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LOWVELD NOMADS (FOUNDED 1996)
FEBRUARY 2015
THE NOMADS CREED
“No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main ;
Any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind;
And therefore, never send to know for whom the bell tolls;
It tolls for thee”
from the Meditations of John Donne (1573-1631)
CAPPIES COMMENT—FEBRUARY 2015
Sunday the 22nd February marked our first game of 2015 at Nelspruit. The team at Nelspruit had the clubhouse in tip top shape for the Nomads’ arrival – what a pleasure. The course has taken a little strain with the heat this summer but still played great, although some of us battled a little. I played with Gary Botha, Andre Geldenhuys and Hennie Venter. We had great fun and managed to avoid the Worst Playing Four Ball. We had a field of 63 players for the day which is standard for Lowveld games. We issued another Club Shield this weekend and it will be an honour to have our Shield on presentation at another Lowveld Club. A very warm welcome to all the prospective Nomads at the game, namely Chris Rogers, Francois Elloff,Gavin Spies and Greg Rattray. We look forward to inducting you all in due course. Visiting Nomad, Allan Doble is on his annual trip to the Lowveld – it is always great to have you around Allan. We had five guests on the day – Billy Masters, Vuyile Reisha, Gavin Stainthorpe, Chalmers Pagiwe and Rob van Niekerk. Chalmers Pagiwe has sent a letter expressing interest in joining and I hope that we can induct him in the future. Gavin Bullen introduced Greg Rattray to the members – great to get some info on you Greg and we look forward to inducting you once the necessary prerequisites have been dealt with.
It was my privilege to induct Lady Nomad Mary Kirby – a worthy addition to the team – welcome aboard Mary.
Thanks to Barberton Ford – Jean Coetzee and his team were out again on the day and treated us to some beverages and boerewors rolls – thanks chaps – much appreciated.
To our members on medical leave of absence, namely Dave Croxon, Bernie Olbrich and Monte de Smidt. Get well soon guys – we need you back.
Carel Triegaardt was present at the game to receive
his ten-year tie – great to see you around Carel – we
look forward to seeing you at more games and having
you playing again soon.
A team of 18 Lowvelders will be heading off to
Nationals on the weekend of the 21st March – we
wish them safe travels, awesome fun, great golf
and superb memories.
PS: The Bert Hunt Trophy would also be good
thanks.
Welcome to recent local sponsor additions, namely:
Camp & Gas
Sembcorp Silulumanzi
Nevills
Moco Light Steel Framing
Your support, together with all of our other long-standing sponsors, is vastly appreciated.
Reminders:
• The principles of ready golf.
• The call-up rule on short holes.
• Scorecards to be properly completed and handed in immediately following the game.
• Winter is fast approaching – please talk to Neville regarding Nomads winter clothing to avoid fines.
• Ian Kirby prepares the Change-room Chatterbox every month and he needs ammo – please send
him some.
• Please support Robbie Mc’s monthly Rump draw, generously funded by new sponsor Camp and Gas
– thanks Alec.
• Please dress appropriately in terms of the dress codes in place.
• Prize giving – this is a compulsory part of the day at Nomads. If you have no choice, please pay the
R50 and ensure that I hear from you personally – either before or after the game. Disappearing
without apologising is rude guys – please refrain from this practice – thanks.
Till next time.
