This year we received 107 nominations from 41 Clubs, all putting their Club and their people forward to be celebrated and acknowledged.
The judging process is now underway with a panel of 30 specialists judges tackling all 19 categories.
Winners of this year's Clubs & Community Awards categories will be announced at the all important Gala Dinner - Saturday 12 October, 2024.
Tickets are now on sale, with the Early Bird price available for a very limited time. Ticket sales will close on Sunday 6th October at 5pm.
Good Luck to all our 2024 Clubs & Community Award Finalists
View this year's Finalists
Grassroots Sport
Outstanding Community Service
Inclusiveness
Environmental Awareness
Club Cook of the Year
Club Chef of the Year
Employee of the Year
Manager of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Best Bar Environment
Best Entertainment
Best Dining - Café/Bistro
Best Function/Event Venue
Best Gaming
Best Club Refurbishment
Sporting Club of the Year
Club of the Year Small
Club of the Year Medium
Club of the Year Large
COMMUNITY
4 categories representing the integral work of South Australian Clubs in their Communities. Nominating your Club in one or more of these categories not only acknowledges the hard work your staff, volunteers and Members have put into these projects and activities, but it also supports the work of Clubs SA in promoting Licensed Clubs to the South Australian Community.
NOTE: Club of the Year - Large nominees must enter at least one of these Community categories along with 2 Operational Categories to qualify.
Whatever sports your Club supports and plays, the Grassroots Sports Award will recognise a Club that unites everyone in a fun and safe environment of respect, inclusivity and excellence. It is the Club that goes above and beyond to provide great sporting opportunities for all grades, all abilities, all ages and all genders.
Grassroots sports encompasses junior all the way through to senior sports and particularly nonprofessional teams and focuses on the encouragement of a physically and mentally healthy lifestyle for their Members and the Community.
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Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
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Golden Grove Football Club
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Northgate Community & Sports Club
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Salisbury North Football Club
This 'Outstanding Community Service' category acknowledges Clubs who provide outstanding and ongoing support to people in their community. This Award aims to promote the vital role that Clubs play in supporting their Members and local Communities.
It takes into account the Club’s support for community groups including sport, social, welfare, youth, charities, schools and the disadvantaged and acknowledges both financial and in-kind support given.
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Cadell Club
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Casa D'Abruzzo Molise Club
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Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
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Moana Surf Life Saving Club
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Murray Bridge Club
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Renmark Club
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Seacliff Surf Life Saving Club
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The Clubhouse (Tanunda Club)
The Inclusiveness Award recognises those Clubs who embrace diversity and the value of an inclusive Club environment for both individuals and the community. These Clubs show how they work hard to create a culture where people are respected, appreciated and feel included; making sure that the range of different views and voices in the Club are heard and valued and that they are able to effectively contribute to the Club’s fabric.
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Casa D'Abruzzo Molise Club
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Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
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Goodwood Saints Football Club
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Mannum Rowing Club
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North Haven Surf Life Saving Club
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Seacliff Surf Life Saving Club
The Environmental Awareness Award celebrates Clubs that prioritise environmental sustainability in their operations and Club as a whole. This may include reducing waste, conserving energy and water, and/or sourcing local and organic products.
Clubs demonstrating a commitment to protecting and enhancing their local environment through sustainable practice, such as eco-friendly product choices and waste reduction initiatives, recycling, protecting the local nature and environment as well as educating members and the community on environmentally safe practices, are high eligible for this award
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Glenelg Golf Club
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Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
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North Haven Surf Life Saving Club
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South Australian Jockey Club - Morphettville
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Seacliff Surf Life Saving Club
INDIVIDUAL
Every Club has an individual, or several individuals, who go above and beyond to support their Club. Whether an employee or volunteer, a Committee Member or Chef, these individuals are the life blood of not only your Club but the Industry at large. Many of these people do not seek the limelight and go about their work with little fanfare. As a Club, this is your opportunity to publicly recognise their efforts and value at your Club.
The 'Cook/Apprentice of the Year' is an individual category and is for non-certified cooks or volunteer kitchen staff or those undergoing their training to become a qualified Chef through your Club.
The judging process for this category is conducted through a cooking challenge (date/venue TBA). Each participant will cook their signature or most popular dish from your Club.
The cooking challenge will be a fun event to showcase and celebrate the talented staff within the Club kitchens. An opportunity to learn, network with fellow Cooks plus bring along some of your managers to support you!
This Award aims to celebrate the diversity, talent and commitment of those Cooks (both paid and volunteer) and Apprentices who work in the ‘authentic’ Club environment, providing delicious meals to Members and Guests in a casual dining environment.
