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Extracts from the minutes of the
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
Held on Wednesday 17th March 2010
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The Committee congratulated Tim Dickinson on his election as a Director.
The position regarding subscriptions had now improved slightly.
The House budget was £1,300 under budget and the Greens committee were £8,000 under budget. These figures would change shortly as projects got underway.
The Finance Committee had met recently, topics discussed were:
A direct debit system in place of the standing orders.
Help for students and intermediates moving up to full membership
Loyalty cards for the bar
All the above items require more research.
The Treasurer reported that a VAT inspection would be carried out next week.
Ian Pinkerton asked for more participants of the 200 Club.
All the tee marker boards have been sanded down, painted and varnished and put back on the tees.
Branches on the 7th tee have been trimmed back.
New turf around the 8th tee and path completed.
Base for the drinking fountain on the 8th completed, Dave Speakman is fitting the water connection.
New drains in front of the 7th green, side of the 12th tee, and right hand side of the 3rd fairway approaching the wall completed.
Road repairs agreed will commence on Friday 26 March at 9 am. Cost quoted is £5331 + VAT.
New main boiler – work will start Monday 22 March £4,900.
New kitchen boiler will also be installed week commencing 22 March.
Gents showers – in discussion with three potential contractors.
New table tops in main clubroom- Brian Bannister has balloted Vets and vote was an overwhelming “yes” to contribute £200 towards the cost.
Front elevation – rebuilding of moat wall complete. Conduit has been removed and buzzer/camera moved to front door. Prices being obtained for replacement windows and stonework.
Paul Walker and Ian McVinnie have passed the first aid course – valid for 3 years.
Food Standards Agency is to roll out a National Food & Hygiene rating. Each eating place will be given a rating.
Certificates of competence will be issued to all Greens staff.
OOB 17th hole – it was decided to place the markers on the course side of the ditch.
Prizes – it was decided to continue with the cuff links for the Monthly Medals and also give the option to the competition winners of glassware or a voucher from Ian Lee.
Active/Inactive Handicaps – members with an inactive handicap would not be eligible to win a competition. They may enter the competition paying the entrance fee in order to gain an active handicap. Notice to be displayed.
It was agreed to accept into membership Stuart Pedley and Stephen Blan with immediate effect.
It was agreed to accept into membership the following on the dates stated providing no objections have been received from members.
Ian Heap on 26 March
John B Simpson on 1 April
Anthony C Greenwood on 1 April
Ian G Corless on 2 April
Jack D Corless on 2 April
Paul Simpson on 5 April
Mike Simpson on 5 April
Agreed to organise a New Members Sunday on 18 April in the morning – 6 holes starting at 11 am. The office to write to every member who has joined recently.
Date of next meeting – Tuesday 20 April
Agreed to rename the 10th hole to “Wild”. Secretary to write to John Wild.
John Hayes given permission to plant a “Copper Beech” in memory of his wife Sylvia.
Agreed to charge £10 (members) and £20 (visitors) to hire our electric buggies.
Extracts from the minutes of the
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
Held on Tuesday 16th February 2010
The subscription shortfall has produced a £26,000 reduction in income. We have 29 vacancies and every effort to fill these places must be made.
The audited accounts were presented to the committee and would be presented to the membership at the March AGM.
The Green staff have completed the removal of trees and shrubs down the left hand side of the 17th fairway over the road, the brook will be cleaned up later.
New turf has been re-laid on the sides of the water hazard on the 2nd fairway, back half of the 6th tee and around the new path on the 8th tee.
All the wooden marker boards have been removed and sanded down ready for treatment.
Chairman of House had a meeting with Tony Grimshaw regarding windows on the front elevation. The committee agreed to work with this expert in our discussions with the appropriate authority. Old photos of the building urgently required. An article in the newsletter would be written.
Committee agreed to remove conduit and reposition camera and buzzer to the front entrance.
Brian Bannister is balloting the Vets regarding the clubhouse tables.
The boiler project is still ongoing with a new kitchen boiler ordered from Ian McConville.
New till required in bar area. Cost £1300. Finance committee would discuss.
It was agreed to increase the £2 corkage figure to £6 because of the clubhouse expenses.
Ian and Marcia on holiday 19 February – 5 March.
New white swan to arrive shortly.
Annual dinner was very successful. Committee voted to return to Haigh Hall for 2011 dinner.
The H&S consultant has conducted his half year audit and found everything satisfactory on progress so far. However, he now requires work to be done on the training records of our green staff.
Handicap computer system now linked to the internet.
Registered with EGU to produce a unique membership number of every playing member of the golf club.
