Hickory Chapter - American Singles Golf Association June successful, I extend my heartfelt gratitude! Bill Lautzenheiser, President

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1 CELEBRATING 13 YEARS OF SINGLESGOLF IN AMERICA Hickory Chapter - American Singles Golf Association June 2006 FROM THE PRESIDENT WOW! The best continues to get better. Another record number of members. More members and prospects coming from an even wider geographical area. And in case you haven t counted, to date this year, our Hickory chapter has scheduled 14 golf outings with opportunities of attending 3 regional events and 2 nationals. While the quantity has been impressive, the quality is equally so best golf location in the nation (Pinehurst), the 4th best new course in the U.S.A. (Rock Barn), the 10 th best public access course in NC (Grove Park, Asheville), and numerous other public and private local and regional courses. Our members (and frequently, our guests) have access to whatever types of golf they like to play, from local 9 holes in the evening to multi-day events out of town. When you add our many official and unofficial social events and golf dates, we truly have it all. For all the many members working so hard to make the Hickory Chapter of ASGA so successful, I extend my heartfelt gratitude! Bill Lautzenheiser, President SUNDAY GOLF in late April Though windy, it was a fair, spring day when sixteen (16) members/guests of the Hickory Chapter of ASGA competed in a shamble format at Orchard Hills Golf Club in Granite Falls on the last day of April. Members included Diane, Larry, Dana, Terry, Ann B., Bill L., Priscilla, Charlene, Doug, Joanne, Ron, & Richard; and guests were Marty Loudermilk, Eddie English, Phillip Mell, & Jim Brinkley. Marty and Joanne took the low gross honors in the male/female divisions with 72 and 87, respectively. Terry won the Ron, Joanne, and Richard enjoyed Orchard Hills low net (86/60), while Dana and Ann B. shared the female low net, both with 100/56. Closest to the pin on Par 3 prizes went to Ann B., Larry, Jim, and Ron. Virginia, Judy, Priscilla, & Bill L. FUN for FIFTY-TWO Hickory ASGA co-hosts, Virginia and Priscilla, met with Bill L. (President) and Judy (Communications), on Monday, May 1, 2006, to discuss final preparations for the fifty-two (52) golfers, who will participate in the Joint-Chapter Outing at Rock Barn Golf & Spa s Jones Course on Saturday, May 13 th. Patty will assist with the event also. Other appointees are Richard, Claudetta, Betty, and Peggy. Upcoming Event: New Years in Florida Dec 29 - Jan 1 (location - TBD) National Website: National ASGANational@aol.com Office Hous: 8:00-5:00 Monday - Friday National Hotline: GOLFMATE ( ) To Join or renew, visit website and join online, or call our hotline. Regular Meeting Date: Second THURSDAY of this month Next Meeting: Thursday, June 8th, 2006 Meeting Location: Oyster Bar / Ramada Inn I-40 & Fairgrove Church Rd at 6:30. All members are encouraged to attend and bring your single golfer friends! Our Website: Our Hotline: (See next page for list of officers and board members.)

