Meeting was called to order at 10:20a.m. All Board members present except Mack Whitley who was excused because of sickness.

Chuck Hite gave the Treasurers report. Bank balance as of Dec. 31, 2003 is $7043.58. Net funds available after allowance for committed funds: $1,567.08. Chuck will make a recommendation to the Board that dues in 2004 to remain at $25. This recommendation will be presented to the membership for approval at the Annual Meeting March 3, 2004. Treasurers report was approved.

Conde has made arrangements with Pebble Creek Club to host the annual meeting/breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on March 3rd.

Some general discussion amongst Board regarding criteria for Social Membership in Golden Boys, which will be an item on the annual meeting agenda. Annual meeting notice to be prepared by Feb. 4th for distribution at golf outings on Mon, Wed. and Friday. Remaining notices will be mailed on Feb 12th. Chuck will prepare labels and Conde will prepare Interclub info. Reminder by Chuck that we need 51% attendance at annual meeting to change bylaws.

Conde gave golf report indicating that Interclubs have been set for 2004. These are listed on the Golden Boys Schedule of Events—2004.

Doug gave report on Dine-Arounds. We should keep all Dine Around places as they were last year except the Flat Rock Cafe’ and the City Club. They will be replaced. The only dinner firmed up is the Brick Street Cafe for January. Doug and Al Valenti will meet and confirm all of the other places.

Al gave Social Report. In general, Christmas Party at Rene’s Steakhouse was a success. Some modifications in this year’s menu were suggested to make improvements. Date is set for Dec. 9, 2004. Attendance at the 2003 Christmas party was 159. The 2004 Annual Picnic was discussed, with an agreement to continue location at Buckhorn Lodge on Paris Mountain. Some accommodation to be made for members who may need to carpool up the mountain. Date for Picnic set for Sept. 23, 2004.

Meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m.
Al Valenti, acting for the secretary.