Minutes of meeting held at Carmarthen golf Club 7.30pm held on 28th. November 2011.
Committee Present: - President; David Evans Glynhir. Chairman; Gwilym William Aberystwyth Golf Club; Secretary: William Beynon, Tenby Golf Club.
Clubs Present: - Aberystwyth GC, Ashburnham GC, Cardigan GC, Carmarthen GC, Cwmrhydneuadd GC, Garnant GC, Glyn Abbey GC, Glynhir GC, Haverfordwest GC, Milford Haven GC, Penrhos GC, Priskilly Golf Club; South Pembs GC, and Tenby GC.
Clubs not present: - Newport Golf Club.
Gentlemen, Good evening and welcome to the Annual General Meeting of the Three Counties Summer League, or more commonly known as the Rabbits League.
It’s particularly pleasing to see so many of you have made the journey to attend this evening.
I would like to thank Carmarthen Golf Club for once again allowing us to use their facilities for tonight’s meeting.
This past year has again seen some excellent matches in both pools, and it’s pleasing to see that all fixtures were completed. Both pools were again very competitive, particularly the relegation battle in pool a where 4 teams were involved in the fight to remain in that pool, and the promotion battle from pool B where again 4 teams were involved in securing the top two places.
The winners of pool A were Carmarthen, winning a total of six matches at home and 1 match away. They also claim 2 away halves, giving them a final total of 26 points, a clear 5 points in front of the runners up the Ashburnham. Many congratulations to Carmarthen, this year’s winners of pool A, and hard lines to the Ash. Relegation from pool A as mention was a hard fought affair which eventually led to Haverfordwest and Glynhir becoming the teams to drop into pool B for the 2012 season. Commiserations to both teams.
Promotion from pool B was also keenly contested with 4 teams vying for the top two positions which would take them into pool A for the forthcoming season. The champions were Glyn Abbey with a total of 31 points and runners up were Tenby who were just a point behind. Congratulations to both teams for a quick return to pool A from which they were relegated the previous year. Aberystwyth and Priskilly were unlucky to have lost out in the promotion battle as just 4 points separated the top four teams in pool B – a superb effort by all teams.
The winners of both pools will be presented with their trophies later this evening.
This years open was held a Aberystwyth who were celebrating their centenary year. A total of 74 players representing 10 clubs attended the day. In particular there was a good representation from who had a long way to travel. Amongst these were Tenby with 11 players attending and Priskilly with 8 players. Glynhir, Haverfordwest, and the Ashburnham had 7 players each at the event. Unfortunately I was not able to attend personally, but I understand that it was an enjoyable day. I believe our Chairman Gwilym will give some more details regarding the event in his address shortly this evening.
Earlier in the season the Executive Committee was asked to provide a ruling regarding the eligibility of players. This situation arose due to the association membership classification at Newport Golf Club.
After careful consideration, we the Committee felt that no transgression of the rules had taken place in the spirit of the game and the league, particularly when all players had CONGU handicaps. Therefore it was decided to take no action regarding the matter. If any member would like to discuss this matter further this evening I would suggest we bring it up later under “any other business”.
Finally some thank you’s
Thank you Bill Beynon, our secretary for another year’s sterling devotion to the league.
Bill works quite hard behind the scenes regarding the collating of results and league tables. Also with the writing up of the minutes of last years AGM and the general organisation of this league. Once again Bill, many thanks for all your input and effort.
Thank you Gwilym Williams, our Chairman for the last year. I know from experience the difficulties you faced and the hard work that goes into organising a Rabbit’s Open Day. Once again, diolch yn fawr, Gwilym.
My final thanks go to all of you here this evening and your respective team members. The Three Counties Summer League is blessed with a fantastic friendship and friendliness that is hard to find in other sporting events or organisations. In my experience, all matches are enjoyed enthusiastically and visiting teams are made to feel very welcome at all of your respective golf clubs. That is a great reflection on you, the Captains, representatives and all players of our affiliated clubs. Well done all of you.
Item 2: Apologies for Absentee Clubs or Members: - Newport Golf Club. and Terry Richard Captain Aberystwyth.
Item 3: Minutes of Last Meeting: - The minutes of the last meeting were read and accepted as a true record. Proposed Garnant and Seconded by Cwmrhydneuadd all in favour.
