IREM GOLF ASSOCIATION
President Robert O. Roberts Treasurer Dave Sutton
V. President Jim Hoover Secretary Earl Thompson
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
JUNE, 2008
The regular meeting of the IGA was held at the Country Club on Thursday, June 14, 2008.
MEMBERSHIP
IGA membership has reached the limit established by the By-Laws of the association. Current membership stands at 401 with the status of two members under review. Unfortunately, the 401 number includes 30 current members on regular or medical leave. This number translates into a $45,000 loss of revenue to the club, with significant loss of revenue to the Golf Course Improvement Fund.
TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
The committee reported that invitations to the 2008 Potentate Tournament have been mailed. Applications must be submitted by mail to Dave Sutton. Applications must be postmarked no later that July 7, 2008.
2 flights have been added to the tournament bring the total number to 8 flights plus the championship flight. 10 teams will be listed in each flight.
Questions regarding the cost of the tournament were addressed by Earl Thompson. Increases in food and beverage costs are the mail reason for the increase entry fee.
Plans are currently being discussed for the Ryder Cup Tournament and the IGA-Uniform Units Challenge Tournament to be held later this summer.
PRO’S REPORT
Paul reported rounds are down slightly from the 2007 pace. Public Thursday has not produced the number of rounds it has in the past, and it was suggested it might be due to the lack of advertising.
Paul reviewed the remainder of the June schedule and reminded everyone that a calendar of events is posted on the website and in the pro shop.
COURSE SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Chris reported he and his staff are being stretched to the maximum. Drainage work continues on the traps on hole #’s 8-9-12. He is also looking into using different type sand in the bunkers. He will try the sand in the range bunker before committing to replacing current grade.
The number of water coolers on the course, and the number of times during the day they are checked and refilled was discussed. At the direction of the executive committee, additional coolers will be purchased and they will be checked and refilled more often.
Protective fencing for the range area will be installed as soon as the staff is able to secure the needed materials and time permits. $1, 500 was authorized for this project.
$3,500 was realized from the sale of an old mower. This money will be placed in the Golf Course Improvement Fund.
GREENS COMMITTEE
After review and consideration of OB markings on the left side of #18, the OB markers will be placed on the inside of the fence posts toward the water retention pond. Any golfer with a restricted swing caused by the fence is entitled to relief as per USGA rules.
RANGE COMMITTEE
All members are strongly encouraged to use the replacement sand to fill divots on the range. As expected, the range is being used to a maximum and it is essential for all members to properly fill their divots before leaving the range.
The hours of operation will be expanded the week of June 16 to accommodate later hours.
RULES COMMITTEE
Keith Harry, chairman of the Rules and By-Law Committee presented a list of suggested changes to the Leave Policy. All IGA members are urged to contact any executive committee member with suggestion or concerns regarding the leave policy. It is the intention of the committee to revise the leave policy, approve the changes by the September IGA meeting, and present the new policy to the membership at the fall meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Several areas of concern were discussed under new business:
Drainage situation on several holes including #”s 3-5-15. Chris may have to outsource the work due to complexity and scheduling issues.
The speed and consistency of the greens was discussed.
Routine maintenance issues were discussed.