Discussion was held about lack of participation in the Christmas Charity this year.  Julie Osborn suggested that the group consider changing the charity for next year.  Her recommendation was that the Eighteen Hole Golfers join the charity shared by the Niners and the Senior men –Child Haven.  Joan Mumaugh reminded the group that the main charity supported by the group is Safe Quest which supports abused women.  Marilyn Walker suggested that the group choose to aid needy children for the Christmas charity by collecting new unwrapped toys that can be provided to a group that delivers toys to needy Fairfield children. 

Julie Osborn mentioned that the last attempt at a mixer was unsuccessful and suggested that we select a date, a friendly format, and arrange to pair 2 niners with 2 eighteen holers for the event.  April 17, 2007 was selected as the date for the mixer.  Cindy Hamilton will select the format.

Historically, when the Club is closed on Tuesday, the Eighteen holers substitute Thursday for the play day.  As Thursday morning is the Niner’s regular play day, Cindy Hamilton suggested that we refrain from disrupting their normal schedule.  After some discussion, it was decided that the eighteen holers will make their tee-times between 8:30 and 9:00 during winter months and between 8:00 and 9:00 in the summer.

Carolyn Roth suggested that there is one par three hole selected each week for closest to the pin competition. It was decided to rotate the holes so that the pro shop can pre-plan to have the equipment on the appropriate hole each Tuesday.  Holes 5, 7, and 17 will be used  - first closest to the hole to be on January 23.  Itsuko Moridaira will coordinate with pro shop.  Two places will be paid with first place receiving a sleeve of balls and second place receiving two balls.

Treasurer Melody Scott was unable to attend the meeting but provided a spreadsheet itemizing all income and expenses for 2006.  Joan Mumaugh reported that 2007 should look very similar to 2006.  The group ended the year with approximately $1,000 in excess of expenditures.  The group also reviewed the schedule of payouts for 2006 tournaments.  Melody Scott will present a proposed 2007 budget for approval  at the February meeting.

The new member mixer is scheduled for January 30, 2007.  As there are only two new members, Joan Mumaugh suggested that instead of having breakfast prior to play, the group pay for the lunches of the new members.  Both new members will be introduced prior to play as well as at lunch.