2 Hickory Chapter of the American Singles Golf Association Chairman of the Board Judy Elmore President Bill Lautzenheiser VP & Membership Chair Betty Moore Communications Chairperson Judy Elmore See Above Listing Treasurer Dana Biehler Golf Chairperson Peggy Laughridge Social Chairpersons Richard Elrod Claudetta Potts Secretary Ann Burgin (828) TM NINE & DINES The first Nine & Dine of the month was held at River Crest Golf Club on Tuesday, May 1st, at 5:30 pm with eight members/guests in attendance. Competing in a Captain s Choice format, the foursome of Priscilla, Bill S., Richard, and Ron defeated the team of Peggy, Larry, Bill L., and Jim Brinkley by a single stroke. Most of the players retired to Backstreets Bar & Grill immediately after golf for dinner, drinks, and to replay the game. Richard, Priscilla, Ron, & Bill S. claim victory The second Nine & Dine in May was held on Thursday, the 25 th also at River Crest. The 9 hole ASGA handicapped Captain s Choice event was won by Phillip, Claudetta, and Gary (36/23). It couldn t have gotten much closer as Doug, Richard, and Bill L. finished second (37/24) and Betty, Larry, and Ron finished third (37/25). Claudetta and Larry each picked up a closest to the pin prize. Then it was off to Backstreets for dinner and drinks. MAY MEETING Twenty-three (23) members/guests attended the Hickory Chapter s regularly scheduled, monthly, ASGA meet- ing on Thursday, May 11, 2006, at the Oyster Bar/Ramada Inn at 6:30 pm, with Bill Lautzenheiser presiding. Members present were Diane, Reggie, Gary, Virginia, Patty, Bill L., Ann B., Lib, Charlene, Betty, Ron, Judy, Claudetta, Richard, Brenda, Larry, Priscilla, Peggy, and Ed Schneider (Kentucky). Guests of the Hickory ASGA included Wilford Sloane, Donna Walton, Barbara Barnes, and Randy Herman. President Bill welcomed everyone to the meeting, introduced the new members/guests, acknowledged May birthdays, and distributed updated calendars and handicaps to the membership. Treasurer Per Dana, bill reported a beginning balance of $550.95, revenues of $99.00, expenses of $154.46, and an ending balance of $ Membership Betty announced that we currently have 40 members and 7 new prospects primarily due to recent newspaper publicity. Communications Judy encouraged members to submit items for the newsletter impromptu outings, editorials, and new ideas - and urged members to watch for Rock Barn coverage in local media publications this month. She will coordinate Hickory Chapter registrations for the Kodak multichapter event. Golf Peggy and Larry announced the remaining May golf outings (Joint-Chapters at Rock Barn on the 13 th /14 th ; Glen Oaks on the 21 st ; Nine & Dine at River Crest on HOW TO JOIN Dues for the Hickory chapter of the American Singles Golf Association are $70.00 for a 12 month year. Payment can be made by check or credit card. Mail with application to: ASGA National Headquarters, P. O. Box 848, Pineville, NC JOIN BY PHONE, FAX OR WEB You can join your local chapter over the phone by calling toll-free GOLFMATE ( ), faxing the application with your credit card information to our toll-free fax at , or go on-line at and submit your application with your credit card information. Our office hours are 8-5 (M-F). Your membership package will be mailed within days.

3 the 25 th ; National event at Pinehurst on 26 th -28 th ; and the optional Couples Tournament at Brushy Mtn. on the 28 th. Upcoming Hickory outings include Silver Creek on June 10 th and the Club Championship on October 22 nd. Multi-chapter events will be held at Kodak, TN, in June and Southern Pines, NC, in July. Socials Claudetta and Richard conducted the 50/50 ticket raffle, with the club earning $32. Members will be notified about impromptu socials this month. After drinks and dinner, all enjoyed dancing to live entertainment. THERE S YOUR SIGN! Thanks to the efforts of Bill Lautzenheiser, President, the Hickory ASGA banner was recently christened at the joint-chapter golf outing at Rock Barn Golf & Spa. The vinyl banner, which