Dear Craig,

Just a very quick line to congratulate all your staff on the cool, calm and efficient way they evacuated the premises at lunchtime.... my three friends and I were very impressed! Everything was handled really well, and we thought it was only fair to send you a note to give them all a pat on the back.... hope the kitchen is not out of operation for too long... the RSA is a top place to eat.. in the meantime will look forward to seeing you all again in due course. Kind Regards, Kate

THE MINISTER OF VETERANS AFFAIRS:

When addressing the delegates at the 2002 National Conference the Honourable

Mark Burton stated quite clearly and I quote “As a point of clarification, full pension

coverage means that veterans do not have to prove that a disability is the result of

service – only that it may have been”.

WHO MAY APPLY FOR A WAR DISABLEMENT PENSION?

Every ex- Service Personnel including Merchant Seamen who have served

overseas in a War or an Emergency have a right to apply for a Disablement

Pension in accordance with the War Pension Act 1954. This includes Service and

Home Service Personnel who during the 2nd World War served in New Zealand.

Those Personnel who were conscripted into the CMT prior to 31st March 1974 are

also included.

NAPIER RSA WAR PENSIONS SUPPORT UNIT:

MISSION STATEMENT: “We will always strive to provide a professional and caring

service to all applicants who qualify for a War Disability Pension or a Surviving

Spouses Pension in accordance with the War Pensions Act 1954.”

WHAT WE CAN AND WILL DO:

We promise to do the following:

(i) Be a good listener

(ii) Share information

(iii) Give advice where necessary

(iv) Give support

(v) Assist you in making your application

(vi) Keep in contact

(vii) Ensure your privacy

(viii) Pursue your application to a conclusion

(ix) Respect your wishes

(x) Assist you throughout the entire process

Phone; John Purcell QSM J.P. or Tony Fraser for advice

and assistance or ring reception (835-7629) for an

appointment

Presidents Report Christmas and New Years Eve is now behind us and I hope your Christmas presents exceeded your expectations and the Credit Card bills are well below your worst nightmare. The new year has certainly started with a ‘bang’, however not quite the one we were hoping for. The fire in the Restaurant resulted in expensive, not extensive damage and the Restaurant was shut from Tuesday lunch (when it happened) until Friday 6.00pm, just in time for an incredibly busy evening of Bar Snacks and diners booked into the main restaurant. Fortunately no one was hurt and that is an enormous relief to all concerned, and I have total admiration for the Staff who mitigated the fire damage and the Wardens who quickly, carefully and respectfully managed to vacate the building of members, guests and visitors in record time. I am always astounded by the number of international visitors we have in the Club, especially when a Luxury Liner visits the port of Napier, which was the case for the day of the fire. For some reason many of the passengers end up here for lunch or just to look around the Club. I struggle with a reason for the attraction and while I might admit the only ship I have ever been on, sailed around Christmas Island while the Pom’s blasted it with atomic bombs in the mid 1950’s, it just seems odd that they leave 5 star Luxury and A Le Carte dining for the RSA roast of the day (no disrespect intended). However we are very grateful of their patronage and thank them enormously for their support, we also managed to get them all back to the ship and on board safely. The fire was certainly and unwanted diversion to our normal trading activities and it is easy to feel quite sick as to what may have been had it not been for the quick thinking of the RSA Staff. Had the oil in the deep fryers met ‘flashpoint’ as a result of the flames and heat buildup the outcome could have been vastly different. We are now back to normal trading conditions and the Club carries on dealing with the day to day pressure of simply being in business and providing the best we can for the members, their Guests and the many national and international visitors. RSA Trading over the 3rd quarter was marginally below budget and this of course will impact on previously forecasted profit. As part of the RSA’s ‘No Surprise’ policy a detailed financial report is included inside this publication for your consideration and comment. It is perhaps opportune to remind all members that the Club does operate an open door policy and if members do have concerns they should not hesitate to contact anyone either in the management team or myself at their convenience. I sincerely believe one of our biggest strengths of this Club is open and honest two-way communication and I look forward to sharing the New Year with all of you. Please make the most of your Club and enjoy the facilities in a ‘safe’ and friendly environment J Purcell President

OVER 60’S….

It’s Summertime PICNIC AT HB CARAVAN CLUB

ESKDALE Date: Thursday 6

th March

Transport: Bus departs Napier RSA 10.00am Bus returns to Napier RSA 4.00 pm.

