Location:           South Windsor Community Center, Rm. 207

Attendees:        Rick Frechette, Paul Resetarits, Kieran Curtis, Doug Cadiz, Rick LaBruna, John Sawka, Al Cusson, Jose Flores, Ed Murphy, Kevin Anderson, Rick Owen, Phil Richards

Meeting was called to order at 6:15pm.

1. Opening Remarks / Housekeeping Issues:

Rick Frechette welcomed everyone to the 2008 season and reintroduced the new committee members Doug Cadiz (at large member) and Jose Flores (2008 Treasurer).

1. Approval of December 5, 2007 Meeting Minutes:

Kieran commented that the statement in the meeting notes about the “Advertising program will remain static” is incorrect.  The advertising program is reevaluated annually and the 2008 program is subject to change.

A motion to approve the minutes as corrected was made by Paul Resetarits and seconded by Kevin Anderson.

1. Tournament Committee:

Al Cusson informed the attendees that a meeting was held at his home the night before with Rick LaBruna and Ed Murphy present to review the proposed 2008 Tournament Schedule and to add several new tournaments to the schedule for Executive Committee discussion tonight.  Al passed out the proposed schedule and presented the schedule details including the new events.  A lively discussion ensued with the following highlights:

1. New tournaments proposed include:
1. “Hate Em” – 3 holes are picked prior to the start of the round and pars are prerecorded on each of the three holes picked, regardless of the actual score played that day. Approval tentative subject to the details being finalized.
2. Blind Draw 2 man Best Ball – Each participant’s playing partner is picked by the pro shop after the start of that day’s tournament. Partner scores are matched after the round to determine team scores and winners. (Tentatively April 5 and 6.)
3. 2 Man Alternate Shot – Two man team where each player alternates playing the next shot from tee to green.  The tee shot is also alternated from hole to hole.  (Tentatively June 31 and July 1.)
4. Al proposed for discussion a 4 Team Ryder Cup Event (18 hole) which players will pay an entry fee. Entrants will qualify to be chosen to play based on individual scores posted through July.  The one day event is tentatively scheduled for September 13 and 14.)  This will be different than the 2 Man Ryder Cup event also scheduled for those days.
2. Other tournament highlights:
1. The Blackledge 2 day Interclub event is back and scheduled for June 28 and 29.

1. Individual tournaments played in July will require all Club Championship flighted players (handicaps 0-6) to play from the blue tees in preparation for the Club Championship which will be played from the blues by this Championship flight.  All other players will play from the whites.
2. The 4 man Best Ball Progressive event will change lightly.  A Cha, Cha, Cha format will be used whereby the number of scores used will rotate in a there hole pattern with the first hole using one score, the second using two scores and the third hole using three scores and progressing n this rotation through the round.  Last year the format was one score for the first six holes, two scores from the middle six holes and three scores from the final six holes
3. The Tournament Committee will work with the Executive Committee to look at the feasibility of having a separate Senior and/or Super Senior event.
1. The 2008 Tournament Schedule is still a work in progress and will be presented to the Executive Committee for final approval at the February meeting.

1. Member Communications / Web page Administration:
1. Kieran passed out copies of the advertising spots being produced in the January, February and march South Windsor Life Publication.  All attendees liked what they saw and thanked Kieran for his efforts. 
2. Membership fees will remain the same for 2008:  $160 for returning members in good standing and $200 for new applicants.
3. Welcome back letters were mailed on January 7, 2008 to all 2007 members in good standing with 2008 applications included.  Phil Richards will follow this up with an email to all 2007 members in good standing.
4. There will be two different membership applications available on the web – one for returning members in good standing and one for new members.
5. Phil Richards was asked to send three emails to members reminding them of the application process and the spring banquet to be held March 12th at Maneely’s.

1. Membership Report:

As reported above, Rick Owen informed members of the letters mailed out to 2007 members in good standing.

1. Handicap and Rules Report:

There was a discussion about the receipt of two invoices from the CSGA in 2007 which included charges for duplicate GHIN numbers for some members.  Kevin will work with Jose and Casey to more closely monitor this in 2008.  It was agreed that Kevin will work with the pro shop to monitor pace of play and will issue delay letters as needed for the 2008 season.  Regarding pace of play, Rick asked Committee members to think about establishing a reward system to encourage speedy play as opposed to just penalizing slow play.  He offered as one possibility having a raffle for fields that complete their day’s round under targeted time limits.  He asked that Committee members bring suggestions to the next meeting for Committee consideration.  Rick said he would bring any reasonable ideas to Joe for his consideration.

John Sawka informed attendees of the need for a Committee member to attend a USGA Handicap system sometime within the next four years.  Kevin will look into this.

1. Treasurer’s report:

Jose Flores was reintroduced as the Treasurer for 2008.   Ed informed attendees that 2007 ended with a Cash Balance of approximately $7,000 which included approximately $1,300 for the Hole in One Pool leaving a true cash balance of approximately $5,700.  Rick asked Ed to discuss how the Hole in One money can be represented on the Club’s Financial Statements with our accountant Steve Hintz to better show the “real” cash available to the Executive Committee.  Ed agreed to do so.

Thank you notes from Casey Morris, Steve Barrett and sally Davis (AAA) for the Men’s Club’s gifts given to each were circulated to attendees.

1. Professional report:

Casey was not present so no report was presented however it was stated that four (4) members still owe Casey money from 2007.  If monies owed are not paid prior to the start of this season, such members will be subject to discipline including suspension or expulsion form the club.

1. Old / New business:

The question of granting seniors the right to play form the gold tees was raised.  After discussion it was agreed that Rick will ask Casey to prepare a Senior Policy for discussion at the next meeting.

1. Adjournment:

A motion to end the meeting was made by Ed Murphy and seconded by Rick LaBruna at 8:15pm.

Next meeting dates: 

• Wednesday 2/13 (SW Community Center Rm. 217), 6pm
• Wednesday 3/5   (SW Library Children’s Rm.), 6pm