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COUNTRY CLUB
Tel. 03 9582 4600
Fax. 03 9582 4699
Corner Wellington & Jells Roads, Wheelers Hill 3150
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Your Friend ly Community Sporting Club
President’s Report
W
e are now well into spring and the club and
surrounds are looking very good. Summer
sports are not far off and it is good to see
all sections preparing in their various sports.
Whilst on the subject of sports it is most pleasing to
report that we have been granted the Australian Squash
Championships which will be held in December this year.
As the host venue we receive 2 wildcard entries to the
tournament so it will be pleasing to see two of our players
among the 64 best entrants. We wish them well. The
event will be streamed live worldwide on the internet and
will also be shown on TV screens throughout the club. The
Bowls section have scheduled their home games on the
weekend of the squash final to be away so as to allow for
the expected influx of spectators. It is very pleasing to see
our sections cooperating for the overall benefit of the club.
gigantic waste of time and
money and will benefit no
one but at great cost. It is just
another government knee
jerk reaction to appease the
anti pokie lobby and will
not, in my opinion, assist
one “problem gambler”. As
usual we clubs at the coal
face will feel the financial
brunt for a lot of wasted
money.
It is with regret that we note the passing of the following
Members over the past few months, Colin Hamel,
Jenny Moffat, Samual Kyle, John Holmes and Glenda
Murrowood who was past Board Director of the Club. All
of these Members were long term members of 15 years
or more and had greatly contributed to the Club in many
ways over those years.
Still on sports our bowls coach Barrie Lester and Josh
Thorburn from Shepparton Bowls Club recently won the
Victorian Indoor Pairs Championship. They then went on
to win the Australian title and as a result will represent
Australia in the UK in early January to play for the World
title. We wish them well in this prestigious event.
All of the above will be sadly missed. We at the Mulgrave
Country Club send our deepest sympathy to all of the
families in the loss of their loved ones at this sad time.
I would also like to welcome Joyce Lindores to our club.
Joyce is an international bowler and has 4 World Gold
Medals in Singles, Pairs and Fours. Joyce is looking
forward to the bowling season at Mulgrave and all our
players are very excited to have her with us. I am sure that
Joyce will have a very enjoyable and lengthy stay with us.
I look forward to seeing all members around the club.
Our latest refurbishment has now been completed. The
bistro and gaming bars have been refaced and the pillars
in the gaming room and bistro have been tiled to match.
The gaming room has had a major facelift and rearrangement of the machines to allow more room for the
sports cafe. As can be seen the cafe has been expanded
with the addition of banquette seating and more tables
and comfortable arm chairs.The bistro servery has had
a rearrangement to increase efficiency and the Heritage
Room has also had a facelift. All in all the results are very
pleasing and keeping the club updated and looking new.
The club continues to trade very well and to the end of
August our bottom line is very close to budget, which was
originally thought to be very challenging. The recently
completed refurbishment was funded completely from our
cash flow and we have still been able to comfortably maintain our loan repayments and gaming machine entitlement
costs. Our next big expense will be the updating of our
gaming machines to handle voluntary pre-commitment. This
must be installed before 1st December 2015 and we must
advise the government our deployment date prior to 1st
December this year. I believe that this whole exercise is a
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We thank all of the above for their contribution to the club
over their years of membership.
LEON ROSS, President
HALF-YEARLY MEETING OF
THE MULGRAVE COUNTRY CLUB
To be held on Thursday 20th November 2014
At 6pm in the Panorama Room
Snacks from 5.30pm
AGENDA
1.Present
2.Apologies
3. Minutes of previous Half-Yearly meeting
4. Business arising out of the minutes
5.REPORTS:
5.1President
5.2Treasurer
5.3Manager
6. General Business
7.Close
COLIN PERRY, Honorary Secretary
Appearance
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Bouquet
Subtle biscuit-like aromas
with citrus and white pear
characters.
Palate
Soft creamy textured palate
with length and drinkability.
Glass $7.00
Bottle $26.50
So you’ve had a great day out and about
with the family; trouble is no one likes
to cook on Sundays... Fortunately, we’ve
got the perfect solution: Get ready for a
feast with our Sunday Carvery 6–8pm
and we’ll entertain your kids as well!!
Thursday 20th November
BIG O & FRIENDS
$25 Show only. Show starts at 8.00pm
Country Bistro meal available prior to show
Call 03
5982 4600 to book
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Manager’s
Report
Spring is here and
daylight savings has
commenced on the
5th October. Breakfast
on the Terrace also
resumed on that date
so make time to come
and enjoy a buffet
breakfast available
between 9am and 11am every Sunday. Entertainment on
the Terrace will also resume and be available on the last
Sunday of the month.
