PHGA REGULAR BOARD MEETING

OCTOBER 9, 2008

At the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the PHGA, held on Thursday, October 9, 2008, at the Palatine Hills Clubhouse, the following Directors were present:

Bob Alexander	Ken Mattuck
Bob Bem	Larry Niemczyk
Scott Feldmiller	Mike Oster
Derrell Gilstrap	Joe Saccomanno
Rick Hapanowicz	Gary Schwietz
John Helpap	Mark Schranz

Doug James Dave Thompson

Bill Knudsen Jim Toth

Absent: Bob Mathieson, Ed Neuman, and Brian Yantis.

I. CALL TO ORDER

A. Gary Schwietz called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M.

II. ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 4, 2008 MEETING

A. The Minutes were presented by Mark Schranz and approved.

III. TREASURER’S REPORT

A. Joe Saccomanno presented the year end financial report. All line items were reviewed and reconciled.

B. A year end cash balance of $1178.00 was reported

C. Joe Saccomanno said that there may be an outstanding processing charge of $500.00 from the Palatine Hills Golf Course

D. The Financial Report was approved.

IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. PARK DISTRICT

1. Bob Alexander reported that the renovations of the bunkers and collars on the east side of the creek have been completed.

B. SCORING AND HANDICAP

1. Doug James and Derrell Gilstrap reported that the current scoring software will be used in 2009. New scoring software will be evaluated in 2009.

2. The TCTB scores will be changed to Tournament Scores.

C. WINDSHIRT COMMITTEE

1. Bob Bem reported that all of the windshirts have been passed out, with the exception of 8 unclaimed shirts.

2. It was decided that the remaining wind shirts will be raffled at the Spring Smoker.

D. TAKAHASHI CLASSIC COMMITTEE

1. $1000.00 was collected in honor of Betty Takahashi. It was suggested that the funds be used for a new plaque to honor Betty and maintenance for the Takahashi Memorial. Larry Niemczyk, Bob Mathieson, and Jim Nolan will decide on how to spend these funds, with the approval of the Board.

2. Jim Toth reported that 78 members and 6 guests were present at the TCTB picnic. Actual costs were $36.84 per person with a budget of $30.00 per person. It was suggested that the budget should be increased for 2009.

E. TRAVEL EVENT COMMITTEE

1. Bob Bem reported that we had 120 members attending the Travel Events this year. That was an increase of 36 members from last year.

2. The Eddie Wolf Cup was won by Jim Haffey. Bob Mathieson came in second and Bill Horton came in third.

F. RYDER CUP COMMITTEE

1. Bob Mathieson reported the winners.

a) “A” Flight-Jason Jessogne

b) “B” Flight-Tim Geier

c) “C” Flight-Bill Horton

G. TURKEY SHOOT COMMITTEE

1. Jim Nolan reported that all gift certificates are ready.

V. NEW BUSINESS

A. 2009 Committee Assignments were determined (see attached list)

B. Scoring

1. Rounds required to qualify for the TCTB will remain the same.

C. Miscellaneous

1. Minutes will be completed and sent to the Board within two weeks after the completed meeting for review.

2. 2009 Travel Events will be played from one set of tees except for the GEM players.