The meeting was called to order at 2:10 p.m. with all members present except Doug Bond and Conde Sargent, who were out of town The minutes of the last meeting were accepted without objection.
Treasurers report was presented by Dan Coviello showing a bank balance of $7,532.24. Total committed funds amount to $5,613.67 leaving a balance of $2,141.35 (less net subsidies of $222.78) with a bottom line net funds available of $1,918.57. Chuck Hite will continue to work with Dan in compiling the monthly financial statement.
Al Valenti covered the Golf Chairman’s report in Doug’s absence. The interclub selection sheet is in the process of being handed out to the membership at the weekly games. However, due to bad weather and low participation, the majority of the letters will be mailed this week.
Social Chairman’s report updated the upcoming events for the year. Al Valenti has made a payment of $240.00 to secure the site for the annual picnic — that will be chaired by Gene Witherspoon. A site for the Christmas party is still under consideration by Wendell Alderman and Al Valenti.
George Baker is in the process of putting together the agenda for the March 2 annual meeting. Preparations are well underway assignment wise for board member participation. Al Valenti will chair the meeting with reports from the respective chairmen. George Baker will cover special presentations.
Al Valenti covered the meeting held with the club manager and head pro. This meeting was attended by Doug Bond, Conde Sargent and Al Valenti. The main purpose of the meeting was to cover the yearly schedule of the Golden Boys events.
Changes as to the operation of the club will be covered in a letter to go out to all Pebble Creek members in the near furture. One of the proposed changes considered is to turn both courses into semi-private status. As a result of this meeting, Mark did agree to allow the Golden Boys Member-Guest tournament to be played on both courses.
Dan Coviello asked the board to consider changing the rules to allow some of the golden boys, due to age and handicap, to play from either the red or black tees. Chuck Hite agreed to research this proposal and do a writeup to be considered at the next meeting.
Larry Freehauf brought to the boards attention the subject of players not playing by the rules of the game -i.e.- cheating on score, moving the ball in the rough, not putting the ball out (especially the ball(s) that count) and the habit of “giving putts”.
Gearge Baker, in closing the meeting, stated that he felt the changes that the club is considering will not adversely affect the Golden Boys weekly games.
Meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
Mack Whitley, Secretary