Item 4: Matters arising: - No matters arising.
Item 5: The Chairman's Address Mr. Gwilym Williams: -
The Chairman's address is as follows:-
Gwilym started by welcoming all present to the AGM and reiterated the President’s sentiments and report. He continued to congratulate all the teams, fulfilling fixtures and their varying degrees of fortune. He further congratulated them on their spirit of competition and expressed his approval of a very enjoyable season.
He continued by informing us of the AGM held at Aberystwyth Golf Club was attended by a total of 78 members, Tenby 11; Ashburnham 7; Priskilly 8, Haverfordwest 8; and Glynhir 8 to mention a few. He apologised for the food which he felt could have been more plentiful, and also the mix up of scores during the presentation of prizes which may have disappointed some potential winners who later found out that they were not.
Gwilym thanked the Secretary Bill Beynon for his excellent administration, service and efficiency through out the year. Also he thanked Mr. David Rees for his role as President, and the Captains of all teams in both pool A and B.
He completed his speech by wishing all the very best for the coming year.
Item 5: Secretary’s report: -
The Secretary opened his report by extending a warm welcome to all as previously mentioned by both the President and Chairman, and continued to congratulate Winners and runners up of Pool A and B and his condolences to those teams that didn’t do so well. He thanked Gwilym Williams for the invitation to the Rabbit’s open day at Aberystwyth which was very enjoyable. He continued to thank all captains for responding well to matches played by sending in the results of games played without too much delay. Overall the secretary informed those present that the season’s administration ran smoothly with few or no problems. He closed by wish the clubs present all the best for next season.
Item 6: Any Correspondence: - There was no correspondence.
Item 7: Appointment of Executive Committee: -
It was agreed and accepted that Gwilym Williams continues as the Three Counties Summer League President.
Mr. Stewart Evans of Carmarthen Golf Club was then asked to fulfil the office of Chairman for 2012 season and joined the rest of the Executive Committee on the head table.
It was proposed and accepted that William Beynon continue with his duties as secretary for 2011.
Item 8: The Chairman's Address Mr. Stewart Evans: -
Stewart extended a warm welcome to all present to Carmarthen Golf Club, and continued to inform the members that 2012 will be Carmarthen’s 50year anniversary, and thanked Cardigan Golf Club Rabbit members for allowing Carmarthen to swap years with them in order that the Rabbit’s Open could be played at Carmarthen in 2012. He continued by informing all present that the Rabbit’s Open will be held on 30th. June 2012, and was looking forward to accommodating all would be attending next year.
Item 9: Member Club Proposals: - There were no proposals.
Item 9: Any Other Business: -
Mr. Stewart Evans Carmarthen Golf Club raised a requested that the minimum number of 8 pairs for matches be implemented. The discussion was widened to the restriction of low and high handicapped players playing together etc. A lengthy discussion ensued with the pros and cons of such a change and how the larger and smaller clubs would fare using such amendment. It was concluded by a show of 10 hands for to 4 against that the status quo remains.
Other changes that were agreed as a result of the above discussion were that parings are agreed for the weekend matches by 8pm on the Thursday. Any changes after would be to the detriment of the team seeking the change by point’s loss per pair. It was further acknowledged that no GPS distance measuring devices will be allowed in Three Counties Summer League matches or Competitions.
Finally with regard to the eligibility of players playing in the Three Counties Summer league that the ruling be amended to clarify “that members must have an active CONGU handicap and be only allowed to play for one club during a summer season”.
Item 11: Presentation of Trophies: -
The trophies were then presented to the winners;
Jim Myo receive the J. Rowland Jones Trophy for the Pool A on behalf of Carmarthen Golf Club. He said that it was a great pleasure to accept the trophy and continued to thank all clubs who participated.
The Pool B trophy was accepted by Alan Samson on behalf of Glyn Abbey Golf Club who gave his thanks to everyone in Pool B for a hard fought battle and wished every in pool B the best of luck next season.
Item 12: Meeting: - Meeting Closed at 8.49pm
The Secretary agreed with the members present that the date and time of the next AGM would be decided closer to the date concerned. The meeting was brought to a close.