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Eagles Support of Halberg Activites Highlighted
The support of the Eagles’ Golfing Society for Murray Halberg Trust activities was highlighted recently when the Trust’s Sports Opportunity Advisor to the Sport Canterbury organisation, Justin Muschamp, ran a short workshop for teachers at the Geraldine Primary School.

The thrust of Justin’s remarks was aimed at making teachers aware of the many ways they could adapt their sport and recreation programmes to make them more inclusive for youngsters with disabilities.

The teachers were put through a number of exercises which included juggling with scarves rather than balls, hitting balloons with fly swats rather than balls with racquets and being made aware of disadvantages some students could have in outdoor activities. These were all suggestions which could lead to more opportunities for affected youngsters.

In summing up Justin outlined some of the practical support such as individual training and special equipment available to youngsters through the funds provided by the Eagles’ Golfing Society.

Watched by Justin Muschamp, teacher Andy Morrison, displays her skills at scarf juggling during the recent workshop.

Successful Halberg at Methven
A large field of 32 four-man teams from around the district turned out for the annual Aorangi Eagles’ Men’s Halberg tournament held this year at the Methven Golf Club.

Fine weather along with good organisation by the Methven Eagles made for a very satisfactory day. Strong support from sponsors and a sterling effort by the Club’s women who provided the catering, assured a substantial provisional total of around $5,000 was raised in support of the work of the Murray Halberg Trust.

Representing the Trust on the day was Justin Muschamp who is the Trust’s Sports Opportunity Advisor to the Sport Canterbury organisation. At the prize-giving he outlined the work the Trust is able to do with disabled youngsters because of Eagles’ support. As an example he brought along a tricycle typical of those that Eagles’ funds have supplied.

Guest of honour for the day was Eagles’ National Secretary Peter Brownie. He passed on good wishes from the National President, Clary Tibbitts, and spoke of the efforts of the organisation which has resulted in the sum of $3.7m being provided to the Halberg Trust since 1969.  He commended the Methven Golf Club, all the players, sponsors and other contributors for their support of the tournament.

The teams prize on the day went to the Mt Nessing team of Peter Simpson, Neil Glass, Derek Currie and Warren McConnell with a score of 146 points by lot from the Temuka team of Ray Holt, Ray Teahen, R. Van Booma and L.McGillan. The Senior Tankard went to Grant Robertson (Geraldine) with a score of 42 points and the Junior Tankard to Colin Shore (Gleniti) with 43pts.

Other results were.- Twos: D.Lake (2), Colin Shore (2), C. Phillips, D. Sheldon, D. Law. M. Gray, I Cuthill, P. Brownie, G. Coulter, B. Paddon, D.McStay, S. Wright, R.Van Booma and L.McGillan.
Nearest-the-Pins: J. Allan, L. McGillan. S. Wright and D. Kelk.

Senior Tankard winner, Grant Robertson (right), receives his prize from Aorangi Vice-captain Robert Trotter (left) and Captain Mike Gray.

Aorangi President, Colin Shore (right) receives the Junior Tankard from Robert Trotter (left) and Mike Gray.

Justin Muschamp, the Halberg Sport Opportunity Advisor to Sport Canterbury addresses the players at the prizegiving.

Eagles Golfer of the Year
Young golfer Julianne Alvarez of Wellington was selected as the New Zealand Eagles Golfing Society’s Young Golfer of the Year for 2009.  She, along with her parents, was guest of honour at the 2010 National Convention dinner in Napier last month where she was presented with her trophy.  The very talented 13-year old impressed the 430 dinner guests with her maturity and her ability to speak so well at such a large gathering.

Julianne is coached and plays her golf at the Manor Park Golf Club in Lower Hutt. On hand to congratulate her was Manor Park Life Member and Aorangi Eagles' Secretary, Geoff Clarke.

Aorangi Convention Results
Some Aorangi members tasted success at the recent National Convention held in the Hawkes Bay over the period 21-24 February.  Beautiful hot weather and lushly grassed courses greeted the 430 Eagles and partners who travelled to the event.

