Jacksonville Area Golf Association

Directors Meeting

Queen’s Harbor Yaught & CC

April 15, 2008

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

President,  Lee Crowe called the meeting to order at 10:32 AM. Queen’s Harbor Head Pofessional, Chris Walley, welcomed JAGA Directors and asked us to  consider Queen’s Harbor for future events. Lee then asked for a moment of silence for all past JAGA directors and officers who have passed away and/or who suffer from ongoing illnesses. Finally, a warm welcome was extended to Jim Todd, ex director, visiting from Kentucky.  Thereafter, 67 directors and guests were introduced to one another including the new director, Frank Knafelc, from the CC of Orange Park.

Treasurer, Jerry Kay reported that a balance of  $11,591.10 was in the treasury. This balance includes $ from the Fathers Day, Palencia 2 man and Seniors.

Secretary’s Report, Minutes of the March meeting were approved as posted on the Web site.

Vice President-Aministration, Jim Edwards (1) reported that the Directors Meetings for 2009 were now being worked out. If you are thinking about having a JAGA meeting at your Club, let Jim know as soon as possible. (2) Thank Garry Smits for the wonderful article about 3 generations at Sawgrass and the assistance that each received from JAGA. (3) Don’t forget that Ed Whitten has JAGA shirts for sale at the very reasonable price of $22 each.

Vice President–Tournaments, Bob Streightiff, had  Tournament reports from: (1) Joe Power reported that  the JAGA Seniors had a full field of 108 at Eagle Harbor this year. Winners included: John Tucker in  (70+) Grand Srs., Jay Jennison in the (60+) Super Srs, and David Hawkins - 2008 Seniors Champion.  (2) Lee Crowe - 2 Man Tournaments are going to be on May 12 at Palencia and June 16 at Ponte Vedra (Lagoons). Get your applications in early, these are going to fill quickly. (3) Barney Poston reported that The Fathers Day Tournament will be June 28/29 this year at Hidden Hills. This is traditionally a great event that all will enjoy. Check the JAGA web site for qualifications and applications.  Bob Sreightiff  needs Directors to help in all tournaments and for next year’s Mid Amateur. See him, help JAGA.

Webmaster – Barney Poston, announced that he has been working with a third party to assist in the resolution of recent problems on the Web site.

Scholarship Committee Chairman- Tom Tienery -  (1) thanked Garry Smits for the article covering JAGA scholarship recipients of past, (2) Shared “the Sawgrass letter” with all. The letter explains a very sound process for generation of revenue for the JAGA Scholarship Fund, (3) Announced that JAGA applications for Scholarships should be submitted by applicants, to Tom, by June 30, 2008 at the very latest, (4) Accepted contributions to the JAGA Scholarship Fund from: (A) Earl Strickland, $ 2652 from the CC of  Orange Park, (B) Jim Andrews  check of $5100 from the Ponte Vedra Men’s Assoc. and (C) Jerry Kay’s Champions – Sr. Mens - $ 200

Old Business –  NONE

New Business – Bob Streightiff thanked Jim Bailey of Golf News for his article about a JAGA meeting.

Guest Speaker – Garry Smits was introduced by Fred Seely.   Garry complimented JAGA for its Scholarship Fund and the many young men and women that it has assisted in preparing for their careers. Just back from The Masters, Garry shared some thoughts: Trevor Immelman went wire to wire with this years win and deserves much credit for hanging in throughout. Greens were FAST and pins were tougher on Sunday. It ultimately gets down to putting.  Watch Justin Donavan and Johnson Wagner in the future. Don’t look for Jack Nicklaus to be the honorary starter in the future. Jack does not like that type of honor. Several questions and thoughts were dealt with regarding the Players.

Pairings Coordinator, Ed Tormollen announced the pairings and tees for the day’s golf. Please give all the information needed ( current index and tees) when signing up for the Directors meetings.

The Blessing for Lunch was given by Jim Todd.

Meeting Adjourned at 11:25 PM

Respectfully Submitted,

Joe Power, Secretary