July 1, 2009
Call to Order
Ray Zwemer, President, called the meeting to order at 8:30 am.
Quorum
Jack Chittick, Membership Chair, reported that there were 70 present, a quorum.
Minutes from previous meeting
The minutes of the meeting of May 6, 2009 were approved as submitted.
Sec. Note: There was no meeting in June
Golf Course
Jim Ferrin, G.C Superintendent, reported on work in several areas: This time of year, work is concentrated on trying to keep up with the hot dry conditions, salt accumulations, algae in the ponds etc. In response to a question regarding cut backs on some local GCs we are in a favorable position with the support of our community. GC staff continues to work on ways to improve sand bunkers.
Proshop
Mark Gouger, Head Golf Professional, commented that Timber Creek is probably the finest conditioned golf course in the Sacramento Area. He noted that golf passes are on sale with a “Stimulus Package” of various additions to stimulate interest in pass sales. He is trying to concentrate on the “core” golfer for play, both resident and non resident in marketing the GC by adding a meal, breakfast or lunch with a rack rate fee.
He has a new reservation system in place which will be able to increase the use of tee time spot openings.
Mark noted that the weekly “sweeps” would be a skins game each week. That seems to be the most popular.
Several sales are in effect from apparel to equipment.
Mark also mentioned the 3rd Annual 1st Tee Scholarship Tournament Friday July 17th.
Treasurers Report
Ed Steele, Treasurer, presented the status of funds report showing a current balance in all accounts of $16340.23 as of June 19, 2009. The report was approved.
Committee Reports
Ray presented a hole in one award check and a flag to Jim Dachauer for his accomplishment on #6 with a 9 iron, June 2nd.
Tournaments:
Club: Bill Whitney reported that there were 88 players in the Member/Member and that 75% received some money. He also reported on the Annual Firecracker event, July 14th. Sign ups were being taken. It would be a 4 person ABCD tournament with AB playing from the Blue Tees, C from the Gold and D from the Green Tees. Ray Zwemer reported on the Sun City Cup. It was a great event, “wait ‘til next year”.
Travel: Dick Gilberg noted that the event at Ancil Hoffman was a success and prizes had been awarded. The next event will be at Dark Horse on July 27th with a noon start. Sign ups are being taken.
Web Site: Dick commented on the use of the web site concentrating on the use on the menu under tournaments.
Ray commented that Dick will be retiring from the travel events after the last event this year and will also retire as webmaster next year after a replacement is found and trained. Dick was given a nice round of applause for all of his work.
NCGA: Bill Aaberg noted that the Sacramento Area Zone Team Knight/ Lick and Seo/ Pabis qualify for the regional on August 5, 2009. If they qualify at the regional, they advance to the Championship at Poppy Ridge Golf Course, Livermore, California on September 14 & 15.
The first Team Match Play event was held June 25th at Ancil Hoffman we lost. The next events will be July 9, Timber Creek at Swenson Park, July 23 Timber Creek at Turkey Creek, July 30 Turkey Creek at Timber Creek, August 6 Ancil Hoffman at Timber Creek, August 13 Swenson Park at Timber Creek. Teams to be decided.
Ray introduced Bill Gould who discussed the 1st Tee. Bill thanked us for our support, noting that this will be the 6th year for the Championship being held at Timber Creek. He also noted that this would be the 3rd year for our Scholarship Tournament. The kids love this place and our support! Bill noted that he had been to the Awards Presentation June 26 and that of the 16 awards presented, we presented 6. Quite a demonstration of our financial support. Bill noted that we would be trying something new this year by seeking volunteers to serve as rules officials. There will be a training seminar August 24th for those interested. Bill also commented on the Tournament Director Angie Dixon, who started playing golf as a kid in the 1st Tee program
Rules: Tom Devitt reported on a question regarding a ball already holed, and a second ball is then holed on top of it, is there a penalty? No.
He also commented on taking relief. Relief is taken to the nearest point of relief. Relief is taken with the club you are intending to use. Then the club length from there may be any club. The ball is then dropped no nearer to the hole.
A question was asked regarding the crushed granite at the edges of the cart paths on #13 and if free relief might be taken? No.
Tom noted that OB stakes are inside the golf course and a ball is out of bounds if the entire ball is out side the line between the stakes. Conversely, red or yellow stakes are inside the hazard and if the ball touches the line between two stakes or the stake, it is in the hazard.
Tom noted that OB stakes are inside the golf course and a ball is out of bounds if the entire ball is out side the line between the stakes. Conversely, red or yellow stakes are inside the hazard and if the ball touches the line between two stakes or the stake, it is in the hazard.
Membership: Jack Chittick noted that there are 360 members. He also noted that he will not continue as membership chair next year.
Handicaps: Paul Wilmoth noted the scores from the Sun City Cup were posted as “T” scores. He also noted that the committee had posted all scores and some individual players had also posted and these duplicates had been deleted. He also noted that the computer at S/P was now working properly.
Golf Committee: Martin Wolf, Chair, reported that their meeting would be at 2:00pm in the Aspen Room. He commented on various items before the committee. He also noted that 3 committee members will be termed out this August and invited membership applications.
RAMP, Resident Assisted Maintenance Program: Joe Lavette reported that the RAMP schedule for July is Lakes 2nd, Oaks, 9th, and Pines, 16th at 7:00.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Door Prizes: Ray announced Heeeeeres Joey, and there were a number of door prizes awarded.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 am.
Respectively submitted,
Rodger J. Page, Secretary