DuIn this my last Newsletter article as President, it’s time to be thankful.
I’m thankful not to have to determine what to write about that would be timely information, and submit it by the middle of the previous month.
These articles are due on the 15th of the month, which usually falls around the time of the Board Meeting, so I attempt to have different information for this publication than the monthly President’s report delivered verbally at the meeting.
There is certainly cause to be thankful to Ernie Knobloch for his tenure as President for the past three and one-half years before I assumed the position.
As Treasurer I could usually handle my duties on a semblance of a schedule, but as President I’ve learned things come up that have to be dealt with as they occur.
We are fortunate to have obtained a candidate for every Officer position in the upcoming June elections, and five candidates for the four open Director positions. We will not have to find some creative way to deal with a lack of qualified candidates for all of the slots available to serve the com-
munity for the next 2-4 years.
I would like to give a shout of thanks to all of the Officers and Directors whose terms end June 15th 2024 on the day of the election, including Jerry Gillen who had to resign early due to personal reasons.
While we have not always agreed on everything, each of us strove to do what we believed was best for Diamondhead without personal agendas getting in the way.
For the next two-year term, I will be active as Ex-Officio, but I intend to limit my involvement to perhaps one committee as well as Board Meetings and Executive Sessions, mostly for the sake of my marriage.
As an aside, I’m thankful my wife has been gracious in sharing me with this community during the past 6 years. (My wife added this sentence).
Most importantly, we all owe a debt of gratitude to those of you whose original covenant term has ended but continue to pay dues. Your commitment to support our wonderful amenities is both necessary and greatly appreciated!
Our incoming Board will have some younger Officers serving as Vice President and Secretary. That’s good for all of us, but especially for the younger members who have not enjoyed age-appro-
priate representation for as long as I have been back in the area. Please exercise your right as members in good standing to vote in the upcoming election. While we will only be deciding who
serves as Directors for a four-year term and one person who will serve the two-year term opening as of the election, your choices and voices will make a difference.
Thanks for Reading
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
THE CLUB AT DIAMONDHEAD AND PROPERTY OWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC.
April 15, 2024
A meeting of the Board was held at the Diamondhead City Council Chamber, Diamondhead, Mississippi. President Becker chaired the meeting and called it to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present were President Becker, Vice President Sislow, Secretary Tauzin, Director La Fontaine, Director Pineau, and Director Ramirez, Director Blackwood, Director Nutting. Absent: Ex-Officio Marthouse,
Director Lee, and Treasurer James. Also, present were GM Abadie, InHouse Counsel Jones, Legal Assistant Kinsley, and 12 POA members.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Minutes of the meeting of March,18,2024, were approved by email vote completed on April 1, 2024.
APPROVAL/AMEND MEETING
AGENDA – A motion approve minutes was made by V.P. Sislow and seconded by Director Nutting. Passed unanimously.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT – President Becker provided his report.
COMMITTEE REPORTS – House Committee: Discussed the Thursday morning breakfast service will continue. Bids for the storage and permits are still being completed. Set May 1, 2024 as the start of the 3% charge for use of credit cards.
Admin. Committee: Discussed audit status, Bank balances and investments, and discussed Boards need to involve a collection agency to collect the judgement ruled in the POA’s favor
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Summer has arrived at the East Hancock Library
By MARY GoBERt
Summer has begun and the kiddos are out of school and looking for fun! We have plenty of that at the library this month as we kick off June with the theme “Adventure Begins at Your Library”, for our Summer Reading Program. School aged kids are not the only lucky ones, however. This program is for everyone from 0 to 100! Here’s the scoop!
The Summer Reading Program begins on June 3rd. We’ll have challenges, programs, and activities for the following age groups:
Early Literacy (0-5), including the Excel by 5 Rubber Ducky program, Children (6-11), Teens (12-17), and Adults (18+). We offer a variety of in-person, virtual, and take-home activities to encourage learning and enrich the summer months.
There will be CHALLENGES! The goal is to read, read, read, keep a log of your reading, and register for prizes for doing it! Enroll for your age group in
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Recreation Committee: No report committee did not meet.
Golf Committee: no report, committee did not meet
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT – GM Abadie provided his report.
POA MEMBERS COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS - None
REGULAR AGENDA –2024-08 Motion to approve purchase of tennis ball machine.
Beanstack on the app or any computer at the library website, https://hcls.info/summer-library-program. You can visit the library to access our computers to log your reading and get help. If you are unable to access Beanstack, you can download our paper reading log to track your reading--be sure to enter or turn in your reading log before the deadline to be entered into prize drawings. And yes...
There will be LOTS OF PRIZES! These prizes will be announced at the end of the Summer Library Program. Call East Hancock Library at 228-255-4800 with any questions you may have. And yes...
There will be PROGRAMS!
The Rubber Ducky Program for ages 0-5 will have the same weekly activities at all branches throughout the month with these themes: Week 1: Travel Adventure; Week 2: Adventures in Nature; Week 3: Adventures in Imagination; Week 4: Adventures in the Dark (STEM activities for littles) And yes...
Motion proposed by Vice Pres. Sislow, seconded by Director Nutting.
After discussion the motion passed unanimously.
POA MEMBERS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS –
Mr. Cagel. Request the Board respond to question when presented at the meetings. He stated that he hoped the next Board would adapt that practice. To respond to individual after the meeting deprives the rest of the POA from having the information. The board will take his request under advisement. He questioned the reporting accuracy on the House numbers and reiterat-
There will be MORE PROGRAMS! For those 6-11 year olds (but really for everyone), every Monday in June at 10:30 East Hancock will host the following programs. These programs will also be at other branches at different times. If you can’t enjoy a program experience on one day, check the website to see when it will happen at another branch.
For East Hancock, the schedule is: June 3: Hattiesburg Zoo; June 10: Heavenly Grace Farms Petting Zoo AND Ms Mary’s Snowballs; June 17: MS Museum of Natural Science; June 24: Plant People (make your own plant person with the Hancock County Soil and Water Conservation District) AND participate in a MS State University 4H virtual event involving reading and building with LEGOS as a story response. And yes...
There will be MORE PROGRAMS! Teens and Tweens, click on the cloud that says “SLP Calendar” under the Programs and Events tab on the library homepage.
ed the concern over the losses reported in the House financials.
