Council Minutes 12 April 2023

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The meeting was opened by President Les at 2.00pm

1.Welcome and Apologies

PRESENT:

Dunheved - Peter Watson

Glenmore - Bill Morris

Leonay - Bruce Baker, Robert Chruszcz

Penrith

Richmond - Noel Byles (VP)

Springwood - Mark Mostyn, Jeff Donley

Stonecutters - Kim Stockbridge (VP)

Wallacia -  Martin Berg, Noel Hoppe

President - Les Knox (Chair)

Secretary - Judy Jordan (12)

APOLOGIES: David Craig-Williams (Glenmore) & Russell Cruickshank ( Penrith)

President Les warmly welcomed everyone, even though a small group, and thanked them for coming.

Moved by Bruce Baker seconded by Bob Chruszcz and agreed by all that the apologies be accepted.

2.Obituary - No item

3. Adoption of Council Minutes 1 February 2023

Moved by Kim Stockbridge, seconded by Jeff Donely and agreed by all that the Minutes of the Previous

Meeting were a true and accurate record.

4. Matters arising from Council Minutes 1 February 2023

Jeff Donley thanked everyone for their support for the Springwood Hospital Charity Golf Day and $32,000 was raised. Many good comments from participants and organization gets better as they become more experienced each year.

Moved by Noel Byles seconded by Mark Mostyn and agreed by all that the minutes be adopted.

5. Correspondence

Correspondence File has been emailed to all.

Judy: Mark Mostyn (16.2.23) information to resolve issue with bookings was passed out to relevant clubs.

Richmond Club contacted re grants. Replied that they don’t need to be paid until the end of August. Judy to monitor.

Russell Cruickshank (1.2.23) Unable to change names of clubs on new NSWVGA Members Register.

6. Finances

Financial Statement for January-March has been emailed to all.

Moved by Peter Watson seconded by Noel Byles and agreed by all that the Financial Statement be accepted.

7. Report Interclub event held at Leonay, Tuesday 21 February 2023

The report has already been circulated but Bruce stressed that the day was a success because of the support from the Emu Club and other club delegates. Filling out cards still an issue for all clubs. Responsibility of the player to check their card, before signing.

8. Report Interclub event held at Glenmore Wednesday 22 March 2023

Bill Morris: Glenmore didn’t hold an event last year mainly because of the weather. But this year showed that with the support of the clubs,WSRVGA and assistance from their members they can run a successful day.

Les congratulated them on what they were able to achieve under the circumstances.

Les expressed concern at having medley events.

Bill’s response, it was the committee’s decision as there were only 18 ladies out of 142 entrants. All events at the club are run as a medley.

Les thought this would discourage ladies from playing and as they generally score less it may affect Player of the Year.

Noel commented that each club can run their event as they see fit.

Mark explained that in the Medley, women allocated their own handicap and play off the red markers.

Kim appreciated the data and the format that it was sent through to him. Bill to contact committee member Peter Aroney for more details.

9. Interclub event to be held at Richmond on Tuesday 9 May 2023

Noel handed out entry forms and information sheet. (see attachment)

10. Report from NSWVGA

Les- Biggest issue currently is the new Members Register. 2½ years in development and $12,000 already spent. Difficult to use and doesn’t meet user’s needs.

Zoom meeting tonight (12.4.23) decision needs to be made.

11. General Business

Wallacia: Noel H:-Still no decision on their future. Unsure if change of government will make any difference.

Dunheved: Peter:- Club is now gender neutral, all days and games are medleys.

All Championship for ladies run on Sunday. Trying to keep Honour Boards.

Grant from the government for $250,000 for paths.

Lady member Glady Fornari celebrating 100 th birthday.

Stonecutters: Kim:- Stonecutters recently won Div 2 Pennant flag (first in 95 years)

(Richmond Div 3; Glenmore Div 4)

Springwood: Mark:- new General Manager, Duncan Murray, has come from Castle Hill Country Club.

Richmond: Noel:-Asked about the possibility of having their Interclub day on a Thursday. Response was that would not suit several clubs.

Les:- Judy away for next 2 meetings. Mark to take minutes for 21 st June, and 2 nd August tba.

12. Next meeting will be Wednesday 21 June 2023 at Leonay Golf Club beginning at 2pm

Les Knox Judy Jordan

President WSRVGA Secretary/Treasurer WSRVGA

The meeting closed at 3.05pm.