Minutes of Council Meeting November 2021

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The meeting was opened by President Les at 2.35pm.

1.Welcome and Apologies 

Moved by Les Knox, seconded by Noel B and carried that the same apologies and attendances as the AGM be accepted.

2. Obituary:

Richmond – Gwen Sills, Life Member of Richmond Golf Club and original member of Richmond Vets.

Les expressed our thoughts and condolences to her family.

3. Correspondence:

Correspondence File has been emailed to all. Letter has been received from CEO of Richmond Club that sponsorship money will be paid later in the year.

4. Finances:

5. Adoption of Council Minutes 9th June 2021 

Moved by Phil Tunchon, seconded by Rick Paynter and agreed by all that the Minutes of the Previous Meeting were a true and accurate record.

6. Matters arising from Council Minutes 9th June:

Judy asked about the health of Anne Doyle. Malcolm Dean - she is home and improving all the time.

Rick asked about Stonecutters membership. Les - Kim is confident they will stay in the Association.

Noel B - Lynwood have not responded to invitation to join Association. Difficulties still following floods and COVID lockdowns. Windsor in similar situation. Noel will continue to follow up. 

Noel R asked for an update of Wallacia situation. Mick – Still undecided whether St Johns are able to buy the land (Crown land). All in abeyance at the moment.

7. Matters arising from Executive Minutes 25th August and 20th October 2021

25th August motion passed by Executive that clubs that were unable to host Interclub games in 2021 would retain balls and vouchers as compensation. Advised by auditor that motion was out of order with Constitution.

20th October, on advice from the auditor, motion was rescinded. These clubs would use balls and vouchers for Interclub games, other 3 clubs to receive $500 sponsorship.

Special Motion from Mick Toohey to amend the previous motion has been received and emailed to all. 

Mick explained that the vouchers and balls were of less than $500 in value. Unfair situation.

Special Motion: WSRVGA for 2022 Interclub Competition will provide $500 to each club as per By-Law 2.16. For the 5 clubs which did not host an event during 2021, the $500 will include the vouchers 100% value and golf balls discounted by 25% that have already been supplied plus an additional amount to make the value to $500.

Moved by Mick Toohey, seconded by Noel B and agreed by all. The motion was carried.

8. Playing Dates 2022

Moved by Bruce Baker, seconded by Malcolm Dean and agreed by all, that the dates, as circulated, be adopted.

9. Meeting Dates 2022

Council Meetings can’t be confirmed until NSWVGA dates are available.

Suggested by Les that the AGM be put back till late November (23rd November). All interclub games then completed.

Moved by Les, seconded by Noel B and agreed by all that the draft dates be accepted. To be confirmed at the next Council Meeting 2nd Feb 2022.

10. Interclub event to be held at Springwood Friday 11th February 2022

Rick – all set for the 11th.

11.General Business:

Dunheved: Greg asked about increase in fees for Interclub games.

Les - It was adopted in the June meeting. $20 is more in-line with what visitors would pay.

90% players would be visitors.

Russell asked about shot gun starts and unvaccinated players.

Les- many clubs already having shot gun starts. Suggested that clubs make double vaccination a ‘condition of play’.

Glenmore: Malcolm advised that he and his wife will soon be moving to Queensland.

Les expressed thanks to them, for all they have given to the Association. They will be sadly missed, but expressed good wishes for their venture to Queensland.

New contact will be Peter Murphy.

Penrith: Phil - Increase in membership, but not necessarily Vet members. Coming from Seven Hills and offers of membership to under 35s.

Noel R: Congratulations to Springwood Major Pennants Team. Although they lost the recent final, they have been promoted to the next division.

12. Next meeting 2nd February 2022 at Leonay Golf Club:

Les thanked all and hoped for happier times in 2022.

The meeting closed at 3.15pm                            

Judy Jordan

Secretary/Treasurer

WSVGA