04-29-1992 Regular Meeting A
1
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
APRIL 29 , 1992
Present: Lewis Harms, Chairman; Ernest Upthegrove;
Nina Huston; Agnes Aspinall; Joseph
Obermeyer; Chuck Hart; Joe Schwartz, Alberto
Pozzi and Dick Thornton.
Absent: Richard J. Haft.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Harms at 5: 35 P.M.
Report by Mr. Hart:
1. Golf Course: Mr. Thornton suggested if Mr. Hart
cannot attend a meeting that the head golf pro be in
attendance.
The fungus problem is under control . The traps are
being worked on.
The first and fourth greens will be rebuilt. Major
work to begin 2nd week in May. Bunkers will be improved.
Work should not disrupt play. Areas to be sodded. Work
should take 3 or 4 days to be completed.
2 . Railroad Crossing: Mr. Hart spoke to Tony Clemente
why work has not begun. Hopefully construction will
commence soon.
3 . Membership and Use of Club Facilities: The Premier
Card has generated 3 , 000 new members for summer membership
program. Newspaper coupons will be phased out. Bulk of new
members are from Northern Dade County. Mr. Thornton wants
the club to keep a list to see how many become a full dues
paying member.
Also Mr. Thornton has received complaints re: Premier
Card; summer members versus regular members. Mr. Hart said
it happens every year and then it goes away.
Mr. Upthegrove stressed the fact that in order to get
new members, both young and old, you need a first rate golf
course. Renovations are a problem. Old 7th fairway is a
cause of concern.
Mr. Hart explained the importance of demographics
must . involve Downtown Miami, business clubs, civic
organizations, etc. , to use golf, tennis and dining
MANAGED BY
PROFESSIONAL COURSE MANAGEMENT
10000 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD • MIAMI SHORES, FLORIDA 33138 • (305)795-2360 • FAX(305)795-2384
2
facilities.
Mr. Thornton suggested golf instruction for children.
Mr. Hart said that the club has commitments and corporate
sponsorships for over 400 children to participate in an 8-
week summer program. It is free. Club supplies equipment.
Recreation departments throughout the city provide
transportation.
Mr. Pozzi said the dining room wants to maintain a
high quality of service and keep a high standard of food as
the costs per meal are averaged out. Mr. Schwartz advised
that we could attract more diners if meals could be served
earlier. Now we have daylight saving time but soon it will
be dark again at 5: 30. Some people do not like to drive at
night.
4 . 5-Acre Parcel: This piece of property has been
redefined. Approximately 4 . 1 acres recaptured. Handling
overflow parking.
5 . Tennis: Mr. Schwartz reported that the annual
\� tournament began April 25 and will run though the middle of
May. A banquet will be held at the conclusion of the
tournament.
6. Social Committee: Ms. Aspinall and Mr. Pozzi will
work on upcoming events.
7 . Mr. Thornton suggested that the club follow the UM
Hurricane Club and University of Florida programs explaining
the benefits of being a member versus not being a member.
Mr. Harms announced that the next meeting of the
Advisory Board will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 1992 at
5: 30 p.m. ; whereupon, upon motion duly made, seconded and
carried, the meeting was declared to be adjourned at 6: 35
p.m.
f