CELEBRATING 13 YEARS OF SINGLESGOLF IN AMERICA Hickory Chapter - American Singles Golf Association August 2006 FROM THE PRESIDENT More than just a club! The recent loss of my father drove home the fact that the Hickory ASGA Chapter is so very much more than just a club. There are no words to express my gratitude for the outpouring of sympathy and offers of help from so many of my friends and fellow members. As soon as word went out of my loss - without me even asking - many of you immediately assumed my commitments and responsibilities. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I shall never forget. ~ Bill Lautzenheiser, President JULY 4 TH SOCIALS Cookout at Diane s house Diane Laney hosted a mid-afternoon July 4 th party/cookout at her home in Fairwood Acres, Newton. Attending were ASGA members Terry, Diane, Peggy, Bill L., Brenda, & Larry and friends, Donna Walton, Randy Herman, and Wayne Sisk. Participants enjoyed appe- tizers, cocktails, mouth-watering hamburgers, hotdogs, & chicken with all the sides, music, billiards, and great fellowship. Thanks to Diane for hosting! Members gather to celebrate independence Cedar Rock Country Club Patty and Judy were guests of SE Michigan ASGA Chapter member, Dave Dawson (and friends), at Cedar Rock on July 4 th. They enjoyed a delicious barbecue pork/ chicken dinner with all the sides, a live band, and fireworks. Patty, Dave, & Judy GENERAL MEETING in July Eighteen (18) members/guests (Charlene, Dana, Judy, Claudetta, Betty, Larry, Richard, Peggy, Wayne, Brenda, Priscilla, Kim, Lib, Anne S., Virginia, Don, Dale, and guest Randy Herman) attended the Hickory Chapter s regularly scheduled, monthly, ASGA meeting on Thursday, July 13, 2006, at the Oyster Bar/Ramada Inn at 6:30 pm, with Judy Elmore presiding (in Bill L. s absence). Chairman of the Board Judy welcomed everyone to the meeting, announced two (2) new members, acknowledged the July birthdays, and distributed updated calendars/santee registrations to the membership. She urged officers and members-at-large to attend the July 26 th Board Meeting which has been earmarked for the preparation and distribution of the brochures/stands (received recently from ASGA National). Upcoming Event: New Years in Florida Dec 29 - Jan 1 (location - TBD) National Website: www.singlesgolf.com National E-Mail: ASGANational@aol.com Office Hous: 8:00-5:00 Monday - Friday 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, August 10th, 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: 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 Chairman of the Board Judy Elmore judyselmore@charter.net 828-381-0776 President Bill Lautzenheiser blautz@vol.com 828-495-3474 VP & Membership Chair Betty Moore bamand@charter.net 828-397-3673 Communications Chairperson Judy Elmore See Above Listing Treasurer Dana Biehler grammydana@netzero.com 828-459-0007 Golf Chairperson Peggy Laughridge peggy.laughridge@carpenter.com 828-322-7982 Social Chairpersons Richard Elrod RLEUSMC1@aol.com 828-256-2270 Claudetta Potts claudettap@msn.com 828-632-6943 Secretary Ann Burgin paburgin@charter.net (828) 464-3389 TM Treasurer Dana reported a beginning balance of $635.49, revenues of $194.00, expenses in the amount of $259.81, and an ending balance of $569.68. Membership Betty announced that we currently have 44 members and numerous prospects. Communications Judy encouraged members to submit items for the newsletter impromptu outings, editorials, and new ideas - and urged members to watch for ASGA golf coverage in local media publications. Golf Peggy announced the July golf outings (Hampton Heights on the 15 th, followed by pool party/cookout at Lib s; Nine & Dine at River Crest on the 6 th & 27 th : Brushy Mtn. Couples Tournament on the 30 th ; and the NC/SC Challenge on the 21 st -23 rd.) The group will play Tanglewood on Sunday, August 20 th, and the Hickory ASGA Club Championship will be held on Sunday, October 22 nd, at a location to be determined. Priscilla greets guest, Randy Herman Socials Claudetta will host a dinner/social after golf on Sunday, July 30 th ; Mike Roane will host a party/cookout on Saturday, August 5 th, at the lake. Anne S. was the winner of