Call To Order
Meeting was called to order at 3:10 PM
Board members present: Jay Gaskin, Bill Ross, Dave Bogniard, Mike Toskey and Curt Irish
Guests present: Jim Pearson
Treasurer’s Report
Dave provided the board with copies of documents and a report on the current status of the Golden Boy finances. His report and the documents were accepted as presented.
Golf Chairman’s Report
Jay reported to the board that he has identified a number of lessons learned this year and will be incorporating those into the President’s Book for use next year.
Dine-A-Round Chairman’s Report
The next Dine-A-Round is scheduled for October 28th. This will be the final Dine-A-Round for 2014. Mike also noted that this year’s picnic was attended by 57 people and that he has identified some cost saving measures for next year.
New Business
Jim Pearson provided a summary report to the board on the results of the 2014 Ryder Cup Tournament as prepared by Conde Sargent. It was acknowledged by the board that Conde shouldered the vast majority of the work in preparing the 2014 tournament. This will be changed next year by having captains selected early next year and charging them with the responsibility for planning the tournament budget, the pre-tournament meal, after round refreshments, and prizes. Those volunteering as captains will attend an early season board meeting and be provided guidelines for planning the 2015 President’s Cup Tournament. The summary report for the 2014 tournament is attached.
The Christmas Party is scheduled for Tuesday December 9th. The cost will be $37 for Golden Boys and spouses and $44 for guests.
The board discussed a number of concerns related to the appearance of the grounds, parking lot and pavilion areas. There seems to be no organizational structure that identifies who is responsible for maintaining specific areas of Pebble Creek. As a result the board will invite the new general manager, Bill Robinson, to a special meeting with the board to discuss these issues and delineate the lines of responsibility so that future issues and concerns can be appropriately addressed.
A slate of candidates for the 2 openings on the board in 2015 has been developed and election ballots will be forthcoming.
The board was asked to consider starting a member/member tournament. Following discussion the idea was voted down based on the feeling that we currently have enough tournaments on our agenda.
The board entertained a request that winter rules include allowing a player to lift their ball in a sand trap, rake the area, and replace the ball. This proposal was voted down. A ball hit into a sand trap is to be played “as it lies” unless it comes to rest in a footprint or other unplayable area. This must be agreed to by all members in the group.
A suggestion was made to collect money for interclubs at the tournament site. This was voted down.
A discussion of changing or dropping the 10-round rule for interclubs was undertaken and after some good comments from various perspectives it was decided to table the topic until a future date.
The board was asked to issue some guidelines for posting items on the bulletin board. The board agreed that only Golden Boy information (i.e. handicap lists, announcements, sign-up sheets, etc) should be posted on the bulletin board. In lieu of issuing specific guidelines the board felt that the members of the board could take responsibility for monitoring and removing outdated information and non-Golden Boy information from the board.
New member applications will be posted on the bulletin board beginning next week.
Next Board Meeting – Wednesday, December 3rd following golf
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Curt Irish, Secretary