment to communication
dances in the Showroom of the Hornsby RSL. Club
and collaboration to ensure first the safety of
throughout the year but only the St. Patrick’s Day
members and secondly that the Billiard room was
dinner dance on 17th March 2020 was enjoyed
open and available to members when that was
and none since due to the pandemic. All dances,
appropriate.
meetings and our popular New Year’s Eve party held in the Hall next to the Hornsby RSL. Club were
Despite the challenges presented by COVID we held
cancelled.
4 club competitions in 2020, the Handicap Snooker, the Over 50s Snooker, the Open Snooker and the
Sadly, the following members passed away during
Open Billiards. Thanks to all the participants and
2020. Joe Calleija and Peggie Chick.
your willingness to work around the challenges of COVID. Congratulations to Kepu Olivetti who won
On 16th February 2021, the Dance Club held our
the Over 50s Snooker; Col Bourke, who won the
first dance in eleven months at the Hornsby War
Handicap Snooker;
Memorial Hall since the pandemic restrictions were
reigning 2020 Club Snooker Champion and Andy
introduced.
de Haan, who regained the title of Club Billiards
Rob Spinks, who is now the
Champion. Under the COVID-19 restrictions rulings for a Community Hall 86 keen dancers were more than
Alas, 2020 was also a year which brought sadness
happy to come along to enjoy the night and meet
and loss for the Snooker Club with the passing of
up with friends. The first night of dancing back
Harry Anderson, the Snooker Club Vice-President.
in the Hall many were asking when we can have
Harry’s love of cue sports, tireless work on behalf
our dinner dances again please? We have had an
of the Club and cheerful companionship will be
average of 80 attending weekly on each Tuesday
forever missed and never forgotten.
evening since. We thank the Board, Directors and Staff of the
Richard Hunter President
Hornsby RSL Club for their continued support throughout the year. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and safe 2021.
Judy Hunter Hon. Secretary
COMPUTER The last year has been a challenging time for the Computer Club, mainly because most of our activities are based on the monthly meetings. With COVID-19 lockdown and subsequent social distancing, we have had only a couple of formal
BILLIARDS & SNOOKER
meetings at the RSL.
In a year disrupted by COVID, the Billiards and
However, this is the year of Zoom meetings, and we
Snooker Club committee would like to express their
have had monthly unminuted Zoom meetings when
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Annual Reports unable to meet for formal meetings at Hornsby RSL.
these games with any held in 2021 to make up a
This has allowed attendees to keep up to date with
whole year. This will give members time to qualify
new technology and to stay in touch in difficult
for our championship rounds which start in May.
times. Our thanks go to Robert Glover for hosting
Memberships that were financial in 2020 will also
these meetings, assisted by John Rose.
have their membership extended to cover 2021.
In 2021, as activities gradually return to normal with
The Balmain competition held on Wednesday
the impending vaccine rollout, we look forward
nights had changed their format for the 2020 games.
to developing education; presentations; exploring
Previously the competition had been divided into
new technology; demonstrating remote computing,
2 divisions but last year the two divisions were
and restarting the Computer Club web design - now
combined. This only lasted 6 rounds before play
that we can use it to advertise for new members.
was stopped, so we never saw if this format was a success. The people in control must have thought
The HRSLCC Committee are the key to our success
that it was as they have continued the format in
and future, and I would like to thank them for
2021. They have also put in another change for 2021.
holding the club together over the last year.
There were 2 competitions a year previously, but in
• MARK LEE: Vice President; Secretary; Sporting
2021 there will be only one, finishing in November.
Bodies Representative, and Web Programer. • JOHN ROSE: Treasurer and Financial Guru.
I would like to thank the RSL and all the dart club
• GRANT PAGE: Web Master and Professional
members for their support during these tough
Designer.
times.
• JAN GARLAND: Expert on HRSL and Essential Advisor.
