WGANC PRESIDENT S REPORT 2016 HISTORY

1 P a g e WGANC PRESIDENT S REPORT 2016 HISTORY 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Theresa Grandi, President, Woodbridge Golf and Country Club, Central Valley Kim Algren, Vice President, Winchester Country Club, North Valley Cathy Stroh, Secretary, Junior Girls, El Macero Country Club, River Valley Marti Lathrop, Treasurer, Valley Hi Country Club, River Valley Kelly Downey, Tournament Director, Oakmont Golf Club, North Bay Janice Davis, Asst. Tournament/Rules, Rossmoor Golf Club, East Bay Mary Bull, Open Day Director, The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch, Monterey Frankie Spiva, Membership/Marketing, Merced Golf & Country Club, South Valley Cindy Taylor, Ambassador, Round Hill Country Club, East Bay Linda Nard, Recruiting, Greenhorn Creek Resort, Central Valley Leigh Dreo, Newsletter, Asst Open Day, Half Moon Bay Golf Links, San Francisco Shelley Thomas, Asst. Recruiting, Cameron Park Country Club, River Valley Leslie Clark, 2 nd Asst. Tournament/Asst. Rules, Oakmont Golf Club, North Bay Gloria Fitzgerald, Newsletter, Belmont Country Club, South Valley (resigned April 2016) Directors-at-Large: Barbara Lee, Pajaro Valley Golf Club, Monterey Sandi Zrnic, Mira Vista Golf & Country Club, East Bay Advisor: Cathy Hendrickson, President, Lake Wildwood Golf Club, North Valley Executive Director: Eva Monisteri Annual Training A 2-day off-site training session was held January 10-12 at San Damiano Retreat in Danville, CA. Training was provided to the 4 new directors in TPP, Open Days and Tournaments and senior directors received a refresher on TPP and Open Days and advanced Tournament training. A Board meeting was held where Theresa presented a list of goals she would like to accomplish in 2016. MEETINGS: Tournament Site Committee Meeting, January 12 attended by Eva Monisteri, Theresa Grandi and the 2016 Site Committee Eva Monisteri, Theresa Grandi, Janice Davis and Kelly Downey attended the Rules Committee meeting in January Four regional meetings were held during the month of February Eva Monisteri, Theresa Grandi, Cathy Stroh attended the WARM Meeting (Women s Golf Alliance) in Arizona in March Course Rating committee held the Annual Calibration Meeting in April Sponsored by WGANC and organized by Sheri Erskine All Directors either facilitated or attended their Area meetings in August/September

Strategic Planning Committee meeting at the end of August with Committee members Eva Monisteri, Sue Ilg and Vicki Wilson attended the GHIN Users Meeting and the AIGA meeting in Florida in November. Theresa Grandi represented WGANC at the PWGA Annual Meeting Theresa Grandi attended the JGANC Scholarship Awards Banquet where two scholarships to deserving junior girls. The event was held at Quail Lodge & Golf Club in October. Theresa Grandi, Kim Algren and Cathy Stroh attended several facilitated meetings regarding the USGA Membership Engagement held with PWGA, WNHGA. Later in the year the meetings were held by NCGA with WGANC and PWGA in attendance. Theresa Grandi and Eva Monisteri both attended the WNHGA Annual Meeting held December 2nd at San Jose Country Club. Kim Algren and Cathy Stroh attended the NCGA Annual meeting held at Poppy Hills on December 9, where Kim presented a collaboration report and update of WGANC/PWGA events and status. TOURNAMENTS: There were 10 WGANC tournaments scheduled, but due to lack of participation, the 18-59 age tournament was cancelled. The other 9 events as scheduled were all very successful. Upon further review and discussion, it was agreed that the 18-59 age tournament would be replaced by a Scramble in 2017. PWGA/WGANC Challenge was held in April 19 at the Club at Crazy Horse with WGANC being victorious. Stroke play format. Cathy Stroh and Frankie Spiva attended the USGA Junior Girls Sectional Qualifier held at Merced G&CC, June 13, 2016 Eva Monisteri attend the Women s US Open at Cordevalle, July 4-9 Theresa, Marti and Eva Monisteri attended the CWC Women s State Championship in Ojai, July 10-13 Marti Lathrop attended as part of the CWC committee. The Alumnae tournament was held at El Macero CC in Davis, October 26-27, 2016. DIC: Past President Penny Wright. Cathy Stroh attended the 26 th WNHGA Corena Green Tournament held at Crow Canyon CC, Danville, August 1st. Eva Monisteri and Theresa Grandi attended the North/South Match Tournament, with WGANC hosting July 16-17, at Pasatiempo Golf Club. On September 12, 2016 Cathy Stroh and Frankie Spiva facilitated the 1 st Juniors Girls event at Madera Country Club. Eva Monisteri and Janice Davis assisted in Bay Area Helen Lengfeld Memorial High School Girls tournament held at Poplar Creek Golf Course in San Mateo. Theresa Grandi assisted with the Rocklin Helen Lengfeld Memorial High School Girls Tournament on September 12, 2016. October 5 th was the President s Cup was held October 5, 216 at Roundhill Country Club, Alamo. Potluck dinner was hosted by Cindy Taylor. 2 P a g e

