Call To Order
Meeting was called to order at 2:55 PM
Board members present: Jay Gaskin, Dave Bogniard, Larry Clee and Curt Irish
Guests present: Greg Martens, Bob Stewart, Bill Robinson, Dave Postlewaite
Old Business
The minutes from the October meeting were approved as written.
Greg Martens provided the board with an update on the Christmas Party. As of this date approximately 90 people have signed up. Our guarantee was 85.
Treasurer’s Report
Dave Bogniard provided the board with copies of documents and a report on the current status of the Golden Boy finances. Dave also noted that we now have 120 golf members including 17 new members this year through the month of October. His report and the documents were accepted as presented.
Golf Chairman’s Report
Jay invited Bill Robinson, PC General Manager, to the meeting to discuss some issues regarding golf course operations that have been identified by the GBs. Jay explained that the GBs are interested in working with the management, but are not certain who is responsible for what when it comes to basic operations such as trash removal, getting more rakes in the bunkers, clean up after outings and parties, etc. Following a wide ranging discussion the following items were identified as priorities.
- The restrooms between holes 4 and 5 on Linkside are scheduled for replacement over the winter.
- The areas around the pavilion and parking lots will be better maintained.
- Downed trees and timber along several of the holes will be removed during the winter months.
- The areas around the golf holes, but not directly in play, are going to be left in their natural state.
- Bill will attempt to get more rakes for the bunkers.
Dine-A-Round Chairman’s Report. No report
New Business
Dave Postlewaite reported that the reimplementation of the system for posting scores before turning in scorecards to the captains has been going well since it was enacted on November 3rd.
Jay reviewed the election results and noted that Eric Kuhn and Mike Miner were elected to the board beginning January 2015. Both have been notified, as have Terry Bailey and Jim Ghrist. A total of 64 GBs voted in this year’s election.
There were no nominations for the Herm George award this year.
A Golden Boy requested to begin playing from the white tees. No action was taken on the issue at this time.
There have been some complaints regarding player integrity forwarded to the board. These complaints include cheating, not following USGA rules when picking up on a hole, and posting inaccurate scores. It was the opinion of the board that any cheating or inaccurate scoring when picking up needs to be addressed at the time of the incident by other members of the group. Posting of inaccurate scores will be monitored through periodic audits of GB postings. The Golf Chairman will publish a reminder of the USGA rules governing picking up.
Jay noted that he has placed a new sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for captains for 2015. In an attempt to encourage new members to sign up he has highlighted the 4th spot each month in yellow for new member sign ups. This will allow a new member to work with 3 experienced GBs and learn the procedures and responsibilities of being a captain.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 3:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Curt Irish, Secretary