ORCHARDLEIGH GOLF CLUB LADIES SECTION

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 20th August 2009

PRESENT: Lucy Difazio, Di Norris, ,Sonia Probert, Hilary Weaver. Liz South, Anne Regler, Dawn Russell, Connie Gilchrist, Vron Jefferies, Janith Small

2 APOLOGIES: Jackie Pudney

3 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Accepted & Signed.

4. MATTERS ARISING: None

5 CAPTAIN’S REPORT: Knighton Heath, whilst a long and difficult course, had been enjoyed by the ladies on their Away Day. The Ladies Championship will be started by Steve Regler this year.

Pete Dicken had been going to start it, but due to his illness, was not quite fit enough yet. David Chalker would be giving out the cards. Anne Regler and Liz South would be in early enough to make sure the cards were put on the computer. Etc. The prizes were Pro Shop Vouchers, as Stuart had assured Lucy that he could order in anything that was wanted. The 4BBB was discussed. It was agreed that there would be a bottle raffle, which Dawn would organise. Vron and Sonia would be able to help on the desk at various times, and Connie offered to do the half way house until it was time for her to play. Mel Thomas has returned the Val Stringer Trophy to the Ladies, as the SAFFA day is now played at Mendip. It was agreed that it would be played for with a team event. Bowmaker, full handicap, 2 scores to count. The team would have to consist of a low, medium and high handicapper. Sonia to work out where the divisions would come. 1st October was suggested date

6. TREASURER’S REPORT:

Balance at Bank 20/08/09 £5431.47

Comprising:

Captain’s charity 2479.94

Section Money 1504.03

Sept.4BBB 1447.50

7. HANDICAPS: Sally Lock Trophy saw 7 disqualifications – unsigned cards, not signed in etc.

8 COMPETITIONS:

8a Secretary’s Report: Jefferies Trophy – Ian Longhurst & Sara Tunstall

Sally Lock – Overall – Liz South

Alliance: Won at home against Isle of Wedmore

Interclub: Lost at home to Mendip – there is still a dispute ongoing with the scores

Friendlies – n/r

Mixed Friendlies: won at home against Sherborne

9 GENERAL COMMITTEE: No meeting held, but ongoing from the last one. Brian Burgess was sure that the Open green fees were going to be raised by £4 next year – Dave Nelson has said that as long as the prizes were bought through the Pro. Shop the green fee would stay the same - £10. With regards to the vouchers, at present, they are only redeemable either here or at Long Sutton. Dave Wye is going to suggest that if 10% of the total prize money is given to Somerset Golf Ltd, then perhaps the vouchers could be redeemed at other clubs and no-one would be out of pocket. It was suggested that next year it would be a good idea to find out when local clubs where having their Opens, so we did not clash.

10 COUNTY MATTERS: Connie reported that the County rep. for Long Sutton was very upset to hear the Club had been complained of, to the County, as she had not been present at the Rogers Cup Match or had heard about the problem before the last County meeting. Despite having been told by Dave Nelson that he would write to County to assure them of a welcome at Orchardleigh, this letter had not been sent on the wishes of the owners. The week long Inter County competition had been won by Gloucestershire with Somerset second.

11 ANY OTHER BUSINESS; The Somerset Senior Ladies Shield has been won this year by Orchardleigh – on c/b from Long Sutton.

Next Meetings September 15th & 15th October at approx. 3.p.m.

Orchardleigh Golf Club Ladies Section

Minutes of meeting held on 25^th June 2009

Members Present: Lucy Difazio, Di Norris, Janith Small, Jackie Pudney, Hilary Weaver, Sonia Probert, Vron Jefferies, Anne Regler, Dawn Russell, Liz South

Apologies: 

As all members were present there were no apologies 

Minutes of last Meeting:

 Accepted and signed

Matters Arising:

Janith is still checking to see when the rule, regarding the marking of one card for handicap purposes, by a committee member lapsed.

Captain's Report:

There will be 26 teams playing in the Invitation Day on 2^nd July. There will be a nearest the pin and a nearest the pin in two, the prizes for these will be sleeves of balls . The prizes for the main competition will be a pot plant and Marks and Spencer to each prize winner, first to third.

EWGA have agreed that the non-payment of last year's subscriptions is a matter to be taken up with the Administrators of OGL  and the ladies section should not be penalised ,as they had paid their union fees to OGL in good faith that they would be passed on to EWGA.

Treasurer's Report:

Cash at Bank                        £4159.79

Section Money                     £1575.80

Captain's Charity               £1451.49

Sept 4BBB                           £1132.50

Handicaps:

Loes de Kleuver was cut to 12 after her medal round on 13^th June, Liz South was cut to 11.3 after the Stableford on 24^th June and at least 5 people will be cut when today's competition is closed down.

Competitions:

Winners:         Medal 4^th June                    Silver   Loes de Kleuver                   overall winner

                                                                          Bronze            Mary Ford

                        Medal 13^th June                    Silver   Loes de Kleuver                   overall winner

                                                                          Bronze            no players

Alliance:        none played in June

Interclub:       as at 26^th May, Orchardleigh were lying 3^rd but since then we have lost to Long Sutton at home

Friendlies:       Farrington - won away

                        Lansdown - lost at home

Mixed Friendlies:      Sherborne - won away 5½ - 2½

General Committee:

Funding: It was agreed that each section captain would receive £345 from the committee levy collected from each member, and that the surplus would remain as committee funds .  The sections will top up these funds as and when necessary. Dave Voller was elected to be Treasurer.

Social Committee: There have been no offers from the members to run this committee, a notice is to be put on the tables to try to raise support. The owners are keen to promote this.

Comp/Handicaps: Online booking is to be introduced. There will be no block bookings, but ways to keep everybody happy are being discussed. The Ladies committee are to be consulted as to their views on handicap adjustment under general standard of play. (it as agreed that the Ladies Section would continue to governed by CONGU rules).

New Constitution:  There will be an EGM on July 20^th at 7pm to adopt the new constitution.

County Matters:

The minutes for the last meeting were not available. It was agreed that every effort would be made to continue to project a very welcoming atmosphere for visiting teams after negative reports had been received at county level about some of the receptions at other clubs.

A.O.B:

It was agreed that the Section Handbook would be updated and given to all new members.

The Macey Cup is to be run as a competition within a monthly stableford competition open to all the section.

