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Volume 23-Issue 1 Feb-Apr 2016 A Pitch from the Editor On, December 24th, it was a balmy 63 degree day and pitching outside on the clay was a welcomed reality.

Whether it be a singles, quarter or doubles tournament someone is usually at the building. Other indoor pitching facilities are Floyd, Hamilton, Ontario and Erie, Pa.

Bill is a long time member of Tri-County and this tournament is to honor him for what he contributes to the game of Extra! Extra! Spring Meeting Set Being held in Waterloo!

1 Volume 23-Issue 1 Feb-Apr 2016 A Pitch from the Editor On, December 24th, it was a balmy 63 degree day and pitching outside on the clay was a welcomed reality. Pitching at the indoor courts in Groton are winding down already. If you have the itch to pitch go to Groton. Just about any given Saturday something is going on there as far as pitching. Whether it be a singles, quarter or doubles tournament someone is usually at the building. Other indoor pitching facilities are Floyd, Hamilton, Ontario and Erie, Pa. On April 16th at Tri-County HC, in Groton, there will be an appreciation doubles tournament for William Hornbuckle. Bill is a long time member of Tri-County and this tournament is to honor him for what he contributes to the game of Extra! Extra! Spring Meeting Set Being held in Waterloo! Details on page 7 horseshoes. Details are on page 6. Please remember that this years format for Championship Men (12), Women (6) and Elders (8) has changed. On page 2, I have the top averages in each group and also goes into detail who would be on the bubble. This will be updated in the May issue and online throughout the summer. Frank is wondering if anyone in our charter has or knows of anyone with portable courts that could be used in an event in Troy, NY. Is there anyone willing to make some portable courts? Please contact Frank K for further details. May you pitch lots of RINGERS this pitching season! ~Karen To send for your 2016 membership...see page 8 for the m e m b e r s h i p r e n e w a l application! President s Message Hi everyone, I hope all your Holidays went well. As President, I felt 2015 went well and that as an organization our problems still revolve around membership and getting our juniors out to play in the tournaments. Communication of new ideas or suggestions has been slow and I have not heard or received any complaints or concerns. I would also like to remind everyone that our Charter s Annual Spring meeting is just around the corner. I have asked the Waterloo HC to host the spring meeting and they have agreed. The meeting is scheduled for April 30, 2016 at 10:00 am. I again urge all of our Charter s clubs to make every effort they can to get at least one delegate from each club to attend and represent their voting interests. This spring we will have several issues that may change the dynamics of our organization and I feel that it is very important for all member votes and concerns to be heard. I also remind all clubs to notify our Secretary/Treasurer, Bob Klock, of who your delegates will be and that this should be done by March 31st. Independent members can also act as delegates for other independent members unable to attend, you will need written permission of those that you will be representing and will need to notify Bob with the number and names by March 31st. Looking forward to meeting and working with you to ensure our Charter s future. Hoping we have a great turnout for our spring meeting. Sincerely, Frank Kwiatkowski Inside this issue: Top Averages Horseshoe News Club Directory 4 Treasurer s Report... 5 Membership Info... 6 Spring Meeting Set.. 7 NHPA Application... 8

Volume 23-Issue 1 the Mud Published by the New York State Horseshoe Pitcher s Association President: Frank Kwiatkowski 5700 Minerva Dr., Lakeview, NY 14085 (716) 627-4708 E-mail: nyftk221@aim.

