WTLC AnnuAL RepoRT 1 - Wests Entertainment Group
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WTLC AnnuAL RepoRT 1 - Wests Entertainment Group
WTLC Annual Report 1 Wests’ Board of Directors 2010 - 2011 John McClelland Anthony Hollis Maxwell Sharpe Robert Both President Vice President Treasurer Director Alice Edmunds Dennis Gross Terry Psarakis Rod Laing Director Director Director CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Senior Management & Support Personnel The Executive Management From Left Lester Roser: Wests’ Operations Facility Manager Eileen Smyth: Deputy CEO Annette Easey: Wests’ Diggers Operations Facility Manager Back row from Left Therese Brodbeck Leesa Peck Robyn Wales Chris Cruckshank Fiona Ainsworth Michelle Bullock Employee Relations Manager Functions & Events Manager Compliance Manager Customer Services Manager Business Development Manager Executive Assistant Front row from Left Geoff Shanley Keith Clark Graham Menzies Technical Services Manager Administrative Services Manager Customer Services Manager Absent Sandy Barnett Catering Manager WTLC Annual Report 2 President’s Report Dear Members, It is my pleasure to present to the members of the Wests Entertainment Group, the club’s annual report for the financial year ending 30th June 2011. This report is to be considered at the Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday 29 November at Wests in Phillip Street. This year has again been a busy one for the board and management. Club trading was very encouraging with yet again another terrific result. This year has also seen another milestone reached for West Tamworth League Club where the club celebrated 50 years of trading as a licensed club. The festivities held during the year were a huge success. Congratulations to Jon Wolfe and Nicole Murray-Leese who collected $22,000 and $28,000 respectively from our $50,000 cash giveaway. Members are advised to stay tuned as there are more great promotions planned for the end of the year. This year’s results again include a combined result from Wests and Diggers. Our combined result recorded an operating profit before provisions and finance costs of $2.874 million, which is an outstanding result. The combined club poker machine profits of $11.396 million were also pleasing. The Wests Group had a net turnover of $19.557 million in the last financial year, a wages bill of $5.054 million, purchases of food and beverages of $2.513 million, repairs and maintenance of $183,001, poker machine and payroll tax of $2.711 million and payments made to members and guests as gaming prizes, amenities, entertainment and promotions of $32.436 million. Club Treasurer Max Sharpe has done an excellent job in controlling our finances and with the continued support of our bankers Westpac, the Group has achieved solid financial growth this year. When you consider the current threat of the global financial crisis coupled with the uncertainty of a Federal Government, I know all members would agree that this year’s result is one that we all can be proud of. Members will have noticed that the renovation program for Wests’ interior is now well advanced. New furniture for Legends Lounge and Neros Café has now been installed and shortly, new furniture for Banjos Restaurant will arrive. Works have also commenced in Blazes Auditorium, which includes a new paint job throughout. This along with new carpet, painting of Wests’ front façade and a new multi-level car park are planned for early next year. In May, the Group’s continuing pursuit of excellence saw Wests’ Diggers named the Best Club Gaming Venue for medium clubs at the annual ClubsNSW Awards for Excellence. Our club is seen as a leader and an innovator by the industry and our standing is a testament to the dedication of our staff and their constant quest for excellence in the service levels provided to our members. The vision and experience of CEO Rod Laing and leadership of our specialist managers has been instrumental in the club’s achievements for 2010/11. I thank each of you for your hard work and dedication. address is info@tamworthwests.com.au. May I also take this opportunity to thank the board of directors for their continued support of me as President. Their contributions throughout the year ensured that our strategic plan stayed on track. Sadly, a year does not pass without the loss of someone near and dear to us. The club extends its deepest sympathy to our members who have lost loved ones this year. The club also lost one of its life members in July of this year in Norm Young. On behalf of the board, I would like to extend our sincere condolences to Norm’s family. In closing, I thank all members for their support and patronage. This club belongs to you, our members, and I urge you to look after it and treasure it. Finally, I would like to remind members that voting for the board of directors, this year there are two positions to vote for. Voting will commence on Friday 18 November. Voting is a right of all members and we encourage you to use your voice to guide the future of your club. I look forward to seeing many of you at the Annual General Meeting. Each year the Wests Group plays a major role in financially supporting your community. This year is no exception as we supported a total of 122 organisations. Sadly this continued support could be undermined by the Federal Government’s proposed poker machine mandatory pre-commitment scheme. This scheme is simply not viable and does not address the real issues of problem gambling. In fact the scheme will place huge financial burdens on all clubs, particularly ours. I urge all members who have the opportunity to express their concerns about the scheme to independent Member, Tony Windsor. I know Tony is a big supporter of the club industry and I know he would welcome your comments. On the topic of comments, we welcome your comments, suggestions or concerns. You may contact us either by mail or email. Our email WTLC Annual Report 3 John McClelland President Chief Executive Officer’s Report Dear Members, On behalf of our board of directors, management and staff, I thank you for your continued patronage and loyalty to our clubs. As another financial year comes to an end, it is my pleasure to submit the 50th annual report and balance sheets for the year ended 2011. The 2011 financial report highlights a positive financial result for the Wests Entertainment Group. This is a terrific result which has occurred during a difficult period for clubs in general. This report has been prepared in accordance with the Australian International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS). This is a full financial report, in accordance with the Act, and not a concise version. This year’s result has been achieved with a significant amount of work performed on cost containment. Financially, the Wests Group has recorded a very good result. An operating profit of $2.874 before provisions and finance costs and a net profit of $1.385 million was realised this year. This year, Wests’ trading has been outstanding, resulting in an operating profit of $2.391 million before provisions and finance costs, while certainly a highlight has been the result of Diggers returning an operating profit of $482,858. The Wests Entertainment Group brands have earned a loyal following throughout our rich 50-year history. We certainly appreciate that loyalty and we have great respect for our members’ feedback. At Wests we believe feedback is priceless. I would like to thank the Wests board, headed by President John McClelland, which has worked tirelessly throughout the past year. Our Wests Group team members are responsible for creating a great member experience. Our success has been dependent on doing what we have done best from the very beginning – delivering great products and excellent service. While these basic premises are easy to understand, the changes needed with the Wests Group to inspire renewed loyalty and generate sustained profitability are not easy, but they are the key to our future success. I have continually stated that the Wests Group is blessed to have team members who are dedicated and have the ‘spirit to serve’. Thanks to them, we have had a very successful year. The Wests Group strives to provide its managers with the best tools available, including technology and equipment. These resources all help in streamlining their job and allow management to further support staff. As well, the management team is responsible for delivering the board’s strategic plan. My special thanks to Deputy CEO Eileen Smyth, and Executive Assistant Michelle Bullock, for WTLC Annual Report 4 their ongoing support and to the entire executive management team who have done themselves proud. While it all starts when the member walks through the front door, what happens in the back office is the key to providing the best member services. The Wests Group also pays tribute to all the behindthe-scenes staff. Sometimes they are overlooked, but our organisation could not run without them. These include our chefs, wait staff, cleaners, cellar and administration staff. I take my hat off to the entire team. I say it all the time: ‘our people make the difference’. I know that talented, committed team members and managers are the most important part of the equation. The club industry is again facing a period of uncertainty. The changing political environment has placed at peril the long-term viability of many clubs. The latest threat to clubs follows the announcement by Prime Minister Julia Gillard of a policy commitment on gaming machines to Tasmanian independent MP Andrew Wilkie to support a Labor minority government. This commitment would see the Labor government introduce a maximum daily withdrawal of $250 in clubs. As well, the agreement with Wilkie would see the introduction of compulsory precommitment technology by 2014. This means that players would need to acquire a licence before being permitted to play a gaming machine. Both commitments have been made with the intent to reduce problem gambling. It is my view that neither measure will do what is intended, but instead we will see untold damage to an industry that supports 