Good morning members,

Our COVID-19-delayed AGM was held just before Christmas, on Saturday December 19, and whilst attendance was restricted the atmosphere was good, with a number of members staying on site outside to await the outcome and to sample the lunch specials prepared by the new chef (Jas – one of our pennant players!)

The start of the AGM was delayed by 1/2 hour whilst proxies were presented for validation and duly vetted.

The President’s and Treasurer’s report were presented, and the club is in a healthy position with member retention and growth, and solid financial management. 

The Committee were re-elected, without a vote needing to be taken, and there was a “cabinet re-shuffle”;

• Rob Paravizzini steps back from the Captaincy to a role on the committee as work continued to demand much of his time – thanks Rob for your input and efforts over the last two years. 
• Joe Caruana stepped up to fill the vacancy as Captain, and I think you’d all agree that a better clubman would be hard to find.
• Peter Lowrey stepped forward as the new Vice Captain – not sure he knows what he volunteered for just yet.. but he will be a valuable addition, bringing both balance and wisdom.
• Jenny Bernhardt continues as Vic President, John Ward as Secretary, Steve Mudd as Treasurer and Mark Wilson as Handicapper
• Lesley O’Connell and Howard Thomsett return as Committee members
• and I am again privileged to serve as your Club President

The Special Resolution to amend the Rules of Association was defeated without a vote needing to be taken, as the numbers clearly balanced out (the proxies alone were split 44 for and 44 against), and a 50/50 vote was the most likely outcome – and while it was widely acknowledged that 75% was probably too high, most indicated would prefer to see the “majority voice” of members be heard on such matters. It was proposed that this matter be revisited, with a proposal to have a 51% majority needed to overturn any disciplinary decision should it go to a Special Meeting of members. 

The meeting was closed after these votes, and the minutes will be published shortly.

 

A quick update regarding the end of 2020 (yay!) and the fresh new year that awaits.

The 2021 Syllabus has been prepared by the Match Committee and published on the Syllabus page (Lance can now plan his 2021 holidays!)

Belgravia and Golf Course Solutions have plans for Course improvements in 2021 beginning with where it all begins! (follow the link below).

 

Announcement from Belgravia and the Golf Course Superintendent

 

 

Wishing you all a safe and happy New Year,

 

Stuart Thompson

President YGC

 

 

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