Ray Hopkins, Past President, Life Member, Club Champion and champion bloke passed away suddenly and tragically on 3 June 2019. After playing bowls on Sunday he took ill and was conveyed by ambulance to hospital on Monday morning, had a massive heart attack on the operating table and couldn’t be revived. His sudden passing has given us all a great shock. Ray has been part and parcel of our bowling club for much longer than most of us have been members.
Ray has held just about every position on the bowls committee and was always a popular choice with members, he had a great skill in getting things done. He never gave orders, he never asked anyone to do this or that, the guys just seemed to know what he wanted done and went ahead with it. He loved to be with his mates, playing bowls, visiting different clubs, enjoying life to the full. He was a good all-round sportsman and played many sports but liked tennis and bowls the most and was a champion in both.
At the Fibro whenever a new member joined, Ray would take him under his care and partner him in some championship event, say the pairs championship and probably win it with him. He would do it just once then move on to another newcomer for the next time. They loved him for that. Col Heaslip, Ian Stromborg, Merv Elder, Denis Gallant, Ernie Wilson to name a few who were recipients of this kind gesture. Ray made friends easily he had friends everywhere and each of us believed we were his “special friend” and he was special to us. He treated everyone as special.
Rays funeral was held on the 14 June and was attended by a huge crowd of his family and friends. Best family friend and confidant Helen spoke of the good times she and her family spent with Ray and Dot, it must have been hard for her she held up well, but the tears came and why not? Ray was fortunate to have a friend like Helen. Geoff spoke for our bowlers, he’s not so tough, he shed too.
Hankies were out, it looked like sails on the harbour on a lazy Sunday. No shame in shedding tears for such a loss. A cheeky Ray might say “don’t cry for me, friends, just enjoy life cause you don’t know what’s around the b—-y corner.”
The tears of grief slowly turned to smiles in the Revesby Workers’ Whitlam Theatre as the “wake” got going and the happy memories and tales of the good times with Ray started to ease the shock of his sudden passing.
“Everybody loves Raymond”, three words that were never so true as today at this service. For those of us who believe, it would be nice to think of Ray and his charming wife Dot are together now on that great bowling green that we dream about, they were the perfect couple.
On behalf of the Bowls Club President Denis and our members our deepest condolences to Ray’s family and friends. It’s hard to believe that we won’t see Ray again, he will leave a big gap that may never be filled.
Rest in peace dear friend.
Mega Members’ Money Major Winners October 2019
/in Our Members /by Justin SkinnerIt came down to the FINAL 3 on Saturday 12 October as to who was going to WIN a brand NEW Honda Civic VTI! Congratulations to all of our WINNERS!
The Major Prize Winners Were;
Cuong Hinh 19885 – $5,000
Shmoel Huzairan – $5,000
Julie Delman – Honda Civic VTI (Value $25,000)
Firestone WINS Savour Award!
/in News, Our Staff, Uncategorised /by Justin SkinnerFirestone Kitchen and Bar has again shown why it is the destination of choice for families, taking out the award for best Family Dining Restaurant – Sydney at the SW Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner 2019.
R&CA’s Awards for Excellence program provides deserved recognition to those restaurants and caterers that excel in their field. The Savour Australia Hostplus Awards for Excellence is a nationally recognised, independently judged awards program that recognises exceptional service and culinary talent across Australia.
For Head Chef Darren Foots and his team, this meant a process of mystery diners attending a meal at Firestone Kitchen And Bar, with adjudications made on all aspects of the dining experience, in this case pertaining to the “Family Experience”.
To say that we are proud of our team, and it’s commitment to providing a destination of choice for the community is an understatement.
Firestone Kitchen is open
Mon-Thu 11.30am – 2.30pm | 5pm – 9pm
Friday 11.30am – 2.30pm | 5pm – 9.30pm
Saturday 11.30am – 9.30pm
Sunday 11.30am – 9pm
CONGRATULATIONS TEAM!!!
Catering Attendant Amanda Collects Award For Service
/in Our Staff /by Justin SkinnerAustralia’s leading disability employment service specifically for people with an intellectual disability celebrating over 800 people into open employment. Awards given to employers and clients for their tenure milestones, and also recognising employers of multiple placements, as well as School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) milestones.
Catering Attendant, Amanda Sivier started with Revesby Workers’ Club as a work experience student, and how now been employed with us for over 10 Years! Congratulations Amanda – we’re all looking forward to the next milestone in a great career so far!
Charity Raffle Success At The Charity Committee Annual Gala
/in Community, News /by Justin SkinnerThe Charity Committee Annual event was held on Friday 30 August 2019 to a resounding success. This Year’s beneficiaries were Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital ($77,940.95) Asbestos Diseases Research Foundation ($45,000) and Beautiful Minds ($5,000)
A combined total of $127,940.95 was raised this year alone by the Charity Committee. A wholehearted congratulations to the winners of the Raffle (Listed Below) and special thanks to all those who participated in the Raffle and those you helped raise money throughout the year, particularly, Club Director – Dennis Hayward who has been an integral part of organising the Raffle.
