Expressions Of Interest – CLUB PRESIDENT

Dear Members,

As was stated at this year’s Annual General Meeting 6 August 2023 following the advice received from the Commanding Officer HMAS Cerberus prior to the meeting, the process for selecting the President of the club is now changed. This means that the President no longer needs to be a serving or reserve member of the Australian Defence Force. The committee will continue to select the President of the club from nominations received for the position prior to the AGM.

On behalf of the CGC committee I now request ‘Expressions of Interest’ from members of the club who may be either six or seven day members, who would be interested in accepting the role of President from January 2024.

Members who are interested are requested to write or email a brief written ‘Expression Interest’ for the position addressed to the Club Secretary by close of business Tuesday 31^st October 2023.

Any queries concerning the role or functions of the President and or the Club should be directed to myself or the Secretary as appropriate.

The position of President is key to the club meeting its responsibilities and objectives. The committee would welcome the consideration of any members who feel they could contribute in the role.

Regards,

Steve Wright
14 Sep 23

Positions on General Committee for 2023/24

A reminder to all members of the club that this year’s Annual General Meeting will be staged Saturday 5 August promptly from 9:30am.  Committee requests that members arrive at the club prior to 9:00am to ensure ample time for meeting registration and the review of last year’s meeting minutes and the financial statements for FY 2022/23.

As there is a shotgun start to the day’s competition members playing will also be required to enter the competition prior to the meeting commencement.

The committee encourages all members – seven and six day – to be present at the AGM whether playing golf on the day or not.

Positions on Committee: There is still plenty of space on the committee nomination sheet located on the inside noticeboard. To date three nominations only have been placed on the board. Six and seven day members may nominate or be nominated for committee positions. Sporting organisations such as ours’ cannot function without the support of members.

Members (six and seven day) are encouraged to consider themselves for committee positions for the coming year. Requirements of committee members are not too onerous as only one committee meeting per month is normally required. Committee members also perform Duty Committeepersons duties on average one Saturday every two to three months.

Members who may be considerate are encouraged to speak to a present member of committee including myself. Committee would welcome new faces or the return of previous committee.

S. R. Wright
President CGC
27 July 2023

CERBERUS GOLF CLUB INC.

NOTICE OF 2023 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

5th AUGUST 2023

Dear Members,

Cerberus Golf Club Members are advised that the 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at the club house at 9:30am Saturday 5th August 2023.

Please note that in accordance with club rules, this AGM notice of meeting was posted on the clubhouse notice board on Tuesday 11th July, 2023.  All six (6) and seven (7) day members of the club are encouraged to attend, including those not playing golf on the day.

Purpose of the Meeting

The purpose of holding the AGM is to conform with the requirements as an Incorporated Association (CGC) under the terms of the Department of Consumer Affairs Victoria.  The ordinary business of the AGM will be to:

1. Confirm the Minutes of the 2022 Annual General Meeting.
2. Receive Committee reports from the President, Captain and Treasurer regarding Club Operations during the previous Financial Year;
3. Elect Officers of the Club and General Committee Members for the year 2023/2024; and
4. To process/discuss any business, including Notice of Motions that are placed on the agenda by Members, a minimum of 21 days prior to the AGM.

Committee Nominations

Nominations for all Committee positions (except that of the President) are requested from Members to reach the Club by Saturday, 5th of August.  Nominations are to be recorded on the nomination sheet posted on the in-house club notice board.  Nominations are to contain the name of the nominee; the position nominated; the names of the Proposer and a Seconder.  It should be noted that Seven (7) and Six (6) Day Members may be nominated.

The following positions are available:

• Captain;
• Vice-Captain;
• Secretary;
• Treasurer;
• Assistant Treasurer;
• Handicapper;
• Social Secretary; and
• up to eight (8) General Committee Members.

Yours sincerely,

Dirk Rynaard
Secretary
Cerberus Golf Club, Inc.

Legal Levy

(update 31st May, 2023)

Dear Members,

Last Thursdays newsletter announced that a legal levy would be applied to membership renewals for FY 23/24.  Given the feedback received from some long time members of the club, the committee has now reversed the decision to do so.  The announced increase in membership fees to counter inflation will still go ahead.  Membership renewal letters will be available for collection from the golf shop in the next couple of weeks.  Fees are to be paid by 1 August.

