The HSV WGASL Fall Luncheon and General Business Meeting was held at 11:30 am on Wednesday November 6, 2024 at the Desoto Club.
Prior to the Business meeting, Liz Workman/Vice President, Mary Cupstid/Treasurer, and Shelly Cantwell/Secretary, greeted guests and handed out name tags. Mary collected membership fees for the 2025 season.
Cynthia Chandler, Social Chair, designed the Fall-themed centerpieces for each table. Also provided, was a glittered pumpkin for each guest to take home.
Susan Cigelman, President, introduced herself and called the Business meeting to order at 11:30. Susan acknowledged Angela Davis/Past President in 2023, recognizing her many accomplishments during her tenure as League President.
Susan welcomed all guests and reported the League had 135 memberships for the 2024 season. Susan provided a summary of the “Tee it Up” and “Crush Cancer” events.
The minutes of the Spring Business Meeting were reviewed. Copies of the minutes were available on each table for review. The minutes were also included in an email to members prior to the Business meeting. A motion was made to approve the minutes from the Spring Business meeting, pending a spelling correction of Vikki Powell’s name. That motion was seconded and the motion carried.
Susan introduced the Committee Chairs for 2025 and thanked Deb Guyette/Auditor and Betsy Bailey/Historian for their service in 2024. Vikki Powell explained her responsibilities as Sunshine Chair. Susan stated the positions of Auditor and Historian were still open. Linda Coombs volunteered to be the Historian.
Susan then introduced the Board nominees for the 2025 season. Susan recognized and thanked those members who served on the Nominating Committee. These were Christine Orr, Linda Coombs, Alice Hill, Jo-Anne Lamorey, and Vicki Poecker. Susan recognized and thanked Rhonda Markell/Publicity for serving the League during the 2024 season. Susan introduced Gina Beebe as the newest nominee for Publicity Chair. Susan stated the League was still looking for a Social Co-Chair. Michele Staples volunteered for the position. Susan asked for any other floor nominations, none were offered. There was a motion from the Nominating Committee to approve the nominations for the 2025 season. The motion was seconded and the motion carried.
The newly elected Board members are:
Susan Cigelman, President
Liz Workman, Vice President
Shelly Cantwell, Secretary
Mary Cupstid, Treasurer
Christine Orr, Membership Chair
Candace Pansing, Pairings Chair
Gina Beebe, Publicity Chair
Cynthia Chandler, Social Co-Chair
Michele Staples, Social Co-Chair
Josie Hanschmann, Website Chair
Committee Chairs for the 2025 season are:
Jo-Anne Lamorey & Debbie Hamm, Crush Cancer
Beth Sacco, Junior Golf
Vikki Powell, Sunshine
Linda Coombs, Historian
Mary Cupstid provided the financial report-
Beginning balance: $5,569.52
Expenses: $10,925.84
Income: $11,702.00
Current balance: $6, 345.68. (Balance does not include expenses for the Luncheon).
Mary reported the Crush Cancer event raised $7000.
Mary provided a recap of the 2024 Junior Golf program. She reported there were 326 golfers. She thanked the 11 league members who volunteered their time to the program. They were Mitzi Barrett, Karen Bartnett, Linda Coombs, Hazel Dillehay, Carol Garchie, Kim Goodnow, Josie Hanschmann, Vikki Powell, Kim Winter, Beth Sacco and herself. Mary reminded all members that $1 of the membership dues goes to the Junior Golf Scholarship program.
Susan recognized member Donnie Farmer who passed away during the 2024 season.
Susan opened the floor to any new business or concerns, none were offered. Susan asked for a motion to adjourn the Business meeting. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 11:45.
Mary Cupstid provided the blessing for the 42 guests who attended the Business meeting and Luncheon. The cost for the Luncheon was $30. The League subsidized 43 cents per guest. The meal included Salmon or Smothered Chicken, green beans, garlic mashed potatoes, rolls/butter and peach cobbler for dessert. Water, tea and coffee were available.
Following lunch, the raffle tickets placed at each place setting were called and used to distribute the door prizes.
