Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:45 AM by President Peggy Rowland who wished everyone a Happy New Year. Peggy thanked the hospitality chairs Gwen Fitzgerald and Anita Clodfelter for chairing the Hospitality committee this past year. New members Carol Dunham, Marty Serensits and Annamarie Gildea were welcomed to the league.

Peggy thanked the officers of 2008- President Patsy Mays, Secretary Judy McLellan, and Treasurer Pat Brooks. She also thanked the tournament committee which she chaired last year as Vice President. The new officers for 2009 were introduced: Mickie Underhill, Vice President, Jan Henson, Treasurer and Gwen Fitzgerald, Secretary. The January birthdays were acknowledged. Peggy spoke of her ten years in the league and her goals for the coming year which are to continue support of the special, charity, and league events. She encouraged support of the league and the events even if you can not attend all of the events.

Secretarys Report

There were no additions or amendments to the Dec. 8, 2008 minutes. A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the minutes as submitted.

Treasurers Report

Pat Brooks presented the 2008 year end report. The balance as of January is $2260.39. The Budget for 2009 remains the same except for a $100 increase for the Club Championship, $100 increase each for the Scrambles and Hospitality, and $25 increase for the Brunswick County Championship. Diane Wright made a motion to approve the budget. Cathy Story seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously.

Tournament Committee

Mickie Underhill stated that a sign up sheet for the Tournament Committee was on the table and she encouraged members to sign up even if one could not be available for every date. She will be meeting with the Ladybirds committee next week and will provide Ginner Alger with the dates so they can be included in the Directory. OR will host the Ladybirds on LP August 11.

Ringers Committee

Wendy Kent described the function of the Ringers committee which is to keep track of scores, birdies and chip- ins during league play. Ringer awards are made at the December meeting.

Handicap Committee

Ann Turner will replace Peggy Rowland on the Handicap committee next year. She will serve two years. A meeting was held last week and she was asked to remind members to include their last names on the cards and to put them in the box.

Local Rules

Local rules committee sign- up sheet is available in the front.

Holiday Luncheon

Joan Higinbotham was not present but Peggy reported that the League luncheon was excellent. Joanie Marsh reported that the cookie exchange was a success and should be repeated this year.

Member- Guest Tournament

July 13 the is the date for the Member Guest Tournament

Directory

Ginny Alger reported that the directory will be ready and sent by Feb. 1. She asked for volunteers to help copy, package and distribute directories.

Welcome Committee

Reggie Harrington, Nancy MacDonald, Joan Hill comprise the committee Reggie said two people visit new members to introduce them to the league, to take a picture and to help with web page use. Visits are usually about 30 minutes.

Web Page

Karen McCloskey reported that she and Ginny Alger are working on a new web page. When completed in the near future, the league will have its own web page ORLGA..org. Geocities will then no longer be used. Help is needed in areas such as picture taking so contact Karen if you would like to help.

Charity

Ruth Ray reported that four events, one each quarter, were held in 2008 including help for West Brunswick High School and Shallotte Assisted living. The Dec. event at Shallotte Assisted Living was very successful with the committee providing for the needs of the residents from a list provided to them. They sang carols and distributed individual bags of the gifts. An ice cream social followed. Joan Harrison, Director sent a card saying how much it was enjoyed . It was also nice that ORLGA was the first group to go there in Dec.

Hope Harbor

Peggy Rowland that Hope Harbor is in need of help at their stores and at the shelter. The legal advocacy group doesnt need volunteers.

Club 25

Grace Bradicich had no news to report

Interclub

Peggy Rowland reported that the first tournament will be at St .James April 1. We had approximately 20 participants last year. St. James won with OR and River Landing tied for 2^nd place. Sign up will be on the web.

Focus Committee

Mickie Underhill reported that the focus committee consists of:

Peggy Rowland

Mickie Underhill

Doug McDonald

John Powers

Greg Kent

Rick McCafferty

A brief discussion was held of issues for the focus committee. If there any complaints or concerns let her or Peggy know. The committee has no set meeting schedule; they meet when there are enough issues to discuss.

Unfinished business

$900 was collected from the Mens & Womens League for gifts to the bag boys and cart girls. Chris, Andy, Ron and Mike were our regular bag boys last year so they were given a larger share. The remainder was given to the additional 16 bag boys and cart girls. They were very appreciative.

Budget

The Budget was approved earlier in the meeting.

New Business

Karen McCloskey proposed a change in the By-Laws. The league year as stated in Article 7, Sec 1 is Dec 1- Nov 30. She proposed moving it back 1 month to Nov 1  Oct 31. This would allow more time to prepare for the year-end awards which are generally in early December.

Peggy asked the By- Law Committee to study this proposal and to make recommendations prior to the next meeting April 8, 2009.

Discussion

Ginny Alger reminded members that only members who have paid their dues are included in the Directory and requested a proposed cut off date. Those not paying dues by Jan. 31 will not be included in the directory. The Directory will be delayed a week to allow for revisions.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 AM

Respectfully Submitted,

Gwen Fitzgerald

Secretary