PRO DUFFERS USA – SOUTHWEST CHAPTER

MINUTES

General Meeting – Center for Community Cooperation

2900 Live Oak – Brazos Room 301

Dallas, TX 75204

214-821-0911

March 25, 2004

Call to Order

Meeting called to Order at 7:10 p.m. by Chapter President – Jerry Woodard

In Attendance (21 members present for a quorum)

Jerome Caulk, Russ Cuffee, Lorenzo Dixon, Mike Edwards, Andy Flye, Neil Halliday, Curt Harris, Frank Hatchett, Clyde Henderson, Ike Iglehart Sr., Welby Ina, Joe Johnson, Darryl Jones, Joe Long, Dan Mask, Eddie Mayberry, Tom Sweeney, Truman Thomas, Richard Washington, Morris Whitaker, Jerry Woodard.

Chapter President Comments – Jerry Woodard

Jerry made opening comments reminding the member of our mission….to have fun, promote golf, and support the Jr. Golf initiatives.  In addition, he announced that all future meetings would be held at this central location.

MOTION for Minutes from February meeting were seconded and approved

National President’s Report – Tom Sweeney

bulletMemphis Chapter will host the 2004 Spring Fling April 23 - 25
bulletTo date, only nine SW Pro Duffers have signed up
bulletNeed high handicap players
bulletAtlanta Chapter will host the 2004 National Meeting in Orlando, Fl
bulletWants someone from SW Pro Duffers to run for office
bulletFor additional and up-to-date information please visit our web site www.produffersusa.org.
bulletWebsite has been changed to avoid solicitations and protect security of  personal information.  To sign in, use ID = DUFFERS and PW = golfmember/dallas

Financial report –  Truman Thomas

There are 49 paid members which means 7 members are overdue.

Motion made and seconded that the 2004 budget be accepted…motion carried

Tournament Committee – Ike Sr.

bulletIke Sr., presented the winnings from the March tournament
bulletHe asked that members notify him a week in advance if they are going to play in the next scheduled tournament.

2004 Benefit Tournament – Russ Cuffee

bulletChairman Cuffee reported reviewed tournament flyer and pertinent details
bulletFriday will consist of a Corporate outing which includes a racing event at Texas Motor Speedway
bulletEach member is asked to raise $500 in sponsorship
bulletRemember, Junior Golf mission can help us sell the merits of being a sponsor and we can provide a team of salesmen to achieve the above
bulletMotion was made and passed to form a separate foundation with 501C3 status specifically for the SW Pro Duffers

New Business

No new business

Remarks – Dan Mask

Dan gave a report on Danielle’s progress and indicated she is continuing to do a job job with both golf and her studies.  He reiterated that 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 8:55 p.m.