Executive Report May 2025

Dear Members,

We hope you enjoyed a long weekend over Easter and had a wonderful relaxing Easter break.

FUTURE DIRECTION

The Board of Directors held a strategy day late last year, as we continue to navigate the evolving landscape of our industry.

Following on from this we are excited to announce the formation of sub-committees to help further advance our initiatives. Board members are represented on each of these subcommittees along with members of the Management team.

• ESG, Risk and Community Committee
• Building Committee
• Business Committee

I want to take a moment to reaffirm the Board’s unwavering commitment to the strategic direction and vision that we have collectively set for the Club.

INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY

We are delighted to share that this year’s International Women’s Day event was our most impactful yet, raising an incredible $40,000 for Biyani House Revesby Women’s Shelter. This is the largest donation we’ve ever made through International Women’s Day, and it speaks volumes about the generosity and compassion of our community. For five years now, this event has been about more than just raising funds, it’s about bringing people together to celebrate women, push for progress, and champion inclusivity.

This year, our speakers Sallianne Faulkner, Grace Rowe, and Frida Deguise shared their deeply personal stories of courage and determination. They reminded us why these conversations, and the action that follows, matter so much.

This achievement was made possible through the generosity of our partner, Leagues Club Australia, and the collective support of ClubsNSW and local clubs across the industry, who have not only supported this event but also work alongside us to drive meaningful change for those experiencing domestic violence and in support of the International Women’s Day movement. We would also like to extend a special thanks to all our event sponsors, the Board, and everyone who attended, whose presence and participation were vital to the success of this event and the important cause.

We would like to thank and recognise the efforts and commitment of our Marketing and Food and Beverage teams for organising and managing this special event.  The success is a credit to all the staff for their hard work and dedication.

VAL KENNEDY

On March 1, a special milestone was celebrated within the Club—the 36th anniversary of the Revesby Workers’ Garden Club, founded by Bill Bullard in 1989. It was an honour to mark this occasion by presenting Val Kennedy, our dedicated Garden Club President, with Life Membership of the Revesby Workers’ Garden Club.

MICHELLE CADDELL

Congratulations to our very own Revesby Village Centre Shopping Manager, Michelle Caddell who committed to being a “Star” of Penrith – a ‘Dancing with the Stars’ type competition run by the Cancer Council on March 21. Michelle danced Irish and raised over $35,000.

ASBESTOS AND DUST DISEASES RESEARCH INSTITUTE

On behalf of the Board of Directors, Club President Christine Butters and CEO Scott Bennetts recently attended a Reception at Government House for the Asbestos and Dust Diseases Research Institute.

The event was hosted by Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC and was attended by individuals and businesses who donate funding and contribute to the incredible work that the Institute undertakes, working towards finding a cure for asbestos related diseases.

Revesby Workers’ Club generously donated $45,000 in 2024 and are hopeful to support the Institute again this year.

The Club’s support of the Institute was widely recognised throughout the event, and we are honoured to be in a position to be able to provide this much needed funding.