The meeting heard from Chairman Shona Malcolm that 2009 had been a memorable year for Scottish Ladies' Golf, what with Catriona Matthew's victory in the Ricoh Women's British Open, the Senior Home International Team beating all three opponents on its way to a first-time win, and three Scots representing GB&I in the Vagliano Trophy match.
Catriona was elected as a Vice-President of the SLGA, and the Chairman was delighted to advise the meeting that the Open Champion would be demonstrating her support of Scottish ladies' golf by attending the current squad's forthcoming warm weather training in Spain.
Back L - R Winifred MacCallum, Fiona Cowan, Sandy Bushby, Helen Cuthbertson, Janet Wake, Dawn Butchart, Lorna Bennett
Front L - R Lynne Terry, Douglas Connon, SGU Chairman; Shona Malcolm, Chairman; Emma Wilson, President; Beth Paterson
The new President, former Chairman Emma Wilson, was elected and paid warm tribute to retiring President Ethel Jack, while the meeting also approved the appointment of new Board members Lorna Bennett, Dawn Butchart and Sandy Bushby.
Proposals for the restructuring of the Ladies' Golf Union (LGU) were agreed, and revised Rules and Regulations of the SLGA adopted.
The Chairman updated the meeting on the amalgamation discussions with the Scottish Golf Union, stressing that there was much to be considered and the members would be kept informed of the progress of these talks.
Finance Director Lynne Terry reported the concerning trend of falling lady membership numbers in golf clubs, and emphasised the SLGA's ongoing determined efforts to raise interest and club participation in the ladies' and girls' game.
A full report on the AGM can be accessed via the SLGA website on http://www.slga.co.uk/
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