Meeting called to order at 2:30 p.m. with all board members present except Doug Bond who was away.

The minutes of the September 7th meeting were approved as presented. No additions or changes were made.

Wendell Alderman gave an in depth report on the status of plans for the upcoming Christmas party. This years event is set for 6:00p.m. on December 8th at Larkin’s on the River (formally Rene’s Steakhouse). The cost has been set at $22.00 per person for Golden Boys and their spouse with a charge of $30.00 for any invited guests. Checks to be mailed to Dan Coviello along with entree choices by Monday December 5th. The Board asked Wendell to inquire about next year’s reservation on a similar date in December and the possibility of locking in this year’s price for 2006.

George Baker will handle the special invitations for Mike Campbell and Mark Pavano.

Dan Coviello covered the latest treasurers report showing net funds available $4,545.63 as of September 30, 2005. It was decided that, in order to set the Christmas party price at $22.00, the balance of the charge will be covered out of the treasury.

Conde Sargent reported that the Mountain Interclub dates for 2006 might require a $45.00 price tag for each event. While this is not definite, it does look as though some increase will be put in place. A suggestion was made to not include the Etowah dates into next year’s interclub schedule. One
additional point brought up on the Mountain group was that if the price should go to $45.00 then it might be difficult to get 20 players from our club willing to play.

Larry Freehauf was credited with running a successful match-play program. We need to look at possible changes acceptable to the membership that would increase participation in the tournament.

Al Valenti reported the last dine-a-round, held at Saskatoons, was one of the better dinners held this year. All agreed that Al and his helpers did an outstanding job in the events held this year. Al is in the process of reserving the facility for next year’s picnic to be held September 21, 2006.

Meeting adjourned at 3:45p.m.

Mack Whitley  Secretary

Meeting called to order at 2:30 pm with all members present except Doug Bond, who was out of town.

The minutes of the August 3rd meeting were accepted as presented, no additions or changes made.

Dan Coviello covered the treasurer’s report as of August 31, 2005. The total net funds available as of this date were $3,390.50. Some questions were asked about specific items in the report, after which the report was accepted as shown.

The hole-in-one fund was brought up for discussion again. Some members are delinquent with their payments after the last round of aces. Larry Freehauf made a motion, with second from Al Valenti, that members who are past due must make an effort to pay up within the next two weeks or be dropped from the program for the balance of the year. Motion carried.

Larry Freehauf announced the match play tournament will be played in October with the first round on Wednesday October 5. Pairings to be announced on Monday the 3rd. The last day to sign up for the tournament will be Oct. 1. After the first round, the competitors will have one week to complete the second phase and continue each week until we have a champion.  The championship tournament is under way with the final round to be played Wednesday September 14.

Al Valenti reported 74 people attended the recent dine-a-round at Caesars. The October event at the club has been changed and will be held at Saskatoon instead on October 25th.

The picnic is Sept. 14th–Al announced that he will ask the dine-a-round callers to contact people in an effort to increase the number coming to the picnic.

A slate of potential board members was drawn from a list of potential candidates. The ballots will be distributed within the next week for a four-week deadline for returning them.

Some discussion was held on the future of the club and of the Golden Boys as an organization. The discussion ran along the lines/option: the club remains semi-private, the clubs reverts to a private status, the club purchased by a developer, the Golden Boys relationship to the new owners, necessary changes to our bylaws and other items. George stated, correctly, that is better to be considering these points now that to be caught without any options.

Due to several board members being away the first two weeks in October, it was decided to not hold an October board meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.

Mack Whitley, Secretary.

Meeting called to order at 2:10 p.m. with all members present except Larry Freehauf,

who was out of town.

Bob Siddens was invited to attend the meeting. Bob gave an update on the re-scheduled

Golden Boys 2-day Championship Tournament. The new dates for the event are Wednesday

September 7th for the first round and Wednesday September 14th for the second round.

The $20 entry fee includes prizes, snacks and beverages, on the day of the second round.

Sign up with either Bob Siddens or Tom Zix by Monday September 5th.

Minutes of the June meeting were approved.

Treasurer’s report for the past two months (no meeting held in July) was given by Dan

Coviello. The report showed a balance of $5,039.12 as of 6/30/2005. The July bank

balance stands at $3,619.82 as of 7/31/2005.
–Dan gave a Member/Guest expense summary for the 2005 tournament — showing

total income at $20,643.00 with expenses of $21,161.12 ($518.12 in the red).
–Dan also gave the board information on the two CD purchases (approved by the board

at the June meeting). As of 6/22/2005, we own the following:

1) $2,000 CD @ 3.35% for 6 months

2) $3,000 CD @ 3.75% for 1 year

These items were purchased through Edwards Jones with Jack Coggins as our

account representative.

