Meeting Minutes

President Lyn Layman welcomed all players and guests from State Farm Insurance and United Community Bank that sponsor our yearbook. Vendors from EP, Foot Joy, Sun Mountain , Callaway, and Addidas showed their wares and many of us took advantage of pre lunch shopping. Margaret Sonntag gave the invocation. Luncheon followed arranged by the Social Committee.

Prior to the Business Meeting, Janet Kincaid sang a rendition of '18 holes' to the tune of '16 tons'.

The minutes from the Winter Coffee were approved and can be found on the website.

Bobbi Taylor gave the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $7,381.30 as of 3/31/12 .

Anne Parkhill gave the Membership Report in the absence of Vicki Schwerdt. As of 4/3/12 , we have 124 members; 6 new members and 7 returning members. The 'big sis' of all new members were announced as were all members of the board.

The Vice President, Sarah Havens, announced that the shotgun tee time for our weekly events will be 9:00 for the month of April. A big thanks was given to Carol Padgett for her continuing work and additions made to the league's website. Please visit the website to find information on changes in the President's Cup tourney for this year.

At a PGA rules seminar which Anne Parkhill attended, she gained more information on rule changes which can be found in the 'what if' section on the website. One specific rule she explained was: you can now carry a rake into the bunker raking behind you as you approach your ball. This rule change was inspired in 'spirit of caring for the course'. However, you may not use the rake to improve your lie under any circumstance.

Lyn followed by introducing all committee chairs for the season. Michelle Spicer was awarded a cash prize for her hole-in-one on the 17th at Toqua.

A plan is now in place to allow play on forward tees at Toqua and Tanasi as well as Kahite. Play on these tees will be put in place once the courses have been rated. A golfer will have the OPTION to play the forward tees if the age and index of the player are greater than ninety. It will be the responsibility of the member of tell Adam your desire.

On Pin Day - the fourth flight will play the forward tees.

Lyn gave a report on the Three Reasons I Play Golf on Tuesday --- 37% liked meeting people and being social; 17% enjoyed the game format and competition, 13% love to play golf and have fun, 12% liked having a guaranteed tee time, 11% liked being outside and getting exercise, and 10% favored increasing their knowledge of the game and improving.

This year instead of the Pink Ribbon Tournament, we will be sponsoring GIVE BACK DAY to support Alzheimer's Disease. Our donations will purchase tracking bracelets which will help to identify the whereabouts of someone who has wandered. This event may change from year to year to a charity decided by the league. Kay Patterson is in charge of this event.

All golfers are encouraged to participate in the Beautification Tournament which is scheduled for May 19th. Monies gained from this tournament are divided among the three courses for planting of trees, shrubs, flowers, etc.

Instead of a Member Guest Tournament this year, Bonnie Wood and Marsha Gaster are working on a Two Day Invitational to be held in early October at Tennessee National and Toqua golf courses. This event will be called the Loudon County Classis Invitational. You will need a partner to participate. The fee is set at $175 and includes, golf, breakfast both days, prizes, and a luncheon at the yacht club following play the second day. A converted index of 36 is the maximum allowed. Laura Imboden is in charge of applications.

Each Tuesday will now offer 50/50 raffles. The profits from these will be used to replenish reserves, add to gardens, and fund projects. One project already on the books is to renovate the ladies' room at Toqua. All ladies' golf leagues are contributing to this project.

Jim West, Director of Golf, announced that free clinics were continuing. Adam announced the winners of the scramble. These can be found on the website.

After the Social Committee was thanked for the decorations and wonderful luncheon, the meeting was adjourned at 1:40 PM .

Respectfully submitted,

Meg Southwick, Secretary

TVLGA-18 MINUTES

March 6, 2012

Tellico Village Yacht Club

Board members present at the meeting were Lyn Layman, Sarah Havens, Bobbi Taylor, Vicki Schwerdt, Nancy Brown and Lee McCauley. Absent were Anne Parkhill and Meg Southwick.

President’s Report: Board President Lyn Layman welcomed the members of the league to the 2012 Winter Coffee and introduced the members of the Board and the Chairs of the Committees.

Ms. Layman introduced Judy James of the Golden Girls to make a presentation to the Board. Ms. James invited the members of the league to join and participate in the Golden Girls events and tournament which is scheduled for October 2-3, 2012. She provided those in attendance with application forms and announced that the league will make also the application form available at the Toqua Clubhouse and on the website.

