The summer board meeting of the MWGA board was held at 5:00 p.m. at the Dancing Rabbit Golf Club on Monday June 13, 2011.

The following board members, area reps and chairwomen were in attendance:
Samye Johnson, President
Marilynne Burnside, President-Elect
Sharon Anderson, Secretary
Rachel Pate, Treasurer
Fran Ward, Parliamentarian
Deneice King, Gulf Coast
Celia Allen, East Central
Lynn Harmount. West Central
Charlene Hughes, West Central
Cissye Gallagher, Northwest
Patsy Hawks, Northwest

ABSENT:
Judy Hosaflook, Northeast
Carol Conover, Gulf Coast
Kay Simmons, Northeast
Anne Payne, East Central
Sissy Kern, Seniors
Lou Hart, Juniors



President Samye Johnson called the meeting to order and thanked everyone for coming. She presented the agenda for the meeting; she also handed out the agenda to be used for the business meeting to be held June 15, 2011. The items were reviewed and discussed.

2012 State Tournament Bids:
State Amateur:  Diamondhead and Deerfield   Four Ball:  No Bid -Canebrake is a possibility Senior:  No Bid-- Lake Caroline is willing to host again.

President Johnson reported that she and Shelia Haynes had met with the MGA to discuss the possibility of working together in some capacity in the future. One item discussed was the possibility of MGA running our tournaments; this was only an information and fact finding mission. The MGA has not gotten back with them as of this date.

Reading of the Minutes

It was moved and seconded that the reading of the 2011 Winter Board meeting minutes be dispensed. Motion passed. The secretary asked for help at the annual meeting in signing up the club members delegate for
voting. She reported that copies of the Winter Board Meeting would be on the banquet tables, along with the agenda for the meeting.

Treasurer's Report

Rachael reported the CPA has us in good standing with the IRS after an audit of the past eight years. The CPA got our Tax Exempt status for The Magnolia Scholarship reinstated. His charge was $600.00 for the scholarship fund audit, which had been discounted by $575.00.This charge was paid out of the scholarship fund, the charge for the MWGA accounts was $750.00 and this amount had been discounted by $800.00. This was paid from our administrative fund. A motion was made that we hire a CPA annually to file our tax return and to keep our tax free status on the Magnolia Scholarship. Motion passed.  He would also be
responsible in keeping current with tax law changes and notifying the MWGA. She reported she will hand out copies of the treasurer's report at the annual meeting.

New Business

Officer and Area Directors Nominations:

President-Elect     Shelia Haynes
Secretary              Bonnie Lovdahl
Treasurer              Rachel Pate
North West           Patsy Hawks nominated for 2^nd 2 year term
North West           Cissye Gallagher nominated for 1^st 2 year term
North East            Cathy Bailey nominated for 1^st 2 year term
East Central          Pam Posey nominated for 1^st- 2 year term
West Central        Carol Roberson nominated for 1^st 2 year term
Gulf Coast            Deniece King nominated for 2^nd 2 year term 
   
Areas of discussion: 

USGA Team Budget:

All states are invited to play in this tournament every two years. In the past the state tourism department has helped fund the expenses that will be incurred by the 3 players, but are unable to do so for the tournament next year. Cissye Gallagher reported she would contact MGA to see if they would help fund our team. After receiving that information we will vote as to how much we could contribute.

A discussion was opened with the board members concerning the lack of member clubs. One alternative, mentioned was individual memberships. The board again discussed stroke play virus
Match for the state amateur. It was decided to poll the players at the annual meeting.

Parliamentarian Fran Ward stated that she needed to discuss the president's pin with the board. President Johnson excused herself from the meeting. She explained the cost of the pin had increased due to the price of gold. We had the options to go ahead and purchase the pin as we had in the past, change to silver or use an alternate award. A motion was made to award President Johnson with the gold pin. Motion passed
unanimously. It was stated that this will be discussed at the February Board Meeting as to whether we need to change this award and/or place an expense limit. The next award would be in 2013 and decisions need to be made in advance.


Prizes and Tee Gifts:

Cathy Bailey asked for permission to sell extra award prizes and/or tee gifts to MWGA members. Motion made.  Motion passed.

Tournament Responsibilities: State Amateur

Area reps and officers were reviewed for their assigned duties at the tournament and banquet.

It was reported that the scholarship winners for this year are Ally McDonald and Korakot Simsiriwong. They will receive laptop computers.

Patsy Hawks announced that she had received some entries for the Four-Ball Tournament and that we need to encourage members to play.

Lynn Harmount reported that work on the Senior Amateur is ongoing. She is making arrangements with the pro for setting up the course for the regular flight and the over 70 flight.

Meeting Adjourned

Respectively submitted,

Sharon Anderson
Recording Secretary