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Napier Returned & Services Association Club Magazine March 2021 Issue
Napier Returned Services’ Association
Incorporated
34 Vautier Street, PO Box 253, NAPIER. NZ
Telephone 0-6-835 7629 email reception@rsanapier.co.nz
Veterans’ Affairs Announcements
Assistance for ALL Veterans.
Veterans did you know that you could get the following assistance to help you in your daily
life, and also a possible payment to help you enjoy your leisure times, and help you stay in
your own home.
Assistance with and at NO COST to you.
Lawns and gardens Home modifications to assist entry and
House cleaning exit (ramps)
Gutters cleaned Attendant care (short term basis only)
Hearing loss Adaptive clothing and footwear
Medical costs Personal alarms (in case of falls etc)
Furniture modifications Assistance with applications for
Windows and house washing funding of mobility scooters
(external only) help may be available Travel allowances (certain conditions
for internal windows apply)
The above is available to all who served prior to 1 st April 1974 and includes all operational
deployments and routine service deployments.
CMT can be also be considered for assistance.
National Support Services Team
For 24/7 confidential support and urgent assistance call
0800 NZDF4U (0800 693348)
If you Need to Talk to someone, you can call or text the
National Mental Health and Addiction Helpline on 1737
For further information or clarification Veteran’s you may contact your Veterans’ Affairs
Case Manager directly on 0800 483 8372, or email veterans@nzdf.mil.nz.
Alternatively, you may make an appointment through the Napier RSA Reception 34 Vautier Street,
Napier or Telephone 0-6-835 7629; our local Support Advisors can discuss your circumstances and
complete a “short needs assessment form”
Support Advisors – John Purcell, Tony Fraser, Bob Jordan or Alan Lawton
Presidents Report The yo-yo of COVID-19 alert levels has not only been a nuisance but a stark reminder that we need to be responsible in our travels and wellbeing. It was disappointing that the two major events for the Hawkes Bay have been cancelled due to the alert levels. The other point to note here is everyone needs to stay calm and be kind. The adjustments and requirements of alert level 2 are not easy to manage and customer expectations need to take this on board, because the alternative is to close during those time, none of us want that. At this stage we are still confident that our Annual High School Speech contest will be going ahead. The students show great courage presenting their speeches and I highly recommend that if you are available to attend as our live audience, do it! Membership renewal letters have been delayed (technical issues) and we do hope they will be out to members soon. Annual subscriptions prices have not changed, we do ask that if you have had a change of details please let us know so when can update the database. Before renewing your membership, please consider using your membership as we do notice that our membership grows but our regular faces don’t. If your membership is to support the RSA please come and enjoy the club, it is your interaction with the club that is supporting. It is of penalty to us if you are a member but don’t use the club. Each membership cost an onward annual fee, also some of our billing is charged on the number of members we have. So please consider your membership carefully as we want a great membership, but it needs to be with engaged members for us to keep going forward. This year’s price increases are approaching (1 April) and in this magazine there is a bit more detail about pricing and what prices are made up from. We are blessed with the ability to keep our prices affordable, the new generation of bars and restaurants are considerably higher in price and we should appreciate the value we are getting. In discussions with other venues it has shown that staff shortages and the struggles of meeting customer demands are major issues across the board. It is namely the classic customer walk-ins which vary by the extreme of a few to a lot. The stress that businesses are facing these days are a very different hard, so let’s all put in the effort to be kind, support local (book where possible) and be thankful we are in a great country that does get to safely support our communities. Easter will start April for us and we will be open for all Easter weekend, the team are planning to have Easter Raffles on the bar later in the month. In April we will also be holding a couple of Pool tournaments in an effort to revive this section of the club. Poppy Day is only a week prior to ANZAC and with the loss of last year we are hoping to be able to raise some desperately needed funds to support the Poppy trust. ANZAC day this year is on a Sunday, Dawn service will be at the Sound Shell, Civic Service is held in Civic Square and Eskdale Church service is at 9.00am. John Purcell QSM JP Napier RSA President
UPDATE Monday the 8th of March is International Women's Day, a day for celebrating the achievements of women and raising awareness about the ongoing struggle for women's equality. New Zealand women were some of the first in the world to serve in combat positions when restrictions barring them from doing so were abolished in 2000. Even before then, women broke barriers when they served in combat for the first time onboard HMNZS Wellington in 1995. Many women came before those who were able to serve in combat. They too followed the call to serve and were some of the first New Zealand women to go to war, serve in combat zones, and serve on peacekeeping operations. To the Wāhine Toa who have served and who are still serving, we salute you. To find out more about Qualifying Routine Service, check out the website www.veteransaffairs.mil.nz/ Contact New Zealand Veterans’ Affairs Phone lines are open from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Call 0800 483 8372 Postal Address Veterans’ Affairs PO Box 5146 Wellington 6140 New Zealand Street Address Veterans’ Affairs Level 6 Reserve Bank Building 2 The Terrace Wellington 6011 New Zealand
Have some fun and brain challenge with this “Ding Bat”, Answer revealed in next month’s Magazine
Due to the rise in costs outside of our control, we have no
alternatives left but to increase our pricing throughout the club and
restaurant. We have tried to keep them minimal or changed
product to assist with keeping our prices reasonable. Major
changes will be made to our Bar Meals menu as we are further
limited by supply and
staffing. We have not
changed our prices in a
year, we are no longer
able to carry the
increases. The new
prices will increase from
the start of business on
Thursday 1st April 2021.
