LAKE FAIRWAYS GOLF ASSOCIATION MINUTES OF BOARD MEETINGS
LFGA Board Meeting – April 19, 2022
Board Members Present: Alan Cristello, Bill Fleckenstein, Freda Bennett, Mike Craven, Al Keefer, Lynne Festa
ELS Members Present: Scottie Helmig, Bill Chapman
Alan called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.
Secretary’s Report: The reading of the minutes was waived. Everyone had received them via email.
Treasurer’s Report: As of April 15, 2022 the ending balance was $7,926.84
Scottie addressed the following:
1) New irrigation system should be completed by early July.
2) Once the system is completed Davey will start fertilizing.
3) An outside company will be doing the work on the irrigation system.
4) Once the new system is completed they will start to fertilize.
5) The course will be ready by November 1st.
6) They will taking care of the ruts behind hole # 9 and many ruts on the back 9
7) Pine trees on the left side of hole # 13 will be removed.
8) Scotties biggest problem is getting help. They will be increasing the starting salary to entice new workers.
9) 2 Members will be working part time this summer.
10) All sprinkler heads will be replaced.
11) All fairways and tees will be over seeded this summer.
Membership: Freda complimented Dave Malmberg for the great job he is doing keeping all Memberships updated. Freda will be preparing envelopes for next season’s membership sign up.
Vice President’s Report: Greg reported that the sign-up sheet for the May Tournament is in the Pro Shop. All tournaments for next season are posted on the Lake Fairways website.
Rules: Al Keefer stated that all is going well. No issues to report.
Men’s 18 Hole League: Mike Craven reported that it was voted by the Men’s League to change the lineup for the Shootouts. The low net players will be starting first.
PRO’s Report: Bill reported the following:
1) The Good Neighbor Tournament was a huge success.
2) Betty Dunmead will be cutting her hours to 2 days. Dave Leonard has been hired to work the other 2 days. Dave is a PGA Member and will be very helpful to Dave Malmberg.
3) Bill has made Jayson, manager of ELS, aware of the tree on the left side of Hole # 3 that needs to be removed.
4) Bill is working with ELS to replace the water coolers on the course. It was suggested that it is only necessary to have 2 coolers on each side.
A discussion was had about Rangers on our course. John Westfere is the daytime Ranger and Angelo is the night time Ranger. It appears that later in the day and early evening there are many golfers on the course. It should be verified that they are actually members or are they just jumping on the course without paying.
The next Board meeting will be in September.
The General Meeting will be in November.
The meeting adjourned at 1:45.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynne Festa
LAKE FAIRWAYS GOLF ASSOCIATION MINUTES OF BOARD MEETINGS
LFGA Board Meeting – March 15, 2022
Board Members Present: Alan Cristello, Greg Mullins, Bill Fleckenstein, Annie Souza, Freda Bennett, Janet and Leigh Brooks, Rick and Missy Young, Cindy and Vince Asaro, Erv and Linda LaFave, Lynne Festa
ELS Member Present: Bill Chapman
Alan called the meeting to order at 11:55
Secretary’s Report: The reading of the minutes was waived. Everyone had received them via email.
Treasurer’s Report: Bill reported that there is still too much money coming in and going out from the Club Championship to have an exact figure. The cost of the Tournament was approximately $7,000.00. The balance on hand is approximately $8,000.00. An exact figure will be announced at the General Meeting on March 23, 2022.
Membership Report: Freda stated that we have 188 members. 180 - $25.00 Gift Certificates totaling $4,500.00 were handed for out for the Sand Trap.
Vice President’s Report: Greg congratulated all the volunteers who helped out during the Club Championship and Inter- Club. He also congratulated Lake Fairways for retaining the trophy.
The USA/Canada Tournament will be held Monday, March 21, 2022 at 8:30.
The General Meeting and Awards night is March 23, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Hall.
The April Fools Tournament will be held on April 4, 2022 at 8:30.
The Good Neighbor Tournament will be held April 8th and 9th.
The trophies are on order and will cost approximately $1,170.00. Because of the rain on Saturday that caused the interruption of the Inter-Club there will be a meeting next year with Pine Lakes to have a plan in place if this happens again.
