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22 - 26 MAYTHAI5 - 10 JUNEGIN BOTANICALSTHEMED MENU IN HONOUROF WORLD GIN DAY

10 - 15 JULYFRENCH

MONTHLY FOODADVENTURES

CALL THE HARBOURDINING ROOM TO MAKEA BOOKING (02) 8273 2370

MEMBER NEWS, INTEREST GROUPS AND DINING

For Your Diary

Bridge Club Every Tuesday $30pp 10.30am in the Albert Room

Regular Army Officers 2nd Friday of the Month $65pp 2 course lunch & beverages 12pm in the Members Bar

JULY

MAY REGULAR EVENTS

7 Jazz Night

8 Harvard Krokodiloes

10 - 15 French Food Week

14 Corks 'n' Forks Bastille

19 Women's Pioneer Society

31 Ladies Committee

5 Members' Jazz Night

11 Corks 'n' Forks Tour

12 Bunnamagoo Wine Dinner

14 Mother's Day Buffet

17 Women's Pioneer Society

22-27 Thai Food Week

26 VIVID (ends 26th June)

29 Ladies Committee

31 Twilight Tour Botanic

QueensBirthday

THE

An afternoon tea party in the Victoria Room featuring a

sweets and live classical music

$65

17June

B U N N A M A G O OW I N E D I N N E R

12 MAY / 7PM

Bunnamagoo Estate has one of the coolest climates in Australia and soils enriched with deep volcanic basalt, combined this creates a wine of distinctive regional style. Together with the Bunnamagoo Estate and our executive chef Rebecca Kaye we’ve carefully selected five wines to compliment a five course dinner

to be remembered. Tickets $140

wines &courses5

AS THE SUN GOES DOWN STROLL INTO A WONDERLAND OF TREES AND BUSHES THAT GLOW AND SHIMMER THROUGH THE BOTANICAL GARDEN AND WATCH IT COME TO LIFE AS THE GARDENS ARE ILLUMINATED BY TENS OF THOUSANDS OF LITTLE LIGHTS IN CELEBRATION OF

THE VIVID FESTIVAL.

THIS TOUR AND 2 COURSE DINNER IS SURE TO BE A HIT FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, SO INVITE ALONG FRIENDS AND

FAMILY AND BOOK NOW. TICKETS $75

VIVIDT W I L I G H T T O U R T H R O U G H T H E B O TA N I C A L G A R D E N S

3 1 M AY

Mother’s Day Buffet14MAYWhat better way to thank your mum than to spend the day with her at the club, enjoying a delicious meal, live music by classic guitarist Katie Rosewood and gifts for all mothers attending!

Adult $79 / Young Adult (13-17) $54 / Child $41

Minimum Spend

Dear Members,

With the end of the Financial Year fast approaching, we would like to remind and encourage all members to use what is remaining of their “Minimum Spend” in the club.

Please remember that if this minimum spend is not used by the end of the financial year it will not roll over into the new year.

If you have any of your Minimum Spend left on your account, you are invited to consider gaining maximum value from it by either joining us in the club for an event or a meal or even taking part in our regular Wine of The Month deals before June 30.

Blain and Courtney

S Y D N E YCO N S E RVATO R I U MO F M U S I C P R E S E N T S

5 M AY - 6 : 3 0 P M M E M B E R S ’ B A R

JA Z Z B I T E S $ 1 8 P PN E W Z E A L A N D T H E M EF OO D I S O P T I O N A L

The Dining Experience Tour!

$145pp

3 Course Meal,

Drinks & Show

Coming to the Royal Automobile Club on the 9th of November! So save the date and book soon to avoid missing out on a must-see night of world-class comedy, alongside a 3 course meal and beverages

JUNE

2 Members' Jazz Night

5-10 Gin Botanicals

6 Business Networking

7 Corks 'n' Forks Trip Away

17 Queens Afternoon Tea

21 Women's Pioneer Society

26 Ladies Committee

THE FUTUREOF BUSINESS #3AN RACA NETWORKING EVENT

6 JUNE5:30PM

TICKETS $23

Coming up to our 3rd Future of Business Briefi ng and proving to be well received for those in attendance. Our next Future of Business will be on the 6 June and is sure to feature some equally as interesting guest speakers as the last two functions.

For only $23 this event includes stimulating guest speaker, canapés, drinks and a chance to network with some fellow RACA members. These events help to get an insight into what is lying ahead in 2017 and what businesses can to do capitalise on these times.

Make your way to our website (www.raca.com.au) for more

information

Thanks to all those that fell down the rabbit hole and into wonderland with us at the Mad Hatter’s Afternoon tea party.

Fun and magic was in the air with The Gentleman Magician Bruce Glen and Chefs “drink me” potions and colourful marshmallow hats.

These are one of many fun events held at the Royal Automobile Club of Australia, we look forward to sharing future events with you.

