Cocoa Beach Ladies Nine Hole Golf Association
Minutes of meeting – December 9, 2022

President Marge O’Brien called the meeting to order at 11:10 a.m.

We welcomed and introduced new member to our golf league Carol Saydah.

Tournament list and dates for the 2023 golf season was being passed around to each table and volunteers were being asked to sign-up for hosting and organizing one of the upcoming tournaments.  This was very successful and many team members  graciously volunteered for each of the upcoming tournaments.

Marge discussed the dues for the 2023 golf season.

—-Dues will be$35.00 payable to C.B.L.N.H.G.A
—-Dues will need to be paid by our luncheon on 1/20/23
—-The luncheon will be paid by our individual members at a cost of $25.00.  The club will cover the additional charges.

Linda Karbler, games chairman, presented those golfers that were awarded birdie pins.

Alberta Ellis presented the following slate of officers for the 2023 golf year.  A unanimous vote was given in each category:

—-President………………Marge O’Brien
—-Vice President ………Martha Beach
Nancy Wheeler
—-Secretary……………..Paula Clarke
—-Treasurer……………..Diane Fitzgerald

We continue to support the Nestor Fund which supplies shoes to needy children in Brevard County thru the help of the Kiwanis Club.  Carole Bleasdale and Linda McCleary volunteered to collect money for the worthwhile cause.

Our membership booklet for the 2023 golf year will need to be updated with any new members or any changes.  Please see or contact Francine Pease or Sheila Soileau with any updated information for our membership booklet as soon as possible.

Snowflake Tournament Results:

1st place.    (38)                                             2nd place  (40)

S.E..                                                          Nancy Wheeler
Diane Fitzgerald.                                      Joyce Smith
Carol Bucks.                                             Carol Saydah
Vanessa Borash.                                      Tammy Baytos

3rd place. (40).                                            4th place
Sally Eichstedt.                                        Wendy Morrison
Linda Karbler.                                          Carole Bleasdale
Paula Clarke.                                           Judy Miller
Joyce Golden.                                         Sheila Soileau

Lots of fun had by all – Three clubs and a putter was the game!

Sherry Hanson was the winner of the 50/50 drawing – winning $64.50

Meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m.

Turkey Shoot – November 18, 2022 – Membership Meeting

Meeting was called to order by President Marge O’Brien at 10:50 a.m.  Marge welcomed all members of our league and introduced a new member, Jennifer Young.

Treasurer’s report was then given by our league treasurer Diane Fitzgerald.  Diane’s report included the following current information:

– $2,191.54 is the amount in our account at present

– $343.00 what was collected at our Halloween tournament

– $278.44 was the amount spent for the tournament

A discussion among the membership regarding new golf shirts was brought forth.  The color navy was discussed along with CBLNHL added to these shirts.  Alberta Ellis and Connie Schoenfeld have volunteered to further pursue our interest in ordering new golf shirts for our league.

Alberta Ellis presented her report of nominations for Executive Board officers for our golf league.  An official vote will be taken at our December 9, 2022 meeting.  The nominations are:

Marge O’Brien……………………….President

Nancy Wheeler/Martha Beach…….Co-Vice President

Paula Clarke…………………………Secretary

Diane Fitzgerald……………………..Treasurer

Francine Pease/Sheila Soileau…….Membership/Directory

Linda Karbler…………………………Weekly Events

Joan Curreri…………………………..Historian

Sarah Ernsky………………………….Website

Linda Karbler was presented with a trophy for winning the club championship.

Congratulations to Sheila Soileau for winning the 50/50.

Next meeting will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022 at the Snowflake Tournament luncheon.

Meeting adjourned at 11:35 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Paula Clarke

Acting Secretary

Club Championship 2022

Flight 3 

Nancy Ponce- Gross

Roberta Breeden- Net

Flight 2

Linda Karbler-Net

Wendy Morrison- Gross

Flight 1

Nancy Wheeler-Net

Connie Schoenfeld- Gross

Net Field- Sherry Hanson

Club Champion- Joan Vnuk

Snowflake Tournament Meeting

December 10, 2021

 President Carole Bleasdale called the meeting to order 

Carole welcomed new member Roberta Breedon and long time members Ann Bernardi and Lee Hoyt.

Election of Officers for 2022.  Voted and agreed upon by members. 

Presidents: Marge O’Brien

Vice President: Martha Beach

Secretary:  Debbie Capasso

Treasurer:  Diane Fitzgerald

Historian: Ann Bernardi

Membership and Directory:  Francine Pease

Weekly Events: Linda Karbler and Sally Eichstedt

Web Administrator: Sarah Ernsky

The President’s Cup will be held Wednesday, January 19.   Play will be regular play with signup.  Players must keep a scorecard and it must be signed and attested.

Dues for 2022 will be reduced to $35.00.  Check should be made to CBLNHGA.  No cash.  Due by the Winter luncheon on January 22, 2022.  

Winter Luncheon will be at The Tulip in Cocoa on January 21, 2022. The cost of the luncheon is separate this year.  The cost per person is $30..00 (separate check).  

Starting Time is 8:00 am but players may go out at 7:45 am if tee times are open.  Last players should be out by 8:30 am 

Votes were taken on two issues:

Bylaw #2 – Membership.   Stated that no member shall play in our league or belong to any 18 hole group in the Golf League Federation in which Cocoa Beach is a member.  Members voted unanimously to eliminate this ByLaw.

Birdie Pins – shall birdie pins be given on both Wednesday and Friday play.  Members voted unanimously in favor of both days.

50/50 won by Joyce Smith for $60.00

Some league shirts are still available in limited sizes at $26.00

Games awards were given out.  The last game awards were given on January 22, 2021.

Carole asked for members to volunteer to head up our tournaments.  Members will assist those on how to run a tournament.  Ann Bernardi has information on running a tournament.  Sarah will place information on website.

Tournament Results:  Six teams participating

1^st Place – (37)  Nancy Wheeler, Patti Nixon, Sherry Hanson, Roberta Breeden

2^nd Place – (40)  SE, Francine Pease, Paula Clarke

3^rd Place –  (40) Connie Schoenfeld, Joyce Smith, Leslie Graham, Debbie Capasso

Joyce invited members to her must see temporary home after golf on December 17.  The home is located at 4 Willow Drive, Cocoa Beach.  Bring a dish to share and your own drink.

Thank you to Carole Bleasdale for serving as our President as she passes the reign to Marge O’Brien.

Call to adjourn meeting and seconded.

Submitted by,

Debbie Capasso, Secretary

Turkey Shoot Tournament Meeting

November 19, 2021

President Marge O’Brien called the meeting to order.

Marge welcomed new members Sherry Hanson and Helene McAleese.

Marge discussed signup sheets for weekly play are located at the League Bulletin Board.  First person in should put out the sheet and the last person in from playing should place the sheets in the locker.  Joyce will be handling and placing the book for the putts.

Linda Karbler has agreed to do the weekly tournament signup sheets.  Sally Eichstedt has agreed to be backup in Linda’s absence.  The weekly games will begin after Thanksgiving.

Dues for 2022 will be $35.00 which are due by the end of January and should be given to Diane Fitzgerald.  Checks should be made to CBLNHGA. The increase is due to the increased in handicap due from $15 to $20.  Members will pay separately for the January luncheon.

League starting times are from 7:30 – 8:30 am.

The next tournament is the Snowflake Tournament to be held on December 10.  Francine and Paula are coordinating the tournament

50/50 won by Alberta for $50

Marge opened nominations for the slate of Officers for 2022:

President: Marge O’Brien

Vice President:  Martha Beach

Secretary:  Deb Capasso

Treasurer:  Diane Fitzgerald

Membership Directory: Francine Pease

Weekly Events:  Linda Karbler and Sally Eichstedt

Historian:  Ann Bernardi

Website:  Sarah Ernsky

The election of officers will be held at the December meeting.

Tournament Results:

1^st Place – Connie Schoenfeld, Sallee Raffa, Tammy Baytos

2^nd Place – Wendy Morrison, Alberta Ellis, Sherry Hanson, Marge O’Brien

3^rd Place – Patty Nixon, Joyce Smith, Leslie Graham

4^th Place (tie) – Sally Eichstedt, Martha Beach, Francine Pease, Paula Clark; (2) Linda McCleary, Deb Capasso, Helene McAleese

Club Championship Minutes

March 19, 2021

Carole Bleasdale called the meeting to order.  Thanked Martha Beach and Linda McCleary for arranging the tournament.