Our next show scheduled for the 23rd October is
Reminiscing a LRB (Little River Band) tribute and on the 20th
November join us for the Big O and Friends tribute band.
Still only $25 per person show only, with bistro meals
available. Get together with friends and book
a table for an enjoyable night out.
Christmas Day at the Club is almost fully
booked so if you are thinking about joining us
with your family and friends please get in fast
to avoid disappointment.
By the time this newsletter goes to print our
online squash and tennis court booking
system should be operational and available
to all squash and tennis members by going
to our website at www.mulgravecc.com.au
and selecting the squash and tennis pages.
A very big congratulations goes to two of
our favourite members, Leon and Margery
White who on the 14th September
2014 celebrated their 60th Wedding
Anniversary with close friends and family
in the Panorama Room. Margery and
Leon first met at the Sigma Drug Company
and were engaged in 1953. On the
18th September 1954 they married at
St Marys Church in Caulfield. They have
three daughters, seven grandchildren
and two great grandchildren. After 60
years of marriage they still hold hands.
Congratulations to you both!
The Club continues to support individual’s,
charities, sporting clubs and schools in the
local area. In the last four months we have
donated various amounts to the following
recipients totalling over $68,500:
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Waverley Netball Centre, Jack Besley, Glen Waverley
Rovers Junior Football Club, Greater Dandenong Warriors
Hockey Club, Jells Park Primary School, Lyndale United
Soccer Club, Mazenod Old Collegian Football Club,
Northvale Netball Club, Waverley Park Hawks Junior
Football Club, Young Life Australia, Lighthouse Foundation,
Eating Disorders Victoria, FIDA Football, Glen Waverley
Hawks Cricket Club, Lyndale Cricket Club, Mazenod
Panthers Football Club, Mulgrave Scout Group, Rosies
Oblate Youth Mission, Syndal Baton Twirlers, Mithran
Selvaratnam, Combined Rotary Clubs Mayor of Monash
Charity Golf Day, Disability Sport and Recreation, Highvale
Secondary College, Genes for Jeans, Churchill Park Golf
Club, Brandon Heights Softball Club, Eastern Suburbs
Combined Darts League, Notting Hill Brandon Park Cricket
Club, Salesian Old Boys Cricket Club, St Justins Auskick
Clinic, Wheelers Hill Lions Club, Waverley City Archers,
Georgia Reynolds, Julieanne Kinsella, Glendal Primary
School, Bluebirds Softball Club, Brentwood Secondary
College, Silverton Cricket Club, Glen Waverley Cricket
Club, Waverley Benevolent Society.
Leon & M
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Staff Member of the Month
Congratulations also goes to Amy Scarlett and Ciaron
Connolly on the arrival of their baby daughter Harper Scarlett
Connolly, born on the 12th August weighing 7lb 5oz.
Clausen
Annette
Please also congratulate Annette Clausen (Admin) and
Timothy Rolfe (Bistro) on being awarded ‘Staff Members
of the Month’ for August. Both Annette and Tim have been
recognized for their hard work, enthusiasm and dedication
to the club. Well done guys and keep up the good work!
KERRY SCARLETT, General Manager
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Every Friday in the Club Room
Experienced female instructor
Also Wednesday mornings 9.30am
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10.30–11.30am for beginners
11.30–12.30 pm for experienced
Contact Julienne or John Swale on:
9561 4857
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Free Kids Xmas Party
Full members only
Saturday 29th November 2pm–5pm
Face painting, balloonist, kids entertainer, Colouring-in Competition,
ice cream, soft drink and gift from Santa. Arrival time for Santa is 4pm.
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Barrie Lester
Bowls Report
Unbelievably, the Bowls season for 2014/15 has
commenced, it seems like only yesterday that we
were reviewing last season. Whilst it seems like time
has flown, it has been a great opportunity in the
off-season to recharge some batteries, enjoy sports of
other sorts and for some, even escape to the warmer
places around the country and overseas.
The break has seen the ranks of the bowls section
swell significantly. Again this season, our club has
managed to appeal significantly enough for bowlers
to make the change and join the Mulgrave Country
Club. Great assets for the club itself, not just the
Bowls section. To new players to the sport, as well as
to the club, we say welcome one and all.
