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Aspen Golf Club Advisory Board Meeting
2.21.23 10am Golf Simulator Room
Jim Pratt, Dominic Lanese, Annie Gabriel, Ted Greene, Linda Maslow, Brandon Blocker, Jeff Sivess,
Helene Slansky, Andrew Firman, Jerod Day, Austin Weiss, Schanzy (Meeting Minutes),
1. Adoption of Agenda
a. Approved
2. Approval of December Board Minutes
a. Change the date on bottom
b. Approved
3. Public Comment
a. Several people have complained about simulator not being open
4. New Business
a. AGAB bylaws and amendments
i. Linda, 3.B change DOG to GM in all areas
ii. 2.c.1 - adjust yearly term variations
iii. If chairperson cannot attend then there should be a pro-temp
1. Helene will be secretary for rest of year
iv. Is there a need to open voting to outside of board? No
v. Vice-chair is preferred and needs to be added.
vi. What does just-cause mean? Do we need to define?
1. Yes, probably need to add.
vii. 3.b - change “remove” to “recuse”.
viii. 5. - change last sentence to remove Advisory Chairman President to President
5. GM Report
a. Sold out Twilight and gold in 40 mins
i. Still have silver and Platinum available
ii. College passes are now in person
iii. Punch passes have no cap and can renew throughout the year
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iv. General Public sale starts March 6
v. Shop credit was allowed for pass purchase if there was over $200 balance
1. 30/35 people qualified
2. There are concerns with this method. Feels like an old boy’s club.
a. Not fair that they were able to purchase prior to locals’ sale.
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vi. At this point the system wouldn’t allow the sale at Feb 17.
vii. Not the intent to continue in this method.
viii. Suggestion to manipulate system to work so that this can be avoided.
1. Ask at the qualifying what pass you would like.
2. Sell them the pass they want.
3. Can you refund the credit portion. - No, the system costs too much.
4. Can you advertise ahead to avoid separation. No
5. Can we adjust the policy of how to use shop credit?
ix. Should hit pass sale budget.
b. Restaurant Lease
i. Expires in October
ii. Forming RFP to present to City
iii. Want to see whoever runs it maintains character
1. $2000 monthly plus a % over certain sales
c. Hole 4/17 project
i. Has begun
ii. Will focus on hole 4 for now and pause 17 aspects.
iii. Build #4 tee boxes. Possibly use temp tee boxes for safety if necessary.
d. Golf Simulator
i. If Dominic or Jim are working then they will allow usage at $65 hourly.
e. Calendar of Events
i. Starting to add to Calendar
ii. Men’s and Ladies association will have 20 weeks.
iii. Some tournaments have added.
iv. Ted updated Men’s Club trophies
6. Superintendent update
a. Orlando show was incredible
i. Toured Bay Hill
ii. Equipment was mind blowing
1. Electric, robots, Zamboni (electric)
2. Very expensive but possible to figure out.
iii. Staffing needs, fortunate to have core group but need a few more.
iv. We’ll see how course comes out of winter
v. Looking at some new equipment
1. Kurt, mechanic, is great and getting all ready.
2. Nick Codd is coming back and looking at extending his education.
vi. Dominic is officially now Superintendent
vii. Looking at starting with electric greens mowers in future
viii. Need to update facilities with electric capabilities
ix. What is life span of batteries
1. Five years but growing
x. Aspen extends life span of equipment due to ongoing maintenance.
xi. Did shoveling snow off greens early pay off? Maybe. New products first.
7. Head Professional Report
i. Andrew Firman is Officially Head Professional
ii. Excited and not taking it lightly
b. Tournament schedule is in process
c. Golf Genius management to balance Ladies and Men’s Clubs
d. Looking for outside services manager. Keep eyes out for leads. Go to Cityofaspen.gov
for applying.
e. Inside staff looks good.
f. Garage sale of old rental clubs in mid to late April
g. New Callaway rentals coming soon.
h. Hired Anthony Garcia to Shop Manager to replace Caitlin who went to Skico full time.
i. Looking for Class A Assistant Professional
j. Job descriptions are aspengolf.com
k. What was the general consensus about new carts?
i. Never going back to lead acid batteries again.
8. Ladie’s club
a. Linda is in California
b. Board met recently.
i. Raised the rates from $90 to $100 to cover expenses
ii. Entry going to $150, $7.50 weekly, carts included.
iii. Negotiate with Golf Club for cart expense. About $3000.
iv. Anticipate new membership from down valley.
v. Moving forward with logo wear.
c. Must be affordable for everyone.
d. Annie is Interclub Captain again. $100 at other courses.
i. Uniforms will need to be paid for this year. How?
9. Men’s Club
a. Viable situation
b. Dues are going up due to Handicap fee increase. $70 to $90.
c. Ryder Cup will happen again.
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i. Proposed date at Aspen, June 18.
10. Old Business – None
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11. Next Meeting – March 14, 10:00 am Simulator Room
12. Adjourn