Passing of Harry Kennedy

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harry Kennedy on Thursday, March 26th at the age of 96.

Harry was a proud Member of Whitevale for 55 years and served as Club Captain and on the Board.

Our thoughts go out to his family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date and obituary details will be posted once received.

Covid 19 - WGC Update

The pace and amount of new information we are receiving about the Covid-19 virus is changing rapidly. Our plans and actions for the golf club must adapt with what occurs and what we learn. We are continuing to prepare to open the golf course and the Clubhouse, while at the same time developing alternative plans that will adapt to the state of the virus and the direction we receive from our health organizations and governments.

In the midst of this preparation we are modelling three scenarios: normal opening, just opening the golf course, and not opening anything. There are also a number of minor variations, but with these three financial and operating plans identified, we can continue to be proactive and adapt to what occurs.

There is much that needs to be done to prepare the golf course for play after a Canadian winter. Even if we were unable to open the golf course, as it is a living environment, there will still be much to do to maintain and protect our prized asset. These activities require staff, equipment and resources, which in turn require financial resources. The Clubhouse also needs preparation for the season, especially to provide food services, should we be able to offer them. This also requires staff, equipment and raw materials, which in turn require financial resources.

Whitevale Golf Club is a not-for-profit corporation and it operates year to year on the revenues it receives. There is no background reserve fund that we can raid to pay expenses. Including uncertainties, we must therefore continue to deposit the membership dues which we are receiving from you. You can be certain we are working diligently to protect your money and provide an enjoyable golf experience as soon as we can. We are all members, co-owners and golfers.

Working together, be assured management and the co-owners on the Board are being very careful with your money. All purchases have stopped and discretionary expenses are being eliminated. We are also working with our vendors and creditors to find savings and to defer any expenses that are deferrable.  We also intend to pursue any available government grants, such as those that were recently announced. As it becomes clearer what services can be offered, we will finalize a revised 2020 budget and share it with you. In addition, frequent updates can be expected.

This situation is unexpected and one which is uncharted.  With this, our health authorities are providing the guidance which is fundamental to the scenario we all, members and employees will live. Together, our priorities are the health and safety of our members/owners, and employees, and the general welfare of our Club. 

We are confident we will successfully exit this situation and the current uncertainties better than most.

Kind Regards, 
Mark Crerar,
President

C.c.
Board of Directors
Sean DeSilva – GM and COO

Message on behalf of the Board and Management - Covid-19

The Clubhouse closure for a minimum of three weeks (Monday, April 6^th)

Our world has changed over the past few weeks. COVID-19 has arrived and as announced by the World Health Organization on March 11^th, it is now a pandemic.

COVID-19 is in the forefront of the news and where the Club’s Leadership group is spending the majority of our time. Evident are the potential implications for all of us and also our Club.  

The Board and Management Team will follow the credible health organizations. Our focus is one of caution and preventative measures for health, safety and the general welfare of the Club.We will keep membership informed by communicating on a regular basis.

During the clubhouse closure, administrative staff will continue to work remotely and will be responding to email. For questions and information regarding the closure, please contact Sean DeSilva, Chief Operating Officer SDeSilva@whitevalegolfclub.com. To be most effective, please use email for all inquiries you have.

While the clubhouse is closed, the golf course will be monitored daily. We will also be moving forward with our turf building occupancy application next week.

Many of you will likely have questions on how this may impact the opening of the golf course and clubhouse for daily use. The answer is we are still working towards a "normal opening" but will follow the guidance of health officials. As you know, this epidemic continues to change on an hourly, daily and weekly basis. 

Thank you for your time, attention and understanding as the situation we face continues to develop.

The WGC Board of Directors and Management Team 

2020 Committee Orientation

Many thanks to our 2020 Committee Volunteer Members who joined us for an orientation session on Thursday evening.

We had close to 50 participants who either braved the snowy conditions in person or via Zoom meeting for what proved to be an informative session for all things Whitevale.

Your keen level of engagement as Member representatives is appreciated.

Robillard, Michael

We are sad to announce the passing of Michael Robillard, a long time member of Whitevale. Michael joined the club in 1985 and truly enjoyed the friendships he made while playing a game he loved. Our deepest sympathies to his family and friends during this difficult time. Please see the link provided below for further details.

https://www.arbormemorial.ca/mcdbrown-scarborough/obituaries/michael-robillard/43571/

Passing of Dave McGilton

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dave McGilton on November 13, 2019. On behalf of his Whitevale family, our sincerest sympathies. Please see his obituary and service details below.

George Dave McGilton

May 13, 1935 -  November 13, 2019

Passed away peacefully on November 13, 2019 in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Ruth McGilton for 61 years. Loving father of Kathleen Kinsella and her partner Ron Lucas and Jim McGilton and his wife Kathy. Cherished grandfather of Brian and Jeff McGilton. Dave loved sports. He especially loved golf and continued to play until this past summer. He worked for the Borough and City of Scarborough for 38 years including roles as a Project Manager and Inspection Supervisor. Visitation will be held at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, 1057 Brock Road, Pickering on Friday, November 22nd from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm and on Saturday, November 23rd from 10 am until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 11 am. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Renascent.

https://mountpleasantgroup.permavita.com/site/GeorgeDaveMcGilton.html?s=40

Longest Day of Golf Donation

Kandice Brackenbury presents a cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society on behalf of Whitevale's Longest Day of Golf in the amount of $27.1K. This is $2K over our target. Well done Whitevale and 28 years strong!

Thank You - David Myrvold Junior Golf Fund

Since I do not have all the names and addresses of the many Whitevale members who have contributed so far to the David Myrvold Junior Golf Fund, our family would like to thank you. This thanks is extended to the many individuals and group donors, such as Scarps, President’s Day and Ryder Cup members. Total donations as of November 6^th is $6,792.50. 

This Fund will aid our Whitevale Junior members for various events and awards in future years.

Bob Myrvold

Peter Cant - Obituary

Peter Cant

1934 – 2019

Suddenly, on Saturday October 26^th, 2019, with his loving wife, Sally, at his side at the Scarborough Centenary Hospital in his 86^th year. Beloved husband of Sally for over 62 years, predeceased by their only son, David Stephen Cant (2008).  Peter was born one of ten children and grew up in Doncaster, Yorkshire, UK.  He married Sally in March 1957 and immigrated to Canada in June 1957.  Peter worked in the Long Distance Engineering Department, Montreal, of Bell Canada and Bell Telephone Engineering Training School, Belleville for 34 years.  Subsequently Peter worked at Timothy Eaton Memorial Church before retiring.  Peter was an avid golfer, tennis player and curler, and enjoyed his membership at Whitevale Golf Club and Tam Heather Curling and Tennis Club.  Cremation has taken place.  A celebration of Peter’s life is being planned and will take place at a later date.  Memorial donations will be graciously received by the David Stephen Cant Graduate Scholarship in Stem Cell Research, University of Toronto.  Contact the Office of Advancement, Faculty of Medicine 416-946-3111. Condolences – www.oshawafuneralhome.com

Passing of Peter Cant

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Cant on Saturday, October 26th.  More information will be provided once received. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.