A notice is to be put up in the changing room reminding members of the fact that only three medal cards can be marked by a person outside the section.

The next meeting will be held on Ju;y 23rd at 3pm.

Orchardleigh Golf Club Ladies Section

Minutes of meeting held on 28^th May 2009

Members present  Anne  Regler,  Sonia Probert,  Di Norris,  Lucy Difazio,  Vron Jefferies,  Hillary Weaver,  Connie Gilchrist                                                                                                       

Apologies   Liz South, Jackie Pudney, Janith Small, Dawn Russell

Minutes of last meeting

Accepted and signed

Matters arising

Dawn purchased a tankard for Ian as a leaving memento.

Nicki Penny had notified the ladies that she was unable to play in the last medal as her dog was having an operation.

Captains report

Re Jackie’s letter complaining about men hitting balls dangerously close to them. Lucy spoke to Dave Wye, and the men concerned have all apologised.

Re Sonia’s disqualification, letter received from Sonia, accepting the committee’s decision but felt it was a bit harsh.  Response, The decision was correct as the rules stand but we need to review the rules that were applied.

Anne to purchase squash and cups for Captains day and open day after permission from owners.

Dawn to sort raffle for Open day. Several ladies agreed to help on the day.

Liz South requested that we organise our committee meetings 2 months in advance so that she is able attend.  Agreed.

Tuesday roll ups... we can continue to book in several names. Di. Norris to do.

Treasurers  report

Cash at bank                                                £6120 68

Section money                                             £1872.35

Captains charity                  £1138.33

Mixed Open                         £1250.00

Sept.4bbb                    £780.00

Ladies bowmaker    £1080.00

Handicaps

Jan Light        new handicap 9   Liz South and Jill Cowley both gone up

Competitions

Ladies and seniors roll up very successful . May  medal winners Brigitte and Hillary.

May  stableford. Thurs. Sally Lock,  Anne Kirk  Sun Liz South

Vincent Cup Pat.Jones r/u Anne Regler.

Ping  4bbbb Anne Regler& Sara Tunstall r/u L. South & S. Chalker.

Alliance   Orchardleigh beat Clevedon  at home

Interclub Lost to Wheathill,  win against Long Sutton

Friendly  non played

Mixed Friendly  West Wilts. Cancelled due to bad weather. Wells cancelled due to lack of support. new date arranged 28^th June.

General Committee   1st meeting wiil be held on 8^th June New constitution to be agreed. New committee to be voted for. An EGM will be arranged.

County Matters   Clubs asked to organise events to raise funds for county players, Connie to speak to D. Nelson. Sport England are paying to coach 9 elite players ,They would like to see more girls for assessment. EWGA  Distance measuring devices are expected to be approved. EWGA and Congu to be amalgamated.

A.O.B. Proposal to go back into our rules “ 1 card for handicap should be marked by a committee member” Janith to check when this rule elapsed.  Ladies have asked that all results should be tidily displayed.

Awayday  12^th August  Coach will cost approx. £450 Would ladies prefer to have the golf subsidised and find their own way to the course . List to go on board.

Next  meetings  25^th June and 23^rd July.

Meeting closed at 4.25.

ORCHARDLEIGH GOLF CLUB LADIES SECTION

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 30^th April 2009

1. PRESENT: Lucy Difazio, Di Norris, Jackie Pudney,Sonia Probert, Dawn Russell, Vron. Jefferies

        Janith Small, Anne Regler. Connie Gilchrist

2     APOLOGIES: Hilary Weaver, Liz South

3      MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Accepted & Signed.

4.      MATTERS ARISING:  

5      CAPTAIN’S REPORT: Lucy congratulated Jackie Pudney on winning the Barwell Masters and commiserated with Anne Regler on being beaten on count back.  There were two members who had to be disqualified – one Mary Ford, from the Barwell Masters and the second, Sonia Probert, from the Thursday Stableford.     In Mary’s case it was a straightforward 1 qualifying game suspension as she never turned up to play, having forgotten, but Sonia’s was slightly more difficult.  She was asked to leave the room whilst the rest of the Committee discussed it.   After much consideration, it was put to the vote and the unanimous decision was that she too should be disqualified from the next qualifying game.  It is unfortunate that this is the 1^st round of the Vincent Cup, which has now reverted to the original format of having to play both days, so this disqualification amounts to a two game ban.  There were two letters which Lucy read out, one from Iris Macy thanking the section for the flowers they sent her after her operation and the second from Jackie Pudney re.  an incident during the Barwell Masters, on the third, when 2 men from a 4 ball which were following her and her playing partner, drove whilst they were still putting out.   Had the drives been straight, they would have been on the green.   Lucy is going to take the letter to the Club Captain.    Mrs Barwell agreed with the Committee that only the overall winners of the Medals and Stablefords should qualify for the Barwell Master.   This to be entered in the Trophy Book. 

1. 6.           TREASURER’S REPORT: 

                                                        Balance at Bank 30/04/09                  £5444.85

                                                   Comprising:

                                                                         Captain’s charity                 1012.28

                                                                                    Section Money                     1617.57

                                                                                 Mixed Open             1180.00

                                                                                 Sept. 4BBB                              780.00

                                                                                 Ladies Bowmaker                 855.00

Jackie was concerned at the cost of printing which the office was now going to charge.  The Eclectic cards alone being photocopied were a potential cost of 75p per person entering, for the use of the Handicap Secretary and the Eclectic Organiser – It was decided that a notice should be put on the front of the Eclectic Book reminding people that their cards must have Name/Date/Eclectic Card Number/Handicap.  The Eclectic Organiser could take the scores from the book as they had been signed in by the card marker, but the book could not leave the changing room for long in case people wish to play in the evening. 

7.      HANDICAPS   3 Bronze players had been cut after the last Qualifying Stableford – Jackie          Pudney by 4 strokes – Mollie Stebbings and Anne Kirk by 2 strokes.

