Rancho Bernardo Inn Men’s Golf Club Revised

Minutes of the Meeting of the 2024 RBIMGC Board of Directors

March 21, 2024

The meeting was held in the RBI Veranda bar. In attendance were  Johnny Watson, Jerry Canning, Gregg Gattuso, John Kersey, Brad Sandstrom, Scott Hamelin, Jeff Bondesson, Roger Smith, and Joe Walkington.

The following board members were absent;  Dave Schwartz, Norm Blades.

 

The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by President Gregg Gattuso

 

Director of Golf’s Report – Evan Biundo

Evan reported that the traps on #17 are being worked on and it would remain a cart path only until work is completed.  Sand would continue to be added to green side bunkers through the summer.  April and May would include more sodding on holes #5 and #8.  Gregg asked about #16 and #12 and Evan indicated they would get sod. Long term plans will see #18 changed to a par 3 plus par 4 temporarily while renovation takes place, a 6 month project.  Evan said the driving range maintenance was an ongoing challenge as far as balls available, buckets, etc.  We have a 13,000 ball range servant serving two golf courses vs Oaks North serving one course with a 15,000 ball machine.  A shared driving range with two companies complicates  the issues.  Also buckets of balls have been removed and not returned.  Evan said we purchased 12,000 balls in Sept. 2023 and half are gone.

 

Secretary’s Report – Johnny Watson:

Johnny noted that the minutes of the February 15, 2024, Board of Directors meeting had been circulated for comment, revised and posted on the website. Johnny asked for a motion to approve the minutes. 

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Treasurer’s Report – John Kersey:

John discussed in detail the Treasurer’s report for the one-month period of time ending March 21, 2024. The expense for President Cup hats will be in his April report.  He reported that the Club is financially sound. 

 

Membership Report – Jerry Canning:

Jerry reported that the Club added 1 new member this week, John Thur.   Total membership is now 177 vs. 173 at this time last year.    

 

Handicap Chairman – Norm Blades:

Norm was absent.  No report.

 

Tournament Chairman – Joe Walkington:

The President Cup qualifying will begin April 22 and like last year we will have three dates to qualify.  Jerry Canning  will send out an announcement about signing up and the dates for qualifying rounds.  

We will return to “play the ball as it lies” going forward.  Lift, clean, rake and place in the sand traps will continue due to the problems noted earlier with Evan.  

 

Joe shared  the following report from Tom Dubuque concerning our Team Play this year.

 

“We have completed play in the SCGA Thursday Team Play competition for this year.  We finished with arecord of 3 wins and 3 losses, all of the losses coming in away matches.  The team performed well each week and represented the RBI Men’s Golf Club with class and excellent sportsmanship.

Thanks to all who were able to play in one or more of our matches and to those standing by if needed.  Thanks to Todd Burns who helped me along each week with the assistance was much appreciated.  Thanks to Joe Walkington for his advice and support this year.  I enjoyed the opportunity to play alongside a great group of guys and look forward to future opportunities.  As you continue your play  each Monday with the Men’s Club, please encourage members to consider joining the team in future years as the matches are fun to play and the camaraderie exceptional”.

 

Rules Committee –  Joe Walkington for Dave Schwartz: 

David Schwartz noted in his Proposed local rule changes memo that RBI has removed many red and yellow stakes on the course and not replaced them.  The rules committee has proposed we make a local rule for the drainage ditch crossing 18, 1, and 2.  Jeff Bondesson noted there are no longer any yellow stakes on the course.  After discussion it was decided to leave the rule as is currently written that we continue to play the ball when it enters the ditch at the nearest point of relief where it  comes to rest no closer to the hole.   Also when the ball rolls into a water hazard we will play the ball where it enters the hazard.  On hole #11 we have the option of using the drop area vs where the ball enters the water hazard.  It was suggested we send the members a summary of changes or no changes.  Also we will still “rake and place” in the bunker.

 

Web site – Scott Hamelin:

Jerry Canning asked that  all TD’s be able to post P&R results to  Google drive.    Joe Walkington said TD’s can do this by downloading first but do not save.  TD’s say they do not have a problem posting to our website.  Scott said he can make the changes to give TD’s edit approval to do this. 

