Bill Baker
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Officers/Directors Reports
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Officers/Directors Reports:(4/15/25)
President: Ray opened meeting and stated that President’s Cup is running well, the trophies are ordered and we down to Final Eight Players.
Vice President: James is Not Available.
Secretary: Bill said he had nothing new to report.
Treasurer/Membership Chairman: George gave us a good Financial Report and Checking account Update was done on 3/25/25. Our Active Membership is at 115 which is Club Maximum after we recently added 2 New Members, Yongjin Kim and Edwin Reyes. We currently have 4 prospective Members on our waiting list and due to the number of inactive Members he thinks we would have room to add them to our club, so we voted to add them as soon as possible.
Handicap Chairman: Neil stated that everything is OK.
Rules Chairman: Kevin also stated that Everything is OK.
Home Tournament Chairman: Dennis couldn’t log- in, but Ray discussed options for May 7th Home Tourney, since Greens will be punched that week prior to Wednesday. Board decided to have a Special Turkey Shoot Tourney with Extra Prize Money and amount of pay outs. Each Golfer that wants to play must Buy- In with $10.00 and there won’t be a Skins game. Triple S Seniors Club will add extra money to Prize Fund. The tournament it will be a Three Club Max plus Putter per Golfer, but if you just want to play golf and not be in Special Turkey Shoot Tourney it is OK. Due to Punched Greens, there will be the Option of taking Max 2 Putts once on Green or Option to putt out and take your chances of total putts. Reminder that you Don’t Post your score anymore at Home Tournaments.
Hospitality Chairman: Kevin/Bill stated that everything is good at this time.
Communications Chairman: Jay said that All Quiet on the Western Front.
Old Business: SSS Logo Update for Board Cards or Letterhead or Golf Hats or Golf Shirts. Board decided it would be good to draft an e-mail to All SSS Members to Vote on Club Logo they prefer.
New Business: Open discussion about Updating By-Laws in regards to Membership, Posting, and Board Member Nominations.
Set Date for Next Board Meeting on Tuesday 5/20/25 at 4:00PM.
Meeting Adjourned @ 5:00PM
Respectfully Submitted by Bill Baker, Secretary
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Officers/ Directors Reports: 3/18/25
President: Ray gave President’s Cup update about having to delete bye week during Tourney, due to Golf Course changing greens being aerated this week to the week of 5/5/25. Tourney will be held entirely in April: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th. We currently have 28 Players signed up and have 4 remaining openings.
Vice President: James didn’t have anything new, but he won’t be able to play in President’s Cup since he will be out of town when Tourney is scheduled.
Secretary: Bill has nothing to discuss.
Treasurer/Membership Chairman: George gave us Financial Report which was Excellent and he mentioned that there may be a possible Checking Account Change. Everything is going well with SCGA member payments, Zelle, and Bank of America. We currently have 115 active members and we have 5 prospective members on our waiting list.
Handicap Chairman: Neil discussed No Show fund policy and amount collected to date. Still have a few members that forget to press Playing of Not Playing on weekly e-mails for home Tourney’s scheduled for 2 weeks later. Makes his and Dennis’s Job harder to squeeze players in later.
Rules Tournament Chairman: Kevin discussed General Notes on Triple S Seniors Match Play Rules that he sent Board for Review. He will finalize them and have them ready for President’s Cup. He will also clarify Lost Ball Options for when playing a Par 3 Hole.
Home Tournament Chairman: Dennis couldn’t make meeting.
Hospitality Chairman: Kevin/Bill = No News is Good News!!
Communications: Jay said that he will put All updated local Rules and Match Play Rules, Etc. on Website when Kevin has finished them and Neil has sent E-Mail to Club Membership.
Old Business: None
New Business: Kevin asked if anything had been decided on Triple S Seniors Hat and Business Card Logo? It has been tabled for some time and will be on the agenda at next month’s meeting.
We set date for next board meeting at 4pm Tuesday 4/15/25
Meeting Adjourned @ 4:50PM
Respectfully Submitted by Bill Baker, Secretary
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Officers / Directors Reports:2/18/25
President: Ray opened meeting and updated Board on upcoming President’s Cup. The Golf Course will be Aerating greens on 3/17/25 so that will push the scheduling of P.C. Tourney into April for 4 Weeks, then take 1 week break and finish P.C. Tourney May 7th. The Board decided to increase the number of prize fund payouts so more players have a chance to win money.
Vice President: James said he didn’t have anything new to discuss.
Secretary: Bill same as James.
Treasurer / Membership Chairman: George said that the club bank account is in good shape and he has paid Adam Sandler for Website’s yearly cost. He has received Dues for February Members that have renewed. We recently lost 3 Members, but were replaced with 3 new Members from the waiting list; Mansueto “Butch” Conanan, Edmund Leviste, and Jong K. Park. Total Membership is 115 with 7 potentials currently on the waiting list.
Handicap Chairman: Neil stated that Golf Genius home tourney sign-ups and posting is moving forward at a slow pace due to recent rain outs. Things will get better the more we use the new system and it sure makes things better that players don’t have to post on the Triple S Home Tourney’s. Golf Genius will take care of posting Hole by Hole and eliminate disqualifications.
Rules Chairman: Kevin doesn’t have any Rules to discuss, but he thinks with St. Paddy’s Day on 3/17/25(same day Golf Course Aerating Greens) that we have a Special 2-man scramble and extra prize money for Closest to the Pin on Par 3’s to honor the day on our March 19th tourney. The Board approved his idea.
