CELEBRATING 13 YEARS OF SINGLESGOLF IN AMERICA Hickory Chapter - American Singles Golf Association October 2007 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP the lucky winner of the 50/50 raffle, earning $28. (Above) Bill, Harry, Larry Hollifield, and Phil (not pictured) earned cash prizes for closest to the par three pins and (below) for longest drives, Ella Rae Matthews and Hank Parish (Asheville Chapter). Hickory ASGA Club Champions, 2007 Ella Rae, Pete, Anne, and Wayne display championship plaques The second annual Hickory ASGA Club Championship was sponsored by the Board of Directors on Saturday, September 22, 2007, at Cedar Rock Golf & Country Club near Lenoir. In a USGA play-your-own-ball format, Pet Hyde and Ella Rae Matthews claimed first place in the male/female gross division with a 72 and 74, respectively. Finishing second in the net division were Wayne Sisk (77) and Anne Spivey (76). The winners each received cash in the amount of their $25 playing fee and a commemorative plaque. Both Ella Rae and Wayne were second-year winners in their categories. Anne Spivey was also After the awards presentation, members enjoyed drinks/dinner on site at the club s bar/grill. Thanks to Cedar Rock for their hospitality and to the Board of Directors, Golf Committee, and at-large members for their planning, coordination, and execution of a first-class outing. Upcoming Event: Dates for New Years in Tampa are Dec 29 - Jan 1st. Dates are contracted and firm. Go ahead - book your airline ticket for the best deal. National Website: www.singlesgolf.com National E-Mail: ASGANational@aol.com Office Hours: 8:00-5:00 Mon - Thurs; Friday: 8:00-12:00 National Hotline: 1-888-GOLFMATE (1-888-465-3628) To Join or renew, visit website and join online, or call our hotline. Regular Meeting Date: Second THURSDAY of this month Next Meeting: Thursday October 11th, 2007 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: www.hickory.singlesgolf.com Our Hotline: 828-495-3474 (See next page for list of officers and board members.)
Hickory Chapter of the American Singles Golf Association arriving on Friday for registration and a welcome reception, the Hickory delegation enjoyed a variety of local restaurants and the popular nightclub, LT s. TM Club members enjoyed dinner/drinks at Cedar Rock s bar/grill Chairman of the Board Judy Elmore judy_elmore@charter.net (828) 381-0776 President Bill Lautzenheiser blautz@vol.com (828) 495-3474 Membership Chairperson Betty Moore bamand@charter.net (828) 397-3673 Communications/Newsletter Judy Elmore Golf Co-Chairpersons Joanne Harvey harvey8_6@msn.com (828) 652-5152 Peggy Laughridge plaughridge@charter.net (828) 994-0025 Socials Co-Chairpersons Richard Elrod RLEUSMC1@aol.com (828) 612-9115 Claudetta Potts claudettap@bellsouth.net (828) 632-6943 Handicap Chairperson Wayne Sisk cregger2003@yahoo.com (828) 327-3403 Secretary Claudetta Potts Treasurer Diane Laney diane0460@aol.com (828) 464-9648 Webmaster Bill Lautzenheiser blautz@vol.com (828) 495-3474 FROM THE PRESIDENT It s here FALL! This has always been my favorite time of the year. The hot weather is fading rapidly and the foliage will soon be spectacular. All too soon the leaves will fall and cover parts of our golf courses, providing hiding places for even the best struck balls. But that is a small price to pay for enjoying Mother Nature in all her finery. It s been a great year with many scheduled outings, 9 & Dines, national and regional events, impromptu golf, and the high point The 2 nd Annual Hickory Chapter Championship. The good news there s plenty of fun still ahead! So come out and enjoy yourself in the beautiful Carolinas. The courses are not crowded, the landscapes are inspiring, and the air is crisp and clean. I guarantee you won t be sorry! ~Bill Lautzenheiser LABOR DAY at Santee Richard and Bill enjoyed holiday weekend Eleven (11) members of the Hickory Chapter of ASGA (Wayne, Ron, Ann B., Jim, Ella Rae, Richard, Dana, Peggy, Bill, Brenda, and Joanne) attended the annual Labor Day Weekend multi-chapter golf outing, sponsored by the UpState SC Chapter on August 31 September 2, 2007. After Brenda, Ann B., Ella Rae, and Dana at registration/reception 95 golfers teed off on Saturday and Sunday on the Santee National or Lake Marion Golf Clubs in 9:00 am shotgun starts. Ella Rae s team finished second on Friday in the optional round. On Saturday, Wayne earned cash for the men s longest drive on the Lake Marion course; and Bill s team placed second on Sunday with a 65 in a Captain s Choice format on the Santee course. Wayne had longest drive on Saturday Ella Rae s team placed 2 nd on Friday UpState host, Bob Utley, awards cash to Ellen Dolan and Bill for 2 nd place on Sunday After an afternoon of swimming, sunning, shopping, napping, or a combination thereof; all participants gathered in the banquet room for a Saturday evening luau followed by a deejay and dancing.
