Halekulani Bowling Club is the second club within weeks to vote in favour of amalgamating with Australia’s largest registered club, Mounties Group.
It was only two weeks ago that Club Wyong RSL also decided that joining forces with Mounties Group would provide a stronger and brighter future for their community.
The vote follows a series of information sessions held over the past few weeks where Mounties Group CEO, Dale Hunt, presented his vision for the future and what to expect from the amalgamation.
Secretary Manager of Halekulani Bowling Club, David English, said he was delighted with the result and feels that Mounties Group offers a stronger and brighter future for the club.
“Mounties Group put out an expression of interest for clubs looking to amalgamate earlier in the year and we jumped at the opportunity,” he said.
“Halekulani Bowling Club is already a fantastic community venue, but we feel as though joining Mounties Group can only strengthen that position and make us even better for not only our members, but also our surrounding communities.
“Having seen what Mounties has done for other clubs that they have amalgamated with, we are confident that they will empower us to retain our identify as a successful bowling club whilst enhancing our members’ experiences and ensuring an even better future,” English said.
Mounties Group CEO, Dale Hunt, is just as thrilled at the result, marking the organisation’s second successful Central Coast venue vote in the past two weeks.
He believes it is their unique inter-generational approach to club venues, as well as their profit-for-purpose business model, that continues to intrigue and excite other clubs to join them.
“Halekulani Bowling Club is not a struggling club, it has been very successful and is a much loved community venue, but they want to do more,” Hunt said.
“They have big plans to be even better for their members and staff and they know that this is not something that they can do quickly by themselves.
“Mounties Group continues to invest heavily into bettering our venues, offering every generation of our members and their families a positive experience that enhances their lives, from childcare to Mounties Care, to gyms and beyond.
“We are a group of clubs built on strong family values and we care about the communities in which we operate.
“This can be seen in everything we offer our members.
“We aren’t just words, we are actions, and we look forward to bringing this concept to the Central Coast community,” Hunt said.
Mounties Group financial members will have their say in November, while Liquor and Gaming NSW, as the industry regulator, will also need to approve the amalgamation before it is made official.
Source:
Media release, Nov 10
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