Bev Holman Director of Participation Portfolio. Chris Mulcahy Kingston Beach Bill Heaven North West Bay GC Sth Country Golf Ass.

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1 GOLF TASMANIA INC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MINUTES SUNDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2017, RIVERSIDE GOLF CLUB, LAUNCESTON Attendees: Golf Tasmania Board: Tony Bush President/Chair Georgette Chilcott Director/ Treasurer Bev Holman Director of Participation Portfolio Peter Bond Director High Performance Portfolio Ian Clarke Director Tournament Rules & Rating Portfolio John Milbourne* Director Club Viability Portfolio Trevor Cordwell* Secretary to the Board Delegates: Michael Flanagan Bagdad Community GC Elizabeth Doddridge Bothwell GC Chris Mulcahy Kingston Beach Bill Heaven North West Bay GC Sth Country Golf Ass. Marie Lown Claremont GC Gerald Jones Llanerne GC Trevor Cordwell* Huon Valley GC Les Nielsen Pittwater GC Gavan Griffin Deloraine GC Roger Soffe Exeter GC Peter Vertigan Devonport GC Dale Middap Prospect Vale GC David painter George Town GC Tony Powell Launceston GC Peter Ashdown Riverside GC Kevin Best Tam O Shanter GC Bruce Kelly Sth Metro Golf Ass Di Fisher Royal Hobart GC David Raw Golf North West Sheryl Manion Northern Golf Donald Cameron Northern Golf Rosemary Paton Women s Golf Tas Nth West John Milbourne* Tasmania GC Heather Anderson Seabrook GC Dean Hart Ulverstone GC Observers: Jan Bird Freycinet GC Glennis Soffe Exeter GC Margaret Bond Riverside GC Craig Peck Tam O Shanter GC Kate Bush Launceston GC Golf Australia/ Golf Tasmania Staff in Attendance: Gerard Kennedy Golf Australia Stuart Eaton GT Simon Weston GT

2 OPENING AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF BOARD ELECTION The President of Golf Tasmania, Mr Tony Bush (noting a quorum was present as required under the new rules as approved 2016 AGM) welcomed all members to the Annual General Meeting and declared the meeting open at 11. Am Board Election: Ms Georgette Chilcott and Mr John Milbourne having been the only nominations for the two-position falling vacant the Chair advised there being no requirement for a ballot, the two candidates are automatically declared elected for the next three-year term. 1. APOLOGIES: Mr Ian Clarke (GT Bd. Member), Mr Colin Buxton (Royal HGC), FORMALITIES: Mr Stuart Eaton (Operations Manager) and Mr Simon Weston (Development Manager) in attendance to observe and participate in discussions by invitation. Mr Gerard Kennedy (Chief Financial Officer) Golf Australia. update from GA re One-Golf progress general operations 2. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Chair noting the minutes of the 2016 AGM having been entered onto GT s Web Site called for a motion of acceptance. Moved: Mr Don Cameron Seconded: Mr Peter Ashdown Carried. 3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THOSE MINUTES The Chair referred to rules question re Liability of members as raised by member Mr Bruce Kelley (Royal Hobart GC) and called on Board Secretary Trevor Cordwell to report. Speaking to the report as provided by Mr Simon Merritt of Lander & Rogers Lawyers (Golf Australia) Legal firm, Secretary Trevor confirmed there was no conflict arising within the new Constitution rules as approved at 2016 AGM of GT and that any legal financial Liability to be levied should ever the need arise is one dollar ($1) as stipulated in the rules. The meeting acknowledged the report as given Noted

3 4 PRESIDENTS REPORT In presenting his report the Chair recognised the support and tireless work of both Stuart Eaton (Operations Manager) and Simon Weston (Development Manager) and expressed the Boards thanks noting Member Clubs can now be assured of excellent service. Referred to:. a positive fiscal year, acknowledging the accounting efforts of Treasurer Georgette Chilcott of GT and Gerard Kennedy Chief Finance Officer of Golf Australia achieving all financial goals and the ability of keeping capitation fees to an increase in line with the CPI. funding of regional and state development squads their coaches & training camps under the stewardship of Peter Bond (Director of High Performance Golf) resulting in an increase in junior participation for selection, noting the youngest State women s team representation for many years. the successful introduction under the stewardship of Bev Holman, (Director of Participation) and Simon Weston (Development/participation Manager) of Mygolf programs achieving 450 Mygolf registrations, the Swing Fit program with 56 community coaches available to assist clubs. the successful and professional running of tournaments under the stewardship of Ian Clarke (Director of Tournament Rules & Rating) and Stuart Eaton (Operations Manager), the Rules seminars and the leadup to major rule changes to be introduced under the stewardship of John Milbourne (Director Club Viability) the concept and introduction of regional golf clubs engaging with their communities to form Wellness Centres expressing the Boards support of the program with the aim of increasing community involvement for the future betterment of their club. The Chair referred to the resent Regional forum the Board held in the South and the matter raised thereat relating to future of Golf in the South and possible merger of the current entities into one Golf South area Association. Further refering to the successful merger of the parties forming the Golf North area Association as a model and encouraged all parties in the South to progress discussions in this endeavour. The Chair expressed the view the Board is moving in a positive way with the focus on participation noting the increase in exposure to young people and students in schools and clubs, more programs being offered to the golfing community from beginners to the more elite golfers and support of clubs financially and through community golf instructors. Moved Mr Tony Bush Chairman s report be adopted Second Mr Tony Powell Carried

4 5. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND BALANCE SHEET The Treasurer Ms Georgette Chilcott referred the members to the financial statements contained in the published 2017 Annual Report and highlighted the boards investment in youth and the positive financial position achieved over the year thanking Mr Gerard Kennedy (Golf Australia) and his staff for their support. Moved: Ms Georgette Chilcott Seconded: Mr Tony Powell Carried. 6. BOARD ELECTION: Ms Georgette Chilcott and Mr John Milbourne elected unopposed 7. APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS The Treasurer moved that Wise Lord Ferguson be reappointed as auditors for the association. Moved: Ms Georgette Chilcott Seconded: Mr Peter Ashdown Carried 8. OTHER BUSINESS Presentation Gerard Kennedy (Golf Australia). Gerard referred to the ongoing efforts of GA in progressing the implementation of One- Golf across all States noting at this stage some States indicating some resistance because of their varying complexities. Regardless it remains the focus of GA to continue the progression with those States including Tasmania entering into agreements. Gerard offered his and that of GA support and assistance if sought regarding merger negotiations.. Advised both Stuart Eaton and Simon Weston while employed by GA will continue working for Golf Tasmania in their current roles as agreed. The Chair asked if there were any items of other business from the floor.. Mr John Milbourne (Tasmania GC) advised there is a reference sub- committee of the Southern Area Associations meeting arranged for Tuesday 26 th instant to progress merger discussion. Mr Chris Mulcahy (Kingston Beach GC) question to Stuart (Operations Manager) re Tassie Open advising Kingston Beach GC available to host the event should the need arise

5 . The Chair referred to enquiries made over the past year about Virtual Golf Clubs players joining and acquiring GA handicap. Advised enquiry information being provided stating there are no such entities listed in Tasmania There being no further business the Chair closed the meeting am Signed as a true and correct copy.. Date Tony Bush Chair, Golf Tasmania Inc.