At the age of 47, Kyle Dalton isn't used to being called "the young man". But it's a phrase he's getting used to as he settles into his new role as secretary-manager of the Wanganui RSA.
Before moving to the RSA, Mr Dalton was, for just under two years, the face of the Whanganui Regional Museum where he organised many public events.
And it's that event management experience, and ability to put bums on seats, that makes Mr Dalton ideal for the job of "livening up the RSA", as he puts it.
"The average age of our members is currently about 65; I'd like to lower that to 55."
Just over a week into the job, Mr Dalton has hit the ground running. The secretary part of his job title involves being secretary to the RSA's executive and its committees, while being manager involves running the club.
"I look after staffing, accounts, the premises, and making sure the club runs smoothly and is financially viable."
He has 12 staff working under him.
Mr Dalton replaces Dave Large, who has been the secretary-manager for about 12 years.
Mr Large is sticking around until the end of March, to help make the hand-over smoother.
And it's not just Mr Large who has been supportive: Mr Dalton said the staff, executive and members have all been extremely welcoming of him.
"I'm really lucky to have a very active executive.
"They don't just meet once a month then ignore the place - they're here all the time, and they pitch in and help wherever it's needed."
Mr Dalton said he believes he fits in well at the RSA because he was in the army, and he comes from a family with a long military history.
He said his aim is to bring membership numbers up - particularly active members.
He wants to increase the entertainment held at the RSA, promote the restaurant and the heat-and-eat meals.
He would also like to increase marketing of the club and restaurant to members, particularly through the use of social media.
Mr Dalton said it was important the RSA remained financially viable, as well as relevant to its members.
"A lot of RSAs around the country are closing up because of low numbers and bad politics," said Mr Dalton, "and we don't want to see that happening here."