Cost P/P: $15.00 which includes bus fare, fee to grounds, food, beverage & games etc.

Names to: Marie Baillie by Monday 3rd

March.

Phone: 835 4039

SEE YOU THERE…..

Executive Committee

Test for the best!!!!!! Students in an advanced Biology class, were taking their mid term exam. The last question was, 'Name seven advantages, of Mother's Milk.' The question was worth 70 points, or none at all. One student in particular, was hard put to think, of seven advantages. However, he wrote: 1) It is the perfect milk formula, for the child. 2) It provides immunity, against several diseases. 3) It is always at the right temperature. 4) It is inexpensive. 5) It bonds the child to the mother, and vice versa. 6) It is always available, as and when needed. And then the student was stuck. Finally, in desperation, just before the bell rang to indicate, that the end of the test had come, he wrote: 7) It comes in two attractive containers, and is high enough off the ground, where pussycats can't reach them.

Senior Driver. My neighbour was working in his yard when he was startled by a late model car that came crashing through his hedge and ended up in his front lawn. He rushed to help an elderly lady driver out of the car and sat her down on a lawn chair. He said with excitement, "You appear quite elderly to be driving.". "Well, yes, I am," she replied proudly. "I'll be 97 next month, and I am now old enough that I don't even need a driver's license anymore."

"The last time I went to my doctor, he examined me and asked if I had a driver's license. I told him yes and handed it to him. He took scissors out of the drawer, cut the license into pieces, and threw it in the waste basket, saying, 'You won't need this anymore,' so I thanked him and left!"

Sensitive Male

A nurse says, “Ladies, remember that exercise is good for you. Walking is especially beneficial.

It strengthens the pelvic muscles and will make delivery that much easier. Just pace yourself, make plenty of stops and try to stay on a soft surface like grass or a path.”

“Gentlemen, remember that you’re both in this together. It wouldn’t hurt for you to go walking with her. In fact, that shared experience would be good for you both.”

The room becomes very quiet as the men absorb this information. After a few moments a man, name unknown, at the back of the room slowly raises his hand.

“Yes?” says the Nurse. “I was just wondering if it would be all right if she carries a golf bag while we walk.”

Bit Mean Did you hear about the thoughtful Scottish Husband?

He was putting his coat and hat on to make his way down to the local pub.

He turned to his wee wife before leaving and said, "Maggie, put your hat and coat on, lassie".

She replied, "Awe Jock that's nice - are you taking me tae the pub with you?"

"Nay," Jock replied, "I'm switching the heating off while I'm out".

ONLY $15.00 TO ENTER

ALL GAMES

PLEASE SEE DON FRASER OR SUE SEAMER FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND REGISTRATION

RSA SWEEPSTAKE

15th February 2014

Minutes of the Napier RSA Executive Committee Monthly Meeting held in their Clubrooms, 34 Vautier Street, Napier at 10.00am on Saturday 25th January 2014

Welcome: The President welcomed the Executive Committee to the first meeting for the incoming year

Attendees: J Purcell (President), J Miller (Vice President), R Rowe, J Shipman, T Fraser, R Jordon, B Williams, C Williams (CEO)

Apologies: B Strong, B Medcalf Minutes: The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as a True &

Written record. Unanimous Matters Arising: No matters arising Correspondence: As tabled with the following comments

1. Pacific War Veterans seeking funds – Tony Fraser to investigate 2. Complaint – Smoking Area too hot and uncomfortable – CEO to

look at cost effective solutions 3. RSA Website now up and running – some minor adjustments to

follow 4. Praise tabled for RSA Staff during the recent fire and subsequent

evacuation Moved the inward be received and the outward endorsed Unanimous

CEO’s Report As tabled Financial Report: As tabled – full financial report to be attached Moved that the accounts be approved for payment Unanimous Committee Reports Legal & Charter: Nothing to report Entertainment: As tabled with the following notations

1. Beat Girls confirmed to play in the Club 5th April – Ticketed event 2. Changes to band start times (TBA) – Friday 7.00pm, Saturday

7.30pm 3. ANZAC Day Entertainment confirmed

Raffles: Nothing to report Support: Ongoing Vets Affairs: Nothing to report Honours: Normandy Veterans will form part of the Art Deco celebrations Sports Council: Will resume monthly meetings Saturday 2nd March 2014 Premises: Maintenance/refresh will be ongoing New Members: Moved that 71 new members be accepted – Dec/Jan Unanimous Clubs NZ: As tabled RNZRSA: As tabled ANZAC: Planning to begin ASAP Fields of Remembrance: As tabled with the following notations

