McCarthy/Schiller Golf

2008 Schiller-McCarthy Annual Golf Tournament

2008-02-20T05:43:00.000-08:00

Do you believe 2008 marks our 13th year! Mark you calendars now for the 13th annual Schiller-McCarthy Annual Family Golf Tournament to be held on Saturday, November 22nd in Scottsdale, Arizona. Stayed tuned in the coming months for more details such as the golf course (probably Orange Tree again) and hotel location.

The "Big" Picture

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Look at the size of this family!! Anyone care to count the heads? By the way - if you click on the picture above, it will enlarge for better viewing. And here's a place where you can see lots more pictures from the reunion weekend (you might need to copy and paste this url yourself... sorry it is not a blue hot link):

http://www.flickr.com/photos/35312328@N00/

Friday Golf

2007-08-17T10:58:00.000-07:00

28 golfers started with a bang this morning in georgeous weather (no, not a shotgun start!)... but fun was had by all!

The fun begins!!

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Two baking central headquarters were set up yesterday (Thursday) at Caroline Soulliere's and Martha Schiller's. 8 cakes and 6 pans of dream bars later, produced lots of treats for this weekend's activities!

The Saturday Pairings!!

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Please arrive at 8:15am at Lakewood Golf Club for a 9:00am shotgun start - see you there!!

TEAM 1
Ruch, Bill
Ruch, Nancy
Schiller, Jim
Schiller, Larry

TEAM 1a
Schiller, Joe
Schiller, Robert
Trudelle, Gil
Trudelle, Robert

TEAM 2
McCarthy, Paul
Poliquin, Brandon
Schiller, Suzanne
Soulliere, Bobby

TEAM 3
McCarthy, Tomi
Rice, Kent
Schiller, Frank
Schiller, Jennifer

TEAM 4
Leduc, Joe
Leduc, John
Schiller, Steve
Schiller, Vincent

TEAM 5
Brennan, Matt
Gereige, Giselle
Schiller, Dan
Schiller, Jeff

TEAM 5A
Blakeman, David
Hoisington, Michael
Schiller, Matthew
St Louis, Roger

TEAM 6
Schiller, Jerome
LeTourneau, Josee
Schiller, Marc

TEAM 7
Brennan, Phil
McCarthy, Matt
Soulliere, Mike
Strong, Barry

TEAM 8
Rice, Jackie
Schiller, Irene
Schiller, Jeremy
Schiller, Josh

TEAM 9
Schiller, Ed
Hepburn, Cameron
Locknick, Leon
Schiller, Henri
Schiller, Robert (son of Carl)

TEAM 10
Schiller, Tom
Schiller, Nikol
Schiller, Rick
Schiller, Angela
Zambri, John

TEAM 10a
Ing, Kate
Schiller, Carl
Schiller, Paul
Soulliere, Caroline

TEAM 11
Schiller, Annie
Schiller, Page
Soulliere, Peter

TEAM 12
Blakeman, Keith
Gaudette, Jason
Schiller, Aroki
Strong, Sharon

TEAM 13
Brennan, Jeanne
McCafferty, Terry
Schiller, Benjamin
Schiller, Robert (Uncle)
TEAM 14
Gaudette, Colleen
Romanchuk, Kelly
Schiller, John
Schiller, Michael

TEAM 14a
DeSousa, Steve
Elert, David
Schiller, John, Jr
Schiller, Kylie

TEAM 15
Gaudette, Danielle
McCarthy, Mike
Schiller, David
Schiller, Scott

TEAM 16
Durling, James
Recker, Jimmy
Schiller, Jane
Seddon, Chris

TEAM 17
Gereige, Zach
Schiller, Donna
Schiller, Jennifer
Soulliere, Billy

TEAM 18
McCarthy, Terrence
Rice, Danielle
Schiller, George
Trudelle, Collette

Friday Teams

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For those golfing at Ambassador on Friday, August 17th, please be sure that you are there no later than half an hour before YOUR tee time.

10:48am
Uncle Larry Schiller
Jim Schiller
Dan Gagnier
Dave Anderson

10:56am
Uncle Robert Schiller
Jimmy Recker
Steve Schiller
Tom Schiller

11:04am
John Schiller, Sr.
Donna Schiller
Rick Schiller
Kate Schiller

11: 12am
John Schiller Jr.
Mike Schiller
Jennifer Schiller
Paul McCarthy

11:20am
Colleen Gaudette
Mike Soulliere
Pete Soulliere
Caroline Soulliere

11: 28am
Marc Schiller
David Schiller
Dan Schiller
Matt McCarthy

11:36am
Barry Strong
Sharon Strong
Achille Melée
Gilbert Trudelle
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Some Pampering for the Ladies

2007-08-10T12:18:00.000-07:00

Complete Manicure/Pedicure appointments will be available for those ladies (and maybe even gents!) on Saturday for the non-golfers who might be interested in a little pampering. The cost is $40 and includes tip. If interested, please call Jackie Rice at either 519-944-0904 or 519-979-7529.