was approved for purchase in 2005, was partially donated by the printing company, A SIGNCO (formerly American Sign), owned by Mayor Rudy (and Donna) Wright in Hickory thank you! We will take great pride in displaying this banner for many years to come! and Peggy Laughridge (Hickory) claimed the low net victories. Winners of the Captain s Choice round were Arnie Brodie, Allen Sanford (both from UpState), Patty Pope, and Judy Elmore (both from Hickory) with a 65. Patty & Priscilla present 1st place gross prizes to Brenda Haupt in the female division Charlene and her mother, Lib, are charter members of the Hickory Chapter Claudetta grabs a dance with visitor, Wilford Sloane Guest, Randy Herman, and Betty share the spotlight JOINT-CHAPTERS at ROCK BARN Patty, Virginia, Priscilla, and appointed members (Bill L., Judy, Peggy, Betty, Claudetta, & Richard) hosted the joint-chapter golf outing on Saturday, May 13, 2006, at Rock Barn Golf & Spa on the Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Course in a 1:30 pm shotgun start. Having been provided with fruit, snacks, bottled water, and goodie bags (compliments of the Hickory Chapter), participants from the Hickory, Asheville, Up- State SC, Columbia, Raleigh, Charlotte, Augusta, and Peachtree City Chapters were among fifty-six (56) golfers, who competed in their choice of format ASGA handicapped Captain s Choice or Play Your Own Ball. Capturing 1 st place gross in the male/ female divisions were Ray Keorlet (Charlotte) and Brenda Haupt (Hickory). Ed Schneider (Kentucky) and Ray Keorlet in the male division Betty & Peggy staying busy with registration. They were followed by the team of Bill Suttie, Charlie Hager (both of Hickory), ReAnn Scott (Raleigh), and Juda Ranier (Asheville), who shot 68. Both Ed Schneider and Juda Ranier capitalized on closest to the pin on Par 3 opportunities. After play, the golfers enjoyed a delicious outdoor meal on the patio (prepared by Sue s Grill) as the drawing of the raffle tickets began. Terry Burke became $105 richer (as the first whose ticket was drawn) in the 50/50 raffle, followed by drawings for numerous other door prizes a putter, a collapsible zip-up chair, cart seat covers, vintage Rock Barn

4 Captain s Choice winners - Allen Sanford, Patty Pope, Arnie Brodie, & Judy Elmore wine, gifts from the Spa, restaurant gift certificates, dozens of golf balls, and more. We extend our thanks to all those who donated gifts for the drawing as well as the winners prizes. In particular, our thanks to Patty Pope who donated the six custom -made leather pillows bearing a photo of the No. 5 signature hole on the Jones Course to the 1 st place winners. What a treasure! The Hickory Chapter of ASGA would also like to express its appreciation to Jeff Isenhour, Sue Mullins, and the entire staff of Rock Barn Golf & Spa for their efforts in ensuring a class event for everyone. Virginia & Priscilla (center) congratulate Par 3 contenders, Ed Schneider & Juda Ranier SUNDAY GOLF in May Twenty-one (21) members/guests of the Hickory Chapter of ASGA competed in an ASGA handicapped Captain s Choice round of golf at Glen Oaks Country Club on Sunday, May 21, Attending were Jim, Brenda, Richard, Doug, Betty, Ron, Peggy, Reggie, Mike R., Joanne, Bill S., Judy, Like it or not, Peggy collected ID badges John, Ann B., Larry, Gary, Diane, Bill L., Priscilla, Jeff Kuykendall (Asheville Chapter), and guest, Bob Sigmon. The team of Betty, Ron, and Doug captured 1 st place with a 68/55; followed closely by the foursome of Larry, Gary, Bob, and Priscilla, with a 69/57. Closest to the pin on Par 3 honors went to Doug, Bill L, Larry, and Reggie. Thanks to Reggie and Peggy for scheduling and coordinating the golf outing it was a beautiful day and the course was in great shape! Captain s Choice winners Doug, Betty, & Ron MAY BOARD MEETING Officers (Bill L., Peggy, Betty, Larry, Claudetta, Ann B. & Judy) and member-at-large (Diane) held their monthly Board of Director's meeting on Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at