Disc Fanatics of Kansas

After careful consideration, I have decided to no longer host the DFOK Monday Night Skins league. Generally speaking, I have not enjoyed Monday workdays. Nope. Then for some stupid reason, I thought ... show more ›

After careful consideration, I have decided to no longer host the DFOK Monday Night Skins league.
Generally speaking, I have not enjoyed Monday workdays. Nope.
Then for some stupid reason, I thought I'd be a league administrator on my least favorite day of the week. Dumb.
With that in mind, I will no longer be hosting that league.
This is probably a good time to make this change, considering all the talk about other changes in the world of disc golf in Manhattan.
Catch y'all later.

This Week's Monday Night Skins League will take place at Warner Park. Check-In at 5:45pm, Start Time at 5:55pm It will be a "You vs. Your Card" scoring format, with an added "Coin Skins" twist on ... show more ›

This Week's Monday Night Skins League will take place at Warner Park.
Check-In at 5:45pm, Start Time at 5:55pm

It will be a "You vs. Your Card" scoring format, with an added "Coin Skins" twist on each fairway.
The Coin Skins twist will require players to "put in" one coin (US Currency) on each tee pad, as the round progresses.
Coins can very from pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters... or even a dollar coin!
Then those coins can be won, pushed, or lost, along with the Skins scoring format.

See the league page for more details.

https://www.discgolfscene.com/leagues/2016_DFOK_Skins_League

There will be a DFOK meeting this Wednesday(05/25/2016) at the picnic table next to 18's basket at Tuttle Creek immediatley following Random League (~8:15). Everyone is encouraged to attend. If you ha ... show more ›

There will be a DFOK meeting this Wednesday(05/25/2016) at the picnic table next to 18's basket at Tuttle Creek immediatley following Random League (~8:15). Everyone is encouraged to attend. If you have any ideas about improving disc golf in the area or any other topic you wish to bring to the Board's attention, please come and share. --Nick

Come out to Tuttle next Tuesday May 10th for a free Clinic with Pro Disc golfers Jay and Des Reading! The free clinic will start at 4:30 followed by an optional $10 random draw doubles round starting ... show more ›

Come out to Tuttle next Tuesday May 10th for a free Clinic with Pro Disc golfers Jay and Des Reading! The free clinic will start at 4:30 followed by an optional $10 random draw doubles round starting at 5:45. During the round there will be special CTP prize and other potential prizes. Payout will be 100% in Merch provided by Jay and Des. Please come and show your appreciation to these guys for taking time to stop by and see us here in Manhattan!

If you know you are going to play in Break the Chains this Saturday, PLEASE Pre-Register--it not only makes the TD's job 10 times easier, it also greatly speeds up the registration process on Tourname ... show more ›

If you know you are going to play in Break the Chains this Saturday, PLEASE Pre-Register--it not only makes the TD's job 10 times easier, it also greatly speeds up the registration process on Tournament Day. If more folks don't pre-register, we will likely get off to a Late Start on Saturday. So...even if you don't pre-pay online, you can still pre-register. Just knowing who plans to play and in what division will help ALOT!

Registration is now open for the 6th Annual LCM "Break the Chains" Tournament sponsored by DFOK! The tournament will be held Saturday, April 23rd at Fairmont Park. We will play a "Special" tournam ... show more ›

Registration is now open for the 6th Annual LCM "Break the Chains" Tournament sponsored by DFOK!

The tournament will be held Saturday, April 23rd at Fairmont Park. We will play a "Special" tournament layout!

Free Disc with first 50 paid registrations! Prizes for 40-50% of the field!

Paste this URL into your browser...

http://ksulcm.org/f/docs/BreakTheChains.html

If registration is strong, LCM will ADD CASH to the Open division!

Do you want an additional disc golf course in Manhattan? Are you free for an hour on January 28th? We would love to see you at the Open House and Interactive Workshop for Lee Mill Park so that we can ... show more ›

Do you want an additional disc golf course in Manhattan? Are you free for an hour on January 28th? We would love to see you at the Open House and Interactive Workshop for Lee Mill Park so that we can show that disc golf is becoming a popular activity in the Manhattan area. Let's be the most populous group in attendance.

The Open House is from 5:30 to 6:30 and the Interactive Workshop is from 6:30-7:30 on Thursday January 28th.

