Founders Club?
"I didn't pay my dues for a few reasons. First, I forgot. Second, I don't see what it gets me being over 300 miles away. I usually only make the party or the breakfast but rarely both. I don't play golf, so that tournament they put on for themselves every year means nothing to me. But the most important reason, is that like so many other Green Coaters, I don't feel like I matter any longer, and I don't feel the GCC (Green Coat Club) matters to anyone either. This move by them is further evidence that we don't really matter. I saw a LONG time ago, when the tournament started to pull away from the Jaycees that soon after that the GCC would not be needed either. There was that feeble attempt to change our patches to our coats, that went over like a lead balloon.
Do we really think these "movers and shakers" want to be part of a group like the GCC? Is a green coat that important to them? How soon before they raise the dues to make it an "exclusive" membership.
I am (along with many other Green Coaters) VERY proud of my coat, and what it represents. It means something to me, because of what I did to get to that level of leadership within the Jaycees. It meant I secured a place in our history (not only as a president, but a female one). It means that people believed in me to be the president of what I still consider the greatest leadership opportunity for young people. If we are going to just give coats away to people who didn't "EARN" them, I feel a little less pride in wearing mine.
I hope someone can make the "meeting" If you do, please feel free to share my thoughts."
Barbara Esquibel
2001 Greensboro Jaycee President
(This email was reprinted without Barbara's premission and the ggoblogger wanted you to know that he is proud to have served as her president-elect.)
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Gerald Witt Reports on Possible Changes to Green Coat Club
Wyndham golf boosters club to vote on change
Thursday, March 31, 2011
By Gerald Witt
"An exclusive club serving the city's PGA Tour golf tournament may soon change to match the evolution of the Wyndham Championship.
Directors of the Green Coat Club, the hospitality arm of the tournament, will vote Monday on whether to widen its membership.
The name would also change to The Founders Club and would be open to movers and shakers, including major sponsors, across the Triad and beyond. Members of the Green Coat Club in the past have chauffeured golfers from the airport, led events for golfers' wives, received inside-the-ropes access and offered local know-how. Founders Club members would do the same.
When the Greensboro Jaycees ran the tournament, the Green Coat Club was an honor reserved for a few. Members were culled from Greensboro's business and social elite to serve as city ambassadors for the tournament.
The old arrangement would change under a proposal to grow membership.
"We're trying to make the club relevant to the tournament we have today," said Jim Melvin, chairman of the club.
Fewer than 30 Green Coat Club members now help with the Wyndham, according to Mark Brazil, tournament director and an honorary Green Coat Club member.
Many former members have stopped helping, moved away or died, according to Melvin.
"We have corporate sponsors worldwide. Obviously, those folks need to be members of The Founders Club," Melvin said, "because they've made a significant contribution."
Entry to The Founders Club would work the same way.
Melvin, a retired banker who directs the $100 million Joseph M. Bryan Foundation, expects some nostalgic resistance.
"There is nobody that's got more sentimental attachment to, or needs to have attachment to the Green Coat Club, than me," Melvin said. "I have the privilege of being the only living member with three jackets."
Entry to the Green Coat Club came through being a president of the Jaycees, a tournament director or an honorary chairman.
Changes would allow more non-Jaycees and those on the Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation to join with current members.
"This group put up a $23 million letter of credit," Melvin said of the charitable foundation.
One day the club could have 200 or more members, Melvin said.
At least one Green Coat Club member doesn't like the proposed idea.
"I'm not happy with the present management of the tournament that wants to de-emphasize the roots of the tournament and where it came from," said Hal Greeson, a Greensboro attorney and member of the club since 1972, when he was Jaycees president.
The club began in 1938, with the tournament's start. The Jaycees ran the golf event through 2005, when the Jaycees Charitable Foundation formed to run the event. In 2007 the Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation took over.
Since then, the banner of local participation for the Wyndham has been regionalism, while Jaycee ties to the Green Coat Club dwindled.
"In previous years when the Jaycees were very much in charge and ran the tournament," Melvin said, "we would work and we would sell tickets, we would man the gates, we would even pick up trash. We've slipped away from that."
Contact Gerald Witt at 373-7008 or gerald.witt @news-record.com
Thursday, March 31, 2011
By Gerald Witt
"An exclusive club serving the city's PGA Tour golf tournament may soon change to match the evolution of the Wyndham Championship.
Directors of the Green Coat Club, the hospitality arm of the tournament, will vote Monday on whether to widen its membership.
The name would also change to The Founders Club and would be open to movers and shakers, including major sponsors, across the Triad and beyond. Members of the Green Coat Club in the past have chauffeured golfers from the airport, led events for golfers' wives, received inside-the-ropes access and offered local know-how. Founders Club members would do the same.
When the Greensboro Jaycees ran the tournament, the Green Coat Club was an honor reserved for a few. Members were culled from Greensboro's business and social elite to serve as city ambassadors for the tournament.
The old arrangement would change under a proposal to grow membership.
"We're trying to make the club relevant to the tournament we have today," said Jim Melvin, chairman of the club.
