MEADOWLARK WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB
General Meeting Minutes October 2, 2024
Meeting brought to order at 12:48 p.m. with 34 members present.
NEWS OF MEMBERS:
MWGC welcomed new member Sherry Janovick.
Peggy Bachlor is doing well and coordinating transportation and meal deliveries for Jan Brown. Please contact Peggy if you can help. Jan Brown is receiving a new therapy, and she has been out walking recently. Patty Mathis is vacationing in Oregon.
MINUTES: Shari Stellhorn made a motion to approve minutes from the September 4th meeting and was seconded by Carol Smith.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Sharon Scott (Not present)
No Report
MEMBERSHIP: Sharon Wertz
MWGC currently has 74 regular members. Sharon reminded members that SCGA is raising annual membership fees from $36 to $41. The increase will take effect January 1, 2025, so it may be cost effective to renew early. Sharon also discussed the Roster Book and said the new book will reflect the year each member joined MWGC. She again asked all members to review their information in the Roster book and report any inaccuracies to her.
WEEKLY TOURNAMENTS: Barbara Negrete
Barbara announced the September Low Net winner was Cathy Fontenot. Ringer results were sent to members via email.
MONTHLY TOURNAMENTS: Mary Zant
Mary reported the September Monthly was the Breast Cancer Awareness Tournament. There was a full field of 64 golfers and the tournament raised $3600. for Breast Cancer Angels. Mary thanked members who assisted in various jobs running the tournament. Mary also recognized the support of the Meadowlark Golf Course management in providing a great venue and support for the tournament. The winners of the tournament were previously announced.
The October monthly tournament will be played on October 30th and will be a Halloween theme, Mary will send an email for sign-ups, you may sign up with a partner or as a single and Mary will put you in a foursome. The November monthly tournament date has changed due to the proximity of the Tee 4 Two event and will be held on November 13th.
HANDICAP/WPLGASC: Debbie Dakouzlian
Debbie reported the Most Improved Player is Marian Rocchi.
Debbie announced the September WPLGASC award winners at Griffith Park, and Shorecliff Greens.
WPLGASC TEAM PLAY: Penny Brear for Donna De Wit
Penny reiterated Donna’s desire to have another member take over as Captain. Dee Wright volunteered to captain the WPLGASC team play team for the 2025 season.
SOCIAL: Marian Rocchi and Patty Mathis (Not present)
No report.
TEE FOR TWO: Donna De Wit
Donna is accepting final checks for the balance of registration. Donna also discussed the usual potluck style dinner may be changed to a happy hour get together. She is still working on many of the details, including a possible reservation at the Creekside house.
RULES: Jackie Minnis
Jackie previously emailed “what to do with lost or out of bounds balls”. She discussed various scenarios, subsequent penalty strokes, and answered questions.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: Penny Brear
Penny previously appointed Ann Williams to the Nominating Committee. Ann presented the following members for the 2025 MWGC Board:
President-Barbara Negrete, VP/Monthly-Mary Zant, Weekly-Judy Schaad (Christi Whittemore will handle the tee sheet), Treasurer-Sharon Scott, Membership-Sharon Wertz, Secretary-Christine Ramirez, Handicap/WPLGASC delegate-Debbie Dakouzlian. Votes will be cast at the November GM meeting and the board installed at the Christmas Luncheon.
Penny announced that the MWGC has a surplus of funds, and the club will pay the $25 Optional Fees for all 2024 members. A new form will be emailed to all members by Sharon Wertz. The annual Christmas Luncheon is scheduled for December 11th, there will be time for games and socializing beginning at approx. 9:30am, and lunch at approx. 11:30am. The cost is $35 and monies will be collected by Joyce Nagatani.
50/50 Raffle- $75 to members and $82 to MWGC.
MEETING ADJOURNED: 1:30 p.m.
Respectfully,
Michelle States, Secretary