Results from Saturday 29th May 2021

Category A                               Points        New Handicap

1st    Mary McNulty                  18 c/b                   25.5

2nd  Anne-Marie Ryan           18 c/b                   29.5

Category B                               Points        New Handicap

1st   Geraldine Duffy              18                          35.2

2nd  Niamh Quinn                 16 c/b                   31.9

Category C                               Points        New Handicap

1st   Connie Collins                14 c/b                   36

2nd  Therese Cahill                14 c/b                  35.7

Calender 2021

Hello all,

Am enclosing a scorecard for current play as posted by Paula last year as some cards were incorrectly marked.Also would appreciate if all players could arrive 15 minutes prior to tee time to allow for efficient play.

Calender

Saturday July 3rd Charity Day

Saturday August 28th Presidents Day

Saturday September 11th Weekend Away

Saturday October 9th Captains Day

These dates are subject to change as you will appreciate,

Thats all for now.

Best Wishes,

Margaret,

Lady Captain

Results from Saturday 22nd May 2021

Category A                               Points          New Handicap

1st     Sarah Halpenny              19                           29.7

2nd   Marian Byrnes                  17                           29.7

Category B                               Points          New Handicap

1st   Sarah Lynn                         20                           33.7

2nd  Maire Barrett                    15                           34.4

Category C                               Points          New Handicap

1st  Noireen Westman           13                            36

2nd  Deirdre McGinley           12 c/b                    36

Results for Saturday 15th May 2021

Category A                                    Points       New Handicap

1st    Anne-Marie Ryan                   17                   29.5

2nd  Marion Benville                      15 c/b           22.5

Category B                                    Points       New Handicap

1st    Tara Kelly                                  21                   33.3

2nd  Jackie Harney                         16                   34.7

Category C                                    Points       New Handicap

1st   Rose Leonard                          14                    36

2nd  Therese Cahill                        13                    35.6

 

Return to Golf

Hello Ladies,

The day has finally arrived.Return to golf is confirmed for Saturday May 1st.

We start with social golf,which is to be reviewed after two weeks.The protocols are as follows;

.2-balls in 8 minute intervals is all that is currently permitted.

.Tee time is from 12.32-17.14. The BRS booking system will be available on Thursday 22nd April at 7pm.

.The cafe will remain closed. golfers are to leave directly after they play, as was the case previously.

.The clubhouse is open for bathroom facilities. Please be aware to sanitizer hands on entry and ensure you wear a face covering. It would be appreciated if no one congregates around the main entrance.

Additionally,

.There will be Casual Golf for Society members Monday – Friday from 17.30 to 18.50  ,starting on Monday 26th April. Bookings can be made by phone or in person. please do not email bookings.

I am very much looking forward to seeing you all on May 1st,

All the best,

Margaret,

lady Captain

Spring memo

Hello ladies,

Hope you are all safe and well and enjoying Spring sunshine.Hopefully we will return to some form of golf in April with restrictions  in place.When details are to hand, the Committee and I will work with Lepordstown to ensure that we return to golf as quickly and as safely as possible.

Thank you to all who have paid their Membership subs and a reminder to those that have not  yet paid.

Lepordstown have been in contact with me and informed me that the golf course is being well maintained and eagerly awaiting our return.

Best Wishes,

Margaret,

Lady Captain

Hello all,

Hope you are all well and safe and eagerly awaiting the Covid vaccine. By now. you have I hope received your 2021 Membership Application forms.We decided to extend the payment date to February 28th.Because we find ourselves in limbo regarding golf, I am delaying sending out the 2021 Calender until  we have concrete up to date information.

