|
|
|
|
2007 Annual Meeting
Minutes of the
Annual Meeting August 11, 2007
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by President Judy Porter at 6:20 PM. There were 38 members in attendance. The 2006 Annual Report minutes were unanimously approved by all members.
President’s
Report Judy Porter’s written President’s report had been disseminated by email to all members; therefore, she merely highlighted some of the more pertinent points in her introductory remarks. Judy proceeded to name all of the new members who have joined the BHI Croquet Club this year (16 in total) and introduced our newest members Joe Hawkins and Bobbie Randall as they received their BHI Croquet pin.
Treasurer’s
Report The Treasurer’s report had been emailed to all members prior to the meeting. Judy Porter commented that the report would be expanded to include more detail in line items. The motion was unanimously approved to accept the Treasurer’s Report.
Committee
Reports Judy Porter asked each committee to provide a written report to members this year and these reports were included in the President’s Report
Vote on Annual
Dues Judy Porter stated that the Executive Committee was recommending that the dues for couples remain at $150 but that single membership would be lowered to $80.00. As always, any spouse who chooses not to play but wishes to attend monthly socials would be included in the $150 membership fee. Sky Conklin made a motion to approve and John May second. The motion was unanimously approved.
Nominating
Committee Report John Knott, the Nominating Committee Chair, presented the following slate of nominees: President John May Vice President Marilyn Ridgeway Secretary Tom Schick Treasurer Bill Johnson Members-at-large Judy Porter, Dick Johnston, Ann Boozell
The members present unanimously accepted the slate of nominees. John commented on how willing everyone was to serve. He encouraged the rest of the members to be as willing when asked to participate in one of the committees.
Old Business No old business.
Incoming
President’s Comments John May expressed the Club’s gratitude to Judy Porter, the Executive Board and all Committee members for their hard work and accomplishments during the past year. He asked that everyone become involved in some capacity as a member of a committee. The Club will only thrive if everyone does their part. John also added that he has created a BHI Croquet website. It is in draft form now and only includes the By Laws. However, he will be adding graphics and ongoing information for members.
New Business Bob Porter showed all members the various BHI Croquet Club trophies so that they would have an appreciation for the need of a trophy case in the BHI Club and/or Pro Shop. The Executive Board will continue to pursue the purchase of a Trophy Case. The BHI Croquet Club acknowledged their best wishes for Bill and Billie Jean Berne and Bill and Billie Jean Taft. Brenda Quanstrom indicated that draft guidelines for Scramblers, Tournaments and Socials were being considered by the new Executive Board in order that every member would have a clear idea of procedures to follow for these various events. Sky Conklin stated that he would purchase a new lock for the equipment locker.
Meeting
Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Respectfully
Submitted
Brenda
Quanstrom
__________________________________ 2006 Annual
Meeting:
Bald Head Island Club
Croquet Club
Minutes of the
Annual Meeting August 12, 2006
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by President Dick Johnston at 6:00 PM. There were 32 members in attendance. The 2005 Annual Report minutes were unanimously approved by all members.
President’s
Report Dick’s written President’s report had been disseminated by email to all members; therefore, he merely highlighted some of the more pertinent points in his introductory remarks. He stated that the Club had lost some valued members this year but had gained some enthusiastic new members. He added that it was very important for each member to participate in at least one committee this year in order to share the responsibilities. He concluded with a request to work together to make the BHI Invitational the best it has ever been in 2007. Dick has already contacted USCA to ensure that the event is on the annual calendar. The Executive Committee agreed that the Invitational would remain on Memorial Day week since that had been a successful tradition for 20 years. An earlier date did not allow time for the courts to be in shape and a fall date conflicted with the hurricane season.
Treasurer’s
Report The Treasurer’s report had been emailed to all members prior to the meeting. Dave Strawson noted that we started the year with $8,455.00 and ended the year with $8,046. We are down $400.00 due to new croquet balls, clips and timers plus we spent $1,300 for trophies. He stated that the BHI Club Croquet Club pays the USCA $80.00 per member each year. Dave recommended that the dues should remain at $150.00/couple and $100.00/individual member. Bill Berne made a motion to this effect and Chris Christian seconded. The motion was unanimously approved.
Committee
Reports Dick Johnston asked each committee to provide a written report to members this year so it was unnecessary for any further comments other than to state that Dick recommended that the new Executive Board consider new deadness boards that would securely anchor sturdy umbrellas.
Nominating
Committee Report John Knott, the Nominating Committee Chair, presented the following slate in a previous email to all members: President Judy Porter Vice President Mike Boozell Secretary Brenda Quanstrom Treasurer Bill Johnson Members-at-large Trisha Barnard, Mary Conklin and John Pitera
The members present unanimously accepted the slate of nominees..
Old Business Bill Berne moved to accept the previously emailed and proposed change to the BH I Croquet Club of the BHI Club’s By-Laws to include the Social Chairman and the Tournament Chairman on the Executive Committee. John Pitera seconded. The motion was approved unanimously. John Knott asked informally if most members would be interested in Couples Golf Croquet. There was a very positive response from the membership. Dick Johnston then turned the remainder of the meeting over to Judy Porter.
Incoming
President’s Comments Judy Porter expressed the Club’s gratitude to Dick Johnston, the Executive Board and all Committee members for their hard work and accomplishments during the past year. She listed the committees and gave a brief description of each committee responsibilities. She asked that everyone participate in one committee. She would prefer people volunteering for a committee that was of interest to them rather than them being assigned. Judy then opened up the discussion for member comments or suggestions. Brenda Quanstrom recommended having ½ day of 6 wicket croquet and ½ day of golf croquet throughout the year in order that various member’s interests might be met. Tom Schick suggested we continue to seek ways to be integrated more with the BHI Club. Andrea Pitera recommended asking the BHI Club staff members to play croquet again since they enjoyed the event this year. John Pitera suggested opening Golf Croquet to entire membership. Art Morris suggested not having any scrambler event near the 4th of July in the future.
Meeting
Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Respectfully
Submitted
Brenda
Quanstrom |
|
|