Shoreline Seniors Golf Club

A Member Club of the NCGA and USGA

PGA Pro: Joe DeBode 2940 N. Shoreline Blvd Mountain View, CA 94043 Pro Shop: 650-903-GOLF

President: Jim Whitaker VP: Dick McLeod Treasurer: Bruce Fujikawa Secretary: Mike Anderson

Tournament Chairman: OJ Pilcher Newsletter Editors: Bob Williams, Mike Anderson & Hideo Hashimoto

Website: shorelineseniorsgolfclub.org Club Email Address: shorelinesenior@yahoo.com August 2007

 

Future Events and Dates

August 15, 2007 Poppy Hills Tournament with the field limited to 40 players. Tee times will be available at the end of July or first week of August at the Greeter’s Table and on the Club Website.

September 17, 2007 Annual Meeting-Shotgun Best Ball Foursome (Election of Directors)

October 26, 2007 Annual Club Dinner Dance

 

August Tournament Schedule

August 6, 2007 9 Best Holes of 18

August 13, 2007 Low Net-Low Putts

August 20, 2007 Low Net (T)

August 27, 2007 Aggregate Twosome

 

September 17th Annual Meeting, Elections and Golf…

Our traditional Annual Meeting where directors are elected is fast approaching. As in the past, our day begins with 7:00AM coffee and pastry at Michael’s, as well as voting for Directors, followed by a shotgun start at 7:30AM. The tournament is Better Ball Foursome with foursomes arranged by the Club. Following golf, we will have our usual luncheon with door prizes awarded to lucky golfers and the announcement of new Board Members for 2008. The deadline for sign-ups is September 10th. An entry form can be found at the end of this Newsletter.

 

The nominees for the Board of Directors are Sid Cantwell, Harry Emerzian, Syed Hyder, Tom McCarthy, and OJ Pilcher. The full slate of candidates will be listed again in the September 2007 Newsletter. Please be prepared to vote for four (4) directors during our meeting.

 

19 Hole by Mike Anderson…

This month kicks off the second half of 2007 and the weather has been fantastic particularly as you view the heat of the Midwest and east coast, and the torrential rains and floods in Texas and the Southwest.. This is why we pay these big prices in California.. OJ has been running those Monday tournaments like clockwork and the play in the month of June determined our Flight champions and Club champs. The participants played on June 4,11, and 18.. The winners were----

 

Flight #1---Herb Dessling .. 212 net

Flight #2---Stan Peters 209 net

Flight #3---John Pendleton 206 net

Flight #4---Ernie Wong 214 net

Club Champion (Low Gross) ---Herb Dessling….230

Club Champion (Low Net)------John Pendleton...206

Our congratulations to these stellar players. Your individual plaques will be awarded to you at the Annual meeting in September!

 

We welcome a new member to our club. His name is John Gannon .He is retired from the world of high tech and served as President and CEO of Quantum for the last 5 years. He lives in Los Altos with his wife. They have 2 grown children. John received a Bachelors of Science degree from the United States Air Force Academy and then served 6 years of active duty followed by 17 years in the Reserve. John is now ready to pick up his clubs and return to the game he loves. His phone number is 650-559-1759. Give him a call to fill in your foursome.

 

And speaking of membership, did you know that our club is made up of 2 members in their 50’s, 49 members in their 60’s, 85 members in their 70’s, and 35 members in their 80’s??(we all hope to be like our 2 members in their 90’s). Why do I mention this?? Because projecting ahead 10 years the 50 and 60-year-old players will replace the present 70 and 80-year-old players and at present there are only 51 of these guys to replace 120 of the 70-80 group. We need to pick up the pace in the recruitment of new members....Any ideas??

 

In conclusion – Anonymous says-“ an interesting thing about golf is that no matter how badly you play, it is always possible to get worse”… Have a nice round…

 

From the Desk of Paula Bettencourt…

NEW !!! - End of Summer Sale

A new sale will be coming soon – the End of Summer Sale! Beginning August 29th through September 9th, all bags, caps, visors and apparel will be 25% off. All other merchandise will be 10% off for general public but 15% off for club-members. Stop by and see what is available.

 

Kirby Markers

Many favorable comments have been received concerning the installation of white Kirby Markers on the course. During the next few months, red markers will be ordered and installed, with blue sets in place by the end of spring or early summer.

 

Clean Bay Business

The Maintenance Shop at Shoreline Golf Links received a recognition plaque for outstanding achievement for Ten Consecutive Years as a Clean Bay Business. Congratulations to Golf Course Superintendent Steve Crane and his crew for the diligence in maintaining high standards.

 

New Staff at Shoreline

Two new seasonal staff members were hired in July.  Juan Torres, Jr. and John Stemel will be part of the maintenance crew at the course.  They will assist in a variety of routine tasks such as weed-eating, raking bunkers, preparing areas for irrigation installation, etc.

 

Shoreline Junior Classic

Thank you to the Shoreline Seniors, Shoreline Women’s, Shoreline Golf and Eagles Golf Clubs for assisting with the Shoreline Junior Classic Tournament either through providing funding for trophies and/or volunteering to work the event. The tournament was a big success with over 230 youth participating. We have received many positive comments from participants and parents and appreciate the clubs’ support

 

Tee Rebuilding at #16

Work continues at the 16th tee. We hope to have the new tees available for use by the City Championship.

 

New Item in Pro Shop

Check out the new Chromax Balls. The Chromax balls use the same technology as the very popular Volvik colored balls (a clear, non-colored cover over a colored core) but the Chromax balls have a new and unique colored core done in both chrome and metal flake colors. The balls are very colorful and shiny and are very popular.

 

 

 

Annual Meeting Sign-up Form

 

Annual Golf and Election Meeting

Monday, September 17, 2007

 

Better Ball Tournament

Foursomes arranged by the Club with carts mandatory

 

7:00AM Coffee and Pastry at Michael’s

7:30AM Shotgun Start

Lunch following golf at Michael’s

 

Club Member: $41.00 Frequent Player Club Member: $17.00 Volunteer Club Member: $11.00

Cost includes Golf, Cart, Lunch, Coffee and Pastry

All Club Members invited to Lunch

 

 

Member Name:____________________________________________Handicap____________________

 

Please respond by September 10, 2007. Make check payable to Shoreline Seniors and mail to: Frank Frankhauser, 1060 Laureles Dr, Los Altos, CA 94022. All non-playing Club Members are invited to lunch without charge. If you plan to attend, call Frank to sign-up.

 

For Questions, contact Frank at (650)-948-7432