Home Tournament Chairman: Dennis couldn’t make meeting.
Hospitality Chairman: Bill sent a Get-Well Card to Frank Martinez on 2/4/25 after a stay at PIH Hospital for a heart condition. He is doing well and on the mend. He signed up to play 2/26/25.
Communications Chairman: Jay couldn’t make meeting.
Old Business: None
New Business: None, we set date for Next Zoom Board Meeting for Tuesday 3/18/25, 4 PM.
Meeting Adjourned @ 4:40PM
Respectfully Submitted by Bill Baker, Secretary
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Officers/ Directors Reports 1/21/25 @ 4:00PM
President: Ray opened Meeting and stated that the majority of the agenda will be discussion about the No Show Policy and New Golf Genius Software today.
Vice President: James gave a Report on recent meeting with Joe Fairchild, General Mgr. of La Mirada Golf Course. Joe stated at the end of February he will have a meeting to finalize the New Rules for Triple S Seniors Golf Club for setting up tee times 10 Days prior to our Home Tournaments. He will work with us on the New Policy and Penalty Costs to Club Members if they cancel or are a No Show for their scheduled tee times.
Secretary: Nothing to report
Treasurer/Membership Chairman: George said that Club bank account is in Good Shape and he paid last month’s member dues to SCGA.
He is waiting for an Invoice from our Website Manager and he will pay it ASAP. We currently have 114 Members and he will be adding 1 new member from our waiting list to get us to our club maximum of 115 Members.
Handicap Chairman: Neil needs to have discussion with Our Board Members and a Vote to proceed with implementing Golf Genius into helping with booking Club tee times, Sign Ups, and Home Tournament Results. Board Member Vote was for Approval of Golf Genius Software Program.
Rules Chairman: Kevin couldn’t attend meeting, but he needed more info about Golf Course New No Show Policy and Golf Genius Software.
Home Tournament Chairman: Dennis couldn’t attend meeting.
Hospitality Chairman: Bill said nothing new to report.
Communications Chairman: Jay had questions about Golf Course New No Show Rules about Penalty Costs and if there was a Grace Period if you need to Cancel Golf with New 10 Day Booking Rules. He also wanted to have clarification on our current Website functions and Golf Genius functions.
Old Business: Ray asked Neil to send out a reminder E-Mail about new special bunker rule, so Members know their options.
New Business: None and Ray set date for next Zoom Board Meeting for Tuesday 2/18/25 @ 4:00PM
Meeting Adjourned at 5:10PM
Respectfully Submitted by Bill Baker, Secretary
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Board Meeting December 17, 2024 @ 4:00PM
Officers/ Directors Reports:
President: Ray opened the meeting with the subject of Bunker Issues. Several suggestions were brought up, but we need more time to come up with any Local Rule Change to be voted on by the Board. Kevin to investigate options and will send suggestions as soon as possible to the Board.
Vice President: James didn’t have anything new, but he did remind us that we need to send Bunker Complaints to Joseph Fairchild’s supervisor at American Golf or even his boss to get issues addressed. L.A. County doesn’t have anything to do with L.M. Course Maintenance.
Secretary: Nothing new, except that I need to play from Orange Tees tomorrow to test out my shoulder issue, but I won’t play in the Club Tournament.
Treasurer/Membership Chairman: George said Finances are in good shape. Also, we have 115 Members and 5 members replaced that didn’t renew. We have 7 golfers that are on the waiting list. We will probably have a few members that won’t sign up by 12/31/24 SCGA Deadline.
Handicap Chairman: Neil didn’t have anything new, except Bunker Issues need to be addressed.
Rules Chairman: Kevin mentioned that the GHIN App has a Rewind Feature that can allow members to see how they golfed for the entire 2024 Year. He also asked if Neil could do a Sub Tourney’s like for Mason Members that would be interested. Neil said Yes, he could do it.
Home Tournament Chairman: Dennis said that he just got notice of 3 golfers that won’t be playing this week, due to going on vacation. He told them to make sure they bring $ 10.00 Penalty Fine when they return to Golf. Also, No Winter Rules at this time, but it will be considered weekly based on the condition of the course.
Hospitality Chairman: Nemie is absent and he will be unable to be on the Board in 2025. Bill and Kevin will share Hospitality Duties till further notice.
Communications Chairman: Jay said that he nothing new.
Old Business: None
New Business: None, Set date for next Zoom Board Meeting for 1/21/25 @ 4:00PM
Meeting Adjourned @ 4:40P
Respectfully Submitted by Bill Baker, Secretary
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Annual Meeting November 13, 2024 = Officers/Directors Reports
President: Ray Welch opened meeting at 1:05PM and thanked everyone that golfed today in our 7:00AM Shotgun Start and was able to attend Triple S Seniors Golf Club Annual Meeting. Ray introduced 8 of 9 Board Members that were in attendance, only James Ellis was out of town this week. Ray also recognized President Club Champion, Neil Thomas.
Secretary: Bill Baker told Club Members that he had copies of the October 15th Zoom Board Meeting for Members that don’t have access to Triple S Seniors website and explained how to find this information on home page. Bill requested a motion to approve the 10/15/24 Minutes and a second and the Members approved the Minutes.
