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President’s Message years and will continue to do so in 2020. The 2020
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With the 93 Gorge Vale Annual budget, however, shows a deficit and we members
General Meeting now behind us, I need to be positive ambassadors for Gorge Vale by
am pleased to announce that supporting the clubhouse, bringing guests to play the
Malcolm Barker will join me in course, and encouraging friends and neighbours to
continuing to serve on the Board of join our Club.
Directors while Louise Herlinveaux and Murray The collective agreement with our grounds crew,
McAllindon will be fresh new faces at the Board CUPE local 50, was negotiated this past month and
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table. Malcolm, Murray and I will be serving 3-year at a special Board meeting on November 20 the
terms and Louise will serve a 2 year term. At the Board agreed to the terms of the contract. CUPE
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November 28 Board meeting the Directors honored ratification is scheduled for early December. I would
me with the vote to continue my role as Club like to recognize the efforts of our negotiating team:
President again for a second term. I am now polling our Superintendent, General Manager and GV
Directors regarding their committee interests and member, Gary Moser, who brings his vast expertise
will be making Director portfolio assignments to this process. Thank you to all who participated in
shortly. The Board is committed to ensure that this negotiation.
Gorge Vale Golf Club continues to provide great This month as we get caught up in a whirlwind of
value and a great golfing experience for current holiday preparations and celebrations, remember to
members and a strong choice for potential members. celebrate safely! On behalf of the Board, I wish you
I also take this opportunity to a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
recognize Sandy Fraser who has Ruth Blasner
selflessly served on the Board with President
pride, dedication and integrity. We
thank him for his hard work and Did you Know?
commitment in building and 2020 Dues Payment
growing Gorge Vale Golf Club If you pay your 2020 Annual Dues in advance you
during his term as a Director and President. The may opt to use a credit card. If you plan to pay by
energy and devotion he brought forth leaves the credit card please contact the administration office
Club a better organization and provides a strong before December 31 .
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footing for those who follow. Thank you, Sandy, 2020 Dues Billing
for your dedication and wisdom! We wish you all Just a reminder that all Dues, Fees and services will be
the very best and we look forward to your ongoing billed to members accounts at the end of December.
involvement with the Club. If you want to change your dues billing from annual to
With only one general resolution, a dues increase monthly or from monthly to annual, please contact
of 5%, requiring a membership vote, I am pleased to administration before December 31 .
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announce that the membership passed the resolution Membership Cards
with an 82% majority vote. While this by no means Membership cards are only issued upon request. If
solves our financial pressures, it will help to address you require a membership card for 2020, please
rising costs and wages. Management has been contact the administration office:
amazing in controlling expenses in the past few office@gorgevalegolf.com or 250-383-6451 ext: 221