President’s Message - Chapter Elections Hi Everyone, I want to say a big “Thank You” to our Chapter Members for nominat-ing and voting in some great SSGA Mem-bers to the open positions on our Board. We held our elections at our November meeting and I’m happy to say each nomi-nee was voted in and accepted those posi-tions for 2018. Flo Wiener, who served as Secretary this year, accepted the nomination for and was voted in as President. Lynne Kramer, another active member in our Chapter, was nominated for Golf Chair and Linda Davis accepted the Membership Chair nomination; both were voted in for the 2018 term. Sally Reeder, our Social Chair, has agreed to remain in that spot for 2018. Jim Johndrow, who does an out-standing job as Communications Chair, has agreed to remain in that position for the present time. Both Sally and Jim were voted in as well. Thanks to all who partici-pated in this important event!

~Karen Ohnmacht

Sarasota Chapter - American Singles Golf Association - November 2017

CELEBRATING 26 YEARS OF SINGLES GOLF ® IN AMERICA

Past Events Serenoa Twenty three fun and golf loving play-ers enjoyed a perfect day in the 80's at the Serenoa Golf Club on November 4th. We had a few last minute "opportunities" like cart path or rough only restrictions due to over fertilization and the kitchen closing before many of us could make it back to the clubhouse. The kitchen problem was solved by the Serenoa staff delivering sandwiches, chips and drinks out to the course so everyone got their free lunch and two drinks. Each member of the winning team, Dave Courtright, Jill Johnson, Clare Evers and Fran-cine Torge, won a free round at Serenoa. Dennis Cronin won the Closet to the Pin contest for men. There was no women’s CTP contest winner so a “women only” drawing was held to se-lect a winner. Our guest, Darlene Kroneman, won. Linda Davis and Andy Knisley won the Longest Drive con-

Regular Meeting Date Second Monday of each month

Next Meeting December 11th, 2017

Meeting Location Center Court Lounge @ The Meadows Country Club

Our Chapter Websites www.meetup.com/asgasarasota Sarasota.singlesgolf.com

(See next page for list of officers and board members.)

National Office

Office Hours: 9:00am to 2:00pm, M-F (Eastern) National Office: 980-833-6450 or 1-888-GOLFMATE

Go to www.SinglesGolf.com/MyAccount to make changes to your address, phone, etc. To join or renew your dues, go to www.SinglesGolf.com/join

Singles Golf ® is a registered trademark of ASGA, Inc.

tests . The contest stars all won a dozen of very nice, new golf balls. The 50/50 drawing of $58 was won (believe it or not) by our guest, Darlene Kroneman, and the gang went wild in a true SSGA supporting celebration. Thanks everyone for coming out and see you all soon.

~Francine Torge & Clare Evers

In the Clubhouse @ Serenoa

Upcoming Multi-Chapter Events (see SinglesGolf.com/events)

New Year's Event - January 2-5, 2018 - We decided to have this event in heaven this year, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Florida. SinglesGolf.com/NewYears is the site to head to for more info. 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise - March 24-31, 2018. Take the Ce-

lebrity Equinox out of Miami, Florida, stops in Key West, Puerto Costa Mayo and Cozumel, Mexico, George Town, Grand Cayman and back to Miami. We're planning for three rounds of golf, which are optional. Full details at www.SinglesGolf.com/cruise ASGA National-Sponsored Spring Fling — Early, 2018. Date and loca-

tion to be determined. This won’t be held in Florida, however, we’re seek-ing a location in the mid-Atlantic region, somewhere midway up the East Coast. Open for ideas! ASGA in Ireland / Northern Ireland — July, 2018 - Just a thought at this

point but we haven’t been to Ireland since 2014. We’ve experienced Scot-land twice and Spain once. We’ll do a national survey soon about your desire to travel to the land with no snakes.

