Volume 23-Issue 1 Feb-Apr 2016

Inside this issue:

Top Averages...…...……….. 2

Horseshoe News………...…. 3

Club Directory……………… 4

Treasurer’s Report……..…. 5

Membership Info………..... 6

Spring Meeting Set…….…. 7

NHPA Application……….... 8

On, December 24th, it

was a balmy 63 degree day and pitching outside on the clay

was a welcomed reality. Pitching at the indoor courts in

Groton are winding down already. If you have the itch to

pitch go to Groton. Just about any given Saturday some-

thing is going on there as far as pitching. Whether it be a

singles, quarter or doubles tournament someone is usually

at the building. Other indoor pitching facilities are Floyd,

Hamilton, Ontario and Erie, Pa.

On April 16th at Tri-County HC, in Groton, there will be an

appreciation doubles tournament for William Hornbuckle.

Bill is a long time member of Tri-County and this tourna-

ment is to honor him for what he contributes to the game of

A Pitch from the Editor

Hi everyone, I hope all your Holidays went well.

As President, I felt 2015 went well and that as an organization our problems still re-

volve around membership and getting our juniors out to play in the tournaments.

Communication of new ideas or suggestions has been slow and I have not heard or

received any complaints or concerns.

I would also like to remind everyone that our Charter’s Annual Spring meeting is

just around the corner. I have asked the Waterloo HC to host the spring meeting and

they have agreed. The meeting is scheduled for April 30, 2016 at 10:00 am. I again

urge all of our Charter’s clubs to make every effort they can to get at least one dele-

gate from each club to attend and represent their voting interests. This spring we will

have several issues that may change the dynamics of our organization and I feel that it

is very important for all member votes and concerns to be heard. I also remind all

clubs to notify our Secretary/Treasurer, Bob Klock, of who your delegates will be and

that this should be done by March 31st. Independent members can also act as dele-

gates for other independent members unable to attend, you will need written permis-

sion of those that you will be representing and will need to notify Bob with the num-

ber and names by March 31st.

Looking forward to meeting and working with you to ensure our Charter’s future.

Hoping we have a great turnout for our spring meeting.

President’s Message

To send for your 2016 mem-

bership…...see page 8 for the

m e m b e r s h i p r e n e w a l

application!

horseshoes. Details are on page 6.

Please remember that this years format for Championship

Men (12), Women (6) and Elders (8) has changed. On page

2, I have the top averages in each group and also goes into

detail who would be on the bubble. This will be updated in

the May issue and online throughout the summer.

Frank is wondering if anyone in our charter has or knows of

anyone with portable courts that could be used in an event

in Troy, NY. Is there anyone willing to make some portable

courts? Please contact Frank K for further details.

May you pitch lots of RINGERS this pitching season!

~Karen

Extra! Extra!

Spring Meeting Set

Being held in Waterloo!

Details

on page 7

Sincerely,

Frank Kwiatkowski

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the Mud

Published by the New York State Horseshoe

Pitcher’s Association

President: Frank Kwiatkowski

5700 Minerva Dr., Lakeview, NY 14085

(716) 627-4708

E-mail: nyftk221@aim.com

1st Vice President: Roger Chase

42 Wilcox Ave., Oneonta, NY 13820

(607) 743-7943

rogerchase300@yahoo.com

2nd Vice President: Al Buckland

402 Shorewood Dr. Hammondsport, NY 14840

(607) 292-6281

NHPA Regional Director, NYS Sec./Treas. &

NYS Statistician:

