Riverton Country Club Board Meeting

March 10, 2009

President Bryce Born called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present:
  • President Bryce Born
  • Vice-President Walt Stickels
  • Secretary Phyllis Penzien
  • James Mowry
  • Barbara Snyder
  • Bill Strannigan
  • Mark Washenfelder
Absent:
  • Larry Fish
  • Mith Larson
Staff present:
  • Steve Johnson, Golf Professional
  • Chris Thomas GCS
  • Diana Brewer, Restaurant Manager
  • Herbie Johnson, Bookkeeper
 
  • Mark Washenfelder moved we accept the minutes of the February 10, 2009 meeting.
  • Bill Strannigan seconded the motion.
  • Motion carried.
Guest: None
 
COMMITTEE REPORTS;
 

BUDGET AND FINANCIALS:

  • Herbie gave his report.
  • There has been an increase by 5 this past month.
  • Our membership is up to 344.
  • Herbie also asked that we terminate the six delinquent memberships who have been turned over for collection.
  • Bill Strannigan moved that we terminate the six delinquent memberships who have been turned over for collection.
  • Mark Washenfelder seconded the motion.
  • Motion carried.
 

CLUBHOUSE/RESTAURANT:

  • Phyllis Penzien reported that the committee had met with Clubhouse manager Diana Brewer.
  • The committee gave Diana the go ahead to put a pop machine outside the clubhouse. The machine costs the club nothing as long as we keep it stocked and that we purchase the pop from Pepsi.
  • Due to loss of revenue the hot dog machine has been moved into the kitchen.
  • The clubhouse will serve a minimal amount of food on Monday and Tuesday nights. Anything that can be fried will be served. Regular menu items will be served for lunch on those 2 days. All other days will operate as normal.
  • Phyllis also brought up the idea of putting a non-skid tile in the entryway from the patio to the bar. Diana will get some bids for this.
 

PRO SHOP/ TOURNAMENTS:

  • Golf Pro Steve Johnson reported that the first 3 days the course was opened this month there were 106 rounds of golf played.
  • A member who had a range pass last year has approached Steve and half way through the summer had shoulder surgery and wants credit for his pass for this year.
  • Mark Washenfelder moved that we evaluate certain circumstances that may warrant pro rated fees for medial conditions.
  • Motion died for a lack of a second.
  • Steve was given a directive to leave a member’s second cart outside until the owner can remove it.
  • The Wind River Casino will increase their sponsorship of the Saltwater by $2800 if we move the sponsor’s dinner to the Wind River Casino.
  • After much discussion Barbara Snyder moved that we accept the Wind River Casino’s proposal to move the Saltwater sponsor’s dinner to the casino.
  • Bill Strannigan seconded the motion.
  • Motion carried by a 6 to 1 vote with Mark Washenfelder voting against the motion
 

GREENS/WATER:

  • Chris Thomas reported that Janice Vosika wants to donate $7100 for a rock with a plaque in memory of her husband Glen Kreklow. Plus redo the fairway bunkers on #10.
  • Bill Strannigan moved we accept Janice Vosika’s donation.
  • Barbara Snyder seconded the motion.
  • Motion carried.
  • Water contracts for homeowners will all come due on December 31, 2018.
  • Jim Mowry moved that we accept the water contracts and to have them out by March 17, 2009.
  • Phyllis Penzien seconded the motion.
  • Motion carried. Bryce Born said that they would have a month to sign their contract and return to the country club.

STAFF & BUDGET

 
 

MEMBERSHIP:

  • Walt Stickels reported that there have been radio ads advertising the membership drive of $100 transfer fee. There will also be ads in the Riverton Ranger. The committee also will have cards printed to put on dining room tables and in the community.
 

OLD BUSINESS:

  • Bryce Born reported that the replacing of the door to the bar that was broken when someone broke into the clubhouse this winter may not be covered by the insurance company. The door will be replaced whether covered by insurance or not.
 

NEW BUSINESS:

  • Phyllis Penzien read a thank you from Myrt McFarland thanking the board for the lifetime Social membership.
 
  • There being no other business Bryce Born adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
 
 
Phyllis Penzien
  • RCC Secretary