Meeting called to order by President Jesse Silva at 7:30 p.m.
Board members present: Marty Brown, Glen Cassella, Jerry Neeff, Meg Richards, Nick Roccaforte, Phillip Rosenthall, Jesse Silva
Club members present: Paul Grabow, Jack Kahrs
Jesse reported that $26,000 or 40% of the membership dues have been collected so far. Membership dues are to be received by February 28, 2009.
The minutes from the January 14, 2009 minutes were approved.
Meg Richards will act as the liaison this year.
Jesse asked Nick and Phillip to share this responsibility. Both Nick and Phillip expressed concern that they are not around much in the summer. Jesse noted that the chairpersons are not responsible for performing the required maintenance, but for hiring and overseeing the personnel who do the work. Paul suggested that a volunteer team be assembled to assist with the duties (i.e. hire and manage summer employees, arrange for contractor to treat the courts, coordinate the rolling of the courts with the tractor, collect guest fees and turn them into the treasurer.) Last year a high school student was hired to roll the courts, empty the trash and clean the bathrooms and a separate contractor was hired to cut the grass. Jack Kahrs knows a handyman who may be interested in working at the club this season and would charge around $12 per hour.
Jerry will work with Ann Greek to produce the 2009 directory. Last year, approximately $2,000 was raised in ad sales for the directory and it is hoped that more will be raised this year. Anyone who can help with sales is encouraged to do so. The printer is located in Butler.
There was much discussion about what benefits this agreement would bring to Park Lakes members. Jesse reiterated that the goal is to provide current members with more opportunities to play by increasing the utilization of the courts and the number of players available. In the past we had 200 members and now we have only 100. It would also provide Park Lakes members with an opportunity to enjoy the restaurant, bar and bowling alley at MLC at a significantly reduced rate. If the arrangement is worked out, membership will be open to members of both clubs beginning March 1 and dues will be pro-rated (March through December). The board voted in favor (5-2) of moving forward with this reciprocal agreement. Regarding the fees proposed by both clubs, the board voted in favor (6-1) that the fees are acceptable. However, it was voted down (7-0) that Park Lakes should pay a bond to MLC.
Scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2009. Topics for discussion include dress code and recognition of special contributors to Park Lakes.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Meg Richards