Fulton Country Club Board Meeting
October 30, 2007


The October monthly meeting was held at the FCC Clubhouse and was called to order at 6:30 P. M.
 by President Bielenberg.

Present:  Linda Gilbert, Mike Heusinkveld, Arnie Housenga, Steve Workman, Ken Schrader, Don Doughty, 
Jeff Harmon, Richard Bielenberg, Gary Rolfes, and Rich Winkel.  No members were absent.

Mike Heusinkveld was welcomed as a new member to the Board of Directors.

Upon motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously approved, the minutes of the September 9 meeting and of the
 October 10 annual meeting were approved except for a correction to the spelling of one name.

Rich Winkel presented the financial report for the club dated September 30, 2007.  Rich Winkel reported on the 
statements of assets, liabilities and members’ equity and also reported on the statements of revenue and expenses 
and compared them to the previous year.  He reported that there were no concerns regarding our financial statements.  
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the financial report was unanimously approved.

Grounds & Greens Committee Report:  Dick Bielenberg reported for the committee.  He reported that no Illinois 
golf course has yet suffered from the ash bore disease and that we may wish to treat 20 or more trees that are 
important to the course.  In 2006 the club purchased $1500.00 in new trees and it is requested that the club spend 
that amount this year for new trees.  A discussion ensued and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was 
unanimously resolved to spend $1500.00 to purchase new trees from Spangler’s.  Dick reported on the condition 
of cart paths and that the irrigation system was blown out.  New garbage cans were purchased and an inventory 
was taken of all ash trees. The club presently owns 17 carts and it was decided to have Therm Stewart inspect them 
and do maintenance on these carts during the winter months.  It was also decided to purchase new blades and bar 
for the greens mower for the sum of $350.00.  Dick reported that Zach will attend the state superintendent’s meeting 
and that he would like to attend the national seminar in Orlando, Florida, which would cost the club between $1500.00 
and $2000.00.  That request was taken under advisement and will be decided upon at the next meeting.

Bar and Pro Shop Committee:  It was reported that Betty Burner would like to come back next year as an employee 
and not as a manager.  She would like to work approximately 25 hours per week.  Linda Gilbert reported that the 
Heusinkveld Golf Tournament grossed $1873.71 in receipts.  Thereafter, a discussion ensued among the board as to
how many times the course should be closed for private golf outings.  No decision was made, but further discussion 
is warranted.

Sports Committee:  The Sports Committee had nothing to report.

Building Committee:  Jeff Harmon reported that the roof was completed and the job looks good.  A further discussion 
was had regarding the cart sheds and it was decided that further discussion would be necessary.

Richard Bielenberg reported that he would make new committee assignments.

New Business:  There was a discussion regarding the web page.  It was decided that we would continue for now to 
maintain this.  It was also reported that we have a problem with our internet connection and we may have a virus.

There being no further business before the board, the meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,


Gary Rolfes, Assistant Secretary