2 Volume 23-Issue 1 the Mud Published by the New York State Horseshoe Pitcher s Association President: Frank Kwiatkowski 5700 Minerva Dr., Lakeview, NY (716) nyftk221@aim.com 1st Vice President: Roger Chase 42 Wilcox Ave., Oneonta, NY (607) rogerchase300@yahoo.com 2nd Vice President: Al Buckland 402 Shorewood Dr. Hammondsport, NY (607) NHPA Regional Director, NYS Sec./Treas. & NYS Statistician: Bob Klock P.O. Box 478 Spencer, NY (607) tictoklock@frontier.com NHPA Asst. Regional Director: Charles Reigles 2707 North St. Endwell, NY (607) NHPA Asst. Regional Director: Ralph Whitney 3817 Rt. 394 Ashville, NY (716) Hall of Fame Chairperson: Rose Wright 1 Englebride Pl. Newburgh, NY (845) rsw1115@aol.com Youth Director: Gary Barteau 88 West Ave. Angelica, NY (585) Election Committee Chairperson: Rowland Rupp 132 Burroghs Dr. Snyder, NY Newsletter Editor & Web Mistress: Karen Graham P.O. Box 32, North Bay, NY (315) Mudeditor@yahoo.com 2015 NYS CHAMPIONS Men David Conrad 56.35% Women Karen Graham 68.97% Elders Zeke Montroy 57.89% Sr. Men Robert Mills 26.11% Jr Girl Alyssa Townsend 18.00% Jr Boy Gavin Barteau 20.50% DOUBLES Tim Collier & George Harageones Subscriptions: For members of the NYSHPA, the cost of the MUD is included in the member s annual dues. For non members, subscriptions are $4.00 per year for 3 issues. Send payment and address to: Bob Klock P.O. Box 478 Spencer, NY Advertising is on a space available basis. For rates and details contact: Bob Klock. Make checks payable to NYSHPA NYSHPA WEBSITE: NHPA WEBSITE NY s Top Percentages for the Men, Women & Elders Men 1. Ken Fraser Jerry Bernard Alan Overbaugh Paul Black Tom Bernard David Conrad Tim Collier Dennis Leonard Pidge Cole George Harageones Doug Kannus John Perry Dave G Scott Pat Spruce Linwood Standish Richard Marks Jr Elders 1. Albert Montroy Dale Catlin Bradley Johnson Jack Stenberg Harold Uncapher Henry Grulkowski Mark Riley Cliff Bidwell Lee Coon Robert Keefer Manley Nipe John M Laughlin James Zimmerman John Pautler Gerald Donahue Bill McGlynn Women 1. Karen Graham Ellen Perry Julie Bernard Sue Lauglin Sarah Gooch Carolyn Slaughter Susan Way Rose Wright Wendy Maston Kelly Gebauer Dawn MaClain Catherine Snayczuk Juniors 1. Gavin Barteau Alyssa Townsend Brennen Latimore Seth Doctor Tyler Doctor Kaetlyn Harageones Peter Twist 4.16 (Stats as of Jan. 24, 2016) Check website Top Averages Happy Valentine s Day Proposals to amend the Constitution & Bylaws Article VIII: State Doubles Tournament Currently reads: Page 2 #5 Scorekeeping fee: There shall be a scorekeeping fee of $1.00 per team/ per game. This is to assist in the securing of scorekeepers for this state championship event. Change to read: #5 Scorekeeping fee: There shall be a scorekeeping fee of $2.00 per team/ per game. This is to assist in the securing of scorekeepers for this state championship event. Respectfully Submitted by Kevin Green

Page 3 July 25th-August 6th If you plan on attending the World Tournament in Montgomery, Alabama you must send your entry fee in before May 15th.

Also, I will have it on our own website nyshpa.org/nyshpa/ index.html Bookmark our website for easy access.

FUN FACTS At the 2015 State Championships, tournament director Karen Graham, gathered information on the make of shoe and what style was thrown.

Ken Fraser helped put this stat together for championship play.

