Copy of Copy of Amended TMGC Minutes 23 October 2024

December 15, 2024
Copy of  Copy of  Amended TMGC Minutes 23 October  2024

Draft Minutes of TMGC Management Committee, October 23, 2024

 

Welcome and Apologies. The meeting was opened at 1.15 pm by the President in the Chair.

Attendees. Gerry Moloney, President; Kevin Arnold, Vice President; Ross Barnes, Treasurer, John de Jersey, Secretary, Kristo Bradley, Katy Hewitt and Ross Hodgson. Apology: Simon Briggs, Captain. Guests: Andrew Revie, Club Professional, and Graeme Andrews, Greenkeeper.

 

Professional’s Report. Andrew reported that 14 women had signed up for a beginner’s clinic, to be held on the four Fridays in November. Derek Shirlaw will assist. A clinic for juniors is also starting soon with at least six registrations. Andrew noted that he will run competitions over the holiday period when the normal women’s competition is in recess, particularly targeting beginning women members and including 6 and 9 hole competitions. Unfortunately, the netball sponsorship did not result in a clinic for netballers interested in a beginner’s golf clinic since a mutually agreeable time could not be found.

 

The Club will participate in the Road to the PGA competition to be run alongside our normal Saturday competition. Members can pay an extra $10 to be part of the competition. The winner gets a free game at RQ on the Monday before the PGA and participants get a free ticket to one day’s play.

 

Andrew reported on the GA/PGA Summit Meeting in Melbourne which he attended. Golf in Australia continues to do well but retention of members is becoming an issue.

 

Andrew suggested that instead of offering new members a $50 voucher for the club house and pro shop, the offer be changed to that of an introductory lesson of 45 minutes, to be valid for two months from the receipt of a voucher to this effect. Katy agreed to prepare a voucher for the Secretary to send with the welcome letter.

 

Greenkeeper’s Report. Graeme reported that the new irrigation system should be effectively complete by Friday (25/10) and ready for testing. The tree felling program had been completed and the greens renovation had gone according to plan except that the weather was not kind. Fairway spraying for clover and bindii and spraying for beetle infestations are ongoing. The roughs mower needs repairs and these are underway. The posts for the wrongly located fence near the 6th tee will be relocated on 24/10.

 

There was discussion about the upcoming need to purchase a new greens mower, with the current mower to be used on tees and surrounds. Graeme will report back with prices and trade-ins.

 

A water tank has been obtained and will be installed near the machinery shed. Options for a toilet unit for the shed are still under consideration. Kevin will obtain a price for a concrete pad near the machinery shed (4m x 4m) to facilitate washing of machinery.

 

The problem with golf balls from errant drives damaging properties along the 4th fairway is still under consideration.

 

 

 

Minutes of previous MC meeting and 2024 AGM. Draft minutes had been circulated. Both sets of draft minutes were approved: MC meeting, moved by Katy, seconded by Kristo, carried unanimously; AGM, moved Kristo, seconded Ross H., carried unanimously.

 

Business arising from September minutes. Graeme to check refrigerator in the ladies’ room and dispose of it if not required. Kevin is continuing to investigate an alternative insurer. Gerry is negotiating with Chatterbox regarding a pro Shop speaker system.

 

New Membership Approvals. The following applications were received and all were approved.

 

New members: Aidan Smith, Junior; Avery McKail, Junior; Ken Hayter, Junior; Wes Hayter, Junior; Richard Wood, Full; Matt Brady, Weekday; Tony Hoefs, Full; Coen Blunt, Y/Adult; Miles Tyler, Weekday; Aymen Urbain, Y/Adult; Don Harvey, Full; Dominique Trauttmansdorff, Weekday; Tony McNeil, Full; Janet McNeil, Full.

 

Members rejoining: Francis Bergila, Lifestyle; Anthony Wise, Lifestyle; Wayne Joe, Country.

 

This brings the total number of members to 259.

 

Financial Report. Ross B had pre-circulated the financial report for September. This showed a closing balance of $217,683.83, compared with $168,546.90 at end of September 2023. The report showed that the number of visitor rounds in the previous 35 days was 992 or almost 200 per week. It was agreed that the new schedule of fees be instituted from the beginning of November. This schedule had been agreed earlier but put on hold until the new irrigation system had been installed.

