NATAL NOMADS Newsletter Natal Nomads Newsletter 60th Anniversary - Athlone October Monthly & Andrew Mentis Golf Days 2023 | Page 10

NATAL ’ NEWS UPDATE

NATAL ’ NEWS UPDATE

OCTOBER :
NATAL NOMADS 60 TH Anniversary Update – SEPTEMBER 30 , 2023
The 60 th Anniversary was commended as a resounding success , with many compliments received from attendees to the function , and plaudits to Chad Walters and his sub-committee for a job well done , and NATAL NOMADS for hosting an enjoyable successful 60 th Anniversary .
NATIONAL TOURNAMENT 2024
Tom Barff – National Co-Ordinator , has received 30 entries for the upcoming Nationals Tournament - Northerns @ Koro Creek Due to our allocation of 26 , 4 names will be put on the reserve list , to accommodate any future possible allocation amendments and team withdrawals . Please note the team is selected based on a specific criterion as per NOMADS Constitution .
The 2024 Hornbill National Tournament will be held from 09 March to 15 March 2024 at Koro Creek . Any queries to be directed to Helen or Tom at Thomas . barff @ liblink . co . za
ANDREW MENTIS GOLF DAY ( AMGD ) 2023
Vice-Captain Sean Phillips and his sub-committee was applauded , as once again , the A . M . G . D raised more than R120 000 for a worthy cause . The day was regarded as an outstanding success , still having huge support , even though , a course ruling of no carts were permitted on the course , due to the heavy rains experienced in the days to the event .
As with all functions of this nature , it cannot be a success without participation of SPONSORS , and Shaun would like to once again extend his Gratitude to all the sponsors , and note their certificates are on their way
SHOTGUN START – Members responded favourably to the possibility of future opportunities .
Advertising and Sponsorship Portfolio
SCORE CAPTURE – Using an app for scoring at monthly games . NATEX has suggested that the future National Tournaments from 2025 , be reduced to 4 days
What are your thoughts on the above , Give us your feedback .
ROSS ALLESON has resigned his portfolio with immediate effect , handing over to AJ Smith and Mark Kirkland as his capable successors . NATAL NOMADS would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Ross for the years of dedication to the portfolio and expect he would offer guidance to the new portfolio managers when necessary . We would also like to Thank AJ and Mark for accepting the new challenge .
Membership / Handicapper / Awards / Waiting List / Induction Meeting
Awards at Victoria CC :
20-year tie
Gavin Brown
15-year tie
Andre Conradie
5-year tie
Aryn Geekie
300 game badge
Mike Graham
40 pointer tray
Brian Venter
Application for full membership Nicholas Forde . Application requests from :
Terry Young – Thabani Mdluli & Sandile Mbuyazi Craig Redfern – Keegan Redfern
Prospective Members :
2 games
Fabian DuRocher-Yvon , Geoff Chandler , Andrew Elrich , Cameron Delport
1 game :
Wes Struwig
Gary Player Competition : Last semi- final game to be played at Victoria CC . Graham Blackburn & Maurice Chelin vs Sean Phillips & Antony Kerdachi Main Event Winners to play Craig Allan and Andrei Cornelius Plate Final Greg Graham & Tom Barff vs Richard Barker & Shaun Barker
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