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Windy City Tee Times October 2014 Newsletter

President’s Message:

‘An Eventful Year’ Our 20-year anniversary season is rapidly coming to an end, but we are not done yet. In the last few weeks we participated in our inaugural First Tee Girls Golf event (see picture below); raised $2,255 for LPGA-USGA Girls Golf at our Fall Finale fundraiser; held a new member social event at Top Golf; and finalized plans for the upcoming Solheim with a Twist event and volunteer recognition dinner. Most of our 2014 leagues are finished for the season and we are transitioning into the Fall & Winter leagues at Top Golf.


October marks the end of the official active golf season in the Chicagoland area (remember to continue posting your scores through October 31st) and it marks the end of the term for your 2014 board. Please join me in thanking all of the board members for their hard work and dedication in making the season a success.

Chris Busch, Cindy Freeman, Cris Marik, Julie Suh, Kelly Storm, Patricia Tripar and Sue Miller; thank you ladies, it was a pleasure working with you all. And for most of us we get to do it all again next season along with our new Marketing Director Stephanie Lippian. Welcome aboard Stephanie. Furthermore I would like to thank all of the members who donated their time by volunteering for leagues, events and activities, and let’s not forget our partners and sponsors for their generous support. I’m not naming specific names here because there are so many of you and I’ll forget some-one then I’ll get into trouble J. It is through your support and efforts that we are able to offer our members such a wide variety of golfing and networking opportunities.


For those of you who are not on Facebook, below I have copied some pretty cool pictures posted recently by our members (Mara, Alice and Cris) as they are out and about enjoying golf in the Fall (my favorite time of year). Thank you for sharing. Shirley

Volunteer Opportunity for EWGA members, family & friends USGA Men’s 2015 US Amateur

USGA’s US Amateur Championship is the oldest golf championship in the USA, dating back to 1895. Past champions include Bobby Jones, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods. In 2015 it is being contested in our neighborhood at Olympia Fields Country Club from August 17th to the 23rd. The tournament involves 2 days of stroke play then the top 64 players advance to match play. Follow this link for further information: http://www.2015usamateur.com/Default.aspx?p=DynamicModule&PageId=391375&ssid=319967&vnf=1 Our chapter has an opportunity to be a part of this historical event by volunteering. If you are interested you can register on-line and don’t forget to mention that you are affiliated with the EWGA and we will be teamed together.


Congratulations to Sue Miller for WINNING the IWGA Women’s Senior Tourney by two strokes!

A beautiful fall day at Olympia Fields!

Fall Finale Fun dodging the sprinklers!


Education Corner By Kelly Storm

Don't let the cooler weather cause you to put away your clubs! Check out this website to find a comprehensive list of indoor golf facilities in the Chicagoland area: http://www.chicagogolfreport.com/where-to-play-golf-during-the-winter-in-chicago/ Keep checking the EWGA website for more winter golfing opportunities sponsored by the EWGA.

Events, Events, and More Events By Sue Miller

Chapter Match Play Tournament Results

Congratulations to all of our winners! Thanks everyone for a fun tournament! In the Dottie Pepper Bracket we have:

First Place Winner: Robin Natzke Second Place Winner: Karen Perlman

In the Julie Inkster Bracket we have: First Place Winner: Julie Suh Second Place Winner: Shirley Brown

In the Rosie Jones Bracket we have: First Place Winner: Dorothy McElligott Second Place Winner: Chris Busch

EWGA Championship Finals

Congratulations to Carolyn Suh (Championship Flight) and Edith Long (Second Flight) on making it to the EWGA Championship Finals held at the Hermitage Golf Course in Tennessee. Sorry you had to play in such terrible weather. Thank you for representing out chapter.


Fall Finale Wrap Up September 28th at Maple Meadows

86 women played in the Fall Finale on a beautiful day at Maple Meadows GC and raised $2,255 for LPGA Girls Golf/Revelation Golf. Well done ladies!!!

Who came out on top at the 2014 Fall Finale?? Both of these teams had the same net score. It went down to the 8th handicap hole to determine the winner. Congrats to the North Suburban Killer Bees: Kristine Ward, Helen Sigman, Alice Barthold Davitt, and Emilie Alexander. In 2nd place was the Village Greens team: Carol Gouty, Judi Donovan, Kip Probst, and Bev Prause Wesolowski. Susan Mura won the 50/50 drawing.

