CEO's Report
Dear Member,
New Club Development update
Unfortunately, work on the new Club development is still on hold pending the determination of the Application for the Club Licence Removal for Club Burwood RSL from 96 Shaftesbury Road (the existing site) to 2 George Street, Burwood by the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority.
A brief history of statutory approvals
On the 12th January 2023 the Club received official notification from Burwood Council that the Development Application for the new Club is approved. The DA was lodged October 2020. Thus, the process of approval was long and arduous with numerous obstacles occurring including the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic, negotiation of a Voluntary Planning Agreement with Council and Transport NSW for installation of traffic signals.
Following the DA approval the Club was then able to lodge the Licence Application to Liquor and Gaming NSW. Not a single objection has been received by Liquor and Gaming for the removal (transfer) of the Club Licence to the new site. Hopefully the new Club Licence will be granted soon without any onerous conditions.
A one minute video of the new Club and other information is available on the Club web site.
2024 ANZAC Remembrance Service
The Burwood RSL Sub Branch, Club Burwood RSL and Burwood Council will again host the Anzac Day Commemorative Service at the Memorial Arch in Burwood Park on Thursday 25th April, commencing 6.30am and conclude approximately 7.30am. The guest speaker is Kirsten Mueller who served in East Timor and Iraq.
In the unfortunate situation of inclement weather, the Service will be transferred to Club Burwood RSL.
MARCH: All person’s marching to assemble from the corner of Burwood Road back along Church Street by 6.00am.
The Service will be followed by a complimentary breakfast for all attendees at Club Burwood RSL, 96 Shaftesbury Road, Burwood. Club will open 7.30am, breakfast concludes 9am. Courtesy buses are available, departing the Club at 6.00am and 6.15am to transport attendees to the Service and return to the Club following the service.
2023 Trading Results
The trading results for 2023 were exceptionally positive. The record revenues were only achieved due to the ongoing tremendous support by members. The response from members for what the Club offers is most gratifying to Directors, Management and staff.
Revenue for the 3 Clubs totalled $62 million. Government taxes totalled almost $17.3 million plus net GST of $4.9 million. The club employs 130 staff and paid almost $9.4 million in wages. The Club also provided employment for many contractors. A huge $4.3 million was returned to members via rewards, promotions and entertainment. The Club supported a conglomerate of 39 Registered Charities and 51 Community Groups with cash donations of over $914,411 plus free room hire to a value in excess of $125,000. Total local community funding was $1,039,411.
Net trading profit for the 3 Clubs were:
Club Burwood RSL: $17,789,541. This includes investment revenue of $7,977,560.
Club Burwood: $ 6,036,778
Croydon Park Club: $471,087
Total comprehensive income for the Burwood RSL Club Ltd was $35,378,406. This includes a gain in fair value of investment properties of $3,055,000 and a gain in fair value of Club properties of $8,026,000.
At 31/12/23 members equity totalled $258,335,986.
The Club’s 2023 Financial Statements are available for members on the Club’s web site or on request from club administration.
The continued success of the 3 Club premises is resultant from the fantastic patronage by members. On behalf of all the team at your Club, I thank each member for your contribution whether it be small or substantial.
50 Year membership
During 2023 there were 5 members who reached the enormous milestone of 50 years membership. Congratulations are extended to Graham Green, Neil Kilpatrick, Angel Kato, Bruce Burns and Victor Elton for this great achievement. The friendship and memories that evolve over 50 years of Club membership would be wonderful. The Club must be doing plenty right to retain membership for so long!
Plans for 2024
The top priority for 2024 is to be granted the Licence for the new Club.
In conclusion, my sincere gratitude is extended to the Board of Directors for their huge contribution and astute policy determination for the Club, to Management & staff for their professional and stupendous efforts to surpass member’s expectations and to all Office Bearers for your essential and invaluable assistance during 2023 which has culminated in a great year.
Thank you for reading,
Andrew Anderson
CEO
20th February 2024