Paphos Golfer's Association
Notes of Annual General Meeting, 25th January 2026
2pm, Elea Golf Club
1	Attendance and Apologies
1.1	Committee Members in attendance: Robin Clarke (Secretary & acting chairman), David Thompson (Captain 2025), Lynne Betchley (Treasurer), Paul Majoor (Handicap & Competition Secretary) & Keith Gallagher (Vice Captain 2025 & Captain 2026)
1.2	PGA members in attendance:  Alan Betchley, Anne Majoor, Andrew Storey, Mark Watson, Sharon Watson, Sian Williams,  David Suff, Ronnie Gray, Barry Hobday, Sarah Hobday, Russell Pomfret, Craig Nixon, Paul Nolan, Steve Gatward, Fouad Sayess, Goran Nystrom, Graham Newlove, .  A quorum had been reached to run the AGM.
1.3	Apologies from PGA Members:  Alan Franklin, Ian Harvey, John Towey, David Watson,  Steve Wlazlo, Jo Wlazlo, Tom Mee, Nik Nikandrou, Graham Overton, Andrew Wharton, Steve Burge, Steve Fowler, Graham Bashford, Ross Burns, Sirpa Hovi, Ben Beardon
2	Chairman’s Opening Comments.
2.1	Robin Clarke opened the meeting by explaing that Glyn Toller our Chairman was returning permanently  to the UK with his wife due to serious medical reasons.  Robin put on record on behalf of the committee and members of the PGA, our gratitude for him being such an active member of the PGA, his role as Chairman of the committee and all his other contributions to the PGA, and wished him and his wife all the very best for their future.  The AGM responded with words of agreement and a round of applause.
2	Minutes of Previous Meetings and Matters arising
2.1	Approval of the minutes of the previous AGM on 19th January were proposed by Craig Nixon, seconded by Mark Watson and agreed unanimously.
4	Secretary's Report
4.1	The new calendar year inevitably sees the resignations of a number of members, some of whom have been long standing members of the PGA, and in particular that the members we fondly refered to as the LIV group have decided to leave.  We wish them well and will continue to bump into them on and off the course. On the other hand we are delighted to have 15 new members, several of whom are at the meeting today,  and we wish them a warm welcome , and hope they enjoy both the golf and social side of the PGA. With all the various departures, new members and a few still to pay their subscription, membership at the beginning of 2026 has still to be finally determined and Paul Majoor will summarise the numbers in his report.
4.2	As well as liaising with our new members, the Secretary also gets a lot of other enquiries regarding membership, some of which come to nothing and others which are lined up for later in the year when people move to Cyprus.  It is gratifying that we are attracting new members who are adding a lot to the PGA.
4.2	Apologies from me for so many emails during the year, what with PGA competitions, Charity competition, Annual Dinner, AGM etc etc.  Its quite a busy job.  Any feedback gratefully received.
4.3	I will be producing a new batch of membership cards shortly for recent new members.
4.4	We have another full year of events to look forward to , the core ones being the Captains Drive off, the MEKO, Captain vs Vice Captain, the Furndown Challenge, Chairman vs Captain, St Michael Hospice Charity Day at Aphrodite Hills, and the Annual Dinner.  An invitation for the MEKO will be sent out shortly.
4.5	The Secretary put forward a proposal that the incoming Captain should take up their role with effect from 1st January, and not be governed by the date of the AGM which has been as late as February in the past. Proposed from the floor by Mark Watson, seconded by Anne Majoor, and agreed unanimously. Action: Robin Clarke to change relevant paperwork.
5	Handicap Secretary's Report
5.1	Monthly Competitions and mid monthly competitions completed up to January 2026
5.2	Captain vs Vice Captain  (Kelvyn Bailey Trophy) won  by the Captain's Team. Chairman vs Captain – won by the Captain's team PGA MEKO 25 Final won by Mark Watson Club Champion 2025 – Goran Nystrom Club Champion (Net) 2025 – Ross Burns
5.3	Dates for 2026 Competitions have been circulated and are on the website.  There are some changes made by Elea which may change a couple of dates.
5.4	Trophies for 2026 Competitions up until mid 2026 are in stock.  The Committee discussed whether continuing with the purchase of glass tankard trophies for future competitions was the best way forward, and considered whether the award of cash prizes or vouchers for the pros shop or restaurant may be a good alternative.  The AGM was almost unanimous in rejecting the cash and voucher suggestions, and voted to continue with trophies, but was happy for the committee to consider alternative trophies.  Action: Committee
5.5	WHS/ Extra Day Scores.  Numerous scores entered by Paul Majoor and by individual members, but there are still members that hardly submit any cards.  Paul Majoor is submitting where possible.
5.6	Membership: 15 new members in 2025, and 4 new members in 2026.  10 members left the PGA during 2025, and several members did not renew their membership in 2026.  We currently have 67 members, although according to HS records, 5 are not PGA Handicaps.  We also have 9 lady members.
5.7	The CGF will charge 10 euros for all member transfers to the PGA from other clubs.  Members CGF licence will be 50 euros reduced to 20 euros in the last 3 months of the year.
5.8	CGF Cup.  The 2025 CGF Cup was cancelled due to bad weather.  The 2026 CGF Cup will be held on 13 December.