the Round Wheels Lounge/Holiday Inn Select at 6:00 pm. Bill L. reviewed the purchases of the Hickory ASGA banner and the "memory expansion" for the digital camera. He plans to order 40 sets of brochures/displays from ASGA National for distribution. Also, he reported that those members who did not receive April newsletters will be granted a two-month extension in their memberships. Bill will send letters to all visitors (from other chapters), who attended the Rock Barn event. Per Dana, Bill gave the treasury balance (to date). Judy shared information on the publication of the Rock Barn article/photos and will submit news from the Pinehurst outing, as well. She has coordinated 18 Kodak, TN, registrations (of Hickory members) with Bob Blaylock in Nashville. Betty reported two (2) new members and numerous prospects. She will update the database and send to all Board of Directors with special guest, Dax board members. Larry/Peggy announced the upcoming golf activities (Kim & Judy hosting at Silver Creek on June 10 th ; Larry & Peggy hosting at NC National on June 18 th ; Nine & Dine at River Crest on June 15 th ; Brushy Mtn. Couples Tournament on June 11 th ; and the Hickory ASGA Club Championship to be held on Sunday, October 22 nd ). The golf co-chairs will work on general "guidelines" for various golf formats and also finalize the rules for the Club Championship. All attendees enjoyed drinks and free hors d oevres. NATIONAL EVENT at PINE- HURST, NC It was southern tradition and hospitality at it s finest when four hundred fifty-six (456) ASGA members (from 31 states and 2 foreign countries) attended the Memorial Day Weekend Event at the Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina on May 25-28, Nine (9) Hickory Chapter members (Peggy, Judy, Charlene, Sam, Diane, Patty, Virginia, Steve, & Priscilla) were among the participants at the outing, which was twice as large as any national event ever held. Registration was held upon arrival on Thursday from 4-7 pm, followed by a Pinehurst Golf Resort & Spa

5 cocktail party and dancing until midnight in the magnificent Carolina Dining Room. On Friday afternoon, after various combinations of breakfast, spa treatments, shopping, swimming, sun bathing, and tennis, golfers challenged the Pinehurst Nos. 1, 4, 5, and 8 Courses, which are deemed by many to be the finest in the country. All participants played a twoman USGA handicapped best ball format on both days. One of our own, Diane Laney, was among the foursome, who won 2 nd place on Pinehurst No. 5. Diane & Priscilla at the Payne Stewart memorial statue 50/50 raffle ($2,200) for he and his chapter. Over two hundred (200) of the attendees opted for an additional round of golf on Sunday including Patty and Judy, who played the infamous Pinehurst No. 2 the site of the US Open in 1999 and Members of the Hickory Chapter of ASGA (who attended this incredible event) wish to express their appreciation to Tom Alsop, Sara Gaddy, and the entire staff/volunteers of ASGA National for the planning, coordination, and execution of this extravaganza it was truly superb! Steve greets Patty at the cocktail party Judy, with partners from Myrtle Beach, Dallas/ Fort Worth, & Philadelphia Chapters Patty with Virginia after play on Saturday Diane, Patty, Peggy, & Priscilla with Atlanta member, Don Ayers The golfers returned directly from golf to a cookout/buffet, after which, they were on their own for the rest of the evening. Golfers rose early on Saturday, had breakfast, then shuttled to the Pinehurst Nos. 1, 4, 8, and National Golf Club Courses. Hickory member, Patty Pope, won a closest to the pin on a Par 3 on Hole No. 6 on the Pinehurst No. 5 Course and Virginia Parham s foursome won 1 st place on the National Golf Course. Also, Charlene s teams placed in the top ten contenders on both days of play. Charlene and Steve s roommate, Wayne The afternoon was free for lounging in anticipation of the evening events cocktail party, formal dinner, and dancing. Team and individual prizes for Friday/Saturday play were posted during this time. A lucky member of the Washington, DC Chapter claimed the Hickory members (with Peachtree City member, Richard Cordobes) grab lunch at The 91 st Hole Asheville member, Kathie Alonso with Judy & Charlene

