National Fixtures Calendar

7/1/2019

From: Jon Heppell <jaz@idl.net.au>
Sent: Saturday, 29 June 2019 12:50 PM
To: MBA States/regions
Subject: Feedback Request: National Fixtures Calendar ~ MBA Golf ~ 2019/2020

Greetings gentlemen,
further to the request (below + 2017/18 invoice) for opinion/feedback re the future of the National Calendar, please be advised of the following:

There has only been one response, in favour of retention.
There has been no additional meaningful feedback.
Compilation of the facility, with the existing interactivity, is a complex task, and the web-master deems it impractical, in the face of disinterest, to prepare and publish for 2019 at this time of year.
The web-master is prepared to reproduce the Calendar, for fixtures in 2020, should a majority of state clubs indicate their interest.
Should the facility be confirmed for renewal, all fixtures should be remitted to the web-master by 30 November, in order to allow timely compilation and publication. Beyond that date, no further submissions can be accepted.

Awaiting your advice,

regards,
Jon Heppell
Webmaster
mob ph ~ 0427 003 734

In response to a Tasmanian initiative, the National MBA Golf website home page last year carried a calendar displaying State and Regional fixtures for 2018. The intention is to facilitate the awareness of and registration at local events where any interstate travelling club member may be visiting. Click on either the button or the image to access the calendar.

Information and registration options are obtained by passing the cursor over the relevant date. Registration methods vary from club to club. The options listed at this time are simply suggestions based on assumptions. Where on-line registration facilities exist, it is a simple matter to click on the actual date (number) to access the relevant registration page.

This development may be the catalyst for the consideration of a single centralized on-line booking system for all of the nation's MBA Golf fixtures, to the shared cost and advantage of the whole movement. Consideration and feedback requested.

Club Secretaries are again requested to review the suggested registration method for their own club's events, test the effectiveness of the system and provide feedback, especially of any known visitations, to the webmaster.

7 Comments

Neil Faulks

7/1/2019 04:59:18 pm

Amusing and disappointing Jon. I reported our efforts (mainly yours but my idea) to the Captains meeting in February at Brisbane. Every one seemed happy and buoyant about it. Very weird they are not embracing it. Still think we need a paid Secretary to run the show so things get followed up and completed.

Cheers

Wayne Berger

7/1/2019 05:00:51 pm

Hi Jon,
For me, I think it is very good, and disappointing it is not being supported. As a retiree, I don’t travel interstate for work, mainly on organised holiday where playing golf with MBA gps would be unusual. Maybe a lot of us fit that same situation. May be we can highlight any special events to attract attention and encourage support for the Clubs. Eg, Vic has its big day at Kingston Heath in September and we need 85 players to break even. A Team from Interstate Clubs would be great support on the No 2 Golf Course. In summary , I don’t know how many of our members use the Calendar, but I will ask them and let you know. I do think we could all benefit if we were all aware and used it as intended.
Cheers,
Wayne Berger
Vic

Reynold Sciuriaga

7/1/2019 05:02:39 pm

To all members

My belief is that we discuss this web site when we’re together because I did one think it needs an update in more ways than one!

I also think that we should be in control of the site and be able to control it in some way without being reliant on one person!

The site in my opinion is outdated and has not been used effectively by all contributors so there lies a big problem!

Perhaps we don’t need a national web site such that each state may week be having difficulty servicing and dealing with their own site.

Much more discussion needs to be held,more interest and understanding of what we have and it could be used is vital!

I look forward to discussing this with all stakeholders

Graeme Degnan

7/1/2019 05:04:17 pm

Jon
After discussion with committee we don’t fell it is worth the effort to have national calendar on web as all state contact numbers are available or each state web site is also available

For any one that is looking for interstate game

We try and keep our web up to date and booking for next game is very easy through web

cheers

Kind Regards,

Peter Ewen

7/2/2019 02:45:16 pm

Hi Jon et al,
From an SA point of view the National Calendar is unnecessary.
Our members resist using the booking facility on our state website.
I do find it useful to look up a state website to see if they have a game on when I am interstate. For example I know Brisbane has a game at Royal Qld on July 18 this year and I will try to get to that.
Thank you Jon for your efforts in keeping this alive, however it seems while the idea is a good one, there is a massive amount of inertia to overcome in getting all states to contribute. The silence says it all.
Cheers, Peter

Peter Ewen

President, MBA of SA Golf Club
PO BOX 4181 NORWOOD SOUTH SA 5067
0418 818 808

Neil Faulks link

7/3/2019 09:37:23 am

This is fairly typical of what is happening (or not happening) with the MBA Golf Club. Items are agreed to at meetings and then new people come along (or some that don't listen) and the items is shit canned. That's it for me. I am not going to waste my time trying to improve an organisation that is not interested in working as a team. If our organisation is going to improve there has to be a Secretary to ensure things are not forgotten.

Neil Faulks
Captain
MBT Golf Club

Mark Denise Connors

8/14/2019 03:06:24 pm

Jon

The Newcastle MBA Golf Club Board considered this issue at its meeting of 5 August 2019 and resolved to advise as follows:

The Board does not support maintaining a National website, and in particular the preparation of a National Fixtures calendar. It is of the view that a well maintained Club website can provide all the detail the Club’s membership require. Visiting MBA Golf Club members can access the Club’s fixtures program and register for a game with ease. This provision should exist on all State/Region websites.

The Board appreciates Jon Heppell’s effort in promoting some interest on the National website but it is obviously a low interest item.

Should it be determined to continue with a National website the Newcastle Board offers the following comments. However, all of the following could be included on the individual Club websites:
· The National website can provide a link to the various State/Regional sites where an up-to-date programme can be viewed . Our own web site has a link to all Club websites.
· The Board believes the main function of the National web site is Hornibrook history and current office bearers of the various State/Regional clubs.
· The Board is of the view that a National site should be limited to
· Team Photos
· Various photos of the event showing members on courses and social
· A photo of the scoreboard
· A summary of the Hornibrook final scores
· Programme Booklets
· Full Reports (covering a more detailed summary, in some cases financials, and full results details)

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