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Gentlemen of the BTC
Februry 19, 2026

 

Short on bowlers this week. Many members headed for warmer climates. Brosius doubles start next week.  I'm heading out of town next week, so you won't have to worry about me winning it. Ha.  Even while out of town I will try to get my part done. I will do my best to make newsletters great again.

Okay, that's enough nonsense. I'm happy to tell you Joe Eppolito's wife Daisy is recovering nicely with Joe taking her to get her hair and nails done as a loving husband would do for his soul mate. It's going to get cold again, not where I'll be, so bundle up. See you boys in a couple of weeks.

IMPORTANT GOLF NEWS: The Peoria golf trip is returning in 2026.  The survey we did showed more than enough interest to bring back this once very popular trip.  We need to let the hotel know how many rooms to block at Par-A-Dice hotel and casino.  We will be playing two very popular golf courses, Metamora and Weaver Ridge.  A separate email will be coming out this weekend with full details and instructions explaining how to sign up for this trip.  Please watch this weekend for that email and respond as quickly as possible.

Tim Magee – BTC Secretary

February Birthdays:

Frank Carioti (5), Roger Byrnes (9), Rick Stradal (13), Ben Tutka (13), Marv Huddleston (16), Ed Kern (18), Terry Conway (21), Gar Ward (23), Steve Andersen (26), Don Franko (26)

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Chairmen, Greg Lewis & Rich Schroeder, can issue the notices, so contact one of us, when needed.  If it's a general notice, it will also appear on our website, near the top of the current newsletter page.  On occasion, a notice may need to refer you to the website, for more information, as the text notice is limited to 100 characters.  Let Rich know if additional information needs to be posted to the website.  Currently there are 139 members signed up for Golf notices thru this service.

SOMETHING NEW FOR OUR MEMBERS - We are going to put a video, etc. on the web site, that's "in the news" or good for your tennis game (Click Here) or for the bowlers (Click Here).  Here's also the bonus link, to help get your golf game in shape for next season.  If anyone has photos or videos to share, of our Club in action, please email them to Webmaster@builderstee.com If your screen ever displays out-dated information, try to Refresh your PC first (F5 key).  The website has recently been updated to be more "mobile-device friendly".  Try visiting us from your tablet or smart phone, and send us your feedback.

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(CLICK for the 2023-2024 Bowling season rules)

The 2025 ITALIAN DAY PHOTOS have been published to BuildersTee.com.  To see them CLICK HERE or go toEvents, Event Pictures, from the website menu at the top of this page.

 

 

 

Bowling News:

Gentlemen

It was quiet on the lanes this week with 3 Full Teams and many missing bowlers due to winter cruise/golf/fishing trips! Smokeys Bandits had 3 members pre-bowl and they took all 7 points from the BYE team to hold on to the top spot in the league standings. On lanes 3 & 4 Tri-Star took 5 points from the Traitors who were also missing this week and ended the day with 2 points. Arena lanes was the only team to top 3300 pin series with handicap (3329) this week as they swept all 7 points away from Oak Forest Bowl on lanes 1 & 2. Lanes 7 & 8 saw Beggars Pizza get the better of Bright Metals by a 5 point to 2 margin. Down on lanes 9 & 10 Ascend Wealth Planning took all 7 points from Burr Oak Bowl, who was unable to field a team this week. (full standings in newsletter)

Did you Know? Bowling originated around 3200 BC and was originally a 9-pin game that was banned in Connecticut in 1841 due to gambling, which led to the invention of ten-pin bowling to bypass the law. 

Some of our top Individual handicap series this week were:  Jeff Quilici 724, Jim Eppolito 715, Keith Tadevich 704, Terry Jesk 697, Dennis Samoska Jr. 694, Tom Krygowski 689, Joe Eppolito 686, John Guarnieri 682, Kelly Melfi 682, John Delano 674, Terry Conway 672. Our top scratch performers this week were:  Dennis Samoska Jr. 258, and a 682 series, Keith Tadevich 224, 235, and a 677 series, Tony Alexander 234, and a 630 series, Jeff Dinga 226, and 228 games, John Delano 231 game, Anthoney Serritella 228 game, Chuck Cahill 228 game, and Terry Conway 224 game.             

This coming Tuesday February 24th is the second week of qualifying for the Coors Light Pins Over Average Tournament. One of our bowlers will automatically qualify for the next round since our league has 100% participation. The state finals will be held here at Burr Oak Bowl on Saturday May 3rd.   

