Dalewood Women's Section Fall Meeting
September 23, 2025
1. Sue Morrow opened the meeting and and thanked everyone for a successful season.
Sue is a member of the Greens Committee and provided an update. There is a major project to rebuild a number of the tees. Work will begin after October 6th. Tees will be enlarged, levelled with new sod to finish the tee blocks. Some new tee blocks will be added to separate the red and white tees. There was a question from the floor on how this will impact our play for the remainder of the season. Sue responded that temporary tees will be provided.
2. The minutes for the Spring Meeting were approved. Motion by Patty McDonald and seconded by Patti Hunt.
3. Cathy Morin reported we will have a carryover of approximately $150.00. We have 38 members.
4. Games Captain Report – Sandy Young
Our membership numbers have been declining.
The participation rate averages around 78%.
Sandy introduced Melissa Allison our new member. Bridget will be Melissa’s buddy.
We will continue with the hybrid model for 2026 membership fees. The fee will remain at $30. Any woman who is a member of Dalewood and not a DWS member can participate in our OFD and CFD. The fee will be $15 for each event.
The policy for inclement weather was announced. If the club is open we will play.
The tentative 2026 Calendar is available and will be posted on the blog.
It was announced the Eclectic tournament will return. This will be played on consecutive Tuesdays and members not able to play on Tuesday will be able to participate on consecutive Saturdays. The Mary Buckley will continue to be part of the Club Championship weekend.
There was a comment from floor on whether we could have a different game since some play on Championship Day. It was noted members participating in the Club Championship are not able to participate in the Mary Buckley.
Sandy thanked the convenors Lynn Attley, Sandi MacDonald, Yvonne Shannon, Jeanne Beaith and Cathy Morin/Patti Hunt.
Lynn Attley has agreed to stay on as our Tuesday convenor.
The group thanked Sandy for work as Games Captain.
5. Tuesday League Play – Lynn Attley
Lynn commented we did not have any rainouts for our Tuesday league play.
Pace of play was an issue. It was identified that the green fee players were contributing to the backlog. In response to this Lynn moved the tee times earlier. Lynne asked if the group would agree to a 12:30 start which would close off the open tee times between the men’s group and our league. To be discussed at Spring meeting. There was a comment this would likely mean members would not stay for dinner.
A member commented we should all watch the group ahead to judge our pace of play.
Sue and Sandi will talk to Kevin and come up with potential solutions to address slow play.
Approximately 21 play in the afternoon and early evening. Lynn sets up threesomes to accommodate players who missed the sign up timeline. This also helps us retain our tee times.
A member asked for clarification on member and guest listings on the tee sheet. If the tee time lists member on the tee sheet can you request the Pro Shop add you to the group? Is there an open spot if guest is listed on the tee sheet?
6. Handicap, Match Play and Solheim Report - Sandi MacDonald
Match Play and Handicap
Using three tees for Match play was very successful and is here to stay. Players are encouraged to double check strokes given per hole and to record gross score hole by hole for an accurate review of the match.
It is recognized not all understand Match Play. Please have a practice round if you are not familiar with Match Play.
Reminder to enter your scores to keep your HDCP current. Your score should be entered within 24 hours of play. You must post scores from Match Play. If you did not putt out record your estimated score. Guidelines will be provided in the Spring.
Adjusted score posting will be reviewed at the Spring meeting.
October 31st is the last day to enter scores.
Sandi asked for a volunteer to takeover the handicap role. Let Sandy know if you are interested.
Achievement Boards
There has been a decline in participation on the Achievement Boards. Currently the policy is a minimum of 5 players must be signed up in order to be eligible for year end prizes. New for next year you will be asked to sign up for the Achievement Boards at the Spring meeting and the charge will be $5. The payout is what has been collected for each tee group. We don’t want to discourage participation with the minimum 5 person rule. Your DWS assessment will still include Chip-Ins and Putting.
We are also looking at adjusting the parameters for each Tee Group. This will be announced at the Spring Meeting.
Solheim Cup
The event was well attended. Once again the Herons won.
Slow play was a factor this year. To address pace of play the format will be Partner Scramble on on the front 9 and Doubles Match Play on the back.
7. Social Convenor – Bridget Smith
Service level grew throughout the season. Compliments to the staff. Tipping was a matter of personal choice.
We are pleased with the improvement in the selection of wines and more variety in nonalcoholic beverages. New wine glasses and carafes were introduced.
