The Committee
The society is governed by a group of members known as The Committee. Each committee member has their own set of tasks and duties to perform to keep MAGS running smoothly. The positions within the committee are reviewed on an annual basis with modifications being voting for at the AGM. The 2025/26 Committee is comprised as follows;
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| Chairman | Treasurer | Secretary |
| Geoff Mills | Dave Verga | Gary Kisby |
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| Monthly Events | Handicaps & Web Admin | Competitions & Trophies |
| Tim Grimes | Peter Tweddell | Paul Damper |
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| Captain | Vice Captain | |
| Mike Fairbrass | Andy Webb |
Minutes from the Annual General Meeting - 09.10, 25th April 2025. Held at Broome Park.
Welcome from the Chairman Ian Rowan and chairman’s report.
Ian opened the meeting at 09.10 and welcomed all our members to his last AGM and today’s guests.
Ian outlined the format for the AGM and the following days golf and hoped everyone had enjoyed a hearty breakfast so we could begin.
Ian thanked the committee and the members for their support during his term of office recognising that we had almost become too successful with our influx of membership. He also thanked Darren in his absence for being a great captain this year
Proposals
There was no huge rush of volunteers to become new committee members or captain or even chairman, so the nominees were elected without need for a vote as follows;
Chairman: Geoff
Captain: Mike Fairbrass
Vice: Andy Webb
Remainder all as before, including Paul damper will remain on the committee
Auditors as before Trevor Woods and Ian Marshalsay
25/26 joining fees to remain as before
Treasurer - Dave Verga
Dave explained at the start of the year we had £1985 in the account and at the end of the year this had risen to £5084 this was partly due to increased membership; Kings Hill being cancelled and Tim getting such good deals
In terms of membership there were currently 56 paid members and DV expected a further 15 to pay up so he estimated we had 71 to insure Post covid we changed the insurance term to commence from November not April, but DV thought it would make more sense to change it back to tie in with our year at Mags. Gary Kisby to action
Future events - Tim Grimes
Tim explained that the years Calendar was now complete (website has been updated to reflect this) with a few winter exceptions as he was contemplating changing a few courses around to avoid repeat of boggy conditions played this year. New costings for golf and meal Tim had worked some figures out and on average over the last year using those figures the golf only members had underpaid comparatively to the diners at £53.50 and £40. Believing that the meal was where all the social interaction happened and that was the essence of the golf society it was proposed that we go back to £40 and £50 for non-dining and dining as there were no dissenting voices this was accepted.
He explained it was too complicated to get a breakdown from each venue as they started off with a figure then Tim negotiated so it all became too difficult to separate.
He also explained that we got a better deal if there were more players but that meant we couldn’t tee off before 10 if anyone was thinking of suggesting their home course that would be worth noting.
Competitions
Paul Damper said the competitions were all running well and there was nothing to report
AOB
Two of the nearest the pin holes were to be nominated by the captain as wine bottle holes one red / one white going forward as PD suggestion in lieu of sleeve of balls.
Website was to be updated; this has been done. Thank you, Peter Tweddell.
A vote of thanks was again given to Darren as Captain and Ian as Chairman
AGM closed at 09:30.
Minutes from the AGM - 09.15, 26th April 2024. Held at Broome Park.
Welcome from the Chairman Ian Rowan and chairman’s report.
Chairman opened the meeting and welcomed all members.
It’s been a tremendous effort by everyone on the committee keep things moving.
These include MAGS days arrangements, - competitions - handicaps, - captains day etc all of which have been maintained despite dealing with continual rising costs.
Thank you to the committee who have managed to keep it all together and maintain a brilliant service to you all.
I have received no proposals as to changes to the committee.
Proposals
* New captain for the 24/25 year is Darren Parker, and Mike Fairbrass as vice-captain.
Proposer Ian Rowan, Proposal Accepted by the attendees.
* Proposal is that all other members of the committee remain in post for the coming year.
Proposer Ian Rowan, Proposal Accepted by the attendees.