Practise matches went well and it was great to renew
friendships and friendly rivalries, most recently with
our neighbours, Vermont South. Practise matches ran
until late September, inter mingled with Intra Club
Matches.
For Midweek Pennant, the first game kicked off on
the 23rd September, for Saturday Pennant was 4th
October and the Night Pennant team has to wait until
mid November to open their account. The coming
season sees our Ladies field a Premier Division team.
A fantastic challenge that will be embraced and
welcomed I’m sure.
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INTRODUCING:
BARRIE LESTER
AUSTRALIAN REP & CLUB COACH
Read Barrie’s Bio and achievements on Bowls Australia
website: http://www.bowlsaustralia.com.au/
Aus-Squads/Australian-Jackaroos/Barrie-Lester
There are some exciting events in the pipeline this Summer.
In the next weeks, the Bowls section will be announcing
some innovative programs that will involve Corporate
and Sporting connections and introducing new people to
this great sport of ours. In addition, a youth development
program that is a joint initiative between the Bowls section
and the Mulgrave Country Club, will see some of the best
young talent being fostered and mentored through a structured program that will also strengthen our playing ranks.
When plans have been finalised, more will be revealed.
So, if you haven’t ventured down to the greens for a
while, drag out the bowls bag, polish up your bowls and
start rolling them down.
If you are thinking about having a roll for the first time,
contact the Bowls section and someone will be more than
happy to assist. You’ll be glad you did!
Happy Bowling!
SHANE McCLUSKEY, Deputy Chairperson`
BEER IT’S BETTING
OF THE MONTH
Launched this Year!
SEASON
• Large TV screens
• Sports Bet
• Trackside
• Weekly punters
tipping competition
Follow us on your
favourite social
network
facebook.com/MulgraveCountryClub
twitter.com/mulgravecc
Think! About your choices. Call Gambler’s Help 1800 858 858. Gamble Responsibly.
FREE
Cost is $6.50 each
or 4 for $24.00
“Brewed locally with our climate in mind” Tully Hadley, Crown Head Brewer
TIME TO SHOP AT TAB
HOW’S YOUR FORM?
BINGO MONDAY MORNINGS AT 10AM
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Oaks Day
Join us for a day
of fun and glamour!
THURSDAY 6th NOVEMBER
•11am to 5pm
•Two course meal plus a glass
of bubbly
•Raffles & prizes for best hat
and fashions on the field
•$50 per person ($5 donated to
Breast Cancer Foundation)
•Bookings essential, full payment
by 24th October
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Celebrate
THE SPRING
RACING CARNIVAL
at
with ever ything at your
e to be this Spring Racing Carnival
Mulgrave Country is the perfect plac
e you feel right at home.
our TAB and our friendly staff to mak
fingertips with five EBT terminals in
Carnival. So sit back and enjoy
Saturday during the Spring Racing
Our TAB is open from 10am ever y
club.
this exciting time of the year at your
SPRING RACING CARNIVAL EVENTS:
Wednesday 22 October
Geelong Cup
25 October
Saturday
Cox Plate Day
1 November
Saturday
Victoria Derby Day
4 November
Tuesday
Melbourne Cup Day
6 November
Thursday
Oaks Day
8 November
rday
Satu
Stakes Day
November
15
rday
Satu
Caulfield Sandown Classic
TAB OPEN FROM
10AM EVERY
SATURDAY DURING
SPRING CARNIVAL
MELBOURNE CUP
DAY OPEN FROM
7AM
PUT YOUR BETS ON
EARLY
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Cricket Report
As we say goodbye to the colder months, it means it’s
time for the Cricket Season to kick off. This year looks
to be a big season for the Cricket Section with 5 Senior
sides playing on Saturday afternoons and 6 Junior sides
(under 11 through to Under 17) playing Friday nights and
Saturday mornings.
We welcome back an old son, Mark Prosser as our new
club coach. Mark has already injected an enormous
amount of enthusiasm into the playing group and we have
seen some great results on the training track already.
We will also have Milo in2Cricket running this year for
5 to 9 year olds. This will consist of 12 sessions during
the summer.
Please visit our website mwhcc.vic.cricket.com.au
for further details or contact Brad Etherton on:
0401 779 381.
BRAD ETHERTON,
Cricket Section Chairman
Christmas Day Luncheon
Seniors Christmas
EXTENSIVE 3 COURSE BUFFET
TWO GREAT ROOMS. 12 noon to 3.00pm
TRADITIONAL 3 COURSE CHRISTMAS
LUNCHEON
Entertainment:
COST: $24.95. 12noon to 3.00pm
• Bistro – Marceau Camille
• Panorama Room – Ramon Demillo
•Wednesday 3rd December.