Chef prepared a rotation of Weekly Specials. Bridget will meet with Chef Greg in the fall to discuss possible changes. The salad choices were popular.
Bridget sent an email survey to members ranking for feedback. Many members did not receive the survey. Sandy will provide the email listing to Bridget
A selection of sandwiches was available throughout the season.
The upstairs small dining area was used for events and was favourable
8. Devil’s Tournament and Blog
The Devil’s was well attended.
The group thanked Jeanne for maintaining the Blog.
The Christmas Dinner will be held on December 5th at 5:30/6:00pm.
9. Saturday Skins
Sandy will continue to organize Saturday Skins games.
10. Interclub and City and District – Tracey Bodashefsky
Interclub
The challenge is very few participants from other clubs have a Golf Canada Handicap. Next year we will participate with different clubs. The format will be weekend play at Pinecrest and Lindsay. Peterborough, Kawartha and Wildfire might participate.
Tracey asked if there was interest in having a reciprocal with Warkworth. The group is interested.
Tracey thanked Sandi MacDonald for her assistance with organizing Interclub games.
Peterborough City and District
This is our second year participating in this event. Congratulations on the second place(gross) finish this year.
11. Sue Morrow introduced the the 2026 Golf Committee
President Sandi MacDonald
Vice President and Social Convenor Bridget Smith
Secretary Treasurer Cathy Morin
The group thanked Sue Morrow for her work as President.
12. New Business
A member raised a concern that Match Play during Saturday Skins game delays play. It was suggested training for Match play could help pace of play. This will be discussed at the Spring meeting
13.Closing Remarks – Sue Morrow
Dalewood offers the best experience to play with other members in regular play and Events.
Adjournment
Dalewood Women’s Section Spring Meeting Minutes
Saturday May 3, 2025
1. Sue Morrow opened the meeting and welcomed everyone to our 2025 golf season.
Sign up sheets are available for Match Play and Opening Field Day.
Kevin Gunter, Director of Golf and Operations introduced his team: Brad Pemberton Head Professional, Chef Greg and Pam Trumper, Events Co ordinator.
Sandi Macdonald welcomed new member Kim Wadsworth.
2. Minutes of the 2024 Fall Meeting
A motion was made by Patty MacDonald and seconded by Patti Hunt to accept the minutes from the Fall 2024 meeting. The motion was carried.
3. Treasurer’s Report – Cathy Morin
The membership fee is $30 for the 2025 golf season.
The carry over from 2024 is $195.
4. Games Captain – Sandy Young
The Calendar of Events is posted on the Blog.
OFD will be played from Red/Green tees.
Saturday Skins will be played again this year. There will be 6 tee times starting on May 17th. There were discussions about a double cross over 11 to 1:30.
Tee sheet committee. Unit Holders can book 2 weeks in advance. Members need to add their names to the tee sheet at least 7 days before their scheduled tee time. If not the member will be cancelled and the tee time will be open to the public.
5. Handicap, Match Play - Sandi MacDonald
Handicap: Scores can be posted April 15th to October 31st.
It is required that your score be posted within 24 hours of playing.
Sandi reminded the group to post your score from the correct tees. You can select the default tees. If posting "hole by hole" from Red/Green or Green be sure to use your adjusted score.
Match Play: This year players have the option to choose their tees blocks.
A reminder to start Match Play as soon as possible to meet the deadlines. An extension of no more than 7 days can be granted in certain situations. Please contact Sandi to discuss.
Achievement board is now open.
6. Social Convenor - Bridget Smith
There will be rotating Tuesday specials.
There is a demand for quick serve food on Saturday such as yoghurt parfaits and breakfast sandwiches.
Gluten Free beer will be available.
There will be ready made sandwiches available at the Bar, Pro Shop and on the course cart.
There are new wine glasses and 6 and 9 ounce servings will be available.
Bridget will confirm whether the tip is included in the pricing for our Tuesday league meals.
7. Tuesday Golf Convenor - Lynn Attley
Email for sign up will be sent out on Sunday. The deadline is Thursday at noon and the tee times will be posted late Friday. Contact the Pro Shop if you miss the sign up deadline or you need to cancel your tee time.
Threesomes will have the first tee times.
Let Lynn know if you want to book a Match game on Tuesday.
The book exchange will continue this year. Books will be donated to the hospital at the end of the year.
