Gary Lewis Achievement Award

[pooleje]

Candidates for The Gary Lewis Achievement Award 2011

Starting from September 2010 and Ending September 2011.

Feel free to add names for candidates. Also add to the following candidates list of achievements because I know I’m missing a lot. There are a lot people doing a lot great things for our area.

Sorry but Frankie (Paco) Grimes can not win again this year.



Jason Poole -TD J-Towns Second Annual Ice Bowl, Feb. 5 2011, Treasurer of J-Town Disc Golf Club, TD Club Challenge, Handicap League Coordinator, Webmaster for the jtowndiscgolf.com website

Dean Bingham  -TD J-Towns Second Annual Ice Bowl, Feb. 5 201, Secretary of the J-Town Disc Golf League, Handicap League Coordinator

Mike Holmquist - Winter League  Nov. 2010 - April 2011

Mick McGowan - Winter League  Nov. 2010 - April 2011

John Carbonaro - Winter League  Nov. 2010 - April 2011

Thor Batchelor -TD  Trinity Links Snow Blown 12-11-10, TD Trinity Lake Open 6-11-11, Trinity Links Remodeling.

Patrick Johnson- Aces & Chains store, Several local tournaments all summer

A candidate you seem to have left out

Jesse Saenz

• Spring/Summer Doubles League Coordinator
• TD IL State Championship
• TD Channahon Classic
• Summer League Party Organizer

[Aces and Chains]

Absolutely, Jesse's name should be on that list! He fits the description nicely.
Not only does he make a good candidate this year, but he has a long history that fits this award description. Thanks for all the good times at doubles, and the quality ISDGC tournament every year!

I'd also like to plug for Dean Bingham: This guy does a lot behind the scenes that many disc golfers may be unaware of. I think most of us that frequent J-Town understand this, but it won't hurt to mention it here. I just seem to see his name mentioned on every project that gets done in the area. Glad to see you get nominated Dean!

Thor Batchelor has done a fantastic job over at Trinity Links this year. Amazing amount of changes that have made that course more interesting, and more challenging. Congrats on getting nominated Thor!

And then we have the dark horse.....Jason Poole. I say dark horse because Jason is so quiet. He's like Andre Johnson in the NFL.....indespensible to his team, but not the first name to come to mind because he's so quiet and unassuming. Great to see you get nominated Jason!

[Disc71]

Darrin Johnson
Spring/Summer Doubles League Coordinator
Summer League Party Organizer
Assistant TD IL State Championships

[Disc71]

These will are the candidates so far

   Batchelor, Thor
   Bingham, Dean
   Carbonaro, John
   Holmquist, Mike
   Johnson, Darrin
   Johnson, Patrick
   McGowan, Mick
   Poole, Jason
   Saenz, Jesse

Please put others names below with their accomplishments starting from September 2010 and Ending September 2011.The nomination process will end August 31.

Also add to the following candidates list of achievements.

[Frankie]

Darrin Johnson
Spring/Summer Doubles League Coordinator
Summer League Party Organizer
Assistant TD IL State Championships

He was the lead man in getting donations for the concrete tees at Highland.
When called upon he helps where needed.

[Frankie]

These will are the candidates so far

   Batchelor, Thor
   Bingham, Dean
   Carbonaro, John
   Holmquist, Mike
   Johnson, Darrin
   Johnson, Patrick
   McGowan, Mick
   Poole, Jason
   Saenz, Jesse

Please put others names below with their accomplishments starting from September 2010 and Ending September 2011.The nomination process will end August 31.

Also add to the following candidates list of achievements.

Hugh? Only a year to qualify? I hope the voters have longevity in mind when voting. I realize this is a work in process, & it'll adjust.

[Frankie]

Shawn Harmon #5956
Shawn has been involved forever & is a perennial to Disc Golf.
He has worked on the following courses this year, Lockport, Highland, & Channahon.

[Disc71]

These will are the candidates so far

   Batchelor, Thor
   Bingham, Dean
   Carbonaro, John
   Harmon, Shawn
   Holmquist, Mike
   Johnson, Darrin
   Johnson, Patrick
   Kursell, Mike
 McGowan, Mick
   Poole, Jason
   Saenz, Jesse

Please put others names below with their accomplishments starting from September 2010 and Ending September 2011.The nomination process will end August 31.

Also add to the following candidates list of achievements.

[Disc71]

Shawn Harmon #5956
Shawn has been involved forever & is a perennial to Disc Golf.
He has worked on the following courses this year, Lockport, Highland, & Channahon.

Shawn is a great candidate!

[Disc71]

Mike Kursell

ARTIST
Discs and Posters for -  IL State, Channahon Classic, Trinity Tournaments, Aces and Chains Tournaments.

Logo for J-Town Disc Golf Doubles League

Logo for J-Town Disc Golf Club

Scorecards - IL State, Channahon Classic, Aces and Chains Tournaments

New Channahon Tee Signs

Sponsor signs


IL State and League Party Gopher.

