CELEBRATING 24 YEARS OF SINGLES GOLF IN AMERICA Albany Chapter - American Singles Golf Association September 2015 President s Message By now, you have probably heard that we lost a very dear friend and fellow golfer, Wayne Coulter. He was a true gentleman with a heart of gold who was a member of our Chapter for many years. I took the liberty of compiling the feedback I received about his passing and am putting it here in no particular order. Two memories stand out: There was a time in our earlier years when we met socially every Friday night at the Callaway now known as the Blu Stone Bistro. More often than not Wayne would make the trek from Vermont to socialize and learn of the weekend golf outings. That always impressed me. He definitely met the definition of "social" and quickly became a standout in our chapter. The last time I remember speaking to Wayne was several months after he had gotten married. I asked him how everything was going and his quick response with a chuckle was: "I'm still on my honeymoon". That was vintage Wayne. Truly a remarkable one of a kind individual. He's gone, but won't soon be forgotten -- Bob Very sad to hear this. He was always a pleasure to be around, and a true gentleman. So many interests, he had a truly full life. Perhaps best remembered for his "golly that was a great shot, I like it ; rais- ing chestnut trees; travels to FL with his boat; the trike motorcycle; so many things about him were so unique. May he rest in peace, and know he will be fondly remembered with love -- John I met Wayne at an ASGA outing and come to find out, we had a few things in common. Over the years we met in Florida and I remember playing golf with Wayne and Beth, when Beth made a hole in one at Orange Grove Golf Club in Hollywood Florida. Then we all went for a walk on the Hollywood boardwalk. Often Wayne would sleep in his Van that had everything but the kitchen sink in it. Wayne was one of the best and he will be missed Joe I will miss Wayne. I always enjoyed playing with him -- Ed That sucks. But, he made it to his mid- 80 s and lived a full life full of golf, full of friends. One of a kind, in the best way. Wayne will be missed -- Jay He was the first person I met in ASGA at the Callaway Grill now the blue stone bistro. Boy Girl Boy Girl. RIP Wayne -- Helene Wayne was a great guy with a heart of pure gold -- Dick It's hard to reconcile the fact that he is gone. Here he is, only 3 years ago, when he rode his new "motorcycle" to golf at Saratoga Lake. RIP Wayne -- Beth Eagle eye for golf, ace player and what a gentleman! He truly will be missed -- Sandy ~Marian (Madam Prez) Upcoming Multi-Chapter Events (see SinglesGolf.com/events): Battle at the Boardwalk - Seaview Resort near Atlantic City, NJ. Oct. 8-11. Details at SinglesGolf.com/BattleAtTheBoardwalk Usher in the New Years ChampionsGate Resort near Orlando. Jan. 3-6, 2016. Details at SinglesGolf.com/NewYears ASGA in Spain - Fall, 2016. Stay tuned and talk it up! Details at SinglesGolf.com/Spain2016 Office Hours: 9:00am to 2:00pm, M-F (Eastern) National Office: 980-833-6450 or 1-888-GOLFMATE Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 6th, 2015 Meeting Location: TBD Our Website: http://www.albanyasga.com/ Our Hotline: 1-888-465-3628 (See next page for list of officers and board members.) To join, renew dues, make a change of address, phone, etc., call National Hotline at left or go to www.singlesgolf.com/join Singles Golf is a registered trademark of ASGA, Inc.
