Scribe Report

KGSAAS and AGM

21st January 2015

27 members and one guest came out to KGSAAS for the begin of the 2015 season. The course was in reasonably good shape, although some of the greens had been repaired and were a bit patchy. 7 flights started on time, with four flights on President and three on Alam Shah. El Pres decided on white tees, which allowed the oldies amongst us to at least have the illusion of reaching the greens in regulation. There were some amazing scores with the winners all on 45 points, having to be decided on count back to the last 3 holes. 10 Players broke 90 with Al Guthries’ 74 the best of the day.

The results of the day are as follows:

• 1st  – Tony Morris with 88 for 45 points ocb (cut 9)
• 2nd  – Stuart Taylor 84 for 45 points ocb (cut 2)
• 3rd  – Martin Burke 84 for 45 points ocb (cut 1)
• NTP Al Guthrie – 2ft 10 inches
• NTP back nine – Berhard Rohman 11ft 10 inches
• Longest Drive – Paul Geddes 248m
• Lowest gross – Al Guthrie 74
• Last Birdie – Martin

Honesty Jugs: 2

The full results are:

At this point it should be mentioned that Tom Holmes generously offered to have his handicap lowered from 27 to 18 based on his sterling performance during the last Away. To come in 4th  with a staggering 43 points and then to have his handicap going up to 19 for the next game is masterstroke in handicap management.

We had an excellent dinner at The Empress Garden Chinese restaurant. El Pres, who could not play due to work commitments, announced that Tony Morris and El Pres had recent birthdays and would both sponsor the drinks. This was met by enthusiastic applause.

After welcoming our guest Siegfried, El Pres then gave away the novelty and winner’s prizes. There were several COTD nominations. The 3 put to the vote were:

•  Guest Siegfried Glantznig (hcp 22!!!) achieving an eagle

•  Crackers for being away so long, still being alive and having more hair than Iain Wise and his father put together

•  Robert for shouting on a green “ Why are my balls not rolling?!!!”

Not surprisingly Robert was unanimously voted the first COTD for 2015.

The venue for the next KLOGS game in February 2015 is yet to be announced. Since the 3rd  Wednesday falls on the start of CNY the date may be brought forward.

 Annual AGM

El Pres opened the proceedings with a mercifully short review of 2014 and the Aways. Our overseas members continue to come from afar to join the Aways. They play more games with KLOGS than many local members. This issue of non-attendance is now a matter for the next committee.

During the past 6 months or so KLOGS has been managed by a committee of 3. The post of VP is really redundant. Support during the Aways is always available from the touring group.

El Pres thanked our loyal sponsors for their support and announced that all of them (Al Guthrie, Richard Rodwell and Robert Frager) have pledged to continue sponsoring KLOGS in 2015.

El Pres handed over to Moneybags who has skillfully managed the accounts. Andrew showed that the 2014 accounts had a surplus of about RM 2,400 and that the kitty stands at about RM 9,000. In true democratic fashion the accounts were passed by the membership. There is an inventory of KLOGS shirts, which Moneybags would like to get rid of since they are filling the boot of his car. The XXXL size shirts are reserved for Brian Jeffers. No explanation needed. The award of a bottle of fine wine each for attending 8 or more games during 2014 went to (Andrew R., Iain Wise, Stuart Taylor, Paul Geddes, Ray Funnell, Rick Brown and Klaus.

El Pres then announced that Ray Funnell has accumulated the most stableford points from the best 9 games he played in 2014 He was duly awarded the Klogger of the Year Trophy. Well done Ray!

The most prestigeous award KLOGS has each year is the Cunt of the Year (COTY). 24 members kindly bothered to vote. Runner-up based on some hilarious reasons was Richard Rodwell. Alas no cigar. Winner of the 2014 COTY is Wayne Beck. El Pres recounted some of Wayne’s escapades during the Aways to the amusement of those present.

El Pres thanked Andrew and Klaus for helping to make the “committee experience” enjoyable and brief.

Based on nominations and / or arm-twisting the new KLOGS committee was voted in and installed.

• El Pres: Martin Walsh
• Moneybags (again) Andrew Robinson
• Scribe: Iain Wise

There were no other nominations. The new committee was voted in by acclamation.

Incoming El Pres Martin presented a trophy to the past El Pres Rick Brown. He then gave a short speech, which gave the membership a taste of Martin’s humour and things to come.

