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Gentlemen of the BTC

April 2, 2026

I didn't bowl this week and I didn't fall down either. Keith will give you bowling results further down the letter. There were however a few scores worth mentioning. Greg Lewis threw the last ten strikes in a row in the first game to shoot 280 (699 series). Anthony Serritella had a 255 game while Tony Alexander, Dave Jenner and Chuck Cahill each had games in the 240’s. Ken Wisniewski won the corner pin pot for the second time in the last few weeks.

Golf Opening Day is just five weeks away (May 5^th Silver Lake). If you plan on golfing, call the golf hotline (815-242-1597) to let Scott and Anthony know your intentions. You can also call the hotline if you want to enter the 2-Man tournament. The full 2026 golf schedule is on the last page of this newsletter.

If you are going to play golf in Peoria on June 15^th and 16^th, make sure to reserve your room early at Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino. Call (800) 547-0711 or (309) 699-7711. Use reference code BTCF26C to get our BTC group rate.

There were some impressive performances on the Tennis Courts this week. Rob Rollins and our newest BTC member Lee Kosek led the way with 19 wins each. Mike Darabaris (18 wins) and Rich Schroeder (17 wins) also had good weeks. These guys are all gearing up for the BTC Tennis Championships which will begin on April 14^th. The Park Forest Tennis Club is installing additional stadium seating in anticipation of the large crowds this event is sure to attract.

I was informed by Derrick Bay that he and others are looking for a golfer as well as a few substitutes for Saturday morning. Contact Derrick or Larry Garetto to get more info.

Once again Currie Motors is looking for part-time drivers 3 days a week. You can contact me (Tim Magee) at (708) 259-1986 and I'll fill you in.

Okay, here's a quick hitter for you. What is the difference between a straight beer and a gay beer? A gay beer likes it in the can………..See you Tuesday……..HAPPY EASTER!

Tim Magee – BTC Secretary

April Birthdays:

Bob Stanford (1), Bill Lillwitz (2), Jack Brown, (4), Pete Van Henklum (8), Ron Harwig (9), Jack Samoska (10), Julian Lopez (10)

Let Anthony know if there are any birthdays missing or incorrect.

(CLICK HERE for the Dues Notice) (Click Here for Online Payment Link).

TEXT and EMAIL updates of golf course cancellations, etc are available, but each member has to sign-up, and it only takes 2 minutes . Click on this link, http://builderstee.com/TextMessageSignup.html, and follow the instructions.

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.

Also, remember to check the "Other/Fleamarket" page for golf-related equipment for sale & upcoming golf events from our members. Advertising here is FREE, for members only. Click HERE for bowling scores & stats. Click HERE for current golf handicaps & Full Season Golf Schedule. Last year's financial report as presented by our Treasurer (click here). Click Here to sign up for Rained-Out text messages (click here for instructions).

(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.

It’s never too early to secure your spot on the tee sheet for opening day golf on May 5^th at Silver Lake. The first foursome of the year has been submitted (Jasinski, Downey, Quilici and Parisi). If you want to golf opening day, please call the BTC Golf Hotline (815-242-1597) and let us know you will be playing. You can also use the hotline to submit your twosome, threesome or foursome.

While at the St. Pat’s dinner we got off to a great start accepting entries for the 2-Man Tournament. Since then we have increased to 30 teams. If you weren’t at the dinner and want to participate in the 2-Man, contact Anthony Serritella or Scott Lee. If you don’t currently have a partner, you can sign up as a single and we will do our best to find a partner for you. The list of those that have already signed up is attached to this email. Check to make sure your name is on there if you signed up.

Peoria: Multiple emails have come out with a link for you to respond with a yes or no about attending the Peoria trip on Monday June 15^th and Tuesday June 16^th. If you haven’t received the email or are having any difficulties with it, call or email Anthony Serritella (630-430-5742) (anthonygolfbtc@comcast.net).

We have rooms reserved at Par-A-Dice hotel and casino, 21 Blackjack Blvd, East Peoria, IL 61611. We reserved 60 rooms for Monday and 30 for Sunday. You can call or go online to reserve your room. Use the code BTCF26C when making your reservation to receive our group rate.

Book online by going to this EXACT web address (best option if you don't like talking to AI)

Guest will then need to select BOTH check in and Check out date. (the block will default to checking in on Sunday, checking out Monday). Rate displayed will show $107 plus $7 resort fee + tax.

We will be golfing at Metamora and Weaver Ridge. Golf each day will be $56 + $20 if you want to be in the Daily Game. We started collecting golf money at the St. Pat’s Dinner. You will be on your own to pay for the hotel.

We have Hickory Hills scheduled for July 16^th for those who will not be going to Peoria but still want to golf on the 16^th.

This is getting intense! There are only 2 weeks left before the end of the 2^nd Half of the season. Smokey’s Bandits hold a 1-point advantage over the Traitor’s. It looks like this is going to come down to the last week of bowling to find out who our 2^nd half winner will be. Please remember the top 2 teams from this half will join Tri-Star and Beggar’s Pizza in the end of season Championship roll-off.

