MTF Fund Raiser: Next '93 Golf and Meeting Season Tees off at Elmbrook May 17th Meeting June 21st. The first golf outing and meeting for the '93 season will be at Elmbrook Golf Course in Traverse City Enclosed you will find a flier on May 17th. Jon Sleder is the host superintendent: Pat Walter and Jim Carter staff the pro shop. for our '93 MTF Fundraiser. The day will begin with a 10 a.m. shotgun start, with individual stroke play, closest to the pin, and This year's Fundraiser will be long drive contests. Please call ahead for reservations: 616-946-9180. The deadline for golf at Elk Ridge Golf Course with reservations is May 16th. Be sure to mention you are with the NMTMA group. host superintendent Jon Our meeting will follow golf at the Waterfront Inn in Traverse City. Social hour will be from 3-4 Maddern, CGCS. p.m., followed by our speaker and meal. The presentation for this meeting will be by Paul Bonaccini Please take time to complete from Prudential Securities of Traverse City, who will address personal financial planning. the entry form and mail it Reservations are required for the meal. Call Mike Meindertsma at 616-267-5769 before May 14th. early. This event fills up fast! Cost for golf, dinner, and prizes is $25.00 per person: meeting and dinner only is $10.00. Please make checks payable to the NMTMA. And please observe the association's dress code. See map for directions. We hope to see you there! Bearing Maintenance: Mechanics Meeting May 12th at McGuire's The first of three mechanic's meetings will take place at McGuire's Resort in Cadillac. Ron Greenman is the host mechanic, and Dave Pretznow is the Golf Course Superinten­ dent. The topic for this meeting is bearing maintenance, to be presented by Timken Bower, BSA. The meeting will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. in the maintenance building at McGuires. The building is located below the proshop in the woods. From the parking lot, drive toward the first tee and follow cart path to maintenance area. Lunch will be served at About Elmbrook... 11:30 in the main lodge. 1964 was the year five Traverse City business men (Erich Sleder, Vern Nelson, Dick Olson, Don Proper attire must be worn - Nelson and Ken Ferguson) started building Elmbrook Golf Course. Nine holes were opened in 1966 sweater and slacks. Cost of with the additional nine completed and opened in 1968, on land that was part of the Sleder family lunch will be $6-7.00 (credit farm. cards accepted). Ten years later, three of the owners decided to sell. Erich Sleder and Vern Nelson were the new McGuires is located south of partners. Jon Sleder, Golf Course Superintendent, joined the business in 1980 and has continued to Cadillac on Mackinaw Trail make regular improvements. between M-115and US-131. Erich Sleder passed away in 1991 and left his partnership to his wife Jean and the Sleder family. Please call for reservations: Elmbrook is host to many golf tournaments such as Muscular Dystrophy (MDA), Grand Traverse Golf 616-775-9947, ext. 604. Association Super Scramble and many other outings and leagues. “Represent your organization with class. Nice sport clothes are required for all golf outings no blue jeans, t-shirts and the like. Sweaters or jackets with ties are recommended for all dinners and meetings. Good golf etiquette, fairness and sportsmanship are expected at all golfing events.99 HANDS ON PURCHASING.. A WAREHOUSE ON WHEELS (616) 943-8343 SINCE 1938 T r RI ROADBUILDINGPLUS fui URF "We bring our products to you" 3751 Blair Town H*( Rd. 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