The Northern California Women s 20 th Annual Cup matches against the PGA Women Pros was successfully held October 23 rd and 24 th at Camel Valley Ranch in Monterey and was attended by Theresa Grandi and Eva Monisteri where our Amateur Team was victorious 17-7. The Northern California Women s Four-Ball tournament was held at Poppy Hills and attended by Eva Monisteri on November 16-17. AWARDS: Volunteer of the Year was awarded to Naomi McGinn of Silverado Country Club for her passion for golf and her commitment to her club, community and her fund raising in support of the Silverado Junior Girl Golf Academy. WGANC Most Improved Junior was awarded to Meredith McDougal from San Joaquin Country Club. WGANC Scholarships were awarded to Sarah Jane Catarozoli, Petaluma High School and Mira You, American High School, Fremont. 2016 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Addressing the USGA Membership Initiative: The No.1 issue facing WGANC this year and next is the USGA Membership Engagement initiative where USGA announced, in conjunction with a development of a single worldwide handicap system, it would only select one association per geographic area to be a USGA partner. One of the requirements to qualify for selection is -- the association must be full service, i.e. provides handicap services to men, women, and juniors from both public courses and private courses. At this time, under the new model, NCGA is the only association that will qualify to issue GHIN numbers from USGA. During the year WGANC, along with PWGA and WNHGA, held meetings to discuss the USGA plan and its potential impact to our associations. Later in the year we continued meetings with NCGA. Tournament Registration changes were tested the 1 st Come, 1 st Serve Tournament Registration for over-subscribed tournament events. This was such a success, that the Board has determined to permanently utilize this process going forward. Expansion of the Junior Girls Programs - This year, with the addition of a 3 rd Helen Lengfeld Tournament in the South Valley, we reached an estimated 300 junior girls from 45+ high schools. In addition to the Helen Lengfeld Tournaments we continue a Junior Girls Grant program. We invited high schools to submit a grant request which is then reviewed by our Junior Girls committee and we issue grants to deserving. Tournament Format Change: The 18-59 Tournament has been cancelled the last 2 out of 3 years. Due to the lack of participation the Board has created a new 2-person scramble tournament that will be a fun formatted event for all players and all ages. 3 P a g e

NEW DIRECTORS: The Board nominated and presented to the delegates and at the Annual Meeting, the delegates voted on the following 2 new directors: Pat Zimmerman of Catta Verdera- North Valley and Lynda Donahue of Half Moon Bay SF. Communication Changes: WGANC newsletter is now completely electronic (via the web page) and the Ambassador Program has been replaced with the use of Survey Monkey and erevisions. STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITY UPDATES: Goal #1 and Priority #1 USGA Membership Initiative Proactively explore issues concerning the USGA membership initiative to ensure WGANC is still an Organization in 2018. Goal #2 Redefine the Duties of the Board of Directors to encourage more WGANC women to give of their time - Due to the limited number of returning directors and low recruitment for the year 2017, the committee agreed to modify some of the time requirements of returning directors. The Board agreed to pilot Goal #2 for one year. Goal #3 - Develop Club Membership Qualifications (Define Semi Private), Club Retention and Expansion Initiatives Priority #4 Training Develop, deliver and sustain training programs for Staff, Directors, and other Volunteers (i.e. Course Raters, Rules, etc.). Priority #5 - Ongoing Develop equipment infrastructure planning Priority #6 Increase participation in our events (old goal 7 is now part of Goal 4 Goal 7 -Provide more education and marketing of WGANC and Member Benefits) Priority #7 Maximize Technology and implementation of additional online services 4 P a g e

