Meeting held at Pebble Creek Club on December 3, 2003. All members present except Bill Carithers who was excused. In addition to the 2003 board members, the two newly elected members (Al Valenti and Mack Whitley) were
also in attendance.

Minutes from the meeting held on November 5, 2003 were read and approved.

Treasurer’s report was passed out. Net funds available as of November 30, 2003: $4245.54. George Baker made a motion that the report be approved and accepted as presented. Conde Sargent seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Social Chairman’s report was given by George Baker. Mr. Baker requested an up to date report from the Christmas Party co-chairmen (Al Valenti and Mack Whitley). The plans for the party have been finalized: space at Rene’s Steak House reserved, menu confirmed, invitations mailed (with help from Mary Valenti), response has been very good — with a few days left before the deadline of 12-05-2003. A few of the members chose steak rare, medium, etc. — these choices will not be available. Al Valenti will contact those with these requests to see if they would like to change their choice of entree. Don Stewart has agreed to return thanks for our food and to remember those who have passed away during the past year. Jim Pearson volunteered serve as official greeter and pass out name tags. Larry Freehauf will make the name tags and Conde Sargent will make the place setting tags.
It was agreed that our club pro and his wife along with the new club manager would be invited. Seating arrangements will be made on Monday 12-08-2003. Golden Boys charter members will be recognized at some point during the evening.

Golf Chairman Conde Sargent stated that the Carolina Seniors interclub schedule and the Mountain Interclub schedule has been set as reported at the November meeting. No changes were reported to either format.

Doug Bond reported good feed back on the questionnaire mailed out with the ballots for election of new board members. Under Doug’s leadership, 2004 Dine Around schedule should turn out to be very successful. The dates will continue to be scheduled for the last tuesday of the month. The membership will be notified of the upcoming schedule as soon as dates are decided on.

Old Business. Nothing was brought to the board’s attention.

New Business. Conde Sargent made a motion expressing appreciation for the service rendered by the outgoing board members. George Baker seconded the motion. It passed without opposition.

Conde Sargent was elected president of the board for 2004. Other officers/chairman positions were appointed by the new president:
Vice-Pres. George Baker
Treasurer Chuck Hite
Secretary Mack Whitley
Social Chairman Al Valenti
Dine Around Chairman Doug Bond

In the recent election for two new board members, 72 ballots were cast with Al Valenti and Mack Whitley being elected to three- year terms.

The board will continue to meet the 1st Wednesday of each month unless the board members agree on an alternate date.

George Baker made a motion that a plaque to honor members going off the board at the end of their terms be presented at the Christmas party. Doug Bond seconded the motion. Motion passed.

Doug Bond feels that the Golden Boys should be included in the event that the club formed a Members Relations Committee to address any concerns and/or criticisms the membership might have with the club, golf course or club management. This position was received favorably by the entire board.

George Baker suggested that the board look into getting more members involved in running the Monday and Friday games.

A copy of the proposed 2004 Golden Boys annual calendar was passed out.

A tentative date of March 3, 2004 was set for the annual meeting.

Conde Sargent made the following appointments:

Dick Davis Member/Guest Tournament Director
Conde Sargent Golf Chairman/Match Play Tournament Director
Mack Whitley Golden Boys/LGA Tournament Coordinator
George Baker Golden Boys Championship Tournament Director.
Al Valenti Golden Boys-MGA Mixer Coordinator

The proposed bylaws revisions and changes to be considered at the January meeting.

George Baker moved to adjourn with a second by Al Valenti. Meeting adjourned at 4:50P.M.

Mack Whitley, Secretary

Meeting held at Pebble Creek Club on November 5, 2003. All Members present except Chuck Hite who was excused.

Minutes from Meeting held on October 8, 2003 were read and approved. Treasurer’s Report passed out. Net Funds available $2906.64. Approved and accepted.

Golf Chairman Conde Sargent reported the Mountain Interclub series (Pebble Creek, Kenmure, Glen Cannon and Hendersonville) had a meeting of all clubs and agreed to continue in 2004. Pebble Creek was asked to be the first host in May and will if Glen Cannon can host in June. Format will be 20 players from each club, playing four-man teams and two net balls until the last stop at Hendersonville where the format will be four-man teams Captain’s Choice Step Aside to the Green. Cost will be $35.00 per man, with prizes to 6 places.

