Golf Club Bulletin - December 2017

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Bulletin - Port Macquarie Golf Club  December 2017 View this email in your browser Bulletin December 2017 On behalf of the Board and Staff we would like to wish all Members a safe, peaceful and joyful Christmas. We hope you find the time to enjoy the company of friends or family and to welcome in the new year in a relaxed state. Merry Christmas and all the best for 2018 :) Daniel C. Around the Club The 2017 AGM was held on Monday 16th October 2017. From the meeting the resolutions to change auditor from Northcorp to PDD was approved by the members. The election of Directors was completed without need for voting, the Board for 2017/18 comprises: Bill MacDonald (President), Ron Callaghan (Captain), Gordon Bain (Treasurer - re-elected), Glenys Cummings, Barry Prowse, Brian Harrison (re-elected), Neil Smith (re-elected), Tony Hayward and Paul Atkin. The Annual Report is available on the Club website or by clicking here. At the first Board meeting following the AGM sub-committee's and appointments were made as follows: Course Committee: Barry Prowse (Chair), Ron Callaghan, Neil Smith, Tony Hayward. Finance Committee: Gordon Bain (Chair), Glenys Cummings, Brian Harrison House Liaison, Risk and Grants: Brian Harrison Media Officer: Tony Hayward Welfare Officer: Alf Wallis MiClub Officer: Paul Atkin Volunteer Officer: Tony Hayward Men's Golf Committee: Ron Callaghan (Chair), Paul Atkin (Vice-Captain), Dave Harris, Les Murphy, Dale Murray & Peter Page Sponsorship Committee: Glenys Cummings (Chair), Tony Hayward, Les Murphy, Chanel Hill An information night will be held for Members on Wednesday 17th January to discuss the Course Improvement Plan. Attending on the night will be Richard Chamberlain, golf course architect to discuss the plan. The evening will commence at 7.00pm in the Seaview Room. The Club has recently installed a series of historical photos from the archives in the hallway between the locker rooms and the Pro Shop, the area will also include printed honourboard shortly to recognise past major club event winners. Plans to renovate parts of the Clubhouse are pressing ahead with likely start in late February 2018. Bannister Building was the successful tender. The works will include a new main bar, floorings and furnishings. Members with Disabled Parking permits are requested not to use the disabled parking bays when attending the club to play golf. Ideally the spots are used by those with permits who are not able to walk and play golf but for those who really need them to access the club without a lengthy walk, i.e. walking frames etc.  The pro shop will shortly be issuing green fee paying players with coloured tags to be attached to buggies. Members when paying the $5 fee will be issued the tag as well to help identify paid players. After 20 years of solid service Air Con unit 1 has ended its working life. Whilst a patch is in place a new unit will be about 8 weeks away. In the meantime keep fluids up. Port Macquarie Veteran Golfers -  2018 Committee President – Greg Christie, Secretary – John Geisker, Captain – Paul Atkin, Treasurer – David Neville Committee – Neil Beecroft, Maurie Ferry, Robert Graham, Phil Johnson, Peter Page, John Tracey &  Ross Turner All members who play early are requested to wait until the scheduled tee off time before starting the round. Course Maintenance staff plan the day around the first booked time and even starting a few minutes early can mean disruptions to greens or fairway mowing. There has been a growing number of members impatiently hitting up on course staff after starting their rounds earlier than scheduled. All members are reminded that course staff have right of way on the course. Professional Shop & Golf Ladies First. Over recent weeks the agreement which was in place between the Port Macquarie Pro Shop and Golf Ladies First has come to an end. The following is in regards to the current situation. There was an agreement in place between GLF and James Single in regards to re-assigning the provision of ladies equipment and tuition. Following a period of dispute, Golf Ladies First and James Single came to a mutual agreement on 8th December to end in confidence this agreement. A number of members and Chantale's students have enquired about whether her teaching and programs  are to continue at the Club. Currently booked lessons are able to be completed, beyond that the Club has in place a contract with James Single which stipulates "The Club grants the Golf Professional exclusive rights to provide the Services in the Club", therefore we are not in a position to impose teaching professionals or programs without breaching the contract the Club has in place with James Single. The contract in place (Club and Golf Professional) is similar to that for the Caterer where the Club could not open a second restaurant in the Club. It is not disputed that GLF were an excellent contributor to ladies programs and retail during their time under agreement with the Pro Shop at the Club. Since the 8th December we have had no approach from either party to revisit the termination agreement. The Club is encouraging an outcome that would be of most benefit to the existing and potential membership.   