Grand Haven Croquet Club Board of Directors Meeting March 10, 2014

Attending: Cass Gaisor; Bill Todd, Rich Burns, Annemarie Schutz Absent: Lindsey Brown, George Betz, Tony Dos Santos Cass Gaisor, President, called the Board meeting to order at 1:05 p.m. She asked for approval of the February minutes. The Motion was made, seconded and the Board voted to accept the minutes as presented. The incoming secretary Naomi Mass, was introduced. It was suggested that we establish a committee of members to address the club's croquet issues and concerns then present them to the Board. Dave Yurk has volunteered to chair the committee. Tony Dos Santos has stepped down as Chair of the Nominating Committee but will remain the representative from the Board, as required by the Bylaws. Dave Yurk will take over the position as Chair. Bill Todd - Treasurer Balance forward Plaque engraving New Balance $13,196.60 38.52 $ 13,158.08

Rich Burns - Tournament Director Rich discussed the estimated 2014 budget for the Invitational. The Board discussed the poor condition of the court and whether or not to cancel or postpone the Invitational until the Fall. Cass asked for a motion. Rich moved that we postpone the tournament to Oct 23-26, 2014 due to the poor condition of the playing surface of the court. The Motion was seconded and there was discussion. The vote was unanimous to accept Rich's motion. Rich will send out an e-mail and return the checks to the players with a note and small gift.

The new date will be put on the USCA calendar. It has been determined that the court is considered a "deteriorating amenity" and will be considered for resurfacing as soon as the water problem and deterioration of the pump house and irrigation equipment that covers all the Grand Haven amenities has been solved. We will revert back to our normal Fall schedule. Rich will send out an e-mail re dates and time. Club Championship Rich reported on the breakdown of expenses. Bylaws Committee - no changes Grounds & Equipment - rotated the court at Creekside. Lindsey Brown - Membership E-mail will be sent out to club members and Amenities Center to encourage 2014 Beginner introductory classes May 5,7,12,14,19 and 21. Nominating Committee The slate of candidates running unopposed are as follows: Cass Gaisor - President Tony Dos Santos - Vice President Bill Todd - Treasurer Naomi Mass - Secretary Logo Wear Coordinator - Linda Dos Santos She is taking orders for the next logo wear shipment. George Betz - Social Committee - no report Old Business National Croquet Day has been renamed Grand Haven Croquet Day. It will be on April 19.

New Business Annual Dinner will be May 6 at Creekside and catered by Massimo's Italian Market. An e-mail proxy is being sent (and also posted on the website) to members who may not be able to attend the Annual Meeting (April 15th) so that their vote re accepting the Amendments to the existing Bylaws, presented by the Bylaws committee and Board of Directors, can be counted. The proxies will also count towards achieving the necessary quorum. Deadline for submitting proxies to the Secretary is April 12, 2014. Dues will remain the same. They are payable after May 1, 2014. There being no further business, a motion was made, seconded and approved to adjourn the meeting at 3:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted

Annemarie Schutz Recording Secretary