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Foundation Day2015

SOUTHERN CROSS CLUB

SPRING 2015

FOR THE INFORMATION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS

NOVEMBER 2015 WEDDING EXPO

SEE PAGE 16

GU$’$ BIG PRIZE WHEEL

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CELEBRATE OUR FOUNDATION DAY!

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CEO MESSAGE

DEAR MEMBERYour Club has many fabulous events and activities coming up in Spring.

• We’ll be celebrating our newest event ‘Foundation Day’ with a great range of family activities at the Yacht Club on Sunday September 27th

• Our Melbourne Cup events will be the best in town

• On Thursday 17th September an amazing array of musical talent will be at Woden with Paul Young, Nik Kershaw, Cutting Crew and Go West performing together for one night only in Canberra

• Our ever popular Christmas Day functions are now on sale across all venues

• There are a host of other concerts and dinners to enjoy throughout Spring detailed in your Members magazine

I’m also pleased to announce we’ll be holding a Member information session at our Woden Venue on Wednesday November 4th. The session will update Members on the plans

we have for redevelopment of Woden. We will also provide an update on progress of the exciting future of our diversified health club businesses aligned to the development plans of ‘Section 79’ (the old Pitch and Putt site). Stay tuned for more details on this session through our e-newsletter, website and information on our noticeboards.

Finally I urge you to vote for your favourite Southern Cross Club Venue in the Clubs ACT people’s choice awards for 2015. You can win yourself a trip to Hamilton Island and your vote will help your Club be in the running for the Club of the Year award. You can vote using the entry forms at each Venue or online via the link from the homepage at cscc.com.au. Voting closes on September 30th.

Regards IanIan Mackay CEO

CONTENTSCEO Message ..................................... 3Yacht Club Renovations ................. 5GU$’s Prize Wheel ............................. 7French Night ...................................... 8Going Solar ......................................... 9Gig Guide...........................................10Christmas is Coming......................12

Melbourne Cup ...............................13Community Grants ........................14Spring into Summer ......................15Oktoberfest .......................................162015 Wedding Expo ......................17AGM Notice.......................................18

marketing@cscc.com.auCanberra Southern Cross Club

@CanberraSCC

02 6283 7200

www.cscc.com.au

SUNDAY, 27 SEPTEMBERJOIN US ON THE LAWNS OF THE

CANBERRA SOUTHERN CROSS YACHT CLUB

NOON - 5PM | FREE ENTRY | YACHT CLUB

LSR COFFEE STANDEMMA AND TOMS JUICE BAR

YOU COULD WIN AN $8,000 GREAT AUSSIE HOLIDAY

SIGNATURE CHEF FOOD STALLS FREE KIDS ENTERTAINMENT

FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT CSCC.COM.AU

SNAPPER FISH & CHIPS POP-UP BAR LIVE MUSIC

Foundation Day2015

SOUTHERN CROSS CLUB

Entry Form for the $8,000 Great Aussie Holiday competition plus other prizesName:

Member #: Ph: Competition entry is for Members only. Strictly one entry per person. See terms and conditions at venue. Enter on the day, Sunday 27 September, at the Membership stall on the Yacht Club lawns. Drawn at 5pm.

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A sophisticated renovation is transforming the Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club into a premium entertainment and function venue.

With the Yacht Club now gaming machine-free, renovations are well underway creating another intimate private dining and function space called The Wardroom, which takes its name from the naval officers’ mess-cabin.

Yacht Club General Manager Simon Plummer said The Wardroom would seat up to 60 people and could be used for a variety of meetings, dining, functions and special events.

This is in addition to the marquee, which can cater for functions of up to 100 people.

“Our function rooms are always in high demand for private dining and celebrations such as birthdays and anniversaries,” Mr Plummer said.

“This new room means we can better service our members’ needs, which is very pleasing and exciting.”

In addition, a seamless indoor-outdoor flow is being created within the club with upgraded furnishings and a bi-fold door opening to the balcony.

“We have such a great location with amazing views so we really wanted to bring the outdoors in,” Mr Plummer said.

Munns Sly Moore Architects Director Conrad Moore said he wanted to create an intimate yet flexible space in The Wardroom, with a design that responded to a sailing and yachting theme.

“The Wardroom incorporates timber decking ceiling panels and a window seat, as well as sail upholstered wall panels and timber joinery complementing the overall theme,” he said.

The renovations will be completed in time for Foundation Day, on Sunday September 27.

Foundation Day celebrations feature a day of music, food and family fun on the Sunday of the Family and Community Day long weekend. We hope to see you there to be part of the occasion.