8. Devil’s Tournament and DWS Blog – Jeanne Beaith
If you would like to be notified when there is a new post send an email to dalewoodws@gmail.com and put subscribe in the subject line.
The Devil’s tournament will be held on August 19th.
9. Interclub League and Peterborough City and District - Tracey Bodashefsky
We will participate with Ashbrook and Warkworth. The format is 2 person better ball, net score. There will be a sign up sheet for the games.
City and District competition is played over 2 days on a weekend. There will be 6 participants from Dalewood. Sign up will be early July.
Other business
A bench will be purchased in memory of Janet Hull. Donations of cash or by e-transfer can be made to Yvonne, Ariane, or Patty.
Lynn Attley will provide a Google Docs training session for those interested.
On course water locations have been changed. Sue will discuss with Kevin and highlight the need to have on course water at the 11th tee.
Adjournment
FALL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
1. Sue Morrow opened the meeting and welcomed everyone. There was a quorum.
Sue thanked the members for a successful season. She recognized the members of the Golf Committee for their work during the season.
2. Cathy Morin called for a motion to accept the Spring Meeting Minutes. Motion to accept by Susan Ross Foster and seconded by Joanne O’Sullivan. The motion was carried.
3. Treasurer’s Report Cathy Morin
The projected closing balance is estimated to be $170.
4. Games - Sandy Young
Sandy thanked the Cathy Morin, Yvonne Shannon and Jeanne Beaith for convening the Eleni, Bulger and Devil’s events.
Participation has increased over last year.
30/42 members attended the Spring Meeting.
Participation:
OFD 90%
Eleni 76%
Bulger 62%. There was a discussion regarding the date for the Bulger and whether it should be changed. It was decided the date would not be changed.
Match 25%
13 participated in the club championship
Solheim 62%
Interclub 32%
Saturday skins was well attended.
5. Tuesday League Convenor - Lynn Attley
Lynn was thanked for her great efforts in organizing our Tuesday league play. Lynn is happy to continue for the 2025 season.
A reminder If you need a tee time for Tuesday and have not signed up call the Pro Shop to have your name added to the tee sheet.
If you are the first person listed for a tee time, please don’t remove your name, as it will remove the foursome. Call the Pro Shop if you need to cancel.
There was a suggestion to have a Google Docs training session for anyone interested.
6. Handicap - Sandi MacDonald
Sandi recognized and thanked Jeanne for setting up the draws for Match play.
The deadline for play in the first round was extended. Players are encouraged to arrange for 2 dates in case of rain or scheduling changes. Contact Sandi if there are issues.
Members have requested to play from Red/Green tees for match play. Sandi will talk about this at our Spring meeting.
Solheim Tee times are favoured start earlier. Request to have change the colour for the Heron team
A reminder to update your handicap within 24 hours of play.
7. Interclub and Peterborough City and District
We had 6 players participating in this team competition. Thank you to Tracey for getting Dalewood back into this event.
Tracey provided an update for Interclub play. Dalewood along with Ashbrook and Warkworth participated. There was enthusiastic participation from our members with everyone looking forward to next year. Tracey recognized Kevin and team for their support when Dalewood hosted the Interclub.
Jeanne thanked Tracey for launching the league.
8. Social Convenor - Bridget Smith
Chef Brad requested one voice from our members. Bridget will
Dalewood wants to raise our profile as an eating destination. Brad is bringing his own staff.
There was a request to have monthly food-themed nights for our Tuesday meals.
Takeout meals for Thanksgiving dinner will be available.
9. Donna Todd - 50th Anniversary
The combined Opening and Closing events were a success. The members enjoyed the events and would like to see them continue.
Not many women take part in the Dalewood Tough event. Participation could increase if women could play from their regular tees.
10. Jeanne Beaith - Devil’s and Blog
The blog is a great asset to our league for communication and recognition. Members are encouraged to submit pictures in the off season.
76% of our members participated in the Devil’s tournament.
11. Nominations for the Golf Committee
The terms for the Secretary Treasurer and Handicap Convenor have been completed.
Sue asked for nominations from the floor for these positions. None were received.
Sandi and Cathy agreed to stay on.
12. The meeting was adjourned.
SPRING MEETING MINUTES SATURDAY MAY 4, 2024
1. Sue Morrow opened the meeting and welcomed everyone to our 2024 golf season.
Kevin Gunter was scheduled to speak but was not available.
