Minutes of the meeting held in the clubhouse on Thursday 2nd October 2025, commencing at 9.30 a.m.
Present: Dave Aitken, Brian Duguid, Wave Tyrrell, Ronnie Ritchie, David Nielsen, Ian McCulloch, Tony Graham & Mark Evans.
Minutes of the meeting held in the clubhouse on Thursday 3rd October 2024, commencing at 9.25 a.m.
Present: Dave Aitken, Brian Duguid, Terry Haine, Wave Tyrrell, Ronnie Ritchie, Stuart Rhodes, Derek Shipley, David Nielsen, Janette Davidson, Ian McCulloch, Jeff Sutcliffe, Rex Dressler, Sandy Harvie and Iain McQueen
Minutes of the meeting held in the clubhouse on Thursday 5th October 2023, commencing at 9.30 a.m.
Present: Dave Aitken, Brian Duguid, Jackie Duguid, Terry Haine, Wave Tyrrell, Ronnie Ritchie, Stuart Rhodes, Derek Shipley, Ashley Turgoose, David Nielsen, Janette Davidson, Elizabeth Kelly and John Callan.
Minutes of the meeting held in the clubhouse on Thursday 6th October 2022, commencing at 9.30 a.m.
Present: Dave Aitken, Brian Duguid, Jackie Duguid, Terry Haine, Ian McCulloch, Wave Tyrrell, Ronnie Ritchie, Stuart Rhodes, Rex Dressler, Elena Rogers, Les Rogers, Derek Shipley, Ashley Turgoose, John Lynch, and Nigel Sanders.
Minutes of the meeting held in the clubhouse on Thursday 7th October 2021, commencing at 9.25 a.m.
Present: Dave Aitken, Brian Duguid, Jackie Duguid, Terry Haine, Ian McCulloch, Wave Tyrrell, Ronnie Ritchie, Mike Jackson, Brian Porteous, Stuart Rhodes, Ian Mcllvenna, Janette Davidson, Rex Dressler and Dave Nielsen.
The meeting closed at 10.00 a.m.
AGM not held due to Covid
Minutes of the meeting held in the clubhouse on Thursday 3rd October 2019, commencing at 9.30 a.m.
Present: Dave Aitken, Brian Duguid, Jackie Duguid, Terry Haine, Ian McCulloch, Erica Porteous, Les Rogers, Elena Rogers, Derek Shipley, Wave Tyrrell, Chris McIntyre, Ian Brown, Linda Brown, Ronnie Ritchie, Marena McClymont, Mike Jackson, John Crallan, Roddy Hermon and Dave Nielsen.
Apologies: Stuart Rhodes, Brian Porteous
Chairman Dave Aitken
Secretary Wave Tyrrell
Treasurer Jackie Duguid
Match Secretary Wave Tyrrell
Borders trip Organiser Dave Nielsen
Minutes of the meeting held in the clubhouse on Thursday 4th October 2018, commencing at 9.30 a.m.
Present: Dave Aitken, Brian Duguid, Jackie Duguid, Terry Haine, Ian McCulloch, Erica Porteous, Brian Porteous, Stuart Rhodes, Les Rogers, Elena Rogers, Derek Shipley, Wave Tyrrell, Chris McIntyre, Ian Brown, Linda Brown, Ronnie Ritchie, Paul Nicolson, Mike Jackson, John Crallan, Tom Leach and Dave Nielsen (part).
Apologies: Jeff Sutcliffe
Dave Aitken thanked Jackie for her report.
Chairman Dave Aitken
Secretary Wave Tyrrell
Treasurer Jackie Duguid
Match Secretary Wave Tyrrell
Borders trip Organiser Dave Nielsen
The meeting closed at 10.00 a.m.