Bob Klock

P.O. Box 478 Spencer, NY 14883

(607) 589-4122

E-mail: tictoklock@frontier.com

NHPA Asst. Regional Director: Charles Reigles

2707 North St. Endwell, NY 13760

(607) 754-8208

NHPA Asst. Regional Director: Ralph Whitney

3817 Rt. 394 Ashville, NY 14710

(716) 789-4495

Hall of Fame Chairperson: Rose Wright

1 Englebride Pl. Newburgh, NY 12550

(845) 565-4601

E-mail: rsw1115@aol.com

Youth Director: Gary Barteau

88 West Ave. Angelica, NY 14709

(585) 466-3772

Election Committee Chairperson: Rowland Rupp

132 Burroghs Dr. Snyder, NY 14226

Newsletter Editor & Web Mistress: Karen Graham

P.O. Box 32, North Bay, NY 13123

(315) 245-4407

E-mail: Mudeditor@yahoo.com

Subscriptions: For members of the NYSHPA, the

cost of “the MUD” is included in the member’s annu-

al dues. For non members, subscriptions are $4.00

per year for 3 issues. Send payment and address to:

Bob Klock

P.O. Box 478

Spencer, NY 14883

Advertising is on a “space available” basis.

For rates and details contact: Bob Klock.

Make checks payable to “NYSHPA”

NYSHPA WEBSITE:

http://nyshpa.org/NYSHPA/index.html

NHPA WEBSITE

www.horseshoepitching.com

2015 NYS CHAMPIONS

Men David Conrad 56.35% Women Karen Graham 68.97% Elders “Zeke” Montroy 57.89% Sr. Men Robert Mills 26.11% Jr Girl Alyssa Townsend 18.00% Jr Boy Gavin Barteau 20.50%

DOUBLES

Tim Collier & George Harageones

Volume 23-Issue 1

Proposals to amend the Constitution & Bylaws

Respectfully Submitted by Kevin Green

NY’s Top Percentages for the Men, Women & Elders

Men

1. Ken Fraser 65.42

2. Jerry Bernard 61.14

3. Alan Overbaugh 59.36

4. Paul Black 58.52

5. Tom Bernard 56.12

6. David Conrad 55.28

7. Tim Collier 54.30

8. Dennis Leonard 53.46

9. Pidge Cole 51.81

10. George Harageones 50.96

11. Doug Kannus 49.67

12. John Perry 48.03

13. Dave G Scott 47.14

14. Pat Spruce 43.53

15. Linwood Standish 42.93

16. Richard Marks Jr 42.50

Elders

1. Albert Montroy 53.55

2. Dale Catlin 53.51

3. Bradley Johnson 50.96

4. Jack Stenberg 50.32

5. Harold Uncapher 49.00

6. Henry Grulkowski 48.75

7. Mark Riley 47.12

8. Cliff Bidwell 46.60

9. Lee Coon 45.25

10. Robert Keefer 44.64

11. Manley Nipe 43.23

12. John M Laughlin 42.74

13. James Zimmerman 42.61

14. John Pautler 41.94

15. Gerald Donahue 40.31

16. Bill McGlynn 40.00

Women

1. Karen Graham 67.53

2. Ellen Perry 65.30

3. Julie Bernard 59.29

4. Sue Lauglin 52.51

5. Sarah Gooch 50.85

6. Carolyn Slaughter 49.86

7. Susan Way 43.58

8. Rose Wright 38.80

9. Wendy Maston 30.72

10. Kelly Gebauer 30.00

11. Dawn MaClain 28.86

12. Catherine Snayczuk 25.35

Juniors

1. Gavin Barteau 22.70

2. Alyssa Townsend 18.00

3. Brennen Latimore 16.25

4. Seth Doctor 13.03

5. Tyler Doctor 10.71

6. Kaetlyn Harageones 7.85

7. Peter Twist 4.16

(Stats as of Jan. 24, 2016)

Check website “Top Averages”

Happy Valentine’s

Day

Article VIII: State Doubles Tournament

Currently reads:

#5 Scorekeeping fee: There shall be a scorekeeping fee of $1.00 per team/

per game. This is to assist in the securing of scorekeepers for this state cham-

pionship event.

Change to read:

#5 Scorekeeping fee: There shall be a scorekeeping fee of $2.00 per team/

per game. This is to assist in the securing of scorekeepers for this state cham-

pionship event.

