Autumn Meeting 2018

Trentham Park Golf Club - ST4 8AE

Minutes from J15 of M6

Monday 1st October

commencing at 9.30 a.m. 

This is the first time GCMA have visited TPGC for many years giving an opportunity for our many members in the north of the Region to attend our final meeting of 2018. Your Steering Committee look forward to your support and attendance.

Continental Breakfast & Informal Networking session on arrival,

from 8.30 a.m. with a

Prompt meeting start at 9.30a.m.

Arranged by GMG with coffee provided by Broderick's and Bidfood provided breakfast and Danishes

Following a welcome by Regional Captain Neil Dunkley, the National Communications Manager Mike Hyde from HQ, will bring you up-to-date with matters of national significance.

Four very topical presentations then follow, which could be of interest to

those in your club with responsibility for

Financial packages

Richard Nash of Elavon will provide a brief presentation on what is happening in the card industry

at the moment and how this is impacting golf clubs.

They will also provide all GCMA Midland Regional member clubs with an exclusive package, detail of which can be viewed by following this link

Club Membership Insurance Policy

Alex Kotlarzewski will explain how Golfplan’s new Club Membership Insurance Policy can add

unbeatable value and protection as a benefit for your members.

Facilities Management

Mark Stancer, Regional Member & Regional Director of GMG will outline the

service available to Golf Clubs from GMG with two specific presentations from colleagues 

  David Valentine Director GMG Waste Management will provide an insight into current Legislation, Carriers & Services to your Club, Competitive & Sustainable Pricing, & End to End Contract Management

James Heald, Head of GMG Energy, an introduction to Energy Procurement & live market pricing, Bill validation,   Budget and Contract Security.  

and finally that old chestnut of

Health & Safety, back in the public eye again

following the recent tragic events at Hinckley Golf Club.

That's right, starting from just £10 per week for GCMA Midland Regional Members!

Lunch: sandwiches and chips around 12.30 p.m.

Afternoon golf : 1st tee 1.00p.m. 

An individual Stableford competition, full handicap allowance, with your score being combined with results from the Spring Meeting, and the top working manager being awarded the Bissell Salver, whilst the leading retired manager will receive the Captains Putter. 

A 2 course evening meal will be served,

Jacket & Tie are required in the Dining Room

We are most grateful to John Farmer and the Managing Board for providing hospitality for this event. 

The cost of the day will vary according to the 'package' you select, options are clearly outlined in the Registration Form. Special dietary requirements should be noted in the space provided on the form below.

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