NOMADS WARREN HILLS GAME CAPTAIN’S NEWSLETTER-20^TH AUGUST 2017

ATTENDANCE

We had a field of 108 players with 2 prospectives and 9 guests. Unfortunately we had two no shows one of which was a guest. It is very sad indeed that we have continued to report no shows which I believe are absolutely unnecessary.

It is very pleasing to note that up to this game we have 37 members who have played all the games so far. A special thank you gentlemen for your commitment to Nomads.

MONTHLY SPONSOR-FREIGHT WORLD- BEN MUKANDI AND FELIX NYARUWANGA

The Warren Hills monthly game was kindly sponsored by Freight World represented by their Managing Director Felix Nyaruwanga, unfortunately their Executive Chairman Ben Mukandi could not be with us because he was still attending to family issues after the passing on of his son Shingi.

We know that the going is very difficult for all businesses in Zimbabwe at the moment and we are very grateful for this generous gesture extended to us by Freight world and would like to sincerely thank them for their support to Nomads. We are aware that Freight World has been supporting Nomads for the last couple of years now and would like to kindly appeal to our members to please support our sponsors so that they derive some value from their association with our great Club Nomads.

WARREN HILLS GOLF CLUB MANAGEMENT AND STAFF

It was a bit disappointing that we were not able to tee off at 11 am as per our course booking because A league players were still on the course, as a result some of our members only just managed to finish before it was dark.

However, it was very encouraging to note that a lot of work had been done to prepare the course for our game. I am sure we all enjoyed the golf course, the food and service which I believe was quite satisfactory. On behalf of Nomads Mashonaland I would like to thank the Warren Hills Club management and staff for their hospitality. We definitely had a successful day. A special thank you to Club Chairman Colonel Ernest Shamu for spending the day with us and hope that he enjoyed the Nomadic camaraderie.

THANK YOU’S

NOMADS LADIES- Lyn Tapson and Judy Amira who were ably assisted by our National Vice Chairman Denis Tapson, you are always there for us and we sincerely thank you for coming to Warren Hills to assist with the administration of our game. Our treasurer Nyasha Chinhara your help with those swipe machines is very much appreciated mate. Nomads Mashonaland is very grateful for your commitment and support.

STARTERS- Honorary Life Member Greg Pozzo and Honorary Member Gordon Mackenzie we thank you sincerely gentlemen for coming to Warren Hills and help with the starting as usual. Unfortunately one of our regular starters Rod Bennett could not make it this time because he lost his mother and we extend our deepest condolences to Rod and his family on the loss of their dear mum.

AWARDS

Congratulations to the following members who received their awards at Warren Hills Golf Club;

Cosma Mukuna                                                                20 Year Tie

Roderick Kusano                                                              30 Year Tie

 

 

INDUCTIONS

No induction made at this game.

NOTICES

NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETING- SATURDAY 23^RD SEPTEMBER 2017

Please note that we have a National Management Committee Meeting scheduled for the 23^rd September 2017 at Nomads House in Harare, so if you have any issues you would like to be put forward for discussion at this meeting please bring them forward so that I can incorporate them in my report which I will be submitting shortly.

GARY PLAYER AND HEIN – The draw for the quarter final round was done and circulated, all games should be played by 10^th September 2017. Please comply to ensure that we have smooth progress.

Sadly your good Captain and his partner were taken out by the Madalas Cephas Nyambauro and Steven Kada. We had 61 points against their 71, good lucky to their next opponents.

NORTHERNS 50^TH ANNIVERSARY-1^ST -3^RD SEPTEMBER 2017 – Only three entries were received for these celebrations being held over the weekend of Friday 1/9/17 to Sunday 3/9/17 at Wingate Park Country Club.

BOTSWANA NATIONALS- 14^TH -16^TH SEPT 2017- Zimbabwe was allocated 40 slots of which Mashonaland has taken up 26 places up from the original 19 allocated. This was due to drop outs from other Provinces. Entries closed on 14^th July 2017, successful participants have now been duly advised.

SWAZILAND NATIONALS-20^TH-22^ND OCTOBER 2017- Entries closed on 16^th June 2017, Mashonaland has taken up 27 places, again this is due to drop outs from other provinces. Those who were successful have been duly advised.

SOUTH AFRICA NATIONALS -3^RD -9^TH March 2018- These nationals are taking place at Royal Cape Golf Club, Cape Town. Entry forms have not yet been received, but the first newsletter was distributed advising those who may want to attend to make accommodation arrangements now because Cape Town will be extremely busy that time of the year and accommodation can be very expensive. More details are expected soon.

