Kilcoy Golf Club

A Grade Champion ~ Troy Edwards – 291 gross

B Grade Champion ~ Neville Runge – 333 gross

C Grade Champion ~ Brendan Vella – 366 gross

Masters Champion ~ Neville Runge – 269 nett

72 Hole Nett Winner ~ Neville Runge -269 nett

Ladies Division 1 Champion June Tones – 194 gross

Ladies Division 2 Champion Vicki Meloni – 201 gross

Sunday 26/05/2019

Final Round Ladies Championships

18 Hole Stroke
Trophy Donor: Dulcie Pratt
Winner:  June Tones 74
R/Up: Sharon Hine 75

Saturday 25/05/2019

1st Round Ladies Championships

18 Hole Stroke
Trophy Donor: Kilcoy Golf Club
Winner:  Vicki Meloni 70
R/Up: Jenny Bechly 72

Sunday 26-05-2019

4th Round mens Championships

18 Hole Stroke
Trophy Donor: Ray & Adam Dennis
Winner:  Ray Ballinger 69 c/b
R/Up: Troy Edwards 69

NTP:
2/11 – V Meloni
3/12 – ?
4/13 – ?
5/14 – J Tones
6/15 – ?

Saturday 25/05/2019

3rd Round Mens Championships

18 Hole Stroke
Trophy Donors: Kilcoy Global Foods
Winner: Neville Runge 64
R/UP: Craig Hine 67 c/b

NTP:
3/12 – S Robertson
4/13 – T Gundry

Sunday 19/05/2018

2nd Round Mens Championships

18 Hole Stroke
Trophy Donors: Lester Bechly
Winner: Dennis Tones 68 c/b
R/UP: Kelvin Allery 68

NTP:
3/12 – A Dennis
4/13 – J Runge
6/15 – B Vella
8/17 – A Cooke
9/18 – B Reynolds

Saturday 18/05/2019 

1st round championships

18 Hole Stroke
Trophy Donor: Kelvin Allery
Winner: Craig Oldaker 63 nett
R/up:  Neville Runge 64 nett

NTP:
1/10 – A Cooke

SAND BAYS

Thank you to Tony and all the members who have worked to complete this project. They look great and will ensure less wastage and easier access for Tony to complete course maintenance.

JUNIOR FUTURES EVENT 8^THJULY AT KILCOY

Congratulations to our Kilcoy junior representatives. We would like to acknowledge the Brett Gablonski Foundation for supporting our juniors through the cost of their nominations. 

TERMITE ACTIVITY

Most members will be aware that this has been an ongoing issue for the Club for the past couple of years. Due to the discovery of further activity in the bar area we have engaged the services of Suburban Pest Management who are confident of having eradicated the nests under the building and will lay perimeter baits tomorrow. They will monitor the building on an annual basis. We also need to remove the tank and tank-stand outside ladies’ toilets – keep an eye out in next newsletter for working bee date in August. 

KILCOY VET’S TUESDAYS

These are cancelled at present due to lack of interest. Dave will reassess in the warmer months.

GAMBLING COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

Unfortunately, our application to change the scope of works under the parameters of the grant money was not accepted and we have to return the remainder of the money. The application for a change of scope was necessary as we are unable to complete either the intended works or any future improvements without completing substantial fire safety requirements so that the building complies with National regulations. This includes the installation of a fire hydrant in the car park.  We were unaware of this requirement when the grant was applied for, however we will apply for another grant to ensure this necessary work is completed. Without compliance, no further work requiring Council approval will be able to be completed.

CHAMPIONSHIPS

Congratulations to our 2018 Champions:

A1: Troy Edwards

A2 & Master’s: Michael Morgan

B Grade: Ray Dennis

C Grade: Craig Oldaker

Ladies Division 1: Jenny Runge

Ladies Division 2: Jodie Blunt

MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP SURVEY

Thanks for the great response to the Championship survey. While this year did not pan out ideally as the trial for the new divisions with many players unable to play all 4 rounds in 3 of the divisions, the overwhelming majority of members wish to return to the previous grading system for future championships. The playing format that was the most popular with voters was a return to the 2-weekend format over Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Sunday. It is likely that these 2 weekends will be in May, not on long weekend or mothers’ day weekend.

SOMERSET REGIONAL COUNCIL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT

The Club wishes to acknowledge the receipt of a Community Assistance Grant from Somerset Regional Council for an amount of $1207.00 which covered the cost of submitting the renovation plans to Council. We currently have plans lodged with RFEQ for compliance with National Fire Regulations.

6 MONTHLY MEMBERSHIPS DUE

A reminder that second half-year memberships are due on 1 July.

