Minutes

Timber Creek Men’s Golf Club

General Meeting

 

October 6, 2010

 

Call to Order

Eddie Lewis, Vice-President, called the meeting to order at 8:30 am.

 

Quorum

Jack Ramos reported there were 60 members in attendance, a quorum.

 

Minutes from previous meeting

The minutes of the meeting of September 1, 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:  Continue to aerify fairways after Club Championship is done;  Continue to work on improving drainage in problem wet areas, i.e. tee box on #11; The work on the front ponds is progressing; Jim reported that the Croquet Court being built at Sierra Pines is coming along good; New brass tee plaques with the yardage for each set of tees will be installed;  In addition, painting of the Tee Marker rocks will be done using volunteers; The geese population is down;  The bridges on #2 & #12 to #13 will be re-done;  No action on turkeys;  Jim will follow-up on inquiry on redoing the putting green at Timber Creek, using the other tee box on #15, and cutting back the water on #11 tee box;  Rakes in and out of sand traps still a big issue.

 

Pro Shop

Mark Gouger, Head Golf Professional.   He discussed some merchandizing items in the pro shop, i.e. new hooded jacket for free with purchase of shirt, and chino pants which look like regular slacks but are waterproof;  Rose Cup will be held October 15^th and 16^th which consists of a team match with three other local golf courses.  He is looking for participants with a handicap of 18 or lower.  The Spooktacular will be held Monday October 25^th, The Wine & Cheese pro shop event on December 3^rd.  Maintenance on the driving range is coming soon and depending upon the winter weather hits the mats will be used through the winter months.

 

 

Treasurers Report

Ray Sylvia presented the Treasurer’s Report dated September 22, 2010 showing a total cash balance of $8,463.83.  He also noted that this balance would be reduced to a balance of around $2,500 to $3,000 by the end of the year.  Ray encouraged members to pay 2011 dues of $70 and that these funds cannot be used in 2010. The Report was accepted as presented.

 

Hole-In-One

None 

 

Committee Reports

 

Club Tournaments:

 

Rocky Giordano reporting for Ernie Bell, Chair said there were only 60 players signed up for the upcoming Club Championship tournament.  Today is the deadline to sign up.

 

Travel:

Dick Maxey, Chair, presented a summary report which is attached to these Minutes.

 

Wed Site:

Dick Maxey, Manager is having problems uploading forms but is working on it.

 

NCGA: 

Tom Devitt for Bill Aaberg, Chair, reported that the team events for this year consisted of 15 members and that all events are completed for 2010.

 

Rules:

Tom Devitt, Chair, reported that there was no official inquiry of the Rules this month.  He did discuss rule #13, position and lie of ball,  the OB and Hazard stakes and relation of ball when it is completely inside or touching the line.    

 

Membership:  

Jack Ramos reported that we have 331 members and encouraged members to pay dues.

                                                                                                                           

Handicaps: 

JR Moors, Chair, reported that everything is running along smoothly except for the continuous problem of members not being able to add or subtract accurately, getting the players names on the score card correctly, and posting an incorrect score.  What else is new!  

 

Golf Committee:

Fred Haseley, Chair reported about repainting the tee box rocks with no date set but did have a sign up sheet in back for volunteers.  He encouraged golf course residents to report to the pro shop any large groups of geese so action could be taken immediately by the patrols.  The next meeting will be today at 2:00 pm.

 

 

Old Business:

Eddie Lewis reported on the Timber Creek Cup (aka FedEx Cup) for John Rowley.  A committee has been formed.  One time $10 entry fee in 2011, minimum of 5 regular club tournaments must be used to earn points, and payoff to 55 places.  Other details will be forthcoming.

 

 

New Business:  

Eddie Lewis thanked the nominating committee and announced the slate of officers for 2011.  They are Eddie Lewis, President; Ed Lick , Vice-President; Dick Gilberg, Secretary; JR Moors, Treasurer.  He asked for nominations from the floor and there were none.  Elections will be held at the November general meeting as per the club by-laws.

 

The December 1^st Holiday Breakfast and Skills Challenge is in the planning stages.  $10pp.

 

Door Prizes: 

Ed Lick, Jack Ramos, and Dick Maxey gave out the door prizes.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 am.

 

Next Meeting, November 3rd at 8:30 am

 

 

Respectively submitted, Phil Hart for Rodger J. Page, Secretary