Meeting came to order at 6:05 PM.  

Board Members Present; Al Cusson, Paul Resetarits, Bob Steben, Kevin Anderson, Rick Frechette, Kieran Curtis, Mike Sapere, Rick Owens, Tom Kirby, Phil Richards, Ray Solomson, John Sawka, Jim Timpano, Casey Morris

Motion to approve minutes: A motion to approve the minutes was made by Paul Resetarits seconded by Jim Timpano. The motion passed Unanimously.

New Board Members: Two new board members were welcomed – John Sawka and Jim Timpano.

Professionals Report: Casey – Was able to collect all but 40.00 from owing members. Also, there will be new golf carts this year.

Membership Correspondence: There were a couple of letters from disgruntled members about being forced to play in the Rain to get their rounds in. It was agreed that Topstone has one of the most liberal policies when it comes to weather related issues. We were also told that there may be a few people coming to Topstone from other clubs. Tentative opening day for Topstone is March 15, 2007.

Membership Report: Rick Owen - Renewal Applications already went out. We are advertising in Ct Lifestyles for new members,

Tournament Committee: Al Cusson – There was discussion on “experimenting” with other types of tournaments such as best 15 holes or something similar to that. Al will be in touch with Blackledge and Quarry Ridge for interclub tournament dates. There was discussion on bringing Blackledge inter-club match to earlier in the year. There was a consensus that Member-Guest tournament is not working out cost-wise as the men’s club has been subsidizing this. Kieran Curtis made motion to remove member-guest tournament. Some people suggested it be moved to a weekend day shotgun. It was suggested to bring this up at a banquet to get the member’s input. The motion was adjusted to officially strike the member-guest tournament but to appeal to the membership to try to get 120 plus commitments for people to play, than make a decision whether or not to hold the tournament. Phil Richards seconded it and it was unanimously approved.

Web Page Administration: A motion was made by Phil Richards to change Web Hosts. It was seconded by Rick Owens and approved unanimously. Phil will make required changes to Website. Another motion was made by Phil Richards to purchase new software to aid in Website administration. This was seconded by Al Cusson and was unanimously approved. The License would be under Topstone Mens Club.

Handicap and Rules: Nothing to report this month.

Treasurers Report: Ray Solomson filling in: Went over 2006 Budget but still in good shape. Passed out 2007 budget. Went over each income and expense item.

Old Business: Discussion on purchasing tees for Men’s club. Casey mentioned that new tees would not be rated. Discussion about possibly moving existing tees for the men’s club. Discussion about lifetime members. There was a motion to bring Gary Devaux and Dave Zider to honorary membership for 2007. Rick Owens made motion and Phil Richards seconded it. It was unanimously approved.

New Business: Discussed at large board assignments. Tom Kirby volunteered to keep different stats which includes rounds played and ringers. John Sawka is in charge of food and Banquets. There was a discussion on forming a subcommittee to the tournament committee for working on the inter-club matches.

Spring Banquet is 3/14  

Next Meeting: 2/7/07 6pm at a place to be determined.

Meeting Adjourned: 8:00