80,000 employees and entertains 10 million members nationally. My hope is that the now-powerful independents will vote this legislation out and leave it in the policy dustbin where it belongs. Finally, I cannot end this report without expressing once again, my appreciation to all members, who continue on a daily basis to support our clubs. Our exceptional history is certainly worth celebrating. I am fortunate to be in an organisation that has received so many accolades over the years and it is my sincere hope that we will be able to continue this tradition – that has been our cornerstone since day one. To focus on looking after our members, their club and the community we serve. I trust you will see that this report confirms the commitment of Wests to its members and to the wider community. I look forward to seeing you at the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, November 29. Rod Laing Chief Executive Officer Treasurers Report Dear Members, It is my pleasure on behalf of the Board of Directors to submit the annual Financial Reports for the year ending 30 June 2011. The twelve month period has resulted in the Group recording a net profit after provisions and finance costs of $1,385,811. Shown are graphs of our income and expenditure and our profits before provisions and finance costs. The Group had $19,557,523 in income compared to $19,019,331 last year. This was an increase of $538,192 or 2.82%. Expenses in 2010/11 were $16,683,079, an increase of 3.52% on the previous year. The profit before provisions and finance costs for the two clubs combined was $2,874,443 compared to $2,904,430 last year. West Tamworth League Club made a profit of $2,391,585 before finance costs and provisions and Wests Diggers made a profit of $482,858. The net profit after all costs were deducted was $1,293,327 for the Leagues Club with Wests Diggers making $92,484. It is with much pleasure that I announce from the date of the AGM the Wests Entertainment Group will be debt free. It has been a long road but it is very satisfying to achieve this long term goal. This year we are presenting the Group’s full 2011 audited annual Financial Report and you will find this report in the pages following. I will again be delivering a detailed financial report at our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 29 November 2011. Questions regarding the report will be accepted from the floor on the night however, it would be appreciated if any questions could be put in writing and submitted to the club Secretary no later than Monday 21 November 2011. West Tamworth Wests League Club Diggers Sales 3,915,258 Rendering Services Other Income Combined Last Year 2,259,753 6,175,011 6,079,584 9,082,274 2,314,418 11,396,692 10,963,056 1,491,970 493,849 1,985,819 1,976,691 14,489,502 5,068,020 19,557,522 19,019,331 Cost of Goods Sold 1,661,154 851,517 2,512,671 2,511,639 Operating Expenses 8,048,389 2,903,536 10,951,925 10,537,551 Other Expenses 1,570,090 553,716 2,123,806 2,041,503 818,284 276,393 1,094,677 1,024,208 12,097,917 4,585,162 16,683,079 16,114,901 2,391,585 482,858 2,874,443 2,904,427 Income Expenses Admin & Overhead Expenses Profit before provisions & finance costs Maxwell Sharpe Treasurer WTLC Annual Report 5 HISTORY / 50th Anniversary January 19th 1980: Locomotive Hotel publican Fred Thompson topped sales with 244.5 kegs consumed, up from the hotel’s usual 75 kegs per week. Beer prices will rise from next Friday – Tooths Brewer y. Wholesale price of the 18-gallon keg would cost $58.04, an increase of $1.67. The wholesale price for bottles will increase by 35c to $8.32 a dozen. Cans will increase by 39c to $9.30 for a twodozen pack. Tooheys was still considering price increases. June 2nd 1981: June 5th 1979: February 15th 1980: Stan Cole was president, Ken Chillingworth secretary-manager. Ken Chillingworth suffered a stroke last Friday and is recovering in TBH. Club directors assisted with the organisation of today’s Northern Division vs Great Britain match at Scully Park. Threatened closure of all major clubs in town due to Liquor Trades Union members voting to strike in support of wage rise demands. A 72-hour strike was recommended by LTU general secretary John Morris. Local members divided on issue. August 17th 1979: February 16th 1980: WTLC to begin $100,000 extensions to club by month’s end. Auditiorium extensions will double its present size. An extra bar and new toilets will be built as well as a bigger stage with accompanying toilets and dressing rooms. This project is part of a $230,000 expansion program. Earlier the club had spent $80,000 on a gymnasium, squash court and sports centre and resurfacing the four-court tennis club. It’s already begun work on a $50,000 project to provide an additional sporting oval and amenities block in Kent St. Strike called off by LTU. John Morris cancelled plans to visit the city. Strong opposition from Tamworth to any suggestion of an extended stop-work.That opposition influenced the state body to back down on its militant approach to pay negotiations. December 1st 1979: Record gross profit of more than $1 million in the year ending September 30. Big money spinner for the year was proceeds from disco nights, $32,000, which was 10 times as much as the previous year. Total members 10,218; 5225 members, 3689 associate members, 658 junior members and 646 junior associate members. December 20th 1979: Club TAB comes to WTLC next Saturday. The Club TAB operation was a first for Tamworth. The Club TAB will operate on Wednesday and Saturday race days and will soon include Melbourne, Brisbane and local TAB races. October 14th 1980: Extensions to WTLC worth $300,000 expected to be finished by Christmas. Expansion means 1000-seat capacity in auditorium. Existing dance floor used for seating and a new sunken floor, twice its size, included in extension. Ken Chillingworth said the club should be able to accommodate large variety acts. January 28th 1981: Beer sales during the festival took a gigantic leap. More than 830 kegs of beer were consumed at two Tamworth clubs (the Workies and Leagues) and s even hotels. WTLC Annual Report 6 Women, the disabled, migrants and Aboriginals are given the right to full membership in all registered clubs. December 6th 1982: If Harold Whitten doesn’t turn up at the WTLC at 5pm each day, the staff know he must be ill or out of town. Seventy-year-old Harold has been the club’s best patron since its establishment. On December 5, 1982, Harold Whitten became the proud owner of a bar stool with a silver plate inscribed with his name. As a truck driver, Mr Whitten provided his truck free of charge for the cartage of materials. He has been a club member since it opened. December 21st 1982: Tamworth Club Managers’ Association had a special dinner to thank Ken Chillingworth for his 30 years-plus service. A picture was taken by The Northern Daily Leader, shown at the dinner were: Cliff Pennells (Workies), Ron Harrison (Golf Club), John Ohlin (Services), Mike Mooney (RSL), Ken Everett (TCMA pres), and Ken Chillingworth. June 30th 1984: Peter Buck was president and secretary manager was T. Siejka, board members included; Maxwell Ison, Ray, Carrall, Lawrence Hardcastle, Dennis Condon (T), Robert Cork, Geoffrey Goodman, Dennis Gross, Earl Hogno, Peter Johnson, John Sinclair, Patrick Smyth, Leonard Walters & Kenneth Young. June 14th 1989: August 21st 1991: Registered clubs can expect a smoking ban. WTLC sec-mgr Ken Thompson said although non-smoking areas had not yet been discussed with his board, other measures of reducing cigarette smoke problems were being discussed. The club was installing a new air-conditioning system which filtered smoky air. WTLC record profit of more than $400,000. Annual turnover of $6.3 million from June 1990 to May 1991. Club membership stands at 10,800, compared to 3500 five years ago. More than $1.6 million paid in wages to 121 staff; $527,000 spent on entertainment; more than $44,000 spent on sporting activities; members paid almost $105,000 in fees; $1.84 million taken through gaming machines. June 30th 1989: Battle on for drinking dollar. WTLC sec-mgr Rod Laing said gone are the days when you could just open the door and hordes of people would come running in. Clubs have to have a lot of promotions and gimmicks to keep people happy now. Blazes was pumping out the hits with high-profile acts like Transvision Vamp, Jimmy Barnes and Jenny Morris. Under 25’s were filling the club coffers while the over 25’s were at home paying off mortgages. Meanwhile, the Workies had called in receivers for the second time. Graham French was president and secretary manager was Rod Laing, board members included; John McClelland, John Sweeney, Max Ison, Robert Cork (T), Lawrence Hardcastle, Ian Alford, Robert Green, Dennis Condon, Peter Blom, Dennis Gross & Max Sharp. March 7th 1986: Renovations at the club: re-opening auditorium as “The Venue of the North West”. Members can now enter from a new doorway on the Phillip St side and from Friday, March 14, the venue will present top- class Sydney bands on a weekly basis. The revamped auditorium was christened on Friday, March 14 with admission just $3 for members and $4 for guests. Three Sydney bands to entertain – Coup De Gras, The Kents and The Blusicians. Ken Thompson was WTLC sec-mgr. June 30th 1986: September 14th 1991: November 23rd March 16th 1993: 1989: Tamworth clubs win bid to host 1990 RCA AGM. 2000 delegates expected to attend the meeting, trade fair and seminars – held at WTLC and on Scully Park oval. Other clubs involved would hold functions, seminars and the annual dinner between them. October 15th 1990: Club Keno unveiled at WTLC (on Saturday). Not expected to be installed until next June (1991). Bob Cork was president and secretary manager was Ken Thompson, board members included; Maxwell Ison, Percival Williamson, Eric Carrall, Dennis Condon (T), Frank Brent, Graham French, Dennis Gross, Lawrence Hardcastle, John McClelland, John Sinclair, John Sweeney, Leonard Walters & Kenneth Young. January 7th 1989: WTLC ranked #31 in top 100 watering holes in the state. In 1986 it was #52, making it the north’s biggest mover of the year (jumping up 