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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

OUR NATIONAL SPONSORS

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT

LOWVELD NOMADS COMMITTEE 2014—2015

CAPTAIN BRIAN HOGG CELL 082 574 7347

EMAIL : [email protected]

VICE CAPTAIN NEVILLE BLUM CELL 083 625 1655


JUNIOR VICE ROB MCLAGAN CELL : 082 465 6371

CAPTAIN EMAL : [email protected]

IMM PAST CAPTAIN BRANDON STAINTHORPE

CELL 083 645 2235


SECRETARY DERRICK SHORT

CELL 082 563 6165


TREASURER HEDLEY STREET

CELL 072 288 1316


MEMBERSHIP OFFICER BERNARD HERITAGE

CELL 082 453 5939


MATCH SECRETARY ROB DOUGLASS

CELL 082 808 9695


HANDICAPPER / JUNIOR GOLF HERMAN GRIESEL

CELL 083 655 0313


GOLFORAMA AND FURTHERANCE OF BRANDON STAINTHORPE

GOLF CELL 083 645 2235


WEBSITE ALBERT HATTINGH

CELL 076 123 4523


PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER Don Pearce

CELL : 076 905 3685

Email : [email protected]

EQUIPMENT OFFICER ANDREW BULLEN

CELL 083 280 3503


AWAY-TOURS NEIL CRIGHTON

CELL 082 445 1110


NATIONALS CO-ORDINATOR BRANDON STAINTHORPE

CELL 083 645 2235


PRIZE OFFICER RUDI NEL

083 630 1578


NEWSLETTER KAREN BULLEN

CELL 083 305 8553


Or [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


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

[email protected]

083 307 4418

JOHAN JANSE VAN RENSBURG

[email protected]

083 307 4417

Steve Cullen Managing Director—Mpumalanga

[email protected]

Cell: 082 460 4636

1 Fuschia Street, Valencia, Nelspruit

PO Box 19514 Nelspruit 1200

Tel : 013 744 1684 / Fax: 013 744

1648


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

[email protected]

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


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


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

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phy in the Lowveld

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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?”

Whiskey Draw Winners for the day

Captain Brian Hogg HIMSELF!!!

Herman Griesel

and

Ralph Kirsten

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