Auditors remain as Trevor Wood and Ian Marshalsay.
Treasurer - Dave Verga
Accounts presented and approved.
Account balance as of 1st March 2024 £1,19.60. We also have venue prepayments out for £870.
We continue to see price increases coming in from all courses, the committee will review this on a regular basis to ensure costs are kept under control.
2024 Membership Renewals are underway and need to be paid promptly to ensure everyone is covered by Insurance.
Future events - Tim Grimes
Courses have been booked into 2024/25. List attached.
Tim explained make up of how each day is costed, to dispel the myth that golf subsidised the dinner or vice versa. Basically, the more we have staying for dinner and potentially spending money in the clubhouse, then the better overall cost we get. Remember we also need to cover costs for prizes at each event for both members and our guests.
2024 course charges will be £40 (breakfast, golf & prizes) & £53 for those staying for the meal.
£20 rule to remain to those who do not attend and do not give sufficient notice of cancellation.
Secretary – Gary Kisby
Updated the current position regarding insurance. On investigation it has been deemed necessary by the committee to make insurance mandatory for all members, as this provides not only your cover, but also your elected committee with the required protection.
Regarding all guests who are clearly not covered by MAGS insurance, (of course they may have their own cover) then they will be required to sign a disclaimer. The responsibility for this is down to the member who invites the guest/s.
Membership is £30/year, and this includes the cost of £5.50 for the above annual cover.
Darren Parker – Captain
His plan is to play with as many members as possible during his tenure as captain.
Explained the format for the day, nearest the pin etc.
Reminder of “speed of play “whilst keeping an eye on the group in front not being greater than one hole ahead, pick up if you cannot score, 3 mins to look for a lost ball and lost balls rule is to play from the fairway and take a 2-shot penalty.
Remember we do have a Handicap committee, who will deal with any appeals.
MAGS updated rules & current handicap system approved.
Minutes from the AGM - 09.00, 21st April 2023. Held at Broome Park.
Welcome from the Chairman Ian Rowan and chairman’s report.
Welcome good to see a fair few of us here glad - to see we have all made it through some tricky times.
Last two years have seen quite an upheaval.
Obviously, it’s been a very weird couple of years - weird enough that over the two years Dave has
managed to emerge as our club champion despite nearly severing his arm in an allegedly sober.
incident with a carving knife.
It’s been a tremendous effort by everyone on the committee Just to keep things moving and MAGS.
days, - competitions, - the costs, - handicaps, - captains day all our usual jollities have been
maintained despite rising costs sudden changes in laws, playing conditions and arrangements your
committee has managed to keep it all together and maintain a brilliant service to you all.
Captained over the two years by the unflappable every smiling Geoff who even managed to pull off a
very lovely captains’ day at weald of Kent.
The committee is there to serve you and (subject to a ballot for any new members of the committee)
I hope and trust they will continue to do so in an exemplary fashion.
Format of the morning is that any queries or proposals have been e mailed to me in advance for
inclusion in the minutes.
I have received no queries or proposals so I propose that each item will be explained by the proposer
any brief queries answered, then each item put to the vote.
Proposals
* New captain for the 23/224 year is Tony Jacobs, with Darren Parker as vice-captain.
No volunteers to contest the position so may I have a show of hands to confirm the proposal.
Proposer Ian Rowan, Proposal Accepted by the attendees
* Proposal is that all other members of the committee remain in post for the coming year.
Proposer Ian Rowan, Proposal Accepted by the attendees.
Two auditors appointed, Trevor Wood and Ian Marshalsay
* Reminder of “speed of play “whilst keeping an eye on the group in front not being greater than one hole ahead, pick up if you cannot score, 2 mins to look for a lost ball and lost balls rule is to play from the fairway and take a 2-shot penalty.
Remember we do have a Handicap committee, who will deal with any appeals.
MAGS updated rules & current handicap system approved.
Monies - Dave Verga
Accounts presented and approved.
Account balance £3,800
2023 course charges will be £35 & £45 for those staying for the meal.
