Board Meeting Minutes

SADDLEBROOKE RANCH MEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION MINUTES OF Special BOARD MEETING
April 29, 2026, 8:00 AM RANCH HOUSE

Board Members:

Mike Kravitz-President
Jack Dyck-Vice President
Steve Schuster-Treasurer
Sam Rossi-Secretary
Eric Taylor-Membership Chairman
Mick Borm- Weekly Events Chairman
Tim Schaal-Special Events
Joe Valancius-Rules and Handicap
Bruce Fink-Outreach Chairman
Dave Moretto-Communications

Absent Board Members: Steve Schuster and Joe Valancius
Guest: Todd Pratt

Call to Order: Mike Kravitz
1. President Mike Kravitz called the meeting to order at 8:01 am on April 29, 2026, at the Ranch House for the purpose of discussion of Charitable Contributions.

NEW BUSINESS-Charitable Contributions
1. The Board had a discussion on a policy for Charitable Contributions and having a charitable event at a golf event. After all discussions Jack Dyck made the motion to support on a trial bases, the Saddlebrook Sunrise Rotary Association to operate a voluntary closest to the pin fundraiser on the 3rd day of the Ryder Cup (May 21, 2026). No SBRMGA funds will be used and that this is a trial bases for future events. The motion was 2nd by Bruce Fink. The motion carried by a vote of 8 with 1 abstaining.

At 8:51am Mike Kravitz adjourns the meeting.

Respectfully submitted,
Sam Rossi, Secretary

SADDLEBROOKE RANCH MEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING
April 7, 2026, 8:00 AM
RANCH HOUSE

Board Members:

Mike Kravitz-President
Jack Dyck-Vice President
Steve Schuster-Treasurer
Sam Rossi-Secretary
Eric Taylor-Membership Chairman
Mick Borm- Weekly Events Chairman
Tim Schaal-Special Events
Joe Valancius-Rules and Handicap
Bruce Fink-Outreach Chairman
Dave Moretto-Communications

Absent Members: Mike Kravitz, Eric Taylor and Dave Moretto
Guest: John Whitehead, Tim Baker, Todd Pratt and Mike Jahaske

Call to Order: Jack Dyck
1. Vice President Jack Dyck called the meeting to order at 8:01 am on April 7, 2026, at the Ranch House.

Secretary Report-Sam Rossi
1. Sam Rossi made a motion to accept minutes of January 20, 2026. Mick Born had a question about the Hole-in-One policy. Sam Rossi responded it is on the agenda for more discussion today. Mick Borm had questions about Eric Taylor getting cards laminated regarding pace of play and taking care of the course. Eric Taylor is not at the meeting and will check with him when he returns. Mick Borm asked about the code of conduct. Mike Kravitz is working on that issue. Steve Schuster 2nd the motion. The motion to approve the minutes was unanimously approved.

Treasurer Report-Steve Schuster
1. Arizona Corporate Commission Filing and Tax Filing has been filed timely
2. We have $54,000 in bank today and just today wrote a check for the pro shop for $5000 for the Men’s Club shirts. There will be a disbursement of $2,500 to $3,000 for lunch for the Club Championship on Thursday. Bruce Fink and his team have been collecting from sponsors early this year.
3. Grounds Crew Appreciation Budget for 2026-Right now we have a budget of $6000. In 2025, the SBMGA gave the grounds crew $513 each. Steve Schuster discussed with SBRWGA Nancy Messer that the SBRWGA will not be putting their contribution with ours for 2026. Tim Baker and John Whitehead asked that some notice would be made to members so that they know what has been collected and distributed. The Board decided that the Communications Dave Moretto will send something out to our members.
4. Hole in One prize reimbursement Policy-After lengthy discussion, a Motion was made by Mick Borm that the SBRMGA pay for one well drink and tip for each member when a member has a hole-in-one. This would be in effect back to January 1, 2026. The motion was 2nd by Bruce Fink and unanimously approved.

