Let us never forget Peace to you all this Christmas and to our family around the world, United by our past and together for the future - Napier RSA
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Napier Returned & Services Association Club Magazine December 2020 Issue
Peace to you all this Christmas and to our family around the
world, United by our past and together for the future
Let us never forget
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 1st 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 With the lockdown earlier this year, it has made the Christmas Festive season arrive within a blink and 2020 coming to a close. Before the festive season gets into full swing, we'd like to take a moment to thank you for your loyalty and support in 2020, especially in such a challenging year. We wish everyone a safe and happy festive season. It has been a challenging year and we are not out of the woods with relation to COVID-19 and the impact it has on our club and community. Further to the pandemic our city is still recovering from the dramatic downpour in early November and our team have been reaching out to members and community to check on people’s wellbeing. We did notice that we are still missing some up to date contact details and please ask that you contact us with changes to ensure the database is current. As we have seen with many of the business around the country, the return to normal has been far from the way it was. We have become cautious and protective, which may not have been a bad change… But! It does mean continue to ask members and visitors to continue being patient with our team. We are in a very different environment to the one prior to the lockdown. We are monitoring our financial expenditure closely will keep making adjustments to hours and staffing as needed. It is exciting to announce a new initiative for 2021 – Volunteer of the Month. This is to congratulate and celebrate our members who keep the community charities in operation. We as Executive Committee take on our roles on as volunteers for the greater good of the club. Over the past few years the liability on these positions has deterred many people from becoming involved. So I ask that you please nominate members of the Napier RSA that volunteer either at the club or in the community, it is these volunteers that inspire us and the next generation. The two months between publications isn’t ideal and we are aiming to ensure that the magazine is available each month. The information and updates that is shared in the magazine is both enjoyed and helpful to members and the community. The editor has asked that if you wish to submit stories, information or jokes please send via email: reception@rsanapier.co.nz To all of the teams of Staff in the Clubrooms, Restaurant and Taradale Tavern, thank you for all of your hard work throughout the year. As our tradition the Norfolk Lounge Restaurant will be closed for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Napier RSA Clubrooms will be closed on Christmas Day. We appreciate that we do get many enquiries to open for a Christmas lunch, this to our teams is a family day. We want them to enjoy this time with their families and friends while we are closed. On behalf of the Executive and Staff I wish all a safe and Merry Christmas. John Purcell QSM JP Napier RSA President
A Portrait Exhibition by Denise Baynham
This photographic exhibition is the
work of artist – Denise Baynham.
The exhibition tells the story of
Operation Grapple through the words
of the veterans who were there.
Operation Grapple was a series of
nuclear tests conducted in the mid-
Pacific by the British Government from
May 1957 – September 1958.
The New Zealand Government
provided assistance by sending a
Royal New Zealand Navy survey
ship HMNZS Lachlan to survey the two
islands that were chosen as the sites
for testing, and two frigates: HMNZS
Rotoiti and Pukaki to assist during the
tests. The portraits are to honour and
recognise the veterans – this is their story. Opens in the Temporary Gallery Saturday 19th
September until mid-December, 2020. Free admission: 10am – 5pm – 7 days a week.
Please note: The exhibition includes sensitive themes and may not be suitable for young children.
Armistice Day 2020
Thank you to all of our guest speakers, guests and
members who were able to participate in the
commemorations of Armistice Day 2020. The
speakers this year highlighted some similarities of
the influenza pandemic following armistice to our
day now. A key speaker was the winner of this
year’s speech contest Amelia Otto who delivered
her speech with heart and passion. A pleasant
surprise were the speeches from our local Napier
City Council Councilors in reference to the Napier
War Memorial and the passion they carry to ensure
we do restore and create a memorial that honours
those who gave everything.
Most of the activities at the Napier RSA
will be having a break over summer.
Here are the dates start/stop for Napier RSA activities:
Sports Council Finish for 2020 restarting Saturday 13th March 2021,
10.00am. Cue Sports finishing with Jack n Jill event 13th December,
restarting in March 2021. Line Dancing finishes 14th December 2020,
restarting Monday 11th January 2021. Indoor Bowls finishing with a
fun day on Tuesday 15th December, restarting on Tuesday 12th January 2021.
