COMMENTS BY THE SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

 

From my point of view the State Closed Tournament was an unqualified success.  It was quite evident that extensive planning and a great deal of work went into the preparation for, and conduct of, the event.  I feel sure that every FSHPA members will agree that the Brevard County Horseshoe Club is to be commended for their support of our association.  In particular, I call your attention to the less glamorous areas of support: food service and grounds keeping.  For all the people involved in these activities, we should be most grateful; but especially to Mrs. Roberta Peplinski and Mrs. Joyce Smith for food service and to Mr. Joe Strong and Mr. Gino Pepe for keeping the courts and surrounding areas neat.  Without such contributions of service our association could not exist in its present form.  Many thanks to all of you.

 

I know others have or will acknowledge the work of Mrs. Lou Robison on the computer but I wish to add my appreciation and thanks for her service.  It is not an easy job and I believe few could have done it as well as she.

 

It has been a wonderful season capped with a great tournament.  Here’s hoping you have very enjoyable summer.

 

BYRON S. JARRETT

2nd Vice President

 

 

                                           COMMENTS FROM THE EDITOR

 

With sincerest gratitude I wish to thank those of you that sent cards of sympathy and prayers to me for the great loss of my wife Phyllis “Sam” on April 21, 2007.  These cards have meant a lot and have helped me get through this difficult period.  I have decided to use this medium to convey my gratitude rather than individual cards of thanks to the horseshoe players that sent cards.  I, also, believe that these cards and prayers were sent in remembrance of “Sam” as she always brought a smile and made people smile and laugh when she was around.  Even in death she has made some people smile as she left a generous gift to the St. Jude’s children’s hospital.  Before she died she said “I don’t want friends to send flowers as that is a waste of money, instead I would like for them to contribute to St. Jude’s”.

 

                                                                    Marvin E. Grubb