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June 2004 Volume 22, Issue 6 MEETING NIGHT - JUNE 8th - 7:00pm MEETING NIGHT - Putting Contest & 9 Hole Tournament Member Guest - July 17 Mail in Entry Fivesome 4-Club Tournament - June 12th Father's Day Tournament - June 20th Soboba Springs Bus Trip Results President's Corner Meeting
Minutes Tournament Chairman If you did not play in this years Member-Member Tournament you missed a great time. It started on Friday Evening with the pairings party. There was plenty of food and everyone that attended seemed to have a wonderful time. Congratulations to The Division winners, Gross,Bob Forster-Steve Pircher with a fine 218 (2 over par). “A” Flight Dave Hasselman-Doug Lee, “B” Flight Terry Sweet-Gary McIsaac, “C” Flight Stan Faris-Gene Scott. Check the website for the overall winners. Special thanks to Rich Dennison, Tournament Director, Great Job. Jerry Leininger for the Food donation and Steve Shure for his help at the pairings party. Our next Tournament is a four club team event. Have you figured out what you will use ? This one is always fun, if you have not signed up see Rich Dennison at the June meeting. Do not forget about the Fathers Day get together on June 20th, it is not a regular Tournament, you can invite anyone that you would like. Hope to see all of you at the next meeting. Tom Link
The monthly meeting was held May 11, 2004 under the El Dorado Park Golf Course restaurant auxiliary tent. President Tom Link called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. and led the membership in allegiance to our flag. Past Presidents in attendance included Tom Conlisk, Steve Shure, Richard Scoville, Ray McElhenney, Greg O’Brien, Mike Montgomery and Bob Livingstone. Bob Livingstone and Fred Gibson represented our life membership. Bob Livingstone announced that elections would be held tonight for the Long Beach Golf Commission Representative. The candidates are: Ray McElhenney Jon Monat Ballots were past out to the membership. The minutes from the last meeting and Treasurer’s report as printed in the newsletter were accepted. Several new members were in attendance. They all took the microphone and gave their names, occupation, and alleged handicap. Past president Greg O’Brien took them on the informational tour. Ray McElhenney gave the Golf Commission Report. Ray presented the highlights as the detail was printed in the newsletter. The Junior Golf subcommittee of the commission is looking for volunteers for a special needs junior golfers event May 18th at Hartwell. Legends of Long Beach (Skylinks) construction is on schedule. The north side of Wardlow has been planted and the south side will be done soon. American Golf is proposing fee increases but the details are not yet available. The commission subcommittee will review soon and the commission will give their recommendations to the city. The commission functions in an advisory function only on fees. Back to the election. Ballots were collected and the election committee went off to count them. President Link announced that this weekend’s Member-Member Tournament would be preceded by a pairings party on Friday night, May 14th. It starts at 5PM. There will be a pitch and putt event run Dennis Tramer during the party. Hors d’oeuvres will be served and there will be a no host bar. Those who want to add a little spice to the event are encouraged to see Steve Shure at the party. Committee Reports: Special Events – Rick Evans said he would be taking sign ups for Special Events both Saturday and Sunday of the Member-Member and there would be sweeps both days (tournament format each day). One gross team and three places for each net flight will cash. Handicap – Jerry Leininger warned the new members that due to a glitch at SCGA, they may have been assigned two handicap index numbers. Please be careful to use only the number listed on the El Dorado Handicap Index Sheet. Concerning the Member-Member, it will be played at Low Index or Tournament Index, which ever is lower. The committee will post all the scores for both Saturday and Sunday. Entertainment Chairman – Nick Zamora thanked all the participants as we had two road trips on back to back weekends – Jurupa Hills on April 25th and Soboba Springs on May 1st. Both courses were in great shape and fun was had by all. The next road trip will be June 5th to Oak Quarry and the cost is $85. I believe there were a few single spots available but the field was pretty well filled out. The format will be foursome two best ball with the caveat of one blind hole on each side where you count ‘em all. Nick also told everyone to start thinking about the weekender to Singing Hills in October. Back to the election. Ray McElhenney was declared the winner and will serve as the club’s representative to the Golf Commission for the next two years. Congrats, Ray. Livy asked for a motion to destroy the ballots. It was