ELECTION NOTICE

The NYSHPA office of President and Vice President are due to be held at the Spring meeting. Anyone

interested in running for these offices, including the incumbents, which are Frank Kwiatkowski, President

and Roger Chase, Vice President should send a brief resume and platform by March 31st.

To: Chairman of Elections

Rowland A Rupp 132 Burroughs Drive

Amherst, NY 14226

Call if you have any questions 716-839-1842

Page 3

Early in 2015, the NHPA announced the launch of a logo design contest in effort to bring a

stronger visual identity to the association. They received 20 entries and they were displayed

the second week at the world tournament last year in Topeka, Kansas.

John Martin from Binghamton, NY had submitted a very nice design that was in the running, the voting took place online

in early November. Congratulations to all that submitted the logos.

NHPA NEWS:

July 25th-August 6th

If you plan on attending the World Tournament in Montgomery, Alabama you must send your entry fee in before May

15th. You must have played in 4 sanctioned events from May 16, 2015 to May 15, 2016. You can obtain the application by

going to www.horseshoepitching.com and follow the links. Also, I will have it on our own website nyshpa.org/NYSHPA/

index.html Bookmark our website for easy access. Be sure to book your hotel stay and mention the world horseshoe

tournament for a possible discount.

FUN FACTS At the 2015 State Championships, tournament director Karen Graham, gathered information on the make of shoe and

what style was thrown. 21 different brands were used, most popular being Deadeyes, Allen Francis, Snyder, Mustang

and Challenger. Most popular style used was the flip. Ken Fraser helped put this stat together for championship play.

Men Championship

D Conrad 1 1/4 AF Signature

A Overbaugh 1 1/4 Ted Allen

G Bernard 1 1/4 Ted Allen

D Leonard 3/4 Clydesdale

T Bernard 1 1/4 Ted Allen

P Black 1 3/4 AF Legacy

G Harageones 1 1/4 AF Legacy

P Cole 1 1/4 Big Foot

Women Championship

K Graham single flip Glory

E Perry single flip Bronco

S Laughlin single flip Snyder

J Bernard single flip Snyder

C Slaughter single flip Ted Allen

R Wright single flip M & M

S Gooch single flip Cal-Flip

C Miller single flip Deadeye

Elder Men Championship

Z Montroy single flip Diamond

M Riley single flip Snyder

J Stenberg 1 1/4 EZ Grip

L Coon 1 1/4 Ted Allen

B Johnson single flip Snyder

D Catlin single flip Snyder

G Barteau single flip Snyder

C Reigles single flip Imperial

<—--- John’s entry

Winning entry —--->

Bobby White, Pa.

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Farnes Road Pit Canton Dick Pike 315-386-2378 NO

Jessmore Courts Oswego Jerry Jessmore 315-342-2431 NO

Leo’s Court Dundee Al Buckland 607-292-6281 NO

William Street Park Corning Ray Hall 607-962-3972 NO

Moose Club Montour Falls Ernie Pound 607-594-2169 NO

Olsen’s Barn Geneva Kevin Green 315-209-8811 YES

NYS CLUB DIRECTORY

Latest Club Contact List 14 Active Clubs Updated Jan 2016

NYS ADDITIONAL SANCTIONED CERTIFIED COURTS/PITS

2015

CLUB NAME LOCATION CONTACT PHONE NUMBER SANC-CERT.

