Walgett RSL Memorial Club is a successful Club in NSW\u2019s far west. The Club serves 1200 members and provides all the facilities expected of a Club of this size, including a bar, lounge areas and a beer garden.<\/p>\n
The Club also operates a 24 room motel that was acquired in December 2013.<\/p>\n
The Club supports many local groups through donations and in-kind support. During the last Club Grants period the Walgett RSL Memorial Club donated over $40,000, well above what is required of us under this scheme.<\/p>\n
Policies and Regulations<\/span><\/p>\n To maintain the standard enjoyed in our Club, we request that Members and Guests abide by Dress Rules as indicated on Club Foyer signage. The following dress is NOT PERMITTED <\/b>at any time.<\/span><\/p>\n Appearance must be clean, neat and tidy at all times. Management’s decision shall be final in all matters relating to dress and behaviour.<\/span><\/p>\n NOTE<\/b>: Obscene or offensive language or clothing will not be tolerated. Also, please note that only tailored tracksuits are permitted in the Club.<\/span><\/p>\n NOTE<\/b>: Please be advised that on entry to the Club photo ID is required. If you live within 60kms of the Club and you are not a Member, you MUST be signed in by a Member of the Walgett RSL Memorial Club.<\/span><\/p>\n RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL HOUSE POLICY<\/span><\/p>\n This establishment has a policy to serve patrons in a responsible, friendly and professional manner. Our staff are on hand to assist patrons in their decision to drink in moderation and where appropriate avoid the dilemmas of combining drinking and driving.<\/span><\/p>\n Staff will not serve alcohol to any person under the age of 18 years nor any patron to the point of intoxication at any time.<\/span><\/p>\n The Management wishes to encourage patrons to inquire about and our staff to promote our extensive range of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL\u00a0– MISSION STATEMENT<\/span><\/p>\n All of us involved in the service, sale and promotion of alcohol will use our eyes, ears and good judgement to ensure the comfort and safety of all patrons by the application of conduct and procedures to restrict the entry of minors to restricted areas, intoxicated people to the premises and to safely serve, sell and promote alcohol and food to avoid any person on the premises from becoming intoxicated in line with harm minimisation provisions.<\/span><\/p>\n POLICY STATEMENT<\/span><\/p>\n In accordance with the State Liquor Act of NSW and the Registered Club Act, Management and staff of the Walgett RSL Memorial Club Ltd will ensure Responsible Service of Alcohol at all times.<\/span><\/p>\n Any person who is believed to be intoxicated by alcohol, drugs or misuse of medication, will not be allowed to enter the premises, or if on the premises will be required to leave.<\/span><\/p>\n Procedures and standards will be followed to ensure the safety, comfort and well being of all persons on the premises to ensure the highest standard of customer service possible.<\/span><\/p>\n RESPONSIBLE SERVING OF ALCOHOL<\/span><\/p>\n In accordance with the State Liquor Act of NSW and the Registered Club Act, Management and Staff of the Walgett RSL Memorial Club will ensure the responsible service of alcohol at all times.<\/span><\/p>\n The Walgett RSL Memorial Club has a policy to serve patrons in a responsible, friendly and professional manner. The Staff are on hand to assist patrons in their decision to drink in moderation and where appropriate, avoid the dilemmas of combining drinking and driving.<\/span><\/p>\n Through this policy, a framework and strategies have been formed, addressing the following issues.<\/span><\/p>\n HOUSE POLICY<\/span><\/b> TRAINING OF STAFF<\/span><\/b> EDUCATION OF PATRONS<\/span><\/b> SAFE TRANSPORT OPTIONS<\/span><\/b> Strategies for the ELIMINATION OF UNDER-AGE DRINKING.<\/span><\/p>\n The WALGETT RSL MEMORIAL CLUB WILL EFFECT these five STRATEGIES BY:<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n It is the responsibility of every staff member at Walgett RSL Memorial Club to ensure that we are not breaking the law by allowing under age drinking or intoxication on our premises.<\/span><\/p>\n The only proof of age identification the Club will accept are: <\/span><\/p>\n Door Staff: It is your direct responsibility to refuse the entry of intoxicated persons. If you have concerns please refer the matter to Supervisor\/Manager.<\/span><\/p>\n It is your responsibility to ensure that all patrons entering the Club are over 18 years of age unless they are accompanied by a responsible adult.<\/span><\/p>\n Bar Staff: It your direct responsibility to check the age of all persons that you believe may be under age when they are ordering drinks in a restricted bar area. You must report any incident of an underage person being in a restricted area to the Duty Supervisor or Management immediately. Don’t assume that because they got past the door they must be over age. If in doubt check I.D.