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Notice to all Members

Earlier this afternoon Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, announced that the state of Victoria will begin a five day lockdown from 11.59pm tonight, Friday 12th February 2021. As a result of this lockdown, the Club will close from 11.59pm tonight.

It is important to note that takeaway will be available for lunch and dinner during this time. Takeaway orders can be made here or by phoning reception on (03) 5623 2135.

Takeaway will be available to order between the following times:

• 12pm to 3pm
• 5pm to 8pm

All other Clubhouse operations will close from 11.59pm tonight. This includes bar, dining-in facilities such as the café and bistro, gaming, golf course, pro shop and functions.

The golf course is also closed, with the exception of exercise in accordance with the lockdown rules.

At this stage, the Club will resume operations on Thursday 18th February from 9am. We will continue to communicate with Members and provide updates where we can.

We would like to thank you all for your support and patience during this time. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday.

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Men's Handicap Increase

Dear Male Golf Members,
At the February committee meeting it was agreed that for a 12 week trial the maximum daily handicap for a male would be increased from 36 to 45 for all non board and major events.   Monthly Medals are  regarded as a major event on the programme.
We hope with this decision we will see a number of our members who have come back from injury or have been struggling with the current maximum to be a little more competitive on Saturday, Tuesday and Thursdays.
After the 12 weeks the committee will discuss the results and see if this will become more permanent.
If Members wish to discuss they can contact myself or Club Captain Wayne.
Thank you
Heath Jones
Director of Golf

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Reminder of Extreme Weather Policy

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Volunteer Day 1st Feb 2021

After a call of arms went out to our members late last week, it was great to see such a turn out of members on hand to clean the course up after such a terrible week of high winds and then debris everywhere all over the course.
Over 20 members made themselves available on the Monday, armed with rakes, chainsaws, utes and trailers and spent a good couple of hours tidying up areas most affected by the winds.  As Nathan pointed out afterwards, the work they did in those few hours would have taken him and his staff nearly all week to do.  The benefit of this was the course staff were able to complete the re turfing on the back tee on 15 and weather permitting we should see this back in play in 4-6 weeks.
On behalf of Nathan and the club, thank you again to the members who made the effort on the day. It’s always great to see everyone getting behind this great club!

Men’s Vice President Mark Rayner & Chairperson Kaye Rollinson	Club Sponsor Peter Clark &  long time member Steve Porch getting in a little exercise cleaning up on 8
Brian Kleehammer & Graeme Perkins doing a clean up – hang on Graeme!	Club stalwarts Jim Morrison & Leigh Greening up on 10
John Linford up on 11	You havent got time for photos, back to it!
John Bundle in his Chinese workboots	Someone has some explaining to do…who gave Kieran a chainsaw?

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Beer Price Increase

I wish to advise Members that the price of beer will increase by 6% on Monday 1st February 2021.

So Members are properly informed as to why this increase has been implemented and how the Club came to 6% I have provided the following considerations.

Twice a year Lion and Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) increase their prices, once in February and again in August. Back in February 2020 and in August 2019 prices increased, however the Club did not pass on these increases to customers. In August 2020 Lion and CUB did not increase their prices due to COVID. Another CUB and Lion increase is due next month (February 2021) and this will be absorbed into the 6% Club increase.

Both Lion and CUB price increases are always in the range of 2.5% to 3%. To help Members defray this price increase, the Club will reactivate our Member Loyalty Rewards Program on 1st February 2021 to align with the date of the price increase.

I have provided an example below of how the price increase of beer in hand with the Member Loyalty Rewards Program will impact a Golf Club Member.

The current price of a pot of Carlton Draught is $5. The 6% increase from the 1st February will take the price to $5.30. The benefit to Members will come when you swipe your Golf Club Members card, which will reduce the price of the pot of Carlton Draught by 10% making it $4.80.

It is important to note that the only way this discount can be redeemed is if you swipe your Members card upon payment of your beverage.

The other driver in these types of decisions is the cost of goods percentage of revenue, which are important budget considerations and benchmarks.

I am more than happy to discuss these considerations and this issue in general with any Member. I can be contacted directly on 0418 325 252.

Michael Hodge

Chief Executive Officer

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