5.9	Anne Majoor raised the issue that now Mike Andrews had left the PGA, only Paul Majoor knows how to add scorecards to the CGF system on competition days and Extra Day Scores on other occasions.  If Paul was unable to do this, there is nobody else who knows how to add scorecards to the system on behalf of the PGA. Action: Paul Majoor to train Mark Watson and Andrew Storey in this respect.
6	Treasurer's Report
	Accounts for 2025 are available, as are Invoices and Bank Statements for anyone to look at.  The accounts are split into TWO sections (Golf account and Charity account). The accounts are appended at the end.
6.1	Golf Account:  The main source of income is from Subscriptions.  PGA accounts are healthy with the majority of members paid up as at the end of the year and more have paid since, with a few outstanding still to pay.  The major expenditure is for CGF fees of approx. €3900 and other smaller bills which left a balance of €7404 at the end of the year.  We had no major expenses on Shirts or Trophies during the year.  As a result of the healthy balance, the committee decided to reduce the annual membership fee for 2026 from €50 to €40.
6.2	Charity Account: This year we raised €3500 which will be transferred to the Cancer Patients Support Group account.   Well done to David Thompson.  The charity funds are now shown separately with their own income and the expenditure lines.   Last year the Captain himself contributed the most to his own charity bunker, with Mark & Sharon Watson contributing the highest family amount.
7	Captain 2025 Report
7.1	The Captain re-iterated most of the work done by PM/RC/LB and thanked all those who had stayed after the competition to attend the AGM.
7.2	The Captain confirmed that €3500 had been raised for Charity during the year.  Apart from the Captains Bunker, he thanked Paul Majoor for his repeated contribution to the fund from searching for, cleaning and re-selling golf balls (over €500), and to Russell Pomfret who had made a couple of significant donations during the year.The various elements of the Charity fund are all itemised on the balance sheet.
7.3	The Captain also brought to the attention of the AGM that the Captains Charity had been going for 10 years since Alan Betchley started it, and in that time the PGA had raised a total of about €25,000 for various charities.
8	Vice Captain and Captain 2026 Report
8.1	Details of  MEKO 2026 will be sent out in the next few weeks.
8.2	The Captains Charity Bunker for 2026 will be all of those bunkers in front of the 3rd Hole.  (May you all go in those bunkers more than you would wish!!)
8.3	The Captain 2026 has been so impressed with the work done by the Cancer Patients Support Group (CPSG) that he has decided to continue to support that Charity in 2026.
8.4	The Captain 2026 also manages the Facebook page which now has 50 followers, and is a source of up-to-date information on PGA.  He also manages the website which is due to be updated.
9	Voting for the 2026 PGA Committee
9.1	The current Secretary, Treasurer, and Handicap and Competition Secretary  have offered to continue their roles in 2026.  in the absence of any other nominations for these roles their re-election was proposed by Anne Majoor, seconded by David Thompson and agreed unanimously.
9.2	The Captain 2026, Keith Gallagher, proposed Sharon Watson as his Vice Captain for 2026, and in the absence of any other nominations, her proposal was seconded by Lynne Betchley and her election was agreed unanimously.  Sharon will therefore become Captain 2027 in due course.
9.3	The position of Chairperson was raised, and Anne Majoor proposed Sian Williams to fulfil that role.  Robin as Acting Chairman noted the proposal, but would need to write to the full membership to notify them of the vacancy to see if there were any other nominations, and undertake an email vote in due course.
10	Any Other Business
10.1	Proposal from Mark Watson that unless members had a good reason for not staying to attend presentations, they would not be eligible to be awarded any prize.  The Committee and the AGM agreed with the sentiment of the proposal but felt it might be difficult to apply.  No decision was made and it was left to the Committee to look at this issue further.  Action: Committee
10.2	David Thompson proposed that the PGA subsidise two 'away' competitions by €15/member/competition.  He proposed that this be the two fixtures at Limassol Greens to bring their cost in line with Minthis, and Secret Valley.  Following discussion, this was seconded by Mark Watson and passed by a majority with one vote against. Action: Paul Majoor & Lynne Betchley
10.3	David Thompson proposed that the PGA Championship be played in September/October to give as many members the chance to compete. Seconded by Alan Betchley and agreed unanimously.  Action: Paul Majoor
10.4	David Thompson proposed that the remit of the PGA be widened to include the informal competitions on Wednesday and Friday.  After discussion this was seconded by Mark Watson and agreed unanimously.  Action: Robin Clarke to amend all necessary paperwork
10.5	Paul Nolan proposed an annual competition between the PGA and the LIV group.  After discussion it was proposed that in the first instance Paul himself arrange such a competition, with Robin Clarke to help if needed.
10.6	Barry Hobday, as a new member of the PGA in 2025, thanked the committee and members for making him and Sarah so welcome, as the PGA seem to do for all new members.
10.7	Graham Newlove informed the meeting that he was likely to be returning to Australia and thanked the committee for their hard work and members in general for their company on the golf course.

