Lake Fairways Golf Association Minutes March 19, 2021
Freda Bennett called the outdoor meeting by the 18th green to order at 6 pm. The attending membership recited the Pledge of Allegiance and thanked our Canadian friends for joining us. Bill Chapman, course Pro, spoke of the success of killing the signal grass on the second green. Davies will now spray all of our greens sometime after Easter. Warmer weather and watering should help the paspalum grow in. Also, ELS is aware of the horrible state of the watering system. Something will happen. Where? How? When? These are all good questions.
As retiring president Freda called out individuals and groups who are such a big part of our league’s success: Jerry Jaromin, the pro shop staff, and John Westfere for their management; John Stewart for his photography; Cindy and Vince Asaro as couple-at large who are joining with Rick and Missy Young; the Beautification Committee; Lu McEwen and Al Keefer, presidents of the ladies and men’s leagues; Ronnie Clemenson for adding men to the Nine Holer’s roster; Fleckenstein for his painting of the platform; and sincere thanks to all of the members for their patience as we have all had to adjust to a new normal this past year.
Freda especially thanked the past president/Energizer Bunny George Files for all of his help, and also Alan Cristello, incoming president for all of his support.
As to New Business: following a unanimous vote, the league welcomed Gregg Mullins as the new vice-president. Congrats! Alan and Bill then proceeded to pass out the trophies to the champs and runners-up.
Men Championship: Nick Martinello over Dan Johnson Women Championship: Annie Souza over Judy ChaseMen A: John Murray over Fred Kline Men B: John Kline over Ray Gromacki Men C: Mike Craven over Steve Andrews Men D: Reggie McGuire over Gary Cushman Men E: Patrick Emanuel over Hugh Mitchell Golden Boys: Tom Ridenour over Al Keefer Ladies A: Brenda McGuire over Sandy Young Ladies B: Lu McEwen over Nancy Sweet Ladies C: Mary Buchman over Juanita Ridenour Ladies D: Judy Judge over Suzanne Wagner Nine-Holers: Karla Holt over Penny Farr 50/50 and the beautification committee held drawings.
The meeting adjourned at 6:35. Submitted by Michelle Greg
LAKE FAIRWAYS GOLF ASSOCIATIONBOARD MEETING March 16, 2021
Board Members present: Freda Bennett, Al Cristello, Bill Fleckenstein, George Files, Al Keefer, Cindy and Vince Asaro and Missy and John Young. Absent, Lynne Festa
Present from ELS: Jerry Jaromin, Bill Chapman
Present from Davey: Jim Eggers
Freda called the meeting to order at 3:27 P.M
.Freda commented that Greg Mullins was in attendance as he will be the nominee for Vice President at the General Meeting on Friday, March 19, 2021.
Maintenance Report – Jim indicated that his primary concern right now is irrigation. He was asked about a sink hole on #4 which he said he did not know about. Sand Trap on #13 to the left is washed out – Jim said they are working on it. Jim was asked about putting the xonrate on greens, when and where. Jim said that the chemical will be put on all the greens. He feels #2 is really starting to come around and this will work for all the greens. Asked about the line that is running from#12 to #13. Jim said that the line is actually coming all the way from #10 so it is taking a long time. This is a hydraulic line which is important to getting the water from one spot to another. Jim was asked about the dry tee boxes. He said they are hand watering them and on some of them the rye has already checked out so transition is not good. Asked about the dead tree behind #16. Jim said that has to go through Jeff Belle. Bill Chapman said he will give info to Jeff again. It was indicated that this should be high priority as it could be a bad situation if someone gets hurt from a falling branch. Freda asked Jim who will be overseeing everything when he has surgery and will be out 6 to 8 weeks. Jim said it will be his boss, Steve Bureau. It was asked if ELS, Davey will sit down and discuss what is needed. Jim and Bill Chapman both said yes. Jim said that 99.99% of our problems is irrigation. Probably a lot of this will be put off until 2022, always and uphill battle. There is no way they can do anything until they have the manpower and money. It was suggested that the overgrowth on the fence on #8 should be taken care of. Jim said that Bob is working on that. Jim said that the sandy area by the green on #12 will be sodded It was asked about a ranger for the late afternoon as it seems there are non-members going out to play. Jerry said he is well aware of the situation and has some ideas which he will discuss with the pro. It was asked of Bill Chapman if he has any say over anything by himself. He said yes but on certain items such as tree removals he has to go through Jeff Belle. Was asked if there is anyone above Jeff that the Board could go to if they are not getting answers and the answer was no .Jim apologized that the traps did not get raked for the Interclub but had another emergency. Jim said he is hoping to hire someone very soon, a very good prospect in the wings. Secretary’s Report – waived as all members receive a copy of the report.
