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INTERCLUB ORGANISATIONS ATHLETICS – SENIOR Ian Lister 0411 407 915 ATHLETICS – JUNIOR Christine Butters 9792 2031 AUSTRALIAN NATIVE ORCHID CLUB Don Roberts 9771 5474 BASEBALL Matthew McAnally 0414 246 227 BASKETBALL Phil Hudson 0414 189 482 Rhonda Butt 0402 015 547 BILLIARDS & SNOOKER Kevin Bowerman 9773 7486 BOWLS – MIXED INDOOR Jean Reichart 9771 6923 BOWLS – LADIES INDOOR Joy Dalton 9792 8097 BOWLS – MENS LAWN Ray Hopkins 0418 603 551 BOWLS – LADIES LAWN Pat Tate 9731 0957 CRICKET Ray Benham 9773 7157 DARTS Dean Semlitzky 0413 292 337 DOMINOES Colin Suttle 9771 2322 EUCHRE Gaye Roscarel 0424 531 699 FISHING Dean Semlitzky 0413 292 337 FOOTBALL (SOCCER) Claire Geary 0415 544 457 FOOTBALL - LADIES (SOCCER) Claire Geary 0415 544 457 GARDEN Carol Griffith 9774 2072 GOLF – LADIES Phyllis Fisher 9774 3767 GOLF – MENS Phil Kilazoglou 0437 960 043 GOLF – SENIORS John McGuigan 0413 422 945 HOCKEY – WOMENS Di Hawking 0419 204 688 MARINE RESCUE Ken Edwards 0412 320 116 MOONEY MOONEY BOWLS CLUB Neil King 9456 2425 MOONEY MOONEY FISHING CLUB Brian Breese 0429 987 549 NETBALL Kellie McFarlane 9771 0456 PHYSIE and DANCE Rhonda Young 9771 2443 RBC DARTS COMPETITION John Taylor 0418 629 168 RBC BOWLS - MENS Dave Roberts 0402 860 492 RBC BOWLS - WOMENS Beryl Harmer 9773 7650 REVESBY LADIES GROUP Sandra Bickle 9773 3657 SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Club Administration 9772 2100 SCRABBLE Gordon Meggs 9534 6905 SMALL BOATS FISHING CLUB Col Purdy 9773 6752 SOFTBALL Karen Rushton 4647 7286 SPEARFISHING Brad Montague 0438 510 146 SWIMMING Bronwyn Hatzis 0408 282 745 TENNIS - JUNIOR Adele English 9771 5665 TENNIS - SOCIAL Harry Warrington 0408 290 015 THE LIGHT ON THE HILL SOCIETY Daryl Melham 0418 213 680 TOASTMASTERS Debra Murphy 0408 437 624 WELFARE CO-ORDINATOR Dallas Slater 8707 6916 WRITERS’ GROUP Neridah Tyler - Perry 9773 7052

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ATHLETICS (JUNIOR) Liaison Director: John Rodwell The 2017 – 2018 season of little athletics is now half way through our season. We have 282 athletes registered, and we have been lucky with the weather so far with only one night of competition lost due to rain. This season Coles has taken on a major sponsorship with Little Athletics and we have been very fortunate that boxes of bananas are donated to centre’s every week to be distributed to little athletes.

We recently held our Annual Christmas Fun Night at Padstow McDonalds with all monies raised donated to the Bill Bullard Charity.

This year’s Zone championships will be held at The Ridge Athletics Field at Barden Ridge from Friday 15th- Sunday 17th December. We have 40 children entered as well as many officials working over the weekend. I hope to report favourably in our next journal on how many athletes have progressed to regional and / or state level.

In late November; we had 16 teams of junior athletes compete at the State Relays and we were delighted to hear of some great efforts by them all. Congratulations to our Under 8 Boys Throws team of Callum Clasper, Elijah Biuvanua Heather and Cooper Hunter on placing first in their relay, gold medal and State record. Also to our U8 Mixed 4 x 200m relay for placing 6th. Also; congratulations to all our relay teams, on never giving up, doing their best and most importantly having fun.

Recently voting took place among the Senior athletes to elect their Club Captains for the season.

CONGRATULATIONS to Phoebe Bottrill & Mitchell Carroll who were voted as Captains and Dylan Bennett as Vice-Captain. These young athletes will represent our centre with pride.

Mara BasicPublicity Officer ...................................................................................

ATHLETICS (SENIOR) Liaison Director: John Rodwell

Illawong Revesby Workers’ Athletics Club has had a busy few months with the start of

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the Summer track season in September.Our Club’s first ever Olympian Jess Thornton (was a member of the 4x400 relay team at the 2016 Olympics) has run a Commonwealth Games B qualifier time for the 200m and is training hard to improve on that.

One of our younger athletesImogen Stewart, recently broke a World Age record (12 year olds) in the 3000m track event in a time of 9.26 minutes. She also holds World Age records for 800m, 1500m & the mile. It’s always a pleasure to watch Imogen competing for our Club.

Our Club achieved 18 medals at the State relay Championships which held events for u14 up to Masters age groups. 10 were Gold, 5 were Silver & 3 were Bronze which was a great result from our 35 teams entered.The u16 girls 4x100 team also broke the State record.

Coaches and Senior athletes from the Club have been visiting Revesby Workers’ Little Athletics meets on a Friday evening to coach the young athletes. This has been very beneficial to the athletes as they learn new skills for different events.

The next few months will see our athletes compete in State & National Championships and it won’t be long until we hopefully see Jess racing at the Commonwealth Games in April.

Karen HerrmannCommittee.....................................................................................