 

Workplace Health and Safety. The dead trees along the fourth fairway have been removed along with dangerous liquid ambers near the first fairway. Graeme will mount the defibrillator on the outside of the machinery shed.

 

Competition Report. The program for the rest of the year was discussed. It was agreed to hold further discussions with the veterans and ladies sub-committees about gender neutral tees. Members agreed that it was desirable to establish a Match Sub-Committee of the Management Committee, especially with the imminent introduction of Golf Connect. The following committee was nominated: Simon Briggs, Ross Hodgson, Andrew Revie and Di Lilley. 

 

TMGC Strategic Action Plan. A meeting with Mike Orloff will be held soon.

 

Correspondence. Sports and Recreation Department re our successful grant application regarding repairs and mitigation after the Christmas day storm. The grant received was $55 000 and further discussions will be held with Sports and Rec representatives about details.

 

Craig Brown of the GCDGA , re a survey of pennants, interclub etc; responded to by Gerry.

 

Letter from Greg Kearney re several course and competition related issues. Responded to by Secretary after discussion.

 

Emma Hawker, re chain fence. See above in Greenkeeper’s Report.

 

General Business.

 

1.    Ideas for S and R grant. Further discussion required about what expenditure is allowable.

2.    Quotes and Positioning of Cart Sheds and Storage Shed. There was further discussion about the proposed storage and buggy sheds and it was agreed to go ahead with a definite plan that meets SRRC requirements. It was decided to proceed with final planning for the storage and buggy sheds, getting quotes for concreting and construction (Kevin to follow up earlier quotes). A storage shed would free up space in the second greenkeeper’s shed for machinery. A discussion was held around starting with the buggy sheds and if possible using a few of them for storage in the short term. It was agreed to proceed with concreting using club funds and apply for a Gaming Fund grant (up to $35,000) to partially cover the cost of the sheds.

3.    A working bee is being planned to undertake various jobs around the clubhouse and course.

4.    Minutes of AGM. See above.

5.    Graeme Andrews request for leave. February 1-10. Approved.

6.    Match committee. See above.

7.    Update re Lady members survey. Gerry has sent a synopsis of the feedback received to all lady members and the MC. He is in discussion with Judy Barnes re options for 2025.

8.    Chain Link fence. See above.

9.    CPR and First Aid course. To be held on December 3 at the Clubhouse.

10. Honour Boards and Trophies. To be completed.

11. Trophies to be inscribed with names of recent winners.

12.  Proposal to hold the AGM in November or December rather than at the end of September. This was discussed and it was agreed that for the present, we would retain the September date to ensure that the new committee was bedded in before the Christmas/New Year break.

13. Secretary and treasurer to seek regular updates from sub-committees.

 

 

Closure and Next Meeting. The President closed the meeting at 3 pm. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20

 

Minutes prepared by John de jersey, Secretary, TMGC.