John Arkinstall was then invited to present two portable banners featuring the KLOGS Way of playing golf. I can see touring members clamouring to carry these banners on the Aways. Thank you John for the idea. It was suggested that the real reason for the banners is to point members to the booze after a game.

The issue of “the Blog” came up, which was maintained by an overseas non-member. This is to be resolved.

Scribe Report

Kelab Golf Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah and AGM

15th January, 2014

KGSAAS is well-known among amateur golfers including KLOGS members. The course layout provides plenty of challenges, but also rewards accurate strikes. 19 KLOGS members and 5 guests teed off from the white in two flight groups on the Alam Shah and President nines. The course was generally in good condition. Due to the heavy rains there were some wet areas. The greens on the President nine had been sanded and were hardly Presidential!! El Pres wisely decreed that winter rules apply. The weather held up and surprisingly we escaped a deluge.

A re-count of all submitted score cards showed that there were errors in about one third of the results. These errors were mainly regarding the Stableford points. Attributing the correct Stableford points seems to be a challenge. This is surprising since both marker and player should come to the correct points. It would also be helpfully if everybody took the time to write it in a legible way some of you would make a doctor proud with your handwriting!! Fairness and accurate statistics demand that the corrected gross scores and points are recorded here. The score cards will be kept with the Scribe for a short period if anyone wishes to dispute the results. The first winners on the podium for 2014 are:

• 1st place: Alan McNicoll 94 gross 41 points
• 2nd place: Bernie Schobert 83 gross 40 points
• 3rd place: Ray Funnell 96 gross 39 points

• NTP front nine: Ted Parslow 4’6”
• NTP back nine: Des Hassan 7’5”
• Longest Drive: Brian Imrie 245m (Des Hassan had 257m but already had a prize)
• Last Birdie: Iain Wise
• Lowest Gross: Paul Geddes 84 (Bernie Schobert 83 but came in 2nd)

The full results are as follows:

The post game prize-giving, dinner and AGM were held in a function room of the Empress Garden F & B outlet. We were joined for dinner by past El Pres Roddy Foo and Iain Wise’s’ Dad.

After an initial delay due to a cock-up of the results list (the club used Stableford 36 software) El Pres announced the winners and presented the winner’s trophy to Allan McNicoll, 2nd and third prizes as well as novelty prizes.

El Pres welcomed the guests and thanked the loyal sponsors Old Club House, Wines Direct and Renaissance Hotel.

The call for COTD resulted in the following nominations:

• El Pres for screwing up the prizes
• El Pres and Ted squabbling over which ball belonged to them
• Iain Wise for having less hair than his father
• Barry Cousins for unzipping Ted’s fly????
• Tony Morris for reaching a par 5 in 3 blistering shots only to need further 6 shots to get in the hole

No vote was needed: Iain Wise took the honours.

After a superb meal the 2013 AGM was called to order.

El Pres gave a mercifully short overview of the year highlighting the Aways. Special mention and thanks were given to Simon Ng, of Liberty Travel for excellent organisation and fair pricing of the away tours. At present there is an active membership of around 30 with an average of 16 playing each monthly event. The circulation list will be culled due to non appearance and non-payment of dues during the last 12 months. El Pres stressed the importance of having three loyal sponsors, not least contributing to a healthy financial status.

Money Bags presented the annual financial accounts. All supporting documents are kept as if to be audited. The accounts for 2013 were approved by the membership.

El Pres then raised the question of monthly fees, annual subs and entrance fees for new members. The monthly fee has not been raised for at least 3 years. The proposal to raise the monthly fee to RM 250 for members and RM 280 for guests from the next event was accepted by the vast majority. The committee will have the option to increase the fee for a premium course.

After some discussion it was decided and accepted by the attending membership to keep the annual dues for current members at RM 100. From 2015 onwards the joining fee for new members will be RM 150.

El Pres stated that no email nominations for any committee posts had been received. Andrew Robinson (Money Bags) and Klaus Kretzschmar (Scribe) indicated their willingness to continue serving the membership. This was accepted by acclamation.

Rick Brown was nominated from the floor for the post of VP, which he accepted and was duly elected by the membership by show of hands.

