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September October November December 2015

DESERT MASHIE

NEWS

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PAST PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: Hello Fellow Mashies, The last 4 months have been very busy, interesting, and challenging. This was to be

my final newsletter to you as Desert Mashie President, however, due to a hectic year-

end, I am now sending it to you as your “past president”. I was honored to serve as

your president for the last 4 years, Thank you for your participation and support. Now

that I am fully retired, I can work on some of the many “honey-do’s” that I was able

to escape during my presidency, and more importantly, I will have time now to work

on improving my golf game.

Our Bi-Annual Election was held in November, and we have a new Board of Directors

in place. Even though this was communicated to you in November, but since we have

some new members since that time, below is a list of the Desert Mashie Officers for

2016 and 2017. I have also listed the Tournament Director, as well as the

Membership Chair, as these are two officers whom you might need to contact from

time to time.

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DESERT MASHIE BOARD

POSITION

Carolyn Suttles President

Richard Hurley Vice President

George Colebrook, Jr. Treasurer

Patricia Crenshaw Recording Secretary

Cheryl Marshall Corresponding Secretary

Eric Neal Financial Secretary

Harold Fields Director of Junior Golf

Leroy James Immediate Past President

Arblee Bishop Sergeant-at-Arms

Booker Evans Member-at-Large

Norma James Member-at-Large

Danny Johnson Member-at-Large

Al Loveless Member-at-Large

Sean Colebrook, Sr. Tournament Director

Bea Baker Membership Chair

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Below is a calendar of the Desert Mashie tournaments for 2016. Please make a note

of these dates so you can come out and support your Club.

Desert Mashie Golf Club

2016 Tournament Schedule

Date Course Time Price

Sun - Jan 10 Pebble Creek GC 8:00 AM Shotgun $55.00

Sat - Feb 27 Ken McDonald GC 8:00 AM Shotgun $50.00

Sun - Mar 20 Lakes West GC 7:30 AM Shotgun $50.00

Sat - Apr 9 TBD 1:00 PM Shotgun $47.00

Fri - Apr 29

Sat – Apr 30

Sun - May 1

Desert Mashie Annual Foothills GC Club West GC

TBD TBD

Sun - May 29 Palm Valley GC 7:00 AM Shotgun $45.00

Sat - Jun 18 Talking Stick GC 7:30 AM Shotgun $50.00

Sun - Jul 12 TBD TBD TBD

Sat - Aug 27 Papago GC 7:00 AM Shotgun $47.00

Sat/Sun - Sep 17- 18 San Marcos GR 7:30 AM Shotgun $105.00

Sun - Oct 16 Sun City/South GC 7:30 AM Shotgun $40.00

Sat – Nov 19 TBD TBD TBD

Sun – Dec 11 TBD TBD TBD

Since this is my last Newsletter I will make this one short and sweet.

I sincerely thank all of our members for your dedication, support, and loyalty for the

last four years as I filled the position of president of this magnificent organization, and pass on my best wishes to our new Board Members as they are off and running for

this year.

Respectfully yours,

Leroy H. James

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Below is a recap of some of the events for the end of 2015.

Over 30 Desert Mashie members (golfers and non-golfers) traveled to Tucson to help

Desert Trails Golf Club celebrate their 44th Annual. Below is a list of the winners, some photos, and a link to some of the photos which were taken during the tournament.

DESERT TRAILS 44TH ANNUAL

SEPTEMBER 12 & 13, 2015 TUCSON, AZ

FLIGHT GROSS NET

CHAMPIONSHIP

MEN 1 DAVE WOODING

1 JOE BATTLE

2 JERRY HILL

2 JAMES ELY

A 1 GAYRON SCURLOCK

1 BOB SHAW

2 HAROLD FIELDS

2 CLEO SMITH

B 1 RON HASKINS

1 ANTONIO BRISTER

2 JAMES JOHNSON

2 BOOKER EVANS

C 1 BOB PAYTON

1 RICARDO RILEY

2 IMAN WHITTEN

2 BOBBY FIELDS

SENIOR 1 CHUCK TAYLOR

1 CECIL MOSLEY

2 GUS ROBINSON

2 CLARENCE JOHNSON

CHAMPIONSHIP WOMEN 1 AUDREY JORDAN

1 EMMA MOSLEY

2 MONICA JOHNSON

2 INGRID GARVEY

WOMEN A 1 LEAH BOYD

1 CHERYL MARSHALL

2 KAREN BRISCOE-JONES

As you can see, we played well, AND we looked good. Below are some pics of our

members at this event.