CANCER AWARENESS “DRESS IN PINK” DAY 7 JULY

Don’t forget this upcoming event. Always a great day at the Club and a great way to help raise funds for the ongoing support of organisations who support those who have been diagnosed. Don’t forget your best pink outfit.

A1 Grade Champion ~ Troy Edwards – 293 gross
A2 Grade Champion ~ Michael Morgan – 310 gross

B Grade Champion ~ Ray Dennis – 329 gross

C Grade Champion ~ Craig Oldaker – 373 gross

Masters Champion ~ Michael Morgan – 275 nett

72 Hole Nett Winner ~ Michael Morgan -275 nett

Ladies Division 1 Champion Jenny Runge – 92 gross

Ladies Division 2 Champion Jodie Blunt – 97 gross

Sunday 27/05/2018

Ladies Championships

18 Hole Stroke
Trophy Donor: Dulcie Pratt
Winner:  Sharon Hine 68
R/Up: Jenny Bechly 70

4th Round mens Championships

18 Hole Stroke
Trophy Donor: Ray & Adam Dennis
Winner:  Scott Bell 65
R/Up: Troy Edwards 66

NTP:
1/10 -G Cooper
2/11 – D Sheehan
3/12 – R Botha
5/14 – A Skinner
6/15 – C Oldaker
9/18 – G Cooper

Sunday 20/05/2018

3rd Round Mens Championships

18 Hole Stroke
Trophy Donors: KPC
Winner: Bryce Tinney 66
R/UP: Michael Morgan 67

NTP:
2/11 – T Edwards
3/12 – D Pratt
5/14 – R Bradbury
7/16 – T Edwards
9/18 – R Carr

Sunday 13/05/2018

2nd Round Mens Championships

18 Hole Stroke
Trophy Donors: Lester Bechly
Winner: Gary Cooper 66 c/b
R/UP: Simon Robertson 66

NTP:
1/10 – A Skinner
2/11 – D Sheehan
5/14 – A Dennis
8/17 – B Ballinger
9/18 – G Cooper

Sunday 06/05/2018 

1st round championships

18 Hole Stroke
Trophy Donor: Kelvin Allery
Winner: Craig Oldaker 65 nett
R/up:  Ray Dennis 67 nett

NTP:
2/11 – M Morgan
4/13 – B Tinney
8/17 – R Botha
9/18 – R Carr

MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP SURVEY

It’s been great to see some good fields so far for the men’s championships. The revised format using Net Scores to determine the Masters’ Champion has provided a lot more interest and some close scores promise to provide an exciting finish over the final 2 rounds.

We apologise for the 1^stround coinciding with the Labour Day long weekend, and this will change next year.

We wish to get members’ feedback about the schedule of next year’s championships. Three options have been proposed:

1. Over 4 consecutive Sundays as per last 2 years.
2. Over 2 consecutive weekends; Sat, Sun, Sat, Sun.
3. Over 2 consecutive Sundays, then Sat, Sun on the 3^rdconsecutive weekend.

Voting forms will be available at the bar from 19/5 till 3/6 and most voted-for option will be trialled next year. If you wish to provide feedback regarding the new divisions introduced this year, please do this on the bottom of the form.

COURSE WORKING BEE

SAT 2nd JUNE @ 7 AM

To continue work on the sandboxes.

FOOTY TIPPING

Nomination money is now well overdue. If you have not paid, please get this to Lester by end of May.

MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS

These are well underway. Due to the low number of nominations in the pairs, Craig has extended the first-round deadline to the end of May. It can be tricky to find a time that suits 4 players, particularly with championships underway, but please try and have these matches completed by then. 

CANCER AWARENESS “DRESS IN PINK” DAY NOW 7/7

Due to the stupidity of the trophy donor (also newsletter author), this day has been moved to SAT 7TH JULY. Many thanks to the Exchange Hotel for foregoing their 9-hole event to facilitate this. Very sorry for any inconvenience.

upcoming events

17 Feb: 2^nd Round B.V.C’s at Esk

Junior Comp.

18^th Feb: 18 Hole Bisque Bogey. Trophy donor: Brian Kuhn.

24^th Feb: 3^rd Round B.V.C’s at Toogoolawah

25^th Feb: 18 Hole 4BBB Stableford. Trophy donor: Ken Ayres.

3^rd March: Mixed 9 Hole Comp – 2pm Tee Off. Trophy donor: Exchange Hotel.

4^th March: 18 Hole 4BBB Stableford. Trophy donors Mike Chatman & Les Bugden.

10^th March: Junior comp.

11^th March: 18 Hole Stroke (FGQ)(MM). Trophy donors: Dennis & June Tones.