Trevor Turnbull
Richard Galvin President
FISHING COVID-19 lock downs and restriction caused havoc
DARTS
this year to everyone and resulted in no charter boat trips taking place between February and
So much for the 2020 darts schedule, with the
August which was disappointing for all fishers. We
COVID pandemic, all darts games were ceased in
also had our fair share of poor weather and sea
March and did not resume until March 2021. Our
conditions which caused a lot of cancellations.
club lost one year of darts. The five trips we did have were well attended by As the RSL was closed from March to June our AGM
members and visitors and everyone noted good
was also put off until the 29th October last year.
times and reasonable catches taken. We welcome the latest new members in the last twelve months
Our social darts on Friday was held on 11 occasions
and look forward to seeing more interested
with an average of 10 players, before our year was
members in the club.
cut short. The committee has decided to combine
Again the RSL Club provided financial assistance
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to us and we would not be able to carry out the charter boat trips without their valuable help so a special thank you to the Management of the Club and the Board of Directors for their support. In 2020 calendar year we had 5 outside charter boat trips and the results are: 26th February winner - Sam Sundar 13th August winner - Sam Sundar 30th August winner - Sam Sundar 15th October winner - Sam Sundar 9th November winner - Winnie Lo Biggest Morwong & Biggest Fish of the year went to
Winnie Lo being 1.55kg. Biggest shark of the year went to Henry Chen being 5kg Port Jackson. Biggest bag of the year was by Sam Sundar with 78 fish weighing a total of 29.3kg. Sam Sundar smashed the winners podium for the second year in a row and a special congratulations goes to him for this and also attending all trips. Further congratulations to all other 2020 winners. We have already been able to lock in and book ten trips for 2021 and are looking forward to the end of COVID-19 restrictions, better weather conditions and continued support for the 2021 fishing season. If anybody would like to join the Fishing Club please feel free to contact me at berniecrocker63@gmail. com or refer to the club notice boards for contact details.
Bernie Crocker Secretary
FOOTBALL Well that’s another season all done and dusted for the Club. Season 2020 was a very strange year for the Club. Football was on, then off then on again due to the COVID-19 pandemic which meant we ended up having a slightly truncated season. The governing bodies along with all the clubs in our area did a tremendous job to get us all back on the park. We had a very competitive season on the field with all teams performing well although we did not manage to win any competitions. However, some of our mini-roos teams did top their “division”. Overall, we had a similar number of teams to 2019 although we did lose several players due to not wanting to play during the pandemic. Team were ranging from Under 6 to Over 35 and I would like to thank all those involved in running the teams and to all players for all their efforts through the season. All of our teams enjoyed playing and were very appreciative of the support given them by the Club and the Northern Suburbs FA. We must also thank all the Councils for extending the winter season availability till the end October to allow all our games to be played. A lot of hard work was done by many outside and inside our Club to ensure we all got a fair amount of games. The Club continues to use Mills Park, Asquith as its home ground with various teams playing at the venue every week which then supports the canteen. We look to forward to growing the use of the Canteen in 2021. A big shout out and to all the players who turned up each week to play and the parents/ caregivers who complied with the everchanging COVID-19 directions when attending games.
Unfortunately
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I look forward to a successful 2020 for Hornsby RSL
due to the pandemic so we had individual team
Football Club.
presentations
to
keep
within
the
approved
guidelines. Congratulations to all trophy winners in all teams.
Roy Ashpole President
Our aims for 2021 are to continue to improve our overall performance on the field, to teach the children not only how to play the game but to be good community citizens and ambassadors of the game and the Club and to attract new players to HRSLFC. We do however, have a lot of competition for players in our area from other Clubs. The Club is in the process of forging working relationships with local schools with the aim of attracting new players. We are also involved in working group within the local clubs around player sharing to ensure all children get the opportunity to play as there is only a finite number available for us all. I cannot praise our hard working volunteer club officials and senior members enough for their efforts throughout the year. They give us their time and commitment for which we are extremely grateful. Their hard work and dedication to the HRSL Football Club ensures that, even though we are a small club, we can survive and thrive. Thank you to all our sponsors – Hornsby RSL Club Ltd, Clarke Coaches, DC Fitout and The Football Corner for your support of our Club. Thanks also to the Hornsby RSL Club Board of Directors, CEO Mario Machado, Gatsby and Kate and the Event Team and Club Staff as well as Kerry Vivian from the Youth Club for all your support and efforts over the year. Your contribution to our Club is very much appreciated. Also I would like to thank our local MP Matt Kean for his ongoing support of the Club.
