Meet Member Jeff Robinson
If Jeff is a familiar face, it’s likely because you’ve seen him concreting the pathways to the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Garden, out on a fishing charter with the Nerang RSL fishing club, taking a swing on the golfing green or hanging out in our #4211SportzBar with his mates and a bevvy (usually a beer or a nice red) in hand. For over 20 years, Jeff Robinson has been a valued member of Nerang RSL and Memorial Club and we’re delighted to profile him as our member of the month.
Jeff first stepped foot into the Nerang RSL when it was a small club with just a couple of hundred members. Regularly returning for a drink with his mates, a bite to eat and a play on the pokies, he decided to sign up as a member in 1998 and has since become involved in numerous activities across the club. He’s currently President of the Fishing Club and as a concreter by trade, he is our first port of call for all-things concreting! “It’s great to be part of such a tight-knit community at Nerang RSL and it has been special to see the club evolve over the years and become such a beating pulse of the local community, said Jeff.
“Nerang RSL has always been ‘my local’ and when I first stepped through the doors nearly 20 years ago, I immediately felt a genuine sense of welcome. It’s nice to be part of a club that gives so much to the community and in turn, I like to put my hand up to get involved and do what I can to give back.
“I’ve helped out around the RSL through my concreting business, Above All Concreting, and have concreted the pathways through the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Garden as well as helping with a few other jobs around the club. It’s a nice feeling to help out where I can and see the job get done.”
When he’s not on the tools, Jeff is organising fishing charters, club meetings, and raffles as part of his role as President of the Nerang RSL Fishing Club alongside getting involved in all-things sport related at the RSL.
“I really enjoy my role as President of the Nerang RSL Fishing Club and encourage anyone who might be interested to join the club to do so as it’s a great opportunity to get social and meet fellow members and locals all while enjoying everything the Fishing Club has to offer,” said Jeff.
“We hold monthly meetings, fishing competitions, and raffles and this year, plan to have around six or seven fishing charters where we hire a charter boat on the Coast and enjoy a day out on the water before returning to the club for a couple of drinks and a feed.
“I’ve also been a member of the Nerang RSL Social Golf Club for as long as I can remember and enjoy having a punt as part of the RSL’s AFL tipping competition. There are so many opportunities to get involved at Nerang RSL and it’s always great to finish the day with a visit to the #4211SportzBar where the facilities are absolutely fantastic, and the atmosphere is even better.
“It truly is all about the community at the Nerang RSL and the club is full of fantastic staff that know your name and are happy to have a chat, and it’s a great place to make a few mates, enjoy a drink and a meal. Nerang RSL is like no other and is a fantastic all-rounder within our community.”
To find out more information or to join the Nerang RSL Fishing Club, please contact Jeff directly or visit the front desk at Nerang RSL. Anyone is welcome to join!
