JACKSONVILLE AREA GOLF ASSOCIATION

DIRECTOR’S MEETING

AUGUST 20, 2002

MATANZAS WOODS – PALM COAST

 

President Bart O’Leary called the meeting to order at 10:20 a.m.   There were 38 members and guests present. Other officers present were Vice President Don Haws, Executive Secretary Bill Black, Secretary Lee Crowe , Treasurer Jerry Kay, Vice President of Tournaments Jim Andrews and Scholarships Ed Witten. Host Kevin Bacon, Director of Golf, welcomed JAGA.

Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as read. Treasurer’s report: we have $14,684.05 minus outstanding bills. This report was accepted as read. Don Haws announced that the meeting in September will be held at Fernandina Beach Golf Club and at Marsh Creek Country Club in October. Ed Witten reported that we have 19 paid scholarships and 27 students at the present time.

Homer Nix and Chris Blocker from the Hyde Park Men’s Golf Association presented a check in the amount of $3,000.00 to the Scholarship Fund from the Memorial Golf Tournament held at Hyde Park Country Club. Bart gave results on the JAGA Hilyer championship. The JAGA Junior Championship at Hyde Park was very successful. Again there were 76 players. Mike Young was the overall champion. Jim Andrews gave thanks to all JAGA directors who helped. Gene Hughson reported another POOR turnout for the Fall Mixed at Ponce de Leon Golf Club. There were only 22 teams. There was a lot of discussion about canceling the tournament after this year. Lee Crowe reported on the 2-man championship. Bart discussed the FSGA U.S. amateur coming up. Frank Brough discussed the NSG at the Ravines. Bart announced all the new committees and their members. The new committees met separately for 25 minutes and a follow-up 5-minute discussion period.

We had lunch, but golf was called off because of rain. All who paid will be credited at the September meeting.

Cordially,

Lee Crowe