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Gentlemen of the BTC
March 26, 2026

 

Don't have a lot for you guys this week, been under the weather. Keith is out of town, so I'll give you a couple highlights. Randy Giovanetti had 27 strikes on Tuesday, but he didn't have much help from the rest of his team. Danny Woodward teamed up with Rob Connors for a doubles payout and Charlie Febel cashed big in the last game pot.  

Roster Book:  The members info for the roster book needs to be submitted to the printer real soon.  Once again member info is attached.  Please respond to Anthony whether your information is correct or not by clicking reply to this email.  Any names that are highlighted in any color have already been verified.  If you filled out the members form at the St Pat’s dinner and left it on your table, the crew may have thrown it away while cleaning up.  Take a look at the attachment and make sure your name is highlighted.

With the BTC golf season just six weeks away, I’m sure some of you are in the market for some new golf stuff.  Nelson Radcliffe has 2 brand new golf bags (pictured below) for sale for just $50 each.  Contact Nellie if you are interested.  His contact information is in the past roster books.

 

Keith Tadevich is out of town and having some computer difficulties.  As a result, the bowling news portion of the newsletter will be coming out in a separate email in a day or two.  For the same reason, there will also be a delay with the League Secretary app being updated.      

Don't know if I mentioned this but here we go. What looks better than roses on a piano?  Tulips on an organ.

Tim Magee – BTC Secretary

March Birthdays:

Derrick Bay (1), Dave Schwenn (1), Brian Miller (2) Dave Downey (3), Tom Krygowski (3), Bob Shinnick (6), Mike Seebock (7), Ron Suntken (10), Tom Magee (12), Matt Janda (16), Gino Maira (17), Dennis Samoska Sr. (17), Jack Parisi (20), Kevin Flanagan (21), Bob Switak (22), Dwight Hammond (24), Bill Slusarcyk (24), Bob Vizdal (26), Mike McNamara (30), Rob Rollins (30).

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 & statsClick 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 5th 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 15th and Tuesday June 16th.  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. 

Info From Jodi At Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino: 

Call (800) 547-0711 or (309) 699-7711 reference code BTCF26C

OR

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

 https://paradice.boydgaming.com/groups-and-weddings/group-reservation 

scroll down and enter code BTCF26C

 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.

Reservation must be made BEFORE May 24 in order to receive the discounted rate

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 16th for those who will not be going to Peoria but still want to golf on the 16th.

Your Golf Guys,

Anthony Serritella and Scott Lee

Click HERE for the 2-Man teams report

Click HERE for the golf schedule

 

Gentlemen-

Sorry for the late and short Bowling Report, I was out of town until late Thursday Night and I had difficulty trying to process the league remotely. Only 1 point separates our top 2 teams in the standings Smokey’s Bandits jumped in front of the Traitor’s to retake the top spot after winning all 7 points from Ascend Wealth Planning on lanes 9 & 10 this week. Lanes 7 & 8 saw second place Traitors win 5 points from Burr Oak Bowl. Beggars Pizza also won 5 points from the BYE team down on lanes 5 & 6. On lanes 3 & 4 Arena lanes won 4 points in our closest match of the week leaving Bright Metals with 3 points. On the end pair lanes 1 & 2 Oak Forest Bowl defeated Tri-Star by a score of 5 points to 2.  (full standings in newsletter)

 Did you know? The longest marathon tenpin bowling was 134 hours and 57 minutes. The feat was performed by Stephen Shanabrook and took place at Plano Super Bowl in Plano Texas. Shanabrook completed 643 games during this marathon.  

Some of our top Individual handicap series this week were:  Randy Giovannetti 769, Jay Skierkiewicz 739, John Delano 735, Charlie Febel 733, Derrick Bay 711, Tom Ollenberger 707, Greg Lewis 706, Dennis Samoska Jr. 704, Tony Alexander 702, Jack Brown 693, Randy Samoska 687, Dave Jenner 685, Dennis Samoska Sr. 682, Terry Jesk 680, Jeff Quilici 677, Jack Heatter 674, and Dan Woodward Jr. 672. Some of our best scratch scores were:  Randy Giovannetti 260, 244, 235, and a 739 series, Tony Alexander 233, 268, and a 702Dennis Samoska Jr. 265, and a 695 series, Tom Ollenberger 224, 237, and a 674 series, Dave Jenner 245, 222, and a 643 series, Charlie Febel 233, 236, and a 640 series, Jay Skierkiewicz 238, and a 637 series, Ken Wisniewski 224, and a 630 series, Jeff Dinga 247 game, Greg Lewis 244 game, Randy Samoska 235 game, Derrick Bay 233 game, Mike Seebock 232 game, Jim Eppolito 231 game, and Jack Brown 226 game.  

