The annual meeting of the Ms. Women's Golf Association was held at 5:45 p.m. at the Golden Moon Resort, Choctaw, Ms. on Wednesday June 15, 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
Sissy Kern, Seniors
Lou Hart, Juniors
Absent:
Judy Hosaflook, North East
Carol Conover, Gulf Coast
Anne Payne, East Central
Kay Simmons, Northeast
Samye Johnson, President opened the business meeting. She welcomed everyone and thanked them for attending. She introduced the Board Members and Chairwomen.
Reading of the Minutes
It was moved and seconded that the reading of the 2011 winter board meeting minutes be dispensed. Motion passed. Copies of the minutes were available at each table.
Treasurer's Report
Treasurer, Rachel Pate presented the 2011 financial statement. She reported that the MWGA is in good standing with the IRS after they completed their eight year audit. The CPA hired by MWGA got our tax exempt status reinstated for the Magnolia Scholarship. She reviewed the financial reports that were furnished to the members attending. They contained a report of income and expenses on all 2010 MWGA tournaments, transactions of the MWGA operating account, a list of the paid member clubs and all MWGA accounts and their balances.
President Johnson told the members that $16,000.00 had been spent in the past four years supporting SWATCA, Junior tournaments and Tri State, and the USGA team. We are no longer a member of SWATCA, so there will be no further expense. The junior program has become self-supporting. The USGA invites a team from all fifty states to their tournament. Our USGA Team has received funds from the Miss. Dept. Of Tourism in the past, but will not receive funding for the next tournament. This is a three person team chosen from MWGA members, with low handicaps and able to attend, to represent the State of Mississippi. Members were asked for their opinions on helping to fund these players. The membership stated that they would like for the MWGA to help support this team in some way.
Area Directors Reports:
Gulf Coast--Deneice King
No Report
East Central--Celia Allen
No report
West Central--Lynn Harmount and Charlene Hughes
Lynn is working on the Senior Amateur at Lake Caroline, things are in good shape. Charlene will contact clubs in her area that haven't paid their dues.
Northwest--Cissye Gallagher and Patsy Hawks
Announced that the 4-Ball in 2011 will be in their area at Tunica National Golf Course.
Northeast--No Report
Committee Reports
Juniors--Lou Hart
The State Juniors will be held at Patrick Farms, July 25-26, 2011. She announced the Magnolia Scholarships were awarded to Ally McDonald and Kong Simsiriwong. They will receive a Laptop computer.
Seniors--Sissy Kern
Everything is on schedule for the Senior Amateur at Lake Caroline.
New Business
Area Directors Nominations:
The following slate of nominees, were presented for elections and nominations were opened to the floor:
President-Elect--Shelia Haynes
Secretary--Bonnie Lovdahl
Treasurer--Rachel Pate
North West--Patsy Hawks nominated for 2nd 2 year term
North West--Cissye Gallagher nominated for 1st 2 year term
North East--Cathy Bailey nominated for 1st 2 year term
East Central--Pam Posey nominated for 1st 2 year term
Gulf Coast--Deniece King nominated for 2nd 2 year term
West Central--Carol Roberson nominated for 1st 2year term
Motion made and seconded to accept nominations. Motion carried.
2012 Tournament Bids
The State Amateur- Diamondhead and Deerfield submitted bids to host the 2012 State Amateur. The vote was taken by secret ballot and Deerfield was chosen.
The State Four Ball--No bid: Canebrake is a possibility.
State Senior Am. - There were no bids at this time.
Other Business
The Helen Stodghill State Amateur Putting Trophy was presented by her daughters Debbie Lott, Donna Spooner and Dinah Kennedy. Helen was a past State and Senior Champion. Lou Hart thanked them for the trophy and told many wonderful stories about Helen. The trophy was then presented to Shannon Adams for low putts.
A discussion was opened with the membership concerning lack of member clubs. One alternative, mentioned was individual memberships. The members were also polled on stroke or match play for the state amateur. The show of hands was almost equal for each one.
President Johnson stated that she and Shelia Haynes had an exploratory meeting with the MGA. The main item discussed was the feasibly for them to run our tournaments. They have not gotten back in contact with us. All of the above items will be discussed at the February board meeting.
President Johnson executed the passing of the gavel to President-Elect, Marilynne Burnside. Marilynne then commended President Johnson for her many accomplishments achieved in the past two years and for an excellent job. She presented the President's pin to Ms. Johnson.
Meeting Adjourned
Respectively submitted,
Sharon Anderson
Recording Secretary
