Coaver Club Golf Society AGM
Held 18 January 2017 at 19:00
Present:
Trevor Pugsley, Ginger Walker, Mike Collins, Dave Haizelden, Richard Luke, Ray Davies, Geoff Smyth, Nev Taylor.
Apologies:
Neil A'Court, Robbie Williams, Terry Coldridge, Andy Bastow
Presidents Report
Trevor thanked Dave for a successful year as captain.
Neil could not attend due to illness and sent Neil best wishes on behalf of those present.
There have been concerns from 2 members (who did not attend the AGM) that £35 was too expensive for a society day. Much discussion took place but it was generally agreed that £35 is reasonable for golf and a meal. In the absence of the treasurer, we have no idea of the charges made by the clubs compared to the £35 fee so could not decide whether a reduction in the event fee was viable or not. It was suggested that we could charge £30 for some events and £35 for others. It was unanimously agreed that the £35 fee for all events should remain.
It was agreed to keep the annual membership at £20. This fee must be charged to everyone and no reduction for anyone joining part way through the season.
Captains Report
Dave thanked Neil and Nev for all of their hard work for the society.
Dave thought that the handicapping system worked well throughout the year proved by the fact that in the 11 events there were 10 different winners. However, he also felt that overall, the handicaps had reached their optimum and it was time for a change this year. He proposed that There should be a 3 shot cut for first, 2 shots for 2nd and 1 for third with no further penalty for scoring more than 36 points. Anyone not in the top 3 should increase by 0.5. This was agreed.
Dave also suggested that all handicaps were too low and should be increased by 2 or 3 shots for the start of the season. The meeting did not think this was necessary so starting handicaps will stay as they finished at the end of 2016.
Dave was pleased to report that the fines raised £311 for Geoff's chosen charity The Mid Devon Alliance for Special Children.
Venues
It was agreed that it would be nice to not play the same courses each year and to include some different ones. It was also felt that the captain should be able to choose a couple of courses for his year.
It was queried why, after the Dawlish events, that we do not eat at the club. It was felt that the 3 hour wait between finishing the round at 3:30 until eating at 6:30 was too long. The meal should be no more than 1 hour after the end of the round.
Ray agreed to speak to the Devon Motel and see if the meal time could be brought forward to 5:30.
It was proposed that there should be some changes to the 2017 fixtures.
1. Okehampton should be asked if a bacon bap could be included in the package for a small increase in the fee.
2. Churston should be golf only with the meal being at the Coaver Club.
3.Tiverton or Dainton to be approached to see if we could hold the October meeting there if their charges are reasonable enough.
4. The November meeting should be at Honiton.
5. The December meeting should be held at Teign Valley.
Guests
It was agreed that guests should not pay more and should be charged £35 the same as members.
Also, guests cannot play more than 3 meetings per year and must join and pay £20 membership before playing a fourth event. Guests cannot receive a prize for 1st, 2nd or 3rd but are eligible for nearest the pins and Twos.
New Members
New members must play 3 meetings as guests where their handicap can be assessed before joining and being eligible to come 1st, 2nd or 3rd.
meeting closed at 21:00hrs