3 Page 3 July 25th-August 6th If you plan on attending the World Tournament in Montgomery, Alabama you must send your entry fee in before May 15th. You must have played in 4 sanctioned events from May 16, 2015 to May 15, You can obtain the application by going to and follow the links. Also, I will have it on our own website nyshpa.org/nyshpa/ index.html Bookmark our website for easy access. Be sure to book your hotel stay and mention the world horseshoe tournament for a possible discount. FUN FACTS At the 2015 State Championships, tournament director Karen Graham, gathered information on the make of shoe and what style was thrown. 21 different brands were used, most popular being Deadeyes, Allen Francis, Snyder, Mustang and Challenger. Most popular style used was the flip. Ken Fraser helped put this stat together for championship play. Men Championship Women Championship Elder Men Championship D Conrad A Overbaugh G Bernard D Leonard T Bernard P Black G Harageones P Cole 1 1/4 AF Signature 1 1/4 Ted Allen 1 1/4 Ted Allen 3/4 Clydesdale 1 1/4 Ted Allen 1 3/4 AF Legacy 1 1/4 AF Legacy 1 1/4 Big Foot K Graham single flip Glory E Perry single flip Bronco S Laughlin single flip Snyder J Bernard single flip Snyder C Slaughter single flip Ted Allen R Wright single flip M & M S Gooch single flip Cal-Flip C Miller single flip Deadeye Z Montroy single flip Diamond M Riley single flip Snyder J Stenberg 1 1/4 EZ Grip L Coon 1 1/4 Ted Allen B Johnson single flip Snyder D Catlin single flip Snyder G Barteau single flip Snyder C Reigles single flip Imperial NHPA NEWS: Early in 2015, the NHPA announced the launch of a logo design contest in effort to bring a stronger visual identity to the association. They received 20 entries and they were displayed the second week at the world tournament last year in Topeka, Kansas. John Martin from Binghamton, NY had submitted a very nice design that was in the running, the voting took place online in early November. Congratulations to all that submitted the logos. < --- John s entry Winning entry ---> Bobby White, Pa. ELECTION NOTICE The NYSHPA office of President and Vice President are due to be held at the Spring meeting. Anyone interested in running for these offices, including the incumbents, which are Frank Kwiatkowski, President and Roger Chase, Vice President should send a brief resume and platform by March 31st. To: Chairman of Elections Rowland A Rupp 132 Burroughs Drive Amherst, NY Call if you have any questions

4 Volume 23-Issue 1 Page 4 NYS CLUB DIRECTORY Latest Club Contact List 14 Active Clubs Updated Jan CLUB NAME LOCATION CONTACT PHONE NUMBER SANC-CERT. Andes Andes Adam VanValkenburgh NO Catskill Mountain Deposit Robert Mills NO Chautauqua Lake Jamestown Ralph Whitney NO Concord Springville Wayne Goodridge YES Crow s Nest Getzville Norman Wehrung NO Floyd Floyd Jim Moore YES Forestville Flingers Forestville Lyle Dorler NO Hornell Hornell Dave Wilkinson YES Leroy Leroy Martin Lindner YES Lockport Lockport Paul Thomas NO Mid Hudson Newburgh Rose Wright YES Odessa Odessa Ernie Pound YES Pine Grove Camden Natanna Maggio YES Pioneer Syracuse Lance Hinman YES Queen City Elmira Jerry Bernard NO Round Robin Delevan Dean Rogers YES Seneca Hammondsport Al Buckland NO S. New Berlin S New Berlin Gary Fisher YES Southern Tier Johnson City Charlie Reigles YES Tri County Groton Eric Conrad YES Waterloo Ringers Waterloo Kevin Green YES NYS ADDITIONAL SANCTIONED CERTIFIED COURTS/PITS Farnes Road Pit Canton Dick Pike NO Jessmore Courts Oswego Jerry Jessmore NO Leo s Court Dundee Al Buckland NO William Street Park Corning Ray Hall NO Moose Club Montour Falls Ernie Pound NO Olsen s Barn Geneva Kevin Green YES Fuming about Painting World Tournament Stakes by Jerry LaBrosse I was informed of concerns about the fumes and smell from the white spray paint used on the stakes. NHPA President Stu Sipma asked me to research this issue and make some recommendations to the board for future World Tournaments. I tested several different methods of making the stake white. Chalk is messy, doesn t cover well, and doesn t last long. Any method of non-aerosol painting, such as a small roller or brush, is just not practical. Shoe polish is also not a practical solution for this purpose. With all this said, here are the recommendations I have for this issue moving into future World Tournaments: 1. Quality paint: there is a huge difference in the type and quality of spray paint available. White primer has more pigment and will cover better. Trying three different brands, all at about $3 per can, they all covered far better than the cheap off-brands. Better coverage equals less paint needed. So my first suggestion is to purchase white primer paint, making sure it is the fast drying variety. 2. Have volunteers shake every can of paint purchased before it goes out onto the floor. Nobody knows how long the paint we purchase has been sitting on the shelf or in storage. This paint is not pre-shaken before you buy it. Shaking the paint can is hugely important. (Continued on page 5)

2016 NYSHPA TREASURER S REPORT (As of January 24, 2016) INCOME CATEGORIES Interest/Donations Income Interest/Donations 266.00 Total Interest/Donations Income 266.

