Advisory Board Meeting Minutes -January 29, 2020
Advisory Board Meeting
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Present: M. Mennes, S. Maroon, P. Rajo, T. Septembre, N. Powell, C. Baetzel, H. Orlin, P. Arutyunov,
R. Strickland and A. Pozzi
Meeting was called to order at 5:35 pm
The Advisory Board minutes from November were approved
Old Business:
A. Pozzi –
• The ice and water dispenser is on order. The size we need to meet demand is special order only.
Expected early March
• The Club had a good December, both in F&B and rounds played
• As of now for January, the golf course is ahead in rounds and revenue
• Membership is coming in very strong, and we have been adding a lot of new members in all
membership categories
• Our golf course conditions are just as good as any other golf course in Dade or Broward county
• Seth and maintenance crew should be commended for the work they do to maintain the golf course
• The Country Club Advisory Board presentation to the Village Council is scheduled for March 3
• We expect the Village Council to pass an ordinance prohibiting the use of single use water bottles,
as I understand it, any contracts that pre-date the ordinance are exempt; however, we will make
every effort to comply
New Business:
T. Septembre –
• What is the status of Melreese Golf Club
• Why isn’t there a cocktail menu? There should be a light bite menu to entice people to come in
between 4 and 6pm to order light bites and cocktails
• Would like to increase foot traffic in the restaurant, should put a sign outside about the light bites
and cocktails
• Fish dip would be a nice addition to the menu
• What is being done about the cracks in the bricks by the main entrance to the Club?
• Have you thought about adding a Vita Course or a gym as added amenities?
A. Pozzi -
• The future of Melreese is still undecided
• After 3pm we have a limited lunch menu, we will change the name of this bar menu to lite bite
menu
• As of now, we are not doing anything about the cracks in the bricks at the main entrance, if we did it
would create a significant disruption to our members and guests, not to mention the cost associated
with the repair
• There are strict limits for signage along the boulevard
• Pavel is trying out several different recipes for the fish dips, we will have one on the Friday night
menu
• Please have some fish dip for Saturday morning so Mr. Rajo can sample it
• We have contemplated athletic facilities but we do not have the appropriate space to setup a proper
gym. The Vita Course is not something we would consider as it would only exacerbate the already
serious issues we have with trespassing and it would be a hazard around the golf course
P. Arutyunov –
• We do have a cocktail menu
• We now have Old Rip Van Winkle 10 year available in the lounge
N. Powell – No Comments
P. Rajo – No Comments
S. Maroon – Is there a dress code on the driving range or golf course?
C. Baetzel –
• We do not allow jeans, gym shorts, bathing suits and non collar shirts
• We had an issue with someone saying that what some of ladieswear on the golf course is
inappropriate, we printed out pictures to show them what some of the ladies in the LPGA wear
T. Septembre – Is there a dress code in the restaurant
A. Pozzi -
• We are a little more lenient in the dining room
• Some people do not understand what is appropriate
M. Mennes – Thanksgiving was very good and well organized
H. Orlin –
• Tennis is in full season, a lot of action on the courts
• Completed a very nice winter camp, great numbers
• The clay and hard courts are in excellent shape
• The junior programs started a couple of weeks ago
• We need to figure out how to increase the play between 7 to 9pm
• Installed a new ice machine
C. Baetzel –
• We had two big events, the Miami Shores Classic and the Member - Member tournament, both had
a great turn out and were well received by all the participants
• The next event is the member guest tournament and as of now there are 11 teams signed up
• The junior program is growing
• Maya is now teaching two woman’s clinics, she is in the LPGA program
P. Arutyunov –
• Taco and Tequila night is tomorrow
• Next Thursday will be burger night
• February 13th the Groovedogz will play
R. Strickland – No Comments
The next meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2020
Meeting adjourned at 7:05 pm