A Masterpiece

2007-08-10T11:58:00.000-07:00

So what were we collecting all those pictures for?? Here's a sneak peek at the biggest Schiller-tree undertaking ever! At least the biggest with pictures. It's got over 400 pictures of happy smiling Schiller faces. You'll see the final Masterpiece on Saturday at the reunion.

Friday golf costs

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If it hasn't been mentioned already, if you're golfing on Friday at Ambassador the cost is $68.50 per person and includes the cart. Those are Canadian dollars... please bring cash... (easier to collect that way)
Tee times start shortly after 10:30am so arrive in plenty of time.

New Golf Format for Saturday

2007-08-07T22:35:00.000-07:00

Change of plans. The golf format at Lakewood Golf Course on Saturday will now be a Shotgun Start at 9am. Please plan on arriving at 8:15am sharp.
Costs: $50 for golf and shared cart, $35 for walking. Please plan on bringing Canadian dollars for all events. It's just too hard to manage an event this size - where money needs to be collected - with credit cards. Please help us out and bring cash.

Two Days of Fun and Family!

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Friday

Golf at Ambassador Golf Club
1025 Sprucewood Road
Windsor, Ontario
519-966-2425
http://www.ambassadorgolfclub.com/
Please arrive at 10:30 a.m. First tee-off time will be 10:48.
Foursomes can be arranged upon arrival.

Dinner at Torino – Cocktails 6pm to 7pm - dinner served at 7pm
12049 Tecumseh Road E.
519-735-2522
Cost: Adults - $24.00
Children 4 and under – Free
Children between 5 and 10 –$12
Children between 10 and 12 - $18

Saturday

Golf at Lakewood Golf Club
13451 Riverside Drive E.
St. Claire Beach, Ontario
519-735-8337
http://www.lakewoodgolfclub.com/
Please check the blog again soon for pairings and your tee times. All golf reservations have been confirmed and financially committed to. If you’ve reserved a spot, please show up.

Reunion Party at Sportsmen’s Club
10835 Riverside Drive E.
Windsor, Ontario
519-735-3031
http://www.riversidesportsmenclub.com/
Cost: Adults $20.00
Children $10.00
Children under 5 are free
The party tent opens at 2:00 p.m. Crafts and games will be going on all day starting at 2:00 pm for both children and adults. There is a large park facility (East End Park) next to the tent for sporting activities – feel free to bring lawn chairs, horseshoes, ball playing equipment, tennis racquets, etc. Riverside’s Stop 26 Beach is also right across the street with swimming and on-duty lifeguards. While it is okay to bring soft drinks into the park, you will not be able to bring your own beverages onto the Sporstmen’s property. Alcohol is also not allowed in the park. An open cash bar will be available in the tent starting at 2pm

Group picture will be taken at 6pm sharp

Buffet dinner served at 6:30pm

Auntie Ger's Dream Bars

2007-07-22T21:41:00.000-07:00

One of Mike McCarthy's favorite memories of Auntie Ger were her Dream Bars. Anyone still know how to make them? For our Friday night dinner at Torino? Post a comment or send an email if you'd like to make 'em!

267 and counting

2007-06-29T17:13:00.000-07:00

The official sign-up sheets for the reunion are pouring in - the current attendance number is 267 as of today! If you still need to sign up (or send in your response form) please do so soon. Many have ask about how payments will be handled. Golf Course fees, shirt costs and both dinners (Friday and Saturday) will be collected same day. A table will be set up at the tent where someone will be collecting and passing out name tags. Please plan on paying in cash (checks and credit cards will be too difficult). Out-of-towners - remember to get some Canadian dollars before you come!

Party Tent!

2007-06-29T14:19:00.000-07:00

The party tent has been put up at the Sportsmans where our reunion will be held on August 18th! For those of you out-of-towners (and those not golfing) who want to know what other activities are available during the day, there is a beach directly across the street. Thanks to Anne and Jim Walsh for providing these great pictures!

New Hotel information - Holiday Inn Select

2007-06-10T13:15:00.000-07:00

If staying at the Holiday Inn select, you'll be asked a 3 letter code when you call to reserve your room. Here is the code: SMG

And just as a reminder, here is the link again:

http://www.holiday-inn-windsor.com/

Signing up for the reunion

2007-06-10T13:01:00.000-07:00

Many questions have been asked about how to officially sign up. To save on paper, sign up sheets were sent to some key people in your families. You can then call them to get your names on the sign up forms. Hope this all makes sense. Here is who got the forms:

Michelle Allen (Fernande's family)
Anne Walsh (Francis's family)
Collette Trudelle (Juliette's family)
Marilyn McCafferty (Rene's family)
Paul Leduc (Rolande's family)
Joe Leduc (Rolande's family)
Diane Leduc (Rolande's family)
Robert Schiller (Robert's family)
Sharon Schiller (Hank's family)
Anne McCarthy (Therese's family)
Donna Schiller (Jerry's family)
Nancy Schiller (Jerry's family)
Ceil Fontaine (Larry's family)
Caroline Schiller (Lionel's family)
Jane Schiller (Paul's family)
Jeff Schiller (Mike's family - son of Ray)
Joanne Schiller (Jim's family - son of Ray)
Deb Schiller (Tom, Bill's families - sons of Ray)
Carolyn Strong (Strong family)
Patrick Schiller (son of Ray)
Jackie Rice (Richard's family)

Crossing the Border

2007-06-10T12:55:00.000-07:00

Here are some tips/details you might need if you'll be coming to Canada in August and are not familiar with border crossing requirements.

