Jacksonville Area Golf Association

Directors Meeting

 Marsh Landing Country Club

March 18, 2008

Officers Present: Lee Crowe, Jerry Kay, Jim Andrews, Joe Power, Jim Edwards, Bob Streightiff, and Tom Tierney. Absent: Barney Poston 

President, Lee Crowe called the meeting to order at 10:30 AM. then asked for a moment of silence for all deceased JAGA members and for all those suffering due to injury and/or illness. Introductions of 78 Directors and guests followed.  Treasurer, Jerry Kay reported that we have $13,377.57 in the bank. $3,175 represents income from the JAGA Seniors, $500 is in escrow and a few bills from the 2-man need to be paid.  Secretary’s Report, Joe Power had February minutes passed out prior to the meeting. Those minutes were approved as presented. Vice President–Tournaments, Bob Streightiff had Lee Crowe report on the prior day’s 2-man event at Deerwood. Among the 104 players were Barney Poston and Carl Arnold, winners of the Super Senior Division. The Regular Division was won by the team of Tom Sullivan and Bob Cronin. The team of Jim Smith and Rich Langille captured the Senior Division. Take note of the winners. They have Hidden Hills as a common element. Joe Power reported that the JAGA Srs. is scheduled for April 7^th through April 9^th.  The field is only half filled, so get those entries in.  The next 2-man will be held on May 12^th at Palencia.

Vice President-Aministration, Jim Edwards announced that the 2009 schedule is currently shaping up. Make sure that you speak with Jim if you want your Club to host a Directors Meeting in the future. Also, consider being a volunteer at upcoming JAGA events. Finally, Garry Smits will be our guest speaker at next months meeting on April 15^th at Queens Harbor.  Scholarship Committee Chairman- Tom Tierney (1) We presently have 31 scholars receiving $1500 each semester (2) If you have a candidate for JAGA scholarship, have the paper work  (applications) in before July 1, 2008. (3)  Read a letter from Deerwood Scholar Rachel Blum.  (4)  Received contributions  to the JAGA Scholarship Fund from the following:  (A) Gene Crimmius presented $4,875 from the Plantation at Ponte Vedra (B)  Jerry Kay announced a contribution in the amount of $175 from Ponte Vedra at Oak Marsh (C) Jon Thompson presented $2510 from  Timuquana Country Club  (D)  Ham Bisbee presented $1000 from The Palencia Club (E) Finally, The Sawgrass Country Club, with $15 from each golf member and voluntary contributions from the non-golf community, gave $9690 to the Scholarship Fund. The check was presented by Director Steve Wyand. Web Master-Barney Poston was not able to attend today’s meeting. Old Business– Clubs that have not paid this years dues include: TPC, NAS Jax, Keystone Heights Golf &CC, Laural Island Links and Cecil Field GC. New Business (1) Marsh Creek Director Jud Ammiano suggested that the Pro-President Trophy be modified and/or perhaps retired (Marsh Creek wins year after year).  The Tournament Committee will look for a solution. (2) Al Miller knows of a 4-Ball Tournament Trophy ( almost as tall as he is) that has not been seen for some time now. Let’s look around and see if it can be found. If you find it, please admit it (no penalty) and tell the Tournaments Chairman. (3) Jim Andrews has room for more volunteers at The Players hole #2 this May, see Jim if interested. Guest Speaker- Al Verlander, AD of Jacksonville University, was introduced to the JAGA Directors by Fred Seely. Al expressed the connection between golf and the success of the greater Jacksonville area.  Times at JU are good right now. JU has the largest freshman class ever and it looks good for next year. Just as Jacksonville is going through change, JAGA must be a part of that change. We have a large

responsibility to be positive influences on those who are new to, or are visiting for the first time,  this area. Golf is an integral part of Jacksonville’s success and JAGA has a most important role to play in the success of golf. Be an impact those that come to the area.

Pairings Chairman- Ed Tormollen described the pairings and cart assignments. The Blessing was given by Russ Hamilton. 

The Meeting Adjourned at 11:26 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Joe Power, Secretary