Minutes and Agendas of Meetings

MINUTES OF 2012 AGM
Held at 3 Colton Close Newbold Chesterfield 3-30pn 21/04/2012
1.Present A Greasley (Chair), T Kirby (Treasurer/Secretary) E Tofield (Handicap Sec) T Tofield

2 Apologies Bary Funnell, John Byrne, Keith Robinson, Andrew McIntosh

3 The 2011 minutes were adopted.

4 Matters arrising, Joe O'Reilly has given up golf due to a serious shoulder problem.The Paragolfer has been sold back to Parabasetec Gmbh with the permission of Bob Steward.The new Eventer machine has been developed.

5 The Chairman reported that several other outfits are running disabled golf days eg The Disabled Golf Society and The On-Course Fundation without any contact with us. The International Golf Federation IGF are reviewing the failure of the Golf Paralympics bid with an on-line questionnaire which has been returned.

6 The Secretary and Handicap Secretary reported an improved year in terms of administration. However the £300 first year buggy fee has been problematic for some potential new members.

7 The Treasurer presented the accounts which were accepted. It was noted that funds are at an all time low. The potential of income from a BALASA member and golf club captain in 2013 was discussed.

8 Buggy developments were noted as the success of the Paterson Eventer 4 wheel machine and the continued trials of the Endeavour.

9 Elections of Officers was taken en-masse and the 2010 set-up was to be retained with the exception of the retirement of Joe O'Reilly. It was proposed to approach Barry Funnell to replace him including running the Masters.

10 All Buggy Hire Fees anf Expenses levels were to be kept at 2011 levels.

11 Travel Grants were to be retained and kept at 2011 levels.

12 Competions were reviewed and the new East Anglian Open noted. Barry Funnell was to be approached to run the Masters and the members were reminded to approach TK for details of foreign and BALASA events

13 A buggy hire agreement was to be drawn up by AG for retrospective and future use.

14 Demo days at Wavendon GC involving Headley Court clients and others were reported but no new players had emerged yet

15 AOB- Sarah (nee Tofield) was to be approached to do a You-Tube video of action at this year's Nationals




Minutes of 2011 AGM
1 Present A Greasley (Chair) T Kirby (Treasurer/Secretary), J O'Reilly, E Tofield, K Robinson, Tony Tofield,

2 Apologies; J Byrne, B Funnell, M Gibson.

3 The minutes of the 2010 AGM were adopted (see this website).

4 AG reported on the activities of The Disabled Golf Society and The On-Course Foundation and the progress of the Endeavour buggy.

5 The Chairman reported concerns over the reduced active memebership and the difficulties in getting into Headley Court to find new members.

6+7 TK reported on the work of the Secretary and presented the audited acconts for 2010/2011. These were adopted by KR and ET on behalf of the meeting.

8 Under Engineer's report AG voluntered to create a new page on the website to indicate the location of all hired and purchased buggies henceforth.

9 The Handicap Secretary reported concerns over new players with insufficient cards supplied. It was resolved that returning players should play off last handicap and be eligible for majors immediately but new players should be given a temporary handicap and not be immediately eligible for major events until more cards have been accumulated by ET.

10 Election of Officers; it was passed unanimously to retain all officers in current positions with the exception of T Chance who was replaced by Joe O'Reilly.

11 Grants, Fees and Expenses. It was agreed to hold all fees and grants at 2010 levels. Because of petrol prices it was agreed to put up mileage rates to 40p per mile for regular travel and 50p per mile when moving third party equipent (including towing empty trailers)from 1/6/2011 onwards.
It was agreed to pay mileage for competitors to The Nationals and The British Disabled Open if not already covered by a Travel Grant.It was also agreed to pay one nights accomodation for attendees to the AGM.

13 Competitions J O'R agrred to run the 2011 Masters in MK and all other events as shown in Diary

14 It was agreed to review the Paragolfer loan at a committee meeting during the Masters in Sept 2011

15 No AOB


MINUTES OF 2010 AGM

Venue: Cobtree Manor Golf Club 5th July 2010

Present: A Greasley (Chair) T Tofield, T Chance B Funnell, T Kirby, M Gibson, J Byrne, K Robinson

This AGM which was notified by email to members was based upon the 2009 Agenda.

It was unanimously agreed to retain the same officers, fee levels and grants as for the 2009 season.

Barry Funnell was welcomed to The Foundation.

AG reported upon the slow but reliable progress with the Eco-Trax buggy being developed with R&A funding.

The need for more active playing members was discussed and it was agreed that this should receive more support henceforth.Injured troops were thought to be a particularly good avenue of approach.

Minutes of 2009 AGM
Held at Normanby Hall G.C.
10th May 2009
1. Present. K.R/ E.T / TT /TC/ JB/ TK (Acting Chair)

2. Apologies. AC AG

3. 2008 minutes. Approved ET seconded KR

4. Matters arising. No committee meeting at southern open.

5.Chairmans report. Handigolf is going to be at Beyond Boundaries Live at Farnborough in July demonstrating golf. TK is going to be there on the 4th and 5th and MG was hoping to be able to attend on the 4th.

6. Secretaries report. No report.

7.Treasurer’s report. TK presented the audited accounts and these were proposed and seconded by KR and TT as an accurate reflection of the finances.

8.Engineers report. With a problem of flat batteries ET related that an Optimater Charger was used by him to bring flat batteries back up to full power. Handigolfers to be made aware that during the winter batteries should be topped at least once a week to prevent them fully discharging.
KR noted that the new Trio has a smaller battery carrier and that he struggled to put his normal batteries in it. TK will check with Patterson’s. JB has new contact for cheaper Batteries.

9.Election of Officers. The current executive and committee was voted on unopposed except for the post of secretary. RL had not renewed membership and no report or contact was made for the AGM. TK to double as Treasurer/Secretary for the time being.

AG Chairman. TK Treasure/Secretary. ET Handicap secretary.
Committee TC,TT, KR, JB, AGo.

ET reported that it was working well but he wasn’t receiving cards for external competitions.

10.Membership and buggy Hire. Buggy hire to remain at £300. Membership to be increased to £30 to offset public liability insurance. To be implemented 2010.


11. Travel Grants. To be held at 2008 rates.


12. Competitions. TK was going to review the competition at Normanby Hall due to falling number of entries. Masters to be arranged for September . Also to look at possible new competition in the Midlands.

13. Paragolfer. At the moment the paragolfer is being held by AG after rectifying flat batteries. AG has also applied for £5000 from the R&A for the purpose of developing an equivalent. TT would like to trial the paragolfer possibly after the demonstration at Farnborough.

14. A.O.B. An order of merit to be presented at Scunthorpe being best 3 from 4 competitions Scunthorpe, Southport, Southern Open, and the Masters.
Northern Open Trophy to be used.
JB and TC to promote Handigolf thru spinal units and to put together a DVD from their existing footage.