Ms. Layman continued her report by noting that minutes of the February 14, 2012 meeting were available on the website and asked for a motion to approve the minutes. A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the February 14, 2012 meeting.

Membership Report: Ms. Schwerdt reported that the league currently has 120 members which include 6 new members. She said that the league had estimated membership for the year to be 130 and that hopefully this would be the result when a number of current members who were out of state returned and signed up.

Treasurer’s Report: Ms. Taylor reported that the league treasury held funds of $6,571.86 as of January 1, 2012. Since then the league has received $1,134.00 in revenue and expended $86.56 for a current total of $7,619.30 in our accounts.

Vice President’s Report: Ms. Havens expressed her pleasure at being able to serve in the position this year and offered the members the opportunity to provide her with any suggestions and comments regarding the league’s operation at any time during the year.

She reported that the league would continue to play many of the games we played last year but that there would also be a number of changes to the schedule that would add much to our enjoyment and the success of our league.

She noted that the President’s Cup this year would be a 3 day event with stroke play the first day which would be flighted by handicap. First and second place winners of each flight would go on to play the final two days of the tournament.

She invited the members to check out the calendar for the year which will be in the league handbook and on the website.

Website Committee Report: Ms. Padgett said that, in addition to maintaining and updating the current website information, this year she is adding the option of a blog to our website. She informed the members that in order to use the blog each member would have to sign on initially but after that each member would automatically be signed in when they used the blog. She encouraged members to make use of this new tool.

She also noted that the website would include notification of all member’s birdies and eagles throughout the year.

Ms. Bergren commented that she appreciated the weather information that was now being posted on the website.

Ms. Layman raised the topic of league members using the forward tees this year noting that the TGA is promoting the use of play from the forward tees when appropriate.

She said that, while currently only Kahite has the option of official forward tees, establishing forward tees at the other courses are being reviewed.

She said that the Board has adopted a new policy for the use of forward tees, noting that a formula; Player’s Age + Index = 90 or greater – will make a player eligible to elect to use the forward tees during league competitions.

She also noted that, on Pin Days when players are flighted by handicap – all members in the fourth flight will be required to use the forward tees at Kahite. Other days the use of forward tees is optional but members are asked to notify Adam at least 24 hours in advance of play that they will be playing the forward tees so that he may schedule the groups appropriately.

Invitational Tournament Committee Report: Ms. Gaster and Ms. Wood reported to the members that the newly established “Invitational Tournament” is scheduled for October 5-6, 2012 with the first day’s play at Tennessee National and the final days play at Toqua.

They reported that it will be a four-ball event with 2 person teams competing. They noted that the registration fee for the event – which includes golf fees, carts, prizes, breakfast each day and a concluding lunch at the Yacht Club – will be $175.

They reported that the funds the league receives from the event will be used exclusively to spruce up Toqua and that the field will be limited to 100 players. They asked that the members spread the word about the event and encourage players from around the state and area to sign up.

They also noted that they will be requesting members to help with the planning and execution of the event as the year progresses.

Ms. Gaster displayed a sample of the prizes for the event which will be provided from Lisa Kurtz, a local potter who calls her business Highland Pottery. The pottery will be inscribed with LLC 2012 which reflects the tournament name – Loudon County Classic.

GAC Committee: Ms. Gaster and Ms. McJunkin reported on their work with the Golf Advisory Committee noting topics being discussed by the GAC.

They reported that both the men’s and women’s bathrooms at Toqua will be renovated this year specifically to remove the shower facilities currently in place and add new toilet facilities.

They said that the POA will be providing the labor for the renovations but has asked the men’s and women’s leagues to provide funds for the materials which are estimated to cost $2,500. The MGA has committed to a $1,000 donation and it is hoped that the women’s leagues can provide a similar donation. They also noted that they will be requesting a portion of the funds from the annual Beautification Tournament be used for this project and encouraged members to play in the tournament as a way to support this project.

They reported that they will be meeting with the other women’s leagues next week to discuss options for raising the needed funds and said that they were assured that the work would be done by the date of the Invitational Tournament in October.

With regard to the forward tee issue mentioned earlier, they reported that they will be meeting with Lisa Vaught to review the plans for making forward tee options available on Tanasi and Toqua. They said that there are yardage guidelines they will be following and hope to have the courses rated and forward tee options in play by the end of the year.

They said that all of the course superintendents were in favor of this project and would be working to make it a reality.

They noted that the Committee was also taking a closer look this year into the problems of 9-hole play and no shows as they affect rate of play and revenue. Two ad hoc committees are being set up to address the issues.

