Oakdale Golf and Country Club is a family club and accordingly many families have several individuals who are Oakdale members (for example, a husband and wife) but only one of those members is an Oakdale shareholder. In addition, Oakdale has a class of shares that may be transferred to others by former members and consequently there are now many Oakdale shareholders who are not members of the club.
We the undersigned MEMBERS of Oakdale Golf and Country Club hereby petition our Board of Directors to hold a MEMBER vote, as opposed to a SHAREHOLDER vote. The Board of Directors need to understand the TRUE FEELING OF THE MEMBERS of the club regarding the holding of the 2nd Canadian Open at Oakdale.
It was the SHAREHOLDERS who voted regarding the 1st Canadian Open, which meant that many MEMBERS were not allowed to express their views. It is the MEMBERS, however, and not the SHAREHOLDERS, who are affected by holding a Canadian Open at Oakdale.
We understand the decision whether to go ahead with the 2nd Canadian Open is solely a Board decision, but before the Board makes its decision, we the undersigned MEMBERS strongly request that if the Board wishes to act responsibly and reasonably, they should hold a MEMBER vote to ascertain and take into consideration the views of the club’s MEMBERS.
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January 29, 2024
I am honestly overwhelmed by the momentum building behind this request. This movement belongs entirely to the membership and seeing so many of you come together is a testament to how much this club means to us all.
Reached 100 supporters
January 29, 2024
36 Comments
I am in favour of a member vote. What needs to be decided as well is it a majority or a 2/3 of the votes decide to proceed or not with the Canadian Open in 2026.
Shame on the board for not previously disclosing this information. A terrible lack of transparency.
How many more summers of golf am I going to miss and still pay full dues? We are just members of a public golf club. I’m NOT in favour of holding another Canadian Open!
I am totally against the second Canadian open at Oakdale. A vote is the way it should be. The President already said it would be voted on and he should keep his word.
I definitely do not want the Canadian Open again at Oakdale. It was to disruptive and caused way to many non-playing days
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Oakdale Golf and Country Club is a family club and accordingly many families have several individuals who are Oakdale members (for example, a husband and wife) but only one of those members is an Oakdale shareholder. In addition, Oakdale has a class of shares that may be transferred to others by former members and consequently there are now many Oakdale shareholders who are not members of the club.
We the undersigned MEMBERS of Oakdale Golf and Country Club hereby petition our Board of Directors to hold a MEMBER vote, as opposed to a SHAREHOLDER vote. The Board of Directors need to understand the TRUE FEELING OF THE MEMBERS of the club regarding the holding of the 2nd Canadian Open at Oakdale.
It was the SHAREHOLDERS who voted regarding the 1st Canadian Open, which meant that many MEMBERS were not allowed to express their views. It is the MEMBERS, however, and not the SHAREHOLDERS, who are affected by holding a Canadian Open at Oakdale.
We understand the decision whether to go ahead with the 2nd Canadian Open is solely a Board decision, but before the Board makes its decision, we the undersigned MEMBERS strongly request that if the Board wishes to act responsibly and reasonably, they should hold a MEMBER vote to ascertain and take into consideration the views of the club’s MEMBERS.
Updates
January 29, 2024
I am honestly overwhelmed by the momentum building behind this request. This movement belongs entirely to the membership and seeing so many of you come together is a testament to how much this club means to us all.
Reached 100 supporters
January 29, 2024
36 Comments
i agree it should be membership not ownership. some shareholders dont even attend the club
I am in favour of a member vote. What needs to be decided as well is it a majority or a 2/3 of the votes decide to proceed or not with the Canadian Open in 2026.
Shame on the board for not previously disclosing this information. A terrible lack of transparency.
How many more summers of golf am I going to miss and still pay full dues? We are just members of a public golf club. I’m NOT in favour of holding another Canadian Open!
I am totally against the second Canadian open at Oakdale. A vote is the way it should be. The President already said it would be voted on and he should keep his word.
I definitely do not want the Canadian Open again at Oakdale. It was to disruptive and caused way to many non-playing days
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i agree it should be membership not ownership. some shareholders dont even attend the club