RACANEWSROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AUSTRALIA Incorporating Imperial Service Club Limited ABN 44 000 016 14489 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia T: 02 8273 2300 F: 02 8273 2301 raca@raca.com.au www.raca.com.au

DECEMBER/JANUARY 2015

New Members Referral Promotion

In association with The Sydney Conservatorium of Music, we are delighted to present award winning Soprano, Zoe DrummondZoe was selected to represent the Conservatorium at the inaugural Estivo Music Festival in Verona,Italy. She has performed nationally and internationally and along with being awarded the Reuben Scarf Outstanding Voice Award, she is also the proud recipient of the 2015 RJ Hamer Opera Scholarship through the Dame Mellie Melba Opera Trust, a true rising star of the Opera world.

Join fellow members for a three course dinner in the elegant surrounds of the club whilst listening to Zoe’s performance.

Thursday 17th December 7:00pm to 7:30pm startPrice: $125.00 per person

Christmas Opera DinnerSaturday 19th December Harbour Dining Room 2:00pm to 4:00pm Price: $79.00 per person

Enjoy an afternoon of indulgence in the Harbour Dining Room with an outstanding saxophone performance by Evan Powis. Also offering first-class entertainment, The Gentlemen Magician Bruce Glen, member of the Magic Circle will be performing some up-close magic at your table.

Treat yourself to an alternative selection of high tea delights prepared by the Executive Chef and his team. You will be greeted with sparkling wine and served Tea forte tea blends and herbal infusion at your table. Places for this event are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

To download a copy of this newsletter or for more details please visit our website www.raca.com.au

For more information or to make a booking Please contact the club on T: 8273 2320 or E: Events@raca.com.au

Celebrate in style, while enjoying a lavish Christmas Luncheon in the Harbour Dining Room or Macquarie Room.

We pride ourselves on serving you the finest Christmas fare in Sydney.

This year, our menu includes the freshest local Seafood, Festive Roast Meats including Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef with Roasted and Buttered Vegetables and home made Chutneys.

A wonderful selection of Summer Salads, Christmas Pudding, delicious Tortes, Cakes and Pavlova, Seasonal Summer Fruits and a selection of Australian Cheese. Beverages are included.

Book now and celebrate Christmas Day Lunch with us!

Friday 25th December Harbour Dining Room/Macquarie Room 12:30pm to 4:00pm

Christmas Luncheon Thursday 31st December Harbour Dining Room 6:30pm to 12:00am (midnight) Price: $215.00 per person

New Years Eve Dinner

Bring in the New Year with a celebratory dinner in the company of family and friends at your Club!

Enjoy an outstanding plated 5 course meal with sparkling wine and accompanying beverages in the Harbour Dining Room

Menu To Start

Shared Platters of Cured and Smoked Meats with Marinated VegetablesSelection of Sourdough Rolls

EntreePoached Yabby Tails with Cucumber Fennel and Radish Salad

Slow Cooked Beef Tenderloin with Cannelloni of Oxtail, Olive, Pumpkin and KaleDessert

Soufflé of Poached Pear and Saffron with a Gilded White Chocolate ParfaitFor Later

Cheese Platter with Fruit and Nuts, Lavosh Tea, Coffee, Hand-made Chocolates

A Very Festive High Tea

As members are aware the club does not support a staff tipping policy. The trading results achieved by the Club reflect not only on the support of members but also the service offered by all staff members. The Board encourages member support of the fund to ensure that all staff

receive some monetary recognition for their efforts in making our visits to the Club as pleasant as they always are. The funds are distributed by management in time for the festive season.

Staff Christmas Gratuities Fund

Adults: $148.00Children:13-17yrs: $121.00 Children: 3-12yrs: $81.00

EST. SYDNEY 1903 INTEREST GROUPS AND UPDATES

Around the ClubThe Board and CEO welcome the following new members

Ms Joanna GurryMr Eric CampbellMr David BriscoeMrs Rosemary Campbell

Mrs Lorraine HammondMr David AndrewMr Siyao JiangMr Andrew CannonMr Philip Okill

Mrs Dianne ThomasMrs Adele WeissMr Greg RoweMr Dominic Mueller

Mrs Amelia CoxMr Robert EnosLCDR Christopher AndrewsMr Jason YoungMr Nicholas Scarf

Mr Mark LeeDr Darren DelaneyMr Colin MullinsMr Karl KruszelnickiMr Christopher McNaughton

