13th April 2026
Start: 12.30 pm
Present: John Belshaw, Denis O’Keefe, Ian Yarroll, Barry Cowell, Trevor Brady, David Carpenter, Tony Snellgrove, Hugh Hamilton
Apologies: Kim Hobbs
Correspondence In/Out: Nil
Treasurers Report:
Financial report send to all committee members. Total Equity as at end March $16,997
Moved by John seconded by Barry
Captain’s Report:
Report from the club match committee –
Request for the WoG to include a 20min space at the end of the field to stop social players complaining about slow play – not supported, can include a tab in MiClub that advises of a large competition in front.
MiClub (web based system) starts on 6th May with online bookings on 30th April
MiClub/MiScore is an app based system – prefer all players to use the app. Printed card results must be entered manually.
ANZAC Day holiday set for Monday 27th – the Club will run a medley competition
Matchplay competition will require entry on a nomination form available on the Vets notice board. The best 16 players will contest the event. The last competition day will include positions for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th (ie a group of 4 players)
Moved by Barry seconded by Hugh
General Business:
WOG – Ian reported the field is full with around 14 players on the wait list.
Dave raised the need for local rules for mud on the ball and bare patches on the fairway. Barry advised that these will be discussed at the club’s match committee.
Denis advised that the volunteer day will be on 21st April – normally every second Tuesday of the month.
Meeting concluded 1.15pm
Ian Yarroll
9th February 2026
Start: 12.00 pm
Present: John Belshaw, Denis O’Keefe, Ian Yarroll, Barry Cowell, Trevor Brady, David Carpenter, Kim Hobbs
Apologies: Tony Snellgrove
Correspondence In/Out: Nil
Treasurers Report:
Total Equity as at end January $17468.64
Moved by John seconded by Dave
Captain’s Report:
NR 4BBB next Monday 16th February
78 participants – 26 of those are Murwillumbah Vets
Moved by Barry seconded by Ian
General Business:
New style shirts have been released to both positive and a few negative comments- $40 per shirt – Denis will take orders – will be in next newsletter.
WOG – Ian reported his and John’s experience at Hawkes Nest WOG last week – Ian has our nomination pack for Murwillumbah’s WOG ready to send of to NSWVGA
23rd February will be our next sausage sizzle
Our 4 sponsors – Sunnyside Meats – IGA – Specialised Chicken – Take a Break Café- to be approached re future sponsorship
Kim asked for volunteers for Ladies Open Day Tuesday 10th March
Meeting concluded 12.45pm
Kim Hobbs Secretary
12th January 2026
Start: 12.45pm
Attendees: John Belshaw, Denis O’Keefe, Tony Snellgrove, Ian Yarroll, Trevor Brady, David Carpenter, Barry Cowell, Hugh Hamilton, Kim Hobbs
Apologies: Gary Fidler
Correspondence In/Out: Nil
Treasurer’s Report: As at December 2025 Nett Assets $15,890
Moved John Seconded Ian
Captains Report:
Barry to include relevant information in the weekly newsletter
The northern region 4BBB championship will be held at Murwillumbah GC on 16th February. Green fees are $20 per player.
Moved John Seconded Kim
General Business:
Welcomed Hugh Hamilton to the committee as vice president.
WoG costing were discussed with the agreement that final costs will be decided after John and Ian have attended and evaluated the Hawks Nest WoG on the first week of February.
The ladies committee has been in discussion with Shaun and Brian regarding the green fees for their annual competitions. They will be charged $25 green fees.
Negotiation with Shaun and Brian regarding green fees for the WoG and Open Day to be organised by Denis.
Ian provided 12 designs for the new Vets shirts. The committee unanimously chose the preferred design. Ian to organise 6 samples 2xM, 2xL and 2 Ladies sizes.