8          COMPETITIONS: 

8a            5^th April Stableford – Marion Underhill – overall winner, Loes de Kleuver – silver

                9^th April Medal – Loes de Kleuver overall winner – Iris Macey – Bronze

                18^th April Medal – Helle Jones – overall winner – no bronze player

                23^rd April Stableford – Jackie Pudney – overall winner – Liz South – Silver

                Barwell Masters – Jackie Pudney – net 73 on count back from Anne Regler

                Coronation Foursomes – Mel Sutherland and Mary Lock – 40 points

8b            Alliance: Anne Regler was the only player to score against Filton when she halved her match

Interclub: No matches as yet but Wheathill have said there will be a hot meal for £6 and Mendip are offering tea and cake for £2.50

              Ladies Friendliest:  Lost to Cumberwell away

Mixed Friendlies: Landsdown – hon. draw       

            9          GENERAL COMMITTEE:   There is a new Constitution being drawn up. Tommy Tulk from Long Sutton brought up their Constitution as a template for one for Orchardleigh.  There will be a Chairman, at present, Peter Chafer, Secretary – Lucy Difazio, Treasurer – Dave Wye – but because he is Club Captain and also Treasurer of the Men’s Section, they are looking for someone else – Sue Dicken, who is Junior Home Meet Organiser, has been approached.   3 nominees from the Proprietors, 3 Captains and 3 Vice Captains.     Sub Committees are : Handicaps & Comps – Chairman – Colin Drew.   Social Sub Committee – Volunteers wanted.   The question of the Quiz night was raised as the prizes – bottles of wine – are bought off the premises – this was not going to be allowed, so some other means of  obtaining prizes might have to be thought out.   The General Committee would meet on the 2^nd Monday of every month.   There is to be an EGM to elect the officers for the Committee.   Notices will be posted.

10          COUNTY MATTERS: No report as the Secretary is ill and no minutes have been posted.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS; Dawn has been asked to source a Tankard from the Ladies Section for Ian’s leaving present.  It was also suggested that he is asked to partner the Lady Captain for her Day on Saturday 30^th May, when he could be entertained by the Lady Captain and her section.

There appear to be some Mixed Friendlies organised on the same days as some of the Ladies Comps.  It was suggested that the rule of only 3 cards being signed by men could be suspended to allow some of the ladies to play in the evenings at week-ends, but this was not passed.   There had been some confusion over the second day of the Vincent Cup, with the notice telling players to book their own tee times and then finding that the tee times had been pre-booked.   It was agreed that it should be made clearer what was happening.   Liz South had asked as to why we had to sign in for Competitions like the Coronation Foursomes whilst the Men do’nt   This question had been raised at the AGM – the answer was so that the Treasurer could check who had paid.  We do not sign in on the Computer, so there is no record.   It was muted that there might be a section for signing in this type of comp. on the computer.  The matter to be looked into.

Long Sutton has a combined handicap and competition secretary.  It was discussed as to whether this would be workable at Orchardleigh, but the majority of the Committee were not in favour.

It was raised at the General  committee that the three captains should synchronise their years.  The suggestion was that the AGMs should be at the end of November, and then there would be a handover period of 1 month, with the 3 new Captains ‘driving in’ on January 1^st.    This is waiting ratification from the General Committee.

It was then noted that Nicola Penny had merely scratched her name from the Barwell Masters entry sheet 24 hours before the game.   She had not notified Sonia, or her playing partners to our knowledge.  Sonia was going to phone her to find out her reason for withdrawing without notifying anyone.   Findings to be brought to next meeting.

Meeting ended 5.15p.m.  -       Next meeting 28^th May at 3p.m.                 

ORCHARDLEIGH GOLF CLUB LADIES SECTION

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 2^nd April, 2009

• 1. PRESENT: Lucy Difazio, Di Norris, Jackie Pudney,Sonia Probert, Dawn Russell, Vron. Jefferies

        Janith Small, Anne Regler.,

2     APOLOGIES: Liz South, Hilary Weaver

3    MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Accepted & Signed.

• 4. MATTERS ARISING: The Bring & Buy held on the Draw Night raised just over £90 but since the food was £5 ahead, the evening ran at a loss. It was decided that next year's Committee would have to look into making the evening more profitable.

• 5. CAPTAIN'S REPORT: I am sure you are all aware the Club has been bought by the owners of Long Sutton Golf Club. The three Captains are meeting them next Wednesday evening when I will put any questions you may wish raised. The good news is we still have a golf club. The notice which appeared on the front desk has been causing some concern as it would imply that we can no longer assume that we can block book times for our ladies roll up,, medals etc. Having looked at the Long Sutton website and printed off the Ladies Monthly roll-ups, the Management have now agreed to let us block book, so long as we use it sensibly. Block bookings for Competitions to be raised at Management meeting. Tuesday bookings may also be questioned. The Open Bowmaker has tee times booked from 9 - 12 - that is 57 ladies. There needs to be more entries, so to push it at any matches etc. also on the Coffee morning which is well supported. Notices to go up for cakes, jams etc, plants. Tombola instead of raffle. 3 Captains Day raffle to be run by Dawn.
• 6. TREASURER'S REPORT:

                                                        Balance at Bank 02/04/09                  £4420.60

                                                   Comprising:

                                                                         Captain's charity                 557.25

                                                                                    Section Money                   1823.35

                                                                                 Mixed Open                         900.00

                                                                                 Sept.4BBB                               540.00

                                                                                 Coffee Morning                      600.00

• 7. HANDICAPS: N/R.
• 8. COMPETITIONS:

8a            Secretary's Report:

               14/03/09 - medal - silver - Sara Tunstall: bronze - Pat Pitt

                19/03/09 - stableford - silver - Sarah Doble: bronze - Mollie Stebbings

                Daily Mail 4'somes: Liz South & Loes de Kleuver won their first round match at Orchardleigh against Bath

                Handicap 4'somes: Diana Bullock & Pat Pitt won their first round match at Knowle against Bristol & Clifton

                Desert Springs Golf 4 Women - the original entry was forwarded on 25/11/08 but might have gone astray so it has been entered again online.

There was a discussion about who should be eligible for the Barwell Masters and the Committee took the decision that only the overall winners of the medals and qualifying stablefords should be eligible.  This will be monitored at the end of the year.             

            9          GENERAL COMMITTEE: Nothing to report .  Fixture list can now be printed. Next meeting 6^th April

•11          COUNTY MATTERS: No report

•12          ANY OTHER BUSINESS; The Ladies section will not pay for the coach on the away day to Knighton Heath.   A notice to be put up to see how many ladies want a coach to see how much they would have to pay.

Next Meeting April 30^th  at 4p.m.  after lunch.