The April 16 “picnic” will be held at the Solana Lake Clubhouse.  Fried chicken will be provided and the side dishes will be potluck to be brought by members.  Carole will provide directions to the Solana Lake Clubhouse prior to the picnic.

Chairs are needed for the May 14 Spring Fling tournament.

Diane has extra golf shirts in all sizes but L and XL.  Cost per shirt is $26.

Carole discussed golf cart etiquette.  

Do not leave cart in front of the green

Park on cart path at green

Do not sit in cart to write score down.  Move away from the green.  

50/50 winner was Patti Nixon for $68.00

Tournament Results:

Closest to Line Hole #4-Marj Schneider

Closest to Pin Hole #2-Wendy Morrison

1^st Flight  –  Low Net- Sue Hartfield-Wunsch Low Gross – S

2^nd Flight – Low Net – Diane Fitzgerald Low Gross – Barb McCarthy

3^rd Flight – Low Net – Martha Beach Low Gross – Carole Bleasdale

Championship  Award – Low Net – Melinda Irwin   Low Gross – Sally Eichstedt

Barbara Trede Memorial Tournament

February 26, 2021

Carole Bleasdale called the meeting to order.  Thanked Sarah and Marge for organizing the tournament.

Carole introduced new members:  Joyce Golden, Sally Eichstedt, Nancy Wheeler, Nancy Ponce and Sandy Glazier.

A signup sheet for future tournaments will be circulated today.  Volunteers are needed to run the tournaments.

Carole is hoping to have the April tournament meeting at the Solana Lake Clubhouse and will notify all members when the arrangements have been finalized

The Wednesday/Friday golf will have signup sheets on the shelf at our bulletin board.  Friday games and flight information will be on the shelf for signup.  If a player makes a birdie or chip in on Friday’s game, notation should be made on the game sheet.

Joyce will continue the putting contest for Wednesday/Friday play.  Remember to sign up before you go out to play.  Cost is $1.00 and should be given to Joyce.

Diane has extra golf shirts in all sizes by XL.  Cost per shirt is $26.

Francine passed out the new 2021 membership directory.

Martha discussed the upcoming Club Championship which will be held March 12, 17 and 19.  Play will be held at a different course each day.  Sign up sheet has been posted on the bulleting board.  Players must enter their GHIN handicap, days playing and lunch.  All 3 days must be played to be in the running for the Championship.

Tees on the Dolphin Course on holes 3, 5 and 8.  Members can hit from a forward spot if they want.

50/50 winner was Alberta for $93.00

Tournament Results:

1^st place – Sarah Ernsky, Marge O’Brien, Francine Pease, Sally Eichstedt

2^nd place – Carole Campbell, Leslie Graham, Nancy Wheeler

3^rd place – Judy Miller, Alberta Ellis, Carole Bleasdale, Deb Capasso

Birdies during tournament play:  Judy Miller and Nancy Wheeler

ANNUAL WINTER LUNCHEON MEETING January 25, 2021, 12:40 P.M.

Welcome:  Carol Bleasdale, co-president

1. New members:

Carol welcomed our new members Sandy Glazier, Nancy Ponce, Joyce Golden and Sally Eichstedt

1. Weekly play:

To assist the CB Golf Club in booking tee times, our start times are 7:50 to 8:20.  Please be checked in and ready to play any time before that.  The objective is to not have gaps between our golfers and the general public.  If our numbers increase so that we cannot all get teed off by 8:20, Rosemary (starter) will do her best to get us all included, so please check in with her in a timely manner.

Weekly tournaments will be held on Friday as usual.  There are regulations requiring limits on numbers of people in the pro shop so the sign in area needs to be elsewhere.  For now, Bernadette will have the Friday sign in sheets set up on the counter below our bulletin board.  Please record your score there when you are finished.  The chip in sign up and piggy bank will be there as well.  If you get a birdie, please indicate that on the game sheet as well.

1. February tournament:

This Charity Tournament has been run by Barbara Trede in the past number of years.  This year it will be designated in memory of her and be run by Marge and Sarah.  The fundraiser will be in support of the Candlelighters of Brevard, a local Cancer charity focusing on children with cancer.  A donation of $20 is suggested, check made out to Candlelighters of Brevard.  The $5.00 tournament fee and donations should be given to either Marge O’Brien or Sarah Ernsky.  The signup sheet for the tournament was circulated.  Please check the bulletin board to add your name.

1. Donations for the Nestor Fund were collected by Marge.  Thanks to your donations we are giving $330 to the Nestor Fund.

1. Lifetime members:

A new policy has been enacted to confer Lifetime Memberships to any member with a minimum of 10 years with the club who is 90 years old or more.  This includes membership, but is not extended to daily golf fees.  Congratulations to Jean Cornelius and LaVerne Redmeier as our new Lifetime Members!

1. Upcoming events:

Club Championship will be held in mid-March, and a location for the April picnic after the Spring tournament is being determined.

1. Thanks were given to the current executive for agreeing to continue to serve.  Also special mention to Francine for her work with the memberships and the directory, Sarah with the website and Bernadette with the weekly tournaments (we all appreciated the little details on golf ball prizes and birdie pins).

Snowflake Tournament Meeting

December 11, 2020

President Carole Bleasdale called the meeting to order

Thank you to Paula and Connie for arranging the tournament.

Carole restated the December 3 email that was sent to all members.

Officers for 2021:  Officers agreed to serve another year in lieu of an election.

Co-Presidents: Carole Bleasdale and Marge O’Brien

Co-Vice Presidents: Martha Beach

Secretary:  Debbie Capasso

Treasurer:  Diane Fitzgerald

Chairpersons:

Membership:  Francine Pease.  Maintains email addresses and prepares the membership directory.  Advise Francine if there are any changes to member information.

Weekly Events:  Bernadette Carrigo has agreed to assume the duties.  Plans the Friday events and distribute prizes, golf balls & birdie pins and handle the chip-in pot.

Historian:  Ann Bernardi.  Distribute guide for hosting a tournament, receiving the written report after the tournament, storing tournament decorations.

Website Wizard:  Sarah Ernsky.  Post minutes, events and news of league.

Discussion of tournaments:  The remainder of the events and tournaments will take place in 2021.  Volunteers are needed for the tournaments other than the Club Championship which is handled by the Vice President.   The President’s Cup will be held Wednesday, January 13.

Friday weekly sign up will be located at the bulletin board so members will not congregate in the proshop lobby.

Dues for 2021 will be reduced to $30.00 for full members and $15.00 for associate members due to the pandemic.  Check should be made to CBLNHGA.  No cash.  Due by the Winter luncheon on January 15, 2021.

Winter Luncheon will be at The Tulip in Cocoa on January 15. The cost of the luncheon is separate this year due to the pandemic.  The cost per person is $25.00 (separate check).   Carole has worked with The Tulip to ensure the restaurant is Covid compliant with separation of tables and 4 to a table.  Outdoor dining is not practical due to potential bad weather.

50/50 won by Connie Schoenfeld receiving $41.00.

Nester Fund donations will be collected by Marg or Carole.

 Tournament Results:  Four teams participating

1^st Place – (42)  Dianne Cooley, Linda Karbler, Debbie Capasso, Connie Schoenfeld

2^nd Place – (47)  Linda McCleary, Sheila Soileau, Martha Beach, Carole Campbell

3^rd Place –  (50) Sarah Ernsky, Marge O’Brien, Carole Bleasdale, Tammie Baytos

4^th Place – (53) Judy Miller, Paula Clarke, Leslie Graham, Francine Pease.

Call to adjourn meeting and seconded.

Submitted by,

Debbie Capasso, Secretary

Snowflake Tournament Meeting

December 6, 2019

President Carole Bleasdale called the meeting to order

Thank you to Paula and Martha for the tournament.

Election of Officers for 2020:

Co-Presidents: Carole Bleasdale and Marge O’Brien

Co-Vice Presidents:  Wendy Morrison and Martha Beach

Secretary:  Debbie Capasso

Treasurer:  Diane Fitzgerald

All members voted unanimously.

Chairpersons:

Membership:  Francine Pease.  Maintains email addresses and prepares the membership directory.

Weekly Events:  Bernadette Carrigo has agreed to assume the duties.  Plans the Friday events and distribute prizes, golf balls & birdie pins and handle the chip-in pot.

Historian:  Ann Bernardi.  Distribute guide for hosting a tournament, receiving the written report after the tournament, storing tournament decorations.

Discussion of tournaments:  Carole passed out a tournament sheet for members to sign up to plan the tournaments.  Would like to have team member sit together at luncheon.

Carole discussed new maximum score:

Double the par for each hold to get the maximum score you can have for your handicap.  This is used in GHIN.