Vice President: N/A. Kevin McGonagle recognized Paul Sandler Memorial Club Championship Champions and Flight Winners: Gross = Jay Horton and Net = Steve Cho, A Flight = Yangkon Kim, B Flight = Kevin McGonagle, C Flight = Oscar Go, D Flight = Chindo Perez, and E Flight = Day Park.
Treasurer/Membership Chairman: George Del Carmen gave a full Financial Report for Club Championship total cost = $ 1,743.95 and today’s Annual Meeting Est. Cost = $ 350.00 and Club paid out so far $ 700.00 to Hole in One winners and bank ending balance on 10/31/24 = $ 6,350.22. It was asked by a member why we have so much money in the account. The response was, the bank requires business accounts to carry a high balance to avoid services charges and we have dues obligations still owed to SCGA. George said that we now have 119 Members and we are Capped at 119 Members and he started a new member waiting list. He said that everything is going well with SCGA New Membership Renewal E-commerce program, but also members can renew by using Zell option or bring renewal form & check to Dennis Borla, or mail renewal form and check to George Del Carmen.
At approx. 1:30PM Ray Welch introduced La Mirada Golf Course General Manager, Joe Fairchild, and Asst. Mgr. Roy Kim to discuss any issues with Golf Course. Discussion covered Roof Repair, New Open Bar & Cafe, Banquet Room, Cart Path Repairs, Driving Range, and Bunkers. It became a very lively discussion especially about when the Bunkers will get Drainage Pipes Fixed and New Sand. The Golf Course has a list of safety items that need to be done first before they can get to the bunkers with the current Budget. Members/Board Members could call or write letters to L.A. County with our concerns with getting the Bunkers Repaired. Some Members thanked Joe and Roy for the improvements to Fairways and taking down the Ropes for easier access to them. Other concerns were the lack of access between parking lot and Clubhouse with golf carts, it was closed off due to Safety issues with cars and carts. They will investigate trying to find personnel to help Golfers with their golf clubs. A question came up about having Weekday Cart Person to buy drinks and snacks of Golf Course, they tried it recently and it only paid off on weekends. Also, questions came up about the higher cost and less benefits from L.M. Player’s Club Membership. Joe said it was a Corp. change in Policy and looked like it would not be changed. We thanked both Joe and Roy for attending our meeting, the Q%A session, and the use of the banquet room. No green fee increases in near future.
Handicap Chairman: Neil Thomas told Members to always Post their scores for La Mirada and other courses, to Post score Hole by Hole, and Post your score the same day. Also need to Play by the Rules and help others in your group to do the same.
Rules Chairman: Kevin McGonagle said that recently he has been asked about Ball in a Dirt Spot in the Fairway, if it could be moved without a penalty. Answer is YES per our current Local Rule. Kevin also said that he is available to answer any Rules questions and he mentioned that it’s a violation to Drag the ball backwards into the Hole when one is close. Doing this is a Two Stroke Penalty.
Home Tournament Chairman: Dennis Borla said he is getting good cooperation from Members recently, but when you leave him a Voice Message about not being able to play, please leave both First and Last Name. We have had a good year and have allot of new Members and we need to help each other on Rule Violations and to correct them the same day.
Hospitality Chairman: Nemie Mosequera stated that he would be leaving his position on 12/31/24, due to extra duties with City of Carson. He mentioned his duties and how Dennis Borla keeps him informed of Members that require get well cards, Etc.
Communications Chairman: Jay Wajid gave Members an update on Triple S Seniors Website History, Paul Sandler Memorial Page, and Limited access he to add or change things with Website.
Old Business: None
2025 Board Elections: Ray Welch read off All Current Board Members/ Positions and Only Open Position is Hospitality Chairman. Members Approved Current Board and Positions, unfortunately no one in attendance volunteered to handle Hospitality Chairman. Ray also acknowledged Herman Whitfield’s Time and Service as Treasurer for the club.
New Business:
The Board is working on Club Logo for Website, maybe for hats and shirts, Etc. Also, a Referral Page on the Website by Jay Wajid.
Date of Next Zoom Meeting is set for Tuesday 12/17/24 @ 4:00PM
Meeting Adjourned @ 2:20PM
Respectfully Submitted
Bill Baker, Secretary
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Officers/ Directors Reports 10/15/24
Ray Opened Meeting and updated us plans for Triple S Seniors Annual Meeting set up for Wed. 11/13/24 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM after finish of Club’s regular Home Golf Tourney, but will start as Shotgun Start around 7:00AM. Ray has been in contact with Joe who is General Mgr. For La Mirada Golf Course who has offered us the use of Upstairs Large Banquet Room and good pricing on Drinks and Snacks. Final info to be posted soon.
Vice President: James stated that All Prizes for Club Championship had been passed out and he is ready to handle 2025 Tournament.
Secretary: Bill stated that last week’s Team Scramble Tournament was Fun, but he had a little problem with figuring Winners due to just one name listed for each team. Neil said he will look into changing result listing for future Team Scramble Tournaments. Bill also stated that he may be out more than 2 weeks due to shoulder injury from last week.
Treasurer/Membership Chairman: George reviewed Club Championship Payouts/Cost for 2024. He also went over Financial Report for this month and stated that everything if Good. George also gave Member update that we have 117 Members, but 6 Members are Inactive, so we have 111 Active Members as of 10/15/24. We currently have 2 people on our waiting list and George would like to give them OK to join Our Club, which Board Members agreed was appropriate.
