Board Meeting of December 13, 2011 — Attending: D. Burden, J. Cardon, R. Gulick, G. Hoagland, F. Mitchell, E. Szymanski, B. Wildner, J. Anderson M. Keyes (guest of B. Wildner) 1. Opening. The meeting convened at the Club at 4:30. President Don Burden presided.
2. Review and Approval of the Previous Minutes
- The Secretary read the Minutes from the last two meetings on November 8 and November 15 - A motion to accept the previous minutes was seconded and approved 3. Financial Report. Treasurer G. Hoagland reported that: - We have $542.96 in the checking account - The Hole-in-One Pool funding remains at $446 - We have 108 members - G. Hoagland discussed the required new resolution for our checking account to include D. Burden - He will brief D. Burden on the procedure 4. Dues for 2012 - After a brief discussion by the Board, the Board voted to keep the dues at $20 - D. Burden asked R. Gulick to notify the membership 5. January Tournament - Kickoff Tournament - Tournment Director F. Mitchell presented the details of the tournament - After a brief discussion, the entry fee was set at $30 - The game was discussed, and the Board agreed that it would be Total Net Stableford Points - Highlights: Two Divisions: Green Tee and White Tee, with separate prizes; choose your own partners; optional skins game, proximities; lunch at 11:15, shotgun start at 12:15 - Click here for the Tournament Details 6. Beer versus Increased Prizes - The discussion of the Kickoff Tournament led to the question of serving beer after play - One-sixth of a keg of beer costs $155; that amount could be used for increased prizes - R. Gulick noted that we could ask the membership to vote by e-mail on this issue - The Board agreed: we will ask them for their preference: beer as usual, or increased prizes 7. 2012 Tournament Schedule - F. Mitchell distributed a draft tournament schedule, without dates - D. Burden asked J. Anderson if the MGA could run the Club Championships as it did in 2010; his answer was 'yes' - D. Burden tasked R. Gulick to publish the first four tournaments, with February, March, and April dates to be determined - The first four tournaments can be viewed HERE 8. Promoting Greater Participation - After discussion, the Board decided to use two separate Divisions (Green Tees and White Tees) whenever feasible 9. Senior Interclub. Team Rep B. Wildner reported that: - Our team ended in 13th place at Queen's Harbour; DETAILS - The next Senior Interclub match is here at Magnolia Point on January 23; qualifying on January 17 10. Club Manager's Updates - The grounds crew is starting winter projects around the course - That includes edging bunkers and various tree work - We have already started needle punching and tolling the greens; players won't notice - Cart traffic is a problem, and will be controlled with ropes 11. Election Results - Two candidates ran for President; Don Burden won the election - 76% of the membership voted 12. Tournament Scores - After discussion, the Board agreed that all tournament scores will be posted by the Pro Shop, with our help 13. Amendments to the Bylaws - At the Annual Banquet on December 5, the membership voted to approve these amendments to the Bylaws: -- Article III, Sections 1 and 2: insert the words "in good standing", thus qualifying eligibiity for membership -- Article V: inserting new sections "2. No election is required if a candidate runs unopposed." and "3. Any member may nominate another member for President, and members may nominate themselves. Nominees must agree to have thier name placed on the ballot, and must agree to serve if elected." - R. Gulick will make the changes, and he noted that, at the same time, he would make an administrative change by combining Sections 1 and 2 of Article III, which are redundant. 14. Closed versus Open Meetings - R. Gulick reported that a member, D. Faggiani, requested that our meetings be open. - After discussion, the Board agreed that the meetings should remain closed. 15. Next meeting - The Board will next meet on Tuesday January 21 at 4:30. 16. Adjournment - The meeting adjourned at 6 p.m.
