Contents

• HELP FOR UKRAINIAN RUFUGEES 
• IN THE COMMUNITY - Keizer Community Center Clean-up
• ON THE GREENS - Pace of Play, GHIN information, and What's happening at McNary Golf Club
• THE SOCIAL SIDE - Ladies invitation
• NEIGHBORS - Return of Flamingo Party and more
• A FRESH OUTLOOK - By Cameron Shackelton "Yellowstone"
• HAVE YOU READ....? - Book reviews by Ann Trombley
• HUMOR ME - Girl Named Paula by Mary Smith
• MCNARY HOA NEWS - Letter from the President and Garbage/Recycling Collection Update 

Mayor Cathy Clark, Facebook
Our Ukrainian families, friends and neighbors, many who are our Keizer community members, need our support and for us to speak out against the violent aggression unleashed by the Russian government. Russian people also support Ukraine .Helpless from here, watching this brutal unprovoked attack, I am taking cues from our Ukrainian neighbors who have asked for us to speak out and pray. This I will do and ask that you do the same.

Christine Dieker, Editor & McNary Neighbor
As a Keizer Rotary Board member, I received this trusted notification on how to help Ukrainian refugees. The Portland Metro Rotary Club, which started a Rotary Club in Poland 17 years ago, has reached out to this club to see what assistance they need to support the mothers and children from Ukraine who seek refuge and safety within the country of Poland. One of the Portland Metro club members will depart for Poland in mid-March and would like to have funds available so that we can partner with the Rotary club in Poland immediately. 

A Rotary District 5100 grant request is in the making.  All clubs can contribute and each club (and/or members or non-members) can contribute any dollar amount. Many amounts will be matched via the grant funding.  Portland Metro Rotary is a 501(c)3 with EIN is 20-4320469.Checks can be sent to:
Portland Metro Rotary
c/o Teri Joly
4305 SW Columbia Avenue
Portland, OR  97229

The District Grant Application will be filed on Tuesday, March 8 and decision makers are aware of the grant and ready to approve it immediately upon application. Actual checks need not be in hand by that date, but very soon afterward as they hope to wire the money to Poland on March 9th or 10th. Following this District Grant they will begin a Global Grant which they hope to complete by May 1.

The McNary Newsletter will be contributing $250 at this time. I also will be planting sunflower seeds (Ukraine's national flower) and care for the plants in hope and prayers, that by the time they bloom, an end to this evil is witnessed and our earthly Ukrainian neighbors find comfort. Please join us where you are able.

12^th Annual Keizer Community Center Cleanup
Saturday, March 12, 2022, 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
ALL COVID PROTOCALS WILL BE OBSERVED!

City of Keizer is in need at least 100 volunteers.  Many hands will make short work of picking up trimmings from shrubs, trees, and grasses, removing weeds, and dumping the collected trimmings and leaves into a drop box.  If you have any of the following, please bring them if you can:  wheelbarrows, plastic trash cans, rakes, tarps (to drag loads to the dumpster), pruners, weed pullers, etc.

Dress for the weather in long pants, sturdy shoes/boots, gloves, hats, coat, etc. Unless there is an inch of snow on the ground or more, we do not cancel.  All activities will be outside.  Portable restrooms will be on site.  Light refreshments provided.  No entry into the Keizer Community Center will be possible.

Sponsored by the City of Keizer
Hosted by Keizer Rotary ~ Coordinated by the Claggett Creek Watershed Council
Collection box and disposal donated by Loren’s Sanitation.

If you have questions, please contact: Mark Caillier at markcaillier@claggettcwc.org or at 503-930-7481.

2022 McNary Men's Golf Club Daily Play Begins

All MMGC members, we are looking forward to a great Spring/Summer season, which begins March 1. You must renew your GHIN with the MGC pro shop before participating in events or the daily game beginning March 1. Begin posting scores March 1. With the enactment of the World Handicap System last year, it is sensible for us to examine our practices and update our procedures to ensure play is governed fairly and most importantly in an environment that promotes enjoyment and friendly competition.  For those wishing to join there is a $40 fee and a form at the Pro Shop is available Non-Club Members are welcome however they would pay the green fees as well. With that in mind, please familiarize yourself with the information below and reach out to a board member with any questions you may have.

The McNary Men's Club is making the seasonal change to their daily tee times starting Saturday, March 12:

Saturday & Sunday 8:00am
Monday 9:00am
Tuesday No organized Men's Club play
Wednesday 9:00am
Thursday 8:00am
Friday 9:00am (there is an optional organized noon game with richer stakes if you are so inclined)

As should be your practice, call in and add yourself to the tee sheet a couple days in advance. This is important when the weather gets nicer. It's not good if 30 guys show up and only 12 are on the tee sheet.

March Madness Event on the 26th
The first event is Saturday, March 26, 9:00am. March Madness. There will be a breakfast before golf. We are still working on the March Madness format but it will include women from the Ladies Club and MGC Members. It will likely be a scramble. Might be a team of 2 men and 2 women or 3 men and 1 woman, with different tees being played. It all depends on the mix of the turnout.

Scoring
Each group selected for the daily game will have one volunteer member that will keep a Master Scorecard. This card will be used to record all players Gross scores only for your group, at the end of play, all players will review & sign the card, also make sure it is dated, with current date. Once this has been completed, turn the card into the Pro Shop. Use other scorecards to score the daily game. 

GHIN Posting
All scores posted into GHIN must be entered hole by hole, on the day of play. All scores entered should reflect the Gross score, not the Net score. A score that is not properly entered will be subject to penalties as laid out under the World Handicap System. All of our competitions rely on an even playing field and honest play and the handicap system is the foundation for this. If you forget to put a score in or enter an erroneous score notify the pro shop or Jim McKenna for help in correcting it. If we are not going to utilize the handicap system properly and honestly we might as well not play competitively. It's not the money...it's the principle!

On The Green
All putts will be holed out, gimmie’s are absolutely not allowed and will result in team/individual forfeiture in that day’s play, if reported. This rule needs to be enforced within the group. There is no doubt that “gimme’s” can have a positive impact on the pace of play, but there is no way to ensure the consistency between groups during competition. 

If a player has exceeded his WHS maximum stroke limit and has not holed out, he can opt to pick up his ball. His score will be applied to his team's score, as it applies to the daily game. This option does not apply if the game format is Aggregate, all putts must be holed.

Payout Structure
3 Teams - 1 winner
4 Teams - 2 places, 2nd get their money back.
5 Teams - 60/40 split
6-7 Team - 3rd gets their money back, balance 60/40
8  or more - 50/30/20 

Official Start to Score Began March 1 for OGA Members
Published by the Oregon Golf Association / Last Updated On: 02/24/22
March 1 through Nov. 30 is the official score-posting season in Oregon and Southwest Washington. OGA Members can post scores Dec. 1-Feb. 29 if rounds are played in Sun Belt states.

Scores made in our region (Oregon and Southwest Washington) cannot be posted during December through February, as this is our off season. We must declare an off season per the Rules of Handicapping – as most of the country does (season dates around the US) – as typically our courses do not play to their ratings due to how inclement weather patterns can affect course conditions.

Our Course Ratings must reflect mid-season conditions, and most of the time they don’t in this winter period. When Course Ratings are compromised, so are handicaps. As well, we must declare the off season in advance to the USGA and cannot alter the dates throughout the winter as the weather changes.

Last year at this time, we had a severe ice storm. This year, we had a dry, sunny February. So, while we don’t know what Mother Nature will do in any given year, we must make the most reasonable determination we can based on what we’ve experienced in the past and given our large geographic area.

OGA Membership includes a Handicap Index®, Members-Only Golf Specials, Employee Store Access, Golf Digest and more. Registration is required to participate in most local tournaments, the McNary Ladies Golf Association Days Play, and more. The quickest way to join in the Keizer area is through McNary Golf Club Pro Shop.

Tips and Suggestions for Improving Pace of Play
Article from USGA
Playing at a better pace is not about hurrying up or rushing around the course. It is simply about being more efficient with your valuable time, as well as everyone else’s. Adopting this mindset – and not being afraid to share it with your fellow players – will ultimately add enjoyment to your golf experience. Here are some recognized tips for improving pace of play:

Start smart
Confirm your tee time in advance and make it a point to arrive at the tee early with your golf equipment in order, ready to play. Remember essentials like extra balls, tees, gloves and appropriate clothing for the day’s weather conditions.

“Tee It Forward” unless you are consistently able to reach greens in regulation from the back tees.
In other words, play from a set of tees that is comfortable for you – one where you are more likely to hit lofted irons into greens instead of hybrids or fairway woods. It is acceptable for players in the same group to play from different tees. (The USGA Handicap System provides a formula for adjusting handicaps from different tees.)

Try alternate forms of play to speed up your round
Match play, Stableford, best-ball and other formats are easy and fun alternatives to individual stroke play because not every player has to hole out on every hole. There are multiple resources online and in print to learn about the many different golf formats. Try one out.

Minimize your time on the tee
On the tee it is usually acceptable for players to “hit when ready.” You can also save time by playing a provisional ball (Rule 27-2) if you think your original ball might be lost or out of bounds.

Plan your shot before you get to your ball
Once you are off the tee, think ahead. Determine your yardage and make your club selection before it is your turn to play. Very often, you can do this while others are playing, without disruption. If you take your glove off between shots, have it back on before it is your turn to play. Even a small step like this saves time.

Keep your pre-shot routine short
Pick your line of play once and trust yourself. Try to take no more than one practice swing, then set up to the ball and play your shot. Most importantly, be ready to hit when it is your turn. Be efficient after your shot too. Start moving toward your next shot promptly.

Aim to play in 20 seconds
From club selection to pre-shot routine to execution, strive to hit your shot in 20 seconds when it is your turn to play. Help keep play moving at a brisk pace.