Handicap Chairman: Neil said that All is Good.
Rules Chairman: Kevin said that enjoyed answering Any Rules Questions from Club Members and he will soon review our Club’s Local Rules to make sure that they are up to date. Home Tournament Chairman: Team Scramble Tournament went well and Current Members really enjoyed even our New Members.
Hospitality Chairman: Nemie said just got home a few days ago and thanked Bill for helping out while he was on vacation. Bill stated that he sent out two Get Well Cards recently to Tom Corwin and Bob Garry.
Communications Chairman: Jay said that he had Nothing New, except he would like to recommend a Club Referral Page in the future.
Old Business: None.
New Business: Open discussion, George mentioned that his daughter works in Marketing and has worked up Sample Logos that we could use in future for Triple S Seniors items.
Board to review and later approve which one would be New Logo for Website, SCGA Site, Business Cards, Shirts, Hats, Etc. No Zoom Board Meeting for Next Month, since we will be having Triple S Seniors Annual Meeting on November 13th, 2024 between 1PM and 3PM at La Mirada Golf Course upstairs Banquet Room. Meeting adjourned @ 4:50PM.Respectfully, Bill Baker, Secretary
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Officers/ Directors Reports 9/17/24
President: Ray Opened Meeting and announced that 3 Board Members were not able to attend the Zoom Meeting, but we still have quorum.
Vice President: James stated that he had already purchased Club Championship Gross and Net Winners Trophies and is just waiting for winners’ names to take trophies back to the shop to get the engraving. Kevin added that everything is going well with Club Championship and that the Final Round Start Sheet will be adjusted to have Golfers competing for Payout Positions to be playing in the same Flights = 2 Foursomes, Etc.
Secretary: Bill asked since that allot of Members will be renewing their membership in December, should they just wait till SCGA sends them e-mail with instructions to renew their membership using the eCommerce System. Ray stated that the answer is Yes and Members should get email in Late October or in November.
Treasurer/Membership Chairman: George not available, so Ray gave an update. We have 115 Active Members and a waiting list that is replacing Members that do not renew their membership. Triple S Seniors treasury is in good shape currently. A few members have renewed using their credit cards through SCGA.
Handicap Chairman: Nothing new per Neil
Rules Chairman: He would like something posted on the Website that he is available to answer any Golf Rules questions and he may from time to time put out Rules Issues that he hears about from Members.
Home Tournament Chairman: No Shows are still a Problem especially this week, but a number of Members are missing due to the Flu.
Hospitality Chairman: Nemie is on Vacation for 3 to 4 weeks, so Bill Baker will take his place for Hospitality Duties.
Communications Chairman: N/A
Old Business: None
New Business: Ray is working on an in person Annual Meeting with La Mirada Golf Course Mgr. Joe Fairchild. Tentative date is Wednesday November 13th. He ‘ll give the Board an update us at next meeting on Tuesday 10/15/24 @ 4:00PM
Meeting Adjourned at 4:35PM
Respectfully Submitted by Bill Baker, Secretary
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Officers/Directors Reports 8/20/24
Board Meeting August 20, 2024 @ 4:00PM
Officers/Directors reports
President: Ray welcomed our new board member James Ellis to the position of Vice President. Ray also said that this will be a Double Zoom Meeting to allow time for George, Membership Chairman and Herman, Treasurer to present SCGA e-Commerce program slides and Triple S Seniors Golf Club Financial Report.
Vice President: James said that he was glad to be on Our Board.
Secretary: Bill didn’t have anything new.
Treasurer: Herman’s Financial Report dated 8/18/24 was presented by George during e-Commerce presentation.
Membership Chairman: George did Slide Presentation on SCGA e-Commerce Program and let us know that SCGA was raising Dues $ 5.00. The Board had a discussion on SCGA e-Commerce Program and Voted unanimously to start the program effective 10/1/24. The Board also discussed raising Triple S Seniors Golf Club dues $ 5.00 effective 10/1/24 for a total of $10.00. The Triple S Seniors Dues is due to the increase to cover higher cost from suppliers, etc. Cost to New Members will be $ 95.00 and Cost to Existing Members will be $ 70.00. Board voted unanimously to raise the dues effective 10/1/24.
Handicap Chairman: Neil said to George and Herman to let know how he can help in starting new e-Commerce Program and putting the word out.
Rules Chairman: Kevin gave update on Club Championship and everything is ready to start Tournament in 2 weeks and he would like James to be involved in this year’s Trophy Presentations and Procedures, etc.
Home Tournament Chairman: Dennis will have Club Championship Final Sign-Up Sheet on tomorrow’s Home Tourney Table.
Hospitality Chairman: Nemie said he has sent a couple of Get-Well Cards this month and will also send one to Jim Ledger this week. He will also send an e-mail to Neil, so he can send out notices to Club Members.
Communications Chairman: N/A
New Business: None and we set date for next Zoom Board Meeting for 9/17/24 @ 4:00PM.
Meeting Adjourned at 5:05PM
Respectfully Submitted by Bill Baker, Secretary_______________________________________________________________________________
Officers/Directors Reports 7/16/24
President: Ray opened meeting and stated he didn’t have anything new to discuss.
Secretary: Bill didn’t have anything new to discuss.
Treasurer: Herman said Treasury is in good shape and SCGA Dues will be going up in January 1, 2025. He also announced that he will be retiring as Triple S Seniors Golf Club Treasurer on 12/31/24. This will make 2 Board Positions that will be Open and we need Volunteers to fill these Board Positions.
