Candidates for NMTMA 1993 Annual Meeting & Chapter Championship Board of Directors to be held at Walloon Lake C.C. October 4th The following directors terms expire on October 31, 1993: Jeffrey Holmes, Michael Our 1993 Annual Meeting and Chapter Championship will be held on Monday, Morris, Michael Meindertsma and Tom October 4th at Walloon Lake Country Club. Dan Bissonette is the host superintendent Heid. with his assistant Steve Schmalzried. Pete Kelbel is the golf professional. Class A candidates for director, to serve The day will begin with our annual meeting starting promptly at 11:00 a.m. NMTMA three year terms, are as follows: Rob President Jeffrey Holmes will update the membership on the association's business and Britton, Pat Mertz, Michael Meindertsma activities. During the annual meeting we will elect directors to take office on November and Mark Wildeman: 3 to be elected. 1 st of 1993 (see candidate information to left). Class G candidates for director, to serve a The annual meeting will be held in the clubhouse. A buffet lunch will follow the two year term, are: Brian Anderson, Tom meeting. Proper golf attire is requested for the meeting and lunch. Heid and Steven Adamczyck: 1 to be The Tuck Tate Chapter Championship will follow lunch with a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. elected. The format is stroke play with handicap, with awards for low gross and low net. There will Nominations will also be taken from the also be many individual contests for longest drive, closest to the pin, least putts, and so floor at our October 4th meeting. If you on. would like to nominate someone, please Cost for golf, lunch and prizes is $40.00: lunch only is $15.00. Reservations are call Michael Morris at (616) 352-4241. necessary on or before October 1 st by calling Dan at (616) 535-2373. Walloon Lake Country Club is located west of US-131 on Bear Lake Road; 8 miles Announcement to south of Petoskey or 10 miles north of Boyne Falls. GCSAA Members It is with deep regret that I inform you that John Schilling, CEO, has resigned his About Walloon Lake Country Club... position with GCSAA effective January Early records of the Country Club's formation are sketchy at best, but subsequent 1994. Mr. Schilling has faithfully served our documents confirm the year of formation as 1904, on the lake where Ernest Hemingway association for the past fifteen years, the past was inspired to compose some of his most famous novels. ten as Executive Director and CEO. Mr. The first organizational meeting of the club was held at the Indian Garden Hotel in the Schilling's leadership of the staff and his summer of 1904. The original officers were Llewellen Gedge, C.R. Talbot and Julius Dick. successful implementation of the Board of The Clubhouse was built the following spring on the land that was the Homer Bennett Directors policies and programs have had a farm. Mr. Gedge was the first president and Harold Wheaton was the first groundskeeper. very positive impact on our association, There was a second building to the north that provided the kitchen, dining room, and profession and our members. sleeping rooms. At one time, the Club owned a sixty foot launch and maintained two docks The current Board of Directors has fully for the use of its members. About 1927, an additional 9 holes were added. supported Mr. Schilling and are extremely Then, in 1942, during World War II, finances were difficult. The Club sold off nine holes, disappointed with his decision to resign. mostly along the lake, and also sold the property which included the dining hall building However, we do respect his desires to be­ which was subsequently razed. The contents were auctioned to raise still more money. gin his own business where his ability and There was a locker room on the lower level of the present Clubhouse which was a skills will again be demonstrated. He will popular gathering place for members. be joined in his endeavor by Robert Ochs & Members of the Club donated funds and raised money to maintain and improve the Club Diana Green who also recently resigned. through many years. Mrs. Ritchey gave money for the pro shop, to replace a log cabin. Mr. Schilling has agreed to assist GCSAA The social events included Thursday night dinners, where women from various areas of to achieve a smooth transition and make the lake helped with decorations and cooking. There were square dances for the young, an himself available to help manage our 1994 annual treasure hunt, and the most popular corn roast with games, singing and bingo. Also Conference & Show in Dallas, Texas. The Vaudeville shows staged by talented members. Board of Directors is seeking a replacement Today the Club has expanded to 18 challenging, beautiful holes for golf, 4 tennis courts for Mr. Schilling at this time. overlooking Walloon Lake, with Jodie Bissonette as Manager and two full summertime The Board of Directors wishes Mr. Schil­ Pros. The membership was increased from 200 to 250 in 1990, with the addition of the ling the best of luck and looks forward to new nine holes designed by Matthew's and Associates. working with him and his new company. Walloon Lake C.C. is a summer place for nurturing the sports of golf and tennis, as well Randy Nichols, President, GCSAA as good times and good friendships. How lucky we are to have all this on Walloon Lake. “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. 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