March 2015 Newsletter - Helensvale Golf Club

Helensvale Community Golf Club
March 2015
16 Wandilla Drive, Helensvale QLD 4212
Ph: 07 5573 1329 Fax: 07 5573 3905 www.helensvalegolf.com.au
A message from the Chairman
It is a great privilege and honor for me to convey my gratude to all the club members
and guests for their sincere support so far for 2015. We are already into March and moving forward we are focused on a rebranding program for the Helensvale
Community Golf Club. So keep an eye out for our new website that’s live on Monday
9th of March.
Inside this issue
What’s Been Happening at
Helensvale Golf Club...p.2
A huge congratulaons goes out to Jake O’Donnell on receiving the posion as Chair
Community Adver"sements.. p.3
Person for the Helensvale Community Golf Club’s Golfing Commi.ee. We look forward
Calendar of Events..p.4
to working with you as we strive to create the best possible golfing experience for all of
our members and guests.
I look forward to all the new beginnings and changes that 2015 has to offer.
- John Atkinson, Chairman
Latest Good News.. p.5
Helensvale Community Golf Club
What’s Been Happening
This is your exclusive guide to the most talked about stories!
YBF high ParTEA
In January we hosted a High Tea for YBF Beauty, needless to say it went off
with a bang!
Stacey Schieffelin, CEO of YBF Beauty along with her PA Allison Konick and
our very own Australian TVSN presenter Marnie Meredith came to
Helensvale Community Golf Club all the way from the USA to celebrate their
line with their fans.
YBF is the number 1 global colour cosmec line in direct sales on four networks in eight countries. Stacey Schieffelin is a former Ford Model for 20
years, renowned beauty expert and highly successful
entrepreneur.
All the ladies dined on sweets and savories courtesy of Frangipani Bakery,
Monterey Quays. The event was styled by events management of Helensvale
Community Golf Club.
Recently we have had a large amount of rain, but for
some Helensvale Community Golf Club die-hard fans this
wasn’t enough to keep them away from the game they
love.
This member was well prepared and ready to Tee Off
regardless of the weather.
March 2015
Helensvale Community Golf Club
March 2015
Becoming a Foster Carer is an important responsibility and the rewards are
enormous, not only do you have a hand in improving the
immediate environment for kids in need; you also have the ability to touch
many lives and make a difference.
We encourage all members of the community to apply to become
foster carers. Whether you are single or a couple, married or in a
de facto relaonship we need your assistance to place children and young
people in the most suitable environments.
If you feel you have the heart to lead a life as a Foster Carer please contact
Future for Kids on 07 5564 0866.
Our vision is clear: To make a difference
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Helensvale Community Golf Club’s Café
In December 2014 a newsle.er was sent out to all of our
members with a quesonnaire a.ached. In this quesonnaire we asked our members what they each wanted for
the future of our Café. We received a large amount of
responses back and were able to use this informaon to
develop our new Café.
As you may be aware we are currently serving a wide
selecon of gourmet pies, sausage rolls, quiches, and a
beauful selecon of salads. We also have rolls and
wraps available, made daily to purchase along with a
variety of pastry’s and sweets.
We have also introduced milkshakes, thick shakes and
real fruit smoothies. These are available for dine in or
takeaway.
In the coming weeks the café will be open for Sunday
morning breakfast, so look out for adversements
around the clubhouse for our launch date.
We will also be introducing “ROAST NIGHT” on
Wednesday evenings from 6pm, commencing soon.
If you require any further informaon regarding our Café
please feel free to see Kathleen in the office.
Watch this space for more details
Helensvale Community Golf Club
March 2015
Calendar of Events
Find out what’s happening in March 2015
Open &
Mixed Single
Stableford
Men’s Vets
Lady Vets
Stroke & Putting
Social Club
Play Available
Open & Mixed
Single Stableford
Social Club Play
Available
Open & Mixed
Single
Stableford
Social Club Play
Available
Open &
Mixed Single
Stableford
Men’s Wednesday
Cup
Men’s Vets
Lady Vets
Ladies
Monthly
Medal
Men’s Single
Stableford
Ladies Comp
Jokers &
Spin Club
Men’s Comp
Ladies Comp
Jokers &
Spin Club
Men’s
Monthly
Medal &
Ladies Comp
Men’s Single
Stableford &
Ladies Comp
Lady Vets
Men’s Vets
Men’s Vets
Ladies Vets
Men’s Vets
Ladies Comp
Irish 4 Ball
Open & Mixed
Single Stableford
Social Club Play
Available
Jokers & Spin
Club
Men’s Vets
Jokers &
Spin Club
Men’s Comp
& Ladies
Comp
Men’s Comp &
Ladies Single
Stableford
Lady Vets
Prize for best
green hat
Helensvale Community Golf Club’s Café
Dine in or takeaway
Helensvale Community Golf Club
Lefties challenge
March 2015
LATEST GOOD NEWS!