Moved Ian Seconded Barry
Meeting closed 1.45pm
Kim Hobbs Secretary
15th September 2025
Start: 1pm
Attendees: John Belshaw, Denis O’Keefe, Tony Snellgrove, Ian Yarroll, Trevor Brady, David Carpenter, Barry Cowell
Apologies: Gary Fidler
Correspondence In/Out: Nil
Treasurer’s Report: As at 31st August 2025 Nett Assets $22,300.50
Moved John Seconded Ian
Captains Report:
Club meeting re major works car park Monday 20th October – all welcome to attend – RSVP office if attending
Negotiations with club for 3 year costs in advance for WOG & Open Day
Club championships conclude Saturday 20th Sept – presentation 5.30 same date RSVP if attending
Gary will not be nominating for Captain in 2026
Moved John Seconded Kim
General Business:
AGM 3.11.25 – notice and nomination forms on notice board
To discuss name changes on trophies at AGM
Christmas party 1st December – nibbles/lunch in place of prizes
First Tuesday each month (weather dependent) Vets helping with gardening and general maintenance on course
Next BBQ Monday 27th Oct…first BBQ very successful – cost approx $170
Tenterfield dates 25-27th November – awaiting costs
Moved Denis Seconded Barry
Meeting closed 1.30pm
Kim Hobbs Secretary
11th August Minutes
Attendees: Denis O’Keefe, John Belshaw, Gary Fidler, Ian Yarroll Barry, BarryCowell, Kim Hobbs
Apologies: David Carpenter Tony Snellgrove
Commence 12.10pm
Correspondence In: Email from Brent Kelly re Pilot Program – Mental Health
Correspondence Out: Nil
Treasurer Report: Balance $23853.95 – see report
Moved John Seconded Barry
Captain’s Report: Big congratulations to Ian for very successful Week of Golf
New rule of carts off due to inclement weather- no competition – running smoothly
Gary attended Match Committee meeting – discussed confidential email from Shaun Breheny re frozen membership & proposed solutions
Moved Gary Seconded Kim
General Business: Barry suggested more emphasis on competition results/achievements at our Christmas Party
Christmas Party format to be discussed at later meeting
Cleanup tomorrow (Tuesday) morning by vets
Denis to send response to Brent Kelly re:Pilot program – Mental Health – we will need proposal for approval by our board
Ian spoke about very successful Week of Golf – ladies don’t want to play with 3 men – participants generally very happy with week
Moved Ian Seconded Denis
Meeting Closed 1.10pm
4th July Minutes
Open 1pm
Attendees: Denis O’Keefe John Belshaw Gary Fidler Ian Yarroll Tony Snellgrove Trevor Brady David Carpenter Kim Hobbs Barry Cowell
Correspondence In/Out : see reports
Captains Report:
11 left on waiting list for WOG
Motion put forward when raining on Vets comp Mondays if no carts allowed there will be no competition – motion moved unanimously
Cliff Howard is now helping with eclectics
Moved Denis seconded David
Treasurers Report: See Report
Moved John Seconded Gary
General Business:
Denis attended half yearly NRVGA meeting – decided if any cancellations of open days need 72 hours notice
Vets will call for volunteers for garden tidy ups and divit fill ups
Mark Weir sent email re Brent Kelly joining us for a vets day to discuss mental health programs
Decided 2025 Christmas Party will be Monday 1st December
Vets member Michael Lackey sent email objecting to Bunjalung Country being included in our newsletters – unanimously agreed Bunjalung Country being included in our newsletters is appropriate
Moved Barry Seconded Trevor
WOG:
11 left on waitlist but cancellations are coming in
Sponsorship: Elders – Capital Pest Management – John Tilton (Tweed Valley Escapes)
Our next newsletter will call for volunteers for WOG
Will look at 2026 adding $20 to fees to cover participants $5 raffle tickets for each day
Moved Ian Seconded John
Meeting concluded 2:05pm
May 5th Minutes
Open 12.55 pm
Attendees: John Belshaw Gary Fidler Denis O’Keefe Ian Yarroll Barry Cowell David Carpenter Trevor Brady Kim Hobbs
Apologies: Tony Snellgrove
Correspondence In/Out: Nil
Business Arising: Minutes of last meeting Moved Gary Seconded Denis
General Business:
Barry looked at stats in team events – result: Vote passed that 4 person and 3 person team events eg Ambrose – each player to hit minimum of 4 drives – this is to stop big hitters having an advantage.
