2019-12 Board Meeting Minutes

PHGA Board Meeting for Thursday December 19th, 2019
Meeting held at JL’s Pizza in Palatine; meeting started at 6:30 PM

Attendees: Mike Bower, Bill Knudsen, George Nassif, Joe Saccomano, Joe Petricca, Bob Mathieson, Jim Toth, Greg Brunks, Bob Dougherty, Jim Jessogne, Jim Romanek, Rick Green, Bill Crowley, Eric Schorsch, Dan Stockwell, and Brad Helms

Absent:  John Helpap, Dan Stockwell, Bob Bem, Larry Niemczyk

Committee Reports:
-Minutes approved for 10/17/19 meeting- Bill Crowley 2nd Jim Jessogne
-Golf Course update – course closed
-Treasurers report – Balance sheet dated 12/19/19 provided, Current checking account balance is $6,307.62.  Approved Bill Knudsen, 2nd Greg Brunks
-Park District – Culvert project not approved
-Webmaster update, discussed expanding CC use if we want to continue the use of CC payments, no decision made
-Scorekeeper, we will have handicap system changes to our system based on the new handicap system, will discuss more in February meeting
-Match Play – Match play will continue in 2020, this will be Bob Mathieson’s last year running it
-Member Guest- The board discussed the need to better promote this event, and discussed consideration for looking at scheduling on a different date
-Member Health- noted that Dell Foster is doing better
-Discussed getting a brick for Ed Neuman,

 Old Business:
-Black Box is secure, yeah
-PHGA 50 Year Anniversary- discussed not providing a gift to the golf course, we will appoint a committee. The committee selection is Bill Crowley, Jim Jessogne, Bill Knudsen and Tim Geier
-For the 4th of July event we will most likely do Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting with Friday 7/3
-Decided to keep the 50/50 raffle for Takahashi
-Motion to close the meeting by Mike Bower, 2nd Jim Jessogne

 

 

2019-10 Board Meeting Minutes

Board Meeting on Thursday October 17th, 2019 / Palatine Hills Clubhouse

 

Call to Order:  7:00 pm

Present:    Mike Bower, Jim Jessogne, Dan Stockwell, Jim Romanek, John Helpap, Bill Crowley, Joe Pitricca, Jim Toth, Bob Matheson, Jim Dougherty, Eric Schorsch, Greg Brunks, George Nassif. Fred Hall, Larry Niemczyk

Absent:  Joe Saccomano, Rick Green, Bob Bem Bill Knudsen

Fred hall introduced Mary Beth Biersdorf to discuss the past history of the PHGA with Salute, A 3 year history.  PHGA board approved support, gave $500 seed money back in the form of a check,

Rolling green raised over 80K in 3 years.  Seed money returned by Mary Beth tonight in the form of a check.

 The 2019 Salute recipient, Austin the marine who was a paratrooper, was on the phone to give thanks for the support and donation made, Next salute update in April.

 Bill Crowley put out a suggestion to put consider putting Salute back on the agenda since we do a lot of volunteer work.  Specific ask was to allow to put Salute updates on the board agenda, discuss with the board in 2020, and just provide updates

 Clarification on volunteer vs. sponsored was made.  Motion to unanimously approve updates on the agenda for volunteer opportunities.

 Minutes – motion to accept, Stockwell second Dougherty

 Golf course update – Dan Hotchkin

Brad aerating fairways at end of golf season, next week getting blacktop on driving range new shorter dividers, will vote next week on the culvert at pk district meeting, there was discussion at the previous board meeting and the board’s decision on a no vote.  $800,000 estimated cost.

 Dan suggested sending out an email out to commissioners, providing examples of other courses making investments including Arlington, Schaumburg and others.

 Bower will put together a draft to suggest that we have members individually email the board

 Treasurer report -   Sacco out, 165 members and $7,918.04 current cash balance. Jessogne motion to approve Doughtery second

 Park district report – we beat it to death, meeting on October 22nd

 Webmaster – website will be under construction in December,

Scorekeeper. Bob Bem out sick,  will have to plan for update on the new handicapping system next year, Brunks commented on the credit card payment, driven by the event people, costs us $85 to pay Squarespace for commerce site of website, annually

Motion to keep it for one year, second by Geier 

Travel events. Dan Stockwell noted that we need someone to assist and be committed for 5 months during the season 

MIP Program:  Funded for two more years

New member – tabled to board committee

Match play its over for the year

Gem no issues

Member guest – cancelled this year, consideration for taking this to an alternate course due to weather / flooding issues

Rules of play -   Eric, reiterated new member intro for next year

Historian. Nothing today

Member health – Bob Bem is on oxygen 100% of the time, fell recently very sore.  