Mr Marcell PavlovecMrs Kim VellaDr Subhasis TalapatraMs Samantha Biggs

Snooker Club

At the heart of the origins of The Royal Automobile Club of Australia is an undeniable fascination with the automobile, in all its forms and its contribution to the community at large. The RACA has always actively supported inno-vation and exploration of motoring pursuits. For more RACA Motoring activities https://www.facebook.com/RACAMEGDecember Friday 11 – Christmas Drinks - RACA Members BarAll RACA members are invited to come into Members bar for Christmas drinks. No meet-ings, No plans, No structure. Just conviviality and reflection on the year that was.Throughout 2015 RACA MOTORING has been actively nurturing the unique historic position that the Royal Automobile Club of Australia holds in the Australian motor car landscape. Activities have included• RACA’s Australia Day forecourt display featuring examples of members contemporary and classic motoring machines;• Hosting members of Club Lotus Australia for an evening at the RACA;• RACA Annual Motoring Dinner honouring Bill Buckle OAM and his contribution to Austra-lian motoring , presentation of RACA historic racing trophies to successful HSRCA class win-ners, showcasing NSW’s newest motor sport venue, CASAR Park;• Invitation access to 2015 Sydney Retro Speedfest and Sydney Polo Club’s Gold Cup; • Hosting 50 representatives of motoring clubs at the RACA to a presentation evening conducted by senior executives of NSW Roads and Maritimes Services regarding the new historic plates registration trial.For more information about RACA motoring activities contact, Alan Hunt on T: 0438 290639 or hunts@optusnet.com.au

Royal Automobile Club Motoring

Dear MembersOur final event for the year was our Black Tie Henschke Dinner held in the Macquarie Room on Friday 20 November. The menu devised and prepared by Scott Thompson was wonderful, as were the matching 6 Henschke wines. My personal favourites were the poached beef fillet served with the 2010 Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon blend, and the dessert of white choc-olate mousse served with the sublime 2013 Noble Gewurztraminer.The 57 attendees were a great mix of long-standing Corks ‘n’ Forkers, and other Club members and their guests attending a Corks ‘n’ Forks event for the first time. Everyone had a great night!The theme for the dinner was ‘Henschke – a Cul-tural Heritage’, and as the evening progressed we learned about Albert Julius Henschke – noted sculptor and stonemason after whom the 2015 Julius Riesling we enjoyed with the scallops is named; and the Henschke Family Brass Band after which the 2012 Keyneton Euphonium we enjoyed with the lamb shoulder is named. We screened some photos of Julius and his famous ‘Angels’, which he sculpted in situ at the Ade-laide War Memorial, and of the Henschke family band in the late 1800s featuring the famous B flat euphonium still owned by the Henschke family.We also screened a photo of Stephen Henschke greeting Prince Charles during his recent visit to the Barossa, with a prize for the funniest caption, which was won by Roger Butler. We also had a lot of fun with our options game, which this year was unusually won by a male of the species - Robert Green, one of Eric Tang’s guests. Both Roger and Robert received a bottle of the 2013 Noble Gewurztraminer as their prize.Planning is well under way for 2016, and you might like to mark the following dates in your diaries:February 11 - Austrian wine tasting and vinous ‘wine tour’.April 8 – Dinner – The Best from Tasmania – theme to be confirmed.May 12 – The Loire Valley – wine tasting and vinous ‘wine tour’ down the river.June 9/12 – Trip away – dates and interstate venue to be confirmed.July 14 – Bastille DinnerAugust 11 - Spanish/Portugese tasting and vinous ‘wine tour – theme to be confirmed.September 16 – Dinner – theme to be confirmed.November 18 – Black Tie Henschke Dinner.Finally, a big thank you to everyone who helped

make 2015 a great Corks ‘n’ Forks success – in particular to our CEO for all his help, to Chef and his team for the wonderful menus and food, to

Katrin Soolepp and her team for their profession-alism on the floor, to the Events Team for all their

back office support, to my fellow committee members Cheryl Rose and Jim Robinson, and

last but not least to all of you who turned up with your guests to make our events this year such a

great success.My compliments of the Season, and I look

forward to seeing you all next year.

Corks ‘n’ Forks

Would you like to meet up with a keen group of cue enthusiasts at the Royal Auto-mobile Club?Are you looking for an activity within the Club that anyone at any skill level can en-joy inside the RAC? The RACA Snooker Club is open to ALL Club members. Our group seeks to grow and expand friendships, con-nections and conviviality. We have social events, competitions versus outside clubs, intraclub competitions within our club, and coaching from time to time.Our Social events on Sunday, 8 November and Wednesday, 18 November drew a nice crowd of people. Sunday was a trial to allow for families to participate, bring in board games or other activities for them to enjoy. Express your interest for this to continue.Next social event will be Wednesday, 16 December from 6pm-9pmWe would love for you to join in. Support the Snooker Club and your Club! Invite friends, family members, work colleagues to evening socials. It’s the perfect time to show off your RAC as a central hub of Sydney for meetings, drinks at our beautiful bar, and a bonus game of Snooker!Intraclub comps are moving through, and we are aiming to achieve a finals date and comp with a beautiful RAC chefinspired dinner in the ISC room just in time for the holidays. Please contact your opponents and set up your games. Should your match happen on a social day, your comp match takes priority. Newcomers with generous handicaps are blasting them past expe-rienced players. Let’s create more fun, more gatherings in the Albert Room, and continue to enjoy the game.Like our FB page at: https://www.facebook.com/RACASnookerRACA club members are invited to make contact with the Snooker Club by email to SnookerClub Captain, Carol Langley at clangleydc@gmail.com.