Check out some of our many good news stories
We will be holding a LeIies challenge
open to all leI handed golfers in the
very near future. Any leI handers
wishing to parcipate in this event
should contact Brandon in the Pro-Shop.
The format will be an equal amount
of right hand players to compete
against the leI handers.
Right handed players who are also
interested contact Brandon as well.
Cost for the event will be $10 on top
of the normal compeon fees.
The event will be a single stableford
converted to matchplay.
There will be a winning prize for the
best stableford score for leI handed
and right handed parcipants.
Nearest the pins for leI handed
players only.
Nearest the pins for right handed
players only.
Winning team gets full bragging
rights plus a drink each.
For any further informaon contact
Brandon.
CONGRATULATIONS!
We would like to take this opportunity to CONGRATULATE
Mr Jake O’Donnell
On receiving the posion as Chair Person for the Helensvale Community Golf Club’s
Golfing Commi.ee.
Jake has been a member of the Helensvale Community Golf Club for over 30 years and
has previously held numerous posions on past boards of HCGC such as Vice Captain,
Captain and president. Jake has also held posions on the Gold Coast District Golf
Associaon and has had many Golf Achievements such as HGC Foursome Championships,
QLD Veterans State Championships, Mitsubishi World Master Championship and lots
more.
We welcome Jake in his new role and look forward to working closely together to be.er
our club for all of our members and guests.
It is a great honour to announce the 12month sponsorship along with the Junior Club
Captain posion to Jin Okugawa. Jin has been a member of The Helensvale Community
Golf Club for 7 years, he has played in numerous pennants teams and has been a great
representaon for our Club. Jin will assist with all Junior events and compeons.
Hybrid Putting:
If you miss the green and your ball ends up in a closely mown area don’t forget about the hybrid pu..
Approach the shot just as you would a pu.. Use your puRng grip, stance, pre-shot roune and stroke.
You will find that with a li.le pracce you will become quite adept at this shot and will start geRng up and down with ease.
Good golfing
Helensvale Community Golf Club
March 2015
Jake’s corner
Chairman/ Captain
Let me introduce myself, my name is Jake O’Donnell, and I have been appointed the position of Chairman for the Helensvale
Community Golf Club. This is a great honor for me as I have been with the Club for 31 years, and held a number of positions from
president to captain. We realized that a separate committee was needed for golf, while the staff and management can get on with the
business of running the club. With this in mind the role of my position has been outlined and I look forward to liaising with the club
members.
I have since met with the Men’s Veterans, The Ladies Veterans & Helensvale Ladies. I have explained the situation regarding golf at
Helensvale and how it will affect them.
The Ladies, Men’s Vets & Ladies Vets organisations will continue to operate as they have done previously. All queries or disputes
regarding golf that cannot be resolved by the appropriate committee are to be referred to either myself or the professional, Brandon
Coleman.
I have convened a golf disputes disciplinary committee comprising of the following:
Jake O’Donnell
Jason Maston
Brandon Coleman
Karen Fechner
Jill Mindham will continue on with the great job she does with handicaps and finalising competitions. Jill and I will peruse and either
rewrite or update all conditions of play affecting golf at HCGC.
Karen Fechner and I have been working on the 2015/16 program of golf and after a number of changes it is now in the process of
being printed.
The 2015 Pennant season has commenced and Don Lowry is captain along with Derek Porter as Manager. The team has been
having mixed success, but are extremely enthusiastic.
Brandon Coleman has put together an exciting social program for 2015 that includes:
US Masters Monday 13th April 2015
Par 3 challenge Tuesday 26th May 2015
US Open Monday 22nd June 2015
Also a possible skins game in the year featuring Ian Baker, Wayne Grady, Peter Senior & Roger Davis.
I have been advised by Jigsaw management that children under the age of 18years are not permitted to drive motorized golf carts on
the golf course. As well as an insurance issue they are concerned for their safety and other players on the course.
I know that not all members have computers, therefore this newsletter will be going on the website and copies will be made available
within the clubhouse.
Members should be aware that there have been a number of snakes spotted around the course, if they encounter a snake keep well
away and let it go on its way.
I realise that there will be some members with ideas or grievances that they wish to resolve or put forward. I ask that you remember I
am only appointed to manage and co-ordinate golf, therefor if it is not of golf nature, I ask you to present it in writing to their
management team.
The ladies have elected their 2015 committee 9 it is capably led by:
Ann Martin – President
Jennifer Drewitt – Captain
I hope that this newsletter explains and answers a lot of your queries and I will endeavor to keep you informed of all the golfing news
& changes as it happens.