Miami Shores Country Club Advisory Board Minutes Oct 24, 2012
Advisory Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Present: H. Spahn, M. Wilcoxen, L. Mennes, M. Mennes, B. Brown, J. D’Alessandro, M. Schultz,
P. Arutyunov, H. Orlin, R. Garcia, R. Strickland and Alberto Pozzi
Meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm
A. Pozzi –
- Welcome of new members of the board
- Introduction of board members and staff present
A. Pozzi – Presented a brief history of the Country Club for the new members of the board
J. D’ Alessandro – How does being open to the public affect revenue?
A. Pozzi –
- In the last 2 years we did extensive renovations to the golf course
- In 2008 we did 3.8 million, 2009 we did under 3 million, 2010 was not a good year and 2011 we did a little better – current year will be significantly better
- The weather devastated the golf business
- Most weekend days lost because of rain, since records are kept
- Membership is holding steady
- Tennis membership is way up
- Banquet bookings are improving
- Covers increasing in the lounge
- Renovations in the Club House (New ceilings, paint, furniture, new kitchen equipment, new window treatments, new menus and new silverware)
- We increased the price of the Sunday brunch to $24.95 and it includes bottomless mimosas and bloody marys
- In the process of revamping all the banquet menus
New Business:
H. Spahn – No Comments
M. Wilcoxen –
- The women’s golf association has 19 members paid and expects that to grow
- Final round of the handicap championship will be played tomorrow
- Will start the 4-ball tournament on November 1
- Golf Course is in great condition
L. Mennes – Tennis courts look great
B. Brown
- Dining Room looks great
- Golf course looks good
- Played on Monday and saw people walking on the tracks, should we call in?
A. Pozzi –
- Call Pro-Shop
- No trespassing signs are posted
M. Mennes – the water in the ballwashers need to be changed
M. Wilcoxen – Spoke with Trace about finding a rules conference
T. Allison – Will look into it, possibly to have it here
M. Schultz –
- Heard great things about the Birthday Celebration’s Sunday Brunch
- Going to participate in the Club’s activities more
J. D’ Alessandro –
- Apologizes to golfers because he doesn’t know anything about golf
- Alberto and the staff really understand service
- Ellen Bonet is doing the decorations for the Mayor’s Ball and they are going to be amazing
- Has never been to the brunch before besides the 1932 deal and it was excellent
- The food is very good
A. Pozzi –
- Ellen Bonet did a great job last year decorating for the Mayor’s Ball
- Ellen’s husband is a architect and she volunteered his services
- Alex Bonet provided a great deal of direction for the renovation project
- Also assisted by recommending contractors
- We have ordered new tables for the lounge
- Would like to recognize Alex Bonet for all the assistance he provided
H. Orlin –
- It has been a couple of years since we did the courts, so we went ahead a did a major resurfacing
of all the courts
- Very happy about how the courts are playing
- Added a variety of new programs
- Membership is up
P. Arutyunov –
- Everything is good
- New wine list is in the works
R. Garcia –
- Excited about what is going on around the club house
- New kitchen equipment
- Hearing good feedback about the brunch
- Is working in the kitchen with the timing of the tickets as to when the ticket comes into the kitchen to when the food leaves the kitchen
R. Strickland – No Comments
A. Pozzi – Next meeting is scheduled for November 28 at 5:30
With no further business, meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.