Fores Golf Society

Annual General Meeting Minutes

Held at Sandhill Golf Club

1 November 2024

Attended:

Glynn Burgin, Darren Carter, Tom Green, Dave Grimstone, Dave Hadwick, Gary Hadwick, Simon Haycock, Paul Humphries, Rob Lang, Stuart Murphy, Jon Nixson, John Tiplady, Chris Wilson & Simon Winstanley

1.Apologies for absence

Chris Allen, Ant Hoyland, Andy Pollard & John Webberley

 2.Presentation of Prizes

Prizes were awarded to the winners of the Fores competitions:

Player of the Year – Stu Murphy

Appleton Trophy – Tom Green 

3.Treasurer’s Report

Paul Humpries presented a written summary of the Society’s finances.  These show a loss of over £200 during the year, mainly due to two expensive events being heavily subsidised.  There were 23 members paying the new subscription rate of £30.  

Paul proposed that the £30 rate be continued next year.  Chris Wilson then proposed that the rate be increased to £35 so that we can continue our policy of playing at better courses and the volume of prizes be maintained.  This proposal was carried unanimously.  It was also agreed that if finances become stretched next year, the number of Nearest the Pin prizes be reduced.  Paul also clarified that the £5 additional cost that non members pay at events is on top of the cost that the course charges us, not the subsidised rate that members pay.

The Chairman expressed appreciation for Paul’s work looking after our funds during the year.

4.Election of Committee Members for 2025

No new nominations for Society Officers were received, so most of the current office holders agreed to remain in post for a further year, other than Chris Wilson who, after several years co-organising the Society’s events, has decided to stand down.  The Chairman thanked Chris for his efforts.  Rob Lang will continue to work with Dave Grimstone next year but further support from other members may be required at times.  The Society’s Officers for 2025 are:

Chairman                 Glynn Burgin

Vice-Chairman         Robin Lang

Treasurer                 Paul Humpries

Comp. Secretaries   Dave Grimstone & Rob Lang

Handicap Secretary Andy Pollard

5.Venues and events for 2025

The decision to generally play better quality courses this year found full approval of the members.  Dave Grimstone gained agreement of members that £60 was an acceptable price for a very good venue.  Recent low numbers at events in July and August were felt to be due to holidays, however members preferred that events should still be scheduled for these months.  Members were asked to point out potential attendance issues when the playing schedule is presented.  They were also asked to suggest good courses to the Comp Secs.

6.Any Other Business

Stu Murphy suggested that the WHS should take priority over society handicaps.  The Handicap Secretary is asked to further consider how this might work.