Annual General Meeting
The 2011 Annual General Meting of the Club was held on Sunday afternoon when the members were given a detailed account of the affairs and the running of the club during the past year. Outgoing Chairperson Joe Slevin welcomed all and especially incoming Captains Seamas Breen and Vera Smyth with Presidents Sean Moylan and Mary Grennan, The new Vice-Captains are John Irwin and Susan Reidy. Joe thanked in particular all the members who had supported events and competitions throughout the year. He praised in particular the course staff who despite severe weather conditions did a marvellous job. He praised the work done by the bar, office and house staff for their dedicated and efficient work.
Hon. Treas. David McDowell gave a thorough and detailed account of the finances of the Club. Despite all the economic difficulties we have managed to keep our budget under control. Cutbacks have been made in every area and he was glad to record that our members have a good grasp of affairs and are not placing unreasonable demands on the Club. There has been demand for the introduction of distance membership recently. He proposed that we introduce a Distance Membership for men and women who live over 80 km from the club. A Distance Member shall not be eligible to win the Captains’ or Presidents’ prizes and shall not be entitled to attend or vote at any meeting convened within the club rules, The motion was carried.
A motion dealing with subscriptions for 2012 was also carried. There were a couple of minor changes to the 2011 Subscriptions.
The Chair thanked David for his professional work and praised him for the many hours spent dealing with the finances.
There followed a lengthy question and answer session where members contributed many useful suggestions towards the running of the Club.
The Management Committee for 2012 consists of the ex-officio members plus Joe Slevin, Ann Frawley Liam O’Brien, Ann McIntyre, Bernadette McTague, Michael Coughlan.
For your diary
14h and 9h Turkeys ongoing.
Seniors Thurs.1 Dec 10.15. Glenn Eagles 12.00.
Poker in Club on Friday 2 Dec. at 8.30. Bring your friends.
Society on Sat 3 Dec. 10.30-11.30.
Bridge in Club. Tues.6 Dec. 10.30.
Tipperary Alliance Wed.7 Dec, 9.30-12.00.
Seniors Golf and Christmas dinner Monday 12 Dec.
Santa in Club. Sat.17 Dec. 5.00-9.00.
Ladies Party in Club Sun. 18 Dec.
Results
Seniors. T Nestor M Ashe M Hynes 34; H Healy S Coakley P Walshe 34.
Christmas Golf and Dinner Monday Dec 12th. Please note change of date.
Bridge. 1st Phonsie/Maura Kerrigan. 2nd Frank Doorley/Joanne Loughnane.
Last week. 1st Tess Liffey/Mary O’Gorman 2nd Theresa Fealy/John Gilmartin.
Ladies’ golf
Hampers and Turkeys. 16-Hole Hamper and 9-Hole Turkey competitions are ongoing at the moment. Do take advantage of the mild weather to get out and play in the Christmas Hamper and Turkey Competition.
Poker Classic. All poker enthusiasts are encouraged to support the Poker Classic to be held in the Golf Club on Friday, 2nd December. Tickets are available from the committee or available on the door on the night. This is always a well supported night and an enjoyable one. Please encourage or invite your friends to this fundraising night in the Glenns – Tickets just €20.
Christmas Vouchers
Why not treat your nearest and dearest to a Christmas surprise by getting a voucher from Joan in the office? This will be a most welcome Yuletide gift.
Party Time
As party time is nigh why not give our restaurant manager Pat Horan a ring and book your Christmas party? You can be sure of a wonderful evening in the Glenns.
Santa
Santa will be visiting the Club as usual on Saturday 17 Dec. at 5 pm. He will be thrilled to welcome all the children not to mention the parents and grands. Why not join in the fun?
Sympathy
The members extend deepest sympathy to Lorna Doorley and her family on the death of her husband Denis in Banagher last week. Denis was a longtime member of the Club and enjoyed golf with his many friends, May he rest in peace.