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Tee Talk – May 2013
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From the President
Water Situation Update:
We are inching forward in developing a solution to our water problem. On Tuesday, April 30, 2013, we have a important meeting with the President (mayor) of the Municipality of Chapala. In advance of this meeting, we prepared a simple contract that would grant us unlimited “Gray Water” from the San Nicholas treatment plant. This contract was presented to the mayor by his closest advisor with a strong endorsement in our behalf. The purpose of Tuesday’s meeting is to move our proposed contract from discussion to a vote by the city council. If we are successful, we may have the gray water flowing again in advance of the rainy season.
It is important to understand that having access to gray water does not immediately solve our problem. During the hot dry months that we are now facing, we use more water per day than the treatment plant can produce. It takes about four months of production to fill our large reservoir, which is bone dry today. It is in the rainy season where we get ahead and start to accumulate water in our reservoir, which will see us through the next dry season. If we have a good rainy season this year, we will not need much supplemental water next
year. As for the water assessment, which all of you saw with your March bill, it will need to be continued until we are weaned off of using well water. However, this will not happen until after the rains begin. Hopefully the rain-birds will come early and we will have a heavy rainy season for a change.
Club House Improvements:
On a brighter subject, we have begun our planned improvements for all of our club’s lavatories. The remote restroom by the number “4” green is the first step in three phase project. It has been leveled and a completely new slightly expanded facility will be constructed within the next few weeks. It will have full sanitation capabilities and importantly have a septic system that will accept paper.
The second phase will begin after completion of the course restroom. We will start with the renovation of the ladies’ clubhouse facility. It will be gutted, retiled, have all new fixtures and plumbing, have a handicapped facility and have a fully capable sewer. Obviously this will be inconvenience for about a month, but it should worth it when completed. Interestingly, the ladies chose Port-a-Potties over using the men’s lavatory during their construction period. I think there may be a strong
statement here!??
The men’s lavatory will follow completion of the ladies’ room. It will have all the same new and improved features as the ladies’ room. It is anticipated that the entire project will be completed within about three months. Connie Walton and Marilyn Edwards deserve our appreciation for championing this “long overdue” renovation, which will benefit all of our members and guests for years to come.
Coming next month: I hope to report some good news on the water front and will also discuss the many course improvements that are underway or completed by the Golf and Greens Committees.
Bruce G Barman
President, CCC Board of Directors
Club Telephones
Office 763-5384
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Sat 10:00 - 13:30
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06:30 - 18:30
Restaurant 763-5625
Mon-Thurs 09:00 - 18:30
Friday Dinner 18:30
www.ccchapala.com
Website access a problem?
Call Richard: (376) 766-1276
Tee Talk
From the President 1
Ladies' Results 2
Men's Results 3
May Dinners 3
Calendar 4
Golf 4
GoGo Results 5
Couples 5
Bridge Results 5
Some Interesting Golf Facts 6
USGA Golf Etiquette 7
Line Dancing 8
We Need Your Help 9
Presidents’ Award Night 10
An Interview with Cleo 12
From the Office 13
Amigo Cup 13
Board of Directors 13
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Ladies' Results - April 2013
Convenor(s): Karen Spencer & Kathryn Vine
Ladies Day - April 2/13 GAME: Ace of the Month for March (34 + 7 nines)
ACE Sandy Keith
2nd Karen Chastek
3rd Beth Pearson
4th DiAnne Maczko
Cosest to the Pin #4 Jeannie McCallum #17 Karen Chastek
Low Gross Sandy Keith
Ladies Day - April 9/13 GAME: Three, Three & Three (18 + 7 nines)
“A” Flight 1st Fran Smartt 2nd Juanita Cearnal
“B” Flight 1st Debbie Thompson 2nd Sue Campbell
Closest to the Pin #17 Connie Walton
Ladies Day - April 16/13 GAME: Two Best Balls (29 + 6 nines)
1st Kathryn Vine, Margie Irving, Sonia Mocnik & Mary Wingrave
2nd Ali Porteous, Joy Rathbone, Debbie Wilson & Bertha Aimar
3rd Maggie Pye, Margie Irving, Irka Campbell & Suzanne Wolf
Ladies Day - April 23/13 GAME: Quit Yer Bitchin (30 + 8 nines)
“A” Flight 1st Kathryn Vine 2nd Maggie Pye
“B” Flight 1st Karen Rowell 2nd Lesley Archer
“C” Flight 1st Sally Gurll 2nd Fether Slingerland
“D” Flight 1st N Sondergaard 2nd Bertha Aimar
Closest to the Pin #4 Connie Walton #17 Rossana Aguirre
Ladies Day - April 30/13 GAME: Ace of the Month (30 + 5 nines)
ACE Maggie Gaudet
2nd Joy Rathbone
3rd Kathryn Vine
4th Sandy Keith Closest to the Pin # 4 Kathryn Vine #17 Kathryn Vine
Low Gross Maggie Gaudet
My boss phoned me on my
cell today. He said "Is
everything OK at the
office?"
