| Newsletter - Spring 2002 George Stallos |
| President - George Stallos Vice President - Mark Kaufmann Treasurer - Jim Mosso Secretary - Donna O'Farrell Board Members: Rick Allen Joe Bozzuto Al Davis Dave Reck Tom Selph |
| Club Sponsored Tournaments: Burlingame - May 25 & 26th Redwood City - June 29th & 30th One-Pitch Tournament: Redwood City - July 4th Joe Bozzuto will again be the Chairman of the 2002 One-Pitch event and is looking for volunteers to help out in preparing for the games, barbecue and raffle. If you are able to lend your time and skills to this event - please call Joe (650) 368-7367. |
| Field Upgrades We continue to enjoy a very close relationship with the Redwood City Parks and Recreation Department. The City continues to strongly support the Club's need for excellent, well-maintained fields for our daytime and league play and tournaments. As in prior years, the Club has been able to reciprocate with small donations of materials required by the city to maintain the fields. The city recently completed the installation of an automated sprinkler system for the infield at Hawes Park and is planning to install similar systems at the Red Morton Complex. Upgraded storage facilities also are being planned for the complex, which will permit the Club to purchase additional equipment that will enhance the playing conditions needed for daytime play and tournaments. Foremost among the equipment is a small tractor that will permit us to drag the infields more efficiently. |
| 2001-2002 Winter League The 16 week 2001-2002 Winter League season came to a close on February 26, 2002 with the crowning of the league champions - Royals, managed by Roger Severin. In addition to Roger, the Royal's roster included Roy Christiansen, Al Davis, Larry Faber, Don Giovannetti, Gary Handsher, Mark Kaufmann, Ralph Nariso, Pat Noonan, Ron Peterson, Angelo Rizzoto and Norm Smith. ongratulations to the Royals on their championship. The Cardinals - managed by Mike Baldonado, finished in second place (2) games behind the Royals. The Winter League was headed by the league commissioner - Mark Kaufmann. He was assisted by Board member, Al Davis. Both men did an outstanding job in making sure that all elements of the league ran smoothly. The Club intends to sponsor the 2002-03 Winter League at Hawes beginning in mid-Novermber. More information will be provided to members in early fall. We plan to build on the success of last year's Winter League play and add more teams and playing dates if interest by our Club members dictates. If any Club member knows of players interested in Winter League competition, please let them know of the playing opportunities available to members. It should be noted that a change in the Blub's By-Laws now will permit players who will be 50 years old during 2003 to play at the start of the upcoming Winter League season. |
| 2002 Summer League We have reached an agreement with the San Carlos Parks and Recreation Department on the establishment of a new Summer League. If there is sufficient interest by our members, the league will begin play in mid June. the format of the Summer League will be the same as that employed during the Winter League season. Games will be played at Highlands Park in San Carlos on Tuesday nights. It is anticipated that the initial Summer League schedule will run for a 10 week period. |
| Redwood City Se�ors Softball Club Tournament Teams Reds (50) - Ken Montagna State Roofing Royals (60) - Al Figueira Cardinals (60) - Ed Guzman Jolly Rogers (60) - Roger Severin Blues (65) - Chuck Pim State Roofing Royals (65) - Joel Filios San Francisco Seals (65) - Don Farber |
| 2002 Club Christmas Party The Club's annual christmas Party will again be held in early December; we are working with Redwood City ot establish the exact date. This year's party for members and guest will be held at the Veteran's Memorial Building in Redwood City and will include a catered dinner, a cash bar and dancing. Based on informal surveys conducted by the Board, it appears that there is sufficient interest in moving the party to a Saturday evening in early December. You will recall that in prior years the Party was held on Friday evenings. Details of the Christmas Party and the sign-up form will be mailed to all members in late October. This year's Christmas Party will be headed by Co-Chairpersons - Donna O'Farrell and Rick Allen. If you are able to help out with the party events; including decorations, bar arrangements, etc., please contact Donna or Rick. |
| Club Golf Outing April 15 - Sixteen Club members participated in a golf outing at the Sunken Gardens Golf Course in Sunnyvale. Bob Null recorded the lowest score; Warren Goodnow and Bert Bourland tied for second place. Jack Hoover wa the winner in the closest-to-the-hole contest. Our congratulations to all the prize winners and our thanks to Larry Shavel for organizing the event. A good time as had by all. |