Hey Mike! Gloria is getting set. Looking good Cheryl.

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Craig is on point! Way-To-Go Larnce! But I think Mike is styling!

They’ve gotta get a move on, huh Harold G? Good job, Ken! You ‘ve got’em all

lined up in a straight row.

It,s Anthony and Antonio!! I think she’s waving to us. Hey Pam.

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Really Mike! Again??? Rodney waits patiently.

Even tho it’s not real clear, you gotta. Are his eyes on the road….!!! Nooooooo,

know it’s Ken. Check out the hat! s-o-o,who wants to be in the cart in front of him???????

Al is telling us “for the last time” “the rule is”!!!!! Going fishing, Mike?????

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Now, without looking back, who do you think Ms. or Mr. Photo-animal of the tournament was? Of the 194 photos, there are more individual shots of this person

than anyone else. You give up????? Oh well, he came all the way from Cleveland to play in this tournament, sooo somebody’s gotta be IT, and Michael L. (Mike) Nelson

wins the prize!!!!!!!!

You can click on the link below to see more of the photos that were taken during this 2-day event.

https://www.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0AcNWLNk0ZtmTLbg&emi

d=shareprintviewer&linkid=link

September was a busy month for us. Right on the heels of Desert Trails Annual, was our Club Championship which was on Sept. 19 and 20, 2015, at San Marcos Golf

Resort in Chandler, AZ.

Desert Mashie members Craig Mills, who was the Club Champion, and Tony Brister who

was the President’s Cup winner, played their way and won free entry into this year’s Club Championship which will be held Sept. 17 and 18 at San Marcos Golf Resort.

Below is a list of our winners for this two-day event.

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In October we took our annual bus trip to Las Vegas. Twenty-eight members joined us for the bus trip, and several additional Desert Mashie members met us in Las Vegas to

help Valley View Golf Club celebrate their 57th Annual.

We left on Friday morning, October 23, 2015, and returned Sunday night, October 25.

Below is a list of the winners of the tournament, and some photos.

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Valley View Golf Club 57th Annual Invitational

