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PRESIDENT'S REPORT

It is appropriate that as we get ready to close the books on an emphatically unspectacular Financial Year, your Board has initiated some important changes to best position our Club to confront the many ongoing challenges likely to impact on the Club Industry in coming months.
 

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Most would possibly know by now the changes the Board has implemented in relation to senior management, but if not, I would like to formally announce Claire Woodley as our new General Manager and Scott Caundle as Operations Manager. I feel confident that this team will bring new vitality and direction to our Club, at a time when fresh ideas and vision are paramount. Just reading Claire's inaugural GM's Report in this publication conveys that sense of enthusiasm and confidence that I am sure she will bring to her new position. To retiring General Manager, Col Smith, thank you for your efforts and service over the past 4 ˝ years and we wish you well in your (semi) retirement. 

The challenges our Club and the industry as a whole will face in coming months are many and varied. The combined impact of legislative changes (indoor smoking bans, gaming tax and liquor excise increases) and economic pressures (through the petrol pump, mortgage interest rates, rising food and general living costs) have conspired to place continuing pressure on our trading results and there is little expectation of a ‘quick fix' while the above factors remain. These are certainly times when it is important to continue to do the little things right and I can assure you that your Board, management and staff are working together to achieve ongoing improvement in the delivery of services and amenities.

You should have seen some advertising for our Christmas in July on the 27th and this looks certain to be a terrific afternoon of feasting and entertainment. The more the merrier, so make sure you get your tickets organised and make this day a great success. Also, the Bistro is now open on Tuesday evenings with a limited $5 menu, including some good traditional hearty winter fare. Be sure to give it a go !

Over the past few years Birrong has really evolved as a ‘go to' bowls venue and our reputation for providing great hospitality, the best greens in the district and well organised events has grown substantially. The hosting of last years Premier League Finals series, this years National Premier League playoffs, the upcoming inter-zone series and next years World Games, together with numerous zone and State events, has stamped Birrong as a place where big events get done professionally and with a minimum of fuss. These things don't just happen and it has been through the efforts of Scott Caundle, Allan Cain and his hard working Match Committee and all the volunteer workers, who make it happen and everyone should be congratulated for their ongoing efforts. In particular, I would like to thank Allan Cain for his untiring efforts in overseeing the running of all aspects of Bowls at Birrong, things have never ran more smoothly. Another important part of our bowls success is the input of our mixed bowlers who arrange regular visitations from other Clubs as well as playing their twice a month games and in this regard special acknowledgement should be paid to Don Westrup, Lex Peters and their committee for their efforts.

Best of luck to our lady No. 4 Pennant players who travel to Tamworth on July 20th  to strive for a State Championship. A State flag would go nicely with the District one.

In closing, I would again like to thank all of our sponsors, large and small, for their continued support of the Club and I urge all members to support those various businesses whenever the need arises. Different sponsorship packages are available to interested businesses and enquiries should be directed to the office.

Until next time, stay well.

Steve McLaren
President

 
 
 
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