Bill Baker

Bill Baker

  • Annual Meeting November 15, 2023 Officers/Directors Reports
    President: Ray Welch opened meeting with Thanks for so many Members playing in today’s
    Shotgun 7 AM Home Tourney. He reminded everyone that 1 beverage and bag of chips is being
    provided by Triple S Seniors Golf Club. Ray also discussed the new Member Guest rules, being
    able to invite Guests 4 times per year and the Same Person Only Twice, then they need to join
    Our Club or Hit the Road.
    Secretary/Hospitality Director: Bill Baker mentioned that we needed to approve minutes from
    Oct. 16the Board Meeting, which voted on by Members and they were Approved. He also stated
    that it was a Tough & Sad year that we lost 4 Members = Roland Schnabel in January, Richard
    Lee in March, Pete Angelus in May, and Paul Sandler in July. We also had several members that
    couldn’t play due to injuries or health issues = Al Ayala, Darrell Gamber, Frank Garza, Ron
    Swopes, and Ronnie Contreras. Get Well Soon and Join Us ASAP!!
    Treasurer: Herman Whitfield gave a full Financial Report as noted:
    Income: Membership fees $7115 and President’s cup $600 =$7715
    Expense: Paid to SCGA $4392, SWEBS $135, Supplies $275, President’s Cup $556,
    Hospitality $100, Club championship $1550, Hole-in-one $ 200, Bank fees $32, Annual meeting
    $395=7635. After Herman was done with his report, Ray presented him with a Plaque for all his
    service as Treasurer over the years. We are glad that Herman decided not to Retire.
    Membership Chairman: George Del Garmen stated that we currently have 122 Members, but
    Only 93 have renewed their 2024 Membership at the $60.00 rate. There are 29 Members that
    haven’t renewed yet and after 11/30/23, their renewal rate will be $85.00. George also discussed
    SCGA Junior Program that is having a Fund Raiser on 12/9/23 Don Knabe Golf Center in
    Norwalk, CA. from 2PM to 4PM, Helicopter Ball Drop cost $ 20.00 per ball. George also
    brought up the current Covid-19 vaccine policy for new members and asked for a vote if we
    should continue it. Membership voted to not require Covid vaccine proof for future Triple S
    Seniors Members.
    Handicap Chairman: Neil Thomas said there will be some changes in 2024 World Handicap
    System, but they will have little effect on us. He reminded everyone to continue Posting Hole by
    Hole.
    Rules Chairman: Kevin McGonagle gave a report and recognized the Winners of the Paul
    Sandler Memorial Club Championship. Results for all Flights are posted on our Website. We had
    a lively discussion on La Mirada Course Rules, Club Rules, and SCGA Rules. Kevin
    recommended All members should Play the Ball as It Lies and Finish All Putts.
    Home Tournament Commissioner: Dennis Borla said that 2023 was a Good Year with only a
    few hiccups and biggest issue was that L.A. County Golf Courses now only allow Foursomes as
    max number for Golf groups. He will always let us know prior to Home Tournaments when Lift,
    Clean, and Place is Allowed.
    Acting Communications Chairman: Jay Wajid gave an update on current progress of updating
    our website for Weekly Start Sheets and Weekly Results. Due to only having partial
    control/access to website, he can’t do all the things he would like to. He is working with the
    manager of the site to get as much access as possible in the future.
    Old Business: None
    2024 Board Elections: Ray Welch went over current Nominations and asked if anyone wanted
    to join the Board. Members voted to stay with current Board of Directors. Also joining the board
    are Jay Wajid as Communications Director and Nemie Mosequera as the Hospitality Director.
    Unfortunately, we still don’t have a member that would handle The Vice President’s Duties.
    New Business: Open discussion brought why we don’t have Away Tournaments anymore and a
    few Board Members updated them on how Covid-19 created Cost and Quantity of Golfers
    Required by Golf Courses we used in our area. We set a date for next Zoom Board Meeting on
    Tuesday Dec. 19th
    at 4:00PM
    Meeting Adjourned @ 1:05PM
    Respectfully Submitted
    Bill Baker, Secretar