Spring,  2011

Dear Members:

Happy Spring!! I hope everyone had an enjoyable winter and are now ready for some golfing. We plan to open May 6th, with any luck. Let’s hope the weather cooperates.

Don’t forget to check out our web page and add it to your favorites. All events will be posted on the web page. You will be able to find a list of monthly and yearly events, list of rates, some GREAT pictures and much more. This web page will be updated monthly. (Houltongolf.com).

Mr. Ray Mailman will be the overall manager and will oversee all operations. Bob Grey is back as grounds Superintendent. We also have a new Club House Manager this year, Mr. Zachary Goodwin.

Zach and the tournament committee have come up with a very aggressive calendar as you can see on the calendar schedule. This year looks to be one of the busiest years yet. We have six private weddings and one reunion already booked. We also have three member guest dinners planned, hosted by Mr. Joe Bergen and his crew.

Last year was a very busy year, due to the clean up of our tree harvesting operation. This year we have some clean up left, most notably behind the men’s 17th green and on the right side of number 8 fairway. We are also going to be putting in some drain tile in the fifth fairway to help drain the water into the pond.

We have had some damage to the club house, with leaking from the roof. The entryway had the most damage. We hope to have that repaired before we open on May 6th.

Our membership fees are the same as last year: Single membership will be $400.00 and your family membership will be $645.00. If payment is made by May 15th single membership will receive a $15.00 club house credit and family membership will receive a $30.00 club house credit. Also for every new member you refer you will receive a $20.00 club house credit. This is not a one time credit, it is for every new member you refer. I want to thank Janice Kelley and her budget committee for doing such a great job under these tough economic times.

As you know we lost Babe this past winter and he will be sadly missed. Houlton Community Golf Course will not be the same, as Babe was part of this golf course for almost 40 years. He was Houlton Community Golf Course. There will be a memorial service for Babe at the course after the course opens. The details have not been finalized with the family, as of yet. I will keep you posted on when the memorial will take place.

Remember this is your course, we, the board do not have all the answers or ideas that will be needed to have a successful season. As board members, we would like to hear your ideas and/or issues or concerns.

The following are the Board Members for 2011:

David Grant President
Jerry York Vice-President, Long Range Committee Chairman
Janice Kelley Treasurer
Greg Palmer

Fred Putnam
Don Collins Greens Committee Chairman
Daniel Peabody
Martha Fasulo Secretary
Steve Nelson Clerk
Andrew Peabody Co. Tournament Chairman
Tony Marino Co. Tournament Chairman

Pam Mailman is President of the Ladies Association.

Let’s have a fun golfing summer and fall.

David Grant
David Grant, President