by Francis H. Smith

I was in the 1st class at the, then new, training center in 1955.  My first firemen's golf tournament was "South of the Border" Mexico in 1956.  I still have a video that has a few of the drunks afterwards.  Over the years we have played tournaments in Palm Springs, Las Vegas, Bakersfield, San Diego and Pebble Beach.

In the beginning, it was Bob Yuill, Bob Greer and Frank Odo setting up the courses for us to play monthly events.  Our association began with Yuill as the president, followed by many including George Bardwell, Ralph Derico, Dale Pemberton and Tom Peacock.  I may have omitted someone.

The reason for this letter is not to brag about myself, for I have done nothing except to play for 50 years.  I want to brag about the aforementioned men who have put their time and money into our association so we can have good times with our fellow workers. 

I think we should change the Vegas outing from Pemberton to Michelli and the Michelli (San Diego) to the "President's Cup" with former and present presidents name on a trophy.  We could have them tee up for one (1) hole this year at "Singing Hills".  Let's do it before it's too late for their due recognition!

What say you, Francis H. Smith

Recommendation for Establishing "President's Cup" (February 2009)