Karl Muir was nominated from the floor for an additional term as EL Pres. No other nominations were received, Karl accepted and was duly elected as El Pres. El Pres then presented the Trophy for KLOGGER of the Year to Iain Wise who deservedly won, albeit by a very narrow margin.

The voting for COTY showed a landslide “victory” for Andrew Robinson who received the prestigious trophy for the second time since becoming a KLOGS member. He must be doing something right.

Des Hassan, Karl Muir, Klaus, Ray Funnell and Iain Wise each received the customary bottle of wine for attending 8 or more games in the calendar year. With the official part over the event took on a more light-hearted note and much wine and beer was consumed.

Keeping up the tradition of being a contender for COTY Andrew Money Bags forgot to collect the “honesty jugs” i.e. not getting over the ladies tee. Those gentlemen who fall into that category are kindly requested to pay Money Bags RM 50 at their earliest convenience.

The presence of the current EL Pres and 6 past EL Pres presented an opportunity to take a commemorative photo. One can see that the Aways have taken their toll with all the hard work that goes into carrying out such events.

From left to right: Andrew Robinson, Des Hassan, Roddy Foo, Rick Brown, Ian Craighead, Richard Moss, Karl Muir.

The Scribe extends a big thank you to Stuart Taylor for contributing some of the stunning photos.

Photos

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Scribe Report

January, 2013

KGSAAS – AGM

A total of 21 registered but only 19 showed up, with only 18 participating in the game of the day – if not of the year.  El Prez retired from play for the day to make things a little easier with just 5 flights of 4 balls without ending up with three of four 3 ball groups.  We were respectfully quiet and thankful for that as it was above the call of duty to watch him struggle to triple bogies with his hip problem.  Pleased to advise that has been repaired/replaced and he is home from the hospital.  It has been reported his physical therapy includes complete oil massages daily from some expert from Thailand.  He is looking forward to his next physical therapy sessions and joining us again in the reasonably near future.  The Scribe could not join the game due to the return of an old friend.  His leprosy was acting up again and he had to get a chuck removed from his beautiful body.  Not to worry – it is only the slightly contagious version of leprosy.

The weather was reasonably good for this time of the year.  The course was in good condition and the greens only slight fast but true to the roll – if you could roll them in the correct direction.  It became obvious that some 38.88% or 7 of the 18 players recorded scores in the 80’s.  Another 38.88% or 7 or the 18 players recorded scores in the 90’s.  The remainder of the pack broke the magical 100 barrier and had a good time playing.

At the end of the day, the results were:

It was especially good to welcome Ian Craighead after an absence of over 3 years. As one of our rare Life Members we hope to be seeing him again, more frequently, in 2013.

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Scribe Report

KGSAAS

18th January 2012

Course:

KGSAAS was in super condition with the possible exception of some small patches on a few of the greens. The fairways were as good as you will find anywhere. This is not the most difficult layout that we play but from the Blues it’s pretty challenging for the genuine high handicappers and the older Kloggers.

The club put on a nice light lunch at banquet style tables on the Golfers Terrace, all very pleasant.

The Game:

The game got off to a prompt 1pm start in bright sunny and breezy conditions but by half way rain was threatening with dark skies building, the rumble of distant thunder and the occasional flash of lightning but mercifully the rain kept away and bar a few spots towards the end, it was a dry game. The only blot on the afternoon (for some of us) was the overzealous attention of the Marshal who tracked the leading flight for much of the 2^nd nine after a delay over 2 lost balls on the 9^th and this rather spoiled the game for some. But as we were round in 4Hrs 20Mins this was not unduly slow.

Apres Golf:-

KGSAAS put on an excellent dinner in a private room with fine views from the adjoining balcony over the course. The staff were attentive and efficient and the entire evening proceeded smoothly.

After dinner we had the prize giving for the January Medal.

Results:

Prizes

• Johann Bohi                          Trophy & Custom fitted KTZ Wedge. The Old Clubhouse 
• John Laidley                          Bottle of Fine Wine. Wines Direct
• John Arkinstall            One Hour Virtual Golf voucher. City Golf
• Handicap Revision.       Johann Bohi cut 5, John Laidley cut 2, John Arkinstall cut 1

Turnout: 22 Kloggers & 2 Guests

• Novelties:                               Recipient of One sleeve of Balls                                                         
• NTP             (Front Nine)             Lothar Nessmann
• NTP     (Back Nine)              Karl Muir                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
• Longest Drive                       John Laidley (winner in another category) Rick Brown 190m
• Last Birdie                                                 
• Lowest Gross                        Both John & Karl were winners in another category so Bernie Schobert 90

Other mentionables :-

Highest Gross                       Bruce Sylvester 123 (For the record)

Honesty Jugs                                 2

COTD 

Nominations.