AUSTRALIAN NATIVE ORCHID CLUB Liaison Director: John Rodwell The Orchid Club held its tenth annual Spring Sarcochilus Show during October with over 360 plants on display, this was despite one of our major growers having to cancel at the last minute due to illness

The venue of the Waratah, Gevillia and Acacia rooms proved to be a fantastic venue and the Club would like to express its sincere thanks to the board of the RWC for allowing us to have the use of the this fine venue. A number of office bearers from rival Sydney clubs mention how they would dearly love to have a similar venue rather the church halls etc that they had to make do with.

The title of Grand Champion Orchid was won by Scott Barrie who also won Champion Seedling Orchid and Champion Hybrid Orchid. Don Roberts took out the title of Reserve Champion Orchid, Champion Australian Any Other Orchid was won by Noel Bates. The Champion Novice/Intermediate Orchid was won by Rhonda Jackson and finally the Champion Species Orchid was won by Ian Lawson. Congratulations to all the winners and better luck next year to all who participated

and came away empty handed.

During the show a good number of visitors kept the entry staff and sales table busy, with the ease of parking and the nearness of the railway line a greater number of people attended this years show.

If anyone reading this journal is interested in joining this sub-branch club they will be made most welcome. Meetings are held in the Clubs McArthur room at 7.30 pm on the fourth Wednesday of each month between March and November. We have various guest speakers and monthly plant raffles with a bonus card draw of $10 if a member`s badge number is drawn and they are present at the meeting. At two of the monthly meetings we hold a members auction of plants that they would like to sell. Membership fees are $10 per year.

Further information can be obtained from Don Roberts President on 9771 5474 or Ian Lawson Secretary on 9773 6047 or from the Clubs web-site at RWANOC.com

Ian Lawson Secretary .....................................................................................

BOWLS – INDOOR (LADIES) Liaison Director: Ian Stromborg Game results:

4th October, 20171st. Phyllis Merrell, Lorraine Seckold, Olive Swan and Marie Rogers.2nd. Roma Stiles, Edna Roberts and Cheryl McDonald.

11th October, 20171st. Judy Moon, Olive Swan, Lois McCallum and Cheryl McDonald.2nd. Libby Froude, Marie Rogers and Frances Rochecouste.

18th October, 20171st. Roma Stiles, June Ryan, Lyn Rolls/ Edna Roberts and Lesley Johnson.2nd. Connie Sorrenti, Cheryl McDonald, Marjorie Clarke and Marie Rogers.

25th October, 20171st. Marie Rogers, Lesley Johnson and Frances Rochecouste.2nd. Shanta Narayan, Roma Stiles, Edna Roberts and May Noonan

1st November, 20171st. Cheryl McDonald, Roma Stiles, Lorraine Seckold and Marie Rogers/May Noonan.2nd. Shanta Narayan, Connie Sorrenti, Marjorie Clarke and Beryl Dwyer.

8th November, 20171st. Doreen Johnson, Lesley Munro and Lorraine Seckold.2nd. Olive Swan, Marie Rogers and Libby Froude.

15th November, 20171st. Marjorie Clarke, Marie Rogers and

Shanta Narayan2nd. Phyllis Merrell, May Noonan, Libby Froude and Lyn Rolls.

22nd November, 20171st. Marie Rogers, Lyn Rolls, Marjorie Clarke and Frances Rochecouste.2nd. Lesley Johnson, Olive Swan, June Ryan and May Noonan

29th November, 20171st. Marie Rogers, Lesley Johnson and Lyn Rolls.2nd. Olive Swan, Marjorie Clarke and Frances Rochecouste

Congratulations to the Winner and Runner Up of The President’s Cup, Jean Reichart and Frances Rochecouste.

A big “Thank You” to the function department, in particular Jenni for her attention to detail to our Christmas Luncheon. The decorations, food and set up were just lovely and a fun day was had by all.The New Year is now well underway and we would like to extend an invitation to all lady members to join us for a fun day of indoor bowls each Wednesday. Experience is not required and you would be made to feel most welcome. If interested please contact our President Joy Dalton on 9792 8097.

Shirley GlendayAssistant Publicity Officer

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BOWLS – INDOOR (MIXED) Liaison Director: Ian Stromborg

Game results:

26 September 20171st Anna Fabiani, John Rolls2nd Lyn Rolls, Van Tran3rd Marie Rogers, Mario FabianiLdp Helen Tran, Frank Dare

3 October 20171st Sandra & Ron2nd Helen Tran, John Rolls3rd Anna Fabiani, Van TranLdp Brenda Excell, Marie Rogers

10 October 20171st Jean Reichard, Mario Fabiani2nd Val Austen, Helen Tran3rd Brenda Excell, John GibbsLpd Muriel Baikie, Van Tran

17 October 20171st Lyn Rolls, Van Tran2nd Marie Rogers, David Lewis3rd Helen Tran, Frank DareLdp Anna Fabiani, Mario Fabiani

24 October 20171st Brena Excell, David Lewis2nd Helen Tran, John Rolls3rd Muriel Baikie, Mario FabianiLdp Shanta Narayan, Marie Rogers

31 October 20171st Val Austen, John Rolls2nd Shanta Narayan, David Lewis

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3rd Lyn Rolls, Van TranLdp Muriel Baikie, Mario Fabiani

6 November 20171st Marie Rogers, Van Tran2nd Helen Tran, John Gibbs3rd Val Austen, Mario FabianiLdp Shanta Narayan, David Lewis

21 November 20171st Helen Tran, David Lewis2nd Marie Rogers, Shanta Narayan3rd Val Austen, Van TranLdp Lyn Rolls, John Gibbs

28 November 20171st Marie Rogers, Mario Fabiani2nd Lyn Rolls, David Lewis3rd Doris Dare, Ken SayersLdp Frank Dare, Helen Tran

Welcome back to a new and exiting 2018.

