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GCMA Training Course 7-11 June 2010
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11/06/10
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Friday
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It was very nice to meet those who attended the GCMA Training Course in Weston Super Mare this week and I hope to able to assist those of you seeking to embark on a golf management career.
If you were unable to secure a place in June then you could consider the next course 6-10th September or 15-19th November and I look forward to seeing you then.
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GCMA Sponsors & Guests Day - Swinley Forest Golf Club - 2nd March 2010
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08/03/10
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Monday
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It was once again a delight and great priviledge to be invited to Swinley Forest Golf Club on 2nd March 2010 in the GCMA Sponsors & Guests Day.
We were fortunate to have good weather and treated to a golf course in prestine condition.
I would like to thank my playing partners Peter Jones (Peter Jones Associates) and David Palmer (GCMA Recruitment Officer) for their contribution to our team score. I would also like to thank the GCMA for the invitation and Stewart Zeuill for hosting the day at Swinley Forest.
It was a good opportunity to update with my colleagues in the industry and there will shortly be a photograph of the whole group appearing on my website thanks to the photographic skills of Philip Vince (Majestic Crystal) Philip was there in attendance as a non-playing sponsor armed with camera and as usual a selection of chocloate bars.
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Certificate in Golf Club Management - Buckinghamshire New University
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06/01/10
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Wednesday
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Working in partnership with the GCMA, Bucks New University is offering an innovative employment-based qualification, which aims to capitalise on existing experience within the golf sector and to set that expertise in the context of an academincally rigorous learning experience.
It is designed to equip people with the skills and knowledge to work as golf club secretaries and managers and to consolidate the experience of those already working in the sector.
It is an employment-related higher education qualification that combines learning in the workplace with adademic study.
The duration of the course is one year and certificate graduates can progress to a Foundation Degree FDA Sports Management and Golf Studies and then top up to an Honours Degree.
There are brochures available from the GCMA and you can call or email the university to talk to Andrew Rankin the Course Programme Coordinator on
0800 0565 660
or email: enterprise@bucks.ac.uk
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GCMA National Conference 2009
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19/11/09
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Thursday
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I was really proud to be at the GCMA National Conference held at the Barcelo Hinckley Island Hotel 16-18th November as an Exhibitor.
Once again the Conference was a huge success with strong support from both delegates and exhibitors with an excellent venue to facilitate the three-day event.
The Conference dinner saw the announcement of 'Manager of the Year' which went to Gary Pearce from Fulford Golf Club. I would personally like to congratulate Gary as I was instrumental in his appointment back in 2005 and Paul Napier from Clandon Regis GC who was runner up, is another success of mine. Congratulations to both and to all the finalists who all deserved to be nominated and in the final six.
We were then entertained by Gareth Chilcott the after dinner speaker, and were once again surprised by 'Opera on the Run' who sprung into song from the hospitality staff and totally surprised many.
It was a pleasure to meet so many of my friends and colleagues in the industry and I hope you all enjoy your banana guard and will think of me every time you look at your desk calendar.
I would like to thank the GCMA and to Sovereign Conference who organised the GCMA National Conference.
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Jonas ClubMinder Spring Roadshow and Challenge Cup 2009
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28/07/09
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Tuesday
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Those of you who attended the recent Roadshows and took part in the Clubminder.net Challenge Cup 2009 may have seen me at some of the venues, including the final at Vale Royal Abbey Golf Club. This years winner of the trophy and the cheque for £500 for his Junior Section is David Proud who is the Acting Secretary at Darlington Golf Club.
I then continued to work with Jonas Clubminder and carried out follow up calls to those of you who attended the roadshows to arrange personal visits to discuss the benefits of Clubminder and some of you will have heard from me.
Now that business is ticking along once more I have relinquished my activities with Clubminder and leave you in the safe hands of Stephanie who will continue from where I left off and I would like to thank Paul Mainstone and his team for making me so welcome and offering me a lifeline in a time of need.
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Chilterns and Home Counties Region Guest Day
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16/07/09
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Thursday
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I was delighted to have been the sponsor at the Chilterns and Home Counties Guest Day on Thursday 16th July 2009 held at Hadley Wood Golf Club.
It was a lovely opportunity to catch up with many of my friends and colleagues in the Golf Industry.
Our thanks go to Mr Bill Beckett the General Manager and his staff who made the day most enjoyable with a course in excellent condition, the weather on our side and then first class hospitality with the enjoyment of a wonderful meal.
I would like to congratulate Tony Welsh from Arkley Golf Club who came in with the winning score with Micheal Gottlieb from Finchley Golf Club as runner up.
Next July the Chilterns and Home Counties Region Guest Day will be at Harewood Downs Golf Club with Simon Thornton and I hope to be asked to sponsor once again.
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