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Gentlemen of the BTC
 September 11, 2025

UPDATE:

Click for the 9/15/25 Italian Day Roster

NEW GOLF HOTLINE, EFFECTIVE TODAY

815-242-1597

It was another beautiful day for golf at Deer Creek.  We have been pretty lucky with the weather on Tuesdays for the most part.  My quest to shoot in the 70's came as close as you can get.  I shot 80.  Two 3-putts kept me from breaking 80.  I played with G. Foster 78, and B. Kennedy 79.  We had the 3 low scores of the day.  There were two other 80's by Jimmy "I can't stop talking" McDermott and Mr. Hot Rod Tom Wilson.  Even though Foster and Mr. President beat me, I took home the "Big Money" without getting any strokes.

 There were some other good scores out there.  F. Kossman 81, J. Day 82, Boyle 83, Stanford 83, and my idol Gar Ward 83.  Handicap scores were led by G. Ward 83/61, M. Janda 86/66, J.  Van Eck 90/67, L. Swintek 89/68, L. Vardikos 85/68, K. Poteracki 93/69, B. Tutka 95/70, K. Flanagan 100/71, J. Bondi 90/72, and Suntken 87/72.

There were four Ageless Wonder Club members out there. Don Franco 89/71, Marv Huddleston 120/84, Jim Musser 96/76, and 89 year old Gar Ward 83/61.

Sorry, not much else to say. Next week, the 16th is Italian Day at Glenwoodie. I will not be able to attend but a good time should be had by all.

Your secretary,

DJ

P.S. I hate par 5's. 

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

 Our membership team met on Tuesday at Deer Creek and approved (3) new members.

John Adreani sponsored by Anthony Serritella and Mike Loye.

Mike Kampfert sponsored by Anthony Serritella and Scott Lee.

Nick Voutiritsas sponsored by George Les and Jim McDermott.

Please make these gentlemen feel welcome. Special thanks to the membership committee for holding this meeting in my absence.

 --Jerry Jasinski

Sick and Vigil

Andy Zilis suffered a major setback in his quest for a heart transplant.  Andy is out of the hospital and at home recovering from the emergency surgery he had two weekends ago.  The recovery process could be 6 months or more.  Once he recovers from this surgery, he will then have to start the whole heart transplant process all over again.

 September Birthdays:

Paul Kleinpaste (1), Frank Furman (3), Joe Bonarigo (7), Phil Schlesser (7), Tony Schlesser (7), Jeff Quilici (9), Tom Cleary (10), Ed Chmelar (14), Mike Drabaris (18), Bob O’Connor (19), Dan Lyman (21). Dale Bandauski (23), Ray Bruno (26), Tom Ollenburger (27), Wally Botwinski (28)

Please let us know if we missed any birthdays.

 

(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 2024 ITALIAN DAY PHOTOS have been published to BuildersTee.com.  To see them CLICK HERE or go to Events, Event Picturers, from the website menu at the top of this page.

Golf News:

From the Golf Desk:

 

Deer Creek saw the crowning of two more Club Championship divisional winners, Jim Van Eck and Dennis Samoska Sr.  Ray Bruno and Wally Botwinski also won their matches and advanced to the finals in each of their respective divisions.

If you haven’t done so yet, please save in your contacts the new  Golf Hotline Phone Number  (815) 242-1597.  Thank you very much Greg Lewis for setting up the new hotline for us.  Effective immediately we will no longer be using the old hotline number.

As always, if you have any questions call Scott or Anthony.  We always enjoy hearing from the members and will be happy to answer any questions.

Your 2025 Golf Guys, 

Scott Lee (312) 340-4171

Anthony Serritella (630) 430-5742

ITALIAN DAY UPDATE

It’s that time (again) for the annual Italian Day Golf Outing, 9/16/25. The weather is looking a lot better than last month, based on how this week has been. CLICK the link in the 1st line of the newsletter (above) to check your group, players, etc. Contact Rich Schroeder (708.878.3913 phone or text) if you need to make any corrections. All roster updates will be posted to the same link on the website. Volunteers for registration need to be at the course by 8:15. Registration and handouts start at 8:30. On-The-Course volunteers please be there by 9:30. Dinner, raffles and awards will follow after golf. Thank you to everyone that has helped to make this event a success.

Below are some of the handouts included:

2025 handouts

There is raffle included with the ticket price for such items like restaurant or services gift cards, golf foursomes, and such.  A second raffle will also be held, with more upscale prizes.  We need prizes for the 2nd raffle such as sports memorabilia, golf clubs, putters, drivers, etc. and any other appropriate items for our Club members you may have and would like to donate or re-gift (please no ugly sweaters) 

Please consider sponsoring a hole ($100) or the keg of beer ($200).  Your name or business will be prominently displayed on a tee box and also mentioned in the handouts the day of the event.  (Click to pay sponsorship fees).

Contact Bob Kennedy (708.712.7400) with these donations and sponsorships.

Additional volunteers are need.  2 are needed at the registration table, 1 on the course during golf, and 2 more during dinner.  Please contact Rich Schroeder (708.878.3913-phone or text).

OUR FALLEN HERO FOUNDATION will have a table set up behind the 12th tee box.  Their purpose is to help our veterans.  Please stop by and help them out if you can. (OurFallenHeroFoundation.org)

 

Click for upcoming event signup sheet