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MEMBERS NEWSLETTER

Course Renovations

Members will no doubt have seen the hard work that our course team has displayed in recent weeks, renovating the course ahead of summer. Whilst the greens are now well on their way to recovery from the coring process, our fairways, tees and surrounds have also been scarified and cored in the past two weeks.

This essential practice is designed to break up the thatch layer that develops following frequent mowing and allow water and nutrients to penetrate to the roots below.

It is expected that this work will be completed by early next week, and following an application of fertilizer, we can expect to see the benefits of this work during the Championships and warmer months. Please join us in thanking Simon and his team for all their hard work during this busy renovation period.

Melbourne Cup Day

The Club looks forward to welcoming members and their guests to join us for this year's Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, 7 November.

We will be offering a BBQ Buffett with plenty of delicious options for all. The cost for this event will be $65 per person and includes a drink on arrival.

We will be releasing the flyer with all relevant information and online booking portal over the next few days, however, if you would like to secure your table, please contact the office at: operations@eastlakegolfclub.com.au

Course Marshall

The Club is seeking expressions of interest from members who might be able to assist as the Club's course marshal on Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons throughout the summer months.

This paid position will be responsible for ensuring guests to the Club abide by the Club's rules, keep up with the group in front and enjoy their time out on the course.

If this sounds like a role you'd be interested in, please contact Andres Michelsen (operations@eastlakegolfclub.com.au) to register your interest.

Club Championships

The format of the Club Championships this year is stroke play and will be run over the first 2 weekends of November with play on both Saturday and Sunday, instead of the customary four consecutive Saturdays.

The first two rounds will be contested on Saturday 4^th and Sunday 5^th November, with members keen to participate asked to complete and submit a registration form available below or from within the Office.

2023 Club Championships Registration Form

Like professional events, all entrants will play early one day and late the other. Entrants must specify on the registration form if they would like to play Early / Late or Late / Early. Entrants will not be allowed to play early or late both days.

There will be a cut after 36 holes, with the top 12 players and ties in each grade qualifying for the 3^rd round on Saturday, 11 November. The final round will see the top 8 players plus ties in each grade play on Sunday, 12 November to decide our 2023 Club Champions.

The 2023 Women’s Club Championships will be contested over 36-holes on Sunday 5 and Sunday 12 November, with tee times set to be reserved for those eligible competitors.

We hope members will enjoy this new format and look forward to a large number of members participating.

Board Nominations

CALL FOR BOARD NOMINATIONS
In accordance with section 42 of our constitution, the biennial election process for our club's new board begins with calling for nominations.
Candidates for President, Vice President, Captain and Treasurer must be either Life, financial Full Playing, or Veteran Playing members of the Club.
Candidates for the other 5 Director positions must be Life, financial Full Playing, Veteran Playing, Limited Playing (any category except Limited 2 Day Playing) or Pay as You Play (either category) members.
Nominators for any position must be Life or financial Full Playing, Veteran Playing, Limited Playing (any category), or Pay as You Play (either category) members.
A maximum of 2 members from the categories of Limited Playing/Pay as you Play members may be elected.
Nominations must be in writing, signed by the candidate and at least two (2) other eligible members of the Club.
A candidate may nominate for more than one position but can only be elected to one position. Any candidates elected to a higher position will be excluded from subsequent ballots.
Members wishing to nominate for the Board are encouraged to contact Rob Blain (General Manager) at manager@eastlakegolfclub.com.au for a nomination form or collect one from the Office.
LODGEMENT OF NOMINATIONS
Nominations must be received by the Returning Officer, Mr. Jonathan Wightwick no later than 5.00 pm Wednesday 18th October 2023. A nomination cannot be withdrawn after this time and any defect must be rectified before this time.
Nominations must be lodged by email: returning.officer@eastlakegolfclub.com.au
Any enquiries should be directed to Mr. Jonathan Wightwick, Returning Officer via email: returning.officer@eastlakegolfclub.com.au.
Feel free to contact me should you have any questions about becoming a board member.
Kind regards,
Rob Blain
General Manager

EASTLAKE GOLF CLUB
Gardeners Road
Kingsford 2032 NSW

Clubhouse: 02 9663 1374
Pro Shop: 02 9662 6453
Web: www.eastlakegolfclub.com.au