Ladies League :Annie Souza reminded us that the Ladies Grand Shoot-out will be Thursday, March 17th at 1:00 on the front. Men’seague: The Men’s Grand Shoot-out is March 16, 2022 at 12:30 and 1:00on the back
. PRO’s R Leport: Bill Chapman congratulated Lake Fairways for retaining the trophy. Bill also thinks it is a good idea to have a Plan B in case of rain during the Inter-Club. Bill thanked all the Volunteers who did a great job for the championship this year. Scottie does not have a firm date for replacing the irrigation system. It will be late April or early May. Alan Cristello thanked Greg and Freda for all the work they did to make the Championship such a huge success. Freda and Greg also thought that having a printed pamphlet with very specific explanation for the games being played be given to all players and scorers next season at the Championship.
Couples at Large: Erv and Linda LaFave and Cindy and Vince Asaro reported that having beer in cans, rather in kegs was much easier and more economical. Janet and Leigh Books and Rick and Missy Young will be the Couples at Large next season. It was suggested that they try and find a 3rd Couple who may want to get acquainted with the process.
Old Business: There was no old business to discuss.
New Business: Ann Boutette will be replacing Lynne Festa as Secretary of LFGA. Bill Fleckenstein stated that the outside tables and chairs that we use under the tent at the Championship should be replaced. They are extremely rusty and difficult to open and close.
The meeting adjourned at 12:55
Respectfully submitted,
Lynne Festa
LAKE FAIRWAYS GOLF ASSOCIATION MINUTES OF BOARD MEETINGS
FGA Board Meeting – February 15, 2022
Board Members Present: Alan Cristello, Greg Mullins, Lu McEwen, Ray Gromacki, Freda Bennett, Al Keefer, Vince Asaro, Missy and Rick Young, Erv and Linda LaFave, Lynne Festa
ELS Member Present: Bill Chapman
Alan called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m.
Bill Chapman addressed the following:
1) The course is coming along well.
2) The new irrigation system will be starting in late April.
3) Night Golf is scheduled for February 18, 2022. Arrival time is 6:00, start time is 6:30.
4) It has not been confirmed whose responsibly it is to clean the ditch along the highway so Scottie and crew cleared it along the front along of Lake Fairways and Pine Lakes.
5) Bill will get member lists from Lake Fairways and Pine Lakes and exchange lists with each course.
Vice Presidents Report: Greg reported that the Alan Stinson tournament was a success. The next event will be Night Golf February 18, 2022.
The Championship matches have begun.
The Interclub format will be:
1) On day 1 - Alternate shot on the front 9 and best ball on the back 9
2) On day 2 - Best ball on the front 9 and alternate ball on the back 9 for
every match
3) There will be one point for the front 9 and one point for the back 9 for
every match
4) There will be one point for the Nine Hole ladies matches
5) Pine Lakes will be printing the brochures
6) $25.00 Gift Certificates for the Trap will be given out in lieu of hot dogs
and hamburgers. Brian, manager, of The Pub will do the printing of tickets
7) Only players will attend the meeting prior to the Inter-Club
Secretary’s Report: The minutes from the January 18, 2022 were read and approved
Treasurer’s Report: Read and approved
Membership: We now have 108 men and 78 women paid up to play golf.
Couples at Large: For the Championship the donuts will be bought from Wal-Mart. Coffee, cream, sugar will be purchased from Gordon’s Food Service. Beverage carts will be behind Holes 5 and 13.
Rules: Al Keefer and Al Cristello will determine who owns the white stakes along the left side of Hole 1
Ladies 18 Hole League: Lu reported that there are now 59 Members. The Ladies Shootout will be Thursday, Feb 24th on the back. Bill Chapman will be available to run the shootout. The Ladies Grand Shootout will be March 17th on the front 9.
Ladies 9 Hole League: There are 7-9 members and they have 2 ladies who will play in the Championship.
Men’s League: Ray reported that the men will be having their 2nd round of matches this week. The men are still allowed to rake the traps for play. The Men’s annual Meeting will be a Barbeque cooked by the Men’s club.
Old Business: There was no old business to discuss’
New Business:
Freda will be printing the signs for the Championship. Scorers are asked to arrive 30 minutes ahead of time. Cindy Asaro and Ruth Ann Nothop will direct the lineup at the Championship.
The organizers of the Tee Box Beautification Project sent a letter to Alan Cristello asking for a donation. A motion was made, seconded and unanimously voted by the Board to make a $200.00 donation.
Michelle Gregg has volunteered to fill the open Secretary Position on the Board for next Season.
The Stinson Tournament made $740.00 for the Special Olympics. This added to The Entertainment Committee’s donation will total $2400.00.
