Annual Meeting Committee Reports 2011
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Good afternoon everyone and welcome to the 2011 Annual Meeting of Webhannet Golf Club.
Our members are very proud of our Club with its superior golf course conditions, our strong financial position and our outstanding staff. We have continued to recognize and honor the traditions of our Club throughout our 110 year history.
The Board’s focus this year was to continue to attract quality new members, to complete the drainage work on the triangle, and to be debt free while building up a capital fund reserve. I believe we achieved all these objectives while continuously addressing the challenges and goals of future years.
I am always having members comment on how pleased they are with the quality and energy of our new members (over 50 of them) that we have attracted to join Webhannet over the last three years. Membership remains our number one issue in the near term given the Club’s current demographics. So I encourage you all to identify potential quality new members.
Also the members and outside players have been very complimentary on the positive impact that the drainage work has had on the triangle, even without the pumps in place. Phases II and III of the Drainage Project will be started in the fall of 2011 and 2012 respectively. The Board felt that it was important that we complete the drainage work, before addressing irrigation. Our current irrigation system is nearing the end of its life cycle and needs to be replaced within the next 3- 5 years. It is important to note that we will continue to only water the tees, greens and surrounds as is currently done.
There are a number of other initiatives that I also want to update you on.
The Green Committee recently developed a proactive tree management program for Webhannet that incorporates the signature tree plan developed a few years ago. I will share this with the members later this fall.
The USGA visited our course in July and indicated that they have not seen such a high quality golf course get so much “bang for the buck “. This is a tribute to Greg, his staff and the Green Committee.
In a few weeks, we will be holding our 2nd Webhannet Charity Classic golf event, which raised over $50K last year for 3 local charities. We recently established the Webhannet Charitable Foundation, which you will hear more about in the months to come.
This year we were hoping to start a two year trial on providing limited food and beverage services at the Club. We have not abandoned the idea, but given various liquor laws and the need to find appropriate staffing it was postponed until next year.
Currently, the Board is developing a planned giving program to be introduced in the near term to support the preservation and enhancement of the golf course and the Clubhouse for future generations.
We are blessed with an outstanding staff at Webhannet headed up by our two professionals Kirk Kimball and Greg Holder. To recognize their contribution to the Club, we are currently finalizing employment contracts for both of them.
As always it is a privilege to work with your dedicated Board of Governors and its various Committees and on your behalf I want to thank them all.
It is an honor to be President of Webhannet Golf Club and I want to thank you all for your support.
James A. Peers, President
TREASURER'S REPORT
Let me begin this Treasurer’s Report by reiterating our President’s comments about our Club’s strong financial condition.
In 2011 – The Club’s operating net income is expected to result in a modest surplus. Your BOG is focused on ensuring that we operate on a balanced budget basis.
Highlights of our 2011 budget include:
Membership dues of approximately $650,000
Other revenues including guest fees and public fees of approximately $327,000
Total operating revenues of approximately $977,000
Golf Course operating expenses of approximately $467,000
Pro Shop operating expense of $180,000
Other operating expenses of approximately $313,000 including real estate taxes, health insurance benefits, golf cart expenses, house & grounds, and administrative expenses
All 2011 capital expenses will have been paid from current year capital fund dues and initiation fees. In addition the Club will have accumulated approximately $90,000 of capital fund reserves available for future major repairs or replacements.
On that positive note I will conclude these remarks and thank all of you for the opportunity to serve as the Club’s Treasurer.
Karen Searle, Treasurer
HEAD PROFESSIONAL'S REPORT
I would like to recognize my staff for all their hard work this summer: Bruce, T, Steve, Paul, Ted, George, Ed, Rich, Maria, Rosin, Tobey and, last but not least, Tyler MacPhie.