the 50/50 raffle, earning $18. After drinks and dinner, all enjoyed listening and dancing to live entertainment. SATURDAY GOLF/SOCIAL in July The dog days of summer had finally arrived when Charlene coordinated a 9:00 am shotgun at Hampton Heights Golf Club in Hickory on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - with twenty-two members/guests in attendance: Virginia, Jim, Dana, Ron, Lib and Charlene hosted July golf, pool party, & cookout Priscilla, Steve, Betty, Phil, Joanne, Anne S., Larry, Ann B., Diane, Claudetta, Richard, Bill L., John, Judy, Lib, Charlene, Ray Kelly (UpState SC Chapter) and guest, Alex Perry. In a Captain s Choice contest, the team of Diane, Ray, and Ann B. endured the heat and humidity to claim victory with a 67. Anne S. had the longest drive of the day, while Richard and Ron took Par 3 prizes. Above: Diane and Ray were on the winning team Anne S. waves her 50/50 earnings
Richard and Ron won par three s Anne S. had the longest drive After golf, Charlene and Lib hosted a pool party and cookout at Lib s house. Joined by ASGA member, Brenda, and guests, Donna Walton and Tom Joyce; the golfers wolfed down beef & pork BBQ (provided by the hostesses) with sides of shrimp; cheese ball; potato salad; baked beans; fresh green beans, tomatoes, & cucumbers; deviled eggs; coleslaw; Carolina caviar (see recipe); rolls; and scrumptious desserts. Richard, Tom, Larry, Donna, & Priscilla Golfers frolicked in and around the pool for the remainder of the afternoon enjoying much relief from the blistering day and retired to their homes just in time to avoid a severe thunderstorm. We extend our sincere thanks to Lib and Charlene for their great coordination and generous hospitality! Cool dips & sips for Diane, Ray, & Charlene UPSTATE, SC, OUTING Hickory Chapter member, Sam Davis, golfed with a field of twenty-four (24) in UpState s outing at Links O Tryon in Campbello, SC, on Saturday, July 15 th. Midst grueling, high temperatures (which Sam only thought he left behind in Florida), Sam s team finished in a four-way tie for 1 st place in a Captain s Sam played Links O Tryon with UpState SC Choice round. NINE & DINES in July Nine & Dine was held at River Crest Golf Club on Thursday, July 6 th, with twenty-two (22) members/ guests (Richard, Doug, Diane, Charlene, Marie, Larry, Joanne, Mike R., Terry, Charlie, Patty, Anne S., Phil, Priscilla, Peggy, Sam, Claudetta, Ann B., Ron, Judy, Ed Younger/Asheville Chapter, & guest, Wayne Sisk) competing in a Captain s Choice, 9-hole round. Winning (in a tie) from the scorecard playoff was the team of Claudetta, Ron, Sam, and Peggy with a 69. Golfers enjoyed drinks on the clubhouse deck after golf and dinner at Backstreets. A second Nine & Dine was held on Thursday, July 27 th with sixteen (16) participants (Betty, Bill L., Brenda, Charlie, Claudetta, Gary, Dana, Ed Schneider/ Kentucky, Larry, Marie, Peggy, Phil, Priscilla, Sam, Wayne, and Tom Aroni). In a shamble format Tom and Brenda had the lowest gross scores 36 and 39 respectively; while Tom and Dana earned bucks for low net 25 and 26.. Twelve (12) golfers stayed for dinner and/ or drinks in the clubhouse. NC/SC CHALLENGE Hickory Chapter member, Sam Davis, attended the annual NC/SC Challenge in Southern Pines on July 21-23, 2006. Sam participated on the Pinehurst Team, who won the challenge on Saturday at Seven Lakes Golf Club. The winning team was determined by the average of all the team s individual 18-hole gross scores (minus 80% of their handicaps). The Pinehurst Team averaged a 78, which was two strokes less than any other NC or SC team. Congratulations to Sam and the Pinehurst Team! Sam s Pinehurst Team earns the traveling trophy The foothills attendees played the Carolina Golf Club in Whispering Pines on the following Sunday. The Myrtle Beach Chapter will host the NC/SC Challenge in 2007. Ron, Peggy, Sam, & Claudetta capture the win
