Minutes of the April 21, 2016, 5pm Meeting

Call to order, 5 p.m., April 21, 2016

Roll call

Members present:
Ernie Kercmar, President
Tony Viola, VP
David Hiemenz, VP
Arnie Giannotta, Treasurer
Jim Crandall, Secretary

Board Members:
Brad Hajuell
Walt Kercmar
Paul Burkhart
Linda Greilich

Members with excused absences:
Ivan Johnson
Sal Valdivia
Danny Crosser
Dick Lavoie
Brendan Steele

New Business

AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE # 11-B IN OUR ARTICLE BYLAWS
It was discussed that minor portions of the language need to be updated to suit current needs, and in order to qualify for grants.
Linda Moved, Brad Seconded, voted in unanimously
Ernie will work with the Attorney General’s office to edit the bylaws.

DEVELOP A BROCHURE FOR GRANDFATHERS FOR GOLF
Ernie discussed the need to produce a brochure that outlines the program. Brad has someone who can produce the brochure, hopefully for free. The only cost would be the printing.
Linda moved, Tony seconded, passed unanimously

FINANCIAL STATUS
Arnie reported that we started the year with about $6000 in the bank and we currently have about $12,000 in the bank.

TONY TO DISCUSS GRANT MONEY
Tony reported on an ongoing effort to get grant money, and the program is currently hoping for a grant of $10,000.

RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS
The program needs more volunteers, and Jim is going to sent out a new press release to local papers.

DISCUSS SUMMER SESSION START DATE
The summer session start dates are now posted on the website.

BRAD – LESSON FOR INSTRUCTORS BY A PRO INSTRUCTOR
Brad has a pro instructor that will be teaching volunteers techniques for teaching the kids how to play golf.

Linda moved and Tony seconded a motion to close the meeting at 5:45 p.m.