2009 FALL/WINTER USGFR NEWSLETTER  


PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Bob Pacharzina

A tip-of-the-hat to Dennis Jewell and the sponsoring Rotary Clubs in the Kissimmee
area for the outstanding hospitality and friendship extended to the members and
guests of the USGFR. There was something there for everyone from ‘gators and whales to beautiful and challenging golf courses to
a truly first class Omni Hotel facility. Cypress Gardens, cooking class and beautiful Tiffany jewelry afforded a great experience for the
guests and non-golfing spouses. It was, indeed,
a USGFR moment for FUN, FRIENDSHIP, and FELLOWSHIP. With Florida in our rear view mirror, the USGFR members are looking forward to our next venue in the Lake Tahoe area and the
opportunity to play another outstanding golf course. That would be the Edgewood Tahoe Course, home of the annual Celebrity Golf Tournament. Scheduled for Sept. 21 - 24, 2010, this promises to be an excitingly “cool” venue. We also understand that there just
might be a few opportunities for some evening entertainment. For additional information and a complete schedule, please contact
John M. Watson in Gardnernville, NV.

His contact information is
Phone: 775-691-2874 or
e-mail him at jwatson0497@clearwire.net.

The USGFR would like to extend a special invitation to all Lady Rotarian golfers and the golfing spouses of Rotarians to join us at Lake
Tahoe. John Watson would like to schedule a new flight for just the female golfers in attendance. An exciting new feature that has been
approved by the Executive Committee is a $100.00 fee reduction for FIRST TIME
ATTENDEES.

Bob Pacharzina




Welcome

The 2009 Fall/Winter issue of the USGFR Newsletter is provided to you in two formats. First, you can read this newsletter and many other interesting tidbits relating to
golf, USGFR happenings and Rotary in general on our web site www.USGFR.com.
A revised membership directory has been distributed to all current members. Submit any changes to
USGFR macknz@chamberscable.com


2009 VENUE REPORT

Champions Gate,
Kissimmee Florida
September 3-6, 2009

The word of the day was “HEAT.” Folks, it was HOT with very little rain. The lazy river and adult pool
were well used. The accommodations were the best.
Dennis Jewell and his fellow Rotarians put us up at a 5-
star facility, the Omni Orlando Resort. The Omni had two great golf courses, the National and International. Each golfer played both courses. Our thanks to
Dennis and Nancy Jewell, and their whole group for, their hard work and sleepless nights.

This year’s venue was a joint venture between USGFR and
our Canadian friends CGFR. Our venue was held at the Rodd Brudenell Resort, what a picturesque setting, fabulous
views, two great golf courses and, to top it off, wonderful food and fellowship. Others to thank are Paul Desroches and Carol MacLeod for volunteering their time and talents. Weather was xceptionally mild, a little windy at times.

SPECIAL HAPPENINGS AT THE 2009 VENUE
1) In recognition of the many years of service to
USGFR by John St. Clair (having served as
President and Executive Secretary), the
Executive Committee honored him with a Paul
Harris Fellow in the name of his wife Brenda.

2) Pac and Flo Pacharzina celebrated their 51 years
of wedding bliss. Don’t know how she did it.

3) Elaine Durmer HOGGED the closest to pin awards.

4) Kurt and Barbara Fischer from Germany attended.

5) USGFR and CGFR are now one organization.

6) First time 50 points earned in one round of
tournament play- Jack Watson- WOW!

TOURNAMENT EVENTS FOR 2009
Wednesday, September 2nd
Executive Committee Social Hour and Dinner. Seeing
old friends and good Rotary fellowship highlighted
the evening.

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   Handicap Committee

Please e-mail your GHIN number and index to Jim Brock as soon as possible. If you aren’t on the GHIN
system, tell Jim what agency issues your handicap.

Jim’s e-mail: expressdocs@earthlink.net


   Future USGFR Venues

September 21-24, 2010
Lake Tahoe, California

Dates to be announced for
Nashville, TN 2011


GOLFING AWARDS:

2009 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION

(of Rotary Golfers): Mike Laughlin

2009 CHAMPION LOW NET Stableford:
Jack Watson

Division 1 Winner – Frank Smith
2nd – Jack Lord

Division 2 Winner – Weston Pacharzina
2nd – John St. Clair

Division 3 Winner – Leo Lauzon
2nd – Saul Seltzer

Two Day Winner – Liz Grulke
2nd – Linda Sherman

Guest Winner – Tom Jones
Congratulations to all winners and to the rest of the golfers who participated

 



 
 
 
 
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