NEW GALLOWAY GOLF CLUB
SENIOR SECTION
MINUTES OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
HELD ON THURSDAY 5TH OCTOBER 2017 AT 9.30 AM
Members present: Dave Aitken, Ian Brown, John Crallan, Johnnie Dowswell, Brian Duguid, Jackie Duguid, Terry Haine, Roddy Hermon, Mike Jackson, Larry Jones, Marina McClyment, Ian McCulloch, Ian McIlvenna, Jim McPhee, Dave Nielsen, Brian Porteous, Erica Porteous, Stuart Rhodes, Derek Shipley, and Wave Tyrrell.
Agenda Item 1 – Chairman’s welcome.
Wave Tyrrell opened the meeting at 9.30 am, explaining that in the absence of an elected convener he would chair the meeting. He welcomed those present.
Agenda Item 2 – Apologies.
Apologies were received from Tom Leach, Jim Morrison, Elena Rogers, Les Rogers and Jeff Sutcliffe.
Agenda Items 3 & 4 – Minutes of 2015 AGM and matters arising.
The minutes were proposed for adoption by Dave Neilsen and seconded by Derek Shipley. There were no matters arising.
Agenda Item 5 – Chairman’s report.
The Chairman read a report to the meeting outlining the section’s activities and events. A copy is appended.
Agenda Item 6 – Treasurer’s report.
Jackie Duguid presented a report that showed the section’s finances to be healthy, although less so than last year: it has a bank balance of £448.52. The meeting agreed with Wave Tyrrell’s proposal , seconded by Brian Duguid, that the section donate £200 to the club funds, and that subscriptions remain unchanged.
Jackie’s report was adopted.
Agenda Item 7 – Election of office bearers.
The chairman reported that since Jeff Sutcliffe stood down last year the post of convener had remained unfilled. Derek Shipley informed the meeting that he wished to stand down as match secretary. Jackie agreed to continue as treasurer. Wave asked for nominations to fill the necessary offices. As convener, Dave Aitken was proposed by Dave Neilsen and seconded by Wave Tyrrell. As secretary, Ian McIlvenna was proposed by Jackie Duguid and seconded by John Crallan. As match secretary, Wave Tyrrell was proposed by Terry Haine and seconded by John Crallan. Dave Neilsen was proposed by Wave Tyrrell and seconded by Ian McIlvenna to organize the spring trip. There being no other proposals, these nominations were agreed by the meeting.
Agenda Item 8 – Christmas lunch.
It was agreed by the meeting that the lunch be held on 14th December 2017 and that the necessary arrangements be made at a later date. Jackie would co-ordinate the preparations.
Agenda Items 9 – League format.
After discussion it was agreed the league format remain unchanged.
Agenda item 10 – Away days.
Following discussion the following away days were agreed:
It was further agreed that Glenluce be substituted should any of the nominated courses be unavailable or unplayable.
Agenda Item 11 – Matches.
The match secretary intimated that the 2018 match against Kirkcudbright would be held at New Galloway Golf Club. He reported that the arrangements would be communicated to the members.
Agenda Item 12 – Roddy Hermon Cup
It was agreed that the 2018 competition for this trophy should he held on the first Thursday of the 2018/19 season.
Agenda item 13 – Borders trip.
Dave Neilsen intimated that he would consult those involved, consider optios and communicate these to members.
Agenda Item 14 – Any other business.
There being no items raised the chairman closed the meeting.
NEW GALLOWAY GOLF CLUB
SENIOR SECTION
MINUTES OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
HELD ON THURSDAY 6TH OCTOBER 2016 AT 9.15 AM
Members present: Maz Banasiewicz, Johnnie Dowswell, Jackie Duguid, Terry Haine, Joyce Harvey, Jim Hopkins, Larry Jones, Marina McClyment, Ian McCulloch, Ian McIlvenna, Dave Nielsen, Stuart Rhodes, Derek Shipley, and Wave Tyrrell. Brian Duguid attended from agenda item 5 onwards.
Agenda Item 1 – Chairman’s welcome.