Entertainment by Andrew Portelli
Members $75. Non Members $80.
Children 5–12 $30. Under 5 Free
•Thursday 11th December. Entertainment by Cyril Moran
•Tuesday 16th December. Entertainment by Col Perkins
COMMUNITY HEALTH
INFORMATION PROGRAM
The Valley Private Hospital is pleased to present a new COMMUNITY
HEALTH INFORMATION PROGRAM. This program has developed a range
of different events that reflect our core values and promote healthy living.
We believe that health is all that matters and that’s why we want to help you
better manage yours.
Vascular medicine: do your legs
ache when you walk?
Our information nights will encourage you to take control of your health by
understanding common issues that are part of the aging process. You will
have the chance to meet our surgeons and specialists who will give you
invaluable facts around disease states, investigation options and treatment;
they are at the top in their field of medicine and will empower you to better
understand how to get the most of your life. Interested? Please return this
form to reception by 23.10.2014.
Orthopeadics: Hips, knees and
shoulders and how to keep them in
tip top shape.
I wish to attend the FREE Community Health Information Night to be held at
Mulgrave Country Club on Thursday 30th October, 6.30–7.30pm:
Urology made simple: what you
need to know about common prostrate and bladder issues.
NAME: _______________________________________________________
Cardiology: heart problems often
go undiagnosed, what to look for!
EMAIL: ________________________________________________________
OUR EMERGENCY DEPARMENT IS OPEN 24/7 365 DAYS A YEAR
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Mulgrave Melodies
10.30am: Scrumptious Morning Tea.
Show: 10.45 to 12.15pm. $9.00 pp.
CLIFF RICHARD & FRIENDS
Tuesday 14th October
Featuring: Col Perkins. Col performs classic hits, Move
It, Living Doll, Bachelor Boy, The Young Ones, Lucky Lips
and of course Summer Holiday. Also enjoy songs from
other rock legends of the time like Ricky Nelson, Buddy
Holly and Johnny O’Keefe.
STRAIT, DUSTY & ME
Tuesday 11th November
The music of George Strait, Slim Dusty and Rene Diaz
presents the great songs of America’s Living Legend
and the King of Australian Country Music.
A ROCKIN’ CHRISTMAS – Tuesday 9th December
Featuring: Rick Charles. Rick will be performing some
all time favourites, plus a few memorable tunes from
Engelbert, John Rowles, Elvis, Charlie Pride and more.
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NEW YEAR’S EVE 2014
Get ready to rock!
Extensive 3 Course Carvery Buffet
Live Entertainment with Back to the 70s 80s
Full Member $80. Non Member $85. 7pm–1am
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Indoor Bowls Report
Our Indoor Bowls Social days on Tuesday’s have been
quite well attended with a lot of noise and laughter
coming from the Members area. However with some
members away or unable to play we have struggled to
get good results in Pennant. All our teams are in the lower
end of competition.
Sunday Breakfast
on the Terrace
9am–11am. Bookings essential
Tea, coffee and juice now included
Adults $22.95. Under 12 $10.95. Under 5 $5.00
The Club singles are being played at the moment with a lot
of good competition happening between all players and
wish them all good luck for the rest of the championships.
On a sad note the sudden passing of Colin Hamel on the
23rd May was a shock to all.
Colin had been a member of the Bowling & Indoor Bowls
section for 15 years and in that time had enjoyed playing
indoor and out doors for many years.
In 2009 he won the Men’s Indoor Bowls championship,
and also played a large part in the winning of Indoor
Pennant Premierships over the years.
The Country Bistro
He loved the friendships that he, along with his wife
Wendy had made in the Club and at other clubs that they
had visited while playing bowls.
The Spring/Summer 2014/15 Menu
is out with exciting new dishes
Colin will be sadly missed by all his fellow Bowlers and
his many friends around the Club. We at the Mulgrave
Country Club express our deepest sympathy to Wendy
and her family at this sad time and hope to see Wendy
coming and enjoying the friendship at the Club.
