Minutes

Lake Windcrest Men’s Golf Association Meeting

July 20, 2022 6:00 PM | Meeting called to order by Bob Brisson

In Attendance

Bob Brisson – PresidentBrett Williams – Lake Windcrest Golf Professional
Joe Gourley – Vice President 
Robert Shaw – Treasurer 
Austin Webb – Tournament Coordinator 
Bill Hale – Secretary 

Ascertainment of Quorum

Five MGA board members were present, and a quorum was reached.  The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm.

Approval of Minutes

Reading of the minutes from the June meeting was waived.

Treasury Report

Robert Shaw provided the following updates:

  • The balance as of June 1st was $2,309.52
  • The LWMGA account paid for the Pinehurst Tournament expenses
  • The current balance is $2,007.54
  • $300 will be added in the fall for new LWMGA members who have joined
  • The preliminary bill for the Match Play tournament has been reviewed and looks to be correct.  That expense will come out of the LWMGA account in July.

Old Business

No old business was discussed.

New Business

TopicDiscussion
Match Play TournamentGenerally positive feedbackBob will send an email to all LWMGA members outlining the necessity to post all scores (9 & 18 hole rounds) per USGA rules
Mars vs Venus TournamentLWMGA will coordinate the tournament this yearThe tournament will be held on August 20th The format will be two-person teams playing a 6-6-6 format (6 holes best ball, 6 holes alternate shot, 6 holes scramble)There will be a pairing party Friday night.  Finger food will be served Friday night and there will be a cash bar.Food, Beer and Wine will be served after the tournament on SaturdayIf more men than women sign up, the Mars vs Venus parings will be based on who signs up first, and then the additional men will play in a separate tournament (potential Ryder cup style)All participants will receive LWMGA points for participatingThis tournament will not award additional points for placement (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc…)The entry fee will be $50 which will cover Friday and Saturday food, and the Saturday beer and wineBrett will make sure that Friday August 19th is open for the pairing party
WebsiteThe LWMGA website will be current by Monday or Tuesday of next week
2023 LWMGA BoardThe board will increase from 5 to 7 members for 2023: The top 7 vote getters at the November meeting will be elected to the 2023 boardBob will email all LWMGA members about the board positions on October 1st Members who are interested in running for a board position must then notify Bob by November 1st Elections will be held after the tournament on November 19th  
Member / Guest TournamentThe proposed entry fee for the member / guest tournament is $500 per team ($250 per person)The tournament will include:A practice round on FridayA round of golf on both Saturday and SundayA horse race eventA putting competitionThe preliminary dates for this tournament are October 21, 22 and 23 – to be confirmed by Brett

Next Meeting

August 10th, 6:00 pm, Lake Windcrest Grill

Motion to adjourn was made at 7:10 pm and was passed unanimously.

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