3 INTERCLUB • VOLUME 30, ISSUE 2 - 2024 REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 Changing of the guard at Clubs NZ CLUB LIFE: NEWS MANAGING DIRECTOR James Lynch james@water fordpress.co.nz EDITOR Nick Gormack 03 983 5505 nick@water fordpress.co.nz JOURNALISTS Karen Phelps, Sue Russell ADVERTISING Dave McKee 03 983 5518 davem@waterfordpress.co.nz PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT General Manager Luke Lynch luke@water fordpress.co.nz Graphic Artist Anton Gray Customer Services Ann-Marie Frentz Distribution Wendy McLarin wendy@water fordpress.co.nz ADMINISTRATION Helen Bourne accounts@water fordpress.co.nz Jill Holland reception@water fordpress.co.nz Printed by Waterford Press Limited 112 Wrights Road, Addington, Christchurch Phone 03-983 5500 PO Box 37 346 www.waterfordpress.co.nz ISSN 2537-8368 (Print) ISSN 2538-0559 (Online) These conditions are prescribed for the sake of understanding between the Company and its clients. Advertising is charged for on the basis of space taken up using a standard tabloid page. 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Views and opinions expressed in Interclub are not necessarily those of the editors, Waterford Press Ltd or publisher. Interclub welcomes contributions from freelance writers & journalists. All articles published at editors discretion. Interclub accepts no responsibilty for loss of photos or manuscripts. 24 IC2 Terry Ray - President, Clubs New Zealand. There’s been a changing of the guard at Clubs New Zealand. With CEO Larry Graham set to officially retire on 31 December after 16 years with the movement. New CEO Lucy Waterreus has already started to fill his shoes. Lucy, who was previously our Operations Manager, was carefully selected from 48 applicants and will be based in head office in Wellington. She’s hit the ground running after starting on 1 October travelling to Melbourne with me the very next day for the Clubs Australia AGM where we looked at the new carded system for gaming Crown Casinos are rolling out in Australia. This means before a member plays on a machine, they have to get a card and the card then monitors how much they are spending and how much time they are on the machine. It’s a great way to ensure compliance and we were intrigued by the possibilities. Another big development is that Clubs New Zealand has completed delivery of problem gambling awareness training and compliance check across all clubs with gaming machines. This is to ensure that clubs are operating in compliance with the DIA regulations and members and guests can enjoy themselves safely. This year Clubs New Zealand has delivered training to more than 600 club staff and committee and visited almost all clubs with gaming machines, a big achievement for our small team. Another thing keeping clubs busy is that all clubs are in the process of renewing their constitutions to re-register under the new Incorporated Societies Act. Clubs New Zealand have produced a template constitution that clubs can use as a starting point with many successfully re-registering already. We will also be rolling out a new governance training course which will focus on making sure committees are well aware of their responsibilities and obligations under the new act. As we near the summer season we are seeing a big uptake of the Clubs New Zealand app. The app makes visiting other clubs easy as staff can quickly identify reciprocal visitors. Some clubs have even put scanners in so that you can scan the QR code in app and this integrates with the club’s door system. The Clubs New Zealand insurance scheme continues to grow and now has 189 members out of 315 clubs. As our scheme solely specialises in clubs it is incredibly relevant and now, we have such good support the pricing is very attractive as well. If you haven’t come on board, yet give us a call to find out more. Other big news is that Clubs New Zealand is also looking to invest more money in sports. We hold the hosting rights to 52 sporting events and are presently looking at our budgets to see how we can invest more and should be signed off at the next board meeting. We know there is a lot of pressure on clubs now in terms of regulations and cashflow. Many clubs are asset rich and cash poor and have to be smart to survive. If they are experiencing issues of this nature remember we offer a lot of services to help. Come to us sooner rather than later so we can see how we might assist. With Christmas coming up many of you will be busy preparing for the silly season. I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Be safe out there and be smart. Finally a huge thank you Larry Graham for everything he’s put into Clubs New Zealand over the years. He’s been a great advocate for the movement and will still be around in an advisory capacity so we can all continue to benefit for his extensive knowledge. He’s bought a campervan so will likely be paying a visit to many clubs and I know you will all join me in wishing him well for his retirement. As we near the summer season we are seeing a big uptake of the Clubs New Zealand app. Drive safe Larry and know your regular presence at Clubs New Zealand will be missed. Terry Ray President Clubs NZ
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