MEADOWLARK WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB

​   General Meeting Minutes June 5, 2024

Meeting brought to order at 11:52 a.m. with 35 members present. 

NEWS OF MEMBERS: 

Peggy Bachlor was present and is continuing to improve.

Mary Eggert was present and played golf today.

Karen Coulter is improving and able to walk without assistive devices.

Jan Brown is continuing to do well.

Cindy Fellows is in less pain and recovering. 

Sandy Osterhout recently fell and injured her head.  She received several sutures and is recovering.

Su Chung is currently hospitalized with low hemoglobin and awaiting outcome of testing.

MINUTES:   Sharon Wertz made a motion to approve minutes from the April 3rd meeting and was seconded by Jackie Minnis. 

TREASURER’S REPORT: Sharon Scott

Sharon reported the current account balance. Sharon is preparing a mid-year budget review to be presented next meeting.

MEMBERSHIP:  Sharon Wertz 

Sharon reported that we currently have 76 members.  New members are Michale Brode and Michelle Bliss.  

Sharon said MWGC members will receive an email from SCGA before their membership renewal is due and asked members to renew as soon as possible to avoid additional paperwork and possible lapse in membership.

WEEKLY TOURNAMENTS:  Barbara Negrete

Barbara announced the April Low Net winner was Debbie Dakouzlian.  Ringer results will be sent to members via email in July. 

Barbara reminded members to make sure another member intends to play before signing them up to play.

MONTHLY TOURNAMENTS: Mary Zant 

Mary reported the winners of the Eclectic Tournament were:  1st Flight- Gross: 1st Diana Sveslosky 80, 2nd Michelle States 80 (card off). Net: 1st Christi Whittmore 63, 2nd Ann Williams 67. 2nd Flight-Gross: 1st Barbara Rechlin 90, 2nd Kathy Kumpis 90 (card off). Net: 1st Joyce Nagatani 66, 2nd Mary Zant 68. 3rd Flight-Gross: Judy Shaad 95. Net Kimberly Hur 64. 4th Flight-Gross Dee Wright 102. Net Penny Brear 66.

Mary said June and July is the Club Championship and Alternate Tournament to be played June 26, July 3, and July 10.   Mary distributed a sign-up sheet and reminded members they must play all three days to be eligible to win the Club Championship, but may play two of three days to be eligible to win in the flighted alternate tournament.

HANDICAP/WPLGASC: Debbie Dakouzlian 

Debbie reported the April Most Improved Player was Ann Williams improving from 14.1 to 12.5. 

Debbie reported the following winners from the May WPLGASC play at Los Amigos.  First Flight, 1st Gross, Michelle. 3rd Net Jackie Minnis. 3rd Flight, Net 3rd Donna Ray.  4th Flight, Gross 3rd Dee Wright. Winners from Los Serranos, First Flight Gross 1st, Sharon Scott and Sally Modzelewski. Second Flight 3rd Gross, Sheila Blyth.

Debbie said WPLGASC is using Golf Genius to sign up for major tournaments and monthly tournaments may be paid for using one check for both tournament and green fees.

Debbie reminded members to post their hole-by-hole score by midnight of the day played. 

WPLGASC TEAM PLAY:  Donna De Wit

No report.

SCGA TEAM PLAY:  Peggy Bachlor 

No report.

SOCIAL: Marian Rocchi and Patty Mathis

Marian reported the next fundraiser will be on August 5th at California Pizza Kitchen in Huntington Beach.  Pam Mabry is the June birthday winner.

TEE FOR TWO: Donna De Wit

Tee for Two at Temecula Creek Resort and Golf is filling up fast.  If you wish to attend please let Donna know as soon as possible.

RULES: Jackie Minnis

Jackie discussed free relief if your ball lands in a flower bed. There was discussion regarding adding this information to our standing rules as well as possible signage designating tended flower beds.  She also sent an email to members regarding “play it as it lies.”

OLD BUSINESS:  Penny Brear

Sharon Scott said she is working with Yvonne Rochester and Barbara Negrete to implement the use of Golf Genius.  She sent a test email to members recently and will send further test emails as the team works to implement using the system.

NEW BUSINESS: Penny Brear

Penny requested members read our standing rules and report any issues with rewording, additions, or deletions to Sharon Wertz as she will be updating the MWGC Constitution. 

Sharon Wertz said she is working with Marti Slates, Peggy Bachlor, and Barbara Negrete to review Standing Rules and the Constitution to eliminate inconsistencies and ensure accuracy.

MEETING ADJOURNED: 12:46 p.m.