President’s Message—July 2010
NMRacquetball.com
We hope that all are enjoying the summer and the heat! Activities continue during the summer months as we anticipate the 2010-11 season. Some notable recent events:
…World Senior Doubles was held in Dun A Ri, Republic of
Ireland in June. Ten individuals from New Mexico attended and seven played.
Notable finishers: Patty Greene, Robert Lee, Dana Richardson, Bob Schoenfeld,
Pat Thieman, and Ralph Waddington are all ‘World Champs’ in their respective age
categories.
…Dr. Bud Mulcock passed away earlier this month from cancer. He was a longtime NM Sports & Wellness member and was active for years with his family in racquetball circles. Condolences to his wife Louise and children Elizabeth and James Jr.
…The upcoming 2010-11 Calendar of events will be available soon. Please check the website!!
…Grants have been awarded to the NM Racquetball Association from State Farm Insurance Group and Intel. As a not for profit and educational organization, we are seeking avenues for sharing these funds. Parties may send an inquiry to our grant committee chair:
Peter Clarke: c/o NMRA 6201 Copper NE Albq., NM 87108; or fax to: (505) 256-1380.
…NM Golf Event at Pojoaque—Wednesday, October 6th, format is a 4 person scramble. Entry forms available soon on the website.
…Member Appreciation Night—Date to be determined in the Fall; Imbibe at Nob Hill; Albuquerque.
…Summer Squash Success: NM Racquetball with Club El Gancho in Santa Fe, operated a Squash Racquets event July 10 and 11. Thirty-five participants played in six divisions, with 10 Novice players experiencing squash for the first time.
…Jelso Scholarship funds available—The Dr. Damian Jelso NM Racquetball Scholarship is accepting applications. Contact Frances Borunda for more details. (505) 269-2342.
…World Senior entries due by August 1st—The NM Sports Authority IRF 26th World Seniors is coming to Albuquerque August 31-September 4. NM Sports & Wellness and Kirtland East are the host venues. The host hotel is the MCM Elegante. As of this writing, 6 countries are represented.
…USA Racquetball has moved two of its three starship events:
US Open—Minneapolis, MN in October, 2010 (Lifetime Fitness)
USA National Singles—Fullerton, CA in May, 2011 (Meridian Club)
Gary Mazaroff
Quote of the month…..
‘I don’t know the key to success but the key to failure is trying to please everybody’ Bill Cosby