Frank's & Bean's Tuesday Nights (Handicap-Singles League) • Start date: April 10, 2012, Follow the same schedule as the doubles league. Same time and same place as the Wednesday Nights, but on Tuesday. (Schedule) • $5 entry fee, optional Ace ($1), optional PDGA Sanctioned ($1) & CTPs (2x$2/CTP) = $6, CTPs will be designated as Prize Fund & Club Enhancements. The payout will be the top 30% with a minimum of $5 for last cash. $0.50 from each entry fee will pay the hot round of the day. • This year, players will have the option of playing leagues as a PDGA Sanctioned event. They will receive official ratings and points. • Handling of non-rated players: If you do not have a PDGA rating, your first 3 rounds at the handicap leagues will be free to establish your handicap. You will only be allowed to participate in the Ace Fund, CTPs, and Bag Tags (Bag Tags will be determined on the scratch score). Another option to acquire your handicap; if a club officer is willing to play those three rounds outside of league night. After you accumulate more rounds your rating will be taken from your last 5 rounds. • Frank Grimes, Dean Bingham, and Dave Kociuba will be running it. Jason Poole will be handling the PDGA sanctioning and results.
At this time the J-Town Disc Golf Club is now accepting nominations for the Board Member positions.
Please take this time to nominate a J-Town Disc Golf club member for the following positions.
President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Member Advocate
Individual Board position descriptions are listed below:
1. President a. The President shall chair meetings and special sessions of the Board of Directors. The Secretary and Treasurer shall report to the President. The President participates in the nominating of, and approves, all Staff nominations. b. The President is responsible for maintaining positive relationships with Club sponsors, local players, and other disc golf organizations. President checks and confirms all public communications (monthly newsletters, club flyers, press releases, etc.) before release. c. The President shall have access to the Club’s bank account(s) and other investments, if any, with the expressed approval of the Treasurer.
2. Vice-President a. The Vice President shall chair the Staff-based Operations Team, acting as team leader. b. The Vice President is responsible for maintaining positive relationships with Club sponsors, local players, and other disc golf organizations. The Vice President shall assist the President as needed. c. Any teams or committees created by the Board of Directors shall be managed by the Vice President (or by a delegate appointed by the Vice President if approved by the rest of the Board). d. In the event of the President’s absence, the Vice President shall chair Club meetings.
3. Secretary a. The Secretary shall be responsible for much of the communication of information within the structure of the Club. b. The Secretary shall record and disseminate the agenda, minutes, and notes from monthly and other Club meetings. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to respond to public inquiries, answer appropriate Club email, or forward such communication to the President. c. By nature of the position, the Secretary will need to work closely with the Webmaster or Assistant Webmaster in the combined goal of maintaining clear and consistent communication within the Club and in the eyes of the public. d. The Secretary shall chair Club meetings in the President and Vice President’s absence.
5. Member Advocate a. The Member Advocate is responsible for maintaining a positive relationship between the Board of Directors and the general membership. b. The Member Advocate shall talk with members to come up with member concerns and desired changes in a more informal setting than the general membership meetings. These topics will then be presented at meetings on the member’s behalf, anonymously if desired.
J-Town Disc Golf Club Meeting 07/11/11 5:00 PM-- Meeting #12
If the weather is decent we will have it at Channahon Community Park. If not-so-much then back to McDonald's on Jefferson in Shorewood. I will edit the post as soon as a place is finalized.
Registration: 7:30 - 8:30 Players Meeting: 8:45 First Round Tee Time: 9:00
1st round White tees, 2nd round Blue Tees
Open Divisions: $10 Advanced Divisions: FREE *$10 PDGA Non-Member Fee Ace Fund: $2 (Optional) 50/50 CTP: $3 (Optional) 50% goes to the Club Enhancement Fund
Field limited to 90 players. So preregister by posting below or contact any officer.
This tournament is just a perk of the club, as well as a huge thank you for being a member!! We are playing for ratings and PDGA points. The club will cover the PDGA’s tournament fees. 100% cash payout to Open division. There will be no prizes for AM1, just FUN, points, and ratings. There will be trophies for 1st place in each division. For more information e-mail jtowndiscgolf@gmail.com.
