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Windsor RSL’s multi-million facelift
Colin Wilson is justifiably proud to be the
chairman of Windsor RSL Club.
by Greg Martin
Some very humorous people
have entertained us over the
years but there’s been none
funnier than the great Groucho
Marx.
Groucho was renowned for his
quick wit and repartee;
Here’s a few of his funny – and
often cutting – one liners.
*I never forget a face, but in
your case I’ll be glad to make an
exception.
*He may look like an idiot and
talk like an idiot but don’t let that
fool you. He really is an idiot.
*Remember men, you are
fighting for this lady’s honour;
which is probably more than she
ever did.
*You’ve got the brain of a fouryear-old boy, and I’ll bet he was
glad to get rid of it.
But my very favourite
Groucho quip is: “I sent the club
a wire stating ‘Please accept
my resignation. I don’t care to
belong to any club that will have
me as a member ‘.”
But I am sure Groucho would
never have written such a letter
if he had been a member of
Windsor RSL Club.
The club, now operating in its
60th year, is currently in stage 1 of
a three stage rebuilding project
which will transform it into one of
Clubland’s jewels in the crown.
The multi-million dollar
building project will introduce
a unique hospitality venue
into the Hawkesbury together
with enormous employment
opportunities for locals.
The proposed 5-star
hospitality complex will include
an alfresco dining area for more
than 500 patrons, additional
food outlets, a 400-seat bistro,
additional bars and lounge areas
and conference facilities.
Already completed are a
250-space car park adjacent to
the brand-spanking new entry
foyer and comfortable smoking/
non-smoking gaming rooms
which features ultra-modern
poker machines and seating, free
iced-water and coffee dispensers
and a kitchen serving snacks.
“We had been unable to
accommodate the growing
number of patrons in our current
building due to the growth
in membership and visitor
number we have experienced
over the past few years,”
explains chairman of the board,”
explained chairman of the board
of directors, Colin Wilson.
Since a new board and new
administration came together
five years ago, Windsor RSL Club
has attracted new members like
bees to the honeypot.
“Membership was quite low
five years ago but has improved
in giant leaps and bounds since
and currently we are fast closing
in on 10,000 members,” Colin
proudly said.
“The club’s master-plan
is tremendous news for the
economic and tourism viability
of the Hawkesbury, with facilities
that will attract people to our
area and create over 100 new
jobs for local residents.”
The new facility will make
Windsor RSL Club one of
the largest employers in the
Hawkesbury Region.
“The recent growth we have
experienced has allowed us to
give back to the local community
and begin building relationships
with local organisations including
the YMCA, Hawkesbury AFL
Saints, Hawkesbury Netball
Association and the Poppets
Netball Club to name a few,”
Colin said.
“The Windsor RSL Club
looks forward to expanding its
community relationship program
in line with the expected growth
of the new facilities.
“After the club fell into a dire
financial situation five or so years
we came close to shutting our
doors but members now have a
clear vision of their club’s future
that will ensure the Windsor
RSL Club is enjoyed by many
generations to come.”
Colin, a former member of the
Royal Air Force, joined the club in
1983, was treasurer for 16 years
and became chairman of a new
board in 2000 which coincided
with the appointment of Tony
Jeffcott as general manager.
“Tony was one of 63
applicants we received
worldwide and fortunately
we made ѡ