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Sunday, February 28, 2016
Monday, February 22, 2016
4th Annual Club Dance
"The Jukebox Theme"
The annual dance has become the event of the season. Tickets sold out in 10 days, additional tables were added to accommodate, January arrivals. 261 partied ! (102 more than the first dance)
Sandra Cowen and Mary Duncan
Mary and Sandy put an incredible team of volunteers together to carry out the theme!
Love the poodle skirt and shirts, saddle shoes and the guys wearing "muscle shirts"
The Soda Jerks greeted partiers with Root Bear Floats!!!
Don Bruce & Lorraine Bladon, Jack & Linda Hayes
Pete Reynolds & Linda McAdam, Tom & Della Staite
Alex & Shirley Gendron
The dance theme was carried out in the ballroom, thanks to our talented decorators!
Tedd & Mary Duncan, Reed & Sandra Cohen, Anna Terris, Vicky MacDonald,
Kathy Baker, Barry Halloway, Susan Mavor, Don Halloway, Donna Corbett,
Kerry Hawthorne, Jodie Macdonald and Nina Fields
There is Always a Contest
The Paddle Poem Competition
Amazing Creativity - Table 12 was declared the winners
Record medals were awarded to the men and Fashion Glasses for the Ladies
The Hula Hoop Contest
Hotly Contested
Della Bass and Marsh Freso (not shown) rocked or more accurately walked it!
They tied in the women's division
Randy Bourne and Gary Baker duelled it out, with Gary winning!
Special thanks to Al Hager and Maurice Parobec for donating the pickleball paddles for prizes
Pickleball Players
Partied All Night Long
A special thanks to all the volunteers who made the dance a success
Mary Duncan
Friday, February 19, 2016
Club Shirt Update
Ordered a Club Shirt?
Mark your Calendar
Pick Up: Tuesday - February 23rd
12:30 - 2:30
Ocotillo Room
Monday, February 15, 2016
Medal Winners ..........
Congratulations!!!!
Palm Dessert
Bob Sester
PebbleCreek
Steve Carter - Les Franke - Byron Freso
2016 All City
Les Franke
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Updates and a Little Fun
Duel in the Desert:
Last day to register 2/15/16 - if your bracket has not been closed and you are a USAPA member
Club Information:
Club Roster: Is updated on a regular basis, check your information. Accurate skill levels are very important. The stats are used for planning both Clinics and Court Play Schedule.
Easy to do: E-mail Kate Perrie - nperrie1@yahoo.com or stop by the welcome/information table and we will make a note of the change for the next roster
Medals: The link for "Members Tournament Medal Winners" will remain on the Blog until next year's Member Tournament. The link for "Medal Winners" during the season is updated on a tournament by tournament basis!
A lot more helpful information in this section
Club Policies:
Has it's own section - if you have a question, this is a good place to check
Club Minutes:
Missed a club meeting? - The minutes will bring you up to date
Welcome - Information Table:
Volunteers are available, Monday - Friday from 10 AM - 2 PM.
This table assist in "Club Memberships", "USAPA Memberships and Renewals",
Club Pins, and Rule Books are almost all gone.
Questions? If we do not have the answer, we will get the answer for you!
Some Fun
You thought some days, were a little too cold, or there was too much wind, take a look at this quick
video
Last day to register 2/15/16 - if your bracket has not been closed and you are a USAPA member
Club Information:
Club Roster: Is updated on a regular basis, check your information. Accurate skill levels are very important. The stats are used for planning both Clinics and Court Play Schedule.
Easy to do: E-mail Kate Perrie - nperrie1@yahoo.com or stop by the welcome/information table and we will make a note of the change for the next roster
Medals: The link for "Members Tournament Medal Winners" will remain on the Blog until next year's Member Tournament. The link for "Medal Winners" during the season is updated on a tournament by tournament basis!
A lot more helpful information in this section
Club Policies:
Has it's own section - if you have a question, this is a good place to check
Club Minutes:
Missed a club meeting? - The minutes will bring you up to date
Welcome - Information Table:
Volunteers are available, Monday - Friday from 10 AM - 2 PM.
This table assist in "Club Memberships", "USAPA Memberships and Renewals",
Club Pins, and Rule Books are almost all gone.
Questions? If we do not have the answer, we will get the answer for you!