NEXT MEETING – The next scheduled meeting will be Monday, May 20, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. at the Diamondhead City Council Chambers.
ADJOURN - A motion was made to adjourn to Executive session by Director Blackwood and seconded by VP Sislow. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned after executive session.
Respectfully submitted, Dennis Tauzin POA Board Secretary
You’ll find special events you will love! Meanwhile, in the main Reading Room, changes have happened! The new shelves have been delivered and are ready to hold many new books coming our way! We can now increase our reading inventory, which is exciting. This and the new cabinetry in the re-opened Meeting Room have the place looking very spiffy. Come see for yourself when you come get your next book or participate in these great activities:
Mondays: June 3rd and 17th at 1:00, Acrylic Painiting for Adults with Elen. All materials and inspiration are furnished!
Mondays: June 10 and
24th at 1:00, Make and Take Paper Crafts with Leandra. All materials and inspiration are provided here as well!
Thursdays: Each Thursday in June at 1:00 the Conversational Spanish group meets to improve fluency. If you’ve got some Spanish under your belt, come join us!
Fridays: Each Friday at 10:30 Sit and Be Fit meets for stretching and balance movements. Come get in on the action!
Fridays: Each Friday at 12:30 Crafts and Conversation with Leandra meets. Bring the crafts you’re working on and join the conversation!
See you at the library!
Local VFW and Boy Scout volunteers restore Blue Star Memorial and rehabilitate footbridge
BY MiC hAEl BuRKE
In a remarkable display of community spirit, VFW Post 2880 Diamondhead, Mississippi, and BSA ScoutsTroop 210 Diamondhead, MS joined forces for a day of restoration and rehabilitation. Twenty-two dedicated veterans and scouts from Diamondhead and Hancock County converged for a day of service.
The focal point of their efforts was the restoration of the Blue Star Memorial and the rehabilitation of a footbridge. The aging infrastructure had fallen into disrepair, prompting the collaborative effort.
The project saw the removal of rotten wood and stairs on the footbridge, which were promptly replaced with a more accessible ramp, ensuring safety and usability for all. Additionally, power washers were employed to rid the memorial of built-up grime, restoring its luster.
Volunteers worked tirelessly to clear the area, removing branches and brush to create a more inviting
space for all visitors. Their dedication to the cause and commitment to the community were evident throughout the day.
“We are incredibly thankful for the hard work and dedication of our volunteers,” remarked Tim Willis, Scoutmaster BSA T210, expressing gratitude on behalf of the community.
“Their efforts have not only restored a cherished memorial but have also improved accessibility and safety for all who visit.”
The successful collaboration between VFW Post 2880 and BSA Scouts - Troop 210 stands as a testament to the power of community involvement and the importance of preserving our shared heritage. The City of Diamondhead provided quality wood, paint, and deck screws to ensure the project was properly supplied.
Local volunteers from VFW Post 2880 and BSA Troop 210 recently worked to restore the Blue Star Memorial and rehabilitate the footbridge.
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DH Ladies Welcome Spring
BY REnEE KiRsC hEnBAuM
The annual Welcome Spring luncheon was recently held in the Emerald Ballroom at The Club at Diamondhead. Ladies arrived in beautiful hats and ensembles in order to usher in the sprint season with style and grace.
Hostesses Sherry Bulger, Judy Davis, Teresa Ertel, Sandy Hatam, Susan Hightower, Renee Kirschenbaum, Cindy McNamee, Mary Mizell, Gina Newman, Dinah Rhoades, and Brenda Smith welcomed their guests with champagne and wine as everyone mingled and enjoyed the day.
Background music by DJ Tony Bishop provided a fun atmosphere for all in attendance.
Ladies enjoyed a wonderful meal that ended with the luncheon’s signature dessert, a cupcake in the shape of a shoe. Hostesses then entertained their guests with the traditional fashion walk that ended with all guests making their way down the runway showing off their spring ensembles.
The luncheon wrapped up with the presentation of Best Chapeau that was presented to Tiffany Webb and best ensemble that was presented to Renee Lawson.
Guests, Sarah Shaffer-Parrington, Jamie Stockstill and Dana Wair enjoy a beautiful Spring Luncheon.
The Welcome Spring Luncheon Hostesses
Cool Cats Fundraiser
BY KAthRYn lEwis
“Cool Cats” fundraiser donates $5,300 to the Hancock Animal Shelter! (L-r): Judy Womack, Kathy Cobb, Angie Burkhardt, Sue Warren, Marilyn Lott, Kathryn Lewis, Vickie Stolf, Angela Campbell, Jane Aguda and not pictured Elise Breen. Entertainment was provided by Don Savage and the event was sponsored in part by Animal Hospital of Diamondhead.
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ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
5303 Diamondhead Cir
Diamondhead, MS 39525-3203 (228) 255-9213
mail@stthomasdiamondhead.org
WORSHIP TIMES
Sunday 8:00 am Holy Eucharist
Sunday 10:00 am Holy Eucharist
DIAMONDHEAD
COMMUNITY CHURCH
5301 Diamondhead Circle (288) 255-5556
Weekly Schedule
SUNDAY
Worship – 10:00 a.m.
Lifeline Discipleship Classes for all ages: 9 a.m.
Adult Christian Education Classes: 9 a.m.
WIRED - Youth Choir:
5:00 p.m.
YOUTH PRAISE Band
3:30 p.m.
DISCIPLESHIP Group
5:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
ADULT CHOIR
5:30 p.m.
** LOOKING AHEAD **
Vacation Bible School
June 10-14, 5:30-7:30 PM Call 229-255-5556 for details
Attention Parents of
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MARAthon BRidGE
Diamondhead Marathon Bridge begins at 1:00 on the 2nd Thursday of each month ( September 2024-April 2025) at St Thomas Episcopal Church (5303 Diamondhead Circle). The yearly fee is $60 per person and the deadline is Aug 15 for you and your partner. Make check out to Marathon Bridge and mail to 228 Fairway Villas Circle, Diamondhead. If you need further information text or call 2286974505
-- By Kathryn Lewis
lAdiEs BRidGE PARt Y
The date for our June Bridge Party is Friday 28, 2024 at the Country Club. Our arrival time is 9:15 and we shall begin playing bridge at 9:30. If you have any questions regarding Ladies Bridge Party, please contact Terre Settle at 255-9892 or Gay Young at 255-1528.
