The time has come to advise you of a transition period and some changes starting in 2012 for the MVLP.
It has come to the attention of the MVGA that the MVLP has not been paying any dues to use the putting greens each Monday morning or for special events. Several members of the current board of directors met with Mike Jahaske several times to discuss and negotiate fees. Bear in mind that other putting groups do pay to use their respective putting greens. Both the Sputters and QC pay $0.80 out of each dollar to their pro shop (Sputters) or Robson (QC) in order to use their facilities.
The history of our organization does reveal that we have, in the past, paid a fee to use the putting green. Gift cards were purchased weekly alternating between the Pro shop and Food & Beverage. The cards purchased from the pro shop were only for use in the pro shop. This continued until HOA#2 made new cards which could be used for either the pro shop or F&B. The majority of the cards issued are being used for F&B. The pro shop is not receiving any revenue from the issuance of these cards.
The bottom line is that we will pay $0.50 per putter/per session in 2012 and $0.80 per putter/per session in 2013. This will not cause an increase in the annual dues. These funds will come back to you in the form of winners’ cards for use in the pro shop. We will be paying the MVGA a fee each month based on the prior month’s actual head count. This fee will come out of your annual dues. The board will have to purchase winners’ cards for some awards. They can only be used for purchases in the pro shop. Each card issued will have your name on it. These will be awarded at our luncheons or on the Mesquite Grill Patio during Monday announcements on the months we do not have a luncheon. Your 2011 board has worked very hard to try and make this transition transparent for each player. Further details on the use of winners’ cards will be available at our annual registration meeting on January 12, 2012.
However, we will have to put some of our perks on hold. Winners’ cards from the pro shop will be issued for 4 holes-in-one, 5-holes-in one and the money hole. We will suspend issuing the Prize Patrol winners until we see if this system works or consider other changes. We will continue to issue Gift Cards for committee work from Food and Beverage.
Monthly Luncheons:
Due to the rising cost of lunches and lower attendance, we have decided to eliminate some of the monthly luncheons. Luncheons will be held in January, February, March, April and May in 2012. They will then continue in September, October, November and December. The Hawaiian Day and Goofy Golf special Monday will be held in May. In 2013, the January luncheon will be eliminated.
There are two menu options to choose from. One is the Golf Group Menu and then the regular luncheon menu. The Board experienced the Golf Group menu and definitely felt that we were not getting our monies worth. The prices ranged from $14.00 – $15.25 which includes beverages but not a desert. The regular luncheon menu has more of a selection but is more expensive. The average price would be $17.25. We will continue to review all of our options to benefit our membership.