Good afternoon members!

First of all, the GCSA board would like to extend a BIG “THANK YOU” to Helen Pianowski, who stepped up and will be handling the vast majority of advance ticket sales for our principal fund raiser, the Pancake Breakfast!  In addition, she is also assuming the Dining Room Manager duties this year!   Way to go Helen!

As most of you know, It takes a lot of work to keep our softball organization moving in the right direction, and it has gotten to the point where we need to seek out more volunteers from our membership!  Since Roberts will not be making any donations to our organization in the future, it’s up to us!

We have two areas that need volunteers ASAP!

Soft drink(Pop) Vending Machine – Roberts has allowed us to use the soft drink vending machine next to the post office to generate some income.  The duties would include purchasing soft drinks(with GCSA funds), loading the machine, and collecting the money from the machine and taking to the treasurer, Doug Keiper.  An hour to stock the machine and a couple hours every few weeks to purchase stock is all it would take.

We also need 4 volunteers who can take turns selling concessions at Bingo on Wednesdays from 7-9 PM.

If interested, please email Don Pier at [email protected] or call/text 920-279-5202.

We decided to throw in a bonus for “The Pit” next Tuesday(Nov 21)!   We’ll be serving chili dogs!

We’ll supply the dogs, buns, chili, onions.   It would be greatly appreciated if members could bring extra condiments for the chili dogs – (i.e. tomatoes, cheese, guacamole, ketchup, mustard ,pickles, etc).   Whatever you can think of!

Hope to see everyone there!

We purchased a new tire for the Jugs machine, and it’s installed!   Head on over to the cage and see what you think!

Pancake breakfast polo shirts cost $25 up to and including extra large sizes. $3 additional charge for name embroidered.

Jackets cost $55 up to and including extra large sizes. (Includes name).

Contact Doug Keiper at 503-319-5164 or [email protected].

ORDERS MUST BE IN BY DECEMBER 1ST!!!

Darcy Sask is again volunteering to pick up aluminum cans and clear plastic water bottles from any site in the park on Wednesdays. Just send him a text at 780-933-5344 and tell him what site to pick them up. He said it’s also OK to drop them off at his site, 384 on New Mexico.

Someone left sunglasses at the “Pit” yesterday.    Contact me, at 717-926-4325 to pick them up.

Just a reminder that we are having the first traditional weekly social gathering at “The PIT” coming up this Tuesday, November 7th at 4:00 PM!.  Meet at the pergola behind the Clubhouse next to the pickle ball courts.

All players, spouses, significant others, & associate members are always invited!

Doug Keiper has arrived in the park and has brought with him the remainder of the shirts and ALL the socks!  Stop by Dave Charlebois’ site and pick them up!

Golfers who want to participate please contact Tony Zimmerman, (847) 642 5532, or [email protected] .

Per SVE I have to submit to them by Wednesday evening how many tee times we have filled for the golf week.
League play starts Friday November 17 at 12 noon. We have 5 tee times. November rate with cart $59.00 walking $47.00.  December 1 through April 30 rate $69.00 walking $57.00.  Per SVE I have to submit to them by Wednesday evening how many tee time we have filled for the golf week.

Tony Zimmerman

Good afternoon everyone!

There is a new page on the web site for members to look at, that has the Pancake Breakfast Advance ticket sales schedule.  Click here to see the page –>  Pancake Breakfast Advance Ticket Sale Volunteer Schedule

Last year we sold a TON of advance tickets, but we had a minimum of help selling these tickets.

Pancake breakfasts are our primary fundraiser and it sure would help if we had additional members volunteer to help sell advance tickets.  More money from our fundraisers turns into new uniforms, new bats, etc!

Please think about volunteering some of your time to help sell tickets, it would be greatly appreciated!

If you want to commit to volunteering some time, just send an email to [email protected] with the dates and times.

Thanks!

Correction!   Our first practice is for ALL players this coming Friday, October 27th.  Meet in the parking lot in front of the post office at 9:30.  We’ll head over to Prospector park in Apache Junction.  Originally I said Friday, Oct 23rd.  My mistake.