Paphos Golfer's Association
Notes of Committee Meeting, 21st January 2026
10 am, Elea Golf Club
1	Attendance and Apologies
	Present: Glyn Toller,  Dave Thompson, Keith Gallagher, Paul Majoor, Lynne Betchley, Robin Clarke,
	Apologies: None
2	Approval of the Notes of Previous Meetings & Matters Arising
2.1	The Notes of the Committee Meeting on 7th October  2025  were formally approved.
3	Chairman's Report
3.1	Due to serious health issues, Glyn and his wife will be returning to UK over the next couple of months, and as a result Glynn is resigning as Chairman with immediate effect.  Without exception the committee fully understood, thanked Glynn for his significant contribution to the PGA as a member and as Chairman, and wished him and his wife well for the future.
4	Secretary's Report
4.1	Four new members joined since the last meeting before the end of the year – Alan Sturgess, Goran Nystrom, Sirpa Hovi, Gordon Johnstone, and another four have joined/rejoined this year, Brian Wharton, Brent Walker, Ian McKay and David Duncan, and Tony Farrow is in the process of joining..  There are also a number of prospective members in the pipeline for this year.
4.2	The Chairman vs Captain Competition went ahead on Sunday 12th, not without some challenges around availability of buggies.  This has resulted in a number of last minute personnel changes and we need to be better organised in 2026.
4.3	Programme of events for 2026 to be arranged by Secretary are, Captains Drive-off, MEKO, Captain vs Vice Captain, Furndown Challenge, Chairman vs Captain, Annual Dinner.  Action: RC to gather names for the MEKO.
4.4	In preparation for the AGM, the following items were discussed a. Proposal from Mark Watson, that unless members have a good reason for not staying for the presentation, they should forfeit any prize.  The committee agreed with the intention, but were concerned over the application.  To be discussed further at the AGM.
4.5	b. Proposal from David Thompson, , that the PGA subsidise the two formal competitions at Limassol Greens to bring the cost down to an equivalent of our other 'away fixtures', and to encourage more members to play. This was supported by the committee for formal proposal at the AGM.
4.6	c. Proposal from David Thompson, that the PGA Championship should be played in September/October when more members are on the island and thence encourage a larger turnout. This was supported by the committee for formal proposal at the AGM.
4.7	d.  Proposal from David Thompson that the PGA remit should be widened to include the Wednesday and Friday social competitions.  This issue has been raised before, and whilst it was supported by the committee for formal proposal at the AGM, it is recognised that there may be mixed feelings and requires discussion at the AGM.
4.8	e.  Proposal from Paul Nolan that the PGA play an annual match against the LIV Group.  The committee were happy form Paul to arrange this, but felt that initially it would be an informal match and not a PGA competition.  To be discussed at the AGM.
4.9	f.  Supplementary proposal from Robin Clarke that in future the incoming Captain takes over from 1st January rather than at the AGM, the date of which can vary.  This was supported by the committee for formal proposal at the AGM.
5	Handicap Secretary's Report
5.1	Monthly and mid-monthly competitions completed up to and including 11 January 2026.
5.2	Tankard  trophies are available in stock for the  Monthly and Mid-Monthly Comps for the first half of 2026.  To be reviewed at next meeting.  A discussion over the future options which included, more existing style trophies, new style trophies, vouchers to spend in the Elea Clubhouse of restaurant, or a money alternative.  The committee favoured the Voucher option but would open it up for discussion at the AGM.  Action:  PM
5.3	New trophies for 'Hole in One in General Play', and the MEKO have been purchased.
5.4	14 New members added in 2025, and a further 4 in 2026 so far. 23 members have left during or at the end of 2025.   67current members of which 5 are not PGA handicaps members.
5.5	CGF are charging 10 euros for all member transfers to the PGA from other clubs.
5.6	CGF Cup 2025 was cancelled due to bad weather, and is unlikely to be played.
5.7	With the welcome increase in female members, the ladies prize will be reintroduced at PGA competitions subject to there being 4 female members playing.
6	Treasurer's Report
6.1	The latest Accounts were tabled, and are appended to these notes.
6.2	In brief, Income to the end of the financial year 2025 was €13434 , and expenditure €6030 leaving funds available of €7404.  The increase in expenditure is mainly due to the CGF Fees for new members.
6.3	The Charity account is now tracking Income and Expenditure, and net income currently stands at €3500.
6.4	In view of the fact that the funds available have increased, and that we are a non profit organisation,   the membership fee for 2026 has been reduced down to €40 for all members.  Action: KG to amend website.
6.5	The Captains charity income and expenditure has been accounted for seperately and is summarised in the Captains Report.
6.6	The majority of the 2026 subscriptions have been received, and those that are likely to rejoin but not yet paid will be contacted, and those believed by the Treasurer and Handicap Secretary as unlikey to renew will be assumed to have left, but can be easily reinstated if needs be.
7	Captain's Report
7.1	Chairman vs Captain Matchplay Competition was played on 12 October, and won by the Captains team.  There was a putting competition and a raffle and overall the day raised €270 for the Captains Charity.
7.2	The PGA Annual Dinner was held on 8 November and was very well attended.    The occasion was considered a great success and raised a further €962 for the Captains Charity.
7.3	The Captains Charity fund for 2025 has raised €3500, which will be handed over to Dermot & Hazel of the Cancer Patients Support Group at the AGM.
7.4	LB reminded the committee that Alan Betchley started the Captains Charity initiative 10 years ago, and in that time €25,000 euros has been raised, a period which also included the 2 covid years.
8	Vice Captain's Report
8.1	As next year's captain, KG to liaise with Steve Fowler and RC in relation to the Ferndown Challenge 2026, to ensure it runs smoother than last year. Action: KG and RC to organise
8.2	The Facebook Page has proved to be a great success, and it is felt that it has contributed to the attraction of new members.  KG was thanked for all the work he has put into the FB Page and the committee are happy for him to continue to develop it.
8.3	KG will also continue to develop the website and to liaise with the local press over Competition results.
8.4	As next years captain, KG has nominated Sharon Watson as his Vice Captain, and if elected she will become the 2027 Captain.  This will need to be voted on at the AGM as other nominees may  be put forward.
8.5	KG will be nominating the Hole 3 bunkers as his Charity Bunkers for 2026, and he will be continuing to support the Cancer Patients Support Group as his chosen charity.
9	Any Other Business
9.1	The subject of the vacant position of Chairman was discussed, and some members will be approached to see if they are interested.  The position will be open to proposals at the AGM and also by email to all members.
10	Next Committee Meeting – Wednesday 4th March 2026, 10am, Elea