1. Ray Funnell             Ball into tree that did not come down.
2. Raymond Keys After hitting a great approach shot was asked what club he used he replied “a 22deg wedge” for 220yd par 3 landing on the green.
3. Richard Rodwell Threatening to throttle his caddy but not carrying it through.
4. JP  Sabourin             Inviting Bruce for a beer and then leaving Bruce to pay for it.
5. Gary Cane             Having the ugliest caddy who regularly carried 5 clubs out to him only to be sent back for another club after he had checked the distance with his Range Finder.
6. John Preston             Advertizing his VIOS for sale for RM65K, low mileage and used by  “2 careful lady drivers.”
7. El Pres                         Over ordering May Away shirts.
8. Peter Jackson             Buying his own beer from downstairs as society jugs of Tiger were not to his liking.

9. El Pres                         Refusing to let flight through
10. Richard Moss             Not liking one from front and one from behind.

The Winner and COTD for January was our “careful lady driver”, John Preston.

The AGM

The AGM was called to order at 7:30pm.

El Pres Address

As outgoing President I can report that the society completed a full fixture of games in 2011 with 10 local venue games played on 9 different courses (we played Glenmarie twice) and 2 Aways; Jakarta in May and Chiang Mai in November.

For the home games the average attendance was a rather disappointing 17 while the Aways attracted 7 participants to Jakarta and 19 to Chiang Mai.

Jakarta was particularly disappointing with such a low turnout for what proved to be a good location for an Away. Great golf courses and wonderful weather with little delay due to traffic. David Hewitt made the trip from Australia and was the only “overseas” member.

Chiang Mai was a great success with 17 members and 2 guests enjoying some lovely but demanding golf courses played in glorious weather.  We had overseas stalwarts from England, Ireland, Australia and Thailand as well as a guest from Canada so a truly international contingent.

Of the 10 home games 2 were unfortunately affected by weather but all were completed, although the game at KGPA saw 4 members retire part way through because of the rain. Guy’s golf is not a fair weather game. It was particularly disappointing that 3 of these retirees were from one flight leaving their playing partner stranded and having to tag along with another flight to complete his round. Nuff said.

The level of membership continues to give cause for concern with only 2 new members during the year; John Laidley & Larry Book. Welcome to KLOGS guys. The Constitution limits the membership to “50 Active (Malaysian Based) players.” Currently we have 41 Malaysian based members who by virtue of having played at least one game during 2011 can be considered “active”. We are welcoming 2 new members today and so there is room for 7 more.

I wish to thank my outgoing committee members; Richard Moss ‘VP’ and Andrew Robinson ‘Money Bags’ for their valuable assistance.

I want to extend my best wishes to the new committee and pledge my full support for a tough task ahead.

My sincere thanks go to our faithful sponsors Alistair Guthrie of “The Old Clubhouse” now located at City Golf, BSC, Robert Frager of “Renaissance Hotels” who have given us today RM3000 towards a new supply of Balls, Richard Rodwell of “Wines Direct” and “City Golf”.

I now call upon Money Bags, Andrew Robinson, to present the “Accounts Summary” for 2011.

Treasures Report

The KLOGS coffers ended the year with a balance of RM8931, being 16% up on the opening balance at the start of the year. A healthy situation but one that was much boosted by Kevin’s hole-in-one at Templer Park in March.

We made a surplus at 6 venues but lost significant dosh at Glenmarie (2 games) and Sungai Long.  The reality is that at the present ‘Green Fee’ of RM220 we cannot play the ‘better courses’ on a regular basis.

Honest jugs and Subscriptions account for a significant 14% of income.

There was an imbalance regarding Shirts with RM3370 spent on new shirts, but sales only amounting to RM2070.  We have 26 mixed shirts in stock which at RM50 a pop is worth RM1300..We need to clear them during the coming year!

We have entered 2012 in sound financial health, due in no small part to our generous sponsors.

