Meeting came to order at 7:38 PM.

Board Members Present; Al Cusson, Kevin Anderson, Paul Restarits, Kieran Curtis, Ed Murphy, Rick Frechette, Fred Moffa, Bob Steben, Mike Sepere, Ray Solomson, Rick Owen, Al Veniscofsky, Phil Richards, Jim McGrath

Motion to approve minutes: Voted unanimously.

Member Correspondence: - Ray Solomson brought a few issues and Kieran Curtis emphasized the website is there to be used by the Membership including the application for membership.

Membership Report Update: To date, we have about 200 members including 17 NEW Members. This puts us slightly ahead of last year and this has been accomplished without the benefit of advertising.

Kieran has been working on confirmation postcards to be sent to all the members when they pay their dues. It has been discussed that membership has been gradually declining over the years.

Handicap & Rules: Kevin Anderson has stated that CSGA has raised their rates to 16.00 per member. Rangefinders are now legal for play and is subject to the policies of each club. This section is now updated on the website.

Tournament Committee: The tournament cards are being sent to the printers. Also, Individual and Match Play deadlines were set.  

Advertising: We will make March deadline for South Windsor Life. Connecticut life advertising is $1,600.00 for the ad, committee agrees this is too much.Did not make February issue of S.W. Life due to a misunderstanding. Kieran looked into The Reminder advertising, but the board concurred again that it was too expensive.

Treasurer’s Report: Ray Solomson went over the budget for 2006 based on levels (Numbers of members) and passed out sheets. The board liability insurance policy was discussed.

Old Business: Kieran mentioned he is looking for multi-colored bag tags and pricing them. Suggestions were made to have these ready for the March 15 banquet.

New Business: Fred Moffa stated that Maneely’s contract price went up $2.00 per person to $24.95 which includes taxes and tip. This is with a cash bar. The board approved this without dissent.

A lengthy discussion followed about the administration of flights (Championship, A, B, C, D) and if we should make changes based on number of people per flight.

PGA Professional Report: Jim McGrath is leaving to pursue another career. He will be missed and did a fine job. His official last day was 1/24/06. A search team was narrowing down a list of candidates to replace him. Jim agreed to work with Ray for raffle prizes for the banquet on a $1,000.00 budget.

Spring Banquet: Wed March 15, Maneely’s

Next Meeting: March 1, 2006 at 6pm Room 207

Meeting Adjourned: 8:35

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