Treasurer’s Report – Ending balance as of 3/12/21 was $10,908.65. This does not include the amount for the trophies and also a small amount to be added.
Membership Report – 128 members Tournament Report – Freda thanked Al for all his work, overall a very good job. Al thanked Freda for all her work, round of applause, group effort. Freda indicated that because of having to do the Club Championship and Interclub differently this year, have found out some things that we do not need to be doing anymore, such as registration table.
Al indicated that the next tournament is the April Fool’s which will be posted shortly. It was stated that the Man and Woman at Large did a great job with the beverages and the gift certificates for the Sand Trap were will received. Rules Chairman Report – Al Keefer said all went well.
Ladies 18 Hole League – No Repor
tLadies 9 Hole League – Roni indicated that everything is going well and they have about 12 people including 3 men.
Mens 18 Hole League – Al Keefer indicated that the annual dinner and meeting is at end of month on the 31st and that is their last event.
Man and Woman at Large – The Asaro's said everything went well and that Missy and John Young will be joining them next year.
Pro Shop Report – Jerry said nothing to report
Old Busines Al Cristello indicated that they have bought a brick for Alan Stinson to be installed on April 1st .
Freda said that our General Meeting is Friday at 6:00 P.M. and she has gotten approval from Jeff Belle to have 100 people allowed with masks and social distancing per CDC guidelines. This will be the election of officers and the Awards.
I t was noted that we were lucky to be able to play the Club championship and the Interclub and some new faces in the groups because of the pandemic. Lake Fairways was able to keep the Interclub trophy with all of that. John Westfere made the new holders for the Club champions parking spaces and are really nice. It was asked if we could have watercoolers back on the course. Bill Chapman said that he does not know of any course in the area that are allowing them as yet. People just need to know to bring their own water.
Meeting was adjourned at 4:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted by Dede Martin (substituting for Lynne Festa)
LFGA Board Meeting – Minutes – February 16, 2021 Board Members Present: Freda Bennett, Alan Cristello, Bill Fleckenstein, Nancy Sweet, Roni Clemenson, Al Keefer, George Files, Vince and Cindy Asaro, Lynne Festa
ELS Staff Present: Bill Chapman ELS Staff absent: Jerry Jaromin, Jim Eggers.
Freda called the meeting to order at 3:25
Secretary’s Report: Reading of the minutes was waived due to all receiving the report via email. The minutes were accepted.
Treasurer’s Report: Ending balance as of February 16, 2021 is $14,875.08. The report was accepted as read.
Maintenance: Bill Chapman responded to the following:1) We had requested the overhanging branches on holes #7 and #8 be trimmed. Bill Chapman had sent an email to Jeff Belle to have Joshua Tree trim them. This had not been done. So as a result, Bob Ciszewski / Davey has been doing it by hand. Bill will email Jeff Belle again to see if Joshua Tree will be completing the job.
2) The dead trees on Hole #10 were requested to be removed. The trees on Hole #10 were removed. Still waiting for the trees on Hole #16 to be removed.
3) We had requested that the sand traps be raked. They have been raked, but the raking is not being done on any set schedule. Can the rakes be returned to the traps? Bill Chapman wil have them replaced on February 17, 2021. Bill will also fill the ball washers and replace towels.
4) Spraying insecticide on the greens was questioned. Why isn’t this being done? The sand cranes are destroying the greens. Bill Chapman replied that he does not oversee Davey, Jeff Belle does. It was asked who notifies Jeff Belle to notify Davey that insecticide is needed? Jim Eggers should be notifying Jeff Belle.
5) Bill Chapman stated that he is the Golf Pro. He does not oversee Davey. Jim Eggers reports to Steve Bureau who reports directly to ELS.