Regards,

Steve Wright
President
Cerberus Golf Club

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING – JANUARY 21 2023

A reminder to all Cerberus Golf Club members that a Special General Meeting will be held at the clubhouse from 9.30am Saturday 21^st January 2023.

All six and seven day members of the club are encouraged to attend, including those not playing golf on the day.

Members will be informed of key outcomes from the recent members’ survey, and also receive an update on matters associated with the current claims against the Club presently scheduled to be heard by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) from 4 to 6 April 2003. Information will include: The current expenditure on legal costs and a forecast of potential future costs. 

A Shotgun start for the day’s golf competitions will occur immediately following the meeting.

CERBERUS GOLF CLUB INC.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING

21st JANUARY 2023

Dear Members,

Cerberus Golf Club Members are advised that a Special General Meeting (SGM) will be held at the club house at 9:30am Saturday 21st January 2023.

All six (6) and seven (7) day members of the club are encouraged to attend, including those not playing golf on the day.

Purpose of the Meeting

The purpose of the SGM is to provide an update to members on matters associated with the current claims against the Cerberus Golf Club presently scheduled to be heard by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) from 4th to 6th of April 2023.

Information provided will include:

1. The current expenditure on legal costs and a projected future cost estimate.
2. Relevant information gained from the recently conducted Members Survey.

If you haven’t yet, please complete the Members Survey which closes on Friday, the 6th of January 2023.

Because of the SGM, a Shot Gun start for the day’s golf competitions will be necessary and occur immediately following the meeting.

Yours sincerely,

Dirk Rynaard
Secretary
Cerberus Golf Club, Inc.

CERBERUS GOLF CLUB INC.

NOTICE OF MEMBER SURVEY

Dear Members,

As we approach the end of the 2022 golfing season, the Club’s Management Committee is undertaking a consultation process with members regarding the Club’s competition structure for 2023.

As part of this process, the Committee has prepared an online survey which we encourage all members to complete.  Being online, the survey can be done at a time convenient to you and will take less than 5 minutes to complete. 

The survey invitation will be sent to your email address which you have provided the club.  For those who have not provided their email address, please send your email address to YourVoice@cerberusgolfclub.com.au before Saturday, 10^th December in order to be included.  We intend to commence sending email invitations on Monday, 12th of December. 

The email invitation will contain a website link you click on which will take you to the survey on your web browser.  Because the email has a website link, please check your SPAM or JUNK folder in case your internet provider’s spam filter redirects it.

For the remaining few who do not have their email address in our records, we will send a letter by post which will have a QR Code.  Please scan the QR Code using your mobile phone and it will direct your web browser to the survey.

We request that surveys be completed immediately upon receipt of our email.

Once completed, you will not be able to retake the survey.  This is to ensure that the survey is conducted in a fair manner and that the results are a true reflection of members’ views.

Importantly, your responses to the survey will be anonymous.  Responses from the survey will only be analysed in aggregate. 

The survey will be open until the 6^th of January.  The Committee believes this will provide all members sufficient time. Should any member be unable to complete the survey online by the deadline, please contact the Club Secretary or myself asap so an alternate solution can be achieved.

Whilst the survey is not mandatory, we strongly encourage all members to complete it so the Committee can fully assess the views of its entire membership base and action accordingly.

As a highly valued member of the Cerberus Golf Club, the Committee and I look forward to your participation in this survey. Thank you for your assistance.  

Yours sincerely,

Steve Wright
President CGC

Message to All Members:

Nominations are requested from members for the annual award – the ‘Wayne Lewis Award’ (Club Person of the Year). Awarded to the club member who has made the greatest overall contribution to the Club in 2022. All nominations are to be written and submitted by the Proposer and with at least one Seconder – nominations are due to the club by Saturday 12 November 2022.

Nominations can be emailed Attention: Club Secretary – Dirk Rynaard – at email: cerberus@iprimus.com.au or placed in an envelope and dropped in the ‘blue box’ situated inside the club house.

Please note that written nominations should address the following points:

1. Contribution to the Club. May include voluntary work on the course or in and around the clubhouse.  It may include service to the Club which is not physically evident.
2. Personal qualities and other contributing factors.

