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MINNESOTA SECTION FALL MEETING RECAP
Minnesota Section PGA Fall Meeting
Presented by Callaway Golf
Bunker Hills Golf Club
October 24, 2011
Section President Paul Kelley thanked event sponsor Callaway Golf and John Heitala, Ryan Archer and Pat Scott. Scott provided videos and discussed Callaway's support of the Section, including the Fall Meeting.
Meeting Minutes
Paul Kelley asked for a motion to waive the reading of the 2010 Annual Membership Meeting minutes. Motion seconded and passed.
Section Elections - conducted by Jeff Drimel
First Tee Mark Lowry
Assistants Chapter Donation Michael Herzog
Assistants Chapter announcement of Holiday Stationstores Apprentice Scholarships for $500. Those four were Josh Hatch of Medina G&CC, Scott Pansch of the Wilds GC, Danny Sinksen of Elmwood GC and Paul Speltz of Legend at Giants Ridge.
Committee Reports listed on Section Website
Executive Reports
George Reynolds posed a question to the membership about youth sports opportunities and how are we the PGA going to get kids into the lifetime sport that is golf.
Open Forum
John Young asked about the Section's stance on golf discounting. Secretary Steve Fessler provided feedback and comments on the topic.
Greg Schulze asked a question about the High School Golf and possibility of having season in Fall instead of Spring. Discussion followed on the topic including comments from George Reynolds, Barry Wallin, Bruce Anderson and Mark Wittig.
Doug Hoffmann provided an update on the Minnesota Golf Association, thanked the membership for hosting MGA events and discussed new rules changes for 2012. Mark Wittig asked about an update on the Section's mentor program. Paul Kelley provided update on program.
Motion was made to adjourn. Seconded. Meeting adjourned.
Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame
PGA Member David Tentis was inducted into the Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame.
Minnesota Section Awards Program
The following PGA Members and Apprentice were honored as 2011 Minnesota Section Award winners:
Golf Professional of the Year - Tom Purcell, Keller Golf Course
Teacher of the Year - Roger Fahrenkrug, Braemar Golf Course
Horton Smith Award for Education - Brad Pluth, Halla Greens Executive Course
Bill Strausbaugh Award - Peer Finstad, Ridges at Sand Creek
Junior Golf Leader - Michael Hinton, Columbia Golf Course
President's Plaque - Paul Kelley, Bent Creek Golf Club
Assistant Professional of the Year - C. J. Meyer, Bent Creek Golf Club
Facility Promoter of the Year, Private Facility - Craig Thomsen, Saint Cloud Country Club
Facility Promoter of the Year, Resort Facility - John Kendall, Legends at Giants Ridge
Facility Promoter of the Year, Public Facility - Tom Abts, Deer Run Golf Club
Player of the Year - Don Berry, Edinburgh USA Golf Club
Senior Player of the Year - Bill Israelson, The Vintage of Staples
Minnesota Section PGA Fall Meeting
Presented by Callaway Golf
Bunker Hills Golf Club
October 24, 2011
Section President Paul Kelley thanked event sponsor Callaway Golf and John Heitala, Ryan Archer and Pat Scott. Scott provided videos and discussed Callaway's support of the Section, including the Fall Meeting.
Meeting Minutes
Paul Kelley asked for a motion to waive the reading of the 2010 Annual Membership Meeting minutes. Motion seconded and passed.
Section Elections - conducted by Jeff Drimel
Northern Minnesota - Craig Thomsen (2-year term)
Craig Thomsen nominated, seconded and elected by acclamation.
Southern Minnesota - Michael Zinni (1-year term)
Michael Zinni nominated, seconded and elected by acclamation.
Metropolitan Director - Keith Kalny (2-year term)
Keith Kalny nominated, seconded and elected by acclamation.
At Large Director Position - Lori Money (2-year term)
At Large Director Position - Todd Kueppers (2-year term)
Money, Kueppers, Mark Fitzenberger, Matt Vandelac and Jay Meyerhoff nominated and seconded. Money and Kueppers elected.
Presentations givenCraig Thomsen nominated, seconded and elected by acclamation.
Southern Minnesota - Michael Zinni (1-year term)
Michael Zinni nominated, seconded and elected by acclamation.
Metropolitan Director - Keith Kalny (2-year term)
Keith Kalny nominated, seconded and elected by acclamation.
At Large Director Position - Lori Money (2-year term)
At Large Director Position - Todd Kueppers (2-year term)
Money, Kueppers, Mark Fitzenberger, Matt Vandelac and Jay Meyerhoff nominated and seconded. Money and Kueppers elected.
First Tee Mark Lowry
Assistants Chapter Donation Michael Herzog
Assistants Chapter announcement of Holiday Stationstores Apprentice Scholarships for $500. Those four were Josh Hatch of Medina G&CC, Scott Pansch of the Wilds GC, Danny Sinksen of Elmwood GC and Paul Speltz of Legend at Giants Ridge.