5 2016 NYSHPA TREASURER S REPORT (As of January 24, 2016) INCOME CATEGORIES Interest/Donations Income Interest/Donations Total Interest/Donations Income Junior Fund Inflow Afghan/Raffles 0.00 Donations Total Junior Fund Inflow Membership Dues Total Membership Dues Other Income Misc. & bad check fee /50 Draw (37) Total Other Income Pins & Patches Total Pins & Patches TOTAL INCOME EXPENSE CATEGORIES Hall of Fame Jackets/Plaques (3 & 1) 0.00 Postage/Supplies/Exp 0.00 Total Hall of Fame 0.00 Jr. Program NHPA Dues 2015 (0) 0.00 NHPA Dues 2016 (3) Tickets/Awards 0.00 Horseshoes Total Junior Outflow Miscellaneous Reorder pins/patches, etc Website Fee 0.00 Total Misc NHPA Dues 2015 Adult Adult TOTAL NHPA DUES NYS TOURNAMENT (0) juniors State Contribution 0.00 (0) adults Doubles Contribution (29) teams Total NYS Tournament Office Supplies Printer Cartridge Paper, Labels, etc Total Office Supplies Overpayment /50 draw payout Total Overpayment Phone Total Phone 0.00 Postage Newsletter Stamps Total Postage Printing (copies) Mud = Total Printing = Stipend Analyst Mud Editor President Sec/Treas Tourn Director Total Stipends TOTAL EXPENSES Previous Balance INCOME LESS EXPENSES Junior Fund NYSHPA Total Current Balance Submitted by Sec/Treas. Bob Klock Carded?? published in Newsline January-February Issue 2016 A feature of the new 2016 membership card is a place to designate a granted medical exemption. These exemptions are going to be tracked more closely, particularly at this year s World Tournament. If your charter has granted you a medical exemption, make sure you are able to provide copies of the NHPA provided exemption forms. Fuming (continued from page 4) 3. Open a dialog about this topic when we have all the players in the awards room for announcements. Explain that to minimize the overspray, hold the can no more three inches from the stake. Move up and down the stake with a slow steady motion. With a little practice, a person can easily spray a stake with two passes and very little overspray.

Court Etiquette 1. Always maintain a friendly, civil attitude towards your opponent, judges and scorekeepers. RIP 2. Opponents should shake hands at the beginning of each match.

2016 the Appreciation Walking Doubles will be dedicated to the William Bill Hornbuckle. This is an acknowledgement to what Bill has and does contribute to the game of horseshoes.

6 Court Etiquette 1. Always maintain a friendly, civil attitude towards your opponent, judges and scorekeepers. RIP 2. Opponents should shake hands at the beginning of each match. the Mud Page 6 Service Year Award Patches Appreciation Tournament Tri-County HC Director Eric Conrad Lorraine Thomas Paul Thomas Charles Dickinson David Scott 50+yrs 50+yrs 50+yrs 40yrs On April 16, 2016 the Appreciation Walking Doubles will be dedicated to the William Bill Hornbuckle. This is an acknowledgement to what Bill has and does contribute to the game of horseshoes. Anthony DiBesco Sr Donald Ezman Tim Lidell Deadline April 6, 2016 Limited to four, 8 team classes 110% cap on Combined Ringer % Timothy Marks Allen Bush $25.00 per team~100% payback Timothy Stafford Ronald Poorman Edward O Rourke Clint Peterson C and D compete at 9 AM Acknowledgement at NOON A and B compete at 1:30 PM All proceeds from 50/50 will also become prizes David Hinman Pidge Cole Ted Galvin Avenancio Gonzalez Donald McCray James Zimmerman Otis Blakeslee WELCOME NEW MEMBERS 2016 New Members (1st Quarter) NYS MEMBERSHIP Adults: Joel Hines Leroy Sonker Lockport Matthew Fitzwater Elisabeth Dart Manchester Port Byron Women 13 REMINDERS Juniors: 3 ~March 31~ Send the names of the delegates attending the Spring Meeting to Bob Klock ~March 31~ Names of candidates running for the office of President and VP to Rowland Rupp Election Committee Chairperson. ~April 30~ NYSHPA Spring Meeting Waterloo Sportsman's Club Start Time: 10:00 am ~May 15~ World Tournament application deadline & 4 sanction events for it. 50/50 State Draw 2016 Payout is currently at $92.50, 37 member participation so far 2015 Winner Ted Galvin of Levittown $ Ernie Graham/Dave Scott Award This is a Memorial Award adopted by the Organization in 1990 and Ken Nixon donated this plaque in memory of Ernie and Dave in recognition for their efforts and dedication to the Junior Horseshoe pitching program. (view recipients online) Boys 3 Girls 0 In Memoriam Omar Truesdell Ronald Walker David Harnden Donald Smith Sam Barbuto