Wave Tyrrell opened the meeting at 9.30 am, explaining that he had been asked to chair the meeting in the place of the convener, who was unable to attend. He welcomed those present, and apologized for the ambiguity about the timing of the meeting, but the earlier hour (before, instead of after playing golf) was necessary because of other commitments.
Agenda Item 2 – Apologies.
Apologies were received from John Crallan, Roddy Hermon, Moira Jones, Tom Leitch, Jim McPhee, Erica Porteous, Elena Rogers, Les Rogers and Jeff Sutcliffe.
Agenda Items 3 & 4 – Minutes of 2015 AGM and matters arising.
The minutes were proposed for adoption by Jackie Duguid and seconded by Derek Shipley. There were no matters arising.
Agenda Item 5 – Chairman’s report.
The Chairman read a report to the meeting outlining the section’s activities and events. A copy is appended.
The Chairman also produced a draft list of fixtures for the coming season. Derek Shipley reported that Cally Palace has been suggested as a venue for one of the away days, and the meeting agreed that the away day on 27th October should be there if it can be arranged. It was further agreed that the away days on 23rd Feb and 23rd March 2017 should be to Wigtownshire County and Powfoot respectively. Derek also explained that the usual Stableford format would be applied to the league matches.
The fixture list, slightly amended, was approved by the meeting. It is attached.
Agenda Item 6 – Treasurer’s report.
Jackie Duguid presented a report that showed the section’s finances to be healthy: it has a bank balance of £600.73. After discussion it was agreed that some of this money would be used to subsidize the cost of the away days. Jackie also reported that she had received a letter of thanks from NGGC Treasurer for the section’s donation of £200 to the club funds.
Jackie’s report was adopted by acclamation.
Agenda Item 7 – Election of office bearers.
The chairman reported that Jeff Sutcliffe has stood down as convener, and asked for nominations to fill the post. As none was forthcoming the chairman suggested that the post be left vacant in the meantime and that he could fulfill the essential functions by taking on a slightly expanded secretary’s role. That was agreed by the meeting. Derek Shipley agreed to continue as Match Secretary, and Jackie Duguid as Treasurer. There being no other nominations, these, too, were agreed by the meeting.
Agenda Item 8 – Christmas lunch.
It was agreed by the meeting that the lunch be held on 22nd December 2016 and that the necessary arrangements be made at a later date. Jackie reported that the 2015 lunch had been provided at no cost to the section.
Agenda Items 9 and 10 – League format and away days.
See Item 5 above.
Agenda Item 11 – Matches.
The Chairman, in his report, had intimated that the 2017 match against Kirkcudbright would be held at Kircudbright Golf Club. He reported that the arrangements would be communicated to the members.
Agenda Item 12 – Borders trip.
The meeting agreed that the options for this trip be investigated by Dave Neilsen, and that these options would be communicated to the members.
Agenda Item 13 – Any other business.
The chairman mentioned the absence of Eddie Yates and suggested sending a card expressing the section’s best wishes. This was agreed.
Brian Duguid expressed the section’s thanks to the Chairman for his endeavours.
The meeting closed at 9.55 am.
Minutes of the meeting held in the clubhouse on Thursday 15th October 2015, commencing at 9.30 a.m.
Present: Dave Aitken, Peter Bower, Johnnie Dowswell, Brian Duguid, Jackie Duguid, Terry Haine, Roddy Hermon, Marena McClymont, Ian McCulloch, Jim McPhee, Erica Porteous, Stuart Rhodes, Les Rogers, Derek Shipley, Jeff Sutcliffe, Wave Tyrrell, Eddie Yates,
Apologies: Marian Banaslewicz, John Crallan, Dave Nielsen, Brian Porteous and Elena Rogers.
