The board agreed that a sub-committee be formed to review the report in detail. Garry Forward, Glenn Bongartz and the President from the board will work with Vaughan McMillan, Bryan Graham, Richard Blunt and the General Manager in reviewing the detail. Following the receipt of comments a meeting will be held with Andrew Sloane and the board to consider the appropriate course of action. These decisions will then be shared with members at an appropriate forum. It is clear from the extent of the issues identified that the process is likely to take a considerable time. 

As reported from the last meeting, approval for the use of the Eisenhower Room has been received. Management is working with the insurers to get this work completed as soon as possible.

Insurance Claims

Work is continuing on finalising outstanding claims. Preparation of the Clubhouse contents claim is now underway. Some funds have been received on account.

Finance

The financial statements to 31 July were reviewed. The club continues to be on budget. All expenditure is being closely controlled. The current cash position is within the agreed bank facilities.

Club Trust

As previously advised, the establishment a charitable trust for the long term club benefit is being finalised. Appointment of trustees and the settling of the Trust should be completed by the clubs balance date.

Course

Mark Lawson presented an update to the board. The excellent winter weather has the course in very good condition. This is despite the significant snow fall in July. The course has dried well even though the snow was on the ground for over a week. No course damage occurred. There was however some significant tree damage. The majority has been cleared with the help of a members working bee last Monday. The remaining damage will require the services of the club arborist to remove several trees which are damaged beyond repair.

The board approved the leasing of a new rough mower to replace the current machine.

The board requested an update on the costing for the extensions to the workshop area and the staff facilities.

Mark advised the purchase of new replacement stainless steel putting cups. This would result in a move to only cutting one hole in each green. 

Mark indicated he wished to replace all fairway distance markers with disks similar to those on the first hole. The cost is $450 for three markers per hole. Given the constraints on finance the board agreed to seek member donations in an effort to get these markers in place for the Shirley open. One hole has already been sponsored which leaves 13 remaining.

Shirley Open

The principal sponsor United Fisheries has confirmed their support for the 2011 event. The board confirmed the men’s committee recommendation that the event proceed. The dates have changed to avoid the World Rugby Cup Final interfering with the final day. This will see the event running from Thursday 20 October to Sunday 23 October with the Pro-Am on Wednesday 19 October.

Ken Fergus

President

Christchurch Golf Club.