Clubs SA History

Clubs SA is the trading name for the Licensed Clubs Association of South Australia, which was founded in 1919. The Associations philosophy has changed a little over the years. Its major platform over that time has been to promote changes to government legislation, so as to give Clubs a more equitable position to become totally self sufficient in the long tem and provide the necessary infrastructure to promote sport and community related enterprises related industry.

The subsequent changes to legislation over the past 20 years could be attributed to the devotion of the Association to maintaining its original mandate.

Objectives of Clubs SA

Clubs SA has, as an overall policy, sound objectives to preserve, promote and advance the interests of member clubs.

Clubs SA is part of a national structure made up of each State Association in Australia and New Zealand known as Clubs Australia and New Zealand.

Clubs SA has always been an active member of Clubs Australia and New Zealand in order to represent the interests of our members on a national level.

Such issues as excise duties, taxation, industrial relations, fundraising techniques, management and other areas of concern, both nationally and internationally are discussed.

The membership of Clubs SA consists of all sporting, ethnic, social and community Clubs in this State who all have a common interest bond, both within their Club and with the Association.

As the philosophy of the Association is to promote and protect the interests of its member clubs, Clubs SA provides a number of direct services to the Club movement of South Australia including:

• Employee Relations
• Licensing Matters
• Training and development Services
• Representation to Government and Authorities
• Legal Services
• Employment Services
• Business Services
• Industry Liaison

Structure of Clubs SA

The affairs of Clubs SA are administered by an executive of ten personnel. Eight of these voluntary officers are nominated by their member Club and appointed following a ballot at the Annual General Meeting. The remaining two delegates are elected by Affiliate Members at the Annual General Meeting. The executive structure of the Association is President, Deputy President, Vice President and seven executive office bearers.

 Clubs SA Board Members

Mr. Cameron Taylor - President

Mr. Bill Cochrane - Deputy President

Mr. Bob Raphael - Vice President

Mrs. Laraine Donaghay - Board Member

Mr. Kym Flanagan - Board Member

Mr. Steven Grant - Board Member

Mr. Darren Chandler - Board Member

Mrs. Carolyn Neindorf - Board Member