We would like to welcome to the RACA Team Rebecca Jackson and Jordyne Makara.

Rebecca Jackson Wedding & Events Coordinator

Jordyne Makara Events Administrator

Welcome to the Events Team

Mr Wendell TatumIt is with great sadness to notify the RACA and its members that Mr Wendell (Harry) Tatum passed away peacefully at the age of 99 years old on the 19th November, 2015. As a life long member of the Club for 59 years, Mr Tatum loved the RACA , its values and spent many occasions there with family & friends throughout the ages.

Mr Wendell (Harry) Tatum

EST. SYDNEY 1903 MEMBER E VENTS AND DINING

We currently have permanent parking spaces available at very reasonable rates, in a secure environment with 24/7 access. To find out more information please contact Markus Friedler CEO/Secretary Manager on T:8273 2300 or E: ceo@raca.com.au

Royal Automobile Club of Australia Permanent Parking

To download a copy of this newsletter or for more details please visit our website www.raca.com.au

For more information or to make a booking Please contact the club on T: 8273 2320 or E: Events@raca.com.au

Enjoy a romantic evening in the Harbour Dining Room for St. Valentine’s Day.

Sparkling wine will be served to your table on arrival and a 6 course degustation menu crafted specially for the occasion by the Club’s Executive Chef will follow.

The set menu will be available paired with some delicious wines for you and your partner to enjoy.

Book via the Harbour Dining Room 82732370

Saturday 13th February Harbour Dining Room

Valentines Day Dinner

Price: $97.00 per person without wines $137.00 per person with matching winesMelbourne Cup Lunch 2015

Our 2015 Melbourne Cup held on the 3rd of November was a huge success. Members and guests enjoyed a lovely luncheon with accompanying beverages and all praised the lovely decorations in the room. The event had a lot of sponsored prizes which the win-ning guests appreciated immensely. We look forward to having an even bigger 2016 Melbourne Cup event.

Join us for an end of year Christmas Jazz session with David Allen & Friends in conjuction with Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Help us celebrate our great partnership with 'The Con" and to see out the year in style. Please RSVP to Roy McCullagh by Wednesday 2 December. T:8273 2300 or E: Marketing@raca.com.au

Friday 4th December Members Bar 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Christmas Jazz SessionWednesday 16th December Macquarie Room

Womens' Pioneer Society

Join the Womens' Pioneer Society for a light lunch with guest speaker Anne Schofield a jewellery collector and lover of beautiful jew-ellery who collects and sells the best examples and finest quality of every period from the 18th century to the 1950’s. Price: $27.00 per person (light lunch and refreshments)

Bring your family and friends into the Club to celebrate Australia Day!

Enjoy an indulgent High Tea in the Harbour Room or lunch in the Members Bar.

You can also participate in the Games room or Mini-golf on the Roof Top with family and friends!

RACA Motor Enthusiasts Group will have a stunning display of some of Sydney’s most collectable and valuable motor cars will be arranged in the streets around the RACA.

Harbour Dining RoomHigh Tea

$49.00 per person2pm-4pm

•Members Bar

Lunch from 12pm to 3pm•

Roof TopMini-Golf

10am - 3pm•

Elizabeth RoomGames Room with Board Games,Cards, Wii

& X-box 10am - 3pm

•Macquarie Room

Cavalcade of Fashion

Tuesday 26th January The Royal Automobile Club

RACA Family Day

Presidents Cocktail PartyOn the 21st of October 2015 the President Mr. Gavin Thomas invited all 25 years and upward members to the annual Presidents Cocktail Party.All guests in attendance were very appre-ciative of the invite and praised the whole organisation of the event. All invited members were presented with a bottle of French cham-pagne and the top 10 members, 50 and up-wards were also presented with a certificate of long standing Membership.

We look forward to having another well attended Presidents Cocktail Party next year.

