The heavens opened and the ensuing torrential rain put paid to any hope that the Derllys Court seniors had of playing their final tournament of 2011 last week.
Not downhearted, the 40 or so seniors hoping to play, found alternative entertainment for a few hours until it was time for the ever popular and much appreciated Christmas dinner!
After a splendid meal and appropriate liquid refreshment, the seniors AGM took place, and everyone present acknowledged the huge strides made this season with the development of a very full and varied competition programme.
Outgoing Captain Reg Powell commented on the team matches played, and on behalf of all the senior members, Vice-captain Phil Rogers thanked Robert, Meinir and Rhian Walters for all their hard work, both on the course and inside the Clubhouse.
Treasurer Clive Jones summarised the sound financial progress made this year and Competitions Secretary Roy Gallop commented on the range of events that had been held. With more than 40 events taking place during the 26 week summer season, he thanked the members for their overwhelming support and highlighted in particular, the success of the 12 week Dawn Patrol League.
With the seniors playing over 700 rounds of golf during the summer, he also acknowledged the role played by Ken Morris in preparing and checking the majority of those cards, thus ensuring the smooth running of the competitions.
Phil Rogers, who also chaired the meeting, reinforced Ken’s contribution by inviting him to accept the position of Honorary Seniors Vice- President, and then outlined proposals to amend the structure of the committee for next year, before electing the new Captain and Vice-captain for 2012.
He finally announced that the honour of becoming the seniors first Clubman of the Year would be awarded to Roy Gallop for all his hard work in setting up this year’s programme of events.
2012 Seniors Committee officers:
Captain – Meirion Evans; Vice-captain – Chris Palmer; Secretary – Phil Rogers; Treasurer – Clive Jones; Competitions Secretary – Roy Gallop.