I.                   Call to order and Opening comments

The meeting was called to order at 9:45 AM by President Peggy Rowland.  Peggy thanked the hospitality chair Pam McCafferty and the committee.  New members Lena Johnson,  Judy Dwyer and Joan Graham were welcomed to the league.  Peggy reported that the clinics were very successful and the next 2 clinics on the short game and full swing will again have two sessions.  The Hope Harbor Tournament August 1 will be $75 and the Memorial Day Shamble will be $20 including dinner at Tiger’s Eye.  Birthdays were announced and Happy Birthday was sung.

II.         Treasurer’s Repor

Jan Henson reported that there is a balance of $6142.67.  There was a discussion  regarding  the $5  Hole-In–One insurance and  Championship expenses.  The Hole-In-One insurance began Jan. 1,   2009.  It is paid  once a year with dues.  The Championship expenses are a separate line item in the budget.  Upon motion by Gwen Fitzgerald, seconded by Karen McCloskey and carried unanimously,   it was

MOVED:  That the Treasurer’s report be approved as read.

III.       Secretary’s Report

Gwen Fitzgerald stated that the secretary’s report had been posted on the ORLGA web site and asked for any corrections or amendments.   Peggy Rowland asked for a motion to accept the report as posted. Upon motion by Doris McLaughlin, seconded by Jan Henson, and carried unanimously,  it was

MOVED:  That the  Minutes  the ORLGA Meeting of January 14, 2009  be approved as written.

IV.        Committee Reports

A.     Tournament Committee

Mickie Underhill thanked the Tournament Committee for their excellent work.  The Presidents Cup this year will have only one winner and the USGA index as of April 15, 2009 will be used to determine the handicap spread between the two partners. The maximum spread will be 12 points.  The Ladybirds tournaments have started but there have been conflicts with League events which has reduced participation.

B.      Ringers

Wendy Kent reported that the cards have been clear with signatures.  There are 83 people participating.

C.      Directory

Peggy Rowland thanked Ginner Alger and her committee for putting together a really great Directory

D.     Publicity

Peggy thanked the Doris Mclaughlin and Michelle Sherwood for their work.  The bag raffle for the Member Guest will be 3 for $10 and for 2 rounds on Leopard’s Chase will be 3 for $5.

E.      Handicap Committee

Peggy announced that Ann Turner has replaced her on the committee this year.  Toni Roe reminded everyone to put last names and dates of the cards before placing them in the box

F.       By Laws

No report at this time.  The revisions will be discussed under old business.

G.     Local Rules

Sally Duffy reported that the committee met in February. Additional members are Deb MacFarlane, Jeanne Maxon, and Karen McCloskey.   Several issues were discussed regarding concerns on several holes.  Many of these had previously been voted on or are on the web site. The focus committee will discuss the placement of the tee box on LP 1 the #1 handicap hole.

H.     Hospitality

Pam McCafferty thanked those that provided food and asked that they be acknowledged. Member should only be asked once a year to bring a dish.

I.        Member-Guest Tournament

The committee had unveiled the theme of 50’s PAR TEE before the call to order.  Jeanne Maxon reported that the committee has been working hard and the plans are going well for July 13.  The maximum handicap allowed will be 41.

J.         Rally for the Cure

Mary Lou Atkinson and Patti Dugan said they plan a meeting in the next few weeks

K.       Welcome Committee

Nancy MacDonald said the committee welcomed 8 new members since the last meeting.

L.        Web Page

Peggy thanked the committee and expressed how impressive the new web page is.

M.   Charity Committee

Ruth Ray reported that the Charity League event had been rained out.  Two charities  have been selected the Providence Home in Southport for teenagers will be the recipient of the proceeds of July 8 event and Union Elementary School wish list will benefit from the September 30 event.

N.      Club 25

Grace Bradicich reported that the Schedules are out and congratulated the league members who won during the last tournament.  

O.     Interclub

Peggy Rowland reported that Ocean Ridge is a half point out of first place in the Interclub

events.

V.       Unfinished Business

Peggy Jones reported that the By Laws committee recommended revising the dates stated   in Article 7, Sec 1 of the By Laws to November 1 –October 31.  Upon a motion by Pat Brooks, seconded by Patsy Mays and carried unanimously,   it was

MOVED:  That the dates be changed to November 1 –October 31.

VI.      New Business

The Charity Committee purchased a banner to advertise their events and the  committee  requested additional funds to cover the cost.  After much discussion, on motion by Pat Brooks, seconded by Lorraine Crosby and carried by majority vote, it was

MOVED: That the  funds to cover the cost of the Banner be taken out of the Charity Committee’s budget as recommended by the Board.

VII.     Discussion

        Carole Milnichuk was congratulated on her hole in one on Panther’s 6.

VIII.    Adjournment

        The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 AM

Respectfully Submitted

Gwen Fitzgerald, Secretary