Meet your Committee

JOHN SIMIC - Men’s Vice President

A member of the Sale Golf Club for 34 years. I am married for 30 years to

Debbie Simic and have three Children Sarah, Jacob and Hannah. I am also a

proud Grandfather to Luca our first Grandson.

After migrating from Croatia with my parents Joe and Masia, I have lived in

Sale for 47 years. I am the Proprietor of three Betta stores located in

Traralgon, Sale and Bairnsdale.

Being part of the Sale Golf Club has been a huge part of my life and I have

made many lifelong friends due to being a part of a great welcoming,

supportive and proactive club.

I am very proud to be part of a forward thinking Committee that is looking at

continuing to grow and evolve this wonderful Club to newer and greater

heights.

The Sale Golf Club has a bright future ahead with some dedicated enthusiastic

leaders that work as a team taking this Club forward.

Sale Golf Gossip Sale Golf Club Newsletter (Issue 10) December 2016

What’s in this edition?

1. Meet your Committee 2. Phillipsons Nine & Dine 3. New Members Special 4. Presidents Report 5. Captains Desk 6. Course Report 7. Shop News 8. Coming Events 9. Sponsorship 10. Vale Notice 11. 40+ Fitness Program 12. Social News

ROBYN KUARK – Women’s Vice President

Phillipson’s Nine and Dine The Phillipson’s Nine and Dine Competition commenced early October and will continue throughout Daylight Savings. All members and non-members are welcome to enjoy a $5 game of golf. The Bar will remain open and meals will be available between 6pm – 8pm. Please enquire in the Golf Club on 5149 7160.

NEW MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL

New Memberships November 2016 to 30 June 2017

Full $299

Social $199 Junior $49

Contact: Sale Golf Club

Phone 51497160

Presidents Report Our 99th annual Tournament was a huge success with it running without a hitch, Pam Schaper has done an incredible job again Thanks Pam. Also thanks to all that helped on the sidelines. Thanks to the Sponsor’s Priceline Pharmacy Sale, RAS Canvas Works Ron & Ann Smalley, Drummond Golf, Specsavers Sale, Better Home Living and Sale city Holden, we need our sponsors, so please support them. The course was in the best condition it could be, well done to Aaron Grame and his staff and all the many volunteers to achieve this. Aaron’s first of many tournaments.

Congratulations to everyone who played over the week with many visitors making an effort to come to our club. Well done to all the winners, there were many good stories in the clubhouse and it was good to see it full for most days. The General & Match Committee needs to be congratulated in voting to move our tournament from July to November, as the weather was great. The online time sheets have started and if anyone is having trouble or are unable to do this you can always ring the club or see Matt or you Captains for advice. This will be a big help in the future and there will be a few bugs in it. Please be patient changes will take a while. Thanks to Matt for all the work in implementing this. The social club continue to kick goals with Sam McDonald’s 50’s club going very well. Two dollars can win you Fifty Dollars with only fifty chances. If anyone has any ideas for us to fundraise please talk to any of our social club members. Our Barefoot bowls was well supported and hopefully got a few more people interested in coming to our club. The Volunteers groups continue to grow, if anyone wants to help in any way please come forward. Many work hours are being done and the results are showing around the clubhouse and the course. The 2016 Master Champion and Jack Hurst memorial winner was Callum Sharp. Well done Callum, the practise is paying off. It is great to see our junior golfers doing so well at the club. We have our Super Santa Sunday on Sunday 11th December a fun day. Put your team in 3 ball ambrose and name for Christmas dinner. The Presentation night on the Friday at Sporting Legends sports bar. Thanks to Jo Ballinger, Andrew Taylor and Sam McDonald for all the help. Thanks to everyone for coming it was a great night. The highlight of the night was the new service awards, the recipient were: Pam Schaper Kevin Maxfield Ron Smalley Jo Ballinger They all have done over and above what is expected of them as a volunteer for the club. Pam has worked tirelessly over many years as Ladies Captain, Tournament Secretary and the General Committee She has always been available to help at any time Kevin has put in many hours in the Golf Shop as well as a long term member of the General Committee, and Men’s Captain and Vic Captain. He has always been ready to help.