Mad Hatter's Tea Party

ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AUSTRALIA Incorporating Imperial Service Club Limited ABN 44 000 016 04489 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia T: 02 8273 2300 F: 02 8273 2301 raca@raca.com.au www.raca.com.au

RACANEWSMAY 2017

Limited in numbers and within an intimate atmosphere the Cork and Fork Wine Tours provide the opportunity to debate around the table what you like best and why.

If you enjoy our dinners you will love our Tours always with a theme to spark your curiosity and tease your palate. This next tour will not disappoint.

It’s a wine comparison tour, one Region –v- another in the same wine style with of course, food to match and enhance. We could call the tour “how to taste and compare in one place at one time” but that isn’t catchy enough. It does however sum up the experience. Don’t miss out. Book today. See you there.

11 May / $85 per person inc. food and wine.

On Monday 27th March, 2017 Susannah Fullerton literary lecture and author was the guest speaker at the Ladies Committee Luncheon.

63 Members and their guests who were in attendance were fortunate enough to listen to Susannah bring to life the fascinating story of Georgette Heyer: Queen of the Regency Romance.

The Ladies Committee next luncheon will be held on Monday 29th May, 2017.

Max Player Director of the Quarantine Station Board and its operations will be the guest speaker. Max will talk about the history of the Quarantine Station and what it has become to-day.

With so many ghost and history stories about the Quarantine Station, Manley, this will certainly be a most interesting talk.

All are most welcome to attend.

Regards,

(Mrs.) Margaret Dawes-Smith, OAM President, RACA Ladies Committee.

Membership to one of Australia`s leading private members clubs is open to all ladies and gentlemen. Joining our historic club which has been open since 1903, provides you with many distinct advantages. Why not recommend it to a friend or colleague?- Extensive global network of 200 reciprocal Clubs- Associate Membership available at a reduced rate for spouse/partner- Accommodation with 29 well-appointed rooms complete with Wi-Fi and Foxtel- Complimentary access to our Business Centre, including Wi-Fi, printing and faxing servicesFree NRMA Roadside Assistances- Access to secure valet parking- Level 7 Harbour Dining Room with spectacular views of Sydney Harbour- Members’ lounge and bar- Exceptional Member’s only rates on any of our seven conference, meeting or functions rooms

- Modern Fitness Centre with 24/7 access

In addition, members have the opportunity to take part in member special interest groups, attend events, and participate in a wide range of activities.

There has never been a better time to become a member.

Please call or email the Membership & Marketing team for more information or to book a tour 02 8273 2318 or marketing@raca.com.au

MEMBER NEWS, INTEREST GROUPS AND DINING EST. SYDNEY 1903 MEMBER NEWS, INTEREST GROUPS AND DINING

The Board and CEO welcome the following new MembersCorks 'n' Forks RACA Motoring BNI

Message from the Ladies Committee

Refer a Friend

Wine of the Month

Mrs Elizabeth Ayscough

Mr Paul Beaumont

Mr Peter Kelly

Mr Richard Menhinick

Mrs Melinda Patterson

Reverend Jorie Ryan

Mr David Thewliz

Meeting every Thursday for breakfast, BNI (Business Networking International) CBD Shine is an exceptional group of successful & like-minded business people who collaborated with the objective of creating and sharing business opportunities. We started in August 2015 and in 2016, we settled over $1.3 million in referral business to our members.

Upcoming meetings:

4 May – Speaker: Paul Sullivan – Benchmark Films

11 May – Speaker: Vanessa Reeve – Incorporate Design

18 May – Speaker: Bill Cotis – Orion Enterprises

25 May – Speaker: Wayne Black – Architect

Come and experience a networking breakfast with a difference! There is plenty of time for open networking, followed by a sit-down breakfast during which you will have an opportunity to briefly promote your own business, and you will also hear from our members.

Our group of like-minded business people are looking for other business owners in various industries to whom they can refer business.

We are a powerful, trusted, and connected community of Sydney business people brought together by a shared passion for our work, vision for the future. Our members cover various industries including Business Services, Legal, Finance & Insurance, Healthcare, Marketing & Media and Property Services.

Early Bird $45.00

Limited space available – to register, please visit www.bnicbdshine.com

Back by popular demand the Harvard Krokodiloes, Harvard University’s oldest and � nest a cappella singing group, will be coming back to the Club to perform exclusively for our members.

Soiree $50 / Dinner with Soiree $98� e Krokodiloes present a polished, professional product, � ne-tuned in the course of performing over 200 concerts every year. Each summer for the past 30 years the Krokodiloes have embarked on a 10 week, 6 continent world tour. � e Krokodiloes have spread their musical goodwill to over 100 countries and performed for kings, presidents, princes, and ambassadors in all corners of the globe.