Membership Chairman: George announced that we have 6 Inactive Members and 3 New Members and 1 Interested New Member.
Handicap Chairman: Neil didn’t have anything new to discuss.
Rules Chairman: Kevin led discussion on Club Championship about dates, rules, flights, awards, etc. Kevin has already done a First Draft of the New 2024 Club Championship Rules and will update it with suggestions the Board decided to add to 2024 Rules. The tournament is scheduled 8/28 through 9/25 and will run concurrent with the regular Wednesday club play.
Home Tournament Chairman: Dennis = N/A
Hospitality Chairman: Nemie = N/A
Communications Chairman: Jay = N/A
Old Business: None
New Business: Open discussion on looking into using SCGA to collect dues in the future from members. George will contact SCGA to discuss how it works and Pros and Cons to doing this.
Set Date for next Board Meeting for Tues. 8/20/24 @ 4:00PM
Meeting Adjourned at 6:00PM
Respectfully Submitted by Bill Baker, Secretary_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Board Meeting June 18, 2024 @ 4:00PM
Officers/Directors Reports
President: Ray opened meeting and discussed the agenda.
Secretary: Bill only commented on what a Wild and Crazy Final Round for the U.S. Open at Pinehurst #2.
Treasurer: Herman N/A, but told Ray that Treasury is Fine.
Membership: George stated that we currently have 115 Active Members and Club is at Max. Capacity. He has 4 people on the waiting list and he will fill any openings with these guys by Earliest Dates of Applications. Club will review Membership Openings and Inactive Members every 6 Months.
Handicap Chairman: Neil didn’t have any updates.
Rules Chairman: Kevin stated that we need clarification on where Red Markers need to be placed on Holes # 10 And # 16. To speed up play by Short Hitters, these Red Markers need to placed in the Front of the Lower Tee Boxes. If Red Markers aren’t in Correct Location, it is OK to hit from Forward Location to Speed Up Play. Kevin made up a Sign about this subject for Dennis’s Check -In Table.
Home Tourney Chairman: Dennis only had 2 problems last week with player’s not showing up and notifying him after Saturday Deadline. Also, on Wed. July 3rd we will be starting from the 10th Tee Box, instead of 1st Tee Box due to Special July 3rd Celebration set up for later in the day.
Hospitality Chairman: Nemie has sent out a few get well cards recently to Frank Garza and Young Kim. He also purchased Postage Stamps and more cards for future needs. Also, Neil said that he will put out E-Mail Updates to Club Members when he is notified of any Members in the Hospital or Out with An Injury, Etc.
Communications: Jay didn’t have anything to report.
Old Business: None
New Business: Ray verified that Kevin will run the Club Championship again this year, since we don’t have a Vice President. Ray will find out when Golf Course will have Aeriation dates, so we don’t schedule Club Championship on those dates. Set next Board Meeting for Tues. July 16,2024 @ 4:00 PM.
Meeting Adjourned at 5:00PM Respectfully Submitted by Bill Baker, Secretary____________________________________________________________________________________________
Officers/Directors Reports May 21,2024
President: Ray stated that the President’s Cup went well and Winners are 1st Pl. = Neil Thomas $160.00, 2nd Pl. = Walter Rosario $140.00, 3rd Pl. = Sonny Martinez $120.00, and 4th Pl. = Gary Current $100.00. We need to discuss No Show Issue at our Home Tournaments.
Secretary: Bill didn’t have anything to discuss.
Treasurer: Herman N/A, so Ray said that Herman is ready to make President Cup Winners pay outs tomorrow and Club Treasury is in good shape.
Membership Chairman: George said that we currently have 115 Members which is our Club’s Maximum. He has 2 prospective members on his waiting list and he feels we need to create an Inactive List and follow up if anyone won’t be able to return to golfing. Topic tabled for further discussion at a future meeting.
Handicap Chairman: Neil said no handicap issues, but he has noticed problems with some Sand Traps having deep holes or drain pipes exposed. Board discussed and adopted a Local Rule for Bunkers: “Due to generally poor bunker conditions, the club allows a golfer to lift, rake the immediate area, and then replace the ball if the ball is in a foot print or previously disturbed area of the bunker. Also, if the player’s ball in the bunker is affected by an out-of-normal condition such as a crevice, drainage hole, exposed pipe, or other non-intended condition – the player may take relief within the bunker and move the ball to the closest undamaged spot in the bunker no nearer to the hole.” Takes effect on Wed. 5/22/24.
Rule Chairman: Kevin volunteered to create verbiage for the above Local Rule for Bunkers and for Non-Notification Penalty for Home Tournaments.
Home Tournament Chairman: Dennis led discussion on No Shows for Home Tourney’s with or without proper notification. Board voted in the following, “Due to the increasing pressure from the La Mirada Golf Course for the club to supply accurate Start Sheets for each Wednesday by the prior Sunday, the Triple S Seniors Golf Club must enact rules regarding players that do not provide adequate notice that they will not be able to play in our tournaments on Wednesdays.”
If your name is on the Thursday/Friday Start Sheet you are committed to play unless you contact the club on or before the Saturday before the round. Notification after Saturday and/or a no-show on Wednesday will result in a penalty being assessed by the club. The penalty consists of either a $10 fine or a one-week loss of playing privileges. If you are assessed this penalty you will get to choose to either pay $10 or not being able to play in the tournament the following week. Takes effect on Wed. 5/29/24.
