Chicago Chapter - American Singles Golf Association - July 2014
CELEBRATING 22 YEARS OF SINGLES GOLF IN AMERICA
Message from the President July is one of my favorite months for the ASGA of Chicago, as we have many great events during this month. Most notably, “The Chicago Challenge” which pits the trash talking “Salty Dogs” vs. the highly refined and intelligent “Stray Dogs”. (Guess it’s clear which team I am on). This is a wonderful weekend event and a great deal of fun. Team Captains Marie Di Vir-gilio (Salty’s) and Wayne Thompson (Stray’s) will certainly keep it lively.
Membership & Event attendance: Our membership list as of July 1st 2014 shows a total membership of 154 mem-bers. This is similar to recent years, but the mix of people has changed a bit in terms of being more active. It also ap-pears that our new members are taking an active role and attending multiple events. This is a positive! When looking at the first 15 golf events, our attendance is pretty much a mirror image of 2013 of an average of 35.2 mem-bers per event. This is a Macro-view, and we will continually be evaluating our out-ings and courses to insure we have good venues and attendance. But I am pleased with the direction we are going.
Past ASGA Events Pine Meadow, June 7 ~Coordinator: Jane Leary, Assistant Coordina-tors - Jeanne Schneeberger and Allen Chester
This event welcomed 40 golfers to Pine Meadow on a beautiful summer afternoon. Instead of the typical outing hole contests, each foursome played a modified version of golfers poker, with a prize awarded to one player in each foursome. The "losers" who took home the prizes included Greg Mieczynski, Tim Ryan, Ray Vogel, Paul Gentile, Kamal Dagher, Mary Lou Metzger, Kurt Kupitz, Don Hanson and Jeanne Schneeberger. Deerfield Golf Club, June 8th ~Coordinator: Bonnie Linklater, Assistant Coordinators Kathi Brown, Bill Forcade
It was a beautiful day and everyone showed up plus one. It was nice to see many stay after and use the patio. Closest to the pin on #8 - Patrice Al-Saden and Paul Reiter. On the green far from #13 - Linda Ciprella and Bob Ptak. Longest Putt Women - Loren Mercola. Longest Putt Men - Wayne Thompson. Straightest Drive #11 - Bonnie Linklater. The outing raised money for First Tee with $120.00 on pin number 3. Guess the number of tees
Upcoming Events Include (see SinglesGolf.com/events) ASGA in Scotland - July 24 - August 2, 2014. 9 nights/10 days
visiting St. Andrews, Gleneagles and Edinburgh, Scotland. Details at www.SinglesGolf.com/scotland
Denver's Rocky Mountain High Weekend - August 15-18, 2014. Details at www.SinglesGolf.com/RockyMountainHigh EVENT IS SOLD OUT!
ASGA's Western Caribbean Cruise - November 16-23, 2014. Sail out of Ft. Lauderdale for seven nights. Details at Singles-Golf.com/cruise
Office Hours: 9:00am to 2:00pm, M-F (Eastern) National Office: 704-889-4600 or 1-888-GOLFMATE
Next Mingle: TBD Mingle Location: TBD Our Website: www.ASGAChicago.org (See next page for list of officers and board members.) To join, renew dues, make a change of address, phone, etc., call National Hotline at left or go to www.SinglesGolf.com/join
Volunteer to help at our outings: Just a brief note to existing and new members who have not coordinated or assisted… please offer to help coordina-tor’s or volunteer to coordinate an event. The goal is to have different people “chipping in” to coordinate and assist. A great way for new members as well to get more established in the group.
Road Trips: I have been contacted by some other ASGA Chapters, Michigan and Phoenix, AZ hoping to include Chicago members in some outings. Please check the ASGA web page and the newsletter for details as it is always fun to play with different organizations.
