The President's thought for the week:

'In the end we only regret the chances we didn't take.'

 
NEW MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
 
New members $10 until the end of our financial year - 31st May 2017.  Get your family and friends joined up now!
 

NEW FOR CLUB MEMBERS -- Loyalty Points

From 1st March for each purchase you make at the bars you will receive 3% of the total purchase towards your loyalty points. 
Loyalty points can be redeemed at the bars when you have accumulated enough points. Each point is equal to $1


You need to be a financial member of Tauranga Citizens Club and have your membership card with you at all times.  Please have your club card ready to be swiped when you purchase your drinks.


THIS WEEK AT THE CLUB!

WEEKLY MEMBERSHIP DRAW

(Rules of the Membership Draw:  Total prize draw is $2600.00.  The draw starts at $200.00 and increases by $200.00 weekly until struck.  If the Draw is struck before 13 weeks, a new Draw will begin the following week.  To claim the prize, the member must be present at the time of the draw and present their current financial membership card).

Wednesday 1st March  -  $2000
Last weeks winner:  5746
Leaner winner:  5736

Thursday 2nd March  -  $1600
Last weeks winner:  1548
Leaner winner:  1535

The Leaner draw is the closest number to the first membership number drawn.  The cost is $1.00 per number, operates each Wednesday and Thursday.  You do not need to be here to win the leaner draw.  (You do need to be a current financial member).

You could be the lucky member who goes home a little richer.  Don't forget you must be here to win the main draw!  Keep your licence and our licence safe........catch the courtesy bus.

 

KARAOKE

Karaoke this Friday night  -  join us for a fun time from 7pm

DANCING IN THE ARTIE STEWART LOUNGE

This Wednesday with PAULENA  from 7pm


DINE & DANCE IN THE CITZ RESTAURANT

Wednesday 1st March with Mark Taipari
 
Friday 3rd March with Darryl Jensen
 
Saturday 4th March with Helen Riley
 
Wednesday 8th March with Blaze
 
Friday 10th March with Tony Wellington
 
Saturday 11th March with Backporch

Every Thursday the Jukebox will be available for your use in the Citz Restaurant.  Play your favourite music while you enjoy your meal!


CITZ RESTAURANT

Open to the public Wednesday to Saturday nights from 5.30pm. 

We are pleased to welcome our new chef IAN WHITLEY - Ian comes to us from Whangarei where he was head chef at A'Deco.  With culinary arts qualifications and excellence awards under his belt, he is able to offer a wonderful new menu and dining experience for all.

Due to popular demand Saturday night dining is returning to the A la Carte menu.

Come in and join us for a lovely meal and wonderful music Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights.  Bookings recommended.


BISTRO SPECIAL  -  WEDNESDAY LUNCH ONLY

SWISS ROLL OR BRAISED SAUSAGES WITH VEGETABLES  -     SERVED WITH DESSERT - $12.00


WEEKLY BIRTHDAY DRAW

Don't forget, if your Birthday falls during the week you can enter the draw to win $25 of Restaurant vouchers!  Drawn Friday nights, entry forms are at Reception.  Congratulations to our last weeks winner:  CORNWALL STOWERS

ATTENTION ALL TENNIS PLAYERS

Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club are starting a Monday night social grade tennis competition.  Starting date 6th March till early May 2017.
Play starts at 5.45pm each Monday followed by drinks & BBQ.  4 players per team, mixed doubles (men & women).  Price per team is $180.  For full details please contact Shane Marshall 576 2320 or Kay Wynn 577 1940.

 

INDOOR BOWLS NEWS:

A reminder to all members, and an invitation to Citz Club members interested in joining us for the 2017 season - times as follows:

Monday evenings:  Names in by 7pm, Start 7.15pm

Thursday afternoons:  Names in by 1pm, Start 1.15pm

For more information, contact Ross Stewart (Ph 571 4299) or Brian May (Ph 544 2884)

8 BALL NEWS:

The Ohope interclub challenge at our club saw a good turn out from the visiting club.  Great day had by all.  Final result:  Ohope 16, Tauranga Citz 19

Master Blasters played on Sunday - results as follows:

Main Event best of 7 - Mike Ryan won against Mike Bain 4 to 3

Plate Event best of 5 - Bruce Stowe won against Bobby Duncan 3 to 2

Well done to everyone contested down to the last frame in both events.

Wednesday night names need to be in by 6.50pm, play starts at 7pm.  All Citz Club members and visitors welcome.  Minimum of 4 games played $4.00 for non 8 Ball members, $3.00 for 8 Ball members.  Come and learn Clubs NZ Rules on how the game is played.

THANKS TO OUR 8 BALL SPONSORS:
TGA Citizens Club, EMAC Electrical, Leaner 3 (8 Ball Members), Fez Kebab at 83 Pyes Pa Road, Repco Te Puke, 15th Ave Tyres and Suspension Centre, Aussie Butchers at Gate Pa Shopping Centre, Barclay Engravers at 61 Maleme Street.

Eight Ball members please remember to take glasses and empty bottles back to the bar and return dinner plates to Bistro when finished, also clean your hands before resuming play.  Much appreciated.

