Early April assorted board and committee members held a
scramble at Casa Verde, Fountain Cove, Lake Tamarisk. It was billed as an impromptu and informal golf club chat
but ended up as a vicious battle of wills. Some of us successfully elbowed for large pieces of Brenda’s
sticky buns while others stole extra pieces of her glazed coffee cake and
Sandra’s tasty treat. After serious
sugar and high octane coffee the only truly coherent contribution to the
discussion came from the water sipping sweets abstaining Eileen, “We should do this again in the fall. We could-” “Yeah,” Bernie cut in with
gusto, “meet, eat pastries, and yell out our thoughts. The more the merrier.” Jean quickly quipped, “I think, Bernie,
she means something like a ladies’ golf club roundtable discussion for anyone
interested.” “That’s an awesome idea,” said Sandy. “Yes,” continued Jean, “the business meetings seem so rushed
with people eager to go golfing that we don’t have time really to talk and-”
Brenda caught the enthusiasm, “We could be more relaxed and less
confrontational. Is that what you
meant, Eileen?” “You mean like a group chat about golf issues?” “Held on a non
ladies’ golf day?” “Maybe once a month?” “And a summary of the discussion would
be shared with those not in attendance?” several asked at once. All eyes were
on Eileen, but before all the mouths started back up she smiled and said, “Yes,
something like that.”
Other thoughts whipped up that morning:
- Having Sandra continue the web blog as a communication aid
- A new golf club booklet put together by Sandy with member and golf info
- Include interested members to board meetings to prepare them as officers
- Talking more directly with the men’s club regarding issues
- An improvement committee in the fall to suggest ways to spend our money
- Ways to keep both the social and competitive aspects of the club strong
Respectfully unscrambled,
Nancy Oyler
Bravo Nancy.
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