We had 7 on-course contests at the Fall Finale. Kip Probst won the Charity Closest to the Pin (CTP). Christine Woodall was an inch from a hefty bar tab. Stephanie Morton and Kate Wolf also won CTP. Emilie Li and Meghan Sullivan won the Longest Putt contests.

The "Fun Scramble" was won by Pat Golen, Natalie Hoff, Sharon Piet, and Suzanne Hattimer. Five teams completed their round with their Pink Ball. The Pine Meadows team of Diane King-Johnston, Edith Long, Sue Goetz, and Susan Stuefen won the prize!


Member Services News

By Cristine Marik A BIG THANK YOU!! As we wrap up another golf season and a successful year for the Chicago Metro Chapter, we want to recognize all of the volunteers who helped out along the way. This year we had a total of 59 volunteers. Thank you to each and every one of you for making a difference in our Chapter! 2014 Volunteers Joan Adamczyk Jennifer Hill Kip Probst Patsy Albrecht Kathleen Hopkinson Ali Rogala Patrice Al-Saden Diane Johnston Phyllis Ruggier Lisa Barrow Cheryl Justak Gwen Russell Heather Buchicchio Dena Lamb Carrie Ruzicka Naomi Buerkle Jennifer Lamp Lorraine Schultz Kathy Burns Mary Leonard Joy Siddhiteja Julie Clausing Susan Lippa Helen Sigman Alice Davitt Beth Long Beth Silenzi Jill Dexter Dorothy McElligott Janet Smith Aleda Downs Catherine McNamara Jenny Spence Rose Ellis Sonya Morris Julita Stinebaugh Tracy Faloon Susan Mura Laurie Taylor Judie Feilen-Kocsis Linda Nagle Belva Thomas Arlene Fine Robin Natzke Trudy Walk Carol Frieburg Mary Ogle Mara Wasar Pat Golen Jean Ostrander Pam Watkins Marianne Gorzkowski Karen Perlman Karen Wilmot Carol Gouty Jackie Pomis Eileen Zittnan Nancy Haney Allison Porterfield Our “Volunteer of the Year” will be announced at the Recognition Dinner to be held at Arrowhead GC on October 19. Stay tuned…


Chapter Board Transition

Our 2015 Chapter elections are now complete and our new Board will take office starting November 1, 2014. Another big thank you to our 2014 Board of Directors for all of their hard work and dedication. I know the 2015 Board is looking forward to another great year for our Chapter. 2014 EWGA Chicago Metro Board – THANK YOU!

Chapter President – Shirley Brown Communications Director – Chris Busch Golf Events & Activities Director – Sue Miller Finance & Records Director – Julie Suh Golf Programs & Services Director – Kelly Storm Marketing Director – Patricia Tripar Member Recruitment Director – Cindy Freeman Member Services Director – Cristine Marik 2015 EWGA Chicago Metro Board – WELCOME!

Chapter President – Shirley Brown Communications Director – Chris Busch Golf Events & Activities Director – Sue Miller Finance & Records Director – Julie Suh Golf Programs & Services Director – Kelly Storm Marketing Director – Stephanie Lippian Member Recruitment Director – Cindy Freeman Member Services Director – Cristine Marik Welcome to Our New Members!

We are excited to welcome some new members to our Chapter this month. Kathy Anderson Beth McCulloch


EWGA Member Benefits – Chicago Specific

Golf Opportunities: › Boxgroove Membership ($49 value and access to private golf clubs across the country)

Clubs within a reasonable driving distance of Chicago: Elgin Country Club, Elgin Crystal Tree Golf & CC, Orland Park Royal Fox Country Club, St Charles Itasca Country Club, Itasca Morris Country Club, Morris Joliet Country Club, Joliet Royal Hawk Country Club, St Charles Lake Barrington Shores, GC, Lake Barrington Midlothian CC, Midlothian Lansing Country Club, Lansing Cress Creek CC, Naperville Naperville Country Club, Naperville

› GolfNow.com: 70% savings off regular greens fees – No booking fee (up to $5 savings each booking)

