Facing hefty debts, the club needs to meet a weekly turnover target of $17,000, and “some weeks we make it, some weeks we don’t”.

In the last financial year, the club recorded a loss of about $130,000, which is less than the $205,000 recorded in the 12 months prior to that.

“Every week it is still a juggling act,” Mr Hurst said.

While its financial situation remains serious, Mr Hurst said there were some positives, including a reduction in the club’s “aged debtors”.

“Most local debtors have been paid or are in the process," he said.

The club has also appointed new caterers, Crystal’s, which Mr Hurst has described as “very function oriented”.

“If we can get some more functions, it would make a big difference,” he said.

“A lot of little country clubs are in the same sort of situation.

“Basically, we need bums on seats.

“In our case, we need to cater not just to Yanco, but also draw people from Narrandera and Leeton.”

 In 2012 the Leeton Soldiers Club was placed into voluntary administration after its debt almost forced it to close its doors permanently. 

Mr Hurst said the Yanco All Servicemen's Club, like others of its kind, needed community support to survive.

“We also need to adapt, but that doesn’t mean the loss of the soul of the club,” he said.

“But small country clubs can’t keep going in the same way as they used to. But they do still need the community’s backing.

“It’s not all doom and gloom. There are some positives.”

The club’s annual meeting will be held from 3pm on Sunday, October 28, and Mr Hurst is hoping for a strong turnout.

“Everyone wants to put in their two bits’ worth, but when it comes to the crunch, we need people to come to the meeting and support the club,” he said.