By Bryan Burt - Club Scribe
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March 20, 2025
Saturday March 22nd; Dannevirke High School Ambrose Golf Tournament. 11am tee off, teams of three persons, $25 per player, $20,000 (First) Hole in One on number 3, sponsored by the Dannevirke High School. Sunday 23rd; Golf HB Pennants Round 3. Golf Shop; Patrick and Bailey Harold are thrilled to announce the opening of Harold Golf Shop on March 29th (at the Golf Club) . We’ll be offering a wide selection of golf gear and apparel, along with cold beverages, hot food, and snack options. Patrick will also be providing individual and group golf lessons, as well as a grip repair service. In the near future, we plan to launch a junior golf program and explore additional practice facility options. We can’t wait to enhance your golfing experience! Cheers Pat Friday March 28th; As was indicated at the Annual General Meeting, Miranda Hobbs had resigned from the position of Secretary / Treasurer. We are now in the position to advise Bailey Harold has taken on this position and is currently learning the ropes from Miranda. At 5pm on Friday 28th, we ask members to gather in the upstairs lounge, to farewell Miranda, and welcome Bailey and Patrick. Light refreshments will be served. Following the farewell presentation to Miranda, Patrick will be given time to speak to the gathering about his new venture, Harold Golf Shop. Management Committee Meeting; Miranda's last meeting and Bailey's first . A letter of resignation was received from Vice President and Greens Committee member Vaughan Hales, who is relocating to Palmerston North with his family. Our sincere thanks to Vaughan for his time and efforts within the Management Committee. Most notably, Vaughan over saw the implementation of the Card machine, and was recently involved with the updated water supply project. Amongst other matters discussed, was the replacement of the Green Keepers Mule four wheeler. The Club received a $17000 grant from Pub Charity, towards the replacement, and the old machine has been sold off Our sincere thanks to the on going support of Pub Charity. Carts. Two of the original Scanpower carts are to be replaced this year. Options and pricing are being investigated.. On arrival, the Management Committee will tender the sale of the two older carts. (Watch this space) Insurance. Yes I know we all hate the word, but it is a necessary evil. Our annual account has been received which for members information is just on $42k. (9k is Earthquake Levy). As part of the task now days we have to get a two yearly valuation on the replacement cost of the Clubhouse. Our first valuation was like for like ie a two level Clubhouse, and the second being a single level replacement with the same square footage as the current downstairs total area. There is literally a million dollar difference. We are awaiting information on the difference if any this would make to our insurance cost. Our best wishes to the Dannevirke High School for a successful fund raiser on Saturday. Too all our teams traveling for Pennants this Sunday, good luck. Likewise to the group of members heading to New Plymouth with sponsor Donald Speedy for the North Island LVA event, Monday through Wednesday. Best wishes. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe
