2024
Annual Meeting Recap
We
kicked off 2024 (our 22nd year!) with a fun evening
at Carolina Golf Club. The event was well attended by
old members, and some new faces. If you weren't able
to make it, we missed you. We had some drinks, some
food and a presentation of the 2023 results.
Here are some key takeaways:
1)
PLAYER OF THE YEAR - We are pleased to announce
that Thel Pack was our POY for 2023! You can
view the complete standings here: Player
Of The Year. Thel received our special POY award
which includes a custom-made POY logo wooden valuables
case, along with custom engraved POY wooden bag tag
and ball marker. Congratulations Thel!
2)
MEMBERSHIP FEE - Due to an increase in expenses
(mainly GHIN handicap fees), we voted to increase our
annual membership fee $10, bringing the fee to $105.
This is our first fee increase in six years! The new
fee will be reflected on this year's invoices.
3)
SPECIAL REQUEST: PLAY DAYS
HOSTED BY PRIVATE CLUB MEMBERS - We request that
our private club members please consider scheduling
games at their courses for GGS member play days. Hosts
could start with a couple of tee times, then adjust
going forward based on the response. Once a game is
scheduled, the host should send the details to Michael
Whitaker... he will then send an email blast to the
membership and post a signup sheet on our website. These
could be really fun events and would help the private-club
member bring extra revenue to their club. A win-win
for everyone!
4)
2024 EVENT SCHEDULE - The 2024 event schedule is
now posted on our website. It's possible that a few
of the dates will be tweaked due to course availability,
but this is our starting plan. Mark your calendars now
for our first event of the year... the Spring Shamble
at Arrowhead Pointe, April 20th! And why not ask a guest
to join you for this fun format on a wonderful track
along the shores of Lake Russell. More on that below...
5)
NEW EVENT or TRIP IDEAS? - Do you have an idea for
a new event or trip that you think GGS members might
enjoy? If yes, send in the idea... we will work up the
details, post it on our website, and send out an email
blast to determine member interest. The more the better!
6)
DRIVE FOR NEW MEMBERS! - We are asking all current
members to invite a minimum of ONE friend to join our
club this year. If you have any friends or colleagues
who might be interested in joining GGS please invite
them soon... perhaps to play the Spring Shamble in April.
This is a great format for a new member or guest because
everyone on the team ends up contributing to the outcome.
And the course is a gem! Great value for your hard-earned
golf dollar.
7)
NEW MEMBER "AMBASSADORS" - As you all know, new
candidates must be sponsored by two current members.
We sometimes have candidates who don't know any current
members. Therefore, we are seeking a few members who
would be willing to take candidates out for a game and/or
possibly sponsor them for membership. The Club will
cover the cost of the candidate's golf fee. Please let
us know via email if you are willing to volunteer for
a GGS Ambassador position.
8)
EVENT MANAGERS (Tournament Committee) - We are seeking
interested members to serve as "Event Manager" for our
events this year. These Event Managers will constitute
our Tournament Committee. An "Event Manager" is responsible
for lining up the course and working out details for
cost, tee times, food & beverage, and any other particulars
as required. Once these details are secured, Michael
Whitaker will take that information and post it to our
website for registration. If you would like to volunteer,
please let us know as soon as possible.Thanks!
As
always, if you have any questions, or need additional
information, just send us a note.
Looking
forward to more birdies in 2024!
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