On behalf of the Goodfellows Organization I would like to thank all the WECSSO members, family and friends who volunteered with the 2016 Goodfellow Paper Drive.
Our Team #7 collected a total of over $25,000 towards the Goodfellows Record of $296,699.00 which is our best effort yet.
Thank you, Ken Dafoe
The new Windsor Best Seller books are ready to be picked up or delivered. They are good immediately and will be in effect until March 1 of 2018. The old books are also still in effect until March 1 of 2017. Anyone who takes advantage of buying a new book soon will have the opportunity to also receive one of the old books (it is still good for 5 months) absolutely free of charge for every new book that they buy. That way, if you and a friend (who does not have a book) wish to go to a restaurant together, you will now have an extra coupon for them to use. The new book this year also has several absolutely free items (no purchase required). If you use only the free items, that, alone, should pay for the book. If you are a golfer, there are a number of golf related coupons such as two for one green fees, mini golf and driving range. The new books are now $40.00 a piece and will benefit our retirees baseball group along with any other group that is affiliated with WECSSO. If you wish to purchase a book we have three locations throughout the city and county. You can call Phil Ochs at 519-800-6944 or email at “phildiane@hotmail.com” for a McGregor pickup, call Marilyn Portt at 969-0693 for a South Windsor pickup or contact Brian and Mary Ann Adlam (519-735-5438) or (b_adlam@hotmail.com) for an east end pickup.
Consider these as gifts for almost any occasion. They are great for those professionals that you do not know what to get them (hairstylist, masseuse, teachers, and more). They make wonderful Christmas Gifts.
This past year, we made approximately $1700.00 for WECSSO.
Results of elections held at the annual meeting
Slo-pitch Executive (5 postitions available – end of term for 5 members)
The 2016 WECSSO slo-pitch executive is as follows: Reserved positions: WECSSO President: Brian Adlam. WECSSO Past-president: Bob Parent. Hold-overs: Rick Anderson, Ron Ottogalli, John Goz, Don Balkwill, Neil McKnight. Re-elected: Bill Scheuerman, Bill Magone, Hector Marinacci and Jack Westlake. Newly elected, Chris Brennan. Congratulations and thanks to everyone who participated in the election.
WECSSO Executive
| President | Brian Adlam |
| Past-President | Bob Parent |
| Treasurer | Jim Bridge |
| Vice President | Hector Marinacci |
| Secretary | Don Diubaldo |
| Director | Phil Ochs |
| Director | Ken Dafoe |
| Director | Jack Bump |
| Director | Tom Bois |
| Director | Bill Magone |
| Director | Mike Patterson |
| Ex Officio Members | Gord Gunnell |
| Ex Officio Members | Geoff McKay |
| Ex Officio Members | Tom Simpson |
| Ex Officio Members | Paul Thomas |
The WECSSO Annual Remembrance Day is scheduled for Saturday August 15th at 10 AM near the fountain at the foot of Ouellette Ave. Please attend if you can and use this opportunity to celebrate the life of a teammate who has passed away. We have the family of the deceased unveil a stone that is inscribed with the name and number of the deceased. We will be celebrating 8 members this year.
Bill Vankoughnett: 08-14
Dave Bohonko: 09-14
John Parr: 09-14
Ron Vileneuve: 10-14
Cliff Rawson: 11-14
Louis Deschamps: 12-14
Steve Brnardic: 02-15
Clare Menighini: 05-15
Please Note: The date on the slo-pitch schedule is incorrect.
WECSSO 19th Memorial Remembrance (PDF)
Jim and Heather Scott have formed a Registered Charity to hlep the people of Haiti battle back from the ravages of the tornado that nearly destroyed their island. They are requesting the help of approximately 550 volunteers to assist in packaging 100,000 military style meals that will be boxed and shipped to Haiti for distribution to the starving.
Volunteers are needed on Saturday, June 27th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at 4505 Rhodes Drive in Windsor (Ground Effects main office). There will be on site parking and activities will be outside, weather permitting, or in the plant in the event of rain. Lunch will be provided. Pre-teens (11 or 12) can be utilized and High School students will be issued letters from Enable Haiti towards their required Community Service Hours for the day.
The Scott team have made several trips to this devastated area to deliver food and many other essentials. The conditions and starvations that they have witnessed defies description.
Local media have been invited. Please sign up and bring family and friends. It will be a fun and rewarding day. Please contact John McNaughton at jmcnaughton4@cogeco.ca or at 519-979-1790.
Tom Awad, WECSSO member was profiled in the volunteer section of the most recent edition of “BOOM Magazine”. Check it out.
On behalf of the Goodfellows Organization I would like to thank all the volunteers who participated in the 2014 Goodfellow Paper Drive.
Our Team #7 collected a total of over $17,500. which is our best effort ever.
Thank you, Ken Dafoe
Len Dupuis wrote a letter to the editor of the Windsor Star and it Appeared in the paper on Thursday, September 18th. Here are the contents below. It is great to have such a wonderful supporter of our WECSSO baseball league in Len. Thanks.
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Aug. 28, we had the pleasure of having Kelly Steele come out to the Ciociaro Club to witness Windsor and area’s “young” senior slow-pitch league in action. Upon arriving, she greeted us and made us feel relaxed. She is such a pleasure and all the players, especially our most senior members, enjoyed the interviews she conducted. These interviews were posted in The Windsor Star on Sept. 11 in her column. These can still be viewed at windsorstar.com and search “a league of their own.” Some players are in their 80s like Jack Westlake and still playing strong, as he has his whole life. It was truly wonderful to give these gentlemen a little recognition and show others you can stay strong and active in our so-called golden years. Have to say, Kelly is a very good sport. She took batting practice with us “kids” and found out that hitting the slow-pitch, which looks so easy, is a challenge. We all shared laughs. It was a highlight of our season. The Windsor Star has a very special reporter who makes it easy for the story to come out and makes people relaxed. Again, a heartfelt thank you. It made a lot of seniors feel very special. If there are any males or females 54 and over who wish to join our group, please check us out at wecsso.com. |
WECSSO made the news again. Kelly Steele visited the Ciociaro Softball Complex on August 28th and interviewed some of our long time members. As well, she took a few swings with the bat to see how she could to. Her article appeared in the Windsor Star on September 11th. Click to see the article.
Gents,
If the WECSSO league players don’t make a better effort to avail themselves of the pavilion amenities after league play, then the pavilion isn’t going to stay open for us. The prices are very reasonable, and the barbequed food is good. If we don’t make it worth Matt and Megan’s time, there’s no reason for them to open the pavilion. They have plenty of other time consuming things that need to be done at the park, on a daily basis. They receive no money or help from the Ciciaro Club. All the upkeep costs come out of the monies that Matt and Megan bring into the facility by what ever means they can.
I’ve heard all kinds of excuses why players don’t stay. Some are very valid , but some are not. Guys, going somewhere else to eat or drink or both is a poor one. Even if you have 1 pop, or 1 beer, it would make the Janisse’s time and effort worth while. WECSSO ball isn’t just about the playing. It should also be about the getting together after the games and socializing. I’ve seen too many guys make a bee-line for the parking lot after each game, and I don’t believe this helps make for a better league in the end. I have seen and felt a lot of good things from the people who do stay. I would just like to see more people participate. You don’t have to stay for hours if you don’t want to. I would hate to see a good opportunity go down the tubes.
Thanks, Rick