The winners of the April Party were Pat
Pre-Schoolers
Little School is taking 2024-2025 registrations. After the 2024 summer break Little School will open on Monday July 29th Little School hours are 9 am-12 pm, Mon – Fri.
DIAMONDHEAD
METHODIST CHURCH
5305 Norma Drive
Diamondhead, MS 39525 Office: 228-255-6888
Email: office@diamondheadmethodistchurch.com
Website: www.diamondheadmethodistchurch.com
Facebook: Diamondhead Methodist Church
Pastor: Rev Dwight Ramsey
Sunday: 10:00 am Worship and Kid’s Zone 9:00 am Sunday School/Discipleship Hour Tuesday 8:00 am men’s breakfast and devotional Thursday: 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm Bible Study
MOST HOLY TRINITY
CATHOLIC CHURCH
9062 Kiln Delisle Road Pass Christian, MS 39571 228-255-1294
Email: admin@mhtcatholic.org
Website: http://mhtcatholic.org Mass Times: Monday – Friday: 8:00 am Saturday: 4:00 & 6:00 pm
Burgoyne First Place and Barbara Gibbons Second Place. Our Special Prize went to Gay Young.
-- By Gay Young
thuRsdAY MoRninG linE
dAnCERs
Lessons and dancing, led by Molly, will be held from 10:00 -11:00 am on THURSDAYS at the DIAMONDHEAD COMMUNITY CENTER. New solid flooring and a huge space. Plenty of room for social distancing.
Everyone is welcome.
Great exercise, great fun, $1 room rental per person, per session.
FOR DETAILS OR CANCELLATIONS see our web site: https://sites.google.com/site/getmoving12345678/
-- By Molly Kooney
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 am & 7:00 pm
Reconciliation: Saturday 3:00-3:30 pm, or by appointment
JACOB’S WELL BAPTIST CHURCH
29554 Vic Faye Road, Pass Christian, MS 39571; 228-2552555, admin@jacobswellbc.org
Worship times on Sundays: 8:45 am Worship, 10 am Sunday School, and 11 am Worship
ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH
5370 Kiln-DeLisle Rd. Kiln, MS 39556 (228)255-1800 www.annunciationkiln. com
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:pm to 3:45pm; Sunday 9:45am to 10:15 am and other times by appointment.
Adoration: Tuesday 8:30am to 8:00pm; Friday 8:30am to 9:30am.
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE PINES
309 Highway 90 Waveland, MS. 39576 228-467-6771
Pastor Brock Cain
Services every Sunday morning are at 10:00am
Sunday School for children and adults at 9:00am
Every Wednesday we offer Bible study at 1pm.
OLD TOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PCUSA
114 Ulman Ave. Bay St. Louis, MS39520
Pastor: Rev. Richard T. Gillespie, Th.D. (256)443-4100
Worship, 10am
Adult Sunday School, 9am
BAY SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
106 Turner St. Bay St. Louis 304-1525
Worship/Study Services are held every Saturday (Sabbath)
The Church Family Bible Sabbath School Study begins @ 9:30 AM. The Church Family Worship Hour begins @11:00 AM. A Vegetarian Meal follows the Worship Service. Everyone is Welcome! Prayer Meeting every Thursday currently @ 6:15 PM
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PEo ChAPtER u
Diamondhead Chapter U PEO ( philanthropic education organization) President Teresa Manning presented a check for $500 from Chapter U to Glitz Chair Victoria Majors. Glitz is an annual fundraiser of the Diamondhead Women’s Club and raises funds to support breast cancer awareness and treatment.
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By Kathryn Lewis
lAdiEs BRidGE PARt Y
The date for our June Bridge Party is Friday 28, 2024 at the Country Club. Our arrival time is 9:15 and we shall begin playing bridge at 9:30. If you have any questions regarding Ladies Bridge Party, please contact Terre Settle at 255-9892 or Gay Young at 255-1528.
The winners of the April Party were Pat Burgoyne First Place and Barbara Gibbons Second Place. Our Special Prize went to Gay Young.
-- By Gay Young
diAMondhEAd dEMoCRAts, PRoGREssivEs, And indEPEndEnts AlliAnCE
The Diamondhead Democrats, Progressives, Independents Alliance (DDPIA) will hold its June meeting on Thursday, June 20 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church located at 5303 Diamondhead Circle. Meet and greet time is followed by a business meeting and a featured speaker. Past speakers include the Diamondhead City Manager, the Hancock County Library Director, the Hancock County Schools Superintendent, and many more
informative speakers. DDPIA is a fun and inclusive group that welcomes you to join us.
-- By Gerry Gilbert
diAMondhEAd
woMEn’s CluB
On Tuesday, April 16th, we held our annual Glitz & Titz fundraiser. This event was a huge success and we raised $18,800 to benefit the Pink Heart Funds. Items were available for our Silent Auction, and we truly appreciate our many donors who made this a success. There were many theme-decorated tables, with participants all decked out with glitter, feathers, rhinestones, you name it!
Our meeting May 1st started at 11am in the Emerald Ball Room at the Diamondhead Country Club, with the nomination and election of our new Board members: Rachel Huskins, President; Rene Reso, Vice President; Kathy Cobb, Secretary; Lisa Pretzello, Treasurer. As
is tradition, Eileen Lindquist presented each board member with a representation of the flower each office represents, and
Marilyn Lott passed the presidential gavel to incoming president Rachel Huskins. After the installation of officers, guest
PEO President Teresa Manning, left, and Glitz Chair Victorica Majors.
Diamondhead Women’s Club: Glitz Chairman Victoria Majors, President Marilyn Lott, and Glitz 2024-2025 Co-Chairman Cindy Crain.
DH Women’s Club President Marilyn Lott passes the gavel to incoming president to Rachel Huskins.
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speaker Gary Becker from the Diamondhead POA. Gary gave us a very interesting history of Diamondhead and the POA and updated us on the happenings in Diamondhead and what to expect for the rest of 2024. Nancy Sislow, incoming POA Presidenial candidatet, gave us her thoughts and visions for the future of the community.
Our September meeting will be held on September 4th, location and details will be forthcoming.
