Following on from my last report in July I am happy to say that we had a very successful Summer Party BBQ. This was held on the 22^nd August after the Ladies v Gents golf competition which was very closely contested. We played 2 formats, one being combined stableford points and the other being Matchplay. The results on the combined stableford points per team, the men were the victors by one point. However, the results on the Matchplay , the ladies were the victors. So, to eradicate any ill feeling, we called it an honourable draw.

A week or so later, we then had the Captain v Vice Captain match. I, unfortunately, was unable to be present when the draw was done. Which meant I left it to my Vice Captain, David Walling. He obviously abused the situation and chose all the best players!! The overall result was a comprehensive thrashing of 10 to 4. The BBQ on both occasions was excellent and thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended and my thanks go to Mario and his team.

We then move on to my special day, My Captain’s Day. I have to say I’m extremely grateful and honoured that so many members and friends supported me by taking part. Having been worried about the predicted forecast it turned out to be a perfect day to play golf, blue skies, warm and not too much wind. A big thank you to my special group of ladies, Judith Galvin, Helen Brennan, Sandra Elliott and Debbie Lanario for all their help on the day at the halfway house and organising the table plans. Congratulations to all the prizewinners, there were some fantastic results, very closely contested. Mary Berry winning the Ladies and Brendan Murphy winning the Gents, with ironically enough, the same number of points, 41. Congratulations also to Steve Juster on winning the Visitors Prize with 39 points. The golf course was in excellent condition and my thanks go to Nelson and his team for all their hard work. In the evening 160 people attended the celebrations and I have to say the whole thing ran very smoothly. The food was excellent and yet again my appreciation goes to Mario and his team. A big thank you also, to my good friend, Richard Bottomley, for making a speech on behalf of the visitors and guests although I could have done without him exposing my old nicknames from my Rugby Club days! Thanks also to my Vice Captain, David Walling ,for all his help on the day. Not only with the cards but also for the prize presentation and his speech in the evening. My appreciation goes to all the committee members for their help in the run-up to Captain’s Day to ensure everything ran well. Most importantly, I would like to thank all the members for my gift. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole day and hope that you, the members, did too.

The Interclub League Team continues to do well. We are currently lying in 2^nd place in our group, with games in hand. My thanks go to all those who have taken part so far and good luck to the team for the remaining matchs.

The Autumn Festival will soon be upon us, starting next Friday with the traditional opening Texas Scramble. I look forward to seeing many old friends and new who are coming out especially for the event. I am keeping my fingers crossed for the sun to shine and hope that all those taking part, members and visitors alike, have a thoroughly good time. As always the Autumn Festival is extremely popular and the number of people taking part is fantastic.

Happy Golfing, The Captain (aka B.B.H.)

FLORESTA PARQUE GOLF CLUB COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 8 September 11.10am

Present:

Bob Hart – Captain

David Walling – Vice Captain

Jim Reid – Chairman

Carol Newland – Treasurer

Peter Lanario

Howard McEvoy

Invited:

Ralph Griffin

Giles Fox

1. Apologies:

None

2. Approval of Minutes.

Minutes of the meeting held on the 19 August were approved.

3. Matters Arising

None                                                                                                                                 

 4. Treasurers Report

 CN presented her report advising the committee that funds available

at the end of August are €20,594.54.

CN also advised that there was €612 in unclaimed vouchers from

2010-2012 and asked the committee whether they would like the money to go back

into club funds or the Charity account. RG suggested that it goes towards

a members day in November. All agreed.

The profit for the month was €122.31 due to entry fees being up on last year by

12% this was due to more visitors playing which is good for the club and GSA.

Charity Account

€640 was raised on the charity day and we now have €1438.29 in the Charity

Membership 2014

At the end of August we have 148 members.

5. Website Update

 Giles Fox advised the committee that he had been updating the website as

and when required. All agreed for the password to be changed and for GF

to contact the Web Page designer Sam Goodwin. GSA logo to be changed on

front page and all agreed for the minutes to be put on the website under a

separate sectioN.            GF

Brian Noble’s Newsletter to go on Website also.             GF

5,a Handicaps

JR asked the committee regarding the handicaps. DW advised that

the Handicap Committee was BH, DW, RG and David Longmore and that

they would meet every month, Minutes would be emailed to members, and

placed on the notice board. Also handicap adjustments.                RG

RG informed the committee that a new ruling had been agreed as follows

and asked the committee for their agreement

CLUB HANDICAP

The handicap committee has decided that as of the 1^st September these new rules will apply;

1 . If a player wins or comes second 3 times in any 4 week playing period (not necessarily continuous ) he or she will lose a shot. This will remain for a period of 2 months, after which they will resume from their federated handicap.

2 . If a player continues to win 3 more vouchers as in rule 1, in the next four week period, he or she will lose another shot.

3 . Rule no 1 will NOT apply, in a singles qualifier or a board competition where FEDERATED HANDICAPS will be used. A sheet with players who have lost 1 shot will appear on the notice board with the players name and “-1”. This means that the player will look at their Federated handicap, take away 1 shot and then read the slope rating for that days playing handicap.

 

ALL PLAYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN HANDICAP.PLEASE PAY ATTENTION.

All Agreed

6. Events Planning

6.1 Summer Party

A good day was had by all who attended.

6.2 Captain v Vice Captain

Another good day.

6.3 Captains Day

JR informed the committee that he had understood from BH that everything organised.

DW informed the committee that there was a problem with buggies because

of so many guests. A discussion took place and all felt that this could be sorted              BH

easily.

 6.4 Newsham Trophy

 DW to speak to Brian Newsham regarding this event.                  DW

 6.5 Captains Away

 DW advised that this was all in hand and that there were 52 golfers and 6 non golfers attending.

6.6 Autumn Festival

A discussion took place and it was agreed for DW to speak to Brian Noble regarding this event and prizes.                    DW      

7. Any Other Business

7.1 Sponsorship

DW confirmed that himself and PL were arranging a meeting with Rui

Baptiste to discuss Captains away prizes and sponsorship for next year.

DW also to speak to Optimum regarding sponsorship BH to give phone

number to DW.                     DW

 7.2 Confidentiality of Meetings.

HM asked the committee that matters discussed at committee should

be kept within the committee unless they are included in the minutes.

All agreed that we should work as a team and support each other.

7.3 Boars

DW asked if anyone knew what was happening regarding the boars

digging up the course. A discussion took place and it was agreed for

JR and DW to arrange meeting with Brian Noble, Nelson and Daniel Gama to

sort this problem out.                        JR/DW

BH joined the meeting at this point

7.4  15^th Tee

JR asked the committee if they knew what had happened to the plaque on

Paul Southgates bench. Nobody knew and could only assume it had been

stolen. BH to speak to the trophy shop in Portimao.                       BH

7.5 Trophy Boards

Dave Barnett had advised that he and Sam Price won IN’s captains day and

asked for their names to be put up on the board. CN to sort after the festival.                     CN

8. Next Meeting

Next meeting to be held on 9^th October at 10.00am                     ALL

Meeting closed at 1.20

Distribution: Bob Hart, David Walling, Jim Reid, Carol Newland, Pete Lanario. Howard McEvoy, Ralph Griffin and Giles Fox