Update: Results have been validated and summarized

This was extremely close!

A total of 160 votes were cast by current club members. That’s 48.9% of the current total of 327 members for 2017.

The winner with 76 votes (47.5%) is the Innova DC 28 Pro!

The DGA Mach X was just 1 vote behind with 75 votes (46.9%).

We also received 9 “No” votes (5.6%) with none of those voters expressing a preference for one of the two options offered.

Detailed, anonymous, results with comments can be found in a .pdf HERE.

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New Baskets for GGPDGC?

Background

After much discussion and debate, it is now time to settle this question in a fair and open manner: A vote where all current SFDGC members can make their voice heard.

The goal of this post is to present information to help club members make an informed decision. The vote will be in response to the following question where there 3 options to choose from:

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Should the SFDGC purchase new baskets to replace the current DGA Mach IIIs? If yes, which basket should be purchased?

• No – New baskets are NOT needed at this time
• Yes – DGA Mach X (light customization per SFR&P approval)
• Yes – Innova DisCatcher Pro 28 (custom green band per SFR&P approval)

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The option above that receives the most votes is the direction that club officers will pursue (relative majority “wins”). If the “No” option receives the most votes, we will not pursue new baskets at this time.

As previously communicated in our “New Baskets for GGPDGC – Next Steps” email and website post , a Request for Quote (RFQ) was sent to both DGA and Innova. The goal of the RFQ was to outline terms that would protect the interests of current and future SFDGC Members, independent of which target is chosen. Here are links to both the email content and RFQ:

• Next Steps Email
• Request for Quote (.pdf)

Summary of Responses to RFQ

We are extremely pleased to announce that both companies have provided quotes that meet all terms outlined in an aggressive RFQ with one minor exception: Both companies requested that the SFDGC officers do whatever they can to retain some branding on the chosen target.

Although this cannot be guaranteed, we have agreed to work with SFR&P to include some form of branding.

The pricing requested by the SFDGC and agreed to by DGA and Innova is very favorable to the club. As such, we agreed that this pricing would not be publicly disclosed to protect the business interests of both companies we are working with. However, we understand that voters would like to understand the financial impact to the club. To that end, we can say the following:

• The total price for new equipment will not exceed $7000
• The club has the funds to cover this cost and will retain a healthy balance
• The cost will be offset significantly by way of auctioning the existing targets

In summary, this is a significant expenditure by the club but we are in a position to purchase the new equipment without undermining our financial stability.

Time to Vote!

We, the club officers, do not take this decision lightly. A lot of time and effort has gone into preparing for this vote. All we ask is that people respect the efforts of your SFDGC Officers, DGA, and Innova in getting us to this point. We strongly urge Members to read the RFQ prior to voting to understand what is being offered from both manufacturers. This is a rare opportunity that may not present itself again in the future.

Voting opens on Friday, August 18th at 8am PDT and will close on Wednesday, August 23rd at 8am PDT (5 days). You must be a current member in 2017 to vote.

>>VOTE HERE<<

Thank you for your time!
Your SFDGC Officers:
Jon Toby – President
Shawn Mercy – Vice President
Steve Erle – Treasurer
Jerry Showman – Secretary