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Worthy Diocesan Deputies,

Brothers,

Please forward the following infomation on to your membership.

State of Texas Knights of Columbus 48th Annual Daryl Entrop Memorial Softball Tournament

PLAY BALL!

Our Softball Chairman Stanley Pesek has confirmed that we are able to hold our Annual Softball Tournament. Please continue to practice any COVID 19 precautions you feel necessary. Stanley will continue to stay in communication with the local health officials with regards to any restrictions and/or requirements.

THE 2020 SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2020, IN SCHULENBURG, TEXAS.  

Attached you will find the latest flyer, guidelines and entry form.

For more information, please contact any of the committee members below: 

Stanley Pesek              Steve Simons              Matt Hudec

979-561-6797              713-498-9902             281-450-4309

Brother Knights and Fellow Golfers,
This years tournament will be held the weekend of August 28th thru the 30th at two courses in South Texas. One is River
Bend Golf Course in Floresville and the other is Pleasanton Country Club in Pleasanton.
River Bend Golf Course – 101 Club Dr. – Floresville, TX 78114 830-216-2800
Pleasanton Country Club – 1801 McGuffin Dr. – Pleasanton, TX 78064 830-281-3486
Website: https://www.southtxgolf.com will allow you to view both courses
The Friday Scramble (optional), will be held at the River Bend Golf Course in Floresville with a 1:00pm shotgun start. The
scramble provides a great time to meet brother Knights from all across the state. Teams will be established by handicap
and you will be playing with Knights from councils other than your own. Check in at the clubhouse starts at 9:30am Friday
morning.
The Saturday and Sunday stroke play tournament will be held over 36 holes with an 8:00am shotgun start. Golfers are
asked to be at their assigned carts a half hour before start. Check in starts at 7:00am at the clubhouse of the course you
will be playing.
FYI: Pleasanton course does not provide range balls but you can hit your own on the designated area and either go
pick them up yourself or just leave them lay.
If you have not previously played in the KC State Tournament, and do not have an established handicap, you will need to
submit a copy of your local club handicap card or two score cards from recently played courses.
Entry fee for the Friday Scramble is $75.00/player. The fee for the Saturday & Sunday tournament is $140.00/player.
The fee for all three days is $180.00/player. Fee payment must accompany registration form when submitted.
Deadline for entry and payment of fees is August 1st, 2020. The first 220 entries will be accepted.
For questions eMail or call: Ricky Meyer
Home 979-732-6371 or Cell 979-732-7301 eMail: ricky.meyer33@sbcglobal.net
Mail entry form and payment to: Knights of Columbus Council 2971
State Golf Tournament
1921 Bowie St.
Columbus, TX 78934
Area Hotels:
Holiday Inn Express 927 Tenth St. Floresville, 78114 (830) 393-7400
(Contact Ashley Thurmond. They have guaranteed 50 rooms at an $80/night Single or $89/night Double.)
Floresville, TX 78114
La Quinta 1910 10th St. Floresville, 78114 (830) 542-3077
SureStay 1720 10th St. Floresville, 78114 (830) 393-0443
Hampton Inn 2057 West Oaklawn Rd. Pleasanton, 78064 (830) 569-3001
Best Western Plus 1917 West Oaklawn Rd. Pleasanton, 78064 (830) 569-1917
Churches and Mass Times: Sacred Heart 1009 Trail Street Floresville
Saturday 6:00pm - Sunday 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (en Espanol), 12:00pm
Saint Andrews 626 Market St. Pleasanton
Saturday 7:00pm - Sunday 7:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm (en Espanol)

Each year St. Thomas Aquinas Council 7382 offers several higher education scholarships to its members, their children, dependents or grandchildren.  An additional scholarship is available for members of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Sugar Land, Texas.  The 2020 application form is attached.

How would you like to play golf with your Brother Knight from around the country?  The 52nd Annual K of C International golf tournament will be held in Conroe, TX this June 10th, 11th & 12th .  This is a chance to mingle with other Knight’s and enjoy Fraternity, Patriotism, and socialize during the evening activities and play three rounds of golf at two different courses in the area.  Please contact Bob Stegge 210-860-3547 or bob_stegge@yahoo.com.

The dates are April 18th – 19th and 25th – 26th, 2020.

Location: Max Bowl Port Arthur, 3500 Regional Drive, Port Arthur, TX 77642

I have attached the registration form. Make payment payable to K of C Athletic Fund, and get the entry forms into Skipper ASAP: K of C Bowling Tournament, 2235 Angelle Dr., Port Arthur, TX 77642.

For additional information, please contact the Bowling Chairman – Skipper Arsenault at (409) 963-8630.

Council 6950 would like to thank you for continued support, below are a few of the charities we
support:
St. Vincent DePaul Society
Carmelite Nuns
Katy Comets (Special Olympics)
Wolfpack (Special Olympics)
iCanShine Katy Bike Camp
Keep Kids Connected
KISD Rodeo Livestock Auction
Catholic High School Scholarships
Catholic Education Grants