Hospitality Chairman: Nemie said that he recently sent out Get Well Cards to Dan Grumbles and Tom Anton. He also requested that anyone to let him know if someone is out sick or in the hospital, etc.
Communications Chairman: N/A
Old Business: None
New Business: Open discussion and set date for next Zoom Board Meeting on Tuesday 6/18/24 @ 4:00PM
Meeting Adjourned 5:00PM
Respectfully Submitted by Bill Baker, Secretary______________________________________________________________________________________________
Board Meeting Minutes for 4/16/24 at 4:00PM
President: President’s Cup is going well with 1 Round completed so far. Ray received several requests to see if Individual Trophy or Plaque could be provided to Winner of The President’s Cup. Board had good discussion on this request and voted to supply an Individual Trophy for the Winner of The President’s Cup.
Secretary: Bill commented on what a good time he and Kevin had on last week’s 2 Man Alternate Shot Golf Tourney we had due to punched greens.
Treasurer: Herman stated that he just paid $ 288.00 for SCGA Members’ Dues and collected $ 640.00 for President’s Cup Tournament. Estimated pay out for PCT is $ 580.00 plus cost of Winner’s Trophy.
Membership Chairman: George said we currently have 112 Members and have 3 remaining openings. Also, George brought up that he won’t be playing golf for 3 to 4 months after this week’s knee surgery and will try to make future Board Meetings. He has come up with plan on handling New Member Applications and Dues Money that Dennis receives in his absence.
Handicap Chairman: Neil brought up e-mail he received from LM Golf Course on getting Projected Start Sheet on Sunday Morning each week prior to the next week’s Wednesday Tourney, so they can fill in golfers to make more Foursome’s. We need Our Member’s to notify Dennis if they won’t be golfing ASAP after he posts 1st Draft of Start Sheet. Hopefully he and Dennis can get the Final Start Sheet by Saturday each week.
Rules Chairman: Kevin N/A.
Home Tournament Chairman: Dennis N/A.
Hospitality Chairman: Nemie has been checking with Dennis for any members that are Sick or having Operations, so he can send Get Well Cards. He also said that he is ready to send a Card to George Del Carmen’s house later this week.
Communications Chairman: Jay N/A.
Old Business: None
New Business: George mentions e-mail he received from SCGA about Club Re-Certification and Neil said he already took test and all OK. We also set date for next Board Meeting on Tuesday 5/21/24 @ 4:00PM.
Meeting Adjourned @ 4:30PM
Respectfully Submitted by Bill Baker, Secretary_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Board Meeting Minutes for 3/19/24 at 4:00PM
President: Ray gave update on President’s Cup= We have 32 Max Players now & 2 Reserves and there is $ 640.00 collected. Tomorrow Ray will have Blind Draw between 1:30 – 2:00PM and No Refunds Available after Draw is completed.
Secretary: Bill didn’t have anything to discuss.
Treasurer: Herman said that Club Funds are Good and he will update Club Membership Roster this week. He also has finalized Zelle Payment Option of Club Dues and anyone wanting to use Zelle Payment Option just need to send it to Herman’s Cell Phone # 562 301-8669.
Membership Chairman: George couldn’t attend meeting, so Ray said we currently have 110 Members and Max Membership is 115.
Handicap Chairman: Neil brought up issue we have with compliment with SCGA Rules and Our Local Tree Root Rule. We discussed Options and Voted to Cancel Our Local Root Rule effective 4/3/24. Players can play ball as it lies and receive to No Penalty or use Unplayable Lie Options and take a 1 Stroke Penalty and move your ball. Neil will send out e-mail to Club.
Rules Chairman: Kevin will write up Memo to be placed on Dennis’s Sign-in Table regarding Cancelation of Local Tree Root Rule.
Home Tourney Chairman: Dennis will work on some kind of 2 player or 4 player Scramble Option, etc. for 4/10/24 Home Tourney Date, since Greens will be Aerated 1 to 2 Days Before.
Hospitality Chairman: Nemie couldn’t attend meeting, so Bill will let him know that George is having a Knee Operation next month.
Communications Chairman: Jay will help Ray get his New E-Mail Address added to Website and add Nemie’s info to Website.
New Business: No Shows and Members Not Contacting Dennis when Not Playing is becoming a Big Problem. Board needs to come up with Penalty Options in Near Future.
We set Date for next Board Meeting on Tuesday 4/16/24 at 4:00PM.
Meeting Adjourned @ 5:00PM
Respectfully Submitted
Bill Baker, Secretary_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Board Meeting Minutes 02/21/24 @ 9:00AM
President: Ray opened meeting with Update on President’s Cup= He proposed for 5 Week
Tourney starting on 4/3/24 with Bye on 4/10/24 due to Golf Course Aerating that week and
President’s Cup to continue 4/17/24 through Finals on 5/8/24. Entry Fee is $ 20.00 with
Max Players of 32 and Rules will be updated that Players can play from Red or White Tees,
but Players must play from same Tees for the Complete Tournament. Announcement and
Rules and Entry form are posted to the website in the President Cup menu tab. Ray will be
taking Sign Ups starting next week. Hopefully we won’t be Rained Out next week.