Minutes PGA  AGM meeting 18/02/24

Commenced : 17:33

Concluded : 18:03

 

Committee members in attendance : Alan Betchley, Paul Majoor, Mark Watson, Mike Andrews, 

 

In attendance: 16 members of the Paphos Golfers Association.

 

Apologies for absence :- David Watson, Steve Wlazlo, Jo Wlazlo, Paul Farr, Craig Nixon, Alan Weale & Malcolm Adams.

 

The meeting was opened by the Chairman and announced the first item would  be from the Captain Mike Andrews announcing the results of the Mid-monthly competition. The first place was a countback between 3 players all with a score of 37. Sian Williams winning followed by Mark Watson and Dave Thompson. There was only one winner of the 2's competition Sharon Watson.

 

Chairman's opening comments, and reports:

 

The Chairman opened the AGM meeting, asking for apologies for absence, the secretary detailed the received apologies as above. The chairman followed this by thanking and welcoming all those in attendance, stating that we had a quorum so the meeting could proceed. Alan started by saying 2023 was the first the first full year since the covid epidemic, and the priority had been to re-establish the golfing programme and the need for social activities. It was felt the golfing programme was a priority. When Dave Wiseman was social secretary he made several efforts to arrange social events for the membership there was very little take up. Dave felt because of this it was pointless him continuing to try to generate interest in social events. After this was brought to the committee's attention it was felt the position of Social Secretary was not a viable post, consequently it will not be filled.

It was decided that the Constitution and the Bye laws should be brought up to date. They were duly rewritten  distributed to the members voted on and passed with a large majority. As an aside it was mentioned that due to the new rules brought in by the Cyprus Sporting Organisation it might require a further rewrite to comply with their format.

The Chairman commented that the committee had had a number of personnel changes during the year, and thanked Mark Watson for standing in as secretary at short notice. The chairman had taken on the mantle of Treasurer, but with the majority of the spade work passed to Lynne, for which thanks were passed on for getting the books straight. The chairman wanted to express his thanks to the rest of the committee for the support and work they had done over the year. The chairman was pleased to say that he was leaving the PGA in a very healthy state with good finances and strong membership. He did however go on to say 2024 would be no less challenging with the changes envisioned at our home course Elea.

Finally closing his statement the chairman said it was an emotional act ending his tenure as chairman after such a long time, but felt he was handing over the PGA in a very strong state to the new committee.

 

Secretaries report:

 Reported that there was not a great deal to relate, other than there had been a good number of enquiries, and numerous emails with details application forms had been sent out. We have had had added 4 new members since the last meeting and there were another couple in the pipeline. The secretary actioned the decision made by the committee in October that membership cards would not be renewed each year, and had reissued membership cards without expiry dates. Thus reducing the workload on the secretary. A question from the floor asked could the membership cards be made the size of a credit card, to which the secretary replied it was not possible to obtain the laminating envelopes that were credit card size, but there was a good size margin on the cards that would allow members to trim their cards to that size if they so desired.

 

 

Handicap secretaries report:

 

See attachment.

 

Handicap secretary expressed his frustration with Elea in that they are very slow to confirm dates for competitions, this is the reason why dates have not been confirmed on the PGA website calendar.

He also confirmed that with the Cyprus Sport Organisation the committee might have to  redraft our constitution to comply with the CSO guideline

 

 

Treasurer's report:

 

See attachment.

 

This was presented by Lynne as attached.

Lynne did mention that the largest contributor to the Captains charity from the “Bundu” was Sharon Watson. Also that Paul Majoor had raised €350 for the charity from sale of golf balls.

Lynne said that prior to the start of the Meeting our captain Mike had presented Grace from the Friends Hospice a letter to say the PGA would be donating a sum to the value of €2618. For which the hospice was very grateful to the PGA for raising this sum.

Lynne had already collected all subs bar one for 2024

 

 

Capt.  Report

 Expressed his thanks to both the membership and the committee for their support throughout the year. Also expressed his thanks for contributions to his charity from the “Captains Bunker”

 

Vice Capt. Report

Apology for absence.

 

Voting of New committee officers.

 

The vacant positions for the committee were announced by the chairman being:

Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, & vice captain.

Social events for the coming year such as the Captain's dinner & Chairman's dinner can be organised by the committee with co-opted members if required to help organise these events.