Joanne and Richard join in the Conga line The Hickory Chapter of ASGA expresses it appreciation to Darlene Lancaster, Bob Utley, and the entire UpState SC Chapter for their planning and coordination of an extremely fun-filled holiday weekend. Ron and UpState hostess, Darlene Lancaster (Above) Phil, Wayne, & Karen, and (below) Anne, Wayne, and Jim Some members of the group had drinks/dinner afterward at FATZ in Lincolnton. Thanks to Peggy and Wayne for spearheading the outing. The course was beautifully groomed. officers, Oct. 11 th ; and Election of remaining officers, Nov. 8 th. Make nominations to the committee (Judy, Joanne, or Bill). Membership/Treasury Bill (Per Betty) reported a membership of 50, packages being sent to three (3) new prospects, and the roster updated on 08/30/07. Per Diane, he reported a beginning balance in August of $1,171.43. With revenues of $204.00 and expenditures of $39.89, the ending balance was $1,337.43. Communications Judy reviewed media coverage of the latest outings (Myrtle Beach, Fox Den, Nine & Dine, LCC, and Glen Oaks), shared the scrapbook, and will submit news from the remaining September events. Inform her of newsletter items. SATURDAY GOLF in September The Golf Committee scheduled an additional Hickory-sponsored outing on Sunday, September 9, 2007, at Glen Oaks Golf Club in Maiden. Attending were nineteen (19) members - Kim, Larry Hollifield, Charlene, Pete, Anne, Wayne, Terry, Peggy, Ron, Karen, Richard, Judy, Harry, Joanne, Jim, Lucy, Bill, Mike M., and Phil. Golfers get instructions prior to tee-off Competing in a shamble format, Phil (74) and Lucy (77) picked up cash in the male/female gross division; while the net division saw Wayne (58) and Karen (58) taking home the loot. Earning prizes for individual skills were Wayne and Anne (longest drives) and Bill, Jim, and Anne (for closest to the par three pins). Peggy placed markers on fairways/greens GENERAL MEETING in September Fourteen (14) members (Bill, Judy, Richard, Larry Hollifield, Joanne, Lib, Peggy, Wayne, Harry, Charlene, Sarah, Claudetta, Karen, and Ann B.) and guest (Will Sloan) attended the Hickory Chapter s regularly scheduled, monthly meeting on Thursday, September 13, 2007, at the Oyster Bar/ Ramada Inn at 6:30 pm, with Bill Lautzenheiser presiding. President Bill welcomed everyone to the meeting, acknowledged the August birthdays, distributed the agenda/calendar, and announced the upcoming Election of President, Bill Officers to be held as Lautzenheiser follows: Nominations for President, Sept 13 th ; Election of President and Nomination of remaining Judy keeps Hickory ASGA in the news Golf Peggy reviewed the qualifications for competing in the upcoming Club Championship on September 22 nd at Cedar Rock, encouraging all members to participate whether they are competing or not. Dinner/presentations will be held at the club. Members were also urged to send in their Myrtle Beach registration forms, as the November event is filling fast. Peggy was instrumental in coordinating the Championship Socials Richard and Claudetta conducted the 50/50 raffle, with Judy earning $27 in the drawing. The group enjoyed dinner, drinks, music, and dancing.