 

Open Discussion:

 

April 1 Member-Member sign up progress.  Norm Blades has sent out the announcement for the Member-Member tournament April 1 and the sign ups will go out next Monday, March 25.

 

Proposed solution to protect member information using Golf Genius.  Joe Walkington and Tom Connolly have developed a solution to allow a member to access a directory of member phone numbers through the Golf Genius portal which will be more secure than the list on the web site. Members will use the existing link from the RBIMGC.com web site as they currently do to review the roster and pairings and they will then be able to access the phone directory using 6 digit code which will be supplied. The code will change each year and could be changed more frequently if absolutely necessary.  The process has been tested by the TD’s and found satisfactory.  It will not be instituted until after the Member-Member Tournament this year.

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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:14 AM.

Respectfully submitted,  

Johnny Watson, Secretary

 

 

 

 

Rancho Bernardo Inn Men’s Golf Club

Minutes of the Meeting of the 2024 RBIMGC Board of Directors

February 15, 2024

The meeting was held in the RBI Veranda bar. In attendance were Norm Blades, Johnny Watson, Gregg Gattuso, John Kersey, Scott Hamelin, Brad Sandstrom, Jeff Bondesson, Roger Smith, and Joe Walkington.  The following board members were absent: Jerry Canning and David Schwartz.

 

 The meeting was called to order at 8:00 AM by President Gregg Gattuso.

 

Director of Golf’s Report – Evan Biundo

Evan briefed us on work being done on #4 hole white tee box to ease access on the slope.  March will bring sanding of the greens and a reduced green fee. The grounds crew continue to work on the bunkers with roto tilling and some with new sand.  Hole #6 bunker is under repair and will be partially filled with sod.  This is for safety on the 7th tee box from incoming balls.  Also ball washers were being improved, greens received special treatments along with other areas to improve the course playability.

 

Secretary’s Report – Johnny Watson:

 

The minutes of the January 18, 2024, Board of Directors meeting have been circulated for comment, revised and posted on the website. The  minutes were approved as posted.. 

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Treasurer’s Report – John Kersey:

John discussed in detail the Treasurer’s report for the period from the January board meeting through February 15, 2024. He reported that the Club is financially sound.  

 

Membership Report – Johnny Watson for Jerry Canning:

The Membership Report as of February 8, 2024 was read and reviewed.  We have added one new member, Adair Warren, a Comp and an employee of the RBInn Pro Shop.  There were 13 Membership Renewals. One new applicant has not played the evaluation round.  Total membership is now 176.

 

Handicap Chairman – Norm Blades:

Norm noted that two new members did not have established handicaps and needed to record 10 rounds before they could participate in the prize pool. We discussed the new USGA rules concerning 9 holes and other items.  Norm will publish this information to our members.  

 

Tournament Chairman – Joe Walkington:   Joe has reviewed the most recent

400 hole-by-hole scores for the Men’s Club tees and noted only very minor

potential adjustments to the handicap allocation order and will make another

evaluation in three months.

 

Rules Committee – Joe Walkington for Dave Schwartz: 

Several changes were proposed.  At the January 18, 2024 Board meeting a

motion was m/s/p to allow use of the hole #11 drop zone for RBIMGC events. 

The Rules Committee will remove the language in the RBIMGC rules that

prohibits this action. 

The planted area to the left of the cart path on Hole #13 is defined as a red

penalty area. The current local rule which permits the use of a drop-zone to the

left of the bunker will be removed as the drop-zone has been eliminated. On hole

#18 near the green, where the stream crosses the fairway, is now marked as a

red penalty area by red stakes. The Rules Committee recommends this area be

played under rules for a yellow penalty and proceed under rule 17.1d. Greg

Gattuso will ask Dave Schwartz for a ruling when he returns.

