NO MORE CHECKS FOR LUNCHEON DATES!
STARTING JANUARY 20TH, THERE IS NO NEED TO BRING A CHECK FOR $16.50. IT WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE ADDED TO YOUR MEMBER ACCOUNT. THE CLUB HAS AGREED TO MEMBER BILL US RATHER THAN WRITING CHECKS ON MEN'S DAY.


CHUCK NORRELL

MEMBER/GUEST SIGN-UPS
ALL THOSE WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO PLAY AND PLAN TO PLAY IN THE MEMBER/GUEST, YOUR CHECKS ARE DUE IN THE PRO SHOP NO LATER THAN JANUARY 1, 2010. PLEASE MAKE YOUR CHECKS PAYABLE TO PPMGA AND COMPLETE YOUR INFORMATION FORM THEN GIVE TO THE PRO SHOP. IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE LATE FOR SOME REASON, GIVE ME A CALL OR/AND E-MAIL BEFORE THE DUE DATE. AFTER THE DUE DATE, WE WILL EXTEND AN OFFER TO OTHERS WHO ARE ON THE WAIT LIST OR ROTATION #4 TO PLAY.

CHUCK NORRELL
941-493-1142
CENSALES@MSN.COM

PROCEDURE REGARDING NON-POSTING OF SCORES
“The purpose of the USA Handicap System is to make the game of golf more enjoyable by enabling players of differing abilities to compete on an equitable basis…….. The Handicap Committee is responsible for all aspects of the USGA Handicap System and must verify that all acceptable scores are reported and are available for peer review.” (2008-2011 USGA Handicap System Handbook)

Therefore, in order to fulfill the purpose and responsibilities of the USGA Handicap System, it’s very important that all eligible scores are recorded. The Handicap Committee monitors every month the rounds played from the “Starters Report” and the scores that have been posted. MGA members that do not enter the majority of their scores are “red flagged” and will be notified of discrepancies as follows:

1. A listing of these golfers will be posted on the Handicap Committee Bulletin Board indicating the number of rounds played and the number of scores posted. The intention is to have the missing scores posted, using the date of the missing scores, and to remind the golfers to be more diligent in posting their scores.
2. Repeat offenders will be sent a letter alerting them to the majority of their rounds not being posted with the intention as listed above.
3. Continuous repeat offenders will receive a letter indicating their handicap is being adjusted in accordance to Section 10-2 of the USGA Handicap System Handbook.

The Handicap Committee hopes all MGA members post all eligible scores so the purpose of the Handicap System is realized. Please do not hesitate to ask a Committee member any questions you may have on what constitutes an eligible score versus a round that should not be posted.

ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS (ESA)
ENVIRONMENTALLY-SENSITIVE AREAS ARE DEFINED BY YELLOW OR RED STAKES WITH GREEN AROUND THE TOP. ENTRY IS PROHIBITED INTO SUCH AN AREA BY LAW. PLAYING A SHOT FROM WITNIN (WHICH INCLUDES THE STANCE) AN ESA IS ALSO PROHIBITED. BREACH OF THIS A 2 STROKE PENALTY. DEC. 33-8/43.

IF THE BALL IS NOT IN THE ESA, BUT STANCE WOULD BE IN THE ESA OR SWING IS IMPEDED BY VEGETATION OVERHANGING THE ESA, YOU ARE ENTITLED TO FREE RELIEF. DROP THE BALL WITHIN 1 CLUB LENGTH OF THE NEAREST POINT OF RELIEF, NOT NEARER THE HOLE.

IF ANY PART OF THE BALL IS IN ESA, YOU MUST TAKE A 1 STROKE PENALTY AND PROCEED UNDER ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW.

HERE AT PELICAN POINTE WE HAVE (ESA) AREAS ON HOLE NUMBERS 11, 13, 15, AND 18. PLEASE BE GIUDED BY THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS WHEN PLAYING THESE HOLES.