With regard to the condition of the bunkers which has been a much expressed concern of members for some time, they reported that the cost of redoing all the bunkers was prohibitive but that the maintenance crews would be working a short term improvements to the bunkers that were the most used and most in need of improvement.

With regard to the greens, they reported that the Committee and staff with be visiting area courses that use Mini Verdi Bermuda Grass on their green with the intent of eventually converting our greens to this grass as it is more forgiving of our Tennessee summer weather.

They also reported that the Committee was reviewing the topic of memorials to former members on the courses noting that they were hoping to create a policy that would provide for the placement of memorials that are conforming to policy and that do not detract from the esthetic of our courses.

In conclusion, they invited the league members to attend the GAC meeting to insure that input from our league was addressed by the members of the GAC committee.

TVLGA Staff Liaison Report: Mr. Jacobs reported on the teaching clinics that were held this winter and noted that while attendance had been very good, he hoped that more of our members would take advantage of the clinics in the future.

He also noted that he would be available this year to provide individual or group lessons and that he could now use the new video app on his iPad to help us see what our swing needs were during the lesson.

TGA Rules Seminar Report: Ms. Layman announced that a TGA Rules Seminar was being held at Holston Hills on March 28^th from 1-4 p.m. and invited anyone interested in attending to contact Nancy McDaniel regarding carpooling. The cost of the event is $20 per person.

In conclusion Ms. Layman reminded member to sign up for the opening day event and luncheon to be held at Tanasi on April 3^rd with lunch to follow at the Yacht Club.

A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Respectfully submitted:

Lee McCauley

TVLGA18

Joint Meeting of the Executive Board and Chairpersons

February 14, 2012 - 9:00 a.m. - Tanasi Clubhouse

Attending:

Executive Board – President Lyn Layman, Vice President Sarah Havens, Treasurer Bobbi Taylor, Membership Chair Vicki Schwerdt, Advisor/Past President Anne Parkhill

Committee Chairs – Diana Burdick (Big Sis/Little Sis), Marty Raque, Diane Preston, Atie Rotmeyer (Chip In), Kristin Farrington (Garden), Bonnie Wood (Interclub and Invitational), Marsha Gaster (Invitational and GAC), Brenda McJunkin (KAWGA and GAC), Ruth Reynolds (Bring-a-Man Day), Susan Heinzman (Outside Events), Kay Patterson (Give Back Day), Reba Richmond (Prizes), Jean Clesen, Sandra Douglas, Marge Sweeney (Social), June Lund (Sunshine), Carol Padgett (Website), Adam Jacob (Pro and Rules)

The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.

OLD BUSINESS

Lyn introduced the 2012 Executive Board. Anne Parkhill (substituting in the absence of Secretary Meg Southwick) informed the group that the minutes from the November 15 Executive Board Meeting are posted on the website. If any corrections need to be made, please let Meg Southwick know.

Lyn reviewed discussion about the Birdie Tree and the ladies’ locker room at Toqua. The walls and décor are in need of updating. As a league we will be looking for ideas and volunteers to help with this process. Lyn has also spoken to Judy Davis, TVLGA9 President.

Marsha Gaster reported that Jeff Gagley and the GAC are in the process of looking at the feasibility of eliminating the unused shower in the locker room and adding a much-need toilet stall (to be financed by the POA). Marsha also suggested that Dee Prickett and Carol Moehrke be consulted prior to proceeding with redecorating. Marsha has items from the bulletin board. She also noted that there is a storage cabinet already in the locker room for supplies and information. She encouraged a coordinated effort with all involved.

Brenda McJunkin stated that the GAC may ask for donations from the leagues to help with updating the locker room. She also noted that the new toilet stall will be more handicapped accessible.

Marsha Gaster also commented that the GAC is looking to give all the on-course restrooms a basic cleaning and is looking for volunteers to help insure that the restrooms are maintained to our satisfaction. (The on-course restroom maintenance is now the job of the golf course maintenance staff.)

NEW BUSINESS

Membership Chair Vicki Schwerdt announced that we currently have 92 members paid for 2012. Of those members, several are moving back from the 9-hole league and two are moving up from the 9-hole league for the first time. Vicki encouraged everyone to get their applications to her as soon as possible. The handbook needs to be to the printer by March 1. All TVLGA18 members should be on the lookout for new residents who may be interested in our league.

