Central West District Golf Association Treasurer’s Report 2026
Our account balance as at 30 September, 2026 was $9,542.23. However, I make the following two notes:
· The money from NSW Vets Grass Roots Grant towards the Ultimate Golf Challenge for last year ($750) was deposited into our account in this reporting period in October 2025, and, this year’s money ($400) also arrived in the 2026 reporting period in September 2026.
· Our income also includes $850 in member pre orders for the Central West Golf Polo Shirts which will be paid for in November upon delivery.
The balance of our operating account was $4,542.23 with another $5,000 in a Term Deposit account. In April 2026 $192.50 in interest was transferred from the Term Deposit into our operating account.
Our income from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026 came from the following sources:
Vets Membership: $4,700 which is exactly the same as last year!
Vets Game Fees: $3,285.50 up from $2,662 in 2025, an increase of $623.50. Central West Vets receives $1.50 per player from each event with $28.50 going to the clubs which includes provision of morning tea and lunch. The exception is Blayney which receives $18.50 for the golf event and provision of morning tea. Therefore, attendance at CWV Golf this year has significantly increased.
NSW Veterans Grass Roots Grant towards the Ultimate Golf Challenge $750 received October 2025.
NSW Veterans Grass Roots Grant towards the Ultimate Golf Challenge $400 received September 2026.
Members pre orders of the Polo golf shirt @ $50 per shirt for 17 orders, equals $850.
Term Deposit Interest: $192.50
Bank Account Interest: $15.56
TOTAL INCOME: $10,193.56.
Our expenditure from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026 mostly includes Vets games winners’ vouchers and golf balls:
Golf Vouchers: $4,000 an increase from $3,520 in 2025.
Golf Balls: $1,070.76 a decrease from $1249.50 in 2025.
NSW Vets Fees: $970
Championship Prizes: $225
Ultimate Golf Challenge: $1,100
Christmas Hams for Christmas Cheer Event: $244.14
Website/Email: $250.76
Printing: $76.94
TOTAL EXPENDITURE: $7,937.60
OPERATING SURPLUS: $2,255.96
But, if I exclude the members’ pre order shirts ($850) and the NSW Vets Grass Roots Grant which arrived in September ($400) but is outgoing in December, then, our surplus is: $975.96.
Concluding comments
Our continued strong membership numbers and an increase in numbers playing at all clubs in 2025/26 is very encouraging. I encourage all members to venture out and try the various clubs that make up the Central West Vets Golf both for the camaraderie and also to financially support some of our smaller clubs.
CWV Membership for 2026 will remain at $20 and is due anytime from our AGM at Wentworth on 9 November. The biggest day for membership collection however, is at the last event of the year at Bathurst on 14 December. Manuel Pro and I will set up outside the Pro Shop and we look forward to collecting your dues for the next year.
Thank you for supporting CWV Golf and the seven clubs. I look forward to meeting many more of you ‘around the grounds’ in the not too distant future.
David Gates
CWV Golf Association Treasurer