Nominations are to be completed by the Club Manager or delegate Committee Member. Maximum 2 nominees per Club. Each nominee requires an individual nomination form
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Bruce Kenny, West Augusta Football Club
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Michael Freeman, West Augusta Football Club
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Owen Young, South Australian Jockey Club - Morphettville
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Stefan Symeonakis, Renmark Club
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Suji Thomas, South Australian Jockey Club - Morphettville
The 'Chef for the Year' is an individual category and is for qualified Chef's and Sous Chefs.
The judging process for this category is conducted through 3 elements;
- A cooking challenge on Tuesday 17th September 2024 at Ukaria Cultural Centre, Mt Barker. Each participant will cook their signature or most popular dish from your Club.
- A site visit to the nominated Chef's Club kitchen and observation of one service (date and time to be coordinated during judging period)
- Brief interview with nominated Chef by observing judge/s
Maximum 2 persons per Club can enter this category, however each nominee requires an individual nomination form. Nominations are to be completed by the Club Manager or delegate Committee Member.
The cooking challenge will be a fun event to showcase and celebrate the talented staff within the Club kitchens. An opportunity to learn, network with fellow Chefs plus bring along some of your managers to support you!
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Eric Duval, Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
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Nathan Pfeiler, Murray Bridge Club
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Peter Katsaitis, Renmark Club
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Sarah Jones, South Australian Jockey Club - Thge Junction
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Steven Clark, South Australian Jockey Club - Morphettville
The ‘Employee of the Year’ is an individual category for employees who demonstrate excellence in the workplace. Nominees should be highly regarded in the workplace and promote a positive image of your Club to the Community.
Maximum 2 persons per Club can enter this category, however each must have a separate submission completed. Employees must be nominated by a Senior Staff Member or Board/Committee Member and cannot nominate themselves.
Note: Clubs SA Board Members are not eligible for this Award.
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Amanda Stopps, The Clubhouse (Tanunda Cub)
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Charlotte Vince, Glenelg Surf Life Saving
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Susan Wendelborn, Club Marion
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Michelle Jones , West Augusta Football Club
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Dipesh Khadka, North Haven Surf Life Saving Club
The ‘Manager of the Year’ is an individual category for Managers who demonstrate excellence in the workplace. Nominees should be highly regarded in their workplace and promote a positive image of your Club to the Community. They should be able to demonstrate notable achievements over the previous 12 months that supports the success of their Club.
Maximum 2 persons per Club can enter this category, however each must have a separate submission completed. Managers must be nominated by a Senior Staff Member or Board/Committee Member and cannot nominate themselves.
Note: Clubs SA Board Members are not eligible for this Award.
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Peter Kerak, Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
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Daniel Everett Parry, Salisbury North Football Club
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Kristina Matthews, Waikerie Club
The ‘Volunteer of the Year’ is an individual category and is for Volunteers who have become an invaluable part of your Club. The Nominee's involvement at the Club should create a fantastic environment and greatly contribute to the Club’s success.
Volunteers must be nominated by a Senior Staff Member or Board/Committee Member and cannot nominate themselves.
NOTE: Only one nominee for Volunteer of the Year permitted per Club. Each nominated finalist will receive a free ticket to attend the Gala Dinner.
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Bernie Conlen, West Adelaide Football Club
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Daniel Ryan, Kilburn Football Club
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Dennis Johnson, Port Football & Community Sporting Club
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John Alexander, Barossa Valley Golf Club
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John McInnes, Oakbank Golf Club
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Josh Warne, Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
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Justin Schulze, Central Augusta Football Club
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Kate Grandey, Golden Grove Football Club
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Kelle Renshaw, North Adelaide Lacrosse
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Kerry Harris, West Augusta Football Club
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Lilian Fowles, Aldinga Bay Surf Life Saving Club
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Martin Grace, Grange Surf Life Saving Club
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Rebecca Paddon, North Haven Surf Life Saving Club
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Sam Albanese, Renmark Club
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Zofi Brzezinski, Dom Polski Arts Club
OPERATIONAL
OPERATIONAL
There are a number of things that all Clubs SA Members have in common, the least of which is that each Club has a liquor licence and consequently, a hospitality operation tied to its facilities. These five (5) Operational categories shine a spotlight on those Clubs excelling in the provision of these services to their Members and the Community.
Note: Club of the Year - Large nominees must enter at least 2 x Operational categories along with 1 x Community Category
The ‘Best Entertainment’ Award is for Clubs that provide entertainment options to their members.
Entertainment may take the form of Soloist, Raffles, Bingo, Quiz, Raffles, Poker, DJ, etc.
Clubs that provide such entertainment foster a sense of community and provide opportunities for
members to socialise, a place to connect and enjoy themselves.