Treasurer Bobbi Taylor reported that our 2011 year-ending balance was $2,316.86. Receipts for January were $4,267.00; expenses were $12.00. Current treasury balance is $6,571.86. Bobbi also stated that the 2012 budget is based on 130 members. She is also doing comparables based on prior years and looking at monthly variances so we can have a more accurate status of our funds.

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Vice President Sarah Havens introduced the TVLGA18 calendar for 2012 and noted that it is very similar to 2011. A few noticeable changes will be that some events will not take place on back-to-back days. The Member/Member event is scheduled for Monday/Tuesday with tee times on Monday. The President’s Cup is scheduled for Tuesday/Wednesday/Tuesday. Wednesday will have noon or later start times. League Championship will be on consecutive Tuesdays.

Kay Patterson expressed concern with participation when holding the league championship on consecutive weeks. Adam Jacob stated that if participation is low, we will hold a separate league event on those days so more players are on the course. Sarah mentioned that for many who keep Tuesdays open for golf this schedule may work better. Marsha Gaster also stated that the GAC and golf staff are trying to minimize holding big events on the courses at the times that the grasses are most stressed.

Sarah noted that a few dates on the calendar she distributed have changed. An Interclub event was added on October 10 at Tennessee National.

KAWGA Chair Brenda McJunkin announced that the KAWGA fee for 2012 has not changed. Membership will be $20. The only KAWGA conflict will be with our Member/Member tournament when KAWGA is at Holston Hills.

President Lyn Layman introduced the 2012 committee chairs as listed above.

The Social Committee reported that they are preparing for the Winter Coffee on March 6. They passed around a signup sheet for volunteers to bring baked goods and juice to the event. Sarah Havens said she has signs for tables and asked if any additional signs were needed.

Garden Chair Kristin Farrington is looking for volunteers to help with the TVLGA18 gardens at Toqua. She will also consult with 2011 chair, Dee Prickett.

Reba Richmond requested additional funds for the Prize Committee if possible.

Marsha Gaster reported that the GAC is in the process of adding a more forward set of tees (black tees) at Tanasi and Toqua. More information will follow.

Big Sis/Little Sis Chair Diana Burdick reported that several new TVLGA18 members have already been assigned Big Sisters. She will have a signup sheet at the Winter Coffee for those wishing to participate. Big Sisters/Little Sisters will be paired for the scramble on Opening Day.

Give Back Day Chair Kay Patterson reported that her committee has determined that 2012 Give Back Day will be to benefit the Alzheimer’s Foundation. She stated that a 50/50 raffle may replace Mulligans. More information on this event will be forthcoming. Lyn Layman has also shared this information with TVLGA9 so they are aware we won’t be participating in Pink Ribbon Day this year. Bobbi Taylor also mentioned that Loudon County and/or Lenoir City has a new Alzheimer’s program to help track patients. This program was shared with the Tellico Village HOA. Bobbi will provide this information to Kay.

Outside Event Chair Susan Heinzman requested that members let her or Linda Romero-Mezza know about any outside tournaments so that the info can be posted to the website. Sarah Havens would also like to get any of these events on the TVLGA18 calendar if the info is available prior to handbook printing.

Bring-a-Man Day Chair Ruth Reynolds is looking for help with this July 24 event which will replace our 18-hole/9-hole mixer. Each league member is asked to bring a man for the event. Adam will pair men and ladies based on handicap so league members will not play with their guests. The Executive Board has discussed this event and will share ideas with Ruth and her committee.

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KAWGA Chair Brenda McJunkin reiterated the fact that KAWGA dues will remain $20 for 2012. Brenda will be sharing the chairmanship of this committee with Laura Imboden. Brenda requested that ladies provide feedback to the GAC. She reminded everyone that the GAC meets on the second Thursday of each month at 3:00. Lyn Layman suggested that the GAC meeting time be added to the TVLGA18 calendar as a reminder for ladies to attend.

Webmaster Carol Padgett requested information be sent to her on upcoming events so the events can be posted to the website. She reported that TVLGA18 is working on adding a Birdie Page to the website. Cost for the website is approximately $13/month. Carol also requested that she be informed of any changes, corrections, or updates that need to be made to the website.

President Lyn Layman initiated a discussion of the use of forward tees at some TVLGA18 events, especially on Pin Days. The purpose of encouraging black tee play is to foster better competition and ensure faster play. Marsha Gaster reported that the yardages for the black tees should be ready in time for the beginning of league play. Adam suggested that a formula similar to the MGA’s might be employed. That formula uses age plus handicap to determine black tee eligibility during competition.

