Led by tournament Secretary Faye Rosen the ladies played golf on Monday at the interesting par 3 newly developed “Aussie Golf Ranch”which was a challenging course. They enjoyed the “challenge” and had a fun game. The club was most generous in presenting a lovely trophy to the winner Marjorie Macpherson (left)
On the second day 40 ladies went on an Island Bus tour which was sponsored by Greenleaf Retirement Village which included a delicious lunch at the village. Local sights visited were San Remo, Churchill Island, Penguin rookeries, the Nobbies, Seal Island, Vetnor, Rhyll and Newhaven.
The ladies voted it the best trip ever.
Elaine Thorne wife of the new VVGA President George recently returned from a trip to Sydney where she met up with eight of her cousins. They are pictured here with their red hats not as members of the Red Hat Society but so they would not lose one another.
The first cousins get together every two years.
It started in Melbourne in 2003 when they got together to celebrate a family birthday and the reunion was such a success they decided to they would make it a two yearly affair so in 2005 they met in Brisbane and last year in Sydney for a wonderful 4 days .
The Cousins consist of 3 Queenslanders 2 from New South Wales and 4 Victorians. They created a great deal of interest in Sydney and were stopped several times to explain this unique arrangement and the red hats.
This was inspired by Elaine who encourages people to contact their relatives and others who are an important part of every family.
Partners of the Veteran golfers had their own event at the Morwell Golf Club .
They found the course very difficult and the winning score of 30 points was an excellent effort by Shirley Robbins from Commonwealth Golf Club. There was a ball run down and several mystery prizes which added to a good day.
On Day 2 the ladies went on a bus tour of local attractions and returned to the Traralgon Golf Club for lunch. Below departing on the bus
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Lady golfers played a tournament at Nhill which was won by Churchill Park player Cynthia San handicap 24 with a fine score of 39 Stableford Points (pictured above).
On Day 2 all the ladies went on a very interesting bus tour which included the township of Nhill and also enjoyed a conducted tour of Little Desert National Park where morning tea was served. They returned to the Nhill Golf Club for lunch and to greet their golfing partners
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Sue Dunball from Portsea Golf Club won the Margaret Mead trophy for the third time with back to back titles repeating her 2006 win. The Ladies event is played in conjunction with The Bill Mead Memorial played each year at Rich River. She is being presented with the trophy by inaugural tournament Secretary Rich River stalwart Arthur Fraser.
Arthur was presented with Life Membership of Rich River the previous evening for his long term dedication to the club and was acknowledged for his contribution to this event by all in attendance at the dinner.
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While husbands and partners were battling for the VVGA Four Ball title the Ladies played golf on Monday and went on a Bus trip taking in the historical Ned Kelly country and wineries ending with a sumptuous lunch at Benalla Golf Club. Below Diedre Cleary, Pia Wanneck, Marjorie Macpherson, Kay Fox (winner 33 points) and Pat Johnstone.
And the ladies about to embark on their trip
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Left are the Lady golfers at Dimboola from left Majorie Macpherson 38 points winner Angela Widdison 36 points runner up Pearl Munro Nearest the pin and Vera Richmond .
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Partners of the Veterans at Barham spent the two tournament days with a game of golf at Cohuna on Monday which was won by Geraldine McNamara.
Tuesday was enjoyed with a BBQ at the lovely home of Julie Mortlake on the banks of the Murray beautifully organized by Pat Taylor.
Waiting for the bus to Cohuna is Kay Fox Ararat Pat Taylor Barham Deidre Cleary Kilmore Jutta Wheatley Corowa and Marjorie Macpherson Melbourne
Portsea golfer Sue Dunball became the first lady to win the coveted Margaret Mead Trophy for a second time at the tournament conducted at Rich River.
She is receiving the beautiful trophy from Arthur Fraser a legend member of Rich River and Tournament Secretary for the 11th successive year.