Here are the results of the 2016 DFOK Officer Election. To see in-depth results including who voted for who visit here. https://www.surveymonkey.com/results/SM-JWNRPNGJ/ President: Winner Shad Sch ... show more ›

Here are the results of the 2016 DFOK Officer Election. To see in-depth results including who voted for who visit here. https://www.surveymonkey.com/results/SM-JWNRPNGJ/

President: Winner Shad Schafer
Vice President: Winner Mitchell Brenn
Information Coordinator: Winner Nick Seaton
Secretary: Winner Mitchell Fredrickson
Treasure: Winner Mitchell Fredrickson (Vote ended in Tie and Shad forfeited the position)

The 2016 DFOK Officer Election voting period will run from December 7th - December 21stth. To vote you must be a current DFOK member. A Current DFOK Member for the 2016 Officer Election process is def ... show more ›

The 2016 DFOK Officer Election voting period will run from December 7th - December 21stth. To vote you must be a current DFOK member. A Current DFOK Member for the 2016 Officer Election process is defined as any person who currently has the Disc Fanatics of Kansas as a "favorite" on DiscGolfScene.com. To vote go to the link below. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J7KSJ6W

As determined in the previous DFOK Meeting, a Special Meeting is set to take place on Thursday night, Nov. 19th, 2015 It will be at the Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Ave., Friends Meeting ... show more ›

As determined in the previous DFOK Meeting, a Special Meeting is set to take place on Thursday night, Nov. 19th, 2015

It will be at the Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Ave.,
Friends Meeting Room (upstairs)
5:30pm to 7:30pm (sharp)

The purpose of this meeting is to finalize the details for the "on-line" voting process for the December election of DFOK Officers.
Additional agenda items may be discussed, time permitting, after the voting process discussion has concluded.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

AS ALWAYS, ALL LOCAL DISC GOLFERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

In a DFOK Special Meeting earlier today, Nov. 8th 2015, the following items were crafted & voted on as Official DFOK Officer Responsibilities. Please consider running for one of the following one yea ... show more ›

In a DFOK Special Meeting earlier today, Nov. 8th 2015, the following items were crafted & voted on as Official DFOK Officer Responsibilities.
Please consider running for one of the following one year DFOK Officer Positions in the upcoming elections.

PRESIDENT:
1. Create and have a working knowledge of all club bylaws.
2. Publish all requests presented to the club to meeting agenda.
3. Ensure procedures decided on at club meetings are followed.
4. Schedule, organize and create agenda for club meetings.
5. Oversee and maintain order at club meetings.
6. Serve as primary club contact.
7. Serve only as tie-breaking vote in club meetings.

VICE PRESIDENT (“President Elect”):
1. Create and have a working knowledge of all club bylaws.
2. Forward all requests presented to the club to President for publication in meeting agenda.
3. Ensure procedures decided on at club meetings are followed.
4. Serve as president in next term.
5. Manage annual officer elections process.
6. Assume responsibilities of club president when he/she is absent or no longer in office.
7. Ensure officers, league administrators, and event organizers provide updates at club meetings.

SECRETARY:
1. Create and have a working knowledge of all club bylaws.
2. Forward all requests presented to the club to President for publication in meeting agenda.
3. Ensure procedures decided on at club meetings are followed.
4. Record and disseminate club meeting minutes and submit to board for approval.
5. Maintain membership list and contact information.
6. Maintain archive of club documents.
7. Work with Information Coordinator to disseminate club information/news/announcements in a clear, consistent, and professional manner.

TREASURER:
1. Create and have a working knowledge of all club bylaws.
2. Forward all requests presented to the club to President for publication in meeting agenda.
3. Ensure procedures decided on at club meetings are followed.
4. Maintain complete information about club finances and property/equipment.
5. Provide monthly financial status reports at a club meeting.
6. Provide annual financial report at year-end meeting.
7. Manage all club finances and accounts pursuant to official club decisions and bylaws. Including, but not limited to, money collected from:
a. Leagues
b. Donations
c. Fundraisers
8. File tax paperwork as needed.
9. Manage collection of membership dues, as implemented by the club.
10. Work with secretary to maintain list of current club members.

INFORMATION COORDINATOR:
1. Create and have a working knowledge of all club bylaws.
2. Forward all requests presented to the club to President for publication in meeting agenda.
3. Ensure procedures decided on at club meetings are followed.
4. Post club information on kiosk boards at all “DFOK Home Courses”
5. Post club information on approved online venues.
6. Ensure accuracy of “DFOK Home Courses” information on disc golf related online venues.
7. Maintain club “staff” member list and administrator rights on discgolfscene.com, pursuant to official club decisions and bylaws.
8. Work with Secretary to disseminate club information/news/announcements in a clear, consistent, and professional manner.

Meeting Note:
DFOK By-Law Suggestions:
- All financial expenditures must require two signatures from current board members.

