May 4 2013 Membership Meeting Welcome Great Oaks

May 4, 2013 Membership Meeting Welcome Great Oaks Members

From The President Frank Fleury Introduction of the Board of Directors Staff Members

WHAT’S NEW 1. Facilities 2. Staff 3. Golf Course

2013 Golf Committee Co-Chair – Jerry Niester & Stan Jozefczyk Committee: Mike De. Lang, Randy Erskine, John Mac. Donald, Anthony Michaels, Brad Ramirez, Nance Schneider, and Kevin Watters

Caddy Program/Evans Scholars Last year, as a club, we started a push toward becoming more generous towards the Evans Scholars program. To update everyone, we’re proud to announce that we have two new Evans Scholars, Nick Michetti and Ryan Wietchy, who are going to U of M and Michigan State, respectively. This is one of the most respected charities in the country, not to mention one of the oldest. Throughout their years, they have committed 92% of all donations directly to tuition for these young people, by far one of the best rates of any charity in the country. Remember, many of these Scholars would not be going to any college without this program, let alone colleges of this stature. While we have improved, we have a lot of work to do. Listed below is a snap shot of where we stand versus other clubs. I think many of us will agree that the company we are keeping on this chart is not the same as the one’s we’d hold ourselves against as far as club stature is concerned. Many of these clubs do not even have caddy programs.

Statistics Year Total Rounds 2007 17, 726 2008 18, 056 1. 9% 2009 17, 596 -2. 5% 2010 17, 115 -2. 7% 2011 16, 215 -5. 3% 2012 16, 618 2. 4% Total Change, 2007 -2012 % change, year to year -6. 3% *As you can see, our rounds have stayed fairly constant, even though our golfing membership has gone from 328 members in 2007 to 287 members today in 2012. *In 2012, our average tournament had 54 participants, only about 21% of golfing memberships It is our goal to increase this by 10% each of the coming years.

Senior Golf Seniors-This year silver tees will be eligible for tournament play! Using the formula to figure handicaps set forth by the USGA, we had resounding success in our senior only events last year, and have decided to apply that formula to all tournaments. If you would like to play the silvers for an event, simply write that next to your name on the sign up sheets…the handicap adjustments will be taken care of for you!

Staying Informed… There are many ways to stay informed of all the happenings at Great Oaks. Be sure to keep an eye on our website, www. greatoakscc. com, as well as any club emails you receive. We are also posting flyers around the club and in the golf carts. All sign up sheets are located outside the golf shop or in the Men’s and Ladies locker rooms. § Great Oaks Website a) b) c) Amenities tab-You may use this feature to for all club activity related aspects; golf, swim or tennis. Make tee times, check schedules; all important information will be posted here throughout the year. Tournaments tab-Stay informed about all tournaments at the club, both male and female. Each upcoming tournament will be listed along with results throughout the year. Men’s Invitational-All info for this event will be available on the website this year. Entry forms will be emailed to the membership once again this year. § Weekly Golf Email Blasts a) b) c) Both Men’s and Ladies versions, plus tournament emails. Sent out weekly, Men’s on Tuesday, Ladies on Sunday and Thursday’s email will be WGA specific, Sunday’s will encompass all women’s golf. It is absolutely imperative to have a valid email address on file with the GAM with your handicap record. All of our tournament information will be sent through this database, specifically to those playing in each event. This will be very useful information sent out before, during and after the events!!

Couples Golf Take advantage of these opportunities and many more over the summer at Great Oaks! § Sunday Couples Golf a) Sunday from 11 am-1 pm. Make your own foursome or ask the First Tee to pair you up. b) Low stress, fun environment-no skill level necessary! c) We will usually play some kind of fun format, two best ball… 3, 2, 1, …best and worst score, etc. Each couple puts $10 in the pot and we pay out 1 st and 2 nd place. (minimum of three foursomes) *You do not have to play in the game to play to come out during this time…just come have fun! § Couples Twilight a) Friday, June 21 st, 5: 30 pm-Join us for an evening of fun and golf, bbq party and band to follow twilight golf. Can’t make golf? Just come for the party! (we had over 110 participants last year!) § Couples League a) Competitive and non-competitive flights. b) Runs July 19 th – August 30 th now on Fridays! 5: 30 pm shotgun start. c) Non-competitive flights will play be able to play with a couple of their choice, or will be paired up with other in an effort to get us all to know each other!

2013 Tournaments Below is a list of the 2013 tournaments that are new for this year, or have had their format revised for the year. § § § Member/Member: We are back to having a Spring and a Fall event this year, open to both male and female participants. GAM Scramble: A throwback to the Buick/Oldsmobile scramble that the GAM used to host. We will be hosting our local qualifier on June 1 st year. Four person teams, format is a step-aside scramble. For more information, remember to check the website and of course you can always call the golf shop or first tee. Erskine Cup: This is our newest event, modeled after the Fed. Ex Cup. As you participate in tournaments throughout the year, you will accumulate points towards a year end event, the Erskine Cup Shoot-Out. The top 10 in points plus WGA Player of the Year and Senior Player of the Year will qualify. The points season will run from the Spring Shoot-Out through the Men’s Club Championship, with points being tripled for the Men’s and Ladies Club Championships. § § § Points breakdown 1 st Place-30 points 2 nd place- 20 points 3 rd place-19 points Each place after will decrease by 1 point. Points are awarded for each flight Elighible Events Spring Shoot-Out, Par 3 Shoot-Out, President’s Cup, Spring 2 -man, both Member/Member’s, Greeen and White Couples Club Championship, Men’s and Ladies Invitational, Ladies and Men’s Club Championships As with all golf events, if you would like more information, please visit the Great Oaks website, email or call the golf shop or first tee.