6 Lake Hickory Country Club at Catawba Springs May 19 Ann Burgin joined Bill Lautzenheiser at his club for a 9 hole Captain s Choice, followed by dinner and drinks at the clubhouse. Most notable was Ann s driving; using a set of borrowed Demo clubs, Ann s team used her drive on 5 of 9 holes, including her driving the green on the last par 3. Note to Ann: buy those clubs! two goodies from the raffle a portable chair and a signed NASCAR model car. After being plied with food and drink all afternoon and evening, all agreed that they got their money s worth at this charity event. Sam (right) greets friends from Atlanta and Tampa Bay Mike, Nancy King (hostess), Bill L., Diane, and Terry Patty & Judy will never be the same nor will Pinehurst No. 2 MAY OUTINGS Impromptu Kiawah Island, SC Peggy, Brenda, and Judy were among Patty s guests during the last week of April. While vacationing, the foursome played two of the spectacular Kiawah Island Resort Courses The Osprey and Cougar Pointe. Lake Marion Golf Club Betty was Joanne s guest at her club s annual Member/Guest tournament on Saturday, May 20 th. The pair earned $86 for finishing low gross in their flight. Congratulations, ladies! River Crest Golf Club May 27 Scheduled at the last minute, 9 members showed up to play a Shamble round Ann B., Bill L., Jim, Larry, Phil, Richard, Ron, Terry, and Diane Gaskin from Upstate. As she did the previous week, Ann B. borrowed a set of clubs and used them to win the ladies event (100/56) and a closest to the pin. Bill L. nailed down the men s event by 2 strokes (81/57). Larry hit all 4 of the par 3 s, but was edged out on two of them by Ann B. and Jim Brinkley. There followed a brief session at the 19 th hole. Betty and Joanne at Lake Marion GC Peggy, Judy, Patty, & Brenda relax after sidestepping alligators all day Glen Oaks May 22 nd Mike Roane, Terry, Bill L., and Diane Gaskin (Upstate Chapter), played in the 2 nd Newton Elks fundraiser. After teeing off in the rain, the foursome played in near-perfect weather conditions for the rest of the day. Though their 1 over par didn t win any prizes, Mike was able to garner Ann wins at River Crest.

7 IN SYNC Join fellow ASGA members (eating, drinking, dancing, and recruiting) at Godfrey s (Hwy. 127 North, Hickory) - now featuring DJ s on Wednesday nights and live bands ($10 to $15 cover) on Friday and/or Saturday nights. Also, the Zodiac club, a singles nightclub near Statesville, has a live band for dancing every Friday night ($10 cover); and Rock Barn s lounge, Rocker s, and the Oyster Bar both have live entertainment on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm, respectively. Hickory Alive has resumed for the summer in downtown Hickory on Friday evenings. Jeanette (Augusta), Richard (Atlanta), Peggy, Ann B., Virginia, Bill L., Judy, and Patty enjoying Godfrey s. New member, Jim Brinkley enjoys a round at Glen Oaks Charlene teams with new member, Phillip Mell, and Doug at Granite Falls Guest, Bob Sigmon, (left) joined Hickory at Glen Oaks as did Jeff Kuykendall from the Asheville Chapter NEW MEMBERS/PROSPECTS The Hickory Chapter of ASGA bids a sincere welcome to our newest members, Terry Burke - who lives in Morganton and has transferred his membership from the Asheville Chapter - and Jim Brinkley, and Phillip Mell, all from Hickory. We are so pleased to have you join us! Other prospective members last month include Barbara Barnes, Donna Walton, Wilford Sloane, Bob Sigmon, Sue Karen Falls, and Stephanie Hammett. Please feel free to join us at any of our meetings, golf outings, and/or socials. ASGA will impact your life tremendously! RE- REMINDERS To ensure proper handicaps, submit all scorecards to the golf Chairperson - particularly in lieu of the Club Championship in the