May 31, 2023
Meeting called to order at 6:09.
Board members present: Jim Penn, Eric Zey, Ron Moerbe, Jason Hemsley,
Stacy Colvin, Bruce Reeh.
BUSINESS
Jim welcomed all attendees and briefly outlined the purpose and agenda for the
annual meeting. He explained that according to our Bylaws all attendees are
members and as such have voting rights at the annual meeting. He stated that
the Board of Directors would like the members to vote on a few topics this
evening. These topics include two changes to the Bylaws and new applicants
for director. He explained the current Bylaws restrict current directors to no more
than 2 consecutive 3 year terms. He asked members to vote to permanently
remove these restrictions. Stacy made a motion to proceed and Bruce
seconded it. The members responded with an affirmative voice vote. He also
explained that the current Bylaws have no restriction on how long an officer may
serve. Jim asked the members to vote that the Board will elect officers every
three years. Stacy made a motion to proceed and Bruce seconded it. The
members responded with an affirmative voice vote. He explained that we
currently have 7 active Directors and there is a need for new directors. Jim then
asked if there were any new director applicants. Stacy responded with
affirmation and nominated a list of applicants: Houston Haley, Clay Sears, Tracy
Staats, Robert McCall, Lindsey Gray, Stephen Knight. This was seconded by
Eric Zey. Jim asked the members to vote on the new members. The members
responded with an affirmative voice vote.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND PLANS
Jason explained that in 2022 we held 10 clinics and several competitive events
including Drive, Chip, and Putt [DCP] competition where we had 32 golfers. We
also expanded the US Pathway program to advance golf skills and currently has
23 golfers enrolled. In addition, the Foundation awarded 4 scholarship’s to
college bounds students in 2022. Jason announced that we will continue with
these programs and try to integrate our Golf program with Boys and Girls Club.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Eric discussed our scholarship program and defined the process. He thanked
the selection committee which included - Marc Williamson, Annette Lukacs,
Peter Schandua, and Bradley Finley. Eric also mentioned that the Foundation
has awarded $27,000 in scholarships to date. The 2023 Junior Golf Foundation
scholarship recipients are Bailey Pullin – HISD; Gracie Alford – FISD; Braydon
Durst – FISD; and Jake Roberts – Heritage.
STUDENT GOLFERS
Jim mentioned that the Fredericksburg Middle School had a great golf season.
The boys team participated in four tournaments and won them all. The girls
played in five and won first place in four and second place in the other.
Jim introduced the FHS boys and girls golf team coaches – Head Coach Tim
Kaman and Assistant Coach John Hext. Coach Kaman introduced the boys and
girls golf teams and congratulated both teams on their season. While pleased
with their results, the coaches are very excited about next season as most of the
players return on both teams. For the girls team, the BATTLIN BILLIE award
was presented to Audrey Benfield. Ms. GOLF went to Jaley Itz. For the
boys team, BATTLIN BILLIES went to Lewis Milton and Shepherd Findley.
Mr. GOLF went to Lincoln Staas.
Meeting adjourned at 7:02
Ron Moerbe
Secretary