There were two nominations pre-announced, Lynne Betchley for Treasurer (nominated by Anne Major seconded by Sharon Watson) and Robin Clarke for Secretary (Nominated by Sian Williams and seconded by Lynne Betchley). A later nomination was made from the floor for Dave Thompson as Vice Captain (nominated by Sharon Watson and seconded by Anne Majoor).

The chairman announce that there was no nomination for chairman but would take nominations from the floor. Anne Majoor proposed Glyn Toller who said he would be happy to take on the responsibility, but on the understanding he does not play golf on a Sunday. This nomination was  seconded by numerous individuals amongst these seconders was Keith Gallagher.

As there was only one nomination for each position, the chairman asked if there were any objections to the nomination, to which there were none. As such the nominations were carried by unanimous vote.

 

 

AOB

 

1)    The Handicap secretary expressed the difficulty of getting things arranged with Elea at the moment, and had arranged an appointment with Andre next week to try and get some of our concerns resolved. There is the possibility of mid week comps and afternoon comps, it remains to be seen

2)    Not really a PGA matter but Elea have stated that they see no reason why Silver members should not be represented on the Elea committee. Mark Watson had spoken to Andre to say that they should announce this to all silver members, and if they had no volunteers to represent silver members that he would be happy to volunteer as a silver member representative. As a good few members are silver members at Elea, anything relevant to the PGA would be fed back to the committee.

3)    Anne Majoor apologised to the Captain that photographs for the year 2023 had not been posted on the website, but there had been difficulty retrieving the pictures from the cloud.

            She then continued to thank Alan for his job as chairman and the work put in by the             committee.

4)    There was one aside during the meeting and that was to declare that the captain's bunker for 2024 would be the double bunker on hole 11 at Elea. So unless otherwise informed you can take it that this will be the charity bunker for 2024. 

Paphos Golfer's Association
Notes of Committee Meeting, 7th June 2024
10am, Elea Golf Club
1	Attendance and Apologies
	Present: Glyn Toller, Paul Majoor, Craig Nixon, Dave Thompson, Lynne Betchley, Robin Clarke,
	Apologies: None
2	Minutes of Previous Meetings and Matters arising
2.1	The Minutes of the Committee Meeting on 22 March 2024 had already been approved and have been added to the website.  Matters arising would be picked up during the meeting or under AoB.
2.2	Action: RC to publish AGM notes on Website.  Action oustanding from last meeting.
3	Secretary's Report
3.1	Robin Clarke confirmed that 2 new members had joined the PGA since the last committee meeting. Steve Burge and Zenovii Mazur.  Both had attended the last PGA event at Secret Valley, and appear to have enjoyed belonging to the PGA.
3.2	Lynne Betchley and Robin Clarke had reviewed much of the current PGA website with input from the committee, and had sent through changes to Willie (Webmaster).  The majority of changes had been made, but some changes would have to be made by CGF (Nick Rossides) which was proving difficult. Action: RC & LB to meet again to complete the website review.  Action: RC to chase up CGF to make changes at their end Action: LB to liaise with Alan to get reports onto the website directly with Webmaster Action: PM to liaise with Anne to get photos onto the website directly with Webmaster. Action: PM to contact Webmaster to get the competition entry system working properly.
