[Blindtlk] Golf Tournaments

Tue Sep 9 15:53:02 UTC 2014

Good morning Cheryl and everyone,

    The USBGA has been around for quite some time. They're not very well 
known in the blind community. Folks should also be aware that this 
organization is heavily steeped in the higherarchy of sight. They have 
several categories of players based on the amount of vision one has. As far 
as I'm concerned this is ridiculous as golf can be challenging even for 
sighted competitors let alone burdening budding blind golfers with the false 
notion that their ability to play the game is based on the amount of site 
they have an attitude the NFB is working hard to change. Unless we can 
convince the USBGA to depart from this nonsense we may be better off to 
conduct a golf tournament without their involvement. But of course if we 
could get them on board with us it would be fantastic!

Peter Donahue

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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Golf Tournaments

Good morning all:
I would also say that blind golfers do the golfing, maybe try the sports 
division, as well as the USBGA - United States Blind Golf Association.
I am posting the link to one of our shows on the WTOE Network. 
www.thruoureyes.org, which is run by donations by the Northeast Chapter of 
the NFB of NJ. This is "On the Bright Side"  hosted by Janie Degenshine from 
the NFB of NJ who is also President Joe Ruffalo's sister and Jerry Moreno 
from the NFB of NC formerly of NJ. Who host the 2nd Wednesday of every month 
from 8-9pm eastern. This show was recorded from the May 8, 2013 show.   In 
this May episode, Janie and Jerry chat with blind golfer, Mario tobia. Learn 
his tips and share his successes. In addition, video clips and a book corner 
can't be missed.
Why can't we be the golfers, many can play golf, maybe do something with our 
members or the USBGA
http://www.thruoureyes.org/podcasts/wtoe050813brightlPod410.mp3

Cheryl Echevarria, President
National Federation of the Blind's Travel and Tourism Division
A proud division of the NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND - "Live the life 
you want"www.nfbtravel.org
631-236-5138
cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com

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characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the 
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between blind people and our dreams. You can have the life you want; 
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www.echevarriatravel.com; 631-456-5394 or reservations at echevarriatravel.com 
and  has partnered with Braille Smith. www.braillesmith.com for all her 
braille needs.  Gail Smith is the Secretary of the NFB of Alabama

> Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2014 23:16:04 -0400
> To: pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com; blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Golf Tournaments
> From: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
>
> Peter,
>
> I like the idea of an NFB-SPONSORED golf tournament fundraiser, though I 
> think it may be best done as an affiliate or chapter fundraiser rather 
> than a national one. Perhaps one of our affiliates could get the 
> preverbial golf ball rowling, with other state divisions and affiliates 
> following suit? Peter, I would suggest bringing this to your chapter or 
> affiliate and holding the inaugural "NFB Cup" (perhaps we'll come up with 
> a more creative name for it) in San Antonio. Once your chapter learns how 
> these tournaments can be best put on, you could pass the ideas along to 
> other states which may also want to give it a try. Just some thoughts.
>
> Chris Nusbaum
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Sep 5, 2014, at 9:34 PM, Peter Donahue via blindtlk 
> > <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > Good evening everyone,
> >
> >   Perhaps you could do something nice for them in return for their 
> > driving you to where you need to go. We had a couple taking us to church 
> > before they moved to another part of town. When we offered to pay them 
> > for taking us or whenever we tried reimbursing them for buying us our 
> > dinner on the grounds there reply was always "Don't worry about it."
> >
> >   Cornerstone Church holds an annual "Legacy Banquet" to raise funds for 
> > Cornerstone Christian School one of the top Christian schools in the 
> > country. One of the banquet activities is a golf ball drop. Attendees 
> > are invited to perches golf balls for $25 each. The golf balls will be 
> > loaded on to a helicopter and dropped on to a putting green on the 
> > church grounds. The buyer of the golf ball that lands in or closest to 
> > the hole wins $5000.00 approximately one year's tuition at Cornerstone 
> > Christian School. The couple in question has a daughter they would like 
> > to enroll in Cornerstone Christian school but cannot swing the tuition. 
> > In appreciation of their taking us to church and home we plan to buy a 
> > golf ball in their daughter's name and pray her family will win the 
> > $5000 so they can enroll her in Cornerstone Christian School for at 
> > least one year. This would enable their daughter to begin attending the 
> > school and give them additional time to find ways to cover the tuition 
> > so she can finish her schooling in a Christian environment.
> >
> >   Speaking of golf tournaments many organizations sponsor them to raise 
> > funds. This is a fundraiser the NFB ought to consider making an annual 
> > event. Why not call it the "NFB Cup." Cornerstone Church calls their 
> > golf tournament the "Pastor's Cup." It is played on the TPC Course at 
> > the JW Marriott in San Antonio on the Oak's Course. This is the same 
> > course on which the Bolero Texas Open is played. What a great idea!
> >
> > Peter Donahue
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carly Mihalakis via blindtlk" 
> > <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> > To: "Mari Hunziker" <marihunziker at gmail.com>; "Blind Talk Mailing List" 
> > <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>; "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Friday, September 05, 2014 5:12 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Paying Drivers? How to figure
> >
> >
> > Afternoon, Mari,
> >
> > Personally, I am inclined to think, offering
> > classmate dollars, in exchange for her driving
> > you, she may find insulting. I mean, isn't that
> > like, expecting one to compensate his hoast for
> > the electricity you use? I mean, however, if you
> > and she work it out so that you help cover gas on
> > long trips, I suppose that's a reasonable idea.
> >
> > Carbe offering to pay her? â? Hunzikerâ?< -- *"I can do all things 
> > through
> > Christ who strengthens me". Philippians 4:13Have
> > A Blessed Day!Mari Hunziker * *Super Spark Your
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