1ST VP COMMENTS

 

Hello Everyone!

 

I would like to thank you all for allowing me to serve as First Vice President for the past 4 years it has been an honor and privilege. As you all know my husband John had a stroke back in July. He is still recovering overall physically he is doing fine but there are still things that he can not do his communication is also a challenge, therefore I must spend more time with him.

I would like to thank Donnie for stepping up to the plate and taking over for me. I will be there in whatever way I can if you need help.

Once again I ask that you spread the wonderful world of horseshoes to everyone you meet! 

I will see you all in April at Flagler for our State Tournament.

Till we meet again....

Keep those Ringers Coming!

 

Love and Hugs,

 

Janet McFarland

1st VP

 

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NEW 1ST VP REPLACING JANET MCFARLnd

 

Donnie R. Nettles, Amateur Winemaker and AWS Certified Wine Judge

Donnie Nettles, Manufacturing Engineer, retired from Northrop Grumman Corp. He had 44 years experience in the aircraft industry with a background in tool and die.

His winemaking passion began with a bumper crop of concord grapes while living in Northeast Ohio. His wines improved dramatically after joining Northern Ohio Wine Guild, a Cleveland based winemaking club. He has been a board member of Florida Grape Growers Association and also served a 2-year term as FGGA President. In 2002 Donnie and his wife started a non-profit winemaking and wine appreciation club, Space Coast Wine Guild, located in Palm Bay, Florida. Donnie served as president of this organization for 9 years.He is a Lifetime Member of the American Wine Society and has served as Director of Competitions. Donnie was the first member who challenged and passed the American Wine Society Wine Judge Certification Program Test to become a certified judge of wine.

Donnie Joined the Brevard County Horseshoe Club in Melbourne, Florida in 2013 and has been very active in promoting the sport in the area. He has also been instrumental in updating the club to make it more attractive to the younger generation in hopes to increase membership. He was awarded player of the year for the Florida State Horseshoe Pitching Association, Inc. for 2017/2018.