OCEAN RIDGE LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION

Minutes of Meeting October 7, 2009

I. Call to order and Opening comments

The meeting was called to order at 9:35 AM by President Peggy Rowland.  Peggy thanked the hospitality committee for arranging the breakfast. Peggy announced that the league has five new members.  Joan Mangelsdorf, Joyce Edwards, Susan Carano, Shelley Haskins and Kathy Stewart were introduced and welcomed to the league. Peggy wished the participants of the Fall Member/Member tournament good luck.  She announced the Ryder Cub tournament which will be held Nov. 9, 11 and 16.  The format is alternate shot, best net of twosome and match play.  October birthdays were announced.

II. Secretary’s Report

Peggy Rowland stated that the minutes of the last meeting had been posted on the ORLGA web site and asked  for any corrections or amendments.   Peggy Rowland asked for a motion to accept the minutes as posted. Upon motion by Jan Henson, seconded by Olive Larson, and carried  unanimously,  it was

MOVED:  That the   Minutes  the ORLGA Meeting of July  8, 2009  be approved as written.

III.  Treasurer’s Report

Jan Henson reported that there is a balance of $5224.70.  The league currently has 120 members. 

IV.        Committee Reports

A. Tournament Committee

Mickie Underhill reported that the President’s Cup matches have been completed at the flight level and playoffs are currently being played.  Flight winners were A. Pam Bank & Pam Fitzgerald,   B. Pat Brooks & Frankie Neal, C. Sharon Simon & Diane Wright   D.   Gwen Fitzgerald & Olive Larson,  E. Marie Best & Lin Kelly. 

Sally Duffy & Karen McCloskey reported that the Ryder Cup name has been changed to the Carolina Cup.  A social will be held at the Plantation Club to select team members.

Mickie reported that ORLGA was not able to field a team for the Ladybird’s Cup as we did not have enough eligible players available.   Ladybirds was not happy with OR as we agreed to send 10 players to every event and were unable to do so.  Scheduling conflicts were a problem.

B.  Other reports

Ringers- Ringer’s need cards from the President’s Cup matches as well as league play.  Wendy & Karen asked that milestones ie breaking 100, 90 & 80,  chip -ins, birdies  be indicated on the cards.  Members were asked to check arithmetic on the cards as they don’t want to have to disqualify anyone.

C. Handicap Committee

Ann Turner distributed papers on the USGA handicap system for players competing from different tees.  At the last meeting the issue was raised as to why the league plays Tiger’s Eye from the Caspian tees.  ORLGA adopted the policy, when Tiger’s Eye opened, that the league would play from those tees but anyone with a 40+ handicap should play from the Tigress tees.   If a player plays from the Tigress tees, three strokes must be subtracted from the player’s Tigress or red tee handicap to adjust for the difference in the course length.  The explanation and examples will be posted on the website.  Players should indicate the wish to play from the Tigress tees when the sign up to play.

D. Directory, Publicity, By-Laws, Local Rules, Web Page  Committees

     No Reports

E. Hospitality

      Pam McCafferty thanked her committee and the members that provided the breakfast.

F. Member-Guest Tournament

Jeanne  Maxon reported that the Member-Guest tournament had a $340 surplus.  She displayed a travel bag donated by ORVIS for the tournament which will be raffled off at 1 for $2 or 3 for $5.  All proceeds will be used for next year’s Member-Guest.

G. Rally for the Cure

Mary Lou Atkinson and Patti Dugan reported that the tournament raised $10,363.  The proceeds will be donated to the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program.   In addition, the Porch Parrot will donate a portion of their sales for the month to the Program.  The BCCCP was very grateful   and appreciative.

H.  Welcome Committee

Nancy MacDonald reported that 10-12 new members are welcomed each year and the  committee will be updating the web page.

I. Charity Committee

Ruth Ray reported that $660 plus lots of products were given to Providence Home.  They were very appreciative of the donations.  Union School will be the charity for Oct. 28.  They gave a list of items needed at the school.  The entry fee will be $5 & goods will be collected at bag drop on Panther’s Run

J. Club 25 and Grand Strand

No report.  Peggy announced the dates for the next tournaments Nov. 2 & Nov. 10.

        K.   Interclub

Peggy announced that Ocean Ridge won the trophy beating Pine Valley.   The schedule for 2010 Interclub matches should be available by the April 2010 meeting.

    L.    Nomination Committee

Jean Maxon  and her committee presented the following slate of officers: President-Peggy Rowland, Vice-President- Mickie Underhill, Treasures- Jan Henson, Secretary- Gwen Fitzgerald. Jean asked if there were other nominations from the floor. 

  V.   Unfinished Business

Peggy reported that #10 Panther’s Run is not considered landscaping.  Sally Duffy  checked with the Pro-shop

   VI.       New Business 

A.     Budget Extension

Jan Henson requested an extension of the 2009 Budget to cover the period of January 1, 2010 to mid April.  After discussion, it was agreed that ORLGA will vote on this extension at the holiday luncheon.

B.  Holiday Party

Diane Wright and Carol Dunham reported that the Holiday Party will be December 7. The cost is $13.50. The sign –up sheet will be on the web soon and there will be a cookie exchange again this year for those wishing to participate.

C. Gifts for bag boys and cart girls

Peggy will be collecting money from now until the Holiday Party for gifts for the bag boys and cart girls.  Money will be combined with ORMGA donations and will be distributed in December.

D. Holiday meal for maintenance workers

Peggy reported that the Men’s League proposed having a holiday lunch for the maintenance worker’s to thank them for their hard work.  It will be early in December and she requested volunteers to serve food.

      VII.              Discussion

Peggy  was  happy to report that many members  who have been ill are on the road to recovery and asked for our continued prayers and cards.

VIII.   Adjournment

Upon a motion by Joan Higinbotham, seconded by Doris McLaughlin and carried unanimously, it was

MOVED: To adjourn the meeting at 10:10 AM

Respectfully Submitted

Gwen Fitzgerald, Secretary