Minutes

Timber Creek Men’s Golf Club

General Meeting

 

September 1, 2010

 

Call to Order

Paul Wilmoth, President, called the meeting to order at 8:30 am.

 

Quorum

Joe Lavette reported that there were 82 in attendance, a quorum.

 

Minutes from previous meeting

The minutes of the meeting of August 4,, 2010 were approved as submitted.

 

Golf Course

Jim Ferrin, Golf Course Superintendent and Director of Maintenance discussed a number of issues regarding the Golf Course:  The greens are responding well from the arification and should be in top form by the 1st Tee Championship on the 11^th; He will do rye grass over seeding the end of September, but this should have no impact on play; Continue to work on improving drainage in problem wet areas; The work on the front ponds id going well.  Discovered that a main supply line has been leaking for probably 10 or more years and this has been repaired during the renovation;  Jim noted that we are getting some $1,000,000 worth of work for approximately $270,000, a really good deal and we will be very proud of the end result.  Jim noted that the Croquet Court being built at Sierra Pines will be of a professional quality and there will be none like it in the area.  The Golf Courses have been rerated by the NCGA with some changes to the rating.  New score cards are on order which hopefully will bring the golf course Tee Markers and yardages on the golf course into agreement.  A new Tee Marker for #16 on the Oakes will be purchased to make it correct and new Tee Plaques with the yardage for each set of tees will be in place, all of this by the AAU Games.  In addition, painting of the Tee Marker rocks will also be done, hopefully using some of the same experienced volunteers as did this work several years. Jim and his staff continue to work of various small areas of concern.  He and his staff were thanked for the Spectacular appearance of our courses.  In response to a question regarding the proper way to fix a divot, he just thank everyone that did fix there divots and the tremendous amount of work that the RAMP does for our courses.

 

Pro Shop

Mark Gouger, Head Golf Professional reiterated some of what Jim Ferrin had discussed, the score cards rerating plaques etc. In answer to a question he discussed the fact that the NCGA does the Course Rating, but the club rates the individual holes.  Mark indicated that we may want to reverse the score cards, put the odd numbered holes on the back nine.  He also indicated that odd on one nine and even on the other is “tradition” and if we desired we might handicap the holes as they fall. This might take some study, but could be done.   Mark then discussed some merchandizing efforts, the frequent player’s coupon, a new program to start this month, and various items in the pro shop, from GPS player’s assistants, books and a program to offer a $10.00 rebate on an old shirt toward the purchase of a new one.  In response to a question regarding the use of the single rider cart, Mark noted that it has been used to some small degree, however, more importantly it is a demonstration of our willingness to support those who might otherwise not be able to play at all.   Mark also commented on the upcoming AAU Championships coming in October, noting that the registration fee has been reduced and that a Calloway Shop would be set up for purchase of Tee Prizes.  Most of all, he encouraged us to...  Keep Playing and Buying!!!!!

 

 

Treasurers Report

Ray Sylvia presented the Treasurer’s Report dated August 21, 2010 showing a total balance of $9209.10. In response to a question, Ray noted that this balance would be reduced to a balance of around $2000 by the end of the year.  The Report was accepted as presented.

 

Hole-In-One

Paul presented a check and hole-in-one flag to Bill AhFong, who aced #6 of the Lakes on August 3, 2010.  Congratulations Bill. 

 

Committee Reports

 

Club Tournaments:

 

Martin Wolf reporting for Ernie Bell, Chair, reported on the 3^rd Annual Member/Guest September 24^th and the Autumn Leaves on September 14^th.  Both events should be great!!  Martin noted that Ernie has done some work on handicapping the individual hole.  For instance, he has found that # 11 is the hardest followed by # 10 and then what might be a surprise is #13 being the 3^rd hardest hole.  More to come.

 

Travel:

Dick Maxey, Chair, stated there will be no travel l event in September due to there being so many other events

 

Wed Site:

Dick Maxey, Manager commented the web site is up to date, He hopes to highlight our tournaments on the site to draw more interest.

 

NCGA: 

Bill Aaberg, Chair, reported that the Senior 4 Ball Qualifications were over and our guys did not advance. He also commented on the team matches.  We did not do well.  The last two events were won, by teams that just loved our greens!!!!!

 

Rules:

Tom Devitt, Chair, reported that there were no changes to the Rules this month.  He did discuss the imbedded ball rule noting that as covered in the rule book, it applies to “closely moan areas, but our local rule applies to “through the green” not in a hazard or bunker.  Tom also discussed again dropping from the flower bed across the pond to the left of the 9^th tee.  Not really necessary to find the ball if players agree it went in the flower bed, No penalty.

 

Membership:  

Jack Ramos reported that we have 331 members.

                                                                                                                           

Handicaps: 

JR Moors, Chair, reported that everything is running along smoothly except for the continuous problem of not being able to add or subtract accurately, and getting the right players on the score card. He did report one new wrinkle, a players had posted a score from a card that he dated in October, clearly a breach of some kind.

Go Figure!

 

Golf Committee:

Fred Haseley is the new chair.  The next meeting will be today at 2:00 pm.

 

Special recognition:  Paul made special recognition to Roy Lloyd, Ace Reporter, (Rodger  calls him Jimmy) writer of articles for the Courier and Sun Senior News, who was in the audience.

 

Old Business:

The FedEx Trophy.  Ray Zwemer has “Volunteered’ to be the Commissioner of the yearlong points event, maybe called the Sponsors Cup if we can get a sponsor.  More details to follow.  Bill Whitney and John Rowley will assist the Commissioner.

 

Phil Hart asked for volunteers to be spotters or shuttlers for the 1^st Tee Championship, September 11^th.

 

New Business:  

Paul announced the nominating committee, of Tom Shively, Joe Lavette, and Steve Rodriguez.

 

Paul also announced that it was time to renew dues and suggested that the dues be increased to $70.00 (from $68.00).  Motion was made seconded and passed to raise the dues to $70.00.  Applications will on the website and in the pro shop.

 

Door Prizes: 

Joe Lavette and Eddie Lewis gave out the door prizes.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 am.

 

Next Meeting, October 5th at 8:30 am

 

 

Respectively submitted, Rodger J. Page, Secretary