Andes Andes Adam VanValkenburgh 845-676-4079 NO

Catskill Mountain Deposit Robert Mills 607-467-3730 NO

Chautauqua Lake Jamestown Ralph Whitney 716-789-4495 NO

Concord Springville Wayne Goodridge 716-592-5539 YES

Crow’s Nest Getzville Norman Wehrung 716-688-9121 NO

Floyd Floyd Jim Moore 315-271-9357 YES

Forestville Flingers Forestville Lyle Dorler 716-965-2212 NO

Hornell Hornell Dave Wilkinson 585-728-2241 YES

Leroy Leroy Martin Lindner 585-538-4138 YES

Lockport Lockport Paul Thomas 716-434-1154 NO

Mid Hudson Newburgh Rose Wright 845-565-4601 YES

Odessa Odessa Ernie Pound 607-594-2169 YES

Pine Grove Camden Natanna Maggio 315-281-5153 YES

Pioneer Syracuse Lance Hinman 315-263-9311 YES

Queen City Elmira Jerry Bernard 607-684-3711 NO

Round Robin Delevan Dean Rogers 716-492-4676 YES

Seneca Hammondsport Al Buckland 607-292-6281 NO

S. New Berlin S New Berlin Gary Fisher 607-263-5479 YES

Southern Tier Johnson City Charlie Reigles 607-754-8208 YES

Tri County Groton Eric Conrad 607-239-1297 YES

Waterloo Ringers Waterloo Kevin Green 315-209-8811 YES

(Continued on page 5)

“Fuming” about Painting World Tournament Stakes by Jerry LaBrosse

I was informed of concerns about the fumes and smell from the white spray paint used on the stakes. NHPA President Stu Sipma asked me to re-

search this issue and make some recommendations to the board for future World Tournaments.

I tested several different methods of making the stake white. Chalk is messy, doesn’t cover well, and doesn’t last long. Any method of non-aerosol

painting, such as a small roller or brush, is just not practical. Shoe polish is also not a practical solution for this purpose.

With all this said, here are the recommendations I have for this issue moving into future World Tournaments:

1. Quality paint: there is a huge difference in the type and quality of spray paint available. White primer has more pigment and will cover

better. Trying three different brands, all at about $3 per can, they all covered far better than the cheap off-brands. Better coverage equals less paint needed. So my first suggestion is to purchase white primer paint, making sure it is the fast drying variety.

2. Have volunteers shake every can of paint purchased before it goes out onto the floor. Nobody knows how long the paint we pur-

chase has been sitting on the shelf or in storage. This paint is not pre-shaken before you buy it. Shaking the paint can is hugely im-portant.

INCOME CATEGORIES

Interest/Donations Income

Interest/Donations 266.00

Total Interest/Donations Income 266.00

Junior Fund Inflow

Afghan/Raffles 0.00

Donations 100.00

Total Junior Fund Inflow 100.00

Membership Dues

2015 108.00

2016 3402.00

Total Membership Dues 4185.00

Other Income

Misc. & bad check fee 155.00

50/50 Draw (37) 185.00

Total Other Income 340.00

Pins & Patches

2016 64.00

Total Pins & Patches 64.00

TOTAL INCOME 4172.00

EXPENSE CATEGORIES

Hall of Fame

Jackets/Plaques (3 & 1) 0.00

Postage/Supplies/Exp 0.00

Total Hall of Fame 0.00

Jr. Program

NHPA Dues 2015 (0) 0.00

NHPA Dues 2016 (3) 15.00

Tickets/Awards 0.00

Horseshoes 136.00

Total Junior Outflow 151.00

Miscellaneous

Reorder pins/patches, etc 12.90

Website Fee 0.00

Total Misc 12.90

2016 NYSHPA TREASURER’S REPORT (As of January 24, 2016)

NHPA Dues

2015 Adult (12) @$17 204.00

2016 Adult (154) @$17 2074.00

TOTAL NHPA DUES 2278.00

NYS TOURNAMENT (0) juniors

State Contribution 0.00 (0) adults

Doubles Contribution 116.00 (29) teams

Total NYS Tournament 116.00

Office Supplies

Printer Cartridge 50.00

Paper, Labels, etc. 0.00

Total Office Supplies 50.80

Overpayment 0.00

50/50 draw payout 155.00

Total Overpayment 155.00

Phone –2016 0.00

Total Phone 0.00

Postage

Newsletter 107.80

Stamps 98.00

Total Postage 205.80

Printing (copies)