Presentation of Bottle of Wine

Awarded this year to Klogers who have played 8 Trophy Games or more.

Andrew Robinson            9 Games

Klaus Kretzschmar            8 Games

Mike Smith                        11 Games

Ray Funnell                        8 Games

Richard Moss                        10 Games

Tony Morris                        8 Games

Best Gross Score Golfer of the Year

A bottle of wine for the Klogger who recorded the lowest average gross score over the best 6 games played.

The Winner was Karl Muir with an average score of 90.3

The runner up was Robert Frager with 94.8

Third place went to Tony Morris with 98.9

Presentation of Klogger of the Year Trophy

Awarded to the member who accumulates the most Stableford Points in Trophy Games through the year. Nine best counting scores to be used.

Winner.  Andrew Robinson with 307 points.

In 2^nd place. Mike Smith with 262 points.

In 3^rd place. Richard Moss with 237 points.

Presentation of COTY Trophy (by VP Richard Moss)

The perpetual Pewter Vase and the Ships Flask for retention by the winner presented to the Kloger who, in the eyes of the members, was the most outstanding COTD of the year. The voting was by secret ballot.

Winner.    El Pres (Mike Smith) 43 Votes. May Away Jakarta

While sitting on the lovely veranda at Cengkareng after the game reflecting on the day’s events and thanking the Marshal for her intervention that enabled us to finish in good time for the flight home it suddenly dawned on him that he had left his passport, E ticket & house keys in the hotel room safe. Shit!!!! A frantic call to the hotel prompted a search and the missing barang was found and was passed to a Bluebird Limo for transfer to the airport. It pitched up at 18:50 just before the desk closed for the 19:35 flight home.

2^nd place.    El Pres (Mike Smith)  35 Votes. Berjaya Hills, September

Reaching the green on the 14^th he waited for his turn to putt and asked his caddy for his ball. She said she didn’t have it and pointed to the other caddy who also said she didn’t have it. El Pres, getting agitated said loudly “who marked my ball?” Much searching of pockets (of both caddies and their golfers) went on and as El Pres turned away fuming he checked his own pocket and found his ball.

3^rd place.   Andrew Robinson  27 Votes. Kajang Hill, Feruary

For bringing his wife to the course. His excuse was that she had given him a lift to the course and she was “just popping in for a drink”.

There then followed the Ballot for new Committee for 2012

El Pres read out the pre AGM nominations and invited further nominations from the floor.

President. 

Richard Moss. Seconded by John Preston.

There being no further nominations from the floor Richard Moss was unanimously elected.

VP.

John Preston. Seconded by Rick Brown

Nomination from the floor by Peter Jackson for :-

Ray Funnell. Seconded by J P Sabourin

By a show of hands John Preston was elected by majority.

Money Bags.

Andrew Robinson. Seconded by Richard Moss

There being no further nominations from the floor Andrew was unanimously elected.

Scribe. 

Klaus Kretzschmar. Seconded by Andrew Robinson

Nomination from the floor by J P Sabourin for :-

Jimmy Leggett. Seconded by Rick Brown

By a show of hands Jimmy Leggett was elected by majority.

Your new Committee for 2012 is therefore:-

President.       Richard Moss

VP.                 John Preston

Money Bags.  Andrew Robinson

Scribe.            Jimmy Leggett

The proceeding were then handed over to the new President.

Presidents Acceptance Address. (Verbatim as received from El Pres.)

The committee is there to serve the members and ensure the meetings are for enjoyment by all.

A need to differentiate the various societies of which some members have Multi-memberships.

Review the monthly green fees and costs generally including dinner or just snacks after the game.

Include guest fees for the monthly trophy games on the Aways.

Review the courses to be played and maybe consider some elite courses not played by weekend societies. Also consider the frequency of games if there is a desire to play more expensive courses.

Constitution is for guidance.

Aways to be decided by taking into account the views of members – I prefer Thailand. There was a substantial body of opinion wanting to go to Angeles for the May Away.

Noted the difference between guests and potential members.

Thanks to the Sponsors.

There then followed a lengthy discussion where members put several points of interest to El Pres for his further consideration.

Presentation to retiring President.

El Pres Richard Moss then presented retiring President Mike Smith with a Pewter Tankard to commemorate his term in office.

There being no other business the AGM closed at about 9:30pm.