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SOCIAL GOLF Like the rest of the world, our golf club started January 2020 very normally with our traditional “Deceased Members” Trophy round 1 at Muirfield with Gary Johnson taking out the day with 42 points. Ross Carter, Paul Margerum and Jodie Brackenreg the 3 grade winners. We then had the immense pleasure of round 2 at the magnificent Mangrove Mountain resort course with Gordon Stannard, Andrea Vitale & Ross Bird the A B C grade winners. February saw round 3 at Riverside Oaks washed out and we headed to Chatswood for Round 4 with Zack Tare winning A grade on his old home course with Tony Fonti & Biagio Parrella taking out the other 2 grades. March 1st was our Captain v Presidents round at Asquith and the Matchplay final was also played with Brian McGrath winning on the last hole against John Warren with Brian McGrath deservedly being crowned Matchplay Champion 2020. My only hope for a victory was if the President Team could overcome the Captains Team and the Captains were too good and won the day. This is when COVID-19 entered and for a few months we went into lock down for the club games although many of us continued to play in our Saturday golf club courses as it was allowed
as exercise and gave us the chance to escape the 4
In August we then headed up to Nelson Bay on our
walls for a few hours here and there.
annual bus trip weekend with 36 members joining the tour with a Friday round at Horizons golf resort
After a few months lockdown we were able to
and we played for the Shane Ohara Trophy on the
return to the course under strict conditions and
Saturday that had been won by Biagio Parrella for
played the first post covid game at Toukley with
the last 3 years. This year it was won by our Club
Tony Fonti, Ross Bradbury & John Rapson taking out
Captain Denis Dempsey with 36 points.
the 3 grades. Later in August we played at Richmond with Gordon We then went into our Club championships which
Stannard, Paul Shilling and Wayne Clarke taking out
are 2 strokes rounds that we played at Asquith and
the 3 grades
the club championship results are as listed here: A Grade Champion - Tim Kajons A Runner Up - Rob Cox A Grade Best Nett - Cam Morrall B Grade Champion - Greg Dean B Runner Up - Denis Dempsey B Grade Best Nett - Wayne Clarke C Grade Champion - Jamie Warren C Runner Up - Callum Birrell C Grade Best Nett - Biagio Parella Frank Gill Best Net Round 1 - Greg Dean
175 176 143 180 189 139 203 205 144 64
We played Wakehurst on 27th September with Zack Tare, Ross Bird & Dave King taking out the 3 grades before moving to Asquith on October 18th with John Thompson, Greg Dean & Mitch Merenda taking out the 3 grades on this round. On the 8th of November we had our annual CEO Day again held at Asquith and this day was won by Rob Cox with a very impressive 41 points with Cal Moore, Greg Dean & Jamie Warren the 3 grade winners. Our Golf club AGM was held on the afternoon of the 8th of
Veterans - Gordon Stannard
November back at the RSL Club.
In July we had a member Peter Cunningham
During what was the most unusual year most of
suffer a serious heart condition when his aorta
us have ever experienced we had Cam Morrall
exploded and was rushed to hospital in a very
our most consistent player of 2020 with Jodie
serious condition. Peter has been in hospital since
Brackenreg our runner up.
this event with complications from this serious condition leading to the amputation of lower
We finished the 2020 year with our Christmas
legs and fingers. The great news is that Peter has
round bus trip to Macquarie Links golf resort and all
now returned home and adjusting to the new
members enjoyed a fantastic day of golf & frivolity
circumstances. Our club continues to be supportive
to finish off the year.
and help Peter and Jenny where we can and had the opportunity to raise funds in a charity golf day
Our committee has already planned for a huge 2021
we ran at Mangrove Mountain where our members
with significant growth in our membership creating
and with the support of the Hornsby RSL were able
positive problems as we look to secure more
to raise and hand over $9330.
booking on more course to meet this demand.
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Annual Reports We would like to thank the wives, husbands, and
In February 2020 the competition season began
partners of our members for their ongoing support
with our level 8 & 9 competitive gymnast starting
and encouragement of getting us out of the house
with their State Trial 1 and soon after in early
on those many early start Sunday mornings that
March state trial 2 with some fantastic results for
we play. In addition, we recognise and are sincerely
the club. Unfortunately this was the first and last
thankful for the great support of Hornsby RSL, the
competitions for our competitive programs in 2020.
management and staff for all they do in helping our
Amidst the COVID outbreak the club qualified for
members throughout the golfing season.
JobKeeper and had many senior staff members
John Warren President
receiving JobKeeper payments, with these payments ending in October once we no longer qualified. Throughout the closure our JobKeeper staff worked hard behind the scenes with painting, cleaning, and
GYMNASTICS 2020 was a very challenging year for gymnastics section, mainly due to having to close our doors in March with the COVID-19 outbreak and also with
maintenance to ensure that when we reopened we could do it safely and successfully. All accredited coaching staff took the opportunity during this time to continue to up skill their knowledge base
the closure of Hornsby RSL Sub Branch Youth Club.
and accreditation levels.
