Dear Duffers;
BAILOUT ? BAILOUT ?---------The Committee don’t need no “stinkin” Bailout. Because of simple accounting procedures like “Cash in-Cash out” the Tournament always starts the year with a “0” balance and ends the year with a “0” balance. No sub-prime mortgages, No troubled Banks/Financial Institutions, No worry about job cut backs, salary freezes, or suspended 401k matches.
ATWOOD LIVES ON ! AND IT LOOKS BIGGER AND BETTER !
In fact, President Obama has asked The Committee for advice on how to help the economy and ease the financial crisis. The Committee has responded in kind:
(1) Any Bailout plan must include the Browns - Money for the “Browns BUS”
(2) The financial crisis doesn’t worry us---------after all our divorces we have no money.
(3) The financial crisis is not affecting us. All our money is tied up in unearned income.
(4) Keep Spending--------Let our grandchildren figure it out !
Surprisingly, we haven’t heard back. However, Rosie’s Uncle, Bernie Madoff has asked to be invited.
The Committee has been hard at work, once again, tinkering with some rule changes to make the tournament even more exciting. Look for these after more small group testing is finished in Jan./Feb. Here’s a quick look at proposed changes:
(1) Each round of golf will now require each golfer to hit at least FOUR (4) drives per round. One each in the first 5 holes. This rule change insures TEAM PLAY.
(2) In the Playoff round the team that has the top point total in regulation play dictates the order of play. So, instead of the same A-D, B-C play, this order can change depending on how a team perceives the matchups.
This will be gone over in more detail in future letters and the Organization Meeting in April.
RULES OF THE ROAD:
(1) Tuition remains the same-$50 covers food and beer/pop and a share of the cost of the entertainment at the Cabin. It doesn’t matter where or with whom you sleep or even if you sleep----it’s $50. Rooms and Cabins have been reserved-call 800-362-6406. You must mention that you are with the Ference Golf Croup and be prepared to name roommates. Obviously, rooms and cabins are at your expense. By the way, there are no rooms available Thursday night. I guess fans are getting there early to watch the Tournament.
(2) The Tournament will commence Friday morning (shotgun start at 11:00am) and continue through Saturday. The Cabin has been reserved through Sunday morning. Get there early if you want to practice BEFORE the Tournament begins.
(3) For those of us who actually stay for the ENTIRE festival, PLEASE lend a hand in cleaning up the Cabin and grounds. That’s done early Sunday morning (8:00-9:00am) not 11:00am. Those of you who leave early can help by picking up the Cabin on Saturday and by not being complete assholes on Friday night. REMEMBER, YOUR MOM ISN’T COMING-------HELP OUT!
(4) Send entry (money) to: The Committee, c/o John Ference, P.O. Box 41296, Brecksville, Ohio 44141. For the record, checks made out to “The Committee” are hard to explain-------John Ference works/
(5) ONCE AGAIN, BECAUSE OF NUMBERS, ALL MONEY MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 1, 2009. THE FIRST 56 IN, GET TO PARTICIPATE, IF YOU’RE LATE YOU’RE AT THE MERCY OF THE NUMBERS/
(6) And as always, if you have any questions, comments or suggestions------------Don’t bother to mention them or better yet, DON’T COME.
Insincerely,
X
The Committee
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Monday, May 19, 2008
Atwood XXXlX Date Announced
The tournament will be May 1-3, 2009.
We have confirmed the Committee Cabin for Thursday, April 30 - May 3. Thursday is reserved for people who help The Committee. Beer, Food, Grill etc. It is not meant for drive-by people. If they (sub-committee) stay there, the cottage should also be picked up before the group comes in.
In addition, we have reserved 8 cottages and 10 rooms for the weekend. You may get those cottages for Thursday also. THERE ARE NO ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 30. There is another group that has sold out the Lodge, Monday through Thursday Night.
A couple of improvements that will take place this year:
(1) Everyone is urged to stay through the Championship! Since this is not Mother's Day weekend, you can plan accordingly. If you have not participated in "The Gallery", it actually may be more fun than playing in the finals.
(2) If you don't stay Saturday night (and that's your choice) you are asked to help clean the Cabin Saturday morning. This usually involves picking up cups, sweeping and mopping the Cabin floor and doing any dishes that people forget to clean. It may take 15-30 minutes if everyone helps.------------Remember your Mom does not come to this event. We don't want to post a work sheet, but you know who you are.
(3) Younger duffers (that is anyone under the age of 30) you are ALWAYS responsible for Ice. Many of you stepped up last year----The Committee appreciates and remembers.
(4) It is entirely possible that next years event will be crowded. We had 8 veterans not able to attend, for one reason or another. Consequently, the first 56 to send money to The Committee will be the attendees. We can't go to 64 for a myriad of reasons. Rudi Kenik and Jeff Ference already have their money in. We are not requesting money at this point, just don't forget next Spring. We would hate to see someone who has been there for years not be able to attend, but we will have to cut if off at 56.
ATWOOD XXXVIII was a great event. Many highlights (lowlights) occurred. In addition to make this Tournament work, a lot of help is needed, please do your part. Remember, no matter how good a golfer you may be, or what a good guy you think you are, YOU'RE NOT ALL THAT. Feel free to comment.
X
THE COMMITTEE
We have confirmed the Committee Cabin for Thursday, April 30 - May 3. Thursday is reserved for people who help The Committee. Beer, Food, Grill etc. It is not meant for drive-by people. If they (sub-committee) stay there, the cottage should also be picked up before the group comes in.
In addition, we have reserved 8 cottages and 10 rooms for the weekend. You may get those cottages for Thursday also. THERE ARE NO ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 30. There is another group that has sold out the Lodge, Monday through Thursday Night.
A couple of improvements that will take place this year:
(1) Everyone is urged to stay through the Championship! Since this is not Mother's Day weekend, you can plan accordingly. If you have not participated in "The Gallery", it actually may be more fun than playing in the finals.
(2) If you don't stay Saturday night (and that's your choice) you are asked to help clean the Cabin Saturday morning. This usually involves picking up cups, sweeping and mopping the Cabin floor and doing any dishes that people forget to clean. It may take 15-30 minutes if everyone helps.------------Remember your Mom does not come to this event. We don't want to post a work sheet, but you know who you are.
(3) Younger duffers (that is anyone under the age of 30) you are ALWAYS responsible for Ice. Many of you stepped up last year----The Committee appreciates and remembers.
(4) It is entirely possible that next years event will be crowded. We had 8 veterans not able to attend, for one reason or another. Consequently, the first 56 to send money to The Committee will be the attendees. We can't go to 64 for a myriad of reasons. Rudi Kenik and Jeff Ference already have their money in. We are not requesting money at this point, just don't forget next Spring. We would hate to see someone who has been there for years not be able to attend, but we will have to cut if off at 56.
ATWOOD XXXVIII was a great event. Many highlights (lowlights) occurred. In addition to make this Tournament work, a lot of help is needed, please do your part. Remember, no matter how good a golfer you may be, or what a good guy you think you are, YOU'RE NOT ALL THAT. Feel free to comment.
X
THE COMMITTEE
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