Paraparaumu Memorial R.S.A. Inc T/A
PARAPARAUMU RSA
& COMMUNITY CLUB
P.O. Box 170, Paraparaumu 5254
110 Amohia Street : Tel 902-7927
Email : [email protected]
www.pramrsa.co.nz
We Will Remember Them
December 2014
Edition 170
Monthly News
The Staff and Executive Committee would
like to wish everyone a
Merry
Christmas
and a very
Happy New Year
New Years Eve Party
Wednesday 31st December
From 7.30pm
Tickets $12 each—available from Bar
“Double Click” playing
President’s Report
SUPPORT FOR YOUR RSA
There has never been a greater need for the support of our members than now….
If our RSA is to maintain its strength we need you to make use of your services.
The new drink-driving laws are going to have an effect on our trading and we are doing
what we can make to sure you can drink here safely and enjoy a meal with friends.
Your Executive understands that the new laws may be something of a deterrent but we hope our safe and friendly environment will encourage you to keep up your patronage.
CEREMONIES
One of the key roles of any RSA is to organise and manage ceremonial occasions.
Despite light rain outside we ran a well-attended indoors Armistice Day remembrance service on 11 November, with
about 100 present, and we received favourable comment on the professionalism of the parade.
For that we are indebted to some of our younger members, Warrant Officer and former Executive member
Mark Compain, with help from Staff Sergeant Rod Toi and Chief Petty Officer Mark MacLean – all in the Reserves.
This year we are working more closely with the Kapiti Coast District Council as the World War One commemorations
unfold.
Late in January the upgrading of the Memorial Gates will be recognised with a public re-dedication service to be organised by the KCDC with support from us and we hope for a large turnout.
Guests will include the Baucke family whose Paraparaumu blacksmith relative hand-forged the gates in the early
1920s.
On 14 February we will be dedicating a new plaque on the gates which finally recognises all those younger service men
and women who have put their lives on the line for New Zealand in trouble spots around the world with little public recognition or acknowledgement.
The plaque will read “United Nations & Allied Coalitions Post-1945”
This is part of our “Welcome Home” project aimed at attracting younger serving and previously serving people into our
RSA by showing that Kapiti recognises their service, often in hazardous situations, and cares about their wellbeing.
HOLIDAY
Even RSA presidents take time off and from 8-22 December my wife and I will be touring some of the South Island.
Vice-president Adrian Ahern will deputise for me during my absence.
Best Wishes for a safe and enjoyable Christmas and thank you for your support.
Chris Turver
Congratulations to Tuki Takiwa
For winning our travel draw
Enjoy a week of relaxation in Taupo!
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Managers Corner
December 2014
~ What’s new and what’s happening around your club ~
Hi Folk,
Last week I spent two days at the Club NZ Annual Managers conference in Auckland.
Despite the social interaction aspect of such a conference you would be truly amazed at the
volume of work and knowledge-sharing these functions generate.
Club Managers never switch-off - every waking moment was spent talking about: what works—
what doesn't / what problem you have—how we fixed it / lets examine that problem—here’s the
answer to it / this is how the law works—are we all agreed on interpretation?, etc, etc.
This went on all night and every meal break. Its amazing how much info gets shared this way.
Our club was ‘right-up-there’ with much interest in our ‘Function Centre Status’ and how it might
help other clubs deal with their councils and restrictions on obtaining Special Licences.
However, it was quite clear that the current scrutiny and “interesting” interpretation of law placed
upon our club by the compliance folk at the KCDC was exceptionally greater, or unknown, by
every other club present. No-one else disclosed issues of the type and frequency we have been
subject to, including a new series of purported breaches of license operation.
President Chris and I have found it necessary to initiate an approach the KCDC senior staff
(again) to table our concerns about these function interpretation matters.
Please believe that our club takes exceptional care to meet its compliance obligations; to an
extent that seems greater than all of the other local clubs that I have surveyed, let alone others
nationally.
