Orchardleigh Golf Club Ladies Section
Minutes of meeting held on 28th 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 28th June.
General Committee 1st meeting wiil be held on 8th 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 12th 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 25th June and 23rd July.
Meeting closed at 4.25.
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