At the Board of Directors meeting held on Monday 21 July 2008 it was resolved to:

1. Approve a policy whereby members rejoining the club after vacating their membership are not required to pay a joining fee if rejoining within five years.
2. Conduct a Members’ Dinner on 20 November with a rock “n” roll theme.
3. Hold the annual Volunteers Cocktail Party on Monday 29 September.
4. Propose a special resolution at this year's AGM to bring the Constitution in line with recent changes to Corporations Law whereby annual financial statements are only posted to those members who wish to receive these reports.
5. Propose a special resolution at this year's AGM regarding the introduction of Biannual Board elections and for Office Bearers to be elected by the Board.
6. Construct an alfresco gaming facility at Merimbula venue with a budget of $140,000.
7. Combine the Merimbula venue Tournament and Carnival Committees, as recommended by the Committees.
8. Refer a report from the Course and Greens Manager relating to the need to upgrade irrigation pumps and water storage at Tura to the Course Management Committee.
9. Approve MIMBC annual funding of $6000.
10. Increase Merimbula Pennant Players allowance to $100 per night.
11. Approve request from TBWBC to donate proceeds from Charity Day to Palliative Care.
12. Donate the proceeds of the Merimbula venue charity ponds for four months to the Emma Peck appeal.
13. Approve donations and sponsorship for: 2EC Camp Quality Appeal, South Coast Schools Lawn Bowls team, Burragate Fire Service, Pambula H&P Society Show, and the Royal Willows and Robbie Burns Hotels Emma Peck Appeals
14. Approve 161 new or transferring memberships comprising:
    • Golf:  11
    • Country Golf:  5
    • Bowls MIBC:  10
    • Bowls TBCC:  7
    • Bowler/Golfer TBCC:  2
    • Bowler/Golfer MIBC:  1
    • Gym Junior:  3
    • Cadet Golf:  1
    • Social:  121

The next Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday 27 August at 4.00pm.

Club Ltd. AGM will be held Sunday 26 October at 10.00am.

Damien Foley
Chief Executive
31 July 2008