Attendees: Ric Frechette, Al Cusson, Rick Owen, Ed Murphy, Casey Morris, Paul Restaritas, Kiernan Curtis Jose Flores, Doug Cadiz, Jim Timpano

Meeting called to order at 6:15 pm.

Opening Remarks/Housekeeping
Ric thanked all for their help at the fall banquet and noted the excellent job Maneleys had done.

Request for a motion to approve the November 5th and Fall Banquet Minutes was made. Motion made by Jim Timpano, seconded by Paul Restaritas. Motion approved.

New Business
New board members Doug Cadiz and Jose Flores were introduced and welcomed.

Tournament Committee Report
Al Cusson presented preliminary 2008 schedule. Discussion included elimination of overall membership Blue Tee events. Optional Blue Tee events will be offered two weeks prior to Club Championship. Club Championship participants with 0-6 handicaps will play from the blue tees during that event.
Al will confirm Blackledge Interclub Tournament dates and with the help of the tournament committee firm up the 2008 schedule for review by the board at the January meeting.

Member Communications Report
Acknowledge receipt of thank you notes from several members of Jim Owen’s family and from Sally Davis (AAA).
Kiernan suggested keeping our web home page fresh during the winter months. Posting of banquet photos was one suggested example.
Casey suggested adding a forum section to the TMGC web site. Kiernan will explore with Phil Richards.

Membership report/Correspondence
Kiernan will update new and returning member’s application forms.
The advertising program is reevaluated annually and the 2008 program is subject to change.Request for a motion was made to waive the 10 round minimum requirement to return as a member in good standing for the 2008 season. Motion made by Rick Owen, seconded by Al Cusson. Motioned approved.
Spring and Fall Banquets will be held on March 12th and November 12th respectively.

Handicap & Rules
No discussions.

Treasurers Report
Reviewed and discussed. Question still lingers on how and where Hole-in-one pool reserve appears on report.

Professional Report
Overall a good year and acknowledge Steve’s contribution. Still have a few outstanding TMGC accounts to be collected.
Renovations are being made to the club house including carpeting, paint, wallpaper and addition of a patio.
Hitting nets will be in place for the upcoming season.

Old Business
No Discussion.

Adjournment
Motion was made by Jim Timpano, seconded by Doug Cadiz to adjourn meeting at 8:55 pm. Motioned carried.

Next meeting dates.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008