Andy Zilis is finally home after spending 9 days in the hospital over the holidays.  He needs our prayers. 

On behalf of all the Officers of the Builders Tee Club, we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy and Healthy New Year!

Gentlemen,

      It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Gary Bybee on 12/27/25.

A service will be held on 1/3/26 at Christ the King Catholic Church. The viewing will be from 12p-1p with mass from 1p-2p.

For those who cannot attend, mass will be live streamed at CTK-Tampa.org. Click on the link"Livestream" on the website.

Please keep Gary and his family in your prayers.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/.../gary-bybee-12681973

Rich Schroeder

It was another good afternoon of bowling at Burr Oak.  I am sure a lot of guys bowled really well, I just don't know because for the fourth time out of eight, I forgot go take a picture of the scores.  Could have been all the Christmas cheer.  My team only won one game as we did not bowl very well.  I was 0 for 3 on ten pins and Waldo was 1 for 2 on 7 pins.  I am super glad I am not going to keep track on those anymore.  I am sure you guys are too.  After bowling, at the bar, Tommy Ollenburger came up with another good game.  Name 3 colleges for every letter of the alphabet.  It was not that easy, but Keith Tadevich was the MVP as he came up with a lot of answers.  It was fun and we will see what Tommy O comes up with next week. 

Speaking of Keith, it was so nice of him to buy every team a drink and the bartender, Aketa, or whatever her name is, for bringing us a round of shots.  Don't know what it was but it was very good.  So, thanks again Keith and all their workers for being good to us.

Da Bears did it again in the fourth quarter as they keep your heart pumping the whole game.  But it sure was great to see them beat the Packers and the Lions lost so Da Bears are in the playoffs.  They still have two big games left against San Fran and Detroit.  Victories would sure be nice.

Well, this is my last newsletter as Tim McGee is taking over.  I am sure you guys are all happy about that.  But it was a pleasure writing this but hard to come up with something to say.  And I would not have been able to do it if it wasn't for my daughter Katie as she put my ugly writing on the computer for me.  Without her, I don't think I would have been able to handle this.  Thanks so much Kate.

"You're welcome, Dad, it was fun getting to be a little part of your club this past year."

Well, that's all folks, except dues for the 2026 season are due by February 1st.  Dues are $200 unless you are 65 and also a 25-year member.  You have to meet both criteria, then dues are $120.  If you are an out of state member, dues are $100.  Click HERE for the form.

Mail your checks, made out to the Builders Tee Club to:

Dave Jenner

10800 S. Springfield Ave

Chicago, IL 60655-3707

P.S. Hope everybody has a very good Christmas. "Go Bears"

Your secretary,

DJ

Happy December Birthdays

Greg Will (1), Gary Klonowski (3), Mike Loye (4), Bob Schaefer (6), Joe Eppolito (11), Daniel Grimes (12), Todd Johnson (14), Dan Heraty (16), Bob Kennedy (16), Mike Sutko (19), Nick Mady (21), Gene Banas (23), Jack Carter (23), Chuck Cahill (25), Bart Crosby (28), Dick Kerkstra (31)