so moved and seconded and passed by voice vote. The ballots were destroyed. Rules – Mel Collins described a situation in stroke play that had to do with thinking a tee shot was out of bounds and hitting a provisional and then being unable to determine if the first ball was out of bounds or not. By that time, I was like Vinnie Barbarino - I was so confused I could not make sense of it all. And my notes were so messy, I could not figure out what I wrote or the decision. We will have to have Mel run that one by us again (Oh, no!). Mel was asked about the bushes that are the 100 yard, 150 yard and 200 yard makers. The question was do you still get relief without penalty. Answer – yes. News Editor – Don Russell gave another scintillating no report. Director at Large (the not so large one) – Mike Marmer described the Putting Contest format as partners alternate putt and announce that there was a five way tie for second (too numerous to mention names here) and that the first place team was Ed Fernandez and Dick Reagan. Next on Mike’s agenda was to announce the Golfers of the Month, gross and net. Paul Wildy submitted the lowest score, a fine 70 for the gross GOM. I didn’t know he was that good! John Davis failed in his attempt to go ‘Pig” but shot a fine 73 with a 10 handicap to capture the net GOM trophy with a net 63. As I am a member of the handicap committee, I am sure both Paul and JD will be on our next committee meeting agenda. With the power of the gavel, Tom Link chose this time to announce the El Dorado Cup. This event is played over a four month period – August through November. It is a single elimination match play event. Players are flighted by handicap and have the responsibility of scheduling their own matches. This is a great way to meet new people and an opportunity for new members to get involved. Director at Large (the large one) – Dennis Tramer announced that he would be running a chipping/putting contest during the Member-Member Friday night revelry. Like tonight’s putting contest, it will be a partners alternate shot. Dennis then announced the winners of the 9 hole tournament. Tom Link, Terry Henson and Dennis (never win your own event) Tramer tied for second place and the winner was Tony Jimenez. President Link then made yet another announcement. Those interested in the Father’s Day Tournament, see Jerry Leininger to sign up. There is no format but it gives you a chance to play with your kids, your dad, other relatives or friends. You can also play with your wife or girl friend (but not both). If you get a tee time for Father’s Day and cannot make it, you must cancel 72 hours or more in advance. If you do not, the club is obligated to pay the golf course for the greens fees and that means you are obligated to reimburse the club. Bottom line, cancel in time or pay anyway. Tournament Chairman – Rich Dennison announced that the Member-Member was full and tee times would run from 5:30AM to 12:30PM each day. The tournament would be played from the blue tees both days with a format of Partner Better Ball on Saturday and Aggregate (count ‘em all) on Sunday. Rich reiterated that the tournament would be played at Low Index or Tournament Index, which ever is lower. He also underscored Tom Link’s comments about 72 hour cancellation on the Father’s Day Event. The June 12th Tournament will be a 4 club affair (and you can’t use your partner’s clubs) with a format that Rich wasn’t to sure of but was probably 2 balls on the par 4s, 3 balls on the par 3s and 4 balls on the par 5s but subject to adjustment. Rich then called the first 10 names for the June Tournament Lottery. General Manager Mez White arrived late but just in time to announce the winners of the Derby (I already knew that Tom Conlisk and partner were the first ones off the course so they didn’t cash). First place went to George Manyak and the afore mentioned Dennis (an honest golfer never has a chance) Tramer. Mez told us that tree trimming was about to begin and at least 150 trees would get a haircut. Also, the driving range was to be enclosed on the far end. Mez then announced that our superintendent, Jack Glant was leaving to rescue Los Verdes. Jack has done and outstanding job in the last several years making El Dorado one of the best conditioned golf courses in southern California. Thanks, Jack for a job well done. Past president Bob Livingstone moved that the club express it’s feelings in a letter of thanks to Jack. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously with a voice vote. Old Business - None New Business - None Meeting adjourned More raffle tickets were sold and Rick Evans conducted the raffle with the help of Bob Livingstone and the irrepressible Don Russell The 50-50 was $86 with half of the pot going to Tim Yee and the other half to Junior Golf. The membership drawing was for $80. Mike Pircher was not in attendance so the drawing will be for $90 in June.