Thank you for your
understanding and
continued support
The Story of the Naked Truth
According to a 19th century legend, the Truth and the Lie meet one day.
The Lie says to the Truth: “It’s a marvellous day today”!
The Truth looks up to the skies and sighs, for the day was really beautiful.
They spend a lot of time together, ultimately arriving beside a well.
The Lie tells the Truth: “The water is very nice, let’s take a bath together!”
The Truth, once again suspicious, tests the water
and discovers that it indeed is very nice.
They undress and start bathing.
Suddenly, the Lie comes out of the water, puts on
the clothes of the Truth and runs away.
The furious Truth comes out of the well and runs
everywhere to find the Lie and to get her clothes
back.
The World, seeing the Truth naked, turns its gaze
away, with contempt and rage.
The poor Truth returns to the well and disappears
forever, hiding therein, its shame.
Since then, the Lie travels around the world,
dressed as the Truth, satisfying the needs of
society, because, the World, in any case, harbours
no wish at all to meet the naked Truth.
The world famous painting “The Truth coming out of the well” Jean-Léon Gérôme, 1896.
Please contact Bev Russell or Don Fraser:
events@rsanapier.co.nz (06) 835 7629 extension 711
.
NEEDS YOU
We need your support to keep the Tuesday
Weekly Housie going. Come along and bring
a friend, starts each week at 12.30pm!
.
Napier RSA Monthly Committee Meeting Minutes
The president welcomed the Executive Committee to the February Meeting – 18/02/2021 10.00am
Attendees J Purcell (President), B Strong (Vice President), B Russell, K Lynch, A Lawton, R Jordan, T
Hammond, C Strong, N Thompson (WS), D Fraser (Patron), D Paki (CE) No apologies
Previous Minutes Committee Moved as true and written record
Matters Arising N Thompson attended Napier City Council 90th Anniversary 1931 Earthquake Civic Service,
was well present and much appreciated
Correspondence Member resignation W Cavandish – accepted
Complaint and response D Sorensen
Submission to Napier City Council Policy Review Gambling Venues
Accepted inward correspondence received and outward endorsed
CE Report As tabled: Maintenance going forward, end of financial year approaching
Financial Report As tabled; Aged payables, no receivables outstanding. Full financial meeting 25 March
Moved that the creditors be approved for payment - unanimous
Committee Reports
Health & Safety As tabled, next meeting 3rd March 2021. Meetings held monthly
Events As tabled: Speech contest, Poppy Day, Wharerangi Cemetery, Remembrance Ride and Poppy
Street Banners have arrived and will be up for all of April
New Members 20 New Member applications received and approved – unanimous
Centenary Legacy Resignation of Trustee C Ropitini
Solar Data to end of January 2021, will begin reporting on Taradale Tavern
Volunteer of Month To be confirmed later in the month
Veterans Support Quiet month so far
Strategic Planning First meeting of the year, to confirm goals and dates. Looking to new ways to generate
income following COVID-19 impacts
Sports Council In recess, changing time for first meeting to 9.00 am Saturday 13th March
Nothing to report Members support, Legal Charter, ClubsNZ HNZ RNZRSA, Entertainment and Promotions,
Governance.
General Business
RNO Paul Eddy in contact re Navy Ship Art Deco no replies made
Poppy Day planning enquiry
Raffles 13 March expecting delay due to speech contest
Volunteers much needed, members survey to direct to appropriate person
Meeting closed 10.43am next meeting Friday 26th March
Napier RSA Womens Section update
At the Christmas luncheon held November 2020 Service Awars were presented,
“Long Service” Pauline Bartlett and Deneice Marshall and “Appreciation Certificat”
Lyn Fraser. Later in December “Long Service” was presented to Jean Clinch who is
in residence at Waverley House Greenmeadows.
