The 2009 National Softball Tournament was held July 25, 2009 in Waterloo, IA. Activities began Friday evening, July 24, with a hospitality reception hosted by the Iowa State Court at Gateway Park. After the social, a home run hitting contest was held at the softball complex with 13 men and 7 women competing. Sue Lueck from St. Leo Court 786, St. Cloud, MN, won the women's division and Nate Schoepske from St. Mary's Court 1099, Gilbertville, IA, won the men's division. Sue donated her $20 prize fund to United Way of St. Cloud. Nate donated his $20 award to Cystic Fibrosis. The tournament began Saturday morning with HCR Dave Huber throwing the ceremonial first pitch to Iowa SCR Wendy Chesnes. HCT Gary Snell then led everyone in a prayer. The first games started at 9:00 a.m. A total of 13 teams participated in the tournament: 5 in the Fraternal Division, 5 in the Co-ed Division, and 3 in the Competitive Division. Participating in the tournament was 1 team from MN, 2 teams from WI, 1 team from IL, 1 team from the home office, and 8 teams from IA. Players from twenty different courts across the nation participated. In the Co-ed Division, Henni Court 142 from Germantown, WI took first place. St. Leo Court 786 from St. Cloud, MN, took second place. Members from St. Mary's Court 1099 from Gilbertville, IA, and St. Joseph's Court 1360 from Norway, IA, teamed together to take third place. In the Fraternal Division, Holy Cross Court 881 from Holy Cross, IA took first place. St. Mary's Court 1234 from Waterloo, IA took second place. St. Mary's Court 1099 from Gilbertville, IA took third place. In the Competitive Division, St. Mary's Court 1099 from Gilbertville, IA took first place. St. Mary's Court 1099 from Gilbertville, IA took second place. St. Mary's Court 1790 from Moline, IL took third place. After the tournament, everyone gathered for a Mass celebrated by Msgr. Ralph Simington at Gateway Park. A social and grilled pork chop dinner followed the mass. The weather was perfect Friday and Saturday for the tournament and picnic.
Iowa State Golf Tournament entry forms are now available. Entry Form
The second issue of Yesterday, Today andTomorrow . . . has been published.
The COF national softball tournament will be hosted in Waterloo, IA.
Congratulations to the winners of the annual state basketball shoot out. Results
The 2009 Iowa State Basketball Tournament was cancelled due to the weather and a lack of participation. Poor road conditions inhibited travel for some of the teams. Two youth teams and four open teams had entered the tournament. The teams represented Courts 1099, 1234, and 1360. Five or more courts must participate in the tournament for it to qualify for the tournament award from the high court.
Congratulations to the winners of the annual state bowling tournament. Results
Congratulations to Larry Galles, from the Western District and Eugene Even, from the Central District on their recent election as a High Court Trustee. This transition from the State to High Court will leave openings on the State Court. Anyone wishing to run for State Court will need to fill out a resume. Resumes must be returned by November 1, no exceptions. Resume