Committee Reports listed on Section Website
| Education | Keith Kalny |
| Employment | Jeff Drimel |
| Junior Golf | Steve Fessler |
| Growth of the Game | Lori Money |
| Public Relations | Joel Burger |
| Tournament | Todd Kueppers |
| Assistants Chapter | Michael Herzog |
| Dakota Chapter | Kris Kroetsch |
Secretary - Steve Fessler
Report provided on Section website.
Vice-President - Peter Kurvers
Reported on the financial status of the Minnesota PGA. Discussed the status of Foundation, Section investments, sponsorships, and Foundation.
President - Paul Kelley
Provided an update from PGA of America District Director Jeff Smith, who was in attendance at the Iowa Section Meeting. Thanked all committee chairs, committee members and staff for their hard work throughout the year. Provided an update from our Section Golf Card provider and discussed the tough challenges facilities faced this year with weather and the economy. Acknowledged the four PGA Members who are retiring this year: Phil Reith, Dick Tollette, Allen Lucht and Paul Baldus.
Executive Director - Jon Tollette
Tollette discussed the Section Office and Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame. Discussed Section Foundation status and Valspar sponsorship of junior golf. Thanked all facilities for their efforts in supporting, junior golf program and tournament program. Presented Employment Consultant report for Bruce Lubach, who was unable to attendance because of the Wisconsin PGA Fall Meeting. Thanked Board of Directors, committees and staff for their support.
PGA of America Reports
Incoming District Director Chris Thomsen from the Nebraska Section introduced himself to the Section Membership and noted that he looks forward to representing the Section for the next three years.
Nicole Molineux provided an update on PGA Member benefits.
Darrell Crall, Senior Director of Golf 2.0 provided an update on the National initiative to increase golfers to 40 million by 2020. (see attached brochure)
Darrell Crall Presentation
Old BusinessReport provided on Section website.
Vice-President - Peter Kurvers
Reported on the financial status of the Minnesota PGA. Discussed the status of Foundation, Section investments, sponsorships, and Foundation.
President - Paul Kelley
Provided an update from PGA of America District Director Jeff Smith, who was in attendance at the Iowa Section Meeting. Thanked all committee chairs, committee members and staff for their hard work throughout the year. Provided an update from our Section Golf Card provider and discussed the tough challenges facilities faced this year with weather and the economy. Acknowledged the four PGA Members who are retiring this year: Phil Reith, Dick Tollette, Allen Lucht and Paul Baldus.
Executive Director - Jon Tollette
Tollette discussed the Section Office and Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame. Discussed Section Foundation status and Valspar sponsorship of junior golf. Thanked all facilities for their efforts in supporting, junior golf program and tournament program. Presented Employment Consultant report for Bruce Lubach, who was unable to attendance because of the Wisconsin PGA Fall Meeting. Thanked Board of Directors, committees and staff for their support.
PGA of America Reports
Incoming District Director Chris Thomsen from the Nebraska Section introduced himself to the Section Membership and noted that he looks forward to representing the Section for the next three years.
Nicole Molineux provided an update on PGA Member benefits.
Darrell Crall, Senior Director of Golf 2.0 provided an update on the National initiative to increase golfers to 40 million by 2020. (see attached brochure)
Darrell Crall Presentation
George Reynolds posed a question to the membership about youth sports opportunities and how are we the PGA going to get kids into the lifetime sport that is golf.
Open Forum
John Young asked about the Section's stance on golf discounting. Secretary Steve Fessler provided feedback and comments on the topic.
Greg Schulze asked a question about the High School Golf and possibility of having season in Fall instead of Spring. Discussion followed on the topic including comments from George Reynolds, Barry Wallin, Bruce Anderson and Mark Wittig.
Doug Hoffmann provided an update on the Minnesota Golf Association, thanked the membership for hosting MGA events and discussed new rules changes for 2012. Mark Wittig asked about an update on the Section's mentor program. Paul Kelley provided update on program.
Motion was made to adjourn. Seconded. Meeting adjourned.
Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame
PGA Member David Tentis was inducted into the Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame.
Minnesota Section Awards Program
The following PGA Members and Apprentice were honored as 2011 Minnesota Section Award winners:
Golf Professional of the Year - Tom Purcell, Keller Golf Course
Teacher of the Year - Roger Fahrenkrug, Braemar Golf Course
Horton Smith Award for Education - Brad Pluth, Halla Greens Executive Course
Bill Strausbaugh Award - Peer Finstad, Ridges at Sand Creek
Junior Golf Leader - Michael Hinton, Columbia Golf Course
President's Plaque - Paul Kelley, Bent Creek Golf Club
Assistant Professional of the Year - C. J. Meyer, Bent Creek Golf Club
Facility Promoter of the Year, Private Facility - Craig Thomsen, Saint Cloud Country Club
Facility Promoter of the Year, Resort Facility - John Kendall, Legends at Giants Ridge
Facility Promoter of the Year, Public Facility - Tom Abts, Deer Run Golf Club
Player of the Year - Don Berry, Edinburgh USA Golf Club
Senior Player of the Year - Bill Israelson, The Vintage of Staples
