TIMBER CREEK MEN’S GOLF CLUB

MINUTES

APRIL 2, 2008

• Meeting called to order at 8:30 by President Phil Hart.
• 83 members were present which constitutes a quorum.
• The minutes from the March 5^th meeting were approved.
• Don Hug read the treasurers report, indicating a balance on hand of $15,388.65, report was approved.
• John Ingram and Jack McKinney received hole in one flags along with a $50.00 check for each.
• Mark Gouger announced the upcoming First Tee Scholarship event for July 18^th. He also announced that the Pro shop would have several items of clothing on special sale during April. He showed a new Titilist ball that has more dimples and will improve your game! Mark also announced that the refurbishment of the Pro shop had been approved.
• Jim Ferrin advised that work on the 17^th fairway had commenced and requested that golfers be on the look out for workers in that area. He also indicated that his budget had been approved and he will be getting several pieces of new equipment and that they will shortly start marking sprinkler heads. Jim also gave an interesting talk on Augusta, which is the most technological golf course in the world. They apparently do not have any budget restraints. His discussion was accompanied by several photos of various holes.
• Joe Lavette reported the upcoming RAMP schedule and indicated a need for more volunteers, He also announced that the Golf Committee would meet in the afternoon and one of the big topics would be a discussion of the ADA. Joe said the cost of passes would remain the same in the New Year but that the fee for silver passes would increase by $2.00.
• Paul Wilmoth reported for the Handicap Committee, see attached report. He also said that his committee will post ‘T’ scores but it may be a few days after the tournament.
• Jack Chittick reported that the club now has 379 members and requested that everyone keep their e-mail addresses updated and also that all members should be recruiting new members.
• Dick Mann reporting for rules re-iterated that we are now playing the ball down and ‘bumping’ is a penalty. He did say that balls on the green, resting in an aeration hole could be moved.
• Martin reported that we have 38 teams and about 8 singles signed up so far for the Spring Swing on April 15^th. He also announced that there will be an Enhanced Member/Member on June 24^th and 25^th, which will be a two day event and include a lunch and dinner similar to past Invitationals.
• Bill Aaberg announced that the 4 Ball Senior Net in June could use greater participation by members.
• Dick Gilberg said he had 41 members signed up for the Travel event to Auburn, that we will have the whole course to ourselves and will have a shotgun start. The next event will be at Empire Ranch on Wednesday, June 4^th, and sign-ups are being taken. He also said that he is taking sign-ups for the Putting Contest on April 25^th. Reporting as the website guru, he said that anytime discrepancies are spotted to please let him know.
• Tom Shively made a pitch for the Foundation Tournament scheduled for June 6^th. Cost will be $60.00 plus green fees and it is for a very good cause.
• Phil announced that a Home at Home with Lincoln Hills will be held August 15^th, more information later.
• There will be no General Meeting in June.
• Bill Whitney was the winner of the $25.00 gift certificate.
• Meeting adjourned at 9:50.