Albany, NY Chapter of the American Singles Golf Association TM President Marian Gogola mebg58@aol.com 518-526-6681 Golf Chairpersons Helene Chapados chap6055@hotmail.com 518-441-6327 Ellen Riley eriley@nycap.rr.com 518-932-3862 Social Chairpersons Rita Roberti rroberti@nycap.rr.com 518-869-0705 Dottie Daly dottiedaly@nycap.rr.com 518-372-0070 Membership Chairperson Sandra Kunz kunzs90gmz@gmail.com 518-584-8719 Communications Chairperson Rosina Mulligan Rsmulligan144@mhcable.com 518-756-9071 Secretary Kathleen Patterson kpatterson366@aol.com 518-588-5621 Treasurer Robert Doyle doylerobert71@yahoo.com 518-424-2427 REPORT on SATATOGA LAKE GOLF OUTING SEPTEMBER 12th The day began with the promise of a great round at Saratoga Lake s very picturesque Golf Course on Saturday, September 12th. Little did we welcome the raindrops that at least had the courtesy of waiting until the back nine. Although a few hearty souls did manage to finish, most all of our pretty much drenched players decided to seek shelter at the Ripe Tomato s warm and friendly establishment. A little libation, great food and company, and the awarding of prizes eased the day s weather woes. The following prizes were awarded based on 13 holes: First place team with 51: Jack Aernecke (Captain), Rita Roberti, Frank Munoz, Sandy Kunz Second-place team with 52 matching card: Ed Barnard (Captain), Kathy Custer, Bob Werner Third-place team with 52 matching card: Gary O Brien (Captain), Deb Ptasinski. Kathryn Henningson, Brian Wallace Fourth place team with 53: Mike Congero (Captain), Beth Lewis, Joe Candee, Flo McConville Fifth place team with 54: Bob Doyle (Captain), Yuko Kashiwado, Don Sislowski, Nancy Niles Longest drive /women Ellen Riley Longest drive men Jack Dennis Straightest drive/ women Ro Mulligan Straightest drive/ men Frank Munoz Closest to the pin /women Karen Bishop Closest to the pin/ men Mike Congero Thanks Joe Candee for selling 50/50 tickets. The winner was Joe Candee with $63. An investigation into that coincidence was suggested Ellen and Helene would like to thank all the players who braved the day. See you again October 11th at Van Patten! ~Ellen and Helene Formal Golf Schedule for 2015 October 11th - Sunday - Van Patten September 2015 ASGA Board Meeting The September ASGA meeting was held September 1st at Salty s Pub in Clifton Park. Meeting reports will be included in next month s newsletter. About Our Members Happy Birthday to these members: Robin Cammans - 09/25 Raymond Frederick - 09/12 Diane Rootes - 10/01 These members are up for renewal: (date shown is last day of membership) Karen Babin - 09/30/2015 Cynthia LaForest - 09/30/2015 Ellen Riley - 09/30/2015 Welcome newest members: Nelson Beebe - Joined 07/14/2015 These members recently renewed: Jack Aernecke Linda Osborne Gretchen Price Andrew Przybylowicz These members did not renew their dues: (date shown is date membership expired) Victor DiMaria - 07/31/2015 Mary Ann Snyder - 08/31/2015 Our chapter currently has 59 members. Over 130 ASGA members have placed a small deposit indicating interest in going to Spain in 2016. If you re interested, see details of this trip at SinglesGolf.com/Spain2016 That website will also have a list of all members who ve indicated interest by paying a $79 (refundable towards dues) deposit. Also, pay an early deposit and you ll receive $100.00 off your trip. More details on this trip will be posted in late September, 2015. (Tom Alsop GolfASGA@aol.com)
FINAL FORMAL OUTING OF THE 2015 GOLF SEASON Can you believe it, already Mid September! Our final outing of the year is coming up. (Details below) We're pleased to announce that we are able to continue offering a free dinner to all dues paying members of Albany ASGA and hope that all of you, members, nonmembers, and friends, will be able to attend. WHEN: Sunday, October 11 th with tee time at 11:00. Plan to arrive at the course no later than 10:30 for a shotgun start. COST: The cost for a round of golf, cart + full course dinner is $56 for Albany ASGA members, $90 for other chapter members, and $90 for nonmembers. Dinner for Albany ASGA members is 0 (zero). Nonmembers pay $66 for golf only or $30 for dinner only. FORMAT: - Scramble -Shot gun start You are getting 2 FREE mulligans for this outing!!! You may use your mulligans to improve any shot off the tee, on the fairway, or on the green. PRIZES: Longest Drive, Closest to the pin, and Closest to the line for men and women, and team prizes JOIN US AFTER GOLF FOR DRINKS, THE AWARDING OF PRIZES AND OUR YEAR END BANQUET AT THE RESTAURANT AT THE GOLF COURSE. We will also be electing our new officers for 2016 at this time. DINNER CHOICES; Chicken Piccata, Sliced Beef Sirloin, or Grilled Salmon (dinner includes, salad, bread and butter, chocolate cake) Give or send your check, payable to Albany ASGA, INCLUDING YOUR DINNER CHOICE to Bob Doyle (30 Louis Dr, Albany NY 12205), ASGA Treasurer, Let us know you are coming at Albanyasga2002@gmail.com. Payment must be received by October 3rd Note on Cancellations There are absolutely NO REFUNDS after the cutoff date (Oct 3rd) unless your spot is filled. Fees are nonrefundable. Any cancellation or rescheduling of tournaments is at the discretion of the golf course management where the tournament is being played.
