The financial year 2010/2011 again saw the club industry straining to combat poor trading conditions bought on by extreme weather conditions, with Redland Bay Golf Club certainly suffering a similar fate to other clubs but by no means as bad as some others, with revenue proving difficult to improve or even maintain, especially over the Christmas period. I am pleased to report that our club has come out the other side in a very strong position detailed in more detail in the Finance Directors report, further enhancing our business sustainability. Our club has achieved further ‘insulation’ against market volatility with our measured approach to procuring more functions, weddings and corporate golf.
I am also pleased to announce that early this month we were notified from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund that the club has been successful with a grant application of $31,818.18 to purchase a much needed Toro Spray Rig for the course. This piece of equipment will ensure superior spray targeting that will result in no wasted chemical, saving money and the environment and will assist the greens staff in everyday activities. Securing this grant is fantastic for the club as it ensures that the quality of playing surface is maintained for members and guests.
The club has now implemented many new activities for golf members to enjoy and to hopefully increase participation within your clubhouse such as:
· Members Birthday Dinner once a month for those members celebrating their birthday in that specific month
· Golf Improvers Club – Giving members the opportunity to improve their golf game and to meet other club members
· Golfing Members Loyalty Club - acknowledging and celebrating our golfing members by hosting a monthly ‘Golfing Members Loyalty Club’ party. Each month, a different group (Based on years as a member) of Redland Bay Golf Club will be invited, along with new golfing members that have joined Redland Bay Golf Club in the last month
· Regular entertainment nights such as the tribute shows recently performed with fantastic attendance from supportive members
· Members Birthday cards with vouchers attached
· And don’t forget about the chance to win a year’s membership at the club with the draw taking place on Friday, 9 September 2011.
The “Bay Golf” cards have now been mailed out to our Full time & part time golfing members with details attached of when they can be used. It gives you the opportunity to visit the other participating clubs by only paying the daily competition fee. Check the website home page for more details. Also inserted into the envelope containing the “Bay Golf” card was a page for member details. To help us keep your information current on our system, please fill that form out and return to the office.
On a disturbing note, it seems that a small group of members believe that it is acceptable to abuse, ridicule or speak condescendingly to Redland Bay Golf Club staff members. This behavior is not acceptable under any circumstances. Speak and treat staff the way that you expect to be spoken to and treated!
Aaron Muirhead
RBGC Manager
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