In tournament play and Friday games, record actual score.

Invitational:  Cocoa Beach is hosting the annual invitation which will be held on March 27.  Marj O’Brien is in charge of the arrangements.  The cost will be $50 per player which includes green fees, luncheon and prizes.  Marj is sending a “save the date” to local golf clubs.  Needs committees for breakfast, gifts, mulligans, bag boys.

Dues for 2020 will remain the same at $55.00.  Check should be made to CBLNHGA.  No cash.  Due by the Winter luncheon on January 17, 2020.  Also important for Francine to prepare the membership directory.

Winter Luncheon will be at The Tulip in Cocoa on January 17.  Installation of officers will take place at the luncheon.

Carole discussed women’s tees:

Do not move the red blocks.  Play from the red blocks where they area.

Drops:  River #1 – if your ball goes in the water on your drive, you may take and drop the ball on the other side where the red tees used to be.  It is a one stroke penalty.

River #8 – If your ball goes in the water that is in front, you may use the drop zone.  It will be on the other side of the water in line with the clump of ornamental grasses.  If the gall goes in the water on your right, relief is taken from where the ball crossed the hazard line.

18 Hole ladies play:  Amy is forming a winter group of women interested in playing 18 holes for casual play on Tuesdays, from January through May.

Lee gave out the awards.

50/50 won from Carole Bleasdale.  $107.00 total, Carole received $53.50.

Tournament Results:

1^st Place – Laura Churchley, Marj O’Brien, Joyce Smith, Paula Clarke

2^nd Place – Patti Nixon, Shiela Soileau, Francine Pease, Carole Bleasdale

3^rd Place – Wendy Morrison, Diane Fitzgerald, Martha Beach

Call to adjourn meeting and seconded.

Turkey Shoot Tournament Meeting

November 15, 2019

President Carole Bleasdale called the meeting to order

Thank you to Linda and Diane for the tournament and Marj O’Brien for the dessert.

Carole opened nominations for the slate of Officers for 2020:

Co-Presidents: Carole Bleasdale and Marge O’Brien

Co-Vice Presidents:  Wendy Morrison.  Wendy would like a CoVP – Martha Beach agreed. To serve.

Secretary:  Debbie Capasso

Treasurer:  Diane Fitzgerald

The election of officers will be held at the December 6 meeting.  Martha and Paula are in charge of the tournament.  Carole would like members to consider volunteering to run the monthly tournaments.

Chairpersons:

Membership:  Francine Pease.  Maintains email addresses and prepares the membership directory.

Weekly Events:  Currently performed by Lee Hoyt but Lee would like to pass the duties.  Bernadette Carrigo has agreed to assume the duties.  Plans the Friday events and distribute prizes, golf balls & birdie pins and handle the chip-in pot.

Historian:  Ann Bernardi.  Distribute guide for hosting a tournament, receiving the written report after the tournament, storing tournament decorations.

Discussion of tournament luncheons:  we can no longer use any kitchen facilities for potluck.  The 19^th Hole will cater for luncheons less than 20 people at $8.00/pp; a buffet for over 20 people at $12.00/pp.  Carole opened the floor for a vote for those opting for the buffet at $12.00/pp which was unanimously passed.

Dues for 2020 will remain the same at $55.00.  Check should be made to CBLNHGA.  No cash.  Due by the Winter luncheon on January 17, 2020.  Also important for Francine to prepare the membership directory.

Winter Luncheon will be at The Tulip in Cocoa on January 17.  Installation of officers will take place at the luncheon.

Tournament Results:

1^st Place – Connie Schoenfeld, Bernadette Carrigo, Marge O’Brien, Sallee Raffa

2^nd Place – Patti Nixon, June Sinclair, Debbie Capasso, Carole Campbell

3^rd Place – Marge Schneider, Joyce Smith, Martha Beach, (Blind)

4^th Place – Wendy Morrison, Diane Fitzgerald, Carole Bleasedale, Barb Trede

5^th Place – Linda McCleary, Tammy Baytos, Paula Clark, Francine Pease

6^th Place – Judy Miller, Mary Fran Kane, Lenora Maynard, Alberta Ellis

Linda McCleary raised issue of collecting money on tournament day for tournament payment, luncheon, mulligans and 50/50.  It was decided to have a 3^rd person help to collect money.

The meeting minutes will now be forwarded to Francine to distribute via email and eventually posted on our website after Sarah assumes the website duties.

Turkey Shoot Tournament Meeting

November 15, 2019

President Carole Bleasdale called the meeting to order

Thank you to Linda and Diane for the tournament and Marj O’Brien for the dessert.

Carole opened nominations for the slate of Officers for 2020:

Co-Presidents: Carole Bleasdale and Marge O’Brien

Co-Vice Presidents:  Wendy Morrison.  Wendy would like a CoVP – Martha Beach agreed. To serve.

Secretary:  Debbie Capasso

Treasurer:  Diane Fitzgerald

The election of officers will be held at the December 6 meeting.  Martha and Paula are in charge of the tournament.  Carole would like members to consider volunteering to run the monthly tournaments.

Chairpersons:

Membership:  Francine Pease.  Maintains email addresses and prepares the membership directory.

Weekly Events:  Currently performed by Lee Hoyt but Lee would like to pass the duties.  Bernadette Carrigo has agreed to assume the duties.  Plans the Friday events and distribute prizes, golf balls & birdie pins and handle the chip-in pot.

Historian:  Ann Bernardi.  Distribute guide for hosting a tournament, receiving the written report after the tournament, storing tournament decorations.

Discussion of tournament luncheons:  we can no longer use any kitchen facilities for potluck.  The 19^th Hole will cater for luncheons less than 20 people at $8.00/pp; a buffet for over 20 people at $12.00/pp.  Carole opened the floor for a vote for those opting for the buffet at $12.00/pp which was unanimously passed.

Dues for 2020 will remain the same at $55.00.  Check should be made to CBLNHGA.  No cash.  Due by the Winter luncheon on January 17, 2020.  Also important for Francine to prepare the membership directory.

Winter Luncheon will be at The Tulip in Cocoa on January 17.  Installation of officers will take place at the luncheon.

Tournament Results:

1^st Place – Connie Schoenfeld, Bernadette Carrigo, Marge O’Brien, Sallee Raffa

2^nd Place – Patti Nixon, June Sinclair, Debbie Capasso, Carole Campbell

3^rd Place – Marge Schneider, Joyce Smith, Martha Beach, (Blind)

4^th Place – Wendy Morrison, Diane Fitzgerald, Carole Bleasedale, Barb Trede

5^th Place – Linda McCleary, Tammy Baytos, Paula Clark, Francine Pease

6^th Place – Judy Miller, Mary Fran Kane, Lenora Maynard, Alberta Ellis

Linda McCleary raised issue of collecting money on tournament day for tournament payment, luncheon, mulligans and 50/50.  It was decided to have a 3^rd person help to collect money.

The meeting minutes will now be forwarded to Francine to distribute via email and eventually posted on our website after Sarah assumes the website duties.

Spring Fling Tournament Meeting

May 10, 2019

Wendy Morrison called the meeting to order

Wendy thanked Marj, Gert and Alberta for running the tournament.

Secretary’s Report – Deb reported minutes are posted on bulletin board.

Lee handed out awards.  Starting Wednesday, May 15, sign up in book – no more papers.  Still do birdies on Friday.  No chip ins on Friday.

50/50 drawing of $42.00 was won by Marj O’Brien.

Tournament Results.

1^st Place – Laura, Gert, Joyce and Bernadette

2^nd Place – Marj O’Brien, Barb, Shiela, Marj S

3^rd Place – Wendy, Diane, Patty, June

4^th Place – Linda, Deb, Tammy, Francine

Picnic Tournament Meeting

April 19, 2019

Carole Bleasdale called the meeting to order

Carole thanked Sarah and Marge for running the tournament.  Special recognition to members Helen, Donna and Jean.

Secretary’s Report – Deb reported minutes are posted on bulletin board.

Carole mentioned that there is a lot of side talking making it difficult to hear and be heard.  Please be considerate and hold your talking until meeting is finished.  Stand if asking a question so all members can hear the question.

New members have to have five (5) scorecards from Cocoa Beach to establish a beginning handicap which is to be 32 or less.  Suggested that if a new golfer exceeds the 32 handicap, she should attend Holly’s clinics or lessons.

Looking for container of plates, etc.  Suggested Diane may have.

Secretary Debbie will send condolence cards to a family of a member, or get-well cards to a member who is sick or has had surgery.  If members know of someone, pass information to Debbie.

