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Moving into the next millennium - Opening of ultra-modern premises
Official opening 4th December 1999
Long time
serving member and President at that time, Reg Lincoln and his forward
thinking executive had the hindsight to purchase land for the a new clubrooms to be built overlooking Waihi Beach, with a panoramic view of the
beach and Mayor Island, a view that inspires people from the time they
step into the club.
Reg
stepped down as President for Jack Hancock to take over the reins of
club business so that Reg could take on the daunting task as Project
Chairman. It was a task that involved many weeks and months of hard slog
with continuous discussions with authorities, contractors, suppliers and
banks. Loans were signed with banks and members dipped into their
pockets for a further $200,000 in debentures to get the massive project
started.
In 1992
local farmers and keen RSA supporters Stewart & Rita Brown made their
very generous offer to the association, which made it possible for the
fabulous new building to be sited in such a wonderful location.
Aside from
the natural beauty of the sea-side environment, the new RSA building
will be "the greatest asset Waihi Beach has ever had." says Waihi Beach
Memorial RSA president, Jack Hancock.
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