21 places). April 14th 1989: Bogart’s Bar and the Casablanca Lounge at WTLC are the brainchild of WTLC assistant manager Rod Laing. $420,000 redevelopment has turned an old, infrequently-used bar area into a bar and lounge to appeal to all members – particularly the ladies. WTLC Annual Report 7 WTLC searching for candidates to contest Bride of the Year, on Sunday, March 28. WTLC marketing chief Jack McGilvray said any bride married anywhere during the past 12 months could enter. May 8th 1993: Outfits worn by TV stars, pollies’ wives, country stars and fashionable mums will be on the catwalk on Mother’s Day. WTLC staging a Fashion They Wore Before They Were Mothers parade tomorrow (May 9) from 3pm. July 29th 1994: A $4.5 million redevelopment project is now under way at WTLC. Will take place in five stages, with the first and second stages completed by December (94); third stage by early 1995; Rod Laing said first three stages will cost $2.47 million. Stage one includes a new dining room and coffee/fine pastry shop as well as a new central bar surrounded by lounge and cocktail areas. Stage two revolves around the Vegas gaming centre, a large lounge and cashier’s box and money handling centre; stage three will centre on the front foyer and facade. Stages four and five, due for completion in 1996 and 1998 respectively, will see provision of a sportspersons’ bar and a combination function and conference centre. June 3rd 1995: WTLC will next Thursday celebrate the opening of its $2.45 million refurbished premises with a night of sports stars. Former Test cricketer Doug Walters, rugby union international John Lambie, SMH columnist Roy Masters and Australian polocrosse caption Lesley Jeffriess will speak at the dinner. Former Australian RL internationals Noel Cleal, Ray Branighan, Lew Platz, Steve Martin and maybe Graham Eadie will attend. English league stars Mick Adams and Ken Noble are also attending. Tamworth sports stars were also prominent in proceedings – Commonwealth Games gold medallist Louise McPaul and Australian javelin champ and record holder Andrew Currey were invited, along with their coach, Peter Lawler. Former test cricket spin wizard John Gleeson 1956 Melbourne Olympian Mike Moroney and former Australian RL greats Jim Leis were invited. Clay target shooting star Clive Barton, Australian tent-pegging stars Laurie Andrews and Wayne Biffin and hockey stars Matthew Smith, Michael York and Seoul gold medallist Kim Small were invited. Dennis Condon said a maximum of 500 tickets would be sold to the prestigious event. Tickets were $20 each. October 3rd 1996: A new law was passed by Bob Carr that minors’ entertainment allowed for alcohol-free entertainment in clubs and pubs and junior membership of registered clubs. January 29th 1997: Taking a huge risk with a big investment during the Country Music Festival has paid off for WTLC. The club’s bold approach to entertainment and expansion to include an outdoor family-friendly country fair, had taken festival profits to hundreds of thousands of dollars ahead of last year. February 15th 1999: September 24th 1999: WTLC begins a $1 million upgrade to the front entrance. The new facade was designed to complement the club’s interior plus an upgrade of the four car parks. The next stage of redevelopment was the construction of a sports bar and function room. The sports bar was a combination bar and lounge decorated with sporting memorabilia, live sporting events on big screens and multiple sports betting facilities. WTLC seeks approval from council for nine days of outdoor entertainment between 7.30am and 11.30pm – and then cut back the time one hour each day to a 10.30pm close in deference to nearby neighbours. From January 20 to 22, there would be three temporary structures in place. This is the fourth time the club has gone outdoors. The main reason for outdoor demand was the closure of the Services Sports Club putting extra pressure on WTLC. April 11th 1999: Dennis Condon dies in Newcastle from a heart attack whilst attending a club function. “Condo” was a great loss to his family, his WTLC family and to the Tamworth community in general. June 30th 1999: John McClelland was president and chief executive officer was Rod Laing, board members included; Robert Green, Colin Jeffriess, Robert Newlan, Maxwell Sharpe (T), Robert Both, Dennis Gross, Jack McGilvray, Kevin O’Toole, Peter Sauer, Eric Smiles, Garry Stocks, John Sullivan & John Sweeney. July 20th 1999: WTLC CEO Rod Laing said the club had measures in place for harm minimisation and to deal with problem gambling. “The RCA is serious about confronting problem gambling and its impact on communities and families. It has spent a lot of money on a responsible gaming policy that will be implemented in every club later this year”. Mr Laing voiced his concern about the potential for gambling problems developing through internet gaming. WTLC Annual Report 8 December 27th 1999: WTLC has applied to TCC to relinquish its lease on Scully Park No. 2 oval. The club advised its lease was for a five-year period until July 17, 2000, but club directors had resolved to hand back the ground, which is zoned as community land. The club said it would still be happy to maintain the ground, free of charge, for the community use and to cover costs of electricity and water. It would agree to coordinate, in conjunction with TCC’s Don Willis, all ground bookings for the oval – affecting an annual saving to the club of $6000 in rent. December 29th 1999: As well as relinquishing No.2 oval, WTLC has disassociated its from No.3 (Ken Chillingworth) Oval. The club wanted to get rid of the oval as Pirates Rugby Club wanted to take it over. WTLC would be given first right to reacquiring lease should Pirates terminate their lease. January 1st 2000: Wests initiates a new neighbourhood partnership program. Eric Smiles was appointed neighbourhood liaison officer, to raise any issues with the club on behalf of neighbours. May 22nd 2000: Wests wins best club entertainment venue at ClubsNSW Awards for Excellence. Award presented to John McClelland and Rod Laing at the Bayside Banquet Hall, Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour last Friday night. Wests was a finalist in seven categories – most improved club, encouragement of sport, best club training and staff development, best club entertainment venue, financial achievement, community service and club of the year. Rod said “we have been chasing one of these awards for the past 10 years and they’re not easy to win. It has taken years of teamwork and commitment to achieve this ... everybody’s involved from the directors and staff to our members ... it’s not only good for the club, it’s good for Tamworth as well.” Wests also won a quality business award for Nero’s Coffee Lounge and a tourism award in the Big Sky Country Awards. June 7th 2001: November 26th 2002: Representatives of both boards meeting today to discuss amalgamation. It could be weeks or months before a decision is made, Mr Laing said. Court okays merger of clubs. A Sydney court yesterday (25/11) cleared the way for the merger. Both CEO’s were in the licensing court when the magistrate gave the go-ahead. “The notices will go out for the extraordinary general meeting on December 22, to be held in conjunction with the AGM and should we gain 75% acceptance of the concept, it’s a mere formality then,” Mr Mooney said. “Given that at the last meeting, 97.50% were in favour, I don’t see why this is a consideration. It’s all systems go and Tamworth is the winner.” May 12th 2001: August 30th 2001: WTLC a finalist in seven categories of ClubsNSW Awards for Excellence in best club entertainment venue, most improved club, financial achievement, community service, best club training and staff development, club of the year. Wests’ board members voted unanimously last night (29/8) to proceed with the proposed merger with Tamworth RSL. A due diligence review carried out by Lawler Partners recommended to Wests’ board that merger proceedings should go ahead – with certain conditions. Treasurer Max Sharpe said the consultants found the club was in a sound position to commit to the merger, although he saw the acquisition of the RSL as a separate entity. June 2nd 2001: WTLC took out the financial achievement award. June 5th 2001: Max Sharpe collected award for club, paid tribute to finance manager Eileen Smyth, who played a huge part in the win. Wests was one of four clubs to win financial kudos awards – theirs in group three – for clubs up to 18,500 members or 31-85 employees. Mr Sharpe said this year the club would make in excess of $1.5 million profit, compared with $1.5 million last year and $1.35 million the year before. June 5th 2001: It was first revealed in The Leader by journalist Anna Rose that WTLC and Tamworth RSL may be considering a merger. RSL CEO Mike Mooney would not confirm. Meeting scheduled for Thursday. December 7th 2001: WTLC board of directors led by example at the launch of the ClubsNSW Club Directors’ Institute by signing up the whole board as members of the newly-formed body. November 14th 2002: Seven of nine board members were re-elected at the AGM. From 8500 members, 310 cast their vote and 63 attended the meeting. John McClelland and Max Sharpe topped the poll. The club voted in favour of pensioners being given full membership for $9 (compared with the normal $12) and for the first time, a social membership card would be available to infrequent visitors to the club. Social members would have no voting rights but would be eligible for member discounts. WTLC Annual Report 9 On December a liquidator would be appointed to liquidate the RSL’s assets to hand over to WTLC after which Wests will take over management under the new name of Wests’ Diggers Club. Mr Laing was delighted at the comments made by the NSW Police Service State Crime Command, regulated industries section, via a financial report prepared for the Liquor and Gaming Director and the Gaming and Racing Department. In the six-page document tendered to court, investigative account Chris Stavenhagen predicted the outcome would be “an outstanding success”. “The management team of Wests has conducted