Congratulations to all our 50 year members

Posted on: 1 August

The annual 50 Year Members Luncheon was held on Sunday 31 July 2022.

This event recognises and celebrates the achievement of members who have obtained 50 years of membership at the Yarra Yarra Golf Club

This year we will also recognised members who reached 50 years of membership in 2020 and 2021 as the 50-year members lunch for these two years was cancelled due to COVID.

During the lunch, all 50-year members were presented with a 50-year certificate of membership, a 50-year gold lapel pin and we were recognised for the achievements they made during their long membership at the Club.

This is always an important milestone with our members and they all enjoyed a wonderful day and a lovely lunch.

Members who achieved 50 year membership status in 2020

MICHAEL (MIKE) JELLIS

Joined on 28 August 1969
Proposed by Cliff Hanman and Seconded by Jack Higgins
Mike’s father Don was unable to Propose him as Committee members where not permitted to propose members in 1969
Mike won the YY Mixed Trophy with his wife Robin and the RG Ball Trophy
He has won 5 monthly medals and had 3 hole in ones

RODNEY (ROD) WALKER

Joined on 28 August 1969
Proposed by Reg Rees and Seconded by Kevin Hosking
Rod’s father Don was unable to Propose him as he had not yet attained full 7 day membership which was a proposer requirement in 1969
Rod won the won the YY Mixed Trophy with his sister Laraine and the prestigious Darvall Trophy
He has won a monthly medal

ROGER CURRIE (Apology for the lunch)

Joined on 25 September 1969
Proposed by his father Norm Currie and Seconded by Rupert Wood
Roger played regularly in his early years at the Club but has been a Social Member for many years to keep the family connection to the Club

NOEL HEALY

Joined on 25 September 1969
Proposed by Ivan Gunn and Seconded by Roly Tonkin
Noel started his association with Yarra Yarra as a caddie and then graduated to membership
Older members will remember Noel changing out of his caddie gear and donning a white shirt and bow tie to act as the food boy, bringing members snacks from the kitchen
He has won a monthly medal and had a hole in one

Members who achieved 50 year membership status in 2021

GARY AMIET

Joined on 31 December 1970
Proposed by Boyd Tyner and Seconded by Robin Grouse
Both of Gary’s parents were members and his mother was Lady Captain
Gary rarely played in his early years at the Club due to family commitments with four children.
He later joined the Dad’s Army Group which he has enjoyed for many years
Gary now plays on a Friday

DR (JOHN) JACK MEAGHER (Deceased 02/11/21)

Joined on 31 December 1970
Proposed by Jack Carroll and Seconded by Bill O’Donnell
Jack served on the General Committee from 1977 to 1980
He was elected as Honorary Club Secretary from 1991 to 1992
He was elected as Club President from 1993 to 1996
Jack passed away last year and his son David, who is the current Club Captain, accepted this posthumous honor on his father’s behalf

DR JOHN ONTO (Apology for the lunch)

Joined on 31 December 1970
Proposed by his father-in-law Roy Crossley and Seconded by Don Clark
John sad his quality of golf is not great but he enjoys the fellowship of the Club
He was married to Judy in 1967 and the Club played host to his wedding reception
He sent a letter of appreciation to the Club President which Danny read out at the lunch.

Members who achieved 50 year membership status in 2022

JOHN TAYLOR

Joined on 26 August 1972
Proposed by Stan Carroll and Seconded by Kath Carroll
John served on the General Committee from 1986 to 1987 and was elected as Honorary Club Secretary in 1988.
He was elected as Club President from 1989 to 1992.
While in the tole of Club President he instituted the YY Mixed Trophy
John represented the Club in negotiations over the purchase of the McGuiness Road land, which was finalised during his Presidency
John was one of the Founding members of the Yarra Yarra Foundation ans served on the Foundation for 10 years.
He won the C Grade Championship in 1995

SUSAN (SUE) BAKER

Joined on 29 October 1972
Proposed by her father Roy Crossley and Seconded by her sister Judy Onto
Sue served as Lady Captain from 2013 to 2014
She has represented the Club in Pennant
She has won 3 monthly medals and 1 board event

PHILIP DUFFY

Joined on 31 August 1972
Proposed by Bert Mulcahy and Seconded by David Cade
He won the A Grade Championship in 2003
He represented the Club in the Colts Pennant that won Division One in 1977
He has won 3 monthly medals
Philip currently serves as the Club’s Honorary Solicitor

ROBERT (ROB) DRAPER

Joined on 31 August 1972
Proposed by Ivan Gunn and Seconded by John Wragg
He won the B Grade Championship in 2011
He represented the Club in the Colts Pennant
He won the Harry Vincent Trophy in 2014
Rob won the YY Foundation Cup with Andree Leigh in 2020

PETER AVERY

Joined on 31 August 1972
Proposed by Jack Hazen and Seconded by David Cade
He served on the General Committee from 1995 to 2000 and then again in 2002.
He was elected as the Honorary Club Secretary in 2003.
Peter was the Honorary Consultant Surveyor and Town Planner for the Club for many years
He won the B Grade Championship in 2005
He has won a monthly medal

MICHAEL (MIKE) MORRISON

Joined on 31 August 1972
Proposed by Bob Dempster and Seconded by Noel Bucknall
He won the prestigious Darvall Trophy in 1977 and the RG Ball Trophy in 1982
He has won 5 monthly medals
Michael has moved to NSW but remains a member of the Club and will be back in October to catch up with all his YYGC friends

The 50 year members that were unable to attend the lunch and presentations will have their 50 year certificates and pins posted to them.

Congratulations to all these members and it was our privilege to share this special club milestone with you and your family and friends.

Andrea Watson | General Manager