[Aces and Chains]

also by Mike Kursell:

Trophies for First Flight

Logo for Aces and Chains shop

[Disc71]

Gary Lewis Achievement Award

Ultimate Ambassador to the Joliet Area Disc Golf Community

Tireless pioneer who through hard work consistently leads the sport of disc golf into a positive direction we love and call our own.
Inspiring role model who has devoted his blood, sweat and tears to help build a foundation to provide generations of disc golfers opportunities to compete, grow, and learn.

Disc golf icon and visionary leader who, through his generosity, humility and determination helped construct a united disc golf community that regardless of age, ethnic background, educational or economic level we are all honored to say we belong to.

Last years winner was Frank Grimes. Check out the link.
http://jtowndiscgolf.com/gallery/gallery2embedded.php?g2_itemId=1357


The nominees are listed below with some of the their achievements from September 2010 through September 2011. If you see any missing achievements during this time period by any of the nominees please let me know. They are all worthy nominees. The winner will receive the award at the J-Town Doubles League Party on October 22, 2011. Voting ends September 28, 2011. Only vote once and please vote.
You can vote in four different ways.
1.   Email me back at disc71@comcast.net with your pick.
2.   Post below
3.   Vote on a ballet at Wednesday’s league from September 7 - September 28, 2011.
4.   Call me at 630-759-6818 or 630-312-9477 and leave a message.


Batchelor, Thor
Coordinator for Trinity Links Remodeling
TD Trinity Links Snow Blown 12-11-10
TD Trinity Lake Open 6-11-11
TD Trinity Links Glow Tournament 12-11-10
TD Trinity Links Doubles Tournament 8-26-11
Vital roll at the 29th Illinois State Disc Golf Championships July 23-24, 2011
Continual course improvement
Vital roll in course preparation for local tournaments


Bingham, Dean
TD J-Towns Second Annual Ice Bowl, Feb. 5 2011
Secretary of the J-Town Disc Golf Club
Coordinator Handicap League
Vital roll on the construction of the concrete tees at Trinity Links, Lockport
Continual course improvement
Vital roll in course preparation for local tournaments


Carbonaro, John 
Winter League Coordinator Nov. 2010 - April 2011

Harmon, Shawn 
Continual work on the following courses Trinity Links, Highland Park, Community Park & West Park
Vital roll in course preparation for local tournaments

Holmquist, Mike
Winter League Coordinator Nov. 2010 - April 2011

Johnson, Darrin
Spring/Summer Doubles League Coordinator 2011
2010 Summer League Party Organizer October 2010
Assistant TD 29th IL State Championships July 23-24, 2011
Assistant TD 23rd Channahon Classic Sept 25-26, 2010
Assistant TD 24th Channahon Classic Sept 24-25, 2011
Vital roll in course preparation for local tournaments

Johnson, Patrick
Opening of Aces & Chains Store
TD Wild West Aug 28-29, 2011
TD Deuces Wild July 10, 2011
TD Chain Reaction June 25-26, 2011
TD Shot Down in Flames June 7, 2011
TD First Flight April 9, 2011
Vital roll in course preparation for local tournaments

Kursell, Mike
ARTIST
Discs Scorecards & Posters for –
29th IL State
23rd Channahon Classic
24th Channahon Classic
Trinity Tournaments
Aces & Chains Tournaments
Logo for J-Town Disc Golf Doubles League
Logo for J-Town Disc Golf Club
New Channahon Tee Signs
Sponsor signs
IL State and League Party Gopher
Trophies for First Flight
Logo for Aces and Chains shop
Continual course improvement
Vital roll in course preparation for local tournaments


McGowan, Mick 
Winter League Coordinator Nov. 2010 - April 2011

Poole, Jason
TD J-Towns Second Annual Ice Bowl Feb. 5 2011
Treasurer of J-Town Disc Golf Club 
TD Club Challenge 5-30-11
Handicap League Coordinator
Webmaster for the jtowndiscgolf.com website,
Vital roll at the 29th IL State Disc Golf Championships, July 23-24, 2011
Vital roll at the 24th Channahon Classic, Sept 24-25, 2011
Vital roll at the 23rd Channahon Classic, Sept 25-26, 2010
Continual course improvement
Vital roll in course preparation for local tournaments

Saenz, Jesse
Spring/Summer Doubles League Coordinator 2011
TD 29th IL State Championships July 23-24, 2011
TD 23rd Channahon Classic Sept 25-26, 2010
TD 24th Channahon Classic Sept 24-25, 2011
2010 Summer League Party Organizer October 2010
Vital roll in course preparation for local tournaments

[Frankie]

I want to add something about Jason Poole. He spent $1,200 to $1,300 for a sewing machine.  What he did is made an awesome score card holder with the club colors. It is sick! He's a computer geek not a seamstress.

[Disc71]

Don't forget voting ends on the Wed. September 28, the last day of doubles league. The votes will also be tallied on this day during league. Only vote once and please vote.
You can vote in four different ways.
1.   Email me back at disc71@comcast.net with your pick.
2.   Post below
3.   Vote on a ballet at Wednesday’s league from September 7 - September 28, 2011.
4.   Call me at 630-759-6818 or 630-312-9477 and leave a message.

[Disc71]

Get your votes in. The winner will revealed at doubles league on Wed. September 28 .