If during a player’s round of golf they have not followed the golf rules, don’t post score.

Joyce mentioned that first players out on course should move the red markers up.

Wendy suggested buying lunch for all shotgun tournaments.

Lee handed out awards.

50/50 drawing of $66.00 was won by June Sinclair.

Tournament Results.  Tie for 1^st at 42.  Tiebreaker used.  3^rd place team had a 44.

1^st Place – Patti Nixon, June Sinclair, Barb McCarthy, Mary Fran.

2^nd Place – Connie Schoenfeld, Shiela Soileau, Carole Bleasdale, Deb Capasso

3^rd Place – Marjorie Schneider, Paula Clark, Barbara Trede, Joyce Smith

New League shirts are in at a cost of $24.61 and can be paid for at cash register.

Respectfully submitted,

Debra Capasso

Charity Tournament Meeting

Benefit Candlelighters of Brevard

February 22, 2019

Vice President Wendy Morrison called the meeting to order

Wendy distributed League Championship FAQ.  Championship will be held March 8, 13 and 15.

Holly went over new rules which took effect January 1.  She stated she would like to hold a clinic on the new rules including demonstration of rules on the course. She stated that most of the rules were changed to speed up play. There are many rules changes but some of the rules covered are below.  New rule books are available from Amazon or any book store.

Dropping ball now knee high.

Search time for ball is now 3 minutes – change from 5 minutes.

Ball moved during search is no longer a penalty

Identifying ball – do not need to announce to team members that you are picking up ball

Embedded ball in rough and fairway now entitled a free drop in general area.

Animal holes – free relief from all animal holes

Double hit now without penalty

If accidently touch sand is no longer a penalty.  Still need to hover and cannot be grounded

Flagsticks can be kept in.

Francine – sheets of how to run a tournament in vanilla envelope on board.  Questions please email Wendy or Connie.

Secretary’s Report – posted on board.

No treasurer’s report.  Changing banks.

Shirt Committee – royal blue voted in.  Will cost around $30.  Can wear whatever player wants on bottom.

Lee handed out prizes.

Barbara thanked all those who helped with the tournament.  Raised $540.00.

50/50 drawing won by Sarah.

Mary Reardon won Closest to the Pin at 8’

Team Placement:

1^st Place – Jeanne Albaugh, Leslie, Graham, Mary Fran Kane

2^nd Place – Judy Miller, Melinda Irwin, Sheila Soileau, Mary Reardon

3^rd Place – Diane Doyal, Ann Dooher, Carol Innis, Marie Kunkler

4^th Place – Sharon McCurdy, Joan Curreri, Paula Clark, Francine Pease

5^th Place – Linda McCleary, Sandy Reichle, Joyce Smith, Tammy Baytos

Annual meeting  January 18,2019

The Tulip, Cocoa Village

Meeting called to order at 11:40 am by Carole Bleasdale.

June Sinclair called for the Installation of Officers for 2019.

Carole Bleasdale –President

Wendy Morrison – Co Vice President

Patti Nixon – Co Vice President

Marge O’Brien – Treasurer

Deb Capasso – Secretary

Lee Hoyt – Administrator

Ann Bernardi – Historian

Francine Peace – Membership and Directory

Carole Mentioned that Memorial Service for Avis Shroder will be held on January 23 at 10:30 am at Divine Mercy

Last day to contribute to the Nester Fund is at today’s luncheon.

Any changes to the directory should be given to Francine.

Communication on the league will be by email.

President’s Cup Trophy Winners

Most improved golfer – Diane Fitzgerald

President’s Cup Winner – Joyce Smith

Barbara Trede spoke on charity tournament to be held on February 15.  Charity will be Candlelighters of Brevard which benefits children of families suffering from cancer.   Donation of $10.00 by check to Candlelighters of Brevard.

Barbara delivered prayer.  Meeting adjourned.

COCOA BEACH LADIES NINE-HOLE GOLF ASSOCIATION MEETING – Dec. 7, 2018

CALL TO ORDER: 11:10 a.m.

WELCOME AND THANKS:

• Carole Bleasdale welcomed the honorary golfers
• Thanks to Francine Pease and Diane Fitsgerald for organizing this Snowflake Tournament

OOOLD BUSINESS:

• Dues – Because of our good financial situation, dues have been reduced to $55 for 2019. These are due by January 18.  Checks should be made payable to CBLNHGA and given to Marge O’Brien.
• The Winter Luncheon will be held January 18 at The Tulip in Cocoa. Menu options will include chicken, fish and pasta.
• Shirts – Because there are a lot of new members, it has been decided that new club shirts should be ordered. The Shirt Committee is Connie, Barbara and Sarah.  Suggested colors are navy and tan.
• Tournaments for 2019 – a list was circulated so people could sign up to organize next year’s events. There will be a comprehensive instruction sheet and a senior advisor to assist event organizers.  All spots have been filled!  Thanks for volunteering.
• Nester Fund – This is a fund set up by the local Kiwanis to provide shoes for children in Brevard County. The CBLNHGA has been supporting this fund for many years.  A donation of $5 or more is suggested and can be given to Jean until the Winter Luncheon.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS:

The slate of officers  presented is as follows:

• President Carole Bleasdale
• Co VPs Patti Nixon and Wendy Morrison
• Secretary Debbie Capasso
• Treasurer Marge O’Brien

All voted in favor of this slate of officers.

Also serving for another year are:

• Lee Hoyt in charge of weekly events and attendance
• Ann Bernardi as historian
• Francine Pease for membership and directory

Thank you and congratulations.

TOURNAMENT LUNCHES:

• Decorations and containers: Another call was put out to attempt to locate the Club’s plastic bins full of event decorations and containers.  A suggestion was made to ask Avis.
• Table supplies: The league has tablecloths and plates, bowls, napkins and plasticware.  This is to be passed on to the people who are running the next tournament.
• The Golf club has requested that no one go into the kitchen to access the refrigerators. If you are bringing food that needs to be refrigerated, please leave it on the cart and staff will put it in the refrigerator.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Marge O’Brien reported the following figures:

Bank balance as of October 31                   $4,161.53

Recent expenses                                                  583.37

Recent deposits                                                      41.00

Current balance                                               3,578.16

WELCOME TO NEW MEMBER:  Welcomed Paula Clarke to the league.

NOTE REGARDING PLAY:  The red tees are set quite far back.  The first group out in the morning can move them forwards.  Some holes have a plaque at the red

WEEKLY AWARDS:  Lee passed out the golf balls, birdie pins and chip-in money for the last month.

50 – 50:  Winner Marge O’Brien  $53.00

TOURNAMENT AWARDS:

3^rd place  Score of 46 by Gert Zorn, Carol Innes and Carloe Campbell

2^nd place  Score of 45 by Connie Schoenfeld, Carole Bleasdale, Marge O’Brien, Diane          Fitzgerald

1^st place  Score or 45 by Patti Nixon, June Sinclair, Joyce Smith and Marge Schneider

Submitted by Martha Beach

COCOA BEACH LADIES NINE-HOLE GOLF ASSOCIATION MEETING – Feb 23, 2018

President Carole Bleasdale called the meeting to order at 11:12 am.

Adoption of December 8 Snowflake Tournament Minutes.  Deb Capasso announced that minutes are posted on the bulletin board.

Treasurer’s Report:  Marge reported a balance of $4,624.29

Carole introduced new members.

Judy Miller, Sheila Soileau, Sallee Raffa, Christine Jorge, Bernadette Carrigo,                 Diane Fitzgerald, Joan Garrett, Midge Jacobs, Paula Clark

Marge discussed upcoming Invitational Tournament on March 23.

 Sign up sheet is posted.

Cost is $45.00 which includes play, breakfast, lunch, etc.

CB league members are to bring a small gift with $10 value.

72 players, 6 leagues invited.  We will be playing on River.

Bag “boys”.  Sharon and Jeannie will recruit.

Breakfast.  Gert and Francine to coordinate but CB members to donate breakfast items.

Discussion of the Club Championship which is being handled by Patti.  Dates are March 9, 14 and 16.  On the 9^th and 14^th, golf as usual.  Foursomes will be made for the 16^th.   Another player must keep your score.  If a member is not eligible to play they may still golf and have lunch.

Website:  Amy is able to put items if members email her.  She would like a member to learn to use dropbox.  Francine will attempt to learn dropbox.

2018 Handbooks were distributed to members.

Carole discussed and reminded members of golf etiquette.