Below are the notes from the recent Monthly DFOK Meeting, held on Thursday October 29th, 2015. (These notes are a colaboration of 3 members present (taking turns). If you were in attendance, feel fre ... show more ›

Below are the notes from the recent Monthly DFOK Meeting, held on Thursday October 29th, 2015.
(These notes are a colaboration of 3 members present (taking turns). If you were in attendance, feel free to correct of claify by using the "reply" link below)

1. League Updates
a. Points League has finished. Justin won Intermediate division and AJ won Advanced.
b. Rob Belyea is potentially going to run a league. Working with JP
c. Double league is finished. Questions about the 2015 Doubles Ace Fund were discussed.

2. Course Updates
a. Tuttle:
i. Alan Fox wants a key to the baskets.
ii. Discussion about sending the State Park a letter about DFOK’s opinion on a Key checkout procedure.
iii. Motion made to on item ii above. 7-0 in favor
iv. Motion made to establish a committee to write said letter 6-1
v. Committee volunteers are Mark,Rick, and Justin
b. Fairmont: Water fountain discussion.
c. Warner:
i. Jeremy going to talk to Casey w/ City to move wood chip piles to places on course. Ex. hole 8 and 5. Jeremy will organize workdays.
ii. Meeting at 4:30 (City of Manhattan Parks Advisory Board) to discuss Warner update. Meeting is at City Hall on Monday,November 2nd.
iii. Looking for new Warner Park Completion Project Co-Chair, as Jeremy will be moving to VA.
d. Penny Land
i. Approved helping the City of Wamego to re-design, if they will let us.
3. Mark moved and Shad seconded to define DFOK Officer job duties. After discussion,we decided this is a process more easily done with a white board or projector so everyone knows what we are discussing, Mark retracted his motion.
4. Jeremy moved to discuss the election process,Shad seconded. After discussion, motion approved 7-0.
a. Who runs for positions? Members of the club must volunteer for the office (no one can be forced to take a position).
b. Even if you run unopposed, must every one still vote for that person? (so we don’t wind up with someone no one trusts in a position) Most people seem to approve this idea.
c. How do we ACTUALLY cast a ballot? Shad wants digital (survey monkey or the like, the link should be posted on discgolfscene because all members of DFOK are those that follow DFOK on dgscene.com) Damon and Roberto pointed out the benefits of physical voting.
5. Rick moved that voters must be current members on the "exact date" that the votes are totaled (to be an current 2015 DFOK Member, you have to "follow" DFOK on discgolfscene.com).
Shad seconded. The Motion approve 5 –0 (2 abstained).
6. Justin moved that voting process stays open for exactly 2 weeks. Motion approved 7–0.
7. Rick moves that the voting process be on an online survey/website and the ballot is open so that everyone can see who voted for whom.
Justin seconded. The motion approved 7 – 0.

8. Shad moved that for DFOK’s first election, it should be beheld on December 7th, closing December 21st of 2015.
Someone seconded. Approved 7–0.
9. Shad moved we have a “special”meeting November 5th, to finalize/discuss officer descriptions/definitions.
Jeremy seconded. Approved 6 - 0 (1 abstained).
10. Shad moved to amend the date and time. Sunday,November 8th at 1pm.
Belyea Seconded. Approved 6–0 (1 abstain).
11. Rick moved that people must file to run for office one week before voting opens, thus December 1st.
Shad seconded. Approved 5 -1 (Belyea left early).
12. Jeremy moved to adjourn the meeting.
Justin seconded. Mark wants to furthe discuss the pros and cons of ending the meeting. Approved 4 - 2

Members in attendance were as follows:
Rob Santiago
Damon Funke
Rob Belyea
Shad Schafer
Justin Nolasco
Mark Kewley
Jeremy LeCrone
Myself (Rick Petrie)

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

The October 2015 Official DFOK meeting is set to take place on Thursday night, Oct. 29th. The meeting will take place at the Arby's, across from Warner Park, directly following Thursday's Points Le ... show more ›

The October 2015 Official DFOK meeting is set to take place on Thursday night, Oct. 29th.

The meeting will take place at the Arby's, across from Warner Park, directly following Thursday's Points League event.

The first & foremost item on the agenda will be to continue moving forward with the Officers/Election topics;
1. Defining the official job duties of each Official DFOK Officer position.
2. Setting up an election process for ellecting all Official DFOK Officers.
Note: The Officer positions were officially established in the March meeting & are as follows;
- President
- Vice-President (President Elect).
- Secretary
- Treasure
- Information Coordinator.