I would also like to recognize the tournament winners of 2011:
Jr.Jr. Club Champion -- Jimmy Mitchell
Jr. Club Champion -- Alex Beckham
Elmer Ward Cup Winners -- Jim Nadeau and Dave Perry
President's Cup -- Steve Hodson
Fernald White Trophy -- Steve Hodson
Senior Club Champion -- Chris Gurry
Men's Club Champion -- Todd Kirn
Men's Member-Guest Winners -- John Smart and Tom Dillon
Cross River Challenge -- Webhannet (again!)
I want to thank all the ladies and their support during Ladies Day. I will have to say they are much more organized than the men are!
Also, I want to thank the Maintenance Department: Greg and his staff have made this golf course better and better each year. Working with Greg is always a treat. Our relationship, I believe, is like no other in our industry.
In closing, I had mentioned Tyler's name earlier. I am sad to say that Tyler will be moving on next year. Tyler has been withg us here at Webhannet for 7 years. I want to thank Tyler for his service and dedication to the Webhannet Golf Club.
Kirk Kimball, Head Professional
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
I would like to thank the members of Webhannet Golf Club for providing me and my staff with
the opportunity to maintain your golf course. It is through the support of the Board of Governors, the green committee, various other committees and the membership at large, that we are able to achieve the results that we have realized. I would also like to say that I feel very fortunate to have worked next to Kirk Kimball and his pro shop staff. I couldn’t imagine being beside any other club professional, and I cherish the relationships that I have developed with his crew. Last but not least, I owe a great deal of gratitude to my staff for their unparalleled efforts. I especially thank my assistant, Jim Provencher, my mechanic, Edgar West, and Sean Smith for their leadership towards the rest of the crew.
It is hard to believe that I am about to begin my second decade at Webhannet Golf Club. These past ten years have gone by so fast. My family and I can’t tell you enough how much we appreciate being welcomed into the Webhannet Community. You might be thinking, after a decade of experience, that I have this property all figured out. I’m here to tell you that is not the case. Golf course management is very dynamic in nature. I feel very comfortable in saying that there is not a golf course manager out there that will ever acknowledge that they have all of the answers. Though, I find it very motivating to strive to realize the full potential of the golf course. The good news here is that your golf course will continue to improve. I am excited to be a part of it, and hope to be for many years to come.
As Glen will discuss further, we are in the process of making many improvements to our drainage systems. Our goal is to have completed all of our practical improvements to the drainage system by the end of 2012. Understanding that the golf course will still be at the mercy of the tide gate system and its flat terrain.
I would also like to talk briefly about our recent visit from the USGA Agronomist. These advisory visits are very beneficial to experience every few years. It accomplishes a few things. The agronomist will typically confirm and support conclusions that have been previously made by the superintendent, or in some cases provide alternative conclusions. Also, the agronomist visits a couple of hundred courses in a year. He often shares the experiences of other facilities, and can provide information about issues that are common place in the region. These visits are also a great educational experience for the green committee. It is a very hands-on opportunity for committee members to learn about various facets of golf course management.
During the visit we focused on green conditions and tree management. One reoccurring theme during the visit was thatch management. Mr. Skorulski confirmed that there is too much organic matter in the soil profile. The only way to control this is through various cultivation processes. Over the next year we will be experimenting with different cultivation methods. Our goal is to maximize our results while minimizing our disruption of the putting surface. I am confident that we can further develop the program to improve the health of the greens while not significantly disrupting playability during these cultivation events.
We have several initiatives that we intend to address regarding our population of trees. In support of those initiatives we are considering the planting of several bare-root tree saplings in appropriate areas around the property to provide us with an in-house nursery stock for future transplanting. This is a very economical way to preserve the tree population on the golf course.
One other minor improvement that you will notice that is worth mentioning is the future improvement of the surrounding area to the left of the seventh green. As an added benefit to the tree removal, we will now shift the cart path away from the green and create an approach shot collection area to the left of the green. This will take place this fall.
Again, thanks for a great season. I wish you all the best. We still have two great golfing months ahead of us and hope to see you all out on the golf course.