Upcoming Events for 8 Ball:
5th March - CNZ National Womens play-off at Waikanae Club
12th March - CNZ Masters Nationals play-off at Waikanae Club
19th March - TCC Club Champs
25th March - Greerton RSA Challenge away game at the RSA
26th March - Cambridge challenge away game at Cambridge
2nd April - Play off CNZ North Island Open at the Citz Club
8th April - Club challenge Te Kuiti home game at the Citz
9th April - Club challenge Waihi away game at Waihi
22nd -24th April - CNZ national Juniors at Timaru
25th - 29th April - CNZ Ladies North Island at Mangere Cossie Club

 

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE TAURANGA CITIZENS CLUB

THE ENTERTAINERS CLUB

Sunday 12th March - Mike Field Jazz (along with his talented ensemble of some of Aucklands finest Jazz musicians)
Entry tickets $15 available at Tauranga Citizens Club reception or door sales from 4.30pm (unless sold prior)  Full bar and restaurant meals available.


CRAIG ADAMS & THE DAN COSGROVE BAND - FRIDAY 31ST MARCH

IN THE CITZ RESTAURANT 7.30PM TO 10.30PM  -  FREE ENTRY

RESTAURANT WILL BE OPEN FROM 5.30PM


BLUES BROTHERS SHOW

Friday 21st April  -  $35 ticket includes the show, carvery meal and transport  -  Get your tickets from Reception now.


DENNIS MARSH & DENNIS AUGUST SHOW

Saturday 10th June  -  $35 ticket includes the show, carvery meal and transport  -  Get your tickets from Reception now.

 

The Tauranga Citizens' Club is now on FACEBOOK - Like us and get regular updates about the Club.

 

MEMBERS:    It has been noted how well you, the Members, look after each other in the Club rooms and when crossing the road.  We thank you for this.  If you have any concerns about Health & Safety in the Club, or any other issues, please talk  to the Executive or Joanna our Manager.  But on a positive note we are also very receptive to any positive suggestions for the future.

REMINDER TO MEMBERS

YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD MUST BE CARRIED ON YOU WHENEVER YOU ARE IN THE CLUB.  YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PRESENT IT IF ASKED.  YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD IS FOR YOUR USE ONLY.  IT IS NOT FOR ANY OTHER PERSON TO USE.  IF YOU SIGN IN A GUEST, YOU MUST ACCOMPANY THEM IN THE CLUB AND YOUR GUEST MUST LEAVE WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CLUB!

 

GUIDELINES FOR INDIVIDUALS VISITING OTHER CLUBS

- You must provide proof of membership of your own Club.  Each club will have its own individual entry requirements according to the club's rules, even if you are a member of another club you may be required to sign in.
- Under the law, clubs can only sell and supply alcohol to members of the club concerned, guests of a member of the club concerned and reciprocal visitors (members of another Clubs New Zealand member club).  Unless a club has been granted a condition on their licence, a person who is not a member of any club, who has been invited to the club by a reciprocal visitor will not be able to be sold or supplied alcohol while in the club.
- Your club must be a financial member of Clubs New Zealand.
- Check with the club beforehand about dress code, special rules or ticket-only events.
- If you pay frequent visits to another club, you may be required to join it.
- Those RSAs that are not members of Clubs New Zealand may not extend reciprocal visiting rights.
- Failure to observe the rules and by-laws of the club you are visiting may result in non-admission or removal from the premises.  In extreme cases, the withdrawal of visiting rights for either you or your entire club may result.
- Be aware that individual clubs have the right to control entry to their club, and despite reciprocal rights being in place, you may be denied entry to the club.
- Legal entry requirements in Australia may be different to New Zealand so check before visiting an overseas club.


SAFETY IN CROSSING FROM THE CLUB CAR PARK TO THE CLUB

The road from the car park across to the Club is getting dangerous at peak traffic time so we suggest you either cross at the traffic lights on the corner of Thirteenth Avenue and Cameron Road or cross at the corner of Christopher Street and Thirteenth Avenue where there is a refuge for your safety.

 
WELFARE

Each application is considered based on the type of cost and Member's circumstances, and at the discretion of the Welfare Committee.

Claims may include but not limited to:
Glasses/lenses - maximum $100
Ambulance fees
Medical/eye test for license
Some minor medical expenses/procedures (not general GP consultations) at the discretion of the Welfare Committee

Does not include:
Prescription costs
General GP consultation
Dentures/Dental
Hearing Aids
Surgery
House repairs/Maintenance


COURTESY COACH

Take advantage of our free coach Sunday through to Tuesday 4pm till 7pm.  Wednesday through to Saturday only $2.50 each way - starts at 3.30pm

 

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REMEMBER:  EXPECT THE BEST, FORGET THE REST, SEE YOU AT THE CITZ!

 

CLUB CONTACT DETAILS:

170 Thirteenth Ave, Tauranga
Phone/Fax:  07 578 7023
Email:  erica@tgacitz.co.nz

Tauranga 1368 AM

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