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Gentlemen of the BTC |
October 17, 2024 |
Updated golf tee sheets will be posted below (10/20-6:52AM)
Mother Nature
strikes again.
Tuesday’s round
scheduled for Waters
Edge was canceled
due to the weather.
In my opinion it’s
for the best. I
don’t mind being
cold, but I do mind
being cold and wet.
(Don’t be nasty)
Last week 79 members
signed up to golf.
Only 4 actually
golfed. It's
the perfect time to
remind members of
the Texting service
we utilize thru
RainedOut.com.
Click on this link,
http://builderstee.com/TextMessageSignup.html,
and follow the
instructions. We
began using this
service April 2021,
and we
currently have 164
members (~82%)
signed up.
We would like to see
this figure at 100%
if possible.
Can you name these
cold waterlogged
members? Four
golfers, two golf
carts, one cart had
a cover and heater.
I guess officers
have privilege!
I believe next week
will be week 2 in
the World Series at
Naperbrook. More to
come from your Golf
Guy.
Speaking of your
Golf Guy, did you
happen to see
Larry
Garetto’s
interview on Tuesday
morning on WGN
Channel 9. They
spoke about his
Lyric Theater and
Iversen’s Bakery.
Larry provided a
brief look into the
history of the
Theater. How his Mom
worked in the ticket
booth and that is
where his parents
met. Plus a lot more
history and
explanation of why
he purchased them.
Larry
handled the
interview like an
old pro.
Congratulations
Mr.
Garetto.
What is AI,
and How is it Used?
Artificial
Intelligence (AI) is
a branch of computer
science that focuses
on creating machines
and systems capable
of performing tasks
that normally
require human
intelligence. These
tasks can include
understanding
language,
recognizing images,
making decisions,
and solving complex
problems. AI systems
are designed to
learn from data,
adapt to new
information, and
improve their
performance over
time without being
explicitly
programmed for every
scenario.
There are various
types of AI, ranging
from simple systems
that automate
repetitive tasks to
more advanced forms,
like machine
learning and deep
learning, which
analyze large
amounts of data and
identify patterns.
You probably
encounter AI in your
daily life more than
you realize—whether
it's virtual
assistants like Siri
or Alexa,
personalized
recommendations on
Netflix or Amazon,
or even spam filters
in your email.
How is AI Used
Today?
AI is used in a wide
variety of
industries and
applications:
Healthcare:
AI helps doctors
diagnose diseases,
predict patient
outcomes, and even
assist in surgeries
with greater
precision.
Finance:
AI systems analyze
market trends,
detect fraudulent
transactions, and
provide personalized
financial advice.
Retail:
Online stores use AI
to recommend
products based on
previous shopping
habits and to
optimize inventory
management.
Customer
Service:
Many companies use
AI-powered chatbots
to handle routine
customer inquiries
quickly and
efficiently.
Transportation:
Self-driving cars
and AI systems help
improve traffic
management and route
optimization.
In general, AI
enhances
decision-making,
increases
efficiency, and
helps solve problems
in ways that were
previously
impossible with
traditional
computing.
AI isn’t just about
futuristic robots,
it’s a practical
tool that can make
everyday tasks more
efficient and help
organizations, like
ours, thrive.
Secretary
Wanted
Gentlemen,
this is the opportunity
you've been waiting for!
Imagine yourself at the
center of the
action—writing,
organizing, and sending
reminders. You’ll take
notes that sound more
professional than our
actual conversations!
You'll master the art of
keeping our club well
informed, while enjoying
all the perks of this
Highly Paid Volunteer
position. So why wait?
Become the hero this
club deserves—apply now
and step into long list
of fine Officers of this
fine organization that
served before you!
Happy
October Birthdays
Lawrence Konopacz
(Applicant) (1), Larry
Garetto (4), Larry
Gramith (16), Hal
Eberling (16), Jack
Heatter (17), Steve
Ostrowski (17), Jim
Eppolito (22), John
Bondi (23), Randy
Samoska (25), Jerry
Jasinski (26), Mike
Sullivan (29).
Let me know if I forgot
anyone else.
Strengths:
Cooperative, diplomatic,
gracious, fair-minded,
social
Weaknesses:
Indecisive, avoids
confrontations, will
carry a grudge,
self-pity
Libra
likes: Harmony,
gentleness, sharing with
others, the outdoors
Libra
dislikes:
Violence, injustice,
loudmouths, conformity
Parting thought:
An elderly gentleman
owned a farm, and his
farm had a large pond at
the end of his property.
I was nicely shaped for
swimming, so he fixed it
up nicely with picnic
tables, horseshoe pits
and some apple and peach
trees.
One evening the old
farmer decided to go
down to the pond because
he hadn’t been there for
a while. He grabbed a
big white bucket to
bring back some fruit
before starting the long
walk to the pond.
As he neared the pond,
he heard voices shouting
and laughing and having
a good old time.
He came closer and saw
there were several young
women skinny-dipping in
his pond. He loudly
cleared his throat to
make them aware of his
presents.
As soon as they noticed
him, they all went to
the deep end.
One of the women
shouted” We’re not
coming out until you
leave!”
The old man frowned and
said, “I didn’t come
down here to watch you
ladies swim naked or
make you get out of the
pond.”
Holding up the white
bucket, he said, “I’m
here to feed the
crocodile.”
Some old men can
still think fast.
Yours
in BTCism.
Have a
great week!
Lee
Kaz
2024
Secretary
708-927-0480 cell
HISTORIAN NEWS
Fellow
Members,
The
Member who I would like to tell
you a little more about this
week really keeps the Club
moving forward as the Chairman
of the Membership Committee.
Jerry Jasinski joined the
BTC in 1997 and for the past ten
years has led our Membership
Team in bringing many of you who
are reading this into our Club.
However way before that Jerry
graduated from College in 1980
with a Business Law Degree. He
went to work for an Equity
Management Company for a few
years and then started his own
Company, Oaktree Trailers in
1989 which he sold to the
Associates in 1996 and stayed
with as a Consultant for five
years. In 2002 he started
another Company, Semi-Solutions
Inc., that buys and sells semi
trailers and still does that
today.
In
spite of all his hard work Jerry
went through some really tough
times with his health but is
back to doing great the last few
years. Back in 2016 Jerry had to
have a kidney transplant that
took a lot of time to recover
from. He had to make a lot of
changes to his lifestyle but did
what was needed and thankfully
is back to 100%.
I
would be remiss to not mention
Jerry’s Brother, Terry, who was
a BTC Member also. Terry owned a
graphic design company and also
bowled and golfed with the Club.
Terry needed a kidney too but
was not able to get the surgery
before we lost him about five
years ago.
When
Jerry joined the BTC his
Sponsors were Dave Krizka and Ed
Tadevich who brought Jerry in
for his bowling prowess. He was
on Jeff Quilici’s Creco Inc.
Team with Jeff, Mark Ramsey,
Jack Parisi, John Warta and Ron
Harwig winning a few Bowling
Championships. He also has come
in second place twice in Golf
with his Two-Man Partner Dale
Bandauski.
Jerry
has lived in Lemont for over 30
years but has a place in Portage
Wisconsin that he and his wife,
Mary, love to have their three
grown children, Brian, Matthew
and Allison, plus their two
grandchildren (with one more on
the way in January) up to as
much as possible. I hope that
this gives you a little more
insight into another important
member of our Club.
Thanks
for listening,
Your
Historian,
Bob
Vizdal