Killington
posted
Mar 14, 2013
In the midst of Green Mountain National Golf Course's best year
since the recession hit, the Town of Killington took action to
strengthen the long-term viability of the course by establishing a
Golf Course Advisory Committee, charged with capital and long term
strategic planning. Now, just six months after its creation in
August 2012, the committee has reached a significant milestone with
the completion of the first-ever capital plan for the golf
course.
The capital plan comes on the heels of a very successful golf
season in 2012, fueled by an early Spring opening, which generated
higher-than-expected sales and lead into a busy summer. Good
weather throughout the season helped the course exceed revenue
projections while keeping facility expenses low. Town officials are
energized by the season at the course and the golf committee's
rapid progress.
"The capital plan details a schedule and budget for major
improvements and equipment purchases, providing another tool to
effectively manage long term expenses," says GMN General Manager
David Soucy. "I am extremely grateful to the committee for their
work and continued dedication."
The committee was formed to serve in a high-level advisory
capacity to the Green Mountain National Golf Course general
manager, the Town Manager and the Killington Board of Selectmen in
the areas of capital and long term strategic planning, financial
reporting, membership development, and improving the "Stay and
Play" partnerships with area hotels, inns and lodges. Both the
capital plan and the forthcoming long-term strategic plan recognize
the original purpose of the golf course construction, as cited in
the 1994 Town of Sherburne Annual Report, "…to foster summer
visitations to Killington from beyond commuting range."
The Town of Killington's Golf Advisory Committee meets monthly,
with the next meeting scheduled for March 18 at 2 p.m. Committee
members are Leo Davin, Mary Furlong, Ken Lee and Peter
Metzler. The Green Mountain National Capital Improvement Plan
is listed in the Town Report, available online at
www.killingtontown.com.