Also on the agenda will be the usual course & league admin. updates.
Time permitting, any ideas for future DFOK, events, projects, leagues, etc. will be discussed.

Feel free to contact me if you want on the agenda or simply bring your ideas to the meeting.

AS ALWAYS, ALL LOCAL DISC GOLFERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

I received a message from Discs Unlimited earlier today asking "Can the Club (DFOK) help get the course ready again this year (for the Flint Hils Open) like they did last year and help some the day of ... show more ›

I received a message from Discs Unlimited earlier today asking "Can the Club (DFOK) help get the course ready again this year (for the Flint Hils Open) like they did last year and help some the day of the tourney?"

After discussing this with them on the phone, they need help with the following:
1. Marking course O.B., where needed. (Friday Afternoon/Evening).
2. Possibly a couple people at the check in table.
3. Establish a "morning" & "afternoon" course layout.
4. Adjusting pin placements in advance of the tournament.
5. Moving baskets at the lunch break.

If you are interested in helping with any of these tasks, contact me as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

Another Tuttle Creek State Park - Disc Golf Course Workday is set for Saturday, Sept. 12th. Starting at 9:00am (or just jump in whenever you can make it) Help install more ground sleeves for additio ... show more ›

Another Tuttle Creek State Park - Disc Golf Course Workday is set for Saturday, Sept. 12th.
Starting at 9:00am (or just jump in whenever you can make it)
Help install more ground sleeves for additional pin (basket) placements.

Please RSVP here if you can make it, plus spread the word to your fellow disc golfers that they can help too.
If you have equipment such as wheel barrows, shovels, rakes, levels, buckets, etc), please bring them.
Don't forget your work gloves and of plenty to drinks to stay hydrated.

Below are my notes of the items officially decided upon at the last Monthly DFOK Meeting, held on Thursday August 27th. 1. 2015 MONTHLY DFOK MEETINGS: A discussion took place regarding the confli ... show more ›

Below are my notes of the items officially decided upon at the last Monthly DFOK Meeting, held on Thursday
August 27th.

1. 2015 MONTHLY DFOK MEETINGS:
A discussion took place regarding the conflicts in the 2015 DFOK Meeting schedule & the remaining 2015 Thursday night
Points League.
It was moved & seconded to change the meeting location & time for the next 2 DFOK meetings (Sept. and October, 2015) to directly follow the last Thursday night league rounds of those respective months, in the park where the league round takes
place. The motion carried with a 7-0 vote.

2. DFOK BOARD/LEADERSHIP DETAILS
Background Info: In a previous DFOK Meeting it was moved & seconded to create five DFOK Board Member positions, then
define the election process details & job duties of those postions. See meeting notes from the March 26th DFOK Meeting.
In this months meeting (Aug.), many discussions took place about the future DFOK Board Member positions.

As a result of those discssuions, the following voting actions took place this months.
(A) It was moved & seconded that all Board Member Positions should have 1 year term limits.
The motion carried with a 7-0 vote.
(B) It was moved & seconded that in order to be eligible to vote in the upcoming DFOK Board Member Elections, individuals
must "favorite" (similar to follow) the Disc Fanatics of Kansas CLUB page on the discgolfscene.com website.
The motion carried with a 7-0 vote.
(C) It was moved & seconded that in future DFOK Board Elections, to be eligible to run for the DFOK Board President
position, candidates must be as follows;
(1) In Good Standing with the Disc Fanatics of Kansas club.
(2) Have served on a previous DFOK Board
(3) Receive a unanimous vote of approval from the current DFOK Board members.
The motion carried with a 7-0 vote.
(D) Individuals were reminded bring their list of potential DFOK Board Member job duties to the next meeting so we can
work on that task.

Many other small topics were discussed, but no legislative actions were taken on those items/discussions.

Members in attendance were as follows; Jeremy LeCrone, Mitch Brenn, Mark Kewley, Shad Schafer, Justin Nolasco, Will Reed,Damon Funke, and myself.

For those of you who were there, please feel free to clarify/correct/add to anything I wrote above… I could have easily
missed something.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

The August DFOK Meeting has a change of venue. As usual, the Monthly DFOK Meeting will take place on the last Thursday of the month (which is tomorrow night). This month we will conduct a quick me ... show more ›

The August DFOK Meeting has a change of venue.

As usual, the Monthly DFOK Meeting will take place on the last Thursday of the month (which is tomorrow night).
This month we will conduct a quick meeting directly after the weekly league round on Thursday night at Warner Park.
The first order of buisiness will be to discuss if there's a need to set a new standard meeting day & time for DFOK Monthly Meetings.
Time permitting, we will then begin defining official DFOK Officer job duties, in preparation of upcoming DFOK Officer Elections.