The AGM will be on the 9th February 2021. Women’s Section has
finished for the year and will restart again on Monday 15th February 2021 – Art
Deco Theme and attire. Travel Club will have final Coffee and Tea
morning on the 7 December 2020 and restarting on the 1st February and the
th
AGM is set for the 1st of March 2021. Wine Club has finished for
the year, break up function in planning, restarting Monday 1st February 2021.
Darts is continuing through with ETS, December ETS is on Saturday
19 and January 2021 will be on Saturday 16th January.
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Mahjong,
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Christmas lunch 10 December 2020, last game day 17 December 2020,
restarting 11th February 2021. Simply Ballroom will finish Sunday
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6 December and restart 7 February 2021. Punters last bets will
be 19 December with the payout and wind up on Sunday 20th December.
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Restarting in January 2021. Housie last day will be Tuesday 15th
December 2020 and restarting 12th January 2021 Trivia finishes
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Wednesday 16 December 2020 and restarting 13 January 2021.
Rock n Roll don’t stop for the festive season and will be operating as
normal. Veterans and Members Support also don’t stop over
the festive season, but do reduce some hours, it is encourage to arrange an
appointment via reception to ensure one of the team can be here for you.
Raffles will stop for the weekend of Christmas. We are closed on
Christmas Day and no raffles will be held on Boxing Day, we will resume raffles
from Friday 1st January and Saturday 2nd January 2021. Napier
RSA Clubrooms hours on 26 /27 / 28 December 2020 will be restricted
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to 11.00 am – 7.00 pm also bar meals will be restricted.
Napier RSA Monthly Committee Meeting Minutes
The president welcomed the Executive Committee to the November Meeting – 27/11/2020 10.00am
Attendees J Purcell (President), B Strong (Vice President), B Russell, K Lynch, C Strong, R Jordan, T
Hammond, N Thompson (WS), D Fraser (Patron), D Paki (CE)
Apologies A Lawton
Previous Minutes Committee Moved as true and written record
Matters Arising None
Correspondence Email of thanks received from Salvation Army for assistance with flagpole
Accepted inward correspondence received and outward endorsed
CE Report As tabled; Christmas – Boxing Day observed hours reduced, Taradale Tavern Solar installation,
Combined RSA fundraising for January, discussion on projections for December/January due
to the trading figures being down so far this year. Expressed the need for loyalty and support
needed to ensure the viability of the club and businesses. Continued projects around the club
relying on trade’s person some waiting period due to trades booked until next year. Executive
Committee thanked and appreciated the team function.
Financial Report As tabled; Aged payables, no receivables outstanding. Further discussion of predictions for
December/January, possible that November trading could change the expected percentage
of trading from previous years. Need to keep promoting the club and facilities to assist
growing the club. Friends gaming lounge statement YTD tabled. Moved that the creditors be
approved for payment - unanimous
Committee Reports
Health & Safety Nothing to report next meeting due 2nd December 2020
Members Support Restarting visits slowly, 10 House visits included homemade Shortbread
Veterans Support As tabled; New Applications 3; General requests 5; Ongoing support (NZDF) 1; Service Records
applications 2; Medals applications 2; VIP 2; British Veteran requests 2; Funeral Inquiry for
WW1 veteran from 1972 in progress.
HNZ New area manager; submitted concerns about the fast speed of cashless
Events As tabled; Debrief Armistice Day, Kids Christmas Party next weekend, beginning to prepare
for next year’s events. Request from NCC Christmas Cheer Appeal. Motion: “Events
Committee to fund $500 to Napier RSA as donation towards Napier City Council Christmas
Cheer Appeal”- passed by Majority
Entertainment As tabled
New Members 22 New Member applications received and approved – unanimous
Sports Council As tabled; Royal Naval Association has disbanded.
Strategic Planning As tabled, still awaiting feedback, will be presented in a modern format
Centenary Legacy As tabled
Solar August & September YTD savings over $9000 compared to previous YTD. Great generation
29% of September Usage, November has produced great generation days peaking at 445kWh
a few days in a row.