A complete Dine Around report was given by Doug Bond. It was suggested that we include with the ballots for this year’s elections a questionnaire concerning the membership’s desires for Dine Arounds. We are hoping for some solid feed back to enable us to have even better participation for the year 2004.

Social Chairman’s report was given by George Baker. The Christmas plans are being finalized for this years Party at Rene’s Steak House on December 11, 2003.

Old Business:
Motion made by Conde Sargent and seconded by George Baker to accept the below written rules and regulations concerning the Golden Boys Distinguished Service Award:

The Board of Directors established a Golden Boys Distinguished Service Award to recognize and show appreciation to individuals in recognition of extensive high quality service and outstanding support to the organization and its goals.

The award may be made to not more than one individual each year. A selection each year is not mandatory.

The Board of Directors will be responsible for approving award winners. A person may be nominated, with supporting data/documents by any member of the organization.

It is the Board’s desire to have presentations of award winners to take place at the annual Christmas Party or at another Golden Boy event which draws the most interest and attendance by the members.

The Board also has the authority to determine what if any, gift will be given to a recipient besides a wall plaque designed to appropriately explain the award.

Motion made by Bill Carithers and seconded by Bill Morrow to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 4:20 PM.

Bill Carithers, Secretary

Meeting held at Pebble Creek Club on October 8, 2003. The meeting commenced at 9:30 AM. All members except George were present. George Baker was excused.

The Christmas Party Chairmen Al Valenti and Mac Whitley were present. They stated the Christmas Party will be held on Thursday December 11, 2003 at Rene’s Steak House. Invitations will be mailed out on November 21, 2003 and the members will have to forward their choices along with their check to Chuck Hite by December 5, 2003.

Minutes of the Meeting held on September 10, 2003 were approved.

Motion made by Chuck Hite we accept the four candidates recommended to be placed before the membership. Of the four candidates the two candidates getting the most votes will be placed on the board for the next three years. Motion seconded by Bill Morrow. Motion carried and approved.

Treasures report give by Chuck Hite. Net funds available $3305.48. Motion made by Bill Carithers and seconded by Conde Sargent we accept the report as given. Approved.

Tournament Chairman’s report given by Conde Sargent. Conde will represent the Golden Boys in discussions with the two interclub groups we’re involved with, beginning October 21 with the Mountain Interclub planning meeting (involves Glen Cannon, Hendersonville, Kenmure). Conde also reported he will join representatives of the MGA, Ladies 9 Hole and 18 Hole Groups and the Dog Fighters for a meeting with the Club Manager on October 15 for a discussion of a variety of topics.

Dine Around report given by Doug Bond. The last one of the year will be at Pebble Creek Club October 28, 2003.

Motion made to adjourn by Bill Carithers, seconded by Conde Sargent. Meeting adjourned at 1:15 PM.

–Bill Carithers Secretary

Meeting held at Pebble Creek Club on September 10, 2003 at 2:10 PM. All members present with the exception of George Baker who was excused.

Minutes from meeting held on August 6, 2003 were read and approved.

Treasures report was give by Chuck Hite. Net funds available $3342.51. Motion by Conde Sargent to approve and seconded by Bill Morrow. Report approved.

Conde Sargent’S golf report focused on a feeling the Match Play Tournament covers too long a period of time and resulted in approval from the Board to have the 2004 match play tournament scheduled as part of the Golden Boys games on Monday, Wednesday, Monday, Wednesday to get the field down to the four flight winners in a 10-day period. Tournament summaries:

Golden Boys Championship: 38 players. Two trophies. Low Net—Bill Higgins ($70). Low Gross—Bill Allen ( $70). Flight Winners ($55)—John Parris, Sam Masters, Jim Buchanan, Allan Auvil. Runners-up ($40)—Norm O’Donnell, Jim Crain, Bob Arnold, Marty Zernick. Third place ($25)—Bud Batcheldor, Don Stewart, Carlisle Rogers, Jerry Frericks. 4th Place (free cart round)—Bob Siddens, Jim Person,
Wendell Alderman, Don March.

Match Play Summary: 50 players. Trophy for champion. Champion—Dan Coviello ($70). Runner –up—Carlisle Rogers ($50). Flight Champions—($30) John Parris, Bob Capps, Dan Coviell0, Carlisle Rogers. Runners-up—($20) Norm O’Donnell, Jim Person, Jerry Moore, Joe Brandenburg. Second Chance Tournament ($50 in prizes)—1. Jim Buchanan. 2. Bob Galloway. 3. tie, Jerry Frericks, Jim Griffin.

Dine Around Chairman Doug Bond gave this report. The final Dine Around will be held at the Pebble Creek Club on October 28, 2003. Cocktails at 6:00 PM Dinner at 6:45 PM.

Social Chairman sent this report to the Board. The Golden Boys Annual Christmas Party will be held at Rene’s Steak House on Thursday December 11, 2003. Cocktails at 6:30 PM and Dinner at 7:15 PM.

Old Business: A proposal for a Social Membership Category has been approved by the Board, and will be recommended at the next Annual Meeting as a revision to the By Laws.

Motion made to adjourn by Doug Bond and seconded by Bill Carithers. Meeting adjourned at 4:25 PM.

Bill Carithers, Secretary

Meeting of the Golden Boys board of directors was held at Pebble Creek Club on August 6, 2003, at 2:30 PM. Members present: Bill Morrow, George Baker, Conde Sargent, Doug Bond, Chuck Hite. Bill Carithers was excused.

Minutes from meeting held on July 9, 2003 were read and approved.

Treasurer’s report was given by Hite. Net Funds available is $3376.25. Motion by Baker and seconded by Doug Bond to approve the report was approved unanimously.

Picnic Chairman Dan Coviello presented details of the Sept. 18 event, including $10 per person for Golden Boys and spouses/special friend, $13.00 per person for guests, all payable to Treasurer Chuck Hite by September 10; picnic starting time at 3 p.m., Bocci Ball Tournament at 3:30 pm ($1 entry fee), dinner at 6:00 p.m. Information scheduled for the bulletin board and on the website. Signs to be in place along the route to guide picnickers. Maps to the lodge are to be available on the bulletin board and the website.

Discussion took place over how to keep records on the increasing number of cart breakdowns. It was reported on August 6, five carts had to be replaced. Chuck Hite will maintain the records.

Golf Chairman Conde Sargent reported that Dan Coviello won the 2003 match play tournament, defeating Carlisle Rogers in the finals. Flight champions were John Parris, Bob Capps, Coviello and Rogers. The board approved plans for the 2003 Golden Boys Championship tournament Aug. 27-29, including a $20 entry fee that will be used for prizes and refreshments on the final day.

Social Chairman George Baker reported co-chairs for the Dec. 11 Christmas Party at Rene’s Steakhouse are Al Valenti and Mac Whitley. Cocktails will start at 6 p.m., with dinner served at 6:45 p.m. It was determined that Marty Zernick would be asked to meet with Rene’s to firm up the details for the dinner.

Dine A Round Chairman Doug Bond announced reservations are started for the Aug. 26 event at the City Club. He said City Club managers will require all at the dinner to have a nametag that will also show their entree choice, to assist servers.

Chuck Hite reported on the findings of a bylaws proposal committee composed of Hite, Baker and Sargent. Discussion took place on a Social Membership plan, an Honorary Membership plan and a new Distinguished Service Award.

It was moved by Sargent, seconded by Bond, and unanimously approved that the next annual meeting will have a proposed bylaw change prepared according to the bylaw requirements as follows:

Add the following under Article III, Membership and Dues: Section III. SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP– A member of the Golden Boys organization who is physically and permanently unable to participate fully in golf activities may elect to become a social member. Social members will be eligible to participate in any social event sponsored by the Golden Boys Organization. Social members will continue to pay annual dues, but will not be required to maintain membership in Pebble Creek Club. Additionally, social members shall not be counted when determining a quorum at meetings and will be ineligible to vote.

Bill Morrow made a motion to drop the honorary membership idea and initiate a Distinguished Service Award, details of which will be presented and acted on in a future board meeting. Seconded by Baker. Approved unanimously.

The next meeting scheduled September 3 after golf. It was moved to adjourn by Baker, seconded by Bond and approved. Meeting ended at 4 p.m.

Conde Sargent
Acting in the absence of the secretary

Meeting held at Pebble Creek Club 0n July 9, 2003, at 2:00 PM. All Members present.

Minutes from meeting held on May 7, 2003 were read and approved.

Treasurer’s Report was given by Chuck Hite. Net Funds available is $3279.13. Chuck reported we now have 115 Members in the Golden Boy Organization. Motion made by Bill Morrow to approve the report, seconded by Doug Bond. Report approved.

Tournament Chairman Conde Sargent gave the Golf report. The MGA’S mixer with the Golden Boys is scheduled July 20, 2003, and there was some concern that we had not had enough advance notice of the date to have a good turnout. Conde stated he would check with MGA’S Del Reedy the organizer of the event to determine the status.

Doug Bond gave the Dine Around Repost. Doug stated that we had 52 attendees at Rene’s Fish Market. The next Dine Around will be held at the City Club on August 26, 2003.

George Baker discussed the Picnic to be held at Parris Mountain State Park on September 18, 2003. He is working with the Picnic Chairman, Dan Coviello to insure everything is moving along smoothly.

Bill Carithers made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by George Baker. Meeting adjourned at 3:30 PM.

Bill Carithers
Secretary

Meeting held at Pebble Creek Club on June 11, 2003. All Members present.

Minutes from meeting held on May 7, 2003, approved as read.

Chuck Hite gave the Treasurer’s Report. Net Funds available $3372.76. Motion made by Bill Carithers to accept Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Conde Sargent. Approved.

Tournament Chairman Conde Sargent’s Report:

1.The Member Guest Tournament was deemed extremely successful despite witnessing its first rainout (losing the first day of competition) in its 8-year history and had champions as follows:

Flight A–Sam Masters, Dean Smith
Flight B–Bob Siddens, Glenn Streibig
Flight C–Bob Galloway, Dick DeMartin
Flight D–Bill Jaegar, Pete Paulon
Flight E–Dick Davis, Herb Haufler
Flight F–Len Toole—Leonard Toole
Flight G–Tom VanNorstrand, Dave Gunter
Ladies Flight 1–Lynn Bogniard, Trudy Krumlaw
Ladies Flight 2–Carole VanNorstrand, June DeCastro

2. The Interclub series is about halfway through the 2003 schedule, with the rained out Glen Cannon event rescheduled for Oct 9.

3. The Match Play Tournament entries of 52 players is a decline in numbers for the second year in a row and a discussion took place over the ways to make the event more attractive to the players. It was suggested a possible solution might be to compact the schedule to have the first three rounds on Monday-Wednesday-Friday of the same week.

Discussion took place about Wednesday Golf relative to getting started promptly. It was determined that the Captains would receive assistance from the Board on Wednesdays to follow the approved procedures.

Dine Around Report given by Doug Bond. The June Dine Around will be held at Rene’s Fish Market on the 24th of June.

Social Chairman’s report given by George Baker. Reservation was made by Chuck Hite at the Parris Mountain State Park for the 2004 Picnic. It will be held on September 2, 2004. This years Picnic will be held on September 18, 2003.

New Business: Discussed a reward for the very fine job Dick Davis has been doing running our Member Guest Tournament each year. Motion made by Bill Morrow that Chuck Hite procure a $100.00 Gift Certificate from the Chop House 47 Restaurant. Seconded by Bill Carithers. Approved by Board. This is to be presented to Dick Davis as soon as possible on a Wednesday play.

Motion made by Bill Morrow that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by George Baker. Meeting adjourned at 3:40 pm.

Bill Carithers
Secretary

Meeting held at Pebble Creek Club on May 7, 2003 at 9:00 am. All present except George Baker who was excused.

Minutes from meeting held on April 2, 2003 was read and approved.

Chuck Hite gave the Treasures report. Net funds available $3091.25. Motion made by Conde Sargent to approve the Treasures report, seconded by Bill Morrow.

Chuck Hite made a motion to modify the Golden Boys policy of making Memorial Contribution to Charities of deceased. The modification is to include Golden Boys Wives. Board Members unanimously approved this motion.

Tournament Chairman Conde Sargent made a report that family gathering suggested by George Baker to be played in the fall at a date to be decided later.

Social Chairman Doug Bonds stated that Dine Arounds for the remained of the year has been set. The next one will be June 24, 2003 at Rene’s Fish, City Club on August 26, 2003 and the Pebble Creek Club in October 2003. The picnic is scheduled for the Month of September 2003.

New Business: Chuck Hite will ask Marty Zernick if he will make the Golden Boys roster phone books this year.

President Bill Morrow stated the next Board Meeting will be held the 2nd Wednesday of June 2003.

Bill Carithers made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Conde Sargent.

Meeting adjourned at 10:30 am.

Bill Carithers
Secretary

Meeting held at Pebble Creek Club on April 2, 2003 at 3:00 PM. All members present except George Baker. President Bill Morrow called the meeting to order.