BOARD MEETING in July Officers (Bill L., Betty, Judy, Claudetta, and Peggy) held their monthly Board of Director's meeting on Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at the Round Wheels Lounge/Holiday Inn Select at 6:00 pm. The group prepared the ASGA brochures/stands, which were received from National, and planned their distribution. Otherwise, most of the new business consisted of finalizing plans for the Lincolnton & Tanglewood golf outings and the Hickory ASGA Club Championship. All attendees enjoyed drinks and free hors d'oeuvres. 1st place Larry and Ron Olde Hickory Tap Room July 9 th Celebrating the July birthdays of Ann Decker (9 th ) and Charlene Walker (11 th ) at 7:30 pm on Sunday evening at the Olde Hickory Tap Room were ASGA members (Charlene, Claudetta, Judy, Don, Anne S., Lib, Patty, Brenda, Ann D., Ann B., Diane, & Richard) and friends, Claudette and Jim Clanton. The birthday girls enjoyed food, drinks, cards, gifts, dancing, and best wishes amid the sound of excellent jazz musicians. Thanks to Claudetta for coordinating the outing. 2nd place Ray and Sam Ann Decker (left center) Hickory officers will distribute ASGA brochures JULY OUTINGS Impromptu River Crest July 2 nd Score one for the men when seventeen (17) members/guests of the Hickory Chapter of ASGA played an impromptu round of golf at River Crest Golf Club during the pre-holiday weekend. Attending were Dana, Jim, Ann B., Sam, Judy, Priscilla, Brenda, Larry, Diane, Peggy, Bill L., Mike R., Charlene, Ron, Phil, Dave Dawson (SE Michigan Chapter), Ray Kelley (UpState SC Chapter), and Hickory guest, Wayne Sisk. The group competed in a 90% handicapped play your own ball with the winners being determined by blind draw pairings. Finishing in 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd places were Ron & Larry (123), Sam & Ray (132), and Dave & Wayne (141). After an afternoon of heat, humidity, and a brief rain shower, the golfers retired to the clubhouse for drinks; and later, to Backstreets for dinner. Thanks to Bill L., Larry, and Peggy for coordinating the unscheduled event. 3rd place Dave and Wayne Lakewood July 9 th Eleven (11) members/guests of the Hickory Chapter of ASGA played an 18- hole individual round at Lakewood Golf Club near Statesville on Sunday, July 9 th. Participating were members (Diane, Priscilla, Richard, Don, Mike R., Larry, Terry, Ron, & Phil) and guests (Tom Joyce and Kerry Russell). Some of the golfers wined and dined at the Oyster Bar later. Diane (with Richard) organized an impromptu game Charlene Walker (left) Catawba Springs July 14 th Ann B. was Bill L. s guest at a recent Lake Hickory Country Club Nine-Hole Couples tournament. According to the duo, the oppressively high humiture contributed greatly to their equally high scores; however, the difficult play made the ensuing dinner/drinks that much more enjoyable. Partnered up are Ann B. and Bill L.
Lake Hickory July 16 th After a scorching day of golf on Saturday, Virginia took Diane, Judy, and Priscilla boating on Sunday. They were joined at the sandbar by Bill L. All agreed that this type of cool activity might be a better alternative to golfing on such dangerously hot days. Virginia, Diane, Priscilla, & Judy embark for the day HANGIN OUT 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. Virginia & Don two-steppin at the Oyster Bar Diane & Judy put their heads together at Godfrey s Richard, Charlie, & Diane at Backstreets NEW MEMBERS The Hickory Chapter of ASGA bids a sincere welcome to our three (2) newest members, Don McKinney, who has relocated to this area with the Hickory Auto Group having transferred his ASGA membership from the Raleigh Chapter of ASGA; and Wayne Sisk, who is employed with the Cregger Company, Inc. (as well as being selfemployed) & also resides in Hickory. We are so pleased to have all of you! Don McKinney transferred from Raleigh ASGA New member, Wayne Sisk, with Peggy REMINDERS 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) 464-3389. Contact Judy at judyselmore@charter.net or (828) 381-0776 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. HICKORY CHAPTER EVENTS in AUGUST Saturday August 5 th Mike Roane will host a river party/ cookout with boating at his Lake Hickory home [Hwy. 127 N across Catawba River, right at 2 nd traffic light on Rink Dam Rd. for 1 mi., right on Bowman Court for 1/3 mi., left fork on Twin Coves Rd. for ¼ mi. to house #538, (828) 228-2028] on Saturday, August 5, 2006, beginning at 12:00 noon until. He will provide the dinner entrée(s) hamburgers, hotdogs, & buns and begin their preparation at 4:00-5:00 pm. Members/guests should bring appetizers, sides (slaw, chili, onions, condiments, tomatoes, potato salad, baked beans, etc.), desserts, tea, and/or other picnic accessories (plates, cups, napkins, ice, etc). BYOB and mixers/ soft drinks. Contact Judy at judyselmore@charter.net or (828) 381-0776 to indicate whether you will be attending, to coordinate the meal, and/or to contribute
