Amended TMGC MC Minutes 17 December 2025

1. Welcome and Apologies. The President in the Chair opened the meeting at 3.05 pm in the Committee Room. Attendees were Gerry Moloney, President; Kevin Arnold, Vice President; John de Jersey, Treasurer; Tony Cole and Katy Hewitt.
Apologies were from Peter Arnesen, Captain; Kristo Bradley, Secretary; Simon Briggs; Andrew Revie, Club Professional; Graeme Andrews, Greenkeeper.
2. Ladies Report. Nil
3. Veterans Report. Nil.
4. Professional Report. Nil.
5. Report from Bjorn Schmal re marketing.
Social Media (Facebokk & Instagram)
Over the past year, our Facebook presence has grown strongly and we would like to share a quick snapshot of what our members and community helped achieve.
π 2025 results
- 197,000+ total views
- 3,100 content interactions (likes, comments and shares)
- 15,500 page visits
- 150 link clicks
- 341 new followers
π 2024 results
- 103,000+ estimated views
- 1,700 content interactions
- 7,800 page visits
- 18 link clicks
- 180 new followers
π Year-on-year growth
Compared with 2024, in 2025 we achieved:
- Almost double the reach (from ~103k to 197k views)
- 82% more interactions
- 99% more page visits
- More than 8 times more link clicks
- Over 90% more new followers
Websiteο»Ώ
Alongside our strong social media growth, the Tamborine Mountain Golf Club website is also playing an increasingly important role in how people discover the club and get in touch. Here is a quick snapshot comparing our 2024 and 2025 website performance.
π 2025 website results
21,477 visits
60,699 page views
1,734 click-to-call actions
128 online form submissions
π 2024 website results
18,052 visits
54,568 page views
2,120 click-to-call actions
116 online form submissions
π Year-on-year growth
Compared with 2024, our website achieved in 2025:
- +19% more visits
- +11% more page views
- +10% more enquiry form submissions
Thank you to all members and supporters for helping showcase Tamborine Mountain Golf Club and strengthening our connection with the local community.
6. Minutes of Previous Meeting. The minutes of the November 19 MC meeting had been precirculated and were approved on the motion of Kevin, seconded Tony, carried unanimously.
7. Business Arising. Installation of three windows and three screen doors in the clubhouse by SP Screens is scheduled for January 7. Members should be requested not to leave balls in the practice nets after practicing since some unknown individuals have been hitting them down the fairways, causing damage to the mower.
Installation of a stormwater pit on left side of the 6th green is still in the planning stage (Simon, Nick Cristiano, Kevin and Graeme).
8. New Members. Applications were received from the following: Andrew Aberdeen, Full; Edward Bartlett, Country; Lachlan Battista, Junior; Darren Davis, Weekday; Leslie Fergus, Country; Andrew Gerrard, Young Adult; Alex McDonald, Junior; Cameron Wells, Country; and Warren Woods, Weekday. All applications were accepted, bringing the total membership to 299.
9. Financial Report. The balance in the main operating account at the end of November was $109,894.70 ($82792.67 in 2024). Payment for Inside Golf magazine was discussed. It was agreed that it was a worthwhile magazine to offer members, but perhaps we can reduce the number of copies per month, as some copies have been left over. The full cost of the current subscription would be $660. The Vets’ account stood at $10,260 and the Ladies Account balance was $11,518. Year to date raffle profit was $1158. The raffle was contributing to the screen doors and a practice mat. There were 657 visitors in November. The MC approved payment of membership subscription to Clubs Queensland ($ 928) and to Shane Macmillan for vermin proofing the new shed on the practice tee ($348).
10. Workplace Health and Safety. No new issues were identified.
11. Competition Report. Gerry noted that the Captain and Treasurer need to track the weekly excel spreadsheet for the Saturday competition. It was agreed that the Club enter three pennants teams in 2026, Open, Interclub and Super Seniors. The chair noted that the Club pays very substantial capitation fees for each member (including juniors), viz. $32.27 to Golf Australia and $42.09 to Golf Queensland. There are also capitation fees for the Gold Coast District Golf Associations for men and women. Gerry also noted that members were able to pay for a MiScore app (annual sub $19.49).
12 Strategic Action Plan. Agi Talas and Andrew Leventis will visit the Club early in 2026. Gerry suggested we have a membership survey run by Golf Australia at a cost of $1400. It was agreed to postpone consideration of a GA survey until January. The intention of the survey is to serve as a valuable resource when reporting to members and employees. Survey results would inform decision making into the strategic plan for the next 5 / 10 years. Our last survey and report to members was in 2023.
13. Correspondence in. Simon completed a survey for the GCDGA. Gerry has quotes for solar panels and a battery and has submitted a grant application to the Energex Ergon Community Fund for $8760
14. Correspondence out. EOI to GA re Child Safety Legislation. QRIDA grant successful $9792.93. Gerry to try and recoup the $4000 cost of the slab for the new shelter shed from S&R as a club resilience issue.
15. Course Committee Report. It was agreed that Kevin and Simon meet regularly with Graeme, as the Course Committee, and that Simon provides written reports to the MC on the Monday before our Wednesday monthly meeting. Shane McMillan is to be asked about options for restoring the rear of the greenkeepers shed, e.g. new Colorbond sheeting if gurneying is not an option. Shane Macmillan to be asked about restoring the trailer used with the blue tractor. Members agreed that the Greenkeepers Revenge competition was enjoyable and that volunteers could be made available to help with set up and course restoration as Graeme did all the work himself.
16. General Business.
- Security cameras have been repaired and are operational
- It was agreed that the March meeting is the best time of year to look at changes to fees and sponsorships.
- The AGM in 2026 will be held on Saturday, September 26.
- Definition of MC skill sets and governance responsibilities. Annual Work Plan and TMGC Strategic Actions Plan. Next meeting.
- Insurance for 2026. It was considered that we continue with the four policies we have currently in place. John to organize.
- Grants. To Gaming Fund program for concrete cart paths ($370000), to Energex Community Fund for a solar battery. A QRIDA grant previously submitted was successful; ($9792.93).
- Bluecards for MC members. John to pursue to ensure everyone is up to date.
- Honour Board TV and historical photos on TV. Ongoing.
- Master plan including future parking needs. Kylie Bennett to be asked about progress.
- Course goals. Short, medium and long term. Tour of course. Ongoing.
- Storage shed close to clubhouse. Kylie to include in master plan.
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17. Call of next meeting and closure.
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 21 January 26 at 1 pm. The meeting closed at 5.20 pm.