The 2017 President’s Trophy was contested by Anna and Mario Fabiani. Mario - being a terrible husband - didn’t let Anna win the game, so Anna ran away to the U.S.A. to talk to her lawyers - she wanted a divorce and to see Mario pennyless and move out! But then she realised he was just the better player on the night and all is forgiven.

We would like to thank Jean for all the hard work she puts in behind the scenes all year, especially for the presentation night dinner.

A new year is a great time for new members. Please invite your friends and neighbours to come and play.

For more information contact Jean Reichart on 9771 6923

Mario FabianiPublicity Officer.....................................................................................

BOWLS – LAWN (LADIES) Liaison Director: Ian Stromborg

The transformation at the Spence Street Sports Club is being much enjoyed by all bowling members and visitors. New friendships are being formed and the competition every week is being enjoyed making for keen players for the new year pennants and championships.

On behalf of all members we thank President Lyn, Secretary Pat and Treasurer Janice, and all the committee for the heavy work load they have carried out during 2017 and especially the last 6 months at the new premises.

It gives me pleasure to report to you the results of the championships held during the latter part of 2017.

Major Singles Winner: Raylee CottinghamRunner up: Janice O’Brian(a wonderful match)

Minor Singles Winner: Sandra Rimmer

Runner up: Joy Pavey

Consistency Winner: Jan CalderonRunner up: Janice O’Brian

Pairs Winner: Lyn Gallant and Sandra RimmerRunner up: Janice O’Brian and Val Hall

Five Years and Under Championship Winner: Gail Hardie

Interclubs Special Events

Mavis McBryde Competition Winners: Grandview Teams

Ingleburn Tea Pot Day Winners: Ingleburn

Picnic Point Friendship Day Winners: Revesby Workers Sports Club

Coming Events in 2018Club Fours Championship commences 18th January 2018

Australia Day – Teams Mixed Bowls

BFO Report:$23,000 was distributed amongst 9 charities. Cheques were given out to recipients. Letters of thanks and certificates have been received. Information was given how the funds are used. Naming two: - Kidney Foundation Program – Target research promoting good health. Asthma research to create safe environments, educating policies and strategies.

Sydney eye hospital have purchased ‘Ziess Cirrus 5000 HD-Oct Machine’ – Technology assisting to arm Ologists with detailed knowledge they need to treat diseases before they can cause irrevocable damage. Thank you for all your donations to this association which is then passed on to worthy charities.

On arrival of our journal Christmas and New Year would have been celebrated and enjoyed by all.

May 2018 bring you joy, good health and great bowling for the many championships and pennants.

Do a good deed. It is remembered and never forgotten.

Beryl HarmerPublicity Officer.....................................................................................

BOWLS – LAWN (MENS) Liaison Director: Ian Stromborg

The final of the consistency singles championship was played 29th Oct. It was Jan Stiskala versus Peter Chown, who is having a great year after winning the Major Singles this year. Jan is no slouch & has won his share of championships at THE FIBRO. This was sure to be a tough game to win. 10 points must be won each end. 4 points for closest then ,3,2 ,1, for the next closest. Pete

started off well winning the first 3 ends(18-12) , then it was Jan’s turn & he won or drew the next 6 out of the next 7 seven ends to lead. (57-53).This must have scared Chownie because he put the foot down then & in a game that went on for another 17 ends he only surrendered the mat 4 times. Still a close match as Jan really kept his opponent honest, even getting a 9-1 game, not easy. Yes it was The Maestro’s day & Pete ran out a winner 156-124 certainly not a walkover by any means, but a very entertaining match.

The final of the Mixed Fours was also played on the same day as above between Dave Raper’s team of Lyn Gallant, Jan Calderon, Denis Gallant with Dave skip, up against Norma Gray, Pam Johanson, Laurie Wilson & skip Amir Kiyani. This was NOT a game of two halves, it was a game of 3 thirds & for the first two thirds Dave’s team were well in control, leading from the start & after 13 ends were in front 18-8 with only 8 ends to go. Just when you would think you were safe a change came over this game. Of those last 8 ends Amir’s team steamrolled his opponents & won 7 ends to come from 10 shots behind to lead with 30, while Dave’s team had a horror finish to only add 1 to their score, going down 30-19. Disappointing for the losers after that start but a great fightback by Amir’s team. As the saying goes “it’s never over till it’s over” or something. Congratulations!

Graffitti or just a doodler? We will call him “Sheldon”, he looks a bit like Sheldon (BBT). Had he been born of a later generation he may well have been a graffiti urchin or perhaps a street artist or he may have written “eternity” everywhere in his teens, or doodled “wot no---?” something or other on the nearest wall, but now in his later years as a mature law abiding citizen “Sheldon” just loves to DOODLE. Doodle anywhere, anytime, he will doodle on anything, tablecloth, doilies, placemats, & now, on the bowling green, with his chalk, on his teams or opponents BOWLS!!! It has become quite a passion for him as he doodles away between shots, doodling all sorts of things on the bowls. Big ones, short ones depending how good or how bad the shot was. They say Einstein was a doodler too. Don’t think he is another Einstein, but we think “Sheldon” is eternally searching for that Utopia, that Paradise, where he will be free as the breeze, able to do as he likes so that he can kick back & POLLY WOLLY DOODLE ALL THE DAY (oh dear).