BRIAN HOGG
An introduction to Prospective Nomad Greg Rattray by
Sponsor Gavin Bullen at Nelspruit
LOWVELD NOMADS COMMITTEE 2014—2015
CAPTAIN BRIAN HOGG CELL 082 574 7347
EMAIL : [email protected]
VICE CAPTAIN NEVILLE BLUM CELL 083 625 1655
EMAIL : [email protected]
JUNIOR VICE ROB MCLAGAN CELL : 082 465 6371
CAPTAIN EMAL : [email protected]
IMM PAST CAPTAIN BRANDON STAINTHORPE
CELL 083 645 2235
EMAIL : [email protected]
SECRETARY DERRICK SHORT
CELL 082 563 6165
EMAIL : [email protected]
TREASURER HEDLEY STREET
CELL 072 288 1316
EMAIL : [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP OFFICER BERNARD HERITAGE
CELL 082 453 5939
EMAIL : [email protected]
MATCH SECRETARY ROB DOUGLASS
CELL 082 808 9695
EMAIL : [email protected]
HANDICAPPER / JUNIOR GOLF HERMAN GRIESEL
CELL 083 655 0313
EMAIL : [email protected]
GOLFORAMA AND FURTHERANCE OF BRANDON STAINTHORPE
GOLF CELL 083 645 2235
EMAIL : [email protected]
WEBSITE ALBERT HATTINGH
CELL 076 123 4523
EMAIL : [email protected]
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER Don Pearce
CELL : 076 905 3685
Email : [email protected]
EQUIPMENT OFFICER ANDREW BULLEN
CELL 083 280 3503
EMAIL : [email protected]
AWAY-TOURS NEIL CRIGHTON
CELL 082 445 1110
EMAIL : [email protected]
NATIONALS CO-ORDINATOR BRANDON STAINTHORPE
CELL 083 645 2235
EMAIL : [email protected]
PRIZE OFFICER RUDI NEL
083 630 1578
EMAIL : [email protected]
NEWSLETTER KAREN BULLEN
CELL 083 305 8553
EMAIL : [email protected]
Fellow Nomads… Another great day of golf and the Weather Gods were kind as well. It is always nice to have a bit of
cloud cover on a summers day in the Lowveld. Although some would say that come rain or shine Neil
Short and his four-ball were going to be sweating. As early as the first tee when the entire four-ball
were apparently 3 off the tee there was a comment from the waiting four-ball behind “Did you guys
come to play or to practice?” - and judging by the scores practice it was. Watch out for them all at KPL.
On a personal note I had the pleasure of playing with Allan “WP jou lekker ding” Doble, Bernard “the
Bird” Heritage and Chris “I’ll spray it you find it” Rogers. Not much good golf but great company. I
chipped like Tiger Woods—which two years ago was a good thing, but not so much anymore and I spoiled
a good round by getting out of bed. Once again it was “staan soos n pro, slaan soos ‘n ‘@#$&!”
My wife Mary was inducted as a lady Nomad on Sunday, and very proud of her I am, but its a matter of
time now before she finds out that the course does not have floodlights and that 18-hole playoffs are
not a regular thing. Do they play Jukskei at night?
Staffie was back to his normal self, hitting the ball a mile and winning the A division. Could it be due to
the fact that he is ‘’back on the nest’’ so to speak? We can only speculate.
As if golf is not hard enough and the trees are not enough of a problem, Roger Braithwaite parked his
cart right in front of the tee on the third hole. On the cart it is written ’stunt driver’. The only stunt I
saw was the battery going flat. I think Evil Knievel is having a chuckle there Roger. That will teach you
to warn my partner about my behaviour. Karma is a bitch they say.
Gerald Bullen set the bar quite high for future fines masters, I hope props don’t become compulsory.
Can you imagine if either of the naughty Gary’s won the matchbox. Yes that’s you Mr Botha and Mr
Angelos…...chaos would reign.
It was also great to see Carel Triegaardt again— he is a great character and if not playing lets hope he at
least puts in some more guest appearances’ during the year.
Finally, a guy gets home from his regular Saturday
golf game and his wife asks him “Why don’t you
play with Mike Smith anymore?” and he replied
“Would you play with someone who cheats, lies
about his score, swears like a trooper and has
nothing good to say about anybody?’’ his wife
looked at him and replied “Goodness of course
not” to which he replied “Neither does Mike!”
Keep swinging and see you at KPL
The Change-room Chatterbox
Email for ‘ammunition’: [email protected] Column By : Ian Kirby
Northerns Nomad Theunis de Jongh
Phillip and Gavin Spies
Shop 9 Riverside Junction Nelspruit Tel : 013 757 1263
Email : [email protected]
HI-Q RIVERSIDE NELSPRUIT GARY FRIEND
43 RAPID STREET,
RIVERSIDE INDUSTRIAL PARK
PO BOX 8826 SONPARK 1206
TEL 013 755 5087 | FAX 013 755 1743
www.hiqnelspruit.co.za
NOMADS PEET RABIE
083 307 4418
JOHAN JANSE VAN RENSBURG
083 307 4417
1 Fuschia Street, Valencia, Nelspruit
PO Box 19514 Nelspruit 1200
Tel : 013 744 1684 / Fax: 013 744
1648
Email : [email protected]
Suppliers of tyres ranging from
Passenger, Light Truck / Commercial
Truck / Industrial / Earthmoving and
Agricultural
SPONSORS OF R1000.00 PER MONTH FOR
A HOLE-IN-ONE
NOMAD ARTHUR DOUGLASS Sembcorp Utilities South Africa (Pty) Ltd, t/a
16 Nel Street PO Box 12753 Nelspruit 1200,
Tel: +27(0)13 752 6839
Fax: +27(0)86 636 2668
NOMAD ALEC BLAIR
Gas and Outdoor Retailer
49 Brown Street
Nelspruit 1200
Telephone : 013 752 5539
Fax : 013 752 2679
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
MEMBERSHIP OFFICER BERNARD HERITAGE
APPLICATION FOR
MEMBERSHIP
The following gentlemen
Chris Rogers
Mike Field
Gavin Spies
Greg Rattray
and
Chalmers Pagiwa
have applied for membership
of Lowveld Nomads.