The top 3 teams in our second half standings were flawless this past week as Smokey’s Bandits took all 7 points on lanes 3 & 4 from Beggar’s Pizza. Right next door on lanes 1 & 2 second place Traitor’s also grabbed all 7 points from the BYE team. Not to be out done on lanes 5 & 6 the fabricators of Bright Metals beat-up Burr Oak Bowl by 7 – 0 spread. Our only match that was not a clean sweep was on lanes 7 & 8 where the money men of Ascend Wealth Planning bested Oak Forest Bowl 5 points to 2. The cabinet makers of Tri-State swept all 7 points from the bowlers of Arena Lanes. (full standings later in newsletter)

Did you Know? Bowling was banned for being fun: King Edward III banned bowling in the 14th century because it was distracting his troops from practicing archery!

Some of our top Individual handicap series this week were: Greg Lewis 774, Paul Kleinpaste 733, Joe Rymsza 727, Anthony Serritella 708, Les Swintek 705, Chuck Cahill 702, Randy Samoska 702, Mike Loye 689, Jeff Dinga 685, John Guarnieri 680, Jack Brown 679, and Tony Alexander 677. Some of our best scratch scores were: Greg Lewis 280, 226, and a 699 series, Tony Alexander 248, and a 677 series, Anthony Serritella 255, and a 669 series, Joe Rymsza 234, and a 643 series, Paul Kleinpaste 222, and a 643 series, Chuck Cahill 247, and a 642 series, Jeff Dinga 225, and a 631 series, Dave Jenner 247, and a 626 series, Keith Tadevich 622 series, Mike Loye 234 game, Dennis Samoska Jr. 234 game, Ken Wisniewski 225 game, Les Swintek 223 game, and Jay Skierkiewicz 223 game.

Tuesday at bowling I misspoke. The last day to pay will actually be April 21^st, which is also our last day of regular league bowling. The Andy Zilis Calcutta will be on April 28^th at 3pm the cost is $150 per bowler and there will be $1000.00 of added prize money! I will start taking sign-ups and money on April 14^th. The Andy Zilis Calcutta Draft Party will take place after bowling on April 21^st, featuring a complimentary food buffet. Our league pay-out and party will follow the Andy Zilis Calcutta on April 28^th, and will be at Burr Oak Bowl. Food and drinks will be complimentary so bring your appetite and thirst! I will provide a team payment recap in your team payment envelopes on April 14 so you will know where your team stands financially.

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

	Lane Assignemnts
Date	1-2	3-4	5-6	7-8	9-10
4/7/2026	3 vs. 6	4 vs. 1	5 vs. 9	7 vs. 10	8 vs. 2
4/14/2026	POSITION ROUND …......TBD

	Standings
#	Builders Tee Club	W	L	Y-T-D
7	Smokey's Bandits	52	18	94
9	Traitors	51	19	99
3	Bright Metals	41	29	89
2	Oak Forest Bowl	41	29	85
5	Tri-Star	35	35	92
1	Ascend Wealth	34	36	71
8	Beggar's Pizza	32	38	84
6	Arena Lanes	30	40	79
4	Burr Oak Bowl	28	42	67

	Handicap				Doubles
Game 1	Greg Lewis	305		Game 1
	Les Swintek	259		1st Place	Greg Lewis &	554
					John Guarnieri
Game 2	Anthony Serritella	268
	Dave Jenner	260		2nd Place	Greg Lewis &	526
					Randy Samoska
Game 3	Chuck Cahill	267
	Greg Lewis	251		Game 2
				1st Place	Anthony Serritella &	504
	Mystery Pot				Les Swintek
1st Game	No Winner
2nd Game	No Winner			2nd Place	Anthony Serritella &	501
					John Guarnieri
				Game 3
	Clean Frames			1st Place	Bill Slusarczyk &	517
Forward	Tony Alexander	9			Chuck Cahill
Reverse	Ken Wisniewski	24
30	No Winner			2nd Place	Bill Slusarczyk &	491
					Greg Lewis
	Last Game Handicap
1st Place	Chuck Cahill	267			Blind Doubles
2nd Place	Bill Slusarczyk	240		1st Place (tie)	Randy Samoska &	486
3rd Place (tie)	Paul Kleinpaste	232			Joe Rymsza
3rd Place (tie)	Matt Janda	232
				1st Place (tie)	Jay Skierkiewicz &	486
	Handicap Survivor				Paul Kleinpaste
1st Place	Greg Lewis	251
2nd Place	Paul Kleinpaste	232		2nd Place	Derrick Bay &	483
3rd Place	Jeff Dinga	226			Paul Kleinpaste

	Corner Pin Winner
	Ken Wisniewski

After tennis, 10 of us (joined by Chuck DiNolfo) went to La Dolce Vita Ristorante for dinner. Good time.

Don’t forget GIO on Tuesday, April 14^th at 7:00pm. We have about 30 so far. Please let me know if you are coming.

Also, thank you to Anthony Serritella for having the club help with our year end banquet.