President Ray Underwood opened the meeting at 12.45pm and warmly welcomed the 30 members present. Ray thanked the host club for their hospitality.
Apologies were received from John Brown, Terry Brownscombe, Peter Kearney, Leo Gamble, Ken Durling, Jim Milne, Ken Fisher, Peter Kearney, Brian White Michael Sales, Paul Dehamer, Lindsay Quennell, Peter Morphett, Colin Wiseman & John Sutherland.
Minutes of the 2009 Annual General Meeting were taken as read. There were no matters arising.
Moved:- Bernie Coyle Seconded :- Peter Ross Carried
Secretary reported no Correspondence or matters arising
Bernie stated that all reports had also been fully circulated to each and every member and that he did not propose that they all be read out. Each report is attached.
Treasurer John Farrow presented a comprehensive F1NANCIAL REPORT showing The club's assets to be in sound shape at $4440.00 including $235.00 in stock on Hand, A surplus of $519.00 for the year compared with the surplus of $1168.00 For 2008 an overall turn around of $649.00, This surplus was due to the receipt in November of another anonymous donation of $1000.00 in the form of a Bank Cheque. A wonderful contribution which was most appreciated and certainly helped the bottom Line for the year. Apart from this we managed to break even, thanks to the reintroduction of the Monthly Raffle run by Ken Gangell which you will see has contributed $785.00 Thank you Ken for your great efforts during the year and please keep it up in 2010. Your committee has for 2010 as reported in the Monthly Newsletter, recommended The Annual Subscription Fee remain at $30.00, with the Monthly competition fees Unchanged at $35.00 and Host club members $10.00 for luncheon only. All in all a very successful and enjoyable year, I think you will agree.
John Farrow Honorary Treasurer/Public Officer
Moved: Ken Pride Seconded: Peter Kearney
President Ray Underwood presented his circulated report for 2009 and highlighted that this Was our 60th Anniversary year in which the club has seen a year of consolidation both on And off the golf course. In 2009 we gained 12 new members and the committee was able to stabilize the majority of our expenditure after the increased costs of both administration and golf related in 2008. Ray thanked all the members of the committee for their support and tireless input to ensure all Our activities were both enjoyable and successful, in particular special thanks to our Vice Captain For the past 3 years "Peter Kearney" for a job well done. Handicapper Grant has done a great job, as evidence at our Christmas Luncheon presentation day When of the 8 annual trophies presented only 1 was won by a 2008 winner, Proof indeed that Grant's system is working well. Marketing Guru Ken, and our major sponsor Pat Levy of J.M.Gillies ensured we had great trophie throughout the year with special thanks to those many members who kindly donated prizes towarc Our Monthly Raffle run by Ken Gangell. This raffle was well supported by all the members and made a significant contribution to ensuring our finances, remained in the black "Thank you Ken" Captain Bernie has arranged an interesting and challenging selection of courses for 2010, His quiet but efficient oversight of our golf days during 2009 ensured we all had a relaxed and enjoyable round, Treasurer John, has again kept a watchful eye on our expenses and ensured we finish the year in a healthy financial position.
In conclusion Ray on behalf of himself, the committee and all members acknowledged tireless work of Secretary Lance in the organization and the administration of the club, Lance is continually in touch with all members particularly those enduring poor health, And his monthly newsletter keep all members up to date with our clubs activities and Member's circumstances, Well done Lance, What would we do without you ? My personal thanks to Lance for his guidance on the performance of my Presidential duties. Thanks to all members for their support and participation in club activities during 2009 And I look forward to another year of fun and fellowship in 2010.
Captain Bernie Coyle presented his circulated report, and he expressed what a good year it Had been for the club, with increased numbers at most venues each month, This was evidenced in late November when playing at Keysborough with 46 members and guest player.
He hopes this trend will continue throughout 2010 when we play at our "signature" golf Courses Keysborough and Cranbourne and our special Ambrose event played at Eagle Ridge in June was a great success.
It was also very pleasing to see so many different faces win the various prizes awarded At our Christmas Lunch.
The 2010 programrne has been finalized with 13 games scheduled with the addition of Sandhurst In March and Amstel in December. The match committee charter is to continue playing at these better courses and with games at Centenary Park and Churchill Park we can continue to subsidise them and to keep our costs at $35.00.
In conclusion Bernie expressed his special thanks to various people who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make the Monthly game of golf more enjoyable: namely Grant Hazelgrove (Handicapper), Peter Kearney (Vice Captain), and all the members who acted as starters for each game.
Bernie urged all members to volunteer to help as starters each month to help share the load; it is not difficult but a very essential one. To all the other committee members: Marketing Guru Ken Gangell (Marketing) for the Monthly Raffle prizes etc. and all the other members of the committee for a job well done.
There is one other person that I work closely with throughout the year and keeps the clubs Administration under control Lance Bolam. I could not fulfill my role as Captain without his help and I would like to thank him publicly for his tireless work for the club. Finally thank you for being patient with me 2009 and play well in 2010.
Life Member Lance Bolam called for nominations for the 2010 Club President Ray Underwood was nominated by Lance Bolam seconded Barry Pollock. There being no other nominations, Ray was declared elected and assumed the Chair All 2009 Office bearers who resigned in accordance with Section 10 of the Constitution offered themselves for re-election except the position of Vice Captain and the newly created position of Assistant Secretary.
Vice President
John Currie
Ray Underwood
Neal Hills
Captain
Bernie Coyle
Lance Bolam
Ken Durling
Vice Captain
Gary Finnis
Hon. Secretary
Hon. Treasurer
John Farrow
Handicapper
Grant Hazelgrove
Marketing /Social
Ken Gangell
The out going committee recommended that the:
Moved: Lance Bolam Seconded: Gary Ward
Carried
Nil
There being no further business the President Ray Underwood closed the meeting at 1.40p.m.
Lance Bolam Honorary Secretary 19th January 2010
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