Minutes

Timber Creek Men's Golf Club

General Meeting

March 5, 2008

Call to Order

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

Quorum

• Gerry Lane reported that there were 55 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 $16,120.47. The Treasurer's Report was approved.

Hole in One

• Phil reported that there were no holes in one in February. However a member (John Ingram) stood and said that he had had one. Phil apologized and said that he would check on why he had not been made aware of it.

Golf Course

• Jim Ferrin, Superintendent, reported on work in several areas: Aeration will be March 17, 18, and 19, Pines, Lakes, Oaks and will use large tines to remove cores. Will take more time to heal than in previous years. New bunker on #17 will be worked on, trying to help the distressed red wood trees. A suggestion was made that the pampas grass in # 7 waste areas be removed. Jim suggested taking that that be taken to the Golf Committee. Jim noted that he hoped to have the yardage marking on sprinkler heads completed by the end of the fiscal year.

Proshop

• Mark Gouger, Head Golf Professional, commented that outside tournaments continue to be strong, but the Thunder Valley event for the fall, has apparently died. He indicated that he tries very hard to have outside tournaments in the afternoon.
• Mark reported on the proposed refurbishment of the shop to enhance appearance and business. This is progressing through the system.
• 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.
• Mark reported on March Madness in the proshop and invited all to attend and buy.
• Mark then gave a demonstration and lesson on "practice"

Committee Reports

• RAMP and Golf Committee: Joe Lavette, chair, invited all to attend the Golf Committee meeting at 2:00 pm, noting that geese and dress code would be discussed.
• Handicaps: Leroy Munoz reported on the "R" indexes, noting that these are NCGA/USGA generated and result from 2 or more tournament scores 3 strokes better than previous normal scores. An NCGA representative will here be in March to update our computer software.
• Membership: Roy Lloyd reporting for Jack Chittick announced that we now have 376 members. He asked that you try to keep Jack informed of your email address through the Men's Club web site. Also, if you have questions regarding your membership you can email Jack at TCMGC2@COMCAST.NET Please call him or email him if you have friends that might be interested in our club.
• Rules: Phil and Rodger, reporting for Dick Mann, described in some detail the rules involving water (yellow stakes) and lateral (red stakes) hazards and the margin of the hazard. Of particular note: A ball is in the hazard when it lies in or any part of it touches the hazard (margin). Phil also noted that the drop area is to be used when taking a free drop from the flower beds.
• Tournaments: Martin Wolf, chair, discussed the Tournament payout Policy as adopted by the board at it last meeting. This policy will be part of the Tournament Volunteer Package and will be posted.
• NCGA Tournaments: Chuck Krause reporting for Bill Aaberg reported that Chuck Krause/ Bill Whitney & Rich Allison/Joey Mastrantonio would represent TC in the Zone Tournament. He also announced that the next NCGA event would be the Senior Net qualifying on March 11^th. Chuck also announced that the Annual Foundation Tournament will be June 6^th, with a 7:30 am shotgun start. Tom Shively is chair.
• Travel Events: Dick Gilberg announced that there are 36 players signed up for Auburn CC on April 28^th. The next event is June 4^th at Empire Ranch. Entry Fee of $55.00

New Business

• Roy Lloyd reported that there is a new "Men's Club Binder" in the residents room, with everything you have always wanted to know about the Men's Golf Club.
• Phil reported on the policy for winter rules November 1^st through March 31^st as adopted at the last board meeting.

Old Business

• Phil noted that the Home and Home with Lincoln is dead for now as there were no mutually agreeable dates. Possible event with Lincoln Hill here in August, but no home and home.
• Phil discussed the seemingly lack of attendance and said that he would send a reminder prior to the next meeting to see if that would help. He also noted that the sweets were not provided due to the high cost.

Door Prizes: Several door prizes were given out. The $25.00 gift card was won by an "undisclosed recipient" because I did not get his name down.

Respectively submitted,

Rodger J. Page, Secretary