Bennett Valley Golf Club

Meeting 07/07/07

Present: George Elbert, Jim Gordon, John Christenson, Gary Davis, Mike Duggan, Steve Pasadis, Jeff Goering, Dave Marquez, Ralph Thomas, Vic Shellenberg, Wayne Thompson & Bob Andrews

Absent: Tony Conrardy

Call to Order: 7:02 AM by Vic

Minutes: Were read and approved.

Treasurer’s Report: We have $3,502.30 in the CD and $33,737.72 in the checking account for total of $37,240.02. George mentioned that we may have to cash in the CD this year due to some unbudgeted conditions, including a decline in membership overall and upcoming expenses with regard to contracting with the management team at the new clubhouse. This led to a discussion concerning the status of our dues structure and whether or not we should raise them or the tournament fees. The issue was tabled, to be taken up at the September meeting after the Board has had a chance to think about it the subject.

Publicity: Steve reported that the website was up to date.

NCGA: No report

Membership: We have about 650.

Tournaments: There are 138 players signed up for the 2 man Best Ball tournament next weekend. Mike and Dave will work Saturday and Jeff on Sunday. It will have a scratch flight with the sign up sheet at the counter. Steve made the point that the participants must fill in their names legibly on the scorecards.

Gary did the online registration for the Senior 4 Man 2 Best Ball as well as the 4 Ball Net Championships. He noted that it was quite easy to do. We have 2 teams advancing in the latter tournament, which is a unique situation. We decided to fund both teams’ entry fees.

Old Business: Since it looks like the new clubhouse will be open for the Shotgun Tournament, George will cancel the reservation for Galvin Park.

The results of the Club Championship format survey conducted during the last tournament showed that the members like match play over 2 days, but, in general, can’t reserve the potential 4 day time frame.

New Business: There was a bit of grumbling about both board meeting and tournament worker attendance.

Meeting adjourned at 7:55

Respectfully Submitted,

John Christenson, Secretary