Record profit for bowling club
Ettalong Bowling Club has seen a "record profit" for the last financial year, according to the club's chief executive officer Mr Boris Beleuski.
Mr Beleuski reported a $567,235 profit at the end of June during "challenging" economic times and "restrictive" smoking laws.
The previous year saw a profit of $54,662 achieved at the club.
"Ettalong Bowling Club is the most financially stable club and the only profitable club on the Peninsula," Mr Beleuski said.
"Ettalong Bowling Club continues to move ahead in leaps and bounds, due to its progressive management and friendly staff."
He also predicted its continued success with plans to extend its alfresco areas with a family outdoor entertainment area accommodating a new bar, coffee shop and recreation facilities for the young family.
"Planned renovations to the club's auditorium and restaurant coupled with the launch of modern customer service systems will ensure that Ettalong Bowling Club continues to be the club of choice on the Peninsula."
According to the club's annual report for last financial year, bar trading increased on the previous year by $328,000 or 11.4 per cent while poker machine net clearances increased by $754,000 or 21.9 per cent since last year.
Press release, 8 Sep 2009
Boris Beleuski, Ettalong Bowling Club