Secretary: Bill didn’t have anything new, but only commented how Crazy things went last
week on Hole # 5 with Closet to the Pin B Flight Posting Sheet. Neil did a Great Job of
figuring out what happened and sending e-mail to Members to help verify correct Info is
posted.
Treasurer: Herman said our funds are in good shape and he will be paying SCGA dues for
Members the next 2 months. Herman will research the possible use of Zelle for future
dues payments
Membership: George said we have 107 Members and knows of 6 New Golfers that will be
sending in their applications.
Handicap: Neil didn’t have anything new. He did say that he will help with sending our
President’s Cup Announcement E-Mail after Ray sends him Final Draft.
Rules: Kevin couldn’t make Meeting, but Ray brought up adding new guest rules to BiLaws and Home Page on Our Website.
Home Tourney: Dennis said he just wants to be able to Play Golf. He will also help in
getting First and Last Names of Any Guest Golfers in the future for Club Records.
Hospitality: Nemie & Bill said that they will continue to work together on Hospitality
Issues. We sent out a Get-Well Card to Dave Rush last week who had to go into Hospital
for Health Procedure.
Communications: Jay said that he is updating Players Handicaps on a Weekly Basis in Our
Website. He also did a get job on the Tribute Page to Paul Sandler and will put it in same
location as The Club Championship which is now named in Paul’s Honor. Jay is working on
Member Highlights Page and asked us for input for this page. We came up with Honoring
Past President’s Cup Champions and Club Championship Champions with their Photo &
Dates. Also considered would be for Hole in Ones with Name, Date, Hole #, Distance and
Club Used. and Photo if available.
Old Business: None
New Business: Open discussion on Tree Root Rule Issuse = Board needs to review options
that Kevin and Neil come up with and Vote on Final Version.
Set up next Zoom Board Meeting for Tuesday 3/19/24 @ 4:00PM
Meeting Adjourned @ 10:05AM
Respectfully Submitted by Bill Baker, Secretar_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Board meeting minutes 01/16/2024
The meeting commenced at 1600hrs with President Ray Welch stating Secretary Bill Baker would not be present, due to a family commitment. Handicap Chairman Neil Thomas filled in as scribe.
Ray discussed the need for verbiage on the website and in the club by-laws, regarding the member guest limits. The board agreed the guest rules should be placed into the by-laws and on the “Home Tournament” page of the website.
Ray asked the board to come up with suggestions, regarding where to place the Paul Sandler tribute, on the website.
Treasurer Herman Whitfield stated we ended January, 2023, with a bank account balance of $7831.00. After paying SCGA dues for January we currently have a balance of $7075.00. Herman stated February was another big month for SCGA dues payments.
Herman is going to look in to setting up “Zelle” for club membership payments.
Membership Chairman George Del Carmen said we are currently at 106 members and have 4 applications out. We are nearing our club membership cap of 115 members.
Hospitality Chairman Nemie Mosequera was present and said he will be working with Bill Baker to “get up to speed” on the duties of his chair.
Secretary Bill Baker advised the board, via email, that the family of recently deceased member, Delbert Miller, requested a donation be make to junior golf, in Delbert’s name, in lieu of flowers. Bill said on 1/16/2024 a check was mailed from Triple S Seniors Men’s club to the SCGA Junior Golf Foundation, in Delbert Miller’s honor. Bill coordinated this with George Del Carmen.
Rules Chairman Kevin Mc Gonagle is working on updating the by-laws of the club and asked each board member to review their pertinent areas and advise him of needed changes.
Communications Chairman Jay Wajid wanted input on where the dedication to Paul Sandler should be put on the website. Jay will also look for a way to keep past month, board minutes, on the website. Jay also stated he is limited in his ability to address “appearance” issues, of the website due to restrictions in his access. He will contact the website provider for greater access. Jay asked if everyone was “okay” with putting their email addresses on the website, under “contacts”. All agreed to allow it.
Ray set 2/20/2024 at 1600hrs for the next Zoom, board meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 1720hrs.
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Zoom Meeting held on Tuesday Dec 19, 2023 @4:00 PM
President: Ray stated that he thought the Annual Meeting went well and he estimated we had 45 Attendees. All Board Members agreed with him.
Secretary: Nothing new to report.
Treasurer: Herman stated that our Financial Status is in good shape. Total cost for Annual Meeting was $ 399.90. He also asked if we have decided to have Members pay SCGA dues directly to SCGA in the future. Tabled for now.
Membership Chairman: We have a total of 103 Members as of today and he has sent out New Roster to the Board. He also asked if we should have a membership cap. The Board discussed this and voted for a 115 member cap.
Handicap Chairman: Neil just asked that All Members please post thier score ASAP and Use Hole by Hole Method. He asked Dennis if he had decided on cancelling home tourney for tomorrow and Dennis said Yes. Neil to send out E-Mail Blast.
Rule Chairman: Kevin didn’t have anything new at this time, but did volunteer to call L.M. Golf Course to cancel golf.
Home Tournament Chairman: We are still having a No Show Issue, but it hasn’t reached a Crisis Level Yet. It makes his job easier when Members let him know ahead of time that they won’t be playing.
Hospitality Chairman: Nemie/Bill update = Delbert Miller recently pasted away and we send a Sympathy card to his family and are waiting for update on Funeral plans. Club to send flowers when we know date and time, etc.
