NEWSLINE STORY

published May-June 2015

 

President's Message
Kicking Off the Season and the Pitch

by Stu Sipma, NHPA President

 

I just attended our North Dakota State Meeting on Saturday and am very excited about getting new members signed up and getting our leagues organized to start, so we can get outside and enjoy this great sport!

 

Just a reminder for everyone (and I know you have heard me say this before) that it is “all” of our responsibility to get out there and sign up new members to pitch this season. My selling pitch has always been it’s a family sport where everyone can participate; you get to play outdoors; in addition to getting some exercise, you get to meet new friends and create new relationships; and where can you find a sport that is so reasonable to participate in? Please try and do your part and grow your clubs. We have found in North Dakota, our co-ed league is a league that has really grown due to the fact that it allows couples to participate together. For those of you who do not have a co-ed league, you might want to consider this. I am already looking forward to a great year of pitching shoes, along with attending the World Horseshoe Pitching Championships in Topeka, Kansas.

 

For the record, I want everyone to know that the Council is working extremely hard to control costs and increase membership. This has been a real challenge as the cost of doing business has risen significantly.

 

In conclusion, I wish everyone the best and hope you have fun in your leagues along with a great year of pitching! The Council hopes to see you in Topeka and believe we could see a record turn-out!

 

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