The Final of the Major/Minor Pairs was played on 18/11/17. The last of our Majors for 2017. The teams were Laurie Wilson/Peter Chown versus Peter Taylor/Shane Matakaiongo (spiff). Unfortunately for Peter Taylor an engagement with a hospital surgeon put paid to his final hopes & Geoff (50 shades of gray) Britton had to fill in for him. Another gem of a game & although the losers won only 10 of the 25 ends played,still,

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there was only THREE shots in it at the end. That’s amazing! Many one pointers in this game resulted in another win for Laurie & Chownie, who has had a great year.

It always pays to be early for appointments etc. but sometimes you can just go too far, just ask Jim Foster about that. It was going to be a special day for Jim at our Presentation Day set down for Dec 10th as he had to get a couple of trophies for championships that he won during 2017.He walked in the club all spruced up & dressed proudly in club colours, probably rehearsing his winners speech & quizically asked “er, when are the presentations taking place?”. The reply was “you’re a bit early Jim”. Oh, ok said Jim, how long? “Well you better sit down Jim, cause you are a week early, it won’t be till next Sunday the 10th.Today is 3rd.” Our Jim had got the dates a little mixed up. Should have gone to specsavers Jim?

Good luck to all our members & friends for 2018 & specially to Peter Taylor who, has had a rough time in hospital & we hope is out and about by the time you read this. Onya Pete.

Merv ElderPublicity Officer

.....................................................................................CRICKET Liaison Director: Christine Benham

This summer season is well underway, with the finals being played in March. Performances have been mixed, but we are having fun and that is what park cricket is about! Thank you to all the senior captains and junior coaches and managers who have done an excellent job in getting their teams on the field, representing the Club so proudly.

The Milo in2CRICKET programme had been running on Thursday afternoons at Marco Reserve from October until the Christmas break. While the numbers were few, the children were wonderful, as were their parents who participated keenly in the weekly program. Regrettably, our final session, which should have culminated in the pre-Christmas celebrations, with a free BBQ, other goodies and a visit from Santa – for all juniors – had to be cancelled because of the extreme heat on the day.

In late November the Over 40s team played the CBC Bank at Marco Reserve in a very enjoyable and high scoring match, with the mighty Workers going down by a very small margin. The FORCE – Fathers Of Revesby Cricket Eleven – are now focussing on their upcoming g trip (Early April) to Christchurch, NZ. for the next World Golden Oldies Cricket Festival.

We have been proudly enjoying the performances of our former junior cricketer, and now Australian women’s cricket star, Ashleigh (Ash) Gardner, and congratulate

her on her achievements. Well done Ash.

We hope everyone had a very happy Christmas and wish you all a bright and successful 2018.. Enjoy those backyard and beach cricket matches over the summer!

Chris BenhamSecretary.....................................................................................

DARTS CLUB Liaison Director: Terry Semlitzky

Contacts for the Darts are President Dean Semlitzky, Secretary Terry Semlitzky, Captains Brian Smith/Andrew Gregory.

The Bankstown Districts Darts Association have had their finals and will resume in Feb 2018, President Dean Semlitzky presented a gift to Margaret and Reg Rushby, during the finals, for their services to the club, over the years.

At the 2017 AGM, held in February, the following were elected as office bearers for the ensuing year. President: Dean Semlitzky, Vice President: Trevor Bligh: Secretary: Terry Semlitzky, Assist Secretary: Paul Sillato, Treasurer: Sue Semlitzky, Assist Treasurer: Terry Semlitzky, Dart Captains: Andrew Gregory & Brian Smith, Vice Capts Tony Martire, Paul Sillato, Alan Woods, Dorothy Gonsalves, Returning Officer: Terry Semlitzky.

The next Darts Quarterly Meeting will be the AGM on Thursday15th February 2018, 7pm.

The first of the Dart Club Championships was the singles and was won by Mick Franklin, with Adrian Ferraiolo runner up. The Drawn Doubles were held Sunday, 29th October, with Yorick Yon and Brian Smith winners and Mick Franklin and Trevor Bligh runners up.

The combined Presentation Day with the Fishos was held Sunday 19th November, at Revesby Sports Club.

The Dart Club conduct a game of Drawn Doubles every Thursday night in the Sports Bar. This open to members & visitors and you don’t have to be a champion. There are meat trays for 1st, 2nd ,3rd, there is men’s & ladies highest score and a lucky door prize.This is raffle night and members badge draw, so amble down to The Sports Bar and have your name submitted prior to 8pm.

The following are the results: 21/9 Brian Smith, Michael Marnell, M/hs 140 Craig Woodroffe, L/hs 125 Pat Towns, 28/9 Adrian Ferraiolo, Pat Towns, M/hs 140 Kohi, L/hs 100 Pat Towns, 5/10 Pat Towns, Michael Marnell, M/hs 140 Brian Smith, L/hs 116 Pat Towns, 12/10 Yorick Yon, Craig Woodroffe, M/hs 152 Andrew Gregory, L/hs 133 Cindy Franklin, 19/10 Trevor Bligh, M/hs 180 Trevor Bligh, L/hs 100 Pat Towns, 26/10 Lavinia, Allan Woods, M/hs 140 Yorick Yon, L/hs 140 Lavinia, 2/11 Kohi, Adrian Ferraiolo. M/hs 180 Yorick Yon, L/hs 133 Dot Gonsalves, 9/11 Yorick Yon, Mick Franklin, M/hs

180 Yorrick Yon, L/hs 115 Sue Whittaker, 16/11 Tony Martire, Kohi Kiel, M/hs 180 Kohi Kiel, L/hs 140 Pat Towns, 23/11 Gus, Mouse, M/hs 180 Trevor Bligh, L/hs 97 Lee, 30/11 Adrian Ferrailio, Craig Woodroffe, M/hs 140 Michael Marnell, L/hs 124 Cindy Franklin, 7/12 Gus King, Brian Smith, M/hs Gus King, L/hs 121 Sue Whittaker, 14/12 Tony Martire, Mick Franklin, M/hs 170 Andrew Gregory, L/hs 120 Sue Whittaker. 180’s were thrown by Craig Woodroffe, John Crook (2) Mick Franklin, Trevor Bligh (3), Yorick Yon (2), Brian Smith, Gus King.

