What's on 20 June 2024?

Saturday 22nd June;   Card draw 11.30am A combined day with a bit happening. HB Masonic Golf Tournament $25 entry fee, includes 2 men's groups, plus a ladies group. Stableford competition, plus approaches long drives, twos etc. This is a fund raising event with proceeds going to Community Patrols NZ (Dannevirke & Waipukurau) Secondly, we are having a visit from the HB Eagles Society (approx 30 golfers) We have guests coming from Dannevirke & Waipukurau to play the Masonic lodge tournament. Members not wishing to join into the tournament can still have a round with our guests and Eagles (contrary to some beliefs and rumors, this is not an Ambrose tournament.) 

Ladies; Dannevirke finished 4th in the Pennant competition this year, and had an Ashcott win against Porangahau recently

House Committee;   Vice President Vaughan Hales & Peter Gregory, have offered to convene a meeting of the House Committee at 10am on Sunday 23rd June. Unfortunately the House committee has not been represented at Management Committee meetings this year, and so we ask that the House members come along to discuss any concerns and issues that they feel are helping or hindering the functions of said committee. 

Greens Committee;  Last weekend saw the first reasonable rain for some time. Unfortunately persons driving carts did not really appreciate how wet the course was, and took carts in frankly silly places. The two that tried to go up the hill on 17 and skidded either up or down, making marks that will last for some time. To our members using carts, and bikes, until further notice, please use the metal track along the right hand side of 17th to get to the upper level.(in fact if there is a metal track anywhere, please use it)   Permission has been given to the staff to advise week by week if carts can or cannot be used on the course. We would not be the first club to have such a practice. If we get really wet, carts may be excluded for a week or so to prevent unnecessary damage.

Members only need to look at tee signs etc, to see that our Club is the benefactor of many donations from our local business community. It is for this reason we believe we can offer our course on occasions to give back to community organisations and schools with their fundraising. This weekend is one of those events. The Masonic Lodges in Dannevirke and Waipukurau have joined forces to put this event on , and the proceeds will benefit Community Patrols NZ in both towns. Support from our members will be much appreciated. 

Lastly a message of thanks from President Peter. Following the sale of the house last year, our club is in the position to do some overdue maintenance. Much of this work may involve professionals (ie the drainage in the front paddock) but working along side them are members of our committees and others volunteering their time. To be mentioned tonight, are Roger and Max, who worked on the drainage project, plus the fencing of the drain in the front paddock, and replacing broken post along the driveway. The group who swept and picked up all the excess chip after the sealing, and thirdly those who assisted with the moving of the concrete tank and installation of the new 30,000 litre plastic tank. The tank project included getting more water from the clubhouse roof to the tanks, so we now have 60,000 litres available for the clubhouse and campers showers. Many of these people are not just spending and hour or two on these tasks , but half and full days. These jobs are not exclusively for committee members, so if you turn up out there for a casual round of golf, and see something happening, ask if you can lend a hand for an hour. I am positive you won't be turned down. 

Have a great weekend folks. 

Good Golfing👍

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe