All change at City of Derry

Appointments for all positions on and off Council were confirmed last week at the new Council's first meeting.

In the reports to the AGM by the outgoing Captain, Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer, it was very evident that this great club's fortunes have improved greatly over the preceding 12-18 months. The financial position has been greatly stabilised and more importantly the 3-year Centenary Membership deal launched last September attracted 111 new Full Members.

In addition and for the first time in the history of the Club, a number of the Lady Associate Members have opted to move across and become Full Members. Two of the ladies who migrated to Full status were elected onto Council as well.

The new Captain, Brian Abel, outlined his Council's objectives for the forthcoming year, focusing in the main on a further consolidation of the financial position and the further strengthening of the membership situation. Particular attention will be given to attracting more Juvenile and lady members. He also intimated that, amongst many other things that required to be done, was the commencement of detailed preparations for the Club's much heralded Centenary Celebrations in 2012 and led by Past Captain Ciaran Burke.

The following members and responsibilities constitute the new Council: President (2-years] Mr Alan Montgomery; Captain Mr Brian Abel; Vice-Captain Mr Jack McFarland; Honorary Secretary Mr Tony McCann; Honorary Treasurer Mr Michael McCullough; Past President Mr Dermot Hutton; Past Captain Mr Andrew Meenagh; Lady Captain Mrs Ann McGoldrick; Council Mr Martin Doherty Competitions Convenor.

Mr Jim Doherty, Greens Convenor Mr Jim O'Hagan, Membership Convenor Mrs Betty McBride, Restaurant Convenor Mr Peter Villa, Bar Convenor Mrs Rosaleen McAnulla, House Convenor.

Other Positions filled include: Management Committee President, Captain, Vice-Captain, Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer. Fred Daly Team Mr Eamon McCourt 2012 Centenary Convenor Mr Ciaran Burke, Public Relations Officer Mr Andrew A Meenagh, Captain of Teams Mr Wyn Donnell, Entertainment Convenor Mr Martin Doherty, Fund Raising Convenor Mr George Pearson, Constitution Review Mr John Hasson.

More details, particularly covering all Open competitions will be provided later and put onto the club's website at www.cityofderrygolfclub.com.

The club is continuing to accept bookings for visiting Golf Societies. Generous discounts are available to Societies depending upon size and frequency of visits this year, or over the years.

Again, applications can be made using the club website or by e-mail to [email protected] or by telephoning the club office between 11am and 3pm Monday to Friday at 71346369, or by telephoning the Professional Shop at 71311496.

While Saturday, February 27 sees the Cabaret Night with Gene Fitzpatrick take centre stage, there will be a new members night staged on Friday, March 5, Saturday, March 27 Jim Brown will be hosting an 'Elvis' Cabaret night, Friday April 16 sees the draw for the 33rd Spainsh Tour.

On Saturday May 22, ex-Indians lead singer Kevin Kearney will be hosting another cabaret night, will six days later the 33rd Spainish tour prize-giving will be staged and on Saturday, October 30 the Halloween ball and major draw will take place.