Regards,
Steve Wright
President CGC

What’s on at Cerberus over the Cup Weekend?

We have a couple of special events coming up over the Melbourne Cup Weekend.

Sun 30th Oct, GALA DAY (3 person ambrose), 8.30am shotgun start – contact Danny if you wish to enter a team or if you are a single player hoping to join a team.  $33 per player ($99 per team), includes lunch, 1 free drink, gift and fantastic prizes.  Big thankyou to our MAJOR Sponsor Westernport Hotel ($600 value in gift vouchers to be won).  Also great prizes donated by TAYLORMADE, WILSON, AXIS GOLF AND MASERATI (Chris Carbone). Spinning wheel on the day ($5 per number), 1st prize Taylormade Golf Bag, other prizes include Meat Packs, Beer & Wine.   

Tue 1st Nov, MELBOURNE CUP DAY, Alf Simpson Shield (4 person ambrose), 9.30am shotgun start.  Login to 1golf to register your name in a team.  $10 per player, B.Y.O. lunch/snacks.  Melbourne Cup Raffle – tickets now available for sale in the clubhouse.  Major prize, hamper, donated by the Australian Military Bank.  $1 per ticket or 6 for $5.  

Club Championships Coming Up

Men’s Club Championships and Ladies (Sat players) Nett Championships commence on Saturday 12th November.  No cost to enter (standard daily sat comp fee applies).  Please register via 1GOLF when bookings open at 3pm this Friday.  Round 1, EARLY BOARD (register via 1GOLF as per normal).  LATE BOARD; in 1GOLF all rows on the late board will show as 10:30am.  Please book into any row and a couple of days later we will seed the field into handicap order, low to high – check 1GOLF midweek to see your allocated time.    

Ladies Club Championships commence on Tuesday 15th November (MDE available).  Entry form available from the Golf Shop – entries close Nov 1, 2022.

CERBERUS GOLF CLUB INC.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2022

Notice of AGM

The 2022 Cerberus Golf Club Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at the clubhouse on Saturday, 6th August 2022, 9:00am arrival for a 9:30am meeting start.  The Notice of Meeting has been placed on the clubhouse noticeboard.

The purpose of holding the AGM is to conform with the requirements as an Incorporated Association (CGC) under the terms of the Department of Consumer Affairs Victoria.  The ordinary business of the AGM will be to:

1. Confirm the Minutes of the 2020/21 Annual General Meeting;
2. Receive Committee reports from the President, Captain and Treasurer regarding Club operations during the previous Financial Year;
3. Elect Officers of the Club and General Committee Members for the year 2022/2023; and
4. To process/discuss any business, including Notice of Motions, that are placed on the agenda by Members a minimum of 21 days prior to the AGM.

Committee Nominations

Nominations for all Committee positions (except that of the President) are still being accepted.  Nominations should be placed on the sheet provided on the clubhouse noticeboard.  It should be noted that Seven (7) and Six (6) Day Members may be nominated to serve on the general committee.

Positions available are:

• Captain
• Vice Captain
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Handicapper
• Social Secretary
• General Committee Members (up to 8)

Members are reminded that all six (6) and seven (7) day members are entitled and indeed encouraged to attend the meeting.  Even those members not playing golf on the day.

Any queries about the AGM or positions on committee may be directed to me or another member of the current committee as appropriate.

Regards,
Steve Wright
President Cerberus GC

Dear Members,

To ensure everyone’s safety at the club and out on the course, members operating their own or private golf carts on the course are requested to provide a copy of their Certificate of Insurance or policy that covers:

• Liability for Third Party Property Damage; and/or
• Personal injury caused by use or control of the golf cart/buggy.

Private golf carts that are not insured, present risks of personal liability not only to the owner or user but also to others should an accident occur.  As we have an obligation to ensure everyone’s safety and as standard practice across all golf clubs, please send a copy of your Certificate of Insurance or policy to Danny on or before 30 April at the latest.  Otherwise, use of your private golf cart within our premises may be suspended until it is insured.

Thank you for your cooperation on this matter.

Regards,
Steve Wright
President Cerberus GC

Dear Members,

Our greens are currently softer than normal and we noticed that not all golfers are repairing their pitch marks.  We also noticed a lot of shoe spike marks that appear to have been caused by golfers dragging their shoes while walking on the greens. 