Bridget Smith joins the Golf Committee as our Social Convenor. Returning members are Sue Morrow - President, Laura McCracken Ebbrell - Vice President, Sandi MacDonald -Handicap and Match Play, Cathy Morin - Secretary / Treasurer and Sandy Young - Games.
Cathy Morin welcomed new members Cynthia Courchene and Nicole Desautels-Maw. Welcome to DWS.
2. Fall meeting minutes were accepted. Gail Richards moved for acceptance, seconded by Barb Pemberton.
3. Treasurer’s Report – Cathy Morin
The carry over from 2023 is $80. DWS membership remains at $25.
4. Games Captain Report - Sandy Young
2024 calendar is posted on the Blog.
Participation has been very good or our events with 32 to 36 participants.
Opening and closing field day will be played from Red/Green tees.
Sandy recognized the event coordinators. Cathy Morin (Eleni Ponting Better Ball), Yvonne Shannon (Bulger Alternate Shot), Jeanne Beaith (Devil’s) and Sandi MacDonald (Solheim)
Saturday Skins will be a cross over with alternating tee times at 7:00/7:30/8:00. Sign up deadline will be Monday.
Lynn Attley will coordinate Tuesday play. The cut off date to sign up will be Tuesday at noon. You will receive an email from the club with your tee time. If you wish to play after the deadline please contact the club and add your name to the last group of 3 group so foursome are not ahead of threesomes.
5. Handicap Report - Sandi MacDonald
House Keeping – A locker clean up was completed in the fall. A number of found items have been placed on a bench. They will be there for a couple of weeks.
Used books – stored in the cupboard (previously known as the used towel cupboard) in the locker room . Please help yourself.
Solheim Cup – Watch for the sign up in August. Let Sandi know if you want to remove/add your name.
Play will be the R/G course, using our new stroke holes for the doubles match. Singles will match the tees to the person playing. For example, if two people regularly play green, their match will be from Green.
Match Play – Sign up sheets will be posted in the lower hall. Play will start early June. It is important to complete your match on time. Contact Sandi if you need an extension. Please try to be flexible about when you play. Completed score cards should be placed in the box on the sale in the locker room.
Doubles use 90% of handicap.
Sandi offered to prepare score cards for any matches.
The tradition of winner buying non winner a drink is not a requirement.
Achievement Boards – HDCP 30 and over may use the Green charts, HDCP 21 and over may use R/G. RED is open 0 to 44 HDCP.
Each grouping has a Birdie Chart. Chipping is open to all golfers, regardless of Tee.
Chart your best holes in a week period. You can add scores earned in a match or trophy game.
Posting Scores – When posting scores post from the correct tee blocks. RED is the default. You can change the tee blocks from the drop down menu.
New this year: World Handicap Association has a system to convert a 9 hole score to 18.
Now a 9 hole score does not have to wait for a future 9 to be added.
If you have played at least 10 holes you enter the scores you have played and fill in unplayed holes with a 0 and you will get a score.
You must enter scores hole by hole for 18 and it is highly recommended for 9 holes.
Scores should be posted within 24 hours of playing to give you an accurate index.
6. Social Convenor Report - Bridget Smith
Bridget spoke with Jen about improving the wine selection and has organized a wine tasting at the OFD.
New wine glasses have been ordered.
There will be 2 dinner specials for our Tuesday league. Members are encouraged to stay for dinner.
Tuesdays there will be a 15% tip added.
The club is working on a new order ahead process since the old app is not working.
Tasting platters will be an option at $10 per person.
Bridget encouraged everyone to let her know about any food related concerns so she can review with management.
7. Blog and Devil’s Update – Jeanne Beaith
Jeanne would like our help to increase the number of entries for the Blog. Everyone is encouraged to submit pictures and game highlights.
The Devil’s will be held Aug 20th. New this year will be the option to select your tees. There will be a meal after the event.
8. Interclub – Tracey Bodashefsky
Tracy provided an overview of the Interclub Competition. This is open to all our members. Reciprocal rates will apply.
The format will be a 2 person Better Ball. Partner will change for each event. Only 3 of the 4 team scores count.
There will be 4 teams from each club and you will be paired with a twosome from another club.
3 clubs will participate this year.
9. 50th Anniversary Events – Donna Todd
There will be an all members opening. Play your choice of tees.
There will be team winners, individual prizes as well as draw prizes.
There will be a Mixed Member Guest event in August 15th and 16th.
10 Adjournment