The Darts vs Bowls was held at Revesby Sports Club, Saturday, 21st October,

There is a social game of darts at The Revesby Sports Club, first Friday in the month, the next 4th Feb, 2018, names in by 7pm.

“X Topps” Terry Semlitzky....................................................................................

DOMINO CLUB Liaison Director: Terry Semlitzky

The Domino’s play every Sunday morning in the Sports Bar, 10.30 am start and is open to members and visitors, who are most welcome.

Winning players July Robert Murray, August Daryl Heaton, September Robert Murray & Louis Laurent. Club Championship winner Louis Laurent, Runner up Daryl Heaton.

The following are the results:1/10 Daryl Heaton, 8/10 Colin Suttle, Laurie Clarke, 15/10 Daryl Heaton, 22/10 Robert Murray, 29/10 Norman Glover, Louis Laurent, 4/11 Louis Laurent.

Dominos resumed in the Sports Bar on Sunday January 18th.

“Double Blank”Terry Semlitzky.....................................................................................

FISHING CLUBS Liaison Director: Terry Semlitzky

There are 3 fishing clubs under the Workers’ banner: Charter Boat contact Dean Semlitzky 0413 292 337. Small Boats contact Col Purdy 9773 6752. Mooney Mooney contact Bruce Breese 0429 987 549

Fishing Club contacts: President Dean Semlitzky, Secretary/Treasurer Terry Semlitzky, Reef Capt Ron Davis, Dep Reef Capt Jack Innis.

At the AGM of the Fishing Club held 19th November 2017, the following were elected for the ensuing year; President Dean Semlitzky, Vice President Barry Eyears, Jr Vice President Brian Rivers, Secretary/Treasurer Terry Semlitzky, Reef Captain Terry Semlitzky, Dep Reef Captain Jack Innis, Publicity Officer Terry Semlitzky. Returning Officer/Liaison Terry Semlitzky, Sinkers Maker Brian Rivers & Geoff Pink.

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The Charter Boat outings have restarted and we are fishing with Cronulla Charters, aboard the Romanda, leaving from Cronulla Wharf, there is a list on the noticeboard, in the Sports Bar, for members wishing to participate. The next outing is Sunday 4th February.

The Presentation Day was held at The Revesby Sports Club on 19th November.

Revesby Workers’ Small Boats had their AGM recently and held a raffle where they raised $282.00 for The Bill Bullard Foundation.

“Ben Tooks”Terry Semlitzky.....................................................................................

FOOTBALL (SOCCER) Liaison Director: Dennis Hayward

It’s been another fantastic season! RWFC fielded 23 competitive teams this year, of which 10 made the semi-final rounds and 5 teams competed in the grand finals. Congratulations to the following teams for their achievements:

10 teams made the semi finals – Including 13/1A, 15/2, AAM1, O35/1, AAL2B4 teams finished the comp as minor premiers – AAM2, AAM6, AAM7, AAL1A5 of the 9 made the grand final – AAM1, AAM6, 35/1, AAL1A, AAL2B3 teams won their grand finals – AAL1A, AAL2A, and AAM6

Congratulations also to our major individual award winners:

Senior SportspersonMaria Martino and Fran Martino

Junior SportspersonRonit Chand

Coach of the YearPeter Harpas

Manager of the YearTracey Wise

Kon Piniros O35 Most valuable PlayerKeith Donnelly

BDAFA Club Volunteer of the YearCraig Judge

We continued our strong fundraising efforts, with the annual Trivia Night raising $3,809 for the RWC Charity Committee in support of Bankstown Hospital. With the support of BDAFA, we also held a White Ribbon Round for both Girls and Ladies Summer Football Competitions, with all proceeds raised being donated to White Ribbon Australia. We were also proud to have RWFC represented at the National Indigenous Football Championships by Danny Gallagher & Keifer Dotti.

220 players, coaches, managers, committee members and supporters attended the senior presentation night. The juniors turned out in very high numbers for their

presentation fun day, complete with rides and a bbq.

The 2017 summer season is the 4th year in a row that RWFC have organised various summer programs aimed at kids, girls and ladies. RWFC is the only football club in the Bankstown District which has remained active over the summer periods and therefore remaining true to its aim of being a club for all seasons. RWFC have organised and run the following programs over the 2017 summer season:

Kindies Ages 4-6Introduction to Football – 40+ players

Junior Ages 7-10 Skills & Drills Program – 40+ players

Girls 12-15 - Summer Competition 9 teams 100+ players

Ladies All Age - Summer Competition15 teams, 150+ players

We will be registering players for the 2018 winter season from 3rd January 2018 at early bird rates, with free uniforms for 6-7 grades and discounts for new players. Training will commence from February for many teams. Registration can be done online atmyfootballclub.com.au.

For more information, go to revesbyworkersfc.com.au or search for our facebook page.

Ryan DunneRWFC Football Club.....................................................................................

GOLF (MENS) Liaison Director: John Rodwell

Readers are invited to visit our informative web site at ìhttp://www.rwcmensgolf.orgî for detailed information about our Club, news, upcoming events schedule and entertaining and informative summary of each week’s game, supported by numerous photos of winners and losers.