Special Board Meeting of November 15, 2011 — Attending: J. Cardon, P. Orvosh, R. Gulick, G. Hoagland, F. Mitchell, E. Szymanski, J. Anderson — Absent : B. Wildner 1. Opening. This special meeting convened at the Club at 4:30. Presidenrt Jim Cardon presided. 2. Purpose. J. Cardon called this Special Meeting of the MGA Board to discuss the election situation and proposed amendments to our Bylaws on the same subject. 3. Proceedings. - J. Cardon discussed his recent conversations with Johnny Williams - J. Cardon proposed a change to Article III, Sections 1 and 2 of our Bylaws, as follows: Insert the words "in good standing", thus qualifying eligibiity for membership - R. Gulick proposed a change to Article V of our Bylaws, inserting two new sections, as follows: "2. No election is required if a candidate runs unopposed." "3. Any member may nominate another member for President, and members may nominate themselves. Nominees must agree to have thier name placed on the ballot, and must agree to serve if elected." - The Board agreed with the change. The Secretary will post them on our Web Site for 14 days. - Our Members will vote on these amendments at the Annual Banquet on December 5 4. Next Meeting - The Board will next meet at the New President's call 5. Adjourment - The meeting adjourned at 5:30
Board Meeting of November 8, 2011 — Attending: J. Cardon, P. Orvosh, R. Gulick, G. Hoagland, F. Mitchell, E. Szymanski, B. Wildner — Absent : J. Anderson 1. Opening. The meeting convened at the Club at 4:30. President Jim Cardon presided. 2. Review and Approval of the Previous Minutes
- The checking account amount reported in the previous Minutes was incorrect - The correct amount was $2,247.65; the previous Minutes have been corrected - A motion to accept the previous minutes, as corrected, was seconded and approved 3. Financial Report. Treasurer G. Hoagland reported that: - We have $2,207.65 in the checking account - The Hole-in-One Pool funding has increased to $446 - We now have 108 members (added Kurt Luebke) 4. Review of the November Tournament (Player-of-the-Year Tournament on November 5) - Tournament Director F. Mitchell reported that although the turnout was poor (40 players), he heard nothing but positive remarks about the tournament - The Board agreed that it was a good tournament, good format - The Board briefly discussed having two Divisions (white and green tees), but tabled the discussion for the new Board 5. Annual Banquet on Monday December 5 - J. Cardon discussed the menu, which featured appetizers at 6 p.m. and salads at 6:30 - The entrees will include chicken and fish - The cost per member will be $10 charged to their Club account; the MGA will supplement $13 for the $23 meal - No-shows will be charged the full amount: $23 6. Finances - J. Cardon reported that he estimated that after the cost of the Annual Banquet, our treasury would hold about $600 - That's close to the amount we had at the start of the 2011 season - He added that's as it should be 7. Senior Interclub. - Team Rep B. Wildner reported that our team didn't fare well at Orange Park, finishing in 10th place - That put us in a tie for Fourth Place overall - John Brown scored 41 points, Frank Mitchell 39, and Jerry Friddle 38. The rest of the team consisted of Don Dopp, Joe Ezzell, Duncan Hamner, Denny Hurst, and Rico Masi. - The annual Brady Cup Turnament takes place on Monday November 14 at Deerwood Country Club; for this tournament, Stableford Points are doubled - The season's Top 12 teams will receive cash awards; it's up to the Team Reps to distribute the team's award - R. Wildner asked for suggestions on how to divide the award; a brief discussion ensued without resolution - The next match is at Queen's Harbour on Monday December 5 8. Course Update. J. Anderson was absent; no course update. 9. Succession to President - Still only one nomination has been received: Johnny Williams (Big Whitey) - Nominations will close on November 15 - The Board agreed that if J. Williams is unopposed, then no election is necessary 10. Next Meeting - The Board will next meet at the New President's call 11. Adjourment - The meeting adjourned at 5:30
Board Meeting of October 11, 2011 — Attending: J. Cardon, R. Gulick, G. Hoagland, F. Mitchell,, J. Anderson — Absent : P. Orvosh, E. Szymanski, B. Wildner 1. Opening. The meeting convened at the Club at 4:30. President Jim Cardon presided. 2. Review and Approval of the Previous Minutes
- A motion to accept the previous minutes was seconded and approved 3. Financial Report. Treasurer G. Hoagland reported that: - We have $2,247.65 in the checking account (Corrected amount) - The Hole-in-One Pool funding has increased to $406 - We have 107 members (added Jim Arnold and Ron Snow) 4. September Tournament Review (Magnolia Cup) - 44 members played - Tournament Director F. Mitchell reported that it was a big success; there was no White Tee vs. Green Tee issue - The Board agreed that it was a fine tournament 5. October Tournament - No MGA event is scheduled for October - The Member-Guest Tournament is now run by the Club 6. November Tournament (Player-of-the-Year Tournament on November 5) - Tournament Director F. Mitchell handed out a written description of the tournament - J. Cardon proposed that it NOT be a breakfast tournament, and in lieu of breakfast we shouild increase prizes; the Board agreed - J. Anderson suggested that we serve chili after the