Subject: 170727 Official Communication: Reg Fall 2017 Golf Tourn; Online Reg 2018 Intl Tx Hold Em Open; Official Communication for July 27, 2017 Registration For The Fall 2017 International Golf Tournament, hosted by Myrtle Beach, SC, Lodge 1959, Is Now Open! Come join your fellow Moose members this fall in Myrtle Beach, SC, for the 2017 Fall golf tournament! The Scramble will take place on Friday October 27, and the tournament will take place Saturday and Sunday, October 28 29, 2017. Consider emailing the attached registration form to your members, ensuring that all are aware of this exciting opportunity to enjoy some fun in the sun, and some great Moose fraternizing out on some of the best golf courses in the country! The deadline to register for this tournament is September 27, 2017. Online Registration For The 2018 International Texas Hold Em Poker Tournament Is Now Open! Access to online registration for the 2018 Texas Hold Em Poker Tournament is now available on the Moose International website at www.mooseintl.org, under: Programs & Events / Sports / Texas Hold Em. The tournament will return to the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will take place from January 14 17, 2018. Players will arrive Sunday, January 14 th, play in the tournament between January 15 th 17 th, and depart on Thursday, January 18 th. The deadline to register is Monday, December 4, 2017. Members may opt to mail in a physical registration form, which is downloadable in the same location on the website. Please note that all mailed entries must be postmarked no later than December 4 th to be accepted. Please share the attached registration information with your membership so they have an opportunity to take advantage of this fun event that has become an annual tradition for so many of our members. Also, please encourage members to register early; seats in the popular morning session of the tournament go fast, and will be given to registrants on a first come first serve basis. Page 1 of 12 Downloaded from www.ohiomoose.com Posted: 7/27/2017
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Entry forms will not be processed unless ALL information is entered and printed legibly. 53rd Annual Moose International Golf # 2 Tournament 2017 Scramble - Friday, October 27, 2017 Myrtle Beach, SC Lodge 1959 Scramble - Friday, October 27, 2017 River Oaks Golf Course, 831 River Oaks Dr., Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 Check in 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. at course 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start SECTION 1 2 Player Scramble Entry Form Entries must be received by Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017. No refunds after entry deadline. Limited to the first 80 entries. Maximum 2 members from the same lodge/chapter in each foursome. *Important: All information is REQUIRED! Any omissions on this form will delay the official date of acceptance. PLAYER 1 PLAYER 2 Moose ID # Moose ID # Name Name Address Address City City State Zip State Zip Phone # Phone # Email Email Lodge Name/Number Lodge Name/Number Chapter Name/Number Chapter Name/Number Players will tee off from their regularly used tee box. (Ladies from Ladies tees, Seniors from Senior tees, Super Seniors from Super Senior tees, etc., ) Entry fee of $60.00 per player (U.S. funds only) includes greens fees, cart, prize pool & tournament expenses. Proper Dress is required Must wear collared shirts, no denim allowed. *Check, money order or credit card information must accompany all entries and must be postmarked by Sept. 27, 2017. *Returned checks must be replaced with an alternate form of payment (No Checks) within 10 days or entry will be cancelled. *All checks and money orders should be made payable to Moose International Finance Dept., Attn: Janet Corah, 155 S. International Drive, Mooseheart, IL 60539-1173 and must be earmarked 2017 Golf 2 Tournament. On-Site Contact for Scramble and Tournament: Debbie Storms (508) 272-8446. Page 6 of 12 Downloaded from www.ohiomoose.com Posted: 7/27/2017