Sarasota Chapter of the

American Singles

Golf Association

President

Karen Ohnmacht Karenohnm27@aol.com

941-744-1945

Chairman of the Board Lana Craig

lanajcraig@gmail.com 941-545-5696

Golf Chairperson Melissa Littlewood

Littlewood@verizon.net 941-232-1188

Social Chairperson

Sally Reeder sareeder@comcast.net

941-724-1649

Membership Chairperson Flo Wiener

Fforrie5025@gmail.com 551-404-3066

Communications Chairperson

Jim Johndrow Seadiver101@att.net

703-307-5904

Secretary Clare Evers

clareevers@aol.com 941-993-5454

Treasurer

Mary Buckley marykb2@verizon.net

941-727-4034

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Rosedale On Tuesday, November 7th, the first group of golfers from the Sarasota Chapter headed out at 11 AM to hole #1 at Rosedale Golf and Country Club. It was a beautiful sunny “fall” day in Florida, enjoyed by 17 golfers. It turned out to be a smaller group than usual, but it was a really fun day. We gathered for refreshing drinks and lunch in the Bistro Room in the Clubhouse after golf. The Pro, Corey Pion, then joined us to announce the winners of the day. We had no winners for the Closest to the Pin contests....men or women! Dave Courtright won the Longest Drive contest and, due to a mix up, there was no marker for Women’s Longest Drive. We raffled off the 3 contest prizes that had no winners in addition to the 50/50 prize raffle.

50/50 Winner!

Enjoying Lunch in the Rosedale Clubhouse

However, there were great prizes for the wining team.......make that teams! Due to a tie, the Pro decided to give a certificate for a “round of golf for 4 people”, to each golfer on both teams!! So we had quite a celebration. The happy winners were: Flo Wiener, Ginny White, Dennis Cronin, Bruce Hrycyk, Linda Davis, Lynne Kramer and Dave Courtright. The Rose-dale Golf and CC was happy to host us and look forward to having us play at their Club again.

~Karen Ohnmacht

Upcoming Golf Events Pelican Point Play 18 holes at the Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club in Venice on Saturday, De-cember 16th. Email your host, Melissa Littlewood at mlittlewood61@gmail.com to reserve your tee time. The first tee time is at 9:00 AM. Cost is $44. This is our end of year holiday event. The lunch for chap-ter members will be paid for with chapter treasury funds. There will be a small charge for non-SSGA chapter members. Members can sign up for lunch even if you are not playing golf. Email Melissa if you plan on attending the luncheon only. We plan on exchanging gag golf gifts after the luncheon. The sign up list for this event has been circulating for a few weeks so many of you have signed up already. Melissa does have a few golf slots avail-able and more can be accommodated at the luncheon. Send an email to Melissa soon if you want to play and/or attend the luncheon.

Prize Winners!

McCurdy’s Comedy Golf Classic @ Legacy Golf Club Sally Reeder is looking for a few golfers to join her on Saturday, December 9th to play in this charity event that benefits Fam-ily Promise. Shotgun start at 8:30 AM! Contact Sally at sareeder@comcast.com if you are interested. Please provide full name, email address, phone number and average score or handicap when you email the Host to sign up for an event. Pay at the Pro Shop for each event.

About Our Members (THIS REPORT RAN 12/03/2017)

Happy Birthday to these members: Joe Fleming - 12/29 Bruce Hrycyk - 01/01 Roger Kathman - 12/11 Barbara Laneau - 12/08 Lillian McComas - 01/15 Eileen Merchant - 12/22 Richard Van Balen - 01/05 Ann Webster - 12/04 Susan Zalkin - 12/16

These members are up for renewal: (date shown is last day of membership) John Girlus - 12/31/2017 Linda Jenkins - 12/31/2017 Ann Webster - 12/31/2017

Welcome newest members: Dave Courtright - Joined 10/02/2017 James Faulkner - Joined 10/10/2017 Martha Feeney - Joined 10/06/2017 Daniel McCarthy - Joined 11/27/2017

These members recently renewed: Patricia Ault Allen Brewer Shirley Conklin Dennis Cronin Nellie Gillander John Hughes Lillian McComas Deborah Turnbull

These members did not renew their dues: (date shown is date membership expired) DeeAnn Bowman - 10/31/2017 Samie Mannina - 10/31/2017 Patricia Samuels - 10/31/2017

Our chapter currently has 81 members.

RIP-“ Our Friend” - Dave Courtright

Ask the Rules Guy ~Golf.com

While playing at a course next to some houses, my playing partner's shot came to rest against an iron gate between the course and a backyard. The ball was inbounds, but he had no swing. I noticed that his ball was in front of the gate's door and that by opening it he would have a swing. I convinced him this was a legal play. Was it? Answer This is an open-and-shut case. Per Decision 27/18, the closed gate is consid-ered part of the boundary fence, not a movable obstruction. Moving the gate violates Rule 13-2 (related to improving the area of intended swing), and brings with it a two-stroke penalty in stroke play and loss of hole in match play. Now, had the gate already been open, your playing partner could have proceeded with the gate in the position he found it in, or he could have closed it, but noth-ing in between. Here, as in most matters, the Rules do not sit on the fence.

September 1 – September 3, 2018

3 Nights and 2 Rounds of Golf at the Historic Broadmoor Resort

in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Longest running consecutive winner of: Forbes Five-Star award

AAA Five-Diamond award

Play both the East and West Course.