Aorangi mustered a respectable total of 30 at the Convention.

In recent years the Hawkes Bay area has experienced severe summer drought conditions but this year ample late spring and summer rain produced incredible growth to leave the whole province beautifully grassed.

Visitors were delighted to play on the four best courses in the region, the men at the Hastings Golf Club’s Bridge Pa and the Napier Golf Club’s Waiohiki layouts while the women played the Maraenui Golf Club’s course in Napier and the Hawkes Bay Golf Clubs Flaxmere course.

The Aorangi Women’s Team of Shirley Behrnes (Gleniti) Dorothy Southby (Pleasant Point) and Jenny Lawson and Barbara Clarke both from Geraldine were runners-up in the National women’s teams’ event. The winners, Manawatu-Wanganui, posted a 36 hole Stableford score of 271 against Aorangi’s 264. This same Aorangi combination won the event at the 2008 Convention held in Southland.

Allan Smith from Methven was runner-up in the men’s best single Stableford round with a score of 41. This score also won him the best single daily result on the first day. Other individuals placed in the 36 hold Stableford competitions were: Dorothy Southby 71pts, Mike Gray 75, Ian Behrnes 70.

Aorangi Lose Piston Trophy
Canterbury were too strong for the Aorangi contingent when the two Eagles Societies met for their annual challenge for the Piston Trophy at the Hororata Golf Club, Glen Tunnel, on Sunday 17 January.

Canterbury posted a Stableford score average of 32.32 against the Aorangi score of 29.64.

Individual Aorangi Scores were:- Women: Jenny Lawson 39pts, Margaret Pawsey 38, Ann McLean 31 and Barbara Clarke 30.  Men: Ian Behrnes 39, Geoff Kelk 38, Robert Trotter, Campbell Paton and Len Mounsey 35, Arthur Pawsey and Geoff Clarke 35.

Aorangi Captain, Colin Shore (right) hands the Piston Trophy to his Canterbury counterpart, Tom Morgan.

Eagles Christmas Function
The Seven Oaks Reception Centre was the venue for the 2009 annual Christmas function of the Aorangi Eagles Golfing Society.  Some fifty Eagles and their partners attended the festive gathering.

Enjoying pre-dinner drinks are, from left: Shirley Baird, Anita Shore and Shirley Behrnes.

Three Geraldine “Eaglasses"  share a joke before dining. They are, from left, Jenny Lawson, Pauline Paton and Barbara Clarke.

Eagles Captain, Colin Shore, seen with Allan and Hazel Woods.

Lynette Roy, (left), and Dorothy Southy with  Life Member Ian Thomson and his wife Alyth.

Otago Win Challenge
In cold windy conditions at Lower Waitaki on Sunday 15 November the Otago Eagles proved too good for their Aorangi opponents winning the annual trophy event with a score of 33.41pts to 32.37.

The highlight of the day was the perfect shot scored by Aorangi’s Stan Goodwin.  Although having played golf for many many years Stan had never achieved such a feat before.  He used his driver on the 160m par 3 17^th.

Best Aorangi scores on the day were:- Women: Glen McConnell 32pts, Janet Rae 31, Barbara Clarke and Shirley McKenzie 29. Men: Colin Southby 42, Ian Behrnes and Hector Cox 40, Colin Shore 39.

Aorangi Captain Colin Shore (left) hands the trophy to his Otago counterpart, Alistair Mavor.

Stan Goodwin after recording his first hole in one during the annual Aorangi v Otago match at Lower Waitaki.

Women's Halberg Event at Pleasant Point.
In one of the best fields seen for some time, 27 teams of four took part in the annual Aorangi Eagles Women’s Halberg Tournament at Pleasant Point on Friday November 6.

Organised by the Pleasant Point Golf Club Eagles, the event was held on a well presented course and in brilliant sunny spring weather.  Generous sponsorship resulted in well stocked prize and raffle tables.

A total of $2,152 was raised for the Murray Halberg Trust.

