Live Updates

19/04/2021 – 2021 Chestnut & Wine Festival

FAQ’s

How will physical distancing be maintained?

The Club will follow the NSW Health guidelines to ensure the event site abides by all physical distancing rules, including limited numbers of patrons in the event space, streamlined entry and exits points, and physically distanced queuing, this will all be monitored by COVID Marshals and Club Marconi Event Staff.

Will there be increased cleaning?

Yes, there will be increased surface cleaning conducted during the event.

Will there be hand sanitisation stations?

Yes, there will be hand sanitisation stations provided at the entry point and throughout the event area.

Will there be COVID-19 Safe and Hygiene Marshals onsite?

Yes, COVID Marshals will be deployed throughout the event area to assist with physical distancing.

Will there be restricted numbers on site?

The 2021 Chestnut & Wine Festival will run at a reduced capacity as determined by current NSW Government event guidelines and physical distancing rules.

Key COVIDSafe measures include:

-Separate ‘entry’ and ‘exit’ points monitored by COVID Marshals.
-Capped numbers of patrons in the event space. These numbers will depend on NSW Government event guidelines in place at the time of the event and are subject to change e.g. 2 square metre and 4 square metre ruling.
-Reduced patron numbers to allow for 1.5 metre distancing where practicable (the set attendance will depend on advice provided by NSW Health prior to the event, and these figures are subject to change).
-Updated layout to enable increased physical distancing.
-Increased hand sanitisation stations.

Do I have to sign-in when entering the Chestnut & Wine Festival?
Yes, all patrons on site will need to sign-in to enter the Chestnut & Wine Festival to enable appropriate contact tracing. All patrons, stallholders and contractors will sign-in via a unique QR code at the entry point.

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31/03/2021 – COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN:

MEMBER and GUESTS (conditions of entry)

– MUST sign into the Club via the NSWGov QR code and ClubNet terminals

– MUST provide contact number

– MUST adhere to physical distancing when and where practicable

– MUST adhere to COVIDSafe signage and Club staff instructions

– MUST NOT loiter or stand around other members and guests

WELLBEING OF MEMBERS and GUESTS

– Unwell members and guests will be excluded from entering the premises

– Symptom and “hotspot” screening will be conducted prior to entry

– Face masks are encouraged but not mandatory

– Display of clear signage on conditions of entry on website, social media platforms and Club entrance

– Patrons to maintain physical distancing when and where practicable, continued breaches of any patron will result in appropriate corrective action taken by Club Management and Security

WELLBEING OF STAFF

– Unwell staff will be excluded from entering the premises

– Face masks are encouraged but not mandatory

– Symptom and “hotspot” screening will be conducted prior to entry

– Staff to complete COVID-19 Risk Minimisation Training (Mandatory)

– Mandatory staff induction on staying away from work when sick, physical distancing, cleaning requirements and managing members/guests with symptoms

– Staff to maintain physical distancing when and where practicable

– Assignment of staff to specific work areas

– FOH Staff not to enter food preparation areas

– Staff start and break times to be staggered

– Review of deliveries and request contactless delivery and invoicing where practical.

– Encourage staff to download the Government’s COVIDSafe app to continue to keep staff, our most vulnerable members’ and the whole community safe.

PHYSICAL DISTANCING

– Separate entry and exit points

– Restricted movement of members and guests through Club and prevent co-mingling

– Separate order and collection points for food

– Floor markings and signage promoting physical distancing

– Club will enforce the 2square capacity/density ruling – one (1) person per two (2) square metres

HYGIENE AND CLEANING

– All staff to practice good hand hygiene and wash hands regularly

– Hand hygiene facilities to be made available to members/guests and staff.

– Bathrooms to be stocked with hand soap and paper towels, and have posters with instructions on how to wash hands.

– removing communal water stations.

– Cutlery and single use items such as straws and napkins must not be stored in communal areas or on tables.

– Non-disposable cutlery and tableware to be washed using a commercial grade dishwasher and glasswasher.

– Electronic Signage and single use print-outs used for menus

– Capacity must not exceed maximum allowed patrons in each respective designated area, refer to patron capacity table and Club Maps

– Areas visited by staff or members are frequently cleaned during operating hours with detergent and disinfectant.

– Frequently touched areas and surfaces, including toilets must be cleaned hourly with a detergent or disinfectant solution or wipe.

– Tables and chairs to be cleaned with a detergent or disinfectant solution or wipe regularly.

– The use of cash transactions TO BE LIMITED by encouraging contactless payment options.

RECORD KEEPING

– Club utilises the NSWGov QR code Check-in system in parallel with ClubNet sign-in terminals, all relevant staff adequately trained in the use and procedure including to confirmation of sign-in (green tick & current date)

– Club to ensure records are used only for the purposes of tracing COVID-19 infections and are stored confidentially and securely.

– Club to promote awareness to staff, members and guests the COVIDSafe app and the benefits of the app to support contact tracing if required.

– Compliance of the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988 in relation to the COVIDSafe app essential.

