Volume 12 Issue
2 Available on the Internet at: westfieldgolf.net February
2006
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Judy Comeau
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hat a great turn out for our Semi Annual Meeting January 14th! Our membership approved the financial
statements for 2005 and the budget for 2006. Yes, there is a dues increase but
the good news is – you will pay the same as last year. Less will be placed in
the assessment fund for this year.
Karen Holyoke, our treasurer, is chairing the Search Committee for a
new General Manager. YES! Christine has chosen Bridget over Westfield. (Who can
blame her?)
Be sure to attend the Club opening in May (date to follow) when we will
extend best wishes and thanks to Christine for over twenty years of dedicated
service.
Again, the Board expresses their appreciation to Noel, who has provided
us with immeasurable advice and wisdom over the past eight months. As he heads
south for a well deserved rest we wish him well and look forward to his return
and willingness to help provide a smooth transition for our new General
Manager.
Susan Smith is available at the office. She can answer member concerns
and will happily accept new memberships. The office will be open from Monday to
Thursday from 8:00am to 4:00p.m. Closed
on Fridays.
MANAGER’S NOTES by Noel Wittrien
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he Club’s Semi-Annual meeting was held on Saturday January 14th.
Although the view out the front windows was inviting with glimpses of sunshine
to go with the green fairways the members concentrated on the matters at hand
and approved the various plans and budgets submitted for 2006.
In addition to plans to improve drainage on some fairways, changing #11
tee and a new area for parking private power carts several committees will be
examining ways to improve our service to members while addressing the current
financial position of the Club. As part of this process the Board is looking
for volunteers to act as starters and marshals. If you are interested in
assisting in this area please notify the office.
One of the areas to be improved is the process for booking tee times.
We will be going to an internet based booking system in 2006. More information
on this system will be provided in the future but it should make the process of
booking tee times, especially for the weekend, less aggravating.
The membership committee report included the announcement of a one time
spousal membership at a reduced rate available to a non-member
who has a spouse who is a full member. Anyone interested in this 2006 promotion
should call the office for additional information. It was also reported that
the current discounted dues for senior membership (those over 60) will continue
for the time being and that the term Adult will now refer to
members aged 30 to 59.
Complimentary green fee passes will again be provided to
members who are on the monthly payment plan or have paid their dues in full by May
1, 2006. This year’s passes will be good until October 31, 2006.
Anyone who is not on the monthly payment plan and would like to take advantage
of this convenient method of payment is asked to call the office. Any member
presently on the monthly dues will see a slight increase of around $2.00 or
$3.00 per month beginning January 30th.
The financial report indicated a loss of $21,882 in 2005 due mainly to
another drop in membership. The operating budget approved by the members
included a 3% increase in dues, which will be offset by an equal dollar
reduction in the assessment resulting in no change in the total cost of membership. In an effort to protect the Club from further losses
approval was given to use a maximum of $27,227 of the 2006 assessment to offset
any reduction in profit below the budgeted level of $4,977. The $8,525 balance
in the assessment fund at October 31, 2005 will be used to help pay for the new
washroom at hole # 13. A table showing the new dues structure is provided for
your information.
Dues Structure 2006