Lyn passed around a survey (previously sent to the Executive Board) asking for “The Three Main Reasons I Play Golf on Tuesdays.” Lyn is doing this to encourage a positive attitude toward league days and to discourage the negative impact of a few golfers. Knowing the reasons why players attend on Tuesdays is important to respecting each other’s motivations.

Carol Padgett mentioned that she has the capability of doing surveys on our website (Survey Monkey) should other information need to be collected.

A discussion of the 2012 Invitational was initiated by Chair Bonnie Wood. She noted that the event is in the beginning stages. The event will be held on October 5 and 6 and will be held at Tennessee National and Toqua respectively. Breakfast will be catered at Tennessee National on Friday. Breakfast will be provided at Toqua on Saturday. The closing luncheon will be a special meal at the Yacht Club. The event is intended to draw from Tellico as well as other areas including Knoxville, Cleveland, Fairfield Glade, and Nashville. Marsha Gaster added that prizes will be chosen to enhance the event and possibly include a theme. She suggested local artist crafts such as pottery or baskets.

Bonnie and Marsha asked for input on the cost. A suggested amount of $150 - $175 was discussed. It was noted that some of the TVLGA18-budgeted money for the Invitational would be used to enhance the appearance of the restrooms in the clubhouse and on the course at Toqua. The entry fee will go specifically to the event for food, prizes, greens fees, etc.

The consensus of the board and chairs was that $175 per person was a reasonable amount for the event.

There was discussion about the event format – individual or two-person team. Most felt that a two-person event would be more fun. A show of hands confirmed the two-person best ball format. The possibility of imposing a handicap differential was also discussed. Marsha and Bonnie will review this with the pro staff.

Event entries will be on a first-come-first-served basis. Initial offerings prior to a deadline will allow for a percentage of outside players to sign up. The field will be limited to 96-100 players to allow for reasonable pace of play. Information will probably be made public around May or June. Carol Padgett agreed to post a link to the information and application for the 2012 Invitational on our TVLGA18 website. She also suggested that requiring entries to be postmarked after a certain date would be a good idea.

Bonnie Wood asked for help with the following:

Application – including contacting local hotels.
Luncheon – including menu, table decorations, prize tables ,and #1 and #10 tee markers.
Bath and Locker Room Fix Up – including insuring that restrooms are attended to on the morning of the event.
Breakfast - including contacting volunteer donations for Saturday’s event at Toqua.
Cart Set Up – including arranging for bag boys (seniors), towels and water on carts, snacks, coolers, range setup.

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Lyn Layman suggested an Invitational volunteer signup table at the Winter Coffee. She also suggested that at least the date, cost, and format information be presented to the members at that time.

Lyn requested that all board members and chairs keep up with their notebooks and notes throughout the year so that detailed and accurate information can be passed no to the 2013 board and chairs. She added a final reminder about the Winter Coffee at 10:00 a.m., March 6, at the Yacht Club and Opening Day on April 3. Adam Jacob reported that he currently has five vendors who will be part of the trunk show at the Opening Day luncheon.

Marsha Gaster let the members know that the GAC has prepared the tri-fold calendar for 2013 and that it is available in the pro shops. The calendar includes all major Tellico Village golf event dates as well as the course aeration schedule.

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:30 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Anne Parkhill, Acting Secretary

TVLGA 18 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

November 15, 2011

10:30 A.M.

Board Attendees: Lyn Layman, Sarah Havens, Bobbi Taylor, Anne Parkhill, Lee McCauley, Meg Southwick

Old Business:

Minutes from Closing Luncheon were approved.

Treasury shows a balance of $2316.64. New budget was set using a basis of 130 members. The USGA handicapping fee was increased from $17.75 to $20.00. Therefore, the dues for the 2012 golfing season will be fixed at $63.00 which also includes the hole-in-one insurance. The budget for 2012 was finalized.

The birdie tree will be eliminated and removed from the Toqua clubhouse. Birdies will be posted on the website and through emails following our play days.

On course etiquette and late arrivals for play days will be discussed at the opening luncheon in April. The USGA has specific guidelines on these issues and how they would apply to our league. In a stroke play event, a late arrival would be unable to compete.

Some changes are in order for our two-day events. The President's Cup will be played on two consecutive Tuesdays. The second Tuesday would have the Presidents' Cup players and the remaining players competing in a regular play day event.