I said "It is all under control.
It's been a very busy day. I
haven't stopped to take a
break all day."
"Can you do me a favor." he
asked.
I said, "Of course, What is
it?"
"Pick up the pace a little.
I'm in the foursome behind
you!
Husband and wife were
playing in the mixed
foursomes.
He hit a great drive down
the middle - she sliced the
second shot into a copse of
trees.
Unfazed he played a brilliant
recovery shot which went
onto the green a meter from
the pin.
She poked at the putt and
sent it five meters beyond
the pin.
He lined up the long putt
and sank it.
To his wife he said, "We'll
have to do better. That was
a bogey five."
"Don't blame me," she
snapped, "I only took two of
them."
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Men's Results April 2013
Men's Day – April 3/13 – Game: Stableford
1st Thomas Mills, Rod Pye, Dino Di Giovanni, Read Vawter
2nd Bruce Righton,. Chad Olsen, Allen Farmer, Jack Fallow 3rd Lloyd Nave, Ian Fraser, Mike Briscoe, Ralph Campbell
4th – Tied Steve Griffin, Mike Garvey, Barney Leader, Earl McCamis and
David Gurll, Jim Szarka, Jim Campbell, G.T. Finlay
Men's Day – April 10/13 – Game: Stableford
1st Thomas Mills, Raymond Turner, Jack Fallon, Keith Foster
2nd - Tied Bert Poirier, Rod Pye, Bill Farrar, Jerry Feldman and
Lloyd Nabe, Bob Quallie, Bob Lee,Read Vawter
Men's Day – April 24/13 – Game: Best Three Balls
1st Rodney Brooks, Jose Diaz, Don Lillie, James MacNeil
2nd - Tied Hal Huthchings, Chad Olsen, Rayond Turner, Gordon Brown and
Bob Johnston, Rod Pye, Allan Farmer, Read Vawter
Tom's tee shot off the first
tee hooks horribly and
skips off the clubhouse
roof. He decides it's not
worth chasing so he tees
up another ball and plays
on. As he's making the turn
at nine, his friend comes
running out of the
clubhouse, "Tom, wait up!"
"Yeah, what is it?"
"Did you see what
happened to your ball from
the first tee?"
"Well, I hooked the ball off
the clubhouse roof but I
didn't see what happened
to it."
"Let me tell you, it
ricocheted off a van's
window which went out of
control and hit a school
bus. The bus tumbled down
an embankment and burst
into flames! Three kids are
in critical condition at the
hospital!"
"Oh my God! What should I
do?"
"Well, I think if you just
open your club face a little
bit . . . ."
May 2013 Dinners
Friday, May 3, 2013: Dorado Fish with Tomatoes and Potatoes
or
Baked Chicken Breast with Parmesan Cheese Coating,
with Baked Potato Price: 130 pesos
Friday, May 10, 2013: Steak with Pesto Sauce, Mashed Potatoes and Vegetables
or
Turkey with Warm Barley Salad Price: 130 pesos
Sunday, May 12, 2013: Mother's Day Brunch!
Eggs Benedict, French Toast with Maple Syrup, Chilaquiles,
Potatoes with Tomato and Onion, Sausage, Bacon, Fruit,
Croissants, Sweets, Coffee and Juice. Price: 150 pesos
Friday, May 17, 2013: Chinese Food Buffet Fried Rice, Shrimp Tempura, Oriental Chicken Rolls,
Sweet and Sour Pork and Vegetables Price: 140 pesos
Friday, May 24, 2013: Turkey and Rice Stuffed Peppers with Pasta
or
Four Step Lemon Onion Chicken w/Vegetables Price: 120 pesos
Friday, May 31, 2013: Western BBQ!
