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CAPTAINS GOLF COURSE COIlt PARISON REPORT
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REVENUE 16 MM -18 May- May-17 M18 Ma19 May-20
MEMBERSHIPS:
RESIDENTS-Early $ 36,055.00 $ 34,200.00 $ 37,084.00 $ 48,389.85 $ 45,908.00 $ 125,762.00
RESIDENTS-Maming $ 39,224.00 $ 29,250.00 $ 36,849.00 $ 47,925.99 $ 35,905.00 $ 76,756.00
RESIDENTS-Twilight $ 6,783.00 $ 10,241.00 $ 8,786.00 $ 11,758.00 $ 14,272.00 $ 34,156.00
CHARTER NON-RESIDENTS $ 1,300.00 $ (1,210.00) $ 1,339.00 $ 1,379.00 $ $ 3,040.00
NON-RESIDENTS $ 38,40D.00 $ 43,300.00 $ 40,170.00 $ 44,520.00 $ 56,564.00 $ 160,517.DD
NON-RESIDENT TWILIGHT $ 2,995.00 $ 4,792.00 $ 5,553.00 $ 9,825.00 $ 10,672.00 $ 40,267.00
AFP COLLEGIATE $ 2,050.00 $ 350.00 $ 11800.00 $ 1,110.00 $ 388.00 $ 14,117.00
AFP JUNIOR $ 1,050.00 $ 525.00 $ 540.00 $ 185.00 $ 388.00 $ 4,056.00
SUBTOTAL $ 127,857.00 $ 121,448.00 $ 132,121.00 $ 165,092.84 $ 164,097.00 $ 458,671.00
GREEN FEES:
18 HOLE GREEN FEE $ 162,031.96 $ 145,667.15 $ 110,966.00 $ 141,811.00 $ 129,073.50 $ 30,107.00
TWILIGHT GREEN FEES $ 15,566.00 $ 11,033.00 $ 10,382.00 $ 14,051.00 $ 14,770.00 $ 10,602.00
BACK 9 GREEN FEES $ 5,709.70 $ 6,222.00 $ 3,795.00 $ 4,392.00 $ 5,018.95 $ 2,520.00
ADVANCED RESERVATIONS $ 21,377.80 $ 26,395.00 $ 15,032.26 $ 18,773.00 $ 20,121.10 $ 400.00
SUBTOTAL $ 204,685A6 $ 189,317.15 $ 140,175.26 $ 179,027.00 $ 168,983.55 $ 43,629.00
CARTS:
18 HOLE CART $ 65,642.05 $ 63,142.69 $ 50,424.34 $ 60,655.69 $ 49,356.84 $ 5,821.39
9 HOLE CART $ 9,900.57 $ 9,542.53 $ 8,170.31 $ 11,386.76 $ 11,808.21 $ 2,266.51
SUBTOTAL $ 75,542.62 $ 72,685.22 $ 58,594.65 $ 72,042.45 $ 61,165.05 $- 8,087.90
DRIVING RANGE $ 15,473.00 $ 13,975.00 $ 13,490.00 $ 13,685.80 $ 16,241.00 $
PULL CARTS $ 629.42 $ 608.10 $ 596.84 $ 666.54 $ 703.20 $ 158.94
SNACK BAR RENT $ 3,000.00 $ 7,500.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 2,500.00 $
GIFT CERTIFICATES $ 167.22 $ (4,394.69) $ 2,230.13 $ (1,599.92) $ (3,136.62) $ (769.67)