Saturday, October 24 & Sunday, October 25, 2015

Desert Pines, Highland Falls & Palm Valley Golf Clubs

Flights

Women's Championship

Award Player Club

1st Low Gross $100.00 Jackie Jordan Valley View

2nd Low Gross $50.00 Henrietta Watts Desert Mashie

1st Low Net $100.00 Kim Bazzelle Valley View

2nd Low Net $50.00 Juanita Williams Tee Masters

Women's A

1st Low Gross $100.00 Jenny Bethune Tee Divas

2nd Low Gross $50.00 Patricia Crawford Desert Mashie

1st Low Net $100.00 Carolyn Suttles Desert Mashie

2nd Low Net $50.00 Dee Anderson Cosmopolitan

Women's B

1st Low Gross $100.00 JoJo Edmonds Desert Mashie

2nd Low Gross $50.00 Adrienne Moreland Paramount

1st Low Net $100.00 Carole Boone Desert Mashie

2nd Low Net $50.00 Cheryl Marshall Desert Mashie

Men's Championship

1st Low Gross $100.00 Joe Battle Desert Trails

2nd Low Gross $50.00 Marlin Willis Valley View

1st Low Net $100.00 Jabali Smith Valley View

2nd Low Net $50.00 Reggie Guyton Leisure Hour

Men's A

1st Low Gross $100.00 Kevin Robinson Arroyo

2nd Low Gross $50.00 Harold Fields Desert Mashie

1st Low Net $100.00 Wendell Perry Valley View

2nd Low Net $50.00 Al Avery Mile Hi

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Men's B

1st Low Gross $100.00 Marcus Mallett Cosmopolitan

2nd Low Gross $50.00 Ronald Haskins Arroyo

1st Low Net $100.00 Don Conkrite Cosmopolitan

2nd Low Net $50.00 Pete Robinson Desert Mashie

Men's C

1st Low Gross $100.00 John Pitts Valley View

2nd Low Gross $50.00 Dave Washington Valley View

1st Low Net $100.00 John Backstrom Desert Mashie

2nd Low Net $50.00 Lewis Hawkins Valley View

Men's D

Award Name Club

1st Low Gross $100.00 Ed May Valley View

2nd Low Gross $50.00 Ron Clark Valley View

1st Low Net $100.00 James White Inland Empire

2nd Low Net $50.00 Emanuel London Tee Masters

Men's Senior Lower

1st Low Gross $100.00 Rufus Watts Desert Mashie

2nd Low Gross $50.00 Joe Miller Desert Mashie

1st Low Net $100.00 Gus Robinson Tee Masters

2nd Low Net $50.00 James Lewis Honors

Men's Senior Upper

1st Low Gross $100.00 Cecil Mosely Desert Mashie

2nd Low Gross $50.00 Jerry Young Desert Mashie

1st Low Net $100.00 Carl Limbrick, Sr. Paramount

2nd Low Net $50.00 Dempster Cherry Honors

Guest

1st Place $100.00 Rudy Richmond Guest

2nd Place $50.00 John Johnson Guest

3rd Place $25.00 Herman Wooten III Guest

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This trip was self-supporting, and there was no expense to our Club. We had prizes

for everyone, sang, played games, watched movies, and were serenaded by our own Dan Moss. The bus ride was very relaxing, and everyone seemed to have had a great

time. Also, Valley View’s hospitality suite was very spacious, comfortable and accommodating. We had an ample supply of fried catfish and chicken, with all the

trimmings. To sum it up, their hospitality was “off the chain”!

I’m sure you can tell by the number of Desert Mashie winners hi-lited above, we represented well. Below are some photos which were captured at this event.

This was Lillian’s 1st bus trip. And, Carol’s too. Lets’ do Where is our REAL bus

She danced all the way! it again, ladies. driver????

Uh-oh… Barbara just busted 1st trip, and she’s Oh, there’s Pete, he didn’t

the bootleg bus driver… a winner! Way to make the group pic. go Carol!

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And here are some of our winners.

Just because Harold G. didn’t win in golf A-n-d, looks like Rodney won, also!

doesn’t mean he was not a winner…. See the Or, maybe he’s just showing off Golf bag in his hand! one of his fancy dance moves.

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We couldn’t miss our AVP and It looks like Pat is real proud of her

Madame Pres. certificate.

In early December, 2015, several Desert Mashie members traveled up to Rancho Mirage (Palm Springs area) to participate in the Tri-Club Classic Annual Invitational

Tournament which was held on December 5 and 6.

The temperature had cooled down a bit, and we thought golfing would be a bit easier, unfortunately, not as many winners. Congratulations to Pat Crawford – she did us

proud.

TRI CLUB CLASSIC ANNUAL INVITATIONAL

WESTIN MISSION HILLS GOLF RESORT

RANCHO MIRAGE, CA

DECEMBER 5 - 6, 2015

Men Championship

1st Low Gross Joseph Fields Tee Masters 144 $100

1st Low Nwt Joe Battle Desert Trails 141 $100

2nd Low Gross Gregory Fisher Honors 150 $50

2nd Low Net James Ely Arroyo 145 $50

Women Championship

1st Low Gross Deanna Hampton LA Fairways 160 $100

1st Low Net Patricia Crawford Desert Mashie 139 $100

2nd Low Gross Jackie Jordan Valley View 165 $50

2nd Low Net Pamela Davis Golden Tees 146 $50

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Men A Flight

1st Low Gross Gus Robinson Tee Masters 163 $100

1st Low Net Michael Mack Valley View 149 $100

2nd Low Gross Phillip Brooks Spear 171 $50

2nd Low Net Jim Gaines LB Pack 156 $50

Women A Flight

1st Low Gross Dorothy Palmer Continental 190 $100

1st Low Net Debra McCullough LA Fairways 141 $100

2nd Low Gross Andrea Van Leesten Tee Masters 196 $50

2nd Low Net Cynthia Williams Valley View 143 $50

Men B Flight

1st Low Gross Rufus Smith LA Fairways 159 $100

1st Low Net Kevin Robinson Arroyo 135 $100

2nd Low Gross Carl Stewart LB Pack 171 $50

2nd Low Net Toney Blake Bay Area 144 $50

Men C Flight

1st Low Gross Charles Dorton Bay Area 180 $100

1st Low Net Emanuel London LB Pack 141 $100

2nd Low Gross Bennie Williams LA Fairways 187 $50

2nd Low Net Odie Woods LA Fairways 142 $50

Guest Flight

1st Low Gross Gerard Freeman Michigan 166 $100

1st Low Net Samuel Dacus So Cal 142 $100

2nd Low Gross Ahmed Durham No Cal 179 $50

2nd Low Net Charles Bossett Oakland 143 $50

50/50 Gary Player Pamela Davis Golden Tees 10 feet $300

50/50 Pete Dye Jackie Jordan Valley View 5ft, 10 in. $350

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Now that you have been introduced to Mike Nelson through his many photos from