an extensive due diligence regime in regard to the long-term viability of the RSL over a period of six months. This has given the team an insight into what could be done to improve the club and the costs involved. The processes undertaken by the team and the resultant business plan could be used as a model for all clubs contemplating an amalgamation with another club. The strategies and procedures used in this process appear to be soundly based in all respects and the combined venture should be an outstanding success”. Mr Laing said the RSL was going to need support from its membership for the merger to proceed, and it would be business as usual until December 22. “At that point, Wests will take over management of the club and an operations manager will be appointed to be on deck at that venue,” he said. December 2nd 2002: New levels of entertainment are taking shape at WTLC in the form of $1 million worth of improvements. Much of the work will be completed by Christmas, and the remainder by March 2003. Builders have installed a comprehensive system of insulation to the rear wall of Blazes auditorium, and the bar will be moved back into the car park area on the Park St side of the club. A new stage has been built in Legends Bar and relocated to the wall near Blazes, but with the new insulation and sound proofing, there should be no conflicting noise problems, which we’ve experienced in the past, Mr Laing said. In other renovations, the children’s entrance to Banjos family restaurant, is being transformed into new function rooms and two new offices, but as a temporary measure during the festival, it will become an Irish bar set up by Carlton and United Breweries. A new timber deck has been added to Banjos allowing additional space for 50 diners outside the restaurant, overlooking Scully Park No.1 Oval. New decks would be added in coming months. The cellar has been extended the length of the club, improving facilities no end in that area, and the TAB and bottleshop are in for a facelift, which should be completed by March. Banjos is also in for some changes – remodelling of the kitchen and restaurant area. Once the merger with the RSL went ahead on December 23, members would see a general “tidy up” taking place immediately, and a total refurbishment of the Kable Ave facility. December 12th 2002: Christmas was made a little brighter for a Tamworth family who’d lost everything in a house fire early in November. Staff donated a fully decorated Christmas tree and a gift hamper for the Davis family, whose Boronia Dr home was gutted by fire. December 28th 2002: Eileen Smyth appointed operations manager of Wests’ Diggers, and Chris Cruickshank supervisor. “New accounting procedures began being phased in at Wests’ Diggers from Monday, December 23, which will help us print out reports quickly, so we know just how we’re placed financially,” Eileen said. New signage has not yet been erected at the Kable Ave club, but would happen shortly. No major upgrading would be carried out prior to the CMF in January, but members should begin to see cosmetic changes soon. New uniforms will soon be launched, with the same colours used at both clubs. May 12th 2003: WTLC a finalist in eight categories of the C l u b s N S W Aw a r d s for Excellence – responsible ser vice, asset management, financial management, human resources, marketing, promotions a n d e n t er t a in m e n t , community service and a contender for club of the year. WTLC Annual Report 10 May 31st 2003: WTLC has won club of the year (medium-sized club); responsible service; marketing; financial management; promotions and entertainment. June 19th 2004: Wests made the decision to can all outdoor entertainment for the 2005 CMF due to the proposed state government gaming tax, earlier festival dates and the date change of the Golden Guitar Awards. “That’s not to say we won’t be having big stars here, because we will. Lee Kernaghan, Adam Harvey, Beccy Cole, Gina Jeffreys and Melinda Schneider have all been locked in to perform in Blazes... it’s just that the prohibitive cost of erecting the hoeckers, installing air-conditioning and the costs associated with those artists, means we need guaranteed traffic flow for the 10 days of the festival, not just one or two days.” He said the cost of erecting and installing airconditioning and a PA system in the hoeckers was in the vicinity of $200,000 and when you add a $5000 to $20,000 performance fee for an artist, the risk factor proved too high. July 12th 2004: WTLC has donated $6500 to the Tamworth branch of Asthma Foundation of NSW. Asthma afflicts one in four children and one million school days are lost with students away from the classroom due to asthma. December 9th 2004: Clubs being hit with a double whammy – smoking bans and higher pokie taxes and has asked for the government to give them a fair go. May 28th 2005: WTLC was a frequent visitor to the podium at the ClubsNSW Awards for Excellence at Darling Harbour Convention Centre last night (27.5) . WTLC claimed three awards – best club gaming venue, outstanding financial management and best club entertainment in the medium clubs category. ClubsNSW chairman Peter Newell said Wests’ commitment to responsible gambling was well-known throughout the club industry and made them a deserving winner of the best gaming venue category. August 15th 2005: A Northern Daily Leader survey of members said they would support the WTLC board banning smoking in the new Diggers club. November 8th 2005: February 28th 2009: Channel Ten’s wacky weather man,Tim Bailey, unveiled the new-look Wests’ Diggers to his national TV audience in a series of segments leading up to the big reopening of the Kable Ave club. A Mexican mariachi band was playing and cocktails were flowing as men, women and children poured in to have their first look at the totally transformed club. Every drop of water saved is precious and doing its part is West Tamworth League Club, after installing a rainwater harvesting system capable of holding more than 600, 000 mega litres. November 9th 2005: April 16th 2009: For the big moment on November 8, Tim Bailey was joined on the red carpet by country music stars Adam Brand, Gina Jeffreys, Adam Harvey, Beccy Cole, Aleyce Simmonds, Katrina Burgoyne and the legendary Smoky Dawson, who was on hand to unveil the restaurant named in his honour, Smoky’s Bar and Grill. The Hats off Festival is set to go off this year with a star studded line up at Wests and Wests’ Diggers. These two clubs are the first venues in Tamworth to lock in their program for the annual event. November 10th 2005: Tim Bailey’s three days of outside broadcasts wrapped up last night outside Wests’ Diggers. It was a pretty sporting moment as Scores Sports Bar was given the once over by former Kangaroos five-eighth Laurie Daley and special guests. June 22nd 2007: St. Vincent de Paul received a timely financial boost to their annual winter appeal thanks to a recent donation from Wests. Wests president John McClelland said St Vincent de Paul is only one of the first community groups to receive a helping hand by way of a financial donation from the club this year. ‘We help many charities through our grant program’, he said. September 3rd 2007: Two months since NSW pubs and clubs went smoke – free, the difference has been felt right across the board, but it’s not all doom and gloom by any means. Wests Entertainment Group chief executive officer Rod Laing said in some quarters the effects had been evidenced with less patronage, but on a positive note, there were lots of new faces enjoying the clearer air inside Wests and Wests’ Diggers. The Wests Entertainment Group Hats Off programme includes traditional country roots through to modern Australian humour. April 25th 2009: Thommo’s Two Up has become a well established t r a d i t i o n a t We s t s Entertainment Group but not many people know the man behind the brand. on November 1 a month earlier than previous years and the demand was there. For the last decade the West Tamworth League Club, and in more recent times Wests’ Diggers, have facilitated Thommo’s Two Up, named in honour of Tamworth identity Ken ‘Thommo’ Thompson. Ticket sales have increased by 25 percent from 2009 figures, and the number of tickets sold has jumped by 30 percent. June 30th 2009: June 10th 2011: John McClelland was president and chief executive officer was Rod Laing, board members included; Jim Cox, Max Sharpe (T), Robert Both, Anthony Hollis, Alice Edmunds & Dennis Gross July 23rd 2009: Tourists to Tamworth are set to benefit from a new service being introduced by the Wests Entertainment Group. A courtesy bus will now be operating seven days a week, collecting passengers from a variety of accommodation houses and delivering them to two of Tamworth’s leading entertainment venues, the West Tamworth League Club and West Diggers. September 27th 2008: January 9th 2010: West Tamworth League Club’s impact on the city’s water supply will be cut significantly in a few weeks when two large rainwater tanks are hooked up to its ablution system. The Wests Entertainment Group, along with other venues, has begun the countdown to the 2010 Country Music Festival. The Wests Entertainment Group started selling tickets WTLC Annual Report 11 The West Tamworth League Club starts the 50th anniversary celebrations - 50 Years in 50 Days to mark their 50th birthday. The Phillip Street complex is one of the biggest clubs operating in the North today with more than 10, 000 members. July 6th 2011: Jon Wolfe, of Tamworth, is still in shock after winning the huge $22, 000 jackpot last Friday night as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations for West Tamworth League Club. August 5th 2011: Nicole Murray- Leese has 28, 000 reasons to smile. Last Friday night Nic and her friends headed to Wests’ Diggers for the 50 years in 50 days promotion, that night Nicole won $28, 000 in the members promotion. Wests In The Community Anglican Counselling Service Life Education Australia Wests Lions Junior Rugby League Sunnyfield Nazareth Care Tamworth Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital WTLC Annual Report 12 The Wests Entertainment Group believes