Topic of how many players to form a Monday competition – vote taken – resolution: 20 players are needed to form a competition
Inclement weather conditions- it was decided if the player decides to abandon play that is his/her decision so no refund.
Extreme weather condition: follow the clubs policy
Ian spoke about WOG 3 days 1 tee start – last day shotgun then presentation.
Gary & Trevor to help ladies on their open day Tuesday 13 May
Moved Ian Seconded Trevor
Captain’s Report
Gary spoke about Vets Open Day on 2nd June – close of entries 16th May – if cancelled owing to inclement weather/no carts the Open Day will not be rescheduled
The cost of the new computer in the back room will be shared by Veterans/Ladies Golf (pending approval at next ladies meeting) approximate cost $1200 total.
Our next monthly medal day will be help on Monday 26th May – top 16 qualify for match play championships – 1st round Monday 9th June
Moved Gary Seconded Seconded Kim
Treasurer’s Report: Moved John Seconded David
Meeting Closed 2.05pm
March Minutes
Monday March 31st 2025
Meeting Opened 1.10pm
Attendance: John Belshaw, Gary Fidler, Ian Yarroll, Barry Cowell, David
Carpenter, Kim Hobbs
Apologies: Tony Snellgrove, Trevor Brady, Denis O’Keefe
Correspondence In: Entries and queries re Week of Golf
Correspondence Out: Nil
Treasurer’s Report: Total Equity $17270.82 – one term deposit
expires in April – Moved John Seconded Kim
Captain’s Report: Open Day 2nd June – Gary will load up brochure
$40 visitors $30 members. Moved Gary Sec Ian
Week of Golf: Ian reports all good – booked out approx 12 waitlisted
Barry and Denis will call for volunteers
Moved Ian Seconded Kim
Business Arising: Motion re number of players to form a competition at the moment it is 20 players…should we align ourselves with club at 8 players – motion held over until we have a full committee present
Barry to find out who determines carts on/off – answer Brian Cox
Discussion about unfair advantage for Ambrose events – no decision
Moved Barry Seconded John
Meeting closed: 2.10pm
2024 Committee Minutes
November Minutes
Monday 18th November 2024
Meeting Opened 12.55pm
Attendance: Denis O’Keefe, John Belshaw, Gary Fidler, Barry Cowell, Kim Hobbs, Dave Carpenter
Apologies: Tony Snellgrove, Trevor Brady, Ian Yarroll
Barry Was welcomed to the meeting
Minutes of the last meeting: Moved by Denis seconded by Barry
Correspondence In: Nil
Correspondence Out: Nil
Treasurer’s Report
Bank balance as at 31.10.24 was $24,321
Moved John Seconded David
Captains Report
12 players went to The Glades – enjoyable – rebooked for 27th March 2025…won’t clash with Tenterfield trip in 2025
Tenterfield numbers down to 22
Moved Gary Seconded Kim
General Business
Denis gave rundown of prizes for the Christmas Party Mon 9th Dec
Voucher prizes are being organised
John Belshaw will go to bank to change signatories to remove Ray Kent and Allan Barrow and add Denis O’Keefe and Barry Cowell
Denis and John to attend NRVG meeting Friday 22nd Nov at Ballina
Meeting finished 1:40pm
Next Meeting: January or February 2025
MINUTES OF AGM – MONDAY 4TH NOVEMBER 2024
Commenced 12.38pm
Apologies: As per attached sheet
Attendance: As per attendance sheet attached
A minutes silence for Paul Walden and Alex Dempsey
2023 minutes posted on website – moved Bill Quantrill moved Kim
Vets Committee: Allan Barrow called all positions vacant
Allan Barrow stepped down as President – Denis thanked Allan
2025 Positions:
President: Denis O’Keefe
Vice President: Barry Cowell
Captain: Gary Fidler
Vice Captain: Ian Yarroll
Treasurer: John Belshaw
Secretary: Kim Hobbs
Committee: Tony Snellgrove, Trevor Brady, David Carpenter
Moved: Bill Quantrill Seconded: Ken Lowes
Treasurers Report: See attached
Captains Report: See attached
General Business
Ron Strudwick asked if 10 strokes maximum in stroke game is right…Kerry Bullen commented it is a rule of golf that can be implemented
Brian Cox spoke about improvements being made in future:
