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Club History
1964 - 1968
1964
- Working bee at St John's School leads to the creation of a Catholic Club
- The first Board was formed and the first social gathering was held. Bill Meehan becomes member number 1 and foundation President
- A site for the clubhouse is purchased, off Narellan Rd
- The Club wins a legal battle against the pubs of Campbelltown and is granted a liquor license.
- Club house built and open for trading in December
1970 - 1978
1970
- Licensing Court approval for first extensions was received
- First edition of "Superstar" issued
- AGM admits "social" members
- First "Search for a Star" Quest
- Establishment of outdoor recreation area with swimming pool, children's playground, bar and BBQ
- Membership is at 5,000
- Extensions to the Dining Room and new administrative block are completed
1981 - 1989
1981
- Club membership cards were transferred to a computerised system
- Commencement of a $500,000 extension program for alterations and additions to the Foyer, Lounge, Collegians Room and administration area – completed by December
- Official registration of the name "King of Clubs" was made with the Corporate Affairs Commission
- The Club's BBQ and recreation area was closed and sold to make way for road extensions
- Total donations by the Club passed the $1million mark
- Membership exceeded 10,000
- Extensions to the Club commenced – transferring the Auditorium to the first floor and the creation of additional function rooms, conversion of the old Auditorium to the Bistro, extended bar facilities and new Collegians Room
- The Club won the "Community Service Award at the Club of the Year Awards
1990 - 1999
1990
- TAB was introduced to the Club
- The Club purchased Quondong
- Membership passed 15,000
- Builders commenced a $15 million redevelopment program
- Official opening of the Club's new premises
- Won "Club of the Year 1994" Award
- Judged as the 1996 Club TAB of the Year at the Club of the Year Awards
- Extensions to the value of $2.5million completed
- Kings Terrace Café opened
- King Auditorium shows are made smoke free
- The Club went online with it's web site
- In conjunction with Campbelltown Council, the Club sponsored the fireworks spectacular in Koshigaya Park to celebrate the new millennium
2000 - 2010
2000
- Club donations exceeded $1million in a single year for the first time ever
- Stage 1 of major redevelopment incorporating an underground car park, expanded poker machine and leisure lounge and foyer alterations – completed in November
- Stage 2 commenced with the construction of Aquafit Fitness of Leisure
- Mary Ellen Bland becomes the first women on the Board of Directors
- Café Samba opens
- Aquafit Fitness and Leisure opens on 1 April
- Rydges Campbelltown, the areas only 4½ hotel opens on 1 August
- The CUBE, Campbelltown Convention and Entertainment Centre opens in July showcasing international caliber acts like Tom Burlinson, Tommy Tyco and Cirque De Cube
- Major Club redevelopment commences – construction of an outdoor gaming pavilion, new carpet thought the club, complete renovations to the Club Lounge, foyer areas and Aquafits Café Blue. Due for completion in early 2011
