VGC Meeting Minutes January 22, 2025

 

Newly-elected President, Rick Reneau called the meeting of The Villages Golf Club to order at 6:00 PM. This meeting was the first meeting reflecting several new Board Members and Members at Large. Following the pledge, a trivia question was posed to the group of 46 members.

 

Claudia Sirmon awarded thank you gifts (monogrammed golf towels) to the board members whose terms ended in December including Judi Andrews, James Arnold, Vicki DiGrado and Rick Reneau.  Thank you for all your efforts on behalf of the club!

 

New members in attendance were welcomed to the group. Membership now stands at 197.

 

Rick Reneau shared Gee Whiz shots made at recent events by Rick, Deb Bradel, Don Gagne and Deb Austin.

 

Claudia Sirmon reviewed upcoming golf and social events.  All the events are posted on the website and all of the golf events now have leaders. Claudia highlighted the Valentines social event on 2/14/25.  This event is only $10 per person for dinner from Roberto’s, entertainment by Leesah Styles and the opportunity to have a great time with fellow VGC members!

 

Claudia also reviewed details for the upcoming overnight golf trip in March which is also posted on the website.

 

Ned Barrett presented Tiger Awards (thank goodness we have two…) to Vicki DiGrado and David Lloyd who were tied for the lead this month.  Congratulations to Vicki and David!

 

Ned, Alanna Farnsworth and Susan Mathews awarded prize money for winners in attendance for events at Mount Dora, Continental and Harbor Hills.

 

Susan Mathews gave a treasurer’s report stating the Club was in good financial standing.

 

Name tag winner of $10 was Dale Stier.

 

Members were reminded to renew GHIN handicaps at any of the pro shops for 2025.

 

Thanks to Brian and Sally Ballweg for handling the 50/50 this week. Winners in order for 1st to 3rd were: Carol Enders, Larry Hay and Hank Drewnowski

 

Next month’s meeting will be February 26, 2025 at Seabreeze Recreation Center at 6:00 pm. In addition to our regular agenda, we will be awarding a free round of golf certificate from our recent name tag ticket holders.  Remember - each time you attend a club meeting and wear your name tag, you are entered in the drawing.  We awarded a free round in November so those who attended meetings with a name tag in December, January and February will be eligible for the February drawing but you must be present to win!

 

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:00 pm

 

Respectfully submitted by C. McMullen.