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Membership
In November, we welcomed 7 new Equity Members to the Club:
Total Equity Membership as at end November – 957
We held a New Member Induction evening on 10 November, attended by 12 new Members, along with our Directors, Membership and other Committee members as well as Club staff. The evenings are always a wonderful opportunity for new Members to learn more about the Club and our variety of offerings, while meeting and mingling with fellow Members.
On 22 November, Jeff Blunden from Golf Business Advisory Services presented the 2022 Member Survey Results which can be viewed by clicking here. Jeff also took the opportunity to present on several critical industry benchmarking areas that the Board is using to assist in its strategic planning workshops along with the survey results. As communicated, the Board is aiming to present the final strategic plan along with The Palms Enhancement Plan and proposed Clubhouse works in early 2023.
Congratulations to Club Member Mrs Barbara Kerr-Graham who was the lucky winner of $4,700 Club Credit at the Members’ Draw on Sunday 20 November 2022. Sunday Night Roast and the weekly Members’ Draw continue to be well-supported events and we thank Members for your ongoing weekly attendance.
The Jabiru area has had new air conditioning installed this past month, in addition to the installation of a new system for Lakeview Terrace. We are utilising this area more with capacity challenges and in the past, this area has been unusable in the hotter months. A sail will also be installed above the roof area closest to The Jabiru Restaurant on the Terrace to block the direct sunlight heating the area.
Finance
For October trading results, an EBITDA profit of $155,327 was achieved against a budgeted EBITDA profit of $75,476, a positive variance of $79,851 (106%). YTD EBITDA is a profit of $1,181,768, which is a positive variance against budget of $299,199 (34%). Consolidated EBITDA was $123,475 profit, a positive variance budget of $71,442 (137%). YTD Consolidated EBITDA is a profit of $1,047,655, which is a positive variance against budget of $353,795 (51%). It remains noted that due to new accounting policies introduced last year, any joining fee revenue earned throughout the year will be recognised over a 5-year period in the annual statutory accounts.
Golf Course Maintenance
The Pines annual renovations were completed on 18 November after a three-week program addressing tees, fairways, rough and greens. Thanks to favourable weather conditions, the course is recovering well, and the rain forecast is going to assist speed up the return to normal playing surfaces.
A reminder that the annual renovations of The Palms golf course will commence from Monday 16 January 2023 and will re-open on Saturday 28 January 2023 for the ladies’ Saturday competition. We will be undertaking an extensive renovation this year and the recovery, whilst weather dependent, is expected to be 6-8 weeks before returning to normal playing standard.
General
Nominations were called for the Board positions of President, Vice-President and Captain of Ladies’ Golf/Vice-Captain of Ladies’ Golf 2023/24. Jeff Ervin and Paul Smerdon were reappointed as President and Vice-President, respectively, the positions unopposed.
Elections were held for the position of Captain of Ladies’ Golf/Vice-Captain of Ladies’ Golf 2023/24. Libby Shakespeare will join the Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club Pty Limited Board for the next term, with Jane Mullings as her Vice-Captain of Ladies’ Golf (non-Board position).
Thank you to Margie Hay for her dedication and commitment to the Club over the past four years, as Captain of Ladies’ Golf and as Director. Her contributions are greatly appreciated, and we look forward to her continued support. Thank you also to Margie’s Vice-Captain Jan Venn, as well as her nominated Vice-Captain for the coming term, Louise Wolbers.
In anticipation of the 2022 Sanctuary Cove Member Shootout, we wish all players the best of luck. In addition, we hope all Members enjoy the inaugural Composite Cup to be played on Saturday 10 December 2022. Finally, as we wind down the golfing schedule for 2022, we hope all Members playing in the Christmas Ambrose on Sunday 11 December have an amazing afternoon.
The Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club Election conducted by CorpVote for the position of Captain of Ladies’ Golf/Vice-Captain of Ladies’ Golf 2023/24 has now been finalised. Click here to read full details.
The membership subscriptions for 2023 have now been invoiced and are due to be received by the Club prior to 29 December 2022. For Members on direct debit, your payment will automatically be processed from your nominated bank account on Thursday 29 December 2022. For those Members who do not have direct debit set up with the Club, your payment will need to be received by Thursday 29 December 2022 for your Club Credit to be available to spend on 1 January 2023. Should you wish to make any changes to your membership subscription or payment details, please contact Member Services on +61 7 5699 9000 by 15 December 2022.
Members with a direct debit arrangement with the Club, as well as Members who have paid their 2023 membership subscriptions, are now invited to collect their 2023 buggy stickers from Member Services Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, excluding public holidays.
As of Sunday 1 January 2023, all Members must display a 2023 buggy sticker on their buggy when accessing the golf courses.
Congratulations to Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club Member Shannon MooreSaturday 26 November marked the end of another successful year for the Breakfast Club. The Breakfast Club held their end of year celebration dinner in The Jabiru Restaurant where Members gathered to recognise the achievements of Members throughout 2022.
Congratulations to the winners on the evening and a special mention and congratulations to Mr Paul Smerdon who was presented the ‘2022 Brekkie Club Player of the Year’ and Mr Greg Duguid who was named ‘Clubman of the Year’. The Club would like to thank the Breakfast Club Committee and all the Breakfast Club Members for their continued support throughout 2022.
We look forward to another successful year in 2023.
This Sunday, 4 December the Club is hosting one of the most exciting events on both the men’s and ladies golfing calendars.
19 players will start on the first hole with one player being eliminated on each hole. Eventually there will be one golfer left who will be crowned the 2022 Shootout Champion.
Ladies’ field – tee off at 8:30am
Men’s field – tee off at 9:30am
For all of our Honour Board Match Play finals, we have a Member refereeing the matches to ensure there is no disputes and also to confirm scores, playing order and rulings where required.
These Members will also be able to call Ryan Gailey when necessary who has National Level Rules Accreditation.
Any Members interested in becoming a referee will be required to have a Level 1 Rules Accreditation as minimum and the Club will assist with this process.
If this is of interest to you, please email Ryan Gailey.
The next Social Sunday event will be held on The Pines golf course on Sunday 11 December 2022 and will be the very popular Christmas Ambrose event.
The day’s competition is a four-person ambrose with there being a prize up for grabs on all holes.
Date: Sunday 11 December 2022
Time: 12:30pm shotgun start
Location: The Pines golf course
Bookings: Bookings are now open via the online tee sheet
Lakeview Bar will be closed for breakfast this Sunday 4 December 2022 due to continued staffing shortages during peak trading. We apologise for any inconvenience.