We continue to see price increases coming in from all courses, the committee will review this on a regular basis to ensure costs are kept under control.
2023 Membership Renewals are underway and need to be paid & updated to ensure everyone is covered by Insurance.
Future events - Tim Grimes
Courses have been booked into 2024.
Reminder of “smart dress” for those staying for the meal.
£25 rule to remain to those who do not attend and do not give sufficient notice of cancellation.
Tony Jacobs – Captain
His plan is to play with as many members as possible during his tenure as captain.
There are still “unclaimed” winners Mugs held with the captain.
AGM closed at 09.35.
Minutes from the Annual General Meeting 09.00, 22nd April 2022. Held at Broome Park.
Welcome from the Chairman Ian Rowan and chairman’s report on last two years.
Explanation of format for the meeting
Proposals
1. Proposal is that new captain for the 22/23 year is Bob Crouch with Tony Jacobs as vice captain.
No volunteers to contest the position so may I have a show of hands to confirm the proposal.
Proposer Ian Rowan, Proposal Accepted by the attendees
2. Proposal is that all other members of the committee remain in post for the coming year.
Proposer Ian Rowan, Proposal Accepted by the attendees
3. Proposal is that new post of player Liaison is created and the first committee member to hold that position is Geoff Mills.
Proposer Ian Rowan, Proposal Accepted by the attendees
4. Proposal is that New membership costs to move from £20 to £25 as of April 2022
New members £40 (includes club tie)
Dave Verga provided an update on the clubs current financial position
Proposer Dave Verga, Proposal Accepted by the attendees
Revision to Winner’s prizes the proposal is that we, Scrap divisional 1,2 & 3 cups on captains day due to costs
Monthly cups remain but engraving to remain the individual’s responsibility to reimbursed by the club following receipt submission to treasurer.
Paul gave a update on the above topics and associated costs
Proposer Paul Damper, Proposal Accepted by the attendees
Handicaps the proposal is to move to:
Division 1 - up 0.2 and down 0.1
Division 2 - up 0.2 and down 0.2
Division 3 - up 0.2 and down 0.3
All the above movement will be based on the average scores of the day
New members come in as a “guest” on their nominated handicap, after submission of 3 cards the committee allocate new MAGS handicap. During this period, they cannot win any competition or earn champions league points, however they can compete for nearest the pin.
To re iterate that anyone who feels their handicap is incorrect whether through injury, miscalculation or any reason can request a review of the handicap subcommittee which is the Chairman the Captain and the Handicap Representative, and they will adjudicate on any changes.
Proposer Pete Tweddell, Proposal Accepted by the attendees
I know this is a contentious subject as it is in every club and I have never seen anything given more airtime, but we have a lot of members and we have to reach a common approach which we can adapt at every AGM and is subject to appeal for any members who remain disgruntled.
AOB
Note captains’ day, plan is to try to make this more of an event, disco/band/dancing etc to increase the numbers attending. Ongoing project
Additional auditor proposed Ian Marshallsay Proposal accepted
A vote of thanks was given to Tim who has worked tirelessly to keep mags days alive despite external forces working against him
A reminder was made by GK as secretary to ensure everyone pays the treasurer their dues so that his job of arranging our insurances is made as easy as possible and not repeat applications adding time and additional workload
There being no further business for the good of Mags the meeting was closed at 09.30 so we could all have a lovely day enjoying some golf.
