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North Eltham Wanderers Cricket Club |
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History The North Eltham Wanderers Cricket Club became involved in the Good Sports program after reading about in the local press and deciding, as a committee, to sign up to the program. The club, now Level 3, gained their Level 1 accreditation on May 16th 2002. The committee believed that it was important from a governance and practical viewpoint to show the members that the club takes alcohol consumption and providing a safe environment seriously. Key things the club did to create change We are less reliant on alcohol as a traditional revenue stream. Over the past 3 years the purchases of alcohol has decreased by 30%, but our profitability over the bar and canteen has increased. We purchased a coffee machine to increase revenue and have increased our range of non-alcoholic beverages. In some cases we actually close the canteen early if there are only a few members around. Profitability has increased to around 35% of sales through the canteen. Challenges and difficulties As a result of the relationship and ongoing communication with the members of the club, as well as the co-ordinated approach to its strategic direction, implementing change within the club was a relatively painless process for the North Eltham Wanderers Cricket Club. The Outcome – how the club has changed The club is now recognised as a leader within the Nillumbik Shire, the Diamond Valley Cricket Association and Cricket Victoria as a club which aims to do the right thing by its members and the community. This has led to the club achieving significant off-field success. The club's junior 'Milo Have a Go' program allows parents to relax and enjoy themselves in a cafe atmosphere on a Sunday morning. The club chooses not to remain open late at night, preferring members arrive home safely after a day at the club. If members have had a few drinks taxis or designated drivers are organised to transport members home. All club volunteers who serve in the bar have undertaken Responsible Serving of Alcohol training courses. Currently, the club has 12 club volunteers trained. The club is also a member of the Nillumbik District Liquor Industry Accord, co-ordinated through the Eltham Police. Club revenue streams have been improved through the purchase of a coffee machine, annual raffles (excluding alcohol as prizes) and an annual chocolate drive. The club has also recently implemented a healthy-eating strategy referred to as the 'Fat Club’ program. |
