Winter Newsletter 2022 FINAL for WEB

visitor levels, club finances and general economic
conditions are stabilized we can then revisit the
project and move forward with more certainty on
timescales.
18. Election of Captain
Before we move on to this I would just like to say
what an honour and privilege it has been to be
Captain of this great club. Thank you Mr Ramsey,
and others, for giving me the opportunity.
A few of the Past Captain’s warned me the time
would pass quickly and I commend them on their
use of understatement. My first year as Captain was
close to the norm but with the added bonus of the
clubhouse project and the common good land
lease. My second year, and again Past Captain’s had
said “the second years a breeze you’ve done it all in
year one so just enjoy the second year it’s easy”…
well, Covid put paid to that!
Seriously though year 2 brought different
challenges and the whole world was adjusting to a
very different life. I was fortunate to have a team
of good people around me who gave me
tremendous support. The management structure
we have as a club ensures we have fantastic
expertise in many areas of business. The Sub
committees, Projects Team, Council of
Management provide support and direction for
our Management Team and their staff. I owe a
great deal of gratitude to all these people. The
President, Vice Presidents, Past Captain’s and
members have all been very supportive too.
I can’t mention everyone by name but I will just
say a few words about some in the front line.
Neil and Claire, as always, are there to help,
support and have a wealth of experience to draw
upon. Eoin and Scotty have a fantastic way with
their team and their efforts speak for themselves.
Sue, Brian and their teams have one of the hardest
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