<\/span><\/p>\n It is your direct responsibility to ensure you do not serve alcohol to any patron to the point of intoxication. You must not serve any patron that may be intoxicated or any patron whom you suspect may supply the alcohol to another person to the point of intoxication. You must report any refusal of service to the Duty Manager or Supervisor immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n All Staff: Your role is one of surveillance. Report any suspicious persons or incidents to your Supervisor or Manager.<\/span><\/p>\n The following procedures are to be adopted by all Bar Stewards in regard to the responsible serving of alcohol:<\/span><\/p>\n The four forms of identification listed above are the only forms of identification recognised and accepted by the Club and the law as proof of age identification.<\/span><\/p>\n It is in the best interest of all staff to abide by the policy and procedures put in place by the Club to help educate Patrons so that they understand the Laws pertaining to the Responsible Serving of Alcohol.<\/span><\/p>\n REMEMBER<\/b>: The Club takes this issue very seriously and any person not complying with this policy or procedures will face disciplinary action, the result of which may be termination of your employment.<\/span><\/p>\n SIGNS OF INTOXICATION may include one or all of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF GAMBLING POLICY<\/span><\/p>\n The WALGETT RSL MEMORIAL CLUB\u2019s mission is the proper conduct and balanced development, in the public interest, of the gaming racing, liquor and charity industries in NSW.<\/span><\/p>\n One important way the Club ensures the public interest is promoted in the gambling industry is by developing and keeping under review strict regulatory measures for the conduct of lawful forms of gambling in the State to ensure that any potential harm associated with gambling is minimised.<\/span><\/p>\n The responsible conduct of gambling is important to minimise the harmful consequences associated with problem gambling.<\/span><\/p>\n Regulatory measures that are currently in place include:<\/span><\/p>\n An extract from the Liquor and Registered Clubs Amendment (Responsible Gambling) Regulation 2000 is as follows: SELF EXCLUSION SCHEME<\/span><\/p>\n In accordance with the State Liquor and Registered Club Act Management and Staff of the Walgett RSL Memorial Club will ensure Responsible Conduct of Gambling at all times.<\/span><\/p>\n The WALGETT RSL MEMORIAL CLUB has a policy to serve patrons in a responsible, friendly and professional manner. The Staff are on hand to provide Patrons with documentation and contact telephone numbers to help them identify a gambling problem and provide assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n In accordance with the Gaming Machines Act 2001; the WALGETT RSL MEMORIAL CLUB operates a self \u2013 exclusion scheme for Patrons and their guests who may have a problem with their gambling. This information is gained from the Duty Supervisor\/Manager through members of Staff.<\/span><\/p>\n The WALGETT RSL MEMORIAL CLUB promotes responsible gambling by not providing credit.<\/span> The Liquor Act of 1982 and Registered Clubs Act 1976 advises your chance of winning the maximum prize on a gaming machine is generally no better than one in a million.<\/span><\/p>\n The Liquor Act of 1982 prohibits the WALGETT RSL MEMORIAL CLUB from cashing:<\/span><\/p>\n WALGETT RSL CLUB DISCLOSURES STATEMENT TO MEMBERS<\/span><\/p>\n Dear Members,<\/span>\n
provides the framework for the Responsible Serving of Alcohol.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
so that they may implement and promote the house policy.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
so they can understand the implication of and abide by the Responsible Serving of Alcohol.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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Any person who is caught serving or supplying liquor to an intoxicated person or a minor on Registered Club premises is guilty of an offence, with the MAXIMUM PENALTY BEING $5500 or as the penalty may apply.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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In summary the Regulations will do the following:<\/i> <\/span><\/p>\n\n
Loyalty Points: Government legislation \u2013 as from the 2nd April 2002 Redemption of Loyalty points for cash is forbidden.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
There has been Legislative changes to the Registered Clubs Act 1976 section 41H, and the Club is no longer required to send out the Disclosures Statements to members. As a result members may obtain a copy of the Disclosures Statement by contacting the CEO during office hours Monday to Friday* (9am-5pm) on 02 6828 1183 or email<\/span> <\/span>info@walgettrsl.com.au<\/a><\/span><\/span>
* Except Public Holidays<\/span>
More information available here<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span>