Country Club introduces competitive tendering

The Everglades Country Club has introduced a competitive tender process in a number of areas including waste management, cleaning, electricity and telephone services which has led to potential savings of about $50,000 in one year.

"It is in the members' interests that we look to achieving such savings," said secretary-manager Mr Wayne Dean.

"Other services are also being examined. The difficulties of the Club industry are not over.

"There are still those in government who are keen to increase taxation on clubs.

"Surely there are others in the community who contribute very little and are not paying their way," he said.

"Everglades Country Club has taken a pro-active role with the club treasurer Geoff Callingham involved in the local Community Development and Support Expenditure Committee.

"In the future, clubs will need to be more involved to ensure politicians appreciate what we do."

Recently a new workstation was installed in the change booth.

"This will computerise the processing of payment vouchers and the co-operation of members and guests is appreciated as we become accustomed to this change," he said.

Newsletter, September 27