3.3	The list of members with pictures and email addresses to be removed from the website as there are concerns in relation to data protection. Action: RC to arrange removal with Webmaster
4	Handicap Secretary's Report
4.1	Monthly and mid-monthly competitions completed up to and including June 2024, and May 2024 respectively
4.2	Glyn Toller and David Thompson represented the PGA at the CGF Matchplay Competition.  Dave Thompson emerged as the winner of the competition.
4.3	Dates for 2024 monthly and mid-monthly competitions are on the website, but some will need revision as Elea have changed some timings and dates.  Action: PM
4.4	Trophies for 2024/25 Monthly competitions have been purchased.
4.5	Numerous scores have been entered by Handicap Secretary and individual members, but there are still members that submit hardly any or no cards at all. Action RC to write to all members in relation to the submission of cards in accordance with CGF rules.
4.6	5 New members added in 2024 and I member rejoined.  10 members left in 2024. 71 current paid up members.   2 potential members who said they wanted to remain in PGA in 2024, have not paid their subscription.  However PGA have had to pay their 50 euro CGF subscription, which needs to be recovered as a minimum. Action : RC to write to the 2 members who have not paid up
4.7	The CGF Cup will be held on 1 December 2024 at Elea.  Action CN to select the 8 players to represent PGA based on merit.
4.8	PM will attend the CGF Board Meeting and CGF AGM on 18th June
5	Treasurer's Report
5.1	The latest Accounts were tabled and are appended to these notes.
5.2	In brief Income 'year to date' is 10,778 euros, and expenditure 6857 euros leaving funds available of 3921 euros.  The main changes in this period have been expenditure of 3620 euros for CGF Fees, and 2000 euros for trophies.
5.3	An attempt was made to open a joint account with Bank of Cyprus, but that proved difficult.  LB has opened an account in her name only with BoC, and all monies apart from 10 euros have been transferred to the new account.  The 10 euros is to pay the final bank charges after which the old account will be reduced to zero.
5.4	Lynne has signed a formal declaration that all the funds held in this account are held in Trust for the benefit of the PGA
6	Captain & Vice-Captains Reports
6.1	Captains drive off  was carried out on 21st April. Paul Nolan won the sweepstake.
6.2	The Captain vs Vice Captain Matchplay Competition for the Kelvyn Bailey Trophy will be held on Friday 26 July. Action:RC to circulate date to all members asking for names. Action CN to arrange Tee Times with Elea and investigate eating/drinks options after the match
6.3	The Chairman vs Captain Matchplay Competition tentatively scheduled for 15 November with the PGA Dinner on 16 November Action: CN to confirm at next meeting.
7	Any Other Business
7.1	PGA Dinner. iIt was suggested that we should investigate the option of holding the PGA Dinner at Elea.  The new management team are in place and it was felt right to try Elea again, subject to the right cost etc. Action: CN to investigate including options for entertainment
7.2	Handicaps.  Long discussion on the issue of handicaps, both those that are too high and those that are too low.  Paul Majoor can analyse the number of cards being input into the handicap system and the committee will keep this under review.  Wednesday, Friday and Sunday roll-up organisers to  encourage their players to submit their cards. Action: RC to write to all members to state that there is an expectation that PGA members submit cards whenever they play PGA or other competitions. Action: RC to also include a note regarding the minimum of 4 cards for PGA members. Action: PM to write to specific individuals where appropriate.
8	Date of Next Meeting – Friday 6th September, 10am, Elea

