Dear Members,
I can hardly believe we’re already heading into August. Bill’s training camp is kicking off, and
football season is just around the corner. The golf course has been bustling with Club-sponsored events
lately. The Men’s and Women’s invitationals have wrapped up, with Keith Junik and his guest Ryan
Brogan prevailing over Dr. Frank Trzepkowski and Brad Vespa in the Men’s competition. In the
Women’s contest, Donna Almeter and her guest, Marge Starosielec emerged victorious against Karen
Olson and her guest, Maureen Fernandez. The ABC and Director’s Cup matches are also narrowing down
their fields to crown the 2024 champions. There are still plenty of opportunities to join in the excitement:
The Men’s and Women’s Club Championships will take place on August 9-11, The Harvest tournament
will take place in early September, and there are still a couple Social golf outings remaining.
Another fantastic event coming up is the PARS for PUNT foundation golf outing on Monday,
August 26, benefiting Pediatric cancer research. It’s a wonderful cause to support, and you can find more
information around the clubhouse.
Pickleball has been generating quite a buzz, with courts busy and members enjoying the new
activity. This popularity has brought some new challenges such as membership, scheduling, governance,
and logistical issues. To address these, a new Pickleball committee will be formed, with Jay Rimes
serving as Chairman.
I want to express my gratitude to our exceptional management team—Don, Drew, Dave, Frank
—and our dedicated staff for their outstanding efforts this season. The golf course continues to receive
praise for its pristine condition, and Kay’s meticulous oversight of the grounds is always appreciated.
As always, if anyone has questions, comments, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me
at the information below. Here’s to a fantastic month ahead, and let’s all do our part to maintain our
wonderful golf course by fixing ball marks and divots.
Best regards,
Rich
716-913-2964
rbirddie@yahoo.com