Judy collects the raffle money from Richard at Rock Barn Golf & Spa on September 10-16, 2007. Hickory ASGA members, who worked as volunteers, were Ann B., Richard, Harry, Wayne, Ella Rae, Charlene, Dana, and Bill. NINE & DINES in September The remaining Nine & Dines were alternated between Lake Hickory Country Club, Hampton Heights, and River Crest in play-your-own-ball formats. Listed below are the dates, participants, and the male/female (M/F), gross/net (G/N) winners, respectively. Sept. 4 th LHCC - Wayne, Ron, Phil, Peggy, Richard, Harry, Joanne, Bill, Terry, Charlene, Anne, Larry Hollifield, Judy, Lucy, Diane, Sarah, Pete, Mike R., Mike M., and Gary. M/F, G/N Mike M. (40), Peggy (43), Ron (30), Judy (30) Sept. 11 th HH - Anne, Harry, Peggy, Mike M., Jeff, Richard, Sarah, Wayne, Betty, Ron, Charlene, Pete, and Joanne. M/F, G/N Pete (40), Joanne (42), Harry (33), Jeff (30) Pete, Joanne, and Harry captured the wins Peggy and Ron had gross, net wins Sept. 18 th LHCC Richard, Anne, Harry, Joanne, Bill, Charlene, Ron, Jeff, Pete, Lucy, Wayne, Peggy, Don, Ann B., Larry Hollifield, and Sarah. M/ F, G/N Pete (39), Lucy (42), Richard (34), Anne (34) Pete, Anne, and Richard take honors Sept. 25 th RC Harry, Joanne, Bill, Anne, Wayne, Sarah, Richard, Peggy, Ron, and Larry Hollifield. M/ F, G/N Larry (40), Joanne (42), Ron (34), Anne (35) Kudos for Larry, Joanne, Ron, and Anne CLEGHORN PLANTATION Hickory ASGA Chapter members (Wayne, Larry Hollifield, Peggy, Richard, Pete, Judy, Phil, and Terry) joined the Asheville-sponsored outing at Cleghorn Plantation in Rutherfordton on Saturday, September 15, 2007, along with UpState SC members, as well. Phil and Judy were in the foursome, who won first place in the shamble, with Phil also having a closest to the par three pin. Members enjoyed drinks and dinner afterward at Barley s Taproom. Hickory Chapter members played in Rutherfordton GREATER HICKORY CLASSIC The Greater Hickory Classic a Senior PGA Tour of Champions event was held for the 5 th consecutive year R.W. Eaks, who lost in a one-hole playoff to Andy Bean last year, held on to the win by virtue of a final-round of 70. His 54-hole total of 17 under par was a tournament record good enough to beat the hard-charging Jay Haas (66) and rookie, Rod Spittle (69), who each finished just two shots back of Eaks, in the final round. SUNDAY GOLF in September Stay tuned for coverage of the September 30 th Orchard Hills outing (hosted by Anne S., Ann D., and Ann B.) in the November newsletter. NEW PROSPECTS The Hickory Chapter of ASGA has had several guests and/or prospects during the month of September Jan Bartlett, Richard Rhyne, Will Sloan, and Donna Webb. We encourage you to join our group for meetings, golf, or socials at any time! A toast to guest, Will Sloan REMINDERS Wayne, Bill, and Richard hard at work at the GHC 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. If in doubt of golf play due to inclement weather, please phone the golf club.
Send Hickory roster corrections to Betty at bamand@charter.net or (828) 397-3673. Contact Judy at judy_elmore@charter.net or (828) 381-0776 with newsletter items. Please use discretion in golf pro shops when paying reduced rates. Handicap questions? Contact Wayne at cregger2003@yahoo.com or (828) 327-3403. HICKORY CHAPTER EVENTS in October Nine & Dine The last Nine & Dine will be played on Tuesday, October 2, 2007, at the Lake Hickory Country Club Town Course beginning as early as 4:30 pm for $16 plus $2 ante in a play-your-own-ball format. Nebo traffic light for 0.3 mi., right on Hwy. 126 for 1.7 mi., club on right (828) 652-6232], on Saturday, October 13, 2007; 12:30 pm shotgun; $25 plus $3 ante; play-your-own-ball format. Winners will earn cash prizes and gifts will be given for longest drives and closest to the par three pins. Also, a 50/50 raffle will be conducted. A dinner social (immediately following golf) will be held nearby at Roma s Italian Restaurant in their private dining facility. Alcoholic beverages are not sold there but brown bagging is allowed. Email Jharvey8_6@msn.com or phone (828) 652-5152 to sign up ASAP as other chapters will be invited to participate. Joanne, Ron, and Richard will host at Lake James MULTI-CHAPTER EVENTS Myrtle Beach Shootout Co-hosted by the Nashville and Myrtle Beach Chapters of ASGA, this multichapter event will be held on November 16-18, 2007, at the Marriott Courtyard at Barefoot Landing. The standard $176 