Another terrific year of golfing on various styles of golf courses was experienced by all, finishing with a heavy representative schedule in the last quarter of 2017, which included a victory against Canberra Labor Club at Mollymook (Hilltop) golf course near Ulladulla and a mighty win in the 2017 Neville Lawson Cup (against Mounties, Blacktown Workers and Cabramatta Leagues) at Campbelltown golf course.

Congratulations must go to Revesby Workers’ Social Secretary, Ryan Cassin (aka “The Assassin”), for winning the prestigious 2017 Player of the Year (Pointscore Leaderboard) event with a score of 134 points, closely followed by Cliff Bourquin on 130 points and George Lattouf on 129 points.

Noteworthy events just concluded at the end of the competition year were:

1. The Progressive Stableford won by Cliff Bourquin with 39 points on a count-back from Matthew Campbell

2. the Birdies Competition for each grade won by John Varrica (A grade), Matthew Campbell (B grade) and Gary McMahon (C grade), with each amassing 28, 11 and 8 birdies over the year, respectively.

The last round of the year will be a 2 Man Ambrose at Bankstown golf course, followed by the traditional Christmas feast in the clubhouse.

Many thanks must go to our outgoing 2017 Committee for another successful year of golf and social activities, as evidenced by the large attendances at all our events this year.

Elections for the new 2018 Committee were recently completed and position holders are as follows:

PRESIDENT John Varrica

VICE PRESIDENT John McDonald

SECRETARY Phil Kilazoglou

TREASURER Steph Suzor

CAPTAIN Joy Mesuria

HANDICAPPER Steve Vaughn

MATCH COMMITTEE Matthew Campbell, Ryan Cassin, John McDonald, Claude Poletti

SOCIAL SECRETARY Ryan Cassin

SOCIAL COMMITTEE Cliff Bourquin, Matthew Campbell, Paul Dawkins, Rossco Hamer, Jeff Hilder, John McDonald

EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR Claude Poletti

TROPHY SECRETARY Mark McDonald

PUBLICITY OFFICER Ken Little

WEBMASTER John Varrica

AUDITORS Ken Harris, John McDonald

The golf courses for 2018 will be quite varied, with a dozen rounds at our home course, Bankstown, several rounds each at Campbelltown, Georges River, Liverpool, Macarthur Grange, Rosnay, Shell Cove and one-off games at Antill Park, Brighton Lakes, Camden, Dunheved, Goulburn, Gungahlin and The Ridge.

The first game for 2018 will commence on the 14th January at Antill Park golf course and the main event to look forward to in the first quarter of 2018 will be the Club Championship over four rounds (Campbelltown, Bankstown, Shell Cove and Campbelltown).

So stay loose and keep swinging.

Ken LittlePublicity Officer

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GOLF (SENIORS’) Liaison Director: John Rodwell

Revesby Workers’ Seniors Golf Club plays every Tuesday at Georges River Gold Course hitting off at 6.30am. We only play 9 holes and we have a presentation back at the Revesby Workers’ Sports and Recreation Club at 10 am.

If any member of the Revesby Workers Club would like to join our friendly club please contact the following; Syd White 0408559964, John McGuigan 0413422945 or Bob Byrne 0414351246.

Listed below are the results for 2017.

Stableford ChampionshipsA GradeWinner Ray HartRunner Up Ken Sayers3rd John Evans4th Robert Byrne

B GradeJoint Winners Robert Hunt and Brian Torr3rd Trevor Carr4th Peter McLachlan

Stroke ChampionshipsA GradeWinner Ray HartRunner Up Ken Sayers3rd Bryan Carter4th Robert HuntB GradeWinner Peter McLachlanRunner Up Roger Dore3rd Ron Hastie4th Steve BerryWinner of Bill Farrell matchplay trophy 2017 Ken Sayers

Winner of first putting competition 2017 Robert Hunt

Winner of second putting competition 2017 Robert Hunt

Winner of annual point score 2017 Ken Sayers

Syd WhiteTreasurer....................................................................................

LADIES’ GROUP Liaison Director: Christine Butters

The Ladies’ Group meets every Wednesday morning from 9.30am – 11.30am in the Macarthur Room which is situated in Dixon Lane adjacent to the Revesby Workers Club. We are always happy to welcome new members who will enjoy the friendship and interesting guest speakers who regularly give presentations on many varied subjects. We also have a bus trip each month which is well attended.

In September we had a very interesting talk from a young lady from Coolaburoo Neighbourhood Centre on the perils

and pitfalls one can experience when purchasing items on the internet. One of the members shared her experiences on a recent trip to Perth via Broome and Shannon gave us an interesting insight into her aborigine ancestors, also showing some beautiful aborigine artefacts including her wonderful didgeridoo.

In October our bus trip took us to Wollongong with views of the lovely Sea Cliff bridge that spans out over the water at Stanwell Tops. Also in October we had a guest from The Nuclear Imagining Group. He spoke of the benefits of imagining as being very helpful in diagnosing some medical conditions. The menu for our Christmas lunch was decided on and also the Christmas bus trip which will be a Lunch Cruise. Steve from Bankstown Police Station spoke to us about personal safety and safety in the home.

We had a fashion parade which was successful for both sellers and purchasers. As a result we received $170, also a lovely necklet and handbag for future raffles. In November we had a fantastic bus trip to the Recycling Plant, Cristal came on board and gave us a great talk, she loves her job and is very knowledgeable. (Who knew rubbish could be so interesting) we then had lunch at Kemps Creek Bowling Club.