Letter asking for Sunday competitions. We had previously declined such a request, the Hon Secretary to write suitable reply.
Ladies wanted a 9 hole handicap system. Chairman of Handicaps will look into the problem in consultation with Lady Captain.
It was agreed to accept into membership Martin Longshaw.
Two applications had been received. Both had been interviewed and it was agreed to place the names of:
Stuart Pedley
Steven Blan
on the board for the next 28 days.
The committee approved the idea of “Ambassadors” to try and increase the number of applications and also approved the placing of an advert in local papers and magazines. We would still interview and place names on the board for 28 days.
It was agreed to allow our juniors to enter the South Lancs League.
Next meeting Wednesday 17 March 2010.
EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
held on Tuesday 15th December 2009
- The Captain opened the meeting by welcoming the Lady Captain and invited the I.P.C. Ian Pinkerton to chair the meeting for the next year.
- John McManus and Steven Eccles were invited to join the committee as co-opted members.
- The resignations and re-categorisations we have suffered this year have led to projected lost revenue of £22.5k. We currently have 30 playing vacancies for new members.
- We have the benefit of the life members’ receipts of £50k which provides us with a cushion in the short term. The treasurer originally budgeted for £9k’s worth of capital expenditure to come from the regular income streams and has provided for a further £15k of expenditure to come from the life members’ fund.
- The membership profile is alarming for both ladies and men. Currently we have 47 ladies, 76% are over 60 and 60% of our 7 day men members are over 50 but within that total 37% are over 60.
- Our junior section is now very small and we must do more to encourage young people to become members of our club. A junior open was suggested and an approach to schools is another idea.
- It was agreed to be more active in obtaining new members. A membership committee will be organised with Ted Walmlsey as chairman, A few Ex Captains will be asked to help. A detailed report will be expected in one month.
- Trees on the right of the 2nd fairway in front of the ladies tee have been crown lifted and cut back. Two dead sycamore trees on the right hand side of the road before the club entrance have been cut down by P Walker.
- Winter path around the 3rd tee is now completed with hexagon. Also the path from the 6th green to 7th tee has been widened on the corners. New winter tees on the 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 12th and 15th now completed with superturf. Path on the 8th has been raised and widened with the help of two academy players from Wigan R L Club. Letter of appreciation sent to Shaun Wane.
- Mr. G Eubank has accepted the redundancy package offered by the club. Mr. Eubank was thanked for his thirty years with Wigan Golf Club.
- The Committee requested that the green keepers be more consistent on imposing a “trolley ban”. Chairman would instruct accordingly.
- Repairs and painting on west elevation now complete, the scaffolding will be removed this week. Re-pointing of paving around front door now complete. New fan and ducting in men’s showers now complete. Catering problems for ladies matches on Mondays now resolved. Additional catering could be arranged for small functions on Mondays if required. New boards now fitted in the main lounge.
- Ian Pinkerton has joined the House Committee and is responsible for all social functions from 18 December. Yvonne Pinkerton has now joined the House Committee as the Lady Members’ representative.
- LPG prices – following a meeting with Calor they have reduced their price from 46p/L to 36.75p/L (20%) a saving to the club of almost £2,000 pa (£1,850 + VAT @ 5%). The contract still has 18 months to run so will be reviewed before renewal.
- Doug Devall has now got the clubhouse keys and will be included on the list of keyholders for alarm, police and fire authorities. Ted Walmsley will hold the reserve set of keys.
- Concern was expressed on the condition of our showers. Chairman of House requested to look at the problem.
- All local hotels are being targeted with our leaflets. The winter warmer, the April open and a round of golf for the organiser of a visiting party was being offered once a booking deposit paid.
- The following juniors were accepted into membership:-
Kyra Saunders
Wesley Saunders
Joseph Lyon
- It was agreed, after interview, to allow the following candidates to be displayed on the notice board for 28 days:-
David Aldred
Stuart Aldred
Scott Best
- It was agreed to reduce price of hedgehogs to £15.
EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
held on Tuesday 17th November 2009
- David Lace appointed Director and Chairman of House. Richard Edwards resigns as Director but retains position of Honorary Secretary. Mike Stretton resigns as Chairman of House but stays as a Director.
- Most members have renewed their membership but we have vacancies for 26 members.
- Various reasons for vacancies, movement to 6 and 5 day categories, illness, injury, moving away from the area and age are some of the reasons.
- In the hope of encouraging more applications the entrance fee can be spread over 4 years if necessary. A figure of £250 a year for 4 years will be offered to candidates. We need the present membership to be aware of this and to encourage the application of suitable candidates.
