Congratulations – Congratulations to Lynda Ritchie, Joanne Kinkead and Kay Vickers for winning the Ladies Bardwell Valley Shield. Also, congratulations to the Men’s Championship winners for 2018 – A Grade – Ian Elliott, B Grade – Mohammed Doudar, C Grade – John Phillips.

Presentation night – Don’t forget the 2018 Presentation Night will be held on Friday 14 December. Please come along to get your trophy if you were one of the winners and if you weren’t come to support your fellow members who won events during the year. Keep an eye out for the details.

AGM – The Club AGM was held on Tuesday 27 November 2018. 39 playing members attended. A new Board was elected – President – Dan Williams, Vice-President – Tony Crowe, Treasurer – Keith Johnson, Captain – Bruce Alexander, Directors – Ellen Van Dam, Ross Griffith. One further Director is still required.

Ladies AGM – was held on Tuesday 20 November. The Ladies Committee Office Bearers are the same as last year – President – Marlene Haywood, Vice-President – Wendy Prideaux, Captain – Kerryn Coldrey, Vice-Captain – Wendy Hicks, Secretary – Lynda Ritchie, Treasurer – Joanne Kinkead, Committee – Val Leicht and Norma McIntyre.

New Golf Rules – On 1 January some rules of golf are changing. On 29 November, Andrew Robb from Golf NSW gave a presentation to members and visitors from 7 other clubs. There are new rules books available in the clubhouse and a summary of important changes. Acquaint yourself with the changes over the next few weeks. There is more information also available on the Golf NSW website.

Calcutta – If you can be at the Club this Saturday from about 4.00pm and played in Saturday’s comp then you have a chance to win the Calcutta jackpot and the day’s field which will be around $900. Turn up for your chance to win.

Bistro – The bistro will be closed from Christmas and reopens on Wednesday 9 January. We will be operating a BBQ on the two Saturdays 29 December and 5 January for those players wanting a bite to eat.

Trivia – The last Trivia for the year will be conducted on 7 December. Steve and Lynda Ritchie will be our presenters for this trivia. If you haven’t already done so book a table and join in the fun. Don’t forget the bistro is open for you to have a great meal.

The Course – The course is in great condition after the torrential rain and strong winds during the last week. This is a testament to Ross and the volunteers who have work tirelessly during the year to improve the condition of the greens and the course in general. Work will be commencing soon on pathways. If you can come and help with formwork etc when the work starts it will be great.

Thanks – A big thanks to the small group of volunteers, Ross and Greg who have worked during the year to assist with the great condition of the course.

Thanks to the Ladies Committee who have raised lots of money for the club and charity. Also, to the Events Committee for organising events during the year. The Match & Greens and Vets Committee for organising competitions.

Thanks to Carmelo and Rosemary for the great food they have provided during the year and to Kathy, Karen and those who assist while we didn’t have caterers.

All – have a safe and happy Christmas and New Year and we look forward to 2019.
BVGC Board of Directors – November/December