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FCGA Special Edition The ClubFACE – 2018 Gala Dinner and Awards Night

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Dear FCGA Members, Friends of FCGA,

Sponsors and Supporters.

It is my privilege and honour as the

President of FCGA to give you the final

updates, progress and activities for the 5th

year of FCGA’s presence. The Gala Dinner

and awards night was a fantastic platform

to celebrate our member’s achievements and

the club’s achievements and believe me, we

just did that.

This association was formed on the 8

January 2014 and I feel proud to say that

as an organisation we have flourished in the

last 5 years or the first 5 years and ready

to mature to the next level.

To play golf, we really do not need a golfing

association. We just need few friends

around you, you can enjoy Golf and that’s

what we were doing. When a handful of

people decided to form a club, it was not for

just playing golf. What could we achieve

more with this wonderful game of Golf was

our main focus.

And to tell you, we have done a lot more

than just swing at the balls on the golf

course.

To name few things, in last 5 years, being

a sporting organisation, we have donated

close to $20,000 to Charity in last 5 years.


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We have represented FCGA in many social

and golfing events locally, interstate and

overseas. We have held community events.

Promoted and supported business. This club

has representation up to the State Level of

Golf. Built Leaders and Leaderships

amongst members. Members have learnt

and learning about discipline in areas such

as time management, punctuality,

honesty, dedication, commitment, Values,

respect and presentation. In Past

newsletters, you must have seen how FCGA

represents itself in general public and in our

own competitions.

Now Friends, these were not co incidence.

In 2014, when we formed this association,

we had some 6 months short term goals for,

1-year Mid-term Goals, for and then we had

some 5-year long term goal. I can confirm

that we have achieved all the goals we set

and quite easily more than that. All the

information I gave earlier, has been part of

FCGA’s goals and vision. And to the Club

members, credit, we have achieved all these

as a group

Please do not think as I am bragging about

what we have achieved. I treat you all as

friends of FCGA and are excited to share our

achievements, goals and visions, making

you realise that you all either directly or

indirectly helped FCGA achieve its success.

We do not regard ourselves as just any golf

club. We want to be a club which gives

justice to the code. Golf is an elite sport and

we want to keep its status to its level. We do

not do anything for the sake of doing it. If

FCGA has its 100% commitment to it, we

will do it or we won’t entertain the idea.

Whatever we have done or want to do, these

would never have been possible without the

support of you all. The supporters and

sponsors are the key to our achievement and

success.

I would like to thank you all for the support

you have given. Your support will guide us

to next level. All the supporters, Sponsors,

Admin Kitty, (who has played the major

part in getting our club know around the

golfing world), players and non-playing

members of FCGA and the leadership group,

Thank you all. Without you we would have

never achieved what we have. You have heard

about a lot of things we have done in the

past.

But, it’s all about the future now.

What we achieve in the future will depend

on the focus we create and mentality we

attain. This club is all about “us not me”.

Anyone who wants to enjoy the ride with

FCGA has to have a “It’s about us”

mentality. Not “it’s about me” mentality.

The “it’s about us” members have always

risen in and for this club. FCGA will

welcome each and everyone who wants to be

part of our journey and I assure you will

have a wonderful time with us.

For now, please enjoy the read of FCGA’s

ClubFACE. You will surely find all the

results and achievements of members in

here. I do not want to name them in this

page as Admin Kitty has done a great job

on it.


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Congratulations to all Winners of 2018

season.

Looking forward to the new season which is

not far away. Have a wonderful rest of the

year and see you all in 2019.

Happy New Year to you all.

Lalen Sharma – FCGA El Presidente

Red Carpet Welcome of Members

and Guests


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Our Members

Fiji Canberra Golfers Association would

like to thank its members for their

continued support. As our Association

embarks on another year of golfing,

members is what makes the Fiji Canberra

Golfers Association achieve great things.

Recognising sportsmanship rewarding

friendship was our theme and has a

greater meaning than the mere words.

Our Theme is about recognising the

sportsman amongst us and being proud

that we have such sportsmanship

amongst us. Rewarding friendship is

about friendship, either it be taking

existing friendship to new height or

forming new friendships. I am sure you

have formed new friendship that will

grow in 2019.

FCGA members come from a wide range

of background with a wealth of experience

in their respective professional field and

wealth of personal experience to enrich our

club. We have lots to learn from each

other and guide the young members to

become a better golfer and respected

member of the local community.


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Our Sponsors

Fiji Canberra Golfers Association would

like to thank our sponsors – Hospitality

Sponsor- Chalisa Indian Restaurant,

Trades Sponsor -Enlighten Electrical Pty

Ltd and Business Sponsor – On London

Legal and Migration for their sponsorship

and support throughout 2018.

As a new Association, it’s hard to find

sponsors but both our sponsors had faith

in us to support us and saw value in

forming an association with FCGA. Our

2018 sponsorship package has been

enhanced and the package adds value to

your sponsorships. We will contact you

directly to discuss this further with you.

