19TH NEWS OCTOBER ISSUE #10
19TH NEWS
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Presidents Report Page 2 - 3
General Mangers Report Page 4
Ladies Committee Report Page 5
VETS Report Page 6
Superintendent Report Page 7
Events at North Ryde Golf Club Page 8
Corporate Membership & Sponsors Page 9-10
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19TH NEWS OCTOBER ISSUE #10
Update on catering arrangements
As you know, the Club has been undertaking a request for tender
process to identify and appoint a new caterer.
Following an extensive evaluation of the tenders received, the
Board has identified a preferred tenderer.
The Club is currently in the process of negotiating the terms of
the new catering contract. Once these negotiations have been
finalised - which we expect will take place by the end of next
week - the Board will announce the name of the Clubs new
caterer.
At the stage, we are still on track to have our new caterer
commence by mid November 2016.
Our interim caterer, Darren Elmes, has been providing catering
services to the Clubs members over the past ten weeks or so.
Unfortunately, Darren decided not to put in a tender for the
permanent contract, as he wishes to pursue other opportunities
in the longer term. Signing up to long term contract with the Club
would have made it difficult for him pursue those opportunities.
Darren has done a wonderful job, stepping in to take up the
Clubs catering function at short notice and for a limited time. In
the ten weeks or so that Darren has been at the Club, he and his
staff have provided excellent food and great service.
On behalf of the Board and members of the Club, I thank Darren
for the professional manner in which he has approached what
has been a challenging engagement.
Functions Levy
In last months report, I discussed the Boards decision to
introduce a $50 functions levy (Levy) as part of the 2017-18
subscriptions.
Our Club has always had a reputation for being a friendly and
sociable Club and member functions have always been an
important part of the Clubs social life.
Unfortunately, attendance at our functions has dropped off
significantly over the last five years or so.
The purpose of the Levy is to encourage members to attend at
least one Club function each year. We are hopeful that this will
breathe life back into our functions and that they will once again
promote comradery and friendship amongst our members.
No increase to annual ssubscriptions
Members are reminded that with the introduction of the
Functions Levy, there will be no increase to annual subscriptions,
the future project or bar levies, for the 2017-18 financial year.
How the Functions Levy will work
Golfing members who are 18 years or older will pay the Levy as
part of their annual subscriptions.
The Levy will entitle each member to two tickets to attend the six
member functions to be held during 2017.
The Levy will operate in a similar way to the current Bar Levy.
Just like the Bar Levy, if you do not spend it during the year, it will
be forfeited.
Half price tickets
The current price for tickets to the Clubs functions is generally
$50 per person.
Members paying the $50 levy will therefore be receiving two
tickets for $50 - a 50% saving!
At $50, the levy will cost you less than $1 a week!
Number of tickets you will receive
Each member paying the Levy will receive two tickets.
If you wish to attend a function with a guest, the second ticket
can be used by your guest.
Your guest may be anyone you wish to invite, including your
spouse, partner, relative or friend.
Presidents Report BY CHRIS MILLARD
By Chris Millard
Chris Millard
CLUB PRESIDENT
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What the tickets cover
The tickets will cover the cost of the meal, entertainment and
some drinks, at the function attended.
Generally, the cost of function tickets includes two bottles of wine
for each table.
Additional drinks, such as beer, spirits, or extra bottles of wine,
are not covered by the cost of the ticket and must be purchased
separately.
Proposed functions*
We understand that everyone has different tastes when it comes
to functions, including the food, entertainment and music
provided. We also understand that not everyone (including yours
truly) is a dancer!
Accordingly, we will be having a number of different functions
that we hope will appeal to those members who may not like the
traditional dinner dance format.
Details of the four functions currently proposed for 2017 are as
follows:
Sporting Luncheon
Date: March 2017 (TBC)
Food: Three course lunch
Entertainment: Sporting celebrities as guest speakers
Dancing: No
Ladies Revue
Date: July 2017 (TBC)
Food: Buffet dinner, to be served before the show
Entertainment: The cast of the Revue will be made up of Lady
Members of the Club and will be directed by
Joan MacDougal
Dancing: Optional
Note: In previous years, there has been more than
one performance of the Revue. The number of
performances in 2017 will be confirmed.