Desert Trails Annual tournament in September, 2015, below is a look at his public life. Not only does he enjoy Arizona and a good game of golf whenever the weather

permits in Cleveland, or when he gets a chance to come out here, he is also very busy and active at home. Mike has been nominated as President of the Cleveland Chapter

of the NAACP. Please congratulate Mike when you see him on this prestigious position.

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AZ/CO Women in golf had the pleasure of hosting last year’s 25th Anniversary

North/South Shootout event which was held Oct. 2 – 4, 2015. Desert Mashie was the host club, and the outing was held at the Wigwam Golf Resort in Litchfield Park, AZ.

Many of the WSGA clubs were represented at this great event.

Pat Crawford who was the Women in Golf Rep for AZ/CO at that time, and her committee put on a great tournament which was enjoyed by all. Independent local

vendors were on site, offering the participants and visitors the opportunity to purchase some of their one-of-a-kind products. .

A special thank you to the members of Desert Mashie, (both ladies and gentlemen),

for volunteering two days at this event. Their assistance with both on and off the

course activities helped make this a smooth running tournament. For two great days, they had great food, excellent accommodations, great comradery, fun hospitality,

great prizes, and a challenging course.

Lauren Blumears was the tee sign poster girl for the tournament. We had 40 signs throughout the Patriot Course with her youthful face.

At the end of this great tournament, the South Clubs were the Champions for the 25th Anniversary North/South Shootout……………..CONGATULATIONS!!

Below are some photos from this event.

WOMEN IN GOLF

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Check out Carolyn Suttles pose. She is all smiles with her hand on her hip because

she got an Eagle on hole #14 at the Patriot Course on Sunday, Oct. 4,.

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SOME OF THE PARTICIPANTS.

WOMEN IN GOLF 25th ANNIVERSARY NORTH/SOUTH SHOOTOUT COMMITTEE

We’ll get’em next year, Ladies!

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Desert Mashie Spring Championships, March 12-13, 2016

The Desert Mashie Spring Championships was the brain child of our membership and

was born in 1981, and then became a Junior Golf Association Arizona (JGAA) event in 1992. This year’s tournament will be held March 12-13 at both Encanto golf courses.

It is time again for Desert Mashie Golf Club Members and friends to volunteer to work

during this tournament. Our support to the JGAA helps to make this tournament a tremendous success. Over the past several years you have provided outstanding

support to this annual tournament. I am looking forward to another banner volunteer effort from us again this year.

There are numerous positions we can fill to help the JGAA continue their outstanding

junior golf tournament management program. The JGAA will utilize your assistance wherever your talents are best matched. They can use registration personnel,

starters, scorers, marshals, safety personnel, spotters, etc.

This volunteer opportunity allows us to give back to the game we love and also serves

as an opportunity to showcase our Club. It was during this tournament several years ago we first met Mercedes Brown and her family.

This year, along with many others, 13 Desert Mashie Junior Golf members will

participate in the tournament. Volunteering will give you an opportunity to meet some of your programs stars and watch them work.

If you are interested in volunteering, please send me an email to gsigsmau@cox.net

or call me at 623-640-4046. Please identify the date(s) and time(s) you want to work and the position(s) would like to work. Please provide this information no later than

March 4.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Harold Fields, Jr. gsigsmau@cox.net

623-640-4046

JUNIOR GOLF

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People, places and things!

People - Have a story to tell about yourself, a friend, or loved one? Do

you have a birth announcement or want us to pray for an ailing family member

or friend? Got an anniversary or birthday coming up?

Places - Have you recently discovered a great new course that you

want to share with us? Discovered a good deal somewhere? Or maybe you’re

going on vacation and want to know if anyone knows of a great course to golf

at your destination.

Things - How about all that golf equipment you keep buying to

improve your game, but alas, you realize it’s really operator error so you now

want to unload it?

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People

BELOW ARE SOME OF OUR MEMBERS’ BUSINESSES &

AFFILIATIONS. Remember to give them a chance when shopping for services within their professions.