During our closure many of our classes went online
On the 1st October, Hornsby RSL Youth Club
with zoom and video classes to ensure we kept our members engaged during the closure period. When the restriction eased slightly we then moved to outdoor classes and finally back into the gym with restricted numbers in mid-June. We then were able to increase our numbers and classes when the restriction continued to ease after June. Currently we continue to only have parents in the gym during our KinderGym programs and FreePlay sessions, all other times parents are not allowed in the gym due to the square metre ruling. Since reopening in June our class numbers have increased slowly and by the end of December were similar class numbers prior to our COVID closure in term 1. This success is due to increased advertising through social media, our dedicated coaching and office staff.
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Gymnastics was required to undergo a business structure change as Hornsby RSL Youth Club would no longer be in operation which meant that the gymnastics club would no longer be connected with the Hornsby RSL Youth Club or Hornsby RSL Sub Branch. Throughout this time we continued to operate as normal but under a new name of Hornsby Gymnastics (removing Youth Club). Aside from this, it was be business as usual for the club in regards to staff and members. During this restructure we are very thankful to Hornsby RSL Club for taking us on as a Sub Club of the Hornsby RSL Club. We are extremely grateful to Hornsby War Memorial Hall committee for their continued provision and maintenance of our premises that we use in our day to day operations and for the ability to use the upstairs hall three afternoons a week.
We are excited to leap into 2021 with our new
end of the day, while the Stickheads emerged as
structure and look forward to a positive and
champions, everyone who competed each week or
successful year ahead.
simply enjoyed viewing the photos and videos was a winner. We all had a laugh, got a bit fitter, and kept
Hornsby RSL Gymnastics
the Hornsby Hockey spirit going. COVID-19 was disruptive, but we pulled through
HOCKEY
well. We lost a few players from our final roster
Hornsby RSL Hockey Club fielded three teams in the Sydney North Women’s Hockey competition in 2020. Although the season was disrupted significantly by COVID-19, we still managed to have a 10 week competition playing slightly shortened games. Finals were played amongst the top two teams in each division, and Hornsby teams featured in both the B and C division grand finals, only narrowly beaten on the bell in both games. Our opportunities for social events were quite limited by COVID-19 restrictions, so we turned to online social events instead.
Our first event
involved online Bingo, complete with a COVID/ lockdown theme. This created loads of laughs, and we really enjoyed the chance to just catch up with one another, albeit via video conference. We then hosted an online “Watch Party” of a Hockeyroos game complete with pointers from one of our coaches of things we needed to look out for on the field or think about including in our games. This was well “attended” and a great way to share our
during COVID-19 due to changes in jobs, injury, and other personal reasons, but were grateful for the support those unable to continue to play with us once the competition started still provided. We also lost our normal training venue at Barker due to COVID restrictions, but were ultimately able to obtain a timeslot for training at the Ku-ring-gai High Hockey venue on Tuesday nights. Financially, Hockey NSW as well as our Association decided all registered players for 2020 would have their association fees waived for 2021 to help encourage players to return. This was certainly seen as a very positive step by all our players, and we are glad to see that most have returned for 2021. We would also like to thank the Hornsby RSL for their continued support, which has been invaluable since the inception of our Club more than 30 years ago.
We were very sad for the loss one of our
greatest supporters and our Hockey Club Patron in Harry Anderson with his passing in June. Harry
love of hockey.
was a vibrant presence at our Club functions over
To keep people fit and feeling connected, we
for everyone. We are pleased to have Terry Clarke
also devised a Team Challenge for our players while the season was on hold. We placed them in “teams” of 6, and our coaches set challenges for them to complete each week to earn points. We ran stairs, walked the streets, dribbled and jinked
the years and always had a smile and a good word take on the role of our new Club Patron, and look forward to having him at our events in the future.
Virginia Meikle President
balls, tomahawked, cooked with pumpkin and baby spinach, and even made Tiktok videos. At the
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Annual Reports INDOOR BOWLS
PIPE BAND
Indoor Bowls defiantly has an enthusiastic and
Despite the unique challenges of the past 12 months
eager group of members, with the challenges we
Hornsby RSL Pipe Band has continued to be able
faced throughout 2020. We were eventually able to
to rehearse together, either online or in person,
hold a late AGM in August, which was fantastically
and achieve our goal of being able to provide
supported by members. Our long serving treasurer
band music for the wider community at memorial,
Gordon Stannard (Gordy) stepped down from the
fundraiser and end-of-year events in 2020.
role of treasurer after 10 years, a truly great effort by Gordy in balancing the books over that time.
