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Committee News
The committee welcomed ARYN GEEKIE as the incumbent portfolio manager for clothing The prospective membership list was updated to indicate ANDREW EHRICH ( 1 ), NICK DAVEY ( 1 ), and BRIAN VENTER ( 2 )
A recent NATEX meeting decided , that individual clubs would be given an opportunity to TRIAL NEW IDEAS , the committee welcomes any input from members , any ideas and thoughts can be mailed to Helen
Garth noted that a new tie design will be introduced in the future
It was noted that a composite league is being arranged and members will be advised timeously to enter the competition Johann ( Botties ) is in the process of sorting out the annual DRAKENSBERG GARDENS CUP and LANGHAM EDWARD TROPHY Tournament weekend .
Helen mentioned that anything left with her in future , unless it is small enough to fit into the laptop bag , will be left at the host golf club for collection by the person / s concerned .
The photography portfolio is still vacant , and the committee is hopeful that this position will be filled soonest , any member interested to contact a committee member . In the interim the committee would like to thank ARYN for taking the pics .
John Elliott will manage the local away tours as the JVC Position is vacant .
National tournament committee report back – The committee is in the process of finalizing accommodation rates and considering sponsorship proposals .
A new application was received by proposer John Ross , for Nick Davey The recent Amanzimtoti game had 2 no-shows , - when contacted , apologized for the inconvenience caused . The monthly LOTTO DRAW , currently has 2 numbers available for purchase , if interested , please contact Helen if interested .
Membership ambassador Greg Graham noted the increased attendance of guests , following up with each visitor , showing an interest in joining NATAL NOMADS .
The committee once again urges the participation of new local sponsors , offering an opportunity to advertise in the Nomads Newsletter , Nomads website , NATAL NOMADS monthly golf event and possibly NATAL NOMADS NATIONALS 2022 event .
Medical credit – mentioned elsewhere in the newsletter , we were stunned by the recent hijacking attempt on Lungisani Majola , recovering from gunshot wounds in hospital after surgery , we wish him well .
Mark “ Wobbly ” Ward able has injured his neck and will be out of action for a couple of weeks , get well soon .
In case we missed anyone else - Well wishes from Natal , to others , that may not be feeling top of the day at the moment and speedy recovery .