By Gerry Moloney December 21, 2025
Amended TMGC MC Minutes November 19th, 2025 1. Welcome and Apologies Meeting held at TMGC Meeting Room on Wednesday 19 November 2025 The Chair welcomed all present. Meeting opened at 1.04pm Attendees: Gerry Moloney (President), Kevin Arnold (Vice President), Peter Arnesen (Captain), John De Jersey (Treasurer), Katy Hewitt, Tony Cole, Simon Briggs Guests: none, Apologies: Kristo Bradley (Secretary) 2. ​ Ladies Report – none 3. ​ Veterans Report – None 4. ​ Professional Report - none 5. ​ Report from Bjorn re marketing - Laptop purchased for Club Captain’s use 6. ​ Minutes of Previous Meeting The following minutes have been circulated. Further suggested amendments. No amendments That the minutes of the meeting of 15 October 2025 be accepted as a true and accurate record. ​Moved by Simon Briggs ​​​​Seconded by. Kevin Arnold CARRIED AGM Minutes circulated by John de Jersey 12 Nov 25 That the minutes of the meeting of 8 November 2025 be accepted as a true and accurate record. Moved by Kevin Arnold Seconded by Simon Briggs CARRIED 7. Business Arising from October Minutes (not otherwise listed on Agenda) • Hole in One on honour boards plus Honour Boards in arrears Kevin & Alicia to follow up . Plus mention in Nov Newsletter of members who have had a hole-in-one since 2020 • Waiting for Installation of 2 Screen doors at back of clubhouse / one at front and insect screens on 3 windows at front of clubhouse. Payment has been made. Ladies and vets to contribute to the cost. • Truegrid plastic paver usage on course (see Course Report) 8. New Membership Approvals 9 new members were approved, as follows: Trent Whiting, Young Adult; Jay Evans, Country; Hamish Harvey, Young Adult; Joshua Litchfield, Young Adult; Harrison Free, Young Adult; Jett King, Young Adult; Timothy Preston, Young Adult; Alan Lopez, Weekday; Lene Mikkelsen, Weekday. Three members rejoined: David Lappan, Full; Joel Tane, Young Adult; Waverley Stanley, Full. This brings the total membership to 278. 9. Financial Report TMGC Trading A/C Opening balance $88705.16 - Closing balance $ 88 262.38. Balance in: 510 Visitors Ladies a/c $12 589. Vets A/C $10 244 Raffle profit November $70 – Meat trays YTD Profit $935 – $250 for practice mat = $685 10 Hams ordered for December raffle & 16 for Christmas cup @ $7.50 per kilo ($30 - $40 per ham). 10. Workplace Health and Safety Meeting room to be added to weekly cleaning roster Mexican tree ferns to be lopped by Rossco as per previous minutes 11. Competition Report: Local rules- pine needles around trees to be relief area and koala sanctuary area to have a drop zone. Root relief for club face only not interference with stance Simon and Todd have offered to support Peter in his new role. Examine weekly competition prizes and $12 comp fees 12. TMGC Strategic Action Plan on hold for the month 13. Correspondence in: TM Show Society re new office bearers GCDA re inter district comp starting 9/11/25 at Royal Pines GA re meeting with Gerry 9.30 am 9 Dec Certification received for new cart sheds GA Disaster Resilience Case Study Michael Fisher in conjunction with Gerry Waverley Stanley re smashed rear car window from mower $495 - committee agreed to pay for the damage 14. Correspondence Out To: Queanbeyan GC re Reciprocal Agreement / Andrew Leventis GA re meeting with Gerry ​ 15. ​ Course Committee Report: See attached 2026 Green Renovations 20/21/22 April and 31 Aug, 1 and 2 September 16. General Business 1. AGM minutes of meeting 8 November 2025 circulated and passed Moved by Gerry Moloney and Seconded by Katy Hewitt that John de Jersey be added to the TMGC NAB A/Cs. CARRIED John to sign Annual Report Form - Kristo to do next year Grants: Sport and Recreational Community Facilities Recovery Program – concrete cart paths - $370 000 + Energex Ergon Community Fund $10 000+ for a solar battery 2. GCDGA Champion of Champions: Owen, Bernie T, Brett W, Simon/Peter + Xmas Dinner Tue 9 Dec at Surfers Paradise GC 5.30pm (Gerry and Peter) 3. Course subcommittee. Gerry, Simon and Kevin along with Graeme Match Subcommittee - Andrew, Simon, Peter and Gerry 4. Competition Events planner Tues, Wed, Saturday - Andrew, Gerry, Peter, Simon and Michael Jones 5. Programs for Website (Ladies check 14/7/26 event & Vets 22/4/26 & 2/9/26 Renovation Days) All programs to be sent to Gerry for publication on website 6. Cart shed rentals + electricity usage fee. The Brisbane CPI went up by 4.7% in the last year and the electricity charge increased by 9%. It was agreed to increase buggy shed charges by these percentages, to avoid a larger increase next year and in recognition that there was no increase in the previous year. New charges are $480 for shed rental (up from $459) and $190 for electricity (up from $175). Thus, the fee will be $670 for electric buggies and $480 for petrol buggies. 7. Master Plan incl future parking needs- Kylie Bennett 8. Course Goals – Short / Medium / Long term – on hold 9. Stormwater pit on left side of 6th green (Simon / Kevin / Nick / Graeme) 10. Storage Shed near clubhouse on hold 11. Update CCTV for front deck. (Andrew Cafun) within the next 4 weeks 12. The two aluminium frames from inside Andrew's shed have been moved to the back of the cart sheds 13. Kevin and Katy to organise cart shed keys and numbering of sheds 16. Call of next meeting and Closure It was noted that the next scheduled meeting has been called for Wednesday 17 Dec 2025 The Meeting was closed by the Chair at ____3.25pm_________ Gerry Moloney President
