09-24-2008 Regular Meeting A
Advisory Board Meeting
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Present: H. Spahn, B. Swan, R. Gonzalez, L. Mennes, R. Baker, R. Sickelsmith, R. Strickland
and A. Pozzi
New Business:
A. Pozzi—
• Ready to start new membership program with discount
• Questions keep popping up, Randy prepared FAQ went over each question and answer
• Response favorable across the board , very excited about promotion
• Advertising for memberships in chamber news
• Placed an ad with Biscayne times—hits people that live in the area—distribution very
good
• Renewals are coming painfully slow, a tremendous amount of golf members either did
not renew or changed to social, deeply concerned about membership this year, poised
for a challenging year ahead of us
• August and September are the slowest months across the board
• September is down significantly across the board
• Prices have increased across the board and companies all have added a fuel surcharge
• Freight is more than the sand
• Might invite all realtors in the area to the Club and do a cocktail reception and answer
any questions they may have
• Golf course is in excellent condition
• Introduced Esme Market to the board
H. Spahn—No Comments
A. Pozzi —have to remove elevator in kitchen, that requires a lot of permits
L. Mennes—
• Still playing even though it is hot
• Leagues start beginning of October
• Lost some members
B. Swan—No Comments
R. Gonzalez— Would like to attend the rea.ltor meeting
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R. Baker—
• Disposable income affecting everyone
• Has some nice groups coming in
R. Sickelsmith—
• New lunch menu will be out in the middle on November
• In addition to tightening the belt we will do a good job with what we have
R. Strickland—No Comments
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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