At a special surprise
afternoon tea
“Appreciation Certificate”
was presented to Jo Miller
(Sorry this photo is missing)
Left photo: Lyn Fraser,
Pauline Bartlett & Deneice
Marshall.
Right photo: Jean Clinch &
Noela ThompsonWelcome to 22 New Members
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Last Post
Richard Corbett 2 February 2021
Edward Gard 4 February 2021
Beverly Herbert 25 January 2021
Rick Rendle 23 January 2021
Jocelyn Martin-Smith 24 December 2020Adjuncts and Special Interest Groups
Want to know more, here is our contact list:
Craft & Natter Punters
Sharon Strong s.strong@xtra.co.nz Robyn Hayes robynhayes@hotmail.com
Darts Rock n Roll
Jenny Gray napierrsadarts@gmail.com Mike Neil rocknroll.napier@gmail.com
Events Committee Simply Ballroom
Don Fraser events@rsanapier.co.nz Mike Neil mike.chris@xtra.co.nz
Fundraising Trivia Snooker
Tracy Gempton Chris Valk wooden.shoescv@gmail.com
operationsmanager@rsanapier.co.nz
Garden Club Travel
Barbara Dowding bar.bri@slingshot.co.nz
Maree Leatherby mareecl.29@gmail.com
Housie Trivia
Tracy Gempton
Don Fraser events@rsanapier.co.nz operationsmanager@rsanapier.co.nz
Indoor Bowls Veterans Support
Bob Harrington bobharringtonnapier@gmail.com Alan Lawton veteransupport@rsanapier.co.nz
Line Dancing: Wine Club
Sharon Strong s.strong@xtra.co.nz Tracy Gempton
operationsmanager@rsanapier.co.nz
Mahjong
Margaret Davies reception@rsanapier.co.nz Womens Section
Noela Thompson reception@rsanapier.co.nz
Members Welfare
Bev Russell reception@rsanapier.co.nz
This year’s RNZRSA Victory
Darts is coming around fast. We
are asking for support from our
members to host this great event. The
tournament is held over Queens
Birthday Weekend. Volunteers are
needed leading up to the event and
during the tournament. Please
support us and help us make it the
best tournament our visitors have ever
experienced.While installing a new door, at home, I found one of
the hinges missing. I asked my wife if she would go
to Mitre10 to pick one up. She said she would.
While waiting for the Manager to finish serving
another customer, her eye caught 2 beautiful
bathroom faucets - one for the sink and one for the
bath tub.
When the Manager was ready to help my wife, she
asked, "How much are those faucets?" A man decided to become a monk. The head Monk
The Manager replied, "They are gold plated faucets says to the man “This is a silent order. You will only
and very expensive! $5,000 each!" be allowed to speak once every 15 years.”
Mary exclaimed, "My goodness, they are really The man says “OK” and begins his time with the
expensive - certainly out of my price range!" silent order.
She then proceeded to describe the hinge I had sent 15 years pass and the man is sitting in the refectory
her to buy. when the head monk approaches and says to the
The Manager said he had them in stock and their man “It has been fifteen years. What would you like
price was $3.40. to say brother?”
He went to the backroom to get them. The man responds, “The porridge could use a little
From the backroom, the Manager yelled, "Ma'am, more sugar.” The head monk nods in
you wanna screw for the hinge?" acknowledgement and walks away.
Mary shouted back, "No, but I will for the faucets." Another 15 years pass and the head monk finds the
This is why you can't send a woman to Mitre10. man in the dormitory and says “Brother, it has been
another 15 years. What is it that you wish to say?”
“The bed sheets are a bit thin” replies the man.
Again the head monk nods in acknowledgement.
Yet another 15 years pass and the head monk sees
the man and asks “15 years have passed. Have you
anything to say?”
“Well, actually I’ve been thinking about it and I’m
leaving the order. It’s not really for me.” Says the
man.
“Yes, yes” sighs the head monk “I think that’s for the
best. You’ve done nothing but complain since you
got here.”
So I was at the supermarket earlier. A lady was
looking at frozen turkeys, but she couldn’t find
one big enough. She asked the stock boy, “Do
these turkeys get any bigger?” He replied with a
straight face, “No ma’am, they’re dead.”
