Rob Robinson, President
2008-2009
2009 OPENING DAY CEREMONY BUD WALRATH NATIONAL SINGLES
Invocation by
Marvin Ludwig
Current Resident of Mesa Sprit RV Resort
Presenting
Canadian
Colors
Gerald Gannon
Presenting
United States
Colors
Dale Dixon
The flags were
Paraded
around the courts
before more than 100 spectators as the
Mesa Spirit NOTEBLENDERS
played both
National Anthems
Arnie Anderson, right side.
Introduced the
Honored Guests
center
Mesa Spirit Activity Director
Lorraine Priest
A very special
Invited Guest
Marion County Sherrif
(left side)
Joe Arpaio
Now comes the Shooting of the first disks to signal the start of the 9th
Annual Bud Walrath National Singles
Tournament
Sheriff Joe Arpaio shoots the yellow disc first on the right in each picture
then Lorraine Priest on the left shoots the black dissc
The opening discs were returned by last year winners
Gayle Saunders
and
Chuck Pratt
SPONSORS
L-R
Mitch Dean
Floor Care of Arizona
Cathleen Culop
Poyglide
John Roenkrans
M&S
Special Engraved
Shuffleboard Stick
Presentation
to
Marion County Sheriff
Joe Arpaio
by Mesa Spirit
resident
Brenda Jutras
For special interest happening on the first day click
HERE
Opening day cut short by Extreme wind and rain, play is
expected to resume Wednesday February 11, 2009 @ 8:00 AM
