HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023.02.08 GCAC MinutesGCAC Minutes
February 8th, 2023
5:00 PM Club House
Roll Call: Suzanne Gebhards, Eric McCormick, David DiMartino, Todd McKenna, Tony
Araquistain, Ken Stearns, Rita Bolli-Neal, Jim Bodle, Eric Bouchard.
Public Comment: None received. Guest Kara Jeffus in attendance.
Approve Minutes for January 11, 2023, Meeting: Motion made by Todd McKenna, second
by Tony Araquistain, Unanimously passed.
Eric's Report: Started conversations of hiring staff, planning to hit social media sites. The golf
show circuit is beginning. Headed to the Boise golf show with David Friday. 2 weeks is
Spokane, two weeks later is Seattle. In between working on bids for the ramp. Trying to
change the zoning for the golf club to Civic to make additions and changes to the club a little
easier. Building new metal watercooler holders, being built by the new mechanic (Ted) who
will use the left -over metal from the conduit installations. Grinding and sharpening the
mowers.
Tony suggests sending notice to the Men's and Women's clubs that Eric is hiring and looking for
college and high school students. Must be 16 or older.
David's Report: Passes are all ready to be sold on the Club Profit Systems. David will send
out an email letting people know what to expect. Tournament sign up is March 4th due to city
council and timing. Amateur invites will be sent out Feb 24th and 25th. Sign up will have a
deadline of April 15th. Registration will be through a portal on the website; a link will be sent
with the invites. Will need to set up a profile in golf genius at the time of registration. Lynn will
be sending another email with instructions.
David has lined up one sponsor for the Amateur.
Interviewed a candidate for the Assistant pro. She has great experience as a past head pro, and
currently an assistant pro in Jackson Hole. She has a place to live with parents in New
Meadows.
Feeling the crunch of Spring and Summer right around the corner. Getting great help and
support from Todd and Rita, and Eric.
Still planning to have a blow-out sale this Spring. Could advertise it as a "meet the pro" open
house.
New carts arrival date still in the air but will be before opening date.
Monthly Topic: Develop plan for Local Option Tax request.
Eric M. recommends a plan to include new cart paths, with priorities of 1, 2, 9, Aspen. Also
work on the roof would qualify as the Club house is used for community events.
A permanent structure where the tent is was suggested. Lights in the parking lot was also
suggested.
Old Business: Women's club championship to be added to the website tournament calendar for August 26th
and 27th.
Review Project List: Score Board report from Jim Bodle, met with contractor and many ideas are still getting
kicked around to develop a project that is in liking with improvements to the building.
Lots of discussion about acquiring a golf simulator and adding on to the east side of the building.
Jim will work on a cost estimate to frame in the space under the deck. Project review could take about a month.
New Business: GCAC Annual Report — Rita Thank you for completing that - it looks great. The report will go
before the City Council on the 23rd. Rita will present through Microsoft Teams.
Volunteer appreciation Wednesday April 12th 5:00 — 7:00 PM, City Council here at the club house to have
dinner and presentation.
Next Meeting: March 8th, 2023, 5:00 PM
Topic: Election of Officers
Adjournment: 6:00 PM
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Todd McKenna Vice Chair Eric McCormick Superintendent