CLUBS SA KEY ANNUAL EVENTS REGIONAL MEETINGS

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

Every year the Club industry gears up for the hugely popular 'Clubs SA Awards of Excellence' - which is a great opportunity for Clubs and individuals to be rewarded and acknowledged amongst their peers. Award categories are varied so all Clubs can apply to showcase their venue/staff/community input.

The 2008 Awards of Excellence will be held at AAMI Stadium on Saturday the 25th of October. The Award winners for 2008 were:

• Community Service Award - Para Hills Community Club
• Best Dining Facility Award - The Clubhouse, Tanunda
• Gaming Machine Venue Award - Para Hills Community Club
• Best Entertainment Venue Award - Cobdogla & District Club
• Occupational Health and Safety Award - Cobdogla & District Club
• Encouragement of Sport Award - Marion Sports & Community Club
• Best Club Operations Award - Marion Sports & Community Club
• Most Professional Manager Award - Jack Ferrett, The Clubhouse - Tanunda
• Young Achiever in Clubs Award - Glenn Jones, Renmark Club
• "Natural Gas" Award for Energy Efficiency - Para Hills Community Club
• Spirit of the Club Movement Award - Para Hills Community Club
• Club of the Year Regional – The Clubhouse, Tanunda
• Club of the Year Metro – Para Hills Community Club

Photos are available for viewing on the ‘Gallery’ page of this site.

PRESIDENT'S CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL PARTY

To launch the festive season, Clubs SA will host its first ‘Presidents Christmas Golf Competition and Cocktail Party’ on Thursday 4th of December at the picturesque Riverside Golf Club, West Lakes.

 

This event will be in two parts to ensure that no one misses out! For those who enjoy a pleasant walk and hit along a luscious green course, you are invited to enter the short 9 hole golf competition, teeing off at 2:30pm. Refreshments will be provided by ever attentive Clubs SA and Club Safe staff throughout the afternoon – better known as ‘Tee Service’.

 

From 5:00pm, all are welcome to attend the President’s Cocktail Party to be held in the newly refurbished Clubrooms. Guitar duo Mark Elberg & Troy Loakes will provide background entertainment from 5:30pm.

 

Winners of the Golf Competition will be announced during the Cocktail Party and awarded appropriate prizes!

 

Round of Golf and Cocktail Party; $85 per head
Cocktail party only; $45 per head

 

Golfers seeking to hire equipment for the day may do so directly from the Club Pro on (08) 8268 3045 or email riverside@oncoursegolf.com.au

 

Set + Buggy = $25 (Standard) or $45 (Premium)
Pull Buggy = $5
Golf Carts = $35

 

Set in stunning surroundings, with friendly competition, beautiful food, a range of wines and beer, live entertainment and general celebration of another year passed, we fully expect that this event will win the hearts of all attendees. Get in early to avoid disappointment as there are limited spots available on the course.

 

A booking form is available for download from this page – please fill in and return to the Clubs SA office at your earliest convenience.

CLUBS SA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

In line with the Clubs SA Constitution, an Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled to occur on Wednesday 26th of November at Cobdogla & District Club. In order to attend, Clubs must be members of the Association and register their prior interest through the Clubs SA office.

Please contact Annie Nixon on (08) 8376 2699 for attendance forms.

KONAMI BOWLS DAY

Every year, Clubs SA teams up with Konami to present a day of fun on the green - the Konami Bowls Day. Clubs can register and pay for a team to play in this popular tournament, from which all proceeds are donated to a nominated charity. This is a great day of networking and light-hearted competition. This year the event was held at the Hindmarsh Bowling Club on Wednesday the 22nd of October with $4,000.00 being donated to the ‘Make a Wish Foundation’

Photos of the day are available for viewing on the Gallery page of this site.

REGIONAL MEETINGS

Held annually, the Clubs SA Regional Meetings Program endeavors to reach all metro and regional areas in the state to deliver up to date industry information to members and non members. These meetings provide opportunities for Clubs to participate in discussions on topics of current concern, to hear from Clubs SA Board and staff members and to interact with other Clubs from the region.

The 2009 the Clubs SA Regional Meetings are to take place in April with venue’s and times to be announced. We ask that all Clubs take the time to attend the meetings in your region to ensure that you are kept abreast of issues relating to your venues operations.

Should you require any further information about these regional meetings please contact Deb Cartwright on 0448 273 300.

GAMING MANAGERS' MEETINGS

Held approximately every 3 months, Clubs SA together with a Member Club hosts a half day meeting specifically for Gaming Clubs. At these meetings, gaming issues are discussed in detail enabling Club delegates to ask questions and clarify points of concern.

Special guests also attend these meetings - who are generally associated with an industry issue that may require explanation or discussion. Dates and venues for these meetings will be posted to all relevant members in due course.

CHEF'S TABLE

The inaugural Chef's Table competition for South Australia took place in March/April 2008 - a successful and exciting incentive for kitchen staff in the Club industry. Drawn from the National Competition, Chef's Table is designed for Chefs and their staff to experiment with food for the benefit of their Club. Entry into the competition requires imagination, management of stock, high service standards and a desire to work creatively with food/dining in order to best promote the Club's catering credentials. Overseen by an independent judging panel, the winner of the South Australian competition is automatically entered into the national component of this award, thereby earning the opportunity to be named as National Winner of Chef's Table Australia.

Chef's Table is a brilliant initiative designed to highlight the diversity and competency of Clubs for dining. All interested Clubs are strongly encouraged to enter annually on behalf of their Chefs. Please submit applications through the Clubs SA office.

SPONSORS THANK YOU FUNCTION

Clubs SA takes great pride in its partnerships with all Corporate Sponsors and values their contribution to the Club industry at large. Beginning in mid 2008, Clubs SA invited all Corporate Sponsors to attend a function in their honour to celebrate our appreciation of their ongoing commitment.

Our 'Thank You to Sponsors' is a perfect occasion for social interaction with Clubs SA Board members and staff including discussion of marketing/promotional opportunities or current industry trends. This inaugural function was particularly well received by our Sponsors and we look forward to working with them to increase our collective reach and impact across the Club industry.

MAXIMUM AWARD FOR MOST PROFESSIONAL GAMING PERSON

Every year, Clubs SA and Maximum Gaming join together to offer Gaming Club Members the opportunity to nominate a staff member who has significantly contributed to the success of its gaming operations. Any employee of a gaming room is eligible for this award - which comprises 2 return economy flights and entry to the annual Australasian Gaming Expo in Sydney. Applications are made through the Clubs SA office during May / June; the winner is announced at the end of June.

The 2008 Most Professional Gaming Person Award went to Gregory Saunders of the Parafield Gardens Community Club.

LICENSING ACCORD MEETINGS

As part of our ongoing effort to work closely with the Office of Liquor and Gambling (OLGC), Clubs SA seeks to ensure that it has a presence at Regional Licensing Accord Meetings held throughout the year. Dates and venues of these meetings are set by the OLGC in conjunction with local Police and community officers to provide vital information regarding specific regional issues as well as general updates for Liquor Licensing. Clubs SA encourages all Clubs to attend these meetings as regularly as possible as they are specifically designed to benefit your Association and the wider community.

Should you require information on dates and venues of upcoming Licensing Accord Meetings please contact Deb Cartwright on 0448 273 300.