CELEBRATING 26 YEARS OF SINGLES GOLF IN AMERICA. SW Florida Chapter - American Singles Golf Association - May 2018

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1 CELEBRATING 26 YEARS OF SINGLES GOLF IN AMERICA SW Florida Chapter - American Singles Golf Association - May 2018 President s Remarks ~Kathy Sloan...12 years now... Safe travels to our Snowbird members have a great summer. Those of us who stay here will be having a wonderful time playing all of the private Clubs that are closed to us during Season. All of these clubs have dress codes, pace of play rules, and Rangers who actually insist that you speed up or pick up and move forward. Please don t let that happen...it reflects on our Chapter. Also, fill divots (plus one) repair ball marks, and respect conservation areas. That means you. Don t hunt for balls in restricted areas. Our Wednesdays at Pelican Sound will now start earlier and Lunch will be in the River Club. As far as I know, all other Clubs will serve us lunch in the Clubhouse. As you will note, up top, I have been President for 12 years now. Some say I have spoiled you. All I know is I am tired and it is time for someone else to step up and take over. I have worked the Chapter for 12 years, and I will give 12 weeks more to help those who wish to take over. Take this announcement seriously. Upcoming events... May...June May 5th, at Copperleaf GC Tees from 10:00 Price $39 Clubhouse after golf May 16th Pelican Sound Tees 8:42ish River Club after golf May 19th at Wyndemere Tee Times 10:00 Price $55 lunch in the Clubhouse May 23rd WEDNESDAY at Wild Cat Run Tees 9:00 Price $60 May 26th at Spring Run Tees from 8:18 to 9:22 Price $40...$52 w/lunch May 30th Pelican Sound Tees 8:42ish River Club after golf June 2nd at Heritage Bay Tee times & Price TBA June 6th, WEDNESDAY, at Pelican Sound Tees 8:42 Price $39 lunch in River Club June 9th open June 20th, WEDNESDAY, at Pelican Sound Tees 8:42 Lunch in River Club June 23rd at Wild Cat Run Tees 10:00 Price $60 Lunch? June 27th at Mediterra Tees & Price TBA lunch in Clubhouse Please, please, please arrive 30 minutes prior to your tee time. If you want to sign up for any of these events and have not been on our Sign Up Genius site... kesloan43@ yahoo.com or ASGASWFL@comcast.net Upcoming Multi-Chapter Events (see SinglesGolf.com/events) The Reunion in Pinehurst May 25-28, Return to the site of various U. S. Opens in the middle of North Carolina. Three nights, two rounds of golf + 2 optional rounds, dinners, etc. Details at ASGA in Ireland / Northern Ireland June 30 - July 11, Visit Dublin, Waterford, Cork, Galway and Belfast! We have over 40 who have already paid for their trip! Full details, cost, cities & hotels, courses, etc. posted at River Cruise - Paris, France, September 11-18, This will be a river cruise up the Seine River. We'd like to spend days in France. Of course, if you have the time, you can spend some extra days in Paris with friends. Secure a cabin-mate and save $$. Details at SinglesGolf.com/RiverCruise - the site has a cost chart and list of who's coming. To see a video of the river cruise, go to SinglesGolf.com/RiverCruiseVideo Regular Meeting Date Socials are after our golf events on Saturday - either Duffy s or Fitzgerald s Next Meeting & Location TBD Our Chapter Website (See next page for list of officers and board members.) National Office Office Hours: 9:00am to 2:00pm, M-F (Eastern) National Office: or GOLFMATE Go to to make changes to your address, phone, etc. To join or renew your dues, go to Singles Golf is a registered trademark of ASGA, Inc.

