MINUTES OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
HELD AT NUDGEE GOLF CLUB ON 23rd AUGUST, 2015 at 9.30am

PRESENT: R. McCloud (Chair), K. Keller, M. Davidson, S. Vardy, D. Russel, S. Deen, A. Hertweck, T. Richardson, A. Naismith, M. Emerson, G. Emerson, G. Ward, S. Menadue, D. Wilson, R. Harlow, M. Jokic, K. Keller, Sonja Pryor, Ken Dixon, John Godwin and J. Hunt (Secretary)

APOLOGIES: R. Cashman, H. Duffy, M. Farlow, T. Owens, A. Aburn, M. Livingston, J. Green, G. Lewis, P. Bleasby, M. Earp, C. Earp, R. Rooney, F. Nobel, M. Smith, D. Gorrie.

NOTICE OF MEETING: The Notice of Meeting was taken as read on the motion of S. Vardy, seconded by M. Davidson.

BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES:

Financial Situation: The Acting Treasurer advised that the Club had made a small loss of $106.00 which would not affect the financial situation of the Club.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT: The President presented his Report to the meeting. He referred to dwindling numbers at golf days and the Gala Golf Day on 15th November, 2015 and encouraged all Members to attend with registration for the day through the Secretary. It was noted that Charlie Earp had been doing a lot of work behind the scenes to make this day a success.

It was moved by K. Keller, seconded by M. Davidson that the President’s Report be received.

ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS:

PRESIDENT: R. McCloud was nominated by M. Davidson, seconded by S. Vardy. There being no further nominations Mr. McCloud was duly elected.

VICE PRESIDENT: K. Keller was nominated by R. McCloud, seconded by J. Hunt. It was voiced by S. Vardy that we have more than one Vice President to train up to the position of President. There being no further nominations, Mr. Keller was duly elected.

SECRETARY: J. Hunt was nominated by M. Davidson, seconded by K. Dixon. There being no further nominations, Ms Hunt was duly elected.

TREASURER: It was noted that Ross McCloud had fulfilled this position in a temporary situation for two years now and due to increasing work pressure a fresh nomination was required. As no-one was forthcoming, Mr. McCloud agreed to fill the position for another year only. He was therefore nominated by K. Keller, seconded by M. Davidson.

ADDITIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

The Secretary advised that Malcolm Smith had agreed to remain as a member of the Committee. He was nominated for the position by M. Davidson, seconded by D. Wilson.

Marie Davidson was nominated to the Committee by K. Keller, seconded by R. Harlow.

John Godwin was nominated to the Committee by K. Keller, seconded by G. Emerson.

Sharyn Menadue was nominated by R. Harlow, seconded by M. Emerson

PATRON: The Secretary advised that Mr. Charlie Earp was willing to remain Patron of the Club. He was therefore nominated by R. McCloud, seconded by R. Harlow to the position of Patron of the Hole In One Club of Qld.

AUDITOR: It was advised that Rebecca Dixon was willing to audit the books for another year. She was therefore nominated by S. Vardy, seconded by K. Keller to the position

GOLF PROGRAMME: The Secretary said she had only one venue, Ipswich for the 2016 Programme and asked those present to tell her what they wanted for the coming year. The general consensus was that there be four (4) games and a weekend at Bribie Island. This was moved on the motion of K. Keller, seconded by G. Ward. Some clubs suggested, Carbrook, Windaroo, Redland Bay, Boonah, Woodford, Oxley. It was also suggested that the Club play at more expensive Clubs, which would be at the expense of the Member over and above the $20.00 which is the present playing cost. It was suggested by K. Dixon that the selection of Clubs to be played, be on three tiered levels to give a variety of playing experience. This was considered a great idea.

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Members – HIO Club: S. Vardy told the meeting that he had contacted Clubs regarding new hole in one recipients, however, the Clubs did not seem interested in bringing awareness to the Hole In One Club and without the support of the individual Clubs it was very difficult.

Gailes – Home Club: D. Wilson asked the meeting why the HIO Club did not utilise the Gailes Club this year as it was our ‘Home Club’ Mr. Vardy advised that this was stated by a previous President, John Tiplady but had never been verified at a Committee meeting.

Ladies Prizes: D. Wilson also asked the meeting if ‘runner up’ prizes could be given to the ladies of the Club. Mr. McCloud said it would be looked at for the coming year.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 10.25am. The President thanked all for their attendance and their interaction in the meeting.

PRESIDENT

SECRETARY