Seniors Touring Amateur Golf Society
Committee Meeting Notes
31stMay 2012 @The Railway Club, Hornchurch
Present
Paul Hodder, Kevin Whybrew, Andy Papaspyru, Keith Horgan,Bob Latchford, Greg Larner, Paul Chapman.
Welcome – Paul Hodder
Paul welcomed those present and thanked them for another excellent turnout. He reported the following apology.
Apologies
Brian Lowe
Agree Previous Minutes
Keith proposed and Andy seconded that the minutes were an accurate reflection of the last meeting.
Chairman’s Review
He reported thatmembership has held up over the year and the new season is well under way.
Treasurers Report
Kevin provided copies of and ran through, the latest financial reports with an end of year balance.
He reported that our balance remains healthy despite running a £10-£15 loss per event.
Bob reminded Kevin that John Campbell has asked to be removed from the club accounts.
Kevin confirmed that this will be completed before the 2012 AGM.AP CM12-01Kevin
Handicap Secretary’s Report
Andy reported several hiccups this year due to the complexity of the spreadsheet
This has now been checked and future releases should be accurate.
Following discussion of parity of handicaps between STAGS and outside societies Andy agreed to re-calculate the handicaps using last years results excluding those people with a handicap in excess of 28. This will give a clearer picture as to whether our handicaps are competitive for inter club competitions.
A/P CM12-02Andy
Membership Secretary’s Report
Keith reported one new applicant to the STAGS since last meeting.
The committee discussed and approved application from John Parkin raising the membership to 45.
There were no resignations since the last meeting.
Almoners Report
Keith reported that he has visited Terry Halliday, George Morgan and John Turner over the past few weeks.
Terry, although no longer a member, is well known amongst our membership and resigned from the society due to ill health. He has retired from BT but continues to be as active as his Parkinson’s disease allows him to be. Despite his mobility problems he continues to play tennis, although not to the standard he originally enjoyed.
George is not in a good way having just returned home from a 5 week stay in hospital. Tests showed that, on top of his liver and kidney problems, he is suffering from asbestosis. He worked in a number of industries where asbestos was present but before the terrible effects on his body and lungs were known.
George needs a machine to keep his oxygen levels up to 96% as, without it, the fall to 70%.
He has had to retire due to mobility problems caused by his various conditions. He is currently applying for a disabled badge and is forced to live off benefits. He has a blood test scheduled for June 6th and a breathing test on the 14th, after which Keith will contact him again.
John suffered a broken hip as a result of a fall outside Leytonstone underground station. His hip was so badly broken they decided to replace it completely. Keith visited John in hospital a few days after his operation and he was already up and about on crutches but it was obviously painful. He is now at home recuperating and Keith telephoned him last week to check he was OK. He has friends who live with him and they are looking after him well. John even spoke of his plans to return to golf as soon as possible but this will depend greatly on how his recover goes.
STAGS Chairman Paul Hodder has had a few problems with his blood pressure recently resulting in him visiting the hospital during the STAGS tour of Spain in May. Paul was released the same day after treatment but is having tests done to check everything is as it should be.
Keith promised to monitor the situation of all of the above and report back at the next committee meeting unless there are urgent developments. He asked that he be contacted if we become aware of anyone else who might benefit from our support.
Fixtures Secretary’s Report
2012 fixtures –All venues have been arranged with the exception of September which is still in hand with Paul H to tie in with the Ryder Cup venue.
Potential fixtures for the 2013 season, with a view to getting some higher standard courses in the calendar, were discussed. Greg suggested a Top Meadow overnighter and Hainault, Kevin suggested Stisted, Hintlesham and Benton Hall all of which would be around £35, Paul H suggested Abridge as a winter warmer, The Shires and Westerham in Kent. Also discussed were Toot Hill and The Hartfordshire AP CM11-05 All Continued
Competition Secretary’s Report
Greg recorded his thanks to Paul Chapman for getting the results out so fast and for his support on the draws.
He reported that this years’ competitions were proceeding seamlessly and that there were 8 players still in both competitions.
Changes to the rules agreed at the last AGM seem to be making things easier and driving the intention to play the games within timescales. There have been some 2 on one matches in the doubles competition although these are few.
Greg advised that he has secured a deal to meet all of our engraving needs for the year for £50. He will also be ordering the cup trophies for this years’ competitions in a couple of week’s time.
He raised the issue caused by the absence of John Turner from the doubles competition.
Following discussion it was decided that there will be no substitutes allowed after the first game has been played. His partner will have to play solo until John returns.
Honorary Secretary’s Report
Bob advised the meeting that 36 people had responded positively to attending the AGM, 3 would not be attending and 5 people had not yet responded.
Of those who will be attending 21 people had paid.
Committee Meeting Action Points
AP CM08 – 07 Doubles and Singles competitions rules posted. Discharged
AP CM09 – 11 Club Tie to be Royal Blue with the STAGS logo.It was agreed at the Feb12 CM that they would be issued free to Ryder Cup players, not all STAGS members. Ongoing Brian/Paul H/Greg
AP CM11-01 The new format agenda was approved. Discharged
AP CM11-02 Greg will run the marshals’ briefing. Ongoing Greg
AP CM11-03 Andy’s local rules document was shrunk, laminated and handed out. Discharged
AP CM11-04 Kevin’s little black book excerpts were distributed to STAGS electronically. Discharged
AP CM11-05 Potential fixtures for the 2013 season ContinuedAll
AP CM11-06 Greg reported that, with the exception of this year’s opening society day, the monthly trophies have been returned the holders. We need to check the process is robust. Ongoing Brian
AP CM11-07Kevin Sherlock has now received his trophy for winning the October event. Discharged
AP CM11-08 Kevin proposed the purchase of STAGS logo’s slipovers for all members.
Paul H is waiting to speak to his L&E contact ContinuedPaul H
AGM Action Points
AP AGM2011-01Rules and Agreements document updated to include the propositions agreed at the AGM. To be agreed at the next AGM. Ongoing
AOB
John Parkin Application
John Parkin’s application was covered under the Membership Secretary’s section.
Slow Play
Greg agreed to run the marshals’ meeting at the next event, asking them to ensure that they record both the start and finish times on their cards. There will also be a marshal de-briefing after the event.
Paul C agreed to provide analysis
Next Committee Meeting
Thursday 30th August 2012at Kyes – Andy will e-mail the address.
There being no other business the meeting closed at 22:54
APPENDIX A
Balance as at 1st Feb 2012 / £6,500.50Income / Expenditure
2012 Subs banked / £255.00
Killer Game 10 / £155.00
South Essex Event 1 / £56.50
Cheshunt Event 2 / £95.00
Burnham on Crouch Event 3 / £105.00
Maylands Event 4 / £129.30
Dunstan Hall Funds / £1455.00
New Members Shirts / £67.00
1 prototype tie light blue with logo / £10.00
1 prototype tie navy with logo / £10.00
Spoons / £6.30
Player of the Year engraving / £7.50
NetObject Fusion software / £169.99
Purchase of event 9 trophy - Dunston / £25
Cheshunt deposit / £100.00
Burnham on Crouch deposit / £100.00
Maylands deposit / £200.00
Pedham Place deposit / £100.00
Dunstan Hall deposit / £1000.00
Trophy engraving / £50.00
Wine / £206.00
£2,250.80 / £2,051.79
Current Balance as at 29th May 2012 / £6,699.51
Pending
Club Ties / £230.00
American Golf Vouchers to be purchased / £380.00
Player’s 2012 Deposits / £2,200.00
After 4 events / £760.00
Balance / £1,440.00
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