Ricardo Entertaining! Price: 150 pesos
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MAY 2013 CALENDAR SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 Men’s Day 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
2 Couples Golf 3:00 p.m.
3 Dinner at Club! 6:00 pm Dorado Fish with Tomatoes and Potatoes or Parmesan Baked Chicken with Baked Potato 120 pesos
4
5
6
7 Ladies’ Day 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
8 Men’s Day 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
9 Ladies Gado 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
10 Dinner at Club! 6:00 pm Steak with Pesto Sauce, Mashed Potatoes and Veggies or Turkey with Warm Barley Salad 130 pesos
11
12
13
14 Ladies’ Day 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
15 Men’s Day 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
16 Couples Golf 3:00 pm
17 Dinner at Club! 6:00 pm Chinese Food Buffet Fried Rice, Shrimp Tempura, Oriental Chicken Rolls, Sweet and Sour Pork 140 pesos
18
19 20
21 Ladies’ Day 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
22 Men’s Day 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
23
24 Dinner at Club! 6:00 pm Turkey and Rice Stuffed Peppers with Pasta or Four Step Lemon Onion Chicken with Veggies 120 pesos
25
26
27
28 Ladies’ Day 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
29 Men’s Day 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
30 Go Go Golf 8:30 am
31 Western BBQ Dinner ! 6:00 pm Ricardo Entertaining! 150 pesos
Line Dancing Wednesdays from 11:00 am.– 12:00 noon. / Bridge on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm
Men’s Golf Clinic Tuesdays 9:30 am / Ladies Golf Clinic Wednesdays at 9:30 am Board of Directors Meeting May 21, 2013 at 1:30 pm
CCC Website http://www.ccchapala.com/CCChapala/Default.asp
GOLF Rules Guy: My friend recently invited me to participate in a match-play tournament at his home club. Unfortunately, the member I was slated to play is known for being a prickly contrarian who doesn’t necessarily subscribe to all the rules. Sure enough, when we got to No. 8 he refused to tell me how many strokes he had taken as we played the hole. I told him that the rule mandated that he tell me. He told me among other things, to mind my own business. As a guest at the club, I didn’t want to make a big scene, but I was right, wasn’t I?? According to Rule 9-2, “an opponent is entitled to ascertain from the player, during the play of a hole, the number of strokes they have taken”. By failing to do so, your opponent should been penalized with a loss of the hole.
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GO GO - April, 2013
Go Go - April 25/13 - Game: Rewards
1st Fran Smartt, Sandy Keith, Brooks Wingrave, Ken Bridges
2nd George Slingerland, Bill Farrar, Dolores Leader, Nicole Slingerland
3rd Brooks, Howard Malis, Debbie Wilson, Fether Slingerland
4th Barry Rowell, Joy Rathbone, Sally Gurll, Caroline Armstrong
5th David Gurll, Bev Cofell, Johanna Clark, Peggy Brooks
Closest to the Pin: Ladies Men
#4 Nicole Sondergaard Dan Keith
#8 ---- Rodney Brooks, Jim Wilson
#17 Sally Gurll Rodney Brooks, Jim Wilson
Normally doubles are not awarded but as Rodney and Jim were on both 8 and 17 and no other, they
received a split of the award.
Thanks to everyone who came out.
"You think so much of your
old golf game that you don't
even remember when we
were married."
"Of course I do, my dear--it
was the day I sank that
thirty-foot putt."
A pastor, a doctor and an
engineer were waiting one
morning for a particularly
slow group of golfers.
Engineer: What's with these
guys? We must have been
waiting for 15 minutes!
Doctor: I don't know, but I've
never seen such ineptitude!
Pastor: Hey, here comes the
greens-keeper. Let's have a
word with him. [dramatic
pause] Hi George. Say,
what's with that group ahead
of us? They're rather slow,
aren't they?
George: Oh, yes, that's a
group of blind firefighters.
They lost their sight saving
our clubhouse from a fire last
year, so we always let them
play for free anytime.
The group was silent for a
moment.
Pastor: That's so sad. I think
I will say a special prayer for
them tonight.
Doctor: Good idea. And I'm
going to contact my
ophthalmologist buddy and
see if there's anything he can
do for them.
Engineer: Why can't these
guys play at night?