package (double occupancy) includes 2 nights lodging, 2 rounds of golf (Panther s Run & Tiger s Eye), range balls, club storage, prize money, Friday night reception, Saturday night dinner (California Dreaming), 2 buffet breakfasts, and free admittance to several nightclubs. Registration forms are available on the website or contact Bob Blaylock at eagle42@ comcast.net or (615) 665-0286. Additional golf/lodging is also available. FILLS QUICKLY!!!!!! Bob Blaylock will co -host MB Shootout Vickie joined Mike R., Terry, and Diane last month Monthly Meeting Oct. 11 th The Hickory Chapter of ASGA will hold its next meeting on Thursday, October 11, 2007, 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! Claudetta and Harry took a whirl at September meeting Saturday Golf Oct. 13 th Joanne has scheduled a joint-chapter golf outing at Marion Lake Golf Club in Nebo, NC [I-40 West, Exit 94, right for 0.5 mi., left on Hwy. 70 for 5.6 mi., right at Sunday Golf October 21 st Judy will host a golf outing at the Lake Hickory Country Club Catawba Springs Course [3820 Wandering Lane, NE, Hickory, NC, 28601 (828) 652-5152] on Sunday, October 21, 2007; 1:00 pm shotgun; $32 plus $3 ante. Email judy_elmore@charter.net or (828) 381-0776 to sign up. Dinner will be available on site, but arrangements are incomplete at this time. Board Meeting October 24 th The Board of Directors elected/ appointed officers will meet on Wednesday, October 24, 2007, at the Round Wheels Lounge/Holiday Inn Select, I-40 & Lenoir-Rhyne Blvd, at 6:00 pm. All members-at-large are welcome to attend! Free hors d oeuvres are served from 5:00 7:00 pm. Hope to see you there! JOINT-CHAPTER EVENT Saturday, October 20 th Asheville at Grassy Creek, Spruce Pine, NC; 1:20 pm, $31; contact andyref@charter.net or (828) 279-3903 to sign up. Winter Chill Sponsored by the Wilmington Chapter, this event will be held at Whispering Pines Country Club near Pinehurst on February 29 March 2, 2008. Contact Tony Zitney at Racen2Par@aol.com. Jim, Terry, Charlie, and Richard chilled out last year Spring Fling Peachtree City, near Atlanta, will again host an April 18-20, 2008, outing at a location TBA. NATIONAL EVENTS New Year s in Tampa Hosted by ASGA National, this outing will be held at the Hyatt Tampa Bay on December 29, 2007, through January 1, 2008. Complete details are available in
this newsletter on the ASGA National page. Memorial Day This holiday weekend event will be hosted by ASGA National on May 22-25, 2008, at a location TBD. OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS Hickory Chapter members, who are celebrating birthdays this month, are Peggy Laughridge (6 th ), Judy Elmore (17 th ), and Don McKinney (22 nd ). Be sure to check out the national homepage at www.singlesgolf.com, where you will find greetings on each of your birth dates, and have a Happy Birthday! Judy Elmore Jim and Ann at Memorial Day outing in Pinehurst last year Peggy Laughridge Don McKinney MANY THANKS! Mike Roane expresses his sincerest appreciation to members and friends of the Hickory Chapter of ASGA for their many kindnesses by way of visits, cards, calls, emails, etc., during his recent medical diagnosis and subsequent surgery. We are all very excited about his prognosis and will continue to keep he and Vickie in our thoughts and prayers during his recovery. Mike Roane ABOUT OUR MEMBERS Happy Birthday to these members: Karen Catel - 11/09 Judy Elmore - 10/17 Peggy Laughridge - 10/06 Don McKinney - 10/22 Jan Parkman - 11/06 Kim Welch - 11/04 These members are up for renewal: (date shown is last day of membership) Patty Pope - 10/31/2007 Claudetta Potts - 10/31/2007 John Setzer - 10/31/2007 Welcome newest members: Sarah Embler - Joined 08/07/2007 These members recently renewed: William Honeycutt William Lautzenheiser Ronald Williams These members did not renew their dues: (date shown is date membership expired) Larry Hefner - 08/31/2007 Our chapter currently has 50 members. Don t Let Your Membership Lapse... Be sure to renew so you won t miss receiving a newsletter. Call 1-888- GOLFMATE (1-888-465-3628) 2007 Hickory ASGA Calendar MON MTG SATURDAY GOLF/HOST(S) SUNDAY GOLF/HOST(S) BOARD 9/DINE OCT 11 th 13 th, Marion Lake Golf Club Joanne/ Richard/Ron 21 st, LHCC at Catawba Springs Judy 24 2 nd, LHCC NOV 8 th 10 th, TBA 25 th, TBA, Richard 21 None DEC 6 th 8 th, TBA 16 th, TBA 26 None TBA - To be announced
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