The President's thought for the week:

'The beauty of life does not depend on how happy you are, but how happy others can be because of you'.

 

CARPARKING

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT IF YOU PARK YOUR VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE SHOPS BEHIND OUR CLUB DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, YOU DO STAND THE CHANCE OF BEING TOWED AWAY! THE CLUB CARPARK IS ACROSS THE ROAD FROM THE CLUB.   

 

2017/18 SUBS ARE NOW DUE - Notices have been posted out - subs due by 31 May 2017

 

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.  Remember - NO CARD = NO POINTS.

 


BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO CLUBS NZ MEMBERS

Members are invited to check out the 'Members Market' on the Clubs NZ website.  These are deals available only to Clubs NZ members who can produce their current membership cards.

 

 

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   -  $2200
Last weeks winner:  3311
Leaner winner:  3307

Thursday  -  $1400
Last weeks winner:  6130
Leaner winner:  6130

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

Join us this Friday night for Karaoke from 7pm.

 

INDOOR BOWLS

THIS SATURDAY 27TH MAY WE HAVE THE CLUB CHAMP PAIRS COMPETITION IN THE ARTIE STEWART LOUNGE - ALL WELCOME TO COME AND WATCH THE GAMES

 

NEW SWEEPSTAKE - 'THE LIONS ROAR'  -  BASED ON THE LIONS TOUR OF NZ.  PICK THE WINNERS OF GAMES AND BE IN TO WIN PRIZES OF CASH AND AUSSIE BUTCHER MEAT VOUCHERS -  ENTRY FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CLUB - ONE ENTRY PER PERSON.  ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY 2ND JUNE.

 


DANCING IN THE ARTIE STEWART LOUNGE

This Wednesday with PAULENA  from 7pm  

 


DINE & DANCE IN THE CITZ RESTAURANT

Wednesday 24th May with DEBZ

Friday 26th May with ANDY BOWMAN

Saturday 27th May  with TONY WELLINGTON

 

 

CITZ RESTAURANT

NEW MENU - NEW PRICES  -  Open to the public Wednesday to Saturday nights from 5.30pm.  Come in and join us for a lovely meal and wonderful music Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights.  Bookings recommended.

 


BISTRO SPECIAL  -  WEDNESDAY LUNCH ONLY

BRAISED STEAK SERVED 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:  SUSIE BUCHANAN-WELCH

 

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE CITZ CLUB

 


2017 CLUBS NZ NORTH ISLAND 8 BALL TOURNAMENT

BEING HELD IN THE CITZ CLUB FROM WED 31ST MAY TO SUN 4TH JUNE  -  COME, WATCH & ENJOY THE COMPETITION.  SUPPORT OUR CLUB MEMBERS!

DURING THE TOURNAMENT, WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE TO OUR MEMBERS AS THIS IS A HUGE COMPETITION AND THE CLUB WILL BE EXTREMELY BUSY.

 

THE ENTERTAINERS CLUB

SUNDAY 11TH JUNE  -  BEATLESMANIA -  Tickets available now at Reception $15  -  The Abbey Road NZ Beatles show has been performing together for past 12 years.  This outstanding show rekindles the memories surrounding Beatlemania and of the most influential force in modern popular music.  Full bar and restaurant meals available.

 

8 BALL NEWS

SUNDAY 21ST MAY - TGA CITZ OPEN CLUB CHAMPS  -  One of the biggest fields the 8 Ball Club has seen for a while, with a great deal of enthusiasm & competitiveness shown over all 40 players.  There were 8 sections of 5 and there were no easier sections that showed above any other, this goes to show the standard of players that the Citizens Club has to offer.  The top 3 from each section progressing through to the Main Event, the bottom two qualifiers going into the Plate Event.

WINNER OF THE MAIN EVENT  -  What can you say about this guy having just won the National Snooker Competition the previous weekend & defending the title from three years in a row previously, was again announced the winner this year.  Congratulations George Elvin!  This was played off against Mike Ryan who has also been the winner and previous bridesmaid to this event a few times.  Well done to both players - also shows the quality of these two players.  Main was played best of 7 frames, George winning 4 to 2.

PLATE EVENT  -  Congratulations to Richie McGee - haven't seen this guy for a while, good to see you back playing and winning over Dave Harman best of 5 frames 3 to 0.

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
 
 
31 May - 4th June  CNZ OPEN NORTH ISLAND CHAMPS
11th June  Masters Singles Club Champs
25th June  Ladies Club Champs
2nd July  Play off for CNZ Open Nationals 10am
10-15th July  CNZ Women's Nationals held at Waikanae Club
18-22nd July  CNZ Masters Nationals held at Waikanae Club

 

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.

 

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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