The Coronado/Mainland Shuffler

Bob Finta, who is 78 years young, has been a very active member of the CM Shuffleboard Club for over 22 years. During his tenure, Bob has been President, Vice President, a board member liaison for more than 15 years and now Secretary. Bob grew up in New York City and was a 6th grade school teacher for 33 years. He met and married his college sweetheart, Carol,  57 years ago. They have two children, one is a math teacher and the other is a computer programmer.  Bob, a Pro since ’94, used to give shuffleboard lessons, but for now, he is more than happy to give helpful pointers on shuffleboard to anyone who may ask.  Thank you Bob for all you have done and continue to do to support the CM Shuffleboard Club, it is greatly appreciated!

Today we had our Christmas Pot Luck Dinner and celebrated the end of a very successful year under the leadership of our President Allen Best. The beautifully laid out decorations contained Poinsettias, flashing Santa Clause hats, Sleighs and Christmas place mats. The club supplied a scrumptious ham complementing the extra  varied and delicious side dishes (and desserts) supplied by the attendees. Joan Best conducted the dinner blessing and organized the 50/50 drawing which was won by our guest Kimla Shelton. Allen Best presented Betty Buccini a personalized apron for all the important work she does as Treasurer for the club. Allen Best introduced our guests, Liz Yancy and Kimla Shelton, from the city’s Parks and Recreation Department to thank them, on behalf of the club, for all the help they gave us over the past year.  Santa also left a little something for each of them. Debbie Evans presented Allen with a jar of “Hillbilly Whup-Ass!” because he used all of his up (on Debbie and Bonnie) at the Senior Games. John Fortini, speaking for the club members, gave recognition, appreciation and thanks to Allen Best for all he has done this year in leading the CMS Club. The dinner was very festive and after the clean up, some of the members stayed to play Bunko. Here is wishing all of you a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND SAFE NEW YEAR. See you all at the courts next year.

More pictures from the Christmas Celebration

I still have been unable to attend a Fun Day, but I have some pictures and some results. The day looked beautiful and sunny and everyone was in good cheer. Of all the teams the results were: First place was Arden’s team with Rex, Joe, and Terry. Second place was Connie’s team with Wayne, Sid and our newest member Marty. Third place was Joan’s team with Roland, Debbie and Bill.  Hopefully I will be able to attend next month’s Fun Day on January 9th and will see you there!

Just a reminder that this Friday, Dec 18, is our Christmas Pot Luck Dinner. It would be appreciated if you could sign up in the club house on the list by Wednesday in order for the club to know how much meat (HAM, which the club is supplying) needs to be ordered and so that we do not have too many duplications.  See you there to share some holiday cheer.

Minutes for December 5th Board Meeting

Please follow this link to view the minutes from the December 5, 2015 Executive Board Meeting submitted by Bob Finta.

Minutes from  CMLmin12.5.15

Congratulations to our  club members, Rex and Wayne who came in fourth in the Main Event in the Northern District Mens Doubles in Hawthorne on Dec 10, 2015.
Main………………………………………………..21 Teams
4. Rex Galusha – Wayne Lockwood…………………………….C/M

Congratulations to our club members, Grace Marlatt and her partner for coming in first in the Main Event and Mary Ann Pabst and her partner for coming in third in consolation in the Northern District Womens Doubles in Hawthorne on Dec. 10, 2015.
Main………………………………………………..12 Teams
1. Lorraine Layton – Grace Marlatt…………………..Tavares/C/M

Consolation
3. Mary Ann Pabst – Jan Dally……………………C/M/Orange City

Tuesday, December 8th, fourteen (14) members from CM Shuffleboard Club participated in the “Singles Mingles” tournament. We had eight (8) amateurs and six (6) Pro/State Am players. The Pro/SA winners are, First Place – Darrell Harman; Second Place – Edna Triplett; and Third Place – Dennis Buelk. Amateur winners are First Place – Randy Radke; Second Place – Bonnie Radke; Third Place – Rich Kordeleski; and Fourth Place – Gerry Jabaut. All the $2 participation fees collected was once again redistributed as winnings among the finalists. Congratulations to the winners and all the participants that make this a successful tournament. Come on down and join us for up-coming “Singles Mingles” matches being held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

Pro/SA Winners:
Darrell Harman, Edna Triplett and Dennis Buelk

Amateurs: Randy Radke, Bonnie Radke, Rich Kordeleski and Jerry Jabaut.

Please Note: On January 14 and January 15 the Northern District is holding their Any Pros and Any Amateurs Tournament at our CMS Courts. A list has been posted in the club house for Volunteer Helpers.  If you are not playing in the tournament, we need helpers to Set Up The Courts by Sweeping and Putting Down the Beads, Put out the Chalk and Erasers and Waxing the Discs. Please volunteer for a couple of hours, watch the games and have some fun.

DECEMBER 18: Once again this month the club will be supplying the meat (Ham). We will be in the banquet hall for a Festive Holiday get together. Plenty of food to share and lots of camaraderie. If you don’t cook, you can pick up something at the store, what you bring is not so important as that you come join us. Please sign up on the list in the club house so we do not have too many duplications. See you there to share some holiday cheer.

DECEMBER 12 is our scheduled Fun Day. The list is up in the club house for participants to sign up.  We would appreciate it if you can sign up early so we know how many hot dogs to order for the participants. It starts at Noon and runs till about 4 pm. This is a fun event where you try to get in the Kitchen, try to score points or go around obstacles. Its playing shuffleboard like you never played before and no experience is necessary. Come on down and have some FUN.