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Clubhouse reports slow January revenue; grounds crew flags $15,000 algae-control option
Summary
Club employee Megan Hawthorne told the board January brought about $4,500 in sales and $500 in ad revenue and proposed promotional ideas; groundskeeper Jacob Fuehrer reported dry conditions, ongoing tank watering and mentioned a vendor 'Water Ox' algae-control product priced at roughly $15,000 that is unaffordable this year.
Club employee Megan Hawthorne told the board that January had been a slow month with approximately $4,500 in sales and about $500 in advertising revenue; she said a few memberships were sold and there were no major expenses to report. Hawthorne outlined possible promotions to boost offseason traffic — including a Chamber punch-card partnership and a buy-30-minutes-of-simulator-time-get-30-minutes-free offer — and said an inquiry from the Badger Boosters about a proposed "speed tournament" would need further details on timing.
Jacob Fuehrer, a club employee responsible for grounds work, reported that conditions remain dry and he is continuing tank watering, refinishing tee markers and preparing several equipment projects. Fuehrer said a distributor recommended a product called a Water Ox to address pond algae; he estimated the product would cost about $15,000 and said the club could not afford it this year but could consider it during the budget process.
Board members did not commit funds in the meeting. Board member Hernstrom suggested consulting a Chamber contact, Chris Hernstrom, for additional information about the proposed Chamber promotion.