So thank you once again.

We look forward to all our sponsors for

continued support and a greater

involvement in 2019.


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Our Captain In August 2018, FCGA Club Captain Mr

Hem Chandra announced his intention to

step down from the role of Club Captain.

The Executive Committee respected Mr

Hem ’s decision and gracefully accepted

the decision.


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2018 Gala Dinner and Awards

Night

Mr Rocket Reddy delivers the chained box

containing the envelopes of all the

winners names.

Mr Rocket Lalen Sharma, President of

FCGA, unlocking the chained box

containing the envelopes of all the

winners names.

The box containing the envelopes of all

the winners names is opened….let the

presentation begin…….

Nearest to Pin 2018

The Winner of the Nearest to Pin 2018 Mr

Ashwin VS Kumar receiving Award for

the second year running from Dinesh

Kumar jnr one of the Executive members

of Fiji Canberra Golfers Association.


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Longest Drive 2018

The Winner of the Longest Drive 2018 Mr

Sam Schmidt receiving the Award from

Dinesh Kumar jnr one of the Executive

members of Fiji Canberra Golfers

Association.

Drive and Pitch 2018

The Winner of the Drive and Pitch 2018

Mr Ronald Naidu receiving the Award

from Dinesh Kumar jnr one of the

Executive members of Fiji Canberra

Golfers Association.


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Most Improved Player 2018

The Most Improved Player Award was

given to Mr Navin Lal. Mr Lal dropped

his handicap by 7 in 2018. Well Done

Navin. Navin receiving the Award from

Dinesh Kumar jnr one of the Executive


Association.

Most Number of Comp Winner 2018

The Winner of the Drive and Pitch 2018

Mr Ronald Naidu receiving the Award

from Dinesh Kumar jnr one of the




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Special Recognition Award 2018

The 2018 Special Recognition Award

went to Mr Ian Burnell for his support,

leadership and contribution toward

helping FCGA achieve its goals. Mr

Burnell received the awards from Lalen

Sharma one of the Executive members of

Fiji Canberra Golfers Association.

Match Play Finalist 2018

The MatchPlay Finalist 2018 was Mr

Sam Schmidt. Mr Schmidt received the

awards from Lalen Sharma, one of the




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Match Play Champion 2018

The MatchPlay Champion 2018 was Mr

Ashwin Kumar. Mr Kumar received the

awards from Lalen Sharma, one of the



FCGA Open Championship 2018

The FCGA Open Championship 2018 was

Mr Rajneel Chauhan. Mr Chauhan was in

Fiji at the time of the Gala Dinner and

Awards Night. Pictured here with Sandra

Turner, getting his award on the day.


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Captains Challenge Cup 2018

The FCGA Captain Challenge Cup 2018

winner was Mr Dinesh Kumar Snr. Mr

Kumar received the award from Captain

Hem Chandra. The Captains Cup is in

honour FCGA Captain Mr Hem Chandra.

Overall Best Player 2018

The 2018 Overall Best Player 2018 went

to Mr Kartik Sharma. Mr Sharma

received the awards from Mr James

McMaster, PGA Professional, Playing

member of Fiji Canberra Golfers

Association.


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FCGA Championship 2nd Runner

up 2018

The 2018 FCGA Championship 2nd

Runner up was won by Mr Hem Chandra

Mr Chandra received the award from Mr

Dinesh Kumar snr, one of the Executive


Association.

FCGA Championship Runner Up

2018

The Winner of the FCGA Championship

Runner Up was Mr Ashwin Kumar.

Mr Kumar receiving the Award from

Dinesh Kumar jnr Treasurer of Fiji

Canberra Golfers Association.


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FCGA Championship 2018

The Winner of the FCGA Championship

was Mr Dinesh Kumar snr.

Mr Kumar receiving the Award from

Lalen Sharma, President of Fiji Canberra


The 2018 FCGA Championship winner

was in great form at the pointy end of the

championship peaking at the right time

to claim 3 monthly wins and the 2018

championship. Well done Dinesh snr.

The Winner of the FCGA Championship was Mr

Dinesh Kumar snr sharing a moment with his

extended family members

Dinesh Kumar snr sharing his thoughts on the

win and what the win means to him.


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2018 Gala Dinner and Awards

Night in Pictures


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Feedback and Contribution

Thank you for all your support in 2018. I

couldn’t have done this without your

support. I hope you have enjoyed reading

the Monthly edition of the ClubFACE.

I, Admin Kitty am heading to overseas

for a much-deserved break with a tall

dark handsome men for some much

needed rest and recreation in Fiji Island.

My plans are to soak the sun, surf the

crystal clear water and enjoy the Fijian

hospitality…….I know your jealous hehe.

Also, time and money permitting I may

venture into Suva for some shopping.

Hope you all have a great festive season

and a happy 2019. Anything you would

like 2 contribute for January Newsletter,

your holiday pics, or that hole in one,

please send 2 Admin Kitty @

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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