13^th March:     Kilcoy Vet’s Day 8am tee off.

17^th March: Junior comp.

St Patrick’s Day 18 Hole 2 Ball Ambrose. Trophy donors: Kev Cook & Les Newton

What’s Happening at the Club

SOCIAL GROUPS

We have several Social Groups booked in for 2018. The dates are listed on the whiteboard at the end of the bar. As these are a valuable source of income for the Club, please see Dave Moffett if you can help him with catering on any of these dates.

JUNIOR GOLF 

With a little additional advertising, there has been a fantastic response to the weekly sessions offered to juniors at 3.30 on Thursdays. If you are able to give an hour of your time to assist Steve, your help would be very appreciated. Our juniors are the future of our Club and our game.

2018 FIXTURE BOOKS

Fixture books have been finalised and are available at the Club. Thanks to those who advertised and all who sponsor days throughout the year.

HONOUR BOARDS UPDATED

All honour boards were updated at the end of 2017. Thanks to Captain Craig for organizing this task which required compiling several years’ entries.

COURSE WORKING BEE 2/2

A huge thank you to all who worked hard in the rain to get the course looking great for B.V.C’s.

Next working bee will be in a few weeks to work on the sand bays that were commenced last year. Date T.B.A. 

AGL ELECTRICITY DISPUTE

The Committee is pleased to advise that this dispute has finally been resolved with an amount of $14,491 refunded to the Club for incorrect tariff charge on the Brown Street meter since 2008. This money, together with the sale of 4 of our gaming licenses, has been used to reduce our overdraft to avoid monthly interest and quarterly overdraft charges, saving the Club approx. $2,700 per year.

 COURSE EQUIPMENT REPAIRS                              

This year we have had repairs to the green’s mower, rough mower and minor repairs to the pump. We have also undertaken major repairs to the automated watering system. This was well overdue and should free Tony from hand-watering during periods of extended dry weather to spend more time on course maintenance.                        

 DISABLED ACCESS & TOILETS

We have run into some stumbling blocks with this project, mostly concerning fire regulations. The Committee is working hard to comply with national regulations and ensure that this project is able to move forward. Hopefully requirements requested by Council will be submitted in the next fortnight so that we are able to commence work on this project soon. Once we have approval from Council, plans will be on display in the Clubhouse. The Club wishes to acknowledge the Gambling Community Benefit Fund for providing the funding for this project and also members Kev Cook & Gary Cooper & our good friend and Past-President Les Newton for their very generous offers of in-kind labour to ensure the job is completed.

We also wish to acknowledge all those who have assisted with the repairs to the septic tank as required by Unity Water, particularly Les Newton & Gary Cooper.

TEE SIGNAGE

The Committee would also like to acknowledge to members the generous contribution made by the Somerset Regional Council Community Assistance Grant towards the cost of the Tee signage that was erected last year.

BRISBANE VALLEY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Fantastic to see so many representatives from Kilcoy compete in the first round of the Championships. Good luck to all for the remaining 2 rounds.

MARCH MEETING – GENERAL MEETING 6^TH MARCH

The Committee has received further advice/suggestions concerning 2 motions that were passed at the Annual General Meeting that we feel it is in the best interests of the members to alter. If members are in agreeance, we are hoping to avoid having to call a Special General Meeting, by making our March meeting a general meeting and giving all members the opportunity to place a proxy vote

1. Motion passed at A.G.M. concerning Men’s Championship Divisions: A Grade up to 9, B Grade 10-17, C Grade 18 upwards, moved Greg Smith, seconded Tony Morgan. Carried.

Craig has since received a suggestion and has moved a motion that “Men’s Championship Divisions be: A1 up to 5, A2 6-12, B Grade 13-19, C Grade 20 upwards”, seconded . It was felt that this would be more advantageous for all divisions. We are asking members to vote on this motion and there will be forms at the bar for this purpose or we welcome attendance at the meeting on 6^th March for input and voting.

2. Motion passed at A.G.M. that Ward’s Tax and Accounting Service be retained as auditors for the Club, moved Janice Morgan, seconded Jodie Blunt. Carried.

We have received advice that local accountants Sunset Tax & Accounting have provided a very competitive quote for Kilcoy Bowls Club. The Committee is therefore wishing to request a quote from Sunset Tax and Accounting for the annual audit of the Golf Club books. Janice Morgan has moved that she obtain a quote from Sunset Tax and Accounting, and if their price is competitive with Ward’s Tax and Accounting that we appoint the local firm, Sunset Tax and Accounting as 2018 auditors, seconded Jodie Blunt.