toward Mike s expenses. Each attendee should bring a chair/lounger, as well as any personal skis, boards, tubes, floats, etc., for water sports. All persons, who intend to take passengers in their boats or pontoons, should bring a sufficient number of life jackets. Thanks to Mike for hosting! Virginia enjoys Lake Hickory Monthly Meeting August 10 th The Hickory Chapter of ASGA will hold its next meeting on Thursday, August 10, 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 August 12 th A joint-chapter golf outing at Lincoln Country Club in Lincolnton, NC, [321 S/ Exit 24, go left; 321N/Exit 24, go right; 4 or 5 blocks to Harris Teeter, turn right; next traffic light, turn left; club is on right; (704) 735-1382] has been scheduled for Saturday, August 12 th, 2:00 pm shotgun, $23 plus $5 ante. Participants should plan to arrive by at least 1:30 pm and will compete in a shamble format. Cash prizes will be awarded to the 1 st and 2 nd place net winners in both male and female divisions; and, gifts will be given for four (4) closest to the pin on par 3 s. Tickets may also be purchased at a cost of $1 each for the 50/50 raffle, which also includes additional drawings for free Terry and Diane Gaskin attended LCC outing last year rounds of golf at LCC. Dinner reservations (7:30 pm) have been made nearby at FATZ. To register for golf and/or dinner, please contact Bill Lautzenheiser as soon as possible at blautz@vol.com or (828) 495-3474. Sunday Golf August 20 th The Tanglewood Park (Championship) Golf Course, Clemmons, NC, [I-40 E; Exit 180(NC 801) toward Tanglewood for 0.3 mi.; left on US 158 for 2.2 mi.; club is on right; (336) 778-6300] will be the site of a joint-chapter golf outing (40 golfers) on Sunday, August 20, 2006, tee times 12:32 to 1:44 pm, $46 plus $4 ante CASH ONLY - TO BE COL- LECTED BY THE HICKORY CHAP- TER. ASGA members/guests should contact Bill Lautzenheiser at blautz@vol.com or (828) 495-3474 to register informing him of handicaps and choice of format (Captain s Choice or Play Your Own Ball). Participants will be eligible for team/individual cash prizes, par 3 & longest drive gifts, and a 50/50 raffle. Per the club, coolers are allowed on the carts. Dinner/drinks will be available for purchase in the club grill after golf. Scores will be posted at the grill/patio, where prizes/awards will be given. For additional information on the course and other amenities, visit www.tanglewoodpark.org. Brushy Mtn. August 20 th Held one Sunday per seasonal month, the (optional) Brushy Mtn. Couples Tournaments begin at 1:15 pm for $40/couple. Grab a partner and call the pro shop at 632-4804 to sign up for this non-asga event this month and subsequently, as follows: September 24 th Nine & Dines August 3 rd & 29 th Nine & Dines (9 holes of late afternoon golf on weekdays, followed by drinks & dinner) will be held on Thursday, August 3 rd and Tuesday, August 29 th during the month of August at River Crest Golf Club in Bethlehem (Hwy. 127N across Catawba River, left at 1 st light, left at fork, club on left), at 5:30 pm, for $15. Contact Bill L. at blautz@vol.com or (828) 495-3474 to sign up. Members/guests will enjoy dinner/drinks afterward at locations to be determined. Board Meeting August 23 rd The Board of Directors of the Hickory Chapter of ASGA will meet on Wednesday, August 23 rd, 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 Hickory, Asheville, and UpState SC golf on the 2 nd, 3 rd, and 4 th Saturdays of the month, respectively, as follows: Saturday, August 19 th UpState SC at Verdae Greens, Inman, SC, 9:30 am, $52 + tax, contact Camille Hatcher at camilleh@charter.net or ((864) 915-1211 to sign up. Saturday, August 26 th Asheville at Connestee Falls Country Club [1000 Connestee Trail, Brevard, NC, (828) 885-2005], 1:00 pm, $28, dinner social (offsite) to be announced, contact Bev Belden at bfore11@charter.net or (828) 684-1855 to sign up. Bill L. at joint event with Jeanette (Augusta) and Steve (Asheville) MULTI-CHAPTER EVENTS Watch for Multi-Chapter Events (MCE s) at www.singlesgolf.com. Remember, they fill up fast! Santee Golf Weekend Sponsored annually by the UpState, SC, Chapter, this not-to-miss September 29-October 1, 2006, event features a standard $175 package (double occu-
