Golden Boys Board Meeting, November 16, 2001

Meeting held at Pebble Creek Club on November 16, 2001 at 3:00 PM. President Marty Zernick called the meeting to order. All Members present.

Minutes of Golden Boys meeting held on October 17, 2001 were read and approved. Treasurer’s report was submitted by Chuck Hite. Net funds available $4107.15.

Dine around report was give by Bill Morrow. Average attendance for this year was 71.

Sam Masters gave Christmas Party plans. Motion was made by Chuck Hite that $17.50 per
person be charged for this year’s Christmas Party. Seconded by Bob Siddens. Motion
approved. Motion made by Bob Siddens that door prizes this year be eliminated and seconded
by Sam Masters. Motion approved. Reason: Party being held away from Club. Invitations are
being prepared and mailed by Bob Siddens. Choices of entrees and payment to Chuck Hite by
the 7th of December 200l.

Motion made to adjourn by Bob Siddens and seconded by Bill Carithers. Motion approved.
Adjourned at 4:30 PM.
Bill Carithers Secretary

Golden Boys Board Meeting, October 17, 2001

Meeting held at Pebble Creek Club on October 17, 2001 at 2:20 PM. President Marty Zernick called the meeting to order. All Members present with the exception of Sam Masters.

Minutes of Golden Boys meeting held on September 19,2001 were read and approved.

Treasures report was submitted by Chuck Hite. Net funds available $4589.51.

Tournament Chairman Bob Siddens discussed moving the Golden Boy Championship to Late August. More discussion to follow at a later meeting. He stated participation sheets are up to date as of October 1, 2001.

Dine Around report was given by Bill Morrow. The October Dine Around will be held at the Pebble Creek Club on October 30, 2001. This is the last Dine Around for this year.

Christmas Party discussion was deferred.

Old Business: Golden Boys logos were reviewed, and approved unanimously. Samples will be made from the approved logos.

New Business: Nominations for next year’s Board were as follows: Chuck Hite, Doug Bond, Greg McAdam, Conde Sargent. Chuck Hite and Sam Masters will complete their term at the end of this year. These are the selections for the membership to vote for 2 positions to be filled as Chuck Hite and Sam Masters tours are up. The ballots will be mailed on November 21, 2001 to be returned to the Secretary no later than November 28, 2001.
Motion made to adjourn by Bob Siddens and seconded by Bill Carithers.

Bill Carithers, Secretary

Golden Boys Board Meeting, September 19, 2001

Meeting held at Pebble Creek Club on September 19, 2001 at 2:05 PM. President Marty Zernick called the meeting to order. All Members present.

Minutes of Golden Boys meeting held on August 8, 2001 were read and approved. Treasures Report read by Chuck Hite, Net Funds available $5052.68. Chuck reported that the Golden Boy annual Picnic would be held on 9-12-02 at the same place as this year.

Tournament Chairman Bob Siddens reported that the Golden Boys Championship Tournament would be held on October 10, and 11, 2001. This will be a Wednesday and Thursday. Tee times are at 8:30 for both days.

Dine around Report was given by Bill Morrow. The October Dine Around will be held at the Pebble Creek Club on October 30, 2001.

Sam Masters gave an update on the Golden Boys annual Christmas Party. The Party will be held at Rene’s Steak House on December 13, 2001. Sam reported that Bill Bates would chair the Christmas Party.

Old Business: Marty Zernick reported that new address books are being distributed.

New Business: It was discussed that the membership be screened for ideas for a Golden Boys logo. This will be placed on the bulletin board for suggestions, to contact a Board Member.

Motion made by Bob Siddens to adjourn and seconded by Bill Carithers. Meeting adjourned at 3:30 PM.

Bill Carithers
Secretary

Golden Boys Board Meeting, August 8, 2001

Meeting held at Pebble Creek Club on August 8, 2001, at 2:05 PM. President Marty Zernick called the meeting to order. All Members were present.

Minutes of Golden Boys Meeting held on July 11, 2001 were read and approved.

Treasurer’s Report was deferred until next Meeting.

Tournament Chairman Bob Siddens presented the updated number of rounds of Golf that have been played to date by each Member.

Dine Around Report given by Bill Morrow. The next Dine Around will be held August 28, 2001 at Stax’s Grill. Bill also stated the October Dine Around will be held at the Pebble Creek Club.

Sam Masters stated that our annual Picnic would be held on September 13, 2001. The Picnic will begin at 3:00 PM. our annual Christmas Party will be held on December 13, 2001 at Rene’s Steak House.