CREDIT BOOK $ 4,721.08 $ 7,368.00 $ 4,331.49 $ 6,014.66 $ 6,284.30 $ (33.04)
PRO SHOP SALES $ 34,788.34 $ 31,901.69 $ 29,935.19 $ 31,937.95 $ 32,242.67 $ 10,727.69
MISC.SALES $ - $ _ $ _ $ _ $ $
SUBTOTAL $ 58,779.06 $ 56,958.10 $ 53,583.65 $ 53,205.03 $ 54,814.55 $ 10,083.92
TOTAL REVENUE $ 466,864.14 $ 440,408.47 $ 364,474.56 $469,367.32 $ 449,060.15 $ 520,471.82
CAPTAINS GOLF COURSE COMPARISON REPORT
CALENDAR YEAR THROUGH r AY(5 moad►s )
YEAR 2015 YEAR 2016 YEAR 2017 YEAR 2018 YEAR 2019 YEAR 2020
REVENUE
FY2e0 AFP Rev Rcvd in FY20
RESIDENTS-Early $ 268,255.00 $ 269,250.00 $ 265,628.00 $ 263,593.85 $ 293,790.00 $ 287,477.00
RESIDENTS-Moming $ 219,724.00 $ 196,750.00 S 208,809.00 $ 203,870.99 $ 198,847.45 $ 168,921.00
RESIDENTS-Twilight $ 23,112.00 $ 28,994.00 $ 29,735.00 $ 38,800.00 $ 40,848.33 $ 45,460,00
CHARTER NON-RESIDENTS $ 7,800.00 $ 6,590.00 $ 61856.00 $ 6,895.00 $ 7,240.00 $ 4,560.00
NON-RESIDENTS $ 264,820.00 $ 300,300.00 $ 304,701.00 $ 305,726.00 $ 311,552.00 $ 308.376.00
NON-RESIDENT TWILIGHT $ 11,980,00 $ 15,574.00 $ 17,276.00 $ 34,075.00 $ 35,355.00 $ 55,172.00
COLLEGIATE $ 5.500.00 $ 2,950.00 $ 3,035.00 $ 3.650.00 $ 5,939.00 $ 14,912.00
JUNIORS $ 4,500.00 $ 4,175.00 $ 2,496.0_0 $ 2,195.00 $ 2,470.00 $ 4,444.00
SUBTOTAL $ 805,691.00 $ 824,583.00 $ 838,336.00 $ 856,805.84 S $96,041.78 $ 889,322.00
FY21 AFP Rev Rcvd in FY20:
RESIDENTS-Early $ 100,642.00
RESIDENTS-Moming $ 39,245.00
RESIDENTS-Twilight $ 8,028.00
CHARTER NON-RESIDENTS $
NON-RESIDENTS $ 91,795.00
NON-RESIDENTTWILIGHT $ 10,005.00
COLLEGIATE
JUNIORS $ 388.00
SUBTOTAL $ 388.00
$ 250,491.00
TOTAL AFP REVENUE S 1,139,613.00
GREEN FEES:
18 HOLE GREEN FEE $ 194,452.30 $ 190,760.15 $ 170,075.94 $ 192,132.00 $ 168,797.50 $ 42,862.00
TWILIGHT GREEN FEES $ 22,990.00 $ 19,739.95 $ 22,877.00 S 23,054.00 $ 26,995.00 $ 16,267.00
BACK 9 GREEN FEES S 7,913,70 $ 9,708.00 $ 7,648.85 $ 6,355.00 $ 6,297.95 $ 2,990.00
ADVANCED RESERVATIONS $ 28,677.80 $ 34.116.00 $ 19,093.86 $ 28,725.20 $ 32,255.00 $ 11,092.20
SUBTOTAL $ 254,033.80 $ 254,324.10 S 219,895.65 $ 250,266.20 $ 234,345.45 $ 73,211.20