Ron has always been on call as our house person. He has helped run our working bees and been on our General Committee. Jo has been our Secretary and Ladies Captain and Vic. Captain. Jo has been there for the club for many years as well as helping many golfers out. Jo has been a huge help to me as President, she has been there for me to help run the club no matter what the situations were. Poolside Heating and Leisure’s Glen Schuback again donated a Webber Q BBQ for a lucky door prize. Ben Walker was the winner. I would like to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Hope you all have an enjoyable time and drive safely. Good Golfing President Greg.

Captains Desk As the golf season is ending the effort by members to make the Christmas season a fun one has been a joy to see. The local rules board will be changed over Christmas so keep looking at it for updates. Also, keep an eye out for snakes around the course as there has been many reports of snakes around the area. Have a merry Christmas and we will continue the golf in January.

Course Report Monday 28th Nov the greens were cored. By Thursday there was minimal sand visible on the greens. Reasons for this: A different sand was used which was applied wet. The sand was then left to dry before it was spread around. This meant that it dropped easily into the coring holes. For the next couple of days Aaron hand watered the greens to wash all the sand into the holes. A fantastic job by Aaron, JMJ Turf Renovations, Gary Sisely and all those that helped spread the corings. This coming Tuesday arvo the Greens Group will be going hole by hole to identify

projects to be done in the next 12 months. These projects will be costed, prioritised

and added to the Clubs Strategic Plan. The “2016 –2018 course vegetation plan” will

be used and followed when identifying these projects.

In 2017 bunker restorations will be top priority.

Some of the projects that have been undertaken this year include;

Tree root cutting, this has made a big difference to the grass growth in these areas.

Fairways scarified, our fairways already showing improvement, a bit more spongy to

walk on.

Garden beds, these look great and are helping to preserve our tee blocks. In

particular, the ladies 4th tee, as now players aren't continually walking / driving over

this tee block.

All sprinkler points on the course have been located and cleaned out. A lot of

broken bayonets were found in the work shed, these have been repaired and now

being used. You may have noticed that a lot more sprinklers are now on at the same

time.

Parramatta grass is being tackled. This is a very time consuming job as spot

poisoning must be done.

Monday working bees have been fantastic, with Ron Smalley in charge volunteers

are allocated jobs to be done. It is a great sense of achievement and pride to see

your little job completed and the feedback from our members is both positive and

rewarding. We have had up to 14 volunteers on any given Monday, but there is

always room and jobs for many more. If you have spare time on a Monday morning

come out and join in. Our morning always finishes with Kev’s BBQ, a drink and

stories to tell.

Regards, Greens Group

Shop News

Pro-Shop News It was great to see so many Members attend the presentation evening last Friday night. It’s fair to say a great evening was had by all. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all Winners of each of honour board and trophy events and wish you well in defending your titles in 2017. It has almost been one month since the launch of the online booking system. It is fair to say that with any new system we are always going to have teething problems. By now all Playing Members should have received login information to access the booking site. If you still do not know your login details, please give me a call. For those of you now using the site the feedback that I have received has been very

positive, with most impressed on how easy it is to use. However, I do understand that there may be some Members out there that are not confident with a computer or do not feel up to speed with the booking system. If that sounds like you then it may be a good idea to come along to the online booking information session on Thursday, the 14th December at 2pm. This session will run for approximately half an hour. Please RSVP to me in the shop as soon as possible. Over the past couple of months, we have been running a couple of Pro-Shop promotions. I am pleased to announce the winner of the FootJoy esky sock promotion was won by Liz Foreman. All Liz had to do was purchase two twin packs of pro-dry socks to enter the draw. The second promotion, a limited-edition Titleist staff carry bag, was won by Kane Martin. All Kane had to do was purchase a dozen Titleist golf balls from the range to enter the draw. Congratulations to you both and thank you for supporting the Pro-Shop. Also, a big thank you to those that were unsuccessful. Thank you for supporting the Sale Golf Club. Stay tuned for the next shop promotion from Bridgestone which will begin shortly and run through till the end of February. Teaching News The MyGolf and SwingFit programs are coming to an end in December. The Juniors and Ladies have done very well in both programs. My teaching programs will be taking a break over the Christmas and holiday period. I will re-commence the programs towards the end of January 2017. Please keep an eye out for the January newsletter where I will outline my group sessions for the remainder of Summer / Autumn. Shop Specials With Christmas on our door step the Pro-Shop is stocked with many goodies and stocking fillers for that Golfer in the family. We have a great range of accessories starting from $10 to $50 including:

- Plastic practice balls - Automatic putting partners - Putting mirrors - Putting mats - Bridgestone gift packs - Sundog sunglasses

The Pro-Shop also sells shop and teaching vouchers for the Golfer that has everything!