1. Play ready golf.
2. On a water hole – you can change to a water ball when on the tee not when you get up to the water.
3. Lost Ball – Only take a moment to look for a ball.  This is a game and balls don’t cost that much.  It’s okay to dip in to the bushes, brush your club through the tall grass but if that ball hasn’t appeared after a minute, just assume it’s in a better place, take your drop and move along.
4. Water Hazards – refer to handbook.
5. Be aware of where you park the cart.  Don’t leave it behind and then have to go back to get it.  Park it on the path when you reach the green.
6. Be silent, watch your motion and your shadow when someone else is hitting.  On the green, continue to play ready golf even if it’s not your turn.  For example, if Susie is farthest out but had to go back to cart to get putter, then play until she gets back.
7. Try not to step in another’s line.
8. First person to finish should put the flag in after all have putted out.
9. A stroke is considered a putt when the ball is on the green not on the fringe even if you use your putter, except if a ball was putted while on the green and rolls off the next stroke is a putt.  Once you have attained the green, all strokes after are putts.
10. Be ready to putt when it’s your turn.  Do all your putting routine when someone else is putting as longs as it doesn’t interfere.  If your putt goes within a foot or two of the hole ask to finish out if you want.

50/50.  $121.00 total.  Sarah won for $60.50.

Lee gave prizes catching up for the past year.

Rally Results: We have passed $10,000.  Looking for another participant.  CondeNaste is not giving prizes but said we could collect our own prize money to buy prizes.  Sue Brady acknowledged members who have survived and gave roses to the survivors.

Rally for the Cure Winners:

1^st Place –             Score 36.  Morrison, Beard, Brady, Miller

2^nd Place               Score 40.  Ernsky, Raffa, Reardon, Kunkler

3^rd Place               Score 41.  Schoenfeld, Currieri, Dooher, Eisenbarth

Meeting adjourned at 11:38 am.

Respectfully submitted,

Debra Capasso

COCOA BEACH LADIES NINE-HOLE GOLF ASSOCIATION MEETING – Dec. 8, 2017

Carole Bleasdale opened the meeting at 11:27am

The Winter Luncheon:  The winter luncheon will be on Friday, January 19, 2018 at the Tulip in Cocoa Village. Social hour will start at 11am with dining to begin at 12 noon.  We suggest you carpool because parking can be scarce.

Your entree choices are :

Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin

Chicken Marsala

Catch of the day

Included with the meal are vegetables, starch, bread and butter, and dessert. The stipend is $5 and payable to Marge.

The quilt from Mary and Ann will be auctioned off.

Other Business

Dues are $60 and should be paid by check.

For Friday play, the first group out must remember to get the chip-in pig, sign-in sheet, flight sheet, putt book, and the game of the day poster from our locker. The last group in puts all of the above in our locker for Lee to pick up. Do remember to put your first and last name on the all of the sheets!

Lee handed out the monthly tournaments balls.

There is still a need for managers for several monthly tournaments (May, November, December). Anne will have the paperwork for all the monthly tournaments.

The invitational is scheduled for March23 and Marge O’Brien is in charge. There is a need for managers for the following areas

Breakfasts

Bag-boys (for putting golf bags on the carts)

Donations and favors for the gifts we give out,

Sell birdies and chip-in, mulligans and 50/50s

Decorations.

Wendy is doing our program again.

Lee Hoyt brought up the issue of many players not being able to get the required number (10) of Friday plays in before the Club Championship. A motion was made by Wendy to not require a minimum numbers of plays to be eligible for the Club Championship, for this one time only, because of the terrible weather and course conditions impacting play. It was also suggested the Championship be moved back to February to avoid scheduling conflicts with our Invitational. The motion carried, but will have to be decided by the Board because of our By-Laws.

Francine requested your luncheon decorations should be neatly organized for storage.

Our Winners – Snowflake tournament

1st with a 38,  $15 each – Gregory, Cornelius, Karbler

2nd with a 41, $10 each – Pittman, Emmons, Smith, Morrison

3rd with a 44, $5 each – Nixon, Baytos, Eisenbarth

Winner of the 50/50 tickets – Marge O’Brien $36

President Cup Winner: Wendy Morrison

Most improved: Sara Ernsky

Treasurer’s Report

Balance as of 10/31/2017                               $3155.34

Deposit: 12/07/2017 $1,105

$1080 (Dues for 18 members).

25 (Balance of 50/50 from November)

$20 was given to Heidi for the tip

Balance as of 12/08/2017                                $4,260.34

Election of 2018 Officers

    Co-presidents: Mary Reardon and Carole Bleasdale

    Vice-President: Patti Nixon

    Secretary: Debbie Capasso

    Treasurer: Marge O’Brien

    Historians:  Avis Schroeder and Ann Bernardi

    Membership/Directory: Francine Pease (replacing Gail Callahan)

    Weekly events:  Lee Hoyt

Motion to adjourn by Connie and seconded by Marge

COCOA BEACH LADIES NINE-HOLE GOLF ASSOCIATION MEETING – November 17, 2017

Meeting was called to order by Co-President Carole Bleasdale at 11:15 AM,

New members Diane Fitzgerald and Janice Burnelle were introduced.

June Sinclair gave an update on Alberta Ellis and Jean Cornelius updated us on Laverne Redmeier ‘s husband..

The slate of officers for 2018 was discussed with the floor open for nominations. The projected slate is as follows:

Co-Presidents: Carole Bleasdale and Mary Reardon

Vice President: Patti Nixon

Secretary:  Deb Capasso

Treasurer:  Marge O’Brien

Election will be held at December meeting and Installation at the January luncheon.

The following Chairs were also announced:

Membership : Francine Pease

Weekly Events: Lee Hoyt

Historian: Avis Schroeder

Directory: Gail Callahan

Francine Pease discussed Snowflake Tournament on Dec. 8,

The President’s Cup will be played on Dec. 6. Regular tees must be used for this tournament.

Treasurer, Marge O’Brien announced that there was $446.96 in Savings and $3155.34 in checking.

The new green forward tees may be used but those scores cannot be used for handicaps until the three courses are rated for those tees.

Our January 19th winter luncheon will be held at The Tulip. A stipend of $5.00 will be collected

It was suggested that the $5 BILL plus a check for dues in the amount of $60.00 , be put in the same envelope and given to Marge O’Brien by that date , at the latest. Checks should be made out to:CBLNHGA.

Jean Cornelius will collect for the NESTOR SHOE FUND. A donation of $5.00 was suggested.

Marge O’Brien will be chairing the Invitational we will be hosting in 2018. Please volunteer to help.

Slow play was discussed. Suggestions were made on how to accomplish this.

Having shotguns on Fridays at 8:00 was discussed. If put into effect, it would cease by the new year.

Meeting was adjourned at 12:00. Seconded by Mary Fran Kane.

NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE TREASURER’S BOOKS

I have reviewed the books for 2016 for the CBLNHGA.  They balance with the bank and all is in order.
Sincerely,
Debbie Steininger, CBLNHGA Member in Good Standing

COCOA BEACH LADIES NINE-HOLE GOLF ASSOCIATION MEETING – MAY 21, 2017

Vice-President, Amy Gregory, greeted the tournament participants and thanked Marge O’Brien and Jean Cornelius for all of their work chairing the May tournament. The winners of the tournament were as follows:

FIRST PLACE: Schoenfeld, Pittman, Capasso, Smith

SECOND PLACE: Trede, Ernsky, Macintosh, Innis

THIRD PLACE: Morrison, Nixon, Baytos, O’Brien

FOURTH PLACE: Gregory, Pease, Sinclair, Cornelius

 Friday games Chairperson, Lee Hoyt, distributed prizes from previous games and announced that there would be no more Friday games until October.

Patti Nixon won the 50-50 prize of $37.50.

Lunch was purchased from the golf course restaurant.

Respectfully submitted,

Barbara Trede

COCOA BEACH LADIES NINE-HOLE GOLF ASSOCIATION MEETING – APRIL 21, 2017. PICNIC MINUTES

President Carole Bleasdale welcomed and thanked the women from the 18 hole golf league for playing in the April golf tournament as our guests.

Kay Howkins, President of the 18 hole golf league, expressed appreciation for the invitation.

Lee Hoyt, Friday game chairperson, distributed golf balls and monies to the winners of previous Friday games and chip-ins.

Carole introduced and thanked the tournament chairs , Linda Karbler and Joyce Smith,  who announced the winners as follows:

FIRST PLACE: Miller, Capasso, Innis, Brady

SECOND PLACE: Ernsky, Walker, Curreri, Pittman

THIRD PLACE: Nixon, Brady, Kane, Njus

FOURTH PLACE: McCleary, Maynard, Cornelius, Wilson

A delicious lunch buffet was enjoyed by the players.