Some Fun
You thought some days, were a little too cold, or there was too much wind, take a look at this quick
video
Another Chance to Give
Typically players do not come to the courts with their wallets or with paddles they no longer use
We have a unique opportunity to help bring pickleball to the Philippines
Request for paddles (the ones that you no longer use) and Cash Donations (no donation is too small)
Receipts for tax purposes will be provided by the ministry
Request for paddles (the ones that you no longer use) and Cash Donations (no donation is too small)
Receipts for tax purposes will be provided by the ministry
Saturday, February 13, 2016
2016 Member Pickleball Tournament Photos
From: Tournament Director
Bob Vanderlinden
Be patient as the site opens. If there are many pictures it may take a moment or so. Depending on your computer resolution, the photos will appear in a table format. It might appear that some of the them are cut off, but that is a function of how the thumbnail shows. You can scroll through the table and click on a picture. Once you are seeing the single picture, you will then have the option to arrow though the pictures. You can also download the picture.
Bob Vanderlinden
Here are links to the photos taken at the Member Tournament in our Tournament Dropbox storage area. Don't miss you and your friend's medal and action pics. Unfortunately, some of them are stored for the ages! Sorry, but we were just not able to get everyone.
Be patient as the site opens. If there are many pictures it may take a moment or so. Depending on your computer resolution, the photos will appear in a table format. It might appear that some of the them are cut off, but that is a function of how the thumbnail shows. You can scroll through the table and click on a picture. Once you are seeing the single picture, you will then have the option to arrow though the pictures. You can also download the picture.
The
pictures have been reduced to take up less space. If you need to get larger
images (within reason) you can contact Tom Gottfried at:
tombev1962@gmail.com.
I'd like to thank the Photography Team for the wonderful pics: Tom Gottfried and Kathie Baker are the team leads. Their team consisted of :
Butch Cottrell Irene Langlois Lisa Haas Nancy Archibald
Jim Conard Ken Wolfe Karen Groshong Joanne Maurier
I'd like to thank the Photography Team for the wonderful pics: Tom Gottfried and Kathie Baker are the team leads. Their team consisted of :
Butch Cottrell Irene Langlois Lisa Haas Nancy Archibald
Jim Conard Ken Wolfe Karen Groshong Joanne Maurier
Sat Feb
6
Sun Feb
7
Mon Feb
8
Thursday, February 11, 2016
2016 Member Tournament Summary and More
Tournament Director
Bob Vanderlinden
From our Tournament Director
301 Players
40 Brackets
534 Matches Played
181 Medal Winners - 43 had 2 Medals; 20 had 3 Medals
151 Have USAPA Membership - Sign Up!
40 Brackets
534 Matches Played
181 Medal Winners - 43 had 2 Medals; 20 had 3 Medals
151 Have USAPA Membership - Sign Up!
73 were USAPA Rated
42 2.5 Players
79 3.0 Players
1 Player 80+,
42 2.5 Players
79 3.0 Players
1 Player 80+,
21 Players 75+
111 3.5's - Largest group by
far
Sat: 103 Teams
Sun: 86 Teams
Mon: 119 Teams
Sun: 86 Teams
Mon: 119 Teams
Great Social on Friday
280 people enjoyed pizza on Saturday
"Thank You" to the army of volunteers that made this tournament a success
280 people enjoyed pizza on Saturday
"Thank You" to the army of volunteers that made this tournament a success
Pictures are almost ready to post
Medal winners are now linked under Club Information
Jerry Logemann
Line Judge Coordinator
The Man behind the Logies Liners -PC Liners -50-50 Liners - PITA Liners - Blues Liners
On the first day, it was curious hearing these names being called to report to a particular court.
For the first time, at one of our tournaments, we had teams on board to line judge medal matches.
Jerry is looking to form 10 more teams for Duel in the Desert. Ready to volunteer? Contact Jerry - Site 16. Be one of the first groups to help make this program a success!
On Left Justin Maloof - USAPA Executive Director
Center - Lisa Harold - Palm Creek's General Manager
Right - Donna Christiansen - Club President
Not in picture Bob Vanderlinden
When a great tournament was in it's final hours - Bob, Donna and Lisa were on deck with Justin to announce:
Palm Creek will be the sole host for
Nationals VIII and Nationals IX
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Elected to the Board
Newly elected ,the new board members will take their seats, April 1, 2016
Congratulations !!!
David Wight
Vice President
Don Bruce
Treasurer
Susan Baldwin
Secretary
Tom Lindley
Director at Large
SOS
We have a unique opportunity to help bring pickleball to the Philippines
Request for paddles (the ones that you no longer use) and Cash Donations
Receipts for tax purposes will be provided by the ministry
One day only to help
Thursday ( February 12th) from 10 AM - 2 PM
Donations can be made at the Welcome - Information table at the courts
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Monday, February 8, 2016
10th Members Tournament
Hats off to the Tournament Team and
The many volunteers who helped make
This a Great Tournament
The Many Hats of Pickleball Spectators
Great Play
68 Medals Awarded Men's Age/Skill Division
40 Medals Awarded Women's Skill Division
Today's Results
The Future Face of Kettle Corn and Lemonade
Medal Picture Tuesday Morning 9:30 AM at the courts
Spread the Word
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Members Tournament rocks on....