Old business. 

Black box is secure

Takahashi – successful this year, discussion on how we can hold the results on the web to help with the presentation.  Overall a good Takahashi , discussion on two slow players we will withhold names to protect the innocent.

Discussed having a policy for any event, holiday, Takahashi

Takahashi committee will meet to come up with a policy in writing

Palatine Cup – went very well

New business

Spring kickoff – Friday April 10th is Good Friday. So we will make the 17th the 2 man scramble date.

Will keep the 50/25/25 raffle and a couple of silent auctions.  Will also add in a few misc. items such as dozen golf balls etc. for the raffle

Flyer – update – we plan on updating the flyer to include the 50-year anniversary, Bower will contact Fred to see if park district will pay to print the updated flyer

50-year anniversary – Helpap suggested putting something on the course donating something like the fountain on 7 as an example.

Volunteer of the year – is Sacco. He may not attend, TBD.

Board committee assignments – Crowley suggested a way to communicate to the members to see if they are interested being on a committee. 

Doherty to assist spring reception.

Meeting Adjourned, Next meeting December 19th 2019

2019-08 Board Meeting Minutes

PHGA MINUTES THURS AUG 8, 2019

 

Call to order: 7:00 PM

 

Present: Mike Bower, Bob Bem, Eric Schorsch, Larry Niemczyk, Greg Brunks, Dan Stockwell, Bob Doherty, Bill Knudsen, John Helpap, Joe Saccomanno, Dan Hotchkin, Joe Petricca, Bob Mathieson, Jim Jessogne and Bill Crowley

 

Absent: Karl Costello, Jim Toth, Jim Romanek and Tim Geier.

 

Guest:  Brad Helms-Supt of Grounds and Scott Feldmiller-Past PHGA President

 

1.     Meeting minutes of July 11- no discussion, motion to approve, 1st Joe Saccomanno and 2nd Eric Schorsch, approved.

 

2.     Golf course update-Dan Hotchkin and Brad Helms

 

There will be a Palatine Park District Meeting on Aug 13 at 7:00 PM at Park District HQS room B and major topic will be upgrades to alleviating flooding on holes 15, 16 and 18.

The short term project will cost $100,00 and long term expense will be $1,500,000.  Brad urged any PHGA board member to attend meeting to boost the project for approval.  Mike Bower will draft a statement from the PHGA to express our concerns and desire for approval.

 

3.     Treasurers report-Joe Saccomanno- 164 members, current checking account balance $22,685.17.  A $900.00 expense for additional work to the program for scoring and refinements to the TCTP scoring program.

Joe distributed detailed balance sheet which indicates our revenues will

cover expenses thru 2019 with a positive rollover into 2020.

 

4.    Park District report.  Joe Petricca said the Park District honored the heroes who quickly attended to John Bodolay when he collapsed on the 1st hole during the 4th of July event.

 

5.     Webmaster report-Greg  Brunks-no report.

 

6.    Scorekeeper-Bob Bem-Bob did meet with programmer for three hours to discuss the program and the need for refinements for the TCTB.

           Bob will attend Labor Day event for scoring.

 

7.    Travel Events- Bob Bem-Year to date there have been 120 players for the travel events.  July we had a full field of 40 and as of today the August event has 28 golfers signed up. Discussion on stroke limit and committee decided to evaluate that the 2020 rules of play during the off season.

 

8.    MIP Program- Bob Bem-2019 fully funded and winner will be announced at the Takahashi.  The MIP program will run thru permanent tee times with 3 flights.

 

9.    New Member-Mike Bower-  shelved until new chairperson is announced for 2020.

 

10.  Match Play-Bob Mathieson.  A flight in their last round and B flight completed.

 

11.GEM Program-Bob Mathieson-Program working well.  We have had several movements in 2019 including 2 players moving to the back tees.

 

12.Member Guest Event Sept 14 Bob Mathieson-Palatine Hills with a start time of 12:30. To date we have 16 signed.  Jim Jessogne volunteered to place flyers around the clubhouse and Bill Crowley to contact all new 2019 members. 

 

13.Rules of Play-Eric Schorsch and or Bob Doherty to discuss yellow and red markings with Dan Hotchkin to make sure they confirm with course rules.

 

14.Pace of Play-Eric Schorsch-no report.

 

15.Historian-John Helpap-gathering pictures for a display at the Takahashi.

 

16.Member Health-all- John Bodolay recovering and has spent time at work.  Frank Constable fighting health issues.  Former member Ed Neuman has many serious heath problems and fighting the battle.

 

Old Business

 

1.    Secure Black Box-Jim Toth to check with Dan Hotchkin about the 2 x 4 to secure black box to wall in clubhouse. 

 

2.     2020 PHGA Board ballots-Motion to not have an election in 2019 for 2020

Board as the Executive committee will be filled by Tim Geier as Secretary. The vacancy of two Directors will be George Nassif and Rick Green. 

Motion by Dan Stockwell and Bob Doherty, 1st Joe Petricca, 2nd Bob Bem, approved.

 

New Business

 

1.     Labor Day Tournament-Dan Stockwell, Joe Petricca and Bill Crowley

As of today we have 38 sign ups-Committee members held meeting to determine job assignments.  1st email blast already sent to members, Greg Brunks set up on web site, Joe Saccomanno to contact pro shop for gift cards and Joe Petricca/Dan Stockwell to check black box.

 

2.     Takahashi preparation- Mike Bower-  detailed time line, job description,

            Assignments and check list prepared by Greg Brunks and Scott Feldmiller.

            Check list distributed to all board members.

 

Motion to adjourn, approved, adjourned 8:25 PM

 

Submitted by Secretary Bill Crowley

2019-07 Board Meeting Minutes

PHGA MINUTES THURS JULY 11, 2019(Draft)

 

Call to order: 7:00 PM

 

Present:  Mike Bower, Bob Bem, Eric Schorsch, Larry Niemczyk, Greg Brunks, Dan Stockwell, Jim Toth, Bob Doherty, Bill Knudsen, John Helpap, Joe Saccomanno, Jim

Romanek, Dan Hotchkin and Tim Geier.

 

Absent:  Joe Petricca, Bob Mathieson, Karl Costello, Dan Stockwell and Jim Jessogne.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

1-Meeting minutes of June 13, 2019-Bill Crowley.  Motion to approve; 1st-Joe Saccomanno. 2nd Jim Toth-approved.

 

2- Golf course update-Mike Bower presented email from Brad Helms-comments from Dan Hotchkin.  Phase 4 of 5 upgrades- $120,000 for irrigation upgrade for replacement of 200 sprinkler heads holes 7-14.  Park District Board to review flood improvement of $100,000 culvert project budgeted for 2019.

Hole 16 is leveled. 

 

3-Treasurers report-Joe Saccomanno. 162 members, revenue $19,661.17 as to

Budget $7,576.75.  Motion to approve, 1st Jim Toth, 2nd John Helpap-approved.

 

4-Credit card payments. Greg Brunks, Bob Bem and Joe Saccomanno- 7 golfers used for July travel event, fees covered by users, to be used for future events.

 

5- Park District report.  Mike Bower-see update above under #2 golf course from Brad Helms email.  Discussion as to possible lobbying group from PHGA to attend

Park District meeting for major push on golf course improvements.

 

6-Webmaster update. Greg Brunks reported 39 responded to on line survey as to improvements, suggestions and concerns.  Very positive feedback as to simplicity of website. Greg walked us thru steps to see number of rounds.  Greg to give Joe Saccomanno end of year summary with names, number of rounds and monies involved.

 

7-MIP program.   Bob Bem-will update at Aug meeting.

 

8-New member report-Mike Bower-20 plus new members for 2019.  Karl Costello still filling role from Arizona.

 

 

 

9-Travel events.   Bob Bem- July 25. Bowes Creek-anticipated to have 40 players.  2019 travel events have been well attended-positive

 

10-Scorekeeper update.  Bob Bem-  minor glitches and easy to enter.  Bob will attend Labor Day event to enter scores. 