ORCHARDLEIGH GOLF CLUB LADIES SECTION

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 5^th March 2009

1. 1.      PRESENT: Lucy Difazio, Di Norris, Jackie Pudney,Sonia Probert, Dawn Russell, Vron. Jefferies

        Janith Small, Anne Regler. Hilary Weaver, Liz South

2     APOLOGIES:  

3      MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Accepted & Signed.

1. 4.        MATTERS ARISING: Lucy reported that the Cats Competition and raffle had raised £216.60.  There had been some controversy over how this money should be distributed.  She had decided that, with the Committee’s approval, the money should be given to Di and if she wished to give a donation to the charity, so be it.   This was approved and Di was called in and presented with a cheque, for which she was very grateful. Lucy also thanked her for the wonderful pancakes with an excellent selection of fillings – all fattening.  

The Bring and Buy sale after the Draw night was discussed and it was decided to split the proceeds              50/50 between the Ladies Section and the Charity. Dawn and Vron will be in charge of a % table – an idea of Liz South’s, whereby anyone wanting to sell a large item, can give a percentage of the price to the funds.

Ian and Hannah’s present had been purchased and was slightly less than original invoiced, so the          money was made up to £120 with a gift voucher.

1. 5.       CAPTAIN’S REPORT:  Not much to report.  As I am sure you all know, there have been three offers for the Club and no report yet as to which one might be the buyer (If any!) Still a question of wait and see.  Pancake day has been covered in the previous  item.  Our next social event is the Knockout Draw evening on 24^th March (assuming that we are still running as a club at that time)  This will be followed by a ‘Bring and Buy Sale’.   This sale is not restricted to Club members, so please tell your friends that they are welcome to come along and participate in both the bringing and the buying.  The more the merrier.    Qualifying competitions have started already and as we have more this year, in line with EWGA rules, it will be interesting to see if handicaps fluctuate more than before (I would expect this to be the case, if we all choose to play them all!)   Good luck to everyone.   Lets hope for a good season.

1. 6.       TREASURER’S REPORT:

                                                        Balance at Bank 04/03/09                  £2226.39

                                                   Comprising:

                                                                         Captain’s charity                 421.54

                                                                                    Section Money                   1554.85

                                                                                 Mixed Open             250.00

1. 7.       HANDICAPS   Nothing to Report.
2. 8.       COMPETITIONS:

8a            Sunday Stableford was won by Liz South.  It was reduction only.    Ladies and Seniors Roll up on 26^th May.

8b            Alliance: Ladies Friendlies:   Mixed Friendlies:  N/R       

8c            Interclub: List on notice board for ladies wishing to play to put their availability on.

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            9          GENERAL COMMITTEE:   There had been only 10 tables at the last Quiz Night, which is down from the usual number.   Next one on March 21^st.   The fixture list is ready for printing, but is onhold at present.  There was a request for early spaces for non competition players on week-ends, but this has been refused at present.   The handicap review saw 30 increases and 5 cuts.   The men’s section has no Treasurer, so it is unclear how much is in their account at present, but Dave Wye has been assured it is secure.  Dave Nelson attended the meeting to update it on the present state of play with the interested parties for the club.  There is nothing to report until the accountants in Bristol have reported back to the Bank,

10          COUNTY MATTERS: No report

ANY OTHER BUSINESS; Anne will put up a copy of a letter she has received re. inactive handicaps and the method of dealing with them.  This comes into operation in 2010  This entails 3 cards in a calendar year.  It was suggested that we also should also revert to a Calendar year in 2010, for our qualifying cards for our competitions.  With all the qualifiers available, this should not inconvenience any of the ladies.  The question of whether the Ladies Championship cards counted, was raised, and it was agreed that in future they should be counted.     There were 2 letters from EWGA – one suggesting that we dedicated the proceeds of a Stableford competiton to the EWGA trust which helps buy equipment etc. for juniors.  The committee felt that if they did this, they would want to give the proceeds to our own Junior Section.   The other letter was re. the EWGA adoption of the Anti-doping rules.  This letter is on file.

Meeting ended 4.15p.m.  -       Next meeting 2^nd April at 3p.m.                 

            ORCHARDLEIGH GOLF CLUB LADIES SECTION

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 8^th January 2009

1. 1.      PRESENT: Lucy Difazio, Di Norris, Jackie Pudney,Sonia Probert, Dawn Russell, Vron. Jefferies

        Janith Small, Anne Regler. Hilary Weaver, Connie Gilchrist 

1. 2.      APOLOGIES: None,  

1. 3.      MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Accepted & Signed.   Also signed EGM Minutes 

1. 4.      MATTERS ARISING: None 

1. 5.      CAPTAIN’S REPORT:  Lucy had nothing to report, but some matters to raise in Any other Business
2. 6.      TREASURER’S REPORT:

                                                        Balance at Bank 05/01/09                  £1533.76

                                                   Comprising:

                                                                         Captain’s charity                 190.63

                                                                                    Section Money                   1343.13

1. 7.      HANDICAPS:   The yearly review will take place at the end of January.  The Handicap committee to consist of  The Captain, Vice Captain, Handicap Secretary and Anne Regler.
2. 8.      COMPETITIONS:

8a            Secretary’s Report: Summer KOs to go up on board soon – there will be no increase in fees this year. The finals of the County comps are being advised and Sonia will be giving the details to the relevant ladies. 

8b            Alliance: N/R

8c            Interclub: N/R

                             8d               Ladies Friendlies:  N/R

               8e             Mixed Friendlies –N/R

               9.     REPORT FROM GREENS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE: There have been questions posted in the book as to why we are not using the proper Tees while the weather is dry – the reason is to divert the wear away from the tee area and rest the tees so the grass can grow.  A headstone has been placed by the memorial tree on the 3^rd.  This has been done without permission and the manager has written to ask for it to be removed.  During the freezing weather the greenstaff have been busy cleaning and varnishing T markers and benches.   Dave is concerned that since the ground is frozen to a depth of 8”, when the frost starts to come out, after 2 “ anyone walking on it will cause movement underneath which will tear the grass roots, so it might be necessary to close for a day or two.    He is hoping, if the need arises, to cut temporary greens to protect the greens.

                        The holes have now been named – 1 – 18 in order- Duckworths Way, Ramblers. Kingfisher Dive, Mallards Landing, Little Oak, Church Walk, Tall Pines, Thrushes Bank, Dew Pond, Wilders Dream, Orchid Corner, White Horse, Lodge Gate, Temple Approach, High Bank, Turnpike Climb, Punchbowl and Churchill’s Copse.  The last being named after Dave Robert’s spaniel who was so much part of the scene and had, unfortunately, to be put down at the beginning of December.

            10       GENERAL COMMITTEE: The Christmas Dinner had to be cancelled due to lack of support.  It is being included in the 2009 Fixture List and will be open to all and called the Club Christmas Dinner.   Ian Ridsdale has taken over the running of all the winter Competitions and will be taking the entries for the Club Summer KOs.   The 2009 Fixture list should be available within the next two weeks.  The Juniors are having a fixture list this year, centred round the school holidays, so that they can all participate.   Due to the shortage of a cabinet for the Seniors Cups, the matter is being looked in to whether to purchase one or have one made and put under the television.  There is a vacancy for a member on the General Committee. 

11      COUNTY MATTERS: Connie brought back the new EWGA medal rules etc.   There is a move to raise money for the continued support for the Juniors and the need to provide uniforms etc.  Saltford is holding a money raising day and other clubs are being encouraged to do the same.

12     ANY OTHER BUSINESS:  Jackie reported on the situation with the sweatshirts.  12 have been ordered and have been paid for by Jackie and Janith, but will be sold through the shop.  It is hoped they will appeal to all members so more can be ordered and perhaps a larger range of colours made available.     Anne is starting to do a new Committee picture board.  The collection was discussed for Valeria’s birthday party.  It will all be spent on presents.    Draw night will be Tuesday 24^th March at 7p.m. with a Bring and Buy sale afterwards.

Meeting Closed 2.30p.m.

Next Meeting will be Thursday 5^th February and will start at 2.30p.m. with all Lady Officials being invited to attend prior to the Committee meeting at 3.p.m.

                                Signed ……………………………………………………………..  date ………………………

ORCHARDLEIGH GOLF CLUB LADIES SECTION

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 24^TH July 2008

1. 1.      PRESENT: Sally Lock, Lucy Difazio,Sue Dicken,  Sonia Probert,

        Janith Small, Di. Norris, Anne Regler. Hilary Weaver, Mollie Stebbings, Connie Gilchrist

1. 2.      APOLOGIES: None,

1. 3.      MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Accepted & Signed

1. 4.      MATTERS ARISING: None

1. 5.      CAPTAIN’S REPORT:  Invitation Day was a great success  Iris’s had done some beautiful flower arrangements.  Mollie’s raffle raised a good some of money – my thanks to them both.  2 members were disqualified in the July medal for starting off the 10^th tee in contravention of Club rules which states that all qualifying competitions must start from the 1^st tee.  £100 pounds has been paid towards the half way house and the another £100 towards the White Board.  The question of the amount to be paid towards the Honours Boards is still under discussion.    Anne Regler, Rachael Priddle and Carol Jenkins have agreed to continue their sponsorship of the Ladies Championship.   Our thanks to them.   Anne has had continued success with our press reports.  A big thank you.  She is also undertaking to send flowers, on behalf of the Ladies Section, to Christina Francis when she comes home from hospital.   There had been a question over the Keysell Cup money – it was decided by the myself and Sue Dicken to give £20 of the £90 to the Junior Section, who are starting up their own section, with a Committee – Alan Stover is going to run it and Sue Dicken will be the Treasurer.

1. 6.      TREASURER’S REPORT:

                                                        Balance at Bank 24/07/08                  £3365.09

                                                   Comprising:

  4BBB                                   747.50*

                                                                          Sally’s charity                 1032.36

                                                                                    Section Money                 1585.23

• * includes green fees not yet paid

1. 7.      HANDICAPS:  Liz Folland had been cut by 1 stroke to 20 after winning the Keysell Cup
2. 8.      COMPETITIONS:

8a            Secretary’s Report: Liz Folland won the Macey Cup with Muriel Perry retaining the              Senior Trophy.   July Medal: (Dickenson/Barlow) Silver Loes de Kleuver

                Bronze Mollie Stebbings: Keysell Cup: Liz Folland

8b            Alliance: Mendip Springs away – loss.  The question of eligibility to play in the team  has arisen.   Since the Alliance rules state it is up to the Club to decide, the matter will be reviewed at the next meeting.

8c            Interclub: Taunton & Pickeridge home – win.  Mendip Springs –away. Desputed result – away win.              

8d            Ladies Friendlies:  Erlstoke match cancelled – re-arranged later in the year.

  Bath (Sham) away – loss 2/3

               8e             Mixed Friendlies –N/R

               9.     REPORT FROM GREENS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE: Greens have been overseeded & liquid feed applied.  Most of the white markers in front of the greens have been removed to allow the grass to grow.  Course improvements for the autumn include: Path on the 7^th.  Gravel banding to improve drainage on the course.  Bunker re-shaping, particularly the greenside bunker on the left of the 15^th.

                        GUR only to be marked by the greenstaff in future.  Repaired GUR starting to grow.

1. 10.    GENERAL COMMITTEE: The Junior section was discussed.  There had been an incident when two men had accused some of the Juniors of cheating in a competition, when they returned exceptional scores.  The parents have written to the Club and complained and the men have been instructed to write and apologize to the juniors concerned.  There is also the question of the Juniors winning the men’s competitions – a suggestion was put forward, by the Ladies, that, as with the Ladies, they should only be able to win the money put into the competition through the entry fees of the juniors.  This will be put forward at the next General committee meeting.  There was a suggestion that the price of the Quiz Nights should be reduced, so as to attract more people.  They also raised the idea of a Burns Night, Bonfire Night and Halloween.  Moving Open week to 20^th to 23rd June.   The Men now have to sign a book and pay their money before their Competitions and not  just sign on the computer as some have been failing to pay.  Driving Range to open on 13^th September for Club members and 14^th September for outsiders, with some sort of event.  There has been an official complaint from Sherborne when they came to play a mixed friendly on a Sunday, they couldn’t find anywhere to sit in the Clubhouse, as the dining room had been overbooked and and spilled out into the Clubhouse.   Their sandwiches were slow in coming and there was no dress code.