He congratulated all the winners. Stuart Rhodes won the 36 Hole Trophy, the 18 Hole Trophy was won by Marena McClymont and the Alan Walker Trophy was won by Les Burton. Dave Nielsen won the Alan Brown League cup. Honours were even in our two matches against Kirkcudbright Eggs and we had to cancel our match against Newton Stewart as they could not raise a team.
Eddie thanked Derek, and of course Valerie, for running the competitions, who were supported by Past Club Captain Jeff Sutcliffe, Jackie Duguid who controlled our finances as Treasurer admirably. He also thanked the main committee members Wave, Dave, Terry, and Jeff for organising the Bar, Wave for producing an excellent Minute of last year’s meeting, and Jackie for organising our Christmas Lunch and all who contributed.
Eddie expressed the members’ appreciation of our greenkeeper Brian Porteous and member volunteers, especially Ian brown, for keeping the course in excellent condition in spite of severe financial restraint. He wished Brian a very happy retirement and we will miss him.
He asked for members to feel free to propose any changes to our present format.
Finally, Eddie said he was stepping down as Chairman and that he wished the newly elected Chairperson every success in the future.
Eddie thanked all for attending.
The Treasurers Accounts, proposed by Marena and seconded by Ian McCulloch, were adopted.
The Club Treasurer confirmed receipt of our donation in a letter of appreciation by the Club committee.
It was agreed to make a donation of £200 this year.
Eddie thanked Jackie for her report.
The remaining incumbents were duly elected; Jackie Duguid as Treasurer, Derek Shipley as Match Secretary and Wave Tyrrell as Minute Secretary.
The lunch will be proceeded by a 9 hole competition.
The first two away days for the 36 hole Trophy to be played on Thursday 5th November and on 25th February 2016.
The third away day competition to be played on 24th March 2016 for the 18 hole Trophy.
The venue for each round will be decided on availability and whatever deals are offered.
It was established that Wave Aitken, Wave Tyrrell and Elena Rogers will have keys for the Clubhouse and bar.
Dave Aitken was asked to convey the disappointment that the result of the Roddy Hermon Club competition has not been posted on the notice board or website.
Ian McCulloch raised the issue of slow play. A number of suggestions were aired.
The meeting closed at 10.05 a.m.
Minutes of the meeting held in the clubhouse on Thursday 25th September 2014, commencing at 9.30 a.m.
Present:, Eddie Yates, Wave Tyrrell, Les Rogers, Ian McIlvenna, Roddy Hermon, Dave Nielsen, Jackie Duguid, Jim McPhee, Ian McCulloch, Terry Haine, Dave Aitken, Jim Morrison, Derek Shipley, Stuart Rhodes and Tom Leach
Apologies: Jeff Sutcliffe, Mike Jackson Brian Duguid, Erica Porteous, Brian Porteous, Marena McClymont Elena Rogers, and John Crallan.
Eddie thanked Derek, and of course Valerie, for running the competitions, who were supported by Club Captain Jeff Sutcliffe, to Jackie Duguid who controlled our finances as Treasurer admirably. He also thanked the main committee members Wave, Dave, Terry, Joyce and Jeff for organising the Bar, and Wave for producing an excellent Minute of last year’s meeting, to Jackie for organising our Christmas Lunch and all who contributed.
He asked for members to feel free to propose any changes to our present format and have a vote.
Eddie expressed the members’ appreciation of our greenkeeper Brian Porteous and member volunteers, especially Ian brown, who kept the course in excellent condition in spite of severe financial restraint.
Finally, with the unanimous approval of all present, Eddie expressed our appreciation for the vast work our Club Captain has put in for the Club during his extended period in office.
Eddie thanked all for attending
Eddie thanked Jackie for her report.
The lunch will be proceeded by a 9 hole Texas scramble.
The third away day competition to be played at Stranraer on 26th March 2015 for the 18 hole Trophy.
Convenor/Secretary: Eddie Yates
Match Secretary: Derek Shipley
Results Secretary Jeff Sutcliffe
Treasurer: Jackie Duguid
Vice Convenor/Secretary: Wave Tyrrell
Members decided to play a 15 hole stableford competition.
