Golden Boys board of directors meeting, December 8, 2004, was called to order at 3:35 pm with all board members. Larry Freehauf, elected to the 2005 board, was absent because of a medical appointment.

Dan Coviello and Larry Freehauf are the two new board members, chosen in the recent election. They will replace outgoing Chuck Hite and Conde Sargent, who have completed their three-year terms.

The board, without opposition, wished to express their appreciation for all the work performance by Chuck and Conde over the past years. Their contributions cannot be measured in hours or days, but truly in years. To Chuck and Conde, a job WELL DONE!

The minutes of the November 3, 2004, meeting, were accepted as presented.

Chuck Hite gave an in-depth treasurers report covering funds available. The bank balance as of November 30, 2004, is $12,553.65, with net funds available after all committee funds are accounted for at $3,689.07. Chuck covered all subjects such as the annual picnic, the yearly Christmas party, the ongoing discussion about the hole-in-one fund and contributions to SC Junior Golf and memorials for deceased members. Doug Bond suggested the funds marked Club Member/Guest Par 3 be put to some use. Conde Sargent agreed with this suggestion and Chuck stated he would look into this and report back at the next meeting. This fund contains $1,280.

The hole-in-one contribution by Pebble Creek Club is still unresolved. Chuck will attempt to get an answer from Mark within the next few weeks. The board feels that if the club is not going to match the Golden Boys contribution to the Pro Shop, we should drop the contribution to the pro shop and just award the money in the hole-in-one fund.

Mack Whitley said all is ready for the Christmas Party to be at Rene’s Steakhouse on December 9, 2004. Doug Bond, Jim Pearson, Al Valenti, George Baker, Conde Sargent, Chuck Hite all pitched in. Shirley Whitley did an outstanding job on the candle favors for the ladies.

Al Valenti reported the first Dine-A-Round will be held January 25, 2005, at the Brick Street Cafe and that menu and other details will be announced soon.

Conde Sargent stated that the Interclub schedule for 2005 has been set. Information will be made available as soon as possible. Doug Bond will have a follow up on this topic.

Doug Bond nominated George Baker for present of the Golden Boys for 2005. The nomination was seconded and no other candidates were nominated. Serving with Mr. Baker in 2005 will be the following appointments made by the new chairman:
Al Valenti, vice president
Dan Coviello, treasurer
Doug Bond, golf chairman
Mack Whitley, secretary
Larry Freehauf, Christmas Party and special events

George Baker handed out a list of committee assignments for all board members, with the goal being to get more of the membership involved in the every day activities of the Golden Boys. In addition to this, he has made an effort to enlist the services of Conde Sargent to help the Golf Chairman and to continue to contribute to the newsletter. Chuck Hite has agreed to continue to maintain the hole-in-one kitty, keep track of the monthly handicap sheet, keep the master copy of the Bi Laws and to continue to update the Golden Boys roster.

No additional business was brought up and the meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

Mack Whitley, Secretary