20 APRIL 2017
WHANGAREI RSA NEWSLETTER
Greetings to all Members - Nga Mihi o te ra
Friday Apr 21st – Entertainment
Top Country Duo Annette & Kim
Saturday Apr 22nd – Darts
2017 Open Pairs Club Champs
Monday Apr 24th & May 1st
Afternoon 1:00 - 2:30pm
Tuesday Apr 25th – ANZAC DAY
The Outlaws 1:00 – 5:00pm
Friday Apr 28th – Entertainment
Karaoke Night
Sunday Apr 30th – Whangarei Country
Music Club & The Neville Shelford Band
Friday May 5th – Entertainment
Number 8 Wire
Friday May 12th Entertainment
The Ramblers Band Performs
WEDNESDAYS
4:30pm Raffles $1.00
6:30pm - Ode Notices
Snowball Draw Bar Raffles
Door Prize
FRIDAYS
4:30pm Raffles $2.00
6:30pm - Ode Notices
Snowball Draw Bar Raffles
Door Prize
WHANGAREI RSA
Physical Address: 7-9 Rust Ave
Postal Address: PO Box 740
Phone: 09 438 3792
Fax: 09 438 8478
Web: www.whangareirsa.co.nz
Officer Manager: Angela Thomas
Email: [email protected]
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President: Chris Harold
Vice Presidents:
Ian Salter & Kevin Peachey
Committee:
Ian McLelland, Mel Matheson,
Warren Herriott and Paula Detlaff
TRADING HOURS
Monday
11:00am to Closing
Tuesday
11:00am to Closing
Wednesday 11:00am to Closing
Thursday
11:00am to Closing
Friday
11:00am to Closing
Saturday
11:00am to Closing
Sunday
2:00pm to 6:00pm
Salads:
Flamed Grilled Chicken with Crispy
Noodles, Salad & Plum Sauce…
Crumbed Calamari Salad with Crispy
Noodles & Tartare/Seafood Sauce…
Mains:
Crumbed Dory…
Gluten Free Vegie Lasagne with
Salad…
Mussels in a Creamy White Wine &
Garlic Sauce & Garlic Bread…
Sausage Eggs & Chips…
Tempura Battered Fish Bites Salad &
Chips…
Desserts
Cheesecake & Whipped Cream…
Chocolate & Strawberry Ice Cream
Sundae..
Friday Buffet
A Selection of Roast Meats, Hot
Dishes, Roast Vegies, Salads & Desserts
As at the date of this Newsletter
& subject to change
WHAT’S BEHIND THE BAR
SPECIALS (While stocks Last):
Guinness (Can)
Stella Artois (Stubbie)
Carona (Stubbie)
Mac’s Green Beret (Stubbie)
$6.50
$6.50
$6.50
$6.50
Have you tried the Granham Norton Range of Wines
Rosé Pink by desiNG (Glass)
$6.00
SauviGNon Blanc $(Glass)
$6.00
‘Remember to get your Member Only Discount’
COURTESY COACH
$2 per Trip or a 12 Trip Concession Card $20
Wednesday & Friday from 3:00pm
Saturday from 4:00pm
BAR SNACKS AVAILABLE
WHEN THE BISTRO IS CLOSED
 Toasted Sandwiches $4.00
 Pies $4.00
 Assorted Muffins $3.00
 Frozen Dinners $5.00 (Take away option only)
FROM THE PRESIDENT’S PEN…….
Well our major event on the RSA calendar is only a couple of days away, are you ready for it?
The behind the scenes work is continuing so that it all comes to fruition on Tuesday morning and
runs like clockwork, thanks to a hard working crew. I would like to pass on a “Special Thank You”
to the following people who have worked tirelessly over the last 3 – 4 months on preparations,
firstly for the “Poppy Day” collection and secondly the “ANZAC Dawn Service” and ANZAC Day
itself. They are Ian Salter, Colleen Towgood, Pam Chestnut and Cushla Rattray. Thank you all.
The timetables of events and times are on the noticeboard and have appeared in the local
newspapers as well. Please check those times.
This Sunday the 23rd April we will have a group of motorcyclists arrive at our Clubrooms. They are
participating in the New Zealand wide ‘Ride of Respect’ in recognition of those New Zealanders
who have fallen in conflicts around the world. They will assemble at the Waipu RSA at 0900hrs for
departure & ride around the district. Their final destination will be the Whangarei RSA Clubrooms
where they will be welcomed by myself and as many members of this RSA that can make it. No
excuses please show your support for these riders and for the reason that they are riding. They
are due to arrive at 1100hrs. There will be a Coffee Van here with hot drinks and the District
Cadets are providing a BBQ of hot sausages to fill your tummy.
On Wednesday evening at about 2300hrs our Hot Water system that supplies the Toilets, Kitchen
and Bar, sprung a major leak that flooded the area above the Cool room and the Cool room itself.
So unfortunately on Thursday and Friday morning we will not have any hot running water. If there
are any complaints then we will have to shut the doors until a new hot water cylinder is installed.