More Great Play
54 Medals Awarded Mixed Doubles
Today's Results
Cheer on our tournament players Monday
Women's Doubles - Skill Division
Men's Doubles - Age Division by Skill
Group medal picture will be taken at courts
Tuesday 9:30 AM
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Weekend Fun Continues
Great Play
48 Medals Awarded Men's Skill Division
52 Medals Awarded Women's Age/Skill Division
Today's Results
Cheer on our tournament players Sunday and Monday
On the Side Lines
Visit and Support our Sponsors
Paddles
Pro-Lite - PaddleTek - GearBox - Manta
Snacks
Kettle Corn - Cold Stone Creamery
Health
Casa Grande Wellness - Juice Plus - One Accord Physical Therapy - Casa Grande Chiropractic - Aramas - Sharp Vision - Isagenix - 62 Miracle Hand Cream
Pickleball "Shopping"
Pickleball Bling - A Real Pickle - Lola Bella - Designs by Dorothy
Pickleball Cards and Art by Helen Carlson
USAPA - Information Table
A few rule books left - $5 - Club Pins - $2 - Club Membership - $20
USAPA Membership - 1 yr $25 additional rates for multiple years
See you at the courts
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Upcoming Great Weekend and Great Weather!
Our Members Tournament is one of our favorite club events
The entire club has a reason to be at the courts:
On Friday, February 5, we cancel all organized events on the courts so all members, not just tournament players, can enjoy a full day of Open Play. Come with your partner or by yourself and also enjoy a chance to be Mentored on a skill or technique or strategy of your choosing. It's easy and free...just come to the Mentor Sign-in Table near Big Blue South on Friday between 10 AM and 2 PM. We will try to have a number of mentors available during that period and will point you to one who may have the skill you are looking for...and just in time for the tournament, too!
Member Social and Happy Hour: 4 PM at the Sports Pavilion. BYOB. Light snacks provided. Come by and socialize with your Pickleball Friends and tournament players. A great opportunity to meet the "Candidates" for our upcoming election
Saturday February 6
The Medal Round Pizza Party (Approx. 3PM) Club Members/Volunteers Only - Stay and watch your friends that made it to the medal rounds. Cheer on your favorites!
Pizza Cooked On Site. $1 Pizza! $1 Salad! Beverages available by donation. Bring Your Badge with your Pickleball Sticker on it, or prepare to purchase one at the courts! Grab some pizza, a salad and your favorite beverage and enjoy some of the best medal play at the Member Tournament!
COMPETITION EVENTS
Saturday 2/6 Women's Age Doubles - Men's Skill Doubles
The entire club has a reason to be at the courts:
- tournament players - will be competing for the "Gold"
- volunteers - will make the tournament and events possible
- spectators - cheer your club members on to "Victory"
- an opportunity for many to attend their first pickleball tournament
- USAPA table will be on hand to answer questions. We will also be doing club memberships, and selling club pins $2, we have few rule books for $5 and more...
Friday February 5 Mentor Day At The Courts - No Organized Play
Open Play - Mentors on the courts all day Focus is on Tournament Play.On Friday, February 5, we cancel all organized events on the courts so all members, not just tournament players, can enjoy a full day of Open Play. Come with your partner or by yourself and also enjoy a chance to be Mentored on a skill or technique or strategy of your choosing. It's easy and free...just come to the Mentor Sign-in Table near Big Blue South on Friday between 10 AM and 2 PM. We will try to have a number of mentors available during that period and will point you to one who may have the skill you are looking for...and just in time for the tournament, too!
Member Social and Happy Hour: 4 PM at the Sports Pavilion. BYOB. Light snacks provided. Come by and socialize with your Pickleball Friends and tournament players. A great opportunity to meet the "Candidates" for our upcoming election
Saturday February 6
The Medal Round Pizza Party (Approx. 3PM) Club Members/Volunteers Only - Stay and watch your friends that made it to the medal rounds. Cheer on your favorites!
Pizza Cooked On Site. $1 Pizza! $1 Salad! Beverages available by donation. Bring Your Badge with your Pickleball Sticker on it, or prepare to purchase one at the courts! Grab some pizza, a salad and your favorite beverage and enjoy some of the best medal play at the Member Tournament!
