Call to Order

• Phil Hart, President, called the first meeting of 2008 to order at 8:30 am.

Quorum

• Jack Chittick, Membership chair, reported that there were 90 members present representing a quorum.

Minutes from previous meeting

• Rodger Page, Secretary, noted several highlights of the previous meeting.  The minutes were approved as submitted.

Treasurers Report

• Don Hug, Treasurer, reported that the balance for all bank accounts was $16397.37.  The Treasurer's Report was approved.

Hole in One

• Tom Davis was not present to accept his award for an Ace on # 6, Dec 23^rd.

Proshop

• Mark Gouger, Head Golf Professional, commented that he was glad to see growth in the Men's Club.
• The "Sweeps" will continue with the games being announced before hand.  He reported that any moneys won can be converted into gift cards and used throughout the Assn.
• Mark reported on the proposed refurbishment of the shop to enhance appearance and business.
• This spring and summer we will see the "Timber Creek Golf Academy".  A series of 3 day golf instruction schools.   12 hours of instruction with lunches, green fees, and range balls for $599.00.
• Additional marketing being done to increase public play.
• In response to a question, Mark reported that there are discussions ongoing with him, the BoDs and Thunder Valley Casino for a 4 day event that would close our course to our use for 4 days, but could potentially bring in up to $75,000 into the Assn.  Discussions involve total use, some play be residents and accommodating residents at other courses during this time. 

Golf Course

• Jim Ferrin, Superintendent, reported that on work in several areas: bunkers, new sprinkler controls, Pink Sno Mold control, and bunker right side of #17, either waste or sand, not sure yet. Also aeration will be March 17, 18, and 19, pines, Lakes, Oaks and will use large tines to remove cores.

Committee Reports

• RAMP and Golf Committee: Joe Lavette, chair, asked that we each be diligent in repairing divots and do not throw empty propane cartridges in the garbage but recycle properly.  He is looking for more volunteers for RAMP.  The schedule is posted starting in March.
• Handicaps: Paul Wilmoth, chair, introduced other members of the committee. John Cavanagh, Tim McQuillan, Leroy Munoz, Jack Nold, Will Roth, and Don Strunk.  He reported that the NCGA is doing some work on their computers.  Paul reviewed the H/C system and noted that the NCGA web site is full of information for our use. He also cautioned that it is important to post all scores, (Even 9 hole rounds at the Pines) and if you do not finish a round, put a card in or a note saying that you did not finish or using the esc system, complete a card using the system, so that you will not receive a "P" score. I response to a question, Paul note that he would find out what an "R" meant. 
• Membership:  Jack Chittick, chair, introduced new members. Dave Casten, Dave Lusby, Ed Schmitz, Gary Lee, Harry Fish, Ken Miller, and Larry Miller.  Membership is 374 as of today, February 6, 2008.  Jack made several pleas to keep him informed of your email address through the Men's Club web site. Also, if you have questions regarding your membership you can email him at TCMGC2@COMCAST.NET  Please call him or email him if you have friends that might be interested in our club. 
• Rules: Dick Mann, chair, reported that Don Carlson has joined the committee.  Dick noted several USGA rules changes, and that they will be on the web site, the bulletin board and some of them will be on the new score cards. 
• Tournaments: Martin Wolf, chair, thanked all of the volunteers for the coming year, he reported on our first tournament, Valentines Pink Ball and that there were 29 teams with room for more.  Martin was thanked for his work last year and it was good to have him back.
• NCGA Tournaments:  Bill Aaberg, chair, reported that we would be involved as a club in 3 NCGA events, the Zone, with qualifying on February 19^th, the Senior Net, with qualifying on March 11^th and the 4 Ball senior Net, with Qualifying TBD.  The Men's Club will be providing some entry and cart fees for the Senior Net and the 4 Ball Senior Net that qualify.
• Travel Events:  Dick Kay announced that there are 5 Travel events planned, with the first being at Auburn CC on April 28^th.  Others are listed on the web site.

New Business

President Hart announced that he has a couple of special speakers lined up for future club meetings but would like more, if anyone has any ideas, please see him.

 

Phil also mentioned that he has been in conversation with the folks at Sun City Lincoln in regards to a Home and Home and asked if the members would be interested and by a show of hands it was evident that they would be.

 

Phil also noted that Tuesday shot gun starts at 8:00 would continue through March.

 

Phil also announced that the Club Roster would be distributed by email and for those w/o email, hard copies would be provided.

 

Budget:

Don Hug, Treasurer, presented the budget for 2008.  After motion and second from the floor, the budget was adopted by a unanimous vote.

 

Door Prizes:  Several door prizes were given out.  The $25.00 gift card was won by Dick Kay.

 

Respectively submitted,

 

 

Rodger J. Page, Secretary