CARTS:
18 HOLE CART $ 83,139.52 $ 87,419.01 $ 77.218.62 $ 81,222.09 $ 69,765.68 $ 13,943.86
9 HOLE CART $ 13,233.81 $ 15,563.92 $ 15,497.63 $ 16,872.84 $ 19.143.64 $ 6,324.11
SUBTOTAL $ 96,373.33 $ 102,982.93 $ 92,716.25 $ 98,094.93 $ 88,909.32 S 20,287.97
DRIVING RANGE $ 24,601.00 $ 26,074,00 $ 24,110.00 $ 25,417.80 $ 30,175.00 $ 5,450.00
PULL CARTS $ 931.61 $ 1.004.37 $ 1,029.74 $ 1249.28 $ 1,283.96 $ 312.30
SNACK BAR RENT $ 6,000.00 $ 10,500.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 4,201.58 $
GIFT CERTIFICATES $ (970.10) $ (6,736.27) $ (336.36) $ (5,469.01) $ (6,331.03) $ (6,557,40)
CREDIT BOOK $ 3,406.18 $ 7,029.35 $ 4,182.58 $ 5,641.33 $ 4,68520 $ (553.63)
PRO SHOP SALES $ 73,554.77 $ 72,955.12 $ 70,750.46 $ 68,096.34 $ 65,431.06 $ 28,301.52
MISC.SALES $ $ $ $ $ $
SUBTOTAL S 107,523.46 $ 110,826.57 $ 105,7366.42 $ 98,935.72 S 99,445.77 $ 26,952.79
TOTAL REVENUE $1,263,621.59 $1,292,716.60 $ 1,258,484.32 S 1,304,102.89 $ 1,318,742.32 $ 1,260,244.96
CAPTAINS GOLF COURSE COMPARISON REPORT -
FISCAL YEAR THROUGH MAY( 11 months )
REVENUE 15 FY 20016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020
FY20AFP Rev Rcvd Nr FY20
RESIDENTS-Early $ 278,895.00 $ 275,281.00 $ 278,207.00 $ 273,579.85 $ 311,770.00 $ 300,148.00
RESIDENTS-Morning $ 221,224.00 $ 200,500.00 S 214,059.00 $ 206,982.99 $ 198,1352.45 $ 172,261.00
RESIDENTS-Twilight $ 24,334.00 $ 33,527.00 $ 33,768.00 $ 40,083.00 $ 45,335.33 $ 50,892.00
CHARTER NON-RESIDENTS $ 7,800.00 $ 6,590.00 $ 6,656.00 $ 8,895.00 $ 7,240.00 $ 4,560.00
NON-RESIDENTS $ 271,012.00 $ 310,046.00 $ 314,787.00 $ 313,106.00 $ 320,717.00 $ 318,830.00
NON-RESIDENT TWILIGHT $ 13,326.00 $ 17,021.00 $ 18,023.00 $ 36,056.00 $ 37,509.00 $ 58,280.00
COLLEGIATE $ 5,700.00 $ 2,950,00 S 3,035.00 $ 4,165.00 $ 8,879.00 $ 15,857.00
JUNIORS $ 5,025.00 $ 4,700.00 $ 3,196.00 $ 2.915.00 $ 3,555.00 $__ 4,832,00
SUBTOTAL S 827,316.00 $ 850,615.00 $ 871,731.00 $ 883,762.84 8 930,857.78 $ 925,860.00
FY21 AFP Rev Rcvd In FY20.