INDOORS BOWLS COMMITTEE
Board of Management & Staff
President: Vice President:
Treasurer:
Directors:
Secretary: General Manager: Assistant Manager:
Functions & Events Manager:
Human Resources Manager:
Membership &
Administration Co-ordinator:
Leon Ross
Geoff Collins
Jeff Riddle
Peter Mannix,
Peter Delaney,
Ted Vale
Alan Richards
Colin Perry
Kerry Scarlett
Danielle Keele
Alysa Langham
Amanda Shelley
Robyn James
... which will have you coming
back for more again and again
A la Carte
Lunch Monday to Saturday 12.00–2.00pm
Dinner Monday to Thursday 6.00–8.30pm
Dinner Friday and Saturday 6.00–9.00pm
Sunday Carvery
THREE COURSE CARVERY/BUFFET
Lunch 12.00–2.00pm and Dinner
6.00–8.00pm
Adults $24.95, Children 5–12 years $14.95
and Children 2–5 years $5
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Free Entertainment October to December 2014
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Marceau Camille
Rock & Roll with Andrew Portelli
Rene Diaz
Me and Him Duo
Rick Charles
Leon Blaher
Col Perkins
Rock & Roll with The Black Hill Ramblers
Rob Foenander
After Nine Duo
Heath Harper
Craig Schneider
TBA
Rock & Roll with DJ Deno & Rick Charles
Paris By Night Duo
Phoenix Band
Rene Diaz
Leon Blaher
Frank Powell
Kingsley Koonwhye
Party Doctors
Col Perkins
Craig Schneider
TBA
Rock & Roll with DJ Deno & Rick Charles
Cyril Moran
Peter Thackrah
Andrew Portelli
Pete Pascoe Melb Cup Day
Paul Hughes
Rock & Roll with the Black Hill Ramblers
Frankie Stevens
After Nine
Rick Charles
Leon Blaher
Col Perkins
Rock & Roll with Rick Charles & DJ Deno
Cyril Moran
Rob Foenander
Rene Diaz
Craig Schnieder
Dennis Rea
Kingsley Koonwhye
The Evaangelist
Col Perkins
Leon Blaher
Frank Powell
Frankie Stevens
Cheek to cheek
Paris by Night
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Special Xmas Luncheon – Andrew Portelli
Frankie Stevens
Rock & Roll – The Black Hill Ramblers
Kingsley Koonwhye
After Nine Duo
Dennis Rea
Leon Blaher
Frankie Stevens
Cyril Moran – No Rock & Roll
Maddison
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Marceau Camille
Craig Schneider
Dennis Rea
TBA – No Rock & Roll
Phoenix
The Evangelist
Rene Diaz
Pete Pascoe
No entertainment
Bistro Closed
The Black Hill Ramblers
Rick Charles
No Entertainment
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to Saturday evenings
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Squash & Racquetball Report
The warmer weather is upon us and the
Squash & Racquetball Section is as busy
as ever. Just to recap a few achievements
if your mind has been on footy and not
squash or racquetball for a while...
The Autumn Pennant Season finished
with the highest ranked Mulgrave team to
win a flag - congratulations to the A1 team
of Mithran Selvaratnam, Sharoze Khan,
Muhammad Ali & Elton Cross.
Other pennant winners included the
Masters Grade 1 team captained by
Bob Vezina defeating Moorabbin,
Grade 4 team captained by Tom Slattery
defeating Mountain Districts & Grade
7 team captained by Betsie Young
defeating Mountain Districts. Ladies Cup
Grade won back the ‘Cameron Cup’ in
VSL, B Grade won their final in the SSL
competition and Racquetball Grades 2
& 3 were premiers. Congratulations go
to all players who reached the finals in
their respective pennants – it was a great
season for the club.
Congratulations
to
Mithran
Selvaratnam for winning Division 1
of
the Victorian Open & Graded
Championships 2014 which were
held in July at the Melbourne Sports &
Aquatic Centre. A great achievement for
Mithran who was presented his trophy by
Australian legend Geoff Hunt, the eighttime British Open champion and four-time
World champion.
Whilst on the subject of legends Ted Vale
& Tom Slattery continue to follow the tournament circuit having recently competed
in the 70–75 age group at the World
Masters Squash Championships in
Hong Kong and the Australian Masters
Squash Championships in Bathurst in
September. Another member following
hot on their tails is Peter Adriaans who
also participated in both events in the
55-60 age group. These events attract
elite players & result in many games
being played in a short period of
time, they should issue a medal for just
competing in these age groups
Members will have noticed a new
2014 Club Championship format has
been introduced to give more players
an opportunity to compete. The Squash
and Racquetball Committee believe
more
enjoyment
can be had by all
squash competition
players in the new
format which is held
over a number of
months instead of
the usual weekend
in July. Matches
commenced being
played in August
and finals will be
held on the 9th
November 2014
with a presentation
dinner to follow
that
night.