Communications Chairman: Jay reported that our website in Good Shape for what we need at this time and it doesn’t cost anything for the improvements that he wants to add. He does want to set up a Memorial Site for Paul Sandler showing all his contributions to Triple S Seniors Golf Club and Website, Etc. Ray said he would help him with details.
Old Business: SCGA collecting of Membership Dues = Need to Think about Transition in 2024.
New Business: Open discussion on planning format for 2024 President’s Cup, Set Date next Board Meeting= Tuesday 1/16/24 @ 4:00PM
Adjourned Meeting @ 5:05PM
Respectfully Submitted
Bill Baker, Secretar
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Annual Meeting November 13, 2024 = Officers/Directors Reports
President: Ray Welch opened meeting at 1:05PM and thanked everyone that golfed today in our 7:00AM Shotgun Start and was able to attend Triple S Seniors Golf Club Annual Meeting. Ray introduced 8 of 9 Board Members that were in attendance, only James Ellis was out of town this week. Ray also recognized President Club Champion, Neil Thomas.
Secretary: Bill Baker told Club Members that he had copies of the October 15th Zoom Board Meeting for Members that don’t have access to Triple S Seniors website and explained how to find this information on home page. Bill requested a motion to approve the 10/15/24 Minutes and a second and the Members approved the Minutes.
Vice President: N/A. Kevin McGonagle recognized Paul Sandler Memorial Club Championship Champions and Flight Winners: Gross = Jay Horton and Net = Steve Cho, A Flight = Yangkon Kim, B Flight = Kevin McGonagle, C Flight = Oscar Go, D Flight = Chindo Perez, and E Flight = Day Park.
Treasurer/Membership Chairman: George Del Carmen gave a full Financial Report for Club Championship total cost = $ 1,743.95 and today’s Annual Meeting Est. Cost = $ 350.00 and Club paid out so far $ 700.00 to Hole in One winners and bank ending balance on 10/31/24 = $ 6,350.22. It was asked by a member why we have so much money in the account. The response was, the bank requires business accounts to carry a high balance to avoid services charges and we have dues obligations still owed to SCGA. George said that we now have 119 Members and we are Capped at 119 Members and he started a new member waiting list. He said that everything is going well with SCGA New Membership Renewal E-commerce program, but also members can renew by using Zell option or bring renewal form & check to Dennis Borla, or mail renewal form and check to George Del Carmen.
At approx. 1:30PM Ray Welch introduced La Mirada Golf Course General Manager, Joe Fairchild, and Asst. Mgr. Roy Kim to discuss any issues with Golf Course. Discussion covered Roof Repair, New Open Bar & Cafe, Banquet Room, Cart Path Repairs, Driving Range, and Bunkers. It became a very lively discussion especially about when the Bunkers will get Drainage Pipes Fixed and New Sand. The Golf Course has a list of safety items that need to be done first before they can get to the bunkers with the current Budget. Members/Board Members could call or write letters to L.A. County with our concerns with getting the Bunkers Repaired. Some Members thanked Joe and Roy for the improvements to Fairways and taking down the Ropes for easier access to them. Other concerns were the lack of access between parking lot and Clubhouse with golf carts, it was closed off due to Safety issues with cars and carts. They will investigate trying to find personnel to help Golfers with their golf clubs. A question came up about having Weekday Cart Person to buy drinks and snacks of Golf Course, they tried it recently and it only paid off on weekends. Also, questions came up about the higher cost and less benefits from L.M. Player’s Club Membership. Joe said it was a Corp. change in Policy and looked like it would not be changed. We thanked both Joe and Roy for attending our meeting, the Q%A session, and the use of the banquet room. No green fee increases in near future.
Handicap Chairman: Neil Thomas told Members to always Post their scores for La Mirada and other courses, to Post score Hole by Hole, and Post your score the same day. Also need to Play by the Rules and help others in your group to do the same.
Rules Chairman: Kevin McGonagle said that recently he has been asked about Ball in a Dirt Spot in the Fairway, if it could be moved without a penalty. Answer is YES per our current Local Rule. Kevin also said that he is available to answer any Rules questions and he mentioned that it’s a violation to Drag the ball backwards into the Hole when one is close. Doing this is a Two Stroke Penalty.
Home Tournament Chairman: Dennis Borla said he is getting good cooperation from Members recently, but when you leave him a Voice Message about not being able to play, please leave both First and Last Name. We have had a good year and have allot of new Members and we need to help each other on Rule Violations and to correct them the same day.
Hospitality Chairman: Nemie Mosequera stated that he would be leaving his position on 12/31/24, due to extra duties with City of Carson. He mentioned his duties and how Dennis Borla keeps him informed of Members that require get well cards, Etc.
Communications Chairman: Jay Wajid gave Members an update on Triple S Seniors Website History, Paul Sandler Memorial Page, and Limited access he to add or change things with Website.
Old Business: None
2025 Board Elections: Ray Welch read off All Current Board Members/ Positions and Only Open Position is Hospitality Chairman. Members Approved Current Board and Positions, unfortunately no one in attendance volunteered to handle Hospitality Chairman. Ray also acknowledged Herman Whitfield’s Time and Service as Treasurer for the club.
New Business:
The Board is working on Club Logo for Website, maybe for hats and shirts, Etc. Also, a Referral Page on the Website by Jay Wajid.
Date of Next Zoom Meeting is set for Tuesday 12/17/24 @ 4:00PM
Meeting Adjourned @ 2:20PM
Respectfully Submitted
Bill Baker, Secretar