The League Championship will be by tee times on Tuesday and Wednesday pending approval. Sign ups would be far enough in advance for the Chelsea system to accommodate those players on Wednesday.

The Member-Member tournament will be played on two consecutive Tuesdays.

New Business:

The 'Give Back Day' survey resulted in a 61% wanting to support the Susan B. Komen Foundation plus one or more additional charities. It was decided to accept the survey results and use the following recommendations. For the $15 fee one can allocate to pick one charity or all three listed. Those charities include the Susan B. Komen Foundation, local Alzheimer's group, and the Smoky Mountain Assistance Dogs. It was suggested we could also hold a 50/50 raffle to raise additional funds. The monies contributed to Adam for his drive would all be allocated to the Susan B. Komen Foundation.

The 'Bring a Man Day' is scheduled for July 24th at Kahite with a cookout following. More details to follow.

Instead of a Member/Guest Day, this year will be an invitational with lunch following at the Yacht Club. Tentative course and dates will be set, hopefully early October at Toqua. Bonnie Wood will chair this event and more details will follow.

June Lund is the Sunshine lady for our league. It was suggested for the opening luncheon to have her contact information on the tables.

New for the league next season will be the use of the black tees on Pin Day at Kahite for the fourth flight.

A Communication Network Program has been initiated for all board members to contact Committee Chairs with news of the league for better flow of information and include our Committee Chairs in the processes of the league's board. In turn, they would be able to communicate with us any needs of theirs.

Anne Parkhill will continue with the 'what if" communications.

Only those scores for Pin Day and League Championship will be posted as tournament scores.

The Executive Board and Committee Chairs will meet on February 14th at Tanasi at 9:30 A.M.

Winter Coffee will be at the Yacht Club on March 6th.

Opening Day is scheduled for April 3, 2012 with lunch following at the Yacht Club.

Meeting was adjourned at 12:45 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Meg Southwick, Secretary

TVLGA 18

CLOSING LUNCHEON

Tellico Village Yacht Club

October 25, 2011

Board Attendees: Anne Parkhill, Lyn Layman, Ann Silvis, Vicki Schwerdt, Kay Patterson, Brenda Lawson and Bobbi Taylor

Anne Parkhill welcomed the guest Sherry Palpant from State Farm Insurance and Adam Jacob. The other guests were stuck on the bridge because of an accident.

A musical invocation was given by Donna Hitchins, Bonnie Wood and Laura Imboden and a moment of silence for Diana Ellis.

Adam Jacob announced the winners of the scramble.

Front 9

1^st place: Brenda Lawson, Kay Patterson, Pam Skinner and Vicki Whitmore

2^nd place: Bonnie Wood, Susan Heinzman, Bonnie Porcello and Judy Kelly

3^rd place: Norma Burt, Sondra Rhymes, Phyllis Parrott-Price and Pat McAvoy

Back 9

1^st place: Brenda McJunkin, Joann Bergren, Chris Campbell and Angela Richardson

2^nd place: Ruth Reynolds, Linda Romero-Mezza, Sylvia Burch and May Slawson

3^rd place: Michelle Spicer, Brenda Jackson, Atie Rotmeyer and Marilyn Peterson

Closest to the Pin

Front 9: Bonnie Porcello

Back 9: Marti Ellerman

The meeting was called to order by Anne Parkhill at 12:45 P.M.

There were no corrections to the minutes of the Executive Board Meeting so they were accepted as stated on the website.

Treasurer’s Report: Anne Silvis beginning balance first of the year was $3310.00 and ending balance for the year was $2327.00. Several years ago we had a surplus of funds and the club has been trying to whittle the amount down since we are not earning any extra money on the surplus. We purposely have not increased dues except the small raise last year and also kept the committee budgets in the same range and reduced some of the committee budgets. Ann thanked the committees for staying within their budgets and getting the information back to her on a timely basis. Handicap fees for 2011 went up a $0.25 but the club absorbed that, so next year the dues will be $61 instead of $60. This should allow us to keep our budgets where they are currently. Update on dues: $58 and $63, which includes Hole in One.

A survey was placed at the tables; we might want to consider adding another charity adding to the Pink Ribbon. We could call it “Give Back Day”. We just want to get back some information for next year. Ann requested that the survey be filled out and returned to her today.

Membership Report: Vicki Schwerdt announced that our membership this year was 125 members. Vicki announced our new members for 2011; Marty Raque, Marge Sweeny, Carolyn Walsh, Darcy Lapir and Kay Meyers.