Results were: Senior Salver: Robin Coles (Fairlie) 42 pts. Junior Salver  Pam McLelland  (Temuka) 41pts. Teams:  Squash Belles (Fairlie) 126 pts, Botox Babes (Waimate) 124 pts, Denise’s Team (Temuka) 121 pts. Twos: Barbara Tiffin (Fairlie), Anne McSweeney (Temuka), Pat Barrie (Timaru) and Elaine Patterson (Waimate)

Robyn Coles (Fairlie) winner of the Senior Salver at the Halberg Tournament with Aorangi Eagles’ President, Ian Behrnes.

The Halberg Junior Salver winner Pam McLelland with Eagles’ President, Ian Behrnes.

Eagles TaylorMade Competition
Full results of the New Zealand Eagles Golfing Society’s TaylorMade Competition are detailed below. Prize winners will be contacted direct by TaylorMade. The NZ Eagles Society expresses its gratitude to those thousands of golfers around New Zealand who supported the event this year.    Results

Mid Winter Dinner - 24 July 2009 Although over-shadowed by the news of the sudden death of Mayfield Eagle Derek Moore earlier in the week, 42 Aorangi Eagles and partners enjoyed a convivial mid-winter dinner at the Pleasant Point Golf Club on Friday 24 July.
	Lesley and Mervyn Blakemore (Pleasant Point) and Peter and Sonia Simpson (Mt Nessing)

Doug and Verna Caswell (Highfield) Allan and Hazel Woods and Janet Rae (St Andrews)

Ray and Madge Holt (Temuka) Alice and Phil Green (Fairlie) and  Basil and Denise Macpherson (Temuka).

Barbara Clarke, Anita Shore, Shirley Baird, and Jenny Lawson.

Eagles Enjoy Mt Nessing Visit
Thirty one Eagles and Eaglasses enjoyed a visit to the Mt Nessing Golf Club on Sunday 21 June.  Although it was the shortest day of the year it was also a day of brilliantly fine winter weather and cloudless skies which enhanced the wonderful scenery in which the course is sited.

From the clear views of Mt Cook to the glistening snowy slopes of the Two Thumb range, the vistas were truly breathtaking.  All of this coupled with the renowned hospitality of the Mt Nessing members made the day a memorable one for the visitors.

When it came to the golf however, the visitors had no answer to the locals with Peter Simpson returning a score of 42 Stableford points, five ahead of the next Eagle’s score.

Detailed results of the Eagles players on the day were:- Men: Peter Simpson 42pts, John Foden 37pts, Jack Allan and Lowell Thomas (also a Mt Nessing member) 35pts, Peter Rae and Geoff Clarke 34pts. Women: Jenny Lawson 37 pts, Valmai Cox and Dorothy Southby 27pts
Twos: Peter Simpson (2) Colin Shore.  Nearest the Pin: Richard Lawson

	After play, from left, are: Michael Gray, Gavin Giles, John Patterson and John Foden

Temuka Hosts Successful Halberg
A provisional sum of $3,500 was raised when a full field of 124 players took part in the annual Aorangi Eagles Men’s Halberg Tournament hosted by the Temuka Golf Club on Thursday 16 April.

Credit for a successful day must go to Temuka Eagle Alistair McLean and the willing assistance of other Club Eagles and members who left no stone unturned to ensure participants had an enjoyable day.

The outstanding support of sponsors from around the Aorangi region provided well stocked raffle and prize tables for the day.

On course refreshments were provided by a group of Temuka club women who ran a sausage sizzle and drinks stall while others assisted with raffle sales and scoreboard duties.

Speaking at the prizegiving, the Eagles National Senior Vice-President, Clarry Tibbitts, who was representing National President Pat Kenny, thanked all those who had contributed to the success of the day.  He reminded those attending of the considerable contribution the proceeds of the Halberg days throughout the country make to the work of the Halberg Trust.

Last year alone some $152,300 was raised.  In all the Eagles organisation had now contributed over $3.75 million to the Trust.  