At the beginning of the year the band was looking forward to some of our most significant annual
Members were very keen to have a Christmas
performances.
function of some sort for 2020 and there were of
the safety of all, the Hornsby, Kirribilli and city
It soon became evident that for
course limited options, however we did finish off
ANZAC memorial services and parades were to
the year with a barefoot bowls session on the last
be cancelled. As the year progressed, other major
Friday in November, which was a great event and
pipe band outings such as Bundanoon Highland
well supported by members.
Gathering, Nelson Bay Clans on the Coast, Eastwood Granny Smith Festival and Kenthurst Orange
The start of 2021 has been more promising, with
Blossom Festival would also not go ahead.
a big thanks to Mario and Jaynie in helping us put together a COVID-19 Safety Plan and both Tuesday
Remarkably, the year has brought out the dedication
mornings and Friday nights games have resumed
of our band members, where we all quickly
since late January. We are still looking for more
switched to online meetups when we couldn’t
members for our Tuesday morning bowls, which
meet in person and still managed to rehearse
start at 10:30 am in the Showroom, so if you have
our repertoire together from our loungerooms
Tuesdays free come along.
during lockdown. When regulations permitted, we turned to meeting at Rofe Park in Hornsby Heights
Now for a joke: An Englishman and Scotsman were
and it was a very uplifting thing to be able to belt
captured while fighting in a far-off foreign land, and
out some band tunes together again! The band is
the leader of the captors said, 'We're going to line
extremely grateful to the Hornsby RSL Club who
you up in front of a firing squad and shoot you. But
also generously provided the band with a rehearsal
first, you each can make a final wish.'
room while the Hornsby War Memorial Hall was closed for renovations during 2020.
The Englishman responds, 'I'd like to hear "God Save The Queen" just one more time to remind me
For ANZAC Day 2020, Hornsby RSL Pipers and
of the auld country, played by the London All Boys
Drummers participated in the special, nation-wide
Choir. With Morris Dancers Dancing to the tune.' The
ANZAC Day 2020 tribute. Pipers and drummers
Scotsman says quickly, 'I'd like to be shot first.'
across Australia kilted up, wherever they were, front yards, driveways, local parks and residential streets,
Bruce Sweeting Secretary 46 Hornsby RSL Club Annual Report 2020
and we launched into a simultaneous rendition of Amazing Grace at 11.00am on 25th April 2020.
We were deeply saddened at the passing of Club
maintaining band momentum during a difficult
Board President Harry Anderson who was a
year. We especially thank our Drum Major and Band
wonderful supporter of our Pipe Band. We were
President Brian Thompson who was tasked with
privileged to provide pipers to march in with the
managing a volatile band calendar and sourcing
coffin playing Harry’s favourite, Highland Cathedral
appropriate rehearsal and performance venues.
and band members also played Amazing Grace at
Thanks to our committee and band Patron Mr
Harry’s wake after the service.
Bill Hart, and our bagpipe whisperer Dale Jackson who keeps the pipes in excellent condition and
Throughout the year we were still able to
in tune. We are very thankful to Clarkes Coaches,
proudly support memorial services by providing
the Hornsby RSL Club Directors and staff for
a Lament Piper at the Hornsby RSL Sub-Branch
their continuing support of the Hornsby RSL Pipe
Commemoration service of the cessation of the
Band and we look forward to returning to some
Second World War (VP Day) ceremony, held at the
spectacular parades in 2021.