I’m going to catch a nap! 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

 

 

Lane Assignemnts 
Date 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10
3/31/2026 9 vs. 10 7 vs. 8 3 vs. 4 1 vs. 2 5 vs 6
4/7/2026 3 vs. 4 6 vs. 1 5 vs. 9 7 vs. 10 8 vs. 2
Standings
# Builders Tee Club W L Y-T-D 
7 Smokey's Bandits 45 18 87
9 Traitors 44 19 92
2 Oak Forest Bowl 39 24 83
3 Bright Metals 34 29 82
8 Beggar's Pizza 32 31 84
6 Arena Lanes 30 33 79
1 Ascend Wealth 29 34 66
5 Tri-Star 28 35 85
4 Burr Oak Bowl 28 35 67
Handicap  Doubles
Game 1 Randy Giovannetti 270 Game 1
Dave Jenner 259 1st Place Dave Jenner & 529
Randy Giovannetti
Game 2 Jay Skierkiewicz 272
Greg Lewis 270 2nd Place Randy Giovannetti & 505
Tom Ollenberger
Game 3 Charlie Febel 267
John Delano 251 Game 2
1st Place Mike Seebock & 536
Mystery Pot Tony Alexander
1st Game No Winner
2nd Game  Les Swintek 139 2nd Place  Jim Eppolito & 533
Derrick Bay
Game 3
Clean Frames 1st Place Greg Lewis & 491
Forward Rany Giovannetti 18 John Delano
Reverse  Ken Wisniewski 18
30 No Winner 2nd Place  Rob Conners & 469
Dan Woodward Jr. 
Last Game Handicap
1st Place Charlie Febel 267 Blind Doubles 
2nd Place John Delano 251 1st Place  Greg Lewis & 535
3rd Place Ben Tutka 248 I can't Read the Name 
Handicap Survivor 2nd Place Jim Eppolito & 478
1st Place  Charlie Febel 267 Derrick Bay
2nd Place John Delano 251
3rd Place Tom Ollenburger 248 3rd Place Jay Skierkiewicz & 473
Randy Giovannetti
Corner Pin 
Not Reported

 

 

15 players. Tough matches.

 

After tennis, 10 of us (joined by Bob Kennedy and Chuck DiNolfo) were invited to Ron Abramowicz’ home for pizza and salad provided by Rich Schroeder. Ron and his wife, Cheryl, have a beautiful home in Frankfort. Ron has done a great job of making his man cave very enjoyable.

 

Don’t forget GIO on Tuesday, April 14th at 7:00pm.

 

Also, please mark your calendar for the BTC Tennis Championships which will take place April 14, April 21 and April 28.

 

Results:

Johnson                14/16

Cleary                   10/20

Rollins                  10/20

Clark                       7/20

Heraty                     7/20

 

Vizdal                   14/24

Bewley                  12/24

Abramowicz           8/16

Ganz                     11/24

Kees                      11/27

 

Darabaris               16/24

Schiera                  14/24

Reschke                12/20

Schroeder                8/24

Baldermann            6/20

 

Year-to-date standings:

Cleary, Tom

111

169

66%

Rodriguez, Mickey

86

141

61%

Clark, Bruce

122

222

55%

Rollins, Rob

251

463

54%

Darabaris, Mike

229

427

54%

Kosek, Lee

128

243

53%

Johnson, Todd

235

453

52%

Kahlhammer, Pete

137

265

52%

Bewley, Kevin

162

315

51%

Heraty, Dan

216

421

51%

Lillwitz, Bill

164

321

51%

Vizdal, Bob

228

451

51%

Reschke, Jim

181

359

50%

Schiera, John

145

298

49%

Schroeder, Rich

192

408

47%

Schaefer, Bob

39

84

46%

Kees, Roosevelt

175

396

44%

Ganz, Mike

133

307

43%

Abramowicz, Ron

157

366

43%

Butter, Nick

100

236

42%

Baldermann, Al

172

412

42%

 

Steve Anderson – Injured Reserve

Chris Cesak – Availability, unable to play

 

Some of the tennis guys explored the depths of the                                                           

Ron Abramowicz man cave to celebrate Bob Vizdal’s birthday

Steve Anderson – Injured Reserve

Chris Cesak – Availability, unable to play

Tennis 2016