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2019 MAAGCS Annual Meeting Minutes
Argyle Country Club, December 3, 2019
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Present: Michael Bostian, Past President; Ryan Kraushofer, President; Chris Fernandes, Vice President/Treasurer; Brendan Rapp, Secretary/Online PR; Joe Haskins, Golf; Tyler Bloom, Newsletter; Eric David, Government Relations; Chris Sandels, Membership; Michael Huey, IAC Representative; Tyler Eastham, Chapter Executive, MAAGCS Members Call to Order: President Ryan Kraushofer called the meeting to order at 11:45 am. Request for Amendments to 2018 Minutes/Agenda: None Approval of 2018 Annual Meeting Minutes: Ryan Kraushofer made a request for approval. Kenny Ingram made a motion to approve and Scott Wunder seconded. President Ryan Kraushofer introduced the head table (with Board members present) and stated their titles. Ryan Kraushofer asked past presidents and board members to stand for recognition. President Ryan Kraushofer presented a “Year in Review” highlighting the success of the events throughout 2019 with a slideshow and thanked our partners. Ryan Kraushofer presented $2,700 raised through 50/50 in 2019 to the Robert F. Fogle III Memorial Fund representatives. Government Relations Chairman: Eric David gave a government relations update highlighting two bills that will affect golf course superintendents. The ban on chlorpyrifos and the ban on glyphosate. Eric David asked for members that oppose these bills to contact their respective representatives and let them know of their opposition. Golf Chairman: Joe Haskins announced the golf awards for the winners of this year’s biggest tournaments – The Rick Wakefield Award to Jeff Rice, Mike Hutchison Award to Ed Gasper, Bob Lynch, Jr. Award to Mark Merrick and the Craig Rhoderick Award to Jim McHenry. Awards were presented to those in attendance. Joe Haskins and Sam Camuso presented awards for the MAAGCS season long match-play tournament to the overall winners, finalists and semi-finalists. Ralph Meola and Andrew Harrison of team “Brothers from Another Mother” defeated Tim Kennelly and Kyle Trzaskos of team “McBaltimore and Sons” for the trophy. Semi-finalists Sam Camuso and Aaron Wells of team “Chemical Warfare” and Mark Merrick and Matt Kessler of team “Genesis” were also recognized. Following the awards presentations, Joe Haskins announced the MAAGCS events schedule for 2020. Past President: Mike Bostian discussed the role of Dean Graves and the new outreach program. The audience screened the rough draft of the recruitment video that was put together for this program. Secretary: Brendan Rapp presented five Member/Child scholarships. Member / Child Scholarship Anna Osterhouse - $1,000 (daughter of Dave Osterhouse) Hayden Snelsire - $1,000 (son of Eric Snelsire) Megan Barrett - $1,000 (daughter of Mike Barrett) Holly Haber - $1,000 (daughter of Dave Haber) Margaret Kingora - $1,000 (daughter of Mark Kingora) Vice President: Chris Fernandes provided a financial update that included donations made in 2019 by MAAGCS. MAAGCS is in good financial standing. MAAGCS President asks if there is any other new business. No new business was presented. GCSAA Business: GCSAA Mid-Atlantic Field Representative Chase Rogan gave an update on GCSAA national chapter to include 2019 progress and 2020 initiatives. Election of Officers: All officers have just completed the first year of their 2-year term, elected in December 2018. Nomination committee chairman Mike Bostian announced that the board has appointed Alejandro Baiocchi from Woodmont Country Club to the assistant’s representative position. Alejandro introduced himself to the audience and gave a short biography and thanked the board for the opportunity to serve.
Mike Bostian stated that all current Officers have agreed to stay on the board for another year. Mike Bostian asked if anyone was opposed to this slate of officers. There was no opposition to the slate. Past President – Michael Bostian President – Ryan Kraushofer Vice President/Treasurer – Chris Fernandes Secretary – Brendan Rapp
Mike Bostian stated that all current Directors have agreed to stay on the board for another year. Mike asked if there were any nominations from the floor. No nominations were submitted. Ballots were passed out with four names, Eric David, Tyler Bloom, Josh Fuhrman and Joe Haskins and the winner will serve a two-year team. All other candidates will serve a one-year term. A brief recess was given to allow for voting.
Results were tallied and announced to the membership. Eric David won the vote and will serve a 2-year term. Mike Bostian asked for a motion to destroy the ballets. Kenny Ingram made a motion to destroy the ballets and Jim Weaver seconded, all in favor said “Aye”. The ballots were destroyed. Election of IAC Representative: Mike Huey completed the 2nd year of his 2-year term and will step down from the board. Andrew Harrison of Pocono Turf and Jeff Snyder of Helena Agri-Enterprises were on the ballot to run for the IAC position. Mike Bostian asked if there were any nominations form the floor. There were no nominations. Ballots were passed out with Andrew Harrison and Jeff Snyder listed on them. A brief recess was given to allow for voting.
Results were tallied and announced to the membership. Andrew Harrison won the vote and will serve as the IAC representative. Mike Bostian made a motion to destroy the ballots, Chris Sandels 2nd, all in favor said “Aye”. The ballots were destroyed. Andrew stood to introduce himself to the membership and thank the board for the opportunity to serve. Adjourn: President Kraushofer thanked everyone in attendance and adjourned the meeting at 2:15 PM.
