Golf Course in the Highlands of Scotland
Members’ Update – 24 March 09
It was extremely pleasing to welcome nearly 40 members to this year’s AGM on 24 February, such a change from last year’s non event, when we failed to acquire a quorum.
Whilst the reporting of a £11K deficit and the resulting call for dramatic rises in membership subscriptions is not something which is going to attract universal support and encouragement, your committee were very appreciative of the attention accorded to these matters and the well thought out questions which arose. It was very clear that the members present fully appreciated that Carrbridge Golf Club was in an extremely precarious position, despite the many steps taken by your committee to counteract the unprecedented drop of over 30% in visitor numbers last season.
Details were given on the various marketing initiatives which are being set up and of the cost-saving efforts being undertaken. It was also explained why the club had to move to a 60/40 split in respect of income from our two main sources (ie) membership subscriptions and green fees. The subscription proposals were based on a 15% loss of membership and no increase on last year’s visitor numbers. It is fervently hoped that we can retain our membership numbers and that the predicted increase in “domestic” visitors will transpire.
Members can be assured that your committee has systems in place which should alert us to any significant deviation from our planned revenue and expenditure budgets and should allow us to make meaningful interventions.
The major contribution which members can make is to continue to support the club and to assist in recruiting new members.
George Dyer - President