Minutes of AGM of Golf Society held on the 12thJanuary 2016
In the chair. John Owens
In attendance. G Boyes, K Baker, L Mumford, D Walsh, J Lagdon,
P Walsh, P Horrocks, I Piper
Apologies for absence. C Jones, A Tappin, S Jackson, D Slade,
I McLeod, D McGrath
Minutes of the previous AGM were made available and agreed.
Treasurers Report
Copies of the accounts were circulated by L Mumford, who advised of a small increase in the number of members to 25 but a slight drop in average attendance from 15.7% to 14.8% largely due to a low of 11 people attending Felixstowe Ferry. Guests also dropped from 41 to 22 with average attendance down to 18 from 21.5. The December meeting at Thorndon Park continues to be the most popular with 26 attending. Golf day costs were met by annual subscriptions, individual charges for the day and kind sponsorships for 3 of the meetings by Ian Piper, Phil Walsh & Phil Bird and Alan Littmoden. There was an exceptional cost for engraving this year but the society bank balance at the end of the year is sufficient to cover the golf day deposits for 2016.
In discussing the report it was agreed that:-
- there would be no need for an increase in subscriptions
- winners of each golf day would be asked to engrave their trophies at their own expense.
- sponsorship of each event would be encouraged to cover cost of prizes. C Jones has already agreed to sponsor a golf day and P Walsh offered to sponsor April and K Baker a day to be agreed.
If any other members would like to sponsor, then please let the secretary know.
G Boyes offered his appreciation of all to Laurie for his continued support on the finances.
Secretary’s Report
2015 was a successful year for the society with good weather and reasonable attendance but with ‘core’ players attending so the emphasis again should be on recruiting new, long term members. We played 7 times in the year with G Boyes, L Mumford and P Horrocks attending all 7, and A Littmoden, P Walsh, C Jones, K Cornell & G Cornell attending 6 of the 7 days.
Winners of Trophies as follows:-
Thetford (Robbo Cup): Gary Boyes
The Wilderness (Byfield Cup):Ron Arnold
Hadley Wood (Joan Horrocks Bowl):Mickey Dye
Porters Park (David Green Shield):Ron Arnold
Felixstowe Ferry (Secretary’s Cup): Gary Boyes
Essedon (Whitbread Cup):Gary Cornell
Thorndon (Tony Charter Cup):Gary Boyes
Tom Mellish Trophy: Phil Walsh
President’s Shield: Peter Horrocks
Champion Of Champions:Gary Boyes
Captain’s Trophy: Phil Walsh
Progress Trophy:n/a
In discussing the report it was agreed that:-
- everybody would be encouraged to bring a guest to each 2016 meeting.
- When all golf day dates known P Horrocks to post on the Con Club notice board.
G Boyes handed the Secretariatfor 2016 to J Owens, who thanked Gary for all his work in the past.
Appointment of Officers
All of the following were proposed and seconded:-
Treasurer Laurie Mumford
Secretary John Owens
Captain Dan Walsh
Vice-Captain Ian Piper
Golf days for 2016
J Owens advised that the March day has been provisionally booked for Wednesday 9th March at Sundridge Park (east course) and as a winter deal offered only chili & a pint as the post golf meal but reasonably priced compared to summer rates. Thorndon Park also booked for Friday 2nd December. Other courses for which prices obtained and being considered are Abridge, Clacton, Hever Castle or Woodbridge (preferred) for 27 holes, Chelmsford, Kingshill and Wrotham Heath (Friday only).
K Baker and several others suggested Langley Park as another option.
It was agreed that:-
- J Owens to select from proposed courses, Thursday preferred day.
- format of day to continue as coffee & bacon roll, 18 holes and 2 course evening meal.
- attendance at the 27 hole could be for just the afternoon 18 holes if need be.
- Handicap system to remain as now.
Any other Business
None
Meeting closed at 21:10