President’s Report-Mike Kravitz-absent

V OFFICER AND COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORTS

OUTREACH- BRUCE FINK
1. Bruce Fink handed out the Annual new and renewal Sponsorship form regarding description of each Sponsorship level (Premier, Platinum and Member-Guest Tournament).
2. Precision Toyota and Oro Ford will be able to display a car and some tournament. Bruce will coordinate those dates.
3. Bruce Fink also presented the Board with dates when Handels Ice Cream will be providing ice cream with lunch.
4. Bruce Fink also presented dates when sponsors would talk to the membership at luncheons.
5. Bruce Fink also discussed thoughts about doing a fundraiser at events such as hitting you ball on a par three hole in a 20-foot ring. The Board will discuss at next meeting.
6. Bruce Fink stated they have lost some sponsors and gained some new ones.

WEEKLY Events-Mick Borm
1. The Board discussed why low handicap members do not play in a lot of Thursday SBRMGA events. Many Board member stated they enjoy playing with low handicap members and will discuss one on one and Mike Kravitz can put out a letter requesting them to play in more of our events.

SPECIAL EVENTS- TIM SCHAAL
1. Tim Schaal stated the Member/Member was very successful event, next event is the Club Championship on Wednesday and Thursday. Discussion on that the decision of the tees was made last minute and should have been discussed prior with the Board.
2. Ryder Cup coming up, Tim Schaal will do same as last year. Tim Schaal proposed a poker chip for those who play in it. Some Board members wanted to investigate other options

e. RULES and HANDICAP- JOE VALANCIUS
i. The new local rules have been approved and supplied.
ii. There have been questions regarding the slits in the fairway. Mike Jahaske stated it is always better to ask others in your foursome or hit two balls and get a ruling after your round.

VICE PRESIDENT- Jack Dyck
1. Shirt Program Update-All shirts have been delivered including a shirt to Mike Jahaske and Ken Steinke. Jack Dyck stated that all extra shirts for this year have been sold and from last year there is one shirt left (XL).

COMMUNICATIONS- DAVE MORRETTO-absent
1. Jack Dyck to discuss with Mike Kravitz and Dave Moretto to write an article encouraging all member to participate in weekly games.

MEMBERSHIP-Eric Taylor-absent
1. Tim Schaal stated we have 310 members and 39 handicap only members.

DIRECTOR OF GOLF- MIKE JAHASKE
1. Mike Jahaske stated the local rules have been posted in the Fore Caddy.
2. Golf Club crews have been cleaning up the Garden Areas.
3. Mike Jahaske stated that pink stakes have been placed after the washes on holes 11 and 13 for the Ladie Niners. If a Ladie Niner hits their ball in the wash, they can place their ball 2 club lengths from the pink stake no closer to the hole with a one stroke penalty.
4. Mike Jahaske reported that rounds are up from afternoon shotguns.
5. Sam Rossi asked Mike Jahaske why out of bounds stakes have moved from the house lines on hole 14 and 15. Mike Jahaske stated the stakes were moved based on information from Mark Giannonatti indicating property lines between golf property and Homeowners Association. Mike Jahaske did not see any plats of land or information to substantiate the change.

ADOPT-A-HOLE-Steve Schuster
1. Steve Schuster reports there are 110volunteers. Everything is going good and Aaron stated all is going well. The volunteers are trying to fix all the new ball marks.
NEW BUSINESS-John Whitehead
1. John Whitehead stated that on 16th out of bounds issue, Mark Giannonatti made it very clear that he has no say on the issue. The decision is up to Corporate.
2. Mick Born stated that Pilar Borm and Pam Horwitt had golf balls hit close to them on hole number 1 by the first green. Mike Jahaske stated that it has only been reported to him that only three golfers have reported issues on the first hole. Mike Jahaske has told the SBRWGA to report when it happens. Jack Dyck stated it has happened to him twice and he had reported it to Mike Jahaske.