An entry form to win great prizes, including an $8,000 Aussie Holiday and a trip for two to Hamilton Island is on page 4.

Image: L-R Restaurant Manager Maria Estahillo, Execuive Chef Jojy Vattoly, Duty Manager Adam McAlister and General Manager Simon Plummer

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patrons’ expectations of having a place to relax and enjoy themselves in a vibrant yet sophisticated space.

“The warm ambience of our new décor will help patrons relax and enjoy our hospitality” he said.

Split Watermelon Design created the space and interior designer Joanne Yeomans said the concept centred on natural themes inspired by Tuggeranong’s proximity to mountains and rivers.

“We translated that use of natural materials and textures and pattern to give a warm, contemporary and country feel,” she said.

“We added layers of warmth to a space that was flat before.”

Mr Sorrentino said he was delighted with the new services and promotions now in place to provide an even greater level of attention to Members.

RENOVATION CELEBRATIONGU$’s Big Prize Wheel promotion celebrates Tuggeranong’s recently completed renovations.

We’re extending a warm invitation to members and guests to visit and experience the freshly renovated venue.

To kick off the celebrations members can win plenty in our ‘GU$’s Prize Wheel’ promotion which runs every day in September with two chances to spin and win per day. The major prize is $10,000 cash which must be won at least once during the promotion period. Entry to the promotion is through swiping your card on entry, with extra entries gained playing the gaming machines and purchasing food and beverages.

Inspired by Canberra’s connection to the outdoors, the refurbishment offers a more modern and open layout with superior comfort for members.

Venue Manager Gus Sorrentino said the renovations are helping meet

Image: Courtney Shrimp and Phil Nicholls, part of the Tuggeranong team

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Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, end of season sports event or any special occasion, the best kids’ party is at Henry’s.

The Henrys Party Package includes platters of mini pies, sausage rolls, hot dogs, fries and chicken nuggets… along with your choice of juices and soft drinks*. 5 tokens are included for each guest to use in Henry’s Games Arcade.

Your party table will be dressed with streamers, party hats and balloons by our team of Henry’s Helpers. They can also help arrange clowns, face painters and balloon sculptors as well as adult platters for you to get stuck into while the kids get stuck into the fun.

Bookings are essential

To make an enquiry, visit our website or call 6283 7200 and ask for the Henrys Party Team.

*Party bookings require a minimum of 10 children. Special dietary requirements, including vegetarian options, can be catered for on request. Additional charges may apply.

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Friday, 9 October| $70pp – 7pmIncludes a 6-course menu (wines not included in price)See website for details.

TUGGERANONG FRENCH NIGHTEach aspect of a French speciality has a root, origin, tradition, and cult attached to it by the French. This is because of the sheer diversity of excellent products and related recipes available all over France.

The Loire Valley known as “the Garden of France” is a fertile place where a rich farmland stretches on both sides of the beautiful Loire River. Even today all the best restaurants in Paris and close by get their fresh vegetables, mushrooms, prunes, pears and apples from this area.

Lake and freshwater river fish take pride of place in dishes. Veggies thrive in the sandy soils around the Loire River.

The Loire region is the birthplace of the shredded potted meat, the Rillette, (a close cousin to pate) that is now enjoyed all over world. In the Loire, Rillette is prepared with not only boar but also duck, goose, rabbit and even fish such as tuna.

The region became the favourite residence of French Kings and Queens from the middle ages to the Renaissance. its castles, hunting lodges and manor

houses were gradually converted into lavish pleasure palaces were some of the greatest French chefs worked ad developed the unique cuisine of the area.

The Loire Valley hosts some of the best dry white wines in France. Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé are among the best.

For our dinner I have taken my inspiration from the Jardins du Château de Villandry, probably the most famous vegetable garden in the world. It is a brilliant re-creation of the Renaissance gardens engraved in the 16th century by Jacques Androuet de Cerceau.

I hope you can join us for this wonderful night with six course dinner menu celebrating the Loire Valley at Peppercress.

Regards Anurag Gautam Executive Chef, Tuggeranong

HERE COMES THE SUN! Your Club is pleased to announce we will be reducing our carbon footprint with the installation of solar panels across our venues.

This initiative will see the Club produce enough electricity to power 73 houses each year.

The first stage of the program will see 100kW solar PV systems installed at the Woden and Jamison venues, while in the New Year the plan is to introduce a further 100kW solar PV system at Tuggeranong and a 50kW solar PV system at the Yacht Club.