Attendance and Apologies
Present: Glyn Toller, Paul Majoor, Craig Nixon, Dave Thompson, Lynne Betchley, Robin Clarke, Alan Betchley
Apologies: Mike Andrews, Mark Watson

Chairmans Opening Comments
The outgoing Chairman, Alan Betchley thanked Mark Watson, Paul Majoor, Mike Andrews, Craig Nixon, Dave Wiseman and Lynne Betchley for their work over the past year or so as committee members or in support of the committee. He wished the new chairman and his committee well for the future.
The new Chairman, Glyn Toller thanked Alan and his committee for all their hard work, and stated his aspiration that the 2024 committee would continue his good work.

Minutes of Previous Meetings and Matters Arising
The Minutes of the Committee Meeting on 22 October 2023 had already been approved and have been added to the website.  Matters arising would be picked up during the meeting or under AoB.
The Minutes of the PGA AGM had been circulated for approval.  The only correction was to confirm that 'the bunkers on Hole 11 are the Captains chosen charity bunker for 2024, and not Hole 3 as previously recorded.
Action RC to amend and publish on website.  Matters arising would be picked up during the meeting or under AoB

Chairman's Report
Both Alan Betchley and Glyn Toller reiterated their opening comments and felt the Association was on a good footing both financially and in terms of member numbers.

Secretary's Report
Robin Clarke confirmed that he and Mark Watson (outgoing secretary) had met, and that Mark had briefed him on all relevant issues and handed over a USB Drive with the Association records on it.  Robin thanked Mark for having stood in as Secretary for the past year or so, and for working with him to have a structured handover.

The PGA had not received any serious new  applications for membership since the handover, although there had been a number of timewasting spurious applications!!