The First Tee Of Greater Chicago: Jay Thompson reports that we earned over $300.00 for this charity at Country-side last weekend. The generosity of our members is greatly appreciated. My thanks to all coordinators, helpers, and members of the ASGA board for all your collective efforts. ~Dave Colbert
Chicago Chapter of the
American Singles Golf Association
President Dave Colbert
[email protected] 847-867-4116
Chairman of the Board Chris Coyne
[email protected] 630-824-8588
Golf Chairpersons Tim Dowling
[email protected] 847-370-3470
& Bill Forcade
[email protected] 708-408-3582
Social Chairpersons JoAnn Graske
[email protected] 630-732-3549
& Karen Stika
[email protected] 630-915-1933
Membership Chairperson Patsy Albrecht
[email protected] 630-721-1176
Communications Chairperson Cathy Hill
[email protected] 630-546-1564
Webmaster Tim Ryan
[email protected] 708-287-3948
Treasurer Dave Halper
[email protected] 630-405-9271
Secretary Nancy Hill
[email protected] 708-214-7944
Newsletter Margaret Onken
[email protected] 815-325-3948
raised $70.00. Kamal Dagher won 2 rounds of golf at Deerfield and Patrice Al-Saden won four tickets to the Encompass Champi-onship. The staff was friendly and very help-ful. Deerfield donated 2 rounds of golf and helped transport my 2 helpers (Tommy & Jamie) to hole 3 to collect money & give out sleeves of balls. Tommy is my 11 yr. old grandson. Tanna Farms, June 14th ~Coordinator - Robert Geeve, Assistant Coordina-tors - Martell Ganger, Cathy Hill, Dave Halper
Thirty nine golfers played Tanna Farms and Debora Braun rode the cart with Martell Gangler. Most golf balls lost - Lee Fayette (12 yikes) although he came back and won the shortest drive on hole # 2. Women’s closest to the pin - Julie Rosch. Men’s closest to the pin #11 - Mike Colli-gan. Women’s closest to the pin number 12 - Robin Rash. Men’s closest to the pin #12 Kamal Dagher. Women's Longest Drive #17 - Linda Ciprella. Men's Longest Drive #17 - John Edmonson. Women's Longest Putt #18 - Flo Brenna and Men's Longest Putt #18 - Bob Geeve. Lee Fayette was being very creative on the course with 12 lost golf balls . Best part of the outing was having Deborah Braun join us for the day! She has been missed!! Tanna Farms Golf Club staff has always treated us well and the outing ran without any problems. Golfers gathered on the patio of Boonies Bar & Grill for food / drink while waiting for the contest awards. After the awards Cathy Hill invited us to meet at her home in Mill Creek (5 minutes from Tanna Farms) for snacks and yes, more drinks. Some of us joined into the left, center & right dice game. A couple participates were very lucky. Countryside Golf Club, June 21 ~Coordinator Jay Thompson
Another fantastic event at Countryside Golf Club with a total of 77 people who at-tended this annual fun filled event. Hole #1 Closest to the Pole women Robin Rash, Hole #2 longest putt all Marie DiVirigilio. Hole #3 longest putt all - Marty Gangler, hole #5 closest to the pin men - Lyn Dickin-son. Hole #5 closest to the pin - Marty Gan-gler. Hole # 9 closest to the pin women Cathy Hill. Because this outing was a char-ity event $300.00 was raised which will be donated to TFTGC (The First Tee of Greater Chicago) Hole # 7 Charity Hole - Congratu-
lations goes to Tom Metzger who on the Traditional Course had the longest putt at 28’5”. Tom won a signed football and cou-pon. Additional hoopla goes to Mike Colli-gan who on Charity hole #15 Prairie Course made the longest putt at13’ 5”. Mike also took home a signed football and coupon. Hole # 12 closest to the pole women - Loren Mercola. Hole #14 Clos-est to the Pole Men Brad Bradfield. Hole #15 Closest to the Pin Women - Jeanne Schneeberger, Hole # 17 Closest to the Pole Men - Allen Chester. Putting contest winners - Traditional Course - Maggie Wu, Chris Coyne, Randal Franklin, Patrice Al-Saden. Prairie Course - Don Gagne, Deb Bradel, Tom Cech, Alice Syks. Women first to sign up Terry Ready. Men first to sign up Ken Kusumoto. Jay would also like to thank the 16 assistants who helped him coordinate this event. Seven Bridges Golf Club, June 28 ~Coordinator Jeanne Scheeberger, Assistant Coordinators Terry Ready and Jane Leary
A great day was spent at Seven Bridges with 42 Golfers attending the event. Fortunately we escaped the rain except for a little drizzle which felt good in what turned out to be a hot humid day. Awards went to Mary Lou Metzger - women’s proximity #15, Joe Krahulec - men’s prox-imity #6, Julie Rosch - longest drive women #7, John Edmonson - longest drive men #1, Jane Leary - longest putt women #12, Bob Geeve - longest putt men #11, Mary O’Brien longest putt uni-sex #18. Total number of putts high score - Doug MacFadden. Total number of lost balls (high score) Mike Kross. Total num-ber of strokes out of the bunker (high score) Terry Ready. Shortest drive Sharon Schreiber (guest). Dinner and awards followed at Suparossa Italian Res-taurant and a fun time was had by all.
