GTC Newsletter Oct 2008

website: www.gtc.org.nz club phone: 444 4338 email: secretary@gtc.org.nz

EVENTS CALENDAR

Dates and times are subject to change. Please check the website (www.gtc.org.nz) or club notice boards for updates.

Day

Date

Start

Event

Duty

Sub-Committee

Thursdays *

9:30am

Midweek Club Day

see duty roster

Tennis

Sun

19th Oct

1pm

Club day

Womens 1st singles -Sue Evans-

 

Sun

26th Oct

 

Labour Weekend

No duty team

 

Sun

2nd Nov

1pm

Handicaps Dbles

1st Dbls    Andrea Jordan

 

Sun

9th Nov

10am

Birkenhead Friendly Shield

2nd Dbles II  Scott Jordan

 

Sun

9th Nov

1pm

Club Day

2nd Dbles  II  Scott Jordan

 

Sun

16th Nov

1pm

Club Day

3rd Dbles I    Sheryle Kyle

 

Sun

23rd Nov

1pm

Club Day

2nd Singles Womens Rosemarie Muller

 

Sun

30th Nov

1pm

Club Day- Kaipatiki Challenge

Club day at Beachhaven

 

Sun

7th Dec

1pm

Handicaps Mixed

2nd Dbles I   Diana Adams

 

Sun

14th Dec

1pm

Xmas Closing Day

Committee

 

Sun

25th Jan 09

1pm

Opening Day for 2009

3rd Dbles 11 Glenda Dakers

 

 

 

PREZ SEZ – A message from Sandie Newton, your President

 

Hi everyone,

 

A special welcome back to Rod  Harris , our coach. Rod will again be working with the juniors primarily but we will also offer each interclub team the 1 hour coaching we have done in the past. So captains liaise with Rod and book your time. Private coaching will also be available as in the past.

The juniors begin their interclub this weekend so we wish them a successful season also.

Many thanks to those who took the time to attend the working bee that was held recently. The courts and surrounds are looking tidier. Thanks also to Midweek for cleaning the club rooms.

On Friday October 31st  5 representatives from the committee will attend a special presentation for clubs that have achieved their  “Clubmark” awards. We are proud to have achieved this as one of the smaller clubs in the North Harbour region and I will take a photo of us receiving this award to forward on to Glen Oliver, our principal architect.

Previously I have deliberately tried to steer clear of mentioning names for “ hatching, matching and dispatching” as you always miss someone out. But I want to mention a special birthday for a special woman. Kay Graham is celebrating her 70th this weekend and on behalf of the club I would like to wish her all the best. She has been an inspiration in times of adversity and always there with a helping hand when required. Cheers Kay and Happy Birthday from Glenfield Tennis Club.

 

Sandie

 

 

 

 


HANDICAP DOUBLES

These are to be held on Sunday November 2nd probably from 1pm, this will be dependent on numbers. Partners names will be drawn out of a hat. To enter either put your name on the notice board or contact Andrea Jordan on ph 444 9599.

 

BIRKENHEAD FRIENDLY SHIELD

This years challenge is to be held at the Glenfield Club on Sunday November 19th at 10am and our players will provide lunch. 8 Men & 8 women are required from the 1st grade to 3rd grade teams. Please contact Scott Jordan on ph 444 9599 or put your name on the list on the notice board if you want to play.

 

KAIPATIKI CUP CHALLENGE

We need to win this cup back from Beachhaven club. Sunday 30th November 12.30pm at Beachhaven is the time to do it. We require as many members as possible as this will be our club day as well. This is a fun and social event for all abilities.

 

SINGLES LADDER

The singles ladders have been sorted out to include only current singles players in grading list order. So it is now open for challenges from anyone. The forms and rules are on the seniors notice board.

The co-ordinator of the ladder will be Vergel Villaruel ph 410 3911. So please let him know your result so that he can update both the website and the ladder itself.

 

SENIOR NZ EASTER TOURNAMENT 2009

Senior Tennis NZ will be using our 6 courts for their Easter Tournament commencing Friday 10th to Sunday 12th April.

Ross Morrison has asked if we are able to provide club members to assist on any of those days.

If any club member has some time during the Easter break please let Sandie or Maureen know and we can pass your names onto Ross. We will provide you with further information nearer the time.

 

TENNIS NZ MEMBERSHIP CARDS

TNZ is promoting a free membership card for all affiliated members. This card will provide opportunities for clubs to identify their members and over time grant benefits via discounts and promotions.

We will be providing the basic information, name, club, membership type and expiry date and gender only. No other personal information will be supplied. All data will comply with all obligations under the privacy act. Membership data will only be used for tennis related purposes and will not be sold to third parties.

 

USED TENNIS RACQUETS

We are still requiring used tennis racquets for the Juniors to use on a Saturday morning.

 

CANTEEN PRICES

The committee have reviewed the current prices and have decided to approve a small increase on one item. The new price lists are displayed, so please take the time to look at them before purchasing.

If you have emptied the fridge after a successful interclub match please take the time to restock afterwards. Just like you do at home.

 

MIDWEEK

The Midweek members are still requiring items for their trading stall ask friends or neighbours if they will donate good condition hard or paper back books. Also baking, preserves, pot plants and crafts. There will be someone at the club rooms to receive items on the afternoon & evening of the 5th November. Please contact Mary Aldersley on 410 4699 if you need help to drop off items.

The stall is being held on Thursday 6th November from 9.30am and Sunday 9th November at the Clubhouse so bring along money to spend and get some great bargains.

The GTC Recipe Book will be on sale shortly for $10 per book. Our thanks to Pauline Jenkins and Alliance Print for printing this free of charge.

Midweek are also holding a Fun Tournament on Thursday 23rd October 9.30 am at the club. It is a Black & White Theme and please bring a plate to share.

 

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS

Thank you to Glenda Dakers for once again co-ordinating the selling of the books and to those club members who also sold books to their family and friends. 82 books were sold and the club benefited by $1076.00.