Respectfully submitted,

Barbara Trede

COCOA BEACH LADIES NINE-HOLE GOLF ASSOCIATION MEETING – MARCH 17, 2017

Co-President Mary Reardon opened the meeting at 11:35 am.

Treasurer Marge O’Brien presented the budget. Mary discussed how we must remain within the budget because the money was tight. Tournament chairwomen must use only the $5.00 collected plus the mulligan money to pay for prizes, decorations and $20 for Heidi and servers.

Decorations are available through Ann Bernardi. All those with decorations were asked to bring them in and give them to Ann.

Happy Birthday was sung to June Sinclair, a St. Patrick’s baby.

Carol Wright, a new member, introduced herself.

Ann Dooher requested that the present requirements for eligibility to play in the Championship be reexamined. Lee Hoyt explained that eligibility would not be a problem next year as many of the new players, who joined in January, would have the requisite number of Fridays.

Amy Gregory asked if the informational emails she sent were helpful. All members agreed that they were helpful. She also requested that those without email contact someone who does.

Joyce Smith discussed the April 21 picnic.

Lee Hoyt distributed chip-in money and prize balls.

Barbara Trede won $70 in the 50-50.

The Club Championship winners were announced as follows:

Flight 1  LOW GROSS        WENDY MORRISON

LOW NET              BARBARA MCCARTHY

FLIGHT 2  LOW GROSS    JOAN EISENBARTH

LOW NET.          ANN DOOHER

FLIGHT 3   LOW GROSS    EILEEN DUMAS

LOW NET          MARGE O’BRIEN

CLUB CHAMPION    LOW GROSS  AMY GREGORY

LOW NET  SANDY EMMONS

Amy thanked the league for having her and discussed how she played when she first joined.

Meeting was adjourned at 12:05.

COCOA BEACH LADIES NINE-HOLE GOLF ASSOCIATION MEETING – 17 February 2017               

Rally for the Cure  Meeting Minutes
Carole Bleasdale called the meeting to order at 11.35am.  She introduced new member Gert Zorn and welcomed all guests.  The minutes from the November meeting were accepted as posted for the past two months.  The treasurer’s report of a 16 February 2017 balance of $$3543.62  was also accepted.

Avis Schroeder is currently hospitalized; cards were signed to be sent to her home.

The Viera East Invitational is Wednesday 15 March, the middle day of the Club Championship.
Given a choice between changing the date of our Championship or having to opt out of it or the tournament in Viera, there was an overwhelming preference for switching our start date to 8 March.  This does not alter any eligibility-timing for anyone.  The correct dates for the Club Championship are now 8, 10, and 17 March 2017.

For the Viera East tournament on 15 March, 15 golfers play and alternates can often have a spot as well.  The cost is $45.00 and checks made out to CBLNHGA should be given to Marge O’Brien so a single payment can be made to Viera East.

Beginning Friday 24 February, a new starting procedure will be tried.  There will be no sign-up sheet in the clubhouse.  Instead two officers will have the sign-up sheet at the first tee between 7.30 and 8.00 to send foursomes out to play.  After 8.00 the sheet will be back in the pro shop.
Anyone coming then will sign up there and go to the tee.  The whole purpose of this trial is to facilitate efficient starts for everyone.  If you want to play later or to play with a specific partner, please make arrangements ahead of time.

Carole asked that the first foursome on Dolphin #8 move the tee blocks to the front tee if they are not already there so there is no additional distance ahead of getting over the water.

In Avis Schroeder’s absence Ann Bernardi volunteered to house the containers of tournament decorations to keep them all in one place and make it more convenient for each set of tournament chairwomen to locate them.

Ann Bernardi also volunteered to take up again her old job of Historian during Avis’ absence.  She will provide the information sheets to tournament chairs before they begin organizing the tournament and take in the report sheets one the tournament has taken place.  This position includes attending monthly board meetings.

Francine Pease told members of the “how to” booklets available in the pro shop to improve play based on suggested playing tips for each hole of each course.  She also asked that members try to wear a name tag on tournament days so everyone gets to know each other.

Carole ended with a reminder that anyone signed up for a tournament who must cancel should ring the chair to let her know to adjust the teams.

Barbara Trede, chair of the Rally for the Cure, thanked her committee:  Mary Reardon, Eileen Dumas, Mary Fran Kane, and Sue Brady; announced that 35 members played in the tournament and 38 donated to the Rally making a grand total of $9493 over the past 14 years.

Sue Brady spoke of the value of this tournament and the fortunate survivors among league members:  Diane Doyle, Alberta Ellis, Lee Hoyt, Avis Schroeder, and Gert Zorn who each received a pink rose.

Winners of this year’s tournament were:
4th place — Helen Coffey, Lenora Maynard, Barbara McCarthy, Linda McCleary
3rd place — Eileen Dumas, Joan Eisenbarth, Francine Pease, Debbie Steininger
2nd place — Carole Bleasdale, Debra Capasso, Marge OBrien, Connie Schoenfeld
1st place — Carole Campbell, Joan Curreri, Patti Nixon, and a ghost score.

Barbara announced the closest-to-the-pin winner on River #2.  Marie Kunkler won a new WEDGE.  Barbara then distributed Rally for the Cure golf balls.

At 12.15 pm Gail Callahan moved to conclude the meeting.  Sue Brady seconded and all were happy to move on to a fine lunch.

COCOA BEACH LADIES NINE-HOLE GOLF ASSOCIATION MEETING – DECEMBER 9, 2016

Carole Bleasdale, co-president, led the meeting and welcomed new member, Patty Nixon, to the league.

Secretary’s report:  Tammy Baytos moved and Jean Cornelius seconded that the report of the minutes from the last meeting be accepted as posted on the bulletin board.  Motion carried.

Treasurer’s report:  Connie Schoenfeld, treasurer, was absent but Marge O”Brien reported for her that as of November 18, 2016 we had $2,744.97 in our treasury as of today, we have $4,778 in our treasury with 33 paid members and dues are DUE NOW.

Carol said there have been some questions about our tee-times.  Right now are start time is supposed to be 8:30AM.

Our “Winter Lunch” will be on January 20, 2017 at the Doubletree hotel, so that we will accommodate our winter visitors with our annual luncheon  There will be no golf that day. A sign-up sheet with the food choices (either beef medallions or Mahi-Mahi) is going around to members present.

The slate of officers for 2017 includes:

Presidents:  Carol Bleasdale and Mary Reardon

Vice President:  Amy Gregory

Secretary: Barbara Trede

Treasurer: Marge O’Brien

Officers will be installed on January 20. Chairs for the picnic event are Linda Carver, Joyce Smith and Francine Pease

Lee Hoyt gave out balls and reminded all that birdies can be counted on Fridays only.

The winners of today’s Snowflake torunament were:

1^st place team:  Lenora Maynard, June Sinclair and Wendy Morrison

2^nd place team:  Helen Coffey, Debbie Capasso, Marge O’Brien and Amy Gregory

3^rd place team:  Sandy Emmons, Diane Doyal, and Joyce Smith

Winner of the President’s Cup(whole field):  Tammy Baytos

Most improved golfer (can be figured two ways):  Debbie C. and Amy G.

Joyce Smith won the 50/50 raffle.

Meeting adjourned at 11:50AM.

COCOA BEACH NINE-HOLE LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION MEETING MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 18, 2016 AFTER TURKEY SHOOT TOURNAMENT

The meeting was called to order by co-president, Carole Bleasdale.

Carole thanked Wendy Morrison and Ginger Macintosh for chairing the Turkey Shoot.

New member, Lorrie Pittman was introduced.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved by a voice vote.  Motion to accept was made by Jean Cornelius and seconded by Connie Schoenfeld.

Treasurer Connie Schoenfeld reported that there is a balance of $2767.97 in the Treasury. President Bleasdale mentioned that the dues will remain at $60 for full time members, $30 for Honorary and $30 for anyone joining after Oct. 1. It was stressed that it is important to limit expenditures for tournaments to $20.  Motion to approve the treasurer’s report was made by Helen Coffey and seconded by Tammy Baytos. Debbie Steininger volunteered to audit the books.

Jean Cornelius announced the slate of officers for 2017 and had each stand.  There were no nominations from the floor. The motion to close the nominations was made by Connie Schoenfeld and seconded by Helen Coffey.

