Comments from the Sec/Treas

                                                                                March 2015

 

Hope everyone has been enjoying winter in Florida. It’s been a rather mild winter – I haven’t had to pull out

my rabbit fur lined mad bomber hat yet. We did wind up cancelling the February tournament in Oviedo since

the forecast called for extreme cold and only 4 pitchers signed up. The joke was on us, though, as it turned out

to be a beautiful day and would have been excellent pitching weather.

 

I’m looking forward to the State Tournament in Flagler this year. Always a good opportunity to catch up with

people we don’t get to see all the time. And Flagler is beautiful. I’ve enjoyed all the tournaments I’ve attended

up there and I take advantage of being close to the beach. Flagler Beach is not crowded at all and it’s gorgeous!

There are a few really enjoyable places to eat right near the ocean, too.  Best thing about Flagler, though, is the

horseshoe club – terrific people who have created a lovely pitching environment.

 

Membership is up from this time last year. We have 292 members so far and I have a few more to add this

week. Last year at this time we had 276. Thank you to all your recruiting efforts!

Please remember that you can give me a call or send me a text message using my cell number 407.399.4908 or

if you prefer, you can email me using marcysantoyo@hotmail.com.   I try to answer my cell right away but if

 you get my voice mail, please leave a message. I’ll call you back as soon as possible.

 

See you in April at the state tournament!

                                                                                                                        Marcela Santoyo Sec/Treas

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                                                        COMMENTS FROM 1ST VP

 

Well here we are into the month of March already. It seems like yesterday that we were competing in

2014 State Horseshoe Championships in Beverly Hills. I have been told, that the older you get, the

faster the days go. I guess I am old because they are flying faster every year for me. This year’s State

Championships will be held in Palm Coast ( Flagler County ) on April 22, 23, 24 and 25, 2015. Do you

have your 5 tournaments in to qualify for entry into our Florida State Finals?. If you have concern

check on the web page under the Banner ( Member’s that have pitched in the most Tournaments ).

  

While you are checking look at the top of the list for all the names that have competed in 16

tournaments or more since April 1, 2014 to date. Those that have 16 will have their name placed into

a drawing for every tournament over the 16 tournament quota. The winner of the Drawing will receive

a new pair of horseshoe up to $65.00 in value from Boyd Stonerock. The member with the highest

tournaments will receive a new set of horseshoes ( $65 ) and a new Shirt with their name on the back

to use in future Tournaments. If there is a tie for #1 a drawing will be held to find the final winner and

break the tie. As for our friends that are out of state NHPA members their quota is 10 tournament and

their drawing will be for a free entry into a Florida Tournament of their choice next season.

 

Most of our Florida events have been will attended and it has become necessary to contact the

tournament director early to make sure they have a spot open for you. As you read this I would

suggest that you review the remaining schedule on the web site and book it now. Make sure you

meet the 5 and 16 quotas.

 Looking forward to seeing y'all at the STATES.

                                                                                         Bob Lemon --- 1st VP FSHPA