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Para Hills Community Club
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Salisbury North Football Club
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The Clubhouse (Tanunda Club)
The 'Best Bar Environment' category takes into account not only the bar operations and beverage selections, but also the level of customer service provided to guests, the overall environment of the bar area, the activities and facilities within the bar and the overall 'feel' when patrons visit.
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Club Marion
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Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
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McQueens Tavern (Greyhound Racing SA)
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Murray Bridge Club
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Salisbury North Football Club
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The Clubhouse (Tanunda Club)
The ‘Best Function/Event Venue’ Award is for Clubs that provide function and event facilities to their Members and the wider Community. Clubs with one or more dedicated function/event area are encouraged to nominate and highlight their outstanding event/function facilities and high standard of event hosting.
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Club Marion
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Cobdogla & District Club
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Glenelg Golf Club
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South Australian Jockey Club - Morphettville
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Tea Tree Gully Golf Club
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West Augusta Football Club
The ‘Best Dining – Café/Bistro’ Award is for Clubs that provide dining facilities with casual café/bistro style service (eg. a casual dining experience such as ordering at the counter and collection of drinks from the bar)This category requires judges to attend and enjoy the dining experience on offer at your Club and will they will take into account customer service, menu options, food quality and timing, dining area décor and accompanying beverage options available.
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Club Marion
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Glenelg Golf Club
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Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
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Mosaic Hotel
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Murray Bridge Club
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Renmark Club
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Salisbury North Football Club
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Tea Tree Gully Golf Club
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The Clubhouse (Tanunda Club)
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South Australian Jockey Club - The Junction
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West Augusta Football Club
The ‘Best Gaming’ Award is for Clubs that provide an enjoyable and safe gaming experience for Members and guests in an attractive environment suitable for its purpose.
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Club Marion
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Mosaic Hotel
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Murray Bridge Club
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Salisbury North Football Club
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South Australian Jockey Club - The Junction
This award acknowledges clubs that have made physical improvements, either internally or externally to their facilities for the betterment of their Members and Community. The category takes into account the Club’s planning and funding processes, overall functionality and quality of the improvement and its benefit to it's Members and the Community.
To qualify for this award, the refurbishment must have been completed and in use by 30 May, 2024 and will consist of a written nomination & photographs. STAND ALONE gaming room refurbishments will not be considered under the 'Best Club Refurbishment' Award, however will be considered under the 'Best Gaming' Award.
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Murray Bridge Club
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Salisbury North Football Club
CLUB OF THE YEAR
The BIG ones! These categories look at each nominee and their operations and community support as a whole - identifying excellence in the overall offering of the Club, from Community Support to Hospitality service, to Governance and Compliance.
The ‘Sporting Club of the Year’ is one of the Major Categories that acknowledges Clubs who provide outstanding and ongoing support to sport in their Community. This Award aims to promote the vital role that Clubs play in the field of sport and their ongoing commitment to supporting a healthy Community.
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Aldinga Bay Surf Life Saving Club
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Broadview Football Club
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Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
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Golden Grove Football Club
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Goodwood Saints Football Club
The ‘Club of the Year – Small’ category is for Clubs who had less than $450,000 turnover in the 2022/23 Financial Year. This category addresses the overall operations of your Club, including the services and amenities you provide to Members and the wider Community.
Please note your 2022/23 Financial Year Statement must be submitted as part of the nomination process for Club of the Year - Small.
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Aldinga Bay Surf Life Saving Club
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North Haven Surf Life Saving Club
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RSL Colonel Light Gardens
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The British Workingmen’s Club
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The German Club
The ‘Club of the Year – Medium’ category is for Clubs who had between $450,000 and $1,800,000 turnover in the 2022/23 Financial Year. This category addresses the overall operations of your Club including the services and amenities you provide to Members and the wider Community.
Please note your Financial Year Statement must be submitted as part of the nomination process for Club of the Year - Medium.
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Golden Grove Football Club
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Goodwood Saints Football Club
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Seacliff Surf Life Saving Club
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Sporting Car Club of SA
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Hectorville Sports & Community Club
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Mawson Lakes Golf Club
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Seacliff Surf Life Saving Club Inc
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Somerton Bowling Club
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Sotuh Augusta FC
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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BRIDGE ASSOCIATION
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West Augusta FC
The ‘Club of the Year – Large’ category is for Clubs who had over $1,800,000 turnover in the 2022/23 Financial Year and have entered (at least) 2 x Operational categories along with 1 x Community Category
The winner will be determined by the scores received in nominated categories.
This form is to register your Clubs interest in being considered for the 2024 Club of the Year – Large category. You must provide a copy of your 2022/23 financial statements to support this expression of interest.
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Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
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Murray Bridge Club
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Renmark Club
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Salisbury North Football Club
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The Clubhouse (Tanunda Club)