At 10:02am Jack Dyck made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Steve Schuster 2nd the motion. The motion was unanimously approved

Respectfully submitted,
Sam Rossi, Secretary

SADDLEBROOKE RANCH MENS GOLF ASSOCIATION

MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING January 20, 2026 8:00 AM
RANCH HOUSE

Board Members Present:

Mike Kravitz-President
Jack Dyck-Vice President
Steve Schuster-Treasurer
Sam Rossi-Secretary
Eric Taylor-Membership Chairman
Tim Schaal-Special Events
Joe Valancius-Rules and Handicap
Bruce Fink-Outreach Chairman
Dave Moretto-Communications

Absent Members:
Mick Borm-Weekly Events Chairman
Guest: Todd Pratt and Mike Jahaske

Call to Order: Mike Kravitz

President Mike Kravitz called the meeting to order at 8:01 am on
January 20, 2026, at the Ranch House. He welcomed new Board Members Jack Dyck and Dave Moretto.

Treasurer Report-Steve Schuster
1. Receipts for the year totaled $111,421. This amount includes the maturing $10,000 CD plus $362 of interest. Membership fees generated $17,665 and were $230 below budget. Sponsorships generated $17,100 YTD and were $595 below budget. Shirt Sales Generated $3,560 and were below budget by $2,440. Much of this shortfall was due to having only one shirt to sell versus the two from the prior year. Crew appreciation collections were $7,060 and below budget by $5,044. The MGI receipts were $48,305 and were positive to budget by $2,510.
2. Expenses for the year totaled $104,414. Member Luncheons and the Holiday Party cost $28,985 of which $8,037 was related to the 2024 holiday dinner check reissue. Without the holiday dinner, we were $5,356 positive to our planned food budget. Trophies, Awards and Prized totaled $5,109 and were $2,697 over budget. MGI expenses were $47,965 and were positive to budget by $2,079. Crew appreciation expenses were $9,668 and positive to budget by $5,556.

The $1,660 of crew appreciation funds left over from our 2024 collection were distributed to the crew members and our total amount given to each crew member was $513, We still have $763 to carry over into next year’s crew appreciation as one crew member was terminated shortly before the checks were distributed and we had a late donation that was received after we had paid the crew. Per IRS regulations, the money earmarked for a specific purpose must be spent for that purpose. However, it does not need to be spent in the same year. The other receipt and expense categories have little fluctuation so far on our budget v actual numbers. Steve to discuss with SBRWGA to do their own fund raising separate from the SBRMGA, this way each organization can give a maximum of $599 each.

With the surplus of MGI funds from our 2025 event, our MGA cash balance includes $4,640 that is earmarked for use by the MGI committee and the 2026 MGI tournament.
We continue to be in a strong financial position.
Steve Schuster provided the 2026 Budget for discussion. Steve Schuster made a motion to accept the 2026 Budget. The motion was 2nd by Eric Tayor and unanimously approved.
More discussion on Hole-in-One’s. Board decided to leave it as current policy of $250. If there are other extenuating circumstances the Board can make other decisions.

Secretary Report-Sam Rossi
1. Sam Rossi made a motion to accept minutes of December 9, 2025. Steve Schuster 2nd the motion. The motion to approve the minutes was unanimously approved.

President’s Report-Mike Kravitz
1. 2025 Holiday Dinner/Dance. There was discussion to move the Holiday Party to January and call it an Annual Awards Banquet. The motion was made to change the name to Annual Awards Banquet and hold in January on a Friday night. The motion was made by Sam Rossi. The motion was 2nd by Eric Tayor and unanimously approved. Mike Kravitz and Sam Rossi will secure a date with Kelly in the future.
2. SBRMGA future Board dates. Mike Kravitz indicated that future board dates will be the first Tuesday of the months of April, July, September December 2026 and January 2027.

