Club Managers' Association Australia

A GREAT DAY AT THE SYDNEY ZONE MEETING & LUNCHEON- Held at Wests Ashfield .

Yesterday was another fantastic day at the CMAA Sydney Zone Meeting and Luncheon, bringing together club industry leaders, colleagues and friends for a day of networking, learning and conversation.

A particularly timely presentation came from Craig Butler from Kinectify , who provided an insightful look at money laundering, compliance and the challenges facing the club industry — certainly a hot topic at the moment and one that deserves plenty of attention.

Also worthy of a special mention — and a great photo opportunity — was CMAA CEO Ralph Kober with some of our very special ACCM members:

📍 Carl Pozzato ACCM — CMAA Federal Executive Secretary & CEO, Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club
📍 Glenn Cushion ACCM — CEO, Ingleburn RSL Club/group
📍 David O’Neil ACCM — CMAA Life Member & Group General Manager, Castle Hill RSL

It’s always great to see the depth of experience and leadership within the CMAA membership, and days like yesterday are a great reminder of the value of getting together face-to-face.

Good people. Good conversations. Good industry connections.

Thanks to everyone who came along and helped make it another successful Sydney Zone gathering.

thanks to the team at Wests Ashfield also . terrific service and delicious food ! next sydney Zone meeting is 12 november at Wenty leagues .. save the date !

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Another great Broken Hill catch-up — this time at the heritage-listed Democratic Club of Broken Hill.

The past four years have been a period of quietly getting things into shape, with new management structures, improved systems and procedures, some new machinery and plenty of that behind-the-scenes work that members don’t necessarily see, but certainly benefit from.

I caught up with Operations Manager Kirby Cini and General Manager Chris Nyman, who only four years ago were in very different roles at the club. Following a few changes, both stepped into caretaker positions — and those roles have now evolved into much more permanent positions.

And it’s clear they’ve been busy!

One of the exciting plans underway is a 6.5-metre big screen along the wall in the lounge area ( replacing the current small screen ) — set to be the biggest screen ever seen in the area!

There’s also been plenty of red-tape wrangling behind the scenes, including finally getting the generator — which had been sitting just outside for the past few years — up and running.!!

The two titles covering the club and events venue next door have now also been brought together, making the whole structure much tighter and more streamlined.

And then there’s signage. Sounds simple, right? Not when you’re working within heritage-listed guidelines! The team has had to find ways to improve visibility and presentation while still respecting the building’s heritage requirements.

So, while members continue enjoying everything the Democratic Club has to offer, there’s been a lot happening behind the scenes to make sure the club is ready for the future.

finally and importantly the club , over the last 2 years, has turned into profit mode !!

Well done, guys! 👏
Four years of steady work, plenty of patience, and a whole lot of red tape wrangling — it’s great to see the results starting to take shape.

Broken Hill may be famous for its mining history, but there’s certainly some serious digging happening behind the scenes at the Democratic Club too! 😜

Finally landing in Broken Hill,just in time for the famous Mundi Mundi Festival — although, given the forecast, perhaps it should be renamed the Muddy Muddy Festival! 😂

While I’m here, I’ve taken the opportunity to catch up while on the road with a few members, including Broken Hill-born Michael Boland, who has been CEO of the Musicians Club for the past decade. He escaped for a few years working in hospitality around the country and the calling back home was too great . so here we are !

Michael has spent years working his way through one red-tape issue after another. With Stage One now completed over the past couple of years, the focus has shifted firmly to Stage Two — and this one is a BIG deal.

The majority of the club is set to undergo massive renovations and a complete refit. Originally planned for completion towards the end of this year, the current fuel crisis and its impact on regional areas has created another setback, so Michael is now looking towards the end of 2027.

And, of course, the setbacks don’t stop there!

Rules, regulations and unexpected surprises continue to pop up. Take the gaming area, for example. After years of planning for its upgrade, they’ve now discovered lead in the ceiling — adding another $300,000 to the project before that section can even get started! 😳

The showroom will be completely redeveloped, with a stronger focus on production and ticketed shows, while the events areas will also receive significant improvements. These are busy and vital parts of the club’s business.

There’s even a cinema, constantly screening the latest releases, making the Musicians Club a genuine community venue that caters for pretty much every demographic.

And then there’s the food!

Under Michael’s direction, the bistro has gone from turning over around $700,000 a year to an incredible $2.5 million! That’s one hell of a turnaround. 👏

The kitchen and back-of-house facilities are now another major area earmarked for a complete renewal.

So there is a LOT happening at the Musicians Club over the next few years.

Michael and his team are gearing up for some very big jobs involving some very big piles of red tape — but if the last decade is anything to go by, they’ll get there.

Good luck, Michael and the team!

I’ll be back in a couple of years to see the finished result — and no doubt Michael will have a few more grey hairs to show for it! 😂

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Dear Members and Trade Sponsors,
We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming Sydney Metro Zone Meeting, to be held on Thursday, 27 August 2026 at Wests Ashfield.
This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow members, gain industry insights, and engage with our valued Trade partners.
Event Details
Venue: Wests Ashfield
Date: Thursday, 27 August 2026
Agenda:
• 9:30am – Arrival, tea & coffee supplied by Melitta Coffee
• 10:00am – CMAA Meeting (Members Only)
• 11:00am – Development & Educational Presentation - Lessons and learnings arising from the compliance impact in 2026 presented by Craig Butler from Kinecify
The increasing AML obligations impacting the ANZ gaming market are challenging the sustainable business models of venues. This session provides a chance to hear insights from experts who have been at the forefront of regulatory-driven gaming floor transformation both in ANZ and globally. Here how different operators and markets are embracing technology to support their people assets and protect the customer experience on their gaming floors
(Trade partners welcome from this point)
• 12:00pm – Luncheon
• 2:30pm – Close
Registrations
To secure your place, please register via the link below:
👉 Register here
We encourage early registration to assist with planning and catering.
We look forward to seeing you there.

register here:https://www.cmaa.asn.au/