SARATOGA LAKE OUTING PHOTOS Bob Werner, Kathy Custer, Ed Barnard Rita Roberti, Jack Aernecke and Sandra Kunz Mike Congero, Beth Lewis, Flo M Conville, Joe Candee Shirley Brand, Jay Sullivan, Ellen Riley
Ro M, Helen C, Tony Milillo, Jeanie Broshek Bob LaBarge, Kathleen Patterson, Jack Dennis Bob Doyle, Yuko Kashiwado, Nancy Niles, Don Sislowski Kathryn Henningson, Brian W, Gary O B, Deb Ptaskinski Angie G, Tim R, Gretchen VanValkenburg, Ray Federick On Sunday, many of us said good-by to a friend and fellow member of the Albany Capital Region Chapter of ASGA -- John Holmes. John has decided, as have several of our former members, to leave behind the cold and snow of Albany for the sunnier golfing climes of The Villages, FL. John will be missed!!!!
INFORMAL GOLF On Saturday, August 29th, ASGA golfers travelled to Johnstown NY to play at the Rolling Hills Country Club course. On Monday, September 7th, ASGA golfers celebrated Labor Day by playing at McGregor s Links Country Club in Saratoga followed by dinner at Nove s Italian Restaurant. On September 20 th, ASGA golfers travelled to Saugerties to play at the Lazy Swan Golf and Country Club course. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations are in order for Gary O Brien, who received the Hope and Life Award at the 2015 SPCNY Awards for Excellence in Suicide Prevention Banquet held on September 16th. NOTICE: If any one would like to include pictures or write-ups of events or announcements hat would be of interest to Albany ASGA members, please e-mail them to me at rsmulligan144@mhcable.com and I will include them in the subsequent Newsletters.
SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL OFFICE AMERICAN SINGLES GOLF ASSOCIATION Phone 980-833-6450 or 1-888-GOLFMATE OPEN TO ALL ASGA MEMBERS NATIONWIDE More Details & Register Online at: SinglesGolf.com/BattleAtTheBoardwalk Standard Package Includes (Standard Package is for members who wish to have GOLF: We ll shotgun start at the Bay Course at Seaview at 11am on Friday, Oct. 9 and the Pines Course at Seaview at 9am on Saturday, Oct. 10. Scoring: USGA Play Own Ball format; 2 best net balls of foursome. Optional Day-ofArrival at 11am@ Renault Winery & Day-of-Departure golf at 9am@ Brigantine. PAYMENT: Payment due when you register. There is a 25% cancellation fee on or prior to 9/7/15. Absolutely NO refunds after 9/7/15. If your plans change, you can sell your position to another member ($25 transfer fee). For official cancellation policy and other terms and conditions, go to SinglesGolf.com/events. A Add l. Nights: If you come early or stay late, add l. nights are $82 if you have a letter or e-mail confirmation will be sent to you upon receipt of payment. If you do roommate or $164 rooming by yourself. Add l Golf: See right side. not receive confirmation within 10 days of registering, you must call us at 980-833REGISTER BY JULY 15 RECEIVE TEN 50/50 RAFFLE TICKETS FREE! 6450. If paying by check, we will hold your check until 09/15/15 if request is submitted on this form. **See note at bottom regarding trip insurance deadline. * See SinglesGolf.com/BattleAtTheBoardwalk for complete details / updates. NOTE: This is a MEMBERS ONLY event. Non-members must join ASGA to secure these rates. Call 980-833-6450 or go online at SinglesGolf.com/join. a roommate. Room-by-Myself packages also available. See below.) 2 rounds of golf (incl. cart, green fees, range balls, prizes) 3 nights lodging at the Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, Atlantic City, NJ area Hot breakfast buffet each day Thursday Reception (cash bar), Friday Buffet, Saturday Beef Tenderloin Dinner Plus MORE as shown on the website: SinglesGolf.com/BattleAtTheBoardwalk 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 ( ) E-MAIL ADDRESS CHECK APPROPRIATE PACKAGE: (there is a 3% upcharge on all amounts if using a credit card) ( ( ( ( ( ) ) ) ) ) MAIL THIS FORM WITH CHECK TO: $649.00 STANDARD PACKAGE (you have a roommate or we ll assign same-sex roommate for you) ASGA, P. 0. BOX 848, $939.00 ROOM-BY-MYSELF PACKAGE (incl. everything in St d. Pkg. except you ll room by yourself) PINEVILLE, NC 28134 $59.00 