2011 Annual Meeting Minutes
MINUTES
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
FORD’S
COLONY COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION
January 9, 2012
Attendees:
BOD: Craig Stambaugh, Henry Theloosen (abs), John
Tinker, Laurie Wingfield (abs), Gene Kessler, Gary Atkinson, and Frank
McMorrow
Committee Chairs: Green- Barry Golliday, HRT/Golf- Al
Davis, Social- Kathy Ruszkowski for Chris Moncure,
Marketing/Communications- John Brittenbring, House - Sue Rennagel
Association Presidents: LGA-18 Annette
Sumlin, LGA-9 Mary Ann Huryle, MGA Lou Carducci for Ted Zlydaszek
Associate Golf Representative: Milt Berube
Meeting called to order at 9 am January 9, 2012
Minutes: For December Board of Director’s Meeting were
approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Craig Stambaugh reported for
Henry the present balance is $4220.
Committee Reports:
Greens Committee – The VSGA has a number of policies
regarding tee location for a rated golf course. To maintain course
rating integrity, tees must maintain tee type (black/gold/silver/etc.)
positioning as per these policies. Gold tees cannot be moved to a
silver tee area or any similar type repositioning for any hole without
the course ratings being affected. Tee’s can be moved forward/back
within the VSGA rated tee box due to playability/wear. Tee up area
within a tee box is set by the professional golf staff working with
course maintenance.
Blackheath 4 has a large GUR area due to maintenance. The
committee will work with course maintenance regarding improving playing
conditions for this hole.
Handicap/Rules – As per Greens Committee report the
VSGA is quite restrictive regarding changes to course layout with
respect to “playing within the rules of golf” and course rating
integrity.
Greens Committee and Handicap/Rules will review policy regarding
tournament course layout and how the layout should be reviewed prior to
the tournament taking place.
Social Committee – Kathy Ruszkowski reported for Chris
Moncure. A tentative schedule is being finalized for Social
Committee’s three major 2012 events – Casino, Beach, and Motown nights.
Events may require name tags as the event reception have been good with
new attendees at every event.
House Committee - The Country Club is reviewing the
wine inventory and options to “right size” the inventory.
Marco is working on new lunch and dinner menus for the grill.
The club will decanter a red wine upon request.
Marketing/Communication - This committee has been
internally reviewing its charter upon the Affiniti Management
conversion. Affiniti maintains an internal marketing department
and recently established a marketing representative on site.
Prudential has operated with confidence regarding Affiniti’s marketing
experience. The top level marketing programs are being run by Affiniti
Atlanta. The committee’s input to Affiniti at the club level has
been mostly received with positive interest but seems to be distanced
from the Atlanta marketing group. The committee is recommending
less frequent meetings. Craig will discuss this issue (future CCMA
marketing role) with Bruce Szafran.
Social – The 2012 social events calendar has been set.
LGA 18 – Their 2012 golf schedule is tentative and in
final stages.
LGA 9 – Their 2012 golf schedule is complete.
LGA 9 would like to have a new member list to assist in supplying
golfing information and invitations to new members. Social
Committee could also use this information as well. The BDM will inquiry
into obtaining this new member contact information to assist our
committees in inviting these members to upcoming events
MGA - Internal/external events have been scheduled.
Open Discussion – A Ford’s Colony social event was to
be scheduled at the FCC that did not get the attention required for
proper servicing and response. This may have been due to changes
to on-site club management or other unknown reasons. The CCMA
board would like to emphasize its charter to represent club members and
in the future would like to be contacted upon a group outing that
includes FCC members (and a joint member/HOA group) if the outing is not
getting the response or service expected.
The cyclic issue regarding dress code for the dining venues when Harry’s
is closed was discussed once again. In general casual dress is
acceptable prior to dinner service. With Harry’s closed and some
open play again repeats the issue we have had for several years.
Craig will discuss this item with Bruce.
At the next JAB the BOD will review the number of documents a new member
must sign prior to becoming a member.
The golf associations should see the Affiniti/Prudential financial
support to their budgets in January.
2012 CCMA scramble is scheduled for a Sunday in October.
CCMA Election Process Review - The CCMA election process has had
difficulties in getting individuals to run for office. An
underlying issue is insuring a good candidate mix between all
organizations and genders. Several options were discussed without
a final decision regarding the path forward that may increase candidate
participation.
Ford’s Colony Country Club Sale – The CCMA Board discussed the Board’s
involvement beyond representing the member’s best interest in any sale.
The Board will make some enquiries to parties that may have had
experience or background that may be pertinent to our club’s future
sale.
Next scheduled meeting – February 13, 2012
Craig Stambaugh, President
Henry Theloosen, Vice President
Laurie Wingfield, Treasurer
Gary Atkinson, Secretary
Gene Kessler, At-large/Special Events
John Tinker, Special Events