Our first practice is for ALL players this coming Friday, October 27th.  Meet in the parking lot in front of the post office at 9:30.  We’ll head over to Prospector park in Apache Junction.

David Charlebois is in the park and has all the new uniforms at his site.   So all players can now pick up their uniforms for the season

When you pick up your uniforms, make sure you have your $30 payment for yearly membership fee.

Also, if you ordered a 2nd jersey the cost is $51, unless it is a size 2XL, then the price is $55.  A 2nd pair of shorts will cost $25, 2nd pair of socks are $6, and a second baseball cap is $17.50.  Payment for the aforementioned items are due at uniform pickup.

This coming Sunday at 9:00 we’ll be assembling the batting cage net and Jugs machine!  Let’s get some batting practice in to shake off the rust!

Just so you know, we purchased some Jugs Leatherlast balls. These balls are to use in our Jugs machine. They have the look and feel of regular softballs.  The stitching is made out of Kevlar and guaranteed for 1 year usage in our Jugs machines.  The only difference is the seams are relatively flat and not raised, which is why they can be used in pitching machines.   We wanted to try these because the dimple balls we currently use are not good for composite bats.  (Ask me how I know!)  We only bought a dozen to try before we invest in more of them.   Give us feedback on how they work!

Here’s a link about this topic —> Are dimple pitching machine balls bad for composite bats?

Please notify me at [email protected] if have any changes to your contact information so I can keep the membership database up to date.  This would include phone#, site# here at GCRV, but especially email addresses.  That way you’ll always be in the loop with any news!

Safe travels heading back to GCRV!!!

Kevin Wike(webmaster)

Listed below are the Managers and Coaches for the upcoming season.  All members that were selected, submitted requests to be considered for those positions to the Executive Board, prior to the October 1st , 2023 deadline, per GCSA by-laws.

FALL COACHES

WINTER COACHES

As usual, David Charlebois will be distributing uniforms this year.  When you pick up your uniforms, make sure you have your $30 payment for yearly membership fee.

Also, if you ordered a 2nd jersey the cost is $51, unless it is a size 2XL, then the price is $55.  A 2nd pair of shorts will cost $25, 2nd pair of socks are $6, and a second baseball cap is $17.50.  Payment for the aforementioned items are due at uniform pickup.

If you still have old uniform jerseys or shorts in your possession you must turn them into David at that time.

Hello everyone!

We’re quickly approaching our return to Gold Canyon RV & Golf Resort for the winter!

As you know we have purchased new jerseys, shorts and caps for the upcoming softball season.  When you receive your uniforms from David Charlebois, in addition to the new uniform items, you will also receive the same long pants we’ve been using for quite a few years.  Those will be replaced with new pants next year.   If you still have any of the old shorts and jerseys in your possession, you must turn those into David when you receive the new uniforms.

You’ll also receive a copy of the new Code of Conduct that was instituted 02/15/2023, and washing instructions for the new jerseys which are made with a sublimated manufacturing process. Sublimation is a manufacturing process where the entire design of the jersey is directly infused into the fabric. Everything from the colors of the jersey, the design, logos, numbers and player names become part of the fabric. Sublimation jerseys start out as digital designs created on graphic design apps.

If you like, you can click on the below links to see these documents now –

Click here for Washing Care Instructions New Uniform Shirts

Click here for GCSA Code of Conduct – instituted Feb. 15, 2023

If you have any questions concerning the above information, please send an email to [email protected] and your questions will be answered.

Our new jersey

We had great attendance(about 60) and a lot of fun yesterday at the “Pit”!   Greg Verekyn and Kevin Court cooked burgers for everyone, tons of delicious side dishes and desserts were brought by many, and the libations were flowing!

We had music for the first time and JJ & Doug did a great job as usual!

Another great season is in the books!  Lots of fun and enjoyment and looking forward to the 2023/2024 season!

Save travels to everyone!