A discussion about the hole-in-one program followed the treasurers report.

The Board recommends a $15.00 hole-in-one fee be paid at the beginning of the year

by those who wish to participate in the fund. The Board recommends a payout of

$120.00 for each hole-in-one scored. Any member joining the program during the

year would be required to pay the $15.00 fee.

Doug Bond announced the next two interclub events would be held at Carolina

Country Club on August 9th and at Hendersonville Country Club on August 19th.

Al Valenti reports the next Dine-Around date will be August 30th at Caesars and

the last date for 2005 will be October 25th with a restaurant to be determined.

The Annual picnic will be held on September 15th at Buckhorn Lodge.

No new information announced on the Christmas Party.

Meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.

Mack Whitley, Secretary

1. June 15 Meeting was called to order at 2:15 by President George Baker. All Board members present except Mack Whitley. Chuck Hite attended most of the meeting as financial advisor to the Board.
2. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
3. Treasurer’s report by Dan Coviello was approved.
4. Discussion held on potential ways of funding Hole-in One Club, decision tabled until next meeting
5. Discussion regarding investing a portion of our liquid assets in a CD as a means to earn additional cash. Decision made for Dan to invest $5,000 for 1-year in a CD. Financial institution to be determined by Dan based on competitive interest rates and security of principal investment.
6. Larry Freehauf discussed postponement of Match Play Championship until after Labor Day due to low participation in June. He will advise of dates selected at future meeting.
7. Doug Bond stated that Pebble Creek will be closed to Golden Boys on Sept 26th and Oct 24th. He and Dan will investigate possible outings at Cateechi and Southern Oaks and advise at future meeting.
8. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:30.

May 4, 2005 — The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. with all members present except Al Valenti who was out of town. Conde Sargent and Chuck Hite were asked, by George Baker, to continue to attend in an advisory role.

The minutes of the last meeting were accepted without being read, however, a copy of the April minutes were made available to Doug Bond who failed to receive his copy due to an oversight on the part of the secretary.

The treasurers report was delivered by Dan Coviello — the April 30, 2005 balance was $26,293.83 — of which $22,556.64 are committed funds leaving a net funds available balance of $3,737.19. Dan reports that as of today

there are a total of 90 dues paid members. Chuck Hite suggested that the board should hold off committing to a CD

investment until after the Member/Guest Tournament is completed and the final bills are in.

Doug Bond reported that the LGA/Golden Boys tournament was cancelled. Dick Davis informed Doug that the Member/Guest Tournament plans are on schedule. Seventy five percent of the signs have been sold and that the

tournament will be played from the white tees.

Larry Freehauf has asked Conde Sargent and Dan Coviello to handle the match play tournament the first week since he will be away.George Baker stated that the board wanted to congratulate Doug on the recently held inter-club tournament at Pebble Creek. As Doug stated,the weather was great, the participation was outstanding, (only one no-show) and a slight profit might be realized when bills are added up. All in all a great day for golf. GOOD JOB DOUG.

Larry Freehauf reported 58 members and guests enjoyed the last dine around outing. The next planned date will be June 28 at Portofinos Itialian restaurant. Nothing new to report on the annual picnic. Wendell Alderman has confirmed the reservation for the Christmas Party other than that nothing new to report.

The question of starting groups on par threes was again discussed and the feeling of the board is that it would not be practical to skip the par three holes as starting holes.

George Baker stated the the course has been re-rated and the black tees now have a rating. New score cards are expected to be available within the next few weeks.

The meeting adjourned at 3:03 p.m.

–Mack Whitley Secretary

Golden Boys Board Meeting April 6, 2005– The meeting was called to order at 1:55 p.m. with all board members present. Conde Sargent was on hand to give the golf chairman’s report in the event Doug Bond could not make the meeting (Doug had a prior commitment but planned to attend as soon as possible).

The first order of business was a briefing by Dick Davis regarding the up coming member-guest tournament. Dick expects to have no more than 46 teams in the field. Total income from entry fees and sign sales would amount to$19,000. Projected expenses for the tournament would come to $19,743. The deadline for team payments was set for April 10, 2005. The festivities will include a cocktail party at Rene’s and a sit down dinner at Peppermill. In addition to these, breakfast, tee-gifts, box lunches and prize money for 1st – 2nd -3rd places. Dick has recruited the help of Lynn Bogniard to handle the ladies tournament. George Baker thanked Dick for his outstanding effort in planning this year’s tournament.

Minutes of the last meeting were approved without reading.