At this point the KCDC is considering our concerns and they have agreed to our request for a
combined club, council and police meeting January 2015 to agree-off rules that all three could
agree to and live by.
Upcoming Events:
The Last 2014 Friday Quiz - Fri 5th Dec @ 7pm with Nick

Kids Christmas Party - Sun 7th Dec from 1pm

Live Rock n Boogie with Denny & the Dynamos - Sat 20th Dec @7.30pm - gold coin
*****

The Christmas Karaoke Show - Fri 12th December @7.30pm
This will be our most spectacular yet with Renee Maurice featuring (the winner of
‘2014 NZ’s Got Talent’ show - Do not miss - gold coin collection please)
New Years Eve - Thu 31st Dec from 7.30pm with ‘Double Click’
Supper and great entertainment to see-in the New Year - $12 per head
I wish all of you, and your families, a safe and happy Christmas and prosperous New Year
Take care.
Cheers,
Don Trevethick
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Welfare Report
Hello, to you out there, hope you are keeping well. As you all know
the law will change from the 1st December this year ,to a lower
rate of breath alcohol count for people 20 years and over.
So we have to take it easy with drinks and take advantage of the
clubs offers to assist with transport—including members option to
obtain half-price taxi fares. This leaves a minimal cost whilst you
still enjoy your night out!
Armistice Day 11th November this year - I thank those
people that came along - really well done .
Now we know just around the corner is Christmas , “whoopee”. School holidays will mean
that there’s children on the road. So keep your eyes open for those little kids ,we don't
need accidents in this area, or someone not having a family Xmas with the whole family
Now I have to say to you all, I am looking for some members to help with the
Welfare Section. If you would like to help out ,could you let Rachel know in our office in
which case I will contact you afterwards. Many thanks if you could contribute.
Well people ,Merry Christmas and have a good year. To my Committee, I wish you all the
best and thanks for your support during the year
Don't forget the Widows and Widowers Christmas party this Wednesday the 8th
December.
Gary Moore
Support Advisor
Name
Number
Date of Death
Atkins RJ
443560 & 634463
10 November 2014
Denny & The Dynamos
Saturday 20th December
From 7.30pm
Gold coin entry
RSA Xmas Dinner
Saturday 20th December
From 5.30pm
$20 per person (2 courses)
Book now Ph: 902 7927
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Women’s Section
Hi there Members!
Well, It’s getting to that time of the year – the silly season! 33
of us enjoyed a lovely Xmas Lunch in the Club’s Restaurant
last Wednesday 26th. A big thank you to Diana and Donna.
Well done ladies!!
As this is my last report for 2014, may I take this opportunity to
wish you all a healthy, merry Xmas and a very happy New Year. I hope to see more
of you in 2015.
A note for your 2015 Diary – the Women’s Section is celebrating its 40th Birthday
on Wednesday 25th March 2015 at the Club. Further details will be published later.
Yours, in fellowship,
Marilyn Billing – President
Tel. No. 905-5106 or Email [email protected]
Join in our increasingly popular activity:
Get Dem Ol’ Bones Working *
MOBILITY & DAILY STRENGTH
EXERCISE CLASSES FOR ALL AGES
*
with personal trainer CATHY

Every Tuesday at 10am at our Clubrooms
 Everyone invited—even non members!
 Only $2 per session
 Finish with morning tea for only $2
* Last Tuesday exercise will be 23rd December 2014 *
Exercise Classes will be extended to Fridays from 11.15am early 2015
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Achilles Restaurant
~ Restaurant will be closed from Thurs 1st Jan until Monday 12th January ~
Lunch:
Friday Only: 12pm—1.30pm
$13 + $4 for Dessert
$10 Meal Deal Lunches—restart 21st January 2015
12pm-1.30pm
$10 Main & Dessert
1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month
Dinner:
Wednesday—Bain Marie 5.30pm—7.30pm ~
~ Starters ~
~ Desserts ~
Garlic Bread
$5.50
Soup of the Day
$7.50
Shrimp Cocktail
$6.50
Mixed Asian Platter For1 $5.50
For 2 $9.00
Happy Birthday to all those that
celebrate in the month of December
Remember our members dine
free on their birthdays!