2 Southwest Florida Chapter of the American Singles Golf Association President Kathy Sloan Chairman of the Board Darrell March Golf Chairperson Kathy Sloan Social Chairpersons Barb De Bono Membership Chairperson Elizabeth Mark Communications Chairperson Kathy Sloan Secretary Vacant TM Treasurer Thomas Kinniry Membership Committee Report ~Elizabeth Mark We are hovering around 150 members WOW!!! Our newest members: We are definitely growing! New Members: Maureen Reed, Bob Birk, Bill Becker, Candace Cassidy, Karen Tisue & Clare Glynn. Plus we have LOTS of renewals. WELCOME to all of our new members and our renewals!!!! We must re-state that guests are welcome twice, but then they must join. The same goes for members who have not renewed. They cannot take part in our golf events or socials if their membership is not current. We welcome our newest members and encourage those whose member- ships have lapsed to renew promptly. Most of our new members are coming by word of mouth, so talk our Chapter up with your friends. That s why we are such a fun group! Social Committee ~Barb De Bono...plus Barb is working to set golf events for July & August We socialize after all of our events... Country Creek and Omar Baker are already booked for our 2018 Christmas Party!!!! Treasurer s Report Tom says we have money in the bank and that s always a good thing. Thank you Tom!!! About Our Members (THIS REPORT RAN 05/05/2018) Happy Birthday to these members: Cheryl Alix - 05/06 Marcy Amble - 06/08 Bill Becker - 05/25 Gerry Darr - 06/02 Barbara DeBono - 05/19 Mary Fuller - 06/12 Zachary Getman - 05/07 John Hanzel - 06/03 Thomas Kinniry - 05/20 Carla Klein - 06/04 Charles Laurie - 05/26 John Leydon - 05/07 Joan McDermitt - 06/12 Dr. Betty Mcgillen - 05/14 Linda Parker - 06/05 These members are up for renewal: (date shown is last day of membership) Ralph Abate - 05/31/2018 Catharine Buie - 05/31/2018 Patricia Cunningham - 05/31/2018 Marie Grasso - 05/31/2018 John Pfarr - 05/31/2018 Franz Prewitt - 05/31/2018 Nelly Willshire - 05/31/2018 Welcome newest members: Bill Becker - Joined 03/22/2018 Robert Birk - Joined 03/20/2018 Candace Cassidy - Joined 04/16/2018 Clare Glynn - Joined 04/26/2018 Maureen Reed - Joined 03/16/2018 These members recently renewed: Gretchen Monti Beth Perry Joyce Phillips Karen Tisue These members did not renew their dues: (date shown is date membership expired) Loretta Campbell - 04/30/2018 Stephen Derringer - 03/31/2018 Barbara Gray - 04/30/2018 Shelley Harris - 04/30/2018 Beverly Jensen - 03/31/2018 Matthew Lapidos - 04/30/2018 Wendy Manley - 03/31/2018 Donald Mann - 03/31/2018 Lori Noel - 04/30/2018 Cheryl Villani - 04/30/2018 Walter Weglarz - 04/30/2018 To renew your dues today, go to SinglesGolf.com/renew If you wish to renew over the phone, call , M-F, 9-2 Eastern Time. Our chapter currently has 125 members.

