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October 18, 2018

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS!
Helen Graham, Emily "Em" Wierenga, Laurel Parrott and Marsha Foresman.

2019 MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION - UPDATED 10/7/2018
The 2019 Membership Applications are now available. Please print the application, fill out and return as instructed. You may access the Membership Application here. The descriptions are for your information only, you do not have to print the page.

CATALINA CUP

NEW Catalina Cup Schedule has arrived! Schedule

Catalina Cup is a competitive golf event comprised of clubs throughout the Tucson area. We send three two-person teams (maximum handicap index of 26.0) to each match. The format is match play and each team competes in low gross and low net events.
CONGRATS to the SB Cat-Cup players for winning LOW GROSS this season!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Our sponsors provide us with donations that enable SBWGA to enhance our tournaments. Please support our sponsors. You may view the list here.

President's Message
On October 16th, we have another General Meeting and a terrific lunch selected by Sherry Fitzpatrick along with a speech by Troy Jewkes about the lofts of irons.
Nominations for the 2019 Board are going to be announced October 23rd.

The Cactus Classic, co-chaired by Brenda Brown and Ginny Ford, begins November 13th. Sign up now!
And the Samson & Delilah Tournament, hosted by the SMGA, is back on. Put it back on your calendars for Monday, September 9, 2019.

Great stuff still ahead. Come out and play!
Venetia Lewis, President

Sweeps payout list is available on the website and the bulletin board.
Congratulations to our July ACES of the Month, Takeyo Eakin - Gross
Eila Sallaberry - Net.

LAGOS WINNERS 9/25/18
The first place winners in each flight may be viewed under Tournament Winners.
Here is the YouTube link to the pictures that Bob Koblewski snapped. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gn6Dp6d5cY&hd=1

PRESENTATION ON RULE 3-5
Here is a snapshot of Bernie's presentation on 9/4/2018. Included is the USGA position paper on competing from different tees. Also some references for playing from mixed tees.

2019 USGA RULES IN A SNAPSHOT
The USGA has put together a great view of the 2019 Major Changes to the rules. The link is: www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/rules-hub/rules-modernization/major-changes/major-changes.html

WHOOO SHOULD BE IN THE KNOW?
You should, that's who. The most up-to-date Standing Rules can be found here, on the SBWGA webpage. Located under the menu Organization tab, is the sub category of General Information; under that tab is another sub category of Standing Rules. Here is where you will be able to find the changes made to our Standing Rules, approved and submitted by our Board.

SBWGA GROUP GOLF CLINICS
with Troy Jewkes
When: First Thursday of the Month
and: Second Thursday of the Month (if needed)
Time: 3 pm or 3:45 pm (arrive 10 minutes early)
Group Size: 8-10 participants
Fee: $10 each
(payable by HOA account, cash, credit card or check).

Save these dates

November 1st – Sand Traps - Full
November 8th - Sand Traps - 3:00 & 3:45 pm
December 6th – Putting - Full
December 13th - Putting - 3:00 & 3:45 pm
January 3rd – Full Swing - 3:00 & 3:45 pm
February 7th – Short Game- 3:00 & 3:45 pm

Troy will schedule more clinics if needed as you can see. Second Thursday of the Month has been added for November and December.

If clinics are full do add your name to the waiting list.

KACHINA SCHEDULE 2018-2019
The schedule for the upcoming 2018-2019 Kachina tournaments have been set. The dates are on the Kachina page.

City Women's Golf Association
Rounds of golf $50 (no lunches or dinners, just golf and cart)
November 5, 2018 - Tucson National GC
December 10, 2018 - Oro Valley CC
January 14, 2019 - La Paloma CC
February 18, 2019 - El Conquistador CC
March 11, 2019 - SaddleBrooke Ranch
April 15, 2019 - The Views CC
Individual membership DUES ARE $45
After June 1st 2018 dues rise to $55

Membership applications and more information are available from the following link.
https://cwgatucson.info/

DIY MOSQUITO/BUG REPELLENT RECIPE
Thanks to Karen Tulchinsky who suggested this be made available to the SBWGA ladies. Karen found this on the website:
dearcrissy.com/diy-mosquito-repellent-spray/

The membership has requested that a synopsis of the Board Meeting minutes be available. A new page has been established for the Board Minutes Synopsis. It is located under the Organization/ General Information tab on the menu bar.

To view a listing of the Tuesday Play Day game descriptions, format, and handicap percentage go to the league play tab under schedule for this resource.

INTERESTED IN OUR BUDGET?
View the 2018 Financials under the Treasurer's Report

POSTING CORRECTIONS
Remember YOU are responsible for posting ALL scores other than Tuesday Play Day and Home Tournaments.
There is now an easier way to communicate your posting adjustments. Look under the Handbook tab for "Posting Corrections"; click on it and it will take you right to the form. You must still adhere to the Standing Rules regarding the procedures for posting your scores.