round; the Board agreed - The Board raised the entry fee from $25 to $30 - The final details can be viewed HERE 7. Senior Interclub. Team Rep B. Wildner was absent, but sent a report to all Board members; saying that: - Our team finished 8th at Jacksonville Golf & Country Club and fell to 4th place overall - Don Dopp and Joe Ezzell finished on top for our team with 35 Stableford Points each; Bob Wildner scored 34 - The remainder of the team included Conrad Beaver, John Brown, Jim Cardozo, Roy Gulick, and Denny Hurst - The next match is at Orange Park on October 10 8. Course Update. J. Anderson reported that: - The course is very wet, especially the Blue Nine - Dana will punch the greens to assist natural drainage - We will top dress and overseed the tee boxes, driving range, perimeter areas, common grounds, and clubhouse area - #9 Red will be kept in good condition as a reserve hole - Edging, clean-up, trimming continues 9. Succession to President - Only one nomination has been received: Johnny Williams (Big Whitey) - J. Cardon reported he had a favorable hour-long conversation with Johnny Williams - Nominations will close on November 15 - The Board agreed that if J. Williams is unopposed, no election is necessary 10. Next Meeting - The Board will meet on Tuesday November 8 at 4:30 11. Adjourment - The meeting adjourned at 5:03
Board Meeting of August 30, 2011 — Attending: J. Cardon, R. Gulick, G. Hoagland, F. Mitchell, E. Szymanski, B. Wildner, J. Anderson — Absent : P. Orvosh 1. Opening. The meeting convened at the Club at 4:30. President Jim Cardon presided. 2. Review and Approval of the Previous Minutes
- R. Gulick noted that in the previous minutes E. Szymanski was reported as both present and absent - He heard from E. Szymanski, who said he was absent; the minutes have been corrected - A motion to accept the previous minutes as corrected was seconded and approved 3. Financial Report. Treasurer G.Hoagland reported that: - We have $2,474.39 in the checking account - The Hole-in-One Pool funding has increased to $362 - We have 105 members 4. August Tournament Review (Rainbow Tournament on August 13) - 48 members played - Tournament Director F. Mitchell reported that it was a big success and the Board agreed 5. September Tournament (Magnolia Cup on September 24-25) - Tournament Director F. Mitchell handed out a written description of the tournament - J. Cardon commented that the winners' trophies and embroidered caps are a work in progress - The Board complimented F. Mitchell on the tournament particulars - The details can be viewed HERE 6. Senior Interclub. Team Rep B. Wildner reported that: - Don Dopp, a first-time player, scored 37 Stableford Points at Marsh Creek and finished first for us - John Brown and Bob Wildner tied for second and scored 36 points - The remainder of the team included Conrad Beaver, Jim Cardozo, Joe Ezzell, Duncan Hamner, and Mike Keyes - Don Dopp and Bob Wildner (by agreement with J. Brown) are exempt for qualifying for the next match - Magnolia Point remains in third place for the season, which ends in November - Thanks to the Clogers (Senior Group) for hosting qualifying opportunities; two players will try to qualify this way on Friday - B. Wildner reminded the Board that the Brady Cup Match team selection procedure will remain in place for the 2011 season - The next match is at Jacksonville G&CC on Wednesday September 13 8. Course Update. J. Anderson reported that: - Dana will soon apply fertilizer and liquid calcium; when appropriate, we will lower the grass height on the greens - We will resod the backs of the greens on #3 White, #4 Blue, and #6 Blue - #7 Blue will reopen on September 1; we will revert to the proper scorecards (we have 30,000 of them) - #9 Red will be kept in good condition as a reserve hole - We've received new flags, including the putting green flags, and are expecting new poles and cups - J. Cardon mentioned rancid water standing on Blue #3, White #5, and elsewhere; J. Anderson will check on it - #9 White and #5 White will have better definition of out-of-bounds markers - We expect six or seven new pieces of equipment over the next two months, including a 300-gallon sprayer rig, a rough unit, work-crew vehicles, and fairway and green units - We will be geting new tokens and will soon have the range ball machine back in operation 8. Club Championship - J. Anderson distributed a write-up titled "The 2011 Club Championships" - The Men's Club Championship will be held on October 7 (one round), 8 (two rounds), and 9 (final round) - J. Cardon asked the Board for comments; the Board was fully supportive 9. Voting Results - Amendments to the Bylaws - R. Gulick reported, belatedly, that J. Cardon held a voice vote on the Bylaws Amendments on July 9 at the Green Tee Tournament - The Amendments concerned the change in sponsorship of the Club Championship and Senior Interclub from the MGA to the Club - The member vote was unanimous in support of the Amendments 10. Succession to President - J. Cardon indicated that, for next year, he might not continue as President - He asked the Board if anyone would be willing to take on the job; none volunteered - He then asked the Board to think about the situation and offer suggestions at the next meeting - To assist the Board, R. Gulick read the roll of current members 11. Next Meeting - The Board will meet on Tuesday October 11 at 4:30 12. Adjourment - The meeting adjourned at 5:30
