Former president’s legacy continues to shine

SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB

One of the many sterling qualities of outgoing president Kay Mount’s three years at the helm of the LW Shuffleboard Club is consistently recognizing the many ways members contribute to the success of the club.

At the club’s May all-member meeting, Mount’s last as president, she thoughtfully recognized people who had gone above and beyond in their efforts to make the club successful. She presented each of these individuals with appropriate small gifts and personalized remarks on how their efforts made all the difference. Author Danielle Pierre once said, “Recognition is the heart’s way of saying ‘I see you, and you matter.’” This approach has become a lasting legacy to Mount’s tenure as the club’s president and part of its culture and has been embraced and emulated by others. Members are recognized by photos in the newspaper from open play players to new officers and captains. One of the bulletin boards in the court building has the title “Royalty of Shuffleboard.” John Mount, Kay’s husband, has contributed to highlighting members through a membership directory and a special photo board at the courts where the faces of active members are prominently displayed. Member Ellie West sends out a funny newsy monthly newsletter listing member birthdays and important dates and member Sue Burkschab introduced the club to Team Reach, another more technical way of congratulating one another. The club leadership and members alike have learned that by acknowledging each others value and efforts, loyalty, greater commitment and pride in the club and all its activities is instilled.

Chance for club involvement in the next few weeks include continued league play, open play twice a week and the next allmember meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 6, in Clubhouse 1 at 10 a.m.

May 17 morning league results: Team Shel overpowered Team Sally 10-2 with the help of all-game winners Anita Giroud, Shel Magnuson, Kay Mount and Rod Osgood. Team Sally had no all-game winners. Team Carol outpaced Team Milly 9-3. Micki Aiello, Stephanie Reagan and substitute Sue Burkschab were all-game winners for Team Carol while Team Milly had no all-game winners.

May 21 evening league results: Team Karen/Sue and Team Sally tied the score 6-6. Sue Burkschab was the sole allgame winner for Team Karen/ Sue while Bob Peterson and Bert Thompson earned the title for Team Sally. Team Rod skunked Team Chandra 11-1 assisted by six all-game winners Roger Bennett, Anne Calvo, Donna Gorman, Barbara Ponegalek, Sue Rotter and Sal LaScala. Team Chandra had no all-game winners.

For more information, call Patty Peterson at 562-714-7072.

—Barbara Gardner

LW Shuffleboard Club leaders for the June 2024-May 2025 year include co-first vice president Rod Osgood (l), co-presidents Micki Aiello and Karen Mendon, and co-first vice president Susan Hopewell.