11      COUNTY MATTERS: There will be an increase from £4 to £5 per capita membership fee, this being the first increase in 4 years.    Some of the other Clubs, Burnham, Farrington etc. have been very pro-active in a recruitment programme to interest girls and Connie wishes to go to see some of these clubs to see what they are doing.   The ELGA has now turned into the English Women’s Golf Association which has been set up as a private company.   Somerset’s regional representative is Margaret Giddon (past President) and all queries should go through her and not to Head Office. There is a move to reconsider not requiring a neutral course for the Roger Cup matches.

12     ANY OTHER BUSINESS:  The matter arose re. qualifiying cards for the Ladies Championship – some members to be chased to get the three cards for the competition.  Next raffle to be for 4^th September.   Not many entries for the Coffee morning at present, to let it run until after the next meeting.  The question of qualification to play for the Alliance team was raised – this will be fully looked into and discussed with the Alliance Captain and the findings reported at the next meeting

Meeting ended 3.30 p.m.   Date of next meeting: Thursday 28^th August at 3p.m.   

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ORCHARDLEIGH GOLF CLUB LADIES SECTION

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 26th JUNE 2008

1. 1.      PRESENT: Sally Lock, Lucy Difazio,Sue Dicken,  Sonia Probert,

        Janith Small, Di. Norris, Anne Regler. Hilary Weaver, Mollie Stebbings

1. 2.      APOLOGIES: Connie Gilchrist,

1. 3.      MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Accepted & Signed

1. 4.      MATTERS ARISING: None

1. 5.      CAPTAIN’S REPORT: The new Half Way House is now erected and has been paid for by the Mens Section.  The other Sections have been asked to contribute £100 each towards the cost.  The Ladies have also been asked to contribute £100 to the cost of the new Competition White Board and to contribute toward the cost of the Honours Board printing (1/3^rd of £600)   It was agreed to pay for the Half Way House and the White Board and we would discuss further the Honours Board.

1. 6.      TREASURER’S REPORT:

                                                        Balance at Bank 26/06/08                  £3685.97

                                                   Comprising:

                                                                                 Mixed Open                             20.00*

                                                                                 4BBB                                    695.00 **

                                                                                Sally’s charity                      959.36

                                                                                Invitation Day                        320.00 ***

                                                                                Section Money                     1691.61

• *to be paid for flowers
• ** includes £80 green fees not yet paid
• *** includes green fees not yet paid

7.     HANDICAPS:  The matter of the new rules on Supplementary cards was explained – they can be used for handicap purposes – up to 10 per year – but cannot be used as qualifying cards for Competitions

1. 8.       COMPETITIONS:

8a            Secretary’s Report: Bader Trophy Qualifier was won by Steve and Anne Regler

8b            Alliance: Mendip Springs home – draw, Worlebury – home - loss

8c            Interclub: Taunton & Pickeridge away – loss.  Mendip Springs –away. Result in dispute              

8d            Ladies Friendlies:  Landsdowne away – loss.  Farrington home - win

               8e             Mixed Friendlies –Sherborne, home win

               9.     REPORT FROM GREENS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE: Nothing to report since last meeting

10.  GENERAL COMMITTEE: The matter of the Half Way House, Competition Board and Honours Board was discussed.  See Captain’s report.

11      COUNTY MATTERS: N/R

12     ANY OTHER BUSINESS:  Invitation Day was discussed.  There would be a £10 per head buffet, which we would all eat to-gether and not as a ‘rolling buffet’ as had been suggested by a member.  ½ way House was covered as was the prizes and raffle.

Meeting ended 3.30 p.m.   Date of next meeting: Thursday 24^th  July at 3p.m. 

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ORCHARDLEIGH GOLF CLUB LADIES SECTION

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 5th JUNE 2008

PRESENT: Sally Lock, Lucy Difazio,Sue Dicken, Sonia Probert,Janith Small, Di. Norris, Anne Regler

2. APOLOGIES: Connie Gilchrist, Hilary Weaver, Mollie Stebbings

3. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Accepted & Signed

4. MATTERS ARISING: In the matter of the 2 divisions in the Medals & Stablefords one of the named members had been asked about her opinions and denied having had any complaint about the divisions. Other section members who were approached had all been in favour and also of the draws at the roll-ups

5. CAPTAIN'S REPORT: Captains Day went well with 38 taking part. St Andrews 4somes was played. The winners were Pat Pitt & Thelma Poole on the back 9 from Mel Sutherland and Anne Regler, with Sue Dicken and Heather Collingwood on the back 6. All with 35 points. Away Day at Lyme Regis. We were made very welcome. The course and food were good. Winner of the stableford 1st Silver Pat Pitt, 2nd Rachael Farthing. 1st Bronze Rosalind Macdonald, 2nd Liz Folland. The hidden team prize was won by Molly Carey Sue Chalker and Mary Lock. Helle Jones and Sara Tunstall lost the scratch 4somes to Bath at Shirehampton on the 17th. It was a very close match and the opposition were 7 and 8 handicappers. The next round of the Rogers Cup is to be played at Farrington against the Isle of Wedmore on Sunday 29th June

6. TREASURER'S REPORT Balance at Bank 02/06/08 £6356.81

 Comprising: Bowmaker 525.00

 Mixed Open 1440.00

4BBB 575.00

 Sally's charity 765.45

 Away Day 923.50

 Section Money 2127.86

 Sue reported that there were payments to be made e.g. the coach, flowers etc

7. HANDICAPS: No report

8. COMPETITIONS

8a Secretary's Report: Helle Jones & Sara Tunstall won the Desert Springs Golf for Ladies Competition

8b Alliance: Saltford played home (halved) away (lost

8c Interclub: none played

8d Ladies Friendlies: none playe

8e Mixed Friendlies -none played

9. REPORT FROM GREENS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE: Greens have now been verticut in 3 directions. Thatch degrading product has been applied. Leak on the 18th hopefully mended for last time. The re-turfing on the 18th Green has exposed the problem of trees roots. A trench has been dug and a large barrier inserted between the green and the trees. If this is successful, it will be used on the 7th also. With the staff holidays, the green staff are hard pressed to do anything but keep the grass under control.