The 100kW systems, made up of 400 Yingli Solar PV panels, will each produce about 149,000kW hours of power and reduce the Club’s carbon emissions by 130 tons in the first year.

The 50kW system, made up of 200 solar panels, will produce about 75,000kW hours of power and reduce carbon emissions by 65 tons in year one.

The Club has partnered with Yingli Solar, one of the world’s leading solar panel manufacturers, and Yass-based solar installation company Ygrene Energy.

Ygrene Energy Managing Director Tim Davaris said the Southern Cross Club was an industry leader in terms of installing solar panels.

“It’s great to see the initiative taken by the CSCC, not only in reducing emissions but also in planning for its future energy requirements,” he said.

“CSCC is leading the way and we hope more large businesses in the ACT will follow suit.”

Yingli Solar is a world leader in solar panel manufacturing with more than 50 million panels installed globally.

Yingli Green Energy Australia Managing Director Daman Cole said climate change was the most important environmental issue today.

“Businesses such as Canberra Southern Cross Club are looking to solar power not only to better manage their electricity costs but also to minimise their carbon footprint,” he said.

To celebrate our environmentally friendly move, in November we’ll be offering members the chance to win their own fully installed 3kW home solar system valued at almost $6000 thanks to Yingli Solar and Ygrene Energy.

Check in your local venues or on our website in early November for details on how to enter.

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GIG GUIDEWho DateLadies Day Get the girls together and enjoy the Ladies Day luncheon! Hosted on the third Tuesday of each month and featuring a two course meal, entertainment and prizes.

TUESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER WODEN Members $20Non Members $24

TUESDAY 20 OCTOBERTUESDAY 17 NOVEMBER

80s ManiaA much anticipated show, featuring four of Britain’s best-loved music icons of the 80s - Paul Young, Nik Kershaw, Go West and Cutting Crew.

(Hurry! Limited Tickets available.)

THURSDAY 17 SEPTEMBER WODENSHOW $79 - 8PM

DINNER & SHOW SOLD OUT - 6PM

Adam Eckersley BandLet this Golden Guitar nominated band treat you to a night of nimble rockers, fiddle-led stompers, reflective acoustic tunes and blistering country-rock.

FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER WODENSHOW $22 - 8PM

DINNER & SHOW $52 - 6PM

Girls of Country TourGolden Guitar winners Amber Lawrence, Aleyce Simmonds and Lyn Bowtell, will treat you to a mix of their hottest hits as well as well as some stunning trio performances.

FRIDAY 24 SEPTEMBER WODENSHOW $25 - 8PM

DINNER & SHOW $55 - 6PM

Melinda Does DorisMelinda Schneider is stepping back in time to pay homage to one of her musical heroes, Doris Day.

This nostalgic celebration includes such timeless hits as “Sentimental Journey”, “Que Sera, Sera” and “Everybody Loves a Lover”.

SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER WODENSHOW $39 - 8PM

DINNER & SHOW $69 - 6PM

BOOK AT TICKETEK OR AT THE VENUE

www.rugbychoir.org.au

Time to Shine

Australian Rugby Choir Annual ConcertMusical Director: Rachel Campbell

Accompanist: Karen Da Silvawith Special Guest Artists

MC: Ian McLean AM, SCC

Tickets: Standard $25 | Concession $20 | Under 15 $10

BOOK NOW! 6283 7288or at the Southern Cross Club Woden

AustralianRUGBY CHOIR

www.rugbychoir.org.au

Sunday 25 October 2015 – 2pmSouthern Cross Club Woden – Corinna Room

Sponsored by Beyond Bank Australia Supported by Canberra Southern Cross Club

Who DateJanet SeidelEnjoy some fabulous jazz as the Janet Seidel trio collaberates with one of Australia’s best jazz musicians, Paul Furniss.

FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER WODENSHOW $28 - 8PM

Australian Rugby ChoirJoin the Australian Rugby Choir for their annual concert “Time to Shine” as they sing a wide selection of music under the direction of Musical Director Rachel Campbell.

SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER WODEN2PMCONCESSION - $20FULL PRICE - $25

Nat King Cole TrioDorian Mode is a multi award-winning entertainer who will take you through Nat Cole’s rich life in story and song, with lots of laughs along the way.

THURSDAY 12 NOVEMBER WODENSHOW $28 - 8PM

Lah-Lah’s Stripy ChristmasGet your best red and white clothes ready for Christmas, as TV’s stripy-socked singing sensation Lah-Lah gets set to spread some magical festive cheer to families across the land this festive season.