Pleasant weather conditions and a well groomed course made for some excellent scoring with the local team of Ray Holt, Brian Mulvey, Joe Faulkiner and John Dewar taking out the team prize with a total of 148 Stableford points while Brent Baillie won the overall prize and Junior Tankard with 44 points and Bruce Young the Senior Tankard with 42 points.

Other leading scores were: J.Allan, D Moore, B. McIsaac 41; B Rippin, J Faulkiner 40; B Anderson, I Lucas, N Truman, J Dewar 39.

Winners of the Team Prize, from left: Ray Holt, Joe Faulkiner, John Dewar and Brian Mulvey.

Brent Baillie winner of the field overall and the Junior Tankard seen here with Aorangi Eagles’ Captain, Colin Shore.

Bruce Young, winner of the Senior Tankard receives his trophy from Colin Shore.

Manning the “Sausage Sizzle Tent” are, from left: Adam Mathewson, Brenda Prescott, Kathy Manson, Denise Macpherson, and Faye Mulvey while waiting to try the fare are Brian McIsaac and Alistair South.

Two Geraldine players, Kerry Stevens and George Leslie confidently back themselves before teeing-off on the target hole.  In both cases the “investment’ turned into a donation to the Halberg Trust!  Accepting the money are Hugh Wilson and Burns O’Brien.

Representing the Eagles National President, Pat Kenny, the Senior Vice President, Clarry Tibbitts of Otago, speaking at the prizegiving.  Behind him are Aorangi President Ian Behrnes and Captain Colin Shore.

Committee Re-elected at 2009 A.G.M.
The Officers and Committee were re-elected at the 2009 AGM held at the Temuka Golf Club on Thursday 19 March.  Thirty eight members attended the meeting, some joining Temuka members for a round of golf in the afternoon and all enjoying a convivial dinner after the meeting.

The annual subscription was set at $45 and Treasurer Geoff Kelk encourages members to pay at the earliest as he is now required to return National levies earlier than in the past.

The trophy for the best five round Stableford total scored by members on club visits throughout the year went to Captain Colin Shore with a total of 184pts.  Unfortunately Colin was unable to be present to accept the trophy.

The Trevor Clarkson Memorial Tray, awarded to the best drawn pair Stableford scored on the AGM meeting day, went to President Ian Behrnes and Bill McKenzie with a score of 74.

Ian Behrnes and Bill McKenzie receiving the Trevor Clarkson Memorial Tray from Vice-captain Mike Gray at the recent AGM.

Aorangi Eagles win Piston Trophy
The Aorangi Eagles won the Piston Trophy when they met with Canterbury Eagles for their annual challenge at the Methven Golf Club on Sunday 18 Jan.

Although very active weather systems threatened throughout the afternoon the record field of 91 players was back in the clubhouse just before a torrential downpour drenched the course.

The Canterbury and Aorangi Eagles were joined on the occasion by eight players from the Buller/Westland Society.

Aorangi scored an average of 35.42 Stableford points to Canterbury’s 35.17 to secure the trophy which Canterbury won in 2008.

Individual Aorangi (including Buller / Westland players) results were:- Women: Patty Brown 43pts, Margaret Pawsey 38, Jenny Lawson 37, Barbara Clarke  and Janet Rae 36,  Dorothy Gray and Joan Hetrick 35. Men: Colin Shore 42; Peter Rae, Robert Trotter, Jeff Williamson, Bob Ilton, Danny Brown, Graham Gollan, Alistair McLean 40; David Callaghan 39; Allan Smith, Derek Moore, Geoff Kelk, Richard Lawson 38; Geoff Clarke, Paul Gardner, Michael Gray and Ray Holt 37. Twos: Richard Lawson and Stan Goodwin.

The Piston Trophy, constructed from a Bedford piston and con-rod mounted on a hub-cap, has been competed for since 1970. Here, with the trophy at the presentation on Sunday are, from left: Ian Behrnes (Aorangi President) Colin Shore (Aorangi Captain, Tom Morgan (Canterbury Captain and Jim Townsend (Canterbury President)

2008 Calloway Raffle Results  Results

Aorangi win Challenge
For the third successive year Aorangi were successful in the annual challenge match against the Otago Eagles held at the St Andrews Golf Club on Sunday 9 November.  Computed on the average Stableford scores, Aorangi notched up 34.09 against Otago’s 32.05.