This is planned for Friday morning. Be thankful it did not happen Monday night, the evening
before ANZAC.
Please can everyone pray for fine weather for the ANZAC Dawn Service and for the other ANZAC
Services throughout Northland. See you all at 0530hrs on Rust Ave, ANZAC morning, with all the
different contingents to assemble behind the appointed markers that will indicate your positions in
the parade. The contingents are to assemble in a frontage of 6 ranks.
Chris Harold
President.
CRANZAC BISCUITS
‘CRANZAC Biscuits’ are a very tasty Cranberry ANZAC biscuit on sale at the local New World
Supermarket. The proceeds from the sale of these biscuits will be given to the Whangarei RSA
Trust and the funds used to publish a book about our war dead and the Laurie Hall War Memorial.
We encourage members, family and friends to purchase these biscuits in support of this
endeavour.
SECTION NEWS
Darts ‘Bull’etin
Club Nights – Wednesday
Format – Drawn Pairs
Names in by 7:15pm
Play Starts 7:30pm
nd
This Saturday, April the 22 we are holding
our 2017 Open Pair’s Club Championship.
Players please register by 12:30pm for a 1pm
start.
Winners:
Roanne McKay & Hukanui Brown
Runners Up: Jason Wickliffe & Alf Perri
High Score: Kiriwai 132
High Start: Newt Alexander 105
High Finish: Marie George 59
As there were 2 teams with the same number
of wins of 5 each the winners & runners up
were determined on the draw of the marble.
Winners:
Doug George & Hukanui Brown
Runners Up: Marlene T. & Shane Cavaye
High Score: Alf Perri 152
High Start: Colin Bernasconi 116
High Finish: Dot Ellery 47
As there were 2 teams on the same number of
wins the Runners Up were determined on the
draw of the marble. The other team was
Roanne McKay & Mike.
Rifle Club Hot ‘Shot’s’
Club Nights – Tuesday
Venue - Whareora Hall
Start Time 7pm
You are welcome to join us for a shoot. For any
enquires or information about our club please
contact President, Kevin Peachey on
telephone 09 438 0527.
Line Dancers – Happy Feet
Dance Day – Tuesday & Friday
Instructor – Donna Bryant
Venue - Clubrooms
Start Time – 10:30am
You can learn the steps on
Friday and on Tuesday morning put it all
together and simply dance. Think about it. You could be a line dancer! There is no
more enjoyable way to exercise the body &
mind than to dance.
SECTION NEWS
What’s Down at the Pool Club
Club Nights – Thursday
Format – Drawn Pairs
Names in by 7:15pm
Play Starts 7:30pm
What’s Happening & Coming Events
Last Night, Wednesday the 19th, we hosted a
team from the Poroti Tavern. It was an
entertaining evening with great company and
some really spot on pool. It was a close match
with Poroti the victor by one game.
Saturday 29 April we venture west for a day
trip to Tinopai for an away match against the
locals.
Results Thursday April 6th
From 32 players we drew 16 teams.
Winners:
Winiwini Kingi & Sue Johnson
Runners Up: Neke & Sue Wood
Dave Read & Pat Finney
Results Thursday April 13th
Unfortunately the results for these games were
not available.
Fishing Club Broad ‘Cast’
Every Day Possible
Weather Permitting
Snapper prize waiting to be
won. A $50.00 cash prize is
waiting to be won for the heaviest snapper
caught by a CLUB MEMBER on the CLUB
BOAT between 1st April and the 31st May. All
fish will be weighed on the boat at the end of
the days fishing by the crew & the details
recorded together with the name of the angler
and the weight of the fish.
Any person wanting to go out for a good days
fishing please contact Joy Burkhart on 436
3935 or 027 3914 636 as she is our booking
clerk.
Woman’s Section
Meet 2nd Wednesday
Of the Month at 1:30pm
We had our usual monthly get
together on Wednesday the 12th of April.
It was a lovely afternoon enjoyed by all who
attended. Our next gathering will be May the
10th. If you have any queries or want to know
how to join us please contact Margaret Burnard
on 09 437 0451
NOTICES
ANZAC DAY 2017
NOTICES
“Why Wear A Poppy?” by Don Crawford
“Please wear a Poppy,” the lady said,
And held one forth, but I shook my head,
Then I stopped and watched as she offered them there,
And her face was old and lined with care;
But beneath the scars the years had made
There remained a smile that refused to fade.
But the war went on and he had to stay,
And all I could do was wait and pray.
His letters told of the dreadful plight,
(I can see it still in my dreams at night)
With the tanks and guns and cruel barbed wire,
and the mines and bullets, the bombs and fire.
A boy came whistling down the street,
Bouncing along on carefree feet,
His smile was full of joy and fun:
“Lady,” said he, “May I have one?”
When she pinned it on he turned to say,
“Why do we wear a poppy today?”
Till at last, at last, the war was won –
And that’s why we wear a poppy, son.”
