NEW GENERAL MANAGER
Welcome Stephen Cheater.
Our new General Manager started on Monday 11th May and we all welcome him and wish him well in his new role.
Steve and his wife Lyn have moved into Tea Gardens and are quickly adapting to the coastal life.
Over the coming weeks please make yourself known to Steve as he is anxious to meet members on a
individual basis and have a chat.
LAND SALE
Following on from last month’s newsletter the Board are delighted to report that Andrew Wiesener from Crownland Developments has advised that he has
received a Section 65 Certificate and hopes to put Our land on exhibition in the next two weeks.
The exhibition will remain on public display for 6 weeks and is subject to comment during this time.
This is the next stage in the process and the Board is confident everything is proceeding according to plan.
IRRIGATION UPDATE
Work is progressing on schedule at this stage with minimal interruption to our golf. Members are
reminded to comply with the notices and keep away from the trenches and workmen. Provided players continue to co-operate as best we can the minor
interruptions will continue for a few more weeks.
When the Contractors begin installing pipes and sprinkler heads around the greens some hole closures will occur.
MYALL CLASSIC
Once again the Classic went off very well with good fields from about 40 clubs, including a number from Queensland. The sponsorship from Fred Sparksman, Golf and Gourmet Tours was much appreciated. If you are planning a golfing trip give Fred a call for his expertise in this area may help you.
Over $6,500 in prizes were given out. The dinner/dance was attended by 120 guests and the music and the food, prepared by Woodlands Catering, was great.
Many compliments were received about the condition of the course and full credit must go the Damien and his staff.
A big thank you must also go to the volunteers for their help.
CHAMPIONSHIP TIME
Over the next three months Championships will be happening for all our members. Starting on Saturday 16th May with the Men’s Foursomes, closely followed on Tuesday 19th May with the Ladies Foursomes. If you are not in the habit of entering Championships why not give it a go – you may surprise yourself – and grade and nett prizes are worth winning.
Best of luck.
The qualifying round for the 2009 “sureshot gps” Mens Fourball Championship (which is off handicap) will be played on Saturday 30th May.
This event only costs you your normal green fee to enter and you could end up in the final at the Vintage with accommodation etc all included. The final is on 13th to 15th October. Give it a go.
PROMOTIONS
The current member’s promotion of a $1000
shopping spree at Retravision, Raymond Terrace, will be drawn at 8pm on Friday 22nd May, and you must be in the Club at the time of the draw to win the prize. If the member is not in the Club at the time there will be a re-draw until the prize is claimed. To enter this promotion simply swipe your card as you enter the Club, use it when playing the pokies or at the bar. This will generate a ticket in the barrel which is near the poker machine area.
Punters are reminded of our 5x5x5 promotion on Saturday afternoons. This promotions involves punters placing their losing TAB tickets valued at $5.00 or more in the barrel. At 5pm there will be 5 draws for 5 schooners from the barrel.
Good luck everyone!
BINGO
The Club ran Bingo for the first time over the school holidays and because of the popularity, it will continue during the next school holidays.
It was good fun for the young people and from what some of the grandparents said, a nice opportunity to amuse the children with something quite different.
Thanks Kevin, Damien and Sue for organizing and running it.
ENTERTAINMENT
On Saturday 9th May a number of members and guests had a great evening of entertainment with The New Generation Elvis performing. An excellent meal was prepared and served by Woodlands Seafood & Grill. The bar staff were very attentive and looked after the needs of the audience.
Our next big event will be our Night of Elegance on Saturday 27th June so ladies get out your evening dress and guys find where you left your bowtie after last years event. There will be dancing and floor show performed by Donna Campbell. Numbers strictly limited to 140 and bookings will open on Monday 25th May and the cost will be $40 per person.
There will be a fund raising dinner
“P-Day on D-Day” on Saturday 6th June in order to help fund the ferry wharf at Hawks Nest. There will be entertainment and fine food prepared by Woodlands Seafood & Grill.
The Social Club Presentation Night will be on
Saturday 13th June 6:30pm so make your bookings soon.
There will be Live Entertainment on Saturday 4th July from 9pm
CATERING
Monday: $10 Schnitzels 10 ways.
From 25/5/09—Curry Night
Tuesday: Roast night.
Wednesday: Golden oldies, offal night.
Thursday: Italian night pasta.
Friday Whole Cray $35.00.
All members’ suggestions have been passed on to Woodlands for their consideration.
LOST & FOUND
A lost & found book will be maintained at the office from Monday 18th May. So if you lose or find something report it to the office.