Jacksonville Area Golf Association
                                       Directors Meeting
                                  Fernandina Beach Golf Club
                                           April 19, 2005

 President, Jim Andrews called the meeting to order at 10:30 A.M. with 50 Directors and guests present.  John Vickers, Head Pro, welcomed us and made some comments regarding the golf course.

 Secretary, Bob Streightiff’s minutes from the Ravines Golf Club meeting were approved as posted.

 Treasurer, Jerry Kay reported a treasury balance of $9,654.61.  He read a list of member clubs who are delinquent for 2005 dues. Directors from those clubs were encouraged to have their clubs remit payment.

 Vice President-Administration, Lee Crowe reminded the Directors of the monthly meeting cost increase to $45.00 effective May 2005.  Jerry Kay asked the Directors to help him by bringing exact cash or a check for $45.00. Lee announced that Bailey Publishing would hold a drawing at each monthly meeting for one lucky Director to have his next month’s meeting cost paid. Melanie White drew Jerry Kay’s name as the winner for May’s meeting.  Lee also announced the May meeting will be held at Queens Harbour Yacht & CC and June’s meeting will be at Deerwood CC to include the General Managers, Head Pros or Greens Superintendent.

 Vice President-Tournaments, Jim Edwards reported the Seniors Tournament went very well.  Joe Power, Seniors Tournament chair indicated 79 participants finished. Barney Poston, Father’s Day Tournament chair, reminded us of the dates June 25 and 26. Jim also commented that all the tournament materials would be standardized and kept in his possession to be delivered to each tournament chair prior to his event.

 In Tom Tierney’s absence, Mike Cooper gave the Scholarships report. He reminded the directors of the May 31, 2005 deadline for scholarship applications. Trust fund donations were received from The Plantation ($4225.00), Deerwood CC ($365.00), Cimarrone GC ($500.00), Sawgrass CC ($7322.50), The Champions Club ($250.00), and the Seniors Tournament at Eagle Harbor ($1107.73). The scholarship fund contributions totaled $13,770.23.

 President, Jim Andrews, gave the Directors feedback from his meeting with the Ponte Vedra MGA and said a $5,000.00 contribution will be forthcoming. He urged the Directors to go back to their clubs and solicit donations.

 Old Business

None

New Business

 Earl Kelly asked that World Golf Village be contacted regarding membership in JAGA.

 Bob Barker requested an explanation about how the fee is spent at the monthly meeting. Jim Andrews and Lee Crowe responded that $30.00 pays for carts and lunch. The balance is distributed as certificates to the golf winners. Carl Arnold gave the N. E. Florida Seniors monthly fee as an example of how charges from the clubs have increased.

 Bart O’Leary indicated that he attended a Volunteer Workshop held by the FSGA on April 7, 2005 and he encouraged all Directors to attend future workshops. He also reminded us that the USGA is requiring all golf clubs to have a Handicap Committee and a certified handicap chairman.

 Lee Crowe introduced speaker Tommy Miller, PGA tour caddie, and he entertained the group with amusing anecdotes regarding the golf tours.

 Jim Andrews mentioned Earl Kelly is writing a book about the history of JAGA and would appreciate any information Directors may provide.

 Pairings Coordinator, Ed Tormollen, announced the pairings and tees to be played.

 The meeting adjourned at 11:20 A.M.

 Respectively submitted,