10. GENERAL COMMITTEE: There will soon be a half way house behind the 9th Green. Dave Wye has procured a summerhouse, with veranda and another club member is supplying the plinth for it to stand on. A new competitions board has also been purchased. The section has been asked to give £100 toward each project. The lady Captain informed the Committee that she would have to see the Treasurer to assess how our funds stood. There was a problem with one of the Men's section not having completed his qualifying cards but having played the first round of the KO and winning. He has been disqualified. Summer Party has been cancelled due to lack of support. It is hoped that it might be possible to get Brian Hugget to open the new covered Driving Range. Once again, the Mixed Open visitors are being offered 2 for 1 vouchers to play Orchardleigh. Sally was going to enquire as to whether this could be offered at the Ladies Open & Bowmaker

11 COUNTY MATTERS: N/R

12 ANY OTHER BUSINESS: Bowmaker on Thursday - Mollie to do raffle. Food to be arranged with Tony. Help at Desk with cards, 2 spot and food. Half way house to be manned. Mixed Open also needs a half way house. 2 spot and no raffle. Ladies Invitation day - 3rd July - 4BBB - £35 per pair. Closing date 27th June. There was a letter from a member voicing her concern about the difficulties being met trying to arrange matches in the knock out competitions. She suggested that the week-end players should be in one half of the draw only. The Secretary was instructed to write to her and explain that as the majority of our low handicap players, played at the week-end, this would not be a workable solution.

Meeting ended 5.00 p.m. Date of next meeting: Thursday 26th June at 3p.m. 

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 22nd MAY 2008

1. PRESENT: Sally Lock, Lucy Difazio,Sue Dicken, Hilary Weaver, Sonia Probert,
Janith Small, Di. Norris, Mollie Stebbings Anne Regler

2. APOLOGIES: Connie Gilchrist
3. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Accepted & Signed
4. MATTERS ARISING: Sue Sweet had tendered her resignation owing to pressure of work. Anne Regler has been co-opted on to the Committee as Press Officer at present.
5. CAPTAIN'S REPORT: We welcome Anne Regler back onto the committee. Starters hut has now been moved to a safer position.
Congratulations to the Rogers Cup team who won against Taunton Vale at Burnham and Berrow, 4 games to 3
6. TREASURER'S REPORT:
Balance at Bank 22/05/08 £5371.41

Comprising: Bowmaker 480.00

Mixed Open 1350.00

4BBB 572.50

Sally's charity 621.45

Away Day 266.00

Captain's Day 16.00

Section Money 2065.46

7. HANDICAPS: The matter of the member who was put up .2 for signing in for the Vincent Cup and not playing, was discussed. The decision stands. The question of using the Wednesday Stablefords as qualifiers was also raised and after consulting with the Manager, the position is that the ladies can play on Wednesdays, use them as a qualifier but only win the entry money paid by the ladies.
8. COMPETITIONS:
8a Secretary's Report: Alison Godwin & Sue Sweet won the Ping Competition

Liz South retained the Vincent Cup. Sara Tunstall won the Barwell Masters

8b Alliance: N/R

8c Interclub: Played Enmore and Tall Pines - won both

8d Ladies Friendlies: Won at Wells 3/2 Lost at Woodspring 4/0

8e Mixed Friendlies - Lost at Woodspring. Won against West Wilts at home.

9. REPORT FROM GREENS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE: N/R
10. GENERAL COMMITTEE: It should be made clear that it is not the decision of the Professionals as to whether there are trolleys or not. This decision is made by the Green staff. The staff at the Desk are getting a lot of abuse because of this misconception. There was also concern that when the klaxon is sounded in the case of thunder & lightening, there are parts of the course where it cannot be heard, so in future, it will be sounded from various points round the Clubhouse & Practice ground area and further down the front nine.
11. COUNTY MATTERS: N/R
12. ANY OTHER BUSINESS: Iris Macey, with the Committee's approval, is changing the age limit of her Competition from
55 to 60 years of age, providing the entrant is 60 during the year of the Competition. There was a letter of complaint from a member about ladies arriving on Medal day, not having put their names down on the board, and playing in earlier slots than those who had signed up beforehand. In 2006 the LGU did away with the necessity to sign up before the day of a medal, so any member could just arrive and play. There was some discussion as to whether we should do away with the list, but it was decided to leave it as it stood, with the proviso, that members would have the right to play earlier than their slot, if there was a vacant tee time. The only players who would be asked to play at the back of the field, are those not playing in the Medal.
This rule is already in force at Orchardleigh. The Secretary was asked to answer the member's letter.

Hilary raised the matter of the competitions now being run in 2 Divisions and said that some members, she named two, who were unhappy with this and felt it was dividing the Ladies section and causing a ‘them and us' situation. There was some discussion, but nothing was resolved. To be discussed further after discussion with other section members.

Meeting ended 4.45p.m. Next meeting Thursday 5th June 2008 at 3.p.m.

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 24th APRIL, 2008

PRESENT: Sally Lock, Di Norris, Sonia Probert, Hilary Weaver. Janith Small
APOLOGIES: Connie Gilchrist. Lucy Difazio, Sue Dicken, Mollie Stebbings,
MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Accepted & Signed
MATTERS ARISING: Mrs. Regler's letter to be discussed in AOB
CAPTAIN'S REPORT: The Men v Ladies match ended in an overwhelming win for the Men. The
re-match will take place in the Autumn on the Ladies' terms. It was agreed to fund the coach for the

Away Day from the Ladies Section Money. Lyme Regis is charging £38 per person for Coffee &

Bacon Roll on arrival, 18 holes of Golf with a Fish and Chip Supper followed by a selection of sweets.

6. TREASURER'S REPORT: Money at Bank as at 19/04/07 £4972.19

This amount includes: Bowmaker 525.00

Mixed Open 1,430.00*

4BBB 487.50*

Sally's Charity 604.23**

Ladies Section Money £ 1925.46

** includes £4.50 owed to Mollie Stebbings * includes some green fees to be paid

7. HANDICAPS: Last three qualifiers have been reduction only except Liz South who went down

8 COMPETITIONS:

8a Secretary's Report: Helle Jones & Rachael Priddle lost on the Handicap 4'somes.

8b. Alliance: Win at Mendip. Lost at Farrington

8c. Interclub: N/R

8d. Ladies Friendlies: Win at home against Wheathill and home win against Cumberwell

8e. Mixed Friedlies: Drew at Sherborne. Lost at Landsdown

9 REPORT FROM GREENS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE: The greens have been verti drained &

generally treated. Paths sprayed for weeds. Tee renovation completed.