Minutes from meeting held on February 5, 2003 read and approved. Annual Minutes were discussed and it was decided that they will be posted on Bulletin Board.

Chuck Hite gave the Treasures report. Net funds available $2251.73. Motion made by Conde Sargent to approve, seconded by Bill Carithers. Board approved.

Dick Davis gave an update on the Member Guest Tournament. He is looking at a possible 46 players.

Conde Sargent, Golf Chairman gave his report. Match play tournament rules, including a $7.00 entry fee ($2.00 increase), a special second chance flight ($1.00 of the increase used for prizes in a low net game among first-round match play losers) and statement that if the two opponents can’t agree on when to play their match or on who the winner will be by default then there will not be a winner of that match. This was unanimously approved.

On two golf social events being coordinated by George Baker, the Board determined that May 20 or May 22 could be used for the Family Day Nine-Hole Captains Choice/cookout, and September 30 is the recommended date for a Family Chipping/Putting contest/cookout.

It was agreed that the free cart passes the pro shop is providing the Golden Boys for once a week giveaway would be done on a Monday or Friday when a card draw will be used to determine the teams. One of the eligible cards will be pre-determined as the winning card. The player drawing the card will receive a pass for a future round.

Arrangements were presented for the April 22 Carolina Seniors Interclub hosted by the Golden Boys. Field will be 128 players from nine clubs. They will spend $3,840.00 at the course that day.

Doug Bond reports that the next dine-around will be held at the Flat Rock Grill. Cost $23.50 each.

Motion made to adjourn by Doug Bonds, seconded by Bill Carithers. Meeting was adjourned at 4:30 PM.

Bill Carithers,
Secretary

The Annual Meeting was held at the Pebble Creek Club on March 5, 2003 at 7:30 AM. Meeting Called to order by President Bill Morrow. 59 Members were present and 55 ate Breakfast.

A moment of silence was observed for 3 of our departed Golden Boys that passed away this year. Bill Bates, Carlyle McKaughan, and Bill Elliott.  Carlyle was a Charter Member, Past President and also the founder of our Annual Picnic.

The following new members were recognized that have joined during this past year. Bill Carter, Allan Auvil, Allen Caudel, Bill Higgins, Ronald Tecza, Dan Malone, Rene Rott, Lynn Damske, Rocky Robinson, Bob Cummins, and Stanley Stake.

Secretary Bill Carithers read the Minutes from the Annual Meeting held on March 13, 2002. Motion to accept as read made by Len Toole, seconded by Conde Sargent. Approved.

Golf Chairman Conde Sargent gave his report, focusing on the following golf issues.

1. Starting April 1, once a week, a free cart round will be given to a Golden Boys player, exact procedure to be discussed and approved by the Board.
2. A mixer with the Men’s Golf Association is being negotiated and will be announced when details are firm.
3. The annual Match Play Tournament will have an added feature. The first round losers will play an individual low net tournament with prizes for winners as a part of a regular Wednesday Golden Boys game.
4. In the assignment of players to the Interclub Tournaments, it was noted that every eligible player submitting a preference sheet received either his first or second choice. Again Thornblade was the No. 1 choice leader. Thirty players who didn’t play in that tournament last year put it down no 1. (only 18 got invited.)

Dine Around report was given by Doug Bond. We have had 2 Dine Around so far this year with 76 attending the Brick Street Café, and 54 attending Peter David’s. The Dine Arounds will be held the last Tuesday of each Month. Several Months will be skipped due to other Golden Boys Activities.

Dick Davis gave a report on the Golden Boy Member / Guest Tournament to be held on June 3, and 4, 2003. This is our 8th annual tournament. 3 days for $300.00 per 2 player team. Both courses will be played. 90 percent of your handicap will be used.

Treasures report given by Chuck Hite. Net funds available $974.90. Chuck stated that you must pay 10 days in advance to secure your spot in all interclubs. He also requested advance payments for all Dine Arounds to relieve the burden on the Dine Around Chairman at the dinner.

George Baker gave the Social Report. Discussed ways the Golden Boys could have Family participation. Herm George discussed from the floor about a trip out of town.

Old  Business:  NONE

New Business:  Motion made by Chuck Hite and seconded by Dick Davis for the Annual Dues to remain at $25.00 for this year. This motion was approved by the entire membership present.

Motion made by Bill Carithers that we adjourn and seconded by George Baker. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 AM.

Bill Carithers
Secretary