RESIDENTS-Early $ 100,642 00
RESIDENTS-Morning $ 30.245.00
RESIDENTS-Twiiight $ 8,028.00
CHARTER NON-RESIDENTS $
NON-RESIDENTS $ 91,795.00
NON-RESIDENT TWILIGHT $ 10,005.00
COLLEGIATE $ 388.00
JUNIORS
$ 386.00
SUBTOTAL
$ 250,491.00
TOTAL AFP REVENUE $ 1,176,151.00
GREEN FEES:
18 HOLE GREEN FEE $1,206,659.76 $1,285,463.47 $ 1,180,652.41 $1,145,028.55 $ 1,166,917.84 $ 1,075,509.58
TWILIGHT GREEN FEES $ 111,810.00 $ 110,077.54 $ 132,677.40 $ 133,137.00 $ 138,391.20 $ 132,660.00
BACK 9 GREEN FEES $ 32,832.70 $ 37,181.00 $ 47,740.85 $ 55,134.20 $ 84,104.99 $ 70,832.00
ADVANCED RESERVATIONS $ 103,091.50 $ 128,617.45 $ 99,779.26 $ 100,421.48 $ 85,842.00 $ 65,148.60
SUBTOTAL $1,454,393.96 $1,541,339.46 $ 1,460,849.92 $1,433,721.23 $ 1,455,258.03 S 1,344,150.18
CARTS:
18 HOLE CART $ 425,111.11 $ 458,565.52 $ 446,433.90 $ 431,593.12 $ 428,989.07 $ 370,153.76
9 HOLE CART $ 80,576.91 $ 91,789.84 $ 89,287.04 $ 93,146.07 $ 104,098.70 $ 95,391.25
SUBTOTAL $ 505,688.02 $ 550,355.36 $ 535,720.94 $ 524,739.19 $ 533,087.77 $ 465,545.01
DRIVING RANGE $ 98,344.40 $ 113,643,00 $ 99,474.50 $ 108,580.80 $ 112,657.00 $ 91,547,00
PULL CARTS $ 6,795.62 $ 7,108.39 $ 6,360.21 $ 7,604.66 $ 7,312.17 $ 5,723.49
SNACK BAR RENT $ 42,500.00 $ 47,000.00 $ 42,500.00 $ 38,000.00 $ 30,701.58 $ 28,202.16
GIFT CERTIFICATES $ (1,727.14) $ (11,852.01) $ (2,472.10) $ (B,347.94) $ (10,016.67) $ (5,516.58)
CREDIT BOOK $ 655.70 $ 3,534.59 $ 11,067.99 $ 11,954.54 $ 97.58 $ 1,995.36
PRO SHOP SALES $ 261,219.13 $ 283,635.46 $ 248,789.87 $ 227,692.96 $ 241,996.57 $ 197,673.69
MISC.SALES $ - $ - $ - $ $ $
SUBTOTAL $ 407,767.71 $ 423,069.43 S 405,720.47 $ 385,485.02 $ 382,748.21 $ 319,625.12
TOTAL REVENUE $3,195,185.69 $3,365,379.25 $ 3,274,022.33 $3,227,708.28 $ 3,301,949.79 $ 3,305,471.31
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AFP REFUNDS AND/OR CREDITS:
Below is the Golf Commission policy in regard to Annual Fee Player
refunds and/or credits:
Two-Year Membership:
For purposes of this policy, the total amount paid towards the AFP membership will be
divided in half. One half will be deemed to be the Year 1 Balance and the other half will be
deemed to be the Year 2 Balance. The Adjusted Year 1 or Year 2 balance is the payment
for that year less the value of any rounds played in the relevant membership year prior to
June 30. A round will be valued at the prevailing greens fee in effect at the time it was
played.
1. Refund or credit requested prior to 6/30/2020:
❑ If the AFP has played three times or fewer during the membership period commencing on
4/1/2020, they may request a refund of the Adjusted Year 1 balance plus the Year 2
balance.
❑ If the AFP has played more than three times during the 2020 membership year they may
request a refund of the Year 2 balance and a credit of the Adjusted Year 1 balance. This
non-transferable credit may be applied only towards the AFP's membership fee in 2021 and
expires on 6/30/2021.
2. Refund requested between 7/1/2020 and 3/31/2021:
❑ An AFP may request a refund of the Year 2 Balance.
3. Refund or credit requested after 3/31/2021:
❑ Any application for a refund or credit must be received by June 30, 2021.
❑ If the AFP has played three times or fewer, then they may request a refund of the Year 2
adjusted balance.
❑ If the AFP has played more than three times during the 2021 membership year they may
request a credit of the adjusted Year 2 balance. This non-transferable credit may be applied
only towards the AFP's membership fee in 2022 and expires on 6/30/22.
One-Year Membership:
1)Any application for a refund or credit must be received by June 30th of the current
membership year.