Treasurers report was presented by Dan Coviello. As of March 31, 2005 a balance of $11,079.70 was shown. Total committed funds amounted to $7,734.02 leaving a balance of net funds available of $3,463.66. The report was accepted as presented.

Doug Bond gave the Golf Chairman’s report. The Carolina Seniors inter-club is the next event on the schedule to be played on the Linkside course at Pebble Creek. This will be followed by two outings in May: May 10 at Holly Tree and May 19 at Pebble Creek Linkside (Mountain Inter-club). Match Play Director Larry Freehauf announced that this year’s Match-Play tournament matches will be played from the white tees.

Social Chairman’s report was given by Al Valenti. The next outing will be held at Khaki’s Restaurant on East North Street. Proposed future sites will be Caesar’s and Pebble Creek. The plans for the annual picnic and the Christmas party are in the works.

Under new business — a recommendation concerning the Monday prize winners money be played to the team members as opposed to giving it to the pro shop. This recommendation was passed without opposition.

The recommendation for the establishing a Pebble Creek Employees Christmas Fund was tabled, after some discussion, to a later date.

Larry Freehauf was requested to ask the board to review the practice of allowing “mulligan” shots when starting play on par 3 holes.

Dan Coviello has been authorized to look into the purchase of a CD with some of the excess funds available.

Meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m. –Mack Whitley, Secretary

The annual Golden Boys Breakfast Meeting was called to order by Al Valenti  at
8:25 a.m. with all board members present.Larry Freehauf took the floor to recognize all of the new members that  have joined the Golden Boys during the past year.

Due to time constraints, the minutes of last year’s annual meeting were
accepted without objection.

The treasurers report was presented by Dan Coviello showing a bank balance  of $7,734.02. Total committed funds amount to $5,667.67 leaving a balance  of $2,066.35 net funds available. The net difference of income less expense  for the year is a gain of $690.44.  Golden Boys activities are budgeted to be self supporting, thus  participation
fees are set to recover all estimated costs.

The annual dues for the year 2005 have been set at $25.00.

The Social Chairman’s report was given by Al Valenti. The next dine-a-round  is to be held on March 29 at The Fish Market. Al reports good attendence at  the two previous events. The annual picnic, to be held on September 15 at  Paris Mountain Lodge, will be under the direction of Gene Witherspoon. The  annual Bolden Boys Christmas Party is scheduled for December the 8th with Wendell Alderman chairman.

The Golf Chairman’s report was given by Doug Bond. He stated that the Golden Boys Golf Program was made up of six different programs: the  regular weekly games, the interclub matches, Member-guest tournament, match play championship, medal play championship and two events with the  LGA.

All interclub assignments have been made and posted. A list of the  monthly captains were announced (volunteers are still needed for  June, July, August and November).

Dick Davis gave a report on this years Member-Guest  tournament. The signup sheet for this event has been posted — the cost will be  $300.00 per team. This covers green fees, cart fees and two evening social events  for participants and spouses.

Conde Sargent presented an appreciation award to Marty Zernick for the  many
contributions he has made to the Golden Boys Organization over the  years.
George Baker presented Conde Sargent a plaque in gratitude for his  service
as president and many other efforts on behalf of the Golden Boys  Organization.

Arthur McMaster proposed a social get together with the wives for a 50’s –  60’s dinner/dance. This will be considered at the next board meeting.

George Baker presented the following: Motion — “For all Golden Boys-sponsored events (except those that include non Golden Boy members as  participants) Members who’s combined Age and Handicap equal or exceed 100, may at  their option play from either the White or Black Tees.”  After hearing discussion (pro and con) from the members, the motion  passed.  The course is to be re-rated in the near future to include the Black  Tees.

Mark Pavano gave a short update on the status of the club. The club needs a certain number of rounds played each year to be profitable. A new pricing  schedule has been installed: Linkside $34 weekdays/$44 weekends,  Creekside $29 weekdays/$39 weekends, with lower rates during twilight hours on  both courses.

The meeting was running long and was adjourned at 9:25 a.m.

Mack Whitley, Secretary

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

The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. with all board members present.

Chuck Hite and Conde Sargent were also in attendance (Chuck as outgoing treasurer and Conde as outgoing golf chairman) to help in this transition phase of the 2005 board.

George Baker went on record again to thank Chuck and Conde for the many contributions to the Golden Boys Organization over the years. The entire board would like to express our gratitude for a job WELL DONE!

The minutes of the last meeting were accepted as presented.

Chuck Hite gave the December treasurers report covering the balance as of December 31, 2004: $7,734.02. Total committed funds amount to $5,667.67 leaving net funds available at $2,066.35. Chuck stated that a treasurers report covering the past year will be available at the annual meeting. The funds marked Club Member/Guest ( a total of $1.230.00) are included in the member guest committed funds total.