*Conditions apply, please see staff
Chocolate Pudding
Sticky Date Pudding
Tiramisu
$6.00
$6.00
$6.50
Check blackboard for our specials
~ Mains ~
Roast Pork
Thai Chicken Curry
7 Vege Lasagne
Chicken Breast
Roast Beef
Lamb Shank
Fish & Chips
$14 + $4 for Dessert
$16.50
$14.00
$14.00
$16.50
$16.50
$18.00
$14.00
Kids Menu—$10
With fries & sauce
Chicken Nuggets
Hot dogs
Fish Bites
+ a Sundae
(Chocolate, caramel or strawberry sauce)
Cleaning out your cupboards? If
you have any plastic bowls you
no longer want—we will take
them, just see the kitchen staff 6
ANZAC WEEK & DAY
25th April 2015—ANZAC Day Show
Planning is well under way of our commemorations for 2015!!
1) Sat 18th April - ANZAC Music Show @ Southwards @ 2.30pm
2) ANZAC Week - various evening events including Coasters Musical Theatre
& a brilliant movie double feature
3) ANZAC Day Services - Dawn & Citizens
4) ‘ANZAC Show on the Domain’ - A new and exciting event that show-cases the
youth of Kapiti and celebrates life and achievement
The intent is to provide the whole Kapiti Community, (with particular emphasis on
families and children), a day-long event on the Domain rugby ground with music,
shows, stalls and many other activities from 10.30am
Member Draws & Results
$200 per Week Jackpot
Wednesday Night Super Draw
Drawn between 6 and 7pm
October 29th
$1400
8292
E J McKay—not struck
November 5th
$1600
8256
A C Robertson—not
struck
November 12th
$1800
8923
NJ McDonald—not
struck
November 19th
$2000
8001
M Hooper—not struck
November 26th
$2200
9738
I S Fay—not struck
4 x $100 MEMBERS DRAW
WINNING NUMBERS
Drawn every Thursday
between 5.45pm and 6.15pm
October 30th
7490 G Inwood
7977 K Holford
8828 G Watson
9902 B Hollands
November 6th
9925 R Wyman
9480 P Swann
7176 S Ryan
8597 L Payne
November 13th
7224 G Sue
7637 S McAllister
7480 J Twist
7919 L Bligh
November 20th
7529 D Perrett
9871 W Pearson
8657 V Heslop
9762 W Jaques
November 27th
9208 D Cutter
9692 B Pennell
8332 I McIntyre
9066 D Walker
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RSA Christmas Trading Hours
Bar
Wednesday 24th December
Thursday 25th December
Friday 26th December
Saturday 27th December
Sunday 28th December
Monday 29th December
Tuesday 30th December
Wednesday 31st December
Thursday 1st January
Friday 2nd January
Saturday 3rd January
Sunday 4th January
Monday 5th January
Tuesday 6th—Sunday 11th January
Restaurant
Wednesday 24th December
Thursday 25th December
Friday 26th December
Saturday 27th December
Sunday 28th December
Monday 29th December
Tuesday 30th December
Wednesday 31st December “NYE”
Thursday 1st January
Normal Hours
Club Closed
Club Closed
Normal Hours
Normal Sunday Hours
1.30pm—7.00pm
1.30pm—7.00pm
11.00am—1.00am
Club Closed
Club Closed
Normal Hours
1.30pm—7.00pm
1.30pm—7.00pm
Normal opening times
Closing time dependant upon patronage
Open
Club Closed
Club Closed
Open
Closed
Closed
Closed
Open
Closed until Monday 12th January
Bar Snacks are always available when the Restaurant is closed
Woodward Foods available upon request at Bar
Raffles and Super Draw stop on Wednesday 17th December 2014and restart
Wednesday 14th January 2015
New Years Eve Party
Wednesday 31st December
From 7.30pm
Tickets $12 each—available from Bar
“Double Click” playing
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Adjuncts & Activities—Xmas Breaks
Exercise Classes
Indoor Bowls Day
Indoor Bowls Evening
Housie
Country Music Club
Karaoke
Last date for 2014
Tues 23th Dec
Tues 2nd Dec
Tues 2nd Dec
Thurs 18th Dec
Sun 14th Dec
Fri 12th Dec
Resumes in 2015
Tues 6th Jan
Tues 4th Feb
Tues 4th Feb
Thurs 8th Jan
RSA Christmas Dinner
Saturday 20th December
From 5.30pm
Only $20 per person (2 courses)
Book now! Ph 902 7927
Denny & the Dynamos
Brilliant Rock & Boogie bandSaturday 20th December
From 7.30pm
Gold coin entry
Housie Christmas Cracker
The last night for Housie 2014 is
Thursday 18th December
* Special Christmas Supper * 2 Super Houses *
Tell your friends and make this a cracker of a night, thank you for your
support during 2014
Housie will start again on 15th January 2015, mark your calendars
~ Merry Christmas to you all! ~
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SOCIAL EVENTS & ACTIVITIES PAGE
Karaoke—with
Dave & Sharon!
