Meeting called to order by President Ed Neuman at 7:00 PM

Meeting attendees       Mark Schranz, Larry Niemczyk, Bob Mathieson, Dave Thompson, Gary Schwietz, Russ Schwem, Jim Toth, Pat Driscoll, DarrelGilstrap, Rick Hapanowicz, Bob Lada, Bob Alexander, Bob Bem, Brian Yantis.

Secretary's report for April 2008 read by Larry Niemczyk and approved.

Treasurer's report presented by Pat Driscoll and approved.

 Note.    A. 21 new members as of Board meeting

             B. 153 paid members    4  comps

             C. Unpaid old members will be sent a note to pay their membership by May 15th 2008.

Park District Report presented by Bob Alexander and accepted

Scoring and Handicaps By Darrell Gilstrap.

             No scoring problems. Please remind all members to use their ID number and full name.

             $10.00 weekly pot game is short $ 30.00

              Larry Niemczyk will contact unpaid members to put pot momey in the Black box next time they play.

May Travel Event  Bob Bem stated there were 20 people signed up for the Gig Run event.

Match Play Tournament The committee set up the Groups as A 13 players  B 13 players

C 14 Players.    Pay off as follows

A    $20.00 2nd match winner    $40.00   3r match       $ 100.00 Championship

B    $20.00            "                             "                                   "

C    $25.00            "                             "                                   "

Presidents cup will be presented to all Champions

Spring Smoker  Committee stated all went well

Spring Smoker  20 teams Competed in the Scramble

 Money Surplus    Committee recomended all PHGA members of good standing receive a Windshirt. Four colors were chosen for the member to chose from Black ,Tan, Blue, Orange.

Estimated cost for 160 members will be covered by prosed fund of $4000.00.

Committee will put out a letter on the internet for all members to sign up trying on for size in Pro Shop, then put in request.

Six to Eight week delivery is expected . Distirbution of shirts hopefully will be completed by the end of August 2008.

Proposal made ,2nd and passed.

Rules Committee   Two new members proposed will be added to the committee.  Dave Thompson and Mark Schranz agreed to serve with John Helpap on the Committee.

New Member Contact   Russ Schwem will contact new members to assist them on procedures in paying the weekly $10.00 pot fee. 

Memorial day sign up sheets are in the Pro Shop  Cut off May 18th 2208 2;00 PM

New Business         Larry Niemczyk requested $100.00 to $200.00 for flowers to enhance the JIM TAKAHASHI MEMORIAL GARDEN. Larry will plant and maintain the Garden.

Proposal made ,2nd  and passed.

Next meeting  set for June 12th, 2008 at 7:00PM   Palatine Hills Club House.

Meeting to adjourned   8:25PM