fall. If in doubt of golf play due to inclement weather, please phone the golf club. Send Hickory roster corrections to Ann B. at paburgin@charter.net or (828) Contact Judy at judyselmore@charter.net or (828) with newsletter items. Please use discretion in pro shops when paying reduced rates - not to be overheard. Laminated name tags should be turned back in after each function. HICKORY CHAPTER EVENTS in JUNE Monthly Meeting June 8 th The Hickory Chapter of ASGA will hold its next meeting on Thursday, June 8, 2006, at the Oyster Bar/Ramada Inn on I- 40 & Fairgrove Church Rd., at 6:30 pm. All members are encouraged to attend and bring single golfing friends! Monthly meetings are generally held on the 2 nd Thursday of each month Saturday Golf June 10 th Judy and Kim have scheduled golf at Silver Creek Plantation, Morganton [I- 40W, turn left off Exit 98 ramp, turn right Terry Burke (with Dana) is now a Hickory member Brenda and Peggy line up a birdie putt as Hickory ASGA hosted at Silver Creek in the spring of 2005

8 for 1 mile, club is on left, (828) ], teeing off on front & back at 1:00 pm; $30 plus $5 ante. Players should plan to arrive by 12:30 pm. Prizes will be given for winning teams, Par 3 s, and longest drives. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and door prizes. Dinner will be provided on site by the Hickory Chapter. Contact Judy at judyselmore@charter.net or (828) to sign up for the event. Brushy Mtn. June 11 th Held one Sunday per seasonal month, the (optional) Brushy Mtn. Couples Tournaments begins at 1:15 pm for $40/ couple. Grab a partner and call the pro shop at to sign up for this non- ASGA event this month and subsequently, as follows: July 30 th August 20 th September 24 th Nine & Dine June 15 th The Nine & Dine (9 holes of late afternoon golf on a weekday, followed by drinks & dinner) will be held at River Crest Golf Club in Bethlehem (Hwy. 127N across Catawba River, left at 1 st light, left at fork, club on left) on Thursday, June 15th, at 5:30 pm, for $15. Contact Bill L. at blautz@vol.com or (828) to sign up. Members/guests will enjoy dinner/drinks immediately following golf in the clubhouse. Sunday Golf June 18 th Larry and Peggy have scheduled golf on Sunday, June 18, 2006, at NC National Golf Club, Stony Point [I-40E, right off Sharon School Rd. exit ramp, left on Mock Mill Rd., club on right, (704) ] at 1:00 pm for $26 plus ante. Contact Larry (lokman2868@yahoo.com or ) or Peggy (peggy.laughridge@carpenter.com or ) to sign up. As this is Father s Day, dinner plans will be impromptu. Board Meeting June 21 st The Board of Directors of the Hickory Chapter of ASGA will meet on Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at the Round Wheels Lounge/Holiday Inn Select, I-40 & Lenoir- Rhyne Blvd, at 6:00 pm. All members are welcome to attend! Free hors d oeuvres are served from 5:00 7:00 pm. Hope to see you there! JOINT-CHAPTER EVENTS Our efforts have been successful in the scheduling of the Hickory, Asheville, and UpState SC golf on the 2 nd, 3 rd, and 4 th Saturdays of the month whenever possible. Saturday, June 17 UpState SC at Oconee County Country Club, Seneca, SC, 10:30 am, $32 plus tax, contact camilleh@charter.net or (864) to register. Deadline is June 14 th. Saturday, June 17 Asheville at Reems Creek, 2:00 pm, contact bfore11@charter.net to register. Charlene & Ray Kelly (UpState SC) at Rock Barn event MULTI-CHAPTER EVENTS Watch for Multi-Chapter Events (MCE s) at Remember, they fill up fast! Carolina(s)-Tennessee Challenge At least eighteen (18) Hickory ASGA members will be attending the annual Carolina(s)-Tennessee Challenge, which will be held on June 23-25, 2006, in Kodak, TN, and hosted by the Nashville Chapter. Judy will coordinate the registration of Hickory ASGA members with Bob Blaylock in Nashville and can be contacted at judyselmore@charter.net or (828) Registrations should be mailed to her at th Ave., SE, Conover, NC, This event has filled, but members may still be placed on a waiting list. NC-SC Challenge