Volume 23-Issue 1 Page 7 NYSHPA SPRING MEETING SET Date: Saturday, April 30, 2016 Coffee & Donuts @ 9:30 am Meeting Start Time: 10:00 am Place: Waterloo Sportsman s Club Any club or independent who

7 Volume 23-Issue 1 Page 7 NYSHPA SPRING MEETING SET Date: Saturday, April 30, 2016 Coffee & 9:30 am Meeting Start Time: 10:00 am Place: Waterloo Sportsman s Club Any club or independent who would like an active voice in the NYSHPA should send a delegate to attend the annual Spring Meeting. Election of officers, bylaw proposals, the state singles and doubles tournament host site will be discussed and voted on. Following the meeting there will be a sanction tournament see entry form below. The Waterloo Sportsman s Club will be serving a Roast Beef Dinner approximately at 5 PM cost around $ Please circle Yes or No on provided application if you are attending the dinner. UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS Tri-County HC Tournament Director Eric Conrad, 9096 W. Creek Rd., Berkshire, NY Phone: DATE DEADLINE HOST CLUB FORMAT ENTRY FEE None Quarter Tournament 11 am sign-up $ None Tri-County Walking Doubles Walking Doubles sign in 11 am $25.00 a team Tri-County March Open Sanctioned Singles $ None Quarter Tournament 11 am sign-up $ None Tri-County Walking Doubles Walking Doubles sign in 11 am $25.00 a team Tri-County April Open Sanctioned Singles $ Appreciation Tournament Walking Doubles (Page 6) $25.00 a team Spring Fling Waterloo Sanctioned Singles $20.00 Dinner YES OR NO Spring Fling, April 30th Tournament Application (held at Waterloo Ringers after Spring Meeting) Name: Address: City: State: Zip: NHPA Card No. Ringer % Phone # Make checks payable to: Kevin Green Sr. Cost: $20.00 Deadline: April 15, 2015 Send application to: Kevin Green Sr., 793 Spring Lake Rd., Port Byron, NY If anyone is interested in Medical exemption forms - please contact Sec-Treas Bob Klock this information can be found on page 2. Thank You to Chuck Reigles for the donation of $225. The money was raised through pen sales, printing done by Sanzo Specialties. ~Bob Klock

8 the Mud New York State Horseshoe Pitcher s Association Karen Graham, Editor P.O. Box 32 North Bay, NY First Class «Sanction» «First Name» «Last Name» «Address Line 1» «City», «State» «ZIP Code» 2016 Membership Application & Order Form NHPA & NYSHPA Name: Telephone Number: ( ) Permanent Address: Street City: Zip Check one Newsletter communication method: NYSHPA WEBSITE HARD COPY MAIL Address Club Affiliation Or Independent Member Please check type of application and your division of participation. NEW RENEWAL Date of Birth: Men 40 Men 30 (must be 70) Women NHPA # Junior Boy Junior Girl (a junior cannot be greater than age 18 during the entire year) Junior Boy 20 Junior Girl 20 (until end of year following 11th birthday) APPLICATION DUES & ORDER FORM TOTALS - Add $5.00 To enter NYSHPA 50/50 DRAWING on Labor Day Junior State and National Dues $ Adult State and National Dues $27.00 Make check payable to: NYSHPA or N.Y.S. Shoulder Patch $3.00 New York State Horseshoe Pitchers Association N.Y.S. Patch Logo (regular.) Decal $3.00 Please return to: Robert Klock, NYSHPA Sec/Treas N.Y.S. Patch Logo (inside window) Decal $3.00 P.O. Box 478 N.Y.S. Pin $4.00 Spencer, NY Total Dollar Amount: $ tictoklock@frontier.com

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