that by responding to community needs and working in partnership we can contribute toward making communities where we do business better places to live and work. Here are some of the community groups that Wests have contributed to this year. Guide Dogs NSW/ACT The Salvation Army War Widows Guild of Australia North West Vietnam Veterans Northern InlandAcademy of Sport WTLC Annual Report 13 Team Member of the Month July 2010 August 2010 Robyn Wales Maria Edmonds November 2010 December 2010 September 2010 October 2010 Trent Madams Danny Tyrrell January 2011 February 2011 Leesa Peck Zenitra Stacpoole Verna Mackay Trent Madams March 2011 April 2011 May 2011 June 2011 Dianne Martin Colleen Goodchild Linda Coupe WTLC Annual Report 14 Samantha Wood Directors Report For the Year Ended 30 June 2011 Directors The names of the directors in office at any time during, or since the end of, the year are: Names Position John McClelland President Anthony Hollis Vice President Maxwell Sharpe Treasurer Robert Both Director Alice Edmunds Director Dennis Gross Director Terry Psarakis Director Appointed 23/11/10 James Cox Vice President Ceased 23/11/10 Directors have been in office since the start of the financial year to the date of this report unless otherwise stated. Company Secretary Mr Rodney John Laing held the position of the company secretary at the end of the financial year. Principal Activities The principal activities of West Tamworth League Club Limited during the financial year were: - Operating a Licensed Club including the activities of liquor, gaming, catering, sports. - Providing facilities for members. No significant change in the nature of these activities occurred during the year. Objectives and Strategies Objectives The short-term objectives of the Club are capital improvements to facilities and the enhancement of the customer experience through products and services. The company strives as a matter of priority to be a responsible provider of products within the community. The long-term objectives of the company are to provide facilities and entertainment for its members and support to the wider community through provision of amenities for sport and recreation. The company through its main charter assists in the promotion of rugby league and through its memorandum of amalgamation supports the traditions of the RSL movement. Strategies The strategies to meet the objectives are centred on maintenance of existing operations with the development of new enhanced facilities and amenities. Core activities went to the consistent provision of service and entertainment to the membership and community support. The company regularly measures its performance through budgetary control and individual KPI’s placed on projects or areas of operations. Monthly the Club benchmarks its performance including EBIDARD against other Clubs through Club Data On-Line. Director Information Name Position Qualifications Experience John McClelland President Retired 25 years as Director Anthony Hollis Vice President School Support Learning Officer 8 Years as Director Maxwell Sharpe Treasurer Company Director 17 years as Director Robert Both Director Dental Technician 13 years as Director Alice Edmunds Director Retired 6 years as Director Dennis Gross Director Retired 6 years as Director Terry Psarakis Director Accountant 1 year as Director WTLC Annual Report 15 Meetings of Directors During the financial year, 12 meetings of directors were held. Attendances by each director during the year were as follows: Eligible to attendNumber attended John McClelland 12 12 Anthony Hollis 12 10 Maxwell Sharpe 12 11 Robert Both 12 12 Alice Edmunds 12 11 Dennis Gross 12 11 Terry Psarakis 8 7 James Cox 4 4 Incorporation and Member’s Guarantee The Club is incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 as a company limited by guarantee. If the Club is wound up, the constitution states that each member is required to contribute a maximum of $4 towards meeting any outstanding obligations of the club. At 30 June 2011 the number of members was 20,506 (2010: 20,770). Auditor’s Independence Declaration A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out at page 5. Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors: Director: John McClellandDirector: Maxwell Sharpe Dated this 31st day of August 2011 Auditor’s Independence Declaration Auditors Independence Declaration under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 30 June 2011 there have been: (i) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and (ii) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. Paul Cornall Partner 31 August 2011 127 Marius Street, Tamworth, NSW 2340 p +61 2 6763 0100 f +61 2 6766 8538 e tamworth@forsyths.com.au ABN 24 935 296 225 WTLC Annual Report 16 Statement of Comprehensive Income For the Year Ended 30 June 2011 Note Sales revenue 2 Cost of sales Gross profit Other income 2011 2010 $ $ 19,522,640 18,987,694 (5,704,328) (5,631,045) 13,818,312 13,356,649 34,692 31,635 (229,883) (226,177) 2 Marketing costs Occupancy costs (305,245) (271,676) Administrative costs (9,468,284) (9,040,613) Entertainment costs (883,851) (911,608) (1,486,380) (1,471,811) (93,548) (209,294) 1,385,813 1,257,105 - - 1,385,813 1,257,105 Other expenses Finance costs 3 Profit before income tax Taxation 4 Total profit and comprehensive income for year Statement of Financial Position 30 June 2011 Note 2011 2010 $ $ 1,689,529 1,898,159 ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 7 Trade and other receivables 8 75,460 69,240 Inventories 9 212,226 221,442 Other assets 10 193,065 187,965 2,170,280 2,376,806 22,500,944 22,421,782 Total current assets Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 11 Intangible assets 12 557,780 557,780 Total non-current assets 23,058,724 22,979,562 TOTAL ASSETS 25,229,004 25,356,368 LIABILITIES Current liabilities Trade and other payables 13 1,629,973 1,528,661 Borrowings 14 15,459 1,287,874 Short-term provisions 15 1,111,765 1,064,639 2,757,197 3,881,174 689,300 1,078,500 689,300 1,078,500 3,446,497 4,959,674 21,782,507 20,396,694 6,459,878 6,459,878 Retained earnings 15,322,629 13,936,816 TOTAL EQUITY 21,782,507 20,396,694 Total current liabilities Non-current liabilities Borrowings 14 Total non-current liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS EQUITY Reserves 16 The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. WTLC Annual Report 17 Statement of Changes in Equity For the Year Ended 30 June 2011 2011 Asset Realisation Reserve $ Retained Earnings $ Balance at 1 July 2010 Comprehensive income for the year Balance at 30 June 2011 Total $ 13,936,816 6,459,878 20,396,694 1,385,813 - 1,385,813 15,322,629 6,459,878 21,782,507 2010 Asset Realisation Reserve $ Retained Earnings $ Balance at 1 July 2009 Comprehensive income for the year Balance at 30 June 2010 Total $ 12,679,711 6,459,878 19,139,587 1,257,105 - 1,257,105 13,936,816 6,459,878 20,396,694 Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended 30 June 2011 Note 2011 2010 $ $ Cash from operating activities: Receipts from customers Payments to suppliers and employees Interest received Finance costs 21,468,684 20,863,179 (18,812,235) (18,164,844) 34,692 31,635 (93,548) (209,294) 2,597,593 2,520,676 152,442 23,628 Payment to acquire property, plant and equipment (1,297,052) (1,406,270) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (1,144,610) (1,382,642) Repayment of borrowings (1,470,935) (1,837,915) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (1,470,935) (1,837,915) Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 20 Cash flows from investing activities: Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment Cash flows from financing activities: Net increase (decreases) in cash held Cash at beginning of financial year Cash at end of financial year 7 The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. WTLC Annual Report 18 (17,952) (699,881) 1,692,022 2,391,903 1,674,070 1,692,022 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2011 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies a. General information The financial statements are for West Tamworth League Club Limited as an individual entity, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. West Tamworth League Club Limited is a company limited by guarantee. b. Basis of preparation The financial statements are general purpose financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting Interpretations, other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001. Australian Accounting Standards set out accounting policies that the AASB has concluded would result in financial statements containing relevant and reliable information about transactions, events and conditions to which they apply. Compliance with Australian Accounting Standards ensures that the financial statements and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards. Material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of this financial report are presented below. They have been consistently applied unless otherwise stated. The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historical costs modified, where applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities. c. Revenue Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised at the point of delivery as this corresponds to the transfer of significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods and the cessation of all involvement in those goods. Interest revenue is recognised on a proportional basis taking into account the interest rate applicable to the financial assets. Revenue from the rendering of a service is recognised upon the delivery of the service to the customers. All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST). d. Income taxes The income tax expense (revenue) for the year comprises current income tax expense (income) and deferred tax expense (income). The Income Tax Act 1997 (as amended) provides that under the concept of member mutuality, clubs are only liable for income tax derived from non-members. Current income tax expense charged to the profit or loss is the tax payable on taxable income calculated using applicable income tax rates enacted, or substantially enacted, as at reporting date. Current tax liabilities (assets) are therefore measured at the amounts expected to be paid to (recovered from) the relevant taxation authority. Deferred income tax expense reflects movements in deferred tax asset and deferred tax liability balances during the year as well as unused tax losses. Current and deferred income tax expense (income) is charged or credited directly to equity instead of the profit or loss when the tax relates to items that are credited or charged directly to equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are ascertained based on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. Deferred tax assets also result where amounts have been fully expensed but future tax deductions are available. No deferred income tax will be recognised from the initial recognition of an asset or liability, excluding a business combination, where there is no effect on accounting or taxable profit or loss. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at reporting date. Their measurement also reflects the manner in which management expects to recover or settle the carrying amount of the related asset or liability. Deferred tax assets relating to temporary differences and unused tax losses are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the benefits of the deferred tax asset can be utilised. e. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within short-term borrowings in current liabilities on the statement of financial position. f. Inventories Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. g. Property, plant and equipment Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Property Freehold land and buildings are shown at their cost less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Plant and equipment Plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis. The carrying amount of plant and equipment is reviewed annually by directors to ensure it is not in excess of the recoverable amount from these assets. The recoverable amount of plant and equipment for non-profit entities is the current replacement cost discounted to current asset condition. Depreciation The depreciable amount of all fixed assets including buildings but excluding freehold land, is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the asset’s useful life to the company commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. WTLC Annual Report 19 The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are: Class of Fixed Asset Buildings and Improvements 1.0% Plant and Equipment 10.0 - 20.0% Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings 7.5 - 15.0% Poker Machines 27.0% Motor Vehicles 23.0% Office Equipment 10.0 - 30.0% The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date. h. Intangible assets Poker Machine Entitlements The company, as a result of changes to state legislation, received for no cost, initial poker machine entitlements for those machines it held at the time the legislation was enacted. These entitlements can be sold should the company decide to reduce or cease its poker machine activities. The company has not recorded these initial poker machine entitlements in the financial report as there was no fair value on acquisition of these entitlements. The company has subsequently acquired a number of poker machine entitlements which were recognised at cost upon acquisition. These poker machine entitlements have an indefinite life and as a result those acquired and capitalised since the legislation was enacted have not been amortised. Poker machine entitlements are tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that might be impaired, and are carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. i. Financial instruments Recognition and Initial Measurement Financial instruments, incorporating financial assets and financial liabilities, are recognised when the company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instruments. Trade date accounting is adopted for financial assets that are delivered within timeframes established by marketplace convention. Financial instruments are initially measured at cost on trade date, which includes transaction costs, when the related contractual rights or obligations exist. Subsequent to initial recognition these instruments are measured as set out below. Derecognition Financial assets are derecognised where the contractual rights to receipt of cash flows expires or the asset is transferred to another party whereby the entity no longer has any significant continuing involvement in the risks and benefits associated with the asset. Financial liabilities are derecognised where the related obligations are either discharged, cancelled or expire. The difference between the carrying value of the financial liability extinguished or transferred to another party and the fair value of consideration paid, including the transfer of non-cash assets or liabilities assumed is recognised in profit or loss. Classification and subsequent measurement Loans and receivables Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market and are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Financial liabilities Non-derivative financial liabilities are recognised at amortised cost, comprising original debt less principal payments and amortisation. Impairment of Assets At each reporting date, the company assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial instrument has been impaired. In the case of available-for-sale financial instruments, a prolonged decline in the value of the instrument is considered to determine whether an impairment has arisen. Impairment losses are recognised in the income statement. j. Employee benefits Provision is made for the company’s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to balance date. Employee benefits that are expected to be settled within one year have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled. Employee benefits payable later than one year have been measured at present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made for those benefits. k. Borrowing costs Borrowing costs are recognised in the income statement in the period in which they are incurred. l. Trade and other payables Trade and other payables represent the liability outstanding at the end of the reporting period for goods and services received by the company during the reporting period which remain unpaid. The balance is recognised as a current liability with the amounts normally paid within 30 days of recognition of the liability. m. Goods and Services Tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the statement of financial position are shown inclusive of GST. Cash flows are presented in the cash flow statement on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows. WTLC Annual Report 20 n. Comparatives When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the current financial year. o. Critical accounting estimates and judgments The directors evaluate estimates and judgments incorporated into the financial report based on historical knowledge and best available current information. Estimates assume a reasonable expectation of future events and based on current trends and economic data, obtained both externally and within the company. Key estimates - Impairment The company assesses impairment at each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to the company that may lead to impairment of assets. Where an impairment trigger exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined. Value-in-use calculations performed in assessing recoverable amounts incorporate a number of key estimates. 2. Revenue 2011 2010 $ $ Sales revenue - Sale of goods - Bar 2,891,600 2,914,978 - Sale of goods - Catering 2,897,196 2,787,860 386,216 376,694 11,431,051 10,997,413 99,861 79,525 - Bingo and Raffle Income 487,495 483,514 - Concert Tickets 510,673 546,668 - Keno Income 159,172 146,440 - Other Income 487,762 477,676 - Sale of goods - Bottle Shop - Poker Machines - Net clearances - Gaming Commissions - Membership subscriptions Total Revenue Other Income - Interest - cash at bank 171,613 176,925 19,522,640 18,987,694 34,692 31,635 3. Profit for the Year 2011 2010 $ $ Expenses Interest paid to bank 93,548 209,294 Cost of Sales 5,704,328 5,631,045 Depreciation expenditure 1,032,996 1,056,048 Loss on sale of fixed assets 32,452 - 4. Income tax expense The prima facie tax on profit from ordinary activities before income tax is reconciled to the income tax as follows: Prima facie tax payable on profit from ordinary activities before income tax at 30% (2010: 30%) 2011 2010 $ $ 415,744 377,131 (525,709) (437,440) 109,965 60,309 Add: Tax effect of: - Principal of Mutuality adjustment - Adjustment for unrecognised losses Income tax attributable to entity - - The company has unrealised tax losses of $557,117 (2010: $447,152) at a tax rate of 30%. No deferred tax asset has been taken up, as it is not probable that these losses will be utilised in future years. WTLC Annual Report 21 5. Key Management Personnel Compensation Key management personnel include the Chief Executive Officer/Company Secretary, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Operations Facility Manager Wests, Operations Facility Manager Wests’ Diggers and Director’s honorarium. Short-term benefits Post employment benefit Other long-term benefits Total $ $ $ $ 2011 Total compensation 410,540 47,702 - 458,242 2010 Total compensation 390,436 44,576 - 435,012 6. Auditors’ Remuneration 2011 2010 $ $ - Auditing or reviewing the financial report 28,730 19,996 - Taxation services 14,820 12,504 43,550 32,500 Remuneration of the auditor of the company for: 7. Cash and cash equivalents 2011 $ Cash on hand 524,024 Cash at bank Short-term bank deposits 2010 $ 654,295 27,000 27,000 1,138,505 1,216,864 1,689,529 1,898,159 Reconciliation of Cash Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the cash flow statement is reconciled to items in the balance sheet as follows: 2011 $ Cash and cash equivalents 1,689,529 Bank overdraft 14 2010 $ 1,898,159 (15,459) (206,137) 1,674,070 1,692,022 8. Trade and other