FLORESTA PARQUE GOLF CLUB COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 8 January 2015 10.00am
Present: Bob Hart – Captain
David Walling – Vice Captain
Jim Reid Chairman
Carol Newland – Treasurer
Peter Lanario
Invited: Giles Fox
Company Matters
BN sent his apologies.
Greens
GF asked when the greens would be treated. BH informed the committee
that he had spoken to Nelson and that they had all the chemicals to do this
but unfortunately with the weather being so cold they could not do it because
the chemical wouldn’t work.
Flags
It was agreed between BN and the committee that the ABC rule would change
for the winter months to protect the greens, but had not been put into practice
yet. BN
New Years Eve
CN reported that it is was a great night and that everybody who attended had
a really good time, thanks go to GSA.
Easter Festival
CN had asked BN when the information was coming out as she was
receiving emails requesting details. Details will follow shortly BN
Friday Roll Up
All thought this was a great idea and hope more people play to support
GSA.
Starting times for Competitions
CN informed the committee that she had received an email from BN.
All agreed that the winter and summer starting times of club competitions
Changed when the clocks changed BN
- Apologies: Howard McEvoy, Ralph Griffin
Action
- Approval of Minutes.
Minutes of the meeting held on the 9 December 2014 were approved
and signed by Bob Hart, Captain
- Matters Arising
Sponsorship
BH informed the committee that Optimum had not made a decision for
this year yet. BH
GF advised the committee that he knew somebody who would like to
sponsor the club. JR to speak with Daniel Gama and report back. JR
PT
BH advised that he was meeting with Maintenance this morning and
Going to PT this afternoon to sort the line out to the shed. BH
Photos for Spike Bar
JR confirmed that he had spoken to Daniel Gama who has agreed to
the photos for the spike bar. JR to speak to Gary Beglin JR
Competition Boards
CN advised that the updates for the boards should be completed by
the beginning of next week.
Boards for the Easter Festival were discussed, but all felt that unless
the competitions were always the same each year this would not be done.
Vigia Logo above first Green
JR asked for a notice to go up on the board and web site informing
members/visitors that the Local rule would be a free drop. DW/GF
- Treasurers Report
CN presented her report advising the committee that funds available
at the end of December are 14,537.24 this took into account Captains
Changeover 1200.00 euros Accountants fees 600 euros and Treasurers
fees of 1528.33
The loss for the month was 1057.05 due to the Christmas Hamper
and free buffet for the Sagittarius trophy, of which we had booked 44 meals
for all those playing golf and only about 30 attended. Unfortunately we had
to pay for the meals booked. Some members who had played said they
didn’t know it was a FREE buffet although the poster had been on the notice
board for over a month and the website.
CN confirmed that the end of year accounts had been completed and were
with the Accountant. A profit was made in 2014 of 322.58.
CN to email to all members next week. CN
Charity Account
Now stands at 2445.29 BH to inform members of whom he intends to give
this money too. BH
Membership 2015
CN advised that we had 68 members for 2015 including 5 new members
and 4 people returning to the club.
Membership is due on the 1st January a discussion took place and all agreed
for CN to email all members of 2014 advising them that they could not attend the
AGM unless they had paid their 2015 membership also that the CAPTAINS
CHANGEOVER THE ENTRY FEE FOR THIS COMPETITION IS 15 EUROS
TO MEMBERS AND 25 EUROS TO VISITORS.
Therefore if you have not paid your 2015 membership by the 15th JANUARY
YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY 25 EUROS before playing in the competition. CN
CN advised that the cost for the federation had increased to 50 euros and had
Informed those who had already paid and also asked BN to change paperwork
In golf shop.
5. Handicaps
DW informed the committee that the Annual Review had been
done by the Federation and everything was up to date.
JR asked if the change of handicaps that are put on the notice
Board could also go on the web site, all agreed GF
A discussion took place regarding visitors handicaps and all
agreed for visitors to be included in the general rule if they
come 1st or 2nd 3 times in a month they would be cut 1 shot RG
DW confirmed that the handicap committee met every month.
6. Website Update
GF advised that the web site was up to date and that there were 175
hits per day.
7. Events Planning
7.1 AGM 16th January
CN to send accounts to paid up members next week. CN
7.2 Captains Changeover 17th January
DW confirmed that he just needed to finalise numbers and do
the table plan. Speak to Mario to see if he will include beer at the
table. DW
7.3 Quiz Night 23rd January
DW advised that the poster and entry list was on the notice board and
and also on the web site. DW
7.4 Race Night 20th February
DW informed the committee that he needed to speak to Allan Pooley
to confirm this date. DW
7.5 Past Captains Comp. 22nd May
DW advised the committee that he needed to speak to BN about this
date as he had asked him to change the hollow tining. Regarding
organising this event to speak to HM and JB as they introduced this
competition last year. DW
7.6 Captains Away 5th and 6th November 2015
DW confirmed that the Captains Away will be a Rompido this year
and that he was going next week to finalise everything. A notice
will go on the board and website informing members
of the cost and asking for a deposit within the next two weeks. DW
8. Any Other Business
8.1 Algarve League
DW explained that there would be 3 divisions this year and would be
More informed on what is happening once he had been to the AGM
next week. DW
Finals day to be held at PDF this year date to be confirmed.
8.2 Race to Budens
BH raised the question again about 2’s being included and all agreed for
this not to happen.
8.3 Rui Baptiste
DW confirmed that Rui Baptiste had agreed to sponsor the shirts
GF asked if the colour could change this year DW to speak to Rui
in the Golf Shop.
DW to show Rui Baptiste the photographs in the Portuguese News,
Resident and Tormorrow Magazine, also have photo framed for
Spike Bar. DW
PL to speak to Rui Baptiste PL
8.4 Signature
CN advised with PL coming off the committee that they would need
a new signature for the bank. All agreed for DW to replace PL.
CN to sort with bank CN
9. Next Meeting
Next meeting to be held on 24th February 2015 at 10.00am ALL
Meeting closed at 12.00
Distribution: Bob Hart, David Walling, Jim Reid, Carol Newland, Pete Lanario. Howard McEvoy, Ralph Griffin, Giles Fox and Rod Smith
