3 INTERCLUB • VOLUME 28, ISSUE 2 - 2022 REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 Terry Ray - President, Clubs New Zealand Email: terry.ray@xtra.co.nz C L U B l i f e : n e w s Interclub ad 80mm x 126.5mm (ROP) April 2022 0800 220 110 www.shoprider.co.nz Shoprider TE 779XLS Mag style wheels, comfortable adjustable seating, suspension, and yes - they can go fast • Over 25 years in New Zealand • 5 different Model Scooters • Member AA Mobility Care • Nationwide Dealers with Shoprider keep moving MANAGING DIRECTOR James Lynch james@water fordpress.co.nz EDITOR Nick Gormack 03 983 5505 nick@water fordpress.co.nz JOURNALISTS Sue Russell, Karen Phelps, Kelly Deeks ADVERTISING Dave McKee 03 983 5518 davem@waterfordpress.co.nz PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT General Manager Luke Lynch luke@water fordpress.co.nz Graphic Artists Connor Gosnell, Anton Gray, Sophie McCleary, Liki Udam. 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But of course being overseas the work doesn’t stop and while I’m lying in the sun I’m still thinking of the club movement and how we can ensure we can hit the ground running after Covid-19. Larry and I recently attended the Clubs Australia AGM in Darwin. It was very interesting to see that despite the huge difference in size of the Australian movement the issues they were experiencing were the same as in New Zealand namely lack of managers, wage rates, taxation issues and gaming machines legislation. The insight we gained is useful and we certainly see synergies and opportunities to tackle these problems in a trans-Tasman manner, sharing ideas and solutions. It was also good to see that New Zealand is tracking ahead of our Australian counterparts on some issues. NEED ADVERTISING? Dave McKee - 03 983 5518 | e: davem@waterfordpress.co.nz REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 ClubsNZ already has face recognition on the radar for our very comprehensive app and this is something that Clubs Australia is just starting to work on so we could share some of our IT with our cousins across the ditch. Face recognition will play a key part in regulating gambling and harm minimisation going forward and we also see that in the future it could also be used to help with entry to clubs. Simply show your app instead of showing your membership card. The swopsies continue and we are introducing some comprehensive training manuals developed by Clubs Australia for executives and incoming committee members. We are taking it one step further by looking at implementing online training modules. People could take an online test to see if their skills fit with the role they are thinking of taking on. This will also give people a good idea of what the job entails so they can make an informed decision as to whether they have the abilities to work on the committee. It may help identify areas where training is required so they can then up skill. The overall result will be raised levels of professionalism. The board plans to trial this on 25 November at our next meeting. Watch this space. It’s been a busy time and head office has just completed five road shows for management and executives – two in the South Island and three in the North Island for management and executives to roll out the new Clubpos system and keep people up to date with the latest legislation.It was highly successful and well attended with clubs particularly interested in Clubpos and the possibilities it offers. Clubpos is already up and running at Waitara District Services & Citizens Club, the first to uptake the technology, and we have a number of clubs who have indicated huge interest and this will continue to grow. Clubpos had been in development for over a year and offers a great alternative to the main suppliers out there. Because ClubsNZ has developed it it’s more club-friendly and also slightly cheaper. In other news Clubs Managers Group has just had its AGM and Conference in Whangamata. It was well attended and highly successful. The board of ClubsNZ fully supports this group. With people retiring there is a real a shortage of managers so it’s important we attract the right people and support them to do a great job. A huge thank you Lee Davis who is stepping down after many years as President of the Clubs Managers Group. Just a reminder that the March 2023 AGM and conference at the Hornby Club in Christchurch is shaping up to be a good one. We had a board meeting at Hornby Club recently and it’s a stunning venue after their $24m upgrade. Combined with the fact we will have the most exhibitors we’ve ever had the 2023 AGM and conference will be huge and well worth the travel for those coming from out of town. Covid-19 has been tough for the club movement but I can report, after attending a number of AGMs recently that overall clubs have survived incredibly well. This is thanks in part to the government subsidies but also due to great club management by executives and managers alike. Likewise head office has done a great job at getting us through these covid times and we are pleased to have the right team on board ready to help with any challenges that come our way. The move to cease the Covid-19 traffic light system has provided a real boost to the movement and things up ramping up again at clubs across the country as people feel confident to venture out and get involved in club life again. Metaki Maata Terry Ray President Clubs NZ Face recognition will play a key part in regulating gambling and harm minimisation going forward.
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