January 2011

GOLF ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

January 5, 2011

The meeting was called to order at 3:00 pm.  Present were outgoing Chair, Bill Lundy, BOD Liaison, Bill McCrain, returning members Dennis Igoe, Bob Mazzei, Ann Miles, and Tom Lewis, and newly appointed members Steve Naples, Monica DeCicco, and Paul Squeri.

Tom nominated Dennis for Committee Chair and Ann nominated Steve.  After a ballot vote by the members, Dennis was elected Chair.  Dennis appointed Bob as Assistant Chair and Ann agreed to continue as Secretary.  Monica agreed to assume Secretary responsibilities in Ann’s absence.

Dennis outlined the tasks to be accomplished as soon as possible:

  • Revision of Club Rules for 2011
  • Assignment of the 7 GAC members to areas of responsibility:

v  Greens Committee Liaison:  1 person

v  Tournaments:  2 persons, Tom

v  Golf Fees:  2 persons, Dennis and Bob

v  Liaison with OWGA and OMGA:  2 persons

v  Communications/Publicity:  1 person

v  Finance:  2 persons.  Liaison with Finance Committee and responsibility

for 2 checkbooks requiring 2 signatures

v  Adopt-a-Hole Program:  1 person

v  Website, Chelsea, and computer issues:  1 person, Bob.

v  HCP:  1 person

Dennis proposed that we begin immediately on Rules revision and consider which areas of responsibility each GAC member wanted to pursue and inform him by e-mail.  GAC will meet in 2 weeks on Jan 19 at 3 pm to finalize the Rules revision and forward to the BOD.  Current 2010 Rules are available on line and, for any revisions not completed at today’s meeting, suggested changes should be sent to Dennis via e-mail.

Tom asked if Chelsea was to stay with points system or return to random selection.  Membership’s opinion on matter difficult to assess due to 30% return on questionnaire.  There was general discussion of point system pros (fairest system to largest number of golfers of all skills) and cons (penalizes golfers who play a lot by giving them undesirable tee times – not all members saw this as a con, however).  Tom suggested that as a compromise, point system be kept but points zeroed every month instead of at the end of the season.  Bob said Chelsea could be revised to permit that but the cost might be excessive.  No vote was taken and decision not made as to which to pursue.

Bill McCrain gave an update on the new contract with Casper Golf.  Two reps (agronomist and marketing) met with the BOD on Jan 3 and will return on Jan 24 with their two candidates for Head Pro and two for Superintendent.  GAC will have the opportunity to participate in the selection process.  Leasing of equipment to own is ongoing.  We will be buying the golf balls for the range and the 30K needed for poles and netting is in the budget.  Dennis stated we should be able to get poles for free from Veryzon but will need Township ok on height.  We continue to await Township approval on fans depending on Site Review demand.

Tom stated we should have as many shotguns and as many players on the course as possible, to include eliminating one of the League days and having the Men’s League and Women’s League play back to back shotguns on one day or having League play every other week instead of weekly.  Ann disagreed, citing the fragility of the course this past year and asking Bill if the Greens Committee could determine the number of rounds this course could accommodate annually.

Monica asked if there would be flexibility with Casper to use the course on Mondays if bad weather was predicted for later in the week.  All agreed that labor issues would arise with scheduling but Bill stated Casper appeared very flexible and willing to accommodate our needs.

All agreed that we should continue to start on #10 as we did this past year and should recommend this to the BOD.  Bob suggested that the area behind the pump house now used for storage be used as a snack bar at the turn with starts on #10.  9 Hole players should start on #10 whenever possible.

Bob suggested that Non-resident Members have their fees raised $100 apiece as other members have been.  All agreed.

Discussion without resolution of 2 enforcement issues:  proof of annual insurance carried by cart owners and handicapped players with non-handicapped passengers who do not exit the cart as directed.

Discussion of 90 degree rule after Paul asked if one had to return to the cart path or if one could ride in the rough.  Bob stated that the standard rule was to return to the cart path.  Tom said Casper should decide.

Discussion of inadequate past rangering on course.  All agreed that it must be made clear to the new Head Pro that rangers must be supported.  Bill stated that staffing from Casper will improve the presence of rangers on the course.

Dennis stated that the request to permit Southern Regional Golf teams to play here at stipulated times determined earlier by GAC has been tabled by the BOD.

Bill reminded that Committee Summary Reports are due 5 days in advance of monthly BOD meetings.

Meeting adjourned at 5:10 pm.