Upcoming Events Harboside International Porside 1101 S. Doty Ave, East Chicago, IL, 60628 312-782-7837 Saturday, July 5 - First Tee Time: 3:00 pm Price: $65 / $70 (Guest) Maximum: 20 people RSVP/Signup by June 28, 2014 to: Tony Kopp - [email protected] - 708-388-2825 This is a carts-only event. Dinner and awards in clubhouse.
One Spot Left for Thunderhawk Thunderhawk Golf Club 39700 North Lewis Avenue, Beach Park, Illinois 60099 Sunday, July 6 - First Tee Time; 10.30 AM Price: $78.00/$83.00 Guest This is a carts only event Dinner/Prizes in clubhouse afterwards Mary Lou has one spot left for Thunder-hawk on July 6. RSVP to her at: Mary Lou Newbold-Metzger - [email protected] - 847-571-8602 George Dunne GC Oak Forest, IL July 12, 2014 - First Tee Time: 9:00 am Price: $150 Maximum: 52 people Contact: Tom Ulsperger - [email protected] - 708-508-1045
The challenge is a two-day event with various formats that are intended to create a Ryder Cup like atmosphere. The differ-ent formats are conducted as nine-hole matchplay competitions, with two on Satur-day and two on Sunday. Players must have a USGA/CDGA handicap or an alter-nate handicap that can be verified by peer review. This year the battle of The Stray Dogs captained by Wayne Thompson verses The Salty Dogs with opposing cap-tain Marie DiVirgillio. This event is always sure to please re-gardless of who wins! Non-compete op-tions are available for Saturday. Con-tact Tom Ullsperger now for more infor-mation. Challenge participants, please mark your calendars for the pre-event meeting to discuss formats, rules and pairings for Saturday's play. Here are the details: Monday, July 7th @ 6:30 p.m. Redstone American Grill 13 Lincoln Court Oak Brook Terrace, IL 60181 (630) 268-0313
Please RSVP to Tom Ullsperger if you plan to attend Support for Shore A special note to Debora Braun who has been recovering amazingly well over the past year. We are grateful to have her back with us and continue to wish Debora well on her road to recovery. Debora Braun is the Executive Director of Shore
which supports children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Shore hosts an annual golf fundraiser with the following information below for those who are interested in attending. Shore Community Services Golf Outing Deerfield Golf Club in Riverwoods, IL July 12-13, 2014 - First Tee Time: 12:00 PM Individual Golfer: $150 Foursome: $600 Dinner only: $50 Click here for details or contact Mary Matz at (847) 982-2030 ext. 21 or [email protected]. Stonewall Orchard GC -- July 19, 2014 25675 W. Highway 60, Grayslake, IL, 60030 847-740-4890 www.stonewallorchard.com July 19, 2014 -- First Tee Time: 1:40 PM Price: $64 / $69 (Guest) Maximum: 32 people RSVP/Signup by July 10, 2014 to: Ted Zillmer - [email protected] 312-203-4844 This is a carts-only event WhiteTail Ridge Golf Club -- July 20, 2014 7671 Clubhouse Dr, Yorkville, IL 60560 630-882-8988 www.whitetailridgegolfclub.com July 20, 2014 -- First Tee Time: 11:00 AM Price: $55 / $60 (Guest) Maximum: 32 people RSVP/Signup by July 11, 2014 to: Nancy HIll - [email protected] - 708-479-2820(home), 708-214-7944(cell) Carts-only event. Dinner/awards at the course Fox Bend Golf Course -- August 2, 2014 3516 Route 34, Oswego, IL, 60543 630-554-3939 www.foxbendgolfcourse.com August 2, 2014 - First Tee Time: 11:00 AM Price: $50 / $55 (Guest) Price-Walking: $39 / $44 (Guest) Maximum: 32 people RSVP/Signup by July 25, 2013 to: Marty Gangler - [email protected] - 847-774-3751 Will plan to eat on the deck afterwards (weather permitting) and awards will be given out at that time.
Briar Ridge Country Club -- August 16, 2014 123 Country Club Drive, Schererville, IN 46375 219-322-3660 www.briarridgecc.com August 16, 2014 -- First Tee Time: 12:00 PM Price: $65 / $70 (Guest) Price-Walking: $45 / $65 (Guest) Maximum: 32 people RSVP/Signup by August 8, 2014 to: Mari Lou McCann - [email protected] - 708-906-3820 This is a private country club so there is a dress code. Collared shirts and slacks/shorts. Jeans are not allowed. Dinner: TBD Oakbook Golf Club - August 23, 2014 2606 York Rd, Oakbrook, IL 60523 630-368-6411 http://www.oak-brook.org/index.aspx?nid=234 August 23, 2014 - First Tee Time: 12:39 Price: $63 / $68 (Guest) Price-Walking: $46 / $51 (Guest) Maximum: 40 people RSVP/Signup by August 15, 2014 to: Patrice Al-Saden - [email protected] - 312-694-0232 After golf: TBD Arrowhead Golf Club - August 24, 2014 26W151 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton, IL, 60189 630-653-5800 www.arrowheadgolfclub.org August 24, 2014 - First Tee Time: 12:00 Price: $67 / $72 (Guest) Price-Walking: $50 / $55 (Guest) Maximum: 32 people RSVP/Signup by August 14, 2014 to: Pat Porter - [email protected] - 630-665-1891 Glencoe GC - August 26, 2014 621 Westley Rd, Glencoe, IL 847-835-3330 www.glencoegolfclub.com August 26, 2014 -- First Tee Time: 11:00 AM Price: $63 / $68 (Guest) Maximum: 32 people RSVP/Signup by August 18, 2014 to: Karen Stitka - [email protected] - 630-915-1933 Awards in clubhouse, no dinner planned due to Ravina event that night
Invitation from ASGA Phoenix Chapter Labor Day Event Golf - Saturday Au-gust 30 - Monday September 1. Gold Canyon Golf Resort, Gold Can-yon Arizona You are now invited to the Labor Day Golf EVENT At Gold Canyon. Hello to all Golfer’s, it is time to commit to the Labor Day, two day golf event at Gold Canyon. The dates are: Arrival on Sat. Aug, 30th and stay Sat. night, Golf Sunday, Aug. 31st. at one of the two courses and stay Sunday night. Golf Monday, Sept. 1st. Labor Day , perhaps lunch after golf and then depart. There will be a hospitality room. Each day lunch and dinner are on an individual basis and not included in the package. The cost is the same as last year. For a single for the two night stay and two days of golf is $240.17. For a dou-ble for the two night stay and two days of golf is $160.47. Golf only is $35.00 for the Sidewinder, and $50.00 for the Dinosaur. Please call Cally Bracamonte, she is not always in, please leave her you name and number, she will get back to you. Her num-ber is 480-671-5546. Your credit card will not be charged until you arrive. Please, also let me know [email protected], or phone 815-341-3316. Let’s sign up now and get this on the books. Hope to see all, bring a guest, the guest is not charged any addi-tional charge. Also, you may call me with questions. I cannot do this without everyo-nes cooperation. Thank you, Charlene Larson Michigan Fall Trip to Gull Lake - Octo-ber 3-5, 2014Gull Lake 7417 North 38th Street, Augusta, Michigan 49012 - 630-882-8988 Michigan