53rd Annual Moose International Golf # 2 Tournament 2017 Scramble - Friday, October 27, 2017 River Oaks Golf Course SECTION 2 Tournament Entry Form *Important course information - see page 5. Tournament Saturday, Oct. 28, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017 Myrtle Beach National (South Course) 4900 National Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 Check in 7:00 a.m. -7:30 a.m. at course Limited to 184 golfers 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start both days *Important: All information is REQUIRED! Any omissions on this form will delay the official date of acceptance. PLAYER 1 PLAYER 2 Arrowhead Golf Course 1201 Burcale Rd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 Name Address State Zip Phone # Email Lodge Name/Number Chapter Name/Number Moose ID # Avg. Score (within 5 strokes) Flight (check one) ochampionship o Tournament (Scratch flight) (Flighted by handicap) osenior o Super Senior (Ages 60-69) (Ages 70+) Office use only Saturday Course: Sunday Course: Starting hole: Starting hole: Name Address State Zip Phone # Email Lodge Name/Number Chapter Name/Number Moose ID # Avg. Score (within 5 strokes) Flight (check one) ochampionship o Tournament (Scratch flight) (Flighted by handicap) osenior o Super Senior (Ages 60-69) (Ages 70+) Office use only Saturday Course: Sunday Course: Starting hole: Starting hole: Players will have the same riding/playing partner (man or woman) and play in the same division both days. No more than two members of the same Lodge/Chapter will be paired together in a foursome. Entry fee of $120.00 per player (U.S. funds only) includes greens fees, cart, prize pool & tournament expenses. No refunds after entry deadline. Entries must be received by Sept. 27, 2017. Payment form on page 3. Proper Dress is required Must wear collared shirts, no denim allowed. On-Site Contact for Scramble and Tournament: Debbie Storms (508) 272-8446. Page 7 of 12 Downloaded from www.ohiomoose.com Posted: 7/27/2017
SECTION 3 Payment Information Entry forms will not be processed unless ALL information is entered and printed legibly. 53rd Annual Moose International Golf # 2 Tournament 2017 Scramble - Friday, October 27, 2017 Myrtle Beach, SC Lodge 1959 Card Type (please circle) Visa Master Card Discover American Express Name as it appears on Card: Payment form for Scramble and/or Tournament Entry fee for Scramble is $60.00 per player (U.S. funds only) includes greens fees, cart, prize pool & tournament expenses. Entry fee for Tournament is $120.00 per player ((U.S. funds only) includes greens fees, cart, prize pool & tournament expenses.*check, money order or credit card information must accompany all entries and must be postmarked by Sept. 27, 2017. Loyal Order of Moose Event Day # of Players Cost per Person Totals Scramble Friday (1) x $60 per person $ Golf Tournament Sat./Sun. (1) x $120 per person $ Total Amount Due to Moose International $ Women of the Moose Event Day # of Players Cost per Person Totals Scramble Friday (1) x $60 per person $ Golf Tournament Sat./Sun. (1) x $120 per person $ Total Amount Due to Moose International $ Credit Card Number: oooo oooo oooo oooo Amount $ Expiration Date: oo/oo CVV Code: ooo American Express CVV2 Code: oooo Signature: *Check, money order or credit card information must accompany all entries and must be postmarked by Sept. 27, 2017 *Returned checks must be replaced with an alternate form of payment (No Checks) within 10 days or entry will be cancelled. *All checks and money orders should be made payable to Moose International Finance Dept., Attn: Janet Corah, 155 S. International Drive, Mooseheart, IL 60539-1173 and must be earmarked 2017 Golf 2 Tournament. For Office Use Only (US Funds Only) Name No. $ Name No. $ Date Received by Finance / / Received by Name No. $ Name No. $ Notes Date Received by Activities / / Received by Page 8 of 12 Downloaded from www.ohiomoose.com Posted: 7/27/2017
53rd Annual Moose International Golf # 2 Tournament 2017 Scramble - Friday, October 27, 2017 River Oaks Golf Course SECTION 4 Lodge Information & Contacts Registration Check-in Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Myrtle Beach, SC Lodge 1959, and re-opens Friday morning 7:00-7:30 a.m. Please make every attempt to check-in early on Thursday evening; only late arrivals should register the morning of play. Myrtle Beach, SC Lodge 1959: 479 Burcale Rd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 (843) 236-2990 Moose International registration contact: Camille Ruffino (630) 966-2213 cruffino@mooseintl.org Moose International Asst. Director of Membership: Cherie Mondrella (630) 966-2214 cmondrella@mooseintl.org On-site lodge representative: Debbie Storms (508) 272-8446 dlshr2@sccoast.net Meal specials offered at the Lodge all weekend. Lunch served daily. Friday night Prime rib special Saturday night Fried chicken special 50/50 raffles each evening. The Myrtle Beach Lodge is now non-smoking - an area is provided for smokers outside. Why not stay for vacation! Local attractions include: Apache Pier Water Sports/Water Parks Riverboats Ocean adventures Deep sea fishing and Dolphin cruises Page 9 of 12 Downloaded from www.ohiomoose.com Posted: 7/27/2017