Optional 3rd day of golf or…. Zip Line Courses

Fly fishing 5-Star Spa

Swimming Pools Hiking trails

Bowling Paddle Boats And More…

Home of the

2018 U.S. SENIOR OPEN

Watch on TV in July & play it in September!

Past Tournaments: 2011 U.S. Women’s Open

2008 U.S. Senior Open 1995 U.S. Women’s Open

Details & Registration starts January 2018

Got Questions? Email: MCE.Broadmoor@mail.com

YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ypnz5Ax8J0

Standard Package Includes (Standard Package is for members who wish to have a roommate. Room-by-Myself packages also available. See below.) • 2 rounds of golf (incl. cart, green fees, taxes and prizes) • 3 nights lodging at The Ritz-Carlton—Amelia Island, FL (resort fees are waived!) • 3 $10.00 breakfast vouchers to use towards breakfast each morning • Tuesday Reception (cash bar) + food, plus two (2) dinners Valet parking only; parking reduced for ASGA from $26+tax to $15, tax incl. / day Full details at the event website: SinglesGolf.com/NewYears

Add’l. Nights: If you arrive 12/29, 12/30 or 12/31, rooms are $332 (incl. tax) or $166pp (dbl. occ.) If you stay Jan. 1, 5, 6 or 7 rooms are $234 (incl. tax) or $117 pp (dbl. occ.) Add’l. Golf: Day-of-Arrival golf Jan. 2 @ Fernandina GC $49 (11am tee times.) Day-of-Departure golf Jan. 5 at Amelia River GC $89, 8:20 tee times). Range balls included each day. All prices quoted herein include taxes and gratuities. $500.00 CASH PRIZE FOR CLOSEST-TO-PIN COMPETITION ON THURSDAY!

GOLF: We’ll shotgun start at North Hampton GC at noon on Jan. 3 followed by

dinner in clubhouse afterwards. On Jan. 4, we play the Golf Club at Amelia Island (Ritz-Carlton course at the ocean), 9am shotgun start. Scoring: USGA “Play Own Ball” format; 2 best net balls of 4some. $25 ASGA prize certificates awarded to winners. Range balls included each day. (Opt. rounds, see “Add’l. Golf” at left.) PAYMENT: Payment due when you register. There is a 25% cancellation fee

on or prior to 12/02/17. Absolutely NO refunds after 12/02/17. If your plans change, you can sell your position to another member ($25 transfer fee). For official cancellation policy and other terms and conditions, go to SinglesGolf.com/events. A letter or e-mail confirmation will be sent to you upon receipt of payment. If you do not receive confirmation within 10 days of registering, you must call us at 980-833-6450. See info below regarding travel protection deadline.

NOTE: This is a MEMBERS ONLY event. Non-members must join ASGA to se-cure these rates. Call 980-833-6450 or join online at SinglesGolf.com/join.

NAME SHOWN BELOW IS HOW NAMETAG WILL APPEAR. ONE FORM PER PERSON, PLEASE PRINT.

NAME ___________________________________________________ ( ) MALE ( ) FEMALE CHAPTER NAME _____________________________

ADDRESS__________________________________________CITY____________________STATE____ZIP_________ Handicap/Avg.Score ______

HOME PH ( )__________________ WORK/CELL PH ( )_________________ E-MAIL ________________________________________

CHECK APPROPRIATE PACKAGE: (there is a 3% upcharge on all amounts if using a credit card) ( ) $649.00 — STANDARD PACKAGE (you have a roommate or we’ll assign same-sex roommate for you) ( ) $899.00 — ROOM-BY-MYSELF PACKAGE (incl. everything in St’d. Pkg. except you’ll room by yourself) ( ) $49.00 — OPT. DAY-OF-ARRIVAL GOLF at Fernandina GC — 11:00am tee times ( ) $89.00 — OPT. DAY-OF-DEPARTURE GOLF / Amelia River GC— 8:20am tee times

My roommate will be ____________________________________________ (We’ll assign a same-sex roommate if you prefer. Please do not list your-self as someone else’s roommate without their permission. IMPORTANT: If you choose a roommate, we can’t hold your room until both parties have paid.) I am requesting a room with ( ) One King Bed ( ) Two Double Beds Note: Room preferences and hotel are first come, first served. Only the hotel controls the availability of room types. We register you regardless of availability.

During ( ) One ( ) All golf round(s), please pair me ________________________________________________________ (limit 3-person request).

