MGA
General Membership Meeting
August 9, 2016
 
 
The meeting was called to order by Vice President John Moynihan at 5:00 pm.  John explained that President Rich Stamm and Secretary Dean Spiro could not attend the meeting due to other commitments.
 
The July minutes were approved.
 
The treasurer’s report was given by Treasurer Don Kasper.
Beginning of month balance:      $986.18
One new member dues:                   10.00
Expenses:                                                   .00
Current balance:                           $996.18
Membership:                                           127
 
News from the course:
Frank Beaty was not at the meeting.  There were some general questions and discussions from the membership.
 
Rules Update:  George Montgomery
George covered rules pertaining to “searching for a ball”
 
Results of previous tournaments:
Midland Valley (Ken Sabol).
The Reserve (Ray Naramore).  An explanation was given as to how teams were put together.  Also, some statistics were given regarding general play.
 
Upcoming event: Bill Ely
Bill Ely will be the tournament director at the next MGA tournament being held at the River Club on Thursday, Sept 8th at 9:00 am.
 
MGA Officer Nominations:
Nominations for officers for the 2016/2017 year are being accepted thru August 31st.  You may submit your nominations to any board member.
 
 
Donations:
Donations collected for the course workers totaled $1300.00.  This was divided among the six “grounds keepers” giving each $216.00.  Thanks to everyone who donated as a way of saying thank you to Jim and his crew for improving the golf course for everyone’s enjoyment.
 
Upcoming tournaments:
            Cedar Creek & Aiken Golf Club 4 ball tournament
            August 20th
 
            Aiken City Amateur
            September 9th
 
            Crystal Cup (red and blue)
            September, 16th
 
50/50 Drawing:
This was the first 50/50 drawing for the MGA.  A total of $86.00 was collected, half going to the drawing winner and half going to the treasury for future projects. Don Kasper was our first winner collecting $43.00.
 
Ken Brace suggested that we have the annual Memorial Ceremony behind the club house vs near the 7th green.  John Moynihan said we would take up the suggestion at the next board meeting.
 
 
The next meeting is September 13th.
 
The meeting was adjourned at 5:29 pm.
 
 
Respectfully submitted
Temporary Secretary,
Ray Naramore

MGA
General Membership Meeting
Jul 12 2016

Meeting called to order at 5:00 pm by Vice President John Moynihan – President Richard Stamm was out of town.
Minutes for Jun 14 2016 meeting were approved.
 
Tip from the Pro (Kenny Everson)
         As the weather heats up the greens dry out and become ‘crusty’. Approach shots
         to the green become a little more ‘touchy’. A rule of thumb: If you are trying to
         reach:
                    Front of the green – use a 60o wedge
                    Middle                       – use a sand wedge
                    Back                          – use a wedge
         Accelerate through the shot with ‘soft hands’ – dead right hand – allow the club to
         release. The trajectory will be lofted and the ball will land softly.
 
Treasurer’s Report
         We now have 126 paid members.
         Starting balance: $966.18, 2 new members, Ending balance:$986.18
 
 
News From the Course (Dean Wood)
         We’re done sprigging, the new greens are growing in.
         Gary and crew are concentrating on the back nine reconstruction, as such, the
         front nine will get more attention when they are more along with the back (Irrigation
         fixes, etc.)
 
Old Business
         Clarification of Lift, Clean and place (Local Rule, Item #3). As front nine improves,
         the blanket Lift Clean and Place through each green (closely mown areas) will be
         amended to conform with improving conditions.
 
         Dean Wood reviewed results from Lexington Tournament. There was an incident
         where a player did not play by the Rules of Golf (did not Putt out). This was a
         tournament and was announced as such. It was too late for Dean to do anything
         about it, but he reiterated the need to follow the rules as described by each
         tournament’s director.
 

 
 
New Business
         Next Tournament is Midland Valley – Ken Sabol reviewed the format and details.
 
         Following Midland Valley tournament is The Reserve at Woodside – Director Ray
         Naramore. It will be a team score event.
 
         Bill Todd suggested the MGA consider purchasing an ice maker and ice chests for
         the carts. After some discussion a next step was proposed: Contact Gary to see if
         there is interest – if so, we will determine cost and ways to raise the funds.
 
         Mike Lupfer suggested the MGA solicit donations from the membership to give to
         all the guys that helped with the Golf Course reconstruction. An email will be sent
         asking for donations to be received NLT Aug 8.
 
 
 
Meeting was adjourned at 5:40 pm.
 
Minutes prepared and posted by Dean Spiro, Secretary - MGA