Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 1:00 PM.

Board members present were Bill Thompson, Richard Webb, Jim Ghrist, Jim Stewardson, Jay Gaskin, and Terry Bailey.

Guests present were Gene Witherspoon, George Vanik, Art McMaster.

Approval of Minutes

Minutes from the March 14, 2018 Board meeting were approved.

Old Business

Treasure’s Report:

Richard Webb presented the treasures report update.

Social Chairman’s Report

Jay Gaskin reported that the next Dine Around is currently planned to be held August 28^that Bocca Pure Italia.

In addition, Jay is exploring and additional Dining Out set of events designed for smaller numbers of people, 8-10, that will increase the potential number of venues available.

Golf Chairman’s Report:

Tournament Attendance Report to date:

• Cummings Cove at Pebble Creek: 19 participants
• Smithfields: 16 participants
• Holly Tree: 16 participants
• Match Play: 18 participants
• Fox Run: 16 participants
• Pebble Creek at Cummings Cove: 18 participants
• Greenwood: 11 participants

Jim Ghrist is exploring a modified Interclub selection methodology for Golden Boys including potentially eliminating the Rule-of-Ten requirement.

New Business

New Golden Boys website is up and running.  Terry Bailey will assume a Conde-lite role in maintaining the new Golden Boys website, providing publishing and other support to future Boards.

Art McMaster proposed a Veteran’s Day idea for honoring our four oldest veterans during Golden Boys play November 12 this year.  This may include a breakfast, special 1^sttee drives by the vets and flighted play to honor them.  The Board moved, seconded the motion and unanimously supported the proposal.

Member-Guest Tournament:  George Vanik has graciously agreed to take over the lead role for the Member-Guest tournament from Gene Witherspoon.  The Board noted it is not possible to thank Gene enough for the years he has led this effort.  George will need, and will get, help in his efforts via guidance from Gene, direct help by the Assistant Golf Chairman, and from the Member-Guest committee to be staffed. We should all thank him in advance for his efforts.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 2:28 PM.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 2:20 PM. Board members present were Bill Thompson, Richard Webb, Jim Ghrist, Jim Stewardson, Jay Gaskin, and Terry Bailey.

Approval of Minutes

Minutes from the February 14, 2018 Board meeting were approved. Minutes from the Annual Breakfast Meeting 2018 were approved.

Old Business

Treasure’s Report:

Richard Webb presented the treasures report update. An update to the 2018 members list how has 68 golf members and 7 social members.

Social Chairman’s Report:

Jay reported the results of the social questionnaire from the Annual Meeting.  Coupled with the declining attendance at the picnic the recommendation was made and approved to discontinue the annual picnic.  Jay will propose options to replace this function including potentially combining it with the 4th of July golf tournament.

Golf Chairman’s Report:

As a result of the cancellation of the Carolina Country Club interclub, all Golden Boys who paid by cash or check will be provided a “Rain Check” for use at the next interclub they play, rather than direct refunds being made.  If for some reason that does not work for an individual they should contact Richard Webb.

The first half of the Cummings Cove – Pebble Creek Cup annual home and home match play tournament is coming up.  It is critical that we have a full roster of 20 players for both the Pebble Creek and the Cummings Cove matches.

New Business

A motion was made, seconded and approved that each board member create a formal written Continuity Folder to aid in their successors assumption of board duties.

A motion was made, seconded and approved to formally add the maintenance of the Digital Booklet and Roster a responsibility of the Secretary.

Terry will research alternative options to continue the web site Conde has maintained for so long.

Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 3:05 PM

The meeting was called to order at 8:05 AM. Board members present: Bill Thompson (President), Richard Webb (Treasurer), Terry Bailey (VP & Secretary), Jim Ghrist (Golf Chairman), Jim Stewardson (Assistant Golf Chairman), Jay Gaskin (Social Chairman).

A quorum of Golden Boys membership was achieved with 40 attending.

Secretary’s Report:
Minutes from the March 8, 2017 meeting were approved.