53rd Annual Moose International Golf # 2 Tournament 2017 Scramble - Friday, October 27, 2017 Myrtle Beach, SC Lodge 1959 Check-in for Tournament Friday 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Myrtle Beach Lodge. Only late arrivals should check-in 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. at the course. Players must be at course no later than 7:30 a.m. Failure to arrive by 7:30 a.m. may result in forfeit (at the discretion of the International Activities Committee). SECTION 5 Golf Course Information *IMPORTANT *IF YOU PLAY AT ARROWHEAD GOLF COURSE ON SATURDAY YOU WILL PLAY AT MYRTLE BEACH NATIONAL GOLF COURSE ON SUNDAY. *IF YOU PLAY AT MYRTLE BEACH NATIONAL GOLF COURSE ON SATURDAY YOU WILL PLAY AT ARROWHEAD GOLF COURSE ON SUNDAY. Friday Scramble (separate entry form, same payment page) River Oaks Golf Course 831 River Oaks Drive Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 www.pro@riveroaksmb.com International Golf Tournament (Players will be playing each course each day). Myrtle Beach National Golf Course (South Course) 4900 National Drive Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 Proper dress is required - NO DENIM Beverage service will be available at both courses - NO PERSONAL COOLERS SECTION 6 Lodging Clarion Hotel 101 Fantasy Harbour Boulevard Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 (842) 236-1000 (842) 236-1012 GM.SC439@choicehotels.com $52.99 Single or Double $--5.00 Extra Arrowhead Golf Course 1201 Burcale Road Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 *For contracted Moose rates you must mention that you are with the Moose International Golf Tournament. Staybridge Suites 303 Fantasy Harbour Boulevard Myrtle Beach, SC 25979 (843) 903-4000 (800) 315-8197 www.staybridgeemb.com $55 STUDIO - 1 Queen (no sleeper sofa) $65 1BR - 1 King & Sleeper sofa $65 1BR - 2 Double beds & Sleeper sofa $90 2BR - 1 King, 2 Double beds, & Sleeper sofa Shuttle services available from the hotels to the Myrtle Beach Lodge. 5 RV sites available at the Myrtle Beach Lodge (also 5 at Surfside Beach lodge). Myrtle Beach KOA campground is 5 miles from the Myrtle Beach Lodge for golfers thinking of a camping vacation. Page 10 of 12 Downloaded from www.ohiomoose.com Posted: 7/27/2017
53rd Annual Moose International Golf # 2 Tournament 2017 Scramble - Friday, October 27, 2017 Myrtle Beach, SC Lodge 1959 SECTION 7 GENERAL RULES (All Moose International Sports Tournaments) 1. Only Loyal Order of Moose and Women of the Moose members holding an active membership at the time of the tournament will be eligible to play and compete for tournament prizes. All players must present a valid photo I.D. and a valid Moose membership card. 2. Good sportsmanship will be the prevailing attitude throughout the tournament. Tournament Director and/or Moose International may recommend disqualification of a player for unsportsmanlike conduct or tactics detrimental to the tournament. 3. Gambling on the tournament is not permitted and will result in disqualification and forfeiture of prize money. 4. No entry forms will be accepted unless all information is entered and entry fees are paid in full, by the established registration deadline. 5. All remittances must be in the form of a check, money order or credit card in U.S. funds. Checks and/or money orders should be made payable to Moose International and earmarked with the current year and name of tournament. 6. General Liability Waiver Policy: All participants must sign a general liability waiver on site at the time of registration. Failure to do this could results in disqualification. General Waivers can be obtained in advance for review by calling (630) 966-2213 or by emailing cruffino@mooseintl.org. 7. Refund Policy: Participants will be eligible to receive a full refund when cancelling prior to the registration deadline date. After this date, no refunds will be issued, regardless of the circumstances. No entry fees will be refunded if it is found that some teams or individuals have failed to comply with all the rules and regulations governing this tournament. This policy will be strictly enforced in all Moose International tournaments. 