Chairman I Rowan
MAGS AGM 2018.... Broome Park - Friday 21st April
Meeting commenced 8.45 Apologies for absence. David Smith Dave Swinbank Karen Gentle Minutes of the last AGM ...Approved...Tim Seconded...Trevor .Chairmans Report May I first welcome Members, New Members, and Guests. As we Tee off in the next hour there will not be much time for in depth debates. I wish to thank on your behalf our committee for the work in the past year. The committees commitment is to ensure MAGS grows from strength to strength. This is my 7th year as Chairman and I intend to help face the challenges that we face following the closure of so many Golf clubs. If you have any courses in mind that MAGS could attend ,please let Tim know. The biggest debate this year has been over Handicaps and I wonder how many members have actually read all 118 pages of the CONGU manual. You will hear from Peter later about the proposed Handicaps. Many thanks to Peter for all the work he has put into these. There are some interesting new rules of golf coming into force from the 1st of January. These will be put on to the MAGS website. I am pleased that our incoming Captain intends to reintroduce some old MAGS habits such as intending where possible to play alongside each Member. We have simplified the renewal process ,but we still get people not renewing until well after April. If membership has not been renewed by May ,they will be removed from the Email list. There are 18 people attending MAGS on Tour this year to Spain . Thankfully it was saved by some quick thinking by David and Ian when Monarch went into liquidation. The new Medals are proving popular and are saving the society money. I will be proposing in Any other Business that we change the names of the Mick Miller and Len Hall cups to The Spring cup and New year cup. Secretary Report:- Committee meetings have been well attended. We are continuing with the Golf Insurance (which is included within your Membership fee). Presentation of Accounts:- Brian provided details of the years Accounts. There is currently a balance of £3843.33 as of the 31/03/2018. Our thanks go to our Auditors Peter Self, Graham Nunn and Trevor Woods. Accounts Approved Ian Rowan Seconded. Mark Parsons Election of Committee:- Captain..Derek Reed... .Approved Tim Grimes Seconded. Dave Verga Vice Captain..Graham Nunn..Approved. Bob Crouch Seconded. Mark Moore Chairman..Peter Gray. Approved . Peter Self Seconded. Geoff Mills Secretary..Dave Verga. Approved. Tim Grimes Seconded. Peter Gray Treasurer..Brian Goodhew. Approved. Dave Elsworth Seconded. Graham Nunn Web/Handicaps Peter Tweddell Approved Roy Goodhew Seconded Barry England Golf Days...Tim Grimes. Approved. Dave Verga Seconded. Darren Parker Competitions..Paul Damper. Approved. Derek Reed Seconded. Dean Priestman Trophies... Graham Nunn. Approved Steve Hazard Seconded. Sean Downs Any other Business:- Peter presented details of the CONGU system MAGS proposed to use . The maximum Handicap would be 54. Up and down of the Handicaps would be each side of the average score of the day. Division 1 would move 0.1 ,Division 2 0.2 and Division 3 0.3. Competitions would be capped at 28. It was put forward by the Chairman to change the names of the Mick Miller and Len Hall cups. This was voted out by the membership. The meeting closed at 9.30 Dave Verga Secretary
Mags meeting dated 6th March 2018
Venue The Park Gate Inn Meeting commenced 19.50 Apologise..... Derek Reed,Paul Damper and Steve Totty 1). The Chairman thanked Peter Tweddell for putting the society renewal forms onto the website. 2) winners of par three's and nearest the pin in three, if not collected on the day by the winner or his representative Will have one months grace in which to collect. 3) Brian to obtain two coloured samples of the lightweight Golf shirts to be displayed at the AGM. Also to obtain costs for the Mags Logo Ties. 4) suggestion to rename the Mick Miller and Len Hall trophies,The Spring Cup and The New Year cup as the majority of members will not know who these Gentlemen were. 5) It is suggested that as from April ,no winners Cup/Trophies are given out with the exception of the Champions league, Winter Pairs and Summer individuals. Some of the existing trophies are damaged and certainly not looked after. A honours board would be put onto the web site detailing all previous and future winners. This will be voted on at the AGM. 6) Presentation of new Handicap system to be given by Peter Tweddell. 7) Next years Captain ,Derek Reed will where practical Tee off first. It is Dereks intention to play Golf with all members. Graham Nunn, Dereks recommendation ,accepted to being his Vice Captain. Buggys to be spread through the order of play again where practical., 8) The following rulings to be voted on at the AGM :- a). Golf balls to be marked by players. b). Cards to be marked correctly and signed by both marker and player. c). Lost balls..Two shot penalty and the new ball placed on the fairway at its nearest point of entry. d). All balls must be putt out- no 'gimmes' Any other business Paul Damper to be asked if he is prepared to stand on the committee next year. (Post meeting Paul agreed to stand) Steve Totty suggested that Society games in the winter start later. This was a unanimous no from the rest of the committee. Brian gave an up to date figure of £2748.00 in our currant account. The Bank is changing its title to HSBC UK. This will not worry the society. Medals - We have a bulk order 5 months in advance. All current members of the committee are prepared to carry on. The exception will be Steve Totty who will have no position after passing on the captaincy to Derek. It was suggested that the Did Not Attend (DNA) be raised to £20. This would be charged unless the member can give an emergency or like reason for non attendance after the last day given by Tim. The meeting ended at 21.05 The next meeting will be decided after the AGM Dave Verga Secretary