Bridgestone E5, 6 & 7 ball promotion. See in store during the second week in December to discover how you could win a limited edition Bridgestone British Open Staff bag worth more than $400. The more balls you purchase the more chances you have to win. Want to spoil yourself over Christmas with a new club? Come and speak to Matt about a free no obligation personalised club fit. Half an hour is all I need to get the right club into your hands. We also offer competitive pricing on brand name equipment such as Titleist, Wilson Staff, Clicgear, Bridestone and many others. Please make us your first port of call when you are in the market for new golf gear. Upcoming Events Wednesday 14th December – Wilson Staff demo day has been re-scheduled and will be on from 9am till 1pm due to the cancellation of the November day. If you are in the market for a new set of irons, woods, hybrids or wedges please see Matt to book your time. I would like to take this opportunity to wish every Member and Visitor to the club a very Merry Christmas and hope you all have a safe and relaxing break. It’s fair to say that this year’s Christmas will be extra special as Claire and I await the arrival of our first child! Until next month…… as always Keep swinging! Regards, Matt Portelli Director of Golf

Coming Events Sunday 11th December – Super Santa Sunday Ambrose Event

Sponsorship Members with businesses that may be interested in Club Sponsorship should contact either John Simic or Gary Sisley for more information. Packages can include advertising on course, in club or in newsletters, tickets to special events or Corporate Days and other benefits can be tailored to your needs. Our corporate committee is looking for more members. Bruce Carter has resigned after many years chasing sponsors for the club. He has done a great job and the club thanks Bruce for doing such a great job. Anyone that can help in any way would be greatly appreciated. We have a lot of very good and long term sponsors and we ask that you support them as much as possible. They are locals, employing locals so please support them. Thanks / Regards, Corporate Committee Please help promote our sponsors at every opportunity.

VALE NOTICE - PADDY McNAUGHTON – Life Member

It is with regret that we announce the passing of Life Member Paddy McNaughton. The President, Committee and Members extend their sympathies to the Family. Paddy Joined the Sale Golf Club in 1958 and was awarded Life Membership in 1994. Paddy served on the Ladies Committee for 7 Years and as Lady President from 1967/69. The Funeral will be next week and we will notify you of the time, date and location as soon as it is confirmed. Jo Ballinger Honorary Secretary, Sale Golf Club Inc

40+ Fitness Program Build your strength and flexibility to improve your golf. Get fit for golf training sessions held by Gerard Callinan now at Sale Golf Club, please refer to the attached flyer.

Social News

Sale Golf Club – Friday Night Out

“… a get together to get to know each other…”

1st Friday of every month at Criterion Hotel

Happy Hour 5 – 6 pm

Members and friends all welcome The winner of the outdoor setting in the tournament raffle was Brett Steele, Simone

McDonald won the golf bag and Ralph Stephenson won the decanter and Port. We

showed a profit of $876 which was shared between Tournament and Social

Committee. A big thankyou to all who bought and sold tickets.

We ran 2 Friday Barefoot Bowls evenings. These nights were lots of fun, look out for

more planned for Jan and Feb.

Save the date for the winery tour on Sunday Jan 22nd. $40 per person, with various

local wineries on the agenda.

Jo Ballinger has some great ideas up her sleeve for the Happy Gilmour Golf day,

Sunday 12th Feb. This will be a 4 person Ambrose event, $20 per team.

The 50’s draws have proven to be a fantastic, easy fundraiser. To date the Social

Committee has banked $1050.

Super Santa Day Raffle tickets are on sale. $1 per tickets, books of 10. If you haven't

bought tickets yet, they are available at the bar. 50 draws of Xmas cakes (thanks

Lorna Thexton), gifts packs, hams, wines and much, much more. As always, a great

day is being organised, come along, join in the festive spirit, dress in Christmas attire

if you wish and lets have a great social, fun day to finish our golfing year.

The social committee will be having its final meeting for 2016 this week, we look

forward to planning lots of fantastic social fundraising events for 2017.

A big thankyou to those that have supported and helped with our events.

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