Present: Tony Nicholls, President, Ian Wilson, Secretary, John Bainbridge, Treasurer               Noel Warke, Committee Member, Bill Littlejohns, Committee Member

The President opened the meeting by reading "the notice of the calling of the meeting".

1. Apologies for absence

   Apologies were received from Les Inskip, Past President of the NDUGC, Harry Willis, President of the D.C.G.U., Clyde Camp, Vice President of the D.C.G.U., Dave Calvert, Ray Armstrong, Birtley, Durham City, Ramside, Roseberry Grange, Washington, South Shields and Mount Oswald Golf Clubs.

2. Minutes of the previous meeting held on 23 October 2009

   Taken as read

3. Matters arising

   There were no matters arising.

4. President's remarks

   The President thanked all club captains and golf club staff for their diligence in reporting results, he then stressed it was important that both Ian and himself were informed of results just in case one was not available. This would ensure that the Journal was informed on time and results were posted to the website.

   Thanks were expressed to David Conway (Maxim Cleaning Services) for their sponsorship and to the Executive Committee for their support throughout the season.

   The President closed by congratulating the League winners - Heworth, Chester le Street and Brancepeth Castle - and to the promoted golf clubs Crook and Boldon.

5. Secretary's report

   The Secretary thanked all the Captains and Team Managers for reporting the results and completing all the matches and looked forward to meeting and dealing with all the 2011 Captains, Vice Captains and Team Managers.

   The Secretary also asked if all League results could be e.mailed to himself or the President by no later than 12 noon on the Wednesday following every round of matches.

6. Treasurer's report

   John Bainbridge briefly explained the accounts and these were accepted by all clubs present.

7. Election of Officers/Executive for 2011

   The following were accepted as Officers for 2011:

   President: Tony Nicholls

   Secretary: Ian Wilson

   Treasurer: John Bainbridge

   Committee members: David Calvert, Noel Warke, Bill Littlejohns and Ray Armstrong

   Past Presidents: Les Inskip and Peter Durno

   There were no further nominations.

8. Election of Auditor

   Les Inskip duly elected as auditor

9. Fixtures for 2011

• All the league fixtures for 2011 were circulated to all the Clubs present at the Meeting.
• The Team Championship event will again be played at Heworth Golf Club on Sunday 26 June 2011.

League 1    8 teams

League 2    8 teams

League 3    8 teams

2 teams to be relegated from League 1

2 teams to be promoted from League 2

2 teams to be relegated from League 2

2 teams to be promoted from League 3

Congratulations were conveyed to Boldon Golf club who had won the Daily Mail Foursomes Competition, which was the first time it had been won by a League team since 1966.

Chester le Street Golf Club raised concerns over the incident they were involved with in their match versus Ramside at Chester le Street early in the season and in particular problems with ensuring all matches were on the course by 6:00 p.m. There was a general discussion on the matter and the NDUGC Executive Committee has agreed to examine the situation and if necessary make recommendations to the Member Clubs. There were no clear recommendations from the floor as to specific amendments to the Rules covering the starting of matches. This was the first time the current Executive Committee had received a specific complaint concerning this matter and it was the opinion of most Clubs present that the majority of matches were started and completed in the correct manner and hopefully that this was an isolated incident.