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04/01/2021 – COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN:

MEMBER and GUESTS (conditions of entry)

– MUST sign in and out of the Club via the NSWGov QR code and ClubNet terminals

– MUST have a temperature check prior to entry

– MUST wear a mask in all areas of the business unless exempt or are consuming food/beverage or smoking

– MUST provide contact number

– MUST adhere to physical distancing rules and floor markings

– MUST adhere to signage and Club staff instructions

– MUST NOT partake in social gatherings- no more than 10 people seated together.

– MUST NOT loiter or stand around other members and guests

WELLBEING OF MEMBERS and GUESTS

– Unwell members and guests will be excluded from entering the premises

– Temperature checks and symptom screening will be conducted prior to entry

– Face masks are mandatory in all areas of the business at all times

– Display of clear signage on conditions of entry on website, social media platforms and Club entrance

– Patrons to maintain physical distancing when and where practicable, continued breaches of any patron will result in appropriate corrective action taken by Club Management and Security

– Alcohol to only be consumed whilst seated indoors

WELLBEING OF STAFF

– Unwell staff will be excluded from entering the premises

– Face masks are mandatory in all areas of the business at all times

– Temperature checks and symptom screening will be conducted prior to entry

– Staff to complete COVID-19 Risk Minimisation Training (Mandatory)

– Mandatory staff induction on staying away from work when sick, physical distancing, cleaning requirements and managing members/guests with symptoms

– Staff to maintain physical distancing when and where practicable

– Assignment of staff to specific work areas

– FOH Staff not to enter food preparation areas

– Staff to adhere to physical distancing when on meal breaks

– Physical barriers around point of sale, bars, tab and cashiers will be installed

– Staff start and break times to be staggered

– Review of deliveries and request contactless delivery and invoicing where practical.

– Encourage staff to download the Government’s COVIDSafe app to continue to keep staff, our most vulnerable members’ and the whole community safe.

PHYSICAL DISTANCING

– Separate entry and exit points

– Seating can only be to a maximum of 10 people sharing one table

– Restricted movement of members and guests through Club and prevent co-mingling

– Separate order and collection points for food

– Removal of excess tables and chairs to ensure compliance with restricted capacity

– Floor markings and signage promoting physical distancing

– Physical distancing between member and guests on gaming floor will be achieved by activating Gaming Isolation on all EGM/MTGM through the Clubs Gaming System.

HYGIENE AND CLEANING

– All staff to practice good hand hygiene and wash hands regularly

– Hand hygiene facilities to be made available to members/guests and staff.

– Bathrooms to be stocked with hand soap and paper towels, and have posters with instructions on how to wash hands.

– Self-serve buffet style food service areas, communal bar snacks, and communal condiments are not permitted.

– removing communal water stations.

– Cutlery and single use items such as straws and napkins must not be stored in communal areas or on tables.

– Non-disposable cutlery and tableware to be washed using a commercial grade dishwasher and glasswasher.

– Electronic Signage and single use print-outs used for menus

– Capacity must not exceed maximum allowed patrons or one member/guest per 4 square metres, refer to patron capacity table and Club Maps

– Areas visited by staff or members are frequently cleaned during operating hours with detergent and disinfectant.

– Frequently touched areas and surfaces, including toilets must be cleaned hourly with a detergent or disinfectant solution or wipe.

– Tables and chairs to be cleaned with a detergent or disinfectant solution or wipe regularly.

– Staff are to wear gloves when cleaning and wash hands thoroughly before and after with soap and water.

– The use of cash transactions TO BE LIMITED by encouraging contactless payment options.

RECORD KEEPING

– Club to maintain a record of name and a mobile number or email address for all staff, members, guests and contractors for a period of at least 28 days.

– Club to ensure records are used only for the purposes of tracing COVID-19 infections and are stored confidentially and securely.

– Club to promote awareness to staff, members and guests the COVIDSafe app and the benefits of the app to support contact tracing if required.

– Compliance of the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988 in relation to the COVIDSafe app essential

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31/12/2020 – Mandatory QR Code Sign In

From Friday 1st January, all hospitality venues including Club Marconi will be required to use the Service NSW QR code check-in.

You will be required to scan a unique QR code using the camera function on your smart phone before you enter. We recommend downloading the Service NSW app prior to your visit.

Providing your details ensures NSW Health can contact you quickly and easily, if necessary.

If you are a Member or guest, you will need to do the following upon entering:

Hold your smart phone camera up to the QR code which can be found on posters at entrance points
Click the link that pops up on your screen and follow the prompts until you are checked in with the Service NSW app
Show our Staff member that you’ve signed in and proceed to the Club entry to have your temperature taken
Members and guest will still need to show their identification and/or Membership card to sign in as per legislation
Members and guest are encouraged to check-out when you leave the venue

If you don’t have a smartphone, please advise our Reception staff, and they will assist you to check in.

