[nabga] Re: A Few Comments
- From: "Joe Hojnicki" <hojge@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <nabga@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:26:04 -0600
Mark
Very well stated
Touche
Joe
----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Arnold
To: nabga@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 10:41 PM
Subject: [nabga] A Few Comments
Hello All,
It would seem appropriate for me to give my thoughts on this list and why it
was created. The so called, “North American Blind Golf Alliance” was formed in
principle to be a forum for those who love the great game of golf and happen to
be afflicted with significant sight loss. The premise for its creation was to
enable all of us to communicate freely, exchange ideas and to host tournaments.
We are a community of golfers that do not discriminate on the level of sight
loss and in my opinion, our main focus should be to inspire, motivate, and
assist those who deal with the loss of sight. Whether those of you choose to
leave the USBGA, choose to not renew your dues etc… is a matter for your
individual conscience and conviction. As has been stated by others, I am a
Member of the USBGA until I resign in writing. Should the USBGA change its
discriminatory practices, I may once again become a participating Member.
Now, the issue of a new formal organization. We shall all see what plays out
in the coming months… One thing is for sure; there will be a Ryder Cup team
competition here in Ohio between Canada and the US, an invitational tournament
in San Antonio, and Howard’s Tournament in California. Brian MacLeod has also
graciously opened his tournament up to players here in the States.
In closing I will simply state that I truly care about each of you on this
list and will work hard to demonstrate my above stated goals on your behalf:
inspire, motivate, and support those who deal with the loss of sight. I will
not however work for bigoted individuals who believe they are entitled to
favorable treatment solely based on their level of sight loss.
Enough of this heavy stuff… I wish all of you a great couple of weeks
leading up to a blessed and joyous Holiday Season. My very best to you and
your families…
Here’s to a wonderful all-inclusive 2010 golfing season!
Mark
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