Members' Golf Day
Tuesday February 23, 2010
Picture perfect conditions greeted 180 MCC golfers at the Members’ Golf Day at the prestigious Kingston Heath Golf Club on Tuesday February 23.
Congratulations to Chris Farrell who took home the President’s Cup with 39 Stableford points on a count back from Libby Day who won the women’s event.
The President’s Cup is one two members’ golf days held each year. While the President’s Cup is competed for at the Kingston Heath Golf Club each year, the Plate event has been rotated through several of Melbourne’s famous sand belt courses since its inception in 2004.
TEAM AGGREGATE
Winners - Elizabeth Day, Roderick Sitlington, Susan Baker and Susan Beaurepaire (138 points)
Runner up - Mark Anderson, Michael Sholly, Clive Driscoll and John Anderson (135 points)
LONGEST DRIVE
Seventh hole - Men's: Darren Milo
- Ladies: Sue Baker
Eighteenth hole - Men's: Damian Ramondetta
- Ladies: Christine Dobson
NEAREST THE PIN
Fifth hole: Barry Christian
Tenth hole: Robert Flower
Fifteenth hole: Christine Dobson
Men’s Division 1 (Handicap 0-10)
David Mallet 37 (4)
Ian Denny 34 (4) on countback
Peter Holt 34 (6)
Men’s Division 2 (11-20)
Mark Blashki 37 (11)
John Hamilton 36 (19) on countback
John Robertson 36 (16)
Men’s Division 3 (21-27)
Aaron Whyte 36 (21)
Daniel Carmody 34 (22)
Timothy Stewart 34 (22) on countback
Women’s Open
Elizabeth Day 39 (3)
Christine Dobson 37 (16)
Sue Baker 36 (12)
Women in Cricket Test Breakfast
Sunday December 27, 2010
Angela Pippos hosted the third Women in Cricket Test Breakfast on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test amongst 260 members and guests.
This year’s guest speaker, Geoff Lawson, spoke of his amazing experiences as coach of the Pakistan cricket team and the nation’s passion for the sport and its stars. Members and guests also heard from Callum Ferguson and Vic Spirit team member Sarah Elliott throughout the morning.
As formalities drew to a close, Angela Pippos was interrupted by former Australian cricketer Simon O’Donnell, who entered the rear of the Members Dining Room carrying a surprise birthday cake in celebration of her birthday.
Boxing Day Breakfast
Saturday December 26, 2010
The 2009 Boxing Day breakfast was once again a sold out success with just under 500 members and guests arriving at the ground by 7.00am for a morning of entertainment.
Hosted by Darren Berry, members and guests heard from former Pakistan great Waqar Younis who told guests about the enormous impact the IPL has had on cricket around the world and the incredible profile cricketers have in Pakistan and India. He was joined by recently retired Australian cricketer Brad Hodge who received a warm round of applause from members as he spoke honestly and passionately of his decision to step down from his contract with Cricket Australia.
New 50-Year Members' Luncheon
Thursday December 3, 2009
The club held a lunch in the Members Dining Room on Thursday December 3 to welcome the latest intake of 50-Year members.
More than 330 new 50-Year members attended the function, from an eligible 494 who were invited, all of whom were elected to MCC membership in 1959.
Sixteen members travelled from interstate to attend the event, while Geoff Swann came all the way from Tucson, Arizona!
Among this year's intake of new 50-Year members is five-time Melbourne Football Club premiership player Laurie Mithen, pictured here with MCC president David Meiklejohn.
There are now more than 2500 MCC members who have reached the 50-year milestone.
Members' Golf Day
Monday November 30, 2009
In blustery conditions at the famous Royal Melbourne Golf Club, Mark Reynolds with 40 stableford points off a handicap of 15 took out the MCC President’s Plate at the Members' Golf Day.
The President’s Plate is one two members’ golf days held each year. While the President’s Cup is competed for at the Kingston Heath Golf Club each year, the Plate event has been rotated through several of Melbourne’s famous sand belt courses since its inception in 2004.
The best performed female in the field was Susan Beaurepaire who had 32 points off a 12 handicap.
TEAM AGGREGATE
Winner - Mark Anderson, John Anderson, David Broad and Dean Jones (128 points)
Runner up - Gerard Ward, William Cooper, Anthony Ward and Mark Stapleton (124 points)
Men’s Division 1 (Handicap 0-10)
Matthew Sproule 37 (10)
Alister Etheridge 35 (7)
Richard Scott 34 (10)
Men’s Division 2 (11-20)
Benjamin Thiedeman 36 (11)
Bill Pattison 35 (18)
Ross Troon 35 (14)
Men’s Division 3 (21-27)
Peter Wilson 38 (22)
Aaron White 37 (22)
Peter Kemp 34 (23)
Women’s Open
Sue Beaurepaire 32 (12)
Christine Dobson 31 (18)
Jan Lovett 31 (25)
Annual 50 Year Member Luncheons
Thursday November 26 and Friday November 27, 2009
On Thursday November 26 and Friday November 27 two luncheons were held in the Members Dining Room for 50-year members of the club.
Due to the continuing increase in the number of 50-year members, the club again held two separate luncheons.
Of the 2000 50-year members invited, over 500 attended including the clubs longest serving members, Rev Paul Ryan OAM (pictured far right in photo).
Annual Sporting Sections Dinner
Tuesday November 17
Members of the clubs 11 Sporting Sections attended the 30th Annual Sporting Sections Dinner held in the Members Dining Room on November 17. Reports from all sections were read out including a number of highlights from many sections throughout their respective seasons.
A highlight of the evening was Robert Rouch, President of the Bowls Section being awarded the Hans Ebeling Award for ‘Outstanding Service to Sporting Sections’.
Robert becomes the 26th winner of the Hans Ebeling Award since its inception in 1981 to perpetuate the memory of one of the MCC's greatest contributors as both player and administrator, Hans Ebeling.
Congratulations Robert!
Brownlow Dinner 2009
Monday September 21, 2009
More than 450 members and guests attended the fourth Brownlow Dinner hosted by the hilarious Coodabeen Champions.
The night was filled with live crosses to the telecast of the Brownlow Medal count while “The Coodabeens” unique brand of humour and some Greg Champion songs keep members and guests entertained while the vote count unfolded.
In true Brownlow dinner style, "Gary Ablett" was awared the "Brownlow medal" to a thunderous round of applause.
MCC/MFC Members' Game Day Luncheon
Sunday August 30, 2009
More than 200 members and guests attended the final MFC/MCC Members' Luncheon in the Jim Stynes Room on August 30, including two of Melbourne's great players from the 1980s and 1990s.
Prior to the match, master of ceremonies Stephen Phillips introduced and interviewed Rodney Grinter and Sean Wight and Cameron Bruce called in for a chat to discuss the team’s preparation for the game.
Although going down to the Saints by 47 points, the Demons showed true team spirit and created a memorable farewell match for Russell Robertson, Matthew Whelan and Paul Wheatley.