Rules With the festive season beginning we ask that members and visitors please enjoy our
wonderful club and business within the codes of conduct expected by our club
General Business
Restaurant hire outside of service times is $40
Updating the Hospital Board, please notify front counter if you know of changes
Staff training via Service IQ to upskill and retain staff members
Courtesy vehicle investigations feasibility still being done, to include advantage to host responsibility
Volunteer of the Month funding and process being prepared for 12 months from January 2021
Constitution and Rules to begin workshops in January 2021
Napier War Memorial; awaiting a formal update from Napier City Council following the presentation during the
Armistice Day presentation from Councilors.
New members survey to be updated and used in exchange of Orientation events.
The President thanked the Executive for a productive meeting and their support.
Next meeting scheduled for 11th December 2020 Meeting closed 11.37am
Napier RSA Monthly Committee Meeting Minutes
The president welcomed the Executive Committee to the October Meeting – 30/10/2020 10.00am
Attendees J Purcell (President), B Strong (Vice President), B Russell, K Lynch, C Strong, A Lawton,
T Hammond, N Thompson (WS), D Fraser (Patron), D Paki (CE)
Apologies R Jordan
Previous Minutes Committee Moved as true and written record
Matters Arising Hospitality Van option report to be done by Vice President. Cameras installed back
entrance.
Correspondence Draft letters to Taradale RSA and National Services, congratulating them for
centenary milestone, small alteration, to be sent in November
Accepted inward correspondence received and outward endorsed
CE Report As tabled; Trio Nominees report October, CE report; New restaurant hours, new idea
to create a volunteer of the month, Environmentally friendly highlighted importance,
recommend David Attenborough film, A Life on our Planet. Labour Weekend events
a great success but low return, need more support for future events.
Financial Report As tabled; Aged payables, no receivables outstanding. Quarterly financials presented,
not a true reading for wages due to Wage subsidy. Monitoring all sales, events, and
out-goings closely. Current Authorised Purpose Statement tabled. Friends gaming
lounge statement YTD tabled.
Moved that the creditors be approved for payment - unanimous
Committee Reports
Health & Safety As tabled; minutes for 29th September, Moving to monthly meetings
Noted front entrance mat slipping/curling to be actioned. Please report all incidents
to Duty Manager
Veterans Support As tabled; RNavy applications 3, New applications 7, Record applications 4, Medal
returns 2, Funerals 2 VIP 2; Veterans Affairs are now funding some new medications
in relation to service
Legal & Charter Motion to changes in Life membership policy.025-2020 – unanimous. NZ Police report
burglary 6 August 2020. Friends Gaming situation, in discussions with a third party
Events As tabled; Armistice Order of Service, new Raffle game – Spin Paddle, proceeds to
events, need more helpers, Events will come off Raffles roster due to new income,
Entertainment & Hiko City EBike Promotion has good interest, many events coming up fast and more
Promotions to get us started in the new year
New Members 39 New Member applications received and approved – unanimous
Sports Council As tabled; Travel Club Tattoo tickets not refunded due to Ticket Rocket going into
receivership, out of pocket $2,700
Strategic Planning First report draft completed, to be approved by the Executive Committee before
publishing for members
Poppy Trusts Meeting today, report due next meeting
Centenary Legacy The Ever Present Challenge Book by Ron and Ngaire Rowe being published shortly,
Trust planned book release in Napier RSA, portion of proceeds from book for Centenary
Legacy Trust
Rules Appeal Period has lapsed. C and S Forward Expelled from Napier RSA
D O’Neill Trespassed from Napier RSA
Solar August & September YTD savings $7283.79 compared to previous YTD. Great
generation 36% of September Usage
General Business
Carpark spaces are open to diners and guests
Life Membership nomination – agreed unanimous
The President thanked the Executive for a productive meeting and their support. Meeting closed 11.13am
Napier RSA Sports Council Meeting Minutes: 10.00am Saturday 14th November 2020
Welcome The Chairman opened the meeting and welcomed the Adjunct, Social Groups and
Sports representatives to this meeting.
Present K Lynch (Chairman), Cue Sports, Women’s Section, Travel Club, Punters
Apologies None recieved
Previous minutes 10th October 2020 confirmed as a true record.