By submitting this form, YOU ARE DECLINING travel protection unless box is checked at right: ( ) I will apply for travel protection Travel protection (trip insurance) must be purchased within five (5) days of registering. See link at bottom of SinglesGolf.com for rates.

I AM REMITTING: ( ) I am paying by credit card (3% upcharge) ( ) I am paying by check.* $___________ for the package indicated above

+ $ __________ for ___ add’l. nights ($332 single / $166 d/o on 12/29-12/31 and $234 single & $117 d/o for Jan. 1, 5,6,7). Indicate dates: _______________

+ $ _________ for Opt. Day-of-Arrival golf on Tuesday, Jan. 2 at Fernandina GC — 11am tee times — $49

+ $ _________ for Opt. Day-of-Departure golf on Friday at Amelia River GC — 8:20 tee times — $89

+ $ _________ for mulligans (put $10 in this space if you want 3 mulligans for each of first 2 days of golf. Mullies not avail. on optional round.)

+ $ _________ for 25 50/50 Raffle Tickets (put $20 in this space) 2 drawings for 50% each (details @ website). Rate is $20 for 20 tickets at event.

= $ _________ SUB-TOTAL (put this amount in the TOTAL AMOUNT section below if you are a current member of ASGA

+ $ _________ Add 5% to SUB-TOTAL amount if you are a former member (this is a “reunion” event. If married, spouse register separately.)

= $ _________ TOTAL AMOUNT (Check no. ____________ MAKE CHECK* PAYABLE TO “ASGA, INC.” and mail to checkered box above.

OUR ANNUAL “REUNION” EVENT FOR CURRENT AND PAST MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN SINGLES GOLF ASSOCIATION

* There is a 4% svc. chg. for any check returned unpaid by the bank. Cancellation policy applies. See www.SinglesGolf.com/events for complete details of policy and events. © 2017 ASGA, Inc.

CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION: All major cards accepted. I hereby authorize ASGA to charge / debit my account for the “TOTAL AMOUNT” indicated above

on this form. I understand there is a 3% processing fee if a credit card is used.

Acc’t. No: _______________________________________________ Exp. ________ Signature__________________________________________

QUESTIONS? E-MAIL Event Host TOM ALSOP at Tom@SinglesGolf.com or Call 980-833-6450

MAIL THIS FORM WITH CHECK TO:

ASGA, 1122 Industrial Dr. #107, Matthews, NC 28105

Note: Meeting locations may vary. Upon joining, you will receive a monthly newsletter telling you about monthly meetings, outings, etc. If you have any questions, contact your local chapter leader or call 1-888-GOLFMATE or 980-833-6450. Please complete information box at right.

PRINT CLEARLY - THE INFO BELOW SHOWS HOW IT WILL APPEAR ON YOUR CHAPTER’S ROSTER. (*SEE OPT-OUT CLAUSE BELOW)

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US? __________________ CHAPTER YOU ARE JOINING OR RENEWING IN: _________________

NAME __________________________________________________ E-MAIL ADDR: _______________________________________ ADDRESS __________________________________________ CITY_______________________________ ST ______ ZIP _______ HOME (______)_____________________ WORK/CELL (______)____________________ EMPL. BY ________________________ POSITION_________________________ ( ) AVAILABLE FOR WEEKDAY GOLF ( ) WILLING TO VOLUNTEER FOR CHAPTER

MONTH & DAY BORN _______________ YOUR USGA HANDICAP® ____________ or AVERAGE GOLF SCORE ____________

Dues are $79.00 per year (full 12 months) OR $158.00 for two years (includes free ASGA logo’d shirt when joining for two years!) and can be paid by check or credit card. Credit card users: JOIN BY PHONE: 1-888-465-3628 or FAX COMPLETED FORM to 1-888-465-3295. Your membership kit will be mailed upon receipt of payment. No shipping charge if ASGA shirt ordered with application.