V OFFICER AND COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORTS

VICE PRESIDENT- Jack Dyck
1. Shirt Program Update-Will be reviewing shirt catalogs.

WEEKLY Events-Mick Borm (Absent)

MEMBERSHIP-Eric Taylor
1. Eric Taylor has been having an issue with determining the actual members so far this year. The AGA charged 2 different prices for our membership. AGA is attempting to fix the glitch. In addition, AGA stated 30 members had their credit cards declined. After a discussion with Tim Schaal, we have currently 307 members.
2. Pace of Play Initiative-Working on laminating cards to be given to all members to help with pace of play and taking care of the course, cards include good suggestions and reminders. Possibly making a “Speed Captain” to help with pace-of-play. In addition, we need to call out members who are slow and not taking care of the course. Eric Taylor to use the bullhorn on Thursday mornings at the practice putting green to inform golfers on pace of play and taking care of the course. Tim Schaal stated that Golf Genius has information when a foursome inputs their score, he would run report to identify slow players.
3. Weekly Golf Course Maintenance Reminders-Eric Taylor to remind golfers on the range weekly regarding pace of play suggestions and issues to keep golf course in great condition. Discussion was made with all to improve pace of play and improving coarse conditions.
4. Steve Schuster recommended a Code of Conduct for our SBRMGA. He will get a copy of the SBRWGA code of conduct to start working on one for the SBRMGA.

SPECIAL EVENTS- TIM SCHAAL
1. Special Events are all set for this year.
2. There will be no event with HOA 2 due to no agreements for dates.
3. There will be no lunch for the eclectic event.
4. The Ryder cup will be the same as last year, East vs. West.
5. Match Play same as last year, 4- nine-hole events.

             e. RULES and HANDICAP- JOE VALANCIUS
i. Joe Valancius presented the Board with a 3-page document of Local Rules for SBRGC. Members discussed the document. Joe Valancius discussed landscape areas in detail.
ii. Mike Jahaske suggest submitting to Greens Committee and other golf groups                 for their review. He would like to adopt for all golfers.

iii. Joe Valancius made a motion to recommend these changes to the Greens    Committee and subcommittees. Sam Rossi 2nd the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.

iv. There was discussion regarding the new white stakes placed on hole #16. Mike Jahaske stated that the green committee was involved in the decision. This was later determined that the greens committee was not involved in the decision. Sam Rossi asked for the data used to determine to place out of bound stakes. Mike Jahaske refused to furnish such data. Steve Schuster stated as a greens committee member that it would be a 90-day trial. Sam Rossi asked if he talked to any residence golfer, leagues or annual members regarding this issue? Mike Jahaske stated no. Sam Rossi made a motion to survey our membership regarding this change of moving the out of bounds from the homeowner’s property line to the cart path. Steve Schuster 2nd the motion. The motion to approve was unanimously approved.

OUTREACH- BRUCE FINK
1. We have 5 new sponsors, they are First Plaza storage, Weed busters, Handles Ice Cream, Sonoran Audiology and Off the Walls Furniture. Morris Hall moved their operation from Tucson, so they are no longer a sponsor.
2. Bruce Fink suggested donating funds to Associations that support youth golf. Tim Schaal will add a question to the survey regarding this suggestion.
3. Bruce Fink would like to change the MGI sponsorship from $1050 to $1100 and the sponsor player fee from $250 to $300.

g. COMMUNICATIONS- DAVE MORRETTO
i. Currently starting to work on the first newsletter.

DIRECTOR OF GOLF- MIKE JAHASKE
1. Mike Jahaske stated Annual Memberships are holding at 300 for the last 4 years.
2. Percentage of golfer to residents or has never been above 20%.
3. Last year we had about 1,500 rounds played.

At 10:41am Mike Kravitz made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Steve Schuster 2nd the motion. The motion was unanimously approved

Respectfully submitted,
Sam Rossi, Secretary

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