The following officers will be voted on at the December meeting:

Co-Presidents: Carole Bleasdale and Mary Reardon

Vice President: Amy Gregory

Treasurer: Marge O’Brien

Secretary:  Barbara Trede

Directory:  Gail Callahan

Membership: Francine Pease

Weekly events: Lee Hoyt

Historian: Avis Schroeder

Volunteers to chair various tournaments were asked to sign the circulated sheet.

The members were reminded that the Christmas/ Annual lunch will take place on January 20, 2017 at the Doubletree in Cocoa Beach.  The meeting will begin at 11:00 with lunch at 12:00.

The President’s Cup will be played on Wednesday, Dec. 7. There is a list of members, on the bulletin board, who still may need to play more Fridays to become eligible. Members will come to the course and sign up as usual.  Each should have an individual card that is signed and attested.  There will be a box on the sign-in counter if no one is there to accept them, in case you are in the first group on the tee.

The Snowflake Tournament, chaired by Carole Bleasdale and Mary Reardon, will be held on Friday, Dec. 9.  Please pay your dues at that time.  The President’s Cup and most improved player will be awarded at the tournament.

A reminder was made that the 18 hole ladies will be our guests at the April Picnic.  Marge O’Brien and Joyce Smith will assist but there is need for a chairperson.

While Wednesdays is recognized as a practice day, please follow USGA rules, at least, on Fridays.  Do not have mulligans or gimmes. GHIN has an app for iPhones whereby you can enter your own scores or use the computer in the pro-shop.

We will be guests at the Viera East Invitational in March.  More information will be posted on the bulletin board as received.

Joyce Smith will have a notebook next to the sign up sheets for those interested in playing for low putts.  You must sign your name before you play.

Lee Hoyt presented birdie pins and tournament balls.

Heidi will be in charge of our tablecloths so the committees will not need to access them.

Wendy and Ginger announced the winners of the Turkey Tournament:

1st Place: Miller, Kunkler, Kane and Pease received $15 each.

2nd Place: Campbell, Baytos, Smith, McCarthy received $8 each.

3rd Place: Schoenfeld, Capasso, Macintosh, Schroeder received $5 each.

Fifty-fifty winner Carole Campbell won $42.50.

Jean Cornelius informed the members that Ann Bernardi is undergoing Chemo but will return after Christmas.

Motion to adjourn meeting was made by Jean Cornelius and seconded by Lee Hoyt.

Respectfully submitted:  Barbara Trede

COCOA BEACH NINE-HOLE LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION MEETING MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 22, 2016 AFTER FALL FESTIVAL TOURNAMENT

Amy Gregory, Vice president, opened the meeting after all had participated in the tournament who had registered, and before the catered lunch.

Amy welcomed back all those who had been away for the summer and introduced our newest member, Debbie Steininger.

Amy noted that on November 4, we would not be playing at Cocoa Beach but will be at Turtle Creek G. C.  There is a registration sheet on the bulletin board for those wishing to go there.  It will cost about $20 to play.

Wendy Morrison asked if anyone had the “Turkey Shoot” decorations as she has that tournament next month and will need the decorations.  Please let her know if you have them.

Lee Hoyt then gave balls to the game winners since our last tournament and birdie pins to those who had birdies.

Kay Horton had collected $67 for the 50/50 drawing and the winner was Joyce Smith who received $33, with $34 to the treasury.

The winners of the Tournament were announced as:

          1^st place: Edith Miller’s team (Edith, Debbie Capasso, Marge O’Brien, Beverly McCullar.)

          2^nd place:  Wendy Morrison’s team(Wendy, Marie Kunkler, Francine Pease, Jean Cornelius.)

          3^rd Place: Carole Campbell’s team:  (Carole, Tammy Baytos, Lenora Maynard, Mary Fran Kane.)

Donna Feller thanked her co-tournament worker, Avis Schroeder, and all who helped them including Helen Coffey (mulligans), Kay Horton (50/50 tickets)

Lee Hoyt ( lunch monies,) and anyone else who helped make the tournament possible.

 The meeting concluded at 11:55AM.

COCOA BEACH NINE-HOLE LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION MEETING MINUTES FROM MARCH 18, 2016 AFTER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

Co-President Carol Bleasdale opened the general meeting at 12:10PM after the conclusion of the three-day club championship tournament (March 11, 16 and 18, 2016.)
Carol called for any additions or corrections to the Minutes of the last meeting. There were none and the Minutes were accepted as posted on the club bulletin board.

Treasurer Connie Schoenfeld did not have a report for the meeting.

Old Business:
Carol asked the membership for any comments on the new sign-up procedure.
Joan Curreri noted that there was confusion about our starting time as she had arrived at 8:00AM one morning and was told she had to hurry.
Lee Hoyt noted that individuals had expressed to her that they were having trouble joining a foursome.
There was some discussion of the comments by Amy Gregory, Barbara Trede and Linda McCleary. Amy then explained the purpose of the new sign-up procedure was to keep play moving – “ready” foursomes to go.
Carol addressed the question of “our time for play.” Our club’s official time for play to begin is 8:30AM. However, if members are here before 8:30 and there is no one on the “T sheet” on the course we are designated to play, the starter may send you out early. During the winter months our designed playing time is between 8:30AM and 10:30AM. However, this time frame is not solely ours. So don’t be rude if there are “other” players on the course. In summer, our club’s start time is 8:00AM.

Carol noted that Sara Ernsky’s last name was misspelled in our current directory.

Lee Hoyt distributed weekly awards of birdie pins to Joan Curreri, Connie Schoenfeld and Amy Gregory. Chip-in winnings were given to Eileen Dumas, Debbie Capasso and Tammy Baytos. New golf balls were given to flight winners for the past month.

Championship Tournament results as follows:
Closest to the line: Carol Innis

Closest to the pin: Connie Schoenfeld.

Carol asked winners to put their name and what they won for on the envelope and return to Connie for engraving.

Winner for third flight low net: Donna Feller
“ “ second “ “ “ ; Carol Bleasdale
“ “ first “ ‘ ‘ : Connie Schoenfeld
“ “ third “ “ gross: Avis Schroeder
“ “ second “ “ “ : Barbara McCarthy
“ “ first “ “ “ : Karen Bruce

Winner of low net for the field: Debbie Capasso

Winner of low gross for the field and Club Champion: Amy Gregory

50/50 drawing total was $107. $53 won by Joyce Smith.

Next tournament will be our picnic on April 15. Pay $5 to Linda Karbler to play.

We’ve been invited to play with the 18-hole group on April 19. Information to be posted.

Thanks to Amy G. for a great tournament.

Motion to adjourn by Karen B., seconded by Ann Bernardi. 12:35PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Donna Feller, secretary

CBLNHGA General Meeting Minutes from February 19, 2016

Co-President Carole Bleasdale opened the meeting at 11:39am, welcoming all members present and introducing new member Sarah Ernsky.

Secretary’s report: Minutes from the luncheon meeting on January 15, 2016 were accepted as posted on the league bulletin board and website (www.CBLNHGA.com).

Treasurer’s report: Connie Schoenfeld stated our current balance is $2,602.52. Connie reminded all members to please give all checks to her directly so that she can ensure they are properly handled and accounted for.  Connie also thanked Anne Bernardi for her guidance and work on the audit.

Carole Bleasdale noted that the audit was completed by Anne Bernardi who reported that all was in order.  Thank you (again) to Anne Bernardi for conducting the audit.

League game prizes, chip in monies, and birdie pins were distributed:

• Birdie Pins: Eileen Dumas, Joan Eisenbarth, Amy Gregory
• Chip Ins: Jeanne Albaugh, Deb Capasso
• Golf Balls: Jeanne Albaugh, Karen Bruce, Joan Eisenbarth, Amy Gregory, Beverly McCullar

Holly Gregory may be able to order more league shirts.  Carole asked interested members to raise their hands.  Two members indicated an interest in purchasing a league shirt.

The League Bylaws have been added to the website (http://www.CBLNHGA.com).  Thanks to Amy Gregory for creating and maintaining the league website.  All of the information pertaining to the league (overview, membership, dues, rules, bylaws, officers, tournament dates, meeting minutes, photo gallery) can be found on the league website.

The league also has business cards (donated by Amy Gregory).  They can be found in the pro shop by our league sign in sheets and on the shelf in front of our bulletin board at CBCC.  Extra business cards are in a box in the league locker.  Please take some if you would like to refer new members and/or promote our league by putting a business card on the bulletin boards of your community associations and social groups.