Matter Arising Travel Club not receiving emails
Travel report went to Executive by way of information of the funds situation
acknowledged and accepted
Orientation was well attended by adjuncts
Women’s Section cups and saucers were donated to Love Link charity
Finance Account statement as tabled
Accounts Payable None payable
Correspondence Nothing received
ADJUNCT REPORTS
Cue Sports Successful tournament on Sunday, Break up is 13th December with Jack n Jill and
return in March. Leak over Snooker table 1 was like a water fall, table was
quickly covered with plastic
Women’s Section Winding down for 2020 with a garden party luncheon in Hastings hosted by L
Fraser with invitation to Women’s Section Hastings President and Secretary
attending. Wishing all members of the Napier RSA “Christmas Greetings” from
Napier RSA Women’s Section members. Restarting next year 15th February with
Art Deco theme.
Travel Club We now have 114 members. November Coffee/Tea morning was down on
attendance due to the bad weather, December 7th will be the last one for the year
and restarting 1st February and the AGM will be 1st March at a Coffee/Tea
morning.
Naval Association No report submitted, but we understand that the Naval Association has changed,
no longer part of the Napier RSA special interest groups
Punters Break up is 20th December, pay outs being done at that time, restarting again in
January 2021
Mah Jong Up to 10 players can be playing on a Thursday, could do with more members.
Our Christmas lunch is 10th December we restart 2021 on Thursday 11th
February.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Acknowledge response from Adjuncts for the Melbourne Cup tables. Thanks to the staff for a well-run
day with excellent food and service. Great day
Orientation day, need to give new members a list of adjuncts and they should tick a box and this passed
onto the adjuncts. They will then contact them in person. Much better to do it that way then have an
Orientation Day as these are not well attended.
Raffle requirements for dates next year please give to CEO, Saturday raffles are very quiet, bingo is well
supported. Keep it simple and make it fun
Merry Christmas and a HUGE thanks to everyone
Restart is March 13th, please ensure a contact “email” is available for the reminder closer to the time
Closing Meeting closed at 10.30 am
Next meeting Saturday 13th March 2021 at 10.00am
Napier RSA Sports Council Meeting Minutes: 10.00am Saturday 10th October 2020
Welcome The Chairman opened the meeting and welcomed the Adjunct, Social Groups and
Sports representatives to this meeting.
Present K Lynch (Chairman), T Gempton (Operations Manager), , D Paki (CE), Cue
Sports, Rock n Roll, Darts, Women’s Section, Indoor Bowls, Travel Club,
Punters, Naval Association
Apologies Mah Jong, Line Dancing, Craft, Garden Club, B Strong (Vice President)
Previous minutes 12th September 2020 confirmed as a true record.
Matter Arising Website is going slow
Rock n Roll requesting to go into raffles roster
Finance Account statement as tabled
Accounts Payable None payable
Correspondence Nothing received
ADJUNCT REPORTS
Cue Sports All well, keeping funds to recover tables. Open singles tomorrow, cancelled inter-
clubs due to COVID-19, will run 2 more tournaments
Rock n Roll Back on track, Birthday Hop is on 8 November
Indoor Bowls Finished champs
Women’s Section September meeting made greeting cards with Pam and Friends “Lots of fun” Four
members attended the District AGM at Clubs Hastings on 4 October, Napier to
host 2021 AGM. 3 members have cleared out our cupboard in conference room,
transferred some items to new storage drawer. Sales table items taken to an op
shop, cups and saucers and tea pots to RSA kitchen
Line Dancing All going well, full floor for regular nights
Garden Club All going well
Craft & Natter All going well
Travel Club Back last year the club stopped us from selling raffle tickets due to having too
much money in our account. We argued the point that as a travel club we needed
to pre-purchase tickets, buses and accommodation and to cover any other
contingencies, this was to no avail. A contingency has now arisen. Last
November we purchased tickets to the tattoo in Palmerston North for March
2020. Due to COVID-19 this was cancelled and we applied a refund. We have
refunded to our members but our club is facing a financial loss of $2700 due to
Ticket Rocket going into liquidation. We have contacted the liquidators to see
what will happen.