Minutes from the 2017 AGM
AGM Broome Park .....Friday 21st April 2017
Meeting commenced 8.45
Members present 32... Apologies for absence..David Taylor
2016 AGM minutes approved.
Chairmans report
Changes to pairs competition has proved successful.
Members cancelling within 5 days of the Golf day will be charged £10
The 'overseas tour' is again well under control with our thanks to Linda Rowan.
The size of the committee has been reduced and now meets once a quarter.
New monthly medals with the Mags logo have been introduced.
Any member not renewing by the 1st June to be deleted from the mailing list.
To prevent any confusion after the game it is the responsibility of the person marking the card to mention to the golfer at the time if there is any problem with the number of shots played.
Al balls should be marked.
Again there is the question of dress code.It is no effort following your shower to dress in jacket and Mags tie which was the standard when the society was first formed.There are of course certain exceptions i.e.: today where there is no dinner afterwards.
Secretary's Report
Costs have been obtained from our Insurers to cover the cost of lost or damaged Golf clubs.
It was agreed we would not progress further as most members equipment is covered by their Home insurance.
Presentation of Accounts
The account currently stands at £2558. The deposits for the years coming games have been paid.
There were no questions asked of the accounts.
Competitions
All progressing well.
Election of committee
Captain..Steve Tothill ....proposed Tim Grimes seconded Ian Rowan.
Vice Captain..Derek Reed...proposed Steve Tothill seconded Dave Verga
Chairman...Peter Gray...proposed Geoff Mills seconded Roy Goodhew
Secretary...Dave Verga proposed Tim Grimes seconded Peter Gray
Treasurer...Brian Goodhew proposed Peter Self seconded John Burbrigde
Web/Handicaps..Peter Tweddell proposed Dave Ealem seconded Trevor Woods
Golf Days...Tim Grimes..proposed Derek Reed seconded Dave Catchpole
Competitions...Paul Damper...Proposed Mark Moore seconded Mark Parsons
Trophies...Graham Nunn...Proposed Roy Goodhew seconded Peter Barrett
Any Other Business
Match day fees increased to £30 Breakfast and Golf ,£40 Breakfast Golf and Dinner.Passed unanimously.
When playing top ranked Courses, members pay the above agreed rates. Guests to pay rate charged to the society.
Peter Tweddell gave an informative detail on the proposed new Handicaps.
The agreed scheme was :- The average score on a Mags day would be a starting point. Two scores either side of the average would mean an unchanged handicap.The lower scores would be increased by 0.3 per point and upper scores Handicaps decreased by 0.3 per point.
This scheme was aapproved for a trial period of 12 months.
Winter pairs competitions format would change from Stapleford to Matchplay .
The meeting concluded at 9.24
Malling Area Golf Society Agenda for AGM 2018
Broome Park Friday 21st April
1) Apologies for absents.
