December 2003                                          VOLUME XXXXII                                      ISSUE12

Hello Fellow Buzzards: Well, once again as usual I don’t have a whole lot to talk about this month. The weather is getting cooler but hopefully the bowling will not. I am back in the swing of things after my operation and can’t wait to get out there and show what I can do again (yea right). I do know one thing, everyone should be getting turkeys this month and I’m not talking about bowling. Just thinking of that gets my mouth to watering and my stomach to growling. Anyway, enough about that. I do want to wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving and hope that everyone has a special time with their families. Time is short and it’s always good to make the most of it. Reminder: we will be bowling at Windfern this month and not Dynamic. That’s it for now, so on with bowling!!! Minutes of Meeting: Arlen opened the meeting and Barbara presented the Treasurer’s report which passed. Three new applications were voted on and also passed. Arlen informed the club that the Tournament in Tyler is on as planned with the only exception being that it will be held on the 2nd weekend in August instead of the first. Toy donations for needy children will be held again this year during December. You can bring a toy (for newborn to teen) to the December gathering. Remember to label it either girl or boy. The Nominating and Rules Committees offered some changes and those will be mentioned later in the newsletter. Nothing else was brought up so the meeting was adjourned.

Attendance: We had 54 Buzzards at the gathering in November, 43 of which attended the meeting, and 3 that did not bowl. We have had good turn outs in the last few months and hopefully we can keep it up. Hope to see all of you on DECEMBER 7th @ AMF WINDFERN LANES 14441 N. W. FRWY. (HWY 290) (713-466-8012). The meeting begins at 1PM and bowling begins AT 2 PM. Everyone must be signed up to bowl by 1:30. (In the event the meeting ends early we may start bowling a little early…so be signed up and ready). We are bowling 4 to a lane and if additional lanes are not available, Jackie will fill in additional bowlers. (REMEMBER TO PAY CASH ONLY FOR YOUR BOWLING AND BRACKETS, AS THIS IS HOW JACKIE AND DENNIS PAY OFF THE WINNERS.)   Trivia: What royal decree did King Henry VIII issue in 1541? HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS

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BOWLING RESULTS

Payouts, Brackets & High Games / Series

Payouts
Class A 151 & Over - Men                 Class A 151 & Over - Women   
Bob King, Jr.        680  $9.30          Sheree Poe         634  $9.30
Jesse Aldridge       673  $7.30          Donna Castellese   648  $7.11
John Rodgers         671  $5.30          Colleen Green      640  $5.30
Martin Smith         660  $3.80          Vickie Carlson     635  $3.80
Randy Stahl          626  $2.80          Becky Havely       627  $2.80



Brackets
Class B 150 & Under - Men             Class B 150 & Under - Women  
Alan Long           641  $9.30        Mildred Holley     637  $9.30
Leonard L. Ferguson 579  $7.30        Ethel Hunn         625  $7.30
Ted Havely          522  $5.30        Christine Smith    623  $5.30
                                      Dottie Rollfing    611  $3.80
                                      Colleen Davies     605  $2.80



150 & Under                           150 & Under (2nd Chance)
Alice Ward        198                 None                    



151 & Over                            151 & Over (2nd Chance)
Jesse Aldridge    232                 Alice Ward          198
Marty Koteras     169                 Martin Smith        272
John Rodgers      219                 Chris Smith         174
Len Ferguson,Jr.  183                 None                   



Scratch               
Walter Grant       225



Scratch High Game/Series
Scratch High Game/Series           Pins Over Average         
(1) John Harper     206            (1) Serge Scharf       +25
(2) Chris Smith     237            (2) John Rodgers       +33
(3) Martin Smith    255            (3) Ethel Hunn         +58
(S) Martin Smith    609                                      




"200 CLUB"
Jesse Aldridge      204-201   Sheree Poe      231       Larry Keeton     214
Martin Smith        200-255   Hector Cintron  226       John Rodgers     214
Vickie Carlson      200-203   Walter Grant    225       John Harper      206
Chris Smith         237       Marty Koteras   215       Scott Williams   203
Bob King, Jr.       234                                                     

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BUZZARD CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS

Birthdays: (Bowl for $5) Birthdays: (Bowl for $5) Debra Buss (12/12) – Colleen Green (12/20) – Vickie Johnson (12/23) – Janice Dueitt (12/29) – Serge Scharf (12/29) Anniversaries: Gayle Miller (12/22) – Leonard K. & Candy Ferguson (12/28) New Buzzards in our flock: Cindy Staton, Linda Ascencio, & Sheree Poe KING BUZZARDS: ($5.00) Marty Koteras with 7 splits QUEEN BUZZARD: ($5.00) Rusty Prey with 8 splits 3-In-A Row Re-Qualifiers: Rusty Prey & Serge Scharf Door Prize Winners: Walter & Pam Grant 50/50 Pot Winner: Cindy Staton TRIVIA ANSWER: All forms of bowling were outlawed in England Bowling Note: I have been informed that once again it seems that people are not being fair when it comes to signing up. It would be greatly appreciated if everyone would sign up on time and if signing a friend up to be sure without a doubt that they are going to bowl. There has been a lot of shuffling around causing some people to remain long after bowling is over due to the fact that some lanes have more people than needed. Also it would be helpful that when a couple signs up to bowl and wishes to bowl together, that maybe some of the single bowlers could scoot to another lane. All in all let’s help each other to bowl so that we can all have an enjoyable time together. Thank you. Bowling Reminders From Jackie: Those that requalified during the year 2003 and paid the fees to enter the roll-off, will do so at the January gathering. In the next newsletter, all persons qualified to bowl will be listed. Your splits during regular bowling in January will count for the roll–off as well as towards King or Queen Buzzard for January. Many members have not yet shown their 2003-2004 Sanction Cards to Jackie and need to do so in December. Beginning in January 2004 if you have not done so, you will have to bowl as a pacer. In order to sanction our club, each member that bowls must have the 2003-2004 sanction card. Our sanction renewal begins in January 2004 for the club. Dues for 2004 are also due between now and February.

Sad Note: I just found out that Sandy Bugaj, a member since 1999, passed away on Tuesday the 18th of November after a short illness. Please keep her and her family in your prayers and thoughts. Nominating Committee: The Nominating Committee suggested keeping the same Officers as last year with the exception of 2nd Vice President & nominated Jesse Aldridge to replace Paul Phillips. Rules Committee: The Rules Committee suggested that the 9-games Bowled Rule currently running from August to August be changed to run from June to June.   E-Mail/Mailing Addresses: Any member that has an E-mail address & would like to receive the Newsletter by E-mail, please let Ken know – this works out really well & saves us money. E-mail Ken at BUZZARDNEWS@AOL.COM   Tee Shirts and Supplies: Buzzard Club Shirts are available by calling: Captain Eddie Sales at 281-599-7301 (Pager 713-909-3100). The Price is around $40.00. Towels and other items are also available.   Newsletter Printing: Printing and copies of this newsletter is donated by: Stephens Office Supply. For your home or office printing needs, contact Georgiann Rullo at georgiann.rullo@stephensofficesupply.com   Buzzard Club Website -- WWW.HOUSTONBUZZARDCLUB.COM.   Administrator - Bob King Jr. Contact him at TXRAILFAN@YAHOO.COM for questions or comments.

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