Merry Christmas & Happy 2019

Your committee wishes all our members & their families a very Merry Christmas & a Happy, Healthy & Safe New Year.

Millaa Millaa Game CANCELLED

All,

We have been advised that the Summer of Golf game at Millaa tomorrow has been cancelled as the course is unplayable because of the amount of rain received.

Louis

President's Report & Results Cairns 4 Dec

Hi Members,

Todays game was at Cairns GC with 103 starters consisting of 80 men & 23 ladies. Today's sponsor was Stratford Painting Contractor (SPC), Mr Gordon Perry who unfortunately, due to work commitments could not attend today`s game. Many thanks Gordon for your support throughout 2018 and also for continuing into 2019, much appreciated by all members.

The weather was slightly cooler than the recent extreme heat in our Region.  All players kept the fluids up & enjoyed the final game for 2018. Many thanks to Chloe for organising and managing the Xmas luncheon which went down a treat by all Vets members reports.

Attendances by our sponsors was also well received as it provided an opportunity for members to come face to face with those businesses supporting the FNQVGA. Attending sponsors were, Wal Anthony (Babinda GC), Bob Westerman (Golf World), Alan Dredge (Stack-a-pots), Scott Payne (Complete Health & Fitness) and Darren Golder (Drummonds). I would also like to thank all of our other sponsors, Kennedy`s Betta Home Living, Cape York Accounting, Brothers Leagues Club, Cazaly`s and Half Moon Bay Golf Club for supporting us throughout 2018.

My thanks and appreciation to the committee members both outgoing and incoming for their excellent work week to week and in particular to the manner in which today`s game was arranged and organised, worked a treat, well done to all.

The FNQVGA will resume competitions on 5 Feb, but theTablelands Summer of Golf will commence next week, 1^st game at Millaa Millaa at 0830. These games will be run by the individual Golf Clubs and they would appreciate your support over this period.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone and hope to see your smiling faces sooner rather than later.

Robin Pres.

RESULTS

Winners: Ken Berrigan & Peter Walters on countback 43 points

Runners Up: Roger Glover & Dave Lawler on 43 points

BALL RUNDOWN

43 Points: Claud Clark/Russ Gill & Peter Clarke/ Brian Hughes

42 Points: George & Edna Atkinson, Kevin Walsh/John Richards, John Lombardi/Vaughan Smith.

41 Points: Lil Benfield/ Pete Edmonds

40 Points: Peter Johnston/Gavin Smith, Tracey Dickinson/ Ross Ellen, Ian Schofield/ Don Thomson, Rod Cade/Graham Morrow, Ross White/ Bruce Jenner, Jeff & Glenyis McGrath, Yasuo Kumagae/Eric Pihlhjerta, Trever Barry/Alan Thorburn.

39 Points: Louis Siedle/ Dave Ingram, Celia Fox/Jan Wundersitz, Neil Hamilton/John Tolhurst, Andrina Wilson/Robin Tonks, Julie Wallace/ Glenda Thomas & Dave Jackson/George Kyriazis.

38 Points: Doreen & Lionel Law, Bill Foster/ Bill leonard & Allan Dwyer/ Victor Lee

N.T.P.’s

MENS: 5th John Tolhurst 8^th Graham Real 11^th Michael Taylor & 17^th Vaughan Smith

Special mention to Graham Real for his hole-in-one on the 8^th today, congrats Graham.

LADIES: 5^th Cathie Coverdale 8^th Kay Cleland 11^th Jane Taylor & 17^th Lois Tait

Next Game & Xmas Breakup Lunch Cairns 4 Dec

All,

Our next game is another easy 4BBB stableford at Cairns golf club.  The game is sponsored by Stratford Painting Contractors.

PLEASE NOTE registration will be from 6.30 as we have a shotgun start at 7.30.  Cost for the game is $30 & the Association will be subsidising a further $15. 

This is our final game of the season & we have our breakup lunch after the game at 12.30 sharp.  Groups will be allocated tables, with table numbers being shown on the board when your names go up. 

You may find yourselves seated at a table with one of our sponsors.  If so, please introduce yourselves & let them know how much their sponsorship is appreciated.  Without them your fees would be considerably higher.

In the past there have been some complaints from groups being held up by slow play & missing out on some of their meal, so please keep up with the group ahead, or the group behind you will be trampling over you to get to the prawns on time!

See you there.

Louis

PS Our first game next year is on 5 Feb at Mareeba, giving you plenty of time to have lessons & practice.

President's Report & Results Gordonvale 27 Nov

Hi Members,

Todays game was at Gordonvale GC with 54 starters consisting of 45 men & 9 ladies.