 

11-Match play.  Bill Crowley-Players are catching up rounds in light of weather delays in the spring.

 

12-GEM program- Bill Crowley-working well.  5/6 players have moved to other tees based on age and handicap.  No change to program.

 

13-Member Guest-Bill Crowley. Event is Sept 14 with play and food at the Palatine Hills.  Possible chipping contest offered this year.  1st email blast has gone out and committee had  planed the day.  All on schedule.

 

14–Rules of Play. Eric Schorsch/Bob Doherty.  Some confusion on OB, sand and non playable options.  Discussed and clarified.

 

15-Pace of Play.  Eric Schorsch/Dan Hotchkin.  Dan reminded Board that major slowdown is putting with marking of  ball on tap ins and taking flag out.

 

16-Historian. John Helpap.  Gathering pictures thru the years.

 

17-Member Health-All.  John Bodolay recovering at NW from July 4th incident.

Del Foster and Jim Nolan on the upswing.  Ed Neuman fighting multiple health issues.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

1-Secure black box.  Jim Toth.  Dan Hotchkin stated he will have black box secured to wall with a 2 x 4.

 

2.  July 4 tournament.  Jim Romanek and Mike Bower.  All went well.  No major issues.

 

3-Adopt A Hole- Mike Bower.  On back burner until 2020.

 

4- Scoring system results.  Mike Bower, Greg Brunks and Bob Bem.  See # 6 in Committee reports.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

1-PHGA Cup.   Erick Schorsch and Bill Knudsen.  Discussion shelved.

 

2- Harry Spila.  Mike Bower stated Harry resigned from the Board due to work commitments.

 

3-2020 PHGA Board election.  Mike Bower.  Names must be submitted to nomination committee by July 31 or within 30 days of election.  Vote for 4  Executive Committee and must have 2 new board members every year.

 

Motion to adjourn at 8:15 PM.  1st Jim Toth-2nd Bob Bem-approved.

 

Next meeting Thurs Aug 8, 7 PM at Palatine Hill clubhouse.

2019-06 Board Meeting Minutes

PHGA   MINUTES THURS JUNE 13, 7 PM Final

 

Call to order:  7:05 PM

 

Present:  Mike Bower, Bob Bem, Eric Schorsch, Larry Niemcyzyk, Joe Petricca, Bob Mathieson, Harry Spila, Greg Brunks, Dan Stockwell, Jim Toth, Bob Doherty, Bill Knudsen, Karl Costello, John Help, Joe Saccomanno, Larry Niemczyk and Bill Crowley.

 

Absent:  Jim Jessogne, Jim Romanek, Dan Hotchkin and Tim Geier

 

Board thanked Karl Costello for his service in the PHGA as Karl is moving to Arizona. 

 

Committee Reports

 

1.    Meeting minutes of 5/9/19.  Motion to approve as amended, 1st Joe Saccomanno, 2nd Mike Bower, approved.  Discussion as to printed minutes at future meeting.  Motion to  send in Word format and not printed minutes.  Motion, Greg Brunks 1st, Mike Bower 2nd-approved.

 

2.   Golf Course update- Mike Bower gave update-Course trying to keep up with mowing with all the rain.  Deep rough on hole 9 before bridge and left side of hole 18.  Greens mowed to 5-10. Mike  requested to Dan Hotchkin that par 3 dirt repair to be checked and some of the pin flags are crooked.  Mike also asked that ground under repair be marked.

 

 

3.   Treasurers report-Joe Saccomanno- 159 members, revenue $17,742.98 with budgeted expenses of $7,576.75. Detailed balance sheet handed out by Sacco.  Motion to approve, 1st Bob

Doherty, 2nd Karl Costello-approved. 

Open discussion on use of credit cards/pay pal to pay dues, events, etc.  Greg Brunks, Bob Bem to run tests with Joe Saccomanno to see if feasible. 

 

4.    Park District Report-Joe Petricca.  No report.

 

5.   Webmaster Report- Greg Brunks to place survey on front page of website for feedback from members as to “customer friendly”, locating information and asked for suggestions.

 

 

6.   Scorekeeper Update- Bob Bem- Bob walked us thru the scorecard lineup change, how to access players on website and explained different columns.  Bob also recommended that we shelve the idea of new system marketing until 2020 as we have to fine tune the program.  No discussion-all agree.  Bob mentioned that he has all information needed for the TCTB.