The issue with the hole-in-one contribution by the club is still not settled. The board feels that until such time the club shows an interest in matching the Golden Boys contribution we will discontinue this portion of the prize. The Board elected to continue the $50.00 cash award to the person making the shot. This will continue until the club decides to participate in the program.

Dan Coviello is in the process of getting the bank account and check signing responsibility changed over to his name.

Golf Chairman, Doug Bond, stated that the inter club schedule has been set for 2005. Doug pointed out two changes to the schedule: Greenwood Country Club will be played March 22nd not the 24th and the second LGA mixer will be played September 9th not August 12th. Doug has asked Don Stewart to handle the LGA mixer matches. Doug has secured the services of Chuck

Hite to update the monthly captain guidelines to include the four man teams.

Social Chairman, Al Valenti, with the assitance of Larry Freehauf, announced the first scheduled Dine-A-Round will be held January 25th at the Brick Street Cafe. Al stated that a few issues still have to be cleared up but everything is on schedule. Al announced two decisions on future dates: April outing will be April 26th and October date will be October 25th.

Gene Witherspoon has been asked to handle the annual picnic ( Al will make a deposit on the Paris Mountain facility later in January) and Wendell Alderman to handle the Christmas party ( location to be determined).

Chuck Hite will continue to maintain the club roster

Mack Whitley will handle the distribution and mailing of annual meeting info along with the inter club schedule for members to make choices of events. The goal is to have these items available for distribution in early February.

Doug Bond led a discussion of Norm O’Donnell’s golf match suggestions. The board’s feelings at this time was to not make any changes to the way the games are presently played.

No additional items were brought before the board — the meeting adjourned at 5:00p.m.

Mack Whitley Secretary

Golden Boys board of directors meeting, December 8, 2004, was called to order at 3:35 pm with all board members. Larry Freehauf, elected to the 2005 board, was absent because of a medical appointment.

Dan Coviello and Larry Freehauf are the two new board members, chosen in the recent election. They will replace outgoing Chuck Hite and Conde Sargent, who have completed their three-year terms.

The board, without opposition, wished to express their appreciation for all the work performance by Chuck and Conde over the past years. Their contributions cannot be measured in hours or days, but truly in years. To Chuck and Conde, a job WELL DONE!

The minutes of the November 3, 2004, meeting, were accepted as presented.

Chuck Hite gave an in-depth treasurers report covering funds available. The bank balance as of November 30, 2004, is $12,553.65, with net funds available after all committee funds are accounted for at $3,689.07. Chuck covered all subjects such as the annual picnic, the yearly Christmas party, the ongoing discussion about the hole-in-one fund and contributions to SC Junior Golf and memorials for deceased members. Doug Bond suggested the funds marked Club Member/Guest Par 3 be put to some use. Conde Sargent agreed with this suggestion and Chuck stated he would look into this and report back at the next meeting. This fund contains $1,280.

The hole-in-one contribution by Pebble Creek Club is still unresolved. Chuck will attempt to get an answer from Mark within the next few weeks. The board feels that if the club is not going to match the Golden Boys contribution to the Pro Shop, we should drop the contribution to the pro shop and just award the money in the hole-in-one fund.

Mack Whitley said all is ready for the Christmas Party to be at Rene’s Steakhouse on December 9, 2004. Doug Bond, Jim Pearson, Al Valenti, George Baker, Conde Sargent, Chuck Hite all pitched in. Shirley Whitley did an outstanding job on the candle favors for the ladies.

Al Valenti reported the first Dine-A-Round will be held January 25, 2005, at the Brick Street Cafe and that menu and other details will be announced soon.

Conde Sargent stated that the Interclub schedule for 2005 has been set. Information will be made available as soon as possible. Doug Bond will have a follow up on this topic.

Doug Bond nominated George Baker for present of the Golden Boys for 2005. The nomination was seconded and no other candidates were nominated. Serving with Mr. Baker in 2005 will be the following appointments made by the new chairman:
Al Valenti, vice president
Dan Coviello, treasurer
Doug Bond, golf chairman
Mack Whitley, secretary
Larry Freehauf, Christmas Party and special events

George Baker handed out a list of committee assignments for all board members, with the goal being to get more of the membership involved in the every day activities of the Golden Boys. In addition to this, he has made an effort to enlist the services of Conde Sargent to help the Golf Chairman and to continue to contribute to the newsletter. Chuck Hite has agreed to continue to maintain the hole-in-one kitty, keep track of the monthly handicap sheet, keep the master copy of the Bi Laws and to continue to update the Golden Boys roster.

No additional business was brought up and the meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

Mack Whitley, Secretary