Hickory Chapter - American Singles Golf Association December 2006

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1 CELEBRATING 14 YEARS OF SINGLESGOLF IN AMERICA Hickory Chapter - American Singles Golf Association December 2006 FROM THE PRESIDENT Merry Christmas - Happy Holidays! It s hard to believe that we are closing in on a new year has been so very interesting, challenging, and flat out FUN that I, for one, am reluctant to see it end. But being the eternal optimist, I believe 2007 will be even better. Now that our elections are over, I m overjoyed by the number of veterans who volunteered to continue to serve. I am further encouraged by the many members who have chosen (for the first time) to participate in the operations and management of our club. With this quantity and quality of help, we can t help but improve the club for all its members. December is shaping up to be another great month full of activities, highlighted by the not-to-be-missed Christmas Party! See you there! ~Bill Lautzenheiser GENERAL MEETING in November It was another record-breaker for 2006 when twenty-eight (28) members/guests (Wayne, Sam, Barbara, Jim, Priscilla, Anne S., Lib, John S., Bill L., Charlene, Kim, Diane, Ann C., Gary, John L., Cliff Viegard/Charlotte Chapter, Virginia, Claudetta, Judy, Dana, Brenda, Peggy, Richard, Linda, and guests Brenda Hefner, Nancy Frazier, Randy Herman, and Kelly Yoke) attended the Hickory Chapter s regularly scheduled, monthly meeting on Thursday, November 9, 2006, at the Oyster Bar/Ramada Inn at 6:30 pm, with Bill Lautzenheiser presiding. Coining the expression, We are Family! President Bill welcomed everyone to the meeting, acknowledged the November birthdays, distributed updated events calendars, announced handicap updates, and reviewed election procedures. Elections Judy presented the Nomination Committee s slate of chairpersons for 2007 and (there being no further nominations) they were subsequently elected by acclamation. Treasurer Dana reported an October 31 st balance of $ Membership Two (2) new members (Barbara Barnes and Linda Hickle) joined at the meeting for a total of 49 and packages were given to several other prospects. Communications Judy reported on media coverage of the Marion Lake and Club Championship events and will submit results of the Lincoln Country Club and MB Shootout outings. Inform her of impromptu events for publication in the newsletters. Golf Peggy announced the November golf Upcoming Event: New Years in Tampa FL - Arrive Dec 29th - Depart Jan 1st Grand Hyatt Hotel - see enclosed registration form 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, December 7th, 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 Chairpersons Peggy Laughridge Social Chairpersons Richard Elrod Claudetta Potts Secretary Ann Burgin (828) TM outings at Lincoln Country Club and Cedar Rock Country Club. Also, at least twenty (20) Hickory Chapter members will attend the Myrtle Beach Shootout this month. Socials Claudetta shared the Christmas party arrangements with the membership; she and Richard conducted the 50/50 raffle, with the chapter earning $60 for the treasury. The group enjoyed dinner, drinks, music, and dancing. Captured by camera on the dance floor were Kim & Richard Wayne & Peggy Diane & Jim Virginia & John L. OFFICERS, 07 Elected at the November meeting to serve on the 2007 Board of Directors along with President, Bill Lautzenheiser were the following chairpersons: Betty Moore/Membership, Judy Elmore/Communications, Joanne Harvey & Peggy Laughridge/Golf, and Richard Elrod & Claudetta Potts/ Socials. Per ASGA bylaws, Judy will also serve as the Chairman of the Board (most recent past president). Other positions and subcommittees will be appointed by the 2007 Board of Directors before January, Joanne (shown with Richard) is a newcomer to the board JOINT-CHAPTERS in November Hickory ASGA Chapter members (Bill L., Peggy, and Judy) hosted a jointchapter golf outing at Lincoln Country Club on Saturday, November 11, 2006, at 12:00 noon. Attending were Dana, Ann C., Doug, Judy, Richard, Linda, Peggy, Bill L., Ella Rae, Phil, Betty, Claudetta, Wayne, Anne S., Bill S., Wayne Beissert (Charlotte), Lynne Stafford (Asheville), and Martha Kelley (Ft. Lauderdale). Wayne S., Phil, Doug, & Anne await tee-off Playing a shamble format, Judy (92) and Wayne B. (87) won 1 st place gross; while Ann C. (58) and Bill L. (69) won 1 st place net. Other individual skill awards went to Peggy and Bill L. (longest drives) and Bill S., Peggy, and Bill L. (closest to par three pins). To ensure a clean sweep, Bill L. also won $18 in the 50/50 ticket raffle. In additional draws, Anne S. and Claudetta each won greens fees for LCC.