Bridge Results - April
April 3, 2013
1st - Mary Nelson 2nd - Jennie MacArthur 3rd - Bernie Cooper
April 10, 2013
1st - Cleo Hengstebeck 2nd - Joann Nash 3rd - Jennie MacArthur
April 17, 2013
1st - Cleo Hengstebeck 2nd - Johan Vanderplog
April 24,2013
1st - Jennie MacArthur 2nd - Aubrey Righton 3rd - Cleo Hengstebeck
Couples – April 2013 Couples – April 18, 2013
1st – Tied The Gurlls, The Clarks 23.5
The Waltons, Jani Phair & Ghost 23.5
3rd Mike Daniel, Rob Edwards, Brenda Rogers & Ghost 23.7
For those who are interested, one of our members has given us access to his photos of the recent Masters
Tournament, which he has asked that I share with everyone. Enjoy!! Thanks to John Kelley.
https://picasaweb.google.com/105355759543082366780/Masters2013TheCourse?authkey=Gv1sRgCOPW
xoa57Y_4ygE&feat=email
https://picasaweb.google.com/105355759543082366780/Masters2013ThePlayers?authkey=Gv1sRgCMrC4
KuB5JzNdQ&feat=email
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Some interesting golf facts! 1. The unofficial record for playing the most rounds with the same golf ball belongs to Judge
Michael Nehemiah Manning of Talladega, Alabama. He bought a Pro-Flite ball on November 15,
1928 and retired it on January 28, 1929, after completing 46 rounds of 18 holes each. His
average score was 82, about 2000 blows, not counting putts.
2. Advertisements for steel shafted golf clubs appeared in the magazine American Golfer as
early as 1914. The Bristol Company brought out a set of rectangular shafts that had oblong
holes cut in all four sides to reduce wind resistance. The result was that they hummed and
whistled when they were swung. After 18 holes, the golfer felt as if he had been playing a
harmonica. The clubs were not a success.
3. Dick Jackson has done as much to popularize the game of gold as have Tiger Woods and
Arnold Palmer combined. The Houston auto dealer loved the game, but arthritis was
preventing him from enjoying it. So he took his expertise and his money and invented the
"Arthritis Special" - golf's first gas-powered cart in 1948.
4. For fear of commercializing his pure golfing moment, astronaut Alan Shepard never revealed
what type of balls he struck on the moon. But Jack Harden, his pro at Houston's River Oaks
Country Club, knew. They were range balls. Harden's son, Jack Harden Jr., said his father
knew the balls would be subjected to extreme temperatures and wanted something durable.
The balls were two-piece Surlyn covered Spaldings with the blue stripes and PROPERTY OF
JACK HARDEN emblazoned on them.
5. Since its invention more than 50 years ago, the golf cart has opened up the game to couch
potatoes who feel they're still getting exercise playing golf. There are more than 750,000
golf carts, or "golf cars" as the manufacturers prefer to call them, operating in the United
States today.
6. There was no golfer quite like funny man Jackie Gleason. His golf set consisted of 12 woods
with mink club covers and only two irons - a wedge and a putter. He played with gloves on
both hands. Jackie was also known to drive his golf card right through the middle of sand
bunkers.
7. Until 1920, the golf ball was teed up on the mound of wet sand. But then a dentist in Maplewood, New
Jersey, William Lowell, hand-whittled some tees from a wooden flagpole in his front yard, and created the "Reddy Tee." Although the tee was patented in 1925, there have been many imitators because the
patent application was written too loosely.
8. Sam Snead never mistook his ball for that of another player, because the Wilson Company imprinted special balls just for him with the number zero on them.
9. In 1906 Goodrich introduced the Pneumatic - a ball with a rubber core filled with compressed air. But the ball had a tendency to explode in the air or in the golfer's pocket. Willie Dunn, Jr. was using the ball
in an exhibition match at St Andrews when it exploded in midair and injured a spectator. Goodrich,
acknowledging the problem with the ball, promptly retired it. The ball was eventually outlawed.
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Golf Etiquette 101 – from the USGA website
The Spirit of the Game
· Unlike many sports, golf is played, for the most part, without the supervision of a referee or
umpire. The game relies on the integrity of the individual to show consideration for other players
and to abide by the Rules. All players should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner,
demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times, irrespective of how competitive they may be. This is the spirit of the game of golf.
Safety
· Players should ensure that no one is standing close by or in a position to be hit by the club, the ball
or any stones, pebbles, twigs or the like when they make a stroke or practice swing.
· Players should not play until the players in front are out of range.
· Players should always alert green staff nearby or ahead when they are about to make a stroke that
might endanger them.
