Below are items from the WDVGA committee meeting held after the Toolondo visitfor the attention of members. Printed copies will be available at the next few events.

• News from the President:    We are now well into the 2021 program, but have missed on our visit to Jeparit due to Covid. We are grateful for the co-operation of all clubs given the disruption over the past year, and hope we can keep to schedule for the rest of this year.

•  Program for 2022:  The committee is starting to develop the program of events for 2022 and there are likely to be some changes for a range of reasons. Our association offers 26 events over 18 locations in each year, which is a large commitment on all. With participation reducing during the first part of 2021, we are looking at all options to provide our members - and the host clubs - as many options as possible. We would like to hear your thoughts on this. We are also revising the number of grades for each event, with over 50 as three grades, up to 30 is one grade.

• Committee Members for 2022:  Due to personal reasons, President Barry will not be seeking re-election at the 2021 AGM, and Captain Rex Schirmer will also step down. The association cannot function without an executive and we encourage you to consider stepping into a role to assist with running the WDVGA. Nomination forms will be available in the leadup to the AGM in October.

• Greens Champion 2021:  Congratulations to Ivan Reinheimer as the 2021 Greens Champion. Ivan won with the best two of three combined scores from Edenhope, Horsham and Nhill.  Apologies for the delayed notification but we had some confusion with the scores at one stage.

•  SandScrape Champion 2021:  The three rounds at Rupanyup, Minyip and Natimuk will determine the 2021 Sandscrape champion - again with the best two of three scores from these events.

• VVGA/AVGA News:     The new VVGA secretary is John Robinson, who can be contacted on 0428562726 or by email at vvgasecretaary@gmail.com .

Applications for the VVGA Sandgreens Championship are open now. The event is scheduled for August 08, 09 and 10 at Parklands Golf Club Hamilton - information on the event including registration can be found at https://parklandsgolfclub.com.au/vvga-annual-sandgreen-championships/. Full tournament information and the entry form can be accessed by clicking on the “DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM” button. Online entries and payment can be made by clicking on the “ENTER ONLINE” button.

     The 2021 Annual Teams Event is to be played at the Yallourn Golf club Monday 13th & Tuesday 14th September 2021. Each association is allowed six players to participate. Past president Mervyn Fox is attending and if others from the WDVGA, please contact Merv or the Secretary.

     The 2021 AVGU National Championships are scheduled for Yarrawonga from Monday 29th November 2021 to Friday the 3rd of December 2021. If any members wish to enter, they can download the attached entry form or go online to www.silverwoodsyarrawonga.com.au/black-bull-golf-course/golf-events/ or contact we the WDVGA secretary. The 2022 event will be held in Western Australia.

     In collaboration with ParMaker, the VVGA has decided not to print the ParMaker program book of the VVGA events for 2022. Parmaker will provide additional support for the VVGA website. 

• Communication: Given the stop/start nature of 2020 - and also 2021 so far, it is important to be able to communicate to members. If you have an email address and do not receive emails, please contact the secretary.  All notices are posted on the WDVGA webpage and on the Wimmera Golf Events Facebook page.