TO: All ASGA Members
Below is a message I
wrote Thursday but we have held posting until now. The dynamics are such that
since this time we have discovered that we have three Covid-19 cases in the
area of Austin and are looking into whether we should cancel any upcoming
tournaments. We will advise you no later than Monday of our plans. Currently
the city courses plan to stay open and have put up signs about protections they
are taking including asking you to bring your own water to the course and to
wash your hands often. Whatever we decide, the material below can give you an
update on your ASGA board meeting earlier and to ponder while between shopping
trips to prepare for anything that may be coming. Travis
PRESIDENT PONDERS OUT LOUD
Please join me in congratulating Gene Payne, Paul Redden and
Bill Burke on their excellent posting of
scores the last few weeks. Great job!! Your Board of Directors met February 27th at Lions and here
are a couple of key items:
- Sam Mihalik, Secretary/Treasurer pointed out that the membership was at 185 with 4 new. There are some of you that have not played this year and did not renew before the end of the year. The warm weather is here and if you plan to play look at the current Handicap listing on our website and if you are not listed there please get your membership paid up as you will be disappointed when you call in and are not eligible. Several of you are on an active campaign to bring new members, men and women. Keep it up. We have grown four more since the Board of Director's meeting.
- Your Board also authorized the test of an email sign-up for tournaments. We are getting it ready for testing and will announce on our website when we will try it. Calling will still be an option, but you have asked forever to make it easier and we will give it a try later in the Spring. Don't worry about it now, keep doing it as-is. We just wanted to put a smile on your face that hope is around the corner. You are always welcome to attend board meetings. Let me know your interest and I will advise you of the next one when scheduled.
Speaking of hope:
Our World is going through a difficult period with Covid-19
(Coronavirus); here are a few thoughts to consider. Our membership is in the
age group that seems to have the most difficulty of getting over this
especially if we have other issues. Austin seems to have been lucky, but there
is little doubt that it will reach us in some way. We should all wash our hands
often, avoid handshakes ( maybe an elbow
bump if you feel the need) and do not come to play if you are sick.
Some have said they will do a shoe bump, but remember you then go to
parking lot and change shoes. Maybe you should
re-think that. However, you can just say
good round or shot with a big ole smile. The good news is exercise and fresh
air is great to keep up your resistance from many contagious illnesses and golf
fits the bill. Let's play and be smart. Best luck to all of us, our friends and
families. We will get through this. There is plenty of room for hope and
happiness
Stay healthy and happy,
Your President, Travis McWhorter