Individual Aorangi results were: Men:- Colin Shore by lot from Max Fitzgerald 39 points; Ian Thomson & Peter Rae 37; Allan Woods, Hec Cox & Bill McKenzie 36.  Women:- Hazel Woods 43; Madge Holt 36; Elizabeth Marryatt 35.

Twos: Heather Santy & Geoff Kelk

Otago President, Merv Sandri (right) hands the challenge trophy to the Aorangi Captain Colin Shore.

Women's Halberg at Gleniti
A total of 15 teams from around the region took part in the recent Women’s Halberg Tournament hosted at the Gleniti Golf Club on Friday 7 November. A total of $790 was raised. This money goes to the Halberg Trust and is later used in support of the Trust’s Sports Opportunity Programme and Activity Fund activities in Mid and South Canterbury.

Winners on the day were:
Individual: 0–27:- Sandy Kenton 36pt by lot from Donna McRae; 28 plus:- Val Coombe 36pts by lot from Ann Hewhan.
Teams:- Coombes Girls 120 points, Pleasant High Girls 109, Saturday Slickers 108.
Twos:- Christine MacGregor, Isabell Bond, Ann McSweeney.

Aorangi Eagles Captain and Gleniti member, Colin Shore praised the generosity of sponsors whose contribution went a long way towards making the day a success.

Certificate Presentation Attended by Eagles
Members of the Aorangi Eagles Committee were guests at a function held in Timaru on Thursday 7 August, at which certificates of achievement were presented to youngsters who had been assisted by the Halberg Trust’s  Sport opportunity ,Programme and Activity Fund.

The afternoon tea occasion was sponsored by the Westpac Bank and held in the Bank’s Stafford Street branch. Representatives of the Halberg Trust and Sport Canterbury and Sport South Canterbury also attended.

The certificates were presented by the manager of Westpac’s Stafford Street Branch, Maree Rodgers.

The money raised by Eagles for the Halberg Trust (now in excess of $3.5m) goes to support the Opportunity Programme.

Photo: Caitlin Benson (centre) proudly displays the achievement certificate she received at the presentation ceremony. Caitlin received individual swimming tuition through the programme. Others, from left, are: Robert Trotter, Allan Woods, Maree Rodgers and the Aorangi Eagles’ President, Ian Behrnes

Aorangi Success at Eagles Event
Aorangi golfers enjoyed success at the Eagles Golfing Society’s National Convention held in Invercargill in February.  A total of 420 Eagles members and their partners attended the event.

A Gleniti player, Shirley Behrnes won the Women’s Championship with a two-round total of 82 Stableford points.

A four-strong Aorangi selection of Shirley Behrnes, Dorothy Southby (Pleasant Point ) and Jenny Lawson and Barbara Clarke (Geraldine) won the women’s team event with a 36 hole aggregate of 284 points – seven points clear of runners-up, Bay of Plenty.

Although the men did not enjoy quite the same success, the Aorangi  team of Ian Behrnes and Colin Shore (Gleniti) Richard Lawson (Geraldine) and Len Mounsey (Pleasant Point) lost to Taranaki on a countback on the second day teams event.  They scored 136 points.

Ian and Shirley Behrnes were runners-up in the Hal Manson Trophy for married couples with a score of 83 points.

Heather Santy (Methven) won a one day women’s event with a total of 36 points while Ray Holt (Temuka) 36 and Barbara Clarke (Geraldine) 35 took runner-up prizes in their respective one day events.

In a well organised three day event the men played at the Invercargill Golf Club’s Otatara  and the Southland Golf Club’s Oreti Sands courses while the women played the Green Acres and Queen’s Park courses.

Picture: Members of the Aorangi team which won the women’s 36 hole Stableford event at the Eagles Golfing Society’s National Convention in Invercargill. From left: Shirley Behrnes, Barbara Clarke, Jenny Lawson and Dorothy Southby.