Speaker 2 (unnamed meeting participant) opened the new-business discussion by urging the group to set rates for 2026 so details can be distributed to members and the public: "I'd like to set the rates to 2026 today if possible, so I can get the information out to everybody," he said.

The group reviewed the effect of prior rate increases on membership. Speaker 2 said the board previously raised membership rates substantially and estimated that the change reduced membership numbers "to the tune of about 10%" before modestly restoring prices. He said juniors have comparatively favorable rates and that member composition is driving some financial outcomes.

Participants debated cart and green fees. Speaker 2 and others acknowledged receiving complaints that cart fees are higher than other local courses; Speaker 2 summarized: "I have received, you know, a few complaints about the cart fees being a little bit higher than the local." No change or formal vote on rates was recorded in the transcript; the matter was framed as a proposal for the board to set rates now and finalize a rate sheet to be shared with members.

Why it matters: setting rates and membership policies affects revenue, enrollment and how the course balances green fees, cart fees and membership benefits. The meeting transcript records discussion and preferences but does not record any formal motion or final decision on 2026 rates.

What’s next: Speaker 2 said he will distribute the draft rate sheet and requested feedback; the transcript contains no recorded motion, second or vote on rate changes.