Respectfully submitted, Richard Scovillesubstituting for What a weekend! Starting off with Friday
nites chipping and putting contest, put on by Mr. Tramer, great job DT, everyone
had a good time, and I thank you for the hard work you put into it. Inside the
tent we had Marie with her cocktails and hors d’oeuvres along with Mr. Shure
taking information on who will win the Tournament as usual Steve did a great
job. Saturday morning came early and the course played tough. Hole 12 gave up an
ace to Mike ( Spanky) Hasselman, The hole in 1 fund had over $700 in it, the
way he was buying drinks he needed the money, Spanky and his partner John
Hasselman won the Sat Gross Sweeps, but couldn’t hold on to the over all win of
the gross, Maybe to much celebrating? The winners of the Gross Flight were Bob Forester and Steve Pircher on a tough course for two days, Congratulations. The A-Flight winners, the team of Dave Hasselman and Doug Lee shot a 203, my understanding is that Dave just plodded along and rode Doug like Seabiscuit. It looks like Doug will learn about Tournament Handicaps. The B-Flight was won by the team of Terry Sweet and Gary McIsac with a score of 208 I know that Mr. Cash McIsac will enjoy the payoff, great job guys it’s hard to keep it together for two days. In the C-Flight the winners were Stan Farris and Gene Scott with a score of 201. It looks like Stan has found a new partner, congratulations on a fine win on a tough course. I would like to thank all the board of Directors for all the hard work they put into the Tournament, with out them it couldn’t be done. Special thanks to Jerry Leininger for his generous donations and to Donna Yeager for her work at the table. I also want to thank Dave Dvorchak for his help at the table and on the course; it’s always nice to see Dee at the course. The June Tournament is going to be a four club Tournament. Team format. Count two balls on par Threes, Three balls on par Fours, and Four balls on par Fives You can not use each others clubs; you have to use the four you brought only. We will play to our full Handicap from the white tees. I have openings for groups and singles call and leave a message if you want in 562-822-2659 or dennison5338@aol.com The Fathers day tee times are your responsibility Remember if you had signed up for one and you have to cancel, you must do so with in 72 hours of that time The Member – Guest is July 17th so start thinking about a guest now, the tournament fee will be $75 the sign up deadline is July 13th. Rich
Dennison
May 2004 Treasurer's Report
Al
Ostberg No report this month. Nick Zamora Well I would like to start out by thanking everyone that supported me for another term as your Golf Commissioner. This months meeting was very quick and simple. The Legends project is well ahead of schedule. As I mentioned last month the club house renovation will not be complete when the course opens October 1st. Very likely that portion will be completed by hopefully November 1st?? The city has reviewed the proposal from American Golf regarding the fees. They will present a written proposal to the Commission next month. At that point the fees and charges committee will review and present to Commission I assume in August, because we do not meet in July. I will keep you posted. The rounds for the month continue to show improvement. Our course was up 11.13% for the month, and plus 8.83% for the year. Combined the courses were up 11.77% for the month and plus 5.84% for the year. The revenue generated by the courses is still very strong, with over 450 grand generated during the month. The junior program is also during very well with over 71 thousand in that account. There were 3 nominees approved for our Hall of Fame. Obviously I cannot reveal their names, but you can find out who they are by attending the closing ceremony at the Long Beach Open. A couple of projects under way at our course. The tree trimming is about two thirds completed. The ball dispenser will be enclosed very soon. It will remain in the same spot. They are also going to start putting yardage markers on the irrigation heads. They will start at 250 yards out and work down from there. Well like I mentioned the meeting was short and sweet, just like this article. See you at the next meeting. Ray McElhenney No report this month. Jerry Leininger
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