Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Jim Remler is one of a kind. He has built the BGA despite many obstacles. He has tolerated our shenanigans with a patience none of us possess. We would not have the enjoyment of the BGA today had it not been for Jim. I would like to build a BGA Blog Tribute to Jim. This would be a Blog from all BGAers, but only possible if you agree and participate. The Blog, when completed, would be available to all BGAers, and in fact structured so that anyone on the internet would have access. It would be letting the world know, in a serious and fun way, that we love, respect and appreciate Jim Remler. Only your input will make this possible, without it we will have no BGA Blog Tribute to Jim. Please send me your comments about Jim. Praise him, make fun of him, tell a short funny story about him, tell a serious story about him. Say anything you want to say about Jim and all this input will go into the BGA Blog Tribute to Jim. Obviously Jim is not receiving this e-mail. Let's keep this a secret!! So, briefly, send me anything you would like to say in the BGA Blog Tribute to Jim. There are 57 of us with e-mail addresses in the BGA file for tee times. This will be a collective effort, simply from all BGAers. Be patient with me, it may take some time to do this. Thanks. Clint.
Hi Clint, several years ago, instigated by Jim, we had a lot of interaction thru email with the guys from BGA North. We had 2 clubs, BGA North and BGA
South. There was constant controversy over the rules governing the 2 clubs.
At one time Jim was accused by the North of violating one of the rules even though the rule was not in the Southern BGA book. The North contended that seeing they were first that their rules took precedence. The discussion took place
between many of us for several months. It ended with the North sending a constable down and arresting Jim. It took us southerners several weeks to arrange suitable bail that would be accepted by the North. Bail was finally arranged so Jim was released and could take over his defense trial. It was finally agreed that the North would susceed and separate rules would be followed. This allowed the annual North/South tournament to continue.
Dick
South. There was constant controversy over the rules governing the 2 clubs.
At one time Jim was accused by the North of violating one of the rules even though the rule was not in the Southern BGA book. The North contended that seeing they were first that their rules took precedence. The discussion took place
between many of us for several months. It ended with the North sending a constable down and arresting Jim. It took us southerners several weeks to arrange suitable bail that would be accepted by the North. Bail was finally arranged so Jim was released and could take over his defense trial. It was finally agreed that the North would susceed and separate rules would be followed. This allowed the annual North/South tournament to continue.
Dick
Clint, thanks for building a BGA blog tribute to Jim. The following is my input.
Jim is a person that always surprises you with the unexpected things he does. An example, is when I was fortunate to get a hole-in-one earlier this year. Without me realizing it, Jim retrieved the original score card handed in to the club and replaced it with a duplicate he made out. Jim did this so he could attach the original score card to the back of a framed Hole-In-One certificate of recognition he made for me,
It was totally unexpected and greatly appreciated. Playing golf with the BGA, that would not exist without your efforts, and tennis with the doubles group you got me started with, is a large part of why for me Citrus Hills is such a great place to retire. Thanks a lot Jim, its great to have a friend like you. Mike Rizzio
Jim is a person that always surprises you with the unexpected things he does. An example, is when I was fortunate to get a hole-in-one earlier this year. Without me realizing it, Jim retrieved the original score card handed in to the club and replaced it with a duplicate he made out. Jim did this so he could attach the original score card to the back of a framed Hole-In-One certificate of recognition he made for me,
It was totally unexpected and greatly appreciated. Playing golf with the BGA, that would not exist without your efforts, and tennis with the doubles group you got me started with, is a large part of why for me Citrus Hills is such a great place to retire. Thanks a lot Jim, its great to have a friend like you. Mike Rizzio
I have never met a guy who drives a $30,000.00 (est.) golf cart and carries a $2.50 rake! That's the essence of Jim Remmler. The cart was a gift but the rake is an heirloom. Jim has been involved with students and school systems for a good part of his life. This experience has made him the perfect titular head of the BGA. He is still administrating to 57 adolescents who love and respect him dearly. Paul Piotte
Jim Remler and The BGA
I met Jim Remler in the Spring of 2008 after expressing an interest in joining the BGA. Jim sat down with me in the club room and we had a great chat during which he explained the workings of the BGA. Later in the day, thinking about the two outstanding items stuck in my mind, regarding the purpose of the BGA. The first was that each person enjoy the golf, good or bad, signified by the motto, "Bad but Proud". Once in a while as we travel the road of life we meet a person(s) who leaves an indelible impression on us. Jim Remler is such a person. He wears no crown, carries no scepter, has no title but has devotion and help from members who make the BGA work. He is just plain Jim Remler, what you see and hear is what you get. That's the way he wants it and that's the way he likes it. Know something? That's the way I like it too. Larry Mahoney. 9/20/08.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Clint, thanks for building a BGA blog tribute to Jim. The following is my input.
Jim is a person that always surprises you with the unexpected things he does. An example, is when I was fortunate to get a hole-in-one earlier this year. Without me realizing it, Jim retrieved the original score card handed in to the club and replaced it with a duplicate he made out. Jim did this so he could attach the original score card to the back of a framed Hole-In-One certificate of recognition he made for me,
It was totally unexpected and greatly appreciated. Playing golf with the BGA, that would not exist without your efforts, and tennis with the doubles group you got me started with, is a large part of why for me Citrus Hills is such a great place to retire. Thanks a lot Jim, its great to have a friend like you. Mike Rizzio
Jim is a person that always surprises you with the unexpected things he does. An example, is when I was fortunate to get a hole-in-one earlier this year. Without me realizing it, Jim retrieved the original score card handed in to the club and replaced it with a duplicate he made out. Jim did this so he could attach the original score card to the back of a framed Hole-In-One certificate of recognition he made for me,
It was totally unexpected and greatly appreciated. Playing golf with the BGA, that would not exist without your efforts, and tennis with the doubles group you got me started with, is a large part of why for me Citrus Hills is such a great place to retire. Thanks a lot Jim, its great to have a friend like you. Mike Rizzio
Monday, August 18, 2008
Bad Golfers Association
The BGA is a decidedly unprofessional association of golfers who slice, hook, hack, and generally louse up golf courses everywhere under the motto "Bad But Proud." It was founded by a small group of avid golfers whose love of the game, unfortunately, far exceeds their ability to play it. Realizing that they were not alone in this standing, they decided to make if official - and the BGA was born!
With a seemingly inexhaustible supply of bad golfers from which to draw, the BGA ranks continue to swell. BGA members are revered and exteemed, (and sometimes DREADED), on golf courses worldwide. Confident, undaunted, and unencumbered by the so-called "official" rules of the game, we boldly stride the fairways, (most likely searching for our lost ball), while we remain "Bad But Proud."
With a seemingly inexhaustible supply of bad golfers from which to draw, the BGA ranks continue to swell. BGA members are revered and exteemed, (and sometimes DREADED), on golf courses worldwide. Confident, undaunted, and unencumbered by the so-called "official" rules of the game, we boldly stride the fairways, (most likely searching for our lost ball), while we remain "Bad But Proud."
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