The theme for our DWC is Supporting & Celebrating Women. The objective of this club shall be to promote an informed and active interest in the civic, social and moral welfare of the community: to serve the community through the dedication of time and energy for worthy purposes; and to undertake and complete one or more charitable, humanitarian or social welfare projects each year.
Our meetings (we do not meet in June, July, or August), are held the first Wednesday of each month from September to May, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Diamondhead Country Club, Emerald Ballroom, unless otherwise noted. Membership is $20.00 and is open to all women.
Dates and times for upcoming meeting, events and fundraisers to be announced in upcoming issues of this publication and you can follow us on Facebook. For more information about the Diamondhead Women’s Club or any of our events, please contact the DWC President, Rachel Haskins @ 504-4003013.
-- By Robin Gaines
RotARY CluB of CEntRAl
hAnCoCK Count Y
Fellow Rotarians have been busy, busy!
We enjoyed our Guest Speaker, Katherine Sutton, executive Director of Mississippi Heroes. It is amazing the work they do to support family, professional and community caregivers.
Our District Conference was a blast!! The food festival was so much fun!! We made Jell-O shots and had a lot left over!! We will be having a business after hours pool party social soon!! If you would like an invite please reach out to Virginia Boyle
We so enjoyed Phyllis Beisecker who spoke on mindfulness—being present in the
Rotary Club of Central Hancock County: Scottie Catalano, Dr. Virginia Boyle, and Mayor Nancy Depreo.
Rotary Club: Dr. Virgina Boyle and Katherine Sutton.
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moment! So important!
Our meetings are the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month All are welcome!! We would love to do more in our community — so join our club!!!
If you are interested in being a guest speaker please call Dr. Virginia G. Boyle @ 228-243-8889.
Service Above Self!!
-- By Dr. Virginia Boyle
winE CluB
The Diamondhead Wine Club is dedicated to the exploration and enjoyment of wine. At each monthly tasting, we sample at least six different wines and learn a little about their history and origins. The Club is open to any who are interest-
ed in enjoying and learning about wine. Join us at our upcoming tastings: Thursday, June 13th -- Cabernet vs. Bordeaux -- 7:00 at the Club
One of the most renowned wines of France, Bordeaux is normally a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. A Cabernet Sauvignon is made from a signficant majority (normally >75 percent) of Cabernet Sauvignon, but may be blended with Merlot and Cabernet Franc and occasionally another varietal. This will be the first time we’ve done a head-to-head comparison.
Cost is $45 for DWC members and $50 for guests. Please make your reservations by mailing your check payable to DWC to: P.O. Box 6523, Diamondhead, MS 39525 or by emailing Lou at louertel@aol.com or Marshall at mekygs@mail.com.
-- By Marshall Kyger
diAMondhEAd P.E.o. fundRAisER
The Diamondhead P.E.O. sisters from Chapters Q, T, and U recently attended the 56th Annual Convention of the Mississippi State Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood in Brandon, MS. Sisters from across the state of Mississippi gathered to recognize chapters for their hard work in raising funds to award deserving women grants, scholarships, and loans to assist them in achieving their educational goals. The sisters shared ideas and collaborated on how to continue the philanthropic educational organization’s focus of giving women educational assistance, thereby making a difference in their lives.
-- By Dinah Knobloch
GEAux hiKinG CluB
“June is bustin’ out all over…” at least that’s the way the Rogers and Hammerstein song from Carousel goes… and so are the trees and flowers all along the Coast, allowing us to enjoy the Fountainbleau Trail and Twelve Oaks Nature Trail, both in Ocean Springs.
Later in May we also hiked the Sand-
hill Crane refuge in Gautier and a new boardwalk in Ocean Springs. More about those hikes next month.
Our June hikes include:
Saturday, June 1—We’ll enjoy the monthly free hike that will be led by an expert naturalist and sponsored by the Jackson County Recreation Department, Mississippi Sandhill Crane Wildlife Refuge,
Rotary Club: Phyllis Beisecker and Dr. Virginia Boyle.
Diamondhead PEO Sisters at State Convention 2024.
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and the Audubon Society. This recurring hike is always interesting. Meet at Twin Lakes a bit before 8:00am to car-pool; hike starts at 9:00am at the trail head in Ocean Springs. Leader from Diamondhead to Ocean Springs: Sheila Edwards
Thursday, June 6—The History Museum of Mobile will provide some “indoor hiking” to avoid the heat and enjoy the fascinating and excellent exhibits found at this National Historic Landmark housed in the Southern Market/Old City Hall, that provides an unparalleled museum experience. And we’re anticipating another excellent lunch at Dauphin’s on the 34th floor of the historic Trustmark Bank building. Meet at the front of the Country Club a bit before 9:00. Leader: Linda LaCour
Tuesday, June 11—Buttercup Flats to view the emerging pitcher plants. Yassss—these carnivorours botanicals are “springing” to life and hoping to lure a lovely insect meal into their “gullet” with sweet aromatic scents (discernable only to bugs). This “hike” will not be extensive, but will allow participants the opportunity to observe a field of predatory plants, mouths agape, awaiting their unsuspecting prey (oh, the drama…well, okay, use your imagination…) Meet at 9:00am at the Country Club. Lunch somewhere good. Leader: Linda LaCour
Thursday, June 27—Ship Island Boat Trip & Exploration—Enjoy an excursion to historic Ship Island, starting with a
boat ride to the historic island, named in 1699 by French explorers who were impressed with the protected, deep-water anchorage it offered their ships. Learn about this history, explore Fort Massachusetts, walk the beach/look for shells, and delight in the gulf breezes with a
Twelve Oaks House at Ocean Springs.
Geaux Hiking Club: Bogey at the Fountainbleau Hike.
Geaux Hiking Club: Orchids.
half- or whole-day trip to the island. Pack a picnic lunch or buy vittles on the island. There are no trees/shade on the island,
so you need to bring your hat/sun screen/ umbrella?. Find details on their web-site. $44 gets you there and back. Meet at the Country Club a bit before 8:00am to car pool. Cruise leaves Gulfport Harbor at 9:00am. Leader: Sheila Edwards
Everyone is welcome to join the DH Geaux Hiking Club. All ages and abilities are welcome. There are no dues. Just show up at one of the hikes to join in. Watch our Facebook page: DH Geaux Hiking Club for a hike reminder.
Our July planning meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 2, in the Kanaka Room, DH Country Club 6:00pm.