Mud = 220-0-0 97.00

Total Printing = 220 97.00

Stipend

Analyst 000.00

Mud Editor 000.00

President 000.00

Sec/Treas 000.00

Tourn Director 000.00

Total Stipends 000.00

TOTAL EXPENSES 3065.70

Previous Balance 9-1-15 15266.18

INCOME LESS EXPENSES 1106.30

Junior Fund 5388.43

NYSHPA 10984.05

Total Current Balance 16372.48

Submitted by Sec/Treas. Bob Klock

Carded?? published in Newsline January-February Issue 2016

A feature of the new 2016 membership card is a place to designate a granted medical exemption.

These exemptions are going to be tracked more closely, particularly at this year’s World Tourna-

ment. If your charter has granted you a medical exemption, make sure you are able to provide copies

of the NHPA provided exemption forms.

“Fuming” (continued from page 4)

3. Open a dialog about this topic when we have all the players in the awards room for announcements. Explain that to minimize the overspray,

hold the can no more three inches from the stake. Move up and down the stake with a slow steady motion. With a little practice, a person can

easily spray a stake with two passes and very little overspray.

Page 6

Adults: 124

40’ 73

30’ 39

Women 13

Juniors: 3

Boys 3

Girls 0

NYS MEMBERSHIP WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

2016 New Members (1st Quarter)

Leroy Sonker Lockport

Matthew Fitzwater Manchester

Elisabeth Dart Port Byron

Service Year Award Patches

Lorraine Thomas 50+yrs Paul Thomas 50+yrs Charles Dickinson 50+yrs David Scott 40yrs Anthony DiBesco Sr 20yrs Donald Ezman 20yrs Tim Lidell 20yrs Timothy Marks 20yrs Allen Bush 20yrs Timothy Stafford 20yrs Ronald Poorman 20yrs Edward O’Rourke 10yrs Clint Peterson 10yrs David Hinman 10yrs Pidge Cole 10yrs Ted Galvin 10yrs Avenancio Gonzalez 10yrs Donald McCray 10yrs James Zimmerman 10yrs Otis Blakeslee 10yrs Joel Hines 10yrs

the “Mud”

~March 31~

Send the names of the delegates

attending the Spring Meeting to

Bob Klock

~March 31~

Names of candidates running for

the office of President and VP to

Rowland Rupp Election Commit-

tee Chairperson.

~April 30~

NYSHPA Spring Meeting

Waterloo Sportsman's Club

Start Time: 10:00 am

~May 15~

World Tournament application

deadline & 4 sanction events for it.

REMINDERS

In Memoriam

Omar Truesdell

Ronald Walker

David Harnden

Donald Smith

Sam Barbuto

RIP

Appreciation Tournament

Tri-County HC Director Eric Conrad

On April 16, 2016 the Appreciation Walking

Doubles will be dedicated to the William

“Bill” Hornbuckle. This is an acknowl-

edgement to what Bill has and does con-

tribute to the game of horseshoes.

Deadline April 6, 2016

Limited to four, 8 team classes

110% cap on Combined Ringer %

$25.00 per team~100% payback

C and D compete at 9 AM

Acknowledgement at NOON

A and B compete at 1:30 PM

All proceeds from 50/50 will also become prizes

50/50 State Draw

2016 Payout is currently at $92.50,

37 member participation so far

2015 Winner Ted Galvin of Levit-

town $155.00

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Ernie Graham/Dave Scott Award

This is a Memorial Award adopted by

the Organization in 1990 and Ken Nixon

donated this plaque in memory of Ernie

and Dave in recognition for their efforts

and dedication to the Junior Horseshoe

pitching program.