· If a player plays a ball in a direction where there is a danger of hitting someone, he should
immediately shout a warning. The traditional word of warning in such a situation is "fore."
Consideration for Other Players
No Disturbance or Distraction
· Players should always show consideration for other players on the course and should not disturb
their play by moving, talking or making any unnecessary noise.
· Players should ensure that any electronic device taken onto the course does not distract other
players.
· On the teeing ground, a player should not tee his ball until it is his turn to play.
· Players should not stand close to or directly behind the ball, or directly behind the hole, when a
player is about to play.
On the Putting Green
· On the putting green, players should not stand on another player's line of putt or when he is making
a stroke, cast a shadow over his line of putt.
· Players should remain on or close to the putting green until all other players in the group have holed
out.
Scoring
· In stroke play, a player who is acting as a marker should, if necessary, on the way to the next tee,
check the score with the player concerned and record it.
Pace of Play
· Play at Good Pace and Keep Up
· Players should play at a good pace. The Committee may establish pace of play guidelines that all
players should follow.
· It is a group's responsibility to keep up with the group in front. If it loses a clear hole and it is
delaying the group behind, it should invite the group behind to play through, irrespective of the
number of players in that group.
Be Ready to Play
· Players should be ready to play as soon as it is their turn to play. When playing on or near the putting green, they should leave their bags or carts in such a position as will enable quick movement
off the green and towards the next tee. When the play of a hole has been completed, players should
immediately leave the putting green.
Lost Ball
· If a player believes his ball may be lost outside a water hazard or is out of bounds, to save time, he
should play a provisional ball.
· Players searching for a ball should signal the players in the group behind them to play through as
soon as it becomes apparent that the ball will not easily be found.
· They should not search for five minutes before doing so. Having allowed the group behind to play
through, they should not continue play until that group has passed and is out of range.
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FREE
LINE DANCE LESSONS
Come EXERCISE and have FUN every Wednesday morning!!!
Guys & Gals!
Want to learn to LINE DANCE??
Every Wednesday morning 11am to 12 noon. Not Co-ordinated?? It’s OK!!
We’re just there to have fun, laugh and get some EXERCISE.
Stay for lunch after!
Beth Nabe 763-5710
Priority on the Course
Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, priority on the course is determined by a group's pace of
play. Any group playing a whole round is entitled to pass a group playing a shorter round.
Care of the Course
Bunkers
Before leaving a bunker, players should carefully fill up and smooth over all holes and footprints made by
them and any nearby made by others. If a rake is within reasonable proximity of the bunker, the rake
should be used for this purpose.
Repair of Divots, Ball-Marks and Damage by Shoes
· Players should carefully repair any divot holes made by them and any damage to the putting green made
by the impact of a ball (whether or not made by the player himself). On completion of the hole by all
players in the group, damage to the putting green caused by golf shoes should be repaired.
Preventing Unnecessary Damage
· Players should avoid causing damage to the course by removing divots when taking practice swings or by
hitting the head of a club into the ground, whether in anger or for any other reason.
· Players should ensure that no damage is done to the putting green when putting down bags or the flagstick.
· In order to avoid damaging the hole, players and caddies should not stand too close to the hole and
should take care during the handling of the flagstick and the removal of a ball from the hole. The head of
a club should not be used to remove a ball from the hole.
· Players should not lean on their clubs when on the putting green, particularly when removing the ball from
the hole.
· The flagstick should be properly replaced in the hole before players leave the putting green.
· Local notices regulating the movement of golf carts should be strictly observed.
Conclusion; Penalties for Breach
· If players follow the guidelines in this Section, it will make the game more enjoyable for everyone. · If a player consistently disregards these guidelines during a round or over a period of time to the
detriment of others, it is recommended that the Committee consider taking appropriate disciplinary
action against the offending player. Such action may, for example, include prohibiting play for a limited
time on the course or in a certain number of competitions. This is considered to be justifiable in terms of
protecting the interest of the majority of golfers who wish to play in accordance with these guidelines.
· In the case of a serious breach of Etiquette, the Committee may disqualify a player under Rule 33-7.
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WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
In order that we can provide you with an enjoyable dining experience at the restaurant......... we need your help!
Please sign up in the restaurant or call Javier at 763 5625 to reserve a table and confirm the number of people in your group prior to each dinner.
OR
It is very hard to ensure we have enough food if we are expecting 65 diners and have to serve 85.
Conversely, we do not want to spend club money....your money....on food that will not be eaten.
