In April, as I completed my year as our league’s VP, I gazed with wonder at the room filled with camaraderie and laughter. I’m humbled to be associated with an organization whose members willingly say “Yes!” to opportunities and volunteer positions that strengthen our mission “to preserve and protect the principles and values of the game of golf and to provide a social network.” I’m grateful that this year’s membership, now approaching 300, carries on that tradition.
Our season’s first social event was our Black and White Fashion Night Cocktail Party and Style Show by Anthony’s on November 12. Kitty Jedd and her committee dressed the room in glamour, as Jane Breisch provided a slide show of the many Special Events we’ve experienced in past years. Last years’ volunteers were honored as were previous Board members, and this season’s Board members were introduced. Deb Skelton from Anthony’s delivered a rollicking style show featuring current WGA members.
WGA BOARD (L-R): SUSAN KLIMAS, TREASURER; KATHY BLAGOUE,
ASSISTANT TREASURER; MARY PREVITE, ASSISTANT TOURNAMENT
DIRECTOR; TERRI ANDERSON, VICE PRESIDENT; BARB HABERER,
HANDICAP CHAIR; MARY LOU REID, PRESIDENT; GEORGETTA MCCABE,
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR; JOAN MCIVOR, SECRETARY;
AND SHIRLEE FIREBAUGH, TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
We’re looking forward to our annual Christmas Scramble and plated luncheon with the LNHGA on December 4. The theme is Snowball Gals. This fun event is also an opportunity to raise money for “Guardian Ad Litem,” whose members serve as next friend of the child in family law cases and are charged to investigate and evaluate the family situation. All league members are encouraged to support this organization by buying 50-50 raffle tickets at the luncheon, and by contributing gift certificates for places like Target and Walmart so the children can buy Christmas gifts for their families.
SUNSHINE COMMITTEE CHAIR; LINDA BARNAS,
CHRISTMAS SCRAMBLE CHAIR; ANNIE KAJANDER,
MENTORSHIP CHAIR; AND BARB HABERER, RULES CHAIR.
NOT PICTURED: KITTY JEDD, HOSPITALITY CHAIR; AND
DARCIE LIBBY, GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR.
Lori Swanell is Chair of the WGA Sunshine Committee. Lori would like your support in identifying WGA members who are ill, have had surgery, or have been affected by a death. If you become aware of any case where a member may need some sunshine in their lives, please contact Lori at [email protected] or 612-508-4063.
League name tags may be purchased from Kitty Jedd. Contact Kitty at [email protected] or 516-647-1909.
I encourage you to install the following two apps on your cell phones: HPGCC and Golf Genius. (GHIN and Chelsea are also helpful apps.)
Golf Genius offers a scoring mechanism for league play. All members are encouraged to learn how to use it to enter scores. If you don’t know how to use it, please ask a teammate for help. It’s easy to use, and a way to be part of the team. Golf Genius also has a League Leaderboard if you want to see how your team is doing. This app also has a Member Portal so you can see who is in the WGA.
The 2-Club exists at golf clubs across the nation, including HP! To become a member, you must score a gross 2 on any hole in the presence of another 2-Club member. Further details are available on our website under the WGA tab.
Speaking of our website, you can access anything else you need to know about our WGA League. Check it out!
Our Board would like to wish everyone a safe and festive holiday season filled with friends, family, fun, and good food.
Upcoming events:
• January 15: WGA Luncheon
• January 27: WGA Fun Night
• February 19: WGA Fun Golf Event
• March 26: WGA Charity Event. Recipient is the Dubin Center, which supports those with Alzheimer’s and Dementia and their caretakers