› Billy Casper Golf: 15% off 18 hole rounds any day of the week

Orchard Valley, Aurora Burnham Woods GC, Burnham River Oaks GC, Calumet City Billy Caldwell GC, Chicago Edgebrook GC, Chicago Indian Boundary GC, Chicago Jackson Park, Chicago Robert A. Black, Chicago Sydney R. Marovitz, Chicago Meadowlark GC, Hinsdale Highland Woods GC, Hoffman Estates Whisper Creek, Huntley Chick Evans GC, Morton Grove White Mountain Golf Park, Orland Park Joe Louis, Riverdale Waters Edge GC, Worth Rob Roy Golf Course, Prospect Heights George Dunn GC, Oak Forest

› Club Corp: Buy 1 get 1 either lunch or round of golf at Private Club Corp Facility

Metropolitan Club, Chicago Mid-‐America Club, Chicago KnoIlwood CC, Granger, IN

Game Improvement: › USGA Handicap Service – GN21 ($25 -‐ $75 value) › GolfTec: 10% off lessons -‐ Several locations in the greater Chicago area.

Golf Clothes and Equipment: › Golf Galaxy: 10% off select items -‐ In stores and online. Locations in greater Chicago area. › Chico’s: Discount coupons available for EWGA members. Several locations in greater Chicago area.


Golf Spectator: › Free admission to domestic LPGA and Symetra Tour Events

– Four Winds Invitational (Symetra Tour), June 20-‐22, South Bend, IN ($10/day) Vacation / Business Travel Planning: › Preferred Golf Properties ($295 value)

Receive preferred room rates and a complementary round of golf with a 2-‐night stay at the world’s best golf resorts.

› American Golf Corporation: 50% off private, resort and public golf courses › Additional discounts on car rental, hotels, greens fees and stays at key resort destinations › Regus: Free one-‐year membership to an office support resource for the traveling

businessperson. Worldwide drop in access to working lounges with WI-‐FI, refreshments, printing, faxing, copying and administrative support. 10% off meeting rooms, day offices and video communications. (valued at $150)

Savings Scenario:

$49 Boxgroove membership $15 Use Golfnow.com 3 times $30 USGA Handicap $20 Attend 2 days at Four Winds Invitational $50 Lunch at Mid-‐America Club (ClubCorp Property) $25 Buy a new outfit at Chico’s $20 GolfTec Lessons savings $209 Total Savings


Share Your Love of the Game EWGA

Membership Campaign 2014, Sponsored by Nike Golf You are invited to participate in the Share Your Love of the Game membership campaign to experience how you can positively impact a friend or colleague’s career and personal life by encouraging her to join EWGA. Participating in the membership campaign is easy!

1. Make a list of your friends and colleagues not currently associated with EWGA. 2. Invite them to an EWGA event with you; share your story about what EWGA means

to you. 3. Download EWGA applications, request a few from member services, or encourage

your friends to join online at www.ewga.com. 4. Write in your name on the member referral line of the application (or remind your

friends to enter your name if they are joining online). 5. Have your friends submit their application either electronically or via mail or fax.

When we receive applications with your name included, we will begin to count your new member recruits. For every member you recruit, you will increase your chances to win one of these valuable prizes:

Set of Nike Irons (valued at $800) Nike Driver (valued at $350)

Nike Golf Bag (valued at $200) One Year Classic Membership Renewal (valued at $130)

YOU can help make this the best year yet by Sharing Your Love of the Game! The 2014 Membership Campaign runs from January 1 through December 31. Names of the winners

will be selected and announced in early 2015.


Visit or Sponsors for 2014!

Eagle Sponsors

Birdie Sponsors


For More Information visit our EWGA Chicago Metro Chapter Website: http://www.ewgachicago.org

For General Inquiries, send email to [email protected] For all other inquiries: 30 Surrey Hill Road, Palos Heights, IL 60463

Contact Us

Chapter President: Shirley Brown mailto:[email protected]

Communications Director: Chris Busch mailto:[email protected]

Finance & Records Director: Julie Suh mailto:[email protected]

Golf Event and Activity Director: Sue Miller mailto:[email protected]

Golf Programs & Services Director: Kelly Storm mailto:[email protected]

Marketing Director: Patricia Tripar mailto:[email protected]

Member Recruitment Director: Cindy Freeman mailto:[email protected]

Member Services Director: Cristine Marik [email protected]

Handicap Chair: Joan Adamczyk mailto:[email protected]

League Chair: Susan Mura mailto:[email protected]

Revenue Coordinator: Julie Clausing mailto:[email protected]

Social Events Chair: Sheryl Cheatham mailto:[email protected]

Webmaster: Chris Busch mailto:[email protected]

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