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Annual Report 2013-2014
Administration Our women’s membership remains strong and I
congratulate our Women’s Captain Jane Kingsnorth
The Board approved through the 2014/2015 capital for her continued efforts in promoting the nine hole
budget to install new integrated software systems. We category which has introduced a significant number of
commence the planning for the systems changeover women to not only Cottesloe, but to the game of golf.
in November 2014 with a scheduled ‘go live’ in April
2015. Our current Point of Sale (POS) and Member We will be scheduling a number of ‘new member
Management systems will be replaced primarily introduction evenings’ through the year and invitations
because they do not deliver a seamless flow through will be sent to both men and women. The evening
to the clubs accounting software. The new system will will include an introduction to the club, office bearers,
also allow for better inventory management, detailed management and ensure all new members embrace
reporting which will provide greater efficiencies and the welcoming Cottesloe culture.
better management of member accounts.
Unfortunately Daniel Haley has left our shores and is Congratulations to the following Members on achieving
now residing in Brighton, UK. Many members would 50 years membership during the past year;
have liaised with Daniel regarding your accounts and
although we are disappointed to see him leave our Mr Doug Grace
administration team we wish him every success with Mrs Judy Bamford
his future. Shaun Yeap has recently been appointed to Mrs Rae Breidahl
replace Daniel and is undergoing in house training to Mrs Gene De Wolf
come up to speed with our existing systems. Mr Peter Stewart
Liz Sinagra recently ticked over 12 months with Mr Gordon Shepherd
Cottesloe as our friendly receptionist/membership
officer and I’m sure all members will agree she has Unfortunately, during the year it is with sadness that
embraced the role and is a very welcoming face or we farewelled the following members;
voice. Nothing is too much trouble for Liz and I certainly
appreciate her friendly ‘can do’ nature. Mr Cliff Ellis Member since 27/04/1972
Communication is pivotal in a club environment and Mr David Fischer Member since 21/05/1981
Lauren Lewis (formerly Black) has proven a valuable Mrs Joyce Bennison Member since 01/01/1954
asset in developing our communication strategy. Mrs Glad Adams Member since 01/01/1953
The past 12 months have seen a new look website, Mrs Hilya Kesner Member since 24/02/1972
weekly e-news, more dynamic promotional material Mr George Barber Member since 27/07/1978
and regular communication on all relevant club Mr Douglas Hannaford Member since 21/12/1978
information delivered to members in a professional Mr Ted Sutherland Member since 23/08/1984
and consistent manner. Our focus for 2014/2015 is
to continually improve all communication mediums The total membership figures for the Club are detailed
to ensure members are engaged and well informed. in the following table.
Lauren will be working closely with our department
heads to update and promote club activities both on
and off the course.
Membership
I am pleased to say the introduction of the new Social
membership category has been well received with 34
new members inducted into the club. The new Social
members sit above our wait list and will be offered a
playing category when spots become available.
A strategic focus for the upcoming year is to look at
refining our large number of membership categories
with the objective to ensure membership rights
compliment the allocated fee structure.
Administration Our women’s membership remains strong and I
congratulate our Women’s Captain Jane Kingsnorth
The Board approved through the 2014/2015 capital for her continued efforts in promoting the nine hole
budget to install new integrated software systems. We category which has introduced a significant number of
commence the planning for the systems changeover women to not only Cottesloe, but to the game of golf.
in November 2014 with a scheduled ‘go live’ in April
2015. Our current Point of Sale (POS) and Member We will be scheduling a number of ‘new member
Management systems will be replaced primarily introduction evenings’ through the year and invitations
because they do not deliver a seamless flow through will be sent to both men and women. The evening
to the clubs accounting software. The new system will will include an introduction to the club, office bearers,
also allow for better inventory management, detailed management and ensure all new members embrace
reporting which will provide greater efficiencies and the welcoming Cottesloe culture.
better management of member accounts.
Unfortunately Daniel Haley has left our shores and is Congratulations to the following Members on achieving
now residing in Brighton, UK. Many members would 50 years membership during the past year;
have liaised with Daniel regarding your accounts and
although we are disappointed to see him leave our Mr Doug Grace
administration team we wish him every success with Mrs Judy Bamford
his future. Shaun Yeap has recently been appointed to Mrs Rae Breidahl
replace Daniel and is undergoing in house training to Mrs Gene De Wolf
come up to speed with our existing systems. Mr Peter Stewart
Liz Sinagra recently ticked over 12 months with Mr Gordon Shepherd
Cottesloe as our friendly receptionist/membership
officer and I’m sure all members will agree she has Unfortunately, during the year it is with sadness that
embraced the role and is a very welcoming face or we farewelled the following members;
voice. Nothing is too much trouble for Liz and I certainly
appreciate her friendly ‘can do’ nature. Mr Cliff Ellis Member since 27/04/1972
Communication is pivotal in a club environment and Mr David Fischer Member since 21/05/1981
Lauren Lewis (formerly Black) has proven a valuable Mrs Joyce Bennison Member since 01/01/1954
asset in developing our communication strategy. Mrs Glad Adams Member since 01/01/1953
The past 12 months have seen a new look website, Mrs Hilya Kesner Member since 24/02/1972
weekly e-news, more dynamic promotional material Mr George Barber Member since 27/07/1978
and regular communication on all relevant club Mr Douglas Hannaford Member since 21/12/1978
information delivered to members in a professional Mr Ted Sutherland Member since 23/08/1984
and consistent manner. Our focus for 2014/2015 is
to continually improve all communication mediums The total membership figures for the Club are detailed
to ensure members are engaged and well informed. in the following table.
Lauren will be working closely with our department
heads to update and promote club activities both on
and off the course.
Membership
I am pleased to say the introduction of the new Social
membership category has been well received with 34
new members inducted into the club. The new Social
members sit above our wait list and will be offered a
playing category when spots become available.
A strategic focus for the upcoming year is to look at
refining our large number of membership categories
with the objective to ensure membership rights
compliment the allocated fee structure.
