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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
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