We are requesting our Members to repair their own pitch marks as well as be mindful of how they walk through the greens to avoid creating spike marks.

We would also like to appeal to our community of Members to help the club by being mindful of existing pitch marks left by others and take initiative in repairing them.  Pitch marks, when left unattended, will result in long term or even permanent damage on our greens especially in its current conditions.  Let us all work together in keeping our course in great conditions. 

Your cooperation and assistance would be greatly appreciated. 

Regards,
Steve Wright
President Cerberus GC

David Hilet
Club Captain

Firstly, to all members the committee wishes everyone a great new year in 2022.  We all need a vastly improved year following the past two.

Volunteers:

I take this opportunity to thank all our volunteers and our paid staff for the position the club enjoys, without your personal efforts the club would not prosper as it does.

Watering;

This time of year, increasing summer temperatures combined with decreasing rainfall at times sees the increased use of fairway sprinklers.  The club uses three portable fairway sprinklers and Pat our superintendent must spend a couple of hours per week during dry spells moving them from place to place.  The committee recognises that this is time consuming for him.  Therefore, the committee asks the membership if there is a member or two that may live locally and have the time to spare to volunteer to assist in the task of moving these sprinklers on nominated days.  The three sprinklers are normally shifted twice per day when in use.   Should any member be able to assist in this task – please identify yourself to Pat who can provide additional detail on the overall task. The committee is willing to provide payment to anyone available.

Regards,
Steve Wright
President Cerberus GC

Members are advised that enhancements have been made to the member privileges and fee structure in order to streamline the implementation of competitions, eclectic, season cups and championship.

The changes are outlined below:

Saturday Competitions

Mens Division

• Free and automatic entry to all Season Cups and Eclectic Competitions.
• Free and automatic entry to Club Championships.
• As well as an Overall Winner, a separate winner will be awarded for Grades A, B and C.
• Ball run down cut-off will be extended from Top 25% to Top 30% of the day’s field.

Ladies Division

• Free and automatic entry to all Season Cups and Eclectic Competitions.
• Free and automatic entry to Ladies Club Championships which is now a Multi-Day Event.
• In addition to the Overall Winner, a Runner-Up Prize will be awarded (provided there are at least 10 Starters for the Division).
• Ball run down cut-off will be extended from Top 25% to Top 30% of the day’s field.

Thursday and Tuesday Open Competitions

• Free and automatic entry into the Mid-Week Cup.
• A golf ball will be awarded for every Birdie score in line with the guidelines during Saturday competitions (e.g. does not apply for Grade A Members on Par 5s).

Tuesday Ladies Competitions

• Introduction of Eclectic, Autumn, Summer and Spring Cups commencing on the 25th of January 2022.
• Free and automatic entry to all Season Cups and Eclectic Competitions.
• Free and automatic entry to Ladies Club Championships.
• Ball run down cut-off will be extended from Top 25% to Top 30% of the day’s field.

To accommodate these additional privileges, the Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday competition fees will be increased from $8 to $10. This additional revenue will fund the overall prize pools and additional benefits detailed above.

Please note that the club has made a substantial investment in 1GOLF to facilitate quick, ease and accurate processing of scorecards for any competition format including season cups and eclectic. Streamlining our competitions, cups and events (automatic entries) will maximise not only this investment but also the efficiencies inherent to using 1GOLF.

These changes were originally planned 12 months ago. After robust discussions, decisions were made to put these on hold during the uncertainty around COVID and lockdowns. With lockdowns hopefully now behind us, these modifications in our member privileges and fee structure will take effect on the 1st of January 2022 for Saturday and Mid-Week Open Competitions.   Meanwhile, for Tuesday Ladies Competitions, this will take effect on the 25th of January 2022 when the Eclectic and Season Cup Competitions commence. 

A record amount of $3,000 was donated to the Good Friday Appeal by Cerberus Golf Club on behalf of its members.   This would not have been possible if not for our donors. 

7-Day Lady Members Multi-Day Event Guidelines

Seven day lady members that choose to participate in the multi day events will by handicapped ONCE, on the day the card is submitted to Golf Link. Scores from play on Saturdays will be manually entered into the Tuesday ladies competition for game calculations and presentation purposes.

