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Gentlemen of the BTC
March 21, 2024

 

 

Our 2024 wordsmith Lee Kaz asked me to pinch hit for him this week by writing the newsletter.  Less than three months in and the guy already needs a day off.  He said it’s because he is out of town this week.  I think he just can’t handle the pressure.  Did you ever notice that after the first four years in office, The President of The United States usually looks like he has aged 20 years.  I see a similar deterioration in Lee after just 11 weeks.  Hang in there Lee, you’ll make it.

 

I wasn’t at bowling this week, but it looks like there were some impressive scratch scores out there.  Big day for the Samoska’s.  Randy Samoska (737) and Dennis Samoska Jr. (664) had the league’s two top scratch series this week.  Willie Janda wasn’t far behind with his 651.  The three top scratch games this week all went to the boys of Smokys Bandits.  Randy Samoska 287, Dennis Samoska Jr. 257 and Terry Conway 256.  Tony Alexander also had a 256 game.

 

There are only a few weeks of bowling left before the roll offs.  In the “A” division Smokys Bandits (won the first half) is leading the way with Traitors just 5 points behind.  Oak Forest Bowl and Creative Colors are also within striking distance.  Over in the “B” division it’s Tri-Star at the head of the class 6 points ahead of Beggars Pizza.  Everyone else is pretty far back, but it ain’t over ‘til it’s over.  There is still time for one of the stragglers to make a run.

 

In tennis this week it looks like they had a nice turnout with 15 guys playing.  Todd Johnson was this week’s King of the Court winning 19 of 24 matches.  Steve “Butter Boy” Andersen wasn’t far behind (16/24).  Rich Schroeder also had a fine week with 14 wins.

 

Now let’s talk about golf.  With the 88th playing of the Masters Tournament just three weeks away (April 11 thru 14) you know that BTC Golf can’t be far behind.  We have about 7 weeks until we kick things off on May 7th at Silver Lake followed by a dinner at the golf course at 3:00.  If you haven’t entered your 2-man team yet, I suggest you get that information to Larry Garetto soon.  You can also let Larry know if you would like to participate in the 2-man but don’t have a partner.  The entry fee for the 2-man is $50 per player ($100/team).

 

The golf schedule was posted in the newsletter a couple weeks ago.  There have been a couple of changes made since then.  It looks like the Lake Geneva trip was removed and many of you will be happy to hear that later in the year a date at Tuckaway was replaced with Cardinal Creek.  I spoke to Rob Elliott a couple days ago and he told me that he played Cardinal Creek recently with Bob Kennedy and Cory Robb.  They were impressed with the course.  I look forward to seeing it for myself.  Make sure that if you are looking at the golf schedule that you are looking at the most recent one.  As always, it will soon be available on the website (builderstee.com).

 

Now I will take off my newsletter hat and put on my Treasurer hat.  We still have some members that have not yet paid their dues for 2024 (Due Feb. 1, 2024).  If you are one of these guys, please contact me right away and let me know when I can expect your payment.  You can mail checks to me at 8542 S. Kilpatrick, Chicago, IL  60652.  You can also pay your dues on the website (builderstee.com).  If you pay on the website, please add 3% (processing fees).  It is important that you get this done soon.  The long and painstaking process of putting together this year’s members book has begun.  Only members in good standing will be included.  Also, until your dues are paid you cannot participate in any BTC events (bowling, tennis, golf, etc.).  Don’t make me send my guys out looking for you.

 

Happy March Birthdays

Derrick Bay (1), Bruce Zich (1), Tom Krygowski (3), Dave Downey (3), Joe Mello (5), Bob Shinnick (6), Michael Seebock (7), Jim Fowler (10), Tim Magee (12), Gino Maira (17), Dennis Samoska Sr. (19), Mike Heslop (20), Mike Dominy (21), Kevin Flanagan (21), Bob Switak (22), Keith Lazarz (23), Dwight Hammond (24), Bill Slusarczyk (24), Bob Vizdal (26), Mike McNamara (30), Rob Rollins (30)

        

 

Anthony Serritella – BTC Treasurer                                                                      

serritella.outlandmedia@gmail.com           

(630) 430-5742 

https://builderstee.com/

 

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Chairmen, Greg Lewis & Rich Schroeder, can issue the notices, so contact one of us, when needed.  If it's a general notice, it will also appear on our website, near the top of the current newsletter page.  On occasion, a notice may need to refer you to the website, for more information, as the text notice is limited to 100 characters.  Let Rich know if additional information needs to be posted to the website.  Currently there are 139 members signed up for Golf notices thru this service.