Greg Holder, Superintendant
NETWORKING COMMITTEE REPORT
Membership continues to be the number 1 issue at Webhannet and golf clubs
across the country. The Networking Committee exists to assist members in
identifying and attracting potential candidates for membership. The
Membership Committee still has the responsibility of reviewing all
candidates.
All Webhannet members are part of the membership process. We have not
had a waiting list in a number of years. We need members to reach out to
golfing friends and neighbors who are not currently members of Webhannet
and initiate discussions about the benefits of membership in our wonderful
club. We can no longer wait to be asked about membership.
This summer the Networking Committee began a program to work with our
realtor/members to introduce homebuyers new to the area to Webhannet. We
will be doing further work on this initiative and hope it will be fruitful.
We encourage each of you to contact any member of the committee should
you know of someone you feel might have an interest in Webhannet. Perhaps
working together this person would become a candidate for membership.
I’d like to thank this year’s committee for their help in this critical area.
Thanks also to the members who have sponsored so many wonderful new
members. We continue to need your help in the years ahead.
Anne Smith, Chairman
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. President, Board of Governors & Members,
I would like to start by having a moment of silence for former Members who have passed away over the last year…
Peter Hersey Laddie Homer Lori Oechsle
Martin Fagan Phyllis Metcalfe Diddy McKenney
Chet Homer, Jr. Ted Childs
We have admitted 19 new members since last year’s Annual Meeting. I would like those new members who are here tonight to please stand when I read your name.
David Hines JimAlexander Jeff Binnette
Paul Labonte Neal Workman Neil Higgins
Nate & Patti Ellis Jeff & Cindy Clarke Lauren Burd
Michael Nueberger Bruce Epstein Allan Dunkerly
John Gaudrault John & Linda Loewenberg Bob McManama
Brendan O’Connor Jason Robie Lucas Sevigney
JoAnn Ray
This is a great group of people we are very fortunate to have as new members and new friends.
I feel there are several reasons we have done so well with new members despite the poor economy. Webhannet is an exceptionally well maintained and well staffed club that is located in a beautiful place. Thanks to Greg and Kirk & all their employees for helping to make Webhannet as special as it is.
We are also blessed with a great membership that is very fond of Webhannet. Many members have been very proactive identifying and sponsoring new members. This year the following members have been sponsors:
Todd Kirn Vic Nunan Matt Williams
Elliott Speers Bruce Read Bob Davis
Susan Smart Bob Gunter Dennis Eagleson
Tom Nill Richard Clarke Denise Hodsdon
Ralph Hurlbutt Bill Ellis Chet Homer
Steve Hodsdon Bob Marier Lenny Sevigney
Mike Walsh Frank Burd
Thanks also to the Networking Committee for their efforts.
I also want to thank my fellow Membership Committee members for all their time and support. They are Ray Breary, Luke Gullick, Sandy Janes, Pat Pagluica, Jr., Peggy Wiseman, Mark Yellis, Mike Walsh and Tim Fossett.
We presently have 271 Regular Members which is 2 more than a year ago. All our other membership categories except spousal, which is down 8, have been staying about the same.
I am hopeful we will do as well again next year. That will not happen without our membership continuing to be proactive about identifying & sponsoring great candidates.
Gary Williams, Chairman
GREEN COMMITTEE REPORT
The past twelve months have again been very good to Webhannet. Although we experienced minor winter damage to some of the greens, a good spring growing season and a warm summer combined with the efforts of Greg and his staff have again provided some great playing conditions. During various events held at the Club this year, I heard numerous positive comments about the quality and playability of our course. These conditions are a direct result of Greg, his assistant James Provencher and their hard working crew.
In late July we were visited by Jim Skorulski, Senior Agronomist for the USGA Northeast Section, and one of the most gratifying comments that he made after reviewing the course conditions was how impressed he was that Greg could consistently achieve these results on our budget and staffing levels.