2)Any rounds that have been played during the current membership period will be valued at
the prevailing green fee in effect at the time and deducted from the membership fee paid.
This shall be referred to as the remaining balance.
3) If the AFP has played three times or fewer, then they are eligible to request refund for the
remaining balance.
4) If the AFP has a temporary disability or hardship that prevents them from playing for the
remainder of the season, then they are eligible to request a credit of the remaining balance
to be applied only towards the AFP's membership fee in the following year. This credit is
non-transferable, and expires on June 30th of the following year.
All such refunds or credits will be issued at the discretion of the Golf Commission.
Mark
My Doctor has now banned me from golf for the entire season. Not good news
for me. (Details deleted).
Of course I paid the full freight for the 2020 season in January. What are
your suggestions about obtaining a refund.
Please let me know what documentation is required.
Thanks.
Brian
T. Brian Condon
Mark and Brewster Golf Commissioners,
On February 22, 2020, 1 paid the amount of$2006.00 for Golf Membership for Brewster residents for
2020 and 2021. At this time we will be staying in Florida so that we can take care of my wife's elderly
Mother. We will not be returning to Massachusetts this season.
Please let me know how you would like to handle my payment for the 2020 season.
Paul Shriber
June 8, 2020
Mark O'Brien:
Due to an unresolved medical issue, I wish to resign my membership at the Captains Golf Course. I hope
to be able to play once in a while on a daily basis but not as a regular member.
Thank you for your consideration of cancellation and reimbursement of my 2020 membership dues.
Sincerely
Philip A.Sousa
Mr.Sousa has played 2 times at a value of$120. His membership fee was$877. The remaining
balance is$757.
State of The Captains
Golf Commission June 2020 Update to Our Membership
The Coronavirus has significantly changed our lives as well as the golf
business. The Captains Golf Course was directed to close on March 16th and
state restrictions delayed the opening of the 2020 season by more than 5
weeks. Initial guidelines impacted traditional spring course maintenance and,
although the course was allowed to reopen on May 8, strict protocols had to
be implemented in order to ensure that the safety of our membership was a
priority. Mark and staff were quick to react to the mandated restrictions and
to get Captains open for play. The original requirement of 15-minute intervals
between tee times meant far less available times. This has been addressed by
making member play the priority, while only recently allowing nonmember
play.As restrictions are changed and eased, we continue to make member
needs a priority. The reduction of the required interval to12 minutes will
have no immediate impact on the amount of tee times available to members.
There is still more to do and we are committed to keeping you informed,
improving course conditions and making play at Captains the best it can be.
Our Membership.
• The membership of the Captains has been tremendously supportive
throughout this period of COVID restrictions and limitations and that
support is very much appreciated. The number of rounds played,
membership renewals and associated revenue have all exceeded
projections.
• Our two-year membership offer was so successful that we had to
turn away applicants due to program parameters.
• There have been over 100 new memberships this year including 64
nonresidents and 37 residents.
Our Financial Status.
• With your early support of the two-year membership program, we
were able to make the final bond payment for the second course
construction and other facility improvements. We own the Captains!
• Prior to the pandemic, the Golf Commission had begun developing
strategic plans to prioritize necessary capital improvements and
deferred maintenance projects. We will continue this effort.
• As a result of the required course closure and other restrictions, we
anticipate ending our 2020 fiscal year on 6/30 with a deficit.
Fortunately, right now we are projecting the deficit to be
approximately$100,000, far less than initially projected. The state
has enacted special legislation allowing repayment of this deficit to
be amortized over the next three fiscal years.
• Our near-term plan to build a retained earnings position of$100,000
and our longer range plan to increase this to $500,000 by FY25 are
likely to be delayed by this deficit and the future impact of the
pandemic on our revenues and expenses.
Current Important News.
• New golf carts were delivered in April and are now in use by the
membership. Pick up and return policies have changed slightly in
order to insure golfer safety and facilitate sanitation after each use.