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LEGAL STUFF RELEASE FROM LIABILITY AND EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I, the undersigned Applicant (hereinafter referred to as “Releasor”), in consideration of being permitted to participate in golf activities organized or sponsored by ASGA, Inc., d/b/a American Singles Golf Association, a Delaware Corporation, or its affiliate chapters in the United States and Canada, (the “Releasees”) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and suffi-ciency is hereby acknowledged, hereby on behalf of myself and my heirs, distributees, guardians, and legal repre-sentatives agree to fully indemnify, defend, hold harmless, and not to sue Releasees and/or Releasee’s directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and on account of any and all past, present, and future claims, debts, causes of action, damages, personal injuries, wrongful deaths, property loss, and property damage (including attorney’s fees and costs relative thereto), whether due or not, direct or contingent, liquidated or unliqui-dated, latent or patent, known or unknown, which in any way concern or relate to any act or omission of Re-leasees. Except in the event of any gross and willful negligence, I shall bring no claims, demands, actions and causes of action, and/or litigation, against Releasees for any economic and non-economic losses due to bodily injury, death, property damage, sustained by me in relation to the premises and operations of the golf course, including riding on golf carts or playing the game of golf. I am aware that participation in and/or observance of the golf activities and/or other activities sponsored by Releasees is or may be an inherently dangerous activity and may have health-related risks, and agree that I am voluntarily participating in and/or observing such activities with full knowledge of all dangers and risks involved. In addition, I hereby expressly assume all risks of injury, death, property loss, property damage, and other loss and damage which my occur relative to the participation in and/or observance of such activities. I understand and agree that this Release includes any and all claims based on the past, present and future ordinary negligence, action, and/or inaction of Releasees and/or Releasee’s directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates. I acknowledge that I have read this Release, have been fully and completely advised of the potential dangers incidental and inherent to the participation in and/or observance of the activities organized and/or sponsored by Releasees, and am fully aware of the legal consequences of signing the Application Form acknowledging this Release. I agree that this Release, waiver and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of my residency, and that if any portion of this Release is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding continue in full force and effect. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Membership in the American Singles Golf Association (ASGA) becomes effective upon receipt of dues and is valid for the period of time requested as indicated on the application form, subject to these TERMS AND CONDITIONS. I am 21 years or older, single (i.e. never married OR divorced OR legally separated OR widowed), and have read and accept, as a condition of joining, the RELEASE FROM LIABILITY AND EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK shown above. I understand that dues are non-refundable and are subject to change. I agree that all rosters, membership lists, e-mail addresses, or any other information provided to him/her as a result of their membership in ASGA are the property of ASGA and shall not be used for any purpose other than ASGA. I understand that the information provided on the Application for Membership may be reproduced on the chapter’s roster and distributed to other ASGA members and published on www.SinglesGolf.com, otherwise, I will note on the Application Form for certain info not to be published. OPT-OUT CLAUSE: I understand that I may, at any time, request any information not be reprinted, reproduced or distributed, such as home phone, address, etc. in or on any newsletter, roster, website, etc. Such request to be sent to info@SinglesGolf.com. ASGA may not be held liable for inadvertent publishing of opt-out information. AGREEMENT TO POLICIES OF THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION AND LOCAL CHAPTER: I agree to abide by the “ASGA Policies” as outlined in the Policy section of www.SinglesGolf.com as well as my local chapter’s bylaws and policies.

For more information, call ASGA at 1-888-GOLFMATE or 980-833-6450.

DUES - 24 Months - $158 (includes free ASGA logo’d shirt - Most Popular!)

DUES (Join for 3 years, 4th year free - $237 (incl. free shirt - best value)

DUES - 12 Months + ASGA logo’d golf shirt - $109 (includes shipping)

DUES - 12 Months - $79

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By checking this box, I agree to the Terms, Condition and Re-lease (“Legal Stuff”) as set forth on the left side of this page.

Signature ___________________________ Date ____________

Credit Card Users Can Join By Calling 980-833-6450 Join By Fax: Fax to (toll free) 1-888-465-3295

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NOTE: ASGA DOES NOT CONDUCT BACKGROUND CHECKS ON APPLICANTS FOR MEMBERSHIP OR MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION. Golf can be a dangerous sport. Accidents can

occur by you or another party striking a golf ball, by a golf cart turning over, or simply falling down steps. PLEASE TAKE ADEQUATE PRECAUTION when playing in ASGA events.

Chapters and individuals running golf tournaments are not professionals but are volunteers, and therefore, you must assume additional responsibility for your own safety.

Please abide by the safety rules posted inside your golf cart, at the golf course, as well as the official website of the United States Golf Association (www.USGA.org). If you

have a safety concern, please bring it to the attention of the person(s) running an event, your chapter president or golf course management personnel.

The Sarasota Chapter of the

American Singles Golf Association

WANTS YOU! We’re 3,000 members in 75 cities and we’re ALL ABOUT HAVING FUN! So if you’re single (i.e. divorced, widowed, legally separated or never married) and enjoy meeting others through the game of golf, you’re invited to inquire about membership by calling the American Singles Golf Association directly at 1-888-465-3628 (1-TRIPLE-EIGHT-GOLFMATE) or visit our website at SinglesGolf.com