b'Generalfor security purposes, and to completeMetro site, removal of the acoustic shed a range of pre-planned capital andand months of rock hammering. The site Managersmaintenance projects, and to look after ouris now being prepared for construction of in-house guests.We did not participate inthe Pitt Street North Metro Station. We Report the Hotel Quarantine program.also challenged the Liberty Place Bar Dear Members,This was a devastating time when we(again) and met with the CEO of the City Welcome to our 2020switched off the lights to most of theof Sydney Council onsite regarding the Magazine and Annualbuilding, for possibly the first time sinceproposed Cycleway, which is still in its Report.I hope thisthe building opened in September 1927. planning phase.finds you in good health. The Club re-opened on 1 June 2020.WeSince March 2020 we have trimmed I am sure that I dont have to remind ourthank our many Members and Guests foroperating costs and wages to a viable Members how tough this year has beenreturning and supporting the Club andlevel and to stretch out our cash on all of us, especially those working in theHotel. Over the past six or so months,reserves.We made good use of all Club and Hospitality Industries.I wouldwe have completed a range of major,Government support offered.We are also like to reach out to our Members anddisruptive projects including: extremely grateful for the Federal and Guests living in isolation.Feel free to call usA new ceiling for the kitchen, theState Government support, particularly any time on 9284 1000 for a friendly chat. replacement of aging water mains intoJobKeeper, received during this time to When we welcomed in 2020, none of usthe building and new lines to allow ushelp keep our team employed.knew that the world would literally grindthe capacity to install sprinklers in theWe made an audited loss of $348,056 for to a halt, economically and physically,whole building when we need to.the 2019/20 financial year, after tax and and that the outbreak of CoronavirusWe completed a partial heritageadjustments. would be the most impactful global eventmakeover of room 904 (as seen onWhilst we are tightening the belt, we are since World War 2.However, we arepage 3) and completed a new designseeing good growth opportunities with resilient people with tenacity, and we willin a small hotel room (Room 808). accommodation, functions and meeting get through this. Both are an integral part of our futureroom usage all slowly picking up.Please I would like to start my report on aplanning.We now have a holisticcall in and use the facilities again, join us positive and run you through all thedesign direction for the whole building,for one of our Club events, or book your good things we have achieved in theby an Interior Designer, and havenext meeting or function with us.We 2019/2020 Financial Year: achieved DA approval for the Hotelmiss you!We have all the Covid Safe From July 2019 to February 2020, weRooms and Double Glazing, for whenProtocols in place to ensure your health achieved a 79% hotel occupancy, $2.7funds become available. and safety is paramount. Million in gross accommodation revenue,We completed many maintenanceI sincerely thank my loyal team at the $1.06 Million in Food and Beveragejobs, particularly repainting every setClub, and the Board, for their enormous revenue, and other income of $214,000.of stairs from the roof to the basement,hard work and dedication during this Every bit of this revenue is needed tofor the first time in many years, utilisingtough year. I would like to especially operate and re-invest into the Club. in-house labour. acknowledge the contribution that Steve We unexpectedly took over the PieOn the negative side, in SeptemberWearne has made to the Board over the Face shop in August 2019 and re- 2019, the City Of Sydney Council issuedpast 15 years and wish him well in his branded it Caf Reagh.the building with a Fire Order whichretirement.We are busy planning a range means that we have to undertake aof enhancements for when funds become We sold the poker machine licencesseries of fire-related upgrades over a 3available and will keep you updated on in January and completed a lightyear period. We appointed a Projectthese projects in Club Chat. refurbishment of the Level 2 Lounge,Manager and a suite of Consultants toTake care.mostly by our own staff, and wework through this complex matter and are replaced the air conditioning system. currently re-negotiating the priority areas On 23 March 2020, the NSW Stateand timeframes, in light of the changedPaul Brasch | General Manager Government ordered all Clubs in NSW toeconomic hardship we are now facing.close.We complied with all Covid SafeWe also dealt with the noisy demolitionNSW Masonic Club requirements and kept the hotel operatingof the carparks on the adjoining Sydneyand Castlereagh Boutique HotelMEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 2021 CREDIT CARD PAYMENT DETAILSIf you have a due date of 2021 or beyond, your membershipCardholder Name:has already been paid and is not due for renewal. Please charge my credit card the sum of: $Please complete this section and return with payment. 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