News Letter - Kerikeri Rsa

Kerikeri Returned & Services Assn (Inc)
14th February 2015
President: Frank Lewis – 027 285-7118 Email: franlynn@xtra.co.nz
Secretary: Cynthia Rear, cynthia.kerirsa@gmail.com Club Address: P.O.Box 776, Kerikeri 0245
Web Site: www.kerikerirsa.co.nz Club Email: info@kerikerirsa.co.nz
From The President
Another successful catering event went very smoothly thanks to Tracy, Earl, and their
staff and of course our valuable volunteers. I thank you all.
It was great to see many of the people involved in the negotiations at The Centre, also
using our facilities after the event.
Reminder about our Firewood Collection. Let’s make sure the place is kept warm over
winter. Be a volunteer and help your club.
The organisation for Poppy Day (17th April) and ANZAC Day is coming together slowly. Remember this
is the 100th anniversary of the landings at Gallipoli and it would be nice to see you attend one of the
services. If you can help on Poppy Day give us a ring on 407-4679 or email hukky-6146@hotmail.com .
Firewood Collection
A reminder re the firewood collection. We need volunteers to help split and
carry firewood to the RSA. Without this firewood the RSA will be a cold
place indeed in winter. Please don’t leave it to the same people to do the
work.
It is on Saturday 21st of February from 8am to around 12 noon. If you can
volunteer please give me a ring on 407-1142 or 027-2857118 or email me at
franlynn@xtra.co.nz .
To date I have 2 volunteers and both of them are over 70.
Working Bee
It is planned to hold a small working bee prior to ANZAC Day. This is to make
sure the place is looking spic and span as this ANZAC Day will be quite a large
event.
I will let you know by email of the date shortly.
Field of Remembrance Names
We have been researching the names of those who will appear on the crosses
of our Field of Remembrance and eventually our war memorial, however we
have one name that we cannot find anything about. We have researched the
Commonwealth War Graves, Auckland War Memorial, RNZAF Roll of Honour,
RNZN Roll of Honour and the NZ Army Roll of Honour and we cannot find
anything of an I Grant – World War 2 from the Kerikeri District. He may
have been a New Zealander serving with another countries forces – we just do not know.
If anyone can help solve this mystery it would be appreciated.
We are holding off printing the information we have, however we can’t wait much longer.
Membership Cards
It is good practice to carry your membership card with you while visiting the club. Remember we have
our members draw and our meal specials when you will be asked to show your card. We want to make
sure that our members get the benefits from cheaper meals etc. while they are at the club.
We will be carrying out random card checks. Non-members can only use the facilities for 3 visits then
they must become a member – this includes partners. If your partner is not a member then take
advantage of our family membership. Remember – it pays to belong.
If you are bringing a guest then please make sure you sign them in and you stay with them during
their stay.
New Courtesy Van Organiser
I am pleased to say that Trudy Thomson has volunteered to take over the running and organisation of
the Courtesy Van. Trudy would like some more volunteers, if you can help please contact her at
lt66@xtra.co.nz or ring the office on 407-8585 and leave your name and contact details.
If you require the use of the van to get home, then please make sure you let the bar staff know.
Some drivers don’t live too far away and will only come if we have people requiring transport to get
home. Remember a $5 koha is expected – thanks.
Friday Night Specials
The Friday Night specials are still proving to be very popular, however we regret that there will be a
small increase from Friday the 27th of February 2014.
The new price for members will be $9.90 for a meal, an increase of 95c. The surcharge for Nonmembers will remain at $2.00.
Also effective from the 27th of February we will require you to show your membership card when
ordering the members meal. No membership card will mean you will be charged the non-member price.
Please don’t be offended as you should always carry your membership card.
To help sweeten this for our regular non-member Friday night diners, we will give you a special deal
for membership. For one month there will be no joining fee of $20.00 and the subscription will be the
half subscription for the year to end of June 2015.
We want to encourage people using the RSA to become members and therefore they can enjoy the
cheaper meals.
Kerikeri Bridge Club
Hello February - has Christmas really come and gone!!! It has been a great start to our 2015 bridge
season. Our membership is really growing, to our new members, we extend a very warm welcome to
Kerikeri, the Bridge Club and the RSA. We welcome any feedback from you. Even with some
members away on extended holidays we are still managing to get 9/10 tables. Monday afternoon
Bridge is proving very popular, it meets the need for those members that are unable get out on a
Thursday night. Don’t forget our Tuesday night sessions, junior grade only, however this is also a
great night for those that feel the need to dust off rusty play refresh.
Tradesmen Members
If you have a trade that we can use at the RSA then please give us a ring so that any work that
comes up we can offer it to you, our members.
Ring the office on 407-8585 or email cynthia@kerirsa@gmail.com and leave your name and a contact
number and email address.
Euchre
Euchre recommenced on Monday 9th February. The 1st game in 2015 saw 17 players turn out. 1st was
Neil Gibson with 60 points, (plus he won both raffles). 2nd Jim Taylor with 57 points and 3rd Alan on
53. The fish went to new man Colin O'Neil with 27. In the last round Murray Anderson and John
Baine were held to a big zero.
If you are interested in joining in then come along on Mondays – games start at 6.30pm.
Quiz Nights
Quiz nights are still getting great turnouts.
This year we are running the Champion of Champion’s trophy with a decent prize at the end of the
year. The results to date are:
1. Matauri Mob
147
2. Craft
142
3. Lincoln
139
4. Blue Marlins
130
5. Sage
125
6. Eggheads
119
7. Outsiders
114
8. Minerva
112
9. Hopefuls
110
10. Sage
92
11. White Ice
82
12. Nova
52
There’s still a lot of quizzes to go and this will change over the next year. Miss one night and down
you will go.
If you would like to come and join in then please come along on Wednesdays at around 6pm, have a
meal from the restaurant and enjoy the fun.
Remember “THE QUIZ MASTER IS NEVER WRONG”. Well not that often.
Use Your Club
As members don’t forget to use your club. We have the best bar prices in town as well as a great
restaurant for those meals. The bar is open 7 days a week from 3.30pm and the restaurant is open
Wednesday through to Sunday from 6.30pm.
Bring the family along or your guests and enjoy our facilities. Ask for the free Wi-Fi and you can
keep in touch while enjoying yourselves. If you have never met me and I am at the club, please don’t
hesitate to say hallo. See you at the club.
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ADVERTISING
If you would like a free advert in our newsletter then please send details to me at
franlynn@xtra.co.nz .
Note: The thoughts and ideas of the advertisers are not those of the Kerikeri RSA.
HAIRDRESSER & BARBER
RSA members - there is a discount on ladies and men's haircuts by Karen Sheffield, an
RSA member. Karen owns the cutting bar called Groomsmen, which is on the corner of
Kerikeri Rd and Cobblestone Court. No appointment is necessary, just walk in and
receive a quality haircut and a discount if you are an RSA member or gold card holder.
HANDYMAN – if you need any building work, big or small, then give Chris Cronk a ring on 407-4438,
Mobile 027 450-4607 or email him at cjbuilders@xtra.co.nz. Chris will give members a good deal, so
ring him today for a price.
ELECTRICIAN
If you need an electrician then I can recommend Charlie Mills of First for Electrical. Contact Charlie
on 407-7178 or 027 488-7178. See Charlie’s advert below.