■ A planned search for a replacement superintendent was suspended
due to the pandemic and the financial impact it has had on golf
course operations. In the interim, the current staff with many years
of experience has stepped up to assume stewardship of our courses.
We ask that you give them your support and let us know how they
are doing.
• PLACEHOLDER FOR INFORMATION ABOUT PLAN FOR
REPLACEMENT OF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT. REVISED PLAN
WILL BE DISCUSSED AT MEETING ON 6/16/20.
Recent Golf Commission News.
• After a two month hiatus due to local restrictions, the Golf
Commission conducted virtual meetings in both May and June. It
is anticipated that we will continue to meet virtually during the
summer. These meetings can be accessed in real time on Channel
18 or via the Town's website. The recordings of these meetings
are available on the Town's website at:
http://video.brewster-ma.gov/CablecastftblicSite/?channel=1
* The Commission welcomes input from both course members and
the general public. The Commission can be reached at
�55olfcommission0brewster-ma.gov.
What We Ask of You.
• Keep an eye on course conditions and let us know if anything needs
attention.
• Bunker maintenance is being performed to the extent possible, but
with no rakes, please make every effort to smooth out your
footprints.
• Consider bringing a small container to fill with divot mix to repair
divots.A large box of mix for your use is located in the vicinity of the
starter shack
• Posting scores for handicap can no longer be done at the clubhouse
as the community computer has been removed. Post scores
remotely using the USGA GHIN app or htti2s://www.ghin.com/loizin
• Budget limitations are not likely to allow hiring course rangers in
the near future. We need to be self-policing and aware of our pace of
play. Please keep up with group in front of you, and adhere to a
maximum 2 hour and 15 minute time limit per 9 holes.
We also need you to keep an eye out for all communications from
Captains. State and local guidelines continue to change prompting us to
make changes to the operations of the course. We want to continue to
make your membership a great value and investment and as seamless
as possible in these changeable times.
GOLF COMMISSION
Minutes of May 19, 2020
Commissioners Present: Carl Blanchard,Andrea Johnson, John Kissida, Wyn Morton,
Anne O'Connell, Jeff Odell, David Valcourt
Others Present: Mark O'Brien, Bill O'Brien, Bill Meehan, Sean Sullivan, Donna Potts,
Jane Samiotes and Jay Packett
THIS MEETING WAS HELD REMOTELY WITH AUDIO RECORDED
Anne O'Connell called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm after reading remote meeting
guidelines and procedures.
Update on Golf Operations (Mark O'Brien)
Financial Report
Membership numbers are strong and will surpass budget for May and June. New
Member numbers are up including 64 new non resident members.
Membership play is up 15% for May compared to Last Year.
Current Operations remain in phase 1 while there is hope that new guidelines may be
forthcoming. Captains GC is following State issued guidelines in all regards.Alternatives
to raised cups were discussed. There are available options, being used elsewhere,
which would still eliminate a touchpoint but which would provide a more natural putting
experience. Mark will look into these alternatives.
Cart Use is still restricted to those with approved disability issues. It is possible that
single rider carts may be allowed by Friday, May 22. Mark and his staff will be ready to
have a program in place to meet cart use guidelines by then.
Maintenance has gone to full time this week, working seven days a week. This will allow
for weeding the bunkers and having daily cup, tee and bunker work done.
Staffing for grounds is fine with all seasonal and full timers returning.
Staffing for the Pro Shop is very limited in phase 1. Mark has enough to staff phase 2
when that goes into effect.
Phase II has not been decided upon by the State but there is hope for a revision soon
that will allow carts. Members will be allowed to bring guests starting Friday, May 22.
Non Members will be able to book a tee time one day in advance beginning on the 22"d
Hoping to see revisions that allow for Grab & Go and restrooms. Mark will post a
scorecard that can printed on the website. Some discussion about relaxing ADA
requirements for carts. Mark and his staff are hoping that with a revision that would not
be necessary and would be outside the guidelines. Mark will craft a local ruling allowing
improvement of lie in the bunker since there will be no rakes throughout the season.