Commemoration Dance
Date: Saturday, 26 August 2017
Food: Three course dinner
Entertainment: Shock Daze (TBC)
Dancing: Yes
Note: Commemorates the foundation of the Club in
August 1949.
Christmas Dance
Date: December 2017
Food: Three course dinner
Entertainment: TBC
Dancing: Yes
Note: Christmas theme
Functions 5 & 6
Hopefully, the functions set out above will be of interest to most
members, but we are also seeking your suggestions for the
theme and format of the final two functions.
Please let us know the type of food, music and entertainment you
would like to see at Functions 5 & 6.
Suggestions?
Cocktail Party?
Winemakers Dinner?
Tribute Band Night e.g. ABBA, ACDC, INXS, The Blues Brothers, The Beatles?
Scottish Night - with Scottish food, Scottish music and a whiskey tasting?
Rock n Roll Dance?
Cabaret Night?
Trivia Night?
Melbourne Cup Luncheon?
Trophy Presentation Night?
Please send through your suggestions to:
Club Championships
Our Club Championships are well underway, with the final round
for all grades and divisions to be played on Sunday, 23rd
October.
I look forward to seeing all qualifiers out on the course on that
day.
I also encourage all other members to come out and support
their fellow members, witness some great golf and enjoy a drink
or two!
The presentation for the Championships will follow the last round
and will be held at about 6.00 pm, subject to any required play-
offs. If last year is anything to go by, it will be a great event.
Condolences
On a sad note, I would like to pass on my condolences to our
Club Captain, John McKie, whose father passed away a few days
ago. Our thoughts are with John and his family at this time.
Chris Millard
President
mailto:[email protected]
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Well members, with our course
renovations starting on Monday 14th
March the rain finally arrived just in time.
We went 24 days all up without rain, so it
The General Managers Report JASON ATKINS
Jason Atkins
GENERAL MANAGER
The 2016 Club Championships are currently underway with the last round to be played this
Sunday. The hit off order on Sunday is as follows; Ladies Division 4, Men's D Grade, Ladies
Division 3, Men's C Grade, Ladies Division 2, Men's B Grade, Men's A Reserve, Ladies Division 1
and Men's A Grade, the hit off times are from 830am. All members are welcome to attend
and support their fellow members; the last round will be followed by presentation in the club
house.
Good luck to all players involved.
The club's IT infrastructure continues to be upgraded; the latest improvement has seen a
commercial internet product installed. This will improve the speed of the internet service to
members.
The club is currently upgrading our website; this should be available in late November early
December. The main focus of the website is to provide easier navigation for both members
and guests. This project has been delayed due to the current catering tender, the new
restaurant and bistro offers will be added to the new site. Once the new website is ready to
launch an information night will be held for members.
Kind Regards,
Jason Atkins
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LADIES COMMITTEE
Club Championships:
The first and second rounds of the Club Championships have now been held. The extreme blustery conditions during the
first round made play very challenging for most players. However the extreme conditions did not deter Margaret
Beveridge who produced a magnificent first round score. Margaret came in with 86 off the stick and a nett of 59 (at
present there is daylight between her and the next person in division 2 and her gross score was equal to the 3rd score in
division 1 who is Fiona Montgomery playing off 9, quite exceptional). The second round saw the same blustery conditions.
Hopefully the wind will be gone by the next round on Sunday.
The last round of the Championships will be played on Sunday 23 October. We would like to encourage all members to
come to the last round and support the girls by following some of the field. Even if you cant make it to follow the field
the presentation will be held at approximately 6pm so it would be great to see you all there to have a drink and
celebrate with the winners.
Min Smith Match Play:
Sixteen players participated in the Min Smith Match Play event. The winner of the Salver was Margaret Beveridge and
Barbara Evennett was runner up.
