Amended TMGC Minutes 20 June 2024
1. Welcome and Apologies. The meeting was opened at 1.15 pm by the President, Gerry Moloney, in the Chair. Present were Gerry Moloney, Kevin Arnold (Vice President), Ross Barnes (Treasurer), John de Jersey (Secretary), Katy Hewitt and Kristo Bradley. Apology from Simon Briggs (Captain).
Our usual guests Andrew Revie (Club Professional), overseas, and Graeme Andrews (Greenkeeper) were also apologies.
2. Professional’s Report. There was no report.
3. Course Report. The sixth green is scheduled to come back into play for the July monthly medal.
The proposed new irrigation system was discussed. Simon made a written submission, indicating that he had asked for a quote for a revised plan from Geoff at JDH. Kevin has discussed aspects of the proposal with Tim and Todd. It was suggested by Simon that the MC should be in a position to make a decision at its July meeting. It was agreed that the provision of a reliable and user-friendly irrigation system is of the highest priority.
4. Minutes of May 15 MC Meeting. The minutes had been precirculated and were confirmed (moved Katy, seconded Kristo, carried unanimously).
5. Business Arising from May Minutes.
· A new credit card is being organised with NAB and the current debit card has been cancelled.
· Kitchen floor waste and ice machine. Ongoing, Kevin.
· Name tags for trees. Ongoing.
· Secretary to check current membership list, to include DOB, email and telephone.
6. New Membership Approvals. Ross provided the names of applicants for membership, as follows.
Paul Burgess, full member.
Jovanne Pzeterse and Hunter Hasegawa, both young adult members.
All three applications were approved unanimously, bringing the number of members to 274.
7. Monthly Financial Statement. Ross had pre-circulated the monthly financial statement for May and the Course Manager’s Report for January-June. Both reports were accepted. The May report shows a closing balance at the end of May of $71,523.85, and the Course Manager’s Report is in line with budget estimates. Ross indicated that the Minimum Wage is due to increase by 3.75% from July 1, and the superannuation guarantee rate will increase from 11 to 11.5% of ordinary time earnings, also from July 1. Ross will confirm with Clubs Queensland the salary to be paid to Graeme from July 1.
8. Workplace Health and Safety. It was noted that the outdoor lights on the back deck, breezeway and the machinery shed had been repaired.
9. Competition Report. Noting the increase in annual subscriptions and the fees charged by other clubs, Simon suggested in his Captain’s Report that the visitor’s green fee be increased to $40 and this was agreed to. Simon noted that July is a month for practice prior to the Club Championships in August.
10. TMGC Strategic Plan. Discussions are continuing with Andrew Leventis and Virginia Irwin regarding further development of the Strategic Plan. The Club has met the requirements of the R and A Women in Golf Charter. An R&A Poster will be displayed in the Club House to that effect.
11. Correspondence In.
· Letter from John Halpin requesting a leave of absence. Agreed to.
· Letter from Paulette Legge re the Club Championship for Women. It was agreed that the arrangements for this year meet both the R&A Charter and the Discrimination Act.
· Letter from Scott Buchholz asking that a sign be erected indicating that the synthetic grass on the back deck was funded by a grant received through his office. Agreed.
12. Correspondence out. To Andrew Leventis and Virginia Irwin re strategic plan and R & A Charter.
13. General Business.
· It was reported that a group of members had arrived at the Pro Shop on a Tuesday morning wishing to play a round. They were told by Tracey that they could not hit off until 10.45 when they could play off the first tee. This was to ensure that the players in the ladies competitions would not be hurried by a group coming up behind them. It was emphasized that members need to contact the Pro Shop and arrange a tee time rather than simply turning up and expecting to play. It was suggested that the Tuesday morning advice be changed to say that a group can hit off the first when the last ladies’ group has hit off from the 10th. Gerry will refer to this in the next newsletter.
· Insurance Claim Update. Gerry reported that a builder has been contracted by the insurance company to fix the practice nets, the smashed sliding door and the damaged guttering. Since there has been no action, Kevin will contact the builder to find out when we can expect the jobs to be done. The insurance company will also contribute to repairing the ceiling of the back deck, a controller for the irrigation system. Gerry is trying to claim back some or all the $35000 excess required by our policy.
· Honour Board Review. Gerry and Simon tabled a list of current Honour Board events and a revised list. The proposal was to delete a number of events which have not proved viable and/or popular in recent years. Members agreed with the revisions. The revised list will be put on the club house noticeboard along with any revisions from the Ladies and Vets.
· Skill based tees. There was a discussion about when members playing in normal club competitions will be able to choose the tee from which they will be playing. Also discussed were the implications for Honour Board events, nearest the pin and closest approach competitions, and eclectic competitions. To be discussed further.
· Active Women and Girls Grant update. Contact has been made with the TM netball association with a view to mutually supportive arrangements by which netballers might be offered free golf tuition. Ongoing.
· Signage on golf course road. It was noted that bamboo growing near our main sign needed to be cut down.
· Raffle account and projects. In response to discussion about the best procedure for handling raffle project funds, Ross agreed to open a new bank account for this purpose. This would also regularise the dedication of raffle proceeds to specific projects.
· It was noted that an industrial vacuum cleaner was not required to clean the synthetic grass on the back deck.
· The meeting noted with great sadness the sudden passing of member Richard Pickering. Gerry agreed to include a section on Richard in the newsletter.
14. Meeting closure and next meeting. The next meeting will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday July 17. The meeting was closed by the Chair at 3.30 pm.
Minutes prepared by John de Jersey, Secretary, TMGC.