Vice President: Lyn Layman thanked all the TVLGA 18 ladies for an enjoyable season and hoped that they had fun this year. Her feedback this year was all positive and there were many great suggestions on how to improve upon some of the new games.

Lyn provided some stats: we averaged around 48% league participation each week with 126 members equates to about 60 members per week. There were three official rain outs. 107 members awarded points with a total of 1078 points assigned. The round of golf averaged 4 hours and 15 minutes.

One of Lyn’s favorite quotes sums the year; “Winning has always meant much to me, but winning friends has meant the most”. Quote by Babe Didrikson Zaharias.

Committee Chairs: Anne Parkhill introduced and thanked the committee chairs for 2011 with a few having committee reports:

Birdies: Kathy Mary gave report. We only give out birdie markers for the very first birdie of the season, this year we gave out 73 with total birdies of 245.

Toqua – 43 Birdies (no birdies on holes #2-4-8-9)

Tansai – 77 Birdies (no birdies on 4-15-18) but Ruth Reynolds bypassed a birdie on #4 & eagled it on 6/21

Kahite – 125 Birdies (no birdie on #17)

Toqua - #13 most birdies - 12

Tansai - #9 most birdies – 13

Kahite - #6 most birdies – 25

Bonnie Woods with the most birdies of 19

Vicki Whitmore with the second number of birdies 11

Lorene Branz with third number of birdies 10

Reba Richmond presented Bonnie with her award for the most Birdies.

Chip Ins: Carol Frohardt (Tansai), Sandra Douglas (Kahite) and Bonnie Porcello (Toqua); Sandra gave the report.

Toqua – 30 chip ins (#11 with 6)

Tansai – 22 chip ins (#9 & #15 with 3 each)

Kahite – 74 chip ins (#17 with 10)

Essie McGhee 1^st place - $30.65

Diane Carter 2^nd place - $24.60

Mary Kreyer 3^rd place - $18.20

Ringers: Brenda Lawson gave the report. Ringers, we take all the eligible scores throughout the year and they are posted to a spread sheet for Tansai, Toqua and Kahite and the program picks the best score on each hole. This year it has been divided into 4 flights at each course and will award money for 1^st and 2^nd place. There will be 24 awards given and 20 of those 24 scores are playoff score cards with the #1 handicap hole.

Tanasi Ringer Winners Toqua Kahite

4^th Flight – 1^st Linda Arbuckle Susan Kastner Nancy McDaniel

2^nd Marilyn Seiler Marilyn Seiler Ann Pangle

3^rd Flight - 1^st Myra Germilhac Barbara Pardue Carole Spahn

2^nd Susan Heinzman Anne Parkhill Pam Skinner

2^nd Flight – 1^st Alice Williams Lorene Branz Laura Imboden

2^nd Carol Frohardt Sarah Havens Lyn Layman

1^st Flight - 1^st Carolyn Acker Bonnie Wood Bonnie Wood

2^nd Bonnie Wood Vicki Whitmore Dee Prickett

Special Events: A big thank you to all that ran our special events

Member/Guest – Norma Burt

Member/Member – Nancy Brown and Dee Prickett

Pink Ribbon – Sondra Rhymes and Dixie Bishop

Outside Events:

KAWGA – Laura Imboden and Lee McCauley

Interclub – Bonnie Wood

Bonnie reported that our club was either in 1^st place or tied for 1^st the entire season until the end and we came in second. Bonnie asked each individual that participated in Interclub to stand as she called their names: Carolyn Acker, Theresa Bainlardi, Norma Burt, Anne Parkhill, Vicki Whitmore and Bonnie.

Invitational/Tournaments – Susan Heinzman, Linda Romero-Mezza

Other thank you’s for 2011

Big Sis/ Little Sis – Phyllis Parrott-Price

Communications – Karen Mathot

Website – Carol Padgett

Publicity – Nancy Brown and Marie Wardle

Handicap – Nancy McDaniel

Garden – Barbara Jones and Dee Prickett

Sunshine – June Lund

Prizes – Reba Richmond, Janet Kincaid and Carolyn Watson

Rules – Adam Jacob and Kay Patterson

Social Committee – Suzie Steege, Sara Emery and Glenda Steigerwald

Thank you for the wonderful job for the luncheon today and a thank you to the Yacht Club Staff.

Old Business:

TVLGA 18 contributed $100 toward the purchase of new trees that were lost at the golf courses due to the storms this past season.

