PRO DUFFERS USA – SOUTHWEST CHAPTER

MINUTES

Retreat

October 9, 2004

Call to Order

Meeting called to Order at 8:00 a.m. by President – Jerry Woodard

In Attendance (22 members present for a quorum)

Jerome Caulk,  Dan Evans, Tom Sweeney, Robert Roussell, Lorenzo Dixon,  Kenneth Boyce, Andy Fly, Neil Halliday, Eddie Mayberry, Russ Cuffee, Dan Mask, Truman Thomas, Larry Holbert, Lloyd Iglehart Sr., Roberto Lashley,  Joe Long, Harvey Lyons, Malthus Northcutt, Richard Washington, Jerry Woodard, Hubert Threats

Junior Golf

·        The committee presented the body with an outline to identify the process that will be implemented for Junior Golf.

·        A profile process will be in place to identify youth from every age group and include an identification process for scholarship funding.

·        The program will fund a multi-level training process supporting kids who don’t have the finance to improve their golf game.

·        A historical document will be maintained on all Jr. Golfers

·        A living document will be available prior to Jan 1, 2005

Tournament

bulletOnly one club tournament left this year which is the Turkey Shoot. The club has played 8 tournaments this year.
bulletAnnounce that the club will attempt to play about 12 tournaments next year.
bulletDiscussion was held on changing the prize format and selection of tournaments locations.
bulletThe club would like to play the Houston chapter next year at a location halfway between Dallas and Houston. This could be an annual event.
bulletDiscussion was held on having a tournament to generate funds for the club.

Benefit Tournament

bulletThe committee will attempt to add more structure to the tournament by identifying individuals in key areas.
bulletThe tournament director will control the tournament on the day of the event starting with the beginning tee-times to the end.
bulletPro Duffers web site will contain all up to date information.
bulletThe 04 tournament was a sell out.
bulletPresented the proposed guidelines for handling the 2005 tournament.
bulletDiscussion was held on obtaining more golf related awards with an increase in value and more corporate sponsorship.

Foundation

bulletFinancial data was presented for information only.
bulletIdentified the current procedures in place to properly run and execute the foundation.
bulletAll processes are updated and documented on the web site as public information.

Treasurer  

bulletReported that the club stayed on budget for 2004
bulletResearch historical data in the past 5 years to project the budget for the future.
bulletProjecting a 15% ($175.00) in dues for 2005.
bulletStated that the club should maintain a minimum of $4000.00 in a saving account.

Remarks

bullet(Jerry, remember to add comments or delete)

 

 

Meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m.