Old Holts Golf Society

ATTENDEE'S

Steve Munn, Graham Peel, Gary Bowden, Ray Tennant, Ste Taylor. Jay Rodgers, Alan Jackson, Dave Bold, Rob Lowe, Tommy Davies, Andy Tremarco, Barry McDermott, Joe Stanton, Scott Davenport, Frank Kehoe, Mark Huthart.

 

APOLOGIES

Apologies for absence was received from Paul Connor, Gary Dyson, Billy Russell, Dave Rudkin, Danny Peacock, Lee Gough, John Gill, Brian Stoddart, Steve Jones, Gary Walker, Tommo and Mick Cain. 

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Chairman's OPENING REMARKS - S.MUNN    

SM welcomed members to this year's AGM. The Meeting was called to order at 17:15 hours.

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a) APPROVAL OF THE EGM MINUTES OF August 17, 2018

It was moved by SM, seconded by G.Bowden that the minutes of the August 17, 2018 Extraordinary General Meeting be approved as read by all members. All in favour. CARRIED.

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b) CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

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SM made reference to the unfortunate weather conditions faced this (Spain apart) year and asked if this was the reason for the low attendance for the UK society dates as opposed to the Spanish dates. SM finished by congratulating Joey Stanton and Steve Taylor for their UK and European successes respectively. 

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c) SECRETARY'S REPORT

No report presented.

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d) PRESENTATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT

GB presented the 2018/19 OHGS Financial Statement. GB confirmed current funds stand at £692.17. GB also stated that the annual Hole in One fund was now due and asked if the £5.00 could be taken from members current savings. CARRIED.

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e) ELECTION OF OFFICERS

All committee positions,Club President Tony Bold, Chairman Ste Munn, Secretary Graham Peel, Treasurer Gary Bowden, Handicap Secretary Ste Taylor, Overseas Organisers Ray Tennant and Paul Connor were all voted back into posts currently held with no opposition. CARRIED  Gary Dyson gave a vote of thanks to all committee members for their time and effort to OHGS.

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f) OVERSEA'S REPORT

Ray Tennant discussed a number of issues:

i) Flights: Flights will continue to be booked with the thought of cost in mind. If it is cheaper to fly back into Manchester from Gibralta then that is what will be booked.

ii) Numbers: Again numbers were discussed, but it was agreed that if numbers exceed 30+ then all members would  be accommodated. No Society members should be refused, if wanting to attend Spain, regardless if they didn't attend the previous year/years.

iii) Dates: Next years trip will be from Wednesday 10/06/20 to Sunday 14/06/20.

iv) Payments: Members were asked to have £200 in their accounts prior to the release of the flights on the 19/09/19.

v) Golf Courses: RT confirmed that it is getting more and more difficult to keep the cost down, due to the rising charges from the courses. Courses were discussed with the majority to play the course proposed by RT. RT then asked about distances members where prepared to travel from the accommodation. It was agreed the courses should be no more than an hours travel. Tee off times were also discussed and 12:30 pm was the latest members wanted to start. 

vi) Number of games: The number of days golf was discussed but members agreed it should be 3 days.

vii) Personal Organisation/Responsibilities: All members have a responsibility to ensure they arrange how they are getting to and from the airport before the trip, they have the required equipment and within the weight restrictions and take their own toiletries. 

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g) AOB

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i) Manchester Transport:  FK stated that some members arrived at Manchester with no means of getting home. Due to this FK offered to arrange transfers from Manchester, next year, for any members needing transport.  CARRIED

ii) Society Season: GB stated that it wrong that the Spain winner gets more recognition than the overall Society winner. GB proposed that the season should run from July through to June so the Society winner is announced during the presentations in Spain. CARRIED

iii) Longest Drive: GB proposed that the Longest Drive competition ends and replaced by additional Nearest the Pins to allow all Society members the opportunity of winning. CARRIED  RL asked if we were a mens Society. 

iv) Transparent Scoring: BM stated he wanted the scoring to be more transparent and the scores should be provided daily in Spain  to all members. Photo of scores to be put on Whatsapp group the following day after Society event. CARRIED   

v) Hole In One Fund: Agreed that anyone can win providing they have paid their £5. CARRIED   

vi) Mick Murphy's Wife: Proposed the Society sends flowers for MM's wife after her fall. CARRIED   

vii) Insurance: Question asked about insurance, SM stated that it was members own responsibility.

Viii) Vouchers for Spain: FK asked about getting his company to provide vouchers again for Spain and for what store. FK to discuss with RT.

ix) Golf Format: RL proposed the last day of golf in Spain should be Texas Scramble. CARRIED   RL despite the proposal being carried was happy for a further vote to include all members due to how close the vote was. 

 

AGM temporarily suspended while FK took a personal call!

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Society Captain left meeting at 7:15 pm, SD joined meeting.

 

x) Club Handicap: Discussion held about Club Handicaps. Proposed that Southern section must declare their club handicaps prior to Spain. It was felt that with it being a year between games, it was unfair for them to start in Spain using their previous years handicap, especially if they are playing golf every week. CARRIED   

 

SM thanked everyone who attended and the meeting closed at 19:40 pm.

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