On a happier note 49 members enjoyed a trip on 18 September to Giltedge
Alpacas at Poukawa followed by lunch at the Patangata Tavern. As it was rather
wet we had to forgo a trip to Jan Gosling Sculptor in Waipawa. Yesterday 32 of
us had an early start to Fielding to their huge Craft fair where we could browse or
shop til you dropped. Another great Travel Club trip
Darts Carrying on, Jessies Memorial Tournament held at Napier RSA
Naval Association All going well
Punters No change, working well, Waipukarau Races
Events Lots happening, Bike draw, Halloween, Melbourne Cup, Trivia Sundays, class
with Rugby, Christmas Eve Lunch and Beat Girls
GENERAL BUSINESS
Discussion regarding the use of raffle money
Orientation 31 October
Give activity dates to Tracy
Need end of year and restart dates
Recess for sports council to remain the same
Closing Meeting closed at 10.40 am
Next meeting Saturday 14th November at 10.00am
RSA Napier Hiko City EBike Giveaway
Terms and Conditions
1. The RSA Napier Hiko City EBike Giveaway (the “Competition”) is run by RSA Napier (“RSA Napier”) Information on how to
enter and the prize(s) form part of these terms and conditions. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these
terms and conditions.
2. ELIGIBILITY: Entrants must be, and be a member of the RSA Napier and be 18 years or over. Employees who are members
may enter the competition, but are not eligible to enter during rostered hours.
3. COMPETITION ENTRY: Entry method is by each accumulation of purchase or purchases of food and beverages totalling
Thirty (30) New Zealand Dollars (NZD), this will be equal to one entry voucher. All other purchases including but not
limited to; raffles, merchandise, gaming, membership etc. will not be included in the competition or accumulation of
purchases. All entries are made by swiping a members card when making purchases, any amounts purchased without
swiping a members card will not be included in any accumulation and as a result will not be included for or towards an
entry voucher. Entrants should submit entries vouchers on a daily basis during the Competition period. Entries will be
eligible to submit until the end of the Competition. RSA Napier reserves the right in its sole discretion to reject entries
considered to be fraudulent in any way.
4. DATES: The Competition commences on Thursday, 1st October 2020 and closes on Saturday at 12 noon, 19th December
2020.
5. PRIZE DRAW: There will be three draws, per draw is one prize. Three winners will be drawn at a time after 5:00pm at
random, to each win a Hiko City EBike, on the 19th of December 2020. All valid entries received in before Saturday at 12
noon, 19th December 2020 will be eligible to win the prize draw. Any entries after this date and time will be invalid. The
draw will be drawn at the RSA Napier at 34 Vautier Street Napier, Hawke’s Bay.
5a. If Napier is in alert level 2 or above, the additional member credits will not be drawn and will be removed from
the prize list. The draw will be done but members will not be required to be at the Napier RSA, but will be required
to answer the phone (from your membership details) within fifteen (15) minutes. Please note that it is the members’
responsibility to provide a current phone number to their membership. The draw live with a crowd can only take
place if Napier (NZ) is in alert level 1.
6. PRIZE WINNER: The winner must be present to receive their prize(s) on the day of announcement. The winner will only
be able to claim their prize(s) upon presenting their RSA Napier members card, and one form of Acceptable Identification
(if requested). Failure to do so may result in a redraw and the announcement of a new winner until one is able to produce
their membership card. Please note 5a due to COVID-19
7. PRIZES: The main prize consists of one of the three Hiko City EBikes. The prize will be presented to the winner, who must
be present in person at the time (2 minute timer) of the draw at the conclusion of the announcement to receive their
prize. If the draw is done while in level 1 (or less) Twenty (20) additional draws will be made, drawn names are required
to be present to receive $100 credit on membership card, this will be done following main prize draw
8. WINNER NOTIFICATION AND PRIZE ACCEPTANCE: The winner must be present to receive their prize on the day of
announcement with one of the acceptable forms of Identification. The RSA Napier reserves the right to redraw the prize
if the winner is not present to receive their prize, and if they cannot present acceptable identification.
9. NO CORRESPONDENCE: RSA Napier’s decision regarding the Winner is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
10. NOT REDEEMABLE: The prize is not transferable, exchangeable nor redeemable for cash or other model and may differ
from that pictured in promotional materials.
11. INFORMATION: By entering the Competition, winners agree to their names being published, and to be photographed
and/or interviewed by RSA Napier, and RSA Napier may use their names and photographs and/or interviews for publicity
purposes.
12. OWNERSHIP OF ENTRIES: Competition entries become the property of RSA Napier, which will keep the personal
information it holds about entrants confidential and will not disclose it to third parties.
