Member Advocate Scott Carroll (?) Ryan Fancher (D) Frank Grimes (D) Tom Matesevac (?) Shawn McCarthy (A) Mick McGowan (D) Aris Pashos (?) Anthony Rodriguez (?)
Due to the resignation of our Member Advocate, we are holding a special election for the position, description below:
Member Advocate a. The Member Advocate is responsible for maintaining a positive relationship between the Board of Directors and the general membership. b. The Member Advocate shall talk with members to come up with member concerns and desired changes in a more informal setting than the general membership meetings. These topics will then be presented at meetings on the member’s behalf, anonymously if desired.
Nominations will be accepted through 9/28/15. Voting if necessary will be from 9/29-11/9/15 with final voting and counting at the 11/9 club meeting. The position will run through 5/31/16.
J-Town Disc Golf Club Meeting 37 9/14/15 5:00 PM Community Park, Channahon, IL (Weather Permitting) - Alternate: McDonalds – 4280 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60431
1) Financials 2) Handicap League a) Awards 3) Saturday Bag Tags 4) Ice Bowl a) 2015 Prize b) 2016 5) 2016 Bag Tags a) Order b) Distribution c) Membership Pricing 6) Member Advocate Election 7) Open Q&A
J-Town Disc Golf Club Meeting 36 7/13/15 McDonalds- 4280 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60431 Meeting called to order: 5:10 PM
Members Present: Dave Kociuba Shawn McCarthy Jason Poole Steve Rachan
1) Financials (see attached) ● 101 Members ● $620.03 available for course projects ● Approved
2) Handicap League ● 3rd Session will run from 8/4-9/29
3) Club Invitational Recap ● 21 Players ● $38 added to Club Enhancement Fund
4) Ice Bowl Prize ● Prize for our 9th place finish in money raised. ($6400) ● Chose a Dynamic Discs Ranger Bag
5) Election ● Steve Rachan- VP (unopposed) ● Jeremiah Bly- Member Advocate (unopposed) ● The J-Town board would like to express their gratitude to outgoing VP Frank Grimes for his many years of service.
6) Open Q&A ● IL State Sponsorship- tournament supplies (Passes 3-0) ● Highland Park cleanup project has been completed. J-Town paid $360 for the rental and fueling of a wood chipper.
J-Town Disc Golf Club Meeting 36 7/13/15 5:00 PM Community Park, Channahon, IL (Weather Permitting) - Alternate: McDonalds – 4280 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60431
1) Financials 2) Handicap League 3) Club Invitational Recap 4) Ice Bowl Prize 5) Elections 6) Open Q&A
Ace Fund: $2 (Optional) 50/50 CTP: $3 (Optional) 50% goes to the Club Enhancement Fund
Field limited to 90 players. So preregister by posting below or contact any officer.
This tournament is just a perk of the club, as well as a huge thank you for being a member!! We are playing for ratings and PDGA points. The club will cover the PDGA’s tournament fees. 100% cash payout to Open division. There will be no prizes, just FUN, points, and ratings. There will be trophies for 1st place in each division. For more information e-mail jtowndiscgolf@gmail.com.
Unfilled positions are back up for nominations. Please take this time to nominate a J-Town Disc Golf club member for the following positions.
Vice-President Member Advocate
Individual Board position descriptions are listed below:
Vice-President a. The Vice President shall chair the Staff-based Operations Team, acting as team leader. b. The Vice President is responsible for maintaining positive relationships with Club sponsors, local players, and other disc golf organizations. The Vice President shall assist the President as needed. c. Any teams or committees created by the Board of Directors shall be managed by the Vice President (or by a delegate appointed by the Vice President if approved by the rest of the Board). d. In the event of the President’s absence, the Vice President shall chair Club meetings.
Member Advocate a. The Member Advocate is responsible for maintaining a positive relationship between the Board of Directors and the general membership. b. The Member Advocate shall talk with members to come up with member concerns and desired changes in a more informal setting than the general membership meetings. These topics will then be presented at meetings on the member’s behalf, anonymously if desired.
J-Town Disc Golf Club Meeting 35 5/11/15 5:00 PM Community Park, Channahon, IL (Weather Permitting) - Alternate: McDonalds – 4280 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60431)
1) Financials 2) Handicap League 3) Discontinuum Club Challenge Recap 4) Course Project- Highland Park Basket Upgrade 5) J-Town Club Invitational 6) Trilogy Challenge 7) Elections 8 ) Open Q&A