By Gerry Moloney November 25, 2025
Minutes of Tamborine Mountain Golf Club AGM, November 8, 2025. The meeting had been called according to the Constitution and was held from 12 noon between the Saturday competition fields . Opening, attendance and apologies. The meeting was called to order by the President Gerry Moloney, in the Chair, at 12.09 pm, noting that a quorum had been achieved. The meeting was attended by 71 members, who signed attendance sheets and were given the voting paper. Voting for the position of Captain and for three Management Committee members was conducted as members arrived, signed in and were given a ballot paper. Apologies were received from Todd Blocksidge, Di Lilley, Alan Myers, John Youngman and Dion McRae. President’s and Captain’s Reports. The President’s Report had been pre-circulated. Highlights of the year’s activities were scrolled in a power point presentation. Gerry listed achievements including installation of a comprehensive irrigation system, construction of 11 new buggy sheds, completion of the new roof on the back deck and construction of a shelter shed and two hitting pads to facilitate lessons and practice in the practice tee area. Gerry thanked Team Revie, our greenkeeper Graeme Andrews, and the Management Committee especially retiring members. He also thanked all volunteers for their efforts, especially the mowing team (Barry, Roscoe, Maurie, Paul, Todd) and our sandman, Kristo. The Captain’s Report had also been emailed to members. A significant challenge had been moving to the Golf Connect system which was achieved with only minor hiccups. The two reports were moved by Gerry, seconded by Andrew Curtis, carried unanimously. Financial Report for the Financial Year Treasurer Ross Barnes spoke to the 2024-25 Annual Financial Report, which had been audited by Eagle Taxation. The report indicated that it had been a successful year and that the Club continued to be in a sound financial position. The report was moved by Ross, seconded by Terry Burke, carried unanimously. Election of Management Committee. The President Gerry Moloney, and the Vice-President, Kevin Arnold, are continuing into the second year of their two-year terms. Two nominations had been received for the vacant position of Captain (from Peter Arnesen and Scott Legge) and four nominations for the three vacant membership positions (Simon Briggs, Tony Cole, Katy Hewitt and Tim Kerr.) Warren Carseldine, Carl Pearce and Leon Radunz were appointed to serve as scrutineers for the ballots. The scrutineers’ report was announced by the Chair and showed that Peter Arnesen had been elected as Captain and Simon Briggs, Tony Cole and Katy Hewitt had been elected as Management Committee members. There was only one nomination for Treasurer, John de Jersey, and he was declared elected after a show of hands. Election of Chair of the Appeals Committee. John Youngman was nominated for this position from the floor by Kylie Bennett, seconded by Tony Cole. There were no further nominations and John was declared appointed after a show of hands. Election of Life Member. Gerry Moloney had been nominated to be a life member by Leon Radunz, seconded by Katy Hewitt. For this item of business, Gerry relinquished the Chair in favour of the Secretary John de Jersey. John noted that the nomination had been considered by the Management Committee, as required by the Constitution, and had been strongly endorsed. The nomination set out the great contributions Gerry had made to the Club over many years, including successful terms as Captain and President. The nomination was put to the vote as a Special Resolution of the AGM, requiring 75% support from members present and voting. A show of hands revealed this % had been easily achieved and Gerry was declared a life member by acclamation. Appointment of Auditor for the 2025-26 financial year. The President moved that Eagle Taxation be appointed, seconded by Andrew Curtis, carried unanimously. Financial Remuneration. The Constitution requires that any remuneration or other benefits given to any member of the Management Committee, to any of their relatives, to any senior employees of the Club and any of their relatives be disclosed to the AGM. The Chair told the meeting that no such remuneration or other benefits had been paid. The President closed the meeting at 12.24 pm. Minutes prepared by John De Jersey 
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