Any objections to their membership should be
submitted in writing to the Membership Secretary and
Committee
as soon as possible.
Thank you.
—-ooo000ooo—-
Membership Status January
2010
January
2011
January
2012
January
2014
February
2015
HONORARY
LIFE 0 0 0 0 0
HONORARY 2 2 3 2 2
FULL 80 75 76 75 71
ASSOCIATE 4 7 3 4 0
NON-
PLAYING 6 7 6 6 8
NON-ACTIVE 0 0 1 2 0
SUSPENSIVE 0 0 0 0 1
SPONSOR LOCAL 0 0 0 1 0
SPONSOR NATIONAL 0 0 0 0 0
TRANSFEREE 0 0 0 0 0
Total 92 91 89 90 82
Prospective
members 2 2 1 3 5
MEMBERS INFORMATION
It is with regret that we received the following resignations……..
Evan Robson
Howie Miller
Allen Duncan
Eugene van Niekerk
Elvy Fosse and
Terry Abroms
We have transferred two members to Easterns……..
Chris Thompson and
Andre van Rensburg
John Ludgrove has relocated to Pietermaritzburg and has been transferred from Full Playing to
Suspensive membership until such time as he joins another Club in KZN.
We thank these gentlemen for their commitment,
support and camaraderie
and wish them well in the future.
Nomad Brandon Stainthorpe Cell : 083 645 2235
Email : [email protected]
Designers and suppliers of all large scale agricultural irrigation systems, bore hole, residential,
agricultural, swimming pool, booster and drainage pumps, water and purification plants
and pop-up irrigation systems.
Cnr Hospital & General Streets, Barberton 1301
Tel: +27 13 712 3070 | Fax: 013 712 2462
FSB No. 31724 P.O. Box 93, Barberton1300 www.barbertonford.co.za
Lowveld Nomads - Roger Braithwaite,
Paul Wood and Frank Gunn
;’Our
Cnr van der Merwe and Ferreira
Streets, Nelspruit
David Cruse
Ferreira Street, Nelspruit
Rassie en Wimpie Strydom
The all-new Fusion
They’re here……...
Come and check these out.......
Transit Connect
NOMAD JASON DAVIS Regional Manager : Mpumalanga
Office : 013 755 4098
Mobile 082 652 9330
Fax to email 086 688 9229
Email : [email protected]
LOWVELD NOMADS
FIXTURE LIST FEBRUARY—APRIL 2015
GAME NO DATE DAY VENUE SPECIAL INFO
12 15 MARCH 2015 SUNDAY KRUGER PARK LODGE
13 19 APRIL 2015 SUNDAY WHITE RIVER COUNTRY CLUB GOLD CUP
NOMADS SPECIAL EVENTS FEBRUARY—APRIL 2015
23 MARCH 2015 50th NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETING
CHAMPAGNE SPORTS
RESORT
21 MARCH 2015 - 28 MARCH
2015 50th SA NATIONALS - CHAMPAGNE SPORTS
CHAMPAGNE SPORTS
RESORT
16 APRIL 2015 AGM NELSPRUIT GOLF CLUB
19 APRIL 2015 GOLD CUP
WHITE RIVER COUNTRY
CLUB
NOMADS AWAY TOURS CALENDAR 2015
I recently sent out an email indicating the dates of our Away Tours for 2015. There have been some enforced changes to those dates as a result of reasons beyond the control of the Nomads clubs—so herewith the new
dates
16—17 May SOUTHERN CAPE 30TH ANNIVERSARY— Neville Blum our Captain Elect for 2015/16 is unable to
attend this event
20th June GAUTENG 55TH ANNIVERSARY AT BRYANSTON COUNTRY CLUB - this one is not too far away and
already some members have indicated that they wish to attend.