2013 Greens Committee Co-Chairs – Jeff Heldt & Bob Sheehan Committee: Mike Berry, Jon Hodges, Charlie Henstock, John Kersten, Don Knop, Paul Waclawsky, Bruce Weber, and Dominic Zack

GREENS COMMITTEE REPORT 1. Course update a. Came through winter in nice shape. b. Had drainage problem west of tunnel, will asphalt this spring. c. Will plant 2 trees south of #5 silver tee this spring. 2. Capital a. Purchased a used Kabota tractor to pull our rough unit. b. Purchased a used fairway mower. c. THANK YOU!

GREENS COMMITTEE REPORT 3. Tree Fund a. Thanks to those who donated. b. Tree fund will be empty after trees on #5 have been planted. 4. Tienken Road Update 5. Future Projects a. Add additional rocks to stream banks. b. Reflectors on cart paths near tees and greens. c. Attempt to find an additional water source for course.

Great Oaks Tennis Program 1. New for 2013 • Tennis courts will be repaired & resurfaced. • Wind screens with Great Oaks logo will be installed. 2. Staff • Tom Gray, USPTA Master Professional • David Pietrangelo, USPTA • Jess Stirnemann, USPTA 3. Services available: • Junior Travel Team • Junior Tennis Lessons • Private Lessons • Ladies play day and travel team • Beginner clinics and mixers.

2013 House Committee Co-Chairs– Paul Waclawsky and Dan Puscas Committee: Lindsey Allen, Sheila Allen, Steve Apel, Mike Burton, Tom Conroy, Frank Fleury, Sally Kucharczyk, Nate Lewis, Henry Mc. Curry, Chuck Roguske, Karen Weiner, and Scott Zyrek

House Committee Report GOAL: Improve the overall Great Oaks Member experience by offering a dining environment that encourages greater use. 1. House Committee surveyed the Membership, with a response rate exceeding 70%, and among the findings were: a. Members were looking for more variety on food choices (petite items, salads, lighter options. . ) b. Members like the idea of “specials. ” c. Members were looking for more dining options (casual/drop-in). 2. The House committee, Tom Conroy, and the Chef recommended and implemented a number of ideas:

a. Revise the menu – a new menu was created with very positive acceptance. b. Offer a Friday-Saturday HAPPY HOUR with a casual option for couples in the men’s grill (on a trial basis) – positive acceptance so far. 3. Next steps are: a. Build on the most popular aspects of the new menu with Executive Chef Nate Lewis. b. Evaluate the Friday-Saturday option for future use.

2013 Membership Committee Co-Chairs: Mike Komara & Sam Jenio Committee: Darlene Di. Gasbarro, Karen Fleury, Mary Ann Komara, Jeffrey Phillips, Michael Semanco, Sheila Tinnion, & Jason Turner

Since January 2013, Great Oaks has added 18 new members to the club: Class A Class C Young Executive Social Activity Total 7 2 3 6 18 Also 5 members upgraded to Class A since the beginning of the year.

New Class A Andrew Zaleski Gary Tenaglia Paul Hurley Mario Barraco Nicholas Schoch John Birmingham John Stapleton New Class C Brenden Hicky Christopher Scheimer New Young Executive Greg Kwapis Chris Csotty Kirk Rosin New Social Activity Kevin Johnson Michael Grammatico Scott Mc. Dermott Mark Szydlowski Michele Rogers Chris Barr Upgrades to Class A Robert Schmitt James Hall Stephen Roach Peter Gibb Jason Boron

Membership Committee Initiatives 1. Offered “Countdown to Spring” incentive to new members and to current members who upgrade by April 15 th. 2. Refined the “Passport Program” & distributed it to the membership. 3. Planning new member/guest event for mid-May 2013. 4. Conducting exit interviews with consistent questionnaires to obtain additional data. 5. Exploring “Legacy” memberships. 6. Continuing updating the Club’s website.

Financial Presentation Treasurer – Pat Mc. Fawn Committee: Matt Carpenter, Tim Caughlin, Ray Harris, & Tony Perna

Great Oaks Financing/Capital 1. 2011 – MEMBERS raised $2, 800, 000 to take out bank, $1. 95 million mortgage plus $850, 000 in Premier Stock. 2. 2012 – New Capital Investments – clubhouse carpet & replace some golf course equipment. 3. 2013 – New Capital Investments – resurface tennis courts, replace some golf course equipment, refurbish patio furniture, and an AWNING. 4. 2014 – POTENTIAL New Capital Investments – pool, north grill redesign, and golf course equipment.

Premier Stock Update 1. $850, 000 in Premier Stock is eligible for redemption on March 1 st, 2014. 2. Financing options: a. Reach out to Premier Stockholders to extend redemptions. b. Restructure mortgage debt. c. Pursue bank re-financing. d. Sell additional Premier Stock.

Let’s have a Great 2013!!!!