The meeting closed at 10.30 a.m.
Minutes of the meeting held in the clubhouse on Thursday 3rd October 2013, commencing at 9.30 a.m.
Present: Jeff Sutcliffe, Eddie Yates, Wave Tyrrell, Les Rogers, Ian McIlvenna, Roddy Hermon, Dave Nielsen, Mike Jackson, Jim Hopkins, Jackie Duguid, Brian Duguid, Maz Banasiewiez, Jim McPhee, Jim Morrison and Derek Shipley.
Apologies: Ian McCulloch, Erica Porteous, Terry Haine, Elena Rogers, and John Crallan.
We lost 14 weeks of golf last year, according the our treasurer’s records, due to weather and course conditions. Let us hope for better conditions this next season.
Congratulations to Ian McCulloch who won the League Cup; Jim Hopkins the 36 hole trophy; Agnes Gordon the 18hole away trophy; and Wave Tyrrell the Alan Walker Trophy. Honours were even in our two matches against Kirkcudbright Eggs and were defeated by Newton Stewart.
Eddie thanked Derek for his Match Secretary duties supported by Club Captain Jeff Sutcliffe and Jackie Duguid who controlled our finances as Treasurer. He also thanked the main committee members Wave, Dave, Terry, Joyce and Jeff for organising the Bar, and Wave for producing an excellent Minute of last year’s meeting. Finally, he thanked Jackie for organising our Christmas Lunch, and Johnnie for his music and all who contributed.
He asked for members to feel free to propose any changes to our present format and have a vote.
Eddie thanked all for attending
Jackie Duguid presented a less healthy set of accounts largely due to the cancellation of 14 league competitions. We started the year with a balance of £302.06 and finished with £133.63. Our income was £253.67 including 17 pence in interest with an expenditure of £422.10. The section donated £60.00 to club funds.
Eddie thanked Jackie for her report.
Jackie Duguid will organise a buffet lunch held in the clubhouse on 19th December in the usual format.
The trip has run for 9 years. Eddie made it clear that this was not a closed shop although the usual arrangements are limited it to about 12agm seniors 2013. There were no issues on the subject.
In answer to a question on the availability of buggies it was stated that three buggies are available to members on a first come first served basis. It was advisable to book them in advance. Jeff said that the committee were considering providing buggies to those who would otherwise be unable to play.
The meeting closed at 10.27 a.m.
Minutes of the meeting held in the clubhouse on Thursday 11th October 2012, commencing at 12.10.
Present: Jeff Sutcliffe, Eddie Yates, Wave Tyrrell, Duncan Moore, Terry Haine, Les Rogers, Elena Rogers, Dave Nielsen, Mike Jackson, Jim Hopkins, Jackie Duguid, Agnes Gordon, Maz Banasiewiez, Jim McPhee, Sheila McHattie, Ian McCulloch & Derek Shipley.
Apologies: Brian & Erica Porteous, Ian McIlvenna, Roddy Hermon, Joyce Harvey and John Crallan.
Eddie thanked the Captain and Lady Captain for their help throughout the year.
Last year’s Senior Golf was interrupted by inclement weather once again. Let us hope for better conditions this next season.
Congratulations to Jim Hopkins for winning the 36 hole trophy. Terry Haine won the 18hole away trophy and the Alan Walker Trophy was won by Mike Jackson. Honours were even in our two matches against Kirkcudbright Eggs and we recorded a victory against Newton Stewart. Our thanks should go to Derek as Match Secretary, who was supported by Johnnie Dowdswell, to Jackie Duguid who has controlled our finances as Treasurer. Thanks to the main committee members Wave and Dave, Terry, Joyce and Jeff for organising the Bar, and to Wave for producing an excellent Minute of last year’s meeting. Finally, thanks to Jackie for organising our Christmas Lunch, and Johnnie for his music and all who contributed.