6) Bill stated that if we have issues, we can email him and he will try to intercede with Steve Bureau.
7) The Board decided that we should invite Steve Bureau to a Board Meeting to speak with him directly.
8) It was asked if the green sand on the cart path side of Hole #12 could be replaced with sod. Bill Chapman will check if there is any extra sod at the maintenance barn. If so perhaps it can be used.
9) The Xonerate that was used to kill the weeds on Hole #2 has worked. The weeds are 90% gone and it has not affected the paspalum grass. Steve Bureau has spoken with Bill Chapman. Starting at the beginning of April, they will be spraying Xonerate on all greens.
10)t was asked if Davey could mow on the days before the Club Championship and Interclub
.11) Bill Chapman was asked if it was necessary to sign up for lessons at Pine Lakes only. There are no sign up sheets at Lake Fairways. Bill responded that anyone interested in lessons could call or email him of they were interested.
12) Bill was asked to re-mark the drop zones before Club Championship and Interclub. Bill will have them re-marked.
13) Bill was asked what happens if Golf Net decides to stop supporting any course that is less than 3,000 yards. Bill responded that Golf Net is not the only system that can support our course length. We asked if we could move the Blue markers out to justify meeting the 3,000 yard regulation. The reply from Bill is that Golf Net will not support our handicap system from the Blue tees but only the red and white markers. USGA will only support the handicap system from the Blue tee markers and not support the Red or White tee markers.
14) It was asked why it is taking so long for Davey to cut the roots along the cart path on Hole #4 tee box and sod the area. It has been asked for the past few years and it still has not been done.
15) Joshua Tree has cut the roots on Hole #17 but has dropped the ball on doing the same on Hole #18. Why do we keep asking and not getting the promised results?16) Bill Chapman has put treads on the steps of Hole #13. Unfortunately, the dampness from the concrete steps has already loosened the treads. Bill will try again if this fails he will apply paint with sand mixed in.
Membership: As of February 16, 2021 we have 128 member. 82 men and 46 ladies.
Vice Presidents Report: The Alan Stinson Tournament was well attended. Marcia Stinson was pleased with the support that was shown for Alan.
The Club Championship and Interclub: It has been decided that all members and workers would receive a $20.00 gift certificate for the Sand Trap. It can be used at any time. The members will need to pick up their certificate from Joan Cristello on the day of either event. She will be located at the scoreboard on the 18th hole. Lake Fairways will have beer, water and soda on the course at Holes #5 and #13 for players and workers. During the Interclub, Pine Lakes will have concessions on their course, but at this time we are not sure how they are going to manage them. On the days of events here at Lake Fairways we have asked the Sand Trap to remain open until 4pm. We will not have tables and tents on the 18th hole. There will be large score cards on each cart. They will be handed out to the scorers at the Volunteers’ meeting. We will have radios on Holes # 5, #13 and #17.Alan will be posting a sign-up sheet for volunteer The Inter Club meeting will be at Pine Lakes on March 11, 2021. Because of Covid, spouses will not be invited to this meeting. We will not have programs this season. Practice rounds will be scheduled by Bill Chapman. They will be posted .If you have a caddy from your household they can ride in your cart. Otherwise all caddies will ride in their own cart .In order to maintain 6’ social distancing at the winners circle at Hole #18, the announcer will remind all followers to observe the mandate
.Rules: Al Keefer had no new updates. Al will review the rules at the Players meeting at Pine Lakes.
Couple at Large: Cindy and Vince Asaro will be purchasing the beverages for the tournaments
.Ladies 18 Hole League: Nancy Sweet reported that all is going well.
Nine Hole League: Roni Clemenson reported that they now have 12 members. Karla Holt and Roni will be the players for the Nine Holers during the Inter Club.
The LFGA General Meeting will be held March 19, 2021. There will be a 75 person maximum. We will have a 50/50 drawing with the proceeds going to support the Tee Box Beautification project. A donation will also be placed in the Sand Trap for the Tee Box Beautification project.
New Business: A nomination committee, consisting of one Board Member and 2 LFGA members will be seeking one open Board position – Vice- President. The meeting adjourned at 4:36.Respectfully submitted, Lynne Festa
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