NEW LISKEARD GOLF CLUB

MONDAY DECEMBER 14, 2009

NLGC CLUBHOUSE 7:00 PM

DIRECTORS PRESENT

Chuck Needham, Joe Marsh, Brian Flaxey, Mike Bonnah, Penny Graydon, Alvin Willard, Pat Elliot, Ivan Dewar, Ross Latter, Mark Teskey, Darrell Christo.

DIRECTORS ABSENT

Gabe Falardeau

NON - DIRECTORS PRESENT

Nil.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM by the president Chuck Needham.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

Nil

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

This was the first meeting for the new executive.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

Nil

APPOINMENT OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES

Motion to appoint Penny Graydon as Vice President

Moved by Mike Bonnah, seconded by Joe Marsh.

CARRIED

Motion to appoint Ross Latter as Treasurer

Moved by Alvin Willard, seconded by Mike Bonnah.

CARRIED

Motion to appoint Mike Bonnah as Secretary

Moved by Alvin Willard, seconded by Brian Flaxey.

CARRIED

GREENS COMMITTEE

- Brian Flaxey

- Gabe Falardeau

- Chuck Needham

PRO SHOP COMMITTEE

- Alvin Willard

- Joe Marsh

- Mark Teskey

FINANCE COMMITTEE

-Ross Latter

- Joe Marsh

- Ivan Dewar

- Penny Graydon

CLUBHOUSE COMMITTEE

- Pat Elliot

- Darrell Christo

- Penny Graydon

TOURNAMENTS COMMITTEE

- Penny Graydon

- Pat Elliot

- Chuck Needham

ADVERTISING COMMITTEE

- Penny Graydon

- Alvin Willard

- Mark Teskey

PLANNING COMMITTEE

- Mike Bonnah

- Penny Graydon

- Brian Flaxey

- Alvin Willard

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

- Ivan Dewar

- Ross Latter

NEW BUSINESS

- Pat Elliot brought forward his idea of running the pro shop from the clubhouse. There were many other issues brought forward as to what is required. Members don=t join the clubhouse, they join the course.

- It was suggested that we have a Director of Golf who oversees all aspects of the course. What would the risk be of not having a Director of Golf.

- Alvin Willard presented Steve Polyblank=s counter offer to the board. In view of our current financial situation, it was the consensus of the board to go back to Steve Polyblank with the original offer.

- Finances are critical, we need to raise revenues by approximately $70,000.00.

- Ivan Dewar suggested a surcharge of $1.00 per round be levied to all members but leave the membership fees at current levels.

- The implementation of the HST and effects it will have on fees was discussed.

- Ross Latter suggested that we offer a number of long term memberships to raise funds for the course right now. Those individuals taking advantage of the this offer would be saved the HST as well as further rate hikes and be recognized in some fashion.

- Mike Bonnah asked what effect will the new tax laws have on membership rates since they don=t become law until Jul 01, 2010.

- Ross Latter explained that if membership dues are paid prior to April 30, 2010 then they are only subject to GST, any memberships paid May 01, 2010 are subject to HST. For example if your membership was $800.00 and you paid it by April 30 it would be $840.00 including taxes, but if you paid it May 01 it would be $904.00 including taxes.

- Alvin Willard presented a plan to borrow $40,000 from members to pay the maintenance fees and interest on our debt over the winter .

Motion to borrow $30,000.00 at 5 % interest from a club member

Moved by Alvin Willard, seconded by Joe Marsh.

CARRIED

- A Recreation Center that would serve as a hockey rink, curling club and golf course clubhouse was discussed. Would we be interested in donating some land toward this initiative in return for a new clubhouse facility. The consensus of the board was to support the initiative in principle.

- It was suggested that more cooperation between NLGC and HGC should be pursued.

- Gift certificates have sold $700.00 so far and are going strong.

- Pat Elliot wants to organize a Super Bowl Party at the clubhouse.

- Yvan Rivard would like to return but would like a little more money. At this point he is the only person left with a spraying qualification.

- Ivan Dewar suggested we sell individual holes for $1,000.00, in return patrons would receive $500.00 worth of green fees etc.

- The board discussed a number of membership incentives to be considered for this year.

Motion to adjourn.

Moved by Alvin Willard that this meeting be adjourned at 9:20 PM.

The next meeting is scheduled for Jan 04, 2010 at 6:30 PM at the COW.