Treasurer’s Report:
For 2018, there are 67 golf members and 7 social members.  The continued drop in membership resulted in the dues increase to $30 for 2018.

The 2018 proposed budget was distributed to the membership for their review.  The membership approved the 2018 proposed budget.

 Social Chairman’s Report:
There will be four dine-a-rounds planned his year.  The first will be March 27^th at City Range and will be a special event honoring Conde Sargent, and our oldest member John Mickler’s 96^th birthday.  Later in the year we will be dining at Peddler’s and Bocca.  The fourth event location is TBD.

Jay distributed a questionnaire regarding the membership’s input on dine-a-rounds, the annual picnic and the Christmas party.

Golf Chairman’s Report:
Jim distributed member’s interclub event results.  This year the available number of interclub slots for the Golden Boys was reduced from 18 to 16 as a result of our not filling our max at every event.  In order to keep this from further diminishment it is critical that we have 16 players at every event.

The 2018 Golden Boy tournament schedule was distributed.

Changes and updates to the procedures were discussed including changes in USGA rules.  Jim noted that copies of USGA rules are available online and free of charge.

Jim urged participation in the GB Match Play tournament, and in fact all events.

Captains and volunteers are needed for the Interclubs and tournaments.  Please pitch in to support them.

Other golf related new and old business.

The golf committee will look into organizing a mini member-member tournament.

George Baker urged that the Golden Boys approve continued financial support for the 4^th of July tournament, and dedicating it to Conde Sargent.  He suggested that this expense might be offset by combining the annual picnic activities with the tournament.  The Board will consider the suggestion and discuss with the membership.

A suggestion was made to adopt a change to the USGA out of bounds rule to the following: A ball hit out of bounds or clearly lost may be dropped at the point it went out of bounds or closest to the point the ball was lost, with a one stroke penalty.  Support was basically unanimous, and the Golf Committee will consider implementing the change.

Member/Guest Tournament

Gene Witherspoon reported that this year’s Member/Guest event is scheduled for June 11& 12, 2018.  He passed out sign sales packets and indicated that the sign-up sheet and schedule will be posted on the Bulletin Board.  In addition to the info distributed Gene emphasized that even if you are not currently able to field a team or have reverted to social membership, you may still be eligible to receive a tee gift logo garment by securing two sponsorships for the tournament.  There are still a few on Dick Davis’s list of sponsors available to be renewed.  Grab them from Gene.

Gene has warned us all that this is the last year he will lead and drive the Member-Guest.  SO, WE NEED A NEW GENE!  While impossible to ever replace him, if we are going to continue the tradition someone needs to step up.  Talk to Gene.

Breakfast this year is up in the air as we don’t know the status of the Grill Room.  But at most it will be reduced to a continental breakfast from the full breakfast of the past.

Tee prizes will be supplemented the next three years utilizing $900 each year of the Member-Guest surplus.  This to offset lowered participation and to manage the surplus down.

Conde’s leaving also affects the Member-Guest, especially the production of the tee sponsor signs.  If anyone has any experience in this area and can volunteer to help, everyone will be most appreciative.

Because we have lost many of our regulars this past year, fielding enough teams to form four flights may be a challenge in 2018.  So, Gene is hoping to recruit some new Golden Boys participants from among you who may not have tweaked on what a good deal this tournament offers!  If you don’t play because finding a teammate is the problem, several of our former Golden Boys golfers who played in past tournaments are now eligible as guests and you may be able to recruit one of them.  Additionally, Gene has several other potential partners from Thornblade Country Club’s Silver Blades that he can try to recruit.  Get on the bandwagon for this “best deal in town!”

  Bylaws and Procedures Amendments:

ACE CLUB –  proposed change alternative #2

A Hole-in-one reward program will be maintained by the Treasurer for payout to Ace Club members who make a hole-in-one during Golden Boys completion at Pebble Creek. The payout will be $125.00. This money may be used to pay for drinks if the Ace maker should choose. There is no obligation by the Ace maker or the Golden Boys to cover the bar bill.

