HONORARY MEMBERS (LEFT TO RIGHT): MILLIE CATAGNUS, LINDA HUCKER, HELEN MAUCK (ABSENT FROM THE PHOTO: BONNIE MCCALL AND JEAN MCDONOUGH)
April 16 was the final day of play of the winter season for the Sabal Springs Ladies Golf Association (SSLGA), and we celebrated with a Funday of golf with special rules for the participating members followed by their lunch and meeting in the Sunrise Room at the Lake House of Sabal Springs.
After the usual business of minutes and treasurer’s report, the members assembled were introduced to the SSLGA first class of Honorary Members for 2025. These are members who have served or are serving the league presently or have been longtime distinguished members. Nominations were made and voted upon in March with acknowledgement in April. As honorary members, the ladies are eligible to take part in any SSLGA event and are not required to pay annual dues to the organization. This year’s class consisted of five members. Those elected were Millie Catagnus of 17510 Fan Palm Court; Linda Hucker of 17767 Acacia Drive; Helen Mauck of 17561 Fan Palm Court; Bonnie McCall of 17693 Acacia Drive; and Jean McDonough of 17791 Pineapple Palm Court. All of these ladies distinguished themselves through their golf prowess as well as their volunteering and serving the league throughout their careers. If you see any of these fine ladies in the community, please congratulate them on their achievements and their election to the first class of Honorary Members of the SSLGA. Linda Sholette announced the birdies and ringers winners for the season. The hole-in-one pot was not paid out this past season and will roll over to next season. The winners for the last day of the season were announced with the team of Faye Cantrell, Kathy Steel, Sherry Triptow, and Beth Zes taking the top honors followed by the team of Sandy Cocca, Susan Roberts, Linda Sholette, and Jane Ward.
SIMKINS, LORETTA GEHMAN, DONNA ORANGE
Elections were held for three offices in March. The new officers whose terms will be for two years were installed with a short swearing-in ceremony at the end of the meeting. Loretta Gehman remains the president and Laurie Simkins was elected as the secretary and Donna Orange will be the new nine-hole representative.
We are always looking for new members. If you are interested in joining, please contact Membership Chairperson Jane Ward at [email protected] or (239) 373-7444.
