July 2010 Mission Statement

July 2010
Established 1977
The official publication of
Somerset Singles Social, Ski & Golf Club
Member, Metropolitan Detroit Ski Council
Do you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes?
It could be behind the scenes of a sporting event, or a
play, or a concert. It even could be behind the scenes of
the SKOLFER.
Judy Benn needs to have all her information up to
date regarding the Meet and Greets. Before she has
this information, she has researched the bars and
restaurants then the flyers are made.
All any of you have to do once a month is sit back, open
the Skolfer and start reading. It’s almost like magic.
Anything and everything you ever wanted to know as to
what is going on with Somerset is right at your
fingertips. All you have to do is……….READ IT.
Any news that I hear about that is newsworthy goes
into the Newz Room along with Bill Bellinger’s ―Look
Whose Talking‖. Before Bill’s interview is made public,
it also needs to be run past me for approval.
Now………… we may not have the publication like the
News or the Free Press has but we certainly do cater to
our members. I believe that we have one of the best
club newsletters around. The best part is it doesn’t cost
you one extra cent to read it and be informed. It does
cost the club a lot to put it out each and every month
without fail. One of the disappointing aspects of the
newsletter is when someone asks a question about an
event or some other point of interest and right away, I
know they did not read the newsletter. When I make
mention of that fact, I get…………… ―I don’t read it. I
just take out the golf schedule‖. What about all the
other important tidbits of information????
Let me just run this by you. Many members of the
board are involved with one aspect or another of
putting together the newsletter. It really starts the
beginning of every month. The data base is kept
current by Jim South to make sure that the address
labels are correct for mailing, and then they are
printed. This is for the 240 members that we have.
Paula Ortago, Golf Director, must make sure the golf
schedule is correct along with any other information
regarding golf that is going to be put into the
newsletter. Before any information or flyers are put in
the newsletter, they must be sent to me for approval. If
it is ski season, Chris Luhrs, Ski Director, writes an
article and puts out information regarding ski trips.
Any board member who is involved with something
regarding the club needs to put an article out about it
after sending it to me. Social Director, Bobbie
Mathie, needs to make sure that the flyers for all social
events are accurate and in the newsletter 2 months
before the event. I usually end up doing the flyers if no
one else can.
Jim South creates the ―New Members‖ page along
with any other changes in member’s personal
information. He also makes sure that the birthday
page is up to date and accurate. He also puts in the
―want ads‖ and makes sure that the ―upcoming event‖
page is accurate.
Then, of course, I need to do the ―Message from the
Prez‖ which doesn’t always come easy, along with other
information that you need to know about.
Once all of this is approved and finalized, Jim South
has the privilege of putting all of this together to make
sure that it all fits on 20 pages. Everything needs to be
given to him by the 15th of the month which gives him
about 5 days to put it all into a mock up so he can move
it around and fit it all in.
After this is all done, it is sent to me for final approval
then it is off to the printer. Depending on when our
Board meeting is and when the newsletter needs to be
in your hands, the board will meet a half hour before a
board meeting (last Tuesday of the month) to fold,
stamp and seal all 240 newsletters. Then a board
member will volunteer to take this to the post office so
each of you can have it before the end of the month.
If you never read another thing in your life, please read
your monthly newsletter. You have no idea the blood,
sweat and tears it takes to get this to you. We do it out
of love………..so love us back and READ what takes us
almost a month to put together.
Thank you
Rosalie
Mission Statement
The purpose of Somerset Singles Social, Ski & Golf Club is to create
friendships and to make a positive difference in the lives of our single members;
We socialize, ski, golf, and just have fun.
Rosalie Walsh
President
H-586-783-3299
Pat Miller
Membership
Director
H-586-739-6885
Janet Putman
Vice President
H-586-532-8559
Christine Luhrs
Ski Director/MDSC
H-586-949-2531
Jim South
Director
C-248-229-9390
Cyndi Deittrick
Secretary
H-586-939-5195
Paula Ortago
Golf Director
H-248-641-1981
Craig Godin
Director
H-586-677-3872
Karen Comfort
Treasurer
C-586-925-1082
Bobbie Mathie
Social Director
H-586-781-4056
Connie Roussin
Director
H-586-983-2242
Carole Sipila
Director and
Publicity Director
H-586-412-3430
Beverly Essary
Past President
H-586-573-7151
SOMERSET SINGLES HOTLINE 586-307-3930
Internet address: http//www.graynwhite.com/sg/index.php
Notice to Members
Please be aware that there is a charge to our members for a returned check attributed to
insufficient funds in the individual’s account. This cost is predicated on the bank’s service
charge to the club’s account. The current charge for a returned check is $25.00
Treasurer Karen Comfort
A Word from Your Editor
Please submit all your information;
No later than the 15th. of every month
Send it by mail
Jim South, 59212 Conifer Ct, Washington, MI 48094
Phone 248-229-9390
Send E-mail to [email protected]
July 2010
Membership Directory Add-On
Add this page and make corrections to your existing new directory.
