1.  Call to Order

Howard Aschburner called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM.

Members Present (24):  Howard Aschburner (Chair); Holly O'Connor (Vice Chair); Vince O'Connor (Secretary); Mike Manfre (Treasurer); Corrine Ankers, Pat Blood, Betty Brice, Louise Cannizzaro, Pat Courtney, Jan Dorak, Ann Duffey, Tom Duffey, Jeanne Fabian, Alice Groenthal, George Lendh, Ernie and Phyllis Paoletti, Phyllis Simmerman, Ruby Sprague, Margaret Stokes, Carol Verdette, Barbara Wierschem, Jack Zimmer, and  Faye Froelich.

It was moved and seconded to accept minutes as Distributed.  Motion passed unanimously.

Mike Manfre reported that we have a new bank account with Howard's name on it.  Any checks have to be payable to Mike Manfre or Howard Aschburnner.

Champagne was provided for New Year's party.
$200 advanced to St. Valentine's Day Party Committee
$146 income from Pancakes.  $27 on the 50/50.
Current Cash Balance:  $303.50 + $200...about $500
Checking account...$300 income from advertisers
Currently $1,339.85 in Checking.

It was moved and seconded to accept the treasurer’s report.  Motion passed unanimously.

5. Reports From Committees

Monday Coffee:  Olga Shea was not present to present her report.

Pancake Breakfast: Dick Hackley was not present.  Holly gave the report for him.
The most recent Pancake Breakfast was most successful.  With the addition of money from the 50/50 our total income was $173.00.  Sawgrass was the host building and they did a fine job with our busiest breakfast to date.  We served 148 meals.  The next Pancake Breakfast will be February 11th and will be hosted by Pebble Beach.

Other Committees

Golf Ranger Program: Jeanne Fabian reported.  Volunteer meeting being set for Tuesday, January 22.  Discussion indicated that a better time might be found since many men golf on Tuesday mornings.  It was suggested that we include rules in next newsletter.

Water Aerobics:  Carol Verdette reported that Bobby Kneram (St. Andrews) is taking over water aerobics.

Tennis:  Howard Aschburner reported that many men and women are now playing tennis...Tuesdays and Fridays for men and women starting at  8:00 AM.  Nine women and four men showed up today.  Women are scheduled for Wednesdays.  These times can be changed.  George Lendh said he'd prepare a new announcement for bulletin boards.

Channel 64:  Ruby Sprague reported that there were some technical difficulties with Channel 64.

Line Dancing:  Mike Manfre reported that Line Dancing had begun and was going fine.

Shuffleboard:  George Lendh gave the Shuffleboard report.  He thanked the committee for its backing on the benches.  They are almost totally paid for.  Placques have been put on the benches.  Volunteers will be sealing the wood soon.

Travel:  Ruby Sprague indicated that a Cruise for 2003 is in the works, probably 4 or 5 days.

Table Cloths:  Margaret Stokes indicated that we need round linen tablecloths for "potluck" dinners.  She saw some nice ones for $12.99 each or $19.99 each.

It was questioned if Pot Luck dinners fall under Activities Committee business.  Others indicated that we would use the table cloths for Activities Committee business such as the Welcome Back Party, and other dinners and parties.
It was moved and seconded to approve the purchase of 6 table cloths.
The motion was passed unanimously.

Rummage Sale Committee:  Holly O'Connor reported that seven (7) people showed up to the meeting for volunteers.  Betty Brice is chairperson.  They will be putting up an announcement.   Sale will probably be held next February.  Signs were distributed to bldg. reps.  We will be getting 1/3 of the maintenance building near Turnberry for storage.

Garden Club:  Holly O'Connor reported that only one person showed up for the organization meeting.  She will try again.

Use of the Clubhouse:
In a general discussion, members indicated that users of the clubhouse should be reminded about putting tables and chairs back.  There have been complaints about cleaning tables after events.
Grid showing location of furniture would be helpful.
Tables are being gouged by a pipe on the cart.  We need to fix the cart.
Beverages in the refrigerator are still being taken without permission.
Members suggested getting our own machine to clean the rug.  Other members wondered if it would be better to rent a machine?  Buy?  Rent?  How big a machine?  How much to have the rug cleaned commercially?  Mike Manfre will research the matter.

6.  Old Business
 

Bereavement Committee:  Marge Gotro and Faye Froelich volunteered to form this committee.  They will meet shortly and will come up with guidelines.  They will come back to the Activities Committee with drafts of guidelines.

St. Valentine's Day Party:  Ernie Paoletti (Sawgrass) reported that decorations are purchased, band contracted, tickets out to the reps, etc.  They have distributed 120 tickets in all.  100 have been distributed to the buildings and 20 held back for the workers at Sawgrass and Turnberry.

St. Patrick's Day Party:  Howard Aschburner reported that food is all set up.  Price is less ($5.00 each).

Volunteers to Build Rummage "Cage:"  Holly O'Connor reported about this activity to secure merchandise being donated for the rummage sale.   A Volunteer signup sheet was distributed to building reps.

Volunteers to Build Baby Furniture "Cage:"  Holly O'Connor reported that we are also planning a place for children's furniture to be stored.  This would operate on the honor system, like the library.
 

Flag for Clubhouse:  Tom Duffey  said that Jim Lowney asked him to bring up the idea of purchasing a US flag for the Clubhouse.  A 4x6 US flag with pedestal is available for $209.97.
It was moved and seconded to approve the purchase of a flag for the Clubhouse.
Motion Passed unanimously.

Internet:  As the committee discussed the matter of distributing minutes and other announcements, it was brought up that we should establish a "golfview site."  Tom Duffey indicated that we could do so without any expenditure.  Given that and/or e-mail, we will begin sending minutes and announcements electronically.  Any building where no representative is on-line should let the officers know so that hard copy can be prepared.

The matter of expenses was brought up.
After much discussion, it was moved and seconded that Holly be reimbursed for expenses related to preparation and duplicating.  Motion passed unanimously.

Breast Cancer Tournament:  Louise Cannizzaro reported that we will be hosting a Breast Cancer tournament on Tuesday,  February 12th.    Shotgun starts will be at 9 and 11:30 AM.
A volunteer sign up sheet in Pro Shop.  We need men and ladies to work during the event.

Basketball:  George Lendh brough up the idea of spending $300-400 to purchase portable basketball hoop. He indicated it could develop into leagues, etc. just like shuffleboard.  He suggested it be put in the tennis courts.  Some members indicated that we could get a cheaper setup and we should look around for a better price, say $60. There was much negative discussion, listing the problems with this proposal.  After a long discussion it was suggested that George come back next meeting with specifics.
 

Meeting was adjourned at 3:50 PM.

Next meeting:  Wednesday, February 13th at 3:00 PM.