8. Substitute Policy: In cases of death, injury, sickness, or other emergency, Moose International may approve a substitute s participation. All substitutes must present a valid photo I.D. and a Moose membership card. Moose International will not be involved in the exchange of any monies between the involved parties either relating to registration fees or prize money awarded. Moose International retains the right to authorize and/or decline, any substitute s participation. Substitutes will be authorized to participate without pre-registration as many times as needed for unexpected absences of pre-registered participants. 9. Youth Policy: On occasion, youth may be permitted to participate through a special approval process handled through Moose International. This process involves a notarized waiver and documentation of the youth s age and their relationship to an immediate family member that is an active Moose member in good standing. Youth ages 16-17 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times during the event, and the parent/guardian assumes all legal responsibility for the youth s actions. If the youth is 18 or older, he/she assumes full legal responsibility for their own actions by signing the waiver, and will not require full time supervision; but must still provide proof that an active Moose member is an immediate family member. Moose International will review each request on a case-by-case basis to ensure that all criteria are met. Please email your request to Assist. Director of Membership, Cherie Mondrella at cmondrella@mooseintl.org, who will approve and facilitate is process on a case by case basis. Page 11 of 12 Downloaded from www.ohiomoose.com Posted: 7/27/2017
53rd Annual Moose International Golf # 2 Tournament 2017 Scramble - Friday, October 27, 2017 Myrtle Beach, SC Lodge 1959 SECTION 8 MOOSE INTERNATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT RULES 1. The tournament is open to both men and women. There will be separate divisions for men and women. 2. Following Saturday s play all golfers will be Flighted within their Division s (Champion, Tournament, Seniors (60-69), Super Seniors (70+), Women. There must be more than 10 golfers in a Division to Flight. 3. This tournament is governed by the Rules of the USGA. 4. NO ENTRY FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNLESS ALL INFORMATION IS ENTERED AND ENTRY FEES ARE PAID IN FULL, by the established registration deadline. Shifts will be released if payment and all information is not received by registration deadline date. 5. Golfers must be per-registered and must present credentials at least 30 minutes before tee time. Failure to present credentials or failure to appear as scheduled will result in forfeiture, unless arrangements for schedule changes have been made in advance with Moose International prior to weekend schedule. Tournament fees will not be refunded in cases of forfeiture. 6. This is a Flighted tournament within your Division. 7. Substitute Policy Scramble: All substitutes must present a valid photo I.D. and a valid Moose membership card. Moose International will not be involved in the exchange of any monies between the involved parties either relating to registration fees or prize money awarded. Moose International retains the right to authorize and/or decline, any substitute s participation. Substitutes will be authorized to participate without per-registration. 8. It shall be each golfer s responsibility to verify the accuracy of their score, whether originally submitted by the golfer, the team captain or others. 9. Moose International reserves the right to re-rate any entrant prior to Sunday golf. 10. Any team or individual in this tournament failing to appear at the course when scheduled to golf will be disqualified. 11. To assist in the pace of play, if a ball is hit out of bounds or lost, individual will drop ball in area where ball went out of bounds or was lost, but no closer to the hole. The player must take a one stroke penalty. 12. Maximum score per hole is double par. 13. Each twosome will keep the score for the other twosome in the group. 14. All putts must be holed-no GIMMES. 15. Any rules not specifically covered above will be covered by the rules of the USGA Page 12 of 12 Downloaded from www.ohiomoose.com Posted: 7/27/2017