Handicap Secretary's Report
Monthly and mid-monthly competitions completed up to and including March 2024.
Mike Emmett Memorial Trophy (MEKO) was won by the chairman, Glyn Toller, and the runner-up was Steve Fowler.  Glyn Toller + Another to represent the PGA at the CGF Matchplay.  Action: Craig Nixon to look at the MEKO results to determine the appropriate person to join Glyn at the CGF Matchplay.

Dates for 2024 monthly and mid-monthly competitions are on the website, but some will need revision as Elea have changed some timings and dates.  Action: Paul Majoor
Trophies for 2024 are in stock and should be sufficient for 2024.

4 New members added in 2024 and 1 member rejoined.  10 members left in 2024. 72 current members.

The issue of the CGF constitution is on hold until the CGF and Minthis Hills GC have finalised their constitution which will become a blueprint for other CGF members.

Paul Majoor is our current representative on the CGF Board, and has 2 votes as the PGA has one of the larger memberships.  He has had 2 zoom meetings to date covering Membership and Handicap issues as well as Live Scoring in Data Golf, which will be trialed by some of the Silver Member  competitions at Elea.

Treasurer's Report
The latest Accounts were tabled and are appended to these notes.
In brief Income 'year to date' is 10,218 euros, and expenditure 997 euros leaving funds available of 9221 euros.
Known significant expenditure for the remainder of the year are 3500 euros for CGF fees for the remainder of the year, and 2000 euros for trophies which will need to be purchased in advance of next year.  
Trophy buy-back remains in place at 20 euros for winners trophies and 10 euros for NTP trophies.
The PGA/CGF fees on the website and in the by-laws need to be aligned. Action Lynne Betchley

Captain & Vice-Captains Reports
Captains drive off and sweepstake to be arranged by Captain and vice-captain.  5 euros/pick in aid of the Captain's Charity.  Post meeting note – Captain has confirmed that this will take place before the Competition on 21st April.  Action Craig Nixon & Dave Thompson
There have been enquiries about reintroducing the longest drive on Competition Days.  Craig Nixon to trial a 5 euros entrance fee with 50% to the winner and 50% to the Captains Charity

Any Other Business
The PGA Website needs to be overhauled to bring it up to date and to remove unwanted items.  To be  reviewed at a sub-committee Meeting on Friday 5th April (post meeting note – to be re-arranged)
Actions: Paul Majoor & Dave Thompson to review 'Competitions Section'
Lynne Betchley & Robin Clarke to review 'Miscellaneous Section'
Glynn Toller & Craig Nixon to review 'Members Section'
In the meantime Alan Betchley agreed to continue to write the competition Reports and submit them to the newspaper and to the website, and Paul Majoor will liaise with Anne Majoor to do the same with the accompanying pictures.
The CGF Website reference to the PGA needs updating.  Paul Majoor confirmed that the contact was Nick Rossides.  Action: Robin Clarke to contact Nick.
Diary of Events.  Captain vs Vice Captain Competition to be arranged.  Action: Craig Nixon to determine a date based on his work commitments.  
Chairman vs Captains Competition to be held on the Friday/Saturday before the October PGA Dinner .Action: Craig Nixon to determine dates based on his work committments.
PGA Dinner. iIt was suggested that we should investigate the option of holding the PGA Dinner at Elea.  The new management team are in place and it was felt right to try Elea again, subject to the right cost etc. Action: Dave Thompson to investigate.

The PGA Bank Account is currently held at the Hellenis Bank under the names of Alan Betchley and Derek King.  It was discussed and proposed that a new bank account be opened with the Bank of Cyprus, with the signatories of Lynne Betchley and Robin Clarke. Action: Lynne Betchley & Robin Clarke

Shirts.  Dave Thompson to liaise with Lynne Betchley and distribute new red shirts to fully paid up members.  Dave to retain a working quantity of shirts and Paul Majoor to hold the reserve stockpile.  Lynne handed Dave a list of members who still require shirts.

Handicaps.  Long discussion on the issue of handicaps, both those that are too high and those that are too low.  Paul Majoor can analyse the number of cards being input into the handicap system and the committee will keep this under review.  Wednesday, Friday and Sunday roll-up organisers to be encouraged to have cards submitted. Action: Robin Clarke to write to all members to state that there is an expectation that PGA members submit cards whenever they play.

Date of Next Meeting – Friday 7th June

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