New Business:

Slate of Officers was posted to the website and Kay Patterson, Chairman of the Nominating Committee will present the slate now:

President – Lyn Layman

Vice President – Sarah Havens

Secretary – Meg Southwick

Treasurer – Bobbi Taylor

Membership – Vicki Schwerdt

Anne asked for nominations from the floor; Pam Skinner moved that we accept the Board as presented by Kay. There was a second and the new Board was voted in.

Year End Awards presentation by Lyn Layman:

Before Lyn presented the awards she wanted to say a few words:

Lyn thanked Anne Parkhill for her help during the year. Lyn came up with a list of words to define her character; these are the words that mean the most to Lyn when describing Anne. Organized, Generous, Level Headed, Gracious and Friendly. The bad news for Lyn is that she has a mighty big pair of shoes to fill, but the good news is she has left me a paved path to follow. Thank you once again Anne.

One more thank you and we are on to the awards. Thank you Adam, I will truly miss working with you. You have become a special friend and I will miss our talks on Monday, usually me calling from the Wal-Mart parking lot. Thank you for your dedication to this group and the positive fun attitude you bring to your job.

Certificates for points earned should be available at Tanasi by the beginning of next week. The spreadsheets are available for anyone who wants to see their totals.

For Winter Golf, Adam has arranged for blocks of time on Tuesdays and emails will go out today and a sign posted today.

The Wine Box: I’ve always been a proponent of the phrase “let’s try It”. We did that this year with the whine box. Brenda, I still think it is a wonderful idea, but it seems our league does not have enough whiners to support this effort. We collected a whopping total of $20.93 and will put this toward our Garden budget next year. Thanks to all who participated.

Prizes awarded:

Member/Member: Low Gross Day One: Bonnie Wood / Theresa Bainlardi

Low Net Day One: Carolyn Walsh/Ann Silvis

Overall Winners: Bonnie Wood/ Theresa Bainlardi

Most Improved Player: Brenda McJunkin 19.7 to 14.3

2^nd place – Bonnie Wood

3^rd place – Gwen Knueven

Pin Day: 2^nd place – Jane Erickson – 9 points

1^st place – June Lund – 11 points

Skins: 29 players over 6 pin days earning $178.90 with most winning belonging to Sarah Havens @ $21 and Brenda McJunkin coming in second @ $18.75.

Presidents Cup: Runner up – Carol Spahn

Winner – Janet Kincaid

League Championship: 4^th Flight

Low Net – Diane Preston

Low Gross – Karen Gilbertson

3^rd Flight

Low Net – Bonnie Porcello

Low Gross – Gina Gaylor

2^nd Flight

Low Net – Brenda McJunkin

Low Gross – Margaret Sonntag

1^st Flight

Low Net – Carol Padgett

Low Gross – Sherry Wille

Overall Winners

2^nd Low Net – Pam Skinner

Low Net – Nancy Brown

2^nd Low Gross – Bonnie Wood

League Champion – Vicki Whitmore

Lyn presented the gift to Anne Parkhill; thanking her for an awesome year. She was presented a beautiful necklace with an eagle on it.

Committee Chairs for 2012:

Past President – Anne Parkhill

Member at Large/Publicity – Lee McCauley / Nancy Brown

Big Sister – Diana Burdick

Chip Ins – Kahite – Martie Raque

Tanasi – Diane Preston

Toqua – Atie Rotmeyer

Birdies – Evelyn Brooks

Communications – Karen Mathot/Joann Bergren

Garden – Kristin Farrington

Handicap – Nancy McDaniel

Interclub – Bonnie Wood

KAWGA – Laura Imboden/Brenda McJunkin

Member Guest/Invitational – Brenda Lawson

Bring a Man Day – Norma Burt – this tournament will replace 9 hole/18 hole exchange.

Outside Events – Susan Heinzman/Linda Romero-Mezza

Pink Ribbon – Pat McAvoy/Kay Patterson

Prizes – Reba Richmond, Janet Kincaid, Carolyn Watson

Ringers – Ruth Mullen

Social – Jean Clesen/Sandra Douglas/Marge Sweeney

Sunshine – June Lund

Website – Carol Padgett

Anne announced the Tellico Village Club Championship being held this weekend and asked for more participation.

The chair people were asked to meet with the new chairs and pass on your notes and books ASAP.

Anne thanked again the social committee, Adam and the Yacht Club staff for today.

Meeting adjourned at 2:05 PM

Respectfully Submitted,

Bobbi Taylor, Secretary