Hornsby Cenotaph. A number of Hornsby RSL Pipe Band members provided the Piper’s Lament at several November 11 Remembrance Service Events:
Janine Piper Pipe Corporal
Pipe Major Bernie Parker at the ANZAC Jawan Cenotaph Service, Cherrybrook, Ian Best at Epping; Graeme Bolton at the Hornsby Cenotaph, Janine Lee at Mount Colah Community Memorial and John Shaw at Davistown RSL. Hornsby RSL Pipe Band continued our support of the marvellous fundraising work done by Hornsby Cancer Council Relay for Life; we were pleased to provide a lone piper at the annual Relay Memorial Hope service in November. We also surprised RSL Club football fan patrons with a full band march through the Hornsby RSL Club auditorium during the State of Origin matches and a bonus march through the dining areas. We finished the year with a delightful celebration for the Year Six students at Wide View Public School by piping them out of the school grounds on their final day of primary school. We would like to thank our band leaders, members and family members who really stepped up to respond to the calls from our Pipe Major and Drum Sergeant to attend online lessons and tutoring thus ensuring continuing musical development and
RIFLE After the heat and fires of 2019 and then the COVID -19 shutdown from March to May, it would be fair to say it was a very challenging year. We completed our 2019-20 club championship with the following results and the winners doing the club proud in representing us at the District Champion of Champions event: Target Rifle A - Doug Caple Target Rifle B - Bruce Bulford F-Standard A - Dennis Smith F-Standard B - Vern Norrgard F-Open - Kris Wilson FTR - Scott Elvery (Also the North Shore District champion) Our
new
discipline
of
Shooting/Hunter
saw
Standard won by Mark Waterland and Open won by Anthony Loh. Throughout the year and through the COVID break
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Annual Reports the committee worked hard to get our Constitution
Siebel who managed a third place in F-Open in an
updated and this was approved unanimously at a
extremely tight field.
Special General Meeting held on July 4th. The new constitution brings up to date with Fair Trading
It is great to see Pete Wilkins taking the initiative
requirements and importantly also provides the
to get the 100m club underway on Friday nights as
opportunity for important sub-committee roles
another opportunity for us to offer more options to
to have a voice in the running of the club. A huge
our club members.
thanks goes to Bruce Bulford for his patience and guidance in getting this completed.
Scott Elvery has done an exceptional job of managing a back log of potential new members who
The year saw our newer members settle into the
have been patiently awaiting the COVID restrictions
club and several long-serving members move
to be lifted. We now have a strong ‘potential new
to new clubs. Life Member Doug Caple resigned
member’ group who are eagerly awaiting the
from his role as President. We are grateful to Brian
opportunity to develop their skills and we look
Kirkman who stepped into this position and also
forward to welcoming them to full membership
thank Michael Clapham who has done a fantastic
over the coming weeks.
job moving into the vacated role of treasurer. Doug is recognized by all as an amazing contributor
Socially we are now back to our monthly dinner
to our club and the district as a whole, and we
gatherings at the RSL Club and we are aiming to
were delighted when Doug was announced as the
hold our combined 19-20 and 20-21 presentation
Shooting Australia – National Volunteer of the Year
dinner at the RSL Club in August.
in November 2020. We encourage all RSL Club members to contact us It was pleasing to have 10 competitors at the postponed 2020 NSW Queens held at the end of January 2021. All participants enjoyed the outing and learnt some things as well.
In attendance
if they would like to come along and join our sport.
Heather Smith Club Captain
were Adrian Siebel, Brian Kirkman, Bruce Bulford, Kris Wilson, Matt Paroz, Pete Wilkins, Scott Elvery, Andrew Wood, Wu Lau and Heather Smith.
We
had representation in each competition discipline available and this many people at a State event is a club record. Hopefully, we can build on this and grow the number of participants further at other OPMs as this level of competition definitely assists our members to further develop their skills.
It
was great to have the Shooting/Hunter – Precision service rifle cohort attend and experience the event. Congratulations to Brian Kirkman on winning the inaugural NSW S/H Queens and also to Adrian
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SWIMMING Unfortunately there is not a great deal to report at this time, as we were unable to swim for about six months due to our pool being closed because of COVID. We did however, return to our Sunday morning swims late last year. In December we held our annual Presentation covering the few months we did swim and once again Stuart McIntosh was our Champion of the year. All of the swimming carnivals we normally take
part in were cancelled, as were a number of our
everything ground to a halt until recommencing in
special swimming events and social get togethers.
August.
We are hoping all will be back to normal as soon Upon resumption our teams performed well with
as possible.
the Division 2 Gold team playing the grand final We have a very dedicated band of Frogs once again
with Macquarie University however losing narrowly.
turning up to swim every Sunday and everyone pulls
The Division 3 Purple and Division 4 Orange team
their weight to make sure the races run smoothly.
both managed to make the top four teams before
Thanks to all members for their continued efforts.
losing in close semi-finals. All teams played well throughout the comp without any home ground
Kerry Smith, who has been our Treasurer for
advantage so we expect to do better now that the
approximately
table tennis area at the Club has reopened.
