JAGA MEETING MINUTES

                  MAGNOLIA  POINT GOLF & C.C.

                               OCTOBER 20, 2009

OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE:  Jim Edwards, Bob Strieghtiff, Joe Power, Barney Poston, Gary Owensby & Lee Crowe

CALL TO ORDER:  Meeting was convened at 10:30 a.m.

INTRODUCTION OF CLUB PRO:  Josh Anderson welcomed us to his course and wished us a great day on the links.

MOMENT OF SILENCE:  Pres. Jim led us in prayer for our troops, friends and fellow directors.

INTRODUCTION OF DIRECTORS AND GUESTS:  There were  46 in attendance, including 3 guests and guest speaker.

TREASURER’S REPORT:  Jerry Kay reported bills will go out to clubs soon for the new year’s JAGA fee.  Bank balance is $10, 696.26 with escrow of $6,845.62, leaving a house balance of $3,850.64.

SECRETARY’S REPORT:  Gary said last month’s minutes are posted on the web site.  The minutes were motioned accepted by Lee Crowe and seconded.

VICE PRES. OF TOURNAMENTS:  Joe Power recognized Lee Crowe, who said we had raised $1200 for the scholarship fund from the Bill Black Tournament.  Lee also reported that he has 60 players signed up so far for the upcoming 2-man at Amelia National.

Pres. Jim will run the Pro-President, being held Dec. 7^th at  Summer Beach, Amelia Island.  He explained that teams are to be comprised of 2 directors,  one pro and either the pres. of the local golf assoc. or the gen. mgr. of the club.  Pros will play at scratch and there will be a cash skins game set up for them.

VICE PRES. OF ADMINISTRATION:  Bob Streightiff  reported that next month’s meeting will be at Eagle  Harbor, with Mr. M. G. Orender, president of Hampton Golf, scheduled to be the guest speaker.

WEBMASTER’S REPORT:  None this month

SCHOLARSHIP COMM:  No report this month

OLD BUSINESS:  Pres. Jim reiterated that we need new blood in the organization and asked directors to help recruit new younger members when openings are available.

NEW BUSINESS:   Pres. Jim discussed the recent board of director’s meeting in which the board voted to go to Blue Golf for tournaments and meetings.  This will enable us to become more organized and modern.  We need to get into the 21st century.

Joe Power discussed the Jr. Tournament and the template G. Halvorsen developed, and how it can be used by other tournament chairmen.  He said we don’t want NFJG to control the tournament information.  Thus, the need for Blue Golf.  Joe reviewed the costs, which are $500 start up fee, $175 per month and a fee for each player, depending on the size of the field.  He said overall, it will run about $5 to $6 per event player.  Blue Golf will do such things as provide score cards, score board aid, training, making up tee times etc.  To help cover costs, we want to go up $25 to $200 per year to the clubs for JAGA membership.

Jim Andrews asked what would be the benefits.  Barney Poston said it will take a lot off his back for the web site.  All he will have to do is link to the web site thru Blue Golf.

George Halvorsen said 90% of the entry fees for the Jr. Tourn. were paid by credit card.  He explained that pairings can be done alphabetically.  We can establish how awards are achieved, who has done what.  We can sign up and will be obligated for one year.

Joe explained that there are 2 issues here:  Blue Golf and use of credit card payment, which is a separate issue.

Ed Tormollen :  “As Al, Barney and me know, it will alleviate a lot of work on our part.  I think it is worth it.”

Ed Seely:  “I have never heard of Blue Golf.”  Barney said they have quite an extensive list of clients, including the PGA qualifying school, N. Florida PGA Section also used it.

Bob Streightiff  explained the fixed costs per year.  He also reminded us that we have talked about the need to get more help for tournaments.

Fred Seely said many clubs are experiencing financial difficulties and even $5 could curtail participation.

Pres. Jim said the board has taken that into consideration, and to get the ball rolling, the members of the board have contributed $100 each.  He asked that other directors consider a contribution.

Dr. Middlekauff  made a motion to sign with Blue Golf. 

Al Levene said it wouldn’t work that well.  Someone still has to type in the participants.  It’s not a cure all.

Earl Strickland recommended we table the motion for 1 month.

Lee Crowe pointed out that the board of directors have already voted to do it.

Jim Andrews:  “Can the board spend our money without a vote?”

A vote determined to table the issue for 1 month

GUEST SPEAKER:  Fred Seely introduced Jim Kuhn as our guest speaker.  Fred said that in his third year with theJAGA, he was pres.  and Jim was pres. of the N. Florida chapter of the PGA.  He said Jim stepped up and helped.

Jim Kuhn went through his navy background, how he  grew up in the area and his experiences in golf.  He became a pro after navy service, became asst. pro at NAS Jax, then on to the Nassau Golf and Racquet Club, now Deercreek.  Jim  was involved in the beginning of the Gates Tournament, as well as the Clay County Classic.  He reviewed past golf experiences with JAGA  and his career with the Rheinhold Corp.  Jim was a charter member of Magnolia Point.  In 1992, he helped start the Clay County Classic, with the motivation to:

1.      Begin a scholarship fund

2.      Help Junior golf

3.      Identify the best golfers in Clay County

Jim is now a member of Eagle Harbor and is now retired and celebrating 50 years in golf.

PAIRINGS COORDINATOR:  Russ Hamilton went over the match for today.

BLESSING FOR LUNCH:  Lee Crowe  gave the blessing.

MEETING ADJOURNED:  Pres. Jim adjourned the meeting,  which ran a few minutes over.