May Board Minutes

The regular meeting of the Grant Golf Board began at 8:35 pm at the home of Jorje Geisert. Present were board members Jim Kemling, Tim Meyer, Ryan Richmond, Kevin Poppe, Jorje Geisert, and Jarod Burge and Course Superintendent Shawn Stutzman.

Business Conducted:

• The meeting was called to order by President Kevin Poppe. The minutes of the previous meeting were read.

• The financial report was presented by Jim, who has accepted the position of Treasurer for the year.

Ryan was elected to this position, but due to professional advancement, he was unable to fulfill the duties. By a vote via e-mail of the board earlier in the month, Jim was elected.

Comments/ Discussion:

The prepaid golf stall program will expire in 2012. Leonard Schmitt, who passed away earlier this year was a participant in this program. Jim will contact Leonard’s son, David, and ask him if he wants to leave the money ($200) with the club, or if the family has a use for the stall.

At this time, $900 has been donated for the cart path concrete for #8.

Shawn has requested a list of those who have Driving Range Yearly Passes. He will monitor the use by families. The board might consider a different fee schedule for next season that would have a higher rate for families.

The pond construction is within budget at this time.

Tim Meyer, in conjunction with Deaver Computer, has donated a computer for the club house to use for handicapping, tournaments, and league play. It should be up and running this week. Kevin will inquire the rate for internet access. We would then be able to post scores and other information on the web site of http://grantgolfclub.blogspot.com.



• The superintendent report was given by Shawn, and included:
Grass and sod progress on #3
All rough has been mowed
Weeds will be sprayed 5/15/08, weather permitting.
Tee boxes are being mowed consistently
Holes are filled in on #8
A recommendation to fill pond, which the board agreed to
Possibly changing #4 to a par 3 by moving the tee box, and making #9 a par 5 from the reds
Plugging the greens on Monday, May 19th and using volunteer help

• The Men’s League Director, Jarod Burge, announced that the field was full with 22 teams. This is the maximum number that can be handled in a timely manner on Thursday evening. Because the field is full, the team of high school boys who inquired about playing will not be able to enter this year. Jarod will post a list of possible substitutes on the website.

• Tournament Director, Tim Meyer announced that the Par 3 was a success, even though the weather was less than perfect. He would recommend moving the date up a week next year. There are two tournaments in the next three weeks.

• The Chamber After Five will be held at the Grant Golf Course Clubhouse this Friday. This event will be sponsored by the Grant Golf Club, Shawn Stutzman, and Great Plains Communications. Shawn and his staff will be serving hot dogs and the coolers will stocked with complimentary beverages. There will be putting and chipping contests and other activities, and the board members will be on hand to take guests around the course to see the many new improvements. Expenses will be shared by the sponsors.

• A preliminary time line was formed for the funding and construction of a new clubhouse. The board members will measure the property this week to define the dimensions, and then each member can do research to come up with potential design ideas. These will be presented at the June board meeting. Final design plans will be submitted by the July meeting and cost projections and possible bids will be due by August 1st. Construction will begin on September 1st, with work progressing through the winter. The new clubhouse would be available to the membership by April 1, 2009.

• There has been a request to rent the clubhouse for a private party. The board authorized Shawn to use his discretion as to rental price and availability.

• Jarod made a motion and Tim seconded the motion to purchase 1000 yellow range balls. Motion carried.

• Shawn will continue to work on the scorecards.

• Jorje requested that the interior of lean-to side of the clubhouse be painted to match the painting (white) that was done to the rest of the clubhouse last year. Connie will be asked if she would do this.

• An estimate of the cost of steel roofing for the east side of the clubhouse will be sought. Board members will measure the portion of the roof in need of covering, and ask Petty and Adam’s for a price. After this information is available, the board will decide what options to pursue.

• Adjournment: with no further business, the board adjourned at 10:30 pm.