The 2021 Committee  are:

Lady Captain         Margaret Woods   0877658937

Vice Captain          Karen Clinton         0868180274

Treasurer               Niamh Quinn           0863048484

Honorary Secretary     Therese Cahill    0868207582

Handicap  Secretary   Mary T Murphy    9877590027

Assistant Treasurer    Geraldine Duffy   0857083891

IT Executive          Linda Galligan          0869086675

Social Secretary      Helen Donnelly     0851384432

Assistant IT Executive      Karin Ryan    0862680932

Assistant Handicap Secretary    Lindsay Sharpe   0879794704

President          Paula Gray        0879787462

Best Wishes,

Margaret,

Lady  Captain

 

Results for Saturday 19th Dec 2020

Category A                                        Points     New Handicap

1st      Ann O’Connor                           15 c/b            27.4

2nd    Claire O’Callaghan                  15 c/b            21.8

Category B                                        Points     New Handicap

1st     Deirdre Howard                        15 c/b            34.5

2nd   Judy Hayes                                 15 c/b            34.9

Category C                                        Points     New Handicap

1st   Maria Brandon                             12                    35.6

2nd  Lorraine Culloty                           7                      36

1st

 

Fond Farewell!

Hi everyone,
Thank you so much for the beautiful bouquet of flowers and kind gift I received from you all.   As I have yet to put up my Christmas decorations the bouquet has brought a glimmer of Christmas into my house!
 
Thank you to everyone who was able to join the AGM via zoom.  I believe we had 85 registered attendees.  It was a very good meeting and I hope that everyone managed to have their say.   There were a couple of actions arising which I undertook to follow up on.   The Guidelines will be updated to take account of some of the excellent suggestions made and will be re-circulated by incoming Captain Margaret.
In relation to the refund proposal, and taking into account members wishes, I undertook to have another look at the surplus situation.   With my financial management hat on I had reviewed the finances going back to the years 2015/16.   I think it is prudent that we should all be aware that, if we ignore the year just gone, we have been operating with a deficit outturn for the three years 2016/7, 2017/8 and 2018/9, as outlined in the chart below.  
Opening Balance Closing Balance Surplus/Deficit
2019/2020 13,515.06 22,192.02 8,676.96
2018/2019 14,488.19 13,515.06 -973.13
2017/2018 15,428.72 14,488.19 -940.53
2016/2017 19,205.16 15,428.72 -3776.44
2015/2016 17,872.62 19,205.15 1,332.53
 
 
It is understandable that people may think that because we have days cancelled each year due to bad weather or because the course is closed due to racing, we are making savings.   The reality is that even with a number of days cancelled, based on the figures above, we are eating into our surplus year after year and, at some point in the not too distant future, we will have to either increase membership fees or reduce our annual expenditure.
 
The Committee and I took on board the members views put forward at the AGM and have decided to increase the refund to members from €50 to €75.  The cost of this is €9,075 and brings the carry forward surplus back down to €13,117.02.   For cash flow purposes we should aim to keep a surplus of between €8K and €10K at the financial year end.   This is to bridge the gap between the start of the new financial year on the 1st November and when the membership fees start to arrive in, in mid-late January, which is almost three months.   
 
The €75.00 refund will be offset against next years membership fee request, which from an administration perspective is the easiest way to deal with it.   Anyone not renewing their membership will receive a cash refund.
 
I hope that this is good news and puts a smile on everyone’s face Emoji.   We have had a hard year and it looks like we will be in the same boat for at least another six months.   
 
My job as Lady Captain is almost done with only two weeks to go.  Despite Covid-19 I have had a wonderful year and enjoyed every minute of being Lady Captain.  Everyone has been so kind and generous and it is a privilege being a member of such a wonderful Society.   I am so lucky to have had such a fabulous Committee supporting me throughout the year.   Without naming them I wish to thank many of the former Lady Captain’s who have been so generous with their advice and guidance.  Thanks to our out going President Joyce, who was a hard act to follow.    Good luck to incoming Captain Margaret, and her Vice-Captain Karen, I  know we will be in their very capable hands in 2021.
 
Finally, I wish you and all your families a very safe and happy Christmas and hope that wonderful things come your way in 2021.
With very best wishes,
Paula,
Lady Captain 2020