Crossing by automobile requires two pieces of identification for every person in the vehicle. Acceptable forms of ID are: original birth certificates with raised seal, drivers license, state identification card, or passport. If a minor child is riding in a car with anyone other than his/her parents or guardian the adult must be carrying a letter of authorization for the child, stating who/what/where/how long/contact number/etc.

The vehicle paperwork, such as registration, insurance, rental forms, etc. must be current and in the vehicle. Anticipate that the auto can be searched, any packages can be opened, gifts unwrapped, no weapons, and no criminal backgrounds will be let through unless pre-authorized.

The Logo!

2007-05-06T18:38:00.000-07:00

Just like in past years, we'll be ordering logo T-shirts for the McCarthy-Schiller 12th Annual Golf Classic and Reunion in Windsor on August 18th. Check out this year's logo... cool, huh? More information about ordering your shirt is coming in the mail with your official sign-up sheets. Instead of sending out hundreds of individual sign-ups, one (or in some cases two) family members from the original 16 (not counting Aunt Ger) are being sent the sign up forms. This member of your family will be getting in touch with you to put your name on the list. Please don't hesitate to get in touch (in the leave a comments section of this blog) if you have any questions.

Hotel Information

2007-04-01T09:39:00.000-07:00

For those traveling in from out of town and in need of hotel accommodations, there are two choices. We've got a block of rooms at both the Hilton ($122 per night Canadian):

http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/WINHIHF-Hilton-Windsor-Ontario/index.do

and also the Holiday Inn Select ($99 per night Canadian):

http://www.holiday-inn-windsor.com/

The Hilton is holding the block of rooms at that special rate only until July 16th, so if you need to book, do it early. When calling the hotels, be sure to tell them you are with the Schiller Golf Reunion to get the special rates.

More to come

2007-03-22T22:24:00.000-07:00

As of right now, the rsvp list for the Schiller Reunion on August 18th in Windsor is over 200 people! What a great opportunity to meet cousins, aunts, uncles and new friends. There's still lot's more information to come on this blog - including hotel information - so check back often for details!

Schedule of Events

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Friday, August 17th

Golf - practice round at Ambassador Golf Club (for those interested)

Dinner - Torinos (Tecumseh) - 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 18th

Golf - Lakewood Golf Club (60 spots reserved) 10:30 a.m.

Games/kids activities - Riverside Sportsman Club (Windsor) 2-4:30 p.m.

Group picture 6:00 p.m.

Dinner - Riverside Sportsman Club 6:30 p.m.

The Schiller Picture Project

2007-02-26T13:08:00.000-08:00

So what is the family tree picture project? Imagine the Schiller tree but with photos! Haven't you ever wondered who all your relatives are? It's always nice to put a face with a name. By now you have probably received something in the mail asking for pictures. Any help would be appreciated in collecting the pictures. When finished this "masterpiece" will be printed and displayed at the family golf reunion in Windsor. It also may be turned into a website down-the-road as well. Our guesstimate is that it will have more than 380 faces on it when finished.

Contact Anne McCarthy annemccarthy@cox.net with any questions about the project.

Get Ready for the 12th Annual!

2007-01-18T21:51:00.000-08:00

Enjoy scrolling through the group photos of the last 11 Schiller golf events. Check back soon for a preliminary schedule of events for the weekend of August 18th in Windsor.

11th Annual

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2006

10th Annual

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2005

9th Annual

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2004

8th Annual

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2003

7th Annual

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2002

6th Annual

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2001

5th Annual

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2000

4th Annual

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1999

3rd Annual

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1998

Second Annual

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1997

First Annual

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1996

How does the blog work?

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Every so often, www.schillergolf.blogspot.com will be updated with new information about the upcoming golf tournament - August 18th in Windsor. Details such as hotel information, the schedule of events (which will include a practice round on August 17th), non-golfer activities, etc. etc. So bookmark this blog and check back often.

Also, if you want to make a comment, click on the word comments (next to the pencil below) and you will be instructed on how to post a comment.

2007 to be held in Windsor!!

2007-01-16T19:37:00.000-08:00

Get ready!! This year's reunion will be held in Windsor on Saturday, August 18th. Mark your calendars now... more details to come soon!!

12 years and counting...

2007-01-16T19:28:00.000-08:00

The tradition continues!! The McCarthy/Schiller Annual Family Golf Tournament started 12 years ago and continues today. Since 1996, when the 1st Annual McCarthy/Schiller golf event was held in Scottsdale (at the home of Aunt Theresa - #15 of Alphonse and Emelia - and Uncle Pat) the families have come together for fun, food, laughter and mostly golf. But even the non-golfers have enjoyed the event over the years. Seeing relatives you haven't seen in years??? How fun is that!!??