receivables 2011 2010 $ $ 75,460 69,240 75,460 69,240 CURRENT Trade receivables a. Aged analysis The ageing analysis of receivables is as follows: 2011 2010 $ $ 0-30 days 37,667 31,310 31-60 days 5,904 9,196 61-90 days (past due not impaired) 1,755 28,734 91+ days (past due not impaired) No provision for impairment was required for 2011 or 2010. WTLC Annual Report 22 30,134 - 75,460 69,240 9. Inventories 2011 2010 $ $ CURRENT At Cost Finished goods 212,226 221,442 212,226 221,442 2011 2010 $ $ 10. Other Assets CURRENT Prepayments 193,065 187,965 193,065 187,965 2011 2010 $ $ 11. Property, plant and equipment LAND AND BUILDINGS Freehold land 1,000,000 1,000,000 Total freehold land 1,000,000 1,000,000 Buildings 19,166,294 19,140,543 Accumulated depreciation (1,113,638) (921,523) Total buildings 18,052,656 18,219,020 Total land and buildings 19,052,656 19,219,020 Plant and equipment at cost 12,126,000 11,392,725 Accumulated depreciation (8,796,356) (8,328,598) 3,329,644 3,064,127 PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Plant and equipment Motor vehicles at cost - 41,971 Accumulated depreciation - (18,362) Total motor vehicles Crockery, glass & linen at cost Total crockery, glass & linen Total plant and equipment Total property, plant and equipment - 23,609 118,644 115,026 118,644 115,026 3,448,288 3,202,762 22,500,944 22,421,782 Movements in Carrying Amounts Movement in the carrying amount for each class of property, plant and equipment between the beginning and the end of the current financial year Land Balance at the beginning of year $ 1,000,000 Buildings Plant and Equipment $ 18,219,020 $ 3,064,127 Additions - 25,751 1,267,693 Disposals - - (161,295) Depreciation expense Carrying amount at the end of year 1,000,000 Motor Vehicles $ 23,609 (192,115) (840,881) - 3,329,644 - WTLC Annual Report 23 Total $ 115,026 $ 22,421,782 3,618 1,297,062 (23,609) 18,052,656 Crockery, Glass & Linen - (184,904) - (1,032,996) 118,644 22,500,944 12. Intangible assets 2011 2010 Poker Machines Entitlements cost $ 557,780 $ 557,780 Total Intangibles 557,780 557,780 2011 2010 $ $ 13. Trade and other payables CURRENT Unsecured liabilities Trade payables 650,561 795,500 Amounts received in advance 118,745 117,246 Other creditors 742,220 489,779 Revenue in Advance 118,447 126,136 1,629,973 1,528,661 14. Borrowings 2011 2010 $ $ CURRENT Secured liabilities Bank overdraft 15,459 Finance lease obligation 17 Bank Bills 206,137 - 81,737 - 1,000,000 15,459 1,287,874 2011 2010 $ $ NON-CURRENT Secured liabilities Bank loans 689,300 1,078,500 689,300 1,078,500 a. Total current and non-current secured liabilities Bank overdraft Bank Loans Finance lease obligations 2011 2010 $ $ 15,459 206,137 689,300 2,078,500 704,759 81,737 2,366,374 b. The carrying amounts of non-current assets pledged as security are: First mortgage over freehold land and buildings WTLC Annual Report 24 2011 2010 $ $ 19,052,656 19,219,020 19,052,656 19,219,020 15. Provisions Opening balance at 1 July 2010 Annual Leave Opening balance Long Service Leave Opening balance $ $ 671,294 Additional provisions Amounts used Balance at 30 June 2011 393,345 204,986 436,643 (189,734) (404,769) 686,546 425,219 2011 2010 $ $ Analysis of Total Provisions Current - Employee Annual leave entitlements 686,546 671,294 Current - Employee Long Service leave entitlements 425,219 393,345 1,111,765 1,064,639 16. Reserves Asset Revaluation Reserve The asset revaluation reserve records revaluations of non current assets. 17. Capital and Leasing Commitments Finance Lease Commitments 2011 2010 Payable - minimum lease payments - no later than 12 months $ - $ 95,612 Minimum lease payments - 95,612 Less future finance changes - (13,875) Present value of minimum lease payments - 81,737 The finance lease and hire purchases are secured over the assets acquired with the leases or hire purchase agreement. 18. Financial instruments Financial Risk Management Policies The company’s financial instruments consist mainly of deposits with banks, short-term investments, accounts receivable and payable and bank loans. The main purpose of those financial instruments is to raise finance for the company’s operations. The Board’s overall risk management strategy seeks to meet the company’s financial targets, whilst minimising potential adverse effects on financial performance. The Board is focused on debt repayment and interest expense reduction as well as maintaining healthy cash reserves and borrowing capacity. The company does not have any derivative instruments at 30 June 2011. a. Treasury Risk Management The company director’s do not believe the company has any significant Treasury risks. Cash is only held in bank accounts or on hand for operational purposes. The director’s actively offset cash assets against loans to reduce interest paid. The company strategy is to reduce long-term debt as quickly as possible and maintain high levels of unused bank loan facilities. b. Credit risk The maximum exposure to credit risk, excluding the value of any collateral or other security, at balance date to recognised financial assets, is the carrying amount, net of any provisions for impairment of those assets, as disclosed in the balance sheet and notes to the financial statements. The profile of the Club’s credit risk at 30 June 2011 was as follows: 2011 2010 $ $ - Current 25% 59% - Overdue 75% 41% Percentage of sundry (unsecured) receivables Although the company has a portion of receivables past due, the Company does not consider there to be sufficient risk of collection of these receivables to require a doubtful debts provision. The company does not have any material credit risk exposure to any single receivable or group of receivables. WTLC Annual Report 25 c. Foreign exchange risk The company is not exposed to fluctuations in foreign currencies. d. Liquidity risk The company manages liquidity risk by monitoring forecast cash flows and ensuring that adequate unutilised borrowing facilities are maintained. Further, the company maintains significant cash on hand and at bank to manage day to day operations. e. Price risk The company is not exposed to any material commodity price risk. f. Interest Rate Risk Financial instrument composition and maturity analysis The company’s exposure to interest rate risk, which is the risk that a financial instrument’s value will fluctuate as a result of changes in the market interest rates and the effective weighted average interest rates on classes of financial assets and financial liabilities is calculated below. The company fixes the interest rate on a significant portion of its debt’s (bank bills, lease and hire purchase). The remaining assets and liabilities are at floating interest rates. The tables below reflect the undiscounted contractual settlement terms for financial instruments of a fixed period of maturity, as well as management’s expectations of the settlement period for all other financial instrument. As such the amounts may not reconcile to the balance sheet. Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate 2011 % 2010 % Floating Interest Rate 2011 $ 2010 $ Maturing within 1 Year 2011 $ 2010 $ - Non-interest Bearing Total 2011 $ 2010 $ 2011 $ 2010 $ - 524,024 654,295 1,689,529 1,898,159 - - 75,460 - - 599,484 - - - - - 1,000,000 - - - - - - - Financial Assets: Cash & cash equivalents Receivables 4.75 - 4.55 1,165,505 1,243,864 - - Total Financial Assets - 1,165,505 1,243,864 69,240 75,460 69,240 723,535 1,967,399 1,967,399 Financial Liabilities: Bank overdrafts Bank Bills 6.75 6.75 - Bank Loan 6.34 6.35 6.34 15,459 - 206,137 - 689,300 1,078,500 Trade & sundry payables - - - - - Hire purchase liabilities - - - - - Total Financial Liabilities 704,759 1,284,637 - 81,737 1,629,973 1,528,658 - 1,081,737 1,629,973 - 15,459 - 206,137 1,000,000 689,300 1,078,500 1,629,973 1,528,658 - 81,737 1,528,658 2,334,732 3,895,032 ii.Net fair values: The aggregate net fair values and carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities are disclosed in the balance sheet and in the notes to the financial statements. iii.Sensitivity Analysis Interest rate risk: The company has not performed a sensitivity analysis relating to its exposure to interest rate risk at balance date as the directors do not believe the sensitivity analysis is material. 19. Capital Management Management controls the capital of the company to ensure that adequate cash flows are generated to fund its operations and that returns from investments are maximised. The company’s capital consists of financial assets and liabilities. Management effectively managed the company’s capital by assessing the company’s financial risks and responding to changes in these risks. Responses may include the consideration of debt levels and maintaining adequate cash reserves. There has been no change in the capital management strategy of the company since the previous year. WTLC Annual Report 26 20. Cash Flow Information a. Reconciliation of Cash Flow from Operations with Profit after Income Tax 2011 2010 $ 1,385,813 $ 1,257,105 1,032,996 1,056,048 32,452 10,676 (Increase)/decrease in trade and term receivables (6,220) (21,165) (Increase)/decrease in prepayments (5,100) 23,549 9,216 (16,169) 101,310 172,131 47,126 38,501 2,597,593 2,520,676 Net income for the period Cash flows excluded from profit attributable to operating activities Non-cash flows in profit Depreciation Net (gain)/loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment Changes in assets and liabilities (Increase)/decrease in inventories Increase/(decrease) in trade payables and accruals Increase/(decrease) in provisions b. Credit Standby Arrangement and Loan Facilities The company has unused bank lending facilities amounting to $2,190,921. Interest rates are variable. 21. Related party transactions Transactions between related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions no more favourable than those available to other parties unless otherwise stated. 22. Core and Non-core property Core property is defined as any real property owned by the company that comprises the defined premises of the club or any facility provided by the club for the use of its members and their guests. Pursuant to section 41J of the Registered Clubs Act 1976 the following properties are considered core property of West Tamworth League Club Limited: 1) Wests’ Diggers Club, Lot 1 DP 1142453, 4 Kable Avenue Tamworth NSW 2340. 