SATURDAY 21 NOVEMBER WODENSHOW $22 - 10.30AMChildren 12 months and under are free.

Sheena EastonSheena Easton is a Grammy award winning singer, actor, and broadway star whose career has spanned the last 30 years. She has been a major attraction in Las Vegas for the last decade. Don’t miss her!

THURSDAY 3 DECEMBER WODENSHOW $69 - 8PM

DINNER & SHOW $99 - 6PM

DINNER/SHOW MEET & GREET $150 - Limited places Book at Club direct.

GIG GUIDE

CHRISTMAS IS COMING!Christmas is just around the corner. Save yourself the stress, hassle (and dishes) by booking Christmas lunch at one of our venues. With a festive atmosphere, great food, jolly staff, plus children aged three and under eat free. So let us help give you a memorable day.

Woden 6283 7200

Golden Grille | Adults $75pp Child U12 $30pp

Three course lunch with seafood buffet entrée.

Corinna Ballroom | Adults $115pp Child U12 $50pp

Full buffet lunch including seafood and traditional fare plus beverage package

Tuggeranong 6293 7200

Valley Grille | Adults $75pp Child U12 $30pp

Three course lunch with seafood buffet entrée plus a visit from Santa

Peppercress | Adults $90pp Child U12 $50pp

Featuring four festive courses.

Jamison 6251 2255

Cornerstone Brasserie | Adults $75pp Child U12 $30pp

Enjoy all the traditional Christmas favourites with a full 3 course buffet including prawns and oysters, plus a visit from Santa

Yacht Club 6273 1784

Lotus Bay | Adults $150pp Child U12 $60pp

Four fabulous courses plus beverage package, with picturesque water views and great festive atmosphere

Marquee | Adults $150pp

Enjoy a seafood buffet and beverage package in the Lakeside Marquee

M.V. Southern Cross | Adults $190pp

Experience a five course Christmas lunch and beverage package whilst gliding across Lake Burley Griffin

Bookings are essential. Visit cscc.com.au for more information.

MELBOURNE CUP

It is the race that turns champions into immortals. It has made household names of horses, trainers and jockeys alike, with the triumphant becoming ingrained in Australian folklore: Phar Lap, Bart Cummings, Makybe Diva and Damien Oliver. As we count down to the first Tuesday in November we’ve made your choices easy for where to spend your day.

This year we are giving away a fantastic trip for two to Jacob’s Creek Winery in the Barossa Valley. The trip, valued at $2,000, is open to all members in attendance at any of our venues on the day.

The Club has a variety of functions across our venues to celebrate the day and we invite you to join us.

Find all the events at cscc.com.au

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The Corinna Cup Lunch Corinna Ballroom, Woden | $39.50 per person Doors open: 11:30am | Lunch served from 1pm

Watch the day’s racing on three big screens in the ballroom as you enjoy champagne on arrival, a two course lunch with wine, TAB facilities, entertainment, prizes, sweeps, and tips as we try to find you a winner!

Book at Ticketek or at the venue direct.

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COMMUNITY GRANTSAugust 16 at its Community Grants Luncheon, where 73 community, social and charitable organisations received a grant from the Club.

This annual event is an important day for your Club as it is a means of celebrating our community partnerships. It’s also a great forum to hear how the community groups have used the funding to enrich the lives of the people of Canberra

Throughout the year the Canberra Southern Cross Club will provide financial and in-kind support to over 300 groups, including disability, craft, education, youth and medical support associations.

These groups will be the beneficiaries of over $1.2 million in funding which will significantly benefit the wider Canberra community.

The Canberra Southern Cross Club launched its season of giving on Sunday

MEMBERS SPECIAL OFFER:

25% off your bill up to the value of $50.

Simply show your membership card to collect the discount. Valid Sunday & Tuesday

to Thursday lunch and dinner. Bookings essential. Offer valid until 30/9/15For bookings phone 6283 7228

Image: Community Grants chairperson Kim Marshall with Chief Minister Andrew Barr at the Community Grants Luncheon.

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GET ACTIVE

SPRING INTO SUMMER SESSIONS– – At Yacht

Every Sunday at 8am on the Yacht Club Lawn

45 Minute cardio and strength workouts using body weight, boxing and the great outdoors

$10 PER SESSION OR 6 FOR $50!*

schc.com.au | Ph 6283 7340*Members price. Non Member price $15 per session

Free LSR coffee, Emma & Tom’s Juice or Mount Franklin water after every session

Commences September 20Book in person at the Health Club or by phone

This October, we are celebrating Oktoberfest with five weeks of European themed specialty beer!