5th landing zone being levelled up and re-drained
Improvements to 15th and 16th tee areas
Ron Strudwick asked Brian if Fairway irrigation is being considered – he said no as would cost many millions
Gary Thatcher said application for car park has been withdrawn
Meeting Closed: 1pm
September Minutes
Monday 9th September 2024
Meeting Opened 1:04pm
Attendance: Allan Barrow, John Belshaw, Gary Fidler, Ian Yarroll, Trevor Brad,y Bob Green, Denis O’Keefe, Kim Hobbs
Apologies: Tony Snellgrove, David Carpenter
Correspondence In: Email from Ray Kent advising change of bank account details
Correspondence Out: Vets to send letter to Wayne Kendrigan re RUOK sign on pump house shed
Treasurer’s Report
Net Assets: $25,106
Moved John Seconded Bob
Captains Report
4 BBB Championships Monday 29th September 8am shotgun start – Entries close 16th September – Draw out 17th September – Lynn’s Menu attached to draw and reminder to ring pro shop for carts – our usual Vets competition to be run after 4BBB – Moved Gary Seconded Ian
General Business
Ian spoke about WOG survey results – 73 surveys sent out 51 replies – generally positive – don’t like 2 person ambrose –
Ian suggested meeting with Marie Morrin from Ladies Committee re Sponsors for 2025
AGM to be held after competition on Monday 4th November – limit of $1000 bar tab – will vote on Christmas Party prizes at AGM
Kim to prepare nomination forms for AGM
Meeting finished 1:50pm
Next Meeting: AGM 4th November 2024
August Minutes
Monday 19th August 2024
Meeting Opened 1.45pm
Attendance: Allan Barrow, John Belshaw, Gary Fidler, Ian Yarroll, Tony Snellgrove, David Carpenter, Trevor Brad,y Bob Green, Kim Hobbs, Dennis O’Keefe
Minutes of last meeting: Accepted – Moved Dennis Seconded Gary
Correspondence Out: Survey emailed to all WOG participants
Correspondence In: Responses to Week Of Golf Survey
Treasurer’s Report: As at 31st July – balance $24,412 – Moved John, Seconded Trevor
Captains Report: Murwillumbah to host NRVGA 4BBB 29th Sept 30 – 30 teams
Discussed entry fee $25 – food not included ($20 green fees)
Pro shop to organise carts – Gary to email all nomination sheets
Moved Gary Seconded Tony
General Business: Discussion on Christmas Party – decided give aways similar to last year. A final decision will be made closer to the event
Tony to contact The Glades re Murwillumbah Vets day on Thursday 7th Nov for final price including Hamburger lunch
Blue tree: Tash to include an article in next club newsletter explaining the blue tree project.
Need to progress the proposal of placing the RUOK? logo on the pump shed at the 6th tee.
Tony spoke about too much golf running the Club’s championship, the Vets & Ladies club championships all in same fortnight
Ian was congratulated on great job running WOG – Ian spoke about the initial results of survey…suggestions about not playing with the same people and maybe the Ambrose being changed, but on the whole participants were very happy
Treasurer John Belshaw to request SCCU to update account address to:
C/O Murwillumbah Golf Club P.O. Box 185 Murwillumbah NSW 2484
Next Committee Meeting Monday 9th September
Meeting finished 2:27pm
Kim Hobbs
Secretary
Murwillumbah Vets
July Minutes
Monday 8th July 2024
Meeting Opened 1.17pm
Attendees: Allan Barrow (Chair), John Belshaw, Gary Fidler, Ian Yarroll, Denis O’Keefe, Trevor Brady, David Carpenter, Bob Green, Kim Hobbs, Tony Snellgrove.
Correspondence In: Nil
Correspondence Out: Nil
Minutes of Last Meeting: Moved by Allan Seconded Kim
Treasurer Report: report circulated to committee – Moved John Seconded Ian
Captains Report: Gary and John working on WOG timetable – big job but after speaking to Shane no easy way around it
Moved Gary Seconded Denis
Business Arising : John Belshaw and Ian Yarroll attended NRVGA half yearly meeting – vote to change Open Day fee structure 12-12 – will now go to NRVGA annual meeting
Grass Roots Promo grants through Clubs NSW – we need to follow up.