Todays sponsor was GOLF WORLD who also sponsored the FNQVGA Annual Championships at Atherton GC.  Many thanks to GW for their continued support.

The weather was extremely hot and all starters completed the 18 holes with much assistance from Belinda, Claud, Chris and the Schweppes rep who continually delivered cold water/ice & drinks throughout the day. There was much debate regarding the weather to either cancel, reduce to a 9 hole comp or continue as programmed with the latter agreed to and all members did their part by playing through the heat. The course, in particular the greens were very good and in great condition considering that there has been no rain to talk of.  Congrats to Rob and Mike for their work on the course.

The AGM proceeded as planned and we breezed through all agenda items in record time. Outgoing Treasurer John (& Chris) were duly thanked for their dedication and service to the FNQVGA Committee for 3 years, well done to you both. Great job Greg Gibb as outgoing Pres. You are sorely missed. The new Treasurer, Lois Tait is eagerly awaiting to commence her tenure along with her assistant Doug Christison. Wal Anthony, Captain, Andrina Wilson, Vice Captain, Bob Billingham, Shirt Manager & fill-in, myself, President, Russ Gill, Vice President & Louis Siedle continuing as Secretary were all confirmed as the new committee. Welcome all.

All annual trophies were presented to winners in all grades, those not present can pick up their trophies & vouchers next week at Cairns, names of all winners are included in the minutes of our AGM.

The Tablelands Summer of Golf program is on the website.

Next weeks game will be a 4BBB stableford shotgun start at 0730 at Cairns Golf Club to be followed by our XMAS luncheon around 1230.

Robin Pres.

RESULTS

Winners: Trevor Barry & Alan Thorburn: 47 points on countback

Runners Up: Dave Jackson & Brian Norris also on 47 points.

BALL RUNDOWN

46 Points:Graham Morrow/Rod Cade, Ken Berrigan/Peter Walters & Bill Leonard/Mark Buckle

45 Points:Lou Siedle/Dave Ingram

44 Points:Allan Dredge/Darryl Chandler, Michael & Jane Chandler, Bryan Guest/Maria Ling & Ross White/Russ Gill

43 Points:Tracey Dickinson/Ross Ellen & Bruce Jenner/Alan Dwyer.

42 Points:Graham Real/ Bill Eden

N.T.P.’s

MENS: 5th Graham Morrow, 8^th Graham Morrow & 17^th Ross White

LADIES: 5^th Maria Ling, 8^th Kay Bergiel, 14^th Tracey Dickinson & 17^th Andrina Wilson

Next Game, AGM & Presentations Gordonvale 27 Nov

All,

Next Tuesday our Annual General Meeting will be held at Gordonvale golf club starting at 8am sharp.  Please make sure you sign the attendance sheets that will be at the entrance to the club.

Immediately following the AGM we will have a shotgun start at 8.30, so you need to be registered before the start of the AGM.  Registration will be at the usual time of 7-8.

The game is a nice easy 4BBB stableford, but beware, as the grass in the drains is fairly long again!  Greens are continuing to improve, but there are plenty of fallen leaves amongst the trees which balls have a habit of snuggling into, so the aim, as always, is to stay on the fairway.

Sponsor for the day is Golf World Cairns.

After the game we will be having our trophy presentations to the winners of our various annual competitions as well as the daily comp. presentations.  As we have a shotgun start, we should be finishing together, so please stay on to applaud the trophy winners.

See you there,

Louis

Tablelands Summer of Golf 2018-19 Program

2018-19 TABLELAND SUMMER OF GOLF

ATHERTON – MAREEBA – MILLAA MILLAA

SUMMER GOLF EVENTS

Millaa Millaa Tues Dec 11^th

Atherton Tues Dec 18^th

Mareeba Tues Jan 8^th

Millaa Millaa Tues Jan 15^th

Mareeba Tues Jan 22^nd

Millaa Millaa Tues Jan 29^th

Atherton Tues Feb 12^th

Mareeba Tues Feb 26^th

Millaa Millaa Tues Mar 12^th

Mareeba Tues Mar 26^th

Starting Time 8.30am

Seniors and all other golfers of any age from all clubs are welcome

Cost $15.00- Includes $10.00 green fees $5.00 prizes and balls

A light lunch will be available after the game

Please ring the appropriate Club to book carts and / or persons to confirm the game if wet weather occurs. If the game is cancelled due to wet weather the host club misses out the next game is as per programme

Atherton Club – 40911283

Mareeba Club – 40921528

Milllaa Millaa - Don McHardie 40972250

President's Report & Results Mareeba 20 Nov

Hi Members,

Todays game was at Mareeba GC with 72 starters consisting of 56 men & 16 ladies. Todays sponsor was DRUMMOND Golf, supplier of all the latest golf equipment (gyzmos & gadgets) along with lessons available from golf professionals within the Cairns store, thanks DRUMMONDS.

