Manager's Message
Marcus Niles

AGM

The 2023 club AGM was held last night with 57 in attendance.  The meeting went well with some good discussion, and everyone I spoke with felt it was a positive meeting.  Some saying it was the best we have had in years, which is fantastic to see.  It shows we are developing a good spirit in the club and endorses the awesome work put in by our volunteer Board.  A personal thanks to retiring Board member Rob Mitford-Burgess who has been very supportive of me as I settle into the club and my role, and has contributed quietly and significantly behind the scenes.

We welcome Sue Dark onto the Board in the only change from the current make-up.  Great to have some continuity in our leadership group, coupled with a fresh voice.

We were treated to a slide-show of all the amazing work that has been completed over the past 18 months.  Pretty impressive work from our volunteers and staff. 

Our much-loved President Swampy Marsh was honoured with a well-deserved life membership.  Fellow life member Ken Joyce spoke warmly about Swampy and his acceptance drew the largest applause of the night. 

Confirmed last night were:
President:
John ‘Swampy’ Marsh
Board:
Ken Shirley
Lynda Smith
Max Greer
Ben van den Borst
Keith Roberts
Sue Dark

Our Club Captain role remains vacant.  If anyone has interest in taking up this job you will be given plenty of support, and you will find it rewarding.  Please contact me if you have any questions.

9 Hole Ladies
Astrid Martin

Well irrespective of todays barometric pressure (brrrrrrr) everyone playing obviously had a big bowl of sunshine for breakfast and came to golf with a glowing attitude! Positive energy and lots of laughs today, we are a happy bunch of ladies!

Today was nett and putting
1st Nett Astrid Martin (35) and 1st = Putting (13)

Putting
1st =Yvonne Hoskins 13
Jacqui Cross 14
Pix Mackie 15

And 3 slam dunks today, 2 0f them on the 17th hole one after the other!
Robyn Lusby and Astrid Martin, and Colleen Blair had one too. 
Thank you to all who bought raffle tickets, including some 9 hole men, much appreciated.

9 Hole Men
Fred Hartley

Men's Nine Hole Golf, Thursday 29th June.

An interesting day of mixed scoring for the crucial second round of the KiwiAllstars v Rest of the World saga. It was a good result for the ROW, cruising in to level the series with an average stableford  score of 14.66 v 13.80. A decider (best of three) will be played at a later date.

Individual top scorers were:  
Ken Hartley, Brett Dixon                            17  points
Horton Scofield, Frank Baggenstos, Jim Avis, Blair Francis.                      (All)  16 points.

Next week-   Round 3, Stableford Cup.

Men's World
John 'Swampy' Marsh

Carroll Cup
1st John Reynolds
2nd = Sean Murphy & Bryan Pirani

Omokoroa Cup
Please note that the losers of the  round of 32 in the Omokoroa cup go into the Presidents cup so the whole field will still be in contention the following week.

Weather Permitting - Matches are permitted on Saturday mornings by mutual arrangement but if you do change the booking you must notify the office so we can fill the gaps in the afternoon field

Computer Work
I am canvassing for any members who can put their names forward for a roster for computer work on Saturdays to relieve the pressure on Tony Allport.  Also anyone keen to take on a committee role.  Please contact Swampy or Steve Davis

Gardens
Lynda Smith

As you will be aware the gardens on the entrance to the 1^st tee, 4^th fairway and 5^th tee have been maintained by Roger and Beryl Brown for many many years.  They have ‘done their dash’ and have handed over the reins to the next group of keen green fingers.  We thank them whole heartedly for their energy and time in keeping these areas beautiful.  I also thank Shirley Richardson, Roger Pace and the 9 hole ladies for their ongoing commitment to the car park garden, 4^th and 6^th Tee gardens.

I am keen to find many hands to ‘make light work’ of our gardens.  Nathan’s greenkeeping team are happy to do the heavy pruning, removal of rubbish and spraying.  Our Gardening team would be undertaking light pruning and weeding only and then enjoy a cuppa afterwards.

If you enjoy being in the garden and are happy to provide 2-3 hours once or twice a month on a Monday or Thursday please leave your name with the office staff or email me at lyndylou57@xtra.co.nz.

Let’s make keeping our club’s gardens beautiful, an enjoyable activity.