A periodic fee of $15 will be required for members to join and/or remain in good standing in the ACE club reward program. The $15 joining fee will need renewal when the Treasurer determines that reward club funds are too low to meet future payouts. 

Approved by near unanimous vote.

 Bylaw Section V.2 – NOMINATION AND ELECTION.  Delete the indicated words.  During October each year the Board, serving as Nominating committee, shall nominate two candidates for each of the two Board members whose terms expire in December. A ballot listing the four candidates, and showing the two board members whose terms are expiring, shall be distributed…

 Approved by unanimous vote.

 Add a new section. Section III.4 – EMERITUS MEMBERSHIP.  A former member who has permanent physical limitations make him unable to play a full, active schedule and has decided not to join Pebble Creek Club may elect to become an “Emeritus Member.” The Emeritus members will continue to pay annual dues as regular members, may participate and vote in meetings, but are not required to maintain membership in Pebble Creek Club. Normal green fees apply. Play for Emeritus members is restricted to Creekside.

 Approved by unanimous vote.

 Adjust the definition of Section VI.3–VICE PRESIDENT. The Vice President shall, in the absence of the President, or at the request of the President, perform all duties of the President.  The Vice President shall be an additional role assigned to one of the other officers during the first meeting of each new board.

 Approved by unanimous vote.

 Add Golf Chairman and Asst. Golf Chairman to Section VII.2 – TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE.  The President appoints two elected members from the board to act as Golf Chairman and Assistant Golf Chairman to head the committee. The committee members are responsible for organizing weekly games, annual home tournaments, and interclub tournaments. (The re remainder of the paragraph remains unchanged).
Approved by unanimous vote.

Adjournment: 9:00 am

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 2:20 PM.

Board members present were Richard Webb, Jim Stewardson, Jay Gaskin, and Terry Bailey.

Approval of Minutes

Minutes from the December 29, 2017 Board meeting were approved.

Old Business

Treasure’s Report:

Richard Webb presented the treasures report and the update draft budget for 2018.

Currently dues have been received for 68 golf members and 6 social members.  As noted before this is down from 77 golf members and 16 social members in 2017.

Golden Boys Annual Meeting and Breakfast

The annual Golden Boys meeting and breakfast notification was sent to all Golden Boys.  The event will be held at Harvey’s Original on Wade Hampton Blvd.  The date is March 7 at 7:30 AM.

Social Chairman’s Report

Jay Gaskin is planning for the first Dine Around for 2018 to be held in April at City Range.

Golf Chairman’s Report:

As Mike Toskey and his famous Turkey Shoot days, is no longer a member of the Golden Boys, there is consideration being given to a monthly closest to the pin contest.   Details to follow.

New Business

Updates to the Procedures document need to be completed by February 21 so that they may be distributed prior to the Annual Meeting.

Proposed updates to the Bylaws will be finalized by February 21 for distribution prior to the Annual Meeting.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 3:40 PM.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 2:45 PM.  Board members present were Bill Thompson, Richard Webb, Jim Ghrist, Jay Gaskin, and Terry Bailey.

Approval of Minutes
Minutes from the November 29, 2017 Board meeting were approved.

Old Business
None

New Business

Treasure’s Report:
Richard Webb presented the treasures report and the draft final financial statement for 2017.

The proposed budget for 2018 was presented and again reflects the reduced number of Golden Boys members and the continued reduction in participation in Golden Boys events across the board, including the Christmas Party.  This year’s party required a larger subsidy than normal as we did not have enough participants to reach the minimum guarantee.  A smaller room will be booked for next year. The motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the proposed budget for 2018.

The final 2017 summary as well as the 2018 budget will be presented at the Annual Golden Boys Breakfast meeting in March.

Richard proposed the Golden Boy dues for 2018 be increased to $30 for full members and $15 for social members.  A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the proposal.

Membership dues announcement will be emailed by Conde Sargent by January 1st.  The dues must be paid for Golden Boy members by February 5, 2018.