2016 New Certificated Ref's
will be a part of our official Ref team this weekend
Saturday 2/6 Women's Age Doubles - Men's Skill Doubles
Sunday 2/7 Mixed Skill Doubles
Monday 2/8 Men's Age Doubles - Women's Skill Doubles
Monday 2/8 Men's Age Doubles - Women's Skill Doubles
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
More Medals ..........
Congratulations!!
Mission Royale Tournament
Randy Bourne - Carol Lindow - Marsha + Byron Freso - Mike Cooper - Les Franke
Gary Baker - Patti Decker - Maurice Parobec
Not in Picture - Colin Caldwell - LeRoy Schmidt
Monday, February 1, 2016
Nominees for Upcoming Election
Bio for Vice President
David Wight, age 58
Married to Sherry
Wight
Raised in South
Pasadena, California
Graduated from
Pasadena City College, Construction and Apprentice Program
Relocated to Sonoma
County, California and began business as a General Contractor. I managed 30 employees and many
subcontractors. I have built many custom
homes, mostly on the Sonoma Coast.
I volunteered for
many community projects and fundraisers such as:
1. Vice President of the Cloverdale Lions Club
2. Vice President and President of the North
Coast Wine and Visitors Center
3. Served on the Executive Board of the
Imaginists Theater Company
4. Volunteered for the Alicia Rusch Burn
Foundation for the past 12 years
We moved to Palm
Creek last year in our R.V. Within 2
weeks we bought a park model. This is
where we will spend our winters. The
driving factor was the Pickleball Club and the many facilities here at the
park.
I volunteered last
season for several events with the Pickleball Club. This season I have volunteered for the sponsorship
and vendor programs for both of our local tournaments.
I feel I would be an
asset to the board serving as Vice President.
Thank you for your
support.
David Wight
Bio for Treasurer
Don Bruce
Treasurer Candidate
This has been my 4th year in
Palm Creek and I have seen the dramatic increase in the Membership over that
time.
In the past years here I have been a Round
Robin Captain, Mentor, and this year am the Membership Coordinator. I play at a 3.5 rating level. Through these
positions I have gotten to know the operation of the club reasonably well.
I operated for about 6 years as the
Secretary/Treasurer for the Prince George Squash Association which was a club
of about 250 members. Although not as
large as this club, it gave me experience in what is required of a
Treasurer. In those days the books were
kept in a book, and now everything is being done by computer. I am currently learning the appropriate
program and do not for see any great problem in adapting to this method of
keeping the books.
I have had my own company since 1997 which
is an Oil and Gas Design and Maintenance engineering firm in Alberta, Canada. I have worked on many of the large diameter
oil and gas pipelines that have been designed in Canada and some of which have
been built. I retired in 2015 after trying
to do so a number of times!
I look forward to being Treasurer and
working with the rest of the Palm Creek Pickleball Club executive to keep this
club and its membership growing.
Bio for Secretary
My name is Susan Baldwin and I am pleased to place my
name in nomination for secretary of our pickleball club. While I am a fairly new resident in Palm
Creek (one year), I have been visiting my sister, Connie (Emerson) for the past
sixteen years. Ron and I live here 6-7
months each year enjoying pickleball, golf, softball and our other great
activities. We spend the rest of the
year in northern Nevada in the Reno area.
My career prior to retirement was in public education
where I spent over 36 years as a high school teacher, coach and administrator. During that time, I served on many committees
and participated in a variety of associations at the local, state and national
level.
I started playing pickleball last year and am totally
hooked. I like participating in our
Round Robins, shoot-outs, partner and open play as well as tournaments. We are very fortunate to have such a great
club and facility here in Palm Creek and, in order to continue this excellence,
it takes many dedicated people offering to serve our membership.
I believe I possess the personal skills to perform the
job of club secretary utilizing my strengths of organization and communication,
friendliness and collegiality. I am
skilled in using computers and a quick study for any areas that may need
additional knowledge. I thank you in
advance for considering my candidacy.
Bio for Director At Large
Hello, I am seeking the position of member at large. This is my
3rd year at Palm Creek, 2nd year as an annual. My wife, Sandy, and I are
currently shadowing the raffle coordinator position and will be the lead next
year. I also work with Chuck helping the 2.5 & 3.0 players.
Before I retired, I was a State School Auditor in northern
California. I was active in the community, being a vol. fireman for 37 years,
city planning commission 7 years, and a city councilman 7 years. I look forward
to representing the club members.
Thank you, Tom Lindley
site #1742
cell # 530-230-8001
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