OLD BUSINESS:
Eligibility requirements for limited participation were discussed.

NEW BUSINESS:
Golden Boys Address Books for 2001 will be prepared and distributed to the Membership.

Motion to adjourn made by Bill Carithers and seconded by Bob Siddens. Meeting adjourned at 4:15 PM. Submitted by Bill Carithers, Secretary.

Golden Boys Board Meeting, July 11, 2001

Meeting held at Pebble Creek Club on July 11, 2001, at 2:30 PM. President Marty Zernick called the meeting to order. All Members were present.

Minutes of Golden Boy meeting held on June 13, 2001 were read by Secretary and approved as read. Treasure’s report read by Chuck Hite. Net funds available $3386.42. Board approved.

Bob Siddens gave a report on Interclub. Bob stated we were still filling our quotas and also helping other clubs fill their quotas for interclub. He stated that we would be playing at Hendersonville Country Club on July 30, 2001. Their club played here on Monday July 9, 2001 and fun was had by all that played.

Dine around report was give by Bill Morrow. He reported that we have had so far this year 5 and have averaged 75 members for each one. Our next Dine around will be held August 28th and the place will be announced later (Stax’s Grill)..

Sam Masters stated that Henry’s SmokeHouse would caterer our annual Picnic this year to be held on September 13, 2001. Our Christmas Party will he held on December 13, 2001, at Rene’s Steak House.

The Board is pleased to announce that Dick Davis has agreed to act as chairman of the 2002 Golden Boys Member-Guest. The Board pledges full support to his endeavors to again make this event a tremendous success.

Eligibility requirements for limited participation events was discussed. Approved policy will be posted on the Bulletin Board and on the Web Site.

The Board discussed how to recognize Cindy Bosworth on her resignation from the club. Chuck Hite will set things in motion to finance this activity on Friday July 13, 2001.

Motion made by Bill Carithers that meeting be adjourned and seconded by Bob Siddens that meeting be adjourned at 4:30 PM. Submitted by Bill Carithers, secretary.

Golden Boys Board Meeting, June 13, 2001

Meeting at Pebble Creek Club on June 13, 2001 at 2:00 PM. President Marty Zernick called the meeting to order. All members present.

Minutes of GB board meeting held on May 9, 2001 were read by the Secretary and approved as read.

Member Guest Chairman Guy Wellman sent information to the Board concerning the just completed tournament. He said he had written a letter to the management of Pebble Creek Club thanking them for their support during the tournament. He also sent a letter to the professional staff thanking them
also.

Treasurer’s report read by Chuck Hite. Net funds available $5,102.48. Board approved report. Chuck stated that 74 signs were sold for the Member/Guest Tournament.

Bob Siddens gave a report on interclub. He stated that the Golden Boys were filling our quotas for the interclubs but some of the other clubs was having problems filling their quotas, and the Golden Boys were helping there also.

Dine Around report given by Bill Morrow. He reported that 66 members and guests attended the Dine Around at Rene’s Steak House after the Golf Tournament and a good time was had by all. The October Dine Around at the Pebble Creek Club had been confirmed. The August Dine Around was discussed and the place not determined yet.

Sam Masters discussed the Annual Picnic. In the process of contacting a restaurant to cater this event.

OLD BUSINESS: Agreed that secretary would have minutes of meetings sent to Board via e-mail for approval and posting to the Web Site and Bulletin Board within one (1) week from date of meeting. Exceptions or corrections suggested by any board member should be directed to the secretary with copies to all board members (for their concurrence) promptly.

An established procedure was discussed to determine the eligibility for limited participation events. Bob Siddens will check each person for their required number rounds of golf to determine if they are eligible. The posting for any event with limited participation availability will have a statement to that effect on the posting and define the period of determination of the activity requirements.

NEW BUSINESS: We discussed the appropriateness of senior tees on several longer par 4 holes (reduce yardage to 380 or less), and possibly on #18. Red tees could be utilized on these few holes. The Handicap Committee would re-calculate the course and slope ratings to insure that our handicap indexes would not be adversely affected by the shorter course (Approximately 5700-5800 yards.

We discussed that the Social Chairman firm up a date and place for our annual Christmas Party to insure a place will be available.

Motion made by Bill Carithers that meeting be adjourned, seconded by Bill Morrow. Meeting adjourned at 3:10 PM 6-13-01. Submitted by Bill Carithers, Secretary.