Lu McEwen thanked Scottie and his Crew for making our course looks so much better. Especially the work they did in the ditches on the highway.
The meeting adjourned at 12:50.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynne Festa
LAKE FAIRWAYS GOLF ASSOCIATION MINUTES OF BOARD MEETINGS
LFGA Board Meeting – January 18, 2022
Board Members Present: Alan Cristello, Greg Mullins, Bill Fleckenstein, Lu McEwen, Ray Gromacki, Freda Bennett, Al Keefer, Vince and Cindy Asaro, Missy and Rick Young, Lynne Festa
ELS Members Present: Bill Chapman, Scottie – Course Supervisor
Alan called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.
Scottie addressed the following:
1) The new irrigation project should start mid to late April. It should take approximately 1 month to complete. Golfer have to be prepared to skip a hole when work is being done.
2) The priorities at this time are the tees, the fairways and the greens. An improvement is already being noticed in the 4 months that Scottie has been here.
3) Scotties pet- peeve is the unattractive sight of Hole # 5 from the Highway 41. This should be improved to make Lake Fairways appear more attractive. It is felt that the County should be trimming the tall weeds along the highway. Bill Chapman will look into whose responsibility it is.
4) Fertilizing will be done in late spring.
5) ELS will be asked to have Joshua Tree trim the bottom of the large tree on the left of the fairway on hole #3. They will also be asked to remove the tall dead tree on this hole.
6) This summer Scottie will address the wash out on holes 4, 5, 6, 9 and 13. They will be leveled and sodded.
7) Scottie would like to have the green airified. If it is done it will probably be in May and the course will be closed for 3 days.
Bill Chapman addressed the following:
1) Bill asked that all Boards should let him know of any concerns we have.
2) Night Golf will be held on February 18th. Signup sheets will be posted February 4th.
3) Bill will be here for the Ladies Shoot out on Thursday, January 20th. He will also be available for the Rally for the Cause.
4) Bill also congratulated Dave Mamberg for the excellent job he is doing in the Pro Shop.
Treasurer’s Report: Bill Fleckenstein reported that as of January 28, 2022 the ending balance is $11, 178.00.
Membership: Freda announced that as of this date we have 169 Members.
Vice Presidents Report: Greg stated that the next Tournament will be the Alan Stinson Memorial Tournament on February 7, 2022. Depending on how many teams sigh up we will either do 6-somes or 2 session, morning and afternoon.
Rules: Al Keefer will inquire about the OOB white stakes on the left of hole # 1 whether they are on the Golf course or Estates Property.
Ladies 18 Hole League: Lu reported that the Ladies have 55 members. The January Ladies Shoot out will be held this Thursday, January 20th at 1:00.
Annie Souza has asked Ray Gromacki to announce at Men’s’ League days that she is looking for Volunteers to help out at the Rally for the Cause. The Hole-in-One will receive a year’s membership to the golf course. If no hole in one the closest to the pin for man and woman each will receive a $300.00 off a six month or more membership to the golf course. A 55” flat screen color TV will be a raffle on the day of the rally donated by The Informer. The winners of the putting contest, both a man and a woman, will receive a $50.00 gift certificate to the Pro Shop for the lowest score of a man and woman.
Men’s League: Ray stated that the sign-up sheets for the Club Championship have been posted and will remain up until January 30th. Ray also reported that the Men’s League has many new members and have inquired about the rules for the Club Championship.
A motion was made and accepted unanimously by the Board that in lieu of serving food at the Championship all members will receive a $25.00 gift certificate for the Sand Trap.
Couples at Large: Cindy and Vince Asaro and Missy and Rick Young announced that only players will attend the reception prior to the Inter- Club and beer, wine, soda and packaged snacks will be served.
The mornings of the Championship coffee and donuts will be served in the Sand Trap.
Old Business: There was no old business.
New Business: A member’s cleanup of the course, fixing divots and ball marks, will be announced. Bill Chapman has agreed to purchase the Beer and water for the event.
All club carts will be checked to make sure they all have sand in the sand boxes and holders.
Alan will get a sign from the Pro Shop stating that “No Carts” are allowed on the hill behind the green on hole # 6.
Alan will check the possibility of getting a Starter. We also need more Rangers in the afternoon after the Pro Shop closes.
We will also exchange member lists with Pine Lakes so that Dave Mamberg will know who is playing at Lake Fairways from Pine Lakes.
The meeting adjourned at 1: 50.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynne Festa
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