Womens Golf NSW Fourball Championship:
Cathy Breen and Julie Curtin did well in the Womens Golf NSW Fourball Championship Metropolitan final which was held
at Glenmore Heritage Valley Golf Club on Friday 7 October. They came 24th out of a field of 70 teams.
Veterans Foursomes Bowl:
The Veterans Bowl winners were Kim Drury and Julie Curtin with nett 69.5.
The Vi Atkinson Shield winners (nett runners up) were Anna Lee and Kim Jun with 70. The Edith Murphy Plate winners (best
scratch) were Monica Shona and Helen Lee with gross 92.
Upcoming Events:
Melbourne Cup Day is on Tuesday 1 November and there will be a Teams (4 person) 18 hole Stableford event
with a shotgun start at 8:00am. Get your teams together and outfitted for this fun day. The timesheet is now open so put
your names down.
There will be prizes for the best dressed team and the best . Sweeps will be available on the day and we will be having a
Hat Parade!!!! So get creative with your hats and be ready to strut your stuff at the Melbourne Cup!
Captains vs Presidents: This is a 2 Ball Teams Stableford Event and is being held on Tuesday15 November. The
Captains team will wear yellow and the Presidents team will wear blue.
Lady Veterans Party Day is on Thursday 24 November. There will be a 9 hole comp followed by lunch, AGM and
presentation.
Presentation Day is on Tuesday 29 November with a 9 hole comp followed by lunch and Trophy Presentation.
The Ladies Committee Report THE LADIES COMMITTEE
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VETS Report SCOTT BEATTY
BY KIM DRURY
VETS COMMITTEE
A reminder to Members of the upcoming games until the conclusion of our 2016 year:-
24th October as per Fixtures Book
7th November as per Fixtures Book
14th November Ryde/Parramatta game at NRGC
21st November Round 1 of Championships
28th November - Round 2 of Championships
12th December Hams Day
Those Members who were unable to read last months Vets News, our Championships have been re-scheduled and will now be played on the days as indicated above. Your Committee agreed to the change in order that the Club would be able to hold a Trade Day on 5th December, thus resulting in our Championships being held over 2 consecutive weeks. Please note these various alterations to our 2016 schedule.
With regard to the Ryde/Parramatta game, the sheet will be available on line as per usual 13 days prior. When opened, it will be noted that it is a Shot Gun start beginning at 7.30am with 2 groups of 4 per Hole. Each group will have 2 spaces available for our Members with the remaining 2 spaces being reserved for our guests. The cost of the game is $15 which will also include a Sausage Sizzle afterwards. Drinks will be at the expense of each player.
Those members who are unable to play with our guests, spaces will be made available only when Members and Guests have been accommodated. Once the NRGC/Ryde Parramatta sheet has been filled, an additional sheet will become available on line, indicating selected holes for Members. Those Members will be able to join in the Sausage Sizzle at the conclusion of the Round as the cost of your game will also be $15.
As indicated last month, qualification for Hams Day this year is 12 games. On the Notice Board you will find a list showing the number of games each Member has played as at 10th September. To determine the number of games you have played in total, you should add the followings dates to the number shown on the list:-
12th September, 26th September and 10th October
If you played any or all of these games, please add the number played to your total. The number of qualifying rounds remaining prior to the Hams Day game is 5. We urge all Members to refer to the list to avoid disappointment.
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Ron Duffy
COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
What an unusual start to spring with extreme cold, extremely windy conditions for days on
end plus a few warm days thrown in just to confuse everyone, as a result of the cold and
wind, some of our tees and fairways which were badly affected by shade during winter
have been slow to start the recovering process, once more favourable weather conditions
occur growth will be quick, but generally the surface is very good to play off.
Tee renovations will commence following the completion of the club
championships , this process will only take 3-4 days and will only cause minimal
disruption - this involves the shaving down of the surface to remove thatch build
up, coring, followed by top dressing.
Just a reminder- when driving the carts, try and stay completely on the path
especially on curves and tight turns. Thanks
The course is in great shape, enjoy your golf.
Ron Duffy
Course Superintendents Report RON DUFFY
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BY KIM DRURY
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