11-20-1996 Regular Meeting ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 20, 1996
PRESENT: Mary Newman, Babs Meyer, Herb Spahn, Ernest IIpthegrove ,
Leon Newman, Thomas Longman.
EXCUSED: Joe Schwartz , Doug Lindheimer
REVIEW OF LAST MONTH'S MEETING MINUTES
MEETING STARTED AT 5:30 P.M.
1 ) Overseeding completed Monday, 11/18. One week from Friday
will begin to see results This coming Monday 11/25 , sand
trap repair will begin.
2) Daily Log Sheet for Ranger has been implemented - with very
positive results .
3) Ladies Tees at #7 - Miami Shores Women's Golf Association
divided about this . Alberto offered to meet with them
Thursday morning. Babs Meyer suggested a compromise; also
that members come to Alberto directly instead of giving
orders to the employees .
Babs Meyer Tee Box on #9 and #12 . Could they be moved
temporarily?
Mr. IIpthegrove asked about the ladies locker room.
The ladies were pleased and sent in a written letter
of appreciation stating, the locker room was completed
on a timely basis , workers were courteous and attention
to detail was implemented.
Two chairs missing will be delivered Thursday or Friday.
4) Quotes received to correct fire code violations work to
begin in January.
5) Landscaping, Rest-Rooms and Wind Screens at Tennis Courts
has been progressing.
Herb Spahn - Rottweiler on country club grounds friendly but
aggressive and bothersome .
Leon Newman - #6 Tee has a drainage problem on the lowest spot
on the golf course .,
Mary Newman - is concerned about wildlife , (Crows , Geese , and
Crabs) .
Herb Spahn - mentioned the Soup (New England Clam Chowder hasn't
been good but getting better. Potato Salad sometimes tastes
like it soured. Please keep condiments refrigerated.
Thomas Longman - has moved back to the Shores in June and wants
to spend more time here . He grew up in Miami Shores .
Alberto - Clubs biggest challenge is to attract young people
to the Club.
Mary Newman says Welcome Baskets sent by the Village have not
been active in recruiting new members .
Mr. Upthegrove - said we should not depend on others to recruit
new members , we should take the responsibility of recruiting
ourselves .
Alberto - mentioned there is a small response to the three month
complimentary.
Herb Spahn - felt there are not enough Golf Tournaments planned;
specifically in the Season :
Alberto - said it's difficult to get the response and we should
concentrate on the 4 or 5 events we do have to make them
successful .
Leon Newman - misses the Men's Golf Association.
Meeting adjourned at 6:35 P.M.
Next meeting December 25 , 1996•