PRO DUFFERS USA – SOUTHWEST CHAPTER
MINUTES
General Meeting
January 29, 2004
Call to Order
Meeting called to Order at 7:06 p.m. by Chapter President – Jerry Woodard
In Attendance (31 members present for a quorum)
Howard Aldridge, Joe Austin, Ken Boyce, Jerome Caulk, Aric Cooper, Russ Cuffee, Lorenzo Dixon, Mike Edwards, Dan Evans, Andy Flye, Neil Halliday, Frank Hatchett, Rick Heiskell, Clyde Henderson, Larry Holbert, Ike Iglehart Sr., Joe Johnson, Darryl Jones, Warren Lee, Joe Long, Dan Mask, Eddie Mayberry, Malthus Northcutt, Robert Roussell, Russell Satchell, Tom Sweeney, Shad Sias, Truman Thomas, Richard Washington, Morris Whitaker, Jerry Woodard.
Chapter Secretary Confirmation – it was voted and unanimously confirmed that Robert Roussell be elected as Chapter Secretary for the 2004-5 term
National President’s Report – Tom Sweeney
| Memphis Chapter will host the 2004 Spring Fling |
| Need to register erly for the Spring Fling since it will accommodate only 128 players |
| Atlanta Chapter will host the 2004 National Meeting |
| For additional and up-to-date information please visit our web site www.produffersusa.org |
Financial report – Shad Sias
Shad reviewed the proposed budget for 2004…motion made and seconded that it be accepted…motion carried with 3 nays recorded
Parliamentarian – Eddie Mayberry
Eddie Mayberry asked membership present to complete 10 question quiz to facilitate discussion on parliamentarian procedures
Tournament Committee – Ike Sr.
| Ike Sr., presented the 2004 tournament schedule…motion to accept the schedule was made, seconded and accepted. |
| Schedule and details are posted on the SW PD website |
2004 Benefit Tournament – Russ Cuffee
| Chairman Cuffee reported that final payment of $27K from State Farm has been processed |
| We can raise approximately $50K if each Pro Duffer obtains $500 in sponsorship |
| Junior Golf mission can help us sell the merits of being a sponsor |
| We can provide a team of salesmen to achieve the above |
| Motion was made, seconded and passed that we have our benefit tournament at Doral for the next five years if we can add a performance clause to the contract |
20th Anniversary Celebration – Dan Evans
| A good time was had by all even though we had approximately 30 no shows |
| The “theme” should carry more of an “awards” flavor in the future (ex. Most improved, hole in 1, community service, etc.) |
| Need a better “send off” for the outgoing officers to show appreciation for their hard work |
| Wives should be utilized more in planning and delivery of the event |
| Need a professional photographer to capture the moment |
| Budget was found to be adequate |
New Business
Jerome Caulk indicated the 2004 Retreat will be at the Bridlewood Golf Course vs. East Texas
Remarks – Dan Mask
Dan gave a report on Danielle’s progress and she is doing GREAT…her first semester she received all “A’s” and one “B”!!
| Danielle would very much like for us to attend her tournaments where possible and to receive emails…she can be reached at www.GolfingWithDanielle.com |
Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.