13. PRIVACY: Pursuant to the Privacy Act 1993, entrants have the right to access and correct any personal information.
14. NO LIABILITY: None of the participating companies, RSA Napier (or any other company or individual associated with the
Competition) shall be responsible for or liable in any way (including, without limitation in negligence) in respect of: (i) any
additional costs to the winners associated with the prizes, including any tax implications that may arise as a result of
winning; or (ii) any loss, damage or personal injury whatsoever that is suffered or sustained (including but not limited to
indirect or consequential loss) in connection with the Competition except any liability that cannot be excluded by law.
15. ACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION: Acceptable Identification is a New Zealand Drivers Licence, New Zealand Passport, a Kiwi
Access Card (the new HNZ R18 Card).
RSA Napier assumes no responsibility for any failure to receive an entry or any delayed entries. Entries are deemed to be received
at the time of receipt into the competition database, not at the time of transmission by the entrant.When is it drawn?
Promotion starts 1st October 2020
and we will draw the winner on
Saturday 19th December 2020.
The draw will done in the
Clubrooms from 5.00 pm and the
Yes! We are giving winners need to be present with
away 3 brand new Membership Card and Photo ID.
Hiko City EBikes as Due to COVID-19 an alternative
way to draw a winner has been
our 2020 Members added to the t’s & c’s. We
recommend that you check with
Promotion. the team at reception that your
details are up to date.
So how do you win one of
these great prizes? If we are not under restrictions
Easy… With every purchase that due to COVID-19 alert levels we
you make in the Napier RSA also have some additional draws
clubrooms or Norfolk Lounge of membership credit as part of
Restaurant swipe your the Promotions Celebrations, but
membership card and the this is only the case if we are not
computer will accumulate your above alert level 1.
purchase amount so that every Full Terms and Conditions are available
$50 $30 you spend is an entry. from the Napier RSA Clubrooms.Until the end of this year our
members can enjoy the great taste
of our Week Day 9am – 2pm Tap
Beer and House Wine Special.
To get the special price you must
swipe your membership card!
(Excludes Murphys and Tuatara)
Winners Vouchers are now
available to be collected from
the clubrooms bar
Napier Host Lions
Serving Your Community
Do you enjoy Volunteering?
Fundraising for charities?
Environment Projects?
Social Events and making new friends?
Then join Napier Host Lions
Contact for more information
Judie – 02102619835 m.jstones@xtra.co.nz
David – 0276342634 iwil@xtra.co.nz
David – 02102013383 lowephoto1@gmail.comWelcome to 22 New Members
Angela Backhouse Colin Milner
Cheryl Bartlett Bee Ramsdale
Todd Brady Jenny Ratcliffe
Angela Caddie James Roberts
Cliff Collett Sharron Seconi
Felicity Collett Ross Todd
Jason Coombe Sharlene Todd
Ian Fitch Te Weita Thompson
Ronald Gardiner Paul Walsh
Jonah Karena Tutapu Judith Wild
Kerry Manning Ronald Wild
Last Post
Sonia Whale Boyd AllanTo all Executive, Management, Staff & Members
2nd December 2020
Dress Standards – Summer 2020
It has long been the practice of the Napier RSA to ease some of the current dress standards
during the hot Summer months to ensure the comfort of all patrons.
Effective immediately the following will apply;
FOOTWEAR It is a legal requirement that footwear must be worn at all times on
Licensed Premises (This included Children), however the restrictions on
Jandals after 7:00pm will no longer apply.
