Whetstone Golf Club
Minutes of the Main Committee meeting held at the Enderby Methodist Church at 7.00pm on 20th April 2015.
Present: D Johnson (Chairman), N Morris, R Morris, S Barker, P Seddon, D Dalby, G Nutting, P Nutting
Apologies: Apologies for absence were received from C Morris and T Oldman
Not Present: C Shave
Minutes of the Previous Meeting:
Agreed: The minutes of the meeting held on the 9th March 2015 were agreed as a correct record.
2. Matters arising from the previous minutes
G Tipler, D Loach, G Raitt and H Raitt have been selected to represent Whetstone in the 2015 L&RGU Mens Interclub Foursomes competition.
The Chairman of the Handicap and Competitions Sub-Committee sent a written report to correct the position regarding starters in club competitions. Namely the Competitions and Handicaps Sub-Committee had voted on this matter and the vote was passed that a starter will be present during all club competitions in 2015.
The previous Junior Treasurer has now passed all of the Junior Section’s accounting books to the Treasurer.
3, Report of the Club Captain
The Club Captain presented his monthly report to the meeting.
4. Report of the Lady Captain
The Lady Captain informed the meeting her selections for the forthcoming County Shield competition are P Shaw, L Bailey, A Brady, B Goggins, G Coleman and J Marris.
The Ladies Sub-Committee has selected G Raitt, T Oldman, G Burton and S Barker to represent Whetstone in the L&RGU Inter Club Mixed Foursomes competition. Also S Barker, T Oldman, P Shaw and E Spring have been selected for the ladies team who have drawn Willesley Park away on the 8th June 2015 in the first round.
On behalf of the Ladies Section the Lady Captain requested consideration be given to purchasing a replacement ‘most improved golfer’ trophy as the original trophy that was displayed on the locker room wall has gone missing. Should a replacement trophy be purchased the ladies section is proposing it will be kept in the clubhouse trophy cabinet. It was
Agreed to defer any decisionuntil the cost and an example of the proposed trophy are supplied. Action PN
The Lady Captain informed the meeting that the Proprietor is willing to include all of the ladies affiliation fees with the annual subscription invoice in future to save the Lady Treasurer having to collect them individually from members.
The Secretary confirmed to the meeting that a copy of the Ladies Sub-Committee minutes has not been received since their February meeting. The Lady Captain stated she would chase the Ladies Secretary to ensure copies are sent monthly. Action PN
5. Report of the Seniors Captain
The minutes of the Sub-Committee meeting held on the 3rdMarch 2015 were noted.
The Seniors Captain informed the meeting that the Seniors Section have played four matches this season and have won 2, lost 1 and halved the remaining match.
The Captain drew the Senior Captain’s attention to the insecure state of the floor of the new starter hut. In response, the Seniors Captain will contact the Seniors Secretary so that he can contact the company who installed the hut to carry out any necessary remedial work to make the floor safe. Action GN
The Secretary proposed that the L&RGU Seniors Interclub Foursomes entry fee be paid from Members Fund. It was
Agreed that the 2015 and subsequent years entry fee for this competition will be paid from the Members Fund. Action GN
6. Report of the Secretary
The Secretary had nothing to report
7. Report of the Treasurer
The monthly balance sheet that had been circulated prior to the meeting was noted.
The Treasurer informed the meeting that the proprietor has forwarded an additional 21 Members Fund contributions in respect of members who joined during 2014. He has also received an invoice for match meals from the previous season.
8. Report of the Chairman of the Handicaps and Competitions Sub-Committee
The minutes from the Sub-Committee held on the 24th February 2015 were noted.
A written report was presented on behalf of the Chairman of the Competitions and Handicap Sub-Committee in which the Sub-Committee propose that monthly medal prize vouchers cease to be presented during Presentation Evenings. In future a pro shop voucher will be available for collection by the winner of each division from the pro shop. A Procedure has been designed to maintain a record when vouchers are collected, as duplicates cannot be issued. Payment will be proportional for each category, although the junior prize will remain as now. It was
Agreed: to adopt the Sub-Committee’s proposal and the members be invited to adopt the necessary change to the Club Constitution at the 2015 A.G.M. Action NM/TO
An entry is to be made into the Telegraph Old Mutual Golf Challenge. The qualifying round is to be run in conjunction with the Medal on 4th July 2015 and the winner will be put forward to represent the Club in the qualifying round at Woodhall Spa.
The Chairman of the Handicaps and Competitions Sub-Committee also reported that as requested by the members during the 2014 A.G.M. the level of competition entries is being monitored to ensure that the amount competition prizes remain within budget for each competition.
9. Social Events
The Club Captain confirmed that he has booked a singer for the evening barbeque arranged for Captains Day.
The Captains Dinner has been booked for the 14th November 2015
The Club Management is arranging a Murder Evening on the 16th May 2015.
10. Report of the L&RGU Representative
The L&RGU representative had attended the quarterly L&RGU meeting and reported that their five-year plan was not voted on. Instead the proposal is for it to be a working document and tweaked if necessary for the 2016 Annual General Meeting.
England Golf is holding a number of handicap seminars around the country for Handicap Secretaries to attend to outline the handicap changes that are to be introduced in 2016.
11. Any Other Business
(a) The Vice Captain thanked the Club for hosting the recent L&RGU veterans match.
(b) The Handicap Secretary requested permission to purchase a new frame for the captain’s photographs at an approximate cost of £30.00. It was
Agreed that the handicap Secretary can purchase the frame as requested from the Members Fund. Action PS
© The President offered his congratulations to George Raitt who has been selected in the England National Squad for training.
A further discussion then took place regarding suggestions and proposals to increase the number of junior members and also ways to encourage, retain and progress the junior members the Club already has.
12. Date and time of the next meeting
The next meeting will be on Monday 18th May 2015 at 7.00pm at the Enderby Methodist Church.
Signed …………………….………..(Chairman)
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