PERSONALIZE YOUR PICKLEBALL PADDLE WITH A MYPADL BANZ
MYPadL is the original paddle band that allows you to have personalized Banz for your PickleBall paddle!!! Instead of hearing: “hey, whose paddle” over and over again between games, you’ll hear: “hey YOUR NAME, you’re up!”
PTPC members should try to place group orders (50% discount for orders of at least four different name bands).

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CEMENT WALKWAYS
We’re happy to report that construction of our concrete walkways was completed on Nov. 11. Click here to view the full gallery. The upgrade adds greatly to the appearance of our Club. Due to a slight funding shortfall, we continue to solicit contributions from our active court participants.

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AMERICA’S FASTEST GROWING SPORT
Read the 2021 news article describing our new entry sign and purpose-built renovations for the evolving sport of Pickleball. Fast forwarding to 2023, these changes have clearly contributed to keeping our facilities alive with activity from a fast growing membership!

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WANT TO LIVE LONGER? TAKE UP TENNIS!
In a 2018 study, tennis topped the list of sports proven to increase life expectancy. With a clear correlation between social interaction and longevity, it’s never too late for people of all ages to start playing Tennis and Pickleball. The key is to start now, and make the most of these benefits throughout your lifetime.

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FALL CLEAN UP AND WINTERIZATION
A special “Shout Out” to our maintenance committee who made the winterization process smooth and efficient. Nearly (30) volunteers participated in our club’s winterization efforts on Friday, October 28. Most of those same members joined us the evening before at Pentwater Yacht Club for a joyous, season ending, happy hour event! Many, many thanks to Ron Gooding for coordinating the morning efforts, and to the Tracy’s, Gooding’s & Guercio’s for hosting the PYC get together. Though our bathrooms are now closed for the season, nets remain up on tennis “Court 1”, and pickleball “Courts 1, 3 and 4” to allow for further play. Once we start to see regular occurrences of snow in the forecast, all the nets will come down (clearing of snow off the courts could lead to court damage). The final season closing work bee is scheduled for December 1, when the nets will come down, final debris removed and the winter locks installed.

WINTER PICKLEBALL
Ludington Pickleball Club has Indoor pickleball available during the winter months at the West Shore Community College Recreation Center and St. John’s Church. You can see the available play options on their website (you’ll need to follow the instructions on how to participate). Interested players should start by creating an account on PickleballDen.com. Once that’s completed, use the “search” function to locate the Ludington Area Pickleball Club. There is a $25 annual fee to join their club and participate (PB Den membership is included).

CEMENT WALKWAY PROJECT CAMPAIGN
Thanks to each of those families that have already contributed toward our goal of raising $24,000 to cover the actual cost of this needed enhancement project. To date, we’ve received pledges from (43) members totaling $17,650. The PTPC Board elected to move forward with this project on the assumption that the remaining amount that was needed would be raised by the end of the year. We ask that active playing members who have yet to contribute reply ASAP with their own pledge using the attached form. Please email your pledge forms to: PentwaterTennisClub@gmail.com; or checks/ forms can be sent via USPS to our mailing address: PTPC, PO Box 403, Pentwater, MI 49449.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE
The Capital Campaign kicked off in 2020 is ongoing, with an objective of paying for the $141,000 in already completed improvements to our Club facilities. To date we’ve received $104,260 in pledges, and $99,366 in cash payments, with the remaining pledges of $4,894 to be paid within the next two years. The Club still owes $7,500 for loan repayment. The Campaign Committee is hoping to receive $3,240 in additional pledges, which would raise our capital campaign total to $107,500, allowing us to pay off our loan, and rebuild our Club’s Reserve Fund. Capital Campaign pledges can be made in any amount by using the attached pledge form.

OH WHAT A NIGHT!!!
It was a great evening on August 30, with thirty members participating in the final Pickleball Ladder event of the season, and nearly (60) people joining the Potluck Dinner afterwards. The brats, burgers and delicious side dishes and desserts were quickly devoured and enjoyed by all. Many thanks to the Gooding’s & Kett’s for coordinating this fun year-end event, and to the Social Committee for stepping up to help with the potluck when it went viral! Special thanks to Linda & Don Baumann, Kelie Bond, Alina Shaver (for setting up the potluck and the clean up), Dan Sheehan (for cooking the hamburgers), Fritz & Suzi (for cooking the fries), John DiPangazio (dishwasher), Jodee & John Melse (clean up, locking gates and unloading trailer). Kudos to everyone that helped make the night such a success! Based on that, it’s a sure thing this event will be repeated in the coming years.

CLEANING LADY RECOMMENDATION
Our Club President- Jackie Tracy wants to share the following notice: “For the past several years, a loyal PTPC friend has provided very reasonable bi-monthly cleaning services. She is retiring this fall, and we are now looking for an individual to perform this work. The position involves the cleaning of our Club restrooms & kitchen, which requires a commitment of about 20-25 hours each summer at the hourly rate of $25. If you would like to recommend someone for this position, please contact Jackie Tracy.

GUEST FEES
Our Club uses an “honor system” approach to collecting guest fees, which means that each member who sponsors guests on our courts is responsible to keep his or her own records. Members are responsible to pay a daily guest fee of $10 for non-family, or $5 for immediate family (brothers, sisters, adult children). Guest fees can either be paid periodically as they accrue, or a total amount can be paid at the end of the season. Members can forward their accrued guest fees either by check, or through PayPal. Checks should be made payable to PTPC, PO Box 403, Pentwater, MI 49449.

MIXED DOUBLES 60+ TOURNAMENT
We had 15 teams participating in the Mixed Doubles Pairs 60+ Tournament on Sunday night, August 14. Congratulations to all the Championship Round finishers as follows!
1st – Mary Joslin & Jon Achenbaum
2nd – Val & Steve Alexander
3rd – Ann & Brad Hubbard
4th – Jeri & Jim Kett
5th – Jen & Ed Walker
6th – Jan Gooding & Ted Butz
7th – Cindy DiPangrazio & Steve Howe

TENNIS TOURNAMENT
The Club Memorial Tennis Tournament was played on Saturday, August 6, 2022. It was a beautiful summer day, and fun was had by all. A rotating partners/ doubles round robin format was used with twelve players competing in separate Women’s and Men’s divisions. The top three finishers (out of eight) in the Men’s division were Jon Achenbaum, Mike Carlson and Jim Kett. The top finisher (out of four) in the ladies division was Dori Williams. Congratulations to all of them!

NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Club President Jackie Tracy has appointed John DiPangrazio, Jan Gooding and Walt Urick to be this year’s nominating committee. There is only one directorship that needs to be filled this year. If anyone is interested in serving on the board, please contact one of the nominating committee members.

ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING
Please join us for our annual meeting at 5:00 PM on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at the Clubhouse of the Cottages, 400 S Clymer ST in Pentwater. The meeting will serve the purpose of electing a Director, reviewing committee reports and transacting other business that may come before the club’s membership. The meeting portion should conclude by 6 PM, followed by a pizza & salad supper (provided by the Club). Soft drinks will be available, or if some other beverage is preferred, members are encouraged to BYOB. Please RSVP here by August 16, so that adequate food arrangements can be made.