Prize Winners Of The Annual Charity Raffle Below
First Prize: (Honda Civic Value 25,000) Phillip Wilke Ticket number 2778 | Drawn by Mr Peter Rophail, GM Bankstown Hospital
Second Prize: (Helloworld Travel Revesby Voucher Value $1,500) Patricia Pride Ticket number 2580 | Drawn by Mr Peter Tighe Chairman, Asbestos Disease Research Institute
Third Prize: (Eftpos Card Value $500) Ken Bryant Ticket number 4187 | Drawn by Mr Denis Gallant President Revesby Workers’ Bowling Club
Mega Members’ Money Jackpot Winners July 2019
/in Events, Our Members /by Justin SkinnerSaturday 20 July 2019 saw our Mega Members’ Money jackpot to it’s limit of 60k with all the cash and a BRAND NEW Honda Civic WON in a huge night at Revesby Workers’ Club.
A Huge Congratulations to our winners!
Honda Civic Winner Jianhua Yang 5500133706
$5000 Thi Nguyen 28116
$5000 Lieu Nguyen 39309
Vale Ray Hopkins
/in Community, Our Members /by Justin SkinnerRay Hopkins, Past President, Life Member, Club Champion and champion bloke passed away suddenly and tragically on 3 June 2019. After playing bowls on Sunday he took ill and was conveyed by ambulance to hospital on Monday morning, had a massive heart attack on the operating table and couldn’t be revived. His sudden passing has given us all a great shock. Ray has been part and parcel of our bowling club for much longer than most of us have been members.
Ray has held just about every position on the bowls committee and was always a popular choice with members, he had a great skill in getting things done. He never gave orders, he never asked anyone to do this or that, the guys just seemed to know what he wanted done and went ahead with it. He loved to be with his mates, playing bowls, visiting different clubs, enjoying life to the full. He was a good all-round sportsman and played many sports but liked tennis and bowls the most and was a champion in both.
At the Fibro whenever a new member joined, Ray would take him under his care and partner him in some championship event, say the pairs championship and probably win it with him. He would do it just once then move on to another newcomer for the next time. They loved him for that. Col Heaslip, Ian Stromborg, Merv Elder, Denis Gallant, Ernie Wilson to name a few who were recipients of this kind gesture. Ray made friends easily he had friends everywhere and each of us believed we were his “special friend” and he was special to us. He treated everyone as special.
Rays funeral was held on the 14 June and was attended by a huge crowd of his family and friends. Best family friend and confidant Helen spoke of the good times she and her family spent with Ray and Dot, it must have been hard for her she held up well, but the tears came and why not? Ray was fortunate to have a friend like Helen. Geoff spoke for our bowlers, he’s not so tough, he shed too.
Hankies were out, it looked like sails on the harbour on a lazy Sunday. No shame in shedding tears for such a loss. A cheeky Ray might say “don’t cry for me, friends, just enjoy life cause you don’t know what’s around the b—-y corner.”
The tears of grief slowly turned to smiles in the Revesby Workers’ Whitlam Theatre as the “wake” got going and the happy memories and tales of the good times with Ray started to ease the shock of his sudden passing.
“Everybody loves Raymond”, three words that were never so true as today at this service. For those of us who believe, it would be nice to think of Ray and his charming wife Dot are together now on that great bowling green that we dream about, they were the perfect couple.
On behalf of the Bowls Club President Denis and our members our deepest condolences to Ray’s family and friends. It’s hard to believe that we won’t see Ray again, he will leave a big gap that may never be filled.
Rest in peace dear friend.
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea 2019 – Icon Cancer Centre
/in Community /by Justin SkinnerIcon Cancer Centre, again, this year have produced a spread of gigantic proportions at the Brett St Entrance of Revesby Workers’ Club. Tea goers feasted on a variety of cakes and delicious morsels of food – all in aid of raising money for the Cancer Council NSW.
Well done to all that made the effort to attend and donate to this worthy cause.
Convert Your R Ultimate Points To Ultimate Prepaid Eftpos Via The RWC App
/in Uncategorised /by Justin SkinnerDid you know that you can now transfer all of your R Ultimate Points to Your Ultimate Prepaid Eftpos Card on the RWC App?
Step 1: Make sure you have signed up for an Ultimate Prepaid Eftpos Card
Step 2: Open the RWC App, Select “My Profile” then press the ULTIMATE POINTS TRANSFER button.
Step 3: Transfer your points to your card at any time it’s convenient to you.
If you haven’t already downloaded the RWC App, you can do so here.
Supporting The Bankstown Koori Elders Group
/in Community /by Justin SkinnerAnother group associated with Revesby Workers’ Club is the Koori Elders Group and they have recently completed a cultural Exchange with the Chiefs of Mare and the Ilse of Pines.
This was a first time for most of the participants to travel out of Australia and the skills of the organisers were to be admired. Passports were required travel arrangements to be made and meetings to be planed for both able bodied and some disadvantaged persons. Being the first time travelling there was lots to see and to talk about on board the ship.
Meetings were successful with Cultural matters discussed between the nations and ceramics made by the Koori Elders Group were provided to the Chiefs in recognition of the visit. The Koori Elders Group learnt a lot from their meetings and were proud to be Aboriginal and to share their Culture with the Chiefs of Mare and the Ilse of Pines. Revesby Workers’ Club support the Koori Elders Group through the ClubGRANTS Scheme.
East Hills VIEW Club News From February 2019
/in East Hills View Club /by Justin SkinnerThe first 2019 meeting of the East Hills VIEW Club was held on Monday February 18 at Revesby Workers club. The meeting was attended by 46 members and guests.
The committee and members are looking forward to another successful year in our fundraising efforts for disadvantaged students in conjunction with the Smith Family and our very pleasant social gatherings and outings.
For more information on VIEW and how you can participate contact Bev on 9771 5457.