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4 3 Ways to Register: Online at SinglesGolf.com/Ireland Fax this form to Call Irene: (9-2, M-F eastern) Standard Package Includes (Standard Package is for members who wish to have a roommate. Room-by-Myself packages also available. See below.) 11 nights / 12 days in four areas of Ireland (Dublin, Waterford/Cork, Galway, Belfast and return to Dublin) Full hot Irish breakfasts each morning included with your hotel stay Welcoming Dinner upon arrival + 6 additional dinners 4 rounds of golf (incl. range balls, proximity prizes). Carts vary by course by are add'l. cost & medical letter may be necessary. We'll have one optional round available at Old Head at an additional cost. Group transportation to and from cities and our various venues. Day excursions and venue tickets for sightseeing in all cities Includes all resort service fees and Value Added Taxes (VAT) Full details, including costs, itinerary, terms and conditions, etc. at the event website: SinglesGolf.com/Ireland GOLF: Shotgun starts each day at Royal Dublin, Fota Island, Connemara, and Ardglass. Optional round at Old Head (straight tee times) on July 5 at 2:54pm. All courses have golf carts for persons with medical letters. Scoring: We will not have competitive team scoring but will have proximity winners at various par 3 s. $25 ASGA prize certificates awarded to winners. PAYMENT: Payment due when you register. You can pay up front or one payment each month in equal installments. Absolutely NO refunds after 5/01/18, partial or otherwise. If your plans change, you can sell your position to another member ($25 transfer fee). Go to SinglesGolf.com/events for official cancellation policy and other terms and conditions. A letter or confirmation will be sent to you upon receipt of your registration. If you do not receive confirmation within 10 days of registering, you must call us at See info below regarding travel protection deadline. NOTE: This is a MEMBERS ONLY event. Non-members must join ASGA to secure these rates. Call or join online at SinglesGolf.com/join. NAME SHOWN BELOW IS HOW NAMETAG WILL APPEAR. ONE FORM PER PERSON, PLEASE PRINT. NAME ( ) MALE ( ) FEMALE CHAPTER NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP Handicap/Avg.Score HOME PH ( ) WORK/CELL PH ( ) CHECK APPROPRIATE PACKAGE: (there is a 3% upcharge on all amounts if using a credit card) ( ) $4,188 STANDARD PACKAGE (you have a roommate or we ll assign same-gendered roommate) ( ) $5,668 ROOM-BY-MYSELF PACKAGE (incl. everything in St d. Pkg. except you ll room by yourself) ( ) $ OPT. ROUND AT OLD HEAD GC (includes transportation between course and hotel in Cork) MAIL THIS FORM WITH CHECK TO: ASGA, 1122 Industrial Dr. #107, Matthews, NC My roommate will be (We ll assign a same-gender roommate if you prefer. Please do not list yourself as someone else s roommate without their permission. IMPORTANT: If you choose a roommate, we can t hold your room until both parties have paid.) I am requesting a room with ( ) One Large Bed ( ) Two Double Beds Note: Room preferences and hotel are first come, first served. Only the hotel controls the availability of room types. We register you regardless of availability. During ( ) One ( ) All golf round(s), please pair me (limit 3-person request). By submitting this form, YOU ARE DECLINING travel protection unless box is checked at right: ( ) I will apply for travel protection Travel protection (trip insurance) must be purchased within five (5) days of registering. See link at bottom of SinglesGolf.com for rates. I AM REMITTING: ( ) I am paying by credit card (3% upcharge) ( ) I am paying by check.* $ for the package indicated above (By submitting this form, you agree you ve reviewed SinglesGolf.com/Ireland & agree to the terms and conditions of this event) + $ for Optional Round at Old Head GC on July 5 = $ TOTAL AMOUNT (Check no. MAKE CHECK* PAYABLE TO ASGA, INC. See checkered box above for address. CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION: All major cards accepted. I hereby authorize ASGA to charge / debit my account for the TOTAL AMOUNT indicated above on this form. I understand there is a 3% processing fee if a credit card is used. Acc t. No: Exp. Signature * There is a 4% svc. chg. for any check returned unpaid by the bank. Cancellation policy applies. See for complete details of policy and events ASGA, Inc.

