The meeting was called to order at 10:35 by Chair Virginia Porter.

Jr. Chair Assist/BCGA Director -Dee Horie

Absent: Jr. Girls - Christina Spence-Proteau. Hcp/Course Rater-Jo-Anne Vail; Rules Chair-Joan Brown

Chair: Virginia welcomed everyone back for the golf year. She advised that in the Captains’ envelopes

she has included a calendar for the relevant dates of the Captains duties, in hopes of getting the relevant information in to the Zone in a timely manner. BCGA says this year ‘deadlines are deadlines’. Virginia encouraged the Captains to get their ladies enthusiastic about entering zone events, or they will cease to be and we will not be represented at BC Tournaments. Virginia also introduced our new Vice-Chair, Rona Lawson from Sunnydale Golf Club.

Roll call was taken with 19 clubs present, constiting a quorum.

Moved by Edith Skiber, seconded by Barb Fleming that the minutes of March 30, 2020 be adopted as circulated. Carried.

Business arising from the minutes - none forethcoming.

Correspondence - none

Treasurer: Rosemary distributed copies of the Balance sheet for last year, and the proposed budget for the upcoming year. The bank balance at the end of Feb. 2010 was $4,961.53. Rosemary advised that the letter regarding the levies was sent to all the clubs and Captains should ensure that it is taken care of by May 15th to make sure they are eligible to enter into zone events.

Rules: June linklater was present in place of Joan Brown and reminded the Captains that if they wish to hold a rules seminar at their course during the year, to contact Joan Brown and/or June Linklater.

Handicap and Course Rating: Jo-Anne Vail was unable to attend, but provided the following information. Jo-Anne reminded the attendees that the handicap system is set up to enable all players to compete on an equal level. Each club is responsible for ensuring that their members enter their adjusted scores including ‘T’ scores. Tee scores to be entered as such are: Qualifying rounds for Pro Lady, CTC and two ball. Day of play scores for Dorothy Olive Franklin, Two Ball, Pro Lady, Zone Net, Beat the Champ, your Club Championship and any games that are played for a trophy/placque that is passed from year to year. ‘T’ scores are NOT to be entered for Zone team play. ‘T’ scores are not removeable from the computer. With no way to have your new BC cards signed for handicap purposes, players should get a current print out of their factor.

If anyone has changes to their course such as yardage, added water bunkers etc, please contact Jo-Anne to have your course rated.

Teams & Tournaments: Shirl Ketch made another plea to the Captains to promote the zone events and get the members out. These are an excellent opportunity to play other courses at a reasonable cost and enjoy a meal with some new fellow golfers. Shirl requested that the club Captains’ get one individual from their course to look after only the zone events so there is more opportunity to promote them and ensure that everyone has an opportunity to attend. Shirl sent out a question to Clubs regarding the use of perpetual trophies, although the response was slight, the concensus is that we continue to use the perpetual trophies.

Junior Girls: Christina was unable to attend due to work committments, and her report was presented by Dee Horie, assistant Jr. Girls chair. Christine submitted a budget for her expenses for the upcoming year. She is proposing to participate in the three Centenial Cups to be held on the Island, and the BC Jr will be held in Victoria at Gorge Vale which will assist in cost reductions for this year. Christine has some goodies left from last year to use as prizes and if anyone has anything to contribute, it will be gratefully received. Christine had concerns about the funding forl the summer games, but that has been addressed by the executive and funds will be made available. Christina expects to hold three introductory clinics this year at Pheasant Glen in July (dates to be confirmed) also hopes to have a summer wrap-up clinic at Alberni at the end of August.

Christine also advised that she has information for Juniors regarding college golf to pass on. She also has the Beat the Champ pins. Please contact her. Christine noted that she is enjoying her work with the Juniors and hopes to continue into the future.

BCGA Director: Dee Horie reported from the BCGA Board Mtg of March 27th, 2010. The summer games will be held this year on the mainland. The qualifier for Zone 6 will be held at Pheasant Glen on June 12th & 13th. The $250.00 cost will be payed for each of our two representatives by the Zone. The school program ends in April 2010, with our goal of 25,000 kids introduced to golf being a success. Scotland has introduced 140,000 students to their golf program. Check out Golf Canada to review the added benefits to purchasing a membership card. The BC Order of Merit awards went to Sue Kim, Women’s Amateur, Christine Wong, Jr. Women’s and our own Jackie Little, Senior Women’s. Dee also advised the members that Jackie had been in a serious accident but is now recovering. Dee also sent a speeedy recovery to Lynn Benedictson who is indergoing cancer treatment and is doing well. Don’t forget to send in your nominees for Distinguished Service award for volunteers, this year’s winner is Dr. Sandy Cairns.