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation.
Connie Walton Marilyn Edwards
House Director Social Director
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President’s Award
Night
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An Interview with Cleo HengstebeckAn Interview with Cleo HengstebeckAn Interview with Cleo HengstebeckAn Interview with Cleo Hengstebeck
CW: Hi Cleo, how long have you been a member at the Country Club de Chapala? Cleo: I have been a member here for 33 years CW: How long have you been interested in photography? Cleo: I became interested in photography in 1937, 76 years ago. CW: How long have you been the resident photographer at the Club? Cleo: I started doing photos for the club in 2003. CW: I understand that you will soon be celebrating your 92nd birthday and rumor has it you would like to retire as our resident photographer. Cleo: Yes, I’ll be 92 on May 19th and I’m getting too old to continue taking pictures. CW: If you could sum up the 10 years as our club photographer what would you say? Cleo: It’s been fun! A real plus is that I got to meet and to know many people. Cleo, no doubt you have captured thousands of images with your camera in the past 76 years and I know you have captured just as many hearts. Thank you very much for your 10 years as club photographer and Happy Birthday too! OKAY YOU SHUTTERBUGS OUT THERE........ We all know it will be hard to fill Cleo’s shoes but we need a new (maybe two) resident photographer(s). If you are interested please let me know. Connie Walton [email protected]
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Board of Directors
President Bruce Barman
Vice-President / Communications Rodney Brooks
Treasurer Randy Cooper
Secretary Sally Gurll
Greens Chair Jimmy Park
Golf Chair John Cearnal
Long Range Planning Co-Chairs Doug Archer
[email protected] Tom Mills
House Chair Connie Walton
Social Chair Marilyn Edwards
Membership Co-Chairs Kathryn Vine
[email protected] Debbie Thompson
Member at Large Thomas Light
Commissario Rob Edwards
Tee Talk Editor Brad Clark
From The Office
· Member's Directory - The Chapala Country Club Member's Directory can be found online at
www.ccchapala.com by logging in with the login credentials that have previously been supplied to
you. Once you have logged in, you will see the Member Menu on the center, left hand side of the page. Simply hover your cursor over Member Menu and another menu will appear to the right.
You will find Member Directory there. Click on Member Directory and there you have it.
· To all members that pay for their bills or club dues via bank transfer, please ensure that you
make note of your membership number somewhere in bank transfer form. Without this, it makes
it very hard for the office staff to determine which bank transfer is the correct one to credit
to your account.
CHAPALA COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERS ARE BUENOS AMIGOS
The Education Support Committee that oversees Kids and their Future is most
grateful to the generous support shown by the membership of the Chapala Country
Club at the April 11th Amigo Cup Tournament. Of the 72 participants, 45 were
Country Club members. The Amigo Cup, under the expert guidance of Mike Garvey,
presented a successful golf tournament, a lovely meal, and an entertaining program
and awards ceremony.
Proceeds from this year’s renewal of the Amigo Cup will be shared between Los Ninos
de Chapala y Ajijic (NCA) and Kids and Their Future, the Country Club’s educational
program. NCA supports the education of over 200 children and youth; Kids and Their
Future currently has an enrollment of 32. The two entities cooperated in the planning
and logistics to make the tournament a success.
Many folks gave of time and talents in support of the 2013 version of the Amigo Cup.
Special thanks go to Mike Garvey, Don Marie Frazier, Connie Walton and Marilyn
Edwards. Andres Castellanos and Ramiro Barajas offered invaluable help. Javier
Flores and the kitchen staff ensured a delicious and well -presented meal. The Golf
Committee, John Cearnal and the Board of Directors made it all happen.
The committee also wishes to acknowledge the following people who have recently
made contributions to our fund: Mary Nelson, Rodney Brooks, Tom Mills, Nancy
Aryton, and Donna and Howard Plotkin, non-members but residents of Vista del Lago.
The fund also benefitted from the sale of Mulligans on the day of the tournament.
So… with a successful Amigo Cup plus some unsolicited generosity, the CC membership
could reasonably assume that the Education Support Committee might let up on its
efforts to badger, cajole, and otherwise pester members to sign up for a monthly
contribution. On the contrary, buoyed by recent fund raising successes, the
Education Committee has rededicated itself to seeking increased membership
contributions as well as adding students to our current roster. Let’s all invest in our
students’ future, which is also our future here in Mexico.