Also in November Susan Curd from Beautiful Minds at Bankstown Hospital told us the plans for assisting mental health clients in the area. It was decided to forgo the Kris Kringle gift at the Christmas party and instead to give the $10 to charity. On 29th November, local chiropractor and osteopath, Christopher Kelly gave us some excellent advice on caring for our backs and necks.

It was decided that the charity we would gift the Kris Kringle to would be the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. On the 20th of December we ended the year with a lovely Christmas party in the Acacia Room at the Workers Club. Many thanks to Christine our Liaison Director and to the parent club for support and assistance throughout the year.

Margaret StoddartCo-ordinator.....................................................................................

MARINE RESCUE Liaison Director: Dennis Hayward

Statistics: Year ending December 2017 Vessels assisted 106 People moved to safety 313 Recorded Duty Hours 10,116 Fuel Consumed $12,949

A computer error which inflated the 9 months total has been corrected.

Forty of Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW Hawkesbury Unit members and friends got together at the Base for their annual Christmas Meeting, Presentation and Supper

on he 6th December 2017.

Following a couple of dozen Qualification Certificates presented to members by Unit Commander Ken Edwards. Councillor Richard Mehrtens, Central Coast Council West Gosford Ward, who kindly stood in for Liesl Tesch AM MP State Member for Gosford. presented to David Hyche and Wendy Mitchell Communty Service Certificates acknowledging their work with VMRNSW Hawkesbury Unit.

Cr. Richard was also given the task of presenting National Medals on behalf of the Australian Government to Peter Moore, Ken Bate and Mike Bevan. The National Medal is presented after 15 years service to persons who professionally or voluntarily give service to protect the community where there is an element of physical danger which may involve personal injury. Unfortunately Ryan Sharp was unable to attend and receive the “Koorong Award” for outstanding service in the past year. Also Craig Staff will receive his National Medal and Clasp on his next watch.Other friends who joined us were Dennis Hayward and Christine Butters Directors of Revesby Workers Club, Roger Dean Co-ordinator of the Hawkesbury Canoe.

Classic and Pat Fayers retiring Director of Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW. Commander Ken Edwards received a donation cheque for $7,000 from Roger Dean as a ‘thank you’ for our assitance with the Hawkesbury Canoe Classic. Roger said that, although paddler numbers were down, the Classic Association had still been able to present the Arrow Bone Marrow Foundation with $140,000. Peter Moore added that all bar three MR Hawkesbury members had assisted with the event.

With the Lucky Door Prizes, Pat drew the the first name, which of course was her own. This set the theme with the vistors and their partners cleaning up. Adjudicated by Dennis and Christine, Peter Moore and Ben Morrison took home the prizes for guessing the average length of service by members of the Hawksbury Unit which is 8.348007 years. Catering was by the Mooney Mooney Club and as always was excellent.In 2018 we will be continuing our endeavours to procure floating docks for our two Rescue Vessels. The replacement of our 2 heat seeking cameras is due plus we need to invest more in First Aid Training equipment. The need for fundraising never seems to end.

Need a boat licence? Contact Ken Edwards 0412 320 116

New members are always welcome. No experience is required, membership and training are free and uniforms are supplied after a qualifying period. Contact Ken Edwards on 0412 320 116

Ken EdwardsUnit Commander

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PHYSIE AND DANCE Liaison Director: Dennis Hayward

Revesby Workers’ Physie & Dance had a very successful year in 2017. We had 5 representatives at the Junior National Championships with Brianna Sutedja and Grace Janssen making the Grand Finals in their age sections, with Grace placing 5th. We also had 5 representatives at the Senior National Championships with Julia Portelli placing 3rd, Lauren Best placing 3rd and Ashleigh Johns placing 5th in their age sections. Julia and Lauren progressed on to represent themselves and the club in the Senior Grand Final. We had 1 representative, Brooke Mangioni, at the Ladies National Final where she placed 3rd and also progressed on to represent herself and the club in the Ladies Grand Final.

We have just started classes for 2018, and we are looking forward to learning the new Australian Physie & Dance Syllabus. We are holding a Bunning’s BBQ at Bankstown on the 11th of February, please come down and support us.

We hold classes every Tuesday and Thursday, from toddlers all the way up to ladies Over 50, its not too late to join us. First lesson is free for new members. Contact us at revesbyworkersphysie@hotmail.com or call Diane on 0418 220 260 for more information.

Lara WilsonPublicity Officer.....................................................................................

REVESBY WRITERS Liaison Director: John Rodwell

On behalf of the members of the Revesby Writers, I wish you a happy and successful year. Our group invites those who made a New Year Resolution involving writing, to join us. Sometimes a little encouragement is needed to start the family history or that ‘best seller’. We understand that writing is sometimes a difficult and solitary task. You may have stopped writing and are ready to start again or would appreciate the opportunity to read your story aloud to an audience. Each month a topic is suggested for a short story or poem to be read at the next meeting, this sometimes is enough to renew the desire to write. You will be welcome at our meetings.

Plans have commenced to invite two guests during the year to share their knowledge and passion for writing and assist us to improve our creative writing skills. We have also commenced to selecting our stories for the next book. There will also be a celebration to thank and acknowledge Carney who has been a member of the Group for twenty years and was president for many years.

We meet the first Saturday of each month, except January and December. The

meeting is held in the Macarthur Room, 20 Dixon Lane, Revesby. Commencing at 1pm, finishing at 4pm. Parking is available and the meeting room is very close to the Revesby Railway Station.

Neridah Tyler-PerryPresident .....................................................................................