I know you may have your own, but this is how we grow our base. ===============================================

SPECIALTIES & PROFESSIONS

Desert Mashie member

Ronald Thompson, Owner/President, Doctor

426 W 5th Pl 7600 E Camelback Rd Mesa, Arizona Scottsdale, Arizona (480) 890-2811 (480) 949-5727

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Do you have any challenges with "teeth bullying?" Well we have the answers in our latest blog.

Check it out here: http://www.eastvalleydentalcare.com/…/overcrowded-teeth-sol…

George Colebrook advised he has about 3 more weeks of rehab treatments, and

he expects to be back on the course in about 5 weeks.

Maurice Cotton was just released from the hospital. He is home, resting.

Let’s continue our prayers for George and Maurice for continued strength, support

and healing.

Wesley Baker’s fight was over, and he was called to rest on December 14, 2015.

Jerry Young was called to rest on February 6. Memorial details will come at a later date.

Please keep Wesley’s wife, Bea, and Jerry’s wife, Glenda, and their families in your

payers.

Harold Fields’ father who lived in California passed away and was put to rest earlier

this month. Final services have been held, but grieving continues, so please keep Harold and his family in your Prayers, also.

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Roslyn A Bankston Ins Agcy Inc; www.rozbankston.com

Street Address:

6900 E. Camelback Rd.

Suite 820

Scottsdale, AZ 85251-2431

Landmark:

Park in front of Camelback Tower or under Dillards

or Neiman Marcus at Fashion Square Mall.

Phone: (480) 897-6500

Fax: (480) 897-6890

Mobile: (480) 529-5991

Office Hours:

Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm; Evenings & Saturdays by

Appointment

Roz Bankston

THE ULTIMATE LIMOUSINE EXPERIENCE This business is co-owned by two of our members, Floyd & Karen Hardin

So, with proms, graduations, weddings, spring flings, birthdays, special events, etc., coming up, don't

forget to give the Ultimate Limousine Experience <ultimatetransportationservice@gmail.com> a call,

and a chance at your business. Let's support our Club families' businesses.

The website is not ready yet, but you can reach them by calling the number on the flyer below.

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Cynthia Smitherman

Broker of Record

Being a REALTOR Means More Than Selling Homes! It's about joy on people's faces when they receive the key to their new home. It's about people, families, and their hopes and dreams. It's about a relationship based on trust, knowledge and expertise. I realize purchasing or selling a home can be a monumental undertaking. Not having the right professional to help you navigate through the ever winding maze of the transaction can complicate the transaction. I have the education, experience and the team of professionals who will always go that extra mile to make your experience the best they've ever had when buying or selling a home or business.

EXIT REALTY GAINEY RANCH 7373 East Doubletree Ranch Rd Suite 200 Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Phone: (480) 361-4584 Cell: (602) 697-4487 Fax: (888) 437-9392

NOTE: If you have a business, profession, specialty, area of

expertise, skill, or talent which you would like included in

the newsletter to advise our members, please notify Cheryl

Marshall at cherylwsga44@sbcglobal.net.

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SOME CARTOONS FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT.

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GHIN Internet POSTING

The following instructions are how to post

your score online

at home (not the golf course):

Go to: www.ghin.com

Go to: “Post on Line”

Input your GHIN # and Last Name

1. Select the date you played

2. Enter the course rating

3. Enter the slope

4. Enter your score

5. Enter the Name of the course

6. Hit “Post Score”

When Posting scores remember to adjust

your score in accordance with the

equitable stroke control (ESC).

POST ALL Your SCORES! You know who you are…. and so do we!!

Golf Quotes

They throw their clubs backwards, and that's wrong. You should

always throw a club ahead of you so that you don't have to walk any

extra distance to get it. ~Tommy Bolt

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ATTENTION MEMBERS: Mark your calendars –

DESERT MASHIE 68TH ANNUAL: April 30 and May 1. You can start making your hotel reservations now.

Embassy Suites

4400 S. Rural Rd.

Tempe, AZ 85282

Desert Mashie 68th Annual Golf Tournament

April 30, 2016 - May 1, 2016

Call for reservation: 1-480-897-7444

Use codewords "Desert Mashie Golf Tournament" for group

discount

Reservations will not be confirmed without a one night deposit or

credit card information.

$109.00 Single or Double

Rate available: 3 days before and 3 days after tournament Please make reservations by April 15, 2016. If reservations are not received prior to April 15, 2016, rates quoted may not

be honored