Why I Joined: A Conversation with Mike Joblin

Every Member’s journey is different.

For some, the Club becomes part of their weekly routine. For others, it provides a place to reconnect whenever life allows.

For Mike Joblin, membership began with a single introduction to the Cellar. What followed was an appreciation for the Club’s tradition, a welcoming community and a place where family, friendships and business all come together.

As part of our Member Stories series, we’re pleased to share Mike’s reflections on what membership has meant to him.

I became a member of The Brisbane Club through an introduction from Darren Cave, owner of Lidiar Group. Darren took me down to the Club one day and introduced me to the wine cellar. That first visit gave me a pretty good appreciation for what the Club offered and it certainly appealed to me from the outset. From there, becoming a member was a straightforward decision.

What initially attracted me was the quality of the facilities, the atmosphere and the sense of tradition. As someone who spends a lot of time meeting clients and candidates, I could see both the personal and professional value of being part of the Club.

At this stage of my life, what keeps me engaged is probably a little different to many members. With 2 young kids and the demands of running a business, I don’t get the opportunity to utilise the membership as much as I would like. If I had more spare time, I would absolutely attend more lunches, dinners and member events. That said, the family events have been fantastic and are something we genuinely enjoy. The Easter and Christmas events are always highlights for us and give the whole family a reason to be involved with the Club.

The standout experience for me would have to be the Easter event this year. The kids absolutely loved it and it was a great day for the family. I’ve also enjoyed many afternoons and evenings sharing a bottle of wine with friends in the cellar after work. Those simple experiences are often the most memorable.

I’d also like to mention Joao and Graham, who have always made me feel welcome whenever I’m in the Club. They are both great ambassadors for the organisation and always take the time to have a chat. They’ve helped me on several occasions with gift baskets and client gifts for my recruitment business and have consistently gone above and beyond.

From a business perspective, I have also used the Club for meetings and events and will continue to do so. The venue, meeting rooms, hospitality, food and catering are first class and compare very favourably with any venue I’ve used elsewhere.

While I can’t currently spend as much time at the Club as I’d like, I know that will change over the years as the kids get older. I look forward to becoming more involved and making greater use of everything the Club has to offer in the future.

— Mike Joblin