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  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 2,692 Mod ✭✭✭✭TrueDub


    Based on the updated announcement, is the Society planning for the worst case scenario? Have we all members' details to assemble a WhatsApp group or some other method of remaining in touch? I would hope/assume so, but just wanted to check in case any assistance is needed.

    Here's where I find out there's been a WhatsApp group for years where everyone talks about me….. 😁



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,332 ✭✭✭MojoMaker


    If the site does go it would be great to be included in a BGS WhatsApp group pls. Even though the season is virtually over - for planning for next year etc.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭spacecoyote


    We're doing talking behind close doors, looking at our options moving forward in the worst case scenario.

    There isn't a society whatsapp currently. We used to use one during Covid times around organising outings, but we looked to move away from it when we started using Clubnet and came back to the real world.

    The tricky part really then becomes the organic growth and sustainability of the society. We usually get some level of drop off and some new members every year. Boards has been the source of that growth in members and just starting off with our current base will ultimately result in a decline I'd imagine.

    So we're hoping for the best for boards as a whole, but examine how we can come up with a public forum to maintain our ability to exist moving forwards



  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 2,692 Mod ✭✭✭✭TrueDub


    Thanks.

    I agree on hoping for the best, but planning for the worst. Fingers crossed.

    If I can be of any assistance, I’m happy to help. I’m a software/website dev by trade.



  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 7,033 Mod ✭✭✭✭charlieIRL


    If things do not go our way here, it is vital to the survival of the society, that we continue to use ClubNet as without their help we wouldn’t have developed the society to what it is today. I don’t think many users realise how valuable the service is.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 239 ✭✭newindublin


    the sub-reddit golf Ireland has 1.5k members, maybe establish a subreddit for society golf Ireland? seems like a good idea regardless of the state of boards.ie to me...



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 303 ✭✭Sorbet


    I see they’ve gone ahead….

    https://www.reddit.com/r/golfireland/s/vJsaMgMJxw



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,265 ✭✭✭benny79


    @Sorbet that link doesn't work for me anyway 🤷‍♂️



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 303 ✭✭Sorbet


    Maybe try this one;

    https://www.reddit.com/r/golfireland/s/0zL3eSA09T

    Here’s a pic of the post - has gathered a fair bit of positive response.

    IMG_6921.png


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,265 ✭✭✭benny79


    Seen it best of luck to him trying to do it on his own! It's not easy and that's with a committee 😂



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