47
years
(almost
since
our
inauguration in 1973) has been unwell recently and feels it is time to retire. We thank Kerry for all
Other activities organised during the year were a
his hard work and dedication over the years and
bowling day at the club's new Attic ten pin bowling
hope to see both Kerry and Wendy at our social
area and a bush walk to Berry Island which were
occasions. Many, many thanks Kerry.
both a lot of fun for those participating.
We would like to welcome our newest member
The Tuesday night handicap challenge has been
Bronwyn Dobeson, who was brought along to swim
very popular with entries limited to 16 usually
recently by her husband a long time member. We
booked within a couple of hours of calling for
hope Bronwyn enjoys being a Frog, we know she
players.
will be an asset. Many thanks to the Board of the RSL Club for their Last but not least, our thanks go to Mario Machado,
continued support and for their latest $500 grant
President & Board of Directors and Club staff, for
to assist our players with costs associated with fees
their continued co-operation and assistance.
charged when we play away games. Finally I would like to thank the 2020 committee
Jeanette O’Keeffe Secretary
of Sharon, Wing Kwai, Kerrie, Kit, Sonny, Tommy, the two Kens, Yoshi, Majid, Edgar & Phil for their hard work throughout the year and look forward to the new committee carrying on the hard work this year.
TABLE TENNIS As with all clubs 2020 was a very disrupted year. We
Geoff Barrett
started the year positively with our annual dinner in
President
January attended by 46 members. We had entered teams in Division 2,3,4 & 5 in the Sydney Northern District competitions and held our AGM on 18 February with a new committee being elected. We were 3 weeks into the Autumn competition when Hornsby RSL Club Annual Report 2020 49
Sub Club Contacts
Adult Dance
Gymnastics
John Turvey
Kuni Sheather, Kate Cottee & Merran Leck
9457 9770
9476 6689 info@hornsbyrslgymnastics.com.au
Billiards & Snooker Richard Hunter
Hockey
0407 207 976
Virginia Meikle
richhunter729@gmail.com
0413 808 703 hornsbyhockey@gmail.com
Computer Mark Lee
Indoor Bowls
9482 4294
Bruce Sweeting
secretary@hrslcc.org.au
0402 854 041
Darts
Pipe Band
Heather Blaker
Brian Thompson
9456 3675
0428 656 720 hrslpb@gmail.com
Fishing Bernard Crocker
Rifle
berniecrocker63@gmail.com
Heather Smith hrslrc@hotmail.com
Football Roy Ashpole
Swimming
0404 865 245
Brian O'Keeffe
president@hornsbyrslfc.com.au
9653 2103
Golf
Table Tennis
John Warren
Geoff Barrett
0419 843 683
0414 843 599 geoffbarrett87@outlook.com
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ClubGRANTS 2020 - 2021
Hornsby RSL Club is about community. We appreciate the opportunity to serve people who live locally and those who are proud members of the Club. For this reason we support a diverse group of local community organisations through the ClubGRANTS program. What is ClubGRANTS? ClubGRANTS is a shared State Government and club industry program which provides support for local community services and development needs. Each year Clubs in NSW provide grants totaling more than $100 million to local groups. As a proud community supporter Hornsby RSL donated ClubGRANTS totalling $400,904.35 to many community groups and organisations. Category 1 - $$125,002.50 Category 2 - $211,957.81 Category 3 - $63,944.04 Below is a list of organisations who received grants: Autism Spectrum Aust
Marine Rescue Hawkesbury
BlowFly Cricket
Minifit
Bridge for Asylum Seekers
Nth District Cricket/Disabled Coach
DANII Foundation
RYDA
Dcaf Connections
SHINE for Kids Co-Operative
Delta Therapy Dogs
Shepherd Centre for Deaf Children
Hawkesbury River Child Care
St Lucy's School
Hornsby & District TPI & Welfare Club
StreetWork Australia
Hornsby Kuring-Gai Domestic Violence Committee
Studio ARTES
Hornsby Kuring-Gai Women's Shelter
Taldumande Youth Services
Hornsby RSL Sub-Branch Welfare
Team Rubicon Farmers Drought Relief
Hornsby Woodworking Men's Shed
The Shepperd Centre
Indian Seniors Group-Hornsby
Vision Australia
Job Support
Women's Justice Network
KYDS Kookaburra Kids Foundation Ltd Learning Links Macular Disease Foundation
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