2016 WGANC BOARD AND EXECUTIVE BOARD MOTIONS January - No Motions February 11 - Electronic Meeting MOTION #1. It was moved by Cathy Stroh, seconded by Marti Lathrop, that we purchase 100 light green ball markers and 100 pink ball markers, at $8.00 per marker or $1,600.00 plus shipping in the estimated amount of $13.50 per 100. MOTION PASSED. March Meeting MOTION #1 - It was moved by Cathy Stroh and seconded by Mary Bull to rescind the February 1, 2016 Motion approving an additional $2.00 to be added to each player s Team Challenge I Tournament registration fee to offset the private bar expense. MOTION PASSED. April 4, 2016 Meeting MOTION #1 - It was moved by Cathy Stroh and seconded by Frankie Spiva that WGANC sponsor a Helen Lengfeld Memorial Tournament for the East Bay and allocate $1,500.00 from the Junior Girls Fund to pay for trophies, tee prizes, etc. MOTION PASSED. MOTION #2 - It was moved by Cathy Stroh and seconded by Marti Lathrop that the uniform policy be changed to reflect that, when the green director polo shirts are worn, the Directors can wear white slacks or capris. The green polos can be worn at Open Days and Helen Lengfeld Memorial Tournaments. MOTION PASSED. MOTION #3 - It was moved by Frankie Spiva and seconded by Cathy Stroh that 54 cart seat covers be purchased and sold in the boutique. The purchase price is not to exceed $1,500.00. MOTION PASSED May 9, 2016 Meeting MOTION #1 - It was moved by Janice Davis and seconded by Leslie Clark that we order 150 ball markers/hat clip sets to be used for our hole-in-one recipients. MOTION PASSED MOTION #2: It was moved by Cindy Taylor and seconded by Frankie Spiva that WGANC purchase 50 zipped portfolios, not to exceed $15.00 per portfolio including shipping and taxes, to be used for Captain s gifts during tournaments. MOTION PASSED MOTION #3: It was moved by Cathy Stroh and seconded by Frankie Spiva that not more than $1,000 be spent to have the frequency reset and/or have a new battery installed on eight (8) radios. MOTION PASSED MOTION #4: It was moved by Cathy Stroh and seconded by Eva Monisteri that a HP Plotter printer be purchase and the purchase price is not to exceed $2,000. MOTION PASSED 5 P a g e

June 6, 2016 Meeting MOTION #1 - It was moved by Kelly Downey and seconded by Marti Lathrop to rescind the May 9, 2016 Motion approving the purchase of 50 Pad folios as Captain s gifts for no more than $15.00 per portfolio. MOTION PASSED. MOTION #2 - It was moved by Kim Algren and seconded by Frankie Spiva that 100 Pad folios be purchased in an amount not to exceed $1,600.00. MOTION PASSED. MOTION #3 - It was moved by Cathy Stroh and seconded by Cindy Taylor that $3,000 from the 2015 Junior Girls Fund be donated to JGANC for the USGA Girls Transportation Fund. MOTION PASSED. MOTION #4- It was moved by Cathy Stroh and seconded by Frankie Spiva that, if deemed necessary after the Hers n His Tournament, the remaining nine tournament radios will receive new batteries and have their frequency checked at a cost of $130.00 per radio. MOTION PASSED. August 2, 2016 Meeting MOTION #1 It was moved by Kim Algren and seconded by Kelly Downey that $1,000 from the 2016 Junior Girls Fund be donated to JGANC for scholarships this year. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. August 29, 2016 Meeting MOTION #1: It was moved by Frankie Spiva and seconded by Cathy Stroh to accept the least expensive bid for WGANC s Annual Meeting photographs. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY PASSED MOTION #2. It was moved by Cindy Taylor and seconded by Leslie Clark that effective in 2017 that the Ambassador Board of Director position be eliminated. That WGANC will use Survey Monkey to directly poll our members to solicit feedback and opinions. WGANC s Vice President will solicit and provide information directly to the Captains. Member Clubs will no longer need an Ambassador at their club. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION #3. It was moved by Marti Lathrop and seconded by Cathy Stroh that Policy F4-001, Disclosure of WGANC s Financial Records, become effective immediately. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY PASSED. October 3, 2016 Meeting MOTION #1. It was moved by Janice Davis and seconded by Kim Algren that the 2017 Course Raters be approved as submitted. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY MOTION #2. It was moved by Cathy Stroh and seconded by Frankie Spiva that WGANC purchase four Helen Lengfeld Junior Girls banner flags not to exceed $1,200.00. The flags 6 P a g e

