Mineola

In 1980, outside doors were replaced, and a liquor storage closet was built.

A new greens mower was purchased.

The Health Officer required that a plastic shield for the light fixture in the kitchen be installed.

The cart barn was enclosed with doors.

The club bought a new stereo system.

In 1981, china, glassware, and chairs were bought for the kitchen. Fifteen golf carts were purchased from Mickey Colvin for $15,000.

Green fees were increased to $5.00 for week days and $7.50 for Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

The price of a share of stock rose to $300.00.

In 1981, the books were audited by Billye Browning and Woody Rose.

In 1982, the East Texas Pool Service was employed to prepare the pool for opening and make all necessary repairs.

Two gasoline driven golf carts were purchased.

Masden Tractor Co. offered to lend a tractor to get caught up on the mowing.

Further improvements on the sprinkler system are needed.

The Ladies' Golf Association, a very loyal group which has been with us almost since the very beginning of the club, plans a club championship tournament and dinner in September.

Efforts are being made to achieve better communication and cooperation between club committees and employees.

The club will submit a new application for a charter, incorporating with the present officers. Under the new charter, we shall again apply for a Bingo license.

During the financially troublesome 30's & 40's the club failed to pay the state franchise tax, and the charter lapsed. In July 1982, the club submitted an application for a new charter, which includes the provision that Bingo profits will go to support a scholarship funds. With the new approved charter in hand a new application for a Bingo license was made in September.

We have to admire the indomitable spirit which pervaded the Mineola Country Club during its first fifty years, and we look forward with enthusiasm to the next fifty.

Mineola Country Club 1932-1982

Records say that the Mineola Country Club was first incorporated in January of 1932, making this year of 1982 the 50^th anniversary.

Board member Helen Wade has spent many, many hours researching old minutes, receipts and other sometimes musty records of the club. The highlights that she has gleaned from those records are most interesting, and the board felt that the membership would also enjoy this bit of local history—hence this pamphlet.

In reading through Helen's write-up one wonders how in the world the Club ever managed to survive all the problems it faced. The reason probably lies in the fact that the Club does fulfill a need of the community. And, we must say “Thanks” to all those fine folks who kept it going these fifty years.

--Woody Rose, Pres. 1982

Mamuel De La Rosa – V. P.

Billye Browning

Lucy Jane Bruce

Vince Colvin

Dan Kizer

Bob Madsen

Owen Lawrence

Helen Wade

Gene Mallory –Sec. Treas.