Since the last annual report we have undertaken a number of course improvements. Without a doubt the most visible has been Phase one of the drainage work. I think that anyone that has played here in the past after a heavy rain, would acknowledge the very significant improvements in the speed of recovery to playability of the triangle since this drainage work was completed. This recovery speed will increase further once the irrigation system is installed and the pumps in the 3rd wet-well are activated to enhance water removal. Although not part of the original scheduled work in Phase one, we also installed drainage in the rough adjacent to the 10th cart path. This work has also proven very beneficial in speeding up play and cart accessibility to the fairway. Yes, the little sand strips are unsightly but they are growing in and should be completely gone by next season.
Next month we will start Phase two of the drainage enhancement work targeting water removal from the 13th fairway, which has been a consistent problem over the years. I would point out that because there is very little difference in the elevation of this fairway relative to our outflow system, moving this water can be problematic. The proposed project has been designed to control the flow of the water coming onto the property from Sea Rd and Rt. 9 and to accelerate its removal without flooding the fairway. This will be done through the installation of a new 12” header to supplement the existing line running down the right side of the 13th fairway. This line will receive water coming from Sea Rd. left of the 12th green as well as new drains in selected areas of the 12th fairway. The major flow coming onto the property near the beginning of the 13th fairway will be collected into an enlarged catch basin and directed into a new 6” drain line installed adjacent to a rebuilt cart path. Normal flow will be through this 6” line. As flow increases it will run in a swale adjacent to the cart path and for major events the entire cart path will become the channel for the flow. This will require some minor changes to the cart path to insure proper slope and grade. We will also be installing 2” slit drainage in areas which are habitually wet on both sides of the creek. It is felt that the proposed design, which has been endorsed by Brad Booth our golf course design consultant, will significantly help to minimize the sheet flow and standing water on the 13th fairway as well as accelerate its removal once the downstream section of the system is flowing to the sea. To supplement this drainage effort we will also initiate an aggressive topdressing program for this fairway which was recommended during the recent USGA visit. Over a ten year period we can expect the elevation of this fairway to increase by as much as six inches which will further enhance water removal and turf quality.
Phase three of the drainage work, which will be done in 2012, will address a number of smaller problem areas which we have prioritized based on impact to playability as well as course maintenance. Areas such as in front of the 4th tee, right of 15th green and the rough between the 6th and 7th fairways are examples of this proposed work. We also plan to install passive capillary drainage systems on the 3rd and 9th greens, similar to the systems installed last year on the 8th and 11th greens. I would again like to acknowledge the work of Bob Grillo in assisting us with these drainage projects.
Over last winter Greg, with input from the committee, fulfilled the Board’s request and developed a comprehensive proactive tree management program for our site. Jim Skorulski, the USGA Senior Agronomist, described this program to be on par with those he had seen at major courses and superior to many. The purpose of the program is to insure a consistent approach that recognizes and addresses how trees can impact a course’s unique ecosystem, safety, playability and beauty.
The backbone of the program is scheduled reviews of our trees for health, safety, playability and visual appeal. This will be accomplished through a minimum of a biannual inspection by a certified arborist to supplement the daily monitoring by Greg and his staff of the overall tree population. In addition, a more concentrated evaluation of how specific trees are interacting with the course and play will be done every six years, with three holes getting this special attention each year. We have initiating this effort with the evaluation of holes 16, 17 and 18. You will have noticed some trees between the 10th and 17th fairways were removed last spring and four additional trees are scheduled to be planted near the 17th pond prior to next season as part of previously approved design enhancements. We are also considering ways to thin out the pines below the 16th green between 14th and 16th fairways to improve air flow and to enhance the view and beauty of the adjacent maples. You will have also noticed that we have thinned the stand of trees to the left of the 7th green in an effort to enhance airflow and increase morning sun to the back section of the green which is very fragile. Similar to the procedures previously developed for dealing with our “Specimen Trees”, when we are planting or removing any trees critical to the course, the course superintendent, agronomist, certified arborist, golf course architect, golf professional and interested committee members will always be deeply involved.
With the exception of a few difficult areas, the greens are in good condition. Proper aeration of the greens is critical to achieving strong turf and a quality putting surface. To realize the best results this work must be performed at least once but preferably twice a year. Historically we have performed this procedure only in the early fall. With the membership’s indulgence, we would like to initiate a trial program next spring with a second aeration on a few of the critical green. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but we feel that it is a small price to pay to permit us to insure high quality greens the remainder of the year.
In closing I would like to thank the members of the Green Committee for their hard work:
John Bauman, Jeff Bonney, June Ficker, Dick Ganong, Bob Grillo, Tod Kirn and Bob Russell.
Glen Bates, Chairman
HOUSE AND GROUNDS
I would recognize and thank the House and Grounds Committee for their ideas, work and commitment to Webhannet Golf Club: Carol Gaugh, Michele Davis, Anne Smith, Pam Padget, Brooks Harrington, Bill Hiddell and Doug Poole. Thank you all very much.
I would also like to recognize and thank Kirk Kimball and his staff and Greg Holder and his staff. They are always ready, willing and able to help the House and Grounds Committee with any problem, concern or chore. Many of the small details like painting the yellow lines in the handicap parking space, replacing the rubber gasket on the refrigerator door, staining the wooden box that hides the propane tank, watering the clubhouse flower boxes, weekly weeding and trimming of the landscaping around the clubhouse, and replacing our flags on the flag pole when become torn, are examples of the small details that may sometimes go unnoticed, but would not get done without Kirk, Greg and their crews. Thank you all very much.
The 2010-2011 season was busy with the usual painting and repairs. Greg and his crew collected the window boxes last fall, moved them to the maintenance facility and gave them all a good coat of paint last winter. In the spring we replaced several of the posts and rails that had rotted or broken in the fence around the practice putting green. We also replaced the entire split rail fence between the upper parking lot at the cart barn and the club house. I am happy to announce that our ice machine made it through another summer. Hopefully I did not just jinx myself by saying that.
Projects that we will be undertaking in the future include, an entire clubhouse and cart barn painting/staining in the fall of 2012 or spring of 2013 as well as refinishing the hardwood floors on the second floor of the clubhouse in the fall of 2012. We are also hoping to be able to replace the shingles on the roof of the clubhouse within the next 3 to 5 years.
The committee has spent a considerable amount of time this year learning about the State of Maine liquor laws and planning for the proposed opening of the newest amenity for the Webhannet membership, “the 19th hole”. As most of you may know, “the 19th hole” is our proposed food and beverage service that will be located on the second floor of the clubhouse. We believe this amenity will provide our membership with the opportunity to gather with old friends, meet new people and enjoy the camaraderie that already makes and will continue to make Webhannet Golf Club a special space.
I would like to say a special thank you to Carol Gaugh whom has become our flower expert and works very hard with Focal Point to have all the flower boxes at the clubhouse as well as all the ornamental plantings around the golf course look so nice all summer. Thank you Carol.
I would also like to say a special thank you to Anne Smith for coordinating and managing all of our clubhouse rentals. Thank you Anne.
We accomplished many projects this year and look forward to implementing our House and Grounds long range plan in future years. I wish everyone a safe and pleasant fall, and winter.
Bob Davis, Chairman
LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE
I'd like to thank my committee members: Glen Bates, Karen Searle, Doug Poole, Elliott Speers, Bob Davis and John Harris. Jim Peers serves as an Ex-Officio member.
Our mission is to recommend to the BOG a Five Year capital plan to maintain the course and buildings in excellent condition.
We work with the Green and House and Ground Committees to prioritize projects; we work with Finance and Membership Committees to determine what projects we can afford to do and when.
Accomplishments in 2011:
BOG’s goal has been to be debt free at the end of the year.
Adjustments to capital expenditures are made during the year based upon our determined priorities and financial results.
In 2011 we project to spend $196,000 on capital improvements.
Work accomplished or money spent is expected to be primarily for drainage work, equipment and other Green Committee needs ($191,000). House and Grounds will be $5,000.00.
