Meeting opened at 4.20pm.

PRESENT: Steering Committee, Kevin Nowland (chair), Terry Jackson, Ted Johnson,

Bill Keith, Ric Wright.

Finance Sub-Committee, Matt Pap, Greg Thompson.

1. Course Superintendant's Salary Increase Request. Extensive and comprehensive discussion took place with a variety of views and approaches presented. AGREED that before the matter can be determined further information be obtained on:-

1. The salary package agreed for the Superintendant on his initial appointment;

2. Any available details on salary arrangements for Superintendants at comparable courses, particularly within our region;

3. The existence or otherwise of any industrial agreement or classification system for Course Superintendants.

DECIDED that Matt Pap undertake the task of researching this information, for dissemination to the Committee prior to the next meeting.

2. Ord Minnett Sponsorship. Kevin outlined the circumstances leading to Ord Minett's offer to sponsor an event(s) at TBCC and their request for a proposal from the Club outlining details of the proposed event and sponsorship costs. It was noted that Aristocrat had previously indicated a willingness to participate in event sponsorship along similar lines and a joint sponsorship arrangement may be possible. DETERMINED that the matter be referred to the Men's and Ladies Golf Committees and the Bowls Committees for suggestions or ideas. Mike Shannon to co-ordinate a response back to the Steering Committee, possibly for the next meeting.

3. Next Meeting: 4.00pm Tuesday 28^th of June in the Tennis Shed.

4. Meeting closed at 5.45pm.