Hosted this year by the Raleigh Peggy & Arnie Brodie win one for the Carolinas Chapter of ASGA on July in Southern Pines, the standard (double occupancy) $195 package includes 2 nights lodging, 2 rounds of golf (Seven Lakes & The Carolina), mulligans, prize money, 3 meals, hospitality room with beer, wine, & mixers, and 1 night s entertainment. Contact Joe at josephmonahan@msn.com or (919) for questions/registration form. Betty collects cash from Wilmington s Tony Zitney Sea Palms Resort, GA Sponsored by the Jacksonville Chapter, contact BarbaraArk@aol.com to register for this event at St. Simon Island on August 18-20, Mission Inn Fall Weekend Hosted by the Tampa Bay Chapter, this event will be held at Howey-in-the-Hills, FL, on October Contact bill.pritchard1@unaxis.com or (727) to register. Myrtle Beach Shootout Co-hosted by the Nashville and Myrtle Beach Chapters of ASGA, this annual event will be held on November 17-20, Contact persons are Bette Nicol

9 or Bob Blaylock The information is not yet available on the website. Ann B. with partner at last year s Shootout NATIONAL ASGA EVENTS New Year s Shotgun & Blast Hosted nationally each year, this golf outing will be held on December 29, 2006, through January 1, 2007, at a Florida location to be announced. (OPTIONAL) AREA TOURNAMENTS Troutman Library Fox Den, June 2 nd, Captain s choice, $60, 1:00 pm shotgun, lunch, call Glyn at (704) D.A.R.E. Tournament Brushy Mtn., June 13 th, Captain s Choice, $40, 9:00 am/1:30 pm shotguns, lunch, call Marty at (828) FOR BETTY The Hickory Chapter of ASGA extends its deepest sympathy to Betty Moore in the recent loss of her nephew in a motorcycle accident in Arizona. Her sister has also been diagnosed with cancer and is hospitalized in the Raleigh area. Betty, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time. We are available to help in any way that we can. God bless you and your family. NOTE OF THANKS ~Hank Parish Dear friends, On behalf of the twelve members/ guests of the Asheville Chapter, who attended your golf outing at Rock Barn Golf & Spa, I would like to thank the Hickory Chapter for arranging the joint-chapter golf event and subsequent activities last Saturday. This was my first time playing the Rock Barn courses; and, I must say, they are some of the best I have ever seen. You folks certainly deserve a lot of credit for making everything very easy for all of us. While there were a lot of no shows for the optional golf on Sunday (too much partying was the excuse I heard) the two of us who did play had the best possible time. The weather turned out to be great, and we virtually had the whole Jackson Course to ourselves. Please let everyone (who made the weekend a success) know how much we appreciate their efforts. I look forward to attending more of these joint ventures among our local chapters. Hank Parish, President Asheville Chapter of ASGA JUNE BIRTHDAYS Hickory Chapter members, who are celebrating birthdays this month are Mike Roane, Clarence Owen, and Claudetta Potts on the 27 th, 28 th, and 29th, consecutively. (Sounds like a party!) Check out the national homepage at where you will find greetings on each of your birth dates, and have a Happy Birthday! Mike R. waiting to tee up - with Ann B. Claudetta at Lakewood HAPPY FATHER S DAY May you and your families cherish the time you share and the memories you make on this blessed Father s Day, June 18 th! Judy treats Dad, John, on Father s Day, Hickory ASGA Calendar MON MTG SATURDAY GOLF/HOST(S) SUNDAY GOLF/HOST(S) BOARD 9/DINE JUN 8 th 10 th, Silver Creek, Judy/Kim 18 th,nc National, Larry-Peggy 21 st 15 th JUL 13 th 15 th, Hampton Hts, Charlene/Lib 30 th, TBA 26 th 6 th, 27 th AUG 10 th 12 th, Lincoln Country Club, Bill L. 20 th, TBA 23 rd 3 rd, 29 th SEPT 14 th 16 th, TBA, Ann/Ann/Anne 24 th, TBA 27 th 7 th, 28 th OCT 12 th 14 th, Brushy Mtn, Betty/Claudetta 22 nd, Club Championship 25 th 5 th NOV 9 th 11 th, Glen Oaks, Gary/ Reggie 26 th, TBA 29 th None DEC 7 th 9 th, TBA 17 th, TBA 27 th None TBA To be announced