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25/09/2020 – NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF PROPOSED AMALGAMATION

CLUB MARCONI LIMITED
ABN 60 000 196 832

NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF PROPOSED AMALGAMATION

Pursuant to Section 17AE of the Registered Clubs Act 1976 and Clause 4(5) of the Registered Clubs Regulation 2015 (Regulation), the members of Club Marconi Limited (Club Marconi) are hereby notified that:

Club Marconi called for expressions of interest in amalgamation on 2 June 2020.
Club Marconi received expressions of interest for amalgamation from the following clubs:
- The Italo-Australian Sports & Recreation Club Ltd ABN 90 001 038 535 (Italo-Australian Club);
- Eden Fisherman’s Club Ltd ABN 43 000 071 125
- Aberdeen Sports & Recreation Club Ltd ABN 15 001 039 845
After careful consideration, the Club Marconi Board chose Italo-Australian Club as the preferred amalgamation partner.
The Boards of the both clubs decided to proceed with an amalgamation and negotiate the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Deed of Amalgamation (Deed), subject to approval of each of the Clubs’ members and the approval of the Independent Liquor and Gaming Control Authority. However, clause 4(5) of the Regulation provides that Club Marconi must notify members of any other expressions of interest or merger offers it has received in the previous 12 months at least 7 days before signing the MOU.
Club Marconi will be the continuing club in the amalgamation and Italo-Australian Club will be the dissolving club in the amalgamation.
A copy of the MOU and Deed will be available to members on Club Marconi’s noticeboards and website.
Each Club has to convene separate general meetings for members to vote on the proposed amalgamation.
A Notice of Special General Meeting will be provided to members at least twenty (21) clear days before the Special General Meeting. A copy of the Notice of General Meeting will be displayed on the Club’s noticeboard and on the Club’s website.
Club Marconi has not received any other expressions of interest in amalgamation or unsolicited merger offers during the previous twelve (12) months.

Anthony Zappia
Chief Executive Officer

By direction of the Board

23 September 2020

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01/06/2020

Dear Members,

We are pleased to welcome back our members and guests and advise that from 11am, Tuesday 9 June 2020, Club Marconi will re-open under strict restrictions in relation to capacity and entry requirements.

The recent Government announcement to ease restrictions on Clubs by allowing them to re-open, has given us extremely limited time to prepare. Our priority is the health and wellbeing of our members, guests, staff and suppliers and to ensure the Club is compliant with the NSW Health Orders and ensure a COVID- Safe environment, entry to our Club will be regulated with a mandated entry assessment.

This assessment and conditions of entry for all members, guests, staff and contractors will be:
Conditions include but are not limited to:

Members and guests will be required to sign in and out of the Club
Members and Guests to provide their mobile numbers and email addresses
Temperature checks on members and guests who enters our club (including staff and contractors)
Restrictions on the number of members and guests permitted in identified areas of the Club
Physical distancing of 1.5m through-out the Club
Members and guests must adhere to physical distancing rules and floor markings
Members and guests must adhere to signage and Club staff instructions
Members and guests must not loiter or stand around other members and guests
Members and guests must be seated to consume alcohol
Members and guests must limit group seating to no more than 10 people
Members and Guests must not partake in recreational activities or games
Members and Guests must not partake in social gatherings
Raffles, bingo, mah-jong, member’s draws and cards are not permitted
COVIDsafe Marshalls will be employed to ensure social distancing compliance, limiting co-mingling, loitering and promoting good personal hygiene
Additional cleaning and sanitation procedures will be in operation

The Heath Orders of the NSW Government have identified the conditions that the Club must comply and permitted to trade under and we can assure you we will be working hard to exceed these expectations by implementing procedures to ensure the health and safety of all members and guests as a priority.

All staff have undertaken WHS and Covid-19+ Risk Minimisation Training prior to the re-opening and the Club has undergone a viral sanitation clean.

The Club in the interim will open at 11am each day.

The Board, Management and Staff will ensure complete compliance and not compromise the Club, members, guests and staff. Your co-operation and understanding is appreciated and we apologise in advance should the mandatory restrictions not allow you to enter the Club.

Finally, we encourage all our Members to download the Government’s COVIDSafe app to continue to keep, not only our most vulnerable members but the whole community safe.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, Management and Staff we are thinking of and support you all to follow the physical distancing guidelines and keep safe.

Look forward to welcoming you back from next Tuesday.

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20/03/2020

Please be advised the following promotions and events have been cancelled / postponed until further notice:

Events & Entertainment:
– Chestnut Day
– Italian Republic Day
– Bambini Thursday
– Bambini Holidays
– Friday Entertainment
– Saturday Entertainment
– Sunday Entertainment
– The Wiggles Fun & Games Tour

Promotions:
– Friday Bingo
– Friday Raffle
– Poker Tournaments
– Poker Weekly Games
– Wednesday Bingo
– Mahjong
– Sunday Raffle
– Members Badge Draw With A SPIN!
– Crack The Case
– Easter Show Ticket Giveaway
– Hamilton Island Giveaway

Food & Beverage Specials:
– Bingo Special
– $12 Meals At The Piazza
– Kids Eat Free At The Piazza