Golden Boys Annual Directory
Conde Sargent has again graciously agreed to put together the 2018 “Golden Boys Annual Directory.” The Directory will be distributed electronically once again this year.  To have the 2018 Directory ready for distribution by the Golden Boys annual breakfast it is critical that any additions or changes to the directory information for each member by February 5^th, 2018 along with the dues checks.

Golden Boys Annual Meeting and Breakfast
The annual Golden Boys meeting and breakfast will be announced shortly but will be held in early March.

Social Chairman’s Report
Jay Gaskin is crafting a preliminary Dine-Around schedule for 2018.  The initial plan is for four events in 2018 potentially at City Range, Boca, Peddler and one other.

Golf Chairman’s Report:
Jim Ghrist reported that the interclub dates have been set for 2018 and will be sent to the Golden Boys membership along with the interclub selection forms.  Jim will email the interclub selection form to the membership by January 19th.  The form must be returned to Jim promptly but no later than February 16th so that he has time to finalize the interclub participants by the Golden Boys annual breakfast meeting.  The 10-play rule will apply to determine those Golden Boys eligible to play in the interclub events.  10 plays must be achieved prior to the 1^st club event of the year unless a waiver has been requested by the member to the board and granted.

As always, we need volunteer captains for the 2018 Golden Boys Match Play event and the Golden Boys Ryder Cup event.  If you are willing to help with these events, please contact Jim.

A master calendar of 2018 events will be put together and distributed to the membership

Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 3:25 PM.

The meeting was called to order at 2:40 PM.  Board members present were Eric Kuhn, Bill Thompson, Mike Miner, Jim Ghrist, Richard Webb and Terry Bailey.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from the September 29, 2017 Board meeting were approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Mike Miner updated the treasurer’s report which was accepted with no comments.  No significant changes from past reports.
Golf Chairman’s Report
The Golden Boys retained 18 spots at each Interclub event for 2018.  It is important to keep our attendance maximized for every event in order to retain this large number.
Secretary’s Report
The voting for new Golden Boys board members was competed Nov. 17.  Ballots were submitted by fifty Golden Boys.  The new board members serving their three-year term beginning next month are Jim Stewardson and Jay Gaskin.  Congratulations and our thanks to both for serving the organization.
Social Chairman’s Report
Richard Webb shared the following items:
·       The dine around held at Boca Italian restaurant was well attended and reports are that it was very much enjoyed by everyone.
·       The Christmas party, headed by Eric Kuhn with Richard Webb assisting, will be held at the Hyatt on December 5^th.  Information is posted on the bulletin board and has been sent out by Conde to the membership.  The deadline for signing up is Nov. 27
New Business
The Herm George Award for outstanding service to the Golden Boys will be presented this year.  The awardee will be announced at the Christmas Party.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 3:05 PM.

Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:40 PM.  Board members present were Eric Kuhn, Bill Thompson, Mike Miner, Jim Ghrist, Richard Webb and Terry Bailey.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from the July 14, 2017 Board meeting were approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Mike Miner updated the treasurer’s report which was accepted with no comments.  No significant changes from past reports.
Golf
The President’s Cup signup sheet is up on the board.  The event will be held Oct 25^th and 27^th.  The entry fee is TBD but ~$32.
Social Chairman’s Report
Richard Webb shared the following items:
·       The annual picnic was a success with 38 attendees.  In response to an increase in the parking costs for use of Paris Mountain State Park Richard talk with Toskey and will investigate alternate potential locations for the 2016 picnic.
·       The Christmas party, headed by Eric Kuhn with Richard Webb assisting, will be held at the Hyatt on December 5^th.
·       The next Dine Around will be held October 24^th at Boca Italian restaurant.  Richard has arranged for us to have the whole place to ourselves.  Price will be $30 per person.
New Business
A special committee has been created for the purpose of creating and maintaining a Golden Boy Facebook page.  Art McMaster will be head of the committee.
Board member nominations interest for next year will be solicited during the next week in preparation for Board election in November.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 2:10 PM.

Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:35 PM.  Board members present were Eric Kuhn, Mike Miner, Jim Ghrist, Richard Webb and Terry Bailey.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from the March 29, 2017 Board meeting were approved.
Social Chairman’s Report
Richard Webb shared that the upcoming Dine-Around at The Peddler is fully subscribed.
Old Business
July 4^th Golf Event
·       This event is becoming an annual success, thank you George Baker and others for organizing.
·       The Board approved support from the general fund for a BBQ buffet following the golf.  The cost of this was $500.
·       George Baker asked the Board to consider making the BBQ a formal annual event and subsidize it each year.  However, based on projections of membership and expected dues for future years, the budget cannot support such a subsidized event annually.  Two ideas were floated for coming up with the funds for this type of event.
o   Charge participants an additional fee for playing in this event of say $10.
o   Propose at the annual meeting an increase in dues for all members to support this and other subsidized events not already on the list.
Golden Boy Cup Parking Space
A motion was made and approved to repurpose the Golden Boy Cup reserved parking spot.  This spot will be awarded to the Golden Boy Championship Net winner.  For this year, the actual use of the reserved parking spot will be retained by the current Golden Boy Cup winner, David Wilkins, until December 1^st when it will transfer to the GB Championship Net winner until the 2018 tournament is held.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 2:10 PM.

Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:45 PM. Board members present were Eric Kuhn, Mike Miner, Bill Thompson, Jim Ghrist, Richard Webb and Terry Bailey.
Special Topics
A special meeting of the Board was called to discuss on course conduct regarding playing by the agreed Golden Boys rules and maintaining the desired collegial and pleasant atmosphere between all members.
It will be emphasized to all that it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure all members adhere to the rules. Golf is after all supposed to be a game of gentlemen.  There is a special responsibility of the scorekeeper in each group to accurately score all individuals according to the set rules to make certain Golden Boy play is fair to all.
The board determined that the Golden Boy Cup parking space will be awarded to the Low Net player from the Golden Boy Championship, for at least 2017 and until the policy may be changed.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 PM.

The meeting was called to order at 8:05 AM. Board members present: Eric Kuhn (President), Mike Miner (VP & Treasurer), Bill Thompson (Golf Chairman), Jim Ghrist (Assistant Golf Chairman), Richard Webb (Dine-A-Round Chairman), and Terry Bailey (Secretary).

Secretary’s Report:
Minutes from the March 2, 2016 meeting where approved.

Treasurer’s Report:
A Golden Boys of Pebble Creek 2017 Directory will be distributed electronically to all members.  Those members not having an email address will be mailed a physical copy.

For 2017, there are 77 golf members and 15 social members.  Mike Miner suggested that if membership continues to drop it will become necessary to raise dues.

The 2017 proposed budget was distributed to the membership for their review.  The membership approved the 2017 proposed budget.

Dine-A-Round Report:
Dine-a-Round attendance in 2016 averaged only 35 people including significant others, a continued decline from previous years.  There will be three dine-a-rounds this year (as the first had to be cancelled due to the closure of the Grill Room).  The dates for the next two events are :
— April 18 at the Clubhouse Grille
— October at City Range

Discussion to be had next year regarding the viability of the dine-a-round program and whether to continue with support for this function.

Golf Chairman’s Report:
Bill handed out member’s interclub event results.  Sign-up support is good so far for all but two venues.  He encouraged members to sign up as alternates.   A change in interclub sign up process will allow any interclub roster not filled when it is posted on the Golden Boys bulletin board to be opened to the PC membership who are 55 and older.

The 2017 Golden Boy tournament schedule was distributed. Bill encouraged everyone to participate in the Match Play tournament which has a new more flexible playing date rule to make it easier for participants.  Also encouraged was participation in the Golden Boy Championship, which as a handicap event gives all Golden Boys a fair chance to win.

Bill outlined the change in the rule-of-10 requirement to play in GB events to allow, with Board approval, those persons working full time to play without satisfying the rule-of-10.

The board has approved the Red tee age lowered to 75 years old.  This is not mandatory and any Golden Boy can choose to play from the Black or White tees with the appropriate handicap calculated.