2) Approval of 2017 AGM minutes
3) Chairmans report
4) Secretaries report
5) Presentation of accounts
6) Competition report
7) Social events
8) Election of Captain (Derek Reed) and Vice Captain (Graham Nunn)
9) Election of Committee members
10) Chairman..Peter Gray has offered himself for re-Election
Secretary..Dave Verga has offered himself for re-Election
Treasurer..Brian Goodhew has offered himself for re-Election
Web/Handicaps.Peter Tweddell has offered himself for re-Election
Golf days..Tim Grimes has offered himself for re-Election
Competitions..Paul Damper has offered himself for re-Election
Trophies..Graham Nunn has offered himself for re-Election
Additional nominations for these positions may be made by members who should inform the Secretary 7 days prior to the meeting.
Any other Business
Approval to amend the proposed new Handicaps system put forward by Peter Tweddell.
Should a member wish to put forward any other proposal, this is to be with the Secretary 7 days prior to the meeting
Dave Verga
Secretary
Minutes from the 2016 AGM
AGM of Malling Area Golf Society
Held at Broome Park 15th April 2016
There were 27 members present
Apologies from Geoff Mills .Brian Woods.
Meeting Commenced at 08.46
Chairmans Report
Firstly thanks to the outgoing Captain,he has worked very diligent to make his year a success.
The Web site is still continuing progress with Peter Tweddell doing all the hard work.
We have updated our Bank mandate which proved a long and testing process.
The changes to the pairs competition has proved successful and will continue in the same vein.
Costs are under control which means the subscription will remain unaltered.
It is worth mentioning that members cancelling the society Golf day at short notice causes additional work.
The introduction of the £10 no show fee is working well. Do remember it is your responsibility if your guest does not show.
The Mags on Tour is well under control and our thanks go to Linda Rowan,although Ian no doubt will want to take the glory. Last years tour was enjoyed by all with the exception of he who came last(not mentioning no names). This year the trip to Portugal has 16 going.
The size of the Committee has been reduced and meets once a quarter. You can speak to any committee member should there be any points you may wish to have raised.
We hope to introduce the new monthly medals soon which will have the Mags logo.
Graham Nunn has agreed to take over the job of chasing the return of trophies and arranging for the engraving
Graham has been invited onto the committee.
Any individual who has not renewed their membership by the end of April will be removed from the mailing list.
It is proposed to make Brian Goodhew an honorary member.Brian is not playing Golf at the moment as he is awaiting an Operation,but still manages to turn up on society days and collects the money for the days Golf and settles the balances with the Club.
(It was unanimously agreed later in the meeting for Brianto be made an honorary member)
Finally we will be voting for a new handicap system in "Any other Business " which the Committee will be recommending for a twelve month trial. Peter Tweddell has worked very hard re-crunching all the score cards from last year.
Secretaries Report
In future, minutes of the Committee meetings will be made available on the Web site.
Accounts
There were a couple of minor issues on the issue of receipts which had been resolved.
The Bank Balance currently stands at £3.7K.
Competitions
Paul Damper thanked everyone for completing their games in the designated times.
Course bookings
Courses are mostly booked now for the coming year and the start of next year.
If you are a member of a club that you feel would make a good society Golf day,let Tim know.
It is difficult to find suitable winter courses.
Election of Captain
Ian Rowan
Proposed - Tim Grimes, Seconded - David Smith
Vice Captain
Steve Tothill
Proposed - Ian Rowan, Seconded - Peter Barrett
Election of Officers
Chairman Peter Gray
Proposed - Paul Damper, Seconded - Dave Verga
Secretary Dave Verga
Proposed - Tim Grimes, Seconded - Dave Catchpole
Treasurer Brian Goodhew
Proposed - Graham Nunn, Seconded - Steve Tothill
Website Pete Tweddell
Proposed - Peter Barrett, Seconded - David Taylor
Golf Days Tim Grimes
Proposed - Pete Tweddell, Seconded - John Burbridge
Competitions Paul Damper
Proposed - Dave Catchpole, Seconded - Trevor Woods
Any Other Business
Gimmes ,putting out are getting longer,there are to be no gimmes anymore.
Lost Balls ,time limited to two minutes then two shot penalty.