 

7.   Travel Event.  Bob Bem.  Highlands of Elgin on Thurs June 20 with  32 golfers and field is full.

 

8.   MIP program-Bob Bem-2019 event fully funded-no report.

 

 

9.   New Members-Karl Costello- Karl reported we have 20 new members in 2019. Since Karl is moving to Arizona, Karl will download and send new member data to the New Member

Chairman for 2020.  In addition, Karl volunteered to remain Chairman for the balance of 2019.

 

10.                 Match Play- Bob Mathieson- 1st round completed with final round match set up this weekend. 

 

11.                 Gem Committee- Bob Mathieson- no issues

 

12.                 Member Guest Sept 14-Bob Mathieson- Had 1st committee meeting.  Food to be served at Palatine Hills -Open Kitchen.  Looking into chipping event prior to golf.  Usual turnout is 40/50 players and 60/70 for dinner.  Cost to be $150.00 per 2 man team.  Bob already sent email blast to the members

 

13.                 Rules of Play-Eric Schorsch and Bob Doherty- 2019 rule changes on bulletin board.  Some confusion with members on provisional ball, penalty shots and where to place ball. 

 

14.                  Pace of Play-Erick Schorsch-new rules have speeded up play such as leaving flag stick in hole when putting and 2 stoke penalty from fairway instead of returning to tee.  Eric remarked it will take some time for all players to be comfortable with new rules.

 

15.                 Historian-John Helpap-no report.

 

16.                 Member Health-All-  Del Foster, Jim Nolan, Dick Stones having health issues.

 

17.                 4th of July Event-H. Spila, Karl Costello- Sign up envelopes near black box.  John Helpap suggested to combine event payouts for winners. This will cut down the payout time as each winner will be called once to receive multiple payouts. 

 

Old  Business

 

1.    Secure Black Box- Bob Doherty and Eric Schorsch-Dan Hotchkin will discuss with Brad Helms how to secure the black box.

 

2.   Memorial Day Wrap Up-Mike Bower-discussion concerning the 4th of July  possible rain out and how to resolve.  Mike suggested the 4th of July committee discuss with the Memorial Day chairpeople to establish a precedent.

 

3.   Adopt a Hole-Harry Spila and Dan Stockwell-no report.

 

4.   PHGA Elections- Article VI, Section III:  Mike Bower, Bob Doherty and Dan Stockwell passed our rule change to the by-laws.  If members request to be placed on the 2020 ballot, your name must be presented to nomination committee by July 31, 2019. 

Nominating committee will select two new directors if nobody volunteers as the by-laws written guide us as to  two new directors per year.

Article VI, Section III. Any PHGA member can nominate him/her self as a candidate for any Executive Committee position within 30 days of election or July 31(whichever date comes first).  The candidate will be placed on the ballot with his/her picture plus the office in which they seek.

 

Motion to adjourn at 8:55 PM, 1st Bill Crowley, 2nd Dan Stockwell approved.

 

Next meeting Thurs July 11, 7 PM at clubhouse.

 

Submitted by Secretary Bill Crowley, June 18, 2019.

2019-05 Board Meeting Minutes

PHGA MINUTES THURS MAY 9, 2019.  UPDATED DRAFT

 

Call to order: 7:00 PM

 

Present:  Mike Bower, Bob Bem, Eric Schorsch, Jim Jessogne, Larry Niemczyk, Joe Petricca, Bob Mathieson, Harry Spila, Greg Brunks, Jim

Romanek, Dan Stockwell, Jim Toth, Dan Hotchkin, Tim Geier, Bill Crowley

 

Absent:  Bob Doherty, Bill Knudsen, Karl Costello, John Helpap, Joe Saccomanno

 

1.    Minutes of April 11.  Motion to approve, 1st Bob Bem and 2nd Jim Jessogne-Approved.

 

2.    Golf Course Update-Pro Dan Hotchkin.  Gewalt Hamilton Construction to present update to Park Board concerning culvert repair on hole 15-16.  Dan also mentioned the dirt mound on hole 16 is from dredging and will be regraded.

 

3.   Treasurers Report-Mike Bower shared an updated spread sheet with expenses and revenue as of May 9.  Bottom line is plus $11,426.98.  Motion to approve-1st Jim Toth and 2nd Bob Bem-approved.