Fewer than 30 Green Coat Club members now help with the Wyndham, according to Mark Brazil, tournament director and an honorary Green Coat Club member.
Many former members have stopped helping, moved away or died, according to Melvin.
"We have corporate sponsors worldwide. Obviously, those folks need to be members of The Founders Club," Melvin said, "because they've made a significant contribution."
Entry to The Founders Club would work the same way.
Melvin, a retired banker who directs the $100 million Joseph M. Bryan Foundation, expects some nostalgic resistance.
"There is nobody that's got more sentimental attachment to, or needs to have attachment to the Green Coat Club, than me," Melvin said. "I have the privilege of being the only living member with three jackets."
Entry to the Green Coat Club came through being a president of the Jaycees, a tournament director or an honorary chairman.
Changes would allow more non-Jaycees and those on the Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation to join with current members.
"This group put up a $23 million letter of credit," Melvin said of the charitable foundation.
One day the club could have 200 or more members, Melvin said.
At least one Green Coat Club member doesn't like the proposed idea.
"I'm not happy with the present management of the tournament that wants to de-emphasize the roots of the tournament and where it came from," said Hal Greeson, a Greensboro attorney and member of the club since 1972, when he was Jaycees president.
The club began in 1938, with the tournament's start. The Jaycees ran the golf event through 2005, when the Jaycees Charitable Foundation formed to run the event. In 2007 the Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation took over.
Since then, the banner of local participation for the Wyndham has been regionalism, while Jaycee ties to the Green Coat Club dwindled.
"In previous years when the Jaycees were very much in charge and ran the tournament," Melvin said, "we would work and we would sell tickets, we would man the gates, we would even pick up trash. We've slipped away from that."
Contact Gerald Witt at 373-7008 or gerald.witt @news-record.com
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
What's on ebay? 1974 GGO Winner Bob Charles
"Circa 1974 News Agency 1st Generation AKA Original Real-Photo"
Saturday, March 19, 2011
What's on ebay? 1972 Ezra Brooks Bourbon Pamphlet
"Greater Greensboro Open 1972 Decanter Ezra Brooks Bourbon Pamphlet."
What's on ebay? 1974 GGO Wire Photo Bob Charles
"Wire Photos or News Agency Photos were extensively used in print media during the first half of the 1900's. Issued by news agencies (such as Acme, NEA, International News, Associated Press, UPI, Fotogram, Keystone,) only to the press, these Gorgeous pieces capture a historical moment, frozen in time, as they were issued on the day the event happened. Unfortunately they were issued in extremely limited quantities solely for print media industry usage (it is estimated that there were approximately 25 - 50 of EACH particular photograph made). Over the years, many were destroyed or lost, and in some cases, there are only 1 or 2 specimens known to exist today of a particular photograph making these Original! , First Generation Vintage Photographic relics Outstanding Investments."
Thursday, March 17, 2011
What's on ebay? Wyndham Championship Koozie
"Nice blue thermal koozie with the Wyndham Championship logo imprinted on it.
holds a 12" can. Great shape."
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
What's on ebay? 1972 GGO Key Chain
Brass colored metal Greater Greensboro Open, Greensboro Jaycees keychain from 1972. Size is about 1 1/4" in diameter. Back side is blank.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
What's on ebay? 1977 GGO Goblet
"GGO(Greater Greensboro Open) 1977 Pewter Banquet Cup
Rare ~ Made in the USA Pewter Cup from the GGO Banquet in 1977 ~ Limited Number ~ Given Only to Banquet Attendees.6" tall X 3" across base ~ Excellent Condition"
Thursday, March 10, 2011
What's on ebay? 2007 Wyndham Championship Volunteer Pass
"WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP PGA GOLF TOURNAMENT - VOLUNTEER PASS Ticket (2007) - This is a full ticket, issued ONLY to Tournament VOLUNTEERS from the Wyndham Championship PGA Tour Golf Tournament, held at Forest Oaks Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina, August 13-19, 1997. This ticket is in nearly mint condition without any tears or creases."
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
What's on ebay? 1993 KGGO Program and Ticket
"K-MART GREATER GREENSBORO OPEN PGA GOLF TOURNAMENT - Official Tournament Magazine and Program and Final Round Ticket (1993) - This vintage 172-page magazine and program measures approximately 8-inches x 12-inches and is filled with glossy photos, statistics and advertisements for the Greater Greensboro Open, played at Forest Oaks Country club April 19-25, 1993. This program has not been written in and is in excellent condition without creases or tears of any kind."
What's on ebay? 1993 KGGO Program and Ticket
"K-MART GREATER GREENSBORO OPEN PGA GOLF TOURNAMENT - Official Tournament Magazine and Program and Final Round Ticket (1993) - This vintage 172-page magazine and program measures approximately 8-inches x 12-inches and is filled with glossy photos, statistics and advertisements for the Greater Greensboro Open, played at Forest Oaks Country club April 19-25, 1993. This program has not been written in and is in excellent condition without creases or tears of any kind."
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