1. Remembrance Day will be Monday 14th April 2. ‘FoR’, possible funding from NCC – T Fraser to follow up 3. Welfare to apply for Poppy funding from commercial sector

Redevelopment: As tabled with the following notation 1. A vote of confidence was tabled in the both committee and the

process being undertaken Unanimous Disciplinary: As tabled with the following comments

1. An overview of what ‘In Committee’ means was explained 2. In Committee - Complaints received re code of conduct in the Club,

Members to be written too by Disciplinary Chairman- Out Committee

General Business Report from RNZRSA Task Force to be circulated to District when received

Meeting concluded 11.15 Next meeting 10.00am Saturday 22nd February 2014.

Financial Report The Napier RSA/Norfolk Lounge Restaurant traded better than expected for the first 9 month of the year when the results were announced to a very pleased Executive Committee at their monthly Board Meeting held in January. Group sales for the RSA for the first 9 months exceeded three million dollars including GST. Napier RSA

October to December April to December

Bar 203,105.00 630,525.00

Gaming 166,699.00 508,570.00

Cigarettes 7,552.00 23,112.00

Income other 96,444.00 288,829.00

Total Income $ 473,800.00 $ 1,451,036.00

Cost of sales 206,505.00 626,698.00

Gross Profit 267,296.00 824,338.00

Dividends Received 587.00 1,991.00

Less Expenses 245,221.00 779,461.00

Profit $ 22,662.00 $ 46,869.00

Trio Nominees T/A Norfolk Lounge

Restaurant Sales 423,592.00 1,239,830.00

Cost of Sales 189,670.00 559,818.00

Gross profit 233,921.00 680,012.00

Expenses 205,772.00 621,814.00

Dividends Received 772.00 2,193.00

Profit 28,921.00 60,391.00

Group Profit $ 51,583.00 $ 107,260.00

Adrianna Baker Rodney Brown Rodger Hedley Brendon Draper

Kelsie Draper Rod Cook Tony Wrigley Karen Hornby

Barbara McLeod Ethel Fergusson Stewart Hare Timothy Hayter

Michael Henderson Wayne Paaka Wayne Shewring Marissa Shewring

James Johnson Karen Johnson Gloria Hawthorne Graham Hibberd

Donald Burrows Diane Hawes Jude Drake Les More

Api Robin Daniel Oshse Roy Wardle Lawyer Lewis

Jonathan Robson Heather Beaton Phil Rutter Bryan Saxton

Brad Ginn Peter Joll Mike O’Malley Allan Pakai

Transfer Out Mike Cato

Last Post

Megan Mote Dorothy Gurthrie Mark Wright Hec Adam

Veterans or Families of Veterans Have you, or has a Family a story to tell?

Literacy Aotearoa has generously offered to work with the RSA to assist Veterans to tell a story from their service to our nation. Too often ‘we’ lose valuable, interesting and poignant stories that should be recorded. WW2 Vets initially but Vets from other service will be included. To hear more about this join us at 10am on Tuesday 11

th March at an information sharing forum at the Napier

RSA (venue to be advised).

Please advise reception@rsanapier.co.nz of your attendance.

Major Sporting events are shown on our Big Screen or are available on request

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

All Day

Pension Day every 2nd Tuesday

Veterans Pension

Morning

Napier Ladies Probus

Every 3rd Tuesday

Sit and Keep Fit, 9.30am

National Party 3rd Friday in month from

10am

Grandmothers Raising

Grandchildren 10.00am

Raffles $4.00 Sunday lunch

Afternoon

Napier Inner

Wheel 1st Monday in

Month Western Napier

2nd Monday in Month

Women’s

Section 3rd Monday in Month from

1.30pm

HOUSIE 1.00pm-

4pm (Conference Room or Al

Fresco area)

