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Mistake on start times for Mondays games

There has been a start time change for this coming Monday’s(12/12/22) games, that I was not aware of.   The start times originally showed as 9:10 AM and 10:20 AM.  They have been modified to 11:30 and 12:40.   These are the games with the Gold Canyon Fall Monday team vs. the SSV Rattlers.  Sorry for the mistake.

Kevin Wike

 

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Monday’s game is cancelled!

The Monday Fall team’s games against Superstition Sunrise tomorrow, December 5th are cancelled because of poor field conditions from the heavy rain we had yesterday and today.  No makeup date has been set.

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How to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training session

Many of you are aware that a few weeks ago our Thursday team was preparing to play the next game at the View Point ball field when one of the players in the game before ours collapsed on the field due to a heart attack.
Fortunately, one of the ballplayers on the opposing team was also a paramedic and the View Point ball field had an AED (defibrillator) available at the field, which was immediately utilized on the collapsed player along with 20 minutes of non-stop CPR by the paramedic and others.  The ambulance personnel who arrived after 20 minutes said that these procedures definitely saved this man’s life.  We understand that he is recovering well.
We strongly encourage everyone to consider taking advantage of a free AED training session to be conducted in the ballroom at GCRV on Wednesday, November 30th, from 1-2 pm.  You may sign up for it on the clipboard describing the training sesson on the Activities Board.
You never know when you may also have an opportunity to save someone’s life,…. maybe a fellow GCSA member’s!
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Coaching staff for 2022-2023 Season

The coaching roster for the Fall and Winter seasons has been approved by the Executive Board.

Fall Season
Monday (All Ages) – Paul Edge
Thursday (All Ages) – David Charlebois

Winter Season
Copperheads 70+ (Wednesday) – Manager – David Charlebois
Coach – Gary Esping

Nuggets 70+ (Thursday) – Manager – Gary Esping
Coach – David Charlebois

GoldPanners 55+ (Monday) – Manager – Paul Edge
Coach – Forest Reeder

Miners 55+ (Tuesday) – Manager – Greg Vereyken
Coach – Darcy Sask

Additionally, Gary Esping, our League Coordinator, is attempting to put two new teams together this year. At this point, it is still a work in progress, but we will know soon whether or not these teams will be established this year.

The first potential team will be a 75+ age team. If established,  it will be called the “Silvers”, and Gary Esping and David Charlebois will Co-manage the team.

The second team will be a new 55-69 age team and play on Thursdays. If established, it will be called the “Mountaineers” and Kevin Wike will manage and Greg Vereyken will be coach.

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Arizona Food Handler cards!

Reminder to all members that work the Pancake Breakfasts(our first one is Saturday, January 14th starting at 8:00 AM) – you must have a current food handlers card to work with food. They cost $7.99, but after passing the test( efoodcard.com ) and receiving your Arizona food handlers card, you can get reimbursed by Roberts Resort.

If you have any questions, contact Larry Mullen at 319-610-5976 for assistance.

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Info on the GCSA golf league

Starting in early November, the GCSA golf league will start.   The league plays at Sunland Village East on Fridays and the tee times typically start around 10:00-11:00 AM.   If you’re interested in participating or have any questions, contact Gary Esping at gesping@earthlink.net or 651-730-1072.  PS – Spouses are welcome to play also!