It is with sadness that we have lost Charlie who died some months ago. He will be missed by us all for his great generosity towards our section.
As I mentioned at last year’s meeting we on our part should support the club in as many ways as possible in what is financially a difficult time for most golf clubs. We look forward to attending Ian McCulloch’s presentation at the Catstrand in aid of Club funds.
Thank you all for attending
Jackie Duguid presented a healthy set of accounts. We started the year with a balance of £307.86 and finished with £302.12. Our income was £524.26 with an expenditure of £530.00. The section donated £200.00 to club funds including the 50p levy collected of £136.50. The Club Treasurer, Iain McQueen wrote on behalf of the committee thanking the Senior Section for the contribution. Eddie thanked Jackie for her report.
Jackie Duguid will organise a buffet lunch held in the clubhouse.
Some discussion took place about the venue on whether we should continue with the Castle Hotel at Coldstream or seek somewhere more comfortable. A number of options were aired and so it was agreed for this item to be discussed later.
The question was raised on what the £5 membership fee was for. There was some agreement that it was for use by the section for the benefit of seniors who are current club members.
Duncan Moore then sought clarification on why he was not eligible to play in the March away day when he had not paid his club subscription.
There was a consensus that to play in the section events members should be paid up club members unless invited.
The meeting closed at 1.10 p.m.
Addendum: The issues raised in paragraph 10 will be placed before the Club Committee for clarification.
Minutes of the meeting held in the clubhouse on Thursday 13th October 2011, commencing at 12.30.
Present, Jeff Sutcliffe, Eddie Yates, Wave Tyrrell, Duncan Moore, Terry Haine, Les Rogers, John Crallan, Dave Nielsen, Mike Jackson, Jim Hopkins, Jackie Duguid, Agnes Gordon, Maz Banasiewiez, Charlie Murray & Derek Shipley.
Apologies: Les Burton, Alison Craig, Ian McIlvenna, Johnnie Dowswell, Roddy Hermon, Elena Rogers, Ian McCulloch, Jim McPhee, Jim Morrison, John McBeth, Joyce Harvey and Peter Bower.
Eddie reported last year was interrupted by inclement weather once again but nevertheless he was sure that most members enjoyed the year.
He congratulated Alison Craig being the first lady to win the 36 holes trophy. Honours were even in our two matches against Kirkcudbright Eggs and we recorded a victory against Newton Stewart. He congratulated Dave Nielsen on winning the Brown Cup.
Our thanks went to Derek as Match Secretary, who was supported by Johnnie Dowswell, to Jackie who controlled our finances as Treasurer. Thanks to the main committee members Wave, Terry, Joyce and Jeff for organising the bar and to Wave for producing a minute of last year’s meeting, Finally, to Ian McCulloch for organising our Christmas lunch, to Charlie and anyone else who contributed in any way during the year.
As mentioned last year we should support the Club in as many ways as possible in what is financially a difficult time for most golf clubs. He would welcome any ideas under AOB agenda item as to how we can help contribute. All were thanked for attending.
Jackie Duguid presented a healthy set of accounts. We started the year with a balance of £309.62 and finished with £307.86. Our income was £519.14 with an expenditure of £520.90. The section donated £100.00 to club funds in addition to the 50p levy collected of £136.50. The Club Treasurer, Iain McQueen wrote on behalf of the committee thanking the Senior Section for the contribution. Terry Haine proposed, seconded by D.Shipley, the adoption of the accounts. Eddie thanked Jackie for her report.
Jackie Duguid will organise a buffet lunch held in the clubhouse.
It was agreed to continue with the same arrangements. Eddie encouraged all to participate with the proviso of a maximum of 12 players and a desirable minimum of 9 players. Previous attenders would have precedence.
Eddie will contact Myra and invite her to present the trophy after the game. He will enquire about relatives taking part in the competition.