From:      dfortune@chartermi.net

Sent:      Wednesday, July 15, 2009 10:26 AM

To:      'Steve Sleeman'; 'Tom Vanherweg'; 'Don Ampersee'; 'Jack Kellogg'; 'Marlin Kleckner'

Subject:      LDMGA Board Meeting minutes- 7/8/2009- Draft

Gentleman:

Here is what I put together from my notes….there was other discussion after Bart and Tim left, but I failed to take notes….there may be other missing stuff from earlier in the meeting….Please feel free to fill in the bullet points and send me any revisions then I will finalize.

 

 

Attendees:

Steve Sleeman; Tom Vanherweg; Don Ampersee; Jack Kellogg; Marlin Kleckner; Dave Fortune; Bart Hartson; Tim Hartson

Absent:

Scott Cool; Rick Riggin; Jerry Bray; Steve Henderson; Mike Hills, Scott Rachel

 

·          Meeting started at 7:00 pm in the Lake Doster Golf Course Conference room

·          Discussion on operation of Handicap computer.

·          Discussion of presentation from GAM representative on the rules of golf.

·          Discussion of the Special Tuesday event held, and the next Special Tuesday event is August 18.

·          Discussion of revisions to the Tuesday League schedule.

·          Comments that the email reminders being sent out for events has had positive impact.

·          Clarification sought on how to update and email address once the season started.

·          Decision made to send to Secretary and Treasurer (Fortune and Bray) who in turn will distribute to: Kleckner (newsletter); Ampersee (Distributions); Rachel (Event Reminders)

 

7:30 PM:

Bart and Tim Hartson joined us:

·          Discussion of the " Adopt a hole" concept. All agreed it is a good idea. Board needs further discussion to develop the structure.

·          Discussion of the new course markings and changes in landscaping may mean it is time to request the course be rated again by GAM.

·          Presentation from Tim on opportunity to acquire hats for the purpose of fundraising, and/or to have custom LDMGA logos on hats. Discussion of use for events.

·          Reminder from Tim that gift certificates are redeemable for most special order items, so if there is something you want, please see Tim.

·          Discussion of Jeff Bronkema's schedule for the Buick Open Qualifier. Board members commented that Jeff has done an excellent job in helping with events.

 

8:30 PM:

Bart and Tim left the meeting.

·          Discussion of fundraising and Tims suggestions.

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Next meeting is August 12 at 7:00 PM at the Golf Course.