HEM Club Championships We are pleased to welcome on board the new Club Championship Sponsor HEM Property - Noami Hunter. Naomi has been a long term supporter of Club events and is excited to now being the sponsor of the Club Championships. HEM Feature Property 76 Amethyst Way, Port Macquarie Positioned to showcase the stunning design and taking full advantage of the northerly golf course views, this unrivalled 54 sqm home presents contemporary style enriched by superb comfort and functionality. Located in the exclusive Emerald Downs Estate on a level 863 sqm block, from the moment you arrive you know you are about to experience the true meaning of spectacular living. Click to view - Feature property Tip from the Tour From Bill Harmon about Jason Day Mike, this what I observed. He was at Toscana the weeks he didn't play on the west coast so I saw him quite a bit. He would spend hours upon hours at the short game area all by himself. It didn't matter what shot he was hitting, elementary chip, lob shot, bunker shot or 2 foot putt, he treated each and every shot as though he was playing tournament golf. Never, ever varied. The intensity of his practice is what was most noticeable. I've seen players put in the hours but never with that interest. He would start with a "teaching basket" but at the end of the day it was 3/4 full because his short game to long game practice was about a 6/1 ratio I'd guess. When he practiced long game, he would hit EVERY shot the way he does in tournaments, starting behind the ball, with his visualization techniques etc. He put in 6-8 hour days on a regular basis. I've never seen anything like it to be honest with you. Diary Dates Show Dates: Saturday 30th December 2017 Saturday 24th February 2018 Saturday 24th November 2018 Great night for staff night out or get together with friends All from 8pm - $17.50 Members or $22.50 non members. Friday Nights @ Port Golf Every Friday Night we have a range of promotions offering prizes to Members: Friday Night Raffles - $1000 worth of Club and local business vouchers to be won with 45 draws between 7:30pm and 8:30pm. A strip of tickets are $5 or purchase $10 worth and receive $5 worth of tickets free. Members Jackpot Badge Draw - Free to enter for all Members over 18 - Jackpotting prize with all financial members over 18 included in the draw. If your name is drawn and you are in the Club you have four minutes to claim your prize. Current Jackpot as at 16 May $5,300 Two draws take place, one between 6:30pm - 7:00pm and another between 8:30pm - 9:00pm. Birthday Wheel Promotion - from 5:30pm members who play the gaming machines with their membership card inserted will have tickets automatically printed into the promotions barrell. Ten draws take place across the night (6:00pm - 9:00pm) with the Member drawn coming forward to spin the Birthday Wheel - if the wheel lands on their birthday they win the jackpot prize (Minimum $200 - Maximum $1000), if the wheel lands on a number not their birthday then a consolation prize voucher is won. For all Members present if the wheel lands on your birthday whether you are spinning or not you will win a $5 Bar Voucher.   LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH: End of Month Foyer Draw - across the month members when entering the Club can scan their membership card at the Foyer Kiosk to receive tickets into the End of Month Foyer Draw. On the last Friday of the Month five names are drawn between 7:00pm & 8:30pm from this barrell to win either $300, $100 (2) or $50 (2) CASH. Members must be present to claim. End of Month Gaming Draw - across the month members who have their card inserted received tickets into the gaming promotions barrell. On the last Friday five names are drawn between 7:00pm & 8:30pm from this barrell to win  either a $300, $100 (2) or $50 (2) vouchers at the Club or local businesses. Members must be present to claim. Rules Spot Between the 12th and 14th fairways is a pipe and crossing. The Course committee has determined that the area is part of the hazard.  When you need help, don't be afraid to ask for it. If you are experiencing gambling or alcohol addiction issues the following help services are available 24/7 - ClubSafe 1800 99 77 66 and Gambling Help 1800 858 858. The Club also has a self exclusion programme if you wish to limit areas of the Club you may enter.  Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2017 Port Macquarie Golf Club, All rights reserved. You have been sent this email as a member or guest of PMGC. We won't inundate you with emails, just once a week with news about what's on at the Club and once a month with a general bulletin. Hope to see you in the Club :) Our mailing address is: Port Macquarie Golf Club Ocean Drive Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 Australia Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences