FLORESTA PARQUE GOLF CLUB COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 9 December 10.00am
Present: Bob Hart – Captain
David Walling – Vice Captain
Jim Reid Chairman
Carol Newland – Treasurer
Invited: Ralph Griffin
Giles Fox
Company Matters
BN sent his apologies therefore no Company Matters were discussed
1.Apologies: Pete Lanario, Howard McEvoy
Action
- Approval of Minutes.
Minutes of the meeting held on the 7 November were approved
and signed by Bob Hart, Captain
- Matters Arising
Sponsorship
BH to speak to Optimum. BH
DW confirmed that Rui Baptiste was happy to sponsor the club next year.
PT
DW asked what the progress was with moving the phone line.
A discussion took place and it was agreed for JR to speak to
Daniel Gama. JR
Photos for Spike Bar
JR confirmed that he will speak to Gary Beglin about the aerial views of
the golf course JR to speak to Daniel Gama JR
BH confirmed he had ordered the boards for the Hole in One.
Patio Roof
BN informed the committee by email that there are no plans
to remove the patio roof.
4. Treasurers Report
CN presented her report advising the committee that funds available
at the end of November are 16,531.74 this took into account the Xmas
hamper costs of 2500 and Sagittarius Trophy of 900 euros
The profit for the month was 776.95.
Charity Account
Now stands at 2085.29
Membership 2014
At the end of October we have 148 members.
5. Handicaps
RG presented his report informing the committee that they would
like to be informed about members with a UK handicap, and are
aware of people that may need cutting and also about players who
may need shots back due to unforeseen problems.
Lewis Haycock has received 1 shot back.
Portuguese Federation will send their annual review at the end of
the year.
A list goes up on the notice board of all changed handicaps and they
are constantly under review.
Handicap meeting notes to go on Web site. Also changes to handicaps RG/GF
6. Website Update
GF advised that we had received 4,500 hits this month
GF asked DW for the posters for the Quiz and Race night’s. DW
AGM notice to go on the Website on the 16 December GF
7. Events Planning
7.1 Christmas Hamper
All agreed the day went well
7.2 Sagittarius Trophy
DW confirmed that everything was organised and the free buffet would
start at 5pm.
7.3 Captains Changeover
BH and DW confirmed that everything was in hand for this event to
be held on the 17th January. BH to purchase trophies DW
7.4 AGM
RG gave his apologies for not being able to attend the AGM.
CN to send out notice on 16th December
JR to ask LA to do minutes JR
7.5 2015 Events
DW informed the committee that all competition dates for 2015 had
now been completed. GF to put on website and CN to email all members GF/CN
Members day to be held in June.
8. Any Other Business
8.1 Algarve League Payment
The committee agreed to pay for the day from the money received from members
for the club shirts which were donated by Rui Baptiste 360 euros.
BH informed the committee that he had given the winnings as
agreed by the league team to CN of 400 euros.
8.2 Competition Boards
RG asked the committee why there were no boards for the Easter Festival.
All agreed for RG and DW to speak to Brian Noble. RG/DW
8.3 Vigia Tree Logo above 1st Green
BH asked the golf ruling on the above. A discussion took place and all
Agreed it was a removable obstruction and the Local Rule would be a free drop.
8.4 Race to Budens
BH confirmed that there will be a prize for the winner of 2014. BH
All agreed for this to continue but exclude the two’s.
9. Next Meeting
Next meeting to be held on 8th January 2’15 at 10.00am ALL
Meeting closed at 11.00
Distribution: Bob Hart, David Walling, Jim Reid, Carol Newland, Pete Lanario. Howard McEvoy, Ralph Griffin and Giles Fox