Gumboots, Work boots or ripped footwear are not acceptable
CLOTHING Torn, dirty or self- mutilated clothing is forbidden, however Designer
Jeans or those purchased with strategically placed and machine
hemmed openings will be allowed
Male patrons may not wear Singlets or Tank Tops at any time but Tee
Shirts are acceptable as long as they do not display offensive or
discriminatory slogans/wording – What may seem trendy to some
may be offensive to others
Kind Regards,
Dorothy Paki
Chief Executive
Napier RSA
A friendly reminder that on Sunday 6th
December from 11.00am – 1.00pm the 11am – 1pm
Napier RSA is hosting our annual Kids
Christmas Party. This is held in the
Sunday
main clubrooms and does encourage 6th December
the kids to have fun before heading to
the Napier City Santa Parade. 2020Want to know more, here is our contact list:
Craft & Natter Members Welfare
Currently on hold, for more information: Bev Russell reception@rsanapier.co.nz
Sharon Strong s.strong@xtra.co.nz
Punters
Darts Robyn Hayes robynhayes@hotmail.com
Jenny Gray tandjgray@gmail.com
Rock n Roll
Events Committee Mike Neil rocknroll.napier@gmail.com
Don Fraser events@rsanapier.co.nz
Simply Ballroom
Fundraising Trivia Mike Neil mike.chris@xtra.co.nz
Tracy Gempton
operationsmanager@rsanapier.co.nz Snooker
Chris Valk wooden.shoescv@gmail.com
Garden
Maree Leatherby mareecl.29@gmail.com Travel
Brian Williams maggibri@xtra.co.nz
Housie
Don Fraser events@rsanapier.co.nz Trivia
Tracy Gempton
Indoor Bowls operationsmanager@rsanapier.co.nz
Bob Harrington bobharringtonnapier@gmail.com
Veterans Support
Line Dancing: Alan Lawton veteransupport@rsanapier.co.nz
Sharon Strong s.strong@xtra.co.nz
Wine Club
Mahjong Tracy Gempton
Margaret Davies reception@rsanapier.co.nz operationsmanager@rsanapier.co.nz
Womens Section
Noela Thompson reception@rsanapier.co.nz
The Napier RSA Sports Council will be meeting on 10.00 am,
Saturday 13th March 2021, in the Committee Room.Jack is having a bad day…
He tried to button his shirt and the button fell off.
He picked up his briefcase and the handle fell off.
He went to open the door and the doorknob fell off. I've sure gotten old!
Now he’s afraid to pee I've had two bypass surgeries, a hip
replacement, new knees, fought prostate
cancer and diabetes. I'm half blind, can't hear
anything quieter than a jet engine, take 40
different medications that make me dizzy,
winded, and subject to blackouts. Have bouts
with dementia.
Have poor circulation; hardly feel my hands and
feet anymore. Can't remember if I'm 85 or 92.
Have lost all my friends.
But, thank goodness, I still have my driver's
license.Always Remember This:
You don't stop laughing because you grow old,
You grow old because you stop laughing!
Parenting tip:
When you lose your children in the house turn off the
Wi-fi. They’ll come out immediately. Your
neighbours may even drop by as well.
Sometimes, when my husband has a day off. I like to
bring the TV remote with me to work
Most people write Congrats because they don’t know
the spelling of congrajulashions.
Just saw the little boy next door licking whip cream of
the cat. Pretty sure he heard something he shouldn’t
have..A friendly reminder that both the Napier RSA and Norfolk
Lounge Restaurant are closed on Christmas DayComing to Napier RSA Members in 2021
The Napier RSA Executive Committee wishes to invite nominations of club or community
volunteers to be submitted (please address to CEO via any staff members). All suitable
applications will be assessed by the Executive Committee at the monthly meetings and voted
upon for the coming months Winner. For a nomination to be considered the person nominated
must be a financial member of the Napier RSA. They should be actively volunteering service to
a charitable organization at the time of the nomination. We ask that all nominations provide
detail of the volunteering and a story of why this person should be awarded as the Napier RSA
Volunteer of the Month (2021). If the member is not successful at first we will carry the
nominations over until the end of 2021.
As part of this initiative the Taradale Tavern has sponsored $50 (credit on membership card)
each month for 2021, also Norfolk Lounge has sponsored a copy of “The Ever Present
Challenge” book to each winner (during 2021). To complete this event a full story with photo
about the winning Volunteer will be published for all of our members to congratulate and
celebrate the amazing members we have.
So don’t hesitate to nominate a person who fits the profile.
Inspirational, motivating, uplifting, optimistic, timely and relevant
.. just a few comments from those who reviewed The NEW book
A practical readily useable resource underpinned by sound
subject, topic relevance, with vignettes, for the use of every
volunteer and charitable Not for profit, Non-Government
Organisations sectors in Aotearoa – New Zealand.
4th December from 4 pm - Napier RSA
All proceeds from sales of this book will be gifted to both –
The Centenary Legacy Trust (Napier RSA)
and Volunteering New ZealandThe $20 Early bird price has now finished. Standard price is $25 per ticket
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