17-19 July BORDER 30TH ANNIVERSARY AT FISH RIVER SUN - A fabulous venue and three Nomads have
indicated that they wish to attend
6—9 August BOTSWANA NATIONALS—Remember this one is a sprint—not a Marathon
08 August TSHENENI GOLF CHALLENGE—if you are not in Botswana be sure not to miss this tour. It’s a great venue with very pleasant accommodation available at the course. It is only 3kms frm the Mananga Border gate and you can even participate and make it back home on the same day—although it is much more fun if you are
able to stay over. Please support this Swaziland Challenge—we need at least 12 members.
29—30 August LES TROPHY AT HIGHLAND GATE—another very interesting and enjoyable venue. We
need a team of 20 Lowveld Nomads— please diarise this date and book soon.
22—25 October - SWAZI NATIONALS AT ROYAL SWAZI—great National Tournament with a great vibe.
6— 8 November WESTERN PROVINCE ANNIVERSARY AT MILNERTON GOLF COURSE, plus a National Meeting
It’s going to be a busy year—please check your diaries, tick the dates and let me know if you are keen to
participate in any of these events.
Regards,
NEIL CRIGHTON - AWAY TOURS OFFICER
Lowveld
keeps th
e tro
phy in the Lowveld
1 1
Dealer for Mercedes Benz,
Chrysler,
Jeep and Mitsubishi Motor
Vehicles
6 Bosch Street Nelspruit
PO Box 16 Nelspruit 1200
www.unionmotors.co.za
Tel 013 757 6400
0861 300 100
NOMAD DAVE CROXON
NOMAD PIETER VILJOEN
With Dave Lowe and Dave Edmondson
New Dude on the block!
Welcome to Don Pearce
New Public Relations Officer for our Club.
Welcome to the Committee Don…….
Nomad Andrew Bullen Nigel Cruse
S & N
ENTERPRISES
19 Cruse Circle Vintonia, Nelspruit
Tel : 013 7552615 / 083 289 0341
Suppliers of beverages and Ice
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING
FELLOW NOMADS ON THEIR BIRTHDAYS…...
MARCH APRIL
01st Pieter Viljoen 02nd Nic de Beer
09th Alec Blair 05th Gavin Bullen (the BIG 40!)
Cindy Putter 12th Ian Garden
29th Tony Roche 19th Justin Murray
23rd Rob Valentyn
24th Don Pearce
THANK YOU TO THE
FOLLOWING
LOCAL
and
NATIONAL SPONSORS
FOR THE EXCELLENT PRIZES
ON OUR MONTHLY PRIZE-
TABLE
SAB
IMPERIAL AUTO
UTI
TEMPEST CAR HIRE
HOLLARD
MFC
TAYLOR MADE/ADIDAS/ASHWORTH
MULTIKNIT
LIQUOR CITY
S&N ENTERPRISES
CREATIVE COPPER
SEMBCORP SILULUMANZI
HI-Q NELSPRUIT
I’LANGA MALL
CAMP & GAS
ARKANSAS SPUR
BARBERTON FORD and MAZDA
JOCK & JAVA
ELMADRE BUTCHERY
UNION MOTORS
NEVILLS
THE PROSHOP
TYRE HOUSE, NELSPRUIT
BRANDON STAINTHORPE
LUIGI COLMANET CC
B & H IRRIGATION
MOCO LIGHT STEEL FRAMING
DOUG’S HIRING
PG AUTOGLASS
STANDARD BANK
WHITE RIVER GARDEN PAVILION
MRA INSURANCE BROKERS
BIDVEST VAN & TRUCK RENTAL,
NELSPRUIT
INTERWASTE
ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
MAKRO
KLEINHOEKKLOOF WINES
MONTHLY WINNERS
22nd FEBRUARY 2015 at NELSPRUIT GOLF CLUB
Hole in One Not won
Eagle on a Par 4 or 5 Not won
Raffle Liquor City Hamper Alec Blair
James King Attendance Draw 1st 3 x Bottles James King 5YO Herman Griesel
2nd 2 x Bottles of James King 5YO Brian Hogg
3rd 1 x Bottle of James King 5YO Ralph Kirsten
Runner up Best Playing Pair 71 points 14 h/cap Ralph Kirsten
Stephen Collins
Best Playing Pair 73 points 19 h/cap Ryan Matheson
Frank Gunn
Runners up Best Playing 4-Ball 131pts 50 h/cap Ryan Matheson
Frank Gunn
Peet Rabie
Jason Davis
Best Playing 4-Ball 133 points 48 h/cap John Luyt
Neil Crighton
Jurie Neethling
Gavin Spies
Runner Up C Division 34 points (handicap 14) Jurie Neethling
Runner Up B Division 37 points (handicap 12) Ralph Kirsten
Runner Up A Division 37 points (handicap 4) Herman Griesel
Winner C Division 36 points (handicap 15) Frank Gunn
Winner B Division 37 points (handicap 9) John Luyt