[email protected]
*New Member Information*
Mike, Terry ................ H-248-650-3739
1409 N. Pine St. ......... C-248-961-0525
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Renewal Month: May 2011
E-mail: [email protected]
Birthday: July 7
Interests Are: Golf, Cards, Travel, Boating,
Dancing, Dinner and Shows
Jordan, Deb............... H-586-254-0376
3281 Galaxy Blvd ....... C-269-655-6587
Sterling Hts, MI 48314
Renewal Month: May 2011
E-mail: [email protected]
Birthday: June 1
Interests Are: Golf, Cards, Travel
Gagnon, Brenda ........ C 248-628-9667
189 Evergreen Trail
Lake Orion, MI 48362
Renewal Month: May 2011
E-mail: [email protected]
Birthday: March 25
Interests Are: Travel, Bowling, Biking,
Dancing, Boating, Hiking, Walking,
Canoeing, Cross Country
Selaty, Gail................. H-586-228-1080
17308 Merryweather . C-586-914-5977
Clinton Twp, MI 48038
Renewal Month: June 2011
E-mail: [email protected]
Birthday: November 18
Interests Are: Boating, Biking, Travel,
Canoeing, Dancing, Hiking, Cross Country
Maison, Jeanette....... H-586-573-4606
28114 Universal Dr.... C-586-770-9443
Warren, MI 48092 .... W-248-203-0846
Renewal Month: June 2011
E-mail: [email protected]
Birthday: April 8
Interests Are: Golf, Bowling, Travel,
Knoblock, Al ............ H-623-255-1298
P.O. Box 541 .............. C-586-588-4666
Washington, MI 48094
Renewal Month: June 2011
E-mail: [email protected]
Birthday: April 22
Interests Are: Golf, Downhill, Dancing
Clark, Tom ................ H-248-644-8432
1857 Banbury
Birmingham, MI 48009
Renewal Month: June 2011
E-mail: [email protected]
Birthday: March 5
Interests Are: Travel, Cards, Dancing
Chavers, Mary .......... H-586-939-9388
37328 Clubhouse ...... C-586-604-4437
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Renewal Month: June 2011
E-mail: [email protected]
Birthday: April 26
Interests Are: Travel, Cards, Boating
*Changes to existing Members Information*
Young, Linda
New Address
8529 Via Lungomare Circle #101
Estero, FL 33928
Mahoney, Mary
New Email [email protected]
Somerset Singles Golf Schedule for the 2010 Season
July and August Schedule
Call Paula Ortago 248-641-1981 or email [email protected] to make a reservation.
Please call by 8 pm Wednesday for Sunday golf and 3 days prior to weekday golf. Leave your name
And phone number. You will be called only if there is a problem. Call ASAP if you have to cancel.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to tee time. Foursomes will be selected by a draw.
Courses will be coded according to difficulty. F-Friendly; C-Challenging; V-Very Challenging
July Schedule
***********Weekend Golf Outing***********
Sat, Sun, Mon, July 10, 11 & 12-Tullymore & St. Ives Call Cindy 248-280-1295 or Bill 586-344-6062
DATE:
Thursday-July 1
TIME:
COURSE:
DIRECTIONS:
18 W/CART:
11:00 am Mulberry Hills (C) Rochester Rd, to end turn left on Lakeville Rd to
248-628--2808
Lake George right to Noble, Course on Left.
Sunday-July 4
Independence Day
11:00 am
I-94 to Exit 266, Gratiot, turn right to Michigan,
Turn right to course.
$35
Wednesday-July 7
11:00 am Shepherds Hollow I-75 N, exit 93 right for US-24/Dixie Hwy. turn
248-922-0300 (C) Left, right on Big Lake, Keep left.
11:00 am Richmond Forest Van Dyke Freeway to 32 Mile, turn right (East)
586-727-4742 (F) Go approx. 11 miles, turn right to course.
$55
Thursday-July 15
Marysville (F)
810-364-4653
$20
Sunday-July 18
11:00 am The Fountains (C)
248-625-3731
Wednesday-July 21 11:04 am Cherry Creek (C)
586-254-7700
Sunday-July 25
11:00 am Faulkwood Shores
517-546-4180 (F)
Thursday-July 29
11:00 am
$21
I-75N exit 89-Sashabaw,turn left on Sashabaw
Turn right on Maybee-1/2 mile to course.
$42
Van Dyke N to 24 Mile Rd. turn right, first right onto
Cherry Creek Dr. Course on left.
$30
I-96West, Exit 145 Brighton/Grand River, turn
right, 3 miles to Hughes, turn right, 2 miles.
$30
Mystic Creek (C) M-59 West to Hickory Ridge, south to General
248-684-3333
Motors Rd. East 11/2 mi. North side inside Camp
Dearborn.
$23
August Schedule
***********Weekend Golf Outing***********
Sun, Mon, Tue, August 15, 16 & 17–Double JJ Resort Call Carole 586-612-4314 or Joyce 586-939-2637
DATE:
Sunday-August 1
TIME:
11:04 am
COURSE:
The Glaciers (C)
586-786-0800
Wednesday-Aug. 4
DIRECTIONS:
In Washington Twp. Off Van Dyke Rd (M53)
Between 27 & 28 Mile Rd.
11:00 am Springfield Oaks (F) I-75N to US24/Exit 93, right on Dixie Hwy. Left
248-625-2540
onto Davisburg, left to stay on Davisburg which
becomes Broadway, slight left on Andersonville.
Sunday-Aug. 8
12:04 pm Inkster Valley (F) M-39/Southfield Fwy. South, exit 6, US-12 Mich.
734-722-8020
Merge on Southfield ramp onto US-12 Mich,
Right on Middlebelt. Course on Left.
Wednesday-Aug. 11 11:00 am Coyote Preserve (V) I-75 N., exit 101, left on Grange Hall to US-23 S.
810-714-3206
Exit 77 right on White Lake, Left on old US-23, R
On Lee Jones, R on Preserve Dr.
Thursday-Aug. 19
Twin Lakes (C)
11:00 am
Rochester Rd N, approx. 6 miles north of
248-650-4550
Tienken on right side.
Sunday-Aug. 22
11:00 am
Fore Lakes (V)
810-982-3673
Wednesday-Aug.25
11:00 am
Sunday-Aug. 29
11:00 am
Pine Knob (C)
248-625-4430
Pheasant Run (C)
734-397-6460
18 W/CART:
$40
$27
$39
$28
$30
$35
I-94 East to Wadhams, exit 262, turn left, left on
Bartlett, right to stay on Bartlett becomes
Flinchbaugh, go to end.
$30
I-75 North to Sashabaw, Exit 89, Left on
Sashabaw, Left on Waldon (5580) Course on L.
$50
I-696 W. to I-275 S. Exit 25/Ford Rd, Right, Left
Range Balls
On N. Canton Center. Course on Left.
SOCIAL EVENTS
For more information call Bobbie Mathie H-586-781-4056
FRIDAY JULY 30 at 5:30 pm
Hazel Park Raceway 1650 E. 10 Mile Rd., Hazel Pk., 48030 (248-398-1000).
Doors open 5:30 p.m. fabulous buffet dinner starts at 6:00 p.m.
Includes outstanding buffet dinner racing program, reserved seating in Clubhouse dining room.
SATURDAY AUGUST 28 at 1:30 pm to 7:00 pm
SOMERSET ANNUAL PICNIC AT METRO BEACH (SHELTER NO. 2)
(Food will be served approximately 3:30 pm)
This will be a Hawaiian theme. Please dress accordingly. Food will be supplied and a dish to pass would
be appreciated. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BEVERAGE AND A LAWN CHAIR.
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MEET AND GREETS FOR UPCOMING MONTHS
For more information call
Judy Benn
C-586-530-0255
THURSDAY JULY 8 at 5:00 pm
GREEN LIGHT TAVERN BAR & GRILL (formerly Tirami Su)
7750 Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile Rd.) west of Van Dyke Sterling Hts 586-983-2500.
Happy hour prices on well drinks domestic beer $2.00 ½ on all individual pizza.
Questions?? Call Judy Benn at C-586-530-0255
THURSDAY AUGUST 5 at 5:00 pm
BIG FISH SEAFOOD BISTRO
1111 W. 14 Mile Rd. Madison Hts. 248-585-9533.
Special Martinis $5.00, $4.00 Assorted Wines, $3.00 Well Drinks
Premium Drafts $3.75, (Bass, Sam Adams, Labatt Blue)
$2.50 Domestic Drafts (Bud Light) , $3, $4, and $5 Appetizer Menu Happy
Hour prices from 4pm – 7pm.
Questions?? Call Judy Benn at C-586-530-0255
Bridge Players
Bonnie Boak is going to start a monthly bridge playing group. If interested in playing ―party bridge‖,
please call her at 586-772-6114. She will give you all the necessary information.
Ethnic Dinners of the Month
Thursday, July 22nd at 6:00 p.m.
Andiamo Lakefront Bistro, 24026 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores, N. of 9 mile. We will be upstairs in the
Lago Bar. Sit inside or outside on the upstairs patio overlooking Lake St. Clair and the marina’s. There
will be live entertainment at 8:30 p.m. Great Italian menu selections.
RSVP by July 15th to Tricia Lloyd 586-419-7173 or Julie Pawlos 586-247-0807.
SOMERSET SINGLES SOCIAL SKI & GOLF CLUB
INVITES YOU TO A GOLF WEEKEND
Double JJ Resort
Rothbury, MI
August 15 – 17, 2010
MEMBERS: $305.00 w/golf
MEMBERS: $205.00 without golf
NON-MEMBERS: $345.00 w/golf
NON-MEMBERS: $250.00 without golf
PRICE INCLUDES:
2 Nights Lodging at the Double JJ Resort. Sunday evening get together w/food &
beverages.
2 Full Buffet Breakfasts and Monday Night Dinner
Sunday Golf (optional):
18 Holes with cart at Grand View Golf Course, New Era, MI
Monday & Tuesday Golf: 18 holes w/cart at Thoroughbred Golf Course
TRIP LEADERS: Carole Sipila - 586.612.4314 and Joyce Schulz - 586.939.2637
Payment Schedule: $50 Deposit w/Reservation: Date________________ Ck #__________
#2 Payment:
$127.50 Due: June 15
Paid_________________Ck #__________
Final Payment: $127.50
Due: July 15
Paid_________________Ck #__________
Trip Policy: all written requested refunds are reviewed for approval by the Board
of Directors and distributed if warranted, 30 days after completion of the trip. This
trip must be paid in full 30 days before trip or refund is forfeited.
Make your check payable to SSSGC. Mail together with the section below to:
Joyce Schulz, 37161 Castleton Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
++++++++++++++++++++Keep this upper portion for your records+++++++++++++++++
Outing: Double JJ Resort, August 15 -17, 2010
(Please Print)
Name: _______________________________Phone #:__________________Member: Y / N
Address__________________________City________________________Zip:___________
E-Mail Address: ____________________________________________Smoker Y___N____
Roommate Optional: __________________________
Please check below if you are signing up “With Golf” or “Without Golf”
With Golf__________________
Without Golf ___________________
Optional Sunday Golf: Y / N – Grand View Golf Course, New Era, MI – 2 miles north of
Double JJ - $26.00 – 12:50 tee time
Requested Tuesday golf partner: _______________________________________________
July Meeting – Chinese Auction
This will be our ―Chinese Auction‖ meeting. Please bring an unwrapped item new or slightly used to be
auctioned off. We will be selling tickets at $1.00 ea. or 6 for $5.00. You will be able to put a ticket in a
container of your choice (in front of ea. item). The drawings will start right after 50/50 and run
periodically throughout the night. If your ticket number is pulled, you win that item.
All proceeds of this auction will go directly to the Big Family of Michigan. This worthwhile organization
helps foster children throughout Michigan. Last year, Somerset gave Big Family of Michigan over $600.
Let’s beat that this year as this organization is being met with some serious hard times.
Please come to the July meeting bearing gifts to be auctioned off. Call Bev Essary to tell her what items
you have at 586-573-7151, she will be handling this.
Thank you for your support
Rosalie
June Membership Meeting Update
Our Summer Celebration Meeting was held June 8th. Despite being downstairs in the San Marino Clubhouse and a few rain drops, we had an attendance of almost 100. We all managed to have a great time
dancing to the music of Dick Gerathy and comparing notes on our best golf game and what we have all
been up to since summer finally arrived.
We had 24 guests sign in and the free membership promotion was awarded to Al Knoblock. Al was a
member many years ago—welcome back Al!
Please extend a warm welcome to all our new members:
Mary Chavers, Terry Mike, Brenda Gagnon, Deb Jordan, Jeanette Maison, Gail Selaty,
Tom Clark and Al Knoblock. Keep spreading the word about what a great club Somerset is for everyone.
Thanks for all your support on buying 50/50 tickets. John Weiler was the big winner along with
Roger Brouckaert, Rosalie Walsh and one of our first time guests. Congratulations to everyone!
Remember that your referral of a new member will get you $7.00 in Somerset Bucks. You
can put them towards outings and membership dues. For those of you still not familiar with how Somerset Bucks work, please read about it in this newsletter. Also, remember to promote joining Somerset
to your friends to win a $15.00 gift certificate towards an upcoming activity. There will be a new winner
each month through November.
Don’t forget our next meeting; July 13th will be our Chinese Auction. Please bring an unwrapped item
new or slightly used. Please mark your calendar and join your friends and fellow club members for a
night of fun and dancing at the beautiful San Marino Club.
See you on July 13th!
Pat Miller
Membership Director
SOMERSET SINGLES SKI & GOLF CLUB
INVITES YOU TO A GOLF WEEKEND
BAY VALLEY RESORT – The FORTRESS
September 16-17, 2010
MEMBERS: $ 160
NON-MEMBERS: $ 200
PRICE INCLUDES:
Thursday Golf at Bay Valley Resort (shotgun start at 10am)
Dinner, Lodging, and Continental Breakfast at Bay Valley Resort
Unlimited range balls and 1 free drink coupon at Bay Valley Resort
Friday Golf at The Fortress in Frankenmuth (shotgun start at 11:30am)
Chicken Dinner at The Fortress after golf
TRIP LEADERS: Craig Godin 586-677-3872 / David Wilson 248-931-0594
Payment Schedule: $50 Deposit w/Reservation: Date_________ Ck #__________
#2 Payment:
$60.00
Due: July 10th Paid__________ Ck #__________
Final Payment: $50.00
Due: Aug 10th Paid__________ Ck #__________
Trip Policy: all written requested refunds are reviewed for approval by the Board of Directors and
distributed if warranted, 30 days after completion of the trip. This trip must be paid in full 30 days
before trip or refund is forfeited.
Make your check payable to SSSGC. Mail together with the section below to:
Craig Godin 52786 Sable Dr., Macomb, MI 48042
++++++++++++++++++++Keep this upper portion for your records+++++++++++++++++
Outing: Bay Valley/The Fortress Sept 16-17, 2010
(Please Print)
Name: __________________________________Phone #:_____ _______ _______Member: Y / N
Address: _____________________________City___________________________Zip:___________
E-Mail Address: _____________________________________________
Smoker Y___N____
Roommate choice: _________________________________________
Monday Dinner selection: Chicken Marsala or London Broil or Baked Salmon
Optional Wednesday Golf Sept 15: Y / N – Apple Mountain, Freeland, MI $40
Optional Wednesday night Sept 15 at Bay Valley Resort: Y / N $38 per person
(circle one)
Look Who’s Talking
By Bill Bellinger
Mike Naber, who is well known to
those of us who participate in
Somerset's golf related activities,
reports that he has been a member
of the Club for 11 to 12 years. He
used to ski but has had some
difficulty with his knees over the
past few years and does not believe
that they can support involvement
in both sports. While he no longer
goes to monthly meetings on a
regular basis, he still attends on occasion and takes
part in a number of the social events that the Club
sponsors. In addition to Somerset, Mike is a member
of the American Legion, a consequence of his three
years in the U.S. Army.
He spent his formative years in Mt Clemens where he
lived next to the Hillcrest Country Club. He reports
that he was too busy swimming, and playing football
and baseball to be interested in golf while growing up.
However, he did spend time as a caddie at the Country
Club. In addition, he shagged balls for a number of
the pros who frequented the Course during
tournaments and special events.
Mike currently lives on the west side in Canton
Township. He has one son and two granddaughters,
ages 11 and 15. Last summer he and Judy Krantz, his
'significant other' and Somerset member, took the
girls up to Mackinac Island. He expects that they will
take a similar trip elsewhere this summer.
Mike operates his own business making specialized
parts for cars and boats used for racing. He is one of
those fortunate people who have been able to combine
his vocation with his avocation. Early in life he
became interested in racing cars and later boats. He
says that he used his occupation as a tool and die
welder to support his hobbies of racing dragsters and
hydroplanes. He started racing dragsters and after
considerable success, including a national
championship, he "got his foot in the door" of
hydroplane racing.
After winning several national championships racing
hydroplanes, he says that the costs in time and money
exceeded his desire to continue at that level of
participation. However, he remains associated with
both types of racing through his business of designing
and manufacturing customized parts. Mike takes
great pride in producing a quality product and
delivering it on time. Even though the current
economy in Michigan is weak, his business is going
strong and he is "busier than ever‖. In addition to the
monetary rewards the work is very satisfying in terms
of the feelings of satisfaction and accomplishment it
gives him to develop his ideas and watch them bear
fruit, especially when they result in the winning of a
race.
Mike didn't start playing golf until the late 1980's,
about the same time his active racing career was
winding down. It appears that the same desire to
excel characteristic of his racing career and his
commitment to work has been translated to the golf
course. He is an excellent golfer, one of those who set
the standard for the rest of us to emulate. While work
and golf currently predominate, he says that maybe
after he retires he'll do some hunting and fishing and
perhaps a little traveling. Mike is truly 'one of the nice
guys' and the Club is very fortunate to have him as a
member.
Member Information
July meeting – Chinese Auction night – Bring items new or slightly used for auction. We will be giving away
hot dogs at July Meeting to celebrate the summer. Dress in summer casual for July and August Membership
meetings.
Don’t forget to go to Metropolitan Beach on Sunday evenings for dancing to live bands in the dance pavilion.
July 3 – our first tag along boating extravaganza with GM Ski Club at Metro Beach. Go to Dance Pavilion. Go
straight back to the water and you will see the signs. Bring chair, drinks and your own food. Mingle with
everyone and enjoy the day. You may even get a boat ride.
Somerset Singles Social Ski and Golf Club
Invite you to Hazel Park Raceway
1650 E. 10 Mile Rd., Hazel Pk., 48030 (248-398-1000)
Friday, July 30th – doors open 5:30 p.m. Fabulous buffet dinner starts at 6:00 p.m.
MEMBER - $21
NON-MEMBER - $26
Includes outstanding buffet dinner (many items to choose from) racing program, reserved seating in Clubhouse dining
room. We will be sitting in a reserved section with a great view of the track and the horses. Dan McNamara, the
clubhouse manager, will give a brief presentation before the first race as to how to read a racing form and how to make a
bet. Somerset will have a race named after us which will also be included in the program.
Please respond promptly before July 22 to reserve your spot. Send your check made payable to S.S.S.G.C. to Bobbie
Mathie at 59212 Conifer Ct. Washington, 48094. Also send in a stamped, self-addressed envelope and tickets will be
mailed to you.
Tickets ________
Enclosed is: $
Event:
Name:
Mem
Guest:
Non-Mem
Hazel Park
Members e-mail address
Members Phone no.
SOMERSET SINGLES SOCIAL, SKI AND GOLF CLUB
INVITE YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS
TO OUR ANNUAL PICNIC AT METRO BEACH (SHELTER NO. 2)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2010 – 1:30 p.m. – 7:00 pm.
(Food will be served approximately 3:30 pm)
Once inside the parking lot of Metro Beach, drive straight ahead to the train. Train can be boarded straight ahead
from the entrance of the parking lot. (There is a small park entry fee). Take your stuff to Shelter No. 2
MEMBER - $10
NON-MEMBER - $14
This will be a Hawaiian theme. Please dress accordingly. Food will be supplied and a dish to pass or appetizers
would be appreciated staying with the theme, if possible. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BEVERAGE AND A LAWN
CHAIR.
There will be game playing, i.e, bocci ball, jarts, volley ball, horseshoes, etc. You can also just sit and enjoy
watching all the boats cruise in and out of Lake St. Clair or take a leisurely stroll on the boardwalk. - Remember, it
may be raining on your side of town but not at Metro Beach. Call Metro Beach to see. –
Please respond by August 21. Send check made out to S.S.S.G.C. to Karen Comfort, 33768 Pineridge Dr. W.,
Troy, 48084 (586-925-1082)
Enclosed is: $
Name:
Guest:
Members e-mail address
Members Phone no.
Event:
Picnic
Mem
Non-Mem
Meet & Greet at Santino’s in May
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE CONTEST – GOAL IS 275/300 MEMBERS BY END OF YEAR.
Just for your information, for the months of April and May, we had 20 new members. At this rate we
will definitely reach our goal. But we can’t slack off. Remember, we are in competition with every other
singles club out there.
For the month of June, our new member, who won our drawing is Al Knoblock. Since no one
sponsored him, no one won the $15 gift certificate. Al was a member many years ago and decided to
come back and attend our June meeting. This was definitely his lucky night.
So far so good……..we are on our way to reaching our goal……remember we can’t do this without YOU
and YOU and YOU. I am having the article that went into last month’s newsletter reprinted because I
want all of you to know that we mean business and we are on a roll. If we can get somewhere in the
neighborhood of 6-8 new members a month, we will reach our reachable goal.
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The Board of Directors is going full steam ahead with a Membership Drive Contest. We realize that even
though Somerset may be the best singles club out there, we are in heavy competition with many other
clubs. For this reason we are going to have a contest that will run from May through November with the
winner being announced at the December meeting. The winner will receive a nice prize for all their
efforts. All you have to do to win is bring in the most members.
Cut out the ―Get in Free‖ pass that is printed somewhere within this newsletter, make copies of it and
give them out to your friends to come to one of our monthly meetings. This pass will be printed in every
newsletter until November.
Every month we will randomly draw one pass for a guest to win a free membership with Somerset. If
your name is on the pass that we draw, not only will your guest win the free membership but you will
receive a gift certificate valued up to $15 to be used towards any of our upcoming social events. This is a
―MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN‖ contest. There isn’t any limit to the amount of gift certificates that you
could win. If you bring 10 guests to a meeting, then you have 10 chances of winning the gift certificate.
If your guest is there and wins and you are not, then only the guest will win the free membership and no
one will win the gift certificate. Just think, if all of your guests join, you will still receive $7.00 in
Somerset Bucks for each new member and a great chance of becoming the grand prize winner in
November.
We need all the members to join in with us on this Membership Drive. This is not a one person show.
In order for this show to be a ―sell out‖, it needs all of us working together as a team to bring in as many
new members as we can. Somerset has been around for over 34 years and it needs new members to stay
alive and competitive.
Lets get going and start doing the Rah………..rah……….rah.
Rosalie
Shambles at Sugarbush
Thank you fellow golfers for converting all of my time consuming work into a fun filled day of Shambles.
As it turns out I was not the only one that had a great time. Many of you took the time to let me know
how much you enjoyed and appreciated the outing and that means a lot to me. Also, again the mystery
draw for scores proved to be the fair way to determine winners as the scores were very, very close.
Two teams tied to share the prize money. The winners included: Jim South, Bobbie Mathie, Frank
Killian, and Linda Schiller along with: Don Capozzoli, Rosalie Walsh, Al Krol and Carole
Sipila. Congratulations all!! If all goes as I would like we will hopefully have another game of Shambles on September 6, 2010/Labor Day. Once again my friends I would like to say ―Thank You‖. It is all
of you that contribute to making our outings successful.
Paula
Any news of yourself or a Somerset member, PLEASE contact
Rosalie Walsh at 586-783-3299
Jan Farrell is a grandmother again!! Her son Matt and his wife Jessica had new
daughter on May 27th, Sylvie Rose Farrell. This makes one boy and two girls for
them. Plus, she also has another granddaughter and 11 step-grandchildren.
Congratulations Jan
Did you know our one and only, Dan Nixon, won the Best Mustache contest at the
Romeo Victorian Festival which was held in May. Next time you see Dan: take a
look at that award winning mustache. You will then see just why he won.
Congratulations Dan. Keep it growing!!!!
Remember, if I don’t get the newz, I can’t report it. Send me an e-mail and I will make sure
your extended family (Somerset) hears all about it.
Rosalie ([email protected])
SOMERSET SINGLES SOCIAL, SKI AND GOLF CLUB
Hotline – 586-307-3930
Meetings – 2nd Tues. of month
Meeting followed by dancing to a D.J. 7:30p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
San Marino Club 1685 E. Big Beaver Rd.
(Between Rochester Rd. and John R.)
Good for ONE FREE Guest Admission (value $9.00)
Guest Name:
Member’s Name:
Date:
10% discoun
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SOMERSET SINGLES SOCIAL, SKI & GOLF CLUB
10% DISCOUNT ON ANY FOOD ITEM PURCHASED AT TRE’ MONTE
GOOD ON ANY TUESDAY BEFORE A MEETING
ONE COUPON PER PERSON
Want Ad
Minor Computer repairs
In-Home / In-Office Support, Pickup and Delivery.
Pickup and Delivery at $0.50 per mile to and from home or office
$25 per hour in the shop, $35 per hour In-Home / In-Office Support.
If I can’t fix it you don’t pay
Want Ad
Learn Microsoft Office 2007
For Services Call
Jim South
248-229-9390
Comprehensive Handyman Services:
Including painting, plumbing and electrical. Bob Braun and
Partner, Gregory, have each over twenty-five years experience.
Want Ad
Call with your project needs. (248)549-7378
Want Ads
$5.00 first month—FREE 2nd month when the ad is first run.
Thereafter, the cost would be $5.00 per month
NOTE *No more than 5 lines 38 words (200 characters with spaces or less.)*
Do you have anything you would like to sell? There could be someone in our club that would like to buy it. If you
would like to put an ad in our monthly newsletter which would reach approximately 200 people, just send it to
Jim South, editor, with your check made out to SSS&GC. If you just have a business card inserted in place of an ad,
you can do that too. Send the business card not a copy.
Mail to Jim South, 59212 Conifer Ct, Washington, MI 48094
or e-mail to [email protected]
July Birthdays
New Members
May 2010
Brenda Gagnon
Carol M. Binson
Deb Jordan
Jacqueline George
Marge Hall
Nila Rondina
Pat LaPointe
Ronald Ginther
Suzanne Hayes
Terry Mike
01 Margaret Gaabo
02 Janice Saur
07 Terry Mike
08 Mitchell Gorkiewicz
10 Craig Godin
17 Alice Baginski
18 Elaine Kessel
18 Paul Maes
19 Frank Cauley
20 Ed Karamanian
23 Bill Fournier
23 Glenda Ford
24 Denise Nelles
24 James Bolton
30 Dennis Higgins
31 Jerry Jodloski
June 2010
Al Knoblock
Gail Selaty
Jeanette Maison
Mary Chavers
Tom Clark
The following people have
already earned ―Somerset Bucks‖.
Bev Essary
Bob Armbruster
Bobbie Mathie
Bobbie Sprigg
Bob Stowe
Carol Burt
Carole Sipila
Christine Luhrs
Cindy Chyla
Chuck Maxwell
D.J. Stoughton
Diane Wilson
Don Castle
Ed Potts
Jack Kennealy
Janet Putman
Jay Wells
Jean Grande
Jim Scott
Jim South
Jim St Miklosi
Jim Wilcox
Joann Cicalo
Josephine Navetta
Joyce Esterberg
Joyce LaGore
Joyce Schulz
Judy Benn
Judy Krantz
Julia Duym
Julie Pawlos
Karen Baltzer
Kat Schatz
Kathy Bandol
Leonard Baltzer
Lew Morency
Linda Schiller
Linda Young
Louis Senechal
Ludwig Labaj
Marion Upper
Martin Speshock
Mary Olk
Mike Naber
Muriel Lane
Otto Faust
Paula Ortago
Pam Leonard
Pat Seay
Ralph Deittrick
Rhen Bryant
Roger Brouckaert
Ron Smiecinski
Rosalie Walsh
Rosemarie Curtis
Sam Trentacosta
Sandy Ryan
Sharron Wenters
Suzanne Mueller
Ted Rosehart
Tom Scott
Yvonne Lauth
WHAT ARE SOMERSET BUCKS?
Somerset Bucks is a tool that was created by Jim South as an incentive to increase our membership by inviting single friends
and acquaintances to join Somerset Singles Social, Ski and Golf Club.
Each ―Somerset Bucks‖ certificate has a value of $7.00 and can be used towards membership renewal, social activities and
any golf or ski outing. It cannot be used toward entry into a monthly membership meeting, or any single or optional golf
days.
To earn ―Somerset Bucks‖ simply introduce someone to the club. Should he/she decide to join Somerset, resulting from
your efforts, they will write your name on the top of their application when they apply for membership. Once approved, you
will receive your Somerset Bucks either by mail or handed to you at a general Membership Meeting. (These Bucks will
expire one year from date of issue).
There isn’t any limit as to how many ―bucks‖ you can earn. The more you earn, the lesser the cost is to you for an event.
Take advantage of this offer and start looking for new members. There are many single people out there who would like to
become a member of Somerset; they just don’t know it. It’s up to you to tell them and bring them to a meeting.
Remember, it’s ―money‖ in your pocket
Pat Miller
Membership Director
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GOLF at Mulberry Hills (C)
Boat outing at Metropolitan Beach on Lake St. Clair
GOLF at Marysville (F)
GOLF at Shepherds Hollow (C)
Meet & Greet at Green Light TaverN in Sterling Hts. on 16 Mile
GOLF weekend at The Resort of Tulymore and St. Ives
Membership Meeting / Dance at San Marino Club (CHINESE AUCTION)
GOLF at Richmond Forest (F)
GOLF at The Fountains (C)
GOLF at Cherry Creek (C)
Ethnic dinner of the month at Andiamo Lakefront Bistro on Jefferson
GOLF at Faulkwood Shores (F)
Board Meeting at Red, Hot and Blue
GOLF at Mystic Creek (C)
Somerset invites you to Hazel Park Raceway in Hazel Park
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SOMERSET SINGLES HOTLINE 586-307-3930
Internet address: http//www.graynwhite.com/sg
MDSC Web Address: www.mdscski.org
Somerset Singles Social, Ski & Golf Club
c/o Jim South
59212 Conifer Ct.
Washington, MI 48094
248-229-9390
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