Open discussion on use of Pay Pal and or credit cards to pay dues,

Events, etc.  Greg Brunks and Bob Bem shared that all have costs around 3% surcharge.

Motion to table until next meeting when treasurer is present.

1st Mike Bower -2nd Bill Crowley-approved.

 

4.    Park District Report-Joe Petricca-no report. 

 

5.    Webmaster Update-Greg Brunks-Dan Stockwell will send Greg Brunks information on Ryder Cup to post on website.  Also, Turkey Shoot info in pot game schedule and needs to be posted on    website.

 

6.   Scorekeeper-Bob Bem-new program working well.  Takahashi tournament now posted on web site and testing is positive.

Program marketing strategy tabled until next meeting.

 

7.   Travel Events-Bob Bem -1st event of the year on May 16-Bartlett Hills has 20 players. 

   

8.   MIP Program-Bob Bem- Program is set for the year and next update will be in August 2019.

 

9.   New Members- Mike Bower- 18 new members per spreadsheet sent by Karl Costello.

 

10.                 Match Play-Bob Mathieson-  32 players completed the field.  Each round will be posted on website and players to post on board in back room.  Once again we are battling the weather.

 

11.                 Gem Committee-Bob Mathieson-working well as outlined on website.

 

12.                 Member Guest-Bob Mathieson.  Date is Sept 14.  Committee meeting will be held in June as costs will be determined as what to charge entrance fee, etc.

 

13.                 Rules of Play: Eric Schorsch- Palatine course now red lined penalty area replacing yellow.  Ball in gully on hole 16 in trees on left marked red-penalty.

 

14.                 Pace of Play: Eric Schorsch-no update

 

15.                 Historian: no report

 

16.                 Members Health:all- members and/or past members having health issues: Bill Knudsen, Del Foster, Jim Nolan, Bill Sauerman and Brian Yantis.

 

17.                 Memorial Day Tournament: Tim Geier and  Larry Niemczyk-as of today 11 have signed up with a 48 slots available . May 19 is the cut off for to enter.  Event will have a bugler and we will dedicate 4 bricks to past members.

 

 

Old Business:

 

1.   Secure Black Box- Dan Hotchkin, Eric Schorsch and Jim Toth looking at ways to secure black box to back wall.  More information at next meeting.

 

2.   Spring Kick Off- Mike Bower- all went well, no glitches in master plan.

 

3.   Special Olympics Outing June 6, 2019:  Dan Hotchkin requested ten volunteers to work as cooks, runners, etc.  Niemczyk and Crowley have ten members lined up and will confirm names to Dan Hotchkin.  So far we have Jim Haffey, Dan Stockwell, Bob Mathieson, Bob Silver, Jim Toth, Larry Niemczyk and Bill Crowley.

 

New Business:

 

1.   Adopt A Hole: Harry Spila and Dan Stockwell-Looking at possibilities of foursomes to adopt certain holes possibly awarding them with some give a way as golf towel, etc. 

2.   Extra foursome prize from Makray left over from kick off: Mike Bowers-will use for a raffle prize at the Takahashi

 

Motion to adjourn at 8:30: 1st Jim Toth and 2nd Jim Jessogne

 

Next meeting June 13, 7 PM. 

 

Submitted by Secretary Bill Crowley

2019-04 Board Meeting Minutes

PHGA MINUTES THURS APRIL 11, 2019 Final

 

Call to order:  7:03 PM

 

Present:  Mike Bower, Bob Bem, Bob Doherty, Eric Schorsch, Jim Jessogne, Larry Niemczyk, Joe Petricca, Bob Mathieson, Harry Spila, Greg Brunks, Jim Romanek, Dan Stockwell, Jim Toth and PGH Golf Pro Mike Schmelzer.

 

Absent:  Tim Geier, Dan Hotchkins, Bill Knudsen, Karl Costello, John Helpap and Joe Saccomanno.

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1.   Minutes of March 14, 2019, discussion, moved to approve by Jim Jessogne and 2nd by Joe Petricca, approved.

 

2.    Golf Course Update-Mike Schmelzer.  16th hole, south side of creek the sea wall under repair and will be marked as ground under repair. 