Once again the weather at Mareeba was perfect and the course was in fantastic condition due to the tireless work by Rod Cade and his crew. Many thanks to Gabi behind the bar for getting the golfers away in her usual happy disposition and then for the nibblies after the game.

A reminder to all that our AGM will be held at Gordonvale Golf Club next week commencing precisely at 8am to be followed by a 4BBB Stableford shotgun start immediately at the close of the AGM. All players to be registered and in their groups in readiness prior to commencement of the AGM. Presentation for the Annual trophy winners will follow the daily prize winners after the game.

Our Patron Claud Clark spoke glowingly about Bruce Walters, a long time member of the FNQVGA who is departing shortly to take up residence at Hervey Bay. Thanks for your efforts Bruce, you are welcome back anytime.

The Tablelands Summer of Golf program will be on the website shortly for all those interested.

Next weeks game will be at Gordonvale Golf Club.

Robin A/Pres.

RESULTS

MEN

Division 1

Winner: Brian Brown, 41 points.

Runner Up: Kevin Walsh, 40 points.

Division II

Winner: Ross White, 44 points.

Runner Up: Rick Gooderham, 43 points.

BALL RUNDOWN

41 Points: Alan Dwyer

39 Points: Rod Cade

37 Points: Robin Tonks

36 Points: John Tolhurst, Neil Sharkey, Pete Edmonds, Graham Morrow & Evert Van Kleef

35 Points: Gavin Smith, Bruce Jenner, Marcus Morse, Geoff Thomas & Bob Billingham

34 Points: Frank Toth, Russ Gill, Brian Rowan, Dave Jackson, Harvey Blanch, Don Thomson & Claud Clark

N.T.P.’s 4th Kevin Walsh, 8^th Jeff McGrath, 11^th Craig Alman & 13^th Bruce Walters

LADIES

Winner: Tracey Dickinson, 37 points.

Runner Up: Edna Atkinson,35 points.

BALL RUNDOWN

32 Points: Andrina Wilson

31 Points: Glenda Thomas

30 Points: Jane Taylor, Joy Evans & Jenny Albertsen

29Points: Glynis McGrath, Liz Edmonds & Kay Bergiel

N.T.P.’s: 4th Andrina Wilson, 8^th Kandice Van Kleef, 11^th Sue Taylor & 13^th Liz Edmonds

Next Game Mareeba 20 Nov

All,

Our next game is a single stableford at Mareeba, sponsored by Drummond Golf.

I'm told the course is in great condition with green fairways despite no rain.

I'm sure Gabi will have some of her goodies available for those with a sweet tooth as usual.

See you there.

Louis

President's Report & Results Cairns 13 Nov

Hi All,

Todays game was at CGC with 76 starters consisting of 64 men & 12 ladies. There was one new member, Russell Wicks from HMBGC. Todays sponsor was BROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB and apart from the winners and runners up who will visit Brothers to enjoy their spoils it is hoped that many of our members will also visit Brothers to enjoy their faclities in the near future as their sponsorship is much appreciated by the Vets.

The weather was yet again fantastic although extremely windy and as promised on the blog prior to the game the greens were a little slow but true. I think even Ned Kelly would have had trouble beating the winning scores below. Many thanks to Jo behind the bar as the early morning coffee is appreciated by all and Anton in the Pro shop for getting us out on time.

A reminder to all that our AGM will be held at Gordonvale Golf Club in two weeks commencing at 8am to be followed by a 4BBB Stableford shotgun start immediately at the close of the AGM. All players to be registered and in their groups in readiness prior to commencement of the AGM. I have accepted a challenge to have the AGM completed within 20 minutes which was the previous record. You reading this GG?

Next weeks game will be at Mareeba Golf Club.

Robin A/Pres.

RESULTS

MEN

Division 1

Winner: Ian Schofield, 39 points.

Runner Up: John Everall, 37 points.

Division II

Winner: Rod Cade, 43 points.

Runner Up: Rod Ingram, 41 points.

