Langdon Hills Golf Club

Chris Carrott - Club Captain – CC*
John Lane - Club Vice Captain – JL*
Jeanne Goldstone - Lady Captain – JG*
Iain Tripp - Seniors Captain – IT
Geoff Cable - Immediate Past Captain – GC*
Michael Grix - Treasurer – MG*
Dave Scott - Competition Secretary – DS*
Dave Bailey - Handicap Secretary – DB
Steve Cook - President – SC*
Brian Harrington - Communications Officer – BH*
Dawn Adams- Junior Organiser – DA
Bill Glasson – Social Organiser – BG
Tony Dunston - Course Director – TD*
Keith Thompson - Director of Golf - KT*

* Denotes attendance Apologies for absence: BG, DB,DA, IT

1. Minutes of meeting held 9th December 2008
Minutes Approved GC & DS

2. Matters Arising
· Wooden Bridge slip hazard. Those not essential have been closed off. Sweeney Bridge open for traffic. Pipe and earth crossing on 11th & 18th fairways to be constructed next week & wooden bridges removed.
· Competition Bible: Two additions required. Mobile phone use in competitions and use of measuring device. KT to action.
· Competition Replicas & Club House award ceremonies: The committee agreed that only majors will be awarded at Presentation night and only majors will have a runners-up replica award. All other competition winners will be presented in clubhouse each qtr year. This award will be made the second Saturday each qtr (11th April 2009)
· Official Sweeney Bridge Opening: Provisional date 23rd May 2009.
· Team Shirts: Arrived
· Replacement Printer: Ongoing
· 2010 H/Cap Changes: Newsletter to advise members of ‘Inactive H/C’ introduction
· Ladies Locker Room: Quotation for improved ventilation & lights received. Locker schemes developed. Require requirements from Ladies committee. JG stated requirement was 4 large, 12 medium (rental) and as many as possible ‘Handbag’ lockers for day use. KT to review designs and obtain quotation. Board to approve expenditure.

3. Correspondence
· EGU AGM meal requirements received. Passed to CC.
· EGU Matchplay entry form received. KT to return.

4. Treasurer’s Report
· No concerns
· Income / Expenditure sheet enclosed.
· Small profit made on Christmas & new year social events.

5. Captain’s Report
· Christmas party a fantastic night, pity not better supported by members.
· New Year’s eve party oversubscribed
· Captain’s Away Day – 29th May 2009 – Stockbrook Manor - Ł40 per person

6. Management Report / Course Report
· Christmas period very busy. Course closure due to snow/ice.
· Greens had first cut this week – bumpy surface due to weather conditions.
· Aeration Work disrupted due to frozen ground
· Tee Markers: All have been treated and re-painted
· Green approaches to be roped off on Bulphan.
· Contactors: New reservoir ongoing & lorry movements anticipated April & May.

7. Lady Captain’s Report
· Nothing to report

8. Seniors Captain’s Report
· Nothing to report

9. Competition Secretary’s Report
· Winter KOs extension to 26/01/09 due to weather closures.

10. Handicap Secretary’s Report
· Nothing to report

11. Juniors Report
· Nothing to report

12. Social Secretary’s Report
· Christmas Party & New Year’s Eve very successful events.
· Spring Supper Event: Planned for Saturday 4th April. KT to source food and accommodation. SC to source entertainment. Tickets on sale 1st Feb. 2009.
· Summer Ball Friday 26th June 2009: Entertainment & Fairway Suite have been booked. Tickets on sale to members (no limit on guests), 1st April 2009

13. Any other business:
· Web Site: KT to investigate members log in to obtain e/mail address.
· GC Gold PSI: KT to arrange visit to Orsett GC to review equipment.
· JL raised issue of Trolley Rules being broken by visitors and Societies. KT responded that when introduced last month signage was inadequate and new signs were posted. The golf reception do their best to control and many people are challenged and this is indicated by high sales of hedgehog wheels. It will never be 100% without a starter on each 9 all of the time and this is not financially practical. It was suggest that signs are posted on access pathways to Langdon & Bulphan.
· JL raised issue of confusion surrounding the course closure siren. KT stated that the siren would be operated 3 short blasts to evacuate the course for Fog or Lightening. This was stated on the card. KT felt sure that most members were aware of this but chose to ignore. This would be communicated by club notice.
· Course marshals were discussed. KT stated that there was a requirement during the main golf season to regulate both societies and at weekends members, but payment could only be made via membership. This will be held over for discussion at Board level later in the year.

Meeting Closed Next Meeting – Tuesday 24th February 2009 – 5.00 p.m.
(March meeting to be cancelled)