 

3.    Treasurers Report- Joe Saccomanno absent- Mike Bower handed out updated report/balance sheet which indicates bottom line of positive $9501.75.   To date 71 members have paid dues of $4240. Motion to approve by Dan Stockwell, 2nd by Jim Toth, approved.

 

4.   Park District Report-Joe Petricca.  No report.

 

5.   Webmaster Update-Greg Brunks.  Greg gave update on steps to familiarize committee on finding information, calendar, score results, winnings, etc.   Also noted new link to Palatine Hills website.

 

 

6.   Scorekeeper-Bob Bem.  Explained new system format, identified individual scoring, information on columns and pot games to combine with total winnings.  Discussion on posting of handicaps on bulletin board. Greg Brunks said he will post handicaps on board every two weeks after changes.   Programmer looking at applying Takahashi tournament scoring.  Mike Bower noted the Board has already approved additional funding of $3,600 maximum to adapt the Takahashi to the website and scoring system

 

7.    Travel Events-Bob Bem advised that we will have four  18 hole Events in 2019-May 16 at Bartlett Hills, June 20 at Highlands of Elgin, July 25 at Bowes Creek and Aug 15 at Village Links.

 

8.   MIP Program-Bob Bem-funded for 2019.

 

9.   New Member Committee-Karl Costello absent - of today we have 11 new members.  Karl Costello and Jim Jessogne to hold an  orientation meeting for new members prior to the 7:00 Kick Off on Friday April 12.  Mike Bower will welcome each new member.

 

10.                 Match play-Bob Mathieson-32 players filled the filled.  Note that results of each match will be posted on website.

 

11.                  Gem Committee- Bob Mathieson-confirmed addition of black tees now added to the scoring program.  Due to health issues some members have/will generate new handicaps based on five rounds of play. Approved by the GEM committee.

 

     12. Member Guest- Bob Mathieson-event will be played on Sept 14, 2019.   More information at May Board meeting as to location of food and drink, costs, etc.

 

     13.  Rules of Play for 2019.  Eric Schorsch and Bob Doherty-  to hold Rules of Play meeting held on Friday April 12 at 6:00-6:30 PM with an overview at the regular meeting.  Eric has new PGA Rule books for members.

 

14.  Pace of Play-Eric Schorsch- will incorporate into Rules meeting above.

 

15.  Historian-John Helpap-absent -no report.

 

16.  Member Health-members who are going thru some health issues-Del Foster, Larry Kozlicki, Jim Nolan and Gary Schwietz.

 

Old Business

 

1.    Bylaw changes for board positions-Bob Doherty- no further discussions on changes approved at meeting on Thurs, March 14, 2019.

           Refer to meeting minutes on said date.

 

2.    Additional funds approved for scoring system-Mike Bower-approved at March 14, Board meeting.  $3600 approved by Board at said meeting.

 

3.    Black Tee option approved.  Mike Bower-refer to Board meeting minutes of March 14.  Approved by Board at said meeting and added to scoring system.

 

New Business.

1.    Salute Update-Bill Crowley-Charity golf outing to support veterans in need to be held by  Salute on July 15 at Rolling Green Country Club. To date have $9,000 in sponsors.  Email blast with details to be sent to members in mid-April. 

 

2.   Spring Kick Off-Mike Bower-

  Friday April 12,

 6-6:30PM- Eric Schorsch to hold class on new 2019 Rules of Play

 6:30-7:0O  Karl Costello to hold new member orientation.

 7-9:00PM-  Food, drink, raffle, pay dues, pay Scramble fees, Salute intro, new members introduction, rules introduction and fellowship

Mike Bower to introduce new members.

Two Person Scramble-Karl Costello and Bob Doherty

Pizza and Beer-Jim Toth and Jim Jessogne

Raffle prizes-Mike Bower and Karl Costello

Raffle ticket sales-Larry Niemczyk

 

 Sat April 13,  8:00 AM-full field of 34 two man teams start the season with a 2 ball scramble.

 

3.    Missing computer found

 

4.   Discussion on securing black box- Jim Toth and Eric Schorsch will look for a way to secure the box against theft.

 

Motion to adjourn by Mike Bower and 2nd by Bill Crowley.

Meeting adjourned at 8:18 PM

 

Next meeting 7:00, May 9, Thurs at Clubhouse.

 

Submitted by your Secretary Bill Crowley