BALL RUNDOWN

39 Points:Rick Gooderham & George Kyriazis

38 Points: Brian Guest

37 Points:George Atkinson, Tom Stager, Graham Real, Bob Billingham, John Lombardi & Vaughan Smith

36 Points:Graham Chappell, Mark Buckle & Peter Johnston

35 Points:Peter Edmonds, John Tolhurst, Russell Wicks, John Famularo & Darryl Caplick

34 Points: Bill Foster, Marcus Morse & Ken Berrigan

33 Points: Brian Norris, Graham Morrow, Neal Sharkey, Craig Allman & Trevor Barry

N.T.P.’s 5th Vaughan Smith, 8^th Roger Glover, 11^th Marcus Morse & 17^th Brian Guest

LADIES

Winner: Edna Atkinson, 36 points.

Runner Up: Liz Edmonds,35 points.

BALL RUNDOWN

33 Points: Kandice Van Kleef

31 Points: Celia Fox

30 Points:Tracey Dickinson

28Points: Suda Woodward & Lil Benfield

N.T.P.’s: 5th Edna Atkinson, 8^th Tracey Dickinson, 11^th Tracey Dickinson & 17^th Celia Fox

Next Game Cairns 13 Nov & AGM Notice

All,

Our next game is a single stableford at Cairns golf club.

I'm advised the course is in good condition & with the greens having just been sanded they should be a bit slower than usual, which will suit some of us.

The game is sponsored by Brothers Leagues Club.

See you there.

Louis

FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND VETERAN

GOLFERS ASSOCIATION INC.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

*************

The AGM of the above Organisation will be held

at the GORDONVALE GOLF CLUB at 8.00 a.m.

On TUESDAY 27th NOVEMBER 2018

AGENDA

*****

1.   Confirmation of the Minutes of the AGM held at the Gordonvale Golf Club on Tuesday 28th November 2017.

2. Consideration of the President's Annual Report and adoption thereof for the year ended 31^st October 2018.

3. Presentation of the Financial Statement and Auditor’s Report and adoption for the year ended 2018.

4. Election of members to the Management Committee 2018/19.

5. Appointment of the Honorary Patron, Honorary Auditor, and Honorary Solicitor.

6. Determination of amount payable for the Annual Membership Fees.

7. Consider any Notice of Motion. (Notices to be received by Secretary by 20 Nov)

8. Transact any General Business that may be brought forward in accordance with the Constitution of the Association.

NOMINATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 2019

PRESIDENT             ROBIN TONKS Proposed A Wilson Seconded L Tait

VICE PRESIDENT    RUSS GILL Proposed A Wilson Seconded R Tonks

CAPTAIN                  WAL ANTHONY Proposed A Wilson Seconded L Tait

VICE CAPTAIN         ANDRINA WILSON Proposed W Anthony Seconded R Gill

TREASURER             LOIS TAIT Proposed A Wilson Seconded R Tonks

ASST. TREASURER    DOUG CHRISTISON Proposed R Tonks Seconded L Tait

SECRETARY             LOUIS SIEDLE Proposed A Wilson Seconded L Tait

COMMITTEE             BOB BILLINGHAM Proposed A Wilson Seconded C Everall

                                  

Louis Siedle 
Secretary  
9th November 2018

President's Report & Results Half Moon Bay 5 Nov

Hi All,

Todays game was at HMBGC with 81 starters consisting of 67 men & 14 ladies. There were two new members, Yvonne Gordon and Douglas Norris from Cairns Golf Club. Todays sponsor was the Half Moon Bay Golf Club which is very much appreciated by the FNQVGA members for not only sponsoring today`s game but for increasing the daily prizes by almost double the norm. In addition to sponsoring the game, HMBGC raffled off a slab of beer in appreciation of our support which was duly won by our hard working Treasurer John Everall.

The weather was yet again fantastic and the course great as evidenced by the scores below. Many thanks to Greg, Dale and their team for getting us out on time and without any hassles.

There was a very special mention to Harold Gibbons who turns 99 years young tomorrow on Melbourne Cup day, Harold was a staunch member of the FNQVGA for many years. Congratulations Harold, a great milestone achieved.  The pic shows Harold on the left with Brian Norris.

Next weeks game will be at Cairns Golf Club.

Robin A/Pres.

RESULTS:

MEN

Division 1

Winner: Gavin Smith, 44 points.

Runner Up: Peter Johnston, 40 points.

Division 2

Winner: Ron Sylvester, 42 points.

Runner Up: Graham Barford, 40 points.

BALL RUNDOWN

40 Points: Doug Christison

38 Points: Merv Elms

37 Points:John Everall

36 Points: Louis Siedle, Lionel Law & Roger Smith

35 Points: Wal Anthony, Ken Berrigan, Marcus Morse & Geoff Thomas

34 Points: Mark Buckle, Russ Gill, Kevin Walsh, Evert Van Kleef & Rick Gooderham

33 Points: Garry Castle & George Atkinson

32 Points: Harvey Blanch, Dave Lawler, George Brew, Graham Chappel, Rod Cade & Bill Foster

31 Points: Jeff McGrath, John Lombardi, Frank Thelan George Kyriazis, Mike Van Cuylenberg, Peter Walters & Robin Tonks

N.T.P.’s 3rd Russ Gill, 9^th John Famularo, 11^th Roger Smith & 16^th Evert Van Kleef

LADIES

Winner: Glenda Thomas, 33 points.

Runner Up: Kandice Van Kleef,32 points.

BALL RUNDOWN

31 Points: Debra Smith

29 Points: Judy Ellis

28 Points: Doreen Law

27 Points: Edna Atkinson

26 Points: Andrina Wilson

N.T.P.’s: 3^rd Glenda Thomas, 9^th Andrina Wilson, 11^th Glenda Thomas & 16^th Glynis McGrath

Next Game Half Moon Bay MONDAY 5 Nov

All,

Our next game is at Half Moon Bay next MONDAY being pre Melbourne Cup & is a single stableford.

I'm told the course is in great condition & this sprinkle of rain should help too.

As usual, forms will be available for anyone who wants a snack to pre-order.  Just fill them in before teeing off & hand them in to the pro shop.

See you there.

Louis

Cricket Explained to a Foreigner

It occurred to me that we have a number of people going to the Nationals down south, who may run into foreigners who wonder what cricket is about.

The same may apply to some of our members who have visitors over the festive season, or who may be visiting overseas, especially USA.

I found a simple explanation of cricket amongst some of my late father's memorabilia & it is below for your edification, or otherwise.  (Don't blame me, it's a stupid game anyway!)

Cricket: As explained to a foreigner

You have two sides, one out in the field and one in which tries to get those in, out.

Each man that's in the side that's in goes out, and when he's out he comes in, and the next man goes in until he's out.

When they are all out, the side that's out comes in, and the side that's been in goes out and tries to get those coming in, out. Sometimes you get men still in and not out.

When a man goes out to go in, the men who are out try to get him out, and when he is out he goes in, and the next man in goes out and goes in.

There are two men called umpires who stay out all the time and they decide when the men who are in are out.

When both sides have been in and all the men have been out, and both sides have been out twice after all the men have been in, including those who are not out, that is the end of the game

President's Report & Results Mareeba 30 Oct

Hi All,

Todays game was at Mareeba Golf Club with 80 starters consisting of 66 men & 14 ladies. Todays sponsor is Stratford Painting Contractor (SPC), highly recommended for any painting requirements and is owned by one of our own members Gordon Perry.

The weather was absolutely perfect and the course was as good as any played on recently. Many thanks to Gabby for issuing buggies, preparing the coffee for the early starters and ensuring that everyone was catered for lunch requests and bar services.

Next weeks game will be at HMBGC on MONDAY at the normal time as the Melbourne Cup is on the Tuesday.

Members were advised to register their intentions to play on the final game for 2018 with the Treasurer at normal registration in the coming weeks as it will be our Xmas break up, prior notice of attendance numbers are required for catering purposes at Cairns Golf Club.

Robin A/Pres.

RESULTS

MEN

Division 1

Winner: Dennis Voland, 40 points.

Runner Up: Max Smith, 37 points.

Division II

Winner: Brian Rowan, 38 points.

Runner Up: Bill Eden, 36 points.

BALL RUNDOWN

36 Points: Rod Cade & Graham Morrow

35 Points: Mike Van Cuylenberg, Ross White, Neil Stubbin & Robin Tonks

34 Points: George Atkinson, Russ Gill & Ernie Bingham

33 Points: George Kyriazis, Kevin Mead, George Studham & Alan Dwyer

32 Points: John Tolhurst, Ken Baker, Vaughan Edwards, Mark Buckle & Jeff McGrath

N.T.P.’s 4^th Garry Castle, 8^th Dennis Vohland, 11^th Louis Siedle & 13^th Bruce Jenner

LADIES

Winner: Judy Guzzwell, 39 points.

Runner Up: Kay Bergiel,33 points.

BALL RUNDOWN

32 Points: Kath Buder

31 Points: Andrina Wilson, Suda Woodward & Jenny Albertsen

30 Points: Edna Atkinson & Glenda Thomas

29 Points: Joy Evans

N.T.P.’s: 4^th Judy Guzzwell, 8^th Liz Edmonds, 11^th Glenis McGrath & 13^th Judy Guzzwell