NORTH-EAST DISTRICT

OF SCOTTISH GOLF

UNION IN A "FINANCIAL
PREDICAMENT"

Dr Douglas G Fowlie, pictured right, president of the North-east District Association of the Scottish Golf Union, has sent the following letter to all the district's affiliated clubs:

(In the interests of brevity, the letter has been edited down to its salient points: Editor, Scottishgolfview).

Special General Meeting - Wednesday, September 12, 2007.

Dear Secretary,
Your club is invited to attend a special genereal meeting of North-east District club representatives (one or two per club as described in Para 4 of the constitution) to be held on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 7.30-m at the Aberdeen Medico-Chirurgical Society rooms, Foresterhill Hospital, Aberdeen.
The District finds itself in a financial predicament which is currently the subject of police investigation. As a result, it has no access to funds to cover predicted expenses. This meeting has been called to give you the backround to this situation and to consider the implications for future funding and governance.
Immediately after the annual meeting (on March 11, 2007), the newly-elected office-bearers discussed concerns with the (then) secretary/treasurer. Lax administration and communication had been noticed in the preceding months.
An arrangement was agreed to provide assistance in managing the district commitments. The plan proved unworkable and on May 24, immediately following another failed meeting, arrangements were put in place to close bank accounts, change signatories and request all available financial information.
Championships and matches are proceeding but all associated arrangements have had to be checked and re-established.
The immediate consequences of this financial, administrative and constitutional breakdown has resulted in a curtailed programme.
The secretary/treasurer responsibilities are being shouldered by Mr George Young and his commitment has allowed events to take place. He has been aided by the committee.
The Scottish Golf Union has been briefed and remains a source of guidance and may provide temporary finaancial aid.

Dr DOUGLAS G FOWLIE
President