Can you believe we are already halfway into August? This is the time for lots of rain, lightning and I dare say, Hurricanes. Please ensure when out playing to be aware of the warning signals and be safe.

In just a couple of months, we will be welcoming our Snow Birds. But in the meantime, we still have plenty of golf to be played. Please ensure you take a look at all the activities our Golf Events Chair, Natalia, has planned for us.

Chapter Elections are Here - Join our Leadership Team! 

Do you have ideas for our Chapter? Do you enjoy collaborating and bringing ideas to life? Do you want to meet more members?
 
Being part of the Chapter leadership team & committees allows you to do all those things! If you feel well-informed, if you’ve enjoyed weekly league play, Open Weekend Golf, scheduled events, or if you’ve won a raffle prize – it’s because of our committed volunteers.
 
We are fortunate to have a team that supports and mentors one another. We'd love to have you join us!
 
Formally, the leadership team includes 3 Officers (President, Treasurer and Secretary) and 3 Board Directors who make Chapter decisions – sometimes people hold multiple roles.
 
Specific Chapter duties are led by Chairs who are supported by the board – this includes Events, Membership, and Communications, etc.
 
Officer positions are meant to have limited terms (2 years). This encourages new ideas, prevents individual burnout, and allows more members to get involved. 
 
This is a unique year as all 3 officers are up for election. The nominees are then voted on by the current board.
 
✔    President: 2-year term
The President has overall responsibility to manage the Chapter. (A brief summary of all roles can
be accessed at this link) The president may serve 2 consecutive terms. Time commitment: approximately 2-4 hours per month.
 
✔    Treasurer: 2-year term
The Treasurer is an Officer who handles financial duties of the Chapter. This includes managing the
budget, bank account through Bill Highway Banking System, prepare monthly treasurer report,
attend monthly board meetings, and filing the budget and minimum standards with LPGA HQ for the
Chapter. Time commitment: 2-3 hours per month.

✔    Secretary: 2-year term
The Secretary is an Officer whose Duties are: attends Board meetings, creating the schedule for the
monthly leadership meetings, taking and distributing meeting minutes.  Serve as main contact for
Zoom meetings and keeper of documents. Time commitment: approximately 2-3 hours per month.

Volunteer Position
✔   Events Committee Chair
Works with the board to plan and implement the Chapter’s golf and event programming for the year.
Time commitment: approximately 4-5 hours per month.
 
Another opportunity is to join us as a Committee Member to support events, communication and
marketing efforts. Volunteer time commitment can be as brief as a couple hours, to 10-30 hours per
year.
 
To learn more about the roles, or to ask questions & discuss what involvement looks like – please contact Nancy Sermons, President here.

We are gathering names through September 11th . Please submit your nominations, the role, and
the reason they’re a good fit via the NOMINATION LINK.
 
Consider the duties, think about sharing the tasks with another member, join in on the behind-the-
scenes fun!
 
We have a great community of women.  Many of us who have been involved in Chapter Board roles did not know anyone when we joined. However, the friendships and connections we have made, and the lives we have touched, have been amazing rewards for such a minimal contribution. We hope you will join us in sharing that experience. The current leadership team remains in place through December 2026 and will mentor the new board members as they learn their positions. Many thanks to those people who stepped forward to ensure the continued success of our chapter.  We do hope that more members volunteer as help is always needed. 

The remaining positions are currently filled and these members have expressed that they will
continue their duties as they are volunteer positions:
Membership Chair:  Alice McCann
Media Chair:  Stephanie Wagoner
League Coordinator:  Lynn Robbins
League Coordinator:  Pam Capitelli

Please email me or call me if you are interested in filling one of the open positions above.

In the meantime, I hope to see you out on the golf course. May your drives be long and your putts short.

Regards,
 
NRS
Nancy R. Sermons
President
LPGA Amateurs Lee-Charlotte Counties FL Chapter
presidentlpgaamateursleechar@gmail.com
(404) 229-8935

Can you believe that we are halfway through July already?  Where is the summer going?  I do hope that you have been able to get out and enjoy some fantastic golf.  Please remember that we are in our rainy season so when out on the golf course be prepared to take cover if lightning is in the area.  Also, with the high temperatures it’s imperative that you stay hydrated.

We Passed the Torch!
As you know, we had two teams participate in this year’s Traveling Tee Cup Challenge. It was a one-day match play between 11 teams and 7 chapters out of 14 across Florida.  We hosted the tournament at Lexington Country Club in Fort Myers on June 13th. It was a close tournament and with two holes to go, had to be called due to lightning. Two teams won both their matches: Red Hills FL/GA Chapter and Southwest FL (SWFL) Chapter. However, SWFL won more holes and won by just .10 point. The Torch has been passed and next year SWFL will host the tournament. The SWFL team consisted of Sara Eriksson, Patty Gift, Kristine Koenig, and Jennie Taylor. Congratulations to them and all who participated. I want to thank the volunteers who assisted with the Traveling Tee Cup: Pat Elliot, Natasha Jubert, Carol Figura, Tawny Solmere, and Lynn Robbins. Without them, the success of this event would not have been possible. I also want to give a BIG THANK YOU to Bree Hartlage, Tournament Director and Natalia Armstrong, Tournament Coordinator for running a seamless Tournament. We will never know the “behind the scenes” work that they do so the rest of us can enjoy the event.

Key Leadership Positions
As you know this chapter does not run itself. We have some key positions that their terms will be expiring at the end of the year. If you are interested in becoming more involved with your chapter, please reach out to me or anyone of the board members to inquire. We really need your help in keeping our chapter running seamlessly so that you can enjoy the great golf courses that are out there to play. 

Live Alone?

I know, strange question. I am not trying to get personal here; however, I do care about our members. Living alone allows you to make decisions without compromise, from daily routines to major life choices, fostering a strong sense of self-reliance and empowerment. Staying safe while living alone is just as important. Some tips for you to consider:

Clear walkways, non-slip mats, grab bars in bathrooms, and good lighting—especially in hallways and stairways—reduce the risk of falls and accidents. Installing or upgrading smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms is crucial for safety when living alone. Simple adjustments, like storing frequently used items at waist level and removing loose rugs, can further prevent injuries and make daily tasks easier.

Create a call list of friends and family that you touch base with regularly so in the instant that you miss a call, they can check up on you. Subscribe to an automated check-in service that calls once or twice daily. If you don't answer after multiple attempts, your Care Circle (family/friends) is immediately notified. Perfect for elderly people living independently who want to maintain their freedom with safety. Or, try a device that can detect falls so in the instant it will ask you if you need help and if you can’t respond, it will call emergency aid for you.

Recently, one of our members, Peggy Scarpati, was found unconscious and unresponsive at her home and has undergone surgery and is recovering. If you would like to send get well cards or to brighten up her day, her address is 8900 Crown Colony Blvd, Ft Myers, FL 33908.

We have lots going on so if I see you on the golf course, may you have long drives and short
putts.

Nancy R. Sermons
President
LPGA Amateurs Lee-Charlotte Counties FL Chapter
presidentlpgaamateursleechar@gmail.com
(404) 229-8935