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TOWN OF BREWSTER
Brewster, Massachusetts 02631
(508 ) 896 - 3701
GOLF COMMISSION
Minutes of April 26t'', 2022
Commissioners Present : Andrea Johnson (Vice-Chair) , John Kissida , Jeff Odell and David Valcourt ,
Others Present : Jay Packett (Director of Operations) , Peggy McEvoy (Friends of Captains) , Donna Potts
(9-11ole Women ' s Association)
THIS MEETING WAS HELD REMOTELY WITH AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDED . The meeting
maybe viewed at : https : // reflect- brewster- ma . cablecast . tv/CablecastPublicSite/show/5987 ? channel = 1
Andrea Johnson called the meeting to order at 4 : 00 pm after reading remote meeting guidelines and
procedures .
Declaration of Quorum : 4 out of seven golf commissioners were present and accounted for.
Public Comment :
No Public Comment .
Director of Operations (Jay Packett)
Acceptance of Gift - Wood and shelving for the driving range donated by Dave Villandry, Roger and
Glenda Normand and Pat Fannon , The soda machine has been removed at the driving range and Dave
Villandry will donate his time and labor to build shelving and improve the overall look of the range .
Motion to approve made by Jeff Odell, seconded by John Kissida - Unanimously approved .
Gannon Tournament - The Gannon Tournament has been moved around a bit looking for the date of
Friday October 14th instead of the 24th which had been previously approved . Jay Packett noted he would
love to be a part of this event . The event falls on a Friday and that day is wide open. However, the
NEIGA event is that weekend and taking up most tee times . Jay Packett noted he would be able to make
the morning tee times that weekend a priority to members . Jay Packett suggested raising the price per
head to $75 if they did approve the event . Dave Valcourt noted that it a great event and is for a good
cause and would encourage our membership to participate . Jay Packet notes with raising the cost per
person to $ 75 would bring in over $ 18 ,000 in revenue for a Friday in October. Jeff Odell noted the merit
of this event and is in favor of the event . Jeff Odell made a motion to approve, and John Kissida
seconded the motion . The motion unanimously was approved , John Kissida did ask if there was a meal
with the event and Jay noted due to the size of the event the Pavilion is unable to hold that many guests .
Jay Packett did note that though there is no meal with the event there is quite a bit of food and beverage
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revenue gained throughout the day .
John Kissida noted the importance of keeping the members in mind during the weekend of the NEIGA
and Jay Packett agreed .
TA Realty Outing - Wednesday October 19th - Corporate scramble , 12 pm- 1 pm shotgun with 144
guaranteed golfers - This is a vote for a placeholder for the tournament as the company needed to get the
19th approved and Jay Packett will provide an update at the 5/ 10 meeting . Motion to approve by John
Kissida , seconded by Dave Valcourt - Unanimously approved.
Update Membership Numbers
Brewster Residents - 603 total members
Non-Resident - 322 total members
925 total members and 101 members gained since the last update to the numbers .
Jay Packett anticipates around 1000 members and recently there has been a large increase in the number
of non-resident membership inquiries . At the 5/ 10 meeting Jay Packett will have more dollar amounts to
go along with the membership numbers .
Dave Valcourt - noted we need to define what our target membership numbers should be and should be
added to the future agenda .
Jeff Odell for the 5 / 10 could Jay Packett tell the commission how many non-residents signed up in May
and June of previous years . He noted if we opened the waiting list after June 1st those members would be
missing out on almost 2 months of membership and to keep that in mind . John Kissida noted we should
look at how we did against our projected decreases in membership categories . Andrea Johnson offered to
help with this and her and Jay Packett will work on putting together these numbers based on past reports .
Update Reintroduction of starter slip use - Jay Packett noted that the implementation of slips is going
well . Jay Packett wanted to note that these slips will be part of a yearly town audit . In the years past we
have not had to use these slips due to COVID- 19 . Jay Packett wanted to thank everyone for their patience
as we re-implement this process . Dave Valcourt thanked Jay Packett and the staff for implementing this
process . Discussion followed . Jay Packett gave a big kudos to the work of the starter shed staff.
Future Agenda Items and Meetings (5/10, 5/31) :
Jeff Odell would like to add the discussion on member number status .
John Kissida would like to add a status on the pump station protection.
Matters not anticipated by the Chair :
Peggy McEvoy - noted that the daffodils are really coming through and that the Friends of Captains has
joined the Brewster In Bloom Community as a bronze member . She also wanted to note that this
Saturday is the closest to the pin contest and the winner will get 25 % of the amount that we bring in. Jay
Packett and The Captains also donated a golf gift certificate for the closest to the pin holes . Peggy
McEvoy noted they could use volunteers for the event and to look at the new flags the Friends purchased
on the flagpole out front . The Friends of Captains has 147 members , and their next event is social event
on June 12"' and Pat Fannon will be hosting a putting contest and there will be drinks and appetizers as
well .
Bill Meehan noted that he will not be able to attend the 5/ 10 meeting .
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Jay Packett wanted to give a big kudos to the Brewster Fire Department for their assistance with the flag
set up . It wouldn ' t be possible with out them and to take a look at the photos on the Captain ' s Facebook
Page
A motion to adjourn was made by John Kissida seconded by Dave Valcourt, to adjourn the
meeting. Motion passed unanimously. The Meeting was adjourned at 4 : 45 pm .
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