RPFPGS AGM - SATURDAY 9TH JANUARY 2016

Dear RPFPGS Member,

The Society AGM will be held on Saturday, 9^th January 2016, commencing 9.00 am at PPGC, followed by 6 or 12 holes.  This year’s AGM minutes are attached below and the Agenda for the 9^th January is:

1. Apologies for Absence:
2. Minutes of 2015 AGM:
3. Matters Arising (not covered under agenda):
4. Captain’s Report:
5. Treasurer’s Report & Membership Fees for 2016:
6. Election of Officers:

·       Captain: 

·       Treasurer:

·       Membership/Handicap Secretary:

·       Secretary:

·       Events Organiser(s) – by competition (see below)

7. Provisional Calendar of Events for 2016  To be confirmed by PPGC/organisers                                              DATE                                          ORGANISER(S)

·       2^nd April; Society Day at Pachesham                          
·       19^th April; Triangular Match @ Wimbledon Park        
·       End of May; Away Day at Tyrrell’s Wood                     
·       June; Away Day at Slinfold                                 David Sainsbury
·       17^th or 24^th June; Surrey OBs Competition - Clandon Regis     
·       16^th July; Society Day at Pachesham                              
·       August; Away Day at Petersfield                         Alan Patrick
·       3^rd September; Society Day at Pachesham                     
·       October; Away Day – Hamilton Classic  Jack & Peter Hamilton
.    10^th or 17^th Dec; Society Day at PPGC - Texas Scramble
              

8. Any Other Business

If you would like to assist the smooth running of the Golf Society by standing for any of the positions above, please contact me beforehand or surprise us on the day!

Last year, the meeting closed at 9.33 am and was followed by a few holes of golf – the same is expected this year, so come prepared.

There are still a couple of slots in the Texas Scramble on Saturday week, so contact Mike Jardine urgently if you wish to play.

Happy golfing,

Graham Francis

Hon Sec - RPFPGS

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Raynes Park Former Pupils’ Golf Society

Minutes of Annual General Meeting

10^th January 2015 – start 9.00 am

Present:   Chris Grice, Mike Jardine, Derek Seymour, Graham Francis, Norman Thomas,

                 Mike Parsons, Tony Tuley, John Smith, Peter Hamilton, Jack Hamilton

1. Apologies for Absence:  Alan Patrick, David Sainsbury, Peter Quilliam, Bridget Quilliam, Greg Francis, Brian Vennard, Warwick Logan, John Harvey, Mick Claxton, Derek Shaw, Margaret Shaw, Peter E Nicholls.
2. Minutes of 2014 AGM:  Accepted unanimously.
3. Matters Arising (not covered under agenda):  The Secretary asked if the day of the week for Away Days had been concluded.  Tony Tuley said Thursday was marginally the favoured day.

(after the meeting, Tony confirmed that Friday was the most favoured day with 19 votes against 17 for Thursday out of the 23 members who expressed a preference).

4. Captain’s Report:

Firstly a belated Happy New Year to you all

Reminising

Looking back I feel we have had another successful year:-

A full calendar of away days and home based society days – thanks go to the organisers.

First year for some time we have had representation from the school – with the Headmaster attending the Texas Scramble.

The Wednesday Evening Roll-up continued successfully, slightly down on attendees.

The format for the Saturday morning roll-ups has been changed to encourage more attendees.

The first year we have run the Aubrey Pengilly Putting Competition.

What to look forward to

This year we should see the first School v RPFPGS match – scheduled for the first “society day” at Pachesham.

I look forward to receiving any suggestions as to how you would like your society organised.

Perhaps a match between PPGC and RP on a team format?

We have had a big loss to the society with the departing of Peter E Nicholls, he has moved to pastures new and may make a few celebrity appearances at some of our away days or society days.

I look forward to the next golf year with a target of everyone reducing their handicaps by at least 1 shot.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Tony & Graham for all they do to ensure the society runs so smoothly,

Derek Seymour asked why the current Saturday morning roll-up format is continuing, as it had not attracted any more participants.  The Captain thought it had been quite successful and a vote was in favour of retaining the system for the coming season.

5. Treasurer’s Report & Membership Fees for 2015:  The Treasurer’s report had been circulated to all with the AGM notification and Tony explained that, by cutting the food subsidies, we should break-even.  Norman Thomas asked what balance the Treasurer thought we would have at the end of the year and Tony replied approximately £2-300.

John Smith emphasised that the £11,000 to PPGC was only part of the payment and RPFPS had paid the balance (£15k).

Jack Hamilton asked if any arrangements had been made with PPGC in view of the course disruptions.  Graham Francis said we did not want money back, so we took the view that we would negotiate an extension to our agreement after it terminates in 2019, at no extra cost.  As we do not know the extent of the disruption, it is difficult to predict what would be a reasonable period from our view-point but six months may be a fair target.

Tony recommended that Society Day members should not pay for Society Days at Pachesham and this change was in his report.

He also proposed that we donate £150 to the PPGC Captains’ Charity.

Norman Thomas asked about balancing the budget with a falling membership.  It was suggested that we may pick up new members from the school after the forthcoming match but we were likely to lose a member or two each year and the Treasurer has allowed for this scenario.

John Smith asked about the Prostate Cancer Charity Day.  The Golf Society could not support this on its own, as it is £500 per 4-man team.  If RPFPS was willing to make funds available, then the Golf Society could certainly field a team.  John Smith/Tony Tuley to progress.

Derek Seymour proposed the report be accepted; seconded by John Smith – unanimous.

A vote of thanks to the Treasurer for managing and presenting all matters financial.

6. Election of Officers:

The incumbents were the only members to put their names forward, so were elected nem con.

·      Captain:  Chris Grice

·      Treasurer/Membership Secretary: Tony Tuley

·      Handicap Secretary:  Warwick Logan

·      Secretary:  Graham Francis

·      Events’ Organiser(s) – by competition (see below)

The Captain thanked all those who help the Society to operate smoothly.

7. Provisional Calendar of Events for 2015:  To be confirmed by PPGC/organisers

DATE                                                             ORGANISER(S)

·      28^th March; Society Day at Pachesham                            Match against the school - GF

·      21^st April; Triangular Match @ Leatherhead GC             Graham Francis

·      End of May; Away Day at Tyrrell’s Wood                    Chris Grice

·      11^th June; Away Day at Slinfold                                      David Sainsbury

·      19^th June; Surrey OBs Competition - Clandon Regis       Derek Shaw

·      11^th July; Society Day at Pachesham                               Derek Seymour/Mike Parsons

·      6^th August; Away Day at Petersfield                               Mike Jardine/Alan Patrick

·      5^th September; Society Day at Pachesham                       Tony Tuley/Chris Grice

·      15^th October; Away Day – Hamilton Classic                   Jack & Peter Hamilton

·      12^th Dec; Society Day at PPGC - Texas Scramble           Norman Thomas/Mike Jardine

All dates are subject to alteration and members will be contacted in due course.

8. Any Other Business

Mike Parsons asked how many holes will the Saturday morning roll-up play when it becomes a 6-hole course.  After a short discussion and a vote, 12 holes won the day.

Graham Francis pointed out that the PPGC “board” competitions are to be suspended for a year, so upgrading (£30) was only for those who wanted to retain their handicap and play in PPGC Medal/Stableford competitions.

The Meeting closed at 9.33 am.