• Winter League
We have been trying out a Draw for Winter League on Fridays and so far most players seem in favour of the Draw. The Committee has decided, therefore, to retain a Draw for the rest of the Winter Season. But please be assured if you want to turn up ON THE DAY you can do so, just come to the Locker Room and a random Draw will be made for on-the-day ladies to follow on the official Draw. A Committee Member will be there, so you are guaranteed a partner.
• Annual Meeting
The result of the Members' preference slips for the time of the Annual Meeting was 57.5% for the morning and 42.5% for the evening, with 4 spoilt papers (i.e. no name). I really do not feel the case for a morning meeting is overwhelming, bearing in mind a morning meeting would effectively bar any working lady from attending future Annual Meetings. I did consult the Managing Secretary as to the availability of the Clubhouse for a morning meeting and was advised that holding a meeting in the lounge would have its difficulties. The time of the Annual Meeting will remain at 6.00pm.
UPDATE : January 15th. The Managing Secretary has advised me that he was advised on January 10th 2014 that with effect from 1st October 2014, there will no longer be a VAT restriction on the use of the dining room and that it will be available for meetings. The Committee will discuss this development at the next Committee Meeting.
• Ladies Levy 2014
The Ladies Levy has stayed the same at £3.00 for several years. Costs, alas, have not stayed the same. The Committee is considering various options regarding the levy and an announcement will be made shortly.
Margaret Hunter, Lady Captain
