LAND SALE
The NSW Government Cabinet has given the green light to the proposed North Hawks Nest development application, which includes our land. This now goes to the next stage of proceedings. So hopefully things will soon be happening.
NEW GENERAL MANAGER
The Board of Directors has appointed Stephen Cheater as the new General Manager. Stephen has worked in a number of clubs over the past 20 years. The last 4 being at Howlong Golf Club which has total membership of 5000.
The Board sees the appointment of Stephen as the way for the Club to move forward. He will commence on Monday 11th May, and will live in town.
The Board has decided not to replace the Operations Manager at this stage.
IRRIGATION SYSTEM
After a meeting on the 31st March between the Club. Mid-Coast Water and the installers of our new irrigation system — Green Horticultural Group, we are able to report the following:-
1. Commencement date for construction will be Monday 20th April. Prior to this materials will start to arrive and a compound will be erected adjacent to the practice tee and the cart storage sheds.
2. The contractors will be working Monday to Friday, so weekend golf will not be affected. This will apply for the duration of the contract UNLESS long periods of inclement weather cause delays, in which case the contractor will be forced to work weekends to catch up.
3. For the first stage of installation play will not be restricted, i.e. All holes will be in play. This will apply for between 8 to 10 weeks. Naturally players will be allowed to drop away from any area affected by work.
4. The contractors have agreed not to work on the course during the Myall Classic and for the week commencing Monday 11th May as we have a large Corporate event scheduled. They will still be working in areas not affecting play.
5. As well as laying pipes, control cables, stations and installing sprinkler heads, a new pump shed and holding tank will be installed between the Greenkeeper’s sheds and the 9th green, i.e. in the area behind the dam.
6. During the installation period the Club, Mid-Coast Water & Green Horticultural Group will be meeting every Friday, when the following weeks schedule will be agreed upon. This will enable us to provide information to members regarding any affect the work will have on competitions. In general only one hole will be affected at any time, but, as indicated above, this will be later in the installation period.
MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED NOT TO ENGAGE CONTRACT WORKERS IN CONVERSATION OR INTERFERE WITH THEM WHILST THEY ARE WORKING. THIS INCLUDES STANDING CLOSE BY AND WATCHING WHAT THEY ARE DOING.
If anyone has a question regarding the project please see the Captain, Bob Morris or the President, Lee Rankin.
MYALL CLASSIC
This year’s Myall Classic commences on Wednesday 29th April. There are still some places left on the time sheets so put your name down.
The popular Dinner Dance is on Thursday 30th April and bookings are essential.
COURSE
The Prairie Grass Gardens will be trimmed as normal but will not be removed. The area to the left of the 12th tee will be replaced with native vegetation.
The new 11th tee behind the dam was a labour cost,
no materials were needed. It will only be used on Pro-Am days.
There are a number of different events in this year's fixture book. They will be closely monitored for popularity.
We now have a new local rule; Using the head of a
putter to recover a ball from the hole is prohibited - penalty for breach of rule is two(2) strokes.
ITEMS FROM INFORMATION MEETING
The Board agrees there is a need to retain the Courtesy Bus but is still looking at other options.
Internal Storage areas have been tidied up and will be monitored.
A Director will attempt to play with each new local member as soon as possible after joining the Club. All new members will be invited to meet with the Board.
Concerns have been raised about the recent Toyota mailings trying to drum up business. This cost was borne entirely by Maitland Toyota. Richard and Daphne Frew organised the mailings.
All other suggestions will be passed on to the new General Manager for his consideration.
PROMOTIONS
Congratulations to Eric On winning the $1000 Members Reward Promotion.
Our next promotion is a $1000 shopping spree at Retravision .
Remember to use / swipe your card anywhere in the Club for a chance to go into the draw.
The twice weekly lucky badge draw, following the Raffles, now increases by $100 each draw when there is no result.
It starts at $1000 after it has been claimed.
Entertainment Schedule
April Friday 10th
The Covers Brothers
7:00pm til late
Sunday 26th
Le Toot Ensemble
2:00 - 5:00pm
May Saturday 9th
Dinner Dance $35 per head.
6:30pm for 7:00pm
New Generation
Young Elvis
Dance 7:00pm until 11:00pm.
Jazz on the Greens on Sunday 26th March was well attended and many good reports were forthcoming.
BINGO
During the school holidays in April we will have Bingo every Tuesday and Thursday.
Tickets will be on sale from 5:00pm and the games start at 5:30pm.
ANZAC PARK WAR MEMORIAL TROPHY DAY
Friday 24th April, 8am for 8:30am Shotgun Start, $20 per head. All proceeds will go to the upkeep and maintenance of the Tea Gardens War Memorial Anzac Park.
Includes morning tea and lunch. A hole-in-one on the 10th will win an LCD TV with DVD player.
Nearest the pin and straightest drive prizes in all divisions.
Starting sheet is in the Club Foyer.
ANZAC DAY
After a few years absence ‘Two-Up’ is returning on Anzac Day. The games start in the Green Room at 2:00pm—5pm and the Ringmasters will be Steve West and Kevin McInerney.
The rules are on the flyers distributed around the Clubhouse.
All proceeds will go to local charity.
CATERING
Monday: $10 Schnitzels 10 ways.
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.