The capital fund will have a balance of approximately $90,000 at the end of the year. We will continue to build this capital reserve before starting the irrigation project. We will revisit changes to the fund between now and the end of the year.
Needs and “nice to haves” were identified, allocated and incorporated into an updated 5 year capital plan.
We are working on a wish list that we will communicate to our membership shortly.
Jim Peers is starting some work on the establishment of a Planned Giving Program.
Looking at our future needs and our Five Year Capital Plan, we will primarily be focusing on funding the remainder of the drainage work. Green Committee, equipment needs and House and Grounds work are always a yearly consideration, and we will work closely with these committees.
In future years we will address the replacement of the existing irrigation system. Various financing options will be researched. We expect that the start of the irrigation replacement will most likely be in three to five years.
Richard W. Main, Chairman
GOLF AND HANDICAP COMMITTEE REPORT
This committee helps run the golf tournaments, cocktail parties and dinners we all enjoy on the weekends during the spring, summer and fall. Basically, these are all the tournaments except for the Ladies Tournaments, and the August Member Guest.
Our Golf Committee co-chairs are Carol Gaugh, Vic Nunan, John Smart, Kevin Taylor and Maureen Williams. Pam Padget also teamed with Carol to interview and hire our caterers during the winter.
This team of co-chairs are the people who coordinate with Kirk and his Professional Staff [who run the golfing competitions], and the co-chairs work with the caterers, and handle all the details that make the tournaments seem to run on auto-pilot.
They also manage budgets. And we are happy to report a financial performance that is “in the black” with the tournaments running at a self funding, break-even pace.
We also collaborated with Val Marier to communicate all the details about up-coming tournaments in advance and in a timely manner via the computer. We hope you find these “email reminders” helpful.
Thank you: Kirk, Carol, Vic, John, Kevin, Maureen and Pam for all the time you dedicate to running the golf tournaments, and for the work you do on behalf of the entire Membership.
We also want to thank you, the Members who so actively participates in all the tournaments.
For 2011 we are happy to report that the participation in each of these weekend tournaments is on par with, or greater than, the prior year. Perhaps this is also due in part to the outstanding weather we have had this summer… thank you Mother Nature!
Next on the schedule is the Senior Member Guest beginning next Friday… and the season finale is the Fall Frolic in October. We hope you will join us on those occasions too.
In fact, we’re looking for a 32nd Team for the Senior Member Guest next week, and will accept a last minute entry. You see, we lost 4 teams from 2010 that will be travelling abroad next week… and although we’ve gained a number of new entrants, an even number of teams would be ideal.
If anyone has the itch to play, we’ll be happy to help you scratch it.
Rick Rock, Chairman
WEBHANNET LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION (WLGA) REPORT
WEBHANNET CHARITY CLASSIC TOURNAMENT REPORT
My name is Susan Gilpatric-Smart. I am the Co-Chair for the Webhannet Charity Golf Classic. Last year was our inaugural year for this event and our purpose for starting this tournament was for a way for Webhannet members to give back to their local community. In our first year, we raised over $50,000 for three local charities all of which focused on basic services to children and families, including food, shelter, fuel assistance and opportunities for personal growth and development. This year the Webhannet Charity Golf Classic will be held on Friday, September 16th. Again, this year our focus is on helping needy children and families in York County. The three recipients of this year’s tournament are the York County Shelter Program, the Kennebunk Community Food Pantry, Fuel Assistance and School Snack Program and Seeds of Hope.
This year we had a Challenge from one of our club members. Kathleen Kinsella Stewart wanted to honor her late father, Mike Kinsella. For those of you who did not know Mike, he was a Webhannet member, an avid golfer and a doctor who had an interest in helping children. In June, Kathleen promised to donate $10,000 to the Webhannet Charity Classic, with the hope that Webhannet members would match her donation. I am happy to report, that with the generosity of many of our members we reached and exceeded Kathleen’s $10,000 challenge and we are on our way towards reaching our $50,000 goal this year. A big thank you to Kathleen for this challenge!