SNOOKER CLUB Liaison Director: Terry Semlitzky

Contacts for Snooker are Kevin Bowerman Sec. Michael Smith Pres, Brian Mooney Vice Pres.

At the Annual General Meeting held in February, the following were elected for the ensuing year: President Michael Smith, Vice President Brian Mooney. Treasurer Kevin Bowerman, Secretary Lisa Brown, Club Captain Jack Garland, Tournament Committee Hamish Woudsma, Stephen Lloyd, Graham Saunders

The club conducts a social game of drawn doubles every Monday in the Sports Bar, names to be submitted by 5.30pm, with prizes for the winners and runners up.

The following are the results:25/9 1st Hamish Woudsma & Colin Suttle, 2nd Dewan Chand, Bill Tugyi

2/10 1st Malcolm Winter, David Quinn, 2nd Hamish Woudsma & Emil Boulos

9/10 1st George Liu & Phil Wood, 2nd Hamish Woudsma & Laurie Ewington

16/10 1st Malcom Winter, 2nd George Liu

23/10 1st Jack Garland, 2nd Joe Tugyi

30/10 1st Dewan Chand, Jack Garland, 2nd Graeme Saunders, Alex Paska

6/11 1st Brian Mills & Michael Smith 2nd George Liu & Stephen Lloyd

13/11 1st Jack Garland & Michael Smith 2nd George Liu & Paul Katsioulis

20/11 1st Joy Tugji & Stephen Lloyd 2nd Dewan Chand & Hoang Nguyen

4/12 1st Brian Mills, Paul Katsioulis, 2nd John Stan, Brian Mooney

The following are the winners and runners up of the 2017 championships:Doug Kelsey Memorial Open Singles 1st Daryl Heaton 2nd Inir Boskovski

A Grade Singles 1st Dewan Chand 2nd Inir Boskovski

Jack Apter Memorial Singles 1st Hamish Woudsma 2nd Sonny Chan

B Grade Singles 1st Stephen Lloyd 2nd Bill Tugji

Open Doubles Snooker 1st Bill Tugyi & Malcolm Winter 2nd John Stan & Peter Macaluso

Billiards 1st Sam Masri 2nd Daryl Heaton

The next meeting of the snooker club will be in February 2018, this will be the AGM, Thursday February 15 at 6pm.

There are a number of snooker/billiard cues in the snooker cupboard, that are not being used. Some of these belong to deceased players or players who no longer need them. If any relatives wish to claim them, they should contact Club Secretary, Kevin Bowerman. If they are unclaimed they will be auctioned with the proceeds going to the clubs charity.

The Presentation Day was held at Revesby Sports Club Sunday 26th November, 12 pm.

“Screwball”Terry Semlitzky.....................................................................................

TENNIS (JUNIOR) Liaison Director: Dennis HaywardThe Canterbury Bankstown Tennis Association’s Saturday morning Juniors competition during Term 4, 2017 was well attended. A lot of the Revesby Workers Junior players have advanced out of this competition and play in the Mid-Western competition or at this time of the year, Sydney Badge competition.

However, the juniors that played the Saturday morning competition enjoyed it very much and most celebrated after the trophy presentation in a Christmas Party with a “Hit the Target” from Tennis NSW and lots of games and food.

Results of the competition saw the following children do quite well:

Supercomp team of Emmanuela Viner and Cecelia Chenh came through from 3rd position to win the semis and compete in the finals. The girls’ team was narrowly beaten in a tie breaker finish. Danny Lien and James Papathanasiou had led the competition in points in this the top division, but were unfortunately beaten in the semis. A few nerves came into play I think. Both boys were the individual best for their position as well. Such a shame! Max Papathananasic was the winner of the individual best no 2 player trophy for his division.

In division 1, the team of Jerome Estephan and Bethany Robinson led on points throughout the competition. They played very well in the finals to take the winner’s trophy at the end. In division 2, the team of Alisa Greyze and Lucas Dona were the top scoring team throughout the competition. Luckily they held on and, in a tight finish, won through to the winner’s circle.

Any children wanting to play tennis next year contact us or register on line during the New Year period.

Adele EnglishPresident

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TENNIS (SENIOR) Liaison Director: Dennis Hayward

Everyone is enjoying our social tennis nights. The standards vary from just a bit of fun up to a reasonable standard. We mainly play mixed games and mix partners every set for variety.

We are very interested in the social side of our club and have recently had a pizza night at the courts and will shortly be having our chicken and seafood Christmas dinner at the courts.

In September we had a fantastic night at the Knox Street Bar Chippendale to see the Back Seat Diamond Cabaret show which everybody thoroughly enjoyed. We also had our annual dinner at the Rock Salt Restaurant at Menai.

We are always looking for new members so anybody who is interested please call Harry Warrington on 0408 290 025.

Harry WarringtonSocial Tennis Club President.....................................................................................

TOASTMASTERS Liaison Director: Christine Butters

Hi everyone,

Hope you had an enjoyable Christmas and January holiday season. Welcome to the New Year

So far 2018 has been busy for Revesby Toastmasters. Welcome to all our new members who have decided to improve their communication and leadership skills. All members have been assigned mentors to help in their development.

Our Leadership and Communication program has been very successful this year. Paul O’Brien has achieved the Advanced Communicator Bronze Award and I have completed my Competent Leader Award.

Our Club will be hosting the International Speech Competition for the Area on 2nd March 2018.

Why not make a New Year’s resolution to be more confident and a better conversationalist?

We meet every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. For further information please contact Debra Murphy on 0408 437 624 or via our website: revesby.toastmastersclubs.org

Martin StralowPresident, Revesby Toastmasters

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