Seven day lady members entering the multi day events must pay the nominated ($8.00) entry fee for each competition they intend entering prior to the start of the Saturday round. Players choosing to participate in the Saturdays and the following Tuesday’s ladies event, must have entered the respective competitions prior to play on the Saturday.  Entry into Saturday and Tuesday competitions is optional. Seven day ladies may play on the Saturday without competing in the Saturday competition of the day.

Every endeavour has been made to align the Saturday ladies events with the upcoming Tuesday events. However, in some instances event alignment and therefore the conduct of multi-day events has not been possible.

Weekly, special and board events along with the respective entry open dates are clearly displayed in the annual Club Programme Booklet that will be available shortly.

All seven day lady members will be automatically included in the “Tuesday” ladies eclectic at no cost. Separate Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring cups will be run for seven day lady members. $2.00 entry fee will apply.

Seven day lady members playing on Saturdays for the Tuesday competition and prizes will not be eligible for the Tuesday NTP’s and 2nd shot on the 2^nd green. These prizes are sponsored by members specifically for the Tuesday competitions with no funds allocated from entrance fees. Separate Saturday ladies NTP’s will be introduced.

The winning seven day lady member will normally receive the customary $25.00 winner’s prize. 25% of entrants plus ties will dictate the weekly ball rundown.

Minimum Competitors – All Competitions. A minimum of four (4) competitors is required for any competition. If less than four players are entered entry fees will be refunded and players will play for handicapping purposes only.

Letter from the President

11 December 2020

Dear Members,

For some time this year Committee has been focusing on Equality matters here at our club. Following the establishment of an Equality Working Group earlier this year and after receipt of recommendations, a committee Equality meeting was convened on 4 November this year.

This letter is designed to provide all members with advice on decisions made by Committee and the introduction of changes that will come into effect from 1 January 2021.

1. Committee. There will be no changes to existing management arrangements at the club. The General Committee will continue in its current structure but with the incumbent Lady President and Lady Captain added as defined Officers of the Club on committee as voted in by members at the last AGM. The Ladies Sub-Committee will continue to coordinate all ladies golf at the club.
2. Match Sub-Committee. The present separate Men’s and Ladies match sub-committees will amalgamate into a single Match Sub-Committee.
3. Tuesday Ladies Competition. The traditional weekly ‘Ladies Competition’ will continue as a Golf Australia defined ‘Special Measure’ with tee times for the ladies between 8.30 and 09.30 Tuesday mornings.
4. Tuesday Open Competition. A second ‘open’ midweek competition will be initiated for Tuesdays to provide all members with a further golf competition opportunity. Tee times for this competition will be prior to, or following the ladies field.
5. Thursday Events. The current Thursday nine and 18 Hole competitions will continue to be coordinated through the Manager and OneGolf.
6. Men’s Saturday Competition. The Men’s Saturday competition will continue as normal, managed by the Match (Men’s) Committee.
7. New Saturday Ladies Competition. A New Saturday Ladies competition will be introduced for all seven day ladies. This will be conducted concurrently with the Men’s Saturday events.
8. Introduction of Multi-Day Events. Seven day lady members’ who are unable to compete in the weekly Tuesday Ladies competitions because of work or other commitments, will be eligible to enter and play the following Tuesday’s competition – on the Saturday prior. This sequence will enable the ‘same’ competition to be played across both days – with the events concluding on each Tuesday. Ladies that choose to enter both the Tuesday and the Ladies Competition of the day (Saturday) will be required to nominate prior and pay the standard $8.00 entry for each event.
   1. All ladies trophy, board and championship events will follow this format.
   2. A minimum of Four Competitors will be required in all club golf events to qualify as a competition.

With the decision by Committee to introduce separate competitions for both men and women, on competitions days, and to facilitate the playing of ‘multi-day’ Tuesday competitions on Saturdays for those lady members choosing to enter, Male competitors will compete for the range of current Men’s trophies, prizes and championships – including all board events. While Women competitors in the Tuesday competitions – including those seven day ladies playing events on Saturdays, will compete for the range of Women’s trophies, championships and other relevant Tuesday competition prizes.

These changes will come into effect from 1 January 2021.  Additional information will be provided in due course. Members with queries are encouraged to speak to members of the committee.

Yours sincerely,

S.R. WRIGHT
President
Cerberus Golf Club