Wine & Dine

Monthly Member Events

Wine Of The Month - Part and Parcel

To download a copy of this newsletter or for more details please visit our website www.raca.com.au

Date Day Breakfast Lunch Dinner Lunch Dinner Opening Hours

23 Dec Wednesday Open Open Open Closed Closed 6:30-23:00

24 Dec Thursday Open Open Open Closed Closed 6:30-23:00

25 Dec Friday Open Function Closed Closed Closed 11:00-16:00

26 Dec Saturday Open Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed

27 Dec Sunday Open Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed

28 Dec Monday Open Open Open Closed Closed 6:30-23:00

29 Dec Tuesday Open Open Open Closed Closed 6:30-23:00

30 Dec Wednesday Open Open Open Closed Closed 6:30-23:00

31 Dec Thursday Open Open till 2pm Function Closed Closed 6:30-23:00

1 Jan Friday Open Closed Function Closed Closed Closed

2 Jan Saturday Open Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed

Garage

RACA CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS TRADING HOURS

Harbour Dining Room

December 2015Bridge Club Every Tuesday $30.00 per person for supervised Bridge game and tuition including light lunch and refreshments. Please meet at 10:30am in the Albert Room.

Regular Army OfficersFriday 11th December$60.00 per person (2 course lunch and beverages).Meet in the Members Bar at 12:00 noon. To book please call T: 8273 2320

Genealogy GroupWednesday 9th DecemberMeet in the Members Bar at 10:30amPlease book to attend with Mr Ian Palmer on T: 9522 8317

Womens Pioneer SocietyWednesday 16th DecemberGuest Speaker- Ann Schofield (Antique Jewellery)$27.00 per person (light lunch and refreshments)Please call Mrs Stone T: 9522 8924

RACA Family Day

High Tea $49.00 per person

Harbour Dining RoomOpen-2pm-4pm

• Members Bar (Lunch) Open12pm to 3pm

•Mini-golf on the Roof Top

•Games Room with Board Games,cards, Wii & X-box

• Macquarie Room

Cavalcade of Fashion •

RACA Motor Enthusiasts Group will have a stunning

display of some Sydney's most collectible

and valuable motor cars will be arranged in the streets

around the RACA

December January FebruaryFri 4th

Thur 17th

Sat 19th

Fri 25th

Thurs 31st

Sat 6th

Sat 13th

Brunch TBC More info to come

Valentines Degustation Dinner Harbour Dining Room $97.00 per person $137.00 per person with wines

Christmas Jazz SpecialVictoria Room6:00pm

Christmas Opera Dinner Sydney Conservatorium7:00pm for 7:30pm$125 per person

A Very Festive High Tea with Bruce Glen & Evan Powis Harbour Dining Room2:00pm to 4:00pm$79.00 per person

Christmas LuncheonAdults: $148 per person Children 13-17yes: $121 per person Children 3-12yrs: $81 per person

New Years Eve Dinner Harbour Dining Room$215 per person Please see page 1 for more details

Tue 26th

Thu 25th

Scotch Malt Whisky Tasting

$65.00 per person(includes finger food)

A new premium blended white from Tyrrell's consisting of Semillon, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer and Verdhelo. The wine is bright and fresh with a textural and comlpex palate. Just a wine to sit back and enjoy!

More Details to come

Penfolds DinnerPenfolds Dinner to take place in the week starting the 15th of February. Exact date and more details to be confirmed.

Part & Parcel $120.00 per half a dozen

The Gift of Club MembershipHave you considered proposing club membership to your Partner, Friends or Company?

BENEFITS OF CLUB MEMBERSHIP INCLUDE

•Free NRMA national roadside assistance •Access to our fully equipped Gym•Central, convenient and well priced valet parking.•Access to 200 reciprocal prestigious and private Clubs worldwide. •Member and guest use of 29 accommodation rooms. •Access to member only dining and bar facilities. •Exclusive Member room hire rates

From July 2015 until June 2016, any current and eligible Member who introduces 10 new approved Town Members to the RACA within the financial year will receive a bottle of Penfolds Grange as our way of saying thank you.

Our Christmas hampers make great gifts for your work collegues, family members and friends. To order from our range please see the enclosed

wine order form or contact our Stores Manager Munur on T:8273 2315

Dates for your Diary

Limited Stock Henschke Nobel Rot Semillon 2012

$35.00 per bottle

Henschke Lenswood Croft Chardonnay 2012$39.00 per bottle

Henschke Joseph Hill Gewurztraminer 2013

$32.00 per bottle

Henschke Lenswood Giles Pinot Noir 2012$45.00 per bottle

Henschke Johans Garden Gr/Shiraz 2013

$35.00 per bottle

Henschke Abbots Prayer 2010 $71.00 per bottle

6:30 to 8:30pm

Members Bar