ASGA has coordinated a Fall Color Golf Package Friday-Sunday, 10/3-10/5. The package is 2 nights lodging, 3 days of unlimited golf on any of their 90 holes. The Villas each have 2 bedrooms, each with 2 full sized beds; a full kitchen, 2 baths, living room with TV. Currently they have enough availability for up to 68 golf-ers. They have a bar/grill with a full menu located within walking distance from the Villas. They also offer a "bring a full bbq grill" to your Villa location. Gull Lake is about a 2 1/2 hour drive from Chicago (a couple miles from Yarrow, if you've been on that trip). Chicago ASGA has visited
Gull Lake in the past and enjoyed the different courses very much. It also was in the fall and the colors were beauti-ful.For more information contact: Mary Ann Wenger - [email protected] - 248-249-2249 Thanks to everyone who helped coordinate an event or assisted in an event throughout the month of June. Have a wonderful 4th of July week-end! ~Margaret Onken
About Our Members Happy Birthday to these members: Dorothy Connolly - 07/27 James Gallagher - 07/09 Kay Gillespie - 07/30 Eileen Graziano - 08/14 Greg Hohner - 07/29 Brian Krauss - 07/30 Robert Lewandowski - 08/08 Greg Mieczynski - 07/02 John Miller - 07/18 Jeanne Schneeberger - 08/04 Greg Sells - 08/08 Peggy Sodini - 07/24 Valerie Vizgirda - 08/15 Alice Zyks - 07/17 These members are up for renewal: (date shown is last day of membership) Patrice Al-Saden - 07/31/2014 Royal Basich - 07/31/2014 Michael Colligan - 07/31/2014 Kim Collins - 07/31/2014 George Dammer - 07/31/2014 Lyn Dickinson - 07/31/2014 James Gallagher - 07/31/2014 JoAnn Graske - 07/31/2014 Mary Joy - 07/31/2014 Robert Lewandowski - 07/31/2014 Daniel Noel - 07/31/2014 Carol Reichart - 07/31/2014 Scott Wilson - 07/31/2014 Welcome newest members: Bill Artlip - Joined 05/21/2014 Catherine Byrne - Joined 05/12/2014 Cristina Chertes - Joined 05/19/2014 Richard Michael - Joined 06/23/2014 Denise Oleske - Joined 06/13/2014 Paul Reiter - Joined 06/02/2014 Matthew Rozasnki - Joined 06/18/2014 Paul Styles - Joined 06/13/2014 Pat Vaughan - Joined 05/06/2014 Ruth Wiechmann Browne - Joined 05/27/2014
These members recently renewed: Susan Barton Linda Ciprella Dave Colbert Christine Coyne Roxane Engel Bill Erickson Kathy Fox Nancy Hill Jane Leary Douglas MacFarlane Rebecca Marquardt Greg Mieczynski Margaret Onken James Poplett Keith Reifel Jeanne Schneeberger Raymond Vogel
These members did not renew their dues: (date shown is date membership expired) Bob Almada - 06/30/2014 Kathy Braun - 05/31/2014 Tom Cech - 06/30/2014 Allen Chester - 05/31/2014 Jim Coates - 06/30/2014 Susan Deisinger - 06/30/2014 Christina Hollis - 06/30/2014 Hariharan Kannan - 05/31/2014 Wayne Koerner - 05/31/2014 Mari Lou McCann - 05/31/2014 Jim Mulbrandon - 06/30/2014 Cynthia Oliver - 05/31/2014 Patricia Porter - 05/31/2014 Michael Siry - 06/30/2014 Christine Zemlik - 05/31/2014
Our chapter currently has 147 members.
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