SENIORS SECTION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Held Monday 18th JANUARY 2016
MINUTES
1 Members Present
Only six (6) members attended meeting to take an opportunity to contribute to the discussions on the future direction of the Section – a lack of interest self evident.
2 Apologise for absence - None
3 Death of Members
Barry Coulson
4 Election of Officers
Chairman/Treasurer: John May
Team Captain: Alan Johnson
Vice Captains: Malcolm Paisley & David Corke
5 MINUTES OF MEETING held on Monday 25th January 2015
Previously posted on notice board
6 MATTERS ARISING from minutes
There were no matters arising.
7 ACCOUNTS
Summary: General income, including subscriptions (58), opening balance, donations from Club re starting duties at Men’s Open, domino cards & other donations generated £1146.77- slightly less than in the previous year (1201.21). Overall membership income reduced by £25.00. Expenditure includes the annual subscription to the Northumberland Seniors League (£20.00), costs borne in relation to the 4 drawn trophy competitions. It should be noted that the cost of ‘lite bites’ on competition days amounted to £212.45, a significant sum. A healthy reserve of £742.02 is carried forward.
Bank account with Barclays – City of Newcastle Golf Seniors Section with myself & Bill Gibson as signatories.
8 SUBSCRIPTIONS 2016/2017
AGREED the subscription remains at £5.00.
9 COMPETITION WINNERS
Joe Farley Salver - John Jones 42 pnts
Bill Elder Classic - Alan Johnson 42 pnts
Championship - Bruce McNiven gross 80
Xmas Trophy - John Jones 46 pnts
10 LEAGUE & FIELD DAY
No successes in 2015 either in the ‘league’ or the end of season ‘Field Day’. Congratulations to Malcolm Paisley League Player of the Year. It is hoped that new members may be encouraged to participate in representing the Club in the season ahead. The selection policy remains to give everyone who wants to play an opportunity to do so – whilst perhaps creating some strong pairings playing regularly together.
11 COMPETITION DATES 2016
Joe Farley Salver - Thursday 19th May
Bill Elder Classic - Tuesday 12th JULY
Championship - Thursday 8th September
Xmas Trophy - Tuesday 6th December
12 ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Seniors Open at City
It was considered that the arrangements in 2015 fell short of what is desirable with a lack of helpers on the day. It is crucial that players attending are warmly welcomed & signing in procedures conducted smoothly – then met on the first tee by a starter and notified of any course issues (e.g. blue flag in bunker – yardages to red, yellow & white flags, out of bounds and other relevant course issues). Likewise the absence of raffle prizes was adversely commented upon by visitors as was there being no catering available for early starters. Tony Dancer with support from Malcolm Paisley & Bruce McNiven agree to lend support this year to organise the event on the day in liaison with the Club Manager. The open to be played at the City on 9th JUNE 2016.
Away Day
AGREED - Alan Johnson organise an ‘away day ‘ to play a local course during JULY 2016. The date will not clash with any league matches. A TROPHY has been purchased for the winner on the day. Hopefully such an event will be solidly supported by the members. It is envisaged that some of the costs will be funded from the bank reserve.
Golf Shirts
AGREED that the professional will purchase ‘Ascot’ blue shirts with the club ‘125 years’ badge on any orders made by members of the section. The cost will be £20.00 LESS a £5.00 subsidy funded from the section funds. The shirts will not denote ‘Seniors’ & may be worn by any member of the Section on any occasion.
THANKS
To all members who supported the section throughout the year.