3 Below: Richard (2nd) with Micki Graham (Atlanta), Judy Clouse (Asheville), & Joe Coller (Columbia) Judy, Bill L., Ann, & Wayne took gross/net honors Peggy & Bill racked up on individual awards A dinner social was held after the round at FATZ in Lincolnton, where the golfers were joined by Hickory guests/prospects, Libby Quinlan and Pat Beal. Thanks to Nicole and the staff of Lincoln Country Club for their fine assistance in this endeavor; as well as to Bill L., Peggy, and Judy for hosting. Gary, Betty, Phil, Joanne, Larry, & Kim played an optional round on Friday The weekend can be well assessed in terms of tee times and temperatures, as golfers teed off as early as 7:00 am in mid-thirty degree weather, which changed comfortably to the low sixties as each morning progressed. Hickory Chapter members, whose teams earned cash prizes in Saturday s scramble were the following: on HEATHLAND - Gary Ikerd (1 st place, 70) & Richard Elrod (2 nd place, 73); on MOORLAND - Kim Welch & Larry Hollifield (2 nd place, 69), Betty Moore (3 rd place, 69), & Linda Hickle (4 th place, 71); and on PARKLAND Patty Pope (5 th place, 69). Betty with Frank Nowicki (Columbia) & Fran Yukish (UpState SC) Richard, Claudetta, Betty, Peggy, & Wayne S. enjoy dinner at FATZ MYRTLE BEACH SHOOTOUT Nineteen (19) members of the Hickory Chapter of ASGA (Larry, Kim, Gary, Bill L., Patty, Judy, Richard, Peggy, Wayne, Diane, Priscilla, Joanne, Dana, Terry, Sam, Brenda, Phil, Betty, and Claudetta) attended the 5 th annual Myrtle Beach Shootout hosted by the Nashville and Myrtle Beach Chapters on November 17-19, 2006, at the Legends Golf Resort s three (3) championship courses (Heathland, Moorland, & Parkland). Gary with Tina Morris (Columbia) and Joyce Jennings (Raleigh) Bobby Jones (Raleigh) and Kathie Alonso (Asheville) with Kim & Larry Patty with Joe Huskey (Nashville), Terry Trisler (Indianapolis), & Sherril Hawks (Charlotte) ASGA members enjoyed the comfort of their spacious villas located along the fairways; and there were certainly no shortages of food, beverage, shopping, and/or entertainment. The Myrtle Beach Chapter hosted a welcome reception for all participants at the Brick and Barrel Restaurant on Thursday evening; and the Legends Clubhouse Pub was the location for daily breakfast buffets, Friday night pig pickin, and Saturday night cookout/ awards. In addition, golfers enjoyed free admission for nightly music and dancing at local nightclubs, such as Studebakers and 2001.

4 Hickory attendees lunched together after Saturday golf Members of the Hickory Chapter of ASGA, who attended the Myrtle Beach Shootout, would like to thank Bob Blaylock (Nashville) and Bette Nicol (Myrtle Beach) for the time/talent they invest each year in the planning and execution of this major undertaking. You re the best! Bob Blaylock SUNDAY GOLF in November Phil scheduled golf at Cedar Rock Country Club near Lenoir on Sunday, October 26, The course, which is nestled in the foothills of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, proved to be a challenge to the Hickory group (Terry, Richard, Larry Hollifield, Bill L., Phil, Wayne, Ron, Clarence, Judy, Joanne, Diane, Peggy, Betty, Claudetta, Anne S., & Earl) as they competed in a shamble format. Earning cash awards in the gross/net, male/female divisions were Larry Hollifield (92), Joanne (100), Richard (71), and Peggy (73). Coming closest to par three pins were Phil, Ron, and Joanne. Most of the golfers enjoyed a dinner social later at Meedo s Italian Restaurant nearby. Thanks to Phil for coordinating with Cedar Rock and Claudetta for making the dinner arrangements. BOARD MEETING in November Officers (Betty, Claudetta, Bill L., Peggy, & Judy) and members-at-large (Joanne, John L., Barbara, & Wayne) held their monthly Board of Director's meeting on Wednesday, November 29, 2006, at the Round Wheels Lounge/ Holiday Inn Select at 6:00 pm. The Board recapped the November events, discussed the remaining golf outings for 2006, finalized plans for the Chapter s annual Christmas party, scheduled a golf committee meeting in December, and appointed the following members to board positions: Claudetta Potts (Secretary), Diane Laney (Treasurer), and Wayne Sisk (Handicap Chair). All attendees enjoyed drinks and free hors d'oeuvres. Officers & members gather for board meeting Captain s Choice contest, which featured mulligans, kicks, throws, and drops. Phil, Judy, Kim, & Larry supported Legion baseball Hampton Heights Nov. 5 th Wayne, Bill L., Peggy, Phil, Richard, Ron, Charlene, Larry, & Doug competed in a play-your-own-ball competition at Hampton Heights on Sunday, November 5 th, with Phil (78/60) and Charlene (92/65) being the 1 st and 2 nd place net cash winners. Richard and Larry were among Sunday participants Hampton Heights Nov. 25 th Ron, Phil, Peggy, Bill L., Wayne, Terry, and Judy enjoyed a play your own ball round at Hampton Heights during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Gross/net cash winners were Judy (88/63) and Terry (90/67). Richard, Peggy, Ron, Joanne, & Phil were among winners NOVEMBER OUTINGS Impromptu Brushy Mountain Nov. 4 th Phil, Larry, Kim, and Judy participated in an American Legionsponsored charity golf outing and dinner on Saturday, November 14 th at Brushy Mountain Golf Club in Taylorsville. The foursome shot a 66 in the Great weather contributed to extra golf during the holiday weekend