Our Annual Brosius Doubles Tournament will start this week February 24th and conclude May 3rd. Please plan on getting here a little early so you will have plenty of time to sign up. This is a great 2-Week Handicapped Doubles Tournament, where both bowlers count all 6 games, they bowl over those 2 weeks. The tournament takes place during the regular league bowling. You must bowl both weeks to be eligible to participate! You can enter with as many different partners as you wish. Let me know if you have any questions about this fun and competitive tournament.

If you have any questions or comments regarding the Builders Tee Club Bowling League, please call or text me at 708-912-8831. 

 

 Keith Tadevich – Bowling Secretary      


     
 

Tim Magee attempts to cover a left side bucket on lane 3 Tuesday      l                                                                                                                    

   Tim Magee walks away trying to figure out why he didn’t cover a left side bucket.on lane 3 on Tuesday
   

 

Lane Assignemnts 
Date 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10
2/24/2026 10 vs. 4 3 vs. 1 8 vs. 5 2 vs. 7 9 vs. 6
3/3/2026 Position Round Lane Assignments - TBD
Standings
# Builders Tee Club W L Y-T-D 
7 Smokey's Bandits 23 5 65
1 Ascend Wealth 19 9 56
5 Tri-Star 17 11 74
8 Beggar's Pizza 17 11 69
9 Traitors 16 12 64
3 Bright Metals 15 13 63
6 Arena Lanes 14 14 63
2 Oak Forest Bowl 13 15 57
4 Burr Oak Bowl 4 24 43
Handicap  Doubles
Game 1 Terry Jesk 253 Game 1
Jim eppolito 252 1st Place Chuck Cahill & 480
Keith Tadevich
Game 2 John Delano 286 2nd Place  Jim Eppolito & 477
Jeff Quilici 259 Joe Eppolito
Game 3 Jay Skierkiewicz 263 Game 2
Willie Janda 255 1st Place Anthony Serritella & 499
Jeff Quilici
Mystery Pot
1st Game No Winner
2nd Game  Adam Valentinas 185
Jay Skierkiewicz 185 Game 3
1st Place Rob Conners & 493
Clean Frames Willie Janda
Forward Keith Tadevich 29 2nd Pl (t) Keith Tadevich & 491
Reverse  John Guarnieri 5 Tim Magee
30 No Winner
Last Game Handicap
1st Place Willie Janda 255 Blind Doubles 
2nd Place Tim Magee 247 1st Place  Jeff Qulici & 496
3rd Place Keith Tadevich 244 Tom Krygowski
Handicap Survivor 2nd Place John Delano & 486
1st Place  Keith Tadevich 244 John Paliga
2nd Place John Guarnieri 239
3rd Place John Delano & 482
Mike Breier
Corner Pin 
Not Run this week

 

 

Tennis Report – Al Baldermann

15 players. Great competition. Great group of guys.

After tennis, 8 of us went to dinner, joined by Chuck DiNolfo.

 

Results:

Johnson              14/20

Chase                 12/24

Rollins                 10/20

Heraty                 11/24

Schiera                  9/24

 

Darabaris            15/22

Reschke              13/20

Rodriguez           11/22

Baldermann          7/18

Kees                      6/22

 

Kosek                  14/20

Kahlhammer       11/20

Ganz                   10/20

Vizdal                    9/20

Abramowicz          4/16

Year-to-date standings:

Cleary, Tom

76

120

63%

Rollins, Rob

206

364

57%

Clark, Bruce

112

203

55%

Rodriguez,Mickey

25

46

54%

Darabaris, Mike

180

339

53%

Johnson, Todd

184

350

53%

Lillwitz, Bill

131

252

52%

Bewley, Kevin

124

240

52%

Kosek, Lee

76

148

51%

Heraty, Dan

178

347

51%

Vizdal, Bob

181

355

51%

Schiera, John

120

236

51%

Reschke, Jim

134

264

51%

Kahlhammer,Pete

121

241

50%

Schroeder, Rich

154

320

48%

Schaefer, Bob

39

84

46%

Kees, Roosevelt

139

309

45%

Cesak, Chris

22

50

44%

Ganz, Mike

114

260

44%

Anderson, Steve

48

110

44%

Abramowicz, Ron

119

283

42%

Butter, Nick

71

171

42%

Baldermann, Al

127

325

39%