-- By Sheila Edwards
diAMondhEAd lions CluB
Diamondhead Lions Club 4th Annual Dog Show Awards
After not being able to conduct our “Annual” Lions Club Dog Show for several years, we came back with a bang! It was a big success with a total of 21 dogs and a lot of trophies and awards!
Best of Show was Jazmine, a Black Russian Terrier by Owner Trish Mathias. She is shown being presented the best of Show Trophy and Certificate by Lions Club President Jim Beckham Awards in several categories were given for both Pure Bred and Mixed Breed Dogs. In each category, awards are listed in the format: Award - Dog Name, Breed, and Owner.
Pure Bred Winners:
Best Male - Tucker, Yellow Lab, Hunter Seymour ---Best Female - Stella Stinson, Golden Retriever, Timothy Stinson ---Cutest Male - Boston, Poodle, Joël Salsbury ---Cutest Female - Eloise, Dalmatian, John Ritten ---Smallest Dog – Sally, Pomeranian, Yvonne Luck --- Best Costume - Katie Joy Jackson, Maltese, Jerald Jackson --- Most Unusual – Alfie, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Jeanelle Sonnier -Largest Dog – Dixie, Leonberger, Sarah Shafer -- Oldest Dog – Coco, Poodle, Jim Beckham -- Honorable Mention – Piper, Jack Russell, Roger & Roxanne Worak -- Honorable Mention - Daisy Mae, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Jeanelle Sonnier -Honorable Mention – Snow, Maltese, Dan
& Gail Seliga.
Mixed Breed Winners:
Best Male – Chili, Labra Houla, Betty & Doug Maxwell -- Best Female – Chantilly Lace, Pomapoo, Jenny Ramirez -- Cutest Male – Bennie, Morkie, Bill Beckham -- Cutest Female - Pippi, Mostly Rat Terrier, Katelyn Petty --- Smallest Dog – Baxter, Pom/Yorkie Mix, Bill Beckham -- Best Costume – Pippi, Mostly Rat Terrier, Katelyn Petty --- Most Unusual – Goose, Mixed, Leia Peffer --- Largest Dog – Chili, Labahoula, Betty & Doug Maxwell, --Oldest Dog – Buddy, Silk Terrier, Bill Beckham.
Proceeds from the dog show will be used to help the Hancock County Animal Shelter and other Lions Clubs Charities.
Learn more about the Lions Club –come to a meeting to hear about our plans for the rest of this year. Be our guest at our next Club meeting on June 21 at 11:30 AM in the Diamondhead Country Club. Contact Lion Dwain Simpson at 228-3632557 or dwainsimpson@aol.com for more information.
Best of Show was Jazmine, a Black Russian Terrier by Owner Trish Mathias. She is shown being presented the best of Show Trophy and Certificate by Lions Club President Jim Beckham.
JUNE 2024 CLUB NEWS
BY ChRis RAhAiM
diRECtoR of food & BEvERAGE
Join us for some hot fun in the summertime! Celebrate dad, join us at our sock hop, Father’s Prix Fixe dinner, and more! We look forward to seeing you at these events and hope you enjoy everything we’ve planned for the month!
tRiviA wEdnEsdAY sPECiAl
Fuel your brain with our Trivia Plate! Includes Southwest Eggrolls, Chicken Bites, and Mozzarella Sticks. 5:00 – 8:00. $13. No substitutions. Limited availability.
Enjoy this perfect snack combo while you play!
thuRsdAY niGht BiMini Pl AttER
It’s back! A seafood lover’s dream featuring a whole warm water lobster tail, clams, mussels, jumbo shrimp, and calamari, served in white wine and butter sauce. Served with French bread. Dive in! $38. No substitutions and limited availability. Dine in only.
sAtuRdAY PRiME RiB dinnER
Enjoy a 14 oz herb-crusted prime rib with garlic mashed potatoes, a choice of a house or Chef salad, and a chef’s choice dessert. A hearty meal to end your Saturday! $45
BinGo niGht with BRiGittE & sYlviA
Join us on June 11 & 25 in Latitude 30 for an exciting evening of Bingo! 6:00 – 7:30
tRiviA wEdnEsdAYs
With Ronnie Hammons. Test your knowledge and compete with friends every Wednesday night. 7:00 –9:00 in Latitude 30.
KARAoKE thuRsdAYs
Let your inner superstar shine at our Karaoke nights every Thursday with Ray Walters in Latitude 30! Whether you’re singing your heart out or just there to cheer, it’s all about having fun. 6:00 – 10:00
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End your week on a high note with live music from our featured bands. Check out the lineup:
Fridays (7 p.m.-10 p.m.)
• June 7: Short Circuit
• June 14: Rigolets
• June 21: Galz & Geezers
• June 28: Witness
Saturdays (7 p.m.-10 p.m.)
• June 1: Ryan & Dale
• June 8: Missi & Ray Sock Hop Party
• June 15: Eddie McDaniel
• June 22: River
• June 29: Ronnie Hammons
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50s soCK-hoP dAnCE PARt Y JunE 8
Step back in time with 1950s dance music, a costume contest, and drink specials Rock out with music from Miss & Ray. In Latitude 30 from 6:00 – 9:00.
fAthER’s old-fAshionEd PARt Y JunE 15
Savor the evening with an exclusive tasting of two of our four signature Dad’s Old- Fashioneds, each meticulously crafted with the acclaimed Traveller Whiskey. Includes two drink tickets and Chef’s appetizers. Elevate your experience with premium cigars available for purchase from Natal’s Tobacco Hut & Fine Cigars. $35 plus tax & gratuity. Discount for POA members in good standing. Questions? Call 228-2552918 ext. 3
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Join us for a three-course dinner in The Oak Room. Available from 5:00 – 8:00. The Oak Room regular menu will not be available. Reservations are recommended. $60 plus tax & gratuity. Call 228-255-2918 ext. 3.
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JunE 16
Enjoy a special brunch buffet designed with dads in mind. Celebrate the special day with delicious food and family! $26 per person. Kids 5 – 10 $15. 4 & Under – Free. Discount for POA members in good standing.
EuRoPEAn vACAtion old- woRld winE dinnER JunE 29
You’re going to have a blast on our European Vacation! It features a 5-course dinner and accompanying wines. The menu and details are included in this newsletter.
