4 INTERCLUB • VOLUME 30, ISSUE 2 - 2024 REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 CLUB LIFE: GLEN EDEN RSA Glen Eden RSA Membership at its highest When you have been working at a club since 1992, it goes without saying that you understand what makes it tick. Such is the case at Glen Eden RSA and with Manager James Pattullo. He leads an enthusiastic, hard-working team of staff, intent upon providing members and guests with a warm and welcoming environment to enjoy themselves in. “Our membership is, in fact, the highest it has been. It’s sitting now at about 1300 and like most clubs there’s a core of members who attend regularly.” Glen Eden RSA is located in a central situation at 9 Glendale Road, Glen Eden opposite the library and is open every day of the week. Supporting James is an executive of 10, who, James says, leaves him pretty much alone to manage. “I like including people in my thinking and trying new ideas all the time. You have to do this, to keep the club in a positive situation. We tend to invest our profits back into upgrading the facilities, as we’ve done recently with a complete redo of the men’s bathroom. We’re not a massive club, so we have to be quite prudent in our decisions as to when and what we spend money on.” The club open’s at midday, closing at varying times depending on the day of the week. James likes to incorporate live music into the offering with Karaoke every Friday night and a free Saturday Night band or Sunday Music at least once a month. Sue Russell The ‘Foothills’ restaurant, offers a range of food options as good club prices. Catering can also be arranged for special private events, as the club has spaces available for hire. Proceeds from the 12 pokie machines sponsor a lot of local community support. “We also see that a lot of our local sports teams receive club funding, as a way of giving back to the community in a really worthwhile way.” Dinner is provided from Thursday to Sunday from 5.30pm and Lunch Fridays from Noon. The club used to employ the staff in the kitchen, but have now shifted to a contractor, which James says works very well. Other developments over the past few years have been in creating a modern Lounge Area and outside sitting area for members and visitors to enjoy. James says he has excellent staff in a bar manager Jacqui, who looks after the rostering of staff and ordering, an office administrator Tess, who keeps the necessary day to day admin activities ticking over. “We also have a lot of community groups who use the club at no cost. ANZAC Day is a special time for Glen Eden RSA, who host the community after the formal services are concluded. info.fountaindrinks.co.nz info@fountaindrinks.co.nz
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