Beat the Champ funds assist our Junior girls, and members are encouraged to participate. The Women’s Captains manual is now available on line from the BCGA Website (bcga.org)

Events you may want to join in or just watch:

June 14 - 16 BC Senior Womens‘ Sumerland Golf Course

June 29 - July 2 BC Womens Am/MidAm Arbutus Ridge

July 6 - 9 BC Junior Boys - Crown Isle

BC Jr. Girls - Gorge Vale

Aug 17 - 19 BC Juveniles - Glen Meadows

Aug 23 - 24 BC Bantams - Mt. Brenton

Aug 23 - 26 Can. Sr. Women’s Championship - Morningstar

May 18th Field Day Storey Creek - Cancelled

July 20 Field day Glacier Greens - Cancelled

• Nominations Donna Barker advised that Rosemary Heath says that this will be her last year as Treasurer and she hopes that someone will come forward during this year so she has time to do the required training. Please contact Chair Virginia if you or someone you know is willing to take this position.
• Champion of Champions Tournament: It was discussed that we would like to include the Club Low Net winners into this tournament. The concensus was that this is a good idea, and it will take place this year in March Meadows June 2, 2010

Meeting adjourned at 11:15am

Submitted by Edith Skiber,Zone 6 Secretary

The meeting was called to order at 9:20 by Chair Virginia Porter.

Chair Virginia Porter                                                             Teams & Tournaments Shirl Ketch

Vice-Chair Rona Lawson                                                      Rules Assist. - June Linklater,

Treasurer Rosemary Heath                                                    Nom. Chair - Donna Barker,

Secretary Edith Skiber                                                           T & T Assist. - Billie Chang

Jr. Chair Assist/BCGA Director -Dee Horie

Absent: Jr. Girls - Christina Spence-Proteau. Hcp/Course Rater-Jo-Anne Vail; Rules Chair-Joan Brown

Moved by Edith Skiber, seconded by Shirl Ketch that the minutes of the meeting of October 19, 2009 be adopted as circulated. Carried

Business Arising - none

Rosemary reported that the bank balance as of February 28th was $4,961.53. She has e-mailed all the clubs regarding the payment of dues prior to May 15, 2010. The membership was down 63 last year and it is expected that we will see a further decline in membership this year. Rosemary has all the pins for the clubs as ordered. It is recommended that we collect all the old pins, keep one of each kind for the records and destroy the rest. Rosemary again indicated that she would like to step down at the end of this year.

• Scoring Software - Moved by Edith Skiber, seconded by Rosemary Heath that we purchase the newest edition of the scoring software at a cost of $89.95 plus shipping and taxes. Carried
• Meeting with Zone 6 men and Kris Kristensen from BC Golf. This meeting is to be held on April 19 at Arrowsmith. Attending will be Edith Skiber, Jo-Anne Vail, Joan Brown or June Linklater and Rona Lawson.
• Campion of Champions - it was agreed that we propose to the Captains that we expand the event to also include the ‘Low Net’ Champion of each club, or if they are unable to attend, the runner up may play in her place.
• Roster Book - We have order 100 books at a cost of $1.00 per book, this should give each club about 5 books.
• Summer Games - This is an event for Jr. boys and girls ages 12-16. We are entitled to send two girls every two years within this age group. At this time, it appears there is only one person who fits the criteria. The entry fee is a cost of $250.00, which includes the golf, travel and accommodation.

Moved by Shirl Ketch, seconded by Rosemary Heath, that the zone will collect donations at the four zone events. The first $100.00 will sent to the Junior Girls chair for general funds, and the balance will be used toward the costs of sending junior girls to the summer games. (we are entitled to two every two years) The balance of the donations will be put in a reserve fund to pay the cost of sending our juniors to the Summer Games. For this year, and in the future, the zone will pick up the costs up to $250.00 per player for a maximum of two players. Carried.

• Zone player privilege cards - Dee reported that there are 97 cards for all zones and in some areas, the use of these cards is being abused, although it is not a problem in zone 6. The nominating chair is not considered and entitled position.
• Amie / Sr. Provincials - Will be held in Sumerland this year. (June 14-16th)

Adjourned at 10:00am