Minutes of Council Meeting January 2021

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The meeting was opened by President Les at 2.00pm.

PRESENT:

DUNHEVED: Wayne Beesley, Greg Burke

GLENMORE: Richard Doyle

LEONAY: Noel  Rowsell (VP), Bruce Baker, Robert Chruszcz, Mick Crock

PENRITH: Russell  Cruickshank, Luke Hannon

RICHMOND: Noel Byles (VP) Peter Tallack

SPRINGWOOD: Mark Mostyn, Rick Paynter

STONECUTTERS: Kim Stockbridge (VP)

WALLACIA: Mick Toohey

PRESIDENT: Les Knox (Chair)

SECRETARY TREASURER: Judy Jordan   

1. APOLOGIES:

John Lovatt, Brett Bellis, Malcolm Dean, John Baker, Martin Berg, Ian Forrester, and Phil Tunchon

It was moved by Noel Byles, seconded Mark Moyston, and carried, that apologies be accepted.

Les gave a warm welcome to all Councillors present.

2.  MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING (4.11.20):

It was moved by Bruce Baker, seconded Russell Cruickshank and carried, that the Minutes of the Previous Meeting were a true and accurate record of that meeting.

3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

(4) NSWVGA has asked for an indication of how Grassroots vouchers have been spent; common response – prizes in Vets comps.

(5) Sponsorship Richmond Club – Agenda item

(8) Interclub events - Executive Minutes 13.1.2021 and Agenda item

(10) Reduce age of membership – was withdrawn at the AGM by mover and seconder following abuse from other NSWVGA members. Will be revisited at 2021 AGM, with more time for discussion.

(11) Members joining WSRVGA after Sept 30th – raised at NSWVGA AGM. Guide line 7 states NSWVGA position. Payments made after 30 June will be deemed  to cover affiliation from the period up to 30 September of the following year. It will be raised again at Feb NSWVGA meeting. We will need to make decisions following this.

4. REVIEW OF EXECUTIVE MEETING (13.01.2021):

It was agreed that Interclub events needed to proceed this year. Only 16 players from each club would be nominated. Clubs to decide whether to have a shot gun start or 2 tee start.

Discussion followed regarding both options, 16 or 18 players, consideration of future easing of restrictions. Decision was needed as the Wallacia event is on 19th Feb.

Moved by Mick Toohey, seconded by Noel Rowsell and carried with 1 objection, that the Wallacia Interclub event would be a shot gun start with 18 players from each club.

Springwood is the next event in March. Mark Mostyn – too early to make decisions, but at the moment Springwood will be a 1 tee start. Problem is the small size of the Pro Shop.

Moved by Mark Mostyn, seconded by Noel Rowsell and carried, that there be 18 players at all games.

Greg Burke asked if green fees will be staying at $15. Yes they will be.

Les reminded everyone, that according to the By-Laws of the WSRVGA, the running of the event (prizes, raffles, lunches etc) was up to the home club.

5. REVIEW OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MINUTES (4.11.20):

6. CORRESPONDENCE:

Judy – Majority of correspondence has been membership queries, and new members.

Thank-you letter sent to Kimberley Talbot re Richmond Club Sponsorship.

Email from Secretary NSWVGA regarding a sponsorship opportunity; purchase sunscreen and sell to members for a profit. It was agreed this was not appropriate or necessary. Judy to respond to Secretary.

7. FINANCES:

8. SPONSORSHIP – THE RICHMOND CLUB:

$3000 was given by Richmond Club last year. Noel B to see Kimberley Talbot (Group Chief Executive Officer) re application for this year.

9. WALLACIA INTERCLUB EVENT (19.02.2021):

Mick Toohey – 18 players + 2 reserves for each club. Extra carts allocated on order of receipt of teams.

Lunch, pay the club manager in the morning, he will give out vouchers.

Mick will send out bank details. Briefing notes will be with the cards on the day.

Carts, cash only and correct money on the day.

Les wished all the players “good luck”.

10) CHANGE THE DATE OF THE AGM:

Due to a clash with Glenmore Interclub, agreed that the AGM will be held on 20.10.2021.

11. ASSOCIATION HISTORY UPDATE BY NOEL BYLES:

Noel has all the photos and articles needed. He has asked Kimberley to write a foreword. She has agreed and also offered to get the booklet published.

12. GENERAL BUSINESS:

Peter Tallack (Richmond) Jim Lyons is moving to Queensland. New President in Noel Byles.

Richard Doyle (Glenmore) Australian Golf Heritage Society Museum in Granville closed 18 months ago. They have reopened 2 museums. One in new club house at Strathfield Golf Club, and other will open soon in Tuncurry. 

They hope to get new members through a recruitment programme. About 12-15 events held each year, including the annual J J Paine Shield in Windsor. Richard is keen to get events at Richmond and Glenmore to help celebrate the history of golf in NSW and Australia. Clubs being used must be pre-1940.

Richmond is the oldest golf club in Australia on its original site (Oct 1897). See Richard if interested.

John Lovatt has stood down from leadership at Glenmore. Malcolm Dean has taken over the Vets.

The Club House is now open, but no indication as to when the kitchen may reopen.

Wayne Beesley (Dunheved) Club House renovations are going well, just need more members. Council still concerned about the road that Lend Lease was supposed to build. This will give better access to the course.

Mick Toohey (Wallacia) The decision re the cemetery should be made in February.

Russell Cruickshank (Penrith) Russell would like to be able to open up the Facebook site to other golfers not members of WSRVGA. Motion moved by Russell, seconded by Noel Rowsell and carried, that the Facebook site be changed from private to public domain. Russell and his daughter will continue to monitor the site, and approve those wanting to join.

Phillip Tunchon is now the Penrith Vets Convener.

Mark Mostyn (Springwood). The club and kitchen is being renovated to accommodate the new chef.

Mark asked where the Stroke Play Championship was being held this year. Les responded, Dubbo, 27-hole course.

Judy There are currently 690 members of WSRVGA.

This is made up of 589 M & F (NSWVGA), 95f, and 6m (Sydney Vets)

Les: At the AGM of NSWVGA a motion was passed that ladies must be a member of NSWVGA to win the NSWVGA Trophy at WOG.  It has not been put on the web site or members informed, and several WOGs have already sent out their conditions. Still in abeyance as to when it will be implemented. It is to be discussed at the next meeting of NSWVGA. (24th Feb, by Zoom)

NSWVGA have awarded Certificates of Appreciation to people who have devoted their time to the association. Congratulations to

John and Elaine Lovatt

Malcolm and Sarah Dean

Richard Doyle (implementation of the Grass Roots Scheme)

13. Next meeting 14th April 2021:

Les thanked all and closed the meeting at 3.25pm                            Judy Jordan

Secretary/Treasurer

WSVGA

28.01.2021