La Mirada Men’s Golf Club
Board Meeting
Meeting Minutes 10/15/24-Draft

Location: Gondola Pizza

Date: 10/15/24        Time Start:  6:06 PM

Attendees:

Eugene Hernandez   
Philip Armas
Bob Davis
Rick Scialla
Rick Burnett
Jeremy Herman
Joel Lepe

Louis Pena
Jorge Gallegos
Kenny Hamilton
Kim Brooks
Bobby Evans
James Hamilton
Tae Max Kim

Membership:

Total Members: 299
Full Members: 115
Associate Members: 184

Finance:

Balance: $7264.00
Venmo: $789.00
Total: $8053.00

Agenda Items:

Approval of previous Minutes

The minutes for the September meeting were approved.

Motion to increase payouts

A motion was made to allow $150.00 from the general fund to be used to supplement the Home and Away Tournament prize fund.  This will be for the Home and Away Tournaments from January 2025 to December 2025

 The motion was second. The motion was passed unanimously

Motion to have a longest put payout on Hole 18.

  A motion was made to have a longest put payout on hole 18. The winner of the longest putt will get $50.00. This will apply to Home Tournaments Only.

 The motion was second. The motion was passed unanimously.

 To not slow up play, the player shall mark his ball. If the player makes the putt, he will measure the length of the putt and record the distance on the Longest Putt Marker.

Motion for Rake and Replace in the Bunkers

A motion was made to enact a local rule of rake and replace in the bunkers

 The motion was second. The motion was passed. 11 In Favor   3 Opposed

 Local Rule: Lift, Rake, and Replace in the Bunker.

The player will be allowed to rake and replace the ball in the bunker with no penalty.
The Ball shall be replaced in its original spot.
Before lifting your ball under this Rule, you must mark the spot.

• Place a ball marker right behind or right next to your ball, or
• Hold a club on the ground right behind or right next to your ball.

Continue to use Rule 16.1C which will allow free relief from abnormal conditions such as exposed drains and water in the bunker.

Reason: The bunkers at La Mirada Golf Couse are in terrible condition. They are not being maintained properly by the course. (E.G., No Sand, Footprints, Ruts and grooves, exposed drains)

Scope: Any tournament that is hosted at La Mirada Golf Course. The rule does not apply to away tournaments.

Implementation Date:10/22/2024         End Date: Until rescinded by BOD

Club Championship

Rick Burnett will send an email describing the tie breaker for the Club Championship.

Two-Day Away Tournament

The cost per golfer will be $300.00. James will post the details on the website.

Entertainment

Louis Pena conducted a raffle at the end of the meeting. Bob Davis won the FREE green fee for the next tournament. 8 members won sleeves of golf balls. 

Adjournment

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. The motion was passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 PM