 

Web site – Scott Hamelin:

Scott noted recent charges for expenses for the web site.  They included $719 for security, $119 and $99 for standard SSL charges.  These are charges made every other year.  John Kersey requested a copy of the statement.   Scott also said he would update the CCRB “To Do” list for TD’s.  He also asked that we enter dates in a year/month/day format, ie.  2024-2-15, for standardization of the web site.

 

Open Discussion:

 

April 1 Spring Special Tournament – Member-Member planning.  Scott Hamelin will be TD and send out notices to members soon.  This will be a 2 man scramble format.  

 

Jeff Bondesson noted that members’ phone numbers were visible on the club website to all members and may present a privacy issue.  To control this would require a password.  Gregg Gattuso asked that the phone numbers be removed from the website and once a year we send out a current list of phone numbers.  Board members’ phone numbers will remain on the website. 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:03 AM.

Respectfully submitted,  

Johnny Watson, Secretary

 

 

 

 

Rancho Bernardo Inn Men’s Golf Club

Minutes of the Meeting of the 2024 RBIMGC Board of Directors

January 18, 2024

The meeting was held in the RBI Veranda bar. In attendance were Norm Blades, Johnny Watson, Jerry Canning, Gregg Gattuso, Dave Schwartz, John Kersey, Scott Hamelin, Brad Sandstrom, Jeff Bondesson, Roger Smith, and Joe Walkington

 

 The meeting was called to order at 8:00 AM by President Gregg Gattuso.

 

Director of Golf’s Report – Matt Loflen reported  in Evan’s absence.

Matt said that there was not a lot new to report.  Team play has begun.  Continue to work on the bunkers with roto tilling and some with new sand.  Number six bunker is under repair and will be partially filled with sod.  This is for safety on the 7th tee box from incoming balls.  Jerry Canning asked about keeping the sand bottles filled.  Paul said he would follow up.

 

Secretary’s Report – Johnny Watson:

 

Johnny  noted that the minutes of both the December 14, 2023, Board of Directors meeting and the Organizational meeting had been circulated for comment, been revised and posted on the website. Johnny  asked for a motion to approve both sets of minutes. 

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Treasurer’s Report – John Kersey:

John discussed in detail the Treasurer’s report for the period from the December board meeting through January 18, 2024. He reported that the Club is financially sound.  John also  reviewed the proposed 2024 Annual Budget and answered questions.  

 

Membership Report – Jerry Canning:

Jerry reported that the Club added 5 new member(s) since the last board meeting, Derek Eisele, Craig Carlisle, Brian Finley, Doug Lancaster, and Terry Mason.  Total membership is now 175.

 

Handicap Chairman – Norm Blades:

Norm noted that three of the new members did not have established handicaps.  We had a discussion about the new USGA rules concerning 9 holes and other items.  The new rules in the USGA website indicate they come from the 2024 World Handicap System.  There are three changes.  1. Course Rating and shorter courses. 2. 10-17-Hole scores.  3. 9-hole scores.  Norm will publish this information to our members.  

 

Tournament Chairman – Joe Walkington:

Joe reported the 2024 Tournament Schedule was posted to the website yesterday.  We discussed the number of scramble tournaments each year.  It was agreed to have four per year.  David Schwartz suggested a new tournament format but it was decided it would lengthen the play time.   Norm asked about using the drop zone on hole 11 when the ball is lost in the water.  

After discussion a motion was made to use the drop zone on hole 11.  

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Rules Committee – Dave Schwartz: 

Dave noted that he is still looking for an SCGA rules seminar to attend and stay refreshed on the rules of golf. 

 

Web site – Scott Hamelin:

We had a discussion about all TD’s need for access to the website.  Scott will edit it each week to make it available to the TD.  Also we had a discussion about the coming tournament at CCRB and the TD duties. 

 

Open Discussion:

 

Gregg reported we had been invited to CCRB after our round and to stay for refreshments.  We agreed this would be a good idea.

 

Gregg asked about our need for a Member/Guest tournament for 2024.  After discussion a motion was made not to hold this event this year.

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The Pro Shop is looking for a way to track JC card renewals for our members.  Either a JC Players Card or an RBI resort club membership is required of all Men’s Club members in order to receive the special low green fees that we are charged for our Monday tournaments.  Some changes are forthcoming and suggested tracking methods are tabled until Spring.

 

Gregg suggested ordering the President Cup hats now to avoid the 3 month backup in orders for our desired hat last year.  He showed two different logo styles and the Board made a selection which will be used on the 2024 hats.

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:22 AM.

Respectfully submitted,  

Johnny Watson, Secretary

 

 

 

Rancho Bernardo Inn Men’s Golf Club

Minutes of the Organizational Meeting of the 2024 RBIMGC Board of Directors

December 14, 2023

The meeting was held in the RBI Veranda bar. In attendance were Norm Blades, Johnny Watson, Jerry Canning, Gregg Gattuso, Dave Schwartz, John Kersey, Scott Hamelin and Brad Sandstrom .

The following board members were absent: Jeff Bondesson, Roger Smith, and Joe Walkington

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 AM by President Gregg Gattuso.

Election of Board Officers

Norm Blades made a motion that the following Board members be designated as officers of the Board.

President – Gregg Gattuso

Vice President – Dave Schwartz

Secretary – Johnny Watson

Treasurer – John Kersey

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Gregg welcomed a new member to the Board of Directors, Brad Sandstrom.

President Gregg Gattuso announced the Chairman and committee members for the coming year.

Director of Tournaments – Chair Joe Walkington, Committee, Roger Smith, Brad Sandstrom

Nomination Committee Chairman – David Schwartz

Membership Chairman – Jerry Canning. Committee, Johnny Watson

Handicap Chairman – Norm Blades. Committee, Jeff Bondesson

Rules Chairman – Dave Schwartz. Committee, Joe Walkington

SCGA Rep & Special Projects – Gregg Gattuso

Website Chairman – Scott Hamelin. Consultant Tom Christopher

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Board meetings to be held the 3rd Thursday of each month in the Veranda Bar.

Next meeting January 18, 2024.

The issue was raised about Team Play also occurring on Thursday. It was suggested to move the BOD meeting to Tuesday during the 6 week period of Team Play since several board members participate in the Team Play events.

Open Discussion

Gregg announced a log in change for new BOD: URL:www.rbimgc,com/wp-admin

Username: rbimgcbirdie01

New Password: to be sent by Scott after January 1, 2024.

Comp members 2024- Biundo, Loflen, Lemon, Kipfstual.

Courtesy members ($36) Buckles, Jeff Baz.

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The Pinehurst dinner will be February 8, 6:00PM, Carvers. Details to follow. Wives invited but paid for by respective members.

Dave Schwartz asked about members listed on the Tee Sheet as walkers but decide to use a cart after check-in. The TD moves the walker to a hole closer to the start as well as a change in pricing. It was decided to ask individuals in this category if they wanted to change their status from “walker” to cart rider so the TD could update our roster.

The Organizational Meeting was adjourned by President Gattuso at 10:28AM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Johnny Watson, Secretary

 

 

 

 Rancho Bernardo Inn Men’s Golf Club

Minutes of the Meeting of the 2023 RBIMGC Board of Directors

December 14, 2023

 

The meeting was held in the RBI Veranda bar. In attendance were Tom Christopher, Norm Blades and Johnny Watson, Jerry Canning, Gregg Gattuso, Dave Schwartz, John Kersey and Scott Hamelin

The following board members were absent: Jeff Bondesson, Roger Smith and Joe Walkington

 

 

The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by President Gregg Gattuso

 

Director of Golf’s Report – Evan Biundo.

Evan stated that the course conditions continue to develop on plan. Evan noted that holes 15,16, & 17 continue to be evaluated for reopening but no date is set at this time. He also stated that they will continue to spray the green pigmented fertilizer on the entire course as they have been. He reminded us that the green sided bunkers have been improved by the roto-tilling process two weeks ago. He was asked to review the green side bunker on hole 17 with the grounds keepers as it was not as playable as the others. Evan also noted that Team play was coming up in January. He was asked why hole 17 was still cart path only. He reminded us that the other resodded fairways were “stringed off” in the sodded areas and that hole 17 could not be strung off in a usable way due to the specific areas of resodding on that hole.

 

Secretary’s Report – Tom Christopher:

 

Tom noted that the minutes of the November 16, 2023, Board of Directors meeting had been circulated for comment by Tom, revised and posted on the website. Tom asked for a motion to approve the minutes. MSUA.

 

Treasurer’s Report – John Kersey:

John discussed in detail the Treasurer’s report for the one-month period of time ending December 14, 2023. He reported that the Club is financially sound.

 

Membership Report – Jerry Canning/Johnny Watson:

Jerry reported that the Club added 0 new member(s) since the last Board meeting.

There were 3 full member(s) who renewed their membership since the last meeting, NO member(s) who did not renew.

Jerry also reported that there is 3 new applicant(s) in the pipeline.

Non-Dec 31st renewals: 6 member(s) whose membership renewal is due before the next board meeting.

December 31st Renewal update:

79 members have Dec 31st renewal dates.

39 have renewed, 21 are due to renew via auto-Pay on Dec 16, 4 comp members 5 members who have indicated they will not renew, leaving 10 members who have yet to renew.

 

The total membership on December 14, 2023 is 181: 173 full members and seven Courtesy members and 1 associate member.

 

Handicap Chairman – Norm Blades:

Norm noted that he had attended the Zoom USGA meeting. Norm reviewed a summary document he wrote up. He noted there were 4 areas that we needed to be aware of. Most notable here is that the method of scoring non-played holes has changed significantly effective January 16th. Norm noted that the Fore magazine has a write-up of this process for those interested. Gregg Gattuso will follow up on these changes with an email to the members explaining these changes closer to their implementation.

 

 

Tournament Chairman – Joe Walkington:

In Joe Walkington’s absence Gregg Gattuso reported that the issue with the “san.rr” email issue with recipients not receiving Golf Genius emails has been investigated. The finding is that Spectrum/Roadrunner are identified as needing to repair on their side. Joe was able contact a knowledgeable tech person on that side who seemed to understand the issue and made changes that appear to have this now resolved.

Gregg noted for the TDs that changes for the 2024 Golf Genius web site are now available. Joe will update the 2024 schedule next week upon his return.

 

 

 

Rules Committee – Joe Walkington/ Dave Schwartz:

Nothing to report.

 

 

Web site – Scott Hamelin/Tom Christopher:

Tom Christopher noted that issues with Google by several people required an upgrade to the site to add an SSL certificate. He noted that the cost should be offset by a reduction to the Security product from advanced to regular. He also noted that we will need to get the details of this change for the club treasury.

Scott noted that there had been some TD access issues with the RBIMGC google drive document repository. He has addressed the issues and ask the TDs to be aware and contact him for any issues.

 

Open Discussion:

 

Anniversary Cup Wrap up

Gregg noted that the tournament went well with no major issues.

 

Low gross in Low Net tournaments – vote to eliminate

Gregg noted the issue of paying out Low gross in a Low net format tournament too often being the same winners. He asked for a motion to remove Low gross payout in a Low net tournament. MSUA.

 

Call up on #4.  Pros and cons.

A review of Joes notes indicated the history behind this. It was noted that hole 4 often was a choke point and there would be 2 groups on the tee box stacked up. Therefor waiving the 1st group to tee off once the group was on the green helped resolve this. He also noted that the SCGA recommended this exact behavior for these conditions.

After discussion it was agreed that this practice should continue. And further a reminder in the weekly tournament attachment should be added.

 

Pace of Play tips from the Women’s Club

A situational document regarding pace of play was circulated among the board for review. It was agreed that this helped in communicating this continuing tournament issue in a succinct way. Gregg noted that he will forward this refresher document to the membership.

 

2023 summary

Gregg thanked the board for their participation this year and simply noted that the year in review had gone overall very well. Gregg noted his attempt to get a 2nd discounted rate for a banquet from the RB Inn that could be held after a member/guest tournament was not successful. But he continues to push these issues with the Inn.

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:03 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Tom Christopher, Secretary