All
squash & racquetball members &
their families are
invited to attend the
finals on Sunday to
support players &
attend the presentation dinner. Further
details about the
championship,
matches and each
division co-ordinator can be found on
the noticeboard at the courts.
Another date to lock in your calendar
is the 11th – 14th December 2014 as
Mulgrave will be hosting the Australian
Closed Squash Championships. This
event will attract many top level squash
players and will again showcase our first
class squash facilities on the internet. An
event not to be missed...
A reminder to all members that we have
an approved club coach - Denis Jeffery
– who can offer a range of coaching
options for all junior and adult players
who are seeking to improve their game.
Denis is always looking for juniors to join
his Sunday competition, and is currently
offering coaching to beginners. Anyone
interested can contact Denis on 0413
082 327. If Denis cannot meet your
needs, please contact the Squash &
Racquetball Committee.
Mulgrave will be hosting an approved
refereeing lecture (referred to as a RAP
course) on Thursday the 16th October
at 7pm. The lecture is predominantly for
Club Circuit players who are not “current”
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ABOVE TOP: Victorian Open &
Graded Championships 2014
– Geoff Hunt and Mithran Selvaratnam.
ABOVE: Masters Premiers, Grade 1
– Autumn 2014. L to R; Sharoze
Khan, Muhammad Ali, Elton Cross
and Mithran Selvqratnam.
which means they have not attended a
RAP lecture since 1/1/2011 so you
need to attend either this lecture or the
other one being held at Hawthorn, to be
eligible to play in finals at the end of the
current Spring season. It is now compulsory for all players to be accredited if they
want to play in finals as there will not be
any exceptions.
Any Mulgrave members who need to
update their accreditation, or just wish to
improve their refereeing skills, are welcome
to attend this session. These sessions are
very beneficial and can help players be
more confident when refereeing.
Cheers from the “RED HOT DOT”
Golf Report
JUNE 2014 – Our June fixture was played at the
Legends Course at Moonah Links. The weather was
fine and the course in good condition.
The stableford competition results were as follows:Winner:Stewart Grey with 47 points
Runner-up:John Hall with 35 points (cb)
Players with the most stableford points on the Front and
Back Nines (other than the overall winners) were:Front Nine:
Barry Little with 18 points (cb)
Back Nine:
Joe Dimasi with 17 points (cb)
Nearest the Pin: Travis Powell, John Hall
and Stewart Grey
Longest Drive:
Stewart Grey
JULY 2014 – July fixture played at the Dunes Course
at Rye, included the quarter finals of the match play
competition as well as our normal stableford competition. The successful players are as follows:Match Play:
Des Collins, Jim Tsaoussis,
Peter Miley and Travis Powell
Plate:Peter Fricke, Tony Tesoriero,
Stewart Gray and Paul Maydom
Stableford:
Winner: Stewart Gray, 37 points
Runner-up:Peter Miley, 35 points
Players with the most stableford points on the Front and
Back Nines (other than the overall winners)
Front Nine:
Barry Little with 19 points (cb)
Back Nine:
Jim Scott with 22 points
Nearest the Pins: Peter Miley, Peter Fricke, Nick Bell
and Brad Hodgkins
Longest Drive:
Des Collins
Don’t miss this:
Tribute to the
LITTLE
RIVER
BAND
Thursday 23rd October
Show starts at 8.30pm
$25 per person
Bistro meals available prior to show
AUGUST 2014 – Played at Flinders. Winners:Stableford:
Winner: Jeff Riddle, 40 points
Runner-up: John Hall, 39 points
Nearest the Pins: Michael Waters, Jeff Riddle,
Jim Scott (2) and Steve Duke
Longest Drive:
Steve Duke
SEPTEMBER 2014 – Dorset was the venue for competition in September where the semi-finals for match play
were contested as well as our stableford fixture. The
winners were:Match Play:
Des Collins and Travis Powell
Plate:
Peter Fricke and Joe Dimasi
Stableford:
Winner: Gary Eden, 49 points
Runner-up:Joe Dimasi, 42 points
Players with the most stableford points on the Front and
Back Nines (other than the overall winners)
Front Nine:
Lachlan Watson with 20 points
Back Nine:
Des Collins with 22 points
Nearest the Pins: Lachlan Watson, Steve Duke,
Jim Scott and Terry Newland
Longest Drive: Steve Duke
ROD BIRRELL, Golf Secretary
please Book early
03 9582 4600
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