Allan attended MGC Strategic Planning Meeting – meeting discussed pathways – drainage – ? extending dams – golf simulator- car park – putt putt – driving range….10 year plan
Moved John Seconded Ian
General Business: WOG volunteers have been called for
Sponsors will be joining us on Friday – will have drink and lunch voucher
Ian will have 80 welcome/info packs to give out Sunday afternoon between 1-5 – help needed
Will arrange marshal in front of pro shop in mornings to guide people to starting tees
Moved Ian Seconded Kim
Meeting Closed 2.00pm
Next Meeting Monday 11th August
Kim Hobbs
Secretary
Murwillumbah Vets
June Minutes
Monday 17th June 2024
Meeting Opened 1.05pm
Attendees: Allan Barrow (Chair), John Belshaw, Gary Fidler, Ian Yarroll, Denis O’Keefe, Trevor Brady, David Carpenter, Bob Green, Kim Hobbs, Tony Snellgrove.
Correspondence In: Letter from Gary Thatcher inviting a Vets member to Strategic Planning Meeting on 30th June 11am.
Correspondence Out: Nil
Minutes of Last Meeting: Moved by Denis Seconded Tony
Treasurer Report: report circulated to committee – Moved John Seconded Bob
Captains Report: Vets have organised Match Play Comp 16 players –
Will be completed by September
Our Open Day on 3rd June was cancelled owing to course conditions and alternate date of 14th October declined due to green renovations in early October.
Gary spoke to club match committee about raking foot marks etc in bunkers before playing ball but ruling was no just have to cop it.
Gary to raise subject of positioning of rakes by staff before days play with Brian Cox.
Looking to combat slow play by extending tee times to 8 minutes instead of 7.
Moved Gary seconded Trevor
General Business
WOG – 130 players registered 12 on waitlist-to be finalised end June
Ian to talk to Elders for sponsorship for full month of July and arrange for the teardrop signs for WOG
Tree painted- waiting for R U OK logo to be approved – will contact Natasha to approach local newspaper to run a piece/photos
Ian spoke about WOG computer program has lost historic data and requires an upgrade of $150 to restore it. Decision has been made to leave it as is and investigate a new system for next year’s WOG.
John and Ian to attend NRVGA meeting
Moved Ian Seconded Kim
Meeting Closed 1.50pm
Next Meeting Monday 15th July
Kim Hobbs
Secretary
Murwillumbah Vets
May Minutes
Monday 6th May 2024
Meeting Opened 1.05pm
Attendees: Allan Barrow (Chair), John Belshaw, Gary Fidler, Ian Yarroll, Denis O’Keefe, Trevor Brady, David Carpenter, Bob Green, Kim Hobbs
Apologies: Tony Snellgrove
Correspondence In: Invitation from Marie Morrin for Hanaru Charity Golf Day Sunday 7th July
Correspondence Out: Email to Ray Kent re future Open Day fees
Minutes of Last Meeting: Moved by Allan Barrow Seconded Trevor Brady
Business Arising:
Ian Yarroll spoke about Capital Works Program that is now detailed in our club newsletter – Ian is happy with response and thanked Peter Taylor for raising the issue with the Board.
Treasurer’s Report :
John presented Aprils financials – balance as at 30.4.24 $21941.53 – Moved John Belshaw Seconded Ian Yarroll
Captains Report:
Gary reported competitions going well, WOG has 132 competitors + 3 on waitlist – 5 cancellations.
Open Day 3rd June – notices have been sent to visitor clubs – pro shop taking cart bookings – entries close 20th May – will call for volunteers to man 2nd & 8th holes for spotting, raking & call up.
Club match committee would like pro shop to be more proactive.
Moved Gary Fidler Seconded Denis O’Keefe
General Business:
Kim will arrange flyer for Vets to join Ladies for Invitational on Tuesday 11th June.
Committee decided must have minimum 20 players for competition to run.
