the best thing that came out of
it was the overwhelming support
of our members and the local
community including Maroubra
Police and Randwick City Council
ensuring the Club survived the
impact of the fire.
Major industry changes effecting the
Club were the introduction of RBT,
Hotels getting poker machines and
the battle to stop the poker machine
tax increase in 1997.
I started out in the industry as a
casual steward picking up glasses
and cleaning ashtrays in 1965, and if
there was one piece of advice I give
to any coming manager it would be
to listen when people are helping
you and observe what is happening.
Outside of clubland I enjoy reading,
riding motor bikes and watching TV
(but not at the same time!)
A couple of stand out moments
during the 40 plus years of working
in the Club Industry have been
meeting some fantastic people who
have always been helpful.
Also visiting the USA in 1981 with
Bruce Patterson and Fred Fayers
was a real highlight.
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Terry Kaperonis
46 years – Camden RSL Club
Derek Ohlston
42 years – Club Jervis Bay
Allan Peter
7 Years
Peter Redding
40 years
Maroubra Seals
SPOTLIGHT ON TERRY
KAPERONIS
CEO Camden RSL
46 years with CMAA
The two real standout moments
during my 40 plus years working
in the club industry was one, being
the first sec/manager ever being
appointed to the Camden RSL (the
position is now called CEO) and two,
saving the club from amalgamation.
The best advice I could offer is to
remind any upcoming managers that
the biggest asset a manager has is
the staff. Therefore, staff require
leadership not dictatorship.
I started out like many in the
industry picking up glasses, wiping
tables, cleaning ashtrays and
straitening the chairs.
SPOTLIGHT ON RICHARD
SEDDON
Purchasing Manager, Smithfield RSL
52 years with the CMAA
William Campbell
47 years – Rockdale RSL
Gerard McMillan
41 Year – Singleton Diggers
The most important advice that I
can convey to upcoming Managers
is remember that the Club belongs
to the members and it’s important
to ensure that you continue your
membership with the CMAA as you
never know when there could be
changes within the Club that could
affect you personally. With the
CMAA you are assured of protection.
When asked a little about myself and
my hobbies and interests outside of
Club-land, my answer is really that
I have no hobbies or interests. My
whole life revolves around the Club,
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I
will never get sick of it, every day is
different and I realise how lucky I am
to be part of a great industry.
We would like to
acknowledge the following
CMAA members who have
reached over 40 years of
membership.
Outside of work I am an avid
Rabbitoh supporter, I bleed red
and green. I also enjoy weekend
getaways to my caravan which is on
a permanent Site at east beach in
Kiama.
Richard Seddon
43 years –Smithfield RSL
John Turnbull
42 years - Liverpool Catholic
Club
Peter Ward
42 years - Sherwood Services
Club