Handicaps..The new system suggested by the committee is 0.3 points above or below the days average score per point. A vote was taken and the new system agreed.
The Chairman gave a vote of thanks to our Auditors Peter Self and Graham Nunn.
The meeting ended at 09.06
The 2016 AGM
A copy of the agenda for the 2016 AGM can be found here...2016 AGM Agenda
A copy of the 2015/16 Accounts can be found here...2015/16 Accounts
Minutes from the 2015 AGM
AGM of Malling Area Golf Society
Held at Broome Park 17th April 2015
* The meeting was opened by the Chairman Deter gray at 8.55 AM.
* Apologies for absence were received from Dave Verga (Secretary) and Mark Parsons (Capt Elect)
There were no matters arising from the minutes of the previous AGM.
Peter Self proposed that The Chairman’s report be adopted and this was seconded by Peter Tweddell.
Peter Self proposed that the Secretary’s report be adopted and this was seconded by Peter Tweddell.
Accounts for the year were presented for adoption by Roy Goodhew who thanked Brian Goodhew on behalf of the members for his excellent preparation of them and after a brief discussion about a small anomaly of £12, Peter Barratt proposed that they be accepted and this was seconded by Ian rowan.
Paul Damper reported that the format for organising Pairs competitions and Match Play were working very well and that there was no need to alter anything.
Tim Grimes is to organise a fun day at Leeds castle most likely to by mid June.
Mark Parsons was confirmed as Captain for the forthcoming year with Steve Tothill as his Vice Captain. (proposed and seconded by Paul Damper and Peter Self).
Members of the Commitee:
Chairman. Peter Gray (prop Roy Goodhew, sec Peter self)
Treasurer. Brian Goodhew (pro Grahm Nunn sec Peter Barratt)
Secretary. Dave Verga (pro Tim Grimes sec Steve Tothill)
Event Organiser. Tim Grimes (pro Peter Gray sec Dave Catchpole)
Handicap Secretary. (Graham Nunn withdrew his nomination to stand) Peter Tweddell has accepted the role along with the position of Web Administrator (pro Tim Grimes sec Dave Catchpole)
All agreed that the Handicap system was to remain in place.
And that new members (unless otherwise informed) be automatically started on 26 for the first 3 cards.
It was decided that the Title of Most Improved Golfer be evaluated by the performance in their relative division and then the 3 resulting players voted on via the web site.
It was suggested by Steve Tothill that Peter Barratt, Dave Ware and subsequently Steve Day be awarded Honoury Membership, Paul damper formally proposed the idea and Trevor Woods seconded it, this was well received by all.
Tim Grimes went on to explain the thinking behind Course Choices for the ensuing season and welcomed any constructive suggestions for future courses.
The meeting was closed at 9.30 AM.
Minutes from the 2014 AGM
AGM of Malling Area Golf Society
Held at Surrey National Golf Club
On Friday 11th April 2014
The meeting was formally opened by the Chairman with 16 People present.
Apologies: Tim Grimes, Dave Verga and Steve Tothill.
Minutes of the previous meeting where read and accepted. Proposer Paul Damper, Seconder Chris Lewis.
Matters arising there were none.
The Chairman thanked Peter Tweddell for all his work on developing the website and Roy Goodhew for his work arranging the courses.
There was no secretary's report.
The meeting thanked Brian Goodhew for his hard work in producing the accounts. The Auditors had two recommendations;
The engraving and trophies were very expensive and there was a lack of VAT receipts and therefore we change the engravers. It was agreed by the meeting that we obtain a full price list from the current and alternate suppliers and the committee would then authorise the use of the most cost effective but only suppliers able to provide proper VAT receipts will be considered.
The accounting for the MAGS holiday abroad be taken outside the MAGS Accounts due to the lack of proper invoices from the provider Franco Leisure. After discussion it was agreed that it was not practical to change supplier this year however the committee will write to Franco Leisure requesting proper invoices and not just a hand written receipt to validate costs. This will be discussed with Steve Tothill at the next committee meeting. It was recognised that the next year would probably be outsourced to a separate company as it was to be organised by Ian Rowan. The meeting said that the holiday should remain in the accounts but must be supported by valid invoices.