2) West Tamworth League Club, Lot 2 DP815862, 58 Phillip Street West Tamworth NSW 2340. The company does not hold any non-core property as at 30 June 2011 or 2010. 23. Change in Accounting Policy Various Australian Accounting Standards have been issued or amended and are applicable to the company, but are not yet effective and have not been adopted in preparation of the financial statements at reporting date. These new and amended standards are not expected to have a material impact on the accounts when the become mandatory. 24. Company Details Registered office The registered office of the company is: 58 Phillip Street West Tamworth NSW 2340 Principal place of business The principal places of business are: West Tamworth League Club Limited 58 Phillip Street West Tamworth NSW 2340 and Wests’ Diggers 4 Kable Avenue Tamworth NSW 2340 WTLC Annual Report 27 Directors’ Declaration The directors of the company declare that: 1. The financial statements and notes, as set out on pages 15 to 27, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and: (a) comply with Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and (b) give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 30 June 2011 and of the performance for the year ended on that date of the company. 2. In the directors opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable. This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors. John McClelland Director Maxwell Sharpe Director Dated 31 August 2011 Independent Audit Report Report on the Financial Report We have audited the accompanying financial report of West Tamworth League Club Limited, which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2011, and the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year ended that date a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and the directors’ declaration. Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Report The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Act 2001. This responsibility includes: designing, implementing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances. Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the company’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Independence in conducting our review, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, provided to the directors of West Tamworth League Club Limited on 30 August 2011, would be in the same terms if provided to the directors as at the date of this auditor’s report. Auditor’s Opinion In our opinion the financial report of West Tamworth League Club Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: a. giving a true and fair view of the company’s financial position as at 30 June 2011 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and b. complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Regulations 2001. Paul Cornall Partner, Forsyths 127 Marius Street, Tamworth, NSW 2340 31 August 2011 WTLC Annual Report 28 Annual General Meeting NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Annual General Meeting of West Tamworth League Club Limited ABN 26 001 037 832 is to be held at the Club premises 58 Phillip Street, West Tamworth, New South Wales on Tuesday 29 November 2011 at 6.30pm. The Financial Accounts can be viewed in PDF format on the Club’s website www.wtlc.com.au or on written request to the Chief Executive Officer - Company Secretary. Only FULL FEE, PENSIONER, TAMWORTH RSL, HONORARY LIFE and GOLD LIFE MEMBERS of the Club are entitled to attend and vote. BUSINESS: 1. MINUTES SILENCE: In recognition of Honorary Life member, Norm Young who passed away on July 6 this year. 2. APOLOGIES. 3. CONFIRMATION of the Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting held Tuesday 23 November 2010. 4. REPORTS: To lay the Financial Report, Directors’ Report and Auditor’s Report for the year ended 30 June 2011 before the meeting. 5. ORDINARY RESOLUTION 1: That the members hereby approve payment of the following honorariums to each director of the Club for services as a director of the Club from the Annual General Meeting held in 2010 until the Annual General Meeting in 2011: President $2,000 Treasurer $1,500 Directors $1,000 each NOTES TO MEMBERS IN RELATION TO ORDINARY RESOLUTION 1 a. The Ordinary Resolution is to have the members approve the payment of honorariums to directors of the Club in respect of duties performed by them during the previous year. 6. ORDINARY RESOLUTION 2: That the members hereby approve payment of the following honorariums to each director of the Club for services as a director of the Club from the Annual General Meeting in 2011 until the Annual General Meeting in 2012: President $5000 Treasurer $3000 Directors $2000 each Such honorariums to be paid on a pro-rata basis if the President, Treasurer or a director only holds office for part of the term. NOTES TO MEMBERS IN RELATION TO ORDINARY RESOLUTION 2 a. The honorariums paid to directors in respect of their services to the Club have not been increased since 2002. b. The duties, responsibilities, time and effort required of directors have significantly increased over time. c. The Ordinary Resolution is to have the members approve an increase in the honorariums paid to directors in respect of duties to be performed by them from the Annual General Meeting to be held in 2011 until the Annual General Meeting to be held in 2012. d. It is proposed to increase the honorariums as follows: President - from $2000 to $5000 Treasurer - from $1500 to $3000 Directors - from $1000 to $2000 each e. If the President, Treasurer or a director only hold office for part of the year, the honorarium will be paid on a pro-rata basis which means that that person will only receive part of the honorarium. 7. ORDINARY RESOLUTION 3: That the members hereby approve that the Club’s Board of Directors shall be entitled to receive the following benefits for the twelve (12) month period preceding the 2012 Annual General Meeting and the members further acknowledge that these benefits are only available to those members who are elected to the Club’s Board of Directors: i. Reasonable meals and refreshments for each director of the Club at Board or Committee meetings; ii. Reasonable costs or expenses of attending functions whilst representing the Club (with partners where appropriate) or in undertaking such other duties as may be approved from time to time by the Board; WTLC Annual Report 29 iii. Reasonable costs or expenses in relation to the professional development and education of directors of the Club, including (but not limited to): • Attending meetings of associations of which the Club is a member or directors of the Club are members; • Attending conferences, seminars, lectures, trade displays, organised study tours, fact finding tours and other similar events (whether held within Australia or overseas) as may be determined by the Board from time to time; • Attending other registered clubs or gaming venues for the purpose of observing their facilities and methods of operation. iv. Provision of a blazer and associated apparel. v. Provision of specially reserved parking spaces at the Club. 8. SPECIAL RESOLUTION 1: That, pursuant to Rule 25(e) of the Constitution of West Tamworth League Club Limited, the members hereby approve Dennis Gross Member No. 342 be admitted as an Honorary Life member of West Tamworth League Club Limited. 9. DECLARATION OF DIRECTORS. 10. ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS. 11. GENERAL BUSINESS (of which due notice has been given) that may be brought before the meeting in accordance with the rules of the Club. PROCEDURAL MATTERS 1. To be passed ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS 1, 2 and 3 requires votes from a simple majority of members who being eligible to do so vote in person on the Ordinary Resolutions at the meeting. 2. To be passed SPECIAL RESOLUTION 1 requires votes from not less than two-thirds of those members who being eligible to do so vote in person on the Special Resolution at the meeting. 3. Under the Registered Clubs Act 1976: a. members who are employees of the club are not entitled to vote; and b. proxy voting is prohibited. DATED: 31 August 2011 BY Direction of the Board Rod Laing Chief Executive Officer – Company Secretary WTLC Annual Report 30 2011 election of directors Voting Dates & Times Candidate Information Voting will be conducted at West Tamworth League Club Phillip St , West Tamworth & Wests Diggers Kable Ave, Tamworth between the following posted times Friday 18 November10am to 8pm Saturday 19 November10am to 4pm Sunday 20 November10am to 4pm Monday 21 November10am to 8pm Tuesday 22 November10am to 8pm Wednesday 23 November10am to 8pm Thursday 24 November10am to 8pm Friday 25 November10am to 6pm ANTHONY HOLLIS School Projects Officer Anthony Hollis I believe the stability we have had in the West Tamworth League Club Board over the last 6 years has been instrumental in the success of the Wests Entertainment Group and I seek your approval to continue the success with the management of Wests. JOHN McCLELLAND Retired • Board member for 25 years • Current President and have been for 18 years John McClelland • Have overseen major expansion works at both clubs in time on Board JAMES COX Retired • Previous Board member for 10 years. During that time, held the position of Vice President for 8 years. • Senior Vice President of Group 4 Rugby League James Cox • Retired Builder & Building Consultant ANY ENQUIRIES CONCERNING THIS ELECTION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE RETURNING OFFICER, JAMES ROGER OF FORSYTHS – 6763 0100 WTLC Annual Report 31 Kable Ave, Tamworth NSW 2340 Ph: 02 6766 4661 Fax: 02 6766 4419 Email: info@tamworthwests.com.au www.wtlc.com.au If not claimed within 7 days please return to PO Box 3040 West Tamworth NSW 2340 Phillip St, West Tamworth NSW 2340 Ph: 02 6765 7588 Fax: 02 6765 1508 Email: info@tamworthwests.com.au www.wtlc.com.au POSTAGE PAID AUSTRALIA WTLC Annual Report 32