NOMADS MASHONALAND 50^TH ANNIVESARY-5^TH -7^TH October 2018-  Preparations for this special occasion are progressing well and as reported in my last newsletter all members are kindly requested to contribute at least $20,00 and a special account has been opened at CABS so you can deposit your contribution. NOMADS 50^TH ANNIVERSARY ACCOUNT NUMBER 1006345876

NOMADS MASHONALAND 2017 CHARITY DAY- 24^TH September 2017- Vice Captain Julian Borcherds and his Committee are working very hard on this one. They now have over seven thousand dollars in the bank and have 40 team entries so far for our Charity Golf Day and they are pushing for many more entries. We therefore kindly urge you all, to please support this worthy cause. Remember this one of Nomads’s main objective-the remembrance of those less fortunate than us.

NOMADS MASHONALAND JUNIOR GOLF DAY-5^TH SEPTEMBER 2017 AT CHAPMAN GOLF CLUB- As usual Nomads Mashonaland is sponsoring this Annual Junior Golf Tournament which is taking place this coming Tuesday 5^th September 2017 at Chapman Golf Club. Our Junior Golf Officer Caleb Tapfuma is kindly appealing to Nomads Mashonaland Members to come and support this occasion as starters and Course Marshalls in Nomads playing kit. This will certainly go a long away in marketing our great club to these future members and again it is one of our main objective the furtherance of golf. We are budgeting to support this tournament to the tune of $3000,00 which will include a T-shirt and Cap for all the players, a goodie bag, accommodation for out of town Junior players and their meals.

ENTRY FEE PAYMENT THROUGH SWIPE- We note that cash is a problem for most of our members, so we kindly urge you to please pay up front and just bring your proof of payment. This is the only way we can avoid delays and challenges of connectivity. Please come early to avoid putting unnecessary pressure on our ladies and the treasurer who are doing a fantastic job for the club.

FINES SESSION

Doug Jaffray once again had a fantastic fines session loaded with humour which had all those fined pay with wide smiles on their faces, especially the muppets. Thank you Doug for your contribution it is very much appreciated.

We want to increase our pool of fine masters so if you feel you would like to give it a try please talk to me or our PRO Theo Kumalo and we will gladly give you a chance.

SICK LIST

Our Past Captain and Past National Chairman Enock Moyo is in Hospital, (Avenues Clinic) after suffering a minor stroke. I visited him today, he seems to be on the road to recovery . We wish him a quick recovery.

If you know of any member who is not feeling well please let any member of the committee know so that we can call or visit them.

WARREN HILLS GAME RESULTS

I am positive that you have all had a chance to look at the game results on our Website but special mention of Division winners;

A Division Winner-Winning the Florence Trophy on a fantastic score of 39 points off 9 handicap our Equipment Officer Ottis Masinare

A Division runner up on 36 points of 9 handicap Kenias Mafukidze.

B Division Winner-Winning the Ludeman Trophy on a fantastic score of 41 points off 15 handicap Paul Nelleman. I am sure it is in order for me to say well come to A division Paul.

B Division runner up on 36 points off 13 handicap Bruce Bath.

C Division winner- Winning the Thornton Trophy on a fantastic 39 points off 18 handicap, the piper Ray Langmead. Ray counted out into runner up position prospective member Dzikamai Machingura also on 39 off 19 handicap and out and no prize our PRO Theo Kumalo also on 39 points off 20 handicap.

The best gross points prize was won by Darren Thompson on 31 points.

BARRY BAKEWELL’S CORNER

Barry says he was asked recently what happens if your ball is on the fairway when it is struck by a fellow competitor’s ball which knocks your ball into the rough?

The answer is your ball must be replaced and the ball that struck it is played as it lies.

I hope this will help some of us.

NEXT GAME

Our next game is at Falcon Golf Club on Sunday 10^th September, 2017 starting at 8 am. This game is kindly sponsored by Marsh Insurance Brokers represented by their Managing Director Sam Nyamhamba. It is important to note that this is their second monthly game sponsorship having sponsored our first game of the year played at Ruwa Golf Club early in January. We very much appreciate their support and we very strongly urge you all to come and support this meeting.

If you would like to play and you have not yet put your name down please urgently give your name to Acting Match Secretary Lyn Tapson on Cel 0772 286 210.

Once again thank you all for supporting our monthly meetings and I look forward to seeing you all at Falcon.

Nomadically Yours

Clever Dziva Chikwari

Captain

Nomads Mashonaland

 

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NOMADS CREED

No man is an island entire of itself

Every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.

Any man’s death diminishes me because I am involved in mankind

And therefore, never send to know for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee.