Newsletter - January 2014 - Martinez Bocce Federation Website

Transcription

MARTINEZ BOCCE
FEDERATION
1
January 2014 News Letter
C
ONTENTS
Page1/2…………….……..………………….…….……...News
Page 3..……….…………………………...Seasons Greetings
Page 4….…...Important Dates & information for 2014
Page 5……..………………………….Roster Form for 2014
Page 6…………..……Mari Grillo Memorial Tournament
Page 7 ………………………….……….CPR Demonstration
Page 8/9……………………..……MBF Calendar & Events
Page 10…..…………….…. Hagin’s Automotive Sponsor
Page 11……………….………………….Christmas December
Cartoon
2011
Page 12..……..…..……………..……. Les Schwab Sponsor
Page 13…………..…….…………………….…..MBF Goodies
Page 14………..……..…..Useful Contacts & Connections
Page 15/18…..Peppermill Tournament in Reno Photos
Page 19…...Gene A. Schnabel & Jason Vitucci Sponsor
Page 20…………………………………..…… Court Etiquitte
Page 21………………………………..…The Scoring Boards
Page 22………………………..………………HeartStart AED
Page 23…………………………..Tees for the New Season
Page 24/26…...Unusual topics to celebrate in January
Page 27…………....……Happy Christmas and New Year
Scheduling. With 220 plus teams in various
divisions and groups, scheduling court
assignments for around 20 weeks becomes quite
a time consuming process.
We then have to update emails for the MBF
address book and this is why it is important for
you to fill out the Roster Form legibly and
preferably on your computer so we can have a
printed copy and not hand written. We
understand that not everyone will be able to do
that and we thank those of you that are able to.
I would like to make a special request to the
Capos and ask you to include all email addresses
of your team mates so that as many people can
be kept in touch, personally, with the Club,
whether it is via the News Letter or by email for
the special times EG, Rainouts or the Play Offs.
All members can subscribe and your details are
kept private within the Club.
Then we have the Hand Book to publish.
Next year as every year, there are seats available,
coming up for election to the Martinez Bocce
Federation Board of Directors. If you feel that
you can be of assistance to the Club or that you
have a special talent that can improve what we
do and you wish to serve on the Board, please
write in and I will pass your name forward for
the ballot at the February 4th Registration
meeting.
News Letter
Christmas Edition
Welcome to 2014
The Board of Directors wishes you all a safe, peaceful
& Happy Christmas and a Wonderful New Year.
Preparing for the new season
The beginning of the season from February,
leading up to the first roll of competitive play
somewhere towards the end of April, is the most
busy and pressing time of the year for the MBF
board members.
Roster Forms have to be collected and worked
on. Setting up the divisions reflecting last
season’s results have to be established. Sorting
out whether teams can move to other days and
if we have room for them. Accepting New Team
registration. Last season we had another record
sign up and we will probably better that in 2014.
When all the teams are registered, we start the
Senior League for 2014
For 2014 the Senior Thursday Morning League,
will come under the umbrella of the Martinez
Bocce Federation.
This has come about for several reasons.
It will now be run under the Rules of the MBF
and registration will be held at the same time as
the rest of the league, Tuesday, Feb 4th at the
Moose Lodge.
See the NEW TEAM ROSTER form on page 5.
2
Remembering
Loved Ones and Friends
From time to time, members have asked me to
include words of appreciation and memories of
team members that passed and so from January
we will be including your thoughts and
memories of those that cannot be with us.
I have had some members saying, why didn’t I
mention their friend or relative in the NewsLetter but of course, although I know many of
you, I don’t know what goes on in every team
and my know knowledge of the MBF only goes
back 8 years.
If you have someone special that you would like
to have remembered send me some copy and
add a photograph and I will include your
thoughts.
So, hopefully with this new set up we can bring
some joy and satisfaction to those who wish to
have friends and loved ones remembered, both
past and recent.
NOW THEN!!!
CCC Indoor Bocce
During the winter months I know that some of
our members, who cannot wait until next spring
to roll some balls, are playing in the Contra
Costa County Indoor Bocce leagues in Antioch.
Their season runs from late November until the
end of March. During this time they will host
several tournaments and these will be shown in
the MBF calendar of events. If available, I will
post fliers in the newsletter.
The first tournament will be held on December
14th and on January 18th they hold the
“4th Annual Mari Grillo Memorial Tournament”.
See flier on page 7.
Here’s a chance for you to voice your opinion.
If you have any suggestions or comments as to
how the Club can benefit from certain changes
why don’t you put your thoughts in writing and
send them to me. I will circulate them to the
board and they will discuss it at future meetings.
You may even find your letter and suggestions in
subsequent newsletters.
The Board of Directors wishes you a Happy Christmas and a Wonderful New Year
3
Season’s Greetings
4
The 2014 Bocce Season will soon be upon us
Please take note of the following date for registration,
Tuesday February 4th @ 6.00pm in the Martinez Moose Lodge
You will be notified by post if you are listed as the Capo of the 2013 team and will receive a roster form for your
2014 season.
You also have the option to complete the roster form and print it from the website. It will make it easier for you
and for the people who have to transcribe the information to get the paper work ready. Click on the link to take
you to our website. http://www.martinezboccefederation.org/RosterFormInfo.html
Scroll down and click on “Online Roster Signup Form”
If you are thinking about starting a NEW team you will have to check in at the Club House on the Saturday after
th
registration day which will be Saturday February 8 @ 9.00am
Bear in mind that the line forms early. We work it on a “First Come First Served” basis.
I have personal experience of this and sometimes the line forms before 6.00am.
I’m not saying that it will happen this time but it may and this is just a heads up on the situation.
As you know, the week nights have been full and only Sunday’s were available for new teams in 2013.
Season 2014 could well be the same but sometimes vacancies may occur during the week and if you wish to
capitalize on it, the further up the line the better chance you have of getting the slot you require.
Open fee for 2014 is $270 per team.
Volo fee for 2014 is $175
Senior fee for 2014 $100
Some Important Dates for your Calendar
February 4th Tuesday at 6.00pm in the Martinez MOOSE LODGE (REGISTRATION MEETING)
February 8th Saturday at 9.00am at the Martinez Courts BOCCE CLUB HOUSE (NEW TEAMS SIGN-UP)
April 1st
Tuesday at 6.00pm in the Martinez MOOSE LODGE ANNUAL CAPO’S MEETING for 2014
April 19th
Saturday 9.00 am. Annual Clean Up Day at the Bocce Courts
April 19th
Pre Season Dinner & Dance at the Martinez Moose Lodge
April 20th
Sunday, Season opens
Opening of the SENIOR BOCCE LEAGUE to be decided at a later date
5
Roster Form for 2014
6
4th Annual CCC Indoor Bocce Tournament
In celebration of “Mari Grillo”
WHEN: January 18th, 2014
Team Sign –In @ 8:30a.m Play Begins @ 9:00a.m
WHERE: Indoor bocce Courts CCC Fairgrounds in Antioch
PRICE: $30/ Per Person Includes: Coffee, Doughnuts & Lunch
CASH PRIZES: 1st Place thru 4th place
Make checks payable to Lou Grillo.
Send to: Lou Grillo, 3027 El Monte Court. Antioch, CA 94509
th
DEADLINE: January 13 , 2014
For More Info contact: Joe Roman 925-757-4170
TEAM NAME: ______________________________________________________
PLAYER 1: ___________________________________________________PHONE:
PLAYER 2: ___________________________________________________PHONE:
PLAYER 3: ___________________________________________________PHONE
PLAYER 4: ___________________________________________________PHONE:
7
CPR Training
You will see some photos of board members
undergoing a CPR demonstration at our
November board meeting and also use of the
AED that was installed in 2013.
We may be able to offer the instruction to our
members and as long as there is sufficient
interest we will go ahead and see when the
instructor is available.
If you would like to participate in one of the
classes write to me and as I said if we have
sufficient replies we will go ahead.
[email protected]
Pamela Dodson demonstrating an AED device
8
Martinez Bocce Federation Calendar & Events
The link below will take you to “Tournaments & Events” on the Club’s Home Page.
Click on the individual event that you are interested in and download the flier if available.
If you are interested in using the Club’s facilities in 2014, please email the MBF for available
bookings.
From time to time we will list tournaments and events outside of the MBF.
All events held at our club will be highlighted.
http://www.martinezboccefederation.org/mbftournaments.html
Dec 14th
Pittsburg Elks Tournament
Antioch Indoor Courts
Jan 18th
“Mari Grillo Memorial Tournament”
Jan 25th
Druids “Al Saco” Tournament
Feb 4th
Feb 4th
Feb 8th
Registration Night and Election of Board members for 2014
Board Meeting & Election of Officers for 2014
6.00pm
7.00pm
Sign Up for new teams and night changes at the CLUB HOUSE 9.00am
Feb 22nd
“Open” Bocce Tournament
Mar 15th
Sal Lucca Annual Bocce Tournament
April 1st
April 19th
Capo’s meeting
Annual Clean-Up Day
6.00pm
9.00am
9
April 19th
April 20th
April ??
May 17th
Pre Season Dinner/Dance held the Martinez Moose Lodge
Opening Day of the 2014 Bocce Season
Opening Day Senior League
Colombo Club
6.00pm
5.00pm
9.00am or 9.30am
Dave Nardi
June 7th
NorCal PROVISIONAL
June 14th
Martinez Rotary
Al Morris
Aug 30th
Colombo Club
Dave Nardi
Vicky Mercado
Also, don’t forget the Community Calendar supplied by Gay Gerlack
The link below will take you to the website.
http://martinezboccefederation.com/download/CommunityCalendarUpdate.pdf
10
Hagin’s Automotive
Andy, Cathy and all the staff at Hagin’s Automotive invite you to bring
your car into their Alhambra Avenue location for a “FREE”
complimentary 21 point inspection. Simply mention the “Martinez
Bocce Federation”.
Visit them on the web at http://www.haginsauto.com
No Coupon required.
925-228-5115
11
12
FREE BRAKE CHECKS
Every vehicle’s brakes wear differently, so you’ll never get a proper
cost estimate unless you receive a thorough brake inspection. We offer
this service free of charge for most vehicles, so stop in or give us a call
to find out more.
FREE BRAKE ESTIMATES
There are many reasons why a brake system may not work as designed.
At Les Schwab, we pride ourselves in making sure you are informed
about the condition of your vehicle before making a buying decision.
After our trained technicians do a thorough brake inspection, we
provide you a free written estimate so you know the costs involved in
having your car repaired.
ALIGNMENT
Having your car properly aligned means better handling and longer
lasting tires. Bring in your vehicle and let us check your alignment
today. We offer three different alignment options.
Dwayne, Manager Martinez.
Click on link to go website: - http://www.lesschwab.com
13
Martinez Bocce
Federation Goodies
Official MBF Club Hat
Hats $20
Official Club Shirts
In addition to the official MBF caps being offered we
are now making official MBF shirts available with the
Club logo above the left breast area. Shirts will be in
sizes ranging from S to XXL at a cost of $25
(PAYMENT WITH ORDER).
License Plate Frames
“Martinez Bocce Federation” license
plate frames are available at $5 each
Shirts will be made to order. Please write to:[email protected]
Colors being offered are Gray, Green & Red
14
Useful Contacts &
Connections
HOT LINE
925-295-2003
“SMOKEHOUSE 10”
Club Contact Email Address
A sponsor of the Martinez Bocce
Federation Monthly Newsletter
[email protected]
NEWS LETTER ARCHIVES
If you wish to refer back to a previous
edition of a News Letter, as from the
November 2011 edition, they are being
archived. The link below will take you to the
website.
http://www.martinezboccefederation.org/newsletter.html
Visit their website at www.smokehouse10.com
Please note:Our website ends in (.org)
www.martinezboccefederation.org
Our email is (.com)
[email protected]
Emergency Number
925-933-1313
15
Peppermill Tournament
In Reno
Friday & Saturday
November 15/16th 2013
16
17
18
19
20
Important Court Etiquettes
1).The Cone Zone.
If a court has a “Cone” placed on it, that court must not be
used. It may have been recently groomed, may be reserved
for an upcoming event or game or may simply be “soft”
and is waiting to dry out. Please respect the “Cone Zone”
2).Grooming.
If you find it necessary to groom the
court prior to your match, all activity
must be completed 30 minutes before
your games commence.
See Rule II (H) of the 2013 rules.
Therefore, if your first game starts at
6.30pm all grooming must end at 6pm.
For a 5.00pm start, everything must be
completed by 4.30pm.
3). Bouncing of Balls on Concrete Court Surround.
In the past, some members have been seen to “Bounce” the
bocce ball on the concrete edge of the court to remove grit
and oyster shell. This practice must be discontinued as it not
only may weaken the integrity of the ball but also will
eventually crack the court’s concrete walls, which will lead to
costly repairs.
21
The Scoring Boards
Please put markers at the top of the board, as shown, when returning them to the clubhouse.
22
The Philips HeartStart OnSite AED
The Martinez Bocce Federation has purchased an Automated External Defibrillator, AED, which will be
located in the Club House. The link below will run you through the procedure for using this device.
Please take the time to see how this AED functions. You may save a life.
http://www.allied100.com/demonstrations/onsite/
Phillips HeartStart OnSite AED Device For Sale
Philips, the worldwide leader in automated external defibrillators (AEDs), designed the HeartStart OnSite
Defibrillator for the ordinary person in the extraordinary moment. The first and only AED available without
a prescription, the OnSite is designed to be the easiest to set up and use and the most reliable defibrillator
available. Their innovative technology, based on extensive research and user feedback, has produced a
defibrillator so easy to use that you can potentially save the life of a coworker, friend, or anyone else
stricken with sudden cardiac arrest.
Weighing just 3.3 lbs./1.5 kg, the HeartStart OnSite Defibrillator is small and lightweight. Using clear,
calm voice instructions, it guides you through each step of defibrillation, including CPR coaching.
Integrated SMART Pads placed on the victim’s bare skin sense and adapt the defibrillator’s instructions to
your actions every step of the way.
HeartStart OnSite includes highly proven Philips technologies for heart rhythm assessment (SMART
Analysis) and defibrillation energy delivery (SMART Biphasic). And like all HeartStart Defibrillators, it can
be used to treat infants and children as well as adults.
23
Tee’s for the new season
We still have club tee shirts with the
MBF logo available.
Email to the address below:[email protected]
Small - 1 - $15.00
Medium - 1
XL
-1
XXL
-1
White - Short Sleeve: $15.00, except
small
Small - 6 - $12.00
Medium - 6
Large - 11
XL - 11
XXL - 6
Grey - Short Sleeve: $15.00, except
small
Small - 4 - $12.00
Large - 8
XXL - 2
Grey - Long Sleeve: $20.00, except
small
24
It’s a New Year, which means 12 new months to observe some offbeat,
obscure and just plain odd holidays. Like these!
January 1st: First Foot Day
A Scottish New Year tradition, the first person to step into someone’s home is called the “first-footer” and is thought
to represent good fortune entering the household—in the form of gifts including coal, whiskey, cash and/or cheese
and bread. Sorry ladies and blond men, in order to be considered lucky the first-footer should always be a dark-haired
man.
January 3rd: Fruitcake Toss Day
Although it may sound like a culinary Olympic event, Fruitcake Toss Day just marks the time when it is finally
socially acceptable to trash all of the holiday fruitcakes you received. If you choose to turn the event into a throwing
contest, make sure to have paper towels handy.
January 4th: World Hypnotism Day
According to the official website, World Hypnotism Day was created to educate the people of the world that
hypnotism is more than just staring at a swinging gold watch whilst being told how sleepy you are getting. To further
your learning, you can download audio clips from the site or search for events in your area.
January 4th: National Trivia Day
January 7th: National Old Rock Day
Have you thanked a veteran rock today? Though no official creator has stepped forward, paleontologists must be
behind this holiday honoring the fossils and rock formations that are as old as time.
January 9th: National Static Electricity Day
Crazy hair image via Shutterstock
25
Grab your balloons and sweaters! It’s time to build up your static charge and conduct some electrons. This is the
perfect holiday to occur in the dead of winter, when the air is extra dry – the optimal conditions for storing up those
negative charges that shock you at the most unexpected times.
January 10th: Peculiar People Day
This holiday commemorates the unicorn in all of us. Although there is no official origin story, National Whatever
Day theorizes PPD may have spun off from an obscure Christian denomination in England known as “The Peculiar
People.”
January 14th: National Dress Up Like Your Pet or Dress Up Your Pet Day
There are conflicting reports as to the specifics of this holiday, but January 14th is definitely either a day to make
your beloved pet extra fancy or a day to dress up similarly. For the latter, it is unclear whether this means matching
outfits or literally donning a full fur suit.
January 16th: National Nothing Day
A non-holiday created in 1972 by journalist Harold Pullman Coffin, National Nothing Day requires you to not
observe, celebrate, honor or commemorate anything.. However, for most Americans it is a work holiday, providing
the perfect opportunity to at least do absolutely nothing.
January 17th: Kid Inventors Day
The Kid Inventors Day website attributes television, water skis, earmuffs and the Popsicle to the minds of brilliant
minors. Technically the man who invented the first working television, Philo Farnsworth, applied for the patent at age
21 in 1927. But, he showed an early design for his TV to his teacher at age 14. The purpose of Kid Inventors Day is to
celebrate and encourage the ingenuity of children — so the Farnsworth blueprint counts!
Fun Holiday Fact: the name of the holiday makes the acronym KID.
January 18th: Thesaurus Day
On this day in 1779, British lexicographer Peter Mark Roget was born. He is most famous for publishing The
Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases (aka “Roget’s Thesaurus”) in 1852. This holiday is a day to honor,
celebrate, extol, laud, praise, revere or salute his contributions.
January 20th: Penguin Awareness Day
Not to be confused with World Penguin Day on April 25th, this holiday encourages you to cultivate even more
knowledge of the Spheniscidae family. For example, there are between 17 and 20 species of penguins in the world. Or
were you aware that contrary to popular belief, some penguin species are only monogamous during mating season –
not for life? There’s so much awareness to go around!
January 22nd: National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day
If animals could talk, what would they say? We may never know the real answer, but January 22nd is a day to
remember the thoughts and feelings of your domestic feline. Don’t worry if cat whispering isn’t your forte. Catoriented websites like Cat Channel offer some great icebreakers to get the conversation started. For example, “Are
hairballs a common malady? What can my human do to prevent them?”
26
January 24th: Beer Can Appreciation Day
77 years ago to the day, the first beer was sold in cans. Since then the beer can has become a barbecue staple, a
collector’s item and a maligned receptacle for some beer snobs. Today, pause before chugging, shotgunning or
crushing and take a moment to reflect on what your beer can means to you.
January 25th: National Opposite Day
January 25th is definitely not national opposite day.
January 27th: Thomas Crapper Day
Often incorrectly credited with inventing the toilet, Thomas Crapper was a plumber and businessman who did, in fact,
champion the modern wash closet and also invented the ballcock — that floating ball in the body of your toilet. His
apropos surname was just a coincidence; the word “crap” already existed in the English language at the time of his
birth.
January 28th: National Kazoo Day
Founded by Chaplin Willard Rahn of the Joyful Kazoo Band, National Kazoo Day celebrates 162 years of this
plastic instrument. The organization behind the holiday, Kazoo America, hopes to one day make the kazoo
“America’s official musical instrument.” They ask that you please remember the kazoo is definitely NOT related to
the Vuvuzela.
January 30th: National Inane Answering Message Day
Officially, this holiday’s purpose was to assign a day for people to clean out old and pointless voicemails on their
answering machines. However, some people have since interpreted it as a day to leave inane voicemails for others.
With the proliferation of text messages and decline of landlines, take the opportunity to observe this holiday now
before it becomes as obsolete as home answering machines!
Read the full text here: http://mentalfloss.com/article/29671/18-offbeat-holidays-celebratejanuary#ixzz2kaZNhJx3
--brought to you by mental_floss!
27
To all our members, their friends &
families, a Very Happy Christmas
Enjoy your Bocce and I wish you all the best during this festive season,
Vic Delpine, Editor.

Newsletter - January 2014 - Martinez Bocce Federation Website

Transcription

Similar documents

send birthday wishes to a loved one

DECK THE HALLS WITH CANADALE

Christmas Newsletter Dec 2014 - Greystones Educate Together

DECK THE HALLS WITH CANADALE

creative juice - CE Meeting

Special Bulletin 18 December 2013 OUR SPECTACULAR WINTER

View in Full Screen Mode - The Wapakoneta Daily News

Det lille Apotek`s Christmas Buffet 2015

HD Guide 15 winter - Dec, Jan, Feb

The-Smallest-Christmas-Tree-Excerpt