5 SPONSORED BY THE AMERICAN SINGLES GOLF ASSOCIATION Phone (M-F, 9-2pm Eastern) Event Website: SinglesGolf.com/Pinehurst Resort Website: Pinehurst.com Resort Phone: Standard Package Includes (see Check Appropriate Pkg below for prices) 2 rounds of golf (incl. cart, green fees, range balls, prizes) Pinehurst No s. 3 & 6 3 nights lodging at Pinehurst Resort (Fri/Sat/Sun nights) (see details below) 6 food functions: 1 cocktail party (hors d oeuvres; 2 free drink tickets, 3 lavish breakfasts at The Carolina, 1 cookout and 1 awards banquet) + cash bars DJ dancing on 1st and 3rd nights (if attendance is 100 or more), welcoming gift and golf competition prizes Includes all resort service fees & taxes. Resort services include on-site transportation, bicycles, afternoon tea, practice putting, driving range and more. Add l. Nights: Come early/stay late, add l. $228 to room alone and $129 / person if dbl. occ. & includes breakfast. See Pinehurst.com for details on room types. You may stay up to 2 nights early or 2 late at these rates, subject to availability. GOLF: You ll play Pinehurst No. 3 & No. 6. Package play dates are Sat. & Sun., May, Play your own ball both days. Scoring: 2 best net balls of 4-some. Opt. Day-of-Arrival Golf at Pinehurst No. 2 (1pm) and Pinehurst No. 1 (1:04pm) & Day-of-Departure Golf on Memorial Day Tobacco Road GC (9am) NOTE: This is a REUNION EVENT where former members, married or not, may attend for TOTAL COST + 5%. Otherwise, you must be a member to attend. To join ASGA, call or go online at SinglesGolf.com/join. CANCELLATION: There is a 25% cancellation fee on or prior to 04/25/18. Absolutely NO refunds after 4/25/18. If your plans change, you can sell your position to another member. See event website for cancellation policy, terms & conditions. CONFIRMATION: A letter or confirmation will be sent to you upon receipt of payment. If you do not receive confirmation within 10 days after registering, you must contact us at info@singlesgolf.com or call , M-F, 9-2, ET. NAME SHOWN BELOW IS HOW NAMETAG WILL APPEAR. ONE FORM PER PERSON, PLEASE PRINT. NAME ( ) MALE ( ) FEMALE CHAPTER NAME (Indicate city if no chapter name.) ADDR CTY ST ZIP Handicap/Avg.Score HOME PH ( ) WORK/CELL PH ( ) CHECK APPROPRIATE ITEM(S): (Resort has shuttles to transport you between hotels, courses, etc. Details at SinglesGolf.com/Pinehurst) ( ) $ STANDARD PACKAGE staying at the HOLLY INN, MANOR INN OR PINEHURST CONDO (YOU LL HAVE A ROOMMATE) ( ) $ STANDARD PACKAGE staying at the CAROLINA HOTEL (YOU LL HAVE A ROOMMATE) ( ) $ ROOM-BY-MYSELF PACKAGE staying at the HOLLY INN, MANOR INN OR PINEHURST CONDO (incl. everything in St d. Pkg.) ( ) $ ROOM-BY-MYSELF PACKAGE staying at the CAROLINA HOTEL (incl. everything in St d. Pkg.) ( ) $ OPT. DAY-OF-ARRIVAL GOLF FRIDAY AT PINEHURST NO. 1 (1:04pm tee times) ( ) $ OPT. DAY-OF-ARRIVAL GOLF ON THE U.S. OPEN COURSE, FRIDAY AT PINEHURST NO. 2, Tee times: 1:00-1:20pm ( ) $ OPT. DAY-OF-DEPARTURE GOLF MONDAY AT TOBACCO ROAD (9:00am shotgun) - Includes Sack Lunch My roommate will be (We ll assign a same-gender roommate if you prefer. Please do not list yourself as someone else s roommate without their permission. IMPORTANT: If you choose a roommate, we can t hold your room until both parties have paid.) I am requesting a room with ( ) One King Bed ( ) Two Double Beds Note: Room preferences and hotels are first come, first served. Only the hotel controls the availability of room types. We register you regardless of availability. During ( ) One ( ) All golf rounds, please pair me with (No putting together your own foursomes) By submitting this form, YOU ARE DECLINING travel protection unless box is checked at right: ( ) I will apply for travel protection Travel protection (trip insurance) must be purchased within five (5) days of registering. See link at bottom of SinglesGolf.com for rates. I AM REMITTING: See SinglesGolf.com/Pinehurst for complete details, updates, etc. $ for the package indicated above + $ for add l. nights ($228 single / $129. dbl. occ). Incl. B fast. Indicate dates (before/after) of add l. nights: + $ Optional golf on Pinehurst No. 2 (2014 U.S. Open Course) on Friday. Tee times 1-1:20pm. $ $ Optional Day-of-Arrival golf on Pinehurst No. 1 on Friday, 5/25. Tee times 1:04pm. $119 + $ Optional Day-of-Departure golf on Monday at Tobacco Road GC (9am shotgun; includes sack lunch) $119 + $ Mulligans (put $10 in this space if you want 3 mulligans for each of your 