Freeman's Grill (Sean Sullivan) Renovation is complete.At this time opening even for
Grab & Go is prohibited. Hoping for a revision by Monday, May 25 that would allow
some opportunity to provide food. Sean will meet with Peter Lombardi to discuss terms
of the lease during the pandemic. Hoping to get open in some capacity soon and will be
ready with appropriate safety measures. Support from Members has been terrific.
Association Play (Mark O'Brien)
Association play will begin June 4.
Questions and comments from the Associations (Bill O'Brien (Mens Golf
Association), Donna Potts (Ladies 9-Hole), Jane Samiotes (Ladies 18-Hole)
Concerns from all groups about availability of block tee times. Mark assured all groups
will have the same time block as 2019. Men's Golf Association will now collect their own
prize money. The 9-Hole Ladies will still play both courses. Question about posting
scores for handicaps with raised cups. Mark assured that Mass Golf wants scores
posted remotely from now on with current course conditions.
Update on Superintendent Search (Mark O'Brien)
Mark announced that the search for a new Superintendent has been suspended.
Hoping to begin the search in October or November. In the meantime staff have all
necessary licenses and Mark feels confident in the Maintenance Department at this
time. Concerns were raised by several commissioners as well as attendees about this
strategy and whether the financial savings were worth the potential risk to the course. It
was expressed by members of the commission that any deterioration of course
conditions could have a significant negative impact on revenues.
Cart Supply when course is operating `normally' (Mark O'Brien)
Mark asked the Commission for guidance because when carts are allowed and
restricted to a single rider there will not be enough carts to meet demand on most days.
Should it be a first come first served situation or should a reservation system be put into
place. The commission agreed that reservations are needed and pre payment was also
necessary.Associations are responsible for getting cart use needs to the shop ahead of
time so reservations can be made accurately.
Refund Requests (Anne O'Connell)
Refund policies for one and two year memberships were read. 5 written requests were
read. It was noted that none of the 5 had played any golf so no adjustments would be
necessary.
Each of the 5 requests was voted upon.All motions were made by Jeff O'Dell,
seconded by Carl Blanchard and resulted in 7-0 votes in favor of a refund.
Credits (Anne O'Connell)
After reading the information regarding Credits from the Member Information and
Guidelines, and after discussion it was decided that there was no need for any credits to
be issued.
Revised Membership Fees (Anne O'Connell)
On 12/16/19 the Selectboard voted to approve the fee structure submitted.
After discussion it was decided that no revisions were necessary.
Communication Update to Members (John Kissida)
John feels that based upon the success of recent communications with the membership
that a "State of the Captains" be sent to all members at the end of the fiscal year, June
30, 2020.After some discussion about getting our Marketing Firm involved it was
decided that Wynn would reach out to them for guidance after Revisions to Operation
Process have come out . John and Dave would begin work on a piece to send out and it
will remain an agenda item for June 9 meeting of the Commission.
Additional Questions and comments from Associations (Bill O'Brien (Mens Golf
Association), Donna Potts (Ladies 9-Hole), Jane Samiotes (Ladies 18-Hole)
Suggestion to include new local rules dealing with raised cups and bunkers in the next
communication piece.Also include new handicap posting information.
Approve Minutes
Minutes from meeting 3/10/20 with two corrections:
David Whitney, Selectboard and Vote to adjourn was 5-0
Motion to approve corrected minutes Jeff O'Dell
Seconded by Carl Blanchard
Vote 7-0
Topics that the Chair did not Reasonably Anticipate (Anne O'Connell)
Jeff O'Dell asked that the Solar Projects be added to the Agenda for the meeting on
June 9, 2020.
Future Meetings-
June 9, 2020
4pm remote meeting.
A motion to adjourn was made by Jeff O'Dell, seconded by Carl Blanchard, and passed
7-0.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:OOpm