Eric recapped the special meeting held Feb 1 at which it was voted to discontinue collection of money for the Golden Boy Cup awards.  The Golden Boy Cup for 2017 will be voluntary.  An email will be sent to the membership for sign-up.  A meeting will be scheduled later this month for all those wishing to participate in the voluntary GB cup.  Those participating in the GB Cup will formulate the rules, points, awards etc.

Normal Golden Boy weekday play was discussed.

–       Regarding the ongoing need to speed up play, suggestions were solicited from those present to be shared with Bill.

–       PC management encouraged us not to play threesomes on Creekside, and to always let the pro shop know what the furthest back starting hole will be.  To avoid congestion with non-GB play encouragement was given to start on your assigned hole and not go further back.  In addition, the request was made to play Linkside on Mondays and Creekside on Fridays to help the pro shop schedule play more efficiently.  Eric will coordinate with Bill Robinson.

–       Golden Boys are encouraged to be polite when potentially running into slow non-GB players.  Call the pro shop rather than confrontation with other players.

Member/Guest Tournament
Gene Witherspoon reported that this year’s Member/Guest event is scheduled for June 5 & 6, 2017.  He passed out sign sales packets and indicated that the sign-up sheet and schedule will be posted on the Bulletin Board.  In addition to the info distributed Gene emphasized that even if you are not currently able to field a team or have reverted to social membership, you may still be eligible to receive a tee gift logo garment by securing two sponsorships for the tournament.  With the retirement of our premier salesman, Dick Davis, there are quite a few on his list that he will be assigning to volunteer salesmen so that we don’t lose these faithful sponsors.  (See below.)

Because we have lost many of our regulars this past year, fielding enough teams to form four flights may be a challenge in 2017.  So, Gene is hoping to recruit some new Golden Boys participants from among you who may not have tweaked on what a good deal this tournament offers!  If you don’t play because finding a teammate is the problem, several of our former Golden Boys golfers who played in past tournaments are now eligible as guests and you may be able to recruit one of them.  Among them are:  Greg Martens, Ken Hemm, Hub Castles, Ed Elmore, Howard Payne, Jerry Wehr and Rocky Robinson.  Tim Long, Art McMaster and George Pike have reverted to social membership, and if not currently golf members of Pebble Creek, would also be eligible.  All three are Member Guest veterans.  Additionally, Gene has several other potential partners from Thornblade Country Club’s Silver Blades that he can try to recruit.  Get on the bandwagon for this “best deal in town!”

Dick Davis Sponsor List:  Still available are Dixie Rubber & Plastics, Gary Sullivan & Associates, Henry’s Smokehouse, Mythos, National Bank of SC, Oakleaf Village, Outback Steakhouse, Peddlers Restaurant, The Open Hearth, Tito’s Pizza, Matty’s ABC Store (formerly Tony’s) and Josey’s.  Additionally available are Howard Payne’s Canopy Carwash and Curt Irish’s Health Source Chiropractic & Progressive Wellness.  First come first served on these potential sponsors.

Bylaws Amendment:
As a result of requests from some Golden Boys’ a discussion and vote was taken regarding changing the bylaws to specifically allow proxy votes to be cast for regular and special meetings.  Discussion was had and a vote taken.  The result was a 31-14 vote in favor of allowing proxy voting.  This was not sufficient to meet the 2/3 majority requirement and so the proposal was defeated. The vote on proxies was inadvertently indicated as failing because it did not meet the 2/3 of those present criteria. A review of the bylaws indicates that only 2/3 of votes cast is required was met and the proposal passed.

Therefore, the following amendment will be made to the bylaws to read as follows: (new part underlined):
Section IV-3 of the bylaws to read as follows:
Section IV.3–QUORUMS & VOTES. For the purpose of amending these bylaws, a quorum of 51% of the membership and approval by 2/3 of the votes cast is required. For other routine business (after due notice has been given), a quorum shall consist of those members in attendance, and approval by a simple majority of votes cast is required.  A member may delegate their voting power to another member (proxy)  by submitting a signed authorization to a Board Member before the meeting.

Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 AM