Join the Harvard Krokodiloes and fellow members for an evening Soiree performance followed by a second performance over a delectable dinner.

HarvardKrokodiloes

8 JULY / 6pm

“Excellent winery.. Producing wines of high to very high quality” – James Halliday

At Bunnamagoo Wines the wines are on highly individual traditionally-made wines. The grapes are sourced from Bunnamagoo, an historic property near Rockley and from the Eurunderee vineyard not far from Mudgee.

WOMEN’S PIONEER SOCIETY LUNCHEONS12pm start in the Macquarie Room. Bookings: Lorna Stone on 02 9522 8924

Flying Doctor FoundationGREG WOODWARD

17 MAY

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world, providing extensive primary health

care and 24-hour emergency service to people over an area of 7.3 million square kilometres. Greg Woodward will be giving a talk on the evolution of the Flying Doctor Foundation.$35PP, INCLUDING SANDWICH LUNCH

The Queens DiamondsSCOTT COLEMAN

17 JUNE

Scott has spent his life becoming an expert on the British Royal Family, with a particular interest in the Queen's jewellery collection. Join us in

a special 2 course lunch celebration of the Queen’s Birthday as Scott talks on some of these valuable jewels and the stories that come with them. $35PP, INCLUDING SANDWICH LUNCH

The RACA Motoring event calendar for 2017 is designed to continue the Motoring origins of our Club and develop an interesting programme of events that will appeal to all RACA Members. Some events appeal to dedicated motoring enthusiasts while others will appeal to members who enjoy a pleasant drive to a place of interest, with a long lunch or meeting with friends and fellow members at The Club.

Visit our Facebook page to see something of our past activities and to see what RACA Motoring events are coming up. https://www.facebook.com/RACAMEG

We extend a warm welcome to all RACA Members to attend any of our upcoming RACA Motoring events.

MOTORING NEWS

Fluid Friday in Members Bar held on the last Friday in each month continues to be a well attended event.

Last Friday saw a group of around 14 Members take advantage of the splendid atmosphere in Members bar with Great Food, Wine and Company.

The RACA Motoring Annual Dinner Start Line Grid is warming up fast! Our theme will be the legends of Bathurst and a tribute to the Mountain. It is set to be a great evening with some famous names attending. Save the date and book in advance to eventsadmin@raca.com.au | 02 8273 2322

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 28: Privileged group tour of Garden Island with RACA member Cheryl Rose, includes breakfast in the Harbour Dining Room

Jun 25: Winter Solstice run via Royal National Park for lunch at Robertson (invitation run RROC)

Aug 19: RACA Motoring Annual Dinner, Bathurst legends and Mountain Tribute

Sep 6: RACA Motoring Annual meeting. All Members welcome discuss your ideas.

Oct 4: Invited Car Club Meeting.

Nov 12: Historic Racing at SMP Eastern Creek (RACA trophies to be presented)

Dec 8: Christmas Drinks

CONTACT

RACA Motoring Events: Alan Hunt, 0438 290 639 | hunts@optusnet.com.au www.facebook.com/RACAMEG

‘� e Australian Regional Challenge’ Corks ‘n’ Forks Wine & Dinner Tour

Our next vinous ‘tour’ will be on Thursday 11 May, the theme being ‘The Australian Regional Challenge’. Only 18 places will be available and they are proving very popular, so we do suggest booking early.

Led by the Club’s wine consultant Steve Blandford, the tour will take us on a vinous journey, tasting many different Australian wines along the way.

The evening will be relaxed and informal, and will appeal to anyone wanting to learn about some wonderful wines, through to those wishing to take their existing knowledge to the next level.

$85 per person including food and wine.

11 May

Ladies Committee Luncheon 29 MAY 12PM THE MACQUARIE ROOM $65PP

29 MAY - THE QUARANTINE STATION MAX PLAYERJoin the Ladies Committee as they present to you Maxwell Player – Director of Mawland group and Managing Director of the Quarantine Station Board and its operations, Max will be coming to talk about the history of the Quarantine Station and what it has now become today. To name just a few of Max’s many accomplishments; Max initiated the Mawland Proposal for the conservation and adaptive reuse of the Quarantine Station in 1997. He personally �nanced the �rst stages of the development and coordinated the �nancing of the remainder of the project. As well as directing the conservation adaptive reuse work.

With a number of ghost and history tours available through the Quarantine Station in Manly, this is bound to be a fascinating talk on a main part of Sydney’s history. Max’s passion, enthusiasm and knowledge of the Quarantine Station is sure to make this event an interesting one.

BUNNAMAGOO WINES

CLUBNEWS

To book an event please call 02 8273 2322 or email eventsadmin@raca.com.au To book an event please call 02 8273 2322 or email eventsadmin@raca.com.au To book an event please call 02 8273 2322 or email eventsadmin@raca.com.au