are to have WGANC and PWGA (with approval) initials or logos. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION #3. It was moved by Cathy Stroh and seconded by Leslie Clark that WGANC purchase one green/white polo shirt for each Open Day Assistant. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY MOTION #4. It was moved by Janice Davis and seconded by Frankie Spiva that we accept the applications of Pat Zimmerman and Lynda Donahue and present the applications to the Delegates at the Annual Meeting. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION #5. It was moved by Cindy Taylor and seconded by Marti Lathrop that the 2016 Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award be awarded to Naomi McGinn MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION #6. It was moved by Marti Lathrop and seconded by Frankie Spiva that the 2016 Alumnae Tournament participant s entry fees be subsidized in the amount of $25.00 per participant, not to exceed $1,000.00. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY PASSED October 31, 2016 Meeting MOTION #1. It was moved by Cathy Stroh and seconded by Frankie Spiva, that WGANC sponsor a North Valley Helen Lengfeld Memorial Tournament to be held in 2017 at Wilcox Oaks Golf Club. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION #2. It was moved by Cathy Stroh and seconded by Frankie Spiva, that the remaining balance in the 2015 Junior Girls Fund of $4,477.06 be rolled over into the 2016 Junior Girls Fund. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION #3. It was moved by Cathy Stroh and seconded by Marti Lathrop, that as budgeted in WGANC s 2016 Budget, WGANC made donations to the following organizations: $500 to NCGA (Junior Girls Scholarship), $1,000.00 to WNHGA (Corena Green Tournament ) and $500.00 to CWAC (Junior Girls Foundation). MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION #4. It was moved by Cathy Stroh and seconded by Marti Lathrop that, the 2017 18-59er Tournament be replaced with a no age restrictive Two Person Member/Member Scramble. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION #5. It was moved by Cathy Stroh and seconded by Cindy Taylor, that the 2016 Strategic Plan be adopted as presented. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION #6. It was moved by Leslie Clark and seconded by Frankie Spiva, that Volunteer Medallion Policy and Guideline - GP6-001 be approved as presented. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 P a g e

MOTION #7. It was moved by Cathy Stroh and seconded by Shelley Thomas, that Exemption Status for Tournament & Open Days - GP2-001 be approved as presented. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION #8. It was moved by Marti Lathrop and seconded by Frankie Spiva, Expense Reimbursement Policy - F3-001 be approved as presented. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION #9. It was moved by Frankie Spiva and seconded by Leigh Dreo, that Regional Meeting - GP3-001 be approved as presented. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION #10. It was moved by Cindy Taylor and seconded by Cathy Stroh, that the list of Rules Committee Members, as presented by the Rules Director, be approved. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION #11. It was moved by Mary Bull and seconded by Frankie Spiva, that the list of Open Day Tournament Assistants, as presented by the Open Day Director, be approved. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY December 4, 2016 Meeting MOTION #1. It was moved by Kelly Downey and seconded by Janice Davis that the 2017 Budget be approved as presented. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY MOTION #2. It was moved by Cathy Stroh and seconded by Leslie Clark that Noreen Bokan be appointed to serve as Advisor for the 2017 Board. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 8 P a g e