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CGF Team

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Dear members,

As agreed at the November 2023 Committee Meeting, I have selected 8 players (5 Men & 3 Ladies) based on their positions in the 2023 Order of Merits, to represent Secret Valley Golf Club in the CGF Cup at Aphrodite Hills on Sunday 3 Dec 23. 

The format is Individual Stableford with the best 6 out of 8 scores counting towards the team total. 

Jamie Evans 
Mick O'Driscoll 
Lee Preston 
Tony Hawke 
Mick Mason 
Erica Broadhead 
Iona Elliott 
Shelagh Koulaouzos 

Men's Reserves: 
Dave Grant 
Kirill Lyushinskiy 
Valera Mordvinov 
Mike Burrell 

Ladies Reserves: 
Li Min Ma 
Lisa Wells 
Olga Pushakova 
Regards,

Willie El-Fakir
Captain
Secret Valley Golf Resort
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CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR UKRAINIAN CHILDREN IN PAPHOS

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Dear members,
I am continuing to coordinate the aid to Ukrainian families in Paphos, and last year our Club nominated Ukrainian children in Paphos as the charity to which members would donate a present, and place them under the Christmas Tree placed in the Club Foyer.
Through a generous sponsorship, I then held a Christmas Lunch at the Club for 55 women
with their children, when the presents were handed over to the children attending, and the
remainder handed out when they held their own Christmas party at the Ukrainian Centre in Paphos.
This year, I am delighted that I have again received the sponsorship to hold the Christmas
lunch for around 55-60 women and their children.  However, the Club this year, have decided to nominate another charity to which members can donate the presents.  Due to the large increase in rents in Paphos this year, the majority of Ukrainian women working as cleaners, waitresses, etc have seen a sharp deterioration in their net income available to buy food, pay for electricity etc, let alone having spare funds to spend on Christmas presents for their children.
Since the Club's decision , a large number of members have approached me , as they wish to continue to provide a present for the Ukrainian children, as well as supporting the Club's charity to be nominated.
I have therefore agreed with Nadia, who runs the Aristo sales office, at the lower
roundabout in Secret Valley, that she will accept these presents from members, and place
them around their own Christmas tree.Her office is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5 pm and 9am to 1pm on Saturday. I can also be contacted to collect any presents.
Could I please ask that any gifts donated are clearly labelled with either boy or girl. and
which age range they are designated for.  The age ranges should be 1-3 years ; 4-6 years ; 7-10 years ; 11-15 years
I very much appreciate every members contribution, to help make this Christmas so much
better for these children.
Any queries or questions please email me at : [email protected]

Brian Shubrook

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Loukas Update

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I would like to thank all members of SVGC for the wonderful support they provided for Loukas.  An amazing €2340 was given to the fund to help Loukas through his battle with Lymphoma.  For those of you, who were on the balcony yesterday afternoon, you will have felt the emotion and gratitude shown by Loukas.  He was, and is, overwhelmed by the support given by the Club, and so are his parents.
On Wednesday he underwent the first of his chemotherapy treatments.  It takes 5 hours for the procedure, which is tiring in itself.  He goes for his second session in about 10 days.
For my part, I must also thank members for their generosity and support as I begged them to hand over their cash.  Asking members to support the Royal British Legion Poppy Fund and to help Loukas is slightly intimidating, but everyone made the challenge easy and that made all the difference!  I am extremely grateful and proud. 

Regards,

Jeni
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Quiz Night 2023-11-10

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Dear members,
I would like to thank all of the members, guests and our quiz master (John Broadhead and his wife Erica) who supported quiz night on Friday, November 10th.  We were able to raise 120 euros for charity.  I would also like to give a  special thanks to Toma for donating the wine for the winning team.
This was our last quiz night of 2023. In total, we raised 920 euros from the quiz nights for the captain's charity.
Thank you very much!
Regards,

Willie El-Fakir
Captain
Secret Valley Golf Resort
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Quiz Night 2023-11-10 – Reminder

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Dear members,
Our next and final quiz night of 2023 is Friday, November 10th and our quiz master will be John Broadhead.  The quiz will start at 19:00 (7:00 PM).  Please arrive not later than 18:30 (6:30 PM)
If you with to attend, please book a table with Toma at the bar not later that Wednesday November 8th.  If you do not have a team, just let Toma know you are coming and we can work out teams on the night.
Regards,

Willie El-Fakir
Captain
Secret Valley Golf Resort
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Loukas Fund Raising Update

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Dear members,
The fund to help Loukas through his cancer treatment will be handed to him and/or his family on Saturday afternoon.  Donations may be left in the Pro Shop or members may contact  [email protected] or 97750583.  I have also left a card in the Pro Shop should any member wish to leave a short message.  Loukas starts his chemotherapy tomorrow and I am sure all members are wishing for positive results and a good outcome. 
I thank all members who have supported the fund for Loukas.  There have been some very generous donations.  I know the family are quite moved by the support shown by the Club for their son. 
Many thanks.
Regards,

Jenny Spoor

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Quiz Night 2023-11-10

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Dear members,
Our next and final quiz night of 2023 is Friday, November 10th and our quiz master will be John Broadhead.  The quiz will start at 19:00 (7:00 PM).  Please arrive not later than 18:30 (6:30 PM)
If you with to attend, please book a table with Toma at the bar not later that Wednesday November 8th.  If you do not have a team, just let Toma know you are coming and we can work out teams on the night.
Regards,

Willie El-Fakir
Captain
Secret Valley Golf Resort
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Loukas Fund Update

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Dear Members
Thank you so much for your generous contribution to the Loukas Fund which now stands at €1500.
Please be advised that donations for Loukas may be left in envelopes at the Pro Shop.  Envelopes should be labelled for Loukas, c/o Jeni Spoor.
Thank you for the very generous donations already received.  The process for Loukas may be long and most certainly difficult.  I spoke with his devastated parents today who are doing their best to deal with the shocking news on their son’s health.
Perhaps I shall see you during the week but in the meantime thank you for your support.
Kind Regards
Jeni Spoor
 
 
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Loukas Cancer Fund

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UPDATE…

Dear members,
I have just been advised that Loukas, age 22 years and member of the F&B staff at SVGC,  has been diagnosed with cancer.  Apparently he has multiple tumours in his body and will be told the extent of his cancer and necessary treatment this week.
Loukas is a cheerful and helpful member of the F&B staff at SVGC.   Jeni Spoor is arranging a collection to help him through this difficult time.  If you would like to make a donation, please see Jeni Spoor att he club or contact her via email at  [email protected].

I have attached a photo for those of you who are not sure who Loucas is.

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Regards,

Willie El-Fakir
Captain
Secret Valley Golf Resort
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Loukas Cancer Fund

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Dear members,

I have just been advised that Loukas, age 22 years and member of the F&B staff at SVGC,  has been diagnosed with cancer.  Apparently he has multiple tumours in his body and will be told the extent of his cancer and necessary treatment this week.

 

Loukas is a cheerful and helpful member of the F&B staff at SVGC.   Jeni Spoor is arranging a collection to help him through this difficult time.  If you would like to make a donation, please see Jeni Spoor at the club or contact her via email at  [email protected].

 

Regards,

Willie El-Fakir
Captain
Secret Valley Golf Resort