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The First Tee of Greater Kansas City
The Junior Golf Foundation of Greater Kansas City, Inc.
Meeting of the Board of Directors
December 14, 2016
The Board of Directors of The Junior Golf Foundation of Greater Kansas City, Inc. met on December 14, 2016, atIndian Hills Country Club. Directors present were: Jeff Anthony, Rob Bykowski,Greg Carlson, Tracy Christian, Zach Dyer, Frank Emert, Bob Fischgrund, Todd Fitzpatrick,Jeremy Gaskill, Gary Gilson, Greg Johnson, Bill Koenigsdorf, and Mark McHenry. Directors absent were: Sharon Blickensderfer, Michael Collins, Dennis McCormack, Adam Sachs, Tony Tappanand Frank Young. Present by invitation of the Board was:Brigette Chirpich, Executive Director.
Call to Order
Noting that a quorum was present at the meeting, Chairman Fischgrundcalled the meeting to order. Mr. Johnson was asked to record the minutes of the meeting.
Minutes
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, the minutes of the Board meetingheld onOctober 19, 2016, which were distributed to members of the Board prior to the meeting, were approved.
Election of New Members
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, Sarah Brookfield, Frank Emert, and Caroyln Watley were elected as Board members.
Michael Collins was re-elected to serve a new three (3) year term on the Board.
2017 Budget
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, the Foundation’s 2017 budget, which was distributed to Board members prior to the meeting, was approved.
Report of Executive Director
Ms. Chirpich distributed and discussed the packet entitled "The First Tee of Greater Kansas City - Status Update 2016", which highlights programming statistics, financial information and recent events. The packet will be provided to certain donors.
The Foundation is exploring ways to honor those individuals who broke the color barrier at Swope Memorial Golf Course.
Programming Committee
Mr. Dyer delivered the report of the committee. The vacancy in the programming director position will be posted to job sites soon. In addition, a new programming manager position will be created to oversee and manage all programming activities at Heart of America. Both positions will be filled in early 2017.
Communications Committee
Mr. Bykowski delivered the report of the committee. The committee is developing an "elevator speech" so that Board members will be able to succinctly describe and market the Foundation's mission.
Operations Committee
Ms. Christian distributed the Foundation's financial statements for the month-end November 30, 2016. She noted that the investment account balances on the balance sheet distributed to Board members are as of September 30, 2016 (not November 30). Ms. Christian also distributed, and led a discussion regarding, the Foundation's 2017 budget.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
The next Board meetingwill be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 4:00p.m. at Indian Hills Country Club. Following the conclusion of the Board meeting, DJ Gregory will present a donation to the Foundation, and there will be a reception for outgoing Board members (Tracy and Sharon) and incoming Board members (Sarah, Frank, and Carolyn).
Respectfully submitted,
Greg Johnson
Secretary
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