(view recipients online)

NYSHPA SPRING MEETING SET

Date: Saturday, April 30, 2016

Coffee & Donuts @ 9:30 am

Meeting Start Time: 10:00 am

Place: Waterloo Sportsman’s Club

Any club or independent who would like an active voice in the NYSHPA should send a delegate to attend the annual Spring

Meeting. Election of officers, bylaw proposals, the state singles and doubles tournament host site will be discussed

and voted on. Following the meeting there will be a sanction tournament see entry form below.

The Waterloo Sportsman’s Club will be serving a Roast Beef Dinner approximately at 5 PM cost around $10.00.

Please circle Yes or No on provided application if you are attending the dinner.

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UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS

DATE DEADLINE HOST CLUB FORMAT ENTRY FEE

02-13-16 None Quarter Tournament 11 am sign-up $3.25

02-20-16 None Tri-County Walking Doubles Walking Doubles sign in 11 am $25.00 a team

03-05-16 02-24-16 Tri-County March Open Sanctioned Singles $20.00

03-12-16 None Quarter Tournament 11 am sign-up $3.25

03-19-16 None Tri-County Walking Doubles Walking Doubles sign in 11 am $25.00 a team

04-02-16 03-24-16 Tri-County April Open Sanctioned Singles $20.00

04-16-16 04-06-16 Appreciation Tournament Walking Doubles (Page 6) $25.00 a team

04-30-16 04-20-16 Spring Fling Waterloo Sanctioned Singles $20.00

Tri-County HC Tournament Director

Eric Conrad, 9096 W. Creek Rd., Berkshire, NY 13736

Phone: 607-321-8938

Spring Fling, April 30th Tournament Application

(held at Waterloo Ringers after Spring Meeting)

Name:___________________________ ____________ NHPA Card No.________________________

Address:______________________________________ Ringer %_____________________________

City:__________________________________________ Phone #______________________________

State:_______________ Zip:_______________ Email________________________________

Make checks payable to: Kevin Green Sr. Cost: $20.00 Deadline: April 15, 2015

Send application to: Kevin Green Sr., 793 Spring Lake Rd., Port Byron, NY 13140

Dinner YES OR NO

If anyone is interested in Medical exemption forms -

please contact Sec-Treas Bob Klock this information

can be found on page 2.

Thank You to Chuck Reigles for the donation of

$225. The money was raised through pen sales,

printing done by Sanzo Specialties. ~Bob Klock

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New York State Horseshoe

Pitcher’s Association

Karen Graham, Editor

P.O. Box 32

North Bay, NY 13123

2016 Membership Application & Order Form NHPA & NYSHPA

Name:__________________________________________________Telephone Number: ( )_______________________________

Permanent Address: Street _________________________________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________________________________________________ Zip______________

Check one Newsletter communication method: NYSHPA WEBSITE_____ E-MAIL_____ HARD COPY MAIL_____

E-mail Address________________________________________ Club Affiliation __________________ Or Independent Member______

Please check type of application and your division of participation. NEW______RENEWAL _____Date of Birth: _________

Men 40’_______ Men 30’(must be 70) _______ Women ________ NHPA # _________________

Junior Boy _________ Junior Girl __________ (a junior cannot be greater than age 18 during the entire year)

Junior Boy 20’ _______ Junior Girl 20’________ (until end of year following 11th birthday)

——–———–——————–—————— APPLICATION DUES & ORDER FORM TOTALS —–—————–-—–—————————

Add $5.00 _____ To enter NYSHPA 50/50 DRAWING on Labor Day Junior State and National Dues $0

2016 Adult State and National Dues $27.00

Make check payable to: NYSHPA or N.Y.S. Shoulder Patch $3.00

New York State Horseshoe Pitchers Association N.Y.S. Patch Logo (regular.) Decal $3.00

Please return to: Robert Klock, NYSHPA Sec/Treas N.Y.S. Patch Logo (inside window) Decal $3.00

P.O. Box 478 N.Y.S. Pin $4.00

Spencer, NY 14883

607-589-4122 Total Dollar Amount: $__________

Email: tictoklock@frontier.com

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