Golden Eagle Golf Society

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Golden Eagle Golf Society AGM 2011

Date: 7th October, 2011.

Venue: Woodbrook Golf Club.

Attending: D Breen, J Sheehan, P Gaffney, C McCabe, Conor (aka Ball Striker) Kennedy, Greg Noone, Noel Hayes, Dave Feehily, Paul Reinhardt, Garvan O’ Keefe, Brendan Carroll, John Tomlin, Marie Quinn, Stephen Flynn, Martin Magnier, Jim Kelly, Frank MacNamara, Fergus Dempsey, Shay Brennan, Cathal MacMahon, PJ O’ Donovan and Ciaran O’ Rourke.

Meeting commenced at 7pm, chaired by Denis Breen.

  • The minutes of AGM 2010 were adopted. There were some matters arising, details outlined below.

Matters arising:-

  • AGM:

At AGM 2010 it was agreed that AGM would be held after the final outing on a 1 year trial basis. Ciaran O’ Rourke proposed that this change become permanent, seconded by Denis Breen-passed.

  • Matchplay;

It was agreed at AGM 2010 that the matchplay competition would be played using GUI handicaps, where available, and no Player of The Year points would be awarded. It was agreed that this issue would be “parked” until after issues regarding handicaps had been resolved.

Secretary’s Report

Denis read the Secretary’s report and congratulated PJ on a successful year. Denis outlined that his main concern for the year had been to ensure that the results of each outing were published in a timely manner. It was generally agreed by the attendees that this had been achieved.

Treasurer’s Report.

Mick Kenny(Treasurer) was unable to attend the meeting. Accounts to be published at a later date.

Election of Committee and Officers.

All existing Committee members, in attendance at the meeting, were asked by Denis if they wished to continue as Committee members for the new year. Therefore the incoming Committee will consist of the following persons:-

Captain: Ciaran O’ Rourke. Vice-Captain: Paul Reinhardt. Treasurer: Mick Kenny(though not in attendance, had expressed a wish to continue in the role). Hon. Secretary: Denis Breen.

Committee Members:-

T O’ Haloran, J Rogers, C Kennedy, S Flynn, N Hayes, D Feehily, A Brennan(to be confirmed), M Quinn. Paul Gaffney also consented to being involved.

Outgoing Captain’s speech:

PJ spoke briefly, thanking all those who assisted in any way with administration issues throughout the year. Particular mention was made of those who collect money at each outing(PJ acknowledged how difficult this job is), those who looked after the cards and scoring. PJ also acknowledged the role that both Noel Hayes and John Sheehan played regarding computer issues. PJ concluded by thanking John Rogers for inviting him to be Captain in 2011 and welcoming Ciaran as incoming Captain and wishing him well for the new year.

Incoming Captain’s Address:-

Ciaran thanked PJ for asking him to be Captain in 2012. He congratulated him for a job well done. Ciaran announced that Paul Reinhardt would be his Vice-Captain in 2012 and this was well received by the floor. He went on to outline his choice of courses for 2012, which were met with approval. Details as follows:-

Date:Venue:

30/03/2012Killeen Castle

27/04/2012Killeen(Co Kildare)

25/05/2012The Grange

22/06/2012Mount Wolsley(Captain’s Day)

20/07/2012Stackstown

17/08/2012Luttresltown

14/09/2012The European Club

05/10/2012The Castle

Motions:-

There were a number of motions, most concerning handicap issues, before the meeting. Denis was asked to read out each motion individually. It was subsequently felt by the majority of attendees that the issues raised were of such a complex nature; s sub-committee should be set up to address the issues. The following people were nominated and appointed to discuss all matters relating to handicaps:-

Brendan Carroll, Ciaran O’ Rourke and Paul Reinhardt.

The general feeling of the meeting was that a lot of issues regarding handicaps and, in particular shots back, were related to the fact that less prizes are currently awarded than in previous years. It was felt that, with the current annual sub(fixed by previous AGM at €50), scope was limited to increase the number of categories. A proposal was made from the floor(following some discussion) to increase the annual sub by €10. This motion was passed.

Other Motions:-

(1). Cross Border Qualifying Criteria:

In the event that a person qualifies from The Order of Merit, and subsequently does not participate in the event, they are excluded for the following year-Proposed by Denis Breen, seconded by Conor Kennedy.

Denis felt that too much time was spent trying to put a team together each year. He felt it was difficult to ensure that, even up to the day of the competition, a team could be compiled and sometimes the Captain had to go to the mid 20’s on the OM to get a full team. Some members expressed a feeling that it was difficult to commit to participating, so early in the year.

Following discussion, this motion was defeated.

(2)Matchplay.

Restore the Matchplay position to the pre-2011 position whereby matches are played of Eagles Handicaps and POY points are awarded. Following discussion, it was agreed that this matter would be “parked” until after issues regarding handicaps had been resolved.

(3) Remove rule 7.4-passed.

(4) Amend rule 7.7: All members will be included in the matchplay draw with those advancing furthest in the previous years getting byes from the preliminary and not be drawn against each other, where possible- This motion was defeated.

(5) Amend rule 8.2: delete “prior to the event” and substitute “the first six outings of the year”-passed.

AOB:

There was none.

Meeting concluded at 8.30.

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