Winner A Division 37 points (handicap 4) Ryan Matheson
Worst Playing 4-ball 97 pts (combined H/cap 42) Rob McLagan
Tommy Rogers
Alan Beeching
Francois Eloff
Longest Day 21 points c/o (handicap 15) Neil Short
Game Entrance Draw
Personalised Lowveld Nomads Golfbag Bernard Heritage
TWO CLUBS : Rob Douglass; Chalmers Pagiwe (v); Markus Myburgh and Keegan Phelan
Closest to the Pin : No. 3 Johan Haasbroek No. 5 John Stephen
No. 13 Markus Myburgh No. 18 Markus Myburgh
MFC CHALLENGE
32.25 Rob Douglass | 31.62 Brandon Stainthorpe
31.38 Luigi Colmanet | 31.25 Brian Springorum
Multiknit reaches
50-year milestone!
Tel : +27 13 751 2376 | email [email protected]
Together with loyal and satisfied customers around the world, hundreds of Multiknit employees are celebrating
the company’s 50th year in business.
Originally based in Kwazulu Natal, Multiknit commenced trading in 1964 with the importation of hessian bags for the packaging of wattle extract and maize and in 1969 started producing its own synthetic knitted fabrics and produce bags. Multiknit has grown to be the market leader in the manufacture of these products in the southern
hemisphere. Through its international division, it exports to more than 65 countries worldwide.
Multiknit has grown remarkably in its 50 years, through product expansions and the acquisition of a number of
related businesses. The Multiknit Group comprises three marketing divisions, namely Knittex, Sakpro and Multiknit International, all of which are highly focused on the markets they serve. Their specialised approach has made it possible to
produce customised products to meet the precise specifications required by a variety of clients.
Multiknit believes in client loyalty, and for this reason it dedicates resources and expertise to the specific markets it serves. An ongoing research and development programme forms a major part of the operating philosophy, allowing it to stay abreast of the latest technology and techniques - and able to deliver innovative
needs-based solutions.
Its vast product range includes decorative and agricultural shade fabrics, as well as various produce bags. Other specialist products include recreational groundsheets, soil stabilization net, windbreak net, perimeter netting,
frost protection membranes and ropes and twines.
Multiknit now employs 625 highly skilled and motivated people, in its factories and its 10 countrywide distribution outlets. One of the company’s core strengths is the average service record of the senior management team, which exceeds 21 years! In addition, Multiknit has the most experienced technicians in the knitted synthetic fabrics industry, meticulously applying exacting step-by-step quality control programmes,
designed to ensure that every Multiknit product exceeds industry standards.
It’s no wonder Multiknit is…..
“More than a shade better than the rest”.
Above : Best Playing Pair— Frank Gunn and Ryan Matheson on 73 points
off a combined handicap of 19.
Below : Runners up Best-playing 4-ball (l to r) Peet Rabie, Jason Davis,
Frank Gunn and Ryan Matheson on 131 points with Captain Brian Hogg
Below : Best-Playing 4-ball on 133 points (l to R) Neil Crighton, John Luyt, Jurie Neethling
and Gavin Spies (Prospective)
Some of the best Caddy responses………
Golfer : “How do you like my game??” Golfer : “Do you think my game is improving ?”
Caddy : “It’s very good, but personally I prefer golf!” Caddy : “Yes! You miss the ball much closer now.”
Golfer : “Do you think I can get there with a 5 iron?” Golfer : “I think I’m going to drown myself in the lake”
Caddy : “Eventually!” Caddy : “Think you can keep your head down that long?”