Quad Cities Disc Golf Club
Minutes of Meeting
October 25th 2006-


Tim Miller called the meeting to order at 7:34pm with 12 members present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved with no additions or corrections.

Committee Reports

Treasurer- John Resch reported on the status of funds. The old account was closed by Jeff Johnson and transferred to John, with a balance of $1,617.35. The club donated $100 added cash for the ILDGS Dispatch/Argus tournament. This donation was approved by Tim Miller. Opening a new club account is in the works.
Merchandise Committee- Dan Swords reported that the club has made $537 in sales this month. A bill to Innova for the purchase of black Star Wraiths for $240 dollars was paid. Dan currently has $375 on hand. He has reduced the inventory to 750 discs. There is a $750.50 outstanding invoice from Hy-Vee, they will be selling some merchandise (Innova golf bags) back to the club so we can sell that at the original cost to the club. Jeremy Smith has expressed interest that he would like to sponsor 2 holes, one at Middle and another at Hollowview, at $300 a piece. Dan also reported that he has raised the prices of all discs by $1. Dan is not planning on placing an order for any new discs until the spring. The order of club t-shirts was also discussed which are given out when members join the club. The club might also order collared shirts. Research and options will be explored by Dan and others and presented to the club at a later date. Dan’s report was accepted by the members present.

Old Business

• Bettendorf Debt- Tracey Lopez presented a report to the club about the outstanding debt owed by the QCDGC to the city of Bettendorf. She met with Steve Grimes the head of Parks and Recreation for the city and discussed the grant information. Currently the club owes $2,240 by the first of next year. It was deduced that this figure comes from the signs at Devils Glen. This money can be earned by getting sponsorships for the holes at the course. In addition to this debt, the club is also responsible in helping with the balance of signage cost of both Middle and Hollowview courses, estimated at $6,000-7,000 dollars. This debt can be paid by a monetary contribution or donation of labor and equipment. It is also expected that the club help with the design and construction of these signs. Sponsorships for these holes will also be sought out. Tim Miller will be planning a meeting with Steve Grimes to make sure that the club and the city are on the same page as far as the debt is concerned. He will report back at a later date.





New Business

• K.C. Randall reported that a project to construct a new park at Eagles Point Park in Clinton has been given the go ahead, with $16,000 in funds to be used.
• Club reform- So far only two proposals have been laid out. Chad Eng proposes to stay with the current setup with changes and additions to the constitution. Tim Miller also proposed that the club change from a four member leadership to a council of eight representatives based on geographical (ward) divisions. Some discussion was held and several ideas were introduced in regard to both proposals. This issue was tabled until next meeting. Please bring other proposals and or questions about the already presented ideas. We hope to narrow the number of proposed options down in the near future. Discussion is also encouraged on the Board under the thread "New Club Structure Proposals."

Important Dates

• October 28th, 2006- ILDGS Doubles at Middle Park
• November 4th, 2006- Camden Chaos
• November 29th, 2006- Next scheduled meeting, 7PM at Davenports Parks and Recreation building.
• January 1st, 2007- Tournament in Geneseo, additional information is TBA


There being no new business, the meeting was adjourned at 9PM.

The next meeting will be November 29th at 7PM at the Davenports Parks and Recreation building.
Respectfully submitted,

Kelly Welch, Secretary