NEW LISKEARD GOLF CLUB

THURSDAY AUGUST 20, 2009

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 6:30 PM

DIRECTORS PRESENT

Chuck Needham, Alvin Willard, Kathy Denomme, Joe Marsh, Mike McArthur, Brian Flaxey, Mike Bonnah

DIRECTORS ABSENT

Bill Johnston, Penny Graydon, Gabe Falardeau, George Beasley, Sue Shepherdson

NON - DIRECTORS PRESENT

Steve Polyblank, Corey Philips.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by the president Chuck Needham.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

Nil

ADOPTION OF THE JULY 20, 2009 MINUTES

Motion to accept the July 20, 2009 minutes as presented.

Moved by Joe Marsh, seconded by Mike Bonnah.

CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

- Will not change tee blocks on #13 and #18 as only one incident in two years.

- Alvin Willard will write a letter to the city requesting tax relief as the Haileybury Golf Club receives relief.

- Will question Rick on ASupplies@ on financial statements.

- Question about will we ever be able to afford a greenskeeper? Will talk to Corey about next season.

- When aerating/verticutting etc, should the course be closed or temporary pins provided?

COMMITTEE REPORTS

GREENS

- Tri-jet aeration $9,000.00 so not going to happen.

- Fall 5/8" hole aeration after 3-man tournament in mid Sept/Oct.

- Weed spraying, need 2 more cases $200.00 - $300.00, inventory from Frog=s Breath.

- Pre-booked 6 cases of Instrata at $718.00/case (snow mold protection).

- Flow meter is installed.

- Bare areas on greens have been roped off and are considering plugging problem areas only.

- Cost of $53,000.00 for 2009 for fertility program, will be approximately $10,000.00 less in 2010.

- Soil testing done last week.

PRO SHOP

- Payroll increase because of extra pay period compared to last year=s financials.

- Sale of merchandise starting in September.

CLUBHOUSE

- Not happy with personnel, all staff members will be let go on August 23 due to financial reasons. Sue Shepherdson has agreed to operate the building until the end of season.

- There will be adequate staff for the 3-man, will utilize volunteers and selected current staff.

FINANCES

- Membership revenue down $19,000.00. Projected loss of $63,000.00 plus winter expenses.

- Clubhouse was a problem.

- May have to increase membership dues.

TOURNAMENTS

- Civic 76 players.

- Junior tournament 23 players.

- OPP 92 players.

- Divorce 36 players.

- 3 lady ? Cost $40.00/player.

ADVERTISING

- Commercial on AMorning Chat@.

- Pro shop sale to be put on radio.

PLANNING

- Web site now has long term goals, new format, better front page.

- List services, book tee times etc (all requires a cost).

- Links to lodging and chamber of commerce.

- Currently not paying for our website, may lose it if this is discovered.

- Short term goals, consistency of logo.

- Answer e-mails requesting info, gift certificates available on website.

- Counter for number of hits.

- Pictures of the course are changed.

MEMBERSHIP

No Report.

Motion to accept the committee reports as presented.

Moved by Mike McArthur, seconded by Joe Marsh.

CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS

- 15 carts lent to plowing match, in return will receive proceeds from bull raffle.

- Estimated donation of $10,000.00, but will need volunteers to sell tickets each day from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

- Penny Graydon will look after getting volunteers.

- Men=s night will be 4-man scramble.

Motion to adjourn.

Moved by Brian Flaxey that this meeting be adjourned at 8:35 PM.

The next meeting is scheduled for 5 October 2009 at 6:30 PM at the COW.