2 days of golf. Mullies not avail. on opt. rounds.) + $ 50/50 Raffle Tickets (put $20 in this space if you want twenty-five (25) 50/50 raffle tickets. (20 for event) + $ I m a former mbr. and I am adding 5% to all of the above. ( ) I m still single ( ) I m married ( ) Spouse is also registering = $ TOTAL AMOUNT (Check No. - Make Check** Payable to ASGA, Inc. See Mailing Address Below.) PAY BY CREDIT CARD: All major cards accepted. I hereby authorize ASGA to charge / debit my account number below for the TOTAL AMOUNT indicated above on this form. A 3% credit card processing fee will be added to the TOTAL AMOUNT shown above if using a credit / debit card. Acc t. No: Exp. Signature OTHERWISE, MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO ASGA, INC. AND MAIL TO: ASGA, 1122 Industrial Dr., #107, Matthews, NC QUESTIONS? TOM ALSOP at Tom@SinglesGolf.com OR CALL or GOLFMATE ** There is a 4% svc. chg. for any check returned unpaid by the bank. Cancellation policy applies. See for complete details of policy and events ASGA, Inc.

6 TM Call Us Toll Free Fax This Toll Free Mail This To Us Online (SinglesGolf.com/join) Note: Meeting locations may vary. Upon joining, you will receive a monthly newsletter telling you about monthly meetings, outings, etc. If you have any questions, contact your local chapter leader or call GOLFMATE or Please complete information box at right. PRINT CLEARLY - THE INFO BELOW SHOWS HOW IT WILL APPEAR ON YOUR CHAPTER S ROSTER. (*SEE OPT-OUT CLAUSE BELOW) HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US? CHAPTER YOU ARE JOINING OR RENEWING IN: NAME ADDR: ADDRESS CITY ST ZIP HOME ( ) WORK/CELL ( ) EMPL. BY POSITION MONTH & DAY BORN YOUR USGA HANDICAP or AVERAGE GOLF SCORE Dues are $79.00 per year (full 12 months) OR $ for two years (includes free ASGA logo d shirt when joining for two years!) and can be paid by check or credit card. Credit card users: JOIN BY PHONE: or FAX COMPLETED FORM to Your membership kit will be mailed upon receipt of payment. No shipping charge if ASGA shirt ordered with application. LEGAL STUFF RELEASE FROM LIABILITY AND EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I, the undersigned Applicant (hereinafter referred to as Releasor ), in consideration of being permitted to participate in golf activities organized or sponsored by ASGA, Inc., d/b/a American Singles Golf Association, a Delaware Corporation, or its affiliate chapters in the United States and Canada, (the Releasees ) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency is hereby acknowledged, hereby on behalf of myself and my heirs, distributees, guardians, and legal representatives agree to fully indemnify, defend, hold harmless, and not to sue Releasees and/or Releasee s directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and on account of any and all past, present, and future claims, debts, causes of action, damages, personal injuries, wrongful deaths, property loss, and property damage (including attorney s fees and costs relative thereto), whether due or not, direct or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, latent or patent, known or unknown, which in any way concern or relate to any act or omission of Releasees. Except in the event of any gross and willful negligence, I shall bring no claims, demands, actions and causes of action, and/or litigation, against Releasees for any economic and non-economic losses due to bodily injury, death, property damage, sustained by me in relation to the premises and operations of the golf course, including riding on golf carts or playing the game of golf. I am aware that participation in and/or observance of the golf activities and/or other activities sponsored by Releasees is or may be an inherently dangerous activity and may have health-related risks, and agree that I am voluntarily participating in and/or observing such activities with full knowledge of all dangers and risks involved. In addition, I hereby expressly assume all risks of injury, death, property loss, property damage, and other loss and damage which my occur relative to the participation in and/or observance of such activities. I understand and agree that this Release includes any and all claims based on the past, present and future ordinary negligence, action, and/or inaction of Releasees and/or Releasee s directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates. I acknowledge that I have read this Release, have been fully and completely advised of the potential dangers incidental and inherent to the participation in and/or observance of the activities organized and/or sponsored by Releasees, and am fully aware of the legal consequences of signing the Application Form acknowledging this Release. I agree that this Release, waiver and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of my residency, and that if any portion of this Release is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding continue in full force and effect. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Membership in the American Singles Golf Association (ASGA) becomes effective upon receipt of dues and is valid for the period of time requested as indicated on the application form, subject to these TERMS AND CONDITIONS. I am 21 years or older, single (i.e. never married OR divorced OR legally separated OR widowed), and have read and accept, as a condition of joining, the RELEASE FROM LIABILITY AND EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK shown above. I understand that dues are non-refundable and are subject to change. I agree that all rosters, membership lists, addresses, or any other information provided to him/her as a result of their membership in ASGA are the property of ASGA and shall not be used for any purpose other than ASGA. I understand that the information provided on the Application for Membership may be reproduced on the chapter s roster and distributed to other ASGA members and published on otherwise, I will note on the Application Form for certain info not to be published. OPT-OUT CLAUSE: I understand that I may, at any time, request any information not be reprinted, reproduced or distributed, such as home phone, address, etc. in or on any newsletter, roster, website, etc. Such request to be sent to info@singlesgolf.com. ASGA may not be held liable for inadvertent publishing of opt-out information. AGREEMENT TO POLICIES OF THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION AND LOCAL CHAPTER: I agree to abide by the ASGA Policies as outlined in the Policy section of as well as my local chapter s bylaws and policies. For more information, call ASGA at GOLFMATE or ( ) AVAILABLE FOR WEEKDAY GOLF ( ) WILLING TO VOLUNTEER FOR CHAPTER NOTE: ASGA DOES NOT CONDUCT BACKGROUND CHECKS ON APPLICANTS FOR MEMBERSHIP OR MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION. Golf can be a dangerous sport. Accidents can occur by you or another party striking a golf ball, by a golf cart turning over, or simply falling down steps. PLEASE TAKE ADEQUATE PRECAUTION when playing in ASGA events. Chapters and individuals running golf tournaments are not professionals but are volunteers, and therefore, you must assume additional responsibility for your own safety. Please abide by the safety rules posted inside your golf cart, at the golf course, as well as the official website of the United States Golf Association ( If you have a safety concern, please bring it to the attention of the person(s) running an event, your chapter president or golf course management personnel. DUES - 24 Months - $158 (includes free ASGA logo d shirt - Most Popular!) DUES (Join for 3 years, 4th year free - $237 (incl. free shirt - best value) DUES - 12 Months + ASGA logo d golf shirt - $109 (includes shipping) DUES - 12 Months - $79 If a shirt is included with your order indicate ( ) Male ( ) Female Size: Check Paid To ASGA, Inc. Enclosed* TOTAL $ Please charge my card indicated below ow: VISA MASTER CARD AMEX DISCOVER No. Exp. By checking this box, I authorize ASGA, Inc. to charge the card indicated. By checking this box, I agree to the Terms, Condition and Release ( Legal Stuff ) as set forth on the left side of this page. Signature Date Credit Card Users Can Join By Calling Join By Fax: Fax to (toll free) REFERRED BY: Mail: ASGA, 1122 Industrial Dr. #107, Matthews, NC * There is a $25 charge for any check returned from your bank. SinglesGolf is a registered trademark of ASGA, Inc. Rev. 01/20/ ASGA, Inc.

7 The Southwest Florida Chapter of the American Singles Golf Association WANTS YOU! We re 3,000 members in 75 cities and we re ALL ABOUT HAVING FUN! So if you re single (i.e. divorced, widowed, legally separated or never married) and enjoy meeting others through the game of golf, you re invited to inquire about membership by calling the American Singles Golf Association directly at (1-TRIPLE-EIGHT-GOLFMATE) or visit our website at SinglesGolf.com