The small boy turned as if to go,
Then said, “Thanks lady, I’m glad to know,
That sure did sound like an awful fight,
But your son – did he come back all right?”
The lady smiled in her wistful way,
And answered, “This is Remembrance Day,
And the poppy there is a symbol for
The gallant ones who died in war,
And because they did, you and I are free,
That’s why we wear the poppy, you see.
A tear rolled down each faded cheek:
She shook her head but didn’t speak.
I slunk away in a sort of shame,
And if you were me you’d have done the same:
For our thanks, in giving, is oft delayed
Though our freedom was bought
And thousands paid.
I had a boy about your size,
With golden hair and big blue eyes.
He loved to play and jump and shout,
Free as a bird he would race about.
As the years went by he learned and grew,
And became a man – as you will, too.
And so when we see a poppy worn,
Let us reflect on the burden borne,
By those who gave their very all,
When asked to answer their country’s call.
That we at home in peace might live.
Then wear a poppy, remember and give.
‘RIDE OF RESPECT’
CONTACTS
Line Dancing
Darts
Fishing
Pool
Rifle
Women’s Section
Donna Bryant
Boot Herriott
Warren Hastings
Paula Detlaff
Kevin Peachey
Lorrayne McKay
437 3411
027 212 5608
438 8822
459 6226
435 2916
438 5686
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Apr 17
Apr 18
Open 11am – Closing
Line Dancing
Apr 19
Open 11am – Closing
Apr 20
Open 11am – Closing
Apr 21
Open 11am – Closing
Apr 22
Open 11am – Closing
Apr 23
Open 2pm – Closing
Snowball $600.00
(if prior draw not struck)
$1 Raffles / Door Prize
Naval Association
Meeting / Lunch
Snowball $650.00
(if prior draw not struck)
$2 Raffles / Door Prize
Entertainment
Annette & Kim
POO
DARTS
L CLUB
2017 Open
Pairs
Club Champs
11:30am
Cards 2:30pm
EASTER MONDAY
Rifle Club – 7:00pm
Whareora Hall
Darts Drawn Pairs
Register by 7:15pm
Pool Drawn Pairs
Register by 7:15pm
Bistro Closed
Bistro Closed
Bistro - Lunch & Dinner
Bistro - Lunch & Dinner
Bistro - Lunch & Dinner
Bistro – Dinner
Bistro Closed
Apr 24
Open 1pm – Closing
Apr 25
ANZAC DAY
Apr 26
Open 11am – Closing
Apr 27
Open 11am – Closing
Apr 28
Open 11am – Closing
Apr 29
Open 11am – Closing
Snowball $650.00
(if prior draw not struck)
$1 Raffles / Door Prize
Air Force Association
Meeting / Lunch
Snowball $700.00
(if prior draw not struck)
$2 Raffles / Door Prize
Apr 30
Open 2pm – Closing
Cards 2:30pm
Darts Drawn Pairs
Register by 7:15pm
Pool Drawn Pairs
Register by 7:15pm
Entertainment
Karaoke Night
May 3
Open 11am – Closing
May 4
Open 11am – Closing
May 5
Open 11am – Closing
1:00 – 2:30pm
Afternoon Session
May 1
Open 1pm – Closing
1:00 – 2:30pm
Afternoon Session
May 2
Open 11am – Closing
Line Dancing
Rifle Club – 7:00pm
Whareora Hall
Snowball $700.00
(if prior draw not struck)
$1 Raffles / Door Prize
Darts Drawn Pairs
Register by 7:15pm
POOL CLUB
TINOPAI
AWAY TRIP
May 6
Open 3pm – Closing
Snowball $750.00
(if prior draw not struck)
$2 Raffles / Door Prize
Pool Drawn Pairs
Register by 7:15pm
Entertainment
Number 8 Wire
May 7
Open 12:00pm – Closing
Cards 2:30pm
Bistro Closed
Bistro Closed
Bistro - Lunch & Dinner
Bistro - Lunch & Dinner
Bistro - Lunch & Dinner
Bistro - Dinner
Bistro Closed
May 8
Open 11am – Closing
May 9
Open 11am – Closing
May 10
Open 11am – Closing
Women’s Section
May 11
Open 11am – Closing
May 12
Open 11am – Closing
May 13
Open 11am – Closing
May 14
Open 2pm – Closing
1:00 – 2:30pm
Afternoon Session
Bistro Closed
Snowball $800.00
(if prior draw not struck)
$2 Raffles / Door Prize
Snowball $750.00
(if prior draw not struck)
$1 Raffles / Door Prize
Rifle Club – 7:00pm
Whareora Hall
Darts Drawn Pairs
Register by 7:15pm
Pool Drawn Pairs
Register by 7:15pm
Bistro - Lunch
Bistro - Lunch & Dinner
Bistro - Lunch & Dinner
Cards 2:30pm
Entertainment
‘Ramblers’ The Band
Bistro - Lunch & Dinner
Bistro - Dinner
Bistro - Lunch
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