Paul Damper reported that the competitions had gone well. Peter Tweddell asked the meeting if the final of competitions should be paid for by the society and the result was No. It was proposed that two separate bags be used to pair up members for the winter pairs. Proposer Peter Self, Seconder Graham Nunn, the motion was carried.
The meeting recommendation was to ask Tim Grimes to organise a Fun Day.
Peter Tweddell was elected Captain, Proposer Paul Damper, Seconder Peter Self, motion was carried. Mark Parsons was elected Vice- Captain, Proposer Stewart Ryan, Seconder Roy Goodhew.
The Committee as proposed were elected; proposer Roy Goodhew, Seconder Chris Lewis.
| Chairman | Peter Gray |
| Treasurer | Brian Goodhew |
| Secretary | Dave Verga |
| Golf Days | Tim Grimes |
| Handicaps | Mark Moore |
| Competitions | Paul Damper |
| Captain | Peter Tweddell |
| Vice Captain | Mark Parsons |
| Players’ Rep | Peter Barrett |
| Trophies and Tour | Steve Tothill |
It was proposed by Tim Grimes that each society game be a set figure ie. £40 and £32 non dining. This would mean the less expensive courses would allow us to play more expensive courses. For - None, Against - the majority. Motion non adopted.
AOB
It was proposed that we have a Captains charity hazard at all society golf days (proposed £1 forfeit). The treasurer will look after the proceeds given on an honesty box basis and the money would be donated to the Captains charity at the end of his tenure as captain. The elected Captain to announce charity at his first society day as captain.
Members were reminded that Mick Cocoran has a page on the Web site for MAGS branded attire.
There is an excess of funds and the committee will prepare 3 options for spending the cash. These options will be voted upon by the members.
The meeting was closed at 5.25pm.
Minutes from the 2013 AGM
AGM of Malling Area Golf Society
Held at Surrey National Golf Club
On Friday 19th April 2013
Meeting commenced at 16.10pm.
22 Members present.
- Minutes of last Meeting read and agreed. Proposed: Peter Self, Seconded: Dave Verga.
- Accounts: The Accounts were submitted by Roy Goodhew and audited by Peter Self and Graham Nunn.
Roy did query the amount spent on engraving, etc. (an extra £500 this year). Steve Tothill explained that some trophies had to be replaced and that all receipts were to hand. It was decided that costs should try and be kept down next year. The Accounts were then accepted.
Proposed: Paul Damper, Seconded: Michael Curcoran. - Social Events: Tim Grimes is organising a ‘Fun Day’ at Leeds Castle, possibly on the 25th July. More information to follow.
- Election of Officers:
Captain Tim Grimes Vice-captain Peter Tweddell Secretary Dave Verga All other officers re-elected from last year - Any Other Business:
- Mark Moore suggested that to make things fairer, the overall winner on a MAGS Golf Day should be cut by at least one handicap point irregardless of the winning score. Therefore winning with 39 points and below would prohibit a cut of one handicap point, above 39 points would proceed as normal (ie. 0.3 for every point over 36).
- Insurance - A long debate then followed over Insurance. Peter Gray informed us that (1) we were not covered abroad for buggies and (2) guests were not covered on MAGS Golf Days.
Peter Barrett asked whether, under the existing Insurance, MAGS members were covered every day of the year. Roy Goodhew confirmed that we were.
A vote then took place: Do we keep existing Insurance? The majority agreed that we should. Anybody going abroad should take out their own insurance.
Brian Goodhew (Treasurer) will have waiver leaflets for guests to sign before paying and playing. - Clothing: Michael Curcoran is now in charge of all MAGS clothing. This can be viewed on our website.
- Votes of thanks were then given to all Committee members and organisers with special thanks to Peter Tweddell for the new web page.
The Meeting concluded at 16.55pm.