 

 

SOMETHING NEW FOR OUR MEMBERS - We are going to put a video, etc. on the web site, that's "in the news" or good for your tennis game (Click Here) or for the bowlers (Click Here).  Here's also the bonus link, to help get your golf game in shape for next season.  If anyone has photos or videos to share, of our Club in action, please email them to Webmaster@builderstee.com If your screen ever displays out-dated information, try to Refresh your PC first (F5 key).  The website has recently been updated to be more "mobile-device friendly".  Try visiting us from your tablet or smart phone, and send us your feedback.

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(CLICK for the 2023-2024 Bowling season rules)

  

 

Tennis Report – Al Baldermann

 

15 players.  6 weeks left to the season.  Some of our old bodies are starting to breakdown.

 

Don’t forget GIO trip on 4/9 and the championships 4/23 and 4/30.

 

Results:

 

Court 1

Johnson                     19/24

Darabaris                  11/24

Kosek                        10/24

Abramowicz                8/20

Rollins                        8/20

 

Court 2

Lillwitz                       13/20

Ganz                         12/20

Bewley                     11/20

Heraty                      11/20

Rooks                        1/16

 

Court 3

Anderson                  16/24

Schroeder                 14/24

Reschke                    13/24

Kees                           9/20

Baldermann                6/20

 

A list of those committed to play in the championships 4/23 – 4/30:

 

Abramowicz, Anderson, Baldermann, Bewley, Darabaris, DiNolfo, Ganz, Heraty, Johnson, Kahlhammer, Kees, Kosek, Lillwitz, Reschke, Rollins, Rooks and Schroeder.

 

BOWLING NEWS

 

I was not a bowling this past Tuesday due to a trip to Las Vegas! Please see updated standings and pot winners from this past week. I look forward to seeing you all at bowling Tuesday.

Keith Tadevich – Bowling Secretary

 

 

Lane Assignments, Standings & Pots

 

Lane Assignments 
Lanes 1 & 2 3 & 4 5 & 6 7 & 8 9 & 10 11 & 12
3/26/2024 10 vs. 2 7 vs. 5 11 vs. 3 12 vs. 4 9 vs. 1 8 vs. 6
4/2/2024 11 vs. 7 9 vs. 12 1 vs. 8 5 vs. 10 6 vs. 4 3 vs. 2

 

Standings
# Builders Tee Club W L # Builders Tee Club W L
5 Smokey's Bandits * 38 18 2 Tri-Star 39 17
4 Traitors 33 23 9 Beggar's Pizza 33 23
11 Oak Forest Bowl 30 26 8 Arena Lanes * 26 30
10 Creative Colors 29 27 1 Burr Oak Bowl 26 30
7 Band of Brothers 26 30 12 Ascend Welath Planning 26 30
3 Bright Metals 21 35 6 Mama Vesuvio 9 47
Game 1 Handicap 1st Game Doubles
1st Place  Mike Loye 273 1st Place Dennis Samoska Jr. & 534
2nd Place Willie Janda 271 Randy Samoska
1st Place  John Roberts  266 2nd Place Dennis Samoska Jr. & 517
2nd Place Les Swintek 253 Gar Ward
1st Place  Terry Conway 289 2nd Game
2nd Place John Paliga 274 1st Place Ken Wisniewski & 493
John Roberts
Mystery Pot 2nd Place  Gar Ward & 485
1st Game No Winner John Roberts
2nd Game  No Winner 3rd Game
1st Place  Randy Samoska & 595
Last Game Handicap Terry Conway
1st Place  Terry Conway 289
2nd Place John Paliga 274 2nd Place Randy Samoska & 545
3rd Place  Vince Oliva 248 Gar Ward
Clean Pots 2nd Game Blind Doubles
Forward Bill Slusarczyk 13 1st Place Craig O'Reilly & 478
Reverse Vince Oliva 13 John Roberts
30 No Winner 30
2nd Place John Paliga &  474
Handicap Survivor John Roberts
1st Place Vince Oliva 248
2nd Place Tim Magee 247 3rd Place  Les Swintek & 498
3rd (tie) Dwight Hammond 226 Bill Slusarczyk
3rd (tie) Lee Swintek 226