CABRA-VALE DIGGERS president’s report Stan Martin all the children telling him what they would like for Christmas. The roaming acapella Carollers were back with their beautiful voices creating a wonderful atmosphere in the Club. The Grand Buffet this year was attended by over 380 Members which was an increase on last year. It was a wonderful lunch, enjoyed by the Members. CLub events Changes to Liquor Laws No take-away liquor sales after 10pm. Due to recent changes implemented by the NSW Government to the Club’s liquor licence, that permit take-away liquor sales to members, (including take-away sales over the bar) and packaged liquor, are required to cease take-away sales at 10pm, every day of the week. annuaL risk-based LiCensing This year is flying by wiTh March upon us already. i TrusT each of you had an enjoyable TiMe over The chrisTMas and new year period. Thank you MeMbers for The supporT you have given To The club over ThaT TiMe. A special Happy Lunar New Year to all of you celebrating in January 2014. Cabra-Vale Ex-Active Servicemen’s Club had a better than expected trading result for the first six months of the year. We have exceeded the budget and we are looking forward to a healthy result for the financial year. Campbelltown RSL has been showing great improvement when compared to the previous years with continued reduction in spending. We anticipate an improved performance this financial year. Christmas trading 2013 This year Easter will be followed closely by Anzac Day, Friday 25 April. This is the 99th year building up to the Centenary year in 2015. Members are invited to join the Club to remember those who have gone before us. The Dawn service starts with a wreath laying ceremony at the Club’s Cenotaph (Cabra-Vale Diggers opens at 5.00am with the Ceremony commencing at 5.30am) and the Dawn Service March at 6.05am from the Club (weather permitting). The Club will now be required to pay an annual liquor licence fee to be levied according to a range of ‘risk’ factors, potentially including: o The location of the premises o Patron capacity of the premises o Trading hours of the premises o Offences committed on or in relation to the premises o Compliance history Further detail will follow from the regulators in the coming months. The Christmas Family Carnival has become a major event in the Club’s calendar with over 5000 patrons (mostly children) having a wonderful time enjoying the day. I must congratulate Club Management for creating this memorable day for the Members. The Club this year had magnificent Christmas displays. The Christmas Tress especially around the Reception area were amazing to see. Breakfast with Santa once again was enjoyed by 4 cabravale.com autumn 2014