5 FIFTY MEMBERS! The Hickory Chapter of ASGA bids a sincere welcome to its newest members, Barbara Barnes, Linda Hickle, and Earl Stephenson. We are so pleased to have you! ASGA will impact your life tremendously. Other guests/prospects this month included Brenda Hefner, Nancy Frazier, Cliff viegard, Kelly Yoke, Bruce Hunsucker, Malee Khang, Bruce Smith, Libby Quinlan, Pat Beal, Kenny Hollar, and Randy Herman. Please feel free to join us again soon! Barbara Barnes, with visitor Cliff Viegard (Charlotte ASGA) Linda Hickle gets acquainted with Gary Nancy Frazier is Virginia s guest Brenda Hefner was a recent guest (pictured with Dana) Brenda s brother, Randy Herman, visited group REMINDERS Libby Quinlan & Pat Beal dropped in at FATZ Members, Lynn Stafford (Asheville) & Martha Kelley (Ft. Lauderdale), played LCC Claudetta recruited Earl Stephenson Clarence Owen played his first ASGA round Please contact your golf host each month, whether you are or are not participating. The digital camera and/or banner are available for use by members for club functions. To ensure proper handicaps, submit all scorecards to Bill L. 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 judy_elmore@charter.net or (828) with newsletter items. Please use discretion in golf pro shops when paying reduced rates. Laminated name tags should be turned back in after each function. EDITORIAL COMMENTS Golf Chairperson As 2006 draws to a close, I d like to take a moment to reflect on the wonderful golf opportunities that we have had this year, to thank all of you, who helped make them possible, and to share some plans for the ensuing year. Locally - we hosted two major outings on Saturdays and Sundays of each month (including more than 50 people at joint-chapter events at Rock Barn and Tanglewood), we increased the number of Nine & Dines during the seasonal months, we sponsored our first inaugural Club Championship, and we participated in many impromptu and charity games. Regionally we were able to stagger our golf calendar with those of the Asheville, UpState SC, and Charlotte Chapters in order to participate in each others monthly functions at some very fine courses. We also attended multi-chapter, weekend events at Kodak, TN; Southern Pines, St. Simon s, GA; Santee, Lake Lure, and Myrtle Beach. Nationally Some members attended ASGA-sponsored outings at Orlando, FL, and Pinehurst, NC, and will have the option of Tampa, FL, at New Years. I would personally like to thanks all of you, who hosted Saturday/Sunday golf;

