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Jacksonville Area Golf Association Directors Meeting Cimarrone Golf Club November 15, 2005
President, Jim Andrews called the meeting to order at 10:34 A.M. with 40 Directors and guests present. The Directors introduced themselves and their guests. Patrick Ash, Head Professional, wasn’t available during our meeting, but he welcomed us to the club before the shotgun start. Jim thanked Fred Seely and Chad Lucovsky of Golf News for their continued support. Secretary, Bob Streightiff’s minutes from the last meeting at Selva Marina Country Club were approved as posted on the web site. Treasurer, Jerry Kay reported a treasury balance of $11,583.47 which includes some prepays for the Pro-President tournament in December. He also read a list of member clubs which have already paid their 2006 dues. Vice President-Administration, Lee Crowe was on vacation. In his absence, Jim Andrews reminded us of January’s meeting at Timuquana Country Club. Next year’s meeting dates are set except for October. He asked for a club to host that month and subsequent to the end of the meeting, he learned that Deerwood Country Club will serve as host. Next month’s meeting is at The Plantation at Ponte Vedra on December 5, 2005. Vice President-Tournaments, Jim Edwards, thanked all tourney chairs for their efforts in 2005. He reminded the directors of the Pro-President to be held on December 5, 2005. We have 18 entries thus far and the tournament will be 2 of 4 best ball. Jim told us he’s attempting to secure The Golf Club of Amelia Island for the spring 2006 Two Man Tournament. He also asked for clubs to volunteer to host tournaments in the future. Don Haws indicated that the 2006 City Amateur will be held at Marsh Landing CC and Deerwood Country Club July 13-16, 2006. He asked all directors to secure a list of the top 10 golfers from their club according to handicap index and e-mail it to him. Don will send a letter to all these golfers next spring extending an invitation to play in the City Amateur. Scholarship Chair, Tom Tierney, reported 25 scholars have received their checks for this semester. Contributions to the trust were received from San Jose Country Club ($1,450.00), Magnolia Point Golf & CC ($600.00), Champions Club MGA ($1,000.00) and Champions Club Senior MGA ($200.00). Jim Andrews informed the group that our JAGA Webmaster, Barney Poston, has been appointed to serve on the JAGA board of directors.
Old Business Arch Copeland reminded the directors to let him know if anyone needs a name badge. Earl Strickland thanked Earl Kelly for his article in Golf News regarding the Mixed Tournament. Ed Witten reminded the directors he has JAGA shirts available. Bart O’Leary reminded the directors to insure their club’s handicap committee members get certified by the USGA for 2006. New Business Earl Kelly spoke about the history of the Pro-President Tournament which started in 1975. The first event included 28 clubs and was a full day event. It included golf, dinner, business meeting and a guest speaker, Tom Meeks of the USGA. Pairings Coordinator, Ed Tormollen, announced the pairings for the players. The meeting adjourned at 11:05 A.M. Respectively submitted, Bob Streightiff, Secretary |
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