Alvis elected President of Lusignan Golf Club
Courts Guyana Inc. Country Manager Lester Alvis was elected President while five members of the previous executive committee were returned to office at Lusignan Golf Club’s Annual General Meeting held Saturday evening at the Clubhouse.
The new LGC executive, sitting from left; Esau Shamshudin, Lester Alvis and Patrick Prashad. Standing from left; Brian Hackett, William Walker, Gavin Todd, Mike Guyadin and Troy Peters.
Alvis replaced Mel Sankies who held the post for two terms but did not seek reelection.
The new secretary is William Walker who took over from Ronald Bulkan.
Esau Shamshudin returned as Vice president, Brian Hackett – Treasurer, Gavin Todd – Assistant Secretary/Treasurer, Mike Guyadin – Ground Superintendent, Troy Peters – Public Relations Officer.
Patrick Prashad who previously served as Club Captain was returned to that position.
Maurice Solomon and Associated are the auditors. Alvis in his acceptance remarks thanked the outgoing committee and indicated that the new executive plans to push the Club’s membership drive.
According to Alvis there should be greater commercial use of the Clubhouse to improve the Club’s revenue and the new committee will be focusing in that direction.
Sankies in his report highlighted the establishment of a new driving range, improvement in the drainage around the Course and regular tournaments for the past year. He however stressed the need for improved membership and urged the new committee to increase the membership base.
According to Sankies several golf enthusiasts in Berbice and Linden have shown an interest in establishing courses in those areas and are working closely with members of the LTC.
He thanked both companies and individuals who continue to sponsor tournaments and support the work of the Club.