The Invitational will be held on March 4th.  The sign up sheet was passed around and will be posted on the league bulletin board.  The $45 fee includes 9 holes of golf, breakfast, lunch and prizes.  Marge O’Brien reminded members that the league is accepting donations of gift cards or other items so that each tournament participant has an opportunity to win a prize.  Barbara Ireland reminded everyone about the Bag Boys needed and will send a reminder email to her committee.  All others who volunteered for committees, i.e., prizes, breakfast, etc. should be certain that their groups are organized and the tasks are complete.

1. Bag Boys – Barbara Ireland
2. Breakfast – Ann Dooher and Francine Pease
3. 50/50 raffle – Tammy Baytos and Karen Bruce
4. Mulligans – Carol Campbell and Sue Brady
5. Birdies – Lee Hoyt and Ginger Macintosh
6. Chip-Ins – Ann Bernardi and Jean Cornelius
7. Decorations – Linda McCleary and Jeanne Albaugh.
8. Prize committee: Amy Gregory

Carole Bleasdale announced that the first players out on league days may move the tee box markers to the regular ladies’ play areas if they have not already been moved by the course on Dolphin #8 only.

The CBWGA (18 hole league) has invited us to play in an 18 hole invitational tournament on April 18th.  Fee includes breakfast, 18 holes of golf (likely a scramble format), and lunch.  Carole encouraged all members to consider playing since this is a reciprocal tournament between the two leagues each year.

2016 League Directories are in!  Thank you to Gail Calahan and Francine Pease for their efforts in gathering the information, formatting the directories and getting them printed.

The league memorial plaque has been updated.

The League Championship will be held on March 11, 16, and 18.  Sign in and play as regular on March 11 and 16, turning your card in to the club (Pro Shop counter) after playing.  Players will be assigned to foursomes on the final day of Championship play (March 18).  Lunch will be provided after play on the final day.  Bylaw 8 states that members in good standing (fees paid) with a USGA handicap of 20 scores are eligible to play in the Championship.  Lee Hoyt has posted members who are close to eligibility.

May Picnic is April 15th; coordinated by Linda Karbler and Marge O’Brien.

Rally for the Cure Tournament Summary (thank you, Barbara Trede)

• 42 paid participants; 35 played in the tournament
• Congratulations to
  • Wendy Morrison for winning closest to the pin on the Rally hole (hybrid club)
  • Carole Bleasdale, Amy Gregory, Sharon McCombe, Wendy Morrison for staying on the green with their tee shots on the Rally hole (Cure golf balls)
  • 1st place team: Tammy Batos, Marie Kunkler, Barbara McCarthy, Connie Schoenfeld ($20 ea.)
  • 2nd place team: Carole Bleasdale, Eileen Dumas, Barbara Trede ($15 ea.)
  • 3rd place team: Karen Bruce, Jean Cornelius ($8 ea.)
  • 4th place team: Sandy Emmons, Carol Innis, Ginger MacIntosh ($4 ea.)
  • Barbara McIntosh for winning the 50/50 ($68)

Carole’s call for additional business yielded no comments or topics.  The meeting was adjourned at 11:55am.

CBLNHGA General Meeting Minutes from January 15, 2016

Co-President Carole Bleasdale opened the meeting at 10:45 AM, welcoming all members present.
Carol introduced the new Board members: Amy Gregory, Vice President; Donna Feller, Secretary; Connie Schoenfeld, Treasurer (co-President Mary Reardon was absent.)

New members Marie Kunkler and Jean Tuscai were then introduced by Carol.

Secretary’s report: Minutes from the luncheon meeting on December 4, 2015 were accepted as posted on the league bulletin board.

Treasurer’s report: Connie Schoenfeld stated our current balance is $3,420.55. Dues of $60 per year are currently due. Unpaid dues after February 1 are delinquent.

GHIN handicaps are accepted everywhere and carry from course to course. ESC (equitable stroke control) provides for an adjusted total score and is determined by handicap. Amy G. asked if the score should be logged every time a player plays. Carol answered the adjusted score should be logged each time.

Lee Hoyt presented awards for winners of weekly games (balls); chip-ins (Carol Innis, Linda Karbler, Mary Fran Kane, Ginger Macintosh, and Wendy Morrison who had a chip-in birdie.) Birdie pins were awarded to Wendy, Amy Gregory and Jeanne Albaugh.

New Business:
Amy G. introduced a new way to sign in for play and then going to the tee. Lee H. will put the sheet for signing-in on Friday mornings on the counter in the pro shop on Thursday. It will be numbered 1 to 30 and each player should sign in as they arrive in the pro shop. When the player is ready, go to the tee box indicated by the starter and go off in groups of four as they arrive. If there are groups of three or two who wish to play together, wait until all the foursomes have started. There will be no shotgun start except at tournaments. Tee time for our league is 8:00AM to 9:22AM. Players may start before 8:00 if they are present early. Late starters may have groups other than league players mixed in as the Club wants to make full use of the course. First players to arrive on Fridays, should make sure the sign-in sheet is available on the counter and the last group in should return the sign-in sheet and all league materials on the counter to Locker 51.

Invitational: March 4, 2016 chaired by Marge O’Brien and Amy G. They hope to have enough response from area clubs to field at least 72 players but possibly up to 80. Sponsorships for the Invitational are needed from Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral businesses. All members can be trying to get sponsors who will either provide cash, gift cards or gift baskets. Amy has completed a memo for business people who will be participating and members should be sure all receive one for their information. Marge called for voluntary committee members for several areas:
1. bag boys (men) to take ladies’ golf bags and put them on correct carts. Barbara Ireland offered to be in charge of this committee.
2. breakfast (to organize breakfast snacks.) Ann Dooher and Francine Pease volunteered.
3. 50/50 raffle. Tammy Baytos and Karen Bruce volunteered.
4. Mulligans – Carol Campbell and Sue Brady volunteered to sell these.
5. Birdies – Lee Hoyt and Ginger Macintosh volunteered to sell these.
6. Chip-Ins – Ann Bernardi and Jean Cornelius volunteered to sell these.
7. Decorations committee consists of Linda McCleary and Jeanne Albaugh.
8. Prize committee: Amy G. so far.

Next Tournament is Rally for the Cure chaired by Barbara Trede on February 19. This is two tournaments in one. Rally for the Cure tournament costs $20 to enter and provides a “closest to the pin” component with a nice prize. If players wish to play in this tournament, please give your $20 check to Barbara Trede made out to “Rally for the Cure.” There will also be a league tournament with money prizes and this will cost $5 to enter. Sue Brady will be assisting Barbara. Sign-up sheets for BOTH tournaments are on the bulletin board.

Gail Callahan, who is in charge of the league directory, requests that if you have any changes such as phone, address, or e-mail address, please be sure to put the change on the sheet she is circulating so she can get the correct information in the directory. Also, new members please put your information on the sheet too.

Carol noted that there are two tournaments still in need of volunteers to chair and run them: on May 20 is the Spring Fling (Francine P., Marge O., Debbie Capasso and Kay Horton); The Snowflake on December 9, 2016 (Diane Doyle and Joan Curreri.)

Barbara T. noted that one of our members, Polly Grandpre is hospitalized with a heart ailment. Her address is on the league bulletin board. A get well card has been sent from the league.

Our new Historian, Avis Schroeder, has guidelines for chairing tournaments and for after tournament reports. Alberta Ellis has the bins with decorations and paper products for future tournaments, so those running tournaments should get these from her. Usually, you can decorate the day before the tournament. Tablecloths should be taken home and laundered by the chairperson of the tournament after the previous tournament and luncheon are over.

League shirts: Carol posed the question of whether or not we wanted to purchase new shirts as new members cannot purchase our current shirts. The membership voted 14 for the purchase and 16 against, so the question was defeated.

Carol announced that Amy G. built a website for the league so that pertinent league business can be easily viewed by all members. It is on CBLNHGA.com and is also mobile compatible.

Carol stated the Board is proposing moving the Snowflake Tournament to December in place of the Christmas luncheon and having a banquet somewhere in January since we’ve so often had inclement weather in January and the “snowbirds” are usually not here in the beginning of December and miss out on the Christmas luncheon which is paid for by league dues. A question was raised as to why the dues were raised to $60. Connie S. explained that our luncheon at Eau Gallie Yacht Club cost $35 per person and handicaps by GHIN were $15, so the dues had to be raised from the previous $40 to try to get the league back in the “black.” Alberta moved and Mary Fran seconded that the change of the Snowflake tournament to December and a banquet in January instead of the Christmas luncheon be approved. Motion carried.

50/50 winner was Francine P. who won $74.

Gail C. moved to adjourn and Laverne seconded. Meeting adjourned at 11:50AM.
Respectfully submitted by Donna Feller, secretary