Develop an eye for distance
You don’t have to step off yardage for every shot. If you need to determine precise distance, try to find a yardage marker before you reach your ball, then step off the yardage on the way to your ball. Or, consider investing in an electronic range-finder or global positioning system for golf and use it when permitted by Local Rule. If others you are playing with are not familiar with the course, the Rules permit players to exchange yardage information without penalty.

When sharing a cart, use a buddy system
Don’t wait in the cart while your cartmate hits and then drive to your ball. Get out and walk to your ball with a few clubs. Be ready to play when it is your turn and then let your cartmate pick you up. Or, drive to your ball after you drop your cartmate off and then pick him or her up after you hit.

Be helpful to others in your group
Follow the flight of all tee shots, not just your own. Once in the fairway, help others look for their ball if you already know the location of yours. Volunteer to fill in a divot or rake a bunker for another player if needed. Be ready to attend the flagstick for others.

Keep up with the group in front of you
Your correct position on the course is immediately behind the group in front of you, not immediately in front of the group behind you. Arrive at your next shot just before the group in front leaves the area in front of you. If you are consistently not able to keep up and a gap opens in front of you, invite the group behind you to play through, irrespective of the number of players in the group.

Be efficient on the putting green
Mark your ball and lift and clean it when you arrive at the putting green so you will be ready to replace it when it is your turn to play. You can usually line up your putt while others are putting, without disturbing them. Leave your clubs on the side of the putting green closest to the next tee, and leave the green promptly after holing out. Wait until the next tee to record your score.

Remember that picking up your ball is permitted by the USGA Handicap System
If not in an individual stroke play competition, it is generally OK to pick up your ball and move on to the next hole if you are “out” of a hole and want to maintain pace of play. This applies in match play and many forms of stroke play, including Stableford and best-ball play.

Don’t Have Time? Play Nine!
You won’t always have time in your schedule for an 18-hole round of golf. But you can still enjoy the game by playing nine. It’s fully compatible with both the Rules of Golf and the USGA Handicap System. And when it comes to golf, nine is better than none.

Note: As the USGA’s Pace of Play Initiative continues to grow and evolve, our suggested tips for improving pace of play will be revised. Your input will be helpful to this process. Do you have a suggestion from your own experiences that you would like to share? Email it to us at paceofplay@usga.org.

• David & Mary Kay Dieker on Littler

Pulling into the parking lot of a nondescript hamburger joint, we noticed it was adjacent to a much larger MacDonald’s.  Oh well, we thought, let’s give this little place a try.

If I live to be 100, I may forget that chocolate milkshake, but I certainly won’t forget the first person I saw as we entered the little restaurant and took our place in line.  A tall, (very) thin woman smiled at us as we placed our orders.  We sat down and waited for our number to be called.

The tall, thin woman soon brought us our burgers and shakes.  The badge on her uniform stated her name:  Paula.  There was something so compelling…so different about her.  

I watched, mesmerized, as Paula waited on customers, treating each one as if he/she were King or Queen of San Bernardino, California!  Each customer received her undivided attention.  Nothing escaped her “eagle eye” as she quickly moved about, tidying up, polishing tables and cheerfully calling out “Number 84…Number 85”!

I’ve eaten in some pretty fine dining places.  But, never was I treated any better than the day we stopped for lunch in a little fast-food restaurant so nondescript I don’t even remember it’s name.  

As we turned to leave, I approached Paula, pressing a few dollars into her hand, saying she was an inspiration to me with her energy and happy demeanor…and I wished her a nice day.

Something like that.  But the way her tired face lit up was more than enough reward for a few inadequate words.

We left, driving on to our destination of Palm Springs, all the way pondering what made Paula so happy.  What made this woman, earning minimum wage, able to carry herself with such dignity and create so much goodwill in such a short time?  

Being grateful for the “little things” in life, even a minimum wage job!  It served to remind me that day (and many to come) just how important it is to be thankful/grateful…for small kindnesses—and opportunities to reach out to people we encounter.  To “make someone’s day”….something to ponder as we go through life, not taking friends, neighbors, family and serendipitous occasions for granted.

Thankfulness.  For so many things.  I’m thinking I need to make a list!  Right now.

March 4, 2022

Dear McNary Estates Residents,

Last night we had our monthly McNary Estates HOA Board meeting. For those of you not in attendance via Zoom, I would like to take this opportunity to share what was discussed.

Many of you have been asking when we will be holding in-person Board Meetings. Good News! Beginning May 5, 2022, we will once again hold in-person monthly Board meetings in the McNary Golf Club banquet room.

Regarding Architectural change requests. Please fill out your request a fully as possible and turn the request form in at the McNary Golf Club lobby. You will find a box attached to the wall outside the Ladies Room. Someone from the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) will pick up the request forms every couple days. The ARC will make their decision and get back to you as soon as possible.

You can find an application at www.mcnaryestates.org.

On the left side of the screen you will see a list. Click on New Homeowners. 

Then click on Architectural Manual.  

You will find the request form at the end of the manual (page 22).

I look forward to seeing all of you live and in-person on May 5, 2022.

Sincerely,

Cheryl Ousey

President, McNary Estates HOA