Gary Hoon, President

I live in Marysville, work in Sacramento, and you know what's in between. That's right, River Oaks Golf Club. My wife Sherry and I have been members since opening day. You will find us at the course weekend mornings and the odd afternoon. If you are new to our membership and see us, please introduce yourself; I would like to meet you. If you are looking for a club to join you must play River Oaks and meet some of our members. We really have a great group and I know you will have a good time.

As president, Gary presides as chairperson at all meetings of the club and board of directors; to see that the bylaws and other such rules and regulations of the club are properly and equitably enforced; calls special meetings as necessary; reports to the board of directors and to the membership of the club any infractions by members or a group thereof; to appoint such persons (i.e., newsletter chairperson, sergeant of arms) and committees as are necessary to carry on the operations of the club; exercise general supervision over the business and affairs of the club. Together with the Handicap Chair, is responsible to ensure that the club maintains compliance with the Handicap Certification requirement of the NCGA.

Any questions about the club? Contact Gary

Nancy Rosa,
Vice President/Secretary

Nancy started playing golf at a young age in Wisconsin. She went on to play in college in Texas. Nancy has been the Women’s Club Champion at River Oaks Golf Club every year since we have been holding this event (2001).

As Vice-President, Nancy assumes the duties of the President during periods of absence or disability of the president; arranges and directs all of the club’s amusements, celebrations and special events and to appoint such persons (i.e., social chairperson, commissioners) and committees as is deemed necessary to aid her.

As Secretary, Nancy keeps a full and complete record of the proceedings of the club’s meetings and to make sure that all information of the club’s activities be mailed to all members and/or posted on the website. Record minutes of Board meetings and assist board members with compiling club data (i.e., by-laws and amendments thereof).

Any questions about the club? Contact Nancy

Ted Gallagher, Treasurer

Ted Gallagher joined River Oaks (formerly Rio La Paz) the first time he saw it. He proudly carries his #1 membership card. Ted is hoping to have his wife, Mary, get in to the game as well, since her sister recently joined River Oaks and will likely be at the course quite often. Ted and his sons (Ryan and Sean, also members) play most weekends and believe that River Oaks is the "perfect" walking course.

Ted is responsible for maintaining the club checkbook, paying all bills that are submitted and as authorized by the president and/or tournament director, and to retain vouchers for bills submitted.

Any questions about the club? Contact Ted

Hal Daby, Handicap Chairperson

Hal is an avid golfer who is has recently semi-retired from work, allowing him more time to improve on his game. Hal and his wife Mary have been members at River Oaks since the summer of 2000.

Hal is responsible to ensure that the club maintains compliance with the Handicap Certification requirement of the NCGA. Hal is responsible for approval of membership applications and collects all monies relating to membership. Hal has many responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Providing a membership roster to the Treasurer for purposes of verifying membership status relating to NCGA dues payable
• Ensuring that transmission of scores is conducted timely to ensure that handicaps are properly displayed on the first of each month.
• Providing current handicap information as needed.
• Check handicaps of members to be checked for revision once each month

Decisions of the Handicap Chair with respect to individual handicaps shall be final and he/she shall have the power to impose penalties by way of handicap adjustments upon members who do not conform to proper scoring procedures or rules of play.

Currently the members who have attended the handicap certification program are Hal Daby and Mary Daby. Rio La Paz Golf Club is due for re-certification in 2007.

Any questions about the club? Contact Hal

Mary Daby ,
Tournament Director

Mary has been actively involved at River Oaks Golf Club since joining in 2000. An inaugural member of the Advisory Board to the owners and management of River Oaks and now as your tournament director, Mary plans the tournaments and most of the social functions of the club. But if you are around her, be sure to refer to our club as the "golf" club not the "men’s" club or "women’s" club or, as a strong believer in equality for both men and women in golf, Mary may send you to the "forward" or "championship" bathroom to have your mouth washed out with soap.

Mary is responsible in arranging, and is in charge of, all tournaments, matches and events of similar character in which the club may engage; to present trophies and prizes won in tournaments, and to ensure that notification of tournaments are available to members thirty days in advance of tournament dates. Mary is responsible for collecting all monies relating to tournaments. Mary also maintains a journal relating to tournament income and expenses to assist the treasurer with preparation of the year-end statements.

Any questions about the club? Contact Mary