Indoor Bowls from 1.30pm

Over 60’s Snooker

Pension Tuesday

MEGA DRAW

Mega Draw

Spoofing

Evening

Line Dancing

from 7pm

Future Gospel

Brothers 2nd Monday in the Month

Wine Club 1st Monday

in the Month

Conference Room

6.00pm to 7,00pm

Rock n Roll from 7pm

every Tuesday

Darts

Spirit of

Napier Lions 1st and 3rd Tuesday in the Month

Napier Host Lions 1st and

3rd Wednesday in Month

Trivial Pursuit

7.00 pm to 9.30 pm

All Welcome

Kiwian’s 2nd & 4th

Wednesday in

the month

Snooker Dash every Thursday

Line

Dancing Beginners welcome

Raffles

Rock N Roll

Social

Or

Line Dancing

SATURDAY 5TH APRIL 2014 – ADMISSION BY TICKET ONLY MEMBERS $15.00 – NON MEMBERS $20.00

Gordon Knox; Fun-Day Sunday Results. (Gordon Knox Trophy)

Sunday 19th January saw the Annual Members Fun Day, incorporating the Gordon Knox Trophy, being played for the thirteenth consecutive year. This year the Knox Family was represented by Rena & Blake and they both participated in the competition. A total of 28 players competed and were required to play a series of games with different partners in the afternoon from those in the morning session. We added Quoits & Croquet to the mix just to get players out of their comfort zone. The emphasis on this day is “Fun”. It is also a time to meet other members we often see around the Club but don’t know who they are or what they do. Several new members were in attendance this year and readily joined in with the easy going nature and camaraderie this day seems to engender. The overall winner was TERRY MORRIS, a well known identity, with both Lynn Woods & Terry Nielson falling at the last hurdle and tying for second one point behind the winner. Congratulations Terry for scoring 15 out of a possible 16 points. Your name will be engraved on the Trophy for posterity. Based on the feedback the day was a success, games were played in the right spirit and everyone walked away with a small prize. Don Fraser (Sports Council Chairman)

Sleeping like a ‘baby’ An elderly woman went into the doctor's office. When the doctor asked why she was there, she replied, "I'd like to have some birth-control pills." Taken back, the doctor thought for a minute and then said, "Excuse me, Mrs. Smith, but you're 72 years old. What possible use could you have for birth control pills?" The woman responded, "They help me sleep better." The doctor thought some more and continued, "How in the world do birth control pills help you to sleep?" The woman said, "Simple, I put them in my granddaughter's orange juice every morning and I sleep better at night."

So Cute

Jack wakes up with a huge hangover after attending his company's Christmas Party. Jack is not normally a drinker, but the drinks didn't taste like alcohol at all. He didn't even remember how he got home from the party. As bad as he was feeling, he wondered if he did something wrong. Jack had to force himself to open his eyes, and the first thing he sees is a couple of aspirins next to a glass of water on the side table. And, next to them, a single red rose! Jack sits up and sees his clothing in front of him, all clean and pressed. He looks around the room and sees that it is in perfect order, spotlessly clean. So is the rest of the house. He takes the aspirins, cringes when he sees a huge black eye staring back at him in the bathroom mirror. Then he notices a note hanging on the corner of the mirror written in red with little hearts on it and a kiss mark from his wife in lipstick: "Honey, breakfast is on the stove, I left early to get groceries to make your favorite dinner tonight. I love you, darling! Love, Jillian" He stumbles into the kitchen and sure enough, there is a hot breakfast, steaming hot coffee, and the morning newspaper all waiting for him. His son is also at the table, eating. Jack asks, "Son... what happened last night?" "Well, you came home after 3 in the morning, drunk and out of your mind. You fell over the coffee table and broke it, and then you puked in the hallway, and got that black eye when you ran into the door." Confused, he asked his son, "So, why is everything in such perfect order and so clean? I have a rose, and breakfast is on the table waiting for me?" His son replies, "Oh THAT! Well, Mom dragged you to the bedroom, and when she tried to take your pants off, you screamed, 'Leave me alone, I'm married!'""

Date Entertainment Starts Saturday 1st Kalypso 7.30pm

Friday 7th Melody Fair 7.00pm

Saturday 8th Melody Fair 7.30pm

Sunday 8th Rock N Roll Social 7.00pm

Friday 14th No Wurez 7.00pm

Saturday 15th No Wurez 7.30pm

Friday 21st Bac N Blue 7.00pm

Saturday 22nd Bac N Blue Art Deco Ticketed Event

7.30pm 2.30pm

Sunday 23rd Art Deco Ticketed Event Grand Ol’ Country

7.00 pm

Saturday 28th Kalypso 7.30pm