Golden Boys Board Meeting, May 9, 2001

Meeting at Pebble Creek Club on May 9, 2001 at 2:30 PM . President Marty Zernick called the meeting to order. All members present with the exception of Sam Masters.

Len Lipowicz asked for a meeting with the Board and discussed the handicap situation for the Match Play Tournament. He discussed that a member requested that the handicap be changed according to the month you were playing in rather that the May handicap we now use for the whole tournament. After discussion Board made a motion the handicap stay as planned and published in the rules for the match play tournament. Motion made and approved.

Treasurer’s report made by Chuck Hite. Net Funds available $4692.50. Chuck stated we now have 114 paid Members.

Bob Siddens reported that the Ladies Golf Association/Golden Boys tournament played Monday May 7, 2001 went well and that some of the lady members provided cookies for all of us.

Bill Morrow reported that the Dine Around for May has been moved to June 6th at Renee’s Steak House. Entertainment will be provided by Peace Center Amphitheater.

NEW BUSINESS:
Chuck Hite made a motion: That the minutes of the March 15, 2000 Annual Meeting be corrected to read as follows: “A Motion was made that any member participating in less than 10 normal
Wednesday Tournaments during the previous year will not be eligible for extra events such as Interclub, Championship Tournaments, Etc.; However, exceptions may be granted by the Board for new members and extended illness. This motion was approved by the membership.” The Minutes of the 2000 Annual Meeting (as approved at the 2001 Annual Meeting on March 7, 2001) inadvertently stated “10% of” rather than “10” normal Wednesday Tournaments. Motion seconded by Bill Carithers and approved.

Chuck Hite made a Motion: That “the previous year” in which members must participate in at least “10” Wednesday Tournaments to qualify for special events, with limited participation (activities other than Mon, Wed and Fri play) be defined as the most recent “12” consecutive months for which participation data is available, at the time of the “cutoff date” for entry in the special event, or as set by the Board. Motion seconded by Bill Morrow and approved.

Chuck Hite made a motion: That the General Rules for Monday and Friday play be amended to include the following paragraphs:
–“The payoff to winners will be determined by using the same payoff chart that is used on Wednesday.
–To simplify the tasks of the Volunteer Captains, a “notebook/briefcase” containing team starting hole assignment forms, a deck of cards, copies of the payoff charts, and a copy of the general rules will be made available for use on Mondays and Fridays.” Motion seconded by Bob Siddens and approved.
Meeting adjourned at 4:30 PM.

Golden Boys Board Meeting, April 4, 2001

Meeting at Pebble Creek Club on April 4, 2001 at 8:30 AM. President Marty Zernick called the meeting to order. All members present with the exception of Sam Masters.

Read Annual Meeting Minutes and corrected minutes to reflect treasurers report from $4156.62 funds available to $2474.35 funds available. This correction was approved by the Board and will be read at next year’s annual meeting for approval by the membership.

Chuck Hite gave the treasurers report. Funds available $4051.22. Chuck announced that 61 members had paid their dues to date. Chuck also stated he had a letter going out to the membership concerning dues, dine around, and tournaments. Treasurer’s report approved.

Bob Siddens gave the Tournament Committee report. He stated that there were no changes on Interclub or tournaments. He also reported that Etowah was all set and he had scheduled Hendersonville Country Club.

Guy Wellman reported 15 had paid for the member Guest tournament. He stated 50 had signed up. Board discussed changes to eligibility. All rules must be published concerning Member Guest tournament. Invitations to be sent to Darrell Jennewine and Dave Bogniard for the Member Guest Tournament. 50 Invitations will be mailed out for this years Member Guest Tournament and any
dropouts, 48 teams or less will be filled in by another member. This motion adopted by Chuck Hite and seconded by Bob Siddens and was approved. Chuck Hite will draft a motion of participation qualifications for future Member Guest Tournaments.

Bill Morrow submitted Dine Around information. He stated that we are averaging 75 members per Dine Around. Our next Dine around will be at the City Range Steakhouse Grill on Haywood Rd. on the 24th of April 2001. The May Dine Around will be at Renee’s Steakhouse.

Motion to adjourn made by Bob Siddens and seconded by Bill Carithers with the next meeting to be held on May 9th. This meeting will be held after Golf.

Golden Boys 2001 Annual Meeting Minutes

The annual meeting was held at the Pebble Creek Club on 3-07-01 at 7:30 AM.   Meeting called to order by President Marty Zernick. Total present for Breakfast and Meeting were 61. A Quorum was present.

