NOMADS WINGATE GOLF CLUB GAME CAPTAIN’S NEWSLETTER-5TH NOVEMBER 2017
ATTENDANCE
We had a total of 128 players with 2 prospectives and 9 guests and I am very happy to report that no no show was reported, but unfortunately we had 15 early leavers. This was our last monthly game for 2017 playing calendar and 27 members made all 12 games which is very commendable.
Being my last newsletter, on behalf of the Executive Committee and my own behalf I would like to sincerely thank you all for your wonderful support for the year, with average playing fields of over 120 players with 90% attendance at prize giving. It was just great and we are forever grateful.
MONTHLY SPONSOR- SPEEDLINK CARGO (JOSEPH MUCHENA AND ELWYN MUDUNGWE)
Despite the prevailing harsh economic environment Speedlink Cargo has continued to support Nomads by sponsoring our monthly games year in year out. We thank them sincerely for their generosity and kindly appeal to our members to please support our sponsors so that they continue to see value in their association with our elite Club.
WINGATE GOLF CLUB MANAGEMENT AND STAFF
When we realized that it was not going to be possible to have our monthly game at Sherwood as scheduled, it was not difficult at all to say let us go to Wingate because of the effort the Club management and staff put in preparing for our meetings. As usual the course was in a fantastic condition and the food and service was excellent. We sincerely thank Di Fyn and her staff for all they do for Nomads Mashonaland.
I happened to play with the club representative Paul Hopcroft and we had a wonderful golfing day. I note that in his vote of thanks speech Paul may have used bad language and I am pleased to advise you that I have since received a letter of apology from him and I have duly accepted his apology.
Your Committee believes that we had a very successful meeting and thank you once again to Wingate Golf Club for their hospitality.
THANK YOU’S
NOMADS LADIES- Alison, Alana and Judy as usual we sincerely thank them for coming to Wingate to assist with the administration of our monthly game. Have you ever imagined how we would run our meetings without them? It certainly would be a different story, so we should always show them our appreciation by offering them a drink whenever we pass through their table, I am sure they will love it. Thank you so much ladies Nomads Mashonaland really appreciates your contribution.
We also would like to acknowledge the presence of the following ladies at our prize giving:- Shirley and Natasha Jonker, Bev Holmes, Colleen Morgan and Pearl Muller. Thank you so much ladies for gracing our day and we hope that you enjoyed the Nomadic Camaraderie.
STARTERS- As usual Honorary Life Member Greg Pozzo, Honorary Member Gordon Mackenzie and Rod Bennet were at Wingate Golf Club to see us tee-off as scheduled. Gentlemen your unwavering commitment to Nomads is very much appreciated by us all and we are very grateful for what you are doing for Nomads Mashonaland.
AWARDS
Congratulations to the following members who received their awards at Wingate Golf Club :-
Garikai Bera 100 Game Badge
Rob Vas 100 Game Badge
Keith Smith 200 Game Badge
Paul Nelleman 300 Game Badge
INDUCTIONS
Luckson Gwara and Andrew Makoni were inducted at Wingate.
LUCKSON GWARA- Born on the 10/7/71 and is now 46 years old. He is the Managing Director of Superlux Automotive. He is a member at Chapman Golf Club and plays off 12 handicap. Luckson was proposed by Fidelis Pfende and seconded by Ben Mukandi
Luckson is married to Eunice and they have 4 children ranging from 25 years old to 6 years.
ANDREW MAKONI- Born on 21/11/71 and is now 46 years old. Andrew is a legal practitioner and is a partner with Mbidzo, Muchadehama and Makoni legal Practitioners. Yet another Lawyer for Nomads. He is a member at Warren Hills Golf Club and plays off 20 handicap. Andrew was proposed by William Nyemba and seconded by Fidelis Pfende.
Andrew is married to Grace and they have two children, Tafadzwa 21 years old and Tungamirai 20 years old.
We welcome the two gentlemen and wish them a long and enjoyable association with this prestigious club.
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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
SOUTH AFRICA NATIONALS -3RD -9TH March 2018- These nationals are taking place at Royal Cape Golf Club, Cape Town. Entries closed on 31st October2017.I am sure that all those wishing to attend have submitted their applications to Denis Tapson and will be advised of the outcomes in due course.
NOMADS MASHONALAND 50TH ANNIVESARY-5TH -7TH October 2018- Preparations for our 50th Anniversary are progressing well, a special account for this occasion has been opened at CABS
NOMADS 50TH ANNIVERSARY ACCOUNT NUMBER 1006345876. All members are kindly requested to make a $20,00 contribution which can be deposited into the account and notify the Coordinating Committee Treasurer Past Captain Mike Finnigan. You are all strongly urge to support our special occasion.
NOMADS MASHONALAND 49TH AGM-5TH NOVEMBER 2017- Our Annual General Meeting held on 6th November 2017 at Nomads Administration Centre, 15 Brompton Road, Highlands, Harare at 1800 hrs was very successful, with 66 members in attendance.
Incoming Captain Julian Borcherds was confirmed and Theo Kumalo was duly elected as Vice Captain for 2018. AS usual all other matters discussed will be in the minutes which will be circulated to all. Highlights were that we had a very competent and committed Executive Committee which worked very hard to ensure that the Club values, standards and discipline were maintained. The club is in a sound condition in terms of both membership numbers and financials.
Special thank you to all those who attended our AGM so support is very much appreciated.
NOMADS HOUSE BAR- This coming Friday 24th November 2017 will be the last FDFF for 2017, as usual the bar at Nomads House will be open from 4:30 pm till late. Your passionate Barman Honorary Member Gordon Mackenzie will be waiting to welcome you all and give you a treat. Please support this noble cause and thank you once again to those who have been supporting from the time we started this initiative.
NOMADS MASHONALAND 3RD AWAY GAME – 18TH NOVEMBER 2017 MONT CLAIR HOTEL AND CASINO- A total of 24 members travelled to Nyanga for this away game, which was disrupted by the heavy rains and cold weather. We ended up making it a nine- hole Competition because of the wet conditions, which made it very difficult to continue playing. It made sense to sit by the fire place in the bar especially for us the elderly guys, the young members took it as a challenge and continued to play.
Despite the bad weather it was a very enjoyable outing. We sincerely thank Montclair Hotel and Casino Management for their Hospitality and Prize Sponsorship. The Nomadic Spirit was as usual awesome.
FINES SESSION
Patrick Cornish demonstrated that experience is the best teacher when he nailed all those who have not supported our FDFF initiative so far, Thabani Dhliwayo for missing eight holes at Swaziland Nationals and Elwyn Mudungwe for trying to improve his handicap by scoring 19 points in Swaziland and 20 points at Wingate, maybe my brother just lacks talent.
Well done and thank you Patrick, it was a hilarious fines session.
WINGATE GOLF CLUB GAME RESULTS
As usual the game results have long been posted on our website and I hope that you are all accessing them without any difficulty, but just the highlights;
A Division winner Paul Hopcroft on 38 points off 10 handicap, but runner Mike Baylis on 35 points off 1 handicap wins the Florence Trophy because Paul is a guest so cannot win the trophy.
B Division winner Cedric Jonker on a fantastic 39 points off 12 handicap winning the Ludeman Trophy, runner up was guest Bruce Young also on 39 points off 14 handicap.
C Division winner Makombe -Stan Hatendi on a wooping 41 points off 19 handicap, winning the Thornton Trophy. The runner up was Alan Graham on 38 points off 18 handicap he counted out Fidelis Pfende also on 38 points off 19 handicap.
The best gross winner was Mike Baylis on 34 points.
Well played all and enjoy your new handicaps in the New Zimbabwe and new year.
NEXT GAME
Our next game is at Royal Harare Golf Club on Sunday 3rd December, 2017. This game is kindly sponsored by Swiss Motors represented their Managing Director Tony Muller. We are also playing our Gold Cup Game on the same day which is generously sponsored by Croco Motors.
If you would like to play and you have not yet put your name down please urgently give your name to Match Secretary Alison Clark on cell 0772318879.
In conclusion I would like to sincerely thank you all for your support during my year as Captain, I really enjoyed the ride and I wish the incoming Captain Julian Borcherds and his Vice Theo Kumalo all the best in the New Zimbabwe. I hope it really will be exciting for us all.
I am out.
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.
Nomads Golf was first established in South Africa 1960. As its members were drawn from various clubs and played their regular competitions on a variety of different courses, the Nomads name seemed particularly appropriate.