AliCE in wondERl
And winE dinnER JulY 13
Wear your favorite Alice in Wonderland costume and join us for this delicious five- course dinner featuring wines from Michael David Winery. The menu is included in this newsletter. Prizes for best costumes!
winE BlEndER EvEnt AuGust 24
A night to remember! Drink, eat, and learn. Blend your own wine. Learn from wine masters during a three-course meal in the Emerald Ballroom. Doors open at 6:00. The First pour and appetizer with instruction course begins at 6:30.
lAtitudE 30 PAtio 4th AnnivERsARY PARt Y sEPtEMBER 13
Join us to celebrate the 4th anniversary of the Latitude 30 Patio! A Bayou BBQ Buffet will be served on the Patio from 5:00 – 8:00. We’ll have a Zydeco Band playing on the Patio from 4:00 – 7:00, and Monster Crawfish will be in Latitude 30 from 7:00 – 10:00. Event details are included in this newsletter.
nEw YEAR’s EvE PARt Y & $10,000 dRAwdown dECEMBER 31
Our New Year’s Eve Party is always a blast! And you have a chance to begin 2025 with an extra $10,000 in your pocket! Tease Me Band will keep you on the dance floor all night.
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The Krewe of Diamondhead Cheers on the King Cakes
Members gather to enter the Biloxi King Cakes game (LtoR) Stephanie Hardesty, Ron Rhoades, Tom Garriga, John Kirschenbaum, Tracey Garriga, Shade Newman, Gina Newman, Jeff Hardesty, Renee Kirschenbaum, Dinah Rhoades, Jonathan Stockstill, Jamie Stockstill.
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Once again the Biloxi Baseball team reached out to the Krewe to participate in the yearly Mardi Gras celebration. Members from the Krewe met up for a fun evening out.
Members attending enjoyed had a great time cheering on the Biloxi King Cakes, who couldn’t pull out the win against The Montgomery Biscuits. Members dressed in Krewe attire thoroughly
Smith, Ron Rhoades, John Kirschenbaum, Jeff Hardesty, Jonathan Stockstill and Don Crosby.
enjoyed the evenings events, which included beads, a very pleasant evening and recognition of the Krewe of Diamondhead on the big screen in between innings.
Prior to the game several of the members met up at Fly Llama Brewery and enjoyed the street music festival. More fun events are in the planning for the krewe, especially since this coming year we will be celebrating 50 years!
Attending the game were President Jeff Hardesty, Stephanie Hardesty, Publicity Director Renee Kirschenbaum, John
Kirschenbaum, Membership Director Gina Newman, Shade Newman, Ron and Dinah Rhoades, Hoppy and Suzy Smith, Jonathan and Jamie Stockstill, Ken and Janie Dropco, Don and Jodi Crosby, Georganne Elemond, Tom and Tracey Garriga.
Do you want to join a fun filled Mardi Gras Krewe, then contact our Membership Director, Gina Newman at regina. newman09@outlook.com.
The Krewe is formed as a civic body for social purposes and Mardi Gras entertainment.
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ChRis AltEsE, PGA diRECtoR of Golf
Temperatures are warming up but not too hot to golf. You may notice the brilliant green grass in the fairways. Summer golf is here! Why play golf or live anywhere else? Diamondhead has it all.
The Malahini Member-Guest was held in the middle of May. Another fun event this year with a large field. This year’s event will be a round robin match play championship. Results will be posted on The Malahini event website through Golf Genius.
We know it is tempting to walk on the golf cart paths/trails during this nice weather. All should obey the posted signage at all entry points prohibiting any activity on the golf course, golf cart paths, and golf cart trails other than golf. This is ultimate-
ly for your safety and so that those members and guests paying to play golf can do so without concern of hurting someone with an errant golf shot someone who happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. With many newcomers to the area and some not so new that do not know golf, it is important that we share this information. On the same note, Diamondhead members have access to several walking trails that were designed specifically for that purpose. Feel free to ask our staff in the Golf Shop or call (228) 255-3910 if you have any questions.
The Ladies’ Malahini Member-Guest was held in April. What a fun event! Participation increased by 30% this year. Congratulation to all players and to our flight winners…Korda Flight – Debra Shea-Phillips/Sheila Haynes, Lopez Flight – Colleen
Jones/Gigi Roberts, and Sorenstam Flight – Samye Johnson. Our Malahini Par 3 Challenge Champions were Mary Lou Czaplicki and her guest, Susan Thomas. This is a great event for our lady golfers and to showcase our facilities. We look forward to hosting this event again.
Our annual Summer Junior Golf Camp/Clinics has proven to be some of our most popular events. We will run one session from June 17-20. Student-teacher ratio will limited to 4:1. Includes putting, short game, and full swing. Open to all juniors age 7 & older. Check with the Golf Shop for more information or to sign up.
Our Hawaiian Mixed Couples Invitational is here. This event kicks off Summer golf for us. Be sure to mark your calendars for our other great events. Each year, we look
forward to hosting the Hawaiian Invitational, one of our favorite events of the year. Once again, this event filled up within days of opening registration. 54 couples will participate this year on May 31– 2. We look forward to seeing our regulars for this event as well as newcomers.
Please be sure to post your scores in GHIN so that you have an accurate handicap index. Make sure if you play, you post. Any questions concerning your golf handicap can be directed to one of our Handicap Committee members.
Upcoming Events…
5/31-6/2 Hawaiian Mixed Couples Invitational
6/3-6/7 Greens AerationPine
6/15 Tanner Adam Golf Tournament
6/17-6/20 Summer Junior Golf Camp (call 228-255-3910 for more information)
Help keep our golf courses beautiful! When parking your
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golf carts next to tee boxes and greens please keep all four tires on the cart path. This prevents unnecessary wear and tear on the edges of the cart path. Please be sure to fix two ball marks and fill two divots every hole...any two will do! It’s your golf course so let’s take care of it! We look forward to seeing you “PLAY MORE GOLF.” Let’s all get out and enjoy our golf courses and practice facilities. As always, let us know how we can help.
