Jacksonville Area Golf Association

 

Directors Meeting

Fleming Island Golf Club

May 20, 2008

 

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

 

President-Lee Crowe called the meeting to order at 10:29 AM. and immediately introduced Fleming Island Head Pofessional, Brad Williams, to the group. Brad welcomed all JAGA Directors and guests to the Club. Lee then informed us of Jerry West’s and Ed Tormollen’s son’s conditions and asked for a moment of silence for them and all past JAGA directors and/or officers who have either passed away or who continue to suffer from ongoing illnesses. Thereafter, 39 directors and guests were introduced to one another. Mike Sharkey filled in for Fred Seely.

 

Treasurer, Jerry Kay reported a current balance of  $22,874.04 in the treasury. This includes money from a variety of different JAGA Tournaments.

 

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

 

Scholarship Committee Chairman- Tom Tienery -  was not present. However, in his absence Mike Cooper accepted contributions to the JAGA Scholarship Trust from: (A) San Jose Country Club, $ 1810  (B) On behalf of the 2008 JAGA Junior Championship: The Haskell Company contributed $1000 to the JAGA Charitable Trust and (C)  Mr. H.E. “Buck” Autrey, CEO and Chairman of the Miller Electric Company, gave $5000 to the JAGA Charitable Trust.

 

Webmaster – Lee Crowe, reporting for Webmaster, Barney Poston, announced that the new reservation system for Directors’ meetings is working well. However, if you encounter any problems with the System, let Barney know as soon as possible.

 

Vice President–Tournaments,  Bob Streightiff, reminded us that 2008 is JAGA’s Biggest Year ever for Tournaments. JAGA now sponsors a total of 12 events.  (1) Lee Crowe – reported that the 2 Man Tournament at Palencia drew 58 teams and paid 27 places. The 2 Man on June 16th at Ponte Vedra Inn (Lagoons) will fill up quickly. Get your applications in early. (2) Larry Dismore needs your help at The Fathers Day Tournament this June 28/29. Scheduled at Hidden Hills Country Club, this is traditionally a great event that all will enjoy. A 1:30 PM Shotgun Start is scheduled each day. Check the JAGA web site for qualifications and applications.  (3) Bob Sreightiff  needs Directors to help with the City Amature this year. SanJose is the venue for the July 17-20 event. Get your Club champions’ name to Bob before you read this. Thank You to: (A) Miles King and his wife for the extra money that will make this the Biggest and Best JAGA City Amateur in years. $5000 in prize money and lunches every day, and (B) Al Levene for  organizational assistance and always being there.

 

Vice President-Administration, Jim Edwards (1) reported that the Directors Meetings for 2009 were still being worked out. Thinking about having a JAGA meeting at your Club next year? Let Jim know as soon as possible. (2)  Note that the next JAGA directors meeting is on a Monday, June 23rd, 2008 starting at 10 AM at the Deerwood Country Club. Open to Directors, Club Professionals, General Managers and Grounds Superintendants. (3) Get involved, offer to help out at a JAGA Tournament, consider taking over the responsibilities of one.

 

New Business – Ray Gottschalk asked about the number of participating Clubs and whether any were still in arrears. JAGA currently has 43 paid up member clubs. Notables reportedly remaining unpaid include: Cecil Field, Eagle Landing, NAS Jax, North Hampton, Ocean Hammock and Osprey Cove.

 

Guest Speaker – Tom Dudley, President of the Florida State Golf Association (FSGA), and a United States Golf Association (USGA) Rules Expert was very effectively introduced to us by Al Levene. (We learned a bit later that Jon Thompson of Timuquana had everything, but a drum roll, ready for Tom’s introduction). Tom Dudley warned of the misconceptions one might glean from the reference to an organizations acronym. While the previously referenced organizations may be well known and understood by all using their acronyms, the (PGA) is not the Professional Golf Association, the (R&A) has its connections to Scotland and not rifles and arrows, (GAF) is the Golf Association of Florida and the Furman University Christian Knights are not best known for activities associated with their acronym.

The FSGA is made up of some 500 Golf Clubs, having about 180,000 members. It performs 300+/- course ratings (at no charge) each year. A tournament pairings package and scholarships are among its many benefits.  Since 1913, the Florida State Golf Association (FSGA) has been preserving and protecting the game of golf for future generations. It is here to serve Florida’s golfers of all ages and abilities. The FSGA conducts more than 250 days of competition including 25 State Championships and over 40 USGA qualifying events throughout the year. The FSGA administers the USGA’s GHIN Handicap System in the state. The FSGA also consists of a course rating department that coordinates course ratings with FSGA volunteers in the state. The FSGA serves as an umbrella organization for more than 130 junior programs in Florida. The Florida Junior Tour (FJT) offers junior golfers in the state quality competitions at affordable prices. Regular Membership is available to those with an active GHIN # for $45 per year. You could become involved by volunteering at FSGA tournaments or on course rating committees. Closer to home, get involved with your own clubs’ handicap committee. For more information go online to www.fsga.org. Tom concluded his presentation by answering several rules questions that were posed.

 

Pairings Coordinator, Ed Tormollen was absent. However, pairings and tees for the day’s golf were presented. Don’t forget, give all the up-to-date information needed (current index and tees) when signing up for the Directors meetings.

 

The Blessing for Lunch was given by Earl Kelly.

 

Meeting Adjourned at 11:33 AM

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Joe Power, Secretary