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Gentlemen of the BTC

March 19, 2026

We had a nice turnout for the St. Patrick’s dinner. Ninety-Six members got to enjoy the terrific spread that Gino Maira put out for us. It also turned out to be a profitable night for Roger Stewart, John Bondi and Frank Kossman. They were the three winners in the split the pot. $790 was raised for the club. It was nice to see Tom Kelly and Marv Huddleston at the dinner.

In bowling, Traitors, led by Tony Alexander and Ken Wisniewski (each shot over 700 scratch) took over 1^st place by winning all seven points Tuesday. Like Keith Tadevich said, “those Traitors are hotter than a cat on a hot tin roof”. There were some huge single game scores as well Tuesday. Ken Wisniewski (289), Tony Alexander (277) and Dennis Samoska Jr (275).

Past President Kevin Bewley came up big at tennis this week winning 14 times. Todd Johnson also had a good week with 13 wins.

Once again, members info for the roster book is attached to this newsletter email. If you haven’t already done so, please review your information and let Anthony know if it is correct by responding to this email. Respond whether it is correct or not. Any names that are highlighted in any color have already been verified. If you filled out the members form at the dinner and left it on the table, the crew may have thrown it away while cleaning up. Take a look at the attachment and make sure your name is highlighted

Warmer weather is coming and with that golf is right around the corner. We are just seven weeks away from opening day at Silver Lake. Copies of the full golf schedule were handed out at the dinner. The schedule should soon be available on our website www.builderstee.com

That's all I got for you this week I'll see some of you Tuesday

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).

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

From The Membership Committee:

Another fun evening for the BTC, it was great seeing everyone. We accepted Lee Kosek and Bill Zupan as new BTC members Tuesday night. Please make these gentlemen feel welcome in our great club

Jerry Jasinski

708-309-0453

Mj6@aol.com

(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.

While at the dinner Tuesday we got off to a great start accepting entries for the 2-Man Tournament. We already have 27 teams signed up. We were also able to pair up a few guys that signed up as singles. 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. Click the Link below our names for the list of those that have already signed up. Check to make sure your name is on there if you signed up. The first round of 2-Man matches will be June 2nd at Odyssey. The following 2 weeks will be make-up dates. The entry fee as always is $50 per player ($100/team). All active BTC members with a BTC handicap are eligible to participate.

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.

“In regards to a Lake Geneva trip 10/11 (Sunday) 10/12 the Brute & Highlands $393 per-person includes 2 nights lodging & 2 rounds of golf taxes &fees included $596 if single occupancy In order to secure the dates I need to know if you are interested in going by 3/24 “ Please contact Jim McDermott at 773-368-6731 or email -jimmymac0108@yahoo.com to reserve a spot !!!

Scores across the board were incredible this week for the Builders Tee Club League. Unfortunately for me I had to miss bowling and the wonderful Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party hosted by Gino Maira at Mama Vesuvio’s. Mother nature forced me to do a LONG round trip/road trip to get my stranded son back to college, after his spring break. I am still half asleep as I am typing this right now. I will not be at bowling this Tuesday either, as this time it is a planned get-a-way to Las Vegas for a convention/trade show!

The Traitors are on fire, and just took the top spot in the standing by 1 point over 2^nd place Smokeys Bandits. The Traitors rolled our highest team handicap series this week with 3549. This is unfortunate for Bright Metals who lost all 7 point to the Traitors on lanes 5 & 6, despite having our 2^nd highest team handicap series this week with 3455. Smokey’s Bandits won 5 point to 2 verses Tri-Star on lanes 3 & 4. Beggars Pizza defeated Ascend Wealth Planning by that same 5 points to 2 margin down on lanes 1 & 2. On the other end, lanes 9 & 10 saw Burr Oak Bowl flex some muscle in their match with Oak Forest Bowl and prevailing by the same 5 point to 2 tally. Arena Lanes had a hiccup losing the second game to the BYE, but still managed to take a total of 5 point on the day. (full standings in newsletter)

Did you Know? Astronauts have actually bowled in space on the International Space Station in zero gravity!

Some of our top Individual handicap series this week were: Charlie Febel 793, Vince Annel 756, Tony Alexander 734, Bill Slusarczyk 734, Ken Wisniewski 728, Randy Samoska 728, Pete Lambros 719, Mike Seebock 711, Ben Tutka 710, John Bondi 707, Dave Jenner 703, John Roberts 688, Tom Ollenberger 688, John Paliga 684, Derrick Bay 682, Jack Brown 680, and Dennis Samosk Sr. 676. Some of out best scratch scores were: Tony Alexander 230, 277, 221 and a 728 series, Ken Wisniewski 289, 224, and a 716 series, Charlie Febel 220, 258, and a 688 series, Dave Jenner 220, 258, and a 658 series, Bill Slusarczyk 230, 230, and a 656 series, John Roberts 258, and a 655 series, Tom Ollenberger 244, 245, and a 652 series, Dennis Samoska Jr. 227, 275, and a 649 series, John Paliga 235, 236, and a 648 series, Vince Annel 256, and a 636 series, Randy Samoska 225, and a 635 series, Jack Brown 256 game, Mike Seebock 246 game, Jim Eppolito 230 game, and Pete Lambros 221 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.

	Lane Assignemnts
Date	1-2	3-4	5-6	7-8	9-10
3/24/2026	5 vs. 2	6 vs. 3	10 vs. 8	4 vs. 9	7 vs. 1
3/31/2026	9 vs. 10	7 vs. 8	3 vs. 4	1 vs. 2	5 vs 6

	Standings
#	Builders Tee Club	W	L	Y-T-D
9	Traitors	39	17	87
7	Smokey's Bandits	38	18	80
2	Oak Forest Bowl	34	22	78
3	Bright Metals	31	25	79
1	Ascend Wealth	29	27	66
8	Beggar's Pizza	27	29	79
5	Tri-Star	26	30	83
6	Arena Lanes	26	30	75
4	Burr Oak Bowl	26	30	65

	Handicap				Doubles
Game 1	Ken Wisniewski	293		Game 1
	Jack Brown	290		1st Place (tie)	Ken Wisniewski &	549
					Tom OllenbUrger
Game 2	Tony Alexander	279
	John Roberts	269		1st Place (tie)	Ken Wisniewski &	549
					Bill Slusarczyk
Game 3	Charlie Febel	293
	Mike Seebock	283		Game 2
				1st Place	John Roberts &	548
	Mystery Pot				Tony Alexander
1st Game	Derrick Bay	213
2nd Game	No Winner			2nd Place	John Paliga &	527
					Tony Alexander
				Game 3
	Clean Frames			1st Place	Tom OllenbUrger &	540
Forward	Ken Wisniewski	20			Mike Seebock
Reverse	Bill Slusarczyk	16
30	No Winner			2nd Place	Dave Jenner &	529
					Bill Slusarczyk
	Last Game Handicap
1st Place	Charlie Febel	293			Blind Doubles
2nd Place	Mike Seebock	283		1st Place	John Paliga &	527
3rd Place	Dave Jenner	273			Tony Alexander

	Handicap Survivor			2nd Place	Jeff Dinga &	478
1st Place	Charlie Febel	293			Ben Tutka
2nd Place	Bill Slusarczyk	256
3rd Place	John Bondi	245		3rd Place	John Paliga &	473
					Greg Lewis
	Corner Pin
	Not Reported

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%