Chattahoochee Men’s Golf Association
CMGA 4th General Membership Meeting
President John Christmas called the CMGA General Membership Meeting to order at 7:15 pm on November 15, 2024 at the Chattahoochee Country Club.
Roll call was conducted with the following Board and Advisory Committee attendees: John Christmas, President; Gary Vogel, Vice President; Don Gardner, Treasurer; Rich Fleming, Secretary; Tournament Director and Website Manager, George Mah; Advisory Committee: Geoff Derryberry, Gary Palmer, and Steve Hill.
New Business
As required by the By-Laws, every year during our Membership Meeting the election of Board Officers is conducted. The following Board Officers for 2025 were elected by the Membership:
John Christmas, President; Vice President, Gary Vogel; Treasurer, Drew Satterfield; Rich Fleming, Secretary
A vote to increase the Membership fee for 2025 to $55 and start a 10% holdback of the $10 tournament entry fee was passed by majority vote of the Membership.
The Board offered its thanks to Don Gardner for his outstanding service as CMGA’s Treasurer for the last two years. However, he will continue his score keeper duties for the Hogan Cup next year.
The Board recognized the Advisory Committee Members for their volunteer efforts throughout the year. Their advice and recommendations have been a valuable service to the Board…Eddie Johnson, Geoff Derryberry, Gary Palmer, and Steve Hill.
The Board recognized George Mah for his expertise as our Website Manager. And, over the past year, George stepped-up during Geoff Derryberry’s absence to serve as the Tournament Director.
The Board recognized Gary Palmer, Dick Bachman and Carlyle Cox for their successful efforts in convincing the City’s golf committee and Mayor to offer a green fee discount to the Veterans.
The Board provided the budget for 2025 which will fund 5 hole-in-one prizes, fixed expenses, and a majority of the General Membership Meeting expense. Additionally, the June social will be hosted at a local eatery which provides a separate area for our enjoyment, and where Members may select and pay for their own food and drink. With this new venue option, the Board is confident Members will enjoy the choices this provides.
The Board recognized Haynes Business Services located in Commerce, for filing our annual corporate tax at no charge.
Rodger Hogan presented the Hogan Cup awards to the following Members:
Whitmire Flight Layne Flight
4th Mah & Heckman 4th Drew Satterfield
3rd Scott Adams 3rd Eddie Johnson
2nd Wade Snyder 2nd Bryan Bell
1st Don Gardner 1st Doug Hutson
The Board and Membership were honored to have as its guest, Rodger Hogan, the General Manager of the Chattahoochee Golf Course, and a founding Member of the CMGA. Rodger’s support over the many years has ensured CMGA remains a vital part of Chattahoochee Golf Course. With that said, the Executive Board, with grateful appreciation, awarded Rodger Hogan “Honorary Membership in the CMGA”, accorded with the fellowship and privileges of such membership.
In recognition of “excellent” play by our Members during this season the Tournament Director awarded a certificate to those deserving members.
The Board recognized the Chattahoochee Country Club for their Hospitality this evening along with Tom Nelson for coordinating the arrangements with the Country Club.
Adjournment
The General Membership Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm
Minutes submitted by: Rich Fleming, Secretary
Minutes approved by: John Christmas, President