Friday 12th—From 7.30pm
Special Xmas Karaoke
with Renee Maurice and
other amazing talent!
WHAT’S ON EVERY WEEK
AT THE RSA
MONDAY
Cards 500 1.40pm
Dance Night 7.00pm
TUESDAY
Exercises @10.00am
Bowls 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Bowls 7.30 to 9.30pm
WEDNESDAY
Members Super Draw Jackpot
@6.30pm
Snooker 6.30pm
Women’s Section 4th Week each
month 1pm
Dance Class 7pm
THURSDAY
Mahjong 1.15pm
(1st & 3rd week each month)
4 x $100 Members Draw
Housie 7.30pm
Country & Western Music
FRIDAY
Karaoke 7.30pm
every 2nd and 4th Friday
Quiz Nites—next is 5 Dec
The 2nd & 4th Sunday
of each month
1pm—4pm
SATURDAY
Live entertainment monthly keep an
eye in the newsletter
Hosted by Paraparaumu
Country Music Club
Sunday December 12th only
SUNDAY
8 Ball every Sunday 2pm
Country Music 2nd & 4th of
the month 1pm
Please note days the club is closed
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December 2014 RSA Calendar
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
Exercise
Classes
10am
Happy Hour Happy Hour
4pm
from
4.00pm
Quiz Nite
@ 7.00pm
Sharp
Final Bowls
for 2014
7
8 Ball
8
Cards
From
1.30pm
9
Exercise
Classes
10am
10
Superdraw
& Raffles
11
Mahjong
1.15pm
Snooker
6.30pm
4x$100
Member Draw
12
Xmas
Karaoke
Special
Happy Hour
from
4.00pm
19
20
13
Housie
7.30pm
14
15
Final
C&W
for
2014
Club opens
21
22
8 Ball
Club opens
1.30pm
Cards
From
1.30pm
16
17
Superdraw
& Raffles
Exercise
Classes
10am
Snooker
6.30pm
23
24
18
4x$100
Member Draw
Housie
7.30pm
Happy Hour
from 4.00pm
26
27
Xmas
Day
Club
Closed
Boxing
Day
Club
Closed
Happy Hour
from
4.00pm
Cards
From
1.30pm
Xmas
Eve
28
29
30
31
1 Jan 2015
2 Jan 2015
8 Ball
Club opens
New
Years Eve
Party
Club Closed
Club Closed
1.30pm
Cards
From
1.30pm
Denny
& the
Dynamos
@ 7.30pm
25
Exercise
Classes
10am
Last 1 for
2014
1.30pm
H/Hour
4pm
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VAN DRIVERS & DRINK-DRIVING
The club is investigating the possibility of
getting hold of a van to take members to
and from the club, Wed to Sat but this is
dependant upon a team of volunteer
drivers making themselves available.
IS THAT YOU?
If so please let the office know
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