Frank's & Bean's Tuesday Nights (Handicap-Singles League) • Start date: April 19, 2011, Follow the same schedule as the doubles league. Same time and same place as the Wednesday Nights, but on Tuesday. • $5 entry fee, optional Ace ($1) & CTPs (2-$2/CTP) = $5, CTPs will be designated as Prize Fund & Club Enhancements. The payout will be the top 30% with a minimum of $5 for last cash. $0.50 from each entry fee will pay the hot round of the day. • This year, the club will be matching the Club Enhancement CTPs money for a 3rd CTP which will be free to all current J-Town Disc Golf Club members. • Handling of non-rated players: If you do not have a PDGA rating, your first 3 rounds at the handicap leagues will be free to establish your handicap. You will only be allowed to participate in the Ace Fund, CTPs, and Bag Tags (Bag Tags will be determined on the scratch score). Another option to acquire your handicap; if a club officer is willing to play those three rounds outside of league night. After you accumulate more rounds your rating will be taken from your best 3 of your last 5 rounds. • Frank Grimes, Dean Bingham, and Dave Kociuba will be running it.
Where: Anna Page Park, Rockford, IL When: 3/27/11 Cost: Free Who: Clubs will include DISContinuum, Fox Valley, GRABM, J-Town, and SDGU.
J-Town Disc Golf Club is looking for club members to commit to this event. Format will be 2 rounds of singles. Members will be divided into 2 division with a 935 rating break point. Best 5 finishing positions for each division per round will count towards the club total. Lowest club total wins.
Please reply to this post (Name and Rating) if you want to represent the J-Town Disc Golf Club. I will periodically update this post with our roster.
Registration: 7:30 - 8:30 Players Meeting: 8:45 (approximately) First Round Tee Time: 9:00 (approximately)
All Pro Divisions: $40 ($50 for Non-PDGA Members)+ 2 non perishable food items All Am Divisions: $30 ($40 for Non-PDGA Members)+ 2 non perishable food items Ace Fund: $2 (Optional) 50/50 CTP: $3 (Optional) 50% goes to the Morning Star Mission Day of Registration is $10 extra. On-line prereg is available. * We will accept donations of $5 in lieu of food for entry fees. * Approximately 25% of entry fees will be donated to the Morning Star Mission * If no Aces are hit, the Ace fund will be donated to the Morning Star Mission
Field limited to 90 players. So preregister! All divisions will receive a players pack.
First place winners will receive trophies. Pro divisions will be paid out in cash, am divisions will be paid out in merchandise. This is a fun event to raise money for our local charities, so come out and throw! Raffle tickets for sale for prizes! Free chili, coffee, and hot chocolate! Tournament Director: Dean Bingham (815) 651-7327
This fundraiser will help a great cause while bringing enjoyment to our community. The tournament will raise money for Morning Star Mission, a nondenominational organization dedicated to relieving the spiritual and physical hunger of the poor. The Morning Star Mission provides food for the hungry, clothing for the needy, and shelter for the homeless.
2011 J-Town Disc Golf Club memberships and bag tags will be available for a $15 donation starting November 28th after winter doubles league at Trinity Links (Lockport).
Here's how the initial distribution will work:
1) All paid members wishing to participate in a singles round will have a top tag reserved for them pending the outcome of the round. (ex 15 players, tags 1-15 reserved) Ties will be broken using 2010 tag numbers.
2) All paid members present that do not want to participate in the singles will be given the remainder of the tags in the order they sign up.
3) Remaining tags will be divided up amongst the officers (Ray Hill, Frank Grimes, Jason Poole, Dean Bingham, and Dave Kociuba). See any officer to sign up.
4) All non-members signing up before 1/1/11 will receive a 2010 tag in addition to the 2011 tag.
Where: TBA Randall Oaks (West Dundee) and Black Bear (Hoffman Estates) When: 3/28/09 Cost: Free Who: Clubs will include DISContinuum, Fox Valley, J-Town, and SDGU.
J-Town Disc Golf Club is looking for club members to commit to this event. Format will be 2 rounds of singles. Members will be divided into 2 division with a 935 rating break point. Best 5 finishing positions for each division per round will count towards the club total. Lowest club total wins.
Please reply to this post (Name and Rating) if you want to play. I will periodically update this post with our roster.
There is a club meeting on Monday (01/11/10) starting promptly at 5:30 PM. It will be held at the Panera Bread at Rt. 59 & Caton Farm Rd in Plainfield.
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