Scott Moore
The SunBird Men’s Club monthly meeting was held on March 4, with the executive board gathering at 8 a.m., followed by the general meeting at 9 a.m.
After the call to order by our outgoing president, Mr. Jack Cooper, Patrick Leach presented his Treasurer’s Report. There seemed to be a bit more zip than in his past lively and most accurate reports, as it was his last one before his retirement became official! Not that he was too happy about this, but he did a little Jarabe Tapatío dance when he got back to his chair!
Retiring secretary Gordon Olson asked for acceptance of his minutes from the Feb. 4 meeting. His report was accepted, but he didn’t do any kind of a dance (more on this later)!
Jack Cooper has the Riggs Road Cup schedule all ready to go, with the first match set for April 3 at Springfield. All the details are on the board outside the Pro Shop. Jack also has the Summer League set to kick off beginning May 11. He is handing off the running of the Summer League to Bob Morris. Again, thanks to Jack, as well as those who have assisted in past years regarding his efforts towards the Riggs Road Cup and the Summer League.
We have one new member of the Men’s Club: Jason Hunt. It is great to have you, Jason! Hopefully, you can partake in some of the above activities lined up for the spring and summer.
Get ready for earlier tee time opportunities. Beginning on April 1, the first tee time will be 7:04 a.m., and beginning on May 1, it will be 6:32 a.m. Me, I will be barely moving at those times back in Boise.
Jack Cooper, Patrick Leach, and Gordon Olson have now retired from the executive board. By acclamation for the 2025-26 season, the new officers are James Morgan (president), Mike Watkins (vice president), Dave Wensing (treasurer), and Gordon Olson (secretary). Yes, someone either offered him extra donuts at every monthly meeting or preferential tee times during Men’s play, as Gordon has agreed to continue in his role for another year! Thank you, Jack, Patrick, and Gordon, for your many years of excellent volunteer service to the Men’s Club.
Mike will also assume Social/Publicity duties for next season.
Golf Results:
Although this may fall under old news, we can finally list the winners from this season’s Match Play. They are, by flight:
Gross: Bob Morris over Glen Ketchum
1st: Bob Lama over Rod McInnes
2nd: Don Hunt over Dan Clark
3rd: Gary Popelka over Dave White
4th: Mike Viall over Gary Flitton
Bob Gerber was crowned as our Club Champion for this season, and Loren Wallace won the SunBird Cup. Congratulations to Bob and Loren. They will receive their awards during ceremonies after the Couples Gross Step Aside and Luncheon on March 28.
Our next meeting is Tuesday, April 1, at 9 a.m.