Each week, enjoy the distinctive flavour of a different beer at Woden, Tuggeranong, Jamison and the Yacht Club.

Visit your favourite venue, or check our website to view the beer of the week schedule!

Craft Beer DinnerYacht Club| $75 per person 6.30pm | Friday 23 October

Enjoy an informative and entertaining evening hosted by Josh Staines, Lion Nathan’s “James Squires Brewer” over a 6 course degustation menu matched with a selection of local and international beers.

Book at Ticketek or with the venue direct: 6273 1784

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2015 WEDDING EXPOYour wedding day is the day you have been looking forward to, a day filled with celebration and shared with close family and friends.

To assist in making your wedding a truly memorable event, come and see the Southern Cross Club’s annual Wedding Expo at our Woden Event Centre.

You are invited to attend this event to experience the décor and atmosphere that will make your day special. The Events team will be on hand to assist with your enquiries and to start planning every detail of your special day.

Our team is passionate about delivering the complete wedding experience time and time again. On average we hold

more than one wedding every week across our venues, which include the Lakeside Marquee, situated on the waters edge of Lake Burley Griffin, the stunning Corinna Ballroom, The Centauri Room at Tuggeranong, Catchpole’s Room at Jamison and of course the M.V. Southern Cross to name a few. Our team has experience you can count on, to make your event a success.

We will also be bringing together the services of what we believe to be some of the best bridal and wedding suppliers from around the district, from room decorators to cars, make up experts to cake decorators.

Come and meet our team and let us help you plan your perfect wedding day.

Sunday 1 November Canberra Southern Cross Club WodenCorinna Ballroom 11am to 2pm

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Members are advised that the 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in Orion Room at the Southern Cross Club Woden on 7 October 2015, at 8.00pm.

AGENDA

1. Apologies

2. Minutes of the 43rd Annual General Meeting of 8 October 2014.

3. Presentation of Annual Report.

4. Presentation of Finance Reports and Balance Sheets.

5. Auditor’s Report.

6. Ordinary Resolutions

FIRST ORDINARY RESOLUTION

Pursuant to section 202A of the Corporations Act it is resolved that the Director’s honoraria for out of pocket expenses be set in accordance with Article 12.6 of the Constitution.

SECOND RESOLUTION

It is a requirement of section 53 of the Gaming Machine Act 2004, that members approve expenditure incurred by the Club or third parties for staff, directors and partners to attend official functions, the directors annual seminar, sporting and other events on behalf of the Club as approved by the Board, as the expenditure may not relate to all members.

NOTICE TO MEMBERS

John LewisPresident

Bob LloydDirector

Kim MarshallDirector

Paul RollingsDirector

Paula JonesDirector

Christopher BehrensSenior Vice President

Mary LaughlinDirector

David GrimmondDirector

Jack RiceDirector

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AGM NOTICE

Accordingly;

It is resolved that the expenditure incurred by the Club or third parties for staff, directors and partners (if appropriate) to attend official functions, the director’s annual seminar, sporting and other events on behalf of the Club as approved by the Board is approved up to a maximum of $25,000.00 for the period 7th October 2015 to 5th October 2016.

7. Such other business brought forward in conformity with the Constitution:

8. Election of Directors

9. Election of Honorary Life Members

10. Appointment and remuneration of Auditors

11. General Business

APPOINTMENT OF PROXY

As a member you have the right to cast one vote as the Annual General Meeting, you have a right to appoint a proxy (whether or not a Member) to attend and vote on your behalf on resolutions other than the election of Directors. Proxy forms can be obtained by telephoning 6283 7210.

John Lewis

President

Canberra Southern Cross Club

NO BALLOT REQUIRED

In terms of the Club’s Constitution, three Directors are required to retire each year, but will be eligible for re-election.

This year, on a rotation basis the Directors to retire are Jack Rice, Kim Marshall and Mary Laughlin. All were eligible for re-election and these three Directors were re-nominated.

Therefore nominations were called for on 22nd June 2015 from members for election of three (3) Directors.

Nominations closed on 6 July 2015 at which time the Club had received only nominations for the three Directors.

Therefore there will be no need for an election this year.

Prior to the Annual General Meeting the Directors will meet an appoint the Board Executive, consisting of President and Senior Vice President for the forthcoming year which will be announced at the Annual General Meeting on 7 October 2015.

The Directors who did not have to stand for election this year are John Lewis, Chris Behrens, Bob Lloyd, David Grimmond, Paula Jones and Paul Rollings.

Ian Mackay

Company Secretary