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*
Phil Chick - Handicap Secretary – PC*
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*
Linda Gibson – Lady Vice Captain – LG*
Robert Burns - Seniors Vice Captain –RB*
Nigel Strutt - Proposed Club Vice Captain – NS*
* Denotes attendance Apologies for absence: BG,MG,TD,IT

1. Minutes of meeting held 18th August 2009
Minutes approved GC & JG

2. Matters Arising
· Members’ Office – Internet connection – New centralised handicapping system starts Feb 2010. Although internet connection is not compulsory it will make life easier. It was agreed to review early next year whether to upgrade PC etc.
· Trophy Cabinet – Due on 10/09/09. If not completed by end Sept. will send out trophies for engraving.
· Ladies’ Locker Room: Refurbishment started. Request to carpet tops of bench seating. KT to obtain cost of lock upgrade.

3. Correspondence
· County Fees notice received, Ł0.50 increase - passed to MG.

4. Treasurer’s Report
· MG has negotiated with our bankers to remove all charges and refund Ł38.46. CC thanked MG for his efforts on behalf of the members.
· Finance meeting scheduled for 29th September 2009.

5. Captain’s Report
· Guest Day: Another great day, poorly supported by the membership. Thanks to SC for support and prize donations.

6. Management Report / Course Report
· Nothing to report. TD to report on course work and plans.

7. Lady Captain’s Report
· Nothing to report

8. Seniors Captain’s Report
· Nothing to report.

9. Competition Secretary’s Report
· Summer KOs at final stage. Winter KO entries notice posted.
· Agreed to move Midweek medal from 7/10/09 to the 21/10/09. Seniors will play Bulphan – Horndon on 7/10/09. This is to allow corporate event.

10. Handicap Secretary’s Report
· Nothing to report.

11. Juniors Report
· JL requested a junior sub-committee meeting prior to AGM. KT to arrange.

12. Social Secretary’s Report
· Club Annual Dinner – Tickets now on sale at Ł19.00.
· Christmas Party – June & Josie are arranging.
· New Year’s Eve – Members discount to be agreed.

13. Any other business:
· Internet Booking: Trials now completed. Will launch as soon as web site changes are completed. All members who have registered will receive e-mail informing them how to log in and their password.
· AGM - KT requested to post Preliminary Agenda
· Annual Dinner: Several members have requested that both the Winter and Summer KO winners & runner-ups should receive ‘replicas’ to be presented at Annual Dinner. Committee agreed.
· Board meeting last week approved Annual Accounts for LHGC Ltd compiled by the accountants. These will be presented at AGM.
· Member requested a review of the OOB on mounding left-hand side of 16th fairway. Is it required, could it be changed to GUR? TD to review.
· Dress Code: Notice to be sent to all members and letter to all society organisers with confirmation letter.
· ‘Hole in One’ honours board – Clarification required on when they should be recorded.
· Captains’ Avenue – GUR areas to be defined and clearly marked – TD
· CONGU: Recommendation for different SI for match play competitions. PC to review during winter and if required an internal printed card will be developed for 2010 season.
· Junior Foundation: Have awarded Ł200 for education assistance to Craig Isabel.
· Annual Dinner Dance: SC requested that the subsidy should be raised to Ł1,500. Committee discussed and it was approved by those voting members present.
· Captains’ Trees: Agreed that SC would source suitable trees for Captains based on favorable growing conditions.

Meeting Closed Next Meeting – Tuesday 29th September 2009 – 5.00 p.m.