Made my week.Everyone was seated around the table as the food GOD promised men that good and obedient wives
was being served. When little Johnny received his would be found in all corners of the world.
plate, he started eating straight away. Then he made the earth round…
“Jonny, wait until we’ve said our prayer,” his mother and laughed and laughed and laughed and
reminded him. laughed…
“I don’t have to.” – the little boy replied.
“Of course you do.” – his mother insisted. “We say a
prayer before eating at our house.”
“That’s at our house,” Johnny explained, “but this is
Grandma’s house and she knows how to cook.”
A group of women were at a seminar on how to live
in a loving relationship with their husbands. The
women were asked, “How many of you love your
husband?” All the women raise their hands. Then
they were asked, “When was the last time you told
your husband you loved him?” Some women
answered today, a few yesterday and some couldn’t
remember. The women were then told to take out
their cell phones and text their husband – “I love you,
Sweetheart.” Next the women were instructed to
exchange phones with one another and read aloud . Paddy went to the train station and asked the
the text message they received in response to their ticket office for a one way ticket to Jepardy.
message. Below are 11 hilarious replies. If you have The clerk said there’s no such place.
married for quite a while, you understand that these Paddy replied, look, it said on the news last night
replies are a sign of true love. Who else would reply there’s 3000 jobs in Jepardy and I want to get there
in such a succinct and honest way? NOW!!!
1. Who the hell is this?
2. Eh, mother of my children, are you sick or what?
3. Yeah, and I love you too. What’s wrong?
4. What now? Did you wreck the car again?
5. I don’t understand what you mean.
6. What the hell did you do now?
7. Don’t beat around the bush, just tell me how
much you need.
8. Am I dreaming?
9. If you don’t tell me who this message is actually
for, someone will die.
10. I thought we agreed you wouldn’t drink during the
day.
11. Your mother is coming to stay with us. Isn’t she?
.With each price increase or change at the clubrooms we are asked why? Why do we have to pay more, why can’t we
keep it the way it is, why isn’t it on the menu anymore? Fair questions, it may help to understand what makes a price
and why we make changes.
Everything we sell needs to take these in to consideration:
We provide and offer Food, Beveridge’s, TAB, Gaming, Sports, Dance / Fitness, Live Screening Sports,
Live Music, etc.
Open daily from 9am until around 9 or 11 at night. So this is what you will see as a member or customer
but actually we are staffed from as early as 4.00 am through to around midnight. At a minimum we have at
least 2 staff onsite at a time from early in morning until we are locked up.
Maintain excellent compliance which include capitations, licences, equipment, qualified staff, servicing,
repairs, etc.
Recover from breakages, wastage, theft, damages, etc.
Every day running costs like power, water, gas, insurance, etc.
This list is the cost to operate. These hidden cost are spread across everything we sell or provide. The reality is that
when clubs sell their products at cost, they aren’t paying that list above and in some cases don’t succeed to the future.
The list plus what we pay for our products have all increased, this year has also seen dramatic issues with supply and
staff shortages. This too will change what we are able to offer.
Years ago it was reasonably simply to run a business based on percentage, the example for food was 33% each for
food, staff and profit. Nowadays it is not that simple and many hospitality business need to run beverages at over
75% Gross Profit to succeed. Clubs around New Zealand are all different and have different systems, we have been
fortunate to become a Club that provides a hospitality venue for both our members and visitors.
We operate a professional medium sized club business not a small club that opens a few afternoons a week serviced
by volunteers. Our staff carry a lot of responsibility when they work for the club, so it is understandable that they are
qualified and paid to ensure we comply with the law, this starts early every morning until we are locked up at night.
Therefore we invest a lot from each product, it is the many products and sales that ensure this is feasible.
Now let’s answer the need to change. Change happens all the time, and we are not exempt from it. We don’t change
enough which is the problem. Trends and generations are all different, each age range has different requirements,
and trends change as often as the weather. Our décor obviously is very out dated, and we will change the walls and
floors as a major investment, but things like food, beverage or furniture can handle a more regular change. Ideally,
we would choose to change these more frequently, but they do all come with their own costs, not just dollars, but
time, skills and imagination. We are developing as our environment allows and we will do our best to present this
club and venue for all the great things we do. Discussions for a few years has been to rebuild / refurbish the club
and we do have a Strategic Planning Committee who are interested in doing this, But! It is a balance, the past year
has been hard to handle and swallow, for many of our teams we need to revive the drive to move forward and create
a sustainable future for generations to come. Thank you for taking the time to read this You can also read
