Charbonneau Men’s Club (CMC) Board Meeting November 7, 2023
MINUTES
Quorum: Present – Mason, Brown, Tyler, Groshong, Fieweger, Benesh, Stout,
Bonino, McLeod, Johnson, Swanson, Williams Absent; Harp
Guest: Perry Esterson
Call to Order by President Don1 @ 3:01 pm Card room Clubhouse.
Don1 introduced the 3 newest Board members: Lloyd Johnson, Ron Swanson &
Mike Williams
Elect New Officers for 2024 Season:
MOTION by Bill S for Greg Benesh to become the new President. Spence G 2nd
.
Via voice vote – unanimous Yes.
MOTION by Don1 for Mike Williams to become the new Treasurer. Mike B 2nd
.
Via Voice vote – unanimous Yes. Condition – that Greg B help Mike with
transition. Lloyd J agreed to also assist.
MOTION by Don1 for Spence Groshong to remain as VP. Perry E 2nd
.
Via Voice vote – unanimous Yes. Spence will have 2 knees replaced within the
next 6 months.
Joe Fieweger will remain as Secretary for 2024 season.
New Board Members (3)
Lloyd Johnson said he will need a 3 person committee to address the issues with
our current website. Needs are with: services for current members, a new
member welcome video, as well as a calendar of events.
Note: Committee members don’t need to be Board members.
Mike Williams said he is here to learn and contribute. Has been a CMC member
for last 4 years. Appreciates the help from Greg B and Lloyd J with the Treasurer’s
routine.
Ron Swanson also said he is eager to learn and contribute to help the members
tournaments and scoring. Mentioned that GG has an up to the minute
“leaderboard” providing no waiting after a normal event for results Is it doable?
Bill S said – probably not. All players would have to enter a score to an app after
each hole. With our current method of Scoring, we can have the results within 3
hours of the last person finishing. This is a huge improvement (w GG) than before
when it might take 2-3 days to post the winners. For major events and
Scrambles, Chris does the scoring and has results within an hour.
Ron S and Tim Bonino will begin to write the monthly CMC column in the Villager.
Tim has nearly completed the article for the Dec issue.
Hole-in One Winners for 2023 Season (ended 10/31/23) — 6
$800 will be divided among the 6 winners. Their names will appear in the Villager
column.
Preparing YEAR END FINANCIAL Reports Greg B has completed this (10/31/23)as
well as a 2024 financial Budget and sent a copy to all Board members.
CGC Report Perry Esterson says Red Course is likely closed for the season,
‘however’ should we have a good weather stretch and public demand, Chris may
open it temporarily. Plan to address Green Course drainage problems and the
general condition of tee boxes. Reports that over 50,000 rounds played in ’23.
Board Chairs for 2024
Tournaments – Gene Harp and Tim Tyler, as well as current committee staff
Publicity – Normal duties of the President and VP
Social – Richard McLeod. He has already outlined the social events for 2024
including menus and expected turnout – based on 2023.
Membership – Richard M. He has created the renewal membership forms and
has reported current membership at 236 (10/31/23) AS of today (11/7), 25
renewals and 1 new member.
Communication – Ron Swanson and (unofficially) Tom Taylor.
Tom has done a great job of sending email notices of major golf events and
holiday couples outings. Ron will be the new Chair. Will check with Tom to see
that he and Ron can work together on this for 2024. Bill S and Tim B will assist
Ron and Tom.
Rules – Mike Brown (along with Gibbons, Sanville, and Wilcox). Hope to schedule
a Gibbons seminar during the winter for all 3 associations.
OGA – Mike Brown Mike attended a recent OGA seminar in Salem with 172
members. Mike produced a report showing where the dues money goes. OGA
says fees haven’t increased in 7 years until now ($6). If cleared, we may post the
details in the January Villager column.
“Greens “ – Perry E and Mike Brown. This is our liaison with Matt and the
Maintenance staff.
Nine Hole Division – Tim B and Richard M. Working with Ken Sutton and the
membership to keep them informed and invited to ALL functions.
Scholarship – Tim B Tim has vast experience with granting scholarships. This
season he had 14 applicants, 7 that applied, and 3 winners. Tim gave a brief
sketch of the winners – all worthy. Each received $800.
MOTION by Spence G to donate $2000 of the 2023 Invitational (income profit) to
the 2024 Scholarship fund. 2nd by Greg B.
Via voice vote – unanimous Yes.
MOTION by Spence G that the INVITATIONAL Tournament be formally turned
over to Chris Bensel with CMC members assisting. The Board members assisting
would be Spence G, Bill Stout, and Mike Brown.
Via voice vote – unanimous Yes
(NEW) WEB SITE – Lloyd Johnson. Ron S to offer help as well as CMC member
Paul Lewis, an experienced webmaster.
Tim Tyler and Gene Harp had Kathy Harp approach them about displaying existing
trophies in the ‘new’ clubhouse. Tim and Gene will see what we have (locate
them) and plan a way to display them.
Richard M – Suggested a Winter “Chilli – Chowder” Night with the proceeds
going to our Scholarship Fund. The date would be January 17, 2024. Nicole was
made aware of our intentions as were the other two golf associations. No vote
was taken, yet the Board is interesting in pursuing details for this event.
Don1 and Greg B adjourned the meeting at 4:21 pm
Next Board Meeting December 5th