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BY CollEEn JonEs
April 4th we played our Trophy Day on the Cardinal Course. The Overall Gross Winner was Liz Bell with a score of 79, her best score ever. The Overall Net winner was Joyce Teerling with a net score of 69, The First Flight Gross winner was Georgeann Luxion with a score of 85 and the Net winner was Denise Burgeron with a net score of 69. The Second Flight Gross winner was Cathy Weber with a score of 94 and the Net winner was Catherine Gesell with a net score of 72. Closest to the pin winners were Liz Bell on hole #4, Marta Wald on hole #7, Karen Dougherty on hole #13 and Jodi Crosby on hole #17. We had Birdies flying all over the place. Birdies were had by Karen Dougherty (she had 2), Mary Lou Czaplicki, Tiff Webb, Joyce Teerling, Georgeann Luxion, Denise Bergeron (she had 3) Liz Bell (she had 2). Chip Ins were had by Joanne Fried, Mary Lou Czaplicki, Tiff Webb, Denise Bergeron and Liz Bell.
April 11th we had a rain out.
April 18th we had our Aloha Tournament which is a Net Tournament 18 holes on the Cardinal Course. The Overall winner was Georgeann Luxion. First Flight winner was Cassandra Godbold and second place was Marta Wald. Second Flight winner was Pat Ellis and second place was Judith Sonntag. Third Flight winner was Catherine Gesell and second place was Margaret Papaleo. Closest to the pin winners were Denise Bergeron on hole #4, and Georgeann Luxion on hole #17. Then we had some other awards for Closest to pin on 2nd shot on hole #3 was Brigette Becker. Longest put made on hole #6 Margaret Papaleo. Closest to pin on 2nd shot
winners were Colleen Jones & Gigi Roberts. Second place were Trish Wright & Debra York. Third place winners were Teresa Ertel & Liz Necaise. The Third Flight winners were Tiffany Webb & Samye Johnson. Second place were Margie James & Pam Minella. Third place were Terri Woolbright & Marina Benigno. After play we had a lunch and winners were announced. The tournament has become a great tournament that members and guest enjoy a great deal.
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The weather being much more cooperative we actually managed to play golf on all five of the Tuesdays in April. Quite a change from some earlier months this year. We have gained several new members and love having more gals join us each Tuesday.
By the way, whenever you see an asterisk behind a person or group’s name it simply means there was a Scorecard Playoff for them to obtain that position.
We played our usual first Tuesday, Trophy Day, on April 2nd with 28 ladies coming out to test their skills on the back Nine of our Pine Course.
on hole #10 was Karen Dougherty. Longest putt made on hole #15 was Judy Sonntag. Straightest drive was Rhuth Holmes on hole #18.
April 24th & 25th we had the Malahini Tournament (Member/Guest). We had 24 teams that played a 9 hole par 3 challenge on the Cardinal Course on Wednesday with refreshments after play. On Thursday we had a breakfast and then played an 18-hole best ball on the Pine Course with handicap. The First Flight winners were Debra Shea Phillips & Sheila Haynes. Second place team was Elizabeth Austin & Lori Eans. Third place team was Liz Bell & Lien Beale. The Second Flight
With this many gals playing we were able to field Four Flights. In FLIGHT ONE, 1st Place went to Therese Mauterer, 2nd Place to Judy Lakota and 3rd Place to Ann Nutting. In FLIGHT TWO, 1st Place was taken by Ruth Holmes(*), 2nd Place by Monica Jordan (*) and 3rd Place by Judi Brannan. When it came to FLIGHT THREE, 1st Place honors went to Cathy Gesell, 2nd Place to Kathy Jones and 3rd Place to Cheryl Saak. And not to be left out, FLIGHT FOUR, 1st Place was garnered by Sylvia Corban, 2nd Place by Sue Hebert, and 3rd Place by Patti Blackwood. Please note that what flight you are playing in is determined by handicap and always affected by the number of gals playing and their respective handicaps. During Trophy Days we also play for Lowest Putts and Closest-to-the-Pin. The winners in those categories were: Low Putts = Flight #1, Judy Tauzin (*) - Flight #2, Judi Brannan (*), - Kathy Jones (*) in Flight #3, and our 4th Flight produced a exact tie between Patti Blackwood and Sylvia Corban. When it came to the Closest-tothe-Pin competition, Ann Nutting won in Flight 1, Mary Ann Stromeyer in Flight 2, Kathy Jones in Flight 3, and Sylvia Cor-
DWGA: Aloha Winners Cassandra Godbold, Marta Wald, Pat Ellis, Judith Sonntag, Catherine Gesell, Margaret Papaleo.
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ban in Flight 4. Must have been a K(C) athy day as Kathy Jones not only came in second in her flight but also won Low Putts and Closest-to-the Pin in that flight. And, Cathy Gesell was not only first in her flight but also had a Chip-In on #14 and a Birdie on the same hole. Great job gals. This round of golf was followed by a meeting and lunch in the Club. Remember, it takes organization and time to run this kind of group, and we appreciate all of our leaders and committee members.
Tuesday, April 9th, found 29 players out for a game of 3’s and 5’s. This translates to you only getting credit for the score you have on Par 3 and Par 5 holes. This week we also played for Closest-tothe-Pin. Our winners, playing the Back Nine of the Cardinal Course, were: Flight 1 - 1st Place = Judy Lakota, 2nd Place = Therese Mauterer (*) and 3rd Place = Monica Jordan (*). When it came to Flight 2, 1st Place = Ruth Holmes (*), 2nd Place = Arva Kyger (*) and 3rd Place = Brigitte Becker (*). In Flight 3 it was Patti Blackwood taking 1st Place, Sue Hebert in 2nd Place and Sylvia Corban in 3d Place. Closest-to-the Pin winners were: Tracey Garriga (Flight 1), Arva Kyger (Flight 2) and Sue Hebert (Flight 3). Tracey Garriga scored a Chip-In and a Birdie while Kim Knight and Therese Mauterer also posted Birdies during that round. As you can see from the number of Scorecard Playoffs, competition is high among our ladies.
Weather continuing to be beautiful, we fielded 24 gals to play a game of Alternate Shot on April 16th. Fielding two member teams, our winners that Tuesday were: Flight #1 - 1st Place was taken by the team of Ann Nutting and Cheryl
Saak, 2nd Place by the team of Nancy Barker and Nancy Sislow and 3rd Place by the team of Patti Blackwood and Judy Sonntag. Flight #2 Teams included - 1st Place = Kathy Jones & Ruth Holmes, 2nd Place = Carol Griffin & Therese Mauterer and 3d Place = Janice Murray & Margaret Sherwood.
Taking advantage of yet another lovely day, 32 gals turned out to play in our Pal Day Competition (we each find a partner for a two-member team). In the First Flight the winning teams were: 1st Place - Marilyn Galus/Margaret Sherwood, 2nd Place - Brigitte Becker/Susie Fontenot (*), and 3rd Place - Georgeann Luxion/Judy Tauzin (*).
Teams in the Second Flight were: 1st Place - Cathy Gesell/Kim Knight, 2nd Place - Pauline Singer/MaryAnn Stromeyer (*) and 3rd Place - Shirley Halterman/ Beryl Laird (*).
In addition, Judy Tauzin scored the Lowest Putts in Flight #1 while Kim Knight took those honors in Flight #2. Kim also got Closest-to-the-Pin in her flight and Brigitte Becker won that in Flight #1. Judy Tauzin scored a Chip-In on #8, while Kim Knight (#4) and Georgeann Luxion scored Birdies. Georgeann had two of them - one on #2 and again on #3. Great golfing gals!
And finally for the fourth Tuesday in a row, Tuesday, April 30th, was a Step Aside Scramble (each team member tees off and the person having the best shot does not play the next shot and so on). Our First Place winning team consisted of Sylvia Corban, Sue Hebert and Therese Mauterer (*), in Second Place was the team of Nanette Braud, Kathie Pierson, and Marga-
ret Sherwood (*) in Third Place the team of Mary Alice Harfoush, Beryl Laird and Toni Rossol, and in Fourth Place the team of Gale Lammers, Anne Payne and MaryAnn Stromeyer.
We look forward to many more rounds of golf during these pleasant Spring days and will keep you posted on our adventures on the Diamondhead Courses.
usA PiCKlEBAll AMBAssAdoR CliniC
BY KAthRYn lEwis
rent POA members and $5 to all others. All participants should dress appropriately for court play(tennis shoes…etc). Clinic is limited to 20 participants and loaner paddles are available for those who don’t have one.
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BY GEnE dEMEdiCis
The DMGA said goodbye in May to a long time member of Diamondhead and the DMGA. Al Mast and his wife moved to Dallas to be near their son. Al has been a good friend to many of us and we will miss him.
Chris Hardy
USA Pickleball Ambassador Chris Hardy will lead a Beginner Pickleball Clinic at the main pool/ club courts on June 8 from 9am-10-30 am. This Clinic is sponsored by the DH POA and DH players. Participants should sign up beginning May 20 at 228-2555030 or 2282551900 ext 171. This Clinic is free to cur-
We also welcomed several new members in April and May. Ken Walker, David Wright and Steve Garcia joined our ranks and I encourage anyone else who is interested to join the DMGA.
The format for the game on April 17 was Peers Mixed Bag. Finishing first was the team of Erie Hebert, John McLaughlin and Daryl Vaught with a score of 24 under par. In second place was the team of
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Val Miller, Art Burgoyne, Lenny Alphonso and Chuck Ingraham with a score of 21 under par. Finishing third was the team of John Benus, John Lee, Mike Galvin and Dave Barbato with a score of 20 under par. In fourth place was the team of Mike Cavataio, Lee Kormondy, Kevin West and John Bunce with a score of 19 under par. Erie Hebert won low individual with a net score of 65.
Closest to the pin winners were Mike Galvin, Jan Vest, Daryl Vaught and Mike Cavataio. Closest shot of the day was hit by Jan Vest at 3’3”.
In the ABCD Points competition on April 24 the team of Tom Amedee, Erie Hebert, Kevin West and Thomas Warren won with a score of minus 3. Finishing second was the team of Sam Lee, Renny Pangan, Bill Merna
and Ronnie Austin with a score of minus 6. In third place was the team of Norman Bowley, John Black, Tom Woolbright and AJ Dilley with a score of minus 7. Finishing fourth was the team of John Lee, Marshal Miller, Val Miller and Dennis Tauzin with a score of minus 8. Cat Aguda and John Bunce tied for low individual with a net score of 68.
Closest to the pin winners were Tom Woolbright, Dennis Laumann, Marshall Miller and Dave Barbato. Closest shot of the day was hit by Marshall Miller at 2’0”.
The format for the game on May 1 was Peers Points. Finishing in first place was the team of Daryl Vaught, Byron Gandy, Dennis Laumann and Tom Woolbright with a score of minus 6. In second place was the team of Sam Lee, Ken Walker,
John Black and John Benus with a score of minus 7. Also tied for second with a score of minus 7 was the team of Joe Murray, Larry Popovich, Al Mast and Thomas Warren. And in a three way tie for second place was the team of John Bunce, Kevin West, John McLaughlin and Percy Payne. In fifth place was the team of Lee Kormondy, Dave Barbato, Mike Cavataio and Erie Hebert. Sam Lee and Joe Murray tied for low individual with a net score of 69.
Closest to the pins were won by Billy Stroud, Mike Cavataio, Steve Garcia and Norman Bowley. Closest shot of the day was hit by Billy Stroud at 7’0”.
In the ABCD Shamble Two Best Ball competition on May 8 the team of Gene deMedicis, Renny Pangan, Val Miller and Jim Shoemaker won with a score of 29 under par. Finishing in
second place was the team of Billy Stroud, Cat Aguda, Kevin West and AJ Dilley with a score of 28 under par. Two teams tied for third place with a score of 26 under par. The team of Marshall Miller, John Benus, Chuck Ingraham and Dennis Tauzin tied with the team of Tom Amedee, John Bunce, Erie Hebert and Larry Popovich.
Closest to the pin winners were Steve Garcia, Donald Davidson, Marshal Miller and Billy Stroud. Closest shot of the day was hit by Billy Stroud at 4’10”.
I’ll see you on the course. thE MARinA At diAMondhEAd BY hARBoR MAstER diAnnE siMonson
Ahoy Mates,
Just a friendly reminder that we have a few slips at the Marina left. Make it easy on yourself and have your boat already down at the Marina and avoid the “getting Ready” process, which we all know takes at least a hour.
Starting June 1, 2024 through Labor Day Weekend Hours for the Marina Ship Store 8am-7pm. Have a Wonderful Summerstay afloat!
