Shoreline Golf Links Advisory Greens Committee

Minutes of Meeting held on AUGUST 19, 2008

 

In Attendance Jim Handzel, Harry Emerzian, Steve Crane, Victor Calvo, Francie Green, Jack Smith

 

Absent: John Deem,

 

1.     Twilight

 

Jack mentioned that the twilight start time changed on 8/15 to 3pm and Super Twilight starts at 5pm.

 

2. Pro Shop Update

 

Jack reminded everyone about the End of Summer Sale!  Beginning August 29th through September 9th, all bags,   caps, visors and apparel will be 25% off.  All other merchandise will be 10% off for general public, but 15% off for club-members.  Stop by and see what is available.

 

   3. Mountain View City Championships

 

   Jack reminded the committee that registration form for the City Championships are               

   available in the Pro-shop in the Pro-shop

Saturday, September 27, & Sunday, September 28

Format: 36 Hole Stroke Play

Individual Low Gross:  Women and Men Championship Flight

Individual Low Net: All Other Flights

Entry Fee: $150.00 per Player includes: Green fees, Tee prize, Range balls and prize fund. Stop by the Pro Shop for a registration form.

 

4.     Shoreline at Mountain View 25th Anniversary

 

Jack discussed the 25th Anniversary of Shoreline at Mountain View and gave out the following information regarding planned activities to celebrate the occasion.

 

On Sunday, September 28 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, make plans to attend the Shoreline 25th Anniversary event, celebrating all the 750-acre wildlife and recreation area has to offer.  Music by the seven-piece "little big band, "Wally's Swing World, will be available at the Sailing Lake Activities Area from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.  For additional information about all of the activities, including children's activities, additional Environmental Docent walks, a bicycle ride, golf tournament/putting activities, box lunches and other offerings by Michaels at Shoreline and the Aquatic Center, please call: (650) 903-6392.  We encourage you to come out to learn about and truly enjoy this tremendous community resource, Shoreline at Mountain View!

 

5.     Shoreline Golf Links’ Volunteers – Complimentary Golf

 

Jack presented information from a report that has been repaired for the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding the new volunteer policy regarding complementary golf. There were 365 fewer volunteer rounds from January –June 2008 than the same period of 2007. Two volunteers resigned due to the new policy and there are 5 fewer volunteers this year than what there was last year at this time. The report calls for no changes to the program at this time.

 

6.     Friday Rounds

 

Jack informed the committee that a report regarding Friday Rounds is being prepared comparing, rounds played on Fridays, revenue for Fridays from the range, retail and rentals and all paid rounds over the last couple of years. The report will be given to the committee for review when it is complete.

 

   7. Goose and Coot Management Update

 

Jack mentioned that the City is in the process of purchasing the Goose Poop Remover and that some positive comments regarding Losee’s Gosse control have been received. Jack also brought up that there will be a meeting of City staff to discuss the Jones and Stokes report next week. The committee will be given a report at its next meeting.    

 

8. Superintendent’s Update

 

Steve mentioned to the committee that there has been some pump issues that have created some wet spots on the course. He is working with Pumps and Wells staff to determine the issues that need to be corrected. The crews will be verticutting and top dressing the greens this week.

 

9. Questions from Committee Members

 

Jim mentioned that at the match play tournament that there were a few comments regarding bumpy greens. Harry mentioned that there was some sort of confusion regarding the ladies shotgun on Tuesday as to who could play prior to the shot gun going off. Jack talked to Joe and found out that a foursome that had signed up on line prior to the date being blocked off were allowed to play and that the pro shop allowed some regular players to play nine holes which was in appropriate.   

 

 

The September meeting will be moved to 9/23.