Marty announced that this year there would be nine interclub events.  Regrettably Spartanburg has resigned. They have been replaced by the Carolina C.C.  Another club, Fox Run has been added. There will be two Home and Home events in 2001, Hendersonville CC joining Etowah Valley.

Sam Masters introduced all new members present.

Last year’s annual meeting minutes were read by Bill Carithers and approved by the membership.

Chuck Hite read the treasurer’s report. Ending bank balance, $4156.62 as of  December 31, 2000. Report was approved.

Marty reported that the Board recommended retaining the Annual dues at the $25.00 level. Motion made, seconded, and approved unanimously.

Bob Siddens reported that 61% of the Golden Boys have submitted e-mail addresses.

Bob also discussed that interclub play will again be $26.00 for the GB. Len Lipowicz will chair the match play tournament. Volunteers are needed for some tournaments, please notify Bob Siddens if you can help.

Member Guest Tournament Chairman Guy Wellman discussed the tournament and introduced his committee. The dates will be June 4,5, and 6 of 2001.

Bill Morrow discussed Dine Arounds and announced the March Dine Around would be at Peter David’s on the 27th of March 2001.

Marty Zernick discussed the proposed changes to the GB By-Laws.
Change 1: In every place it occurs, change the name Pebble Greek Country Club to: Pebble Creek Club. Membership approved.
Change 2: (Appropriate since no longer does the make up of the Pebble Creek Board of Governors provide for the automatic inclusion of a Golden Boys representative.) From: “The Golden Boy representative serving on the Pebble Creek Country Club Board of Governors shall, during his term on the Board of Governors, also serve on the Executive Board.”  To: “Any Golden Boy serving on the Pebble Creek Club Board of Governors, shall during his stay on the Board of Governors, also serve on the Executive Board.”
Change 3: From: “ Publication of Golden Boys activities in the Par for the Course, is also the responsibility of this Committee.  To: “Publication of Golden Boys activities in the Pebble Creek Clubs newsletter is also the responsibility of this Committee.

The above changes were adopted and approved by the membership.

New Business: None

Sam Masters discussed the Christmas Party and Picnic. He stated that volunteers are needed for both of these functions.

In response to a member’s suggestion that the Board consider changes in the rules of play for members over the age of 80, the Board consulted each of these members. The ‘over 80 year old’ Members, not being comfortable with changing the tee placements for them, suggested no changes be instituted. The Board dropped the issue.

Chuck Hite discussed needing volunteers for the Buy.Com Tournament.

Meeting adjourned at 9:00 AM.

Golden Boys Board Meeting, February 7, 2001

Meeting at Pebble Creek Club on 2/7/01 at 8:30 AM. President Marty Zernick called the meeting to order. All members present with exception of Sam Masters.

The minutes of previous meeting held on 1/17/01 were read by Bill Carithers and approved.

The Treasury report was read by Marty Zernick and approved. Funds available $4,170.13.

Tournament Committee Report by Bob Siddens. All tournaments have been confirmed with the exception of Etowah. That is being worked on for completion. Discussed the Inter Club sign up sheets to be mailed out with the annual meeting letter. Discussed there is a place for members to put their E-Mail Address.

Dine Around report by Bill Morrow. The next Dine Around will be held on 2/27/01. Place to be announced later.

Communications Director. Conde Sargent was named as our Communication Director. Conde discussed The Golden Boy web site. Motion made by Chuck Hite and seconded by Bill Morrow that Conde proceed and set up the Golden Boy Web Site. Motion carried and approved by Board. Bob Siddens will assist Conde with this project. There will be a roster of Golden Boys on the Web Page with wife’s name.

Old Business: Discussed Annual Meeting Breakfast to be held at the Pebble Creek Club on 3/7/01. Breakfast fee will be $5.00 per person. Breakfast will commence at 7:30 am, and Meeting will follow. Discussed mailing of letter to membership by 2/19/01, and approved. Interclub forms and Tournament schedules to be mailed out with meeting letter. Discussed and recommended annual dues remain at $25.00 per member.

Discussed GB by Law’s. Will discuss at annual meeting to change by laws to read Pebble Creek Club.

New Business. Discussed Member Slow Play. Team Captains or GB Marshall.

Motion made by Bob Siddens and seconded by Bill Carithers to adjourn at 9:45 AM.

Submitted:
Bill Carithers, Secretary