Meeting Minutes

Call to order at 1:00pm on January 18, 2016.

A meeting of the Grand Haven Croquet Board of Directors was held at Creekside on January 18, 2016.
Attendees included Cassandra Gaisor, Tony Dos Santos, Bill Todd, Naomi Mass, Antonia Marmo,
George Betz.. Member not in attendance John Fitterman. Guests present were Rich Burns & Tom
Shelko as well as CDD Field Operations Manager Barry Kloptosky.

Approval of minutes
The Minutes of the December 14, 2015 Board meeting were approved.

Reports
Treasurer Bill Todd Opening balance was $13,361.11 & closing balance is $12,657.53.
President Cassandra Gaisor

Members Rich Burns & Tom Selko requested to be recognized so that they could address the
Board regarding the conditions of both the Creekside & Village Center Croquet Courts. After
their presentation, Barry Kloptosky was asked to join the Board Meeting to answer various
issues regarding both Croquet Courts. Barry advised that The Village Center Croquet Court is
still closed for play due to the poor drainage. In order to temporarily resolve this situation, new
sod has been laid at the south end of the court, but it will take time for it to settle and be mowed.
As for the Creekside Court, Barry advised that the court is showing a great amount of wear
around the wickets. After a lengthy conversation among the Board and Barry, it was agreed that
the courts must be turned North/South in order to give the grass time to grow back. Barry also
advised that the court is being treated by the maintenance contractor for the Black Algae. Barry
was also going to look into the paint being used for the lines since it seems to be killing the grass.
Barry also acknowledge that he was aware that the Creekside renovation warranty is due to
expire in April.
A no-frills sanctioned 2 day tournament for lower handicaps (10's & under) was discussed and
tentatively planned for mid-March, but before proceeding, a interest level will have to be
determined. An e-mail will be sent out to the membership.
A Beginner's Class for this Spring will not be scheduled until interest has been determined.
A tentative date for the Annual Member's Dinner has been noted as May 7, 2016.

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Vice President Tony Dos Santos

Grounds & Equipment nothing to report.

ByLaws nothing to report.
Sunshine nothing to report.
Handicap 4th quarter handicaps adjustments have been sent out to the membership.
Education nothing to report.
Logo Wear logo wear and name tags received and distributed.
Nominations Naomi Mass, a member of the nominating committee advised that an e-mail was
sent out to the membership earlier this month encouraging members to run for the 4 elected
offices, and as of this date have not had any responses. Another e-mail will be sent out by the
Nominating Committee Chairman around 2/1/16, again asking for volunteers.

Director's Reports

Tournaments George Betz Valentine's Day event scheduled for Saturday afternoon
February 13, 2016 at 2:00pm, followed by a Pizza Party at 5:00pm. The Board agreed to make
this a free event for all who sign up, but advance sign-up would be required for both the event
and the Pizza Party.

Adjournment
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 3:20pm.

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