Committee
Objectives
The Elected Committee represents the interests of the members of the Club in assuring, through co-operation with the Board and Management, that the facilities, services and activities of the Club are maintained and improved for the benefit of members.
The Committee is made up of 7 elected members and up to 5 others, including the President, who are appointed by the directors.
The other Director appointed Committee members are John Zhuang, General Manager – Shawn Mahoney, Golf Operations Manager – Glenn Knott, and Course Superintendent – Gareth Hammond.
Function
To make suggestions and recommendations as may be deemed appropriate or necessary from time to time on any aspect of the Club, its facilities, services or activities.
To receive and communicate to the Board and Management concerns or dissatisfaction brought to their attention by members.
To assist in the administration of the Rules of the Club including without limitation any issues of member discipline as may emerge in the playing of the game.
Member complaints and suggestions
One of the duties of the Committee is to receive and respond to complaints and suggestions from members. The Committee has implemented a register to record the processing of input from members and this will become an integral part of the formal procedures of the committee. Part of the process is to acknowledge receipt of the issue and to advise the member of the ultimate outcome.
It is suggested that members put their issues in writing, addressed to the General Manager, as this allows the Committee to better assess the seriousness of the matter and there is less chance of misinterpretation. However, members are encouraged to approach their Committee Representatives with issues. Oral complaints and suggestions received by Committee Members will be assessed by them, and if considered of importance or interest to the membership, will be entered in the register and dealt with accordingly.
The register will not be used to monitor complaints involving other members or staff as procedures are already in place to process these issues. Members are advised that if any action is demanded by them on such issues the complaint must be in writing and must be timely.
Committee Members
Victor Lin – President
Victor Lin’s family company purchased the club from the original owners in 2016.
Playing off a handicap of 5, Victor is an avid golfer, very passionate about the club and was a member of the Committee prior to 2016.
Phil McCarroll – Club Captain and House Chairperson
Phil is Chairman of McCarroll Automotive Group that represents 12 Motor Vehicle Brands on 10 sites from Alexandria in the City through the North Shore and to Newcastle.
Phil started the McCarroll Auto Group in a small country Ford dealership in 1980 in Mudgee after using his accounting qualifications working for both Westfield and Lend Lease.
This experience in growing the Group from selling 30 cars a month to over 500 offers valuable entrepreneurial skills to THGCC Committee. He joined the club in 2000 and is passionate about how it is represented in the Sydney/Australia golfing community.
The House Sub-Committee liaises with the General Manager and Food and Beverage Manager on service issues, as well as contributing ideas on Club social functions and other aspects of the Food and Beverage operation.
Alan Baxter – Vice Captain and Finance Chairperson
Alan spent 3 years as an officer in the RAAF before joining IBM where he established his career in the IT Industry. His career included technical, sales and management positions. He established his own IT company before moving to consulting. He was CEO of DMR Consulting in Australia and COO of Fujitsu Consulting’s worldwide operation based out of London.
Alan is keen to preserve the club’s unique culture which is so very different to that of the old establishment member’s clubs.
Alan also sits on House Sub-Committee.
Rick Schweikert – Course Chairperson
Rick successfully ran film and TV post-production company FSM since inception in 1984 until its sale in 2016. With a staff peaking at 65 talented creatives and production crew, his range of skills ranges between creative, financial, operational, marketing, HR and technical.
Rick joined Terrey Hills in 2002 and is a regular player throughout the week.
The Course Sub-Committee receives reports and material information from management and, in particular, the Course Superintendent on maintenance, presentation and course development in order that Committee personnel be in a position to answer questions, of a non-technical nature, addressed to them by members.
Craig Gallie – Match Sub-Committee
Craig has a banking, finance and real estate background and has managed investment funds and large scale real estate development projects across Asia Pacific and Europe.
The Match Sub-Committee is responsible for matters pertaining to the conduct of competition play including determination of fixtures program, variations thereto, players’ etiquette and administration of the Rules of Golf and to report same to the Committee for discussion and approval.
Greg Cave – Match Chairperson
Greg has worked in overseas and domestic money markets including London, Bahrain and Sydney for more than 20 years.
He was Managing Director of MW Marshal & Co in Sydney for seven years before becoming an independent mortgage broker for 10 years before establishing Fincept in 2008.
Greg is a Foundation Member of the Club, joining in 1994. Having served previously on the Committee he wants to give back to the club that has given him such enjoyment with it’s unique and eclectic membership.
The Match Sub-Committee is responsible for matters pertaining to the conduct of competition play including determination of fixtures program, variations thereto, players’ etiquette and administration of the Rules of Golf and to report same to the Committee for discussion and approval.
Rob Lord – Course Sub-Committee
Rob has wide-ranging experience managing large scale businesses across Australia and New Zealand operating in the industrial manufacturing, mining and logistics sectors.
He has been a member and chair of National and State Industry boards as well as Company Director working on Public and Private Company boards.
As a result of a long business association, Rob is Honorary Consul General for Norway in NSW.
Rob has been a member at Terrey Hills since 2012 and looks forward to contributing to its ongoing improvement and continued success.
George Kalil – House Sub-Committee
George has successfully worked in the financial services industry for over 40 years, with the last 15 years as Licensee of his own financial advisory practice overseeing in excess of half a billion dollars in Funds Under Advice.
He has been a member of Terrey Hills since 1997 and has a deep understanding and appreciation of the club’s unique culture.
Now in semi-retirement, George wants to focus on the interests of Terrey Hills members so all continue to enjoy the facilities that we have become accustomed.