6 the Board of Directors, who assisted with events regularly; River Crest and Hampton Heights Golf Clubs, who accommodated us very generously all year at 9/18- hole events; and all the other courses, who offered us reduced rates and other amenities. We have been very active in 2006 and we do not expect any less next year. A mere handful of members have been working diligently to keep our club running smoothly and although the Board has appointed more members to various golf subcommittees - we still need your help! Please check your schedules and volunteer to host or help with a few of the events. We will continue to enjoy the benefits of ASGA as more of us work closely together. Thanks for your help! In fun, fellowship, and fairways, ~Peggy Laughridge HICKORY CHAPTER EVENTS for December Monthly Meeting Dec. 7 th The Hickory Chapter of ASGA will hold its next meeting on Thursday, December 7, 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 their single golfing friends! Saturday Golf Dec. 9 th Golf has been scheduled at Hampton Heights Golf Club in Hickory on Saturday, December 9, 2006, at 11:00 am, $24 plus $5 ante, $1 beer, and free soft drinks. Contact Peggy at plaughridge@ charter.net or (828) to sign up. A dinner social will be held immediately following golf at Backstreets Bar & Grill. Golf Committee Meeting Dec. 12 th The Golf Co-Chairs (Peggy & Joanne), the Handicap Chair (Wayne), Nine & Dine Co-Chairs (Charlene & Bill L.), and the At-Large/Special Events Golf Committee (Jim, Ron & Phil) will meet on Tuesday, December 12, 2006, to plan a tentative golf calendar for All committee members will be notified as to the time and location. Attendance by members of these golf committees is imperative! Peggy and Phil will help plan 07 golf calendar Christmas Party Dec. 16 th Make plans now to attend the Hickory ASGA Chapter Christmas Party, which will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2006, at the Hickory Moose Lodge (Hwy. 70 West, left on 12 th St.) at 7:00 pm. The cost is $25 per person and will include a buffet meal (meat, 3 vegetables, bread, dessert, & beverage) and live entertainment by Mike Caldwell (8:00 pm - until), with dancing. The party will be a private function (separate from others in the lodge) held in the bar of the lodge, which features a very nice bar, dinner tables, and a dance floor. Party goers may choose either a cash bar or brown bagging. We have guaranteed a minimum of 40 people and can accommodate as many as 60. Members/guests will receive invitations in the US mail with return envelopes for remitting payment. Or, make reservations for you and your guest(s) with Claudetta at claudettap@ bellsouth.net or (828) as soon as possible. Thanks to Hickory member, John Lail, for having us as his guests at the Moose Lodge and to Claudetta for coordinating the dinner social. (Incidentally, golf will be played the following day, Sunday 17 th, at River Crest, at a very special hangover rate.) Hickory ASGA members recall Christmas 05 Sunday Golf Dec. 17 th Bill L. has scheduled golf on Sunday, December 17, 2006, at River Crest Golf Club at 12:00 noon at a very special (day after the Christmas party) hangover rate. Contact him at blautz@vol.com or (828) to sign up. Board Meeting Dec. 27 th The Board of Directors of the Hickory Chapter of ASGA will meet on Wednesday, December 27, 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 Saturday, Dec. 16th Asheville at Rock of Jocassee, 11:00 am, $30. Contact Bev Belden at bfore11@charter.net or (828) to sign up. Judy & Bill L. joined Asheville at The Rock last year MULTI-CHAPTER EVENT Wilmington s Winter Chill The annual Winter Chill will be hosted by the Wilmington Chapter on February 16-18, 2007, at the Beau Rivage Resort & Golf Club in Wilmington, NC. The standard $195 package (based on double occupancy) includes 2 night s accommodations, 2 breakfasts, banquet dinner & dancing, 2 rounds of golf, mulligans, and awards. Additional golf/lodging is available. Registration forms are on the website, or contact Carolyn Comentale at carbur@ ec.rr.com, (910) Patty with Wilmington Chapter s George Weinfurter

7 NATIONAL EVENT New Year s Party and Golf Hosted by ASGA National each year, this golf outing will be held on December 29, 2006, through January 1, 2007, at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, Florida. For information, visit or phone (888) DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS Hickory Chapter members, who are celebrating birthdays this month, are William Honeycutt and John Lail (both on the 26 th ) and Bill Suttie (29 th ). Be sure to check out the national homepage at where you will find greetings on each of your birth dates, and have a Happy Birthday! William Honeycutt Bill Suttie John Lail RECOVERIES Charlene and Judy are both glad to have their parents and fellow chapter members Lib and John S. out and about again after both underwent surgery recently. Charlene & Lib CONDOLENCES Members and friends of the Hickory Chapter of ASGA express sincere sympathy in the recent death of Claudetta Pott s brother, Charles McCoy, of Franklin, NC. Claudetta, we are very sorry for your loss Judy & John S. Also, our thoughts and prayers are with Ann Burgin, who lost her father, George Arrowood, on Saturday, November 18, George had been critically ill for quite some time. ABOUT OUR MEMBERS Happy Birthday to these members: Jim Brinkley - 01/08 Ann Carter - 12/12 Sam Davis - 01/01 William Honeycutt - 12/19 John Lail - 12/26 Anne Spivey - 01/05 William Suttie - 12/29 Welcome newest members: Barbara Barnes - Joined 11/16/2006 Linda Hickle - Joined 11/16/2006 These members recently renewed: Clarence Owen These members did not renew their dues: (date shown is date membership expired) Priscilla Faucette - 11/30/2006 Alan Johnson - 11/30/2006 Our chapter currently has 49 members. Don t Let Your Membership Lapse... Be sure to renew so you won t miss receiving a newsletter. Call GOLFMATE ( ) Ann Carter Ann, we are thinking of you and your family 2006 Hickory ASGA Calendar MON MTG SATURDAY GOLF/HOST(S) SUNDAY GOLF/HOST(S) BOARD 9/DINE DEC 7 th 9 th, Hampton Heights, Judy & Peggy 17 th, River Crest, Bill L. 27 th None

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