(1) PLAY A BALL AS NEAR AS POSSIBLE AT THE SPOT FROM WHICH THE ORIGINAL BALL WAS LAST PLAYED.
(2) DROP A BALL BEHIND THE ESA, KEEPING THE POINT AT WHICH THE ORIGINAL BALL LAST CROSSED THE MARGIN OF THE ESA DIRECTLY BETWEEN THE HOLE AND THE SPOT ON WHICH THE BALL IS DROPPED, NO LIMIT ON HOW FAR BACK.
(3) DROP A BALL OUTSIDE THE ESA WITHIN 2 CLUB LENGTHS OF AND NOT NEARER THE HOLE THAN THE POINT WHERE THE ORIGINAL BALL LAST CROSSED THE MARGIN OF THE ESA.

PRO SHOP DISCOUNTS
Winning MGA members of the weekly tournaments have 7 days from the outing to receive a 20% Discount off one item in the pro shop. Items not included in this offer are golf balls, bags and clubs. Take advantage of this additional savings!

LUNCHEON POLICY
The Board of Directors of the Pelican Pointe Mens Golf Association is clarifying the policy concerning lunch on League meeting days.

If you participate in the golf event and if for any reason you cannot attend the luncheon, you will still be responsible for the cost of the lunch/dinner. We submit a number to the dinning room, based on the sign up sheet and are charged for that number of meals.

If you are unable to stay for the meal, you may go in and the staff will box up your meal to go.

This policy will go into effect for the August luncheon meeting.


PPMGA Board of Directors
June 2008

ADDRESS CHANGE
Please notify John Joslin, Treasurer, immediately when you have moved or when any of your personal information changes so we can keep our mailing list up-to-date. John can be reached at 493-0939 or jejoslin@verizon.net

WEATHER ALERT PROCEDURES
The following procedures apply to all PPMGA events:

If the lightning alert sirens are sounded (one long blast) during a PPMGA tournament, play will stop immediately and everyone will seek cover.

All players must remain off the course until the all-clear siren sounds (several short blasts), then resume play. If the all-clear siren does not sound within 45 minutes, play is cancelled. If it is a tournament with a luncheon following play, lunch will be served at noon. If there are several stoppages in play, members of the Board participating, in conjunction with the golf staff, will make a decision on the continuance of play; and if necessary, lunch will be delayed to accommodate all players.

Current “rain check” procedures from the Pro Shop will apply.

MEMBER/GUEST ROTATIONS 2009 PERMANENT POSITIONS
Rotation #1
1. Mike Farrell
2. Randy Zatrock
3. Gene Clifford
4. John Dawson
5. Denny Strittmatter
6. Jim Skiver
7. Ward Watkins
8. Kent Schnese
9. Dick Nicklesen
10. Jim Renz
11. Frank Carrazza
12. Lee Moorhead
13 Dan Griffith.
14. Robert Gada
15. Tony Wells
16. George Carpenter
17. Walt Kirchofer
18. Dave Frazier

Rotation #2
1. Doug Pelino
2. Robert Haines
3. Bruce Dych
4. Steve Eibling
5. George Byrne
6. John Heim
7. Floyd Worley
8 Tony Johnson.
9 George Newman.
10. Dutch Pestorius
11 Dave Kauth.
12. Peter Dygert
13. Herk Fisher
14. John Flynn
15. Tom Pestorius
16. John Janisse
17. Dale Marrs
18. Bill DeGiacomo

Rotation #3
1. Bill Morris
2. Joe Grossi
3. Larry Baranick
4 Al Stickles.
5 Dave Shaw.
6 Warren Rothmann.
7 Joe Heilmann.
8 Bill Thomas
9. John Yaglenski
10. Charlie Derwick
11 Jim McNeil.
12. Peter MacKenzie
13 Hugh McDonald.
14. John Scott
15 Jay Mullen.
16 John Joslin.
17. Rich Siniscalchi
18. Richard Norris

Rotation #4
1. Graham Dunne
2 Gary Pfleeger.
3 Clyde Peters.
4. Jon Gregory
5 Jim Schaeffer.
6. Jim Bush
7. John LeDuke
8. Stu Thorburn
9 Chuck Norrell
10. Jim Palermo
11. John Baldwin
12. Steve Olah.
13 Steve Cerefice.
14 Dick Maier.
15. Dave Burger
16. Dick Swetonic
17. Ray LeBeau
18 Dick Skinner.

Rotation #5
1. Ron Gschiel
2. Roy Hinck
3 Randy Spoth.
4. Frank Hornyak
5. Mauro Fiore
6. Wayne Thompson
7 Lee Smutz.
8 Jerry Nauman.
9 Bill Clarkson.
10 J.L.Olsen
11. Bob Cavanaugh
12. Lou LaGrand
13 Joe Falcetti.
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2009 MEMBER/GUEST HOLE SPONSORS
Anderson Services for Home
Angelo's Italian Market Emilio Rossitto 850 Pinebrook Rd.
Anheiser Busch Robert Lachkey One Busch Place, St. Louis, MO
Aqua Plumbing John Miller 8283 Vico Ct., Sarasota
Artistree Frank Fistner 299 Havana Rd., Venice
Back Street Eddy
BiCounty L.P. Donald Fee 2212 6th. St, Sarasota
Business First Tomas Kopecky 180 E. Seminole Dr., Venice
Captains Landing Trent Young
Café Venice K. Kropac 116 W. Venice Ave.
Cavanaugh & Co. CPA Steve Spangler 333 W. Miami Ave., Venice
Chelsea K Distributors 2909 62nd. Ave, Bradenton
Coldwell Banker Jennifer Magoon 331 W. Venice Ave. 34285
Crest Cadillac Barry Syncott 2367 Tamiami Trl
Crow's Nest 1968 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice
Deloitte Services LP George Byrne
Fraser's Island Gift Nook
Global Shutters Dave Wilson 6337 17th. Circle E.
Halfacre Construction Jack Cox 7015 Professional Pkwy., Sarasota
Harrimans Pool Heating Thomas Harriman 140 James St., Venice
Heitel Jewelers Ken Heitel 347 W. Venice Ave.
Hill & Hill Plumbing Seth Hill 249 Grove St. South, Venice
Interiors by Decorating Den Marsha Scott 1945 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice
Judd, Ulrich, Scarlett, Wickman & Dean PA 2940 So. Tamiami Trl, Venice
Kathie Allen, DDS 836 Sunset Lake Blvd.
Landscape Designs by Larry Larry LaFrance 4287 Manfield Dr. Venice
Le Petit Jardin James Stape 218 Tampa Ave. West
Michael's Reflections in Gold
Microtek Systems Edward Shlesinger 1776 S. Tamiami Trl., Venice
Montgomery's Carpets Beverly Montgomery 825 East Venice Ave
Mr. Marcite Patrick Mahoney 120 A Rich St., Venice
Nightlites Jim Paulin 1705 Cattlemen Rd. Unit N4
One Source Real Estate Chuck Norrell 209 Nassau St. So. Suite 102, Venice
PPLGA
Palmer Ranch Travel Linda DeFina 8435 So. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota
Pelican Pointe Pools Larry LaFrance 4287 Manfield Dr. Venice
Pro Tile Tammy Kench 13 S. Tamiami Trl., Osprey
Progressive Comm. Mgmt. Jim Markel 1801 Glengary St., Sarasota 34231
Sam Rogers Properties Sam Rogers PO Box 558 Venice
Saturday Studskies
Say No to Bugs Paul Cook 1532 US 41 Bypass #240
Serra's Gulf Coast Pool Svc. Tony & Carol Serra 7797 Arolla Pine Blvd., Sarasota
Sheild Security Thane & Lisa Liming 312 E. Venice Ave.#118
Southeast Pavers Paul Sysak 6326 5th. St. Circle E., Bradenton
Stu Thorburn 1202 Tuscany Blvd.
The Gate Doctor 507 E. Laurel Rd., Nokomis 34275
Sue Powers, Golf Instruction Sue Powers 717 Back Nine Dr., Venice
Synovus Bank Lisa Kennedy 101 Center Rd.
The DJ's
Venice Yacht Club David Yarzab 1330 Tarpon Center Dr., Venice
Waste Management Inc. Tom Martyn
A Kittiwake Member
Bruce & Marty Dych
Dick & Judy Nickelsen
Dick & Peggy Norris
Jim & Marsha Palermo
John & Carol Harlowe
Marcia & Gary Pfleeger 868 McCaw Circle
Mike & Diane Farrell
Pete & Sue MacKenzie
Jim Skiver, Bush & McNeil
Ray LeBeau