Allan asked if a Marketplace could be added to our Vets website – voted No
New Sponsor John Tilton – Ian to add to our website/newsletter
Ian spoke about footprints in bunkers – Gary to bring up at next Match Committee Meeting
Meeting Closed 1.40pm
Kim Hobbs
Secretary
Murwillumbah Vets
March Minutes
Monday 11th March 2024
Meeting Opened 12.54pm
Attendees: John Belshaw, Gary Fidler, Allan Barrow (Chair), David Carpenter
Bob Green, Tony Snellgrove, Dennis O’Keefe, Kim Hobbs
Apologies: Ian Yarroll, Trevor Brady
Correspondence In: Letter from Gary Thatcher confirming 2024 & 2025 visitor fees for Open Days and Weeks Of Golf
General Business:
Tony Snellgrove – Trip to Koralbyn 11th 12th April – notice on noticeboard – $225 approx cost
Blue paint for “Are You OK?’ tree has arrived
Capital Works Program – need to know what’s happening
Next meeting Ian Yarroll to discuss alterations to the course and other capital works after meeting with Peter Taylor
Allan Barrow and Bob Green spoke to Lynn – confirmed lunch for Open Day $12.50
Kim to draft letter to NRVGA asking that each club set Open Day Visitor Fees as mandated fees not enough to cover costs
Moved Dennis Seconded Bob
Treasurers Report: Presented and moved by John Seconded Denis
Captains Report:
Gary attended club meeting- discussion about using different colour tees in the future – green Reno’s to start mid April – staff not to be abused –at the moment not enough greens employees
114 WOG visitors – running low on carts
Gary discussed setting of rakes in bunkers – repairing sand in bunkers before shot
Moved Kim Seconded Denis
Meeting finished: 1.55pm
Kim Hobbs
Secretary
Murwillumbah Vets
February Minutes
Friday 9 February 2024
Meeting Opened 10:10am
Chair: Allan Barrow
Attendance: Allan Barrow, John Belshaw, Ian Yarroll, Gary Fidler, Tony Snellgrove, Denis O’Keefe, Bob Green, Trevor Brady, Dave Carpenter, Kim Hobbs
Apologies: Nil
Correspondence:
Inward: Nil
Outward: Nil
Minutes of Last Meeting: Moved by Tony Snellgrove, Seconded Trevor Brady
Business Arising: Nil
Treasurer Report:
John presented the financials for January.
Bank Balance at End of January … $24,800
Equity at End of January … $19,000
Moved by John, Seconded by Denis
Captain Report:
Yearly vets games calendar submitted to proshop.
Yearly games are 50% stroke or single stableford, 50% team games.
Gary noted there are 51 entries for the Week of Golf to date.
More visitors are joining the Monday competition at guest rate of $35.
Division 2 matchplay has been cancelled due to inability to get relevant players together.
Propose to have a qualifying round to deliver 32 players with follow up games to be set by the match committee.
Week of Golf – Elders Real Estate has agreed to $500 sponsorship for Hole-in-One Challenge. Allan advised that Elders sponsorship will be for all of July also.
Moved by Gary, seconded by Denis
General Business:
Kim to approach the Ladies committee to ask if they would like to hold an invitation (to Vets) on Tuesday 11th June.
Tony to pick dates for a Koralbyn trip and display it on the Vets Notice Board.
A working bee has been requested by Bill Quantrill to clean up the forest area.
Blue tree painting to be followed up with Hugh Hamilton and Tony (paint from Williams)
Allan advised he has sponsors up until August – will only look for others if necessary.
Gary advised that we are still waiting for a confirmation letter from Gary Thatcher regarding the fees for the Open Day, Week of Golf and Mt Warning Classic.
Bob enquired about the use of the Simple Golf app. John said that 23% of Vets used it last Monday and that the proshop is trialling the app during February.
Tony highlighted that the index for the 9th hole is incorrect (will follow up with proshop). Also raised the issue of the Club’s Honour Board. Ian advised that a contractor has been employed to “build” it. Gary said that the Club was having trouble finding some of the historical records.
Next Meeting: 8th March
Meeting Closed: 11.15am
Kim Hobbs
Secretary
Murwillumbah Vets