OPTIONAL DAY-OF-ARRIVAL GOLF THUR. at Renault Winery 11:00am tee times $65.00 OPTIONAL DAY-OF-DEPARTURE GOLF SUN. at Links at Brigantine 9:00am shotgun $35.00 OPTIONAL ROUND-TRIP MOTOR COACH RIDE INTO ATLANTIC CITY FRIDAY NIGHT. STOPS/DEPARTS AT THE BORGATA. My roommate will be (We ll assign a same-sex 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 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 event(s), please pair me (limit 3-person request). I AM REMITTING: ( ) I am paying by credit card (3% upcharge) ( ) I am paying by check. ( ) Deposit check on 9/15/15 $ for the package indicated above + $ for add l. nights ($164 single / $82 dbl. occ). Indicate dates (before or after) of add l. nights: (ASGA is not responsible for finding you a roommate on the optional nights) + $ for ( ) Opt. Day-of-Arrival golf on Thursday ($59) or ( ) Opt. Day-of-Departure golf on Sunday ($65) + $ for Optional Motor Coach Round-Trip ride into Atlantic City / Borgata Hotel Friday Evening ($35) + $ Mulligans (put $10 in this space if you want 3 mulligans for each of first 2 days of golf. Mullies not avail. on optional rounds.) + $ Add 12 mos to my membership ($79) or ( ) add 24 mos for $158 & receive a free ASGA logod shirt at event) Shirt Size: + $ Add $20 for 25 50/50 Raffle Tickets. Two drawings for 50% each (details @ website). Rate is $20 for 20 tickets at event. = $ TOTAL AMOUNT (Check no. MAKE CHECK* PAYABLE TO ASGA, INC. ) ** Trip Insurance Will Be Available for this Event. See Website for Details. If purchasing trip insurance, you must do so within three (3) days of paying for event. 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 QUESTIONS? E-MAIL TOM ALSOP at GolfASGA@aol.com OR CALL 980-833-6450 or 1-888-GOLFMATE * There is a 4% svc. chg. for any check returned unpaid by the bank. Cancellation policy applies. See www.singlesgolf.com/events for complete details of policy and events. 2015 ASGA, Inc.
The Albany 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 1-888-465-3628 (1-TRIPLE-EIGHT-GOLFMATE) or visit our website at SinglesGolf.com
TM Call Us Toll Free Fax This Toll Free Mail This To Us Online (SinglesGolf.com/join) Note: Meetings & 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 1-888- GOLFMATE (1-888-465-3628). Please complete information box at right. MONTH & DAY BORN YOUR USGA HANDICAP or AVERAGE GOLF SCORE Dues are $79.00 per year (full 12 months) OR $158.00 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: 980-833-6450 or FAX COMPLETED FORM to 1-888-465-3295. Your membership kit will be mailed upon receipt of payment. No shipping charge if ASGA shirt ordered with application. PRINT CLEARLY - THE INFO BELOW SHOWS HOW IT WILL APPEAR ON YOUR CHAPTER S ROSTER. (*SEE OPT-OUT CLAUSE BELOW) I AM JOINING / RENEWING THE CHAPTER. REFERRED BY NAME E-MAIL ADDR: ADDRESS CITY ST ZIP HOME ( ) WORK/CELL ( ) EMPL. BY POSITION ( ) AVAILABLE FOR WEEKDAY GOLF ( ) WILLING TO VOLUNTEER FOR CHAPTER 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 (www.usga.org). 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. 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, e-mail 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 www.singlesgolf.com, otherwise, I will note on the Application Form (in the comments section) 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 www.singlesgolf.com/policy as well as my local chapter s bylaws and policies. For questions or more information, call ASGA at 1-888-GOLFMATE (1-888-465-3628)., 9-2, M-F, Eastern Time. 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 $ By submitting this form and pursuant payment, applicant agree to the Terms, Condition and Release ( Legal Stuff ) as set forth on the left side of this page. Please charge my card indicated below ow: VISA MASTER CARD AMEX DISCOVER No. Exp. By signing below this box, I authorize ASGA, Inc. to charge the card indicated. Signature Date Credit Card Users Can Join By Calling 1-980-833-6450 Join By Fax: Fax to (toll free) 1-888-465-3295 MAIL TO: ASGA, Inc., P. O. Box 848, Pineville, NC 28134 SinglesGolf is a registered trademark of ASGA, Inc. Rev. 07/10/2015 2015 ASGA, Inc.