We still have some openings for teams and players for this year’s tournament as well as other sponsorship opportunities. The cost to play is $100 per person or $400 per team. It will be a scramble format with registration starting at 11 am on the 16th and a shot-gun start at 12:30pm. Lunch will be served on the deck before the tournament and a Cocktail reception including a silent auction and raffles will follow. We have some great items for this year’s silent auction and raffle, including Red Sox Box Seat tickets, two LL Bean sea kayaks, a boat ride to and picnic tour of Goat Island Light, plus a Downeast Lobster Bake for 10, just to name a few.
If you are interested in playing, sponsoring a hole or another sponsorship opportunity, I have some information with me tonight or you can pick it up in the Pro Shop. Please let myself or Michele Davis know if you are interested in playing, so that we may save you a spot.
Thank you.
Susan Gilpatric Smart, Chairman
WEBHANNET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION REPORT
It is great to see that the Charity Tournament is shaping up so nicely for a second year in a row and thanks to you Susan, Michele Davis and the tournament committee for your tremendous efforts.
The fact that we as a club are making such great efforts to give back to our community is fantastic and that leads me up to the reason I am standing here before you today.
Last year’s inaugural event was very successful .The tournament raised $50K and because Webhannet was not a charitable organization we made sure to give ALL proceeds out so that we would not incur any tax liability.
Out of this came a discussion at the Board level of possibly forming a foundation that would allow WGC to run a golf tournament or other fundraising events as a non-profit organization and at the same time enable us to give to additional charities that are in great need.
It was decided to form the Webhannet Charitable Foundation, which will give us both non-profit and tax-exempt status, and will enable Webhannet Golf Club to accept contributions and donations that are tax deductible to the donor. We are waiting final approval from the IRS, and upon receiving our approval, a Webhannet member has agreed to make an initial donation to get the WCF up and running.
The officers and Board of the Foundation are Secretary Michele Davis, Treasurer Susan Gilpatric, and I will be President. Bob Davis is not a Board member, but has generously accepted to be a part of our work and his non-profit experience has helped us already.
We have met 3 times over the summer. At those meetings, In addition to the tournament and tax exempt status updates, we developed a mission statement which is:
"The Webhannet Charitable Foundation was established as a means of its’ membership giving back to the greater community. The Webhannet Charitable Foundation focuses on making a difference to those individuals and organizations that are in the greatest need in Southern Maine.”
We have also been working on annual gifting and we realize that the Webhannet membership has already been tremendously supportive of the charity tournament as well has been asked to give to the employee gift fund. Keeping that in mind we want to be cautious about moving forward, but will be working on a campaign for year’s end.
Our ability as a club to give back to our community also gives the membership an opportunity to speak out about a particular cause they may feel is important. We will be happy to consider those causes as we make our decisions on where to give.
Also, as we move forward, we will be developing strategies and plans to meet our mission, and we will look to you the membership for your involvement in helping us accomplish our goals.
Remember our goal is to build an endowment over time that will enable Webhannet Golf Club to make a difference in the lives and institutions that are in the greatest need for years and generations to come.
On behalf of Susan and Michele, and myself we want to thank you all for your support.
John Bauman, Chairman
NOMINATING COMMITTEE FOR BOARD OF GOVERNORS REPORT
The 2011 Nominating Committee consisting of the following members – John Bauman, Tom McNamara, Pam Padget and Susan Gilpatric-Smart make the following recommendations for the Webhannet Board of Governors.
Existing Members to be re-elected: Glen Bates, Bob Davis, Dick Main, Jim Peers, Anne Smith, Elliott Speers and Jeff Troiano
New Member to be elected: Jack Rogers
Susan Gilpatric-Smart, Chairman
NOMINATING COMMITTEE FOR BOARD OF GOVERNOR OFFICERS REPORT
The Board has elected the following Officers for 2011/2012.
President: Jim Peers
Vice President: Jeff Troiano
Treasurer: Karen Searle
Secretary: Gary Williams
Gary Williams, Secretary