- The Greens Committee are carrying out the following works. New feature made on the 2nd fairway that takes overflow from moat. Path on 8th to be renovated and new path made near the 3rd tee. New winter tees to be created on 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 12th and 18th with Superturf.
- A full report will be prepared on the storage of ride-on buggies and a waiting list established.
- The House Committee are: fitting new boards in clubroom, fitting new fan in showers, re-pointing the area near the front door, and finishing work on the side elevation.
- The fireworks night was very successful, but the ticket cost will be increased next year to cover costs.
- The H &S Director has added the fire alarm maintenance contract onto the existing burglar alarm contract. A full survey of dangerous substances has been completed.
- Several initiatives are underway to improve the marketing of our golf course to encourage more visitor income.
- Handicaps Committee have introduced 11 competitions off the yellow tees for next season. Donors are still required for the new season.
- It was agreed to accept into membership:
- David Pilkington – 7 day member
- Harold Chadwick – 7 day member
- Logan Tomkins – Junior member
- Jack Hutchins – Intermediate member
EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
held on Tuesday 20th October 2009
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There are now a number of vacancies with 3 in the pipeline.
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It was confirmed that life membership monies would be ring-fenced for capital projects.
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The Finance Committee had received a quotation for a credit card machine. The committee approved these costs and one will be installed shortly.
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The proposed “200 Club” will be £5 per month by standing order with Mrs. Y Pinkerton as the administrator. Treasurer to compose suitable letter to members.
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Fusarium on the greens has been treated with Heritage and the greens have started to recover.
David Pilkington – 7 day member
Harold Chadwick – 7 day member
Logan Tomkins – Junior
Jack Hutchins – Intermediate
EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
held on Tuesday 22nd SEPTEMBER 2009
EGM on 9 September had accepted the new subscription rates for 2009/10.
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Paid up (life membership) without restriction of age and length of membership. Only a limited number will be offered.
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Subscription invoices were all posted out by 18 September 2009.
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A volunteer was required to run the proposed “200 Club”.
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All the greens have been treated with fungicide, solid tined, scarified, verti-cut and top dressed.
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J Wright and P Walker have selected and marked out winter greens.
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Trees have been topped in front of the ladies’ tee on the 18th (ravine side).
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Tree Preservation Officer has allowed the removal of one tree (birch) plus six small dead trees on the edge of the 2nd fairway.
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Dave Whelan has kindly supplied the 12 bags of seed.
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John Hacker, the agronomist, will make his annual visit on Thursday 24 September.
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Work to commence on the side of the building, Also to re-decorate the dining room.
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Trevor Brown wishes to donate new lights for the clubroom.
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TV not digital, will have to be replaced shortly.
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Showers – problem with hot water supply.
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Dress code:- The Committee approved the following amendments to our Dress Rules for a trial period to the end of June 2010:-
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Jacket and tie in the dining room at all times (subject to certain exceptions, approved by the Committee).
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Jacket and tie in the Clubroom after 6.30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday only.
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No dress rule from Sunday to Thursday (subject to exception for certain events).
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Annual Dinner – it was agreed to revisit Haigh Hall
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Winter league posted, Woodcock final now played.
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Abandoned competition rules to be amended to allow all cards entered for the competition to count for handicap purposes.
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Tim Crompton had requested a Veterans Knockout Competition each year in memory of his parents. This was approved but not as a Board Competition. Tim Crompton would provide a prize each year.
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Letter received from Lancashire Union of Golf Clubs requesting to hold a Lancs v Cheshire Boys competition at our club on 11 August 2011.
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Letter received from Ben Hughes, thanking the Committee for producing the brief minutes, but requesting access in the Clubhouse. Agreed to publish on website and have a copy in the Secretary’s office.
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Letter received from Lawrence Varey regarding drainage of the course.
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It was agreed to accept S Wane into membership.
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It was agreed to put the name of Alan Peace on the notice board for the next 28 days.
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Date of next meeting – Tuesday 20 October 2009 at 7.30 p.m.
Suggestion Book
- T Ham was querying the £7 charge for Invitation Day.
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- Lawrence Varey wants GPS devices to be allowed. The Committee agreed, after a vote, to allow only GPS systems from the start of next season.
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- Long socks were again discussed. Committee voted to retain this rule.
- AOB
- Suggested to hold an early “Gents Open” sometime in April on a Sunday.
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- A winter warmer golf package would be introduced at £20 including coffee and bacon barm.
- The E.G.U. is holding seminars around the country. John Wright and Mike Stretton will attend on 3 November.
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