August 2017 Newsletter

• President's Ramble
• Edwin Kiliick's Property Update
• Tennis News
• Squash News
• Important dates for your diary

President's Ramble

AGM

On Thursday 17 August at 7.30pm, the Club will hold its 2017 AGM. This is when your new Committee will be elected, the annual audited accounts are presented, and the new season’s annual subscriptions are approved. Nominations for the 2017/18 Committee (Executive members denoted by *) are as follows:

Committee

•  President                                                Graeme Norman
• Vice President                                         Geoff Topham
• Secretary                                                 Joan O’Grady
• Treasurer                                                 Grant Davidson
• Senior Tennis Convenor                          Rex Grey
• Senior Squash Convenor                         Michelle MacGibbon
• Bar Manager                                            Peter Cairns / Geoff Diggle
• Property                                                   Mike Dahlberg

Sub-Committees

• Junior Tennis Convenors                            Louise Welte / Geoff Topham
• Junior Squash Convenors                           Cath Hinds / Hayden Adams
• Midweek Ladies Convenors                        Phillipa Harknett / Suzy Nola

        Honorary Positions

• Patron                                                         Chris Darby
• Solicitor                                                       Kevin MacDonald
• Auditor                                                         Apollo Audit                                      

Hopefully, we will have a strong turnout to this year’s AGM. I will give an update on progress with discussions with the Bowling Club about taking over some of their lease, as well as talk about the importance of the upcoming Strategic Planning process.

In addition, there is “Happy Half Hour” from 7 pm to reward you for your attendance!

Quiz Night

After many months of planning, we have found a date that doesn’t clash with rugby or a general election! We will be holding our ever-popular Quiz night on Saturday 30 September from 7 pm. As well as being a fun night out, we will be raising money for various junior-related causes, so put this date in your diary and get a table together.

Tickets are $20pp or $150 for a table of 8 and can be purchased by emailing the club. There are only 10 tables available, so be in quick to secure one.

Working Bee

On Saturday 16 September, we will be having a club working bee from 9 am. Some things around the club need to be maintained by club members, so please come and give an hour of your time to help keep our facilities in tip-top shape.

The more people we have help, the less time it will take!

Property Update from Edwin Killick at Bayleys

The North Shore residential property market recorded a median house price of $1,040,000 over the three months to May 2017, an increase of 1.5% or $15,000 over the corresponding period in 2016. The number of sales in the North Shore market was down 28.6% over the three months to May 2017 compared with the same period last year.

Following years of sharp increases, the Auckland residential market has cooled with value gains moderating as activity levels have fallen. The change in market conditions has been brought about by a general tightening of credit conditions and the Reserve Bank’s further restrictions on the investment sector, which has seen lending to investors falling by approximately 48% in June 2017 compared with June 2016.

While the market has softened, values remain at elevated levels. Looking ahead, the underlying fundamentals which triggered the unprecedented levels of value increases in the Auckland housing market over recent years, remain unchanged. Migration remains at record levels and new home construction continues to fall short of the numbers required. The market fundamentals therefore remain very strong and demand is being restrained only by restrictions on lending. Under these circumstances while activity levels will remain under pressure values remain well supported.

For more information on any of the topics discussed, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Edwin Killick – 021 292 0362

Bayleys Residential Sales

Tennis News

The 2017/18 season is just around the corner. A comprehensive tennis calendar through to Xmas has been drafted, so please see the Important Dates below.

The senior tennis open day is set for Sunday 27 August, starting at 2pm. Fine and warmer weather has been booked!

Junior registrations for new members will take place on the weekend of 9-10 September from 9 am. Junior interclub trials will also be taking place on these mornings from 10 am to 1 pm. Exact times for each age group will be confirmed in the next few days and put on the notice board and emailed to players from last years teams.

For those interested in playing interclub tennis this summer, please contact:

• Seniors - Rex Grey at rex_grey@me.com, by 26 August
• Juniors - Geoff Topham at admin@belmontracquets.co.nz by 10 September
• Midweek Ladies - Suzy Nola at suzannenola@xtra.co.nz or Philippa Harknett (harknett01@xtra.co.nz) by 20 August

Our very popular Saturday morning coaching programmes starts again on 21 October - yes, Labour Weekend. More information will be included in the next newsletter.

Also at Labour Weekend, we will hold a fun “Fast 4” tennis tournament on Sunday 22 October. More details about this event will follow, so look out for the posters at the club.

Squash News

Our Friday night junior squash nights have started again, running from 4-6pm for term 3. We have had some great turnouts so far, with all the kids really enjoying themselves.

Remember, these nights are free for all junior members, as these sessions are included in the junior membership fees.

The junior squash club champs will be held 27-29 September, with the senior squash club champs scheduled for 20-22 October. Entry sheets will be up on the squash notice boards in the next few weeks.

Important Dates for Your Diary

www.mysquashcoach.nz

For all squash coaching/enquiries:

Manu 021 886 583
manu@mysquashcoach.nz

www.smashtennis.nz

For all tennis coaching/enquiries:
Cathy on 0274 276 274 (0274 2SMASH)
cathy@smashtennis.nz

And of course, a very big thanks to the following organisations who continue to give very generous support to the Club.