pancy), which includes a reception, 2 nights lodging, 2 rounds of golf (Santee Cooper Country Club & Foxboro Golf Club), 2 buffet breakfasts, 2 mulligans per day, prize money, and nightly admission to a popular nightclub. Please note that this outing is not being held on Labor Day Weekend (as it usually is). Registration forms have been sent via mail/us mail to all members. Contact Darlene Lancaster at dlancaster@charter.net, (864) 578-9565, for additional information. Nightclub, range balls, and individual & team prizes. A $100 deposit is due on September 1 st ; and the final payment, on October 1 st. Additional lodging and/ or golf may be purchased. Registration forms have been sent to all members via email/us mail. Contact Bob Blaylock at eagle42@comcast.net or (615) 665-0286 for additional information. NATIONAL ASGA EVENT 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. AUGUST BIRTHDAYS Hickory Chapter members, who are celebrating birthdays this month, are Larry Hollifield on the 4 th ; Ann Burgin on the 6 th ; Mike Heekin and Steve Ward both on the 13 th, and Patty Pope on the 30 th. You folks 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! Ann B. cools off in the NC Sandhills Myrtle Beach Shootout The 5 th annual Myrtle Beach Shootout hosted by the Nashville and Myrtle Beach Chapters will be held on November 17-19, 2006, at the Legends Golf Resort (the home of the Heathland, Moorland, & Parkland Championship Courses). www.legendsgolf.com The standard $219 package (4-person villa) includes 2 nights lodging, 2 rounds of golf (morning shotguns), buffet breakfasts, Thursday evening reception, Friday/Saturday evening meals, nightly admission to 2001 GREATER HICKORY CLASSIC The Greater Hickory Classic a Senior PGA Tour of Champions event will be held for the 4 th consecutive year at Rock Barn Golf & Spa on September 25 October 1, 2006. Volunteers are critical to the success of the annual tournament and their $60 packages include the following: tournament shirt, zip-up wind vest, cap or visor, admission/on-site parking all week, one meal per each working shift, a Volunteer Appreciation Party, a weekly grounds badge for a guest, and a voucher for a round of golf. For more information, contact Sara Waugh at (828) 459-4000 or saraw.ghc@charterinternet.com. (Photo courtesy of Rock Barn, Barking Dog Communications, and Glenn Fox) Larry Hollifield Ann Burgin Mike Heekin Steve Ward Don Beaver congratulates Jay Haas in 05 s GHC Judy and UpState SC President, Darlene Lancaster, at Myrtle Beach Shootout Patty Pope
CONDOLENCES Members and friends of the Hickory Chapter of ASGA wish to express their deepest sympathy to our President, Bill Lautzenheiser, in the recent death of his father on July 5, 2006, in Lima, Ohio. Bill, we re glad to have you back; God bless you and your family. CAROLINA CAVIAR By popular demand, here is Donna Walton s recipe: Mix one (1) can each of these drained items (blackeyed peas, black beans, small yellow Mexican corn, small white corn), one (1) can rotel tomatoes, one (1) small of each (purple onion, red pepper, green pepper), one (1) jar sweet pickled pepper relish, and ½ cup zesty Italian dressing. Chill at least four (4) hours before serving. Enjoy! 2006 Hickory ASGA Calendar MON MTG SATURDAY GOLF/HOST(S) SUNDAY GOLF/HOST(S) BOARD 9/DINE AUG 10 th 12 th, Lincoln Country Club, Bill L. 20 th, Tanglewood, Bill L. 23 rd 3 rd, 29 th SEPT 14 th 16 th, TBA, Ann/Ann/Anne 24 th, Granada 27 th 7 th, 28 th OCT 12 th 14 th, Marion Lakes Country Club Betty/Claudetta/Joanne 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 SUMMER FUN