The AGM went very smoothly (just a minor breakfast interruption
if memory serves) as Gill signed off in style and handed over to me. Before she
did, Lisa, Donna and Shirley stepped down whilst Sadie, Sally, Jean and Anne
stepped up. I delighted in announcing Diana as my Vice Captain.
I announced My Shining Star as my chosen charity,
but also that John and I were discussing doing something meaningful for
Maidstone Hospital Oncology unit in memory of Sue Woodhams. This is still on
the cards.
A 12 hole Texas Scramble followed by 14 pairs
whilst I stayed in to ponder what I had taken on!
My first big event was the Christmas 12 Hole and lunch.
It was really well supported and despite a few tee time adjustments, we all got
in on time to enjoy what I thought was an excellent meal. Sadly I was unable to
attend the Swinging Sixties lunch but I”m pleased they enjoyed the chocolates
in lieu of me, certainly more digestible!
Following last year’s success, Rena organised the
ladies night out again at the Angel – many thanks Rena. The food was excellent
and the company unbeatable, even better to see Donna up on her feet again after
back surgery. The only flaw was room temperature… which was slightly below
acceptable body temperature.. I know Rena has a new venue in her sights for
this year, so coats can be left at the door!
First up for 2018 was the drive in. The rain tried
to upstage the putt out by Gill and Roy before John and I drove in but it
mostly held off long enough for a few photos to be taken and our first official
balls as Captains to be hit. My slightly underwhelming drive managed 155
yards before a tree intervened.. The winner of the closest ticket was Lindsay
Hart with 156, and she is now the proud owner of a large bottle of Prosecco.
Kate drew the Christmas tree bauble ticket for
another equally large bottle of fizz, and Judith was the lucky winner of that.
So far, with the drive-in tickets, bauble sales and
donations in lieu of Christmas cards, we have raised £475 so far for our
charities so thank you all so much for your support and generosity.
The annual Ladies Overnighter which was launched at
Thanksgiving has now been filled (I hope it stays that way) with two new ladies
Lyn and Marion from Broke Hill, accepting my invitation to join us. Hopefully
you will all get the chance to meet them and their husbands over the next few
months.
Ladies Diary: I have amended the diary as follows:
Cecil Leitch moved from April 29th to 15th; Mid Week Trophy from May
30th to 29th (Tuesday); July 1 Mixed Team has been
removed (it was a duplication). Caroline has kindly printed off some more. I
have also put the diary per month on the Blog as well as all ladies
competitions on the club website.
I have received information from: Bearsted GC
regarding a Charity Bridge Drive at their club on Thursday 8 March, 1-1.30pm
and will put it in the changing room, as well as their Open on 26 July, which I
will put in the Open book. Also details from Royal Ashdown Forest for their two
Opens, 1 August and 12 September.
Other than that, take care out on those slippy slopes and let's hope for better weather soon!
Jill