10 GENERAL COMMITTEE: The starters hut is going to be moved back into the corner at the approach to the 1st Tee.

11 COUNTY MATTERS: n/r

12 ANY OTHER BUSINESS: The letter from Mrs Regler re. the Alternate Stableford on Saturday 15TH March was discussed at length. It was agreed to nominate a representative who could decide on the state of the course as to whether she regarded it as playable or not during play. Also Sally Lock, Sue Dicken or Sonia Probert could be contacted if there was any doubt before play commenced. The matter of the cards not being returned remained the same. All cards, whether completed or not, must be signed and put in the box. A wet card can be re-written and then placed in the box. On the question of disqualification from the next competition, this rule would not apply, as it was a ladies section stableford and therefore run under the club rules. The point of No Returns has to be taken in context and obviously in this case, was quite allowable.

Most of the queries are answered in Rule 33d. The Secretary was tasked with writing to Mrs. Regler and giving her the findings of the Committee. She was also asked to write to confirm the coach booking for Tuesday 3rd June.

Meeting ended 4.15p.m.

Next Meeting: Thursday 22nd May at 3p.m.ish

Signed......................................................... Dated .....................................................

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON Thursday 27th March 2008

PRESENT: Sally Lock, Lucy Difazio, Sue Dicken, Sonia Probert, Mollie Stebbings, Hilary Weaver

APOLOGIES: Connie Gilchrist, Sue Sweet, Di Norris, Janith Small

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Accepted & Signed.

MATTERS ARISING: Roll-ups: Hilary raised the subject of the procedure for the organisation

of the Roll-ups, e.g. the card draw - after discussion, it was agreed to leave it as it is.

CAPTAIN'S REPORT: The 3 Captains' Day : This event went well, with a few hiccups. Sally thanked everyone for their support and help, especially Mollie for all her hard work with the Raffle which raised £416 for the Driving Range. There will be a Seniors & Ladies Roll Up on 6th May starting at 8.54a.m. The Bowmaker and 1st Coffee Morning are full and the 4BBB is going well, whilst the first entry has been received for the October Coffee Morning.Geoff Stringer is going to start the coffee morning. The Members will have to be asked for contributions for the sale table and the Raffle. There is a General Committee meeting on Monday 31st when we hope to discuss the moving of the Starters Hut with the Greens Committee in view of how dangerous it is in its present position.

TREASURER'S REPORT: Money at Bank as at 26/03/08 £4625.91

This amount includes:

Sally's Charity 388.73

Entries for 2008 opens:

Bowmaker 525.00

Coffee Morning 210.00

Mixed Open 1230.00

4BBB 457.50#

Ladies Section Money 1814.68

# includes some green fees still to be paid over.

HANDICAPS: Hilary reported that she was having problems with the order of merit. A letter has been received by the Committee from Anne Regler , on behalf of the ladies who played in the Alternate day Stableford in March. Sally has asked that the Committee members read it before the next meeting, when it will be discussed fully and the appropriate actions taken. Anne has been advised and is happy to await the decision.

COMPETITIONS; March Stableford results: Silver Division: Diana Bullock

Bronze Division: Mary Ford

Alliance, Interclub, Mixed Friendlies - Nothing to Report.

Ladies Friendlies: Earlstoke match had to be cancelled because of the weather. Re-arranged

REPORT FROM GENERAL COMMITTEE: Nothing to report.

GREENS & GROUNDS: Nothing to report

ANY OTHER BUSINESS: An e.mail had been received from Sue Sweet with regards to her position as Press Officer. It will be discussed at the next meeting

Date of next meeting Thursday 24th April at 3.00.p.m. at the Clubhouse

Signed ................................................................ Dated.......................................

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON SATURDAY 8th March 2008

PRESENT: Sally Lock, Lucy Difazio, Sue Dicken, Sonia Probert, Janith Small

APOLOGIES: Connie Gilchrist, Sue Sweet, Di Norris

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Accepted & Signed.

MATTERS ARISING: Roll-ups: Despite the odd lady member who disagrees with the trial run of drawing in the order of the members arriving, it was decided to continue with the trial, as the majority of members were in favour.

CAPTAIN'S REPORT: The 3 Captains' Day is full, but the format was not as intended. However, it has been decided to leave it. The Raffle - which will be run by the Ladies (Mollie Stebbings in charge) is for the Driving Range. The Coffee Morning and the Bowmaker are both full. Lucy suggested that another Coffee Morning could be run in October, Tuesday 14th was decided on. The Office are being asked to do the posters, postage etc. and we will pay. There has been a good response to Ian's group tuition.

TREASURER'S REPORT: Money at Bank as at 08/03/08 £4884.52

This amount includes:

Sally's Charity 388.73

Entries for 2008 opens:

Bowmaker 1005.00#

Coffee Morning 210.00

Mixed Open 750.00

4BBB 467.50#

Ladies Section Money 2063.29

# includes some green fees still to be paid over.

HANDICAPS: Handicap meeting with Dave Forrest which confirmed that you could not be cut playing ‘social golf' - there would appear to be no need for separate handicap committees, as handicaps can only be cut in qualifying competitions, or if a player is playing consistently under his handicap, he will need to have at least 6 cards on which he has played 8 strokes under his handicap, then it can be reviewed and sent to Congu.

COMPETITIONS: The first Medal was played on March 6th with the alternate day on Sunday 3rd. There were no players on the alternate day. The winner of the Silver Division was Loes deKleuver with Gloria Barber winning the Bronze.

REPORT FROM GENERAL COMMITTEE: There is to be a grand opening of the Driving Range - format still to be decided. The suggestions are a competition with a meal afterwards, followed by a grand opening of the Range by some famous person. We are hoping for a lot of press coverage. The position of the Starters Hut was raised again as it was felt to be dangerous where it is. It is hoped to re-position it further back so it is not in play for anyone off the whites.

GREENS & GROUNDS: Sonia reported that the drainage done over the Winter had been a great success. There are two lime trees and an oak to be dealt with. The greens are to be verti-drained on 27th March but the greens will not be hollow tined until the autumn. Preferred lies will depend on the weather. There will be work carried out on the fairway bunkers to reduce their height. A decision on this will be taken at the next Greens committee meeting.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS: The matter was raised about ladies signing up for medals etc. but not taking part

Sonia will put up a notice stating the rules from the Ladies Constitution which covers this point.

Meeting closed at 10.35 a.m.

Date of next meeting Thursday 27th March at 4.p.m. at the Clubhouse

Signed ................................................................ Dated.......................................