Presidents Report & Results Cairns 17 Oct

PRESIDENT'S REPORT

Cairns - 17^th October, 2017

It was with sadness that we learned today of the recent passing of Carol Madden, a long time member of Gordonvale Golf Club and the Far North Queensland Vets. The sympathy and thoughts of the Committee and the Membership of the Association go to her family and friends.

DEB DUFFY REAL ESTATE was our sponsor today and the Association is very grateful for her continued support. Any member contemplating selling or buying real estate is encouraged to contact Deb to see how she can help you. The 53 Men and 13 Ladies who attended Cairns Golf Club today were greeted with overcast conditions with a very light sprinkle. Unfortunately the weather deteriorated about a third of the way through the round into steady rain eventually returning to the overcast light sprinkle experienced earlier. Although the numbers were not to the level of those normally expected for Cairns, the weather, possibly coupled with the event being staged and the loss of 17 members to the Australian Vets Championships on the Gold Coast didn't help. 

In regard to the type of event we schedule, at the A.G.M. it is hoped a survey will be handed out seeking Member's opinions on a variety of topics, including the type of events we play, their regularity and popularity. All suggestions will be actively considered with the idea of creating a program for 2018 which might encourage more older golfers to join our organisation.

A number of the Committee, including President Roger, were absent at the Championships but the remaining Committee Members pitched in and each added different roles to their normal duties. Wal Anthony took over handing out the balls to previous winners, As well as “subbing” for President Roger, I went out and put out the N.T.P.'s. Russell, together with his Captain's role, took over as the “scribe” of the white board as well as distributing the cards to the playing groups, a job normally performed by two of our Committee. (It makes one wonder what they actually do for the big money they're getting paid). 

A special thanks must go to Darryl De Clifford who assisted Chris Everall in the Treasurer's role. One might ask, “Where was John, our Treasurer?” If you were thinking that he was down at the Gold Coast with the others, the answer is “No”. He was actually returning to Kewarra Beach to pick up his wife's golf clubs which he had forgotten to put in the car with his clubs.

We also would like to welcome a new member, Mike Hawney from Cairns who brings our membership up to 186 men and 53 ladies, a total of 239.

Next game will be at Atherton and with the sun coming up earlier and the cooler (but not cold) conditions on the Tablelands, we're hoping for a good turnout.

GRG

Vice-Pres.

Results: Four Ball Best Ball Multiplier.

1^st: Gordon Noble and Peter Wyatt – 73 points.

2^nd: Bob Turner and Greg Gibb – 65 points (on a Count Back)

Ball Rundown:

65 Points: Peter McMenanin and Graham Ross.

56 Points: Ian McLeod-Carey and Brian Norris, Maurie Smith ans Bill Matthews.

54 Points: Evert Van Kleef and Marcos Morse, Neil Sharkey and Bill Eden.

53 Poinrts: Tracey Dickinson and Ross Ellen, Jim Logan and John Pilbin. 

52 Points: Ken Baker and Roger Glover, Neil Hamilton and David Lawler.

51 Points: Liz and Peter Edmonds.

50 Points: Darryl Chandler and Allan Dredge.

47 Points: Claud Clark and Brian Brown.

Ladies Nearest to Pins:

5^th and 8^th : Judy Guzzwell. 11^th : Belle Gillan. 17^th : May Wilkinson.

Mens Nearest to Pins: 

5^th : Allan Dredge. 8^th : Darryl Chandler. 11^th : Tim Hollman. 17^th : Maurie Smith

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