NEW LISKEARD GOLF CLUB

MONDAY AUGUST 18, 2008

CHAMBRE OF COMMERCE 7:00 PM

Present: Mike McArthur, Brian Flaxey, George Beasley, Alvin Willard, Richard Beauchamp, Mike Bonnah

Regrets: Joe Marsh, Kathy Denomme

Non - Directors: Steve Polyblank

1. Meeting called to order 6:32 PM

2. Additions to the agenda: None

3. Adoption of the July Minutes

a. Moved by A Willard, seconded by M Bonnah. CARRIED

4. Business arising from the minutes

a. Hole signs are so small and therefore sponsors are hard to promote. The price is ok. Chuck Needham is going to call Gilbert Rivard about the signs

Reports:

Greens

- Brian Flaxey has measured for sodding if needed. Jf so it is 0.61cents per sq. ft. (12,000 sq. ft.) at a cost of 7,000.00 not including delivery. Best time for sodding is June 1 - 15, 2009.

- He also got prices for covers for the greens, $3,000.00 each.

- Billy has used 100 lbs of seed so far at a cost of $3,000.00.

- Bridge on # 12 has been broken and must be fixed for safety reasons. Need 2x6x16 and 4x4 to be done immediately.

- Scoreboard platform is in bad shape and needs to be fixed.

- # 1 Black tee, you cannot see people on the seniors or ladies tee. Cart path may be moved to the left of the forward tee and a sign to be made, “Please make sure the forward tee is clear before teeing off”.

i. Motion by Mike Bonnah, seconded by Brian Flaxey.

CARRIED

Clubhouse

- As of now we are about $14,500 down, however with the tournaments coming up we should break even at years end.

- Motion by George Beasley, seconded by Mike McArthur to have a closed session to discuss personnel issues.

CARRIED

Finance

- As of July 31, 2008 revenue is down $50,000.00

- Green fees and membership fees are both down.

- Cost of greens is about the same as last year.

- In total we estimate a shortfall of $70,000.00 in income.

- However our expenses are estimated at a $40,000 savings.

- It appears the club will have to borrow from the bank for the winter months.

Tournaments

- Sue is looking after the 3 Lady Tournament.

- Mike McArthur is looking after the 3 Man.

- $180.00 per team, 60 teams.

- 10:00 shotgun start, roast beef dinner

- A Willard looked after the Civic and reported the numbers were down this year

- He also was asking if we could charge a different rate for non-members to enter the civic.

- Maybe the civic format can be changed to a scramble after next year to attract more participants.

- Is the Civic too close to the Smitty’s.

- A committee will have to be set up for the 40^th Civic tournament next year.

Advertising

- The plan is to distribute flyers to all surrounding courses listing all of our tournament dates.

Planning

- Mission statement. “To provide a first class golfing experience at an affordable price and to grow the game of golf in our community”.

- All suggested improvements to be prioritized under following categories;

i. Must have to operate.

ii. Nice to have.

iii. Increase playability and/or maintainability.

iv. Beautifying the course/enhancing its appeal.

v. In house expertise or outside contractors.

vi. Cost.

- Current list of suggested/required projects includes;

i. Reliable source of potable water.

ii. Drainage system for the back nine.

iii. A green nursery.

iv. Tree planting.

v. Pump station replacement.

vi. A greens blower.

vii. Main road and parking lot repairs.

viii. McArthurs lake between 13 and 16

ix. Cart paths.

- This is not a complete list but a sample of what is being considered. Any member can submit their suggestions via suggestion box or by passing them on directly to M Bonnah. No suggestion too small and all will be considered for implementation.

- M Bonnah also suggested that the membership choose a replacement carpet for the clubhouse at the next annual general meeting. He stated that 70 % of the cost of the carpet could be borne by the membership as a one time only surcharge equal to that amount divided by the membership. The remaining 30 % would be picked up through green fees etc.

Memberships

- There is a one time offer to Ville de Marie members as follows;

i. $150.00 for associate membership for the remainder of this year.

ii. $100.00 cart rental for the remainder of this year.

- This is a one time deal in an effort to increase cash flow..

New Business

- Board agreed that 4 hours 15 minutes was good for playing a round in a tournament.

- Board decided to invite Steve Chenier to the next monthly meeting to present his suggestions.

- Board would also like to re-iterate that all members are welcome to attend any of the board meetings that are held on the third Monday of the month in the Chamber of Commerce building at 7:00 PM.

- R Beauchamp stated that work needs to be done on the entrance to the Golf Course and the clubhouse to make them more inviting to our members and guests.

- B Flaxey wanted clarification on why Ray Paridy is not allowed to play in tournaments.

- M McArthur explained that this was researched in the past and the ruling from the RCGA stated that as long as he accepts remuneration for lessons, he is ineligible.

- M Bonnah had a question about the tradition of charging members of the Kirkland Lake Golf Course half price for green fees. This matter will have to be re-visited.

Closed Session

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM and the next meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2008.