Board Meeting of July 27, 2011 Note: This meeting was originally scheduled for August 2. Rescheduled by J. Cardon — Attending: J. Cardon, P. Orvosh, R. Gulick, G. Hoagland, F. Mitchell, B. Wildner, J. Anderson — Absent : E. Szymanski — Guest: M. Keyes 1. Opening. The meeting convened at the Club at 4:30. President Jim Cardon presided. - J. Cardon expressed his sadness at Tom Yaun's passing, and described the Memorial Service planned for Tuesday August 2 in Orange Park. It will be followed by a reception at the Club, and a short service after the reception behind the original Blue #1 tee box where a crepe myrtle tree and memorial plaque will be installed. - J. Cardon welcomed and introduced Bob Wildner as a new Director and the new Team Rep for the Men's Senior Interclub Series - J. Cardon thanked Roy Gulick for his seven years of service as the prior Team Rep - Bob Wildner expressed his appreciation for joining the Board and introduced his guest and assistant, Mike Keyes 2. Review and Approval of the Previous Minutes
- A motion to accept the previous minutes was seconded and approved 3. Financial Report. Treasurer G.Hoagland reported that: - We have $2,502.39 in the checking account - The Hole-in-One Pool funding has increased to $314 - We have 105 members 4. July Tournament Review (Green Tee Tournament on July 9) - 44 members played - Tournament Director F. Mitchell said that he heard nothing but favorable reviews and the Board agreed 5. August Tournament Review (Rainbow Tournament on August 13) - Tournament Director F. Mitchell handed out a written description of the tournament - J. Cardon questioned the restriction that each partner must contribute at least eight scores - After discussion, the Board voted to change that restriction to six scores - M. Keyes suggested that each team should report not only their score after each hole, but which player scored it; the Board agreed. R. Gulick will modify the Web site accordingly - The final wording can be viewed HERE 6. Senior Interclub - Team Rep B. Wildner presented his new team qualifying procedure, which preserves the Monday Qualifying Round but adds additional days for players to qualify; the procedure is now posted on our Web site - He noted that he will have J. Anderson set up the course for 6,000 yards (the normal length played at Senior Interclub matches) by using green tee as well as white tee boxes. He said that he applied the USGA formula for determing the course rating and slope; J. Anderson supported that action - B. Wildner added that the Senior Interclub will play at Magnolia Point next January; J. Anderson said that he could then set up the course for 6,000 yards, as above, and will use just one color tee marker for the match, removing all the other markers since there will be no other players on the course - B. Wildner stated that the Brady Cup Match team selection procedure will remain in place for the rest of this season but will change beginning with the start of the next season in December. He asked M. Keyes to present the new procedure (which is still subject to modification) - M. Keyes distributed a written description of the new procedure, which is a point system that rewards playing in the qualifying rounds, playing in the matches (the sole criterion at present), and performing well in matches - J. Cardon expressed his appreciation to both B. Wildner and M. Keyes for taking on these tasks - B. Wildner reported that Magnolia Point team finished in eigth place at San Jose but remains in third place for the season He added that Conrad Beaver led our team with 44 Stableford Points, followed by Jim Cardozo, 40, and Frank Mitchell, 38. The other team members were Gary Dake, Joe Ezzell, Roy Gulick, Van Johnson, and Bob Wildner - The next match is at Marsh Creek on August 15; regular qualifying is on August 8 8. Course Update. J. Anderson reported that: - Dana is patching the greens on holes #5 and #16 - The Head Agronomist from Casper Golf has decided that we need to re-aerify the greens to firm them up. We will do that right after the Rainbow Tournament - We expect new fleet carts to arrive in early August; Dr. Schad picked a new color: green - The new green on White #7 looks good; we still expect it to open for play for the Labor Day weekend. At that time we will close down the Red Nine until we can increase the number of rounds played on the White-Blue course 9. Current Player-of-the-Year Standings - R. Gulick reported that three Board Members are in the top six in the player-of-the-year race. The top six are: 1. Chuck Randall, 2. John Brown, 3. Conrad Beaver, 4. Frank Mitchell, 5. Bob Wildner, 6. Ed Szymanski 10. Hot Shots - R, Gulick reported that our members have scored 21 Hot Shots so far this season. These include: -- 7 Holes-in-One -- 5 Eagles-2 -- 3 Career Lows -- 6 Age Shooters -- 0 Double Eagles - That's well ahead of last year's pace (11 through July) 11. Web Site - R. Gulick reported that during this month, through July 26, we had 858 visits to our MGA Web site, averaging 2.5 pages viewed per visit. The most-visited pages were, in order: Home, Directory, and What's Next 12. Season-end Awards Banquet - J. Cardon announced that the Banquet is now scheduled for Monday December 5 13. Next Meeting - The Board will meet on Tuesday August 30 at 4:30 14. Adjourment - The meeting adjourned at 5:45
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