AS ALWAYS, ALL LOCAL DISC GOLFERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

The August 2015 Official DFOK meeting is set to take place on Thursday night, Aug 27th, 2015 It will be at the Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Ave., Groesbeck Meeting Room (upstairs) 5:30p ... show more ›

The August 2015 Official DFOK meeting is set to take place on Thursday night, Aug 27th, 2015

It will be at the Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Ave.,
Groesbeck Meeting Room (upstairs)
5:30pm to 8:30pm (end time approx.)

The first & foremost item on the agenda will be defining the responsibilities of DFOK Board Members.
Those postions are (1) President (2) Vice-President (President Elect). (3) Secretary (4) Treasure (5) Information Coordinator.
Followed by our usual course & league admin. updates.
Also any ideas for future DFOK, events, projects, leagues, etc. will be discussed.
Feel free to contact me if you want on the agenda or simply bring your ideas to the meeting.

AS ALWAYS, ALL LOCAL DISC GOLFERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

When: 8 am - noon at Warner Park Pavilion (Next to tee box 3) Here's the list of projects for tomorrows workday. Please come out and help improve the course, and provide volunteers from Westview ... show more ›

When: 8 am - noon at Warner Park Pavilion (Next to tee box 3)


Here's the list of projects for tomorrows workday. Please come out and help improve the course, and provide volunteers from Westview Community Church with valuable vision and insights from a disc golfers perspective. Each project will have a group of church volunteers assigned to work with a DFOK Lead, so let's make the most of the willing hands we'll have out there to help!
Bring work gloves, shovels, rakes, wheel barrows, 5 gallon buckets, water jugs, tree loppers (hand held only please), or any tools you have that can help with the following projects. Also: sunscreen, bug spray, and long pants may be ideal.


Project 1 (Lead: Rob Santiago) New Placement for Practice Basket: We will be installing a new placement for the practice basket (in direction of tee box 1), so alleviate strain on current placement. Then we will fill pit around current placement with limestone screening and mulch to improve longevity.


Project 2 (Lead: Scott Fenton) Pathway Limb Trimming and Mulch (Lower section): We will be trimming back tree limbs and mulching pathways connecting hole 4 basket placements to 5 tee box.


Project 3 (Lead: Daisuke Takahashi) Pathway Limb Trimming and Mulch (Upper section): We will be trimming back tree limbs and mulching pathway connecting hole 3 basket to 4 tee box, hole 4 tee box to 8 basket and cleaning up bushes behind 8 tee box and beside 8 fairway.


Project 4 (Lead: JP McVey) Screening Around Tee Boxes (Lower section): We will be building back up screening around tee boxes 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7. Replenishing what has washed away over the years, and attempting to make approaches to tee boxes more "flush" and erosion resistant in the future.


Project 5 (VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO LEAD!!!) Screening Around Tee Boxes (Upper section): We will also be building up screening around tee boxes 9, 4, and 6 with most emphasis devoted to 6 tee box. Additionally, clearing limbs behind and right of 6 tee box will be in the works with either this group or group 2.

WHEN: Saturday Aug. 1, 8 am - noon WHERE: Warner Park Disc Golf Course Pavilion WHO: EVERYONE! Bring friends, family, and yourself! (MHK parks and rec will provide supplies and equipment, Westv ... show more ›

WHEN: Saturday Aug. 1, 8 am - noon

WHERE: Warner Park Disc Golf Course Pavilion

WHO: EVERYONE! Bring friends, family, and yourself!
(MHK parks and rec will provide supplies and equipment, Westview Community Church will provide 15 volunteers, now it's up to DFOK to provide guidance, insight, and assistance in improving Warner Park. Many of the volunteers may have never played disc golf before, so your help is crucial in guiding the work and ensuring the work improves the quality of the course.)

WHAT: Several projects are planned, including:
New placement for practice basket + Fill/mulch pit around current spot
Limestone screening around teepads to alleviate mud/eroding ground
Trimming limbs along pathways between holes and along fairways
Mulch along pathways in wooded areas to alleviate mud/slipping

The next DFOK Workday will be quick & simple. Remove the baskets at the Tuttle Creek State Park course for safe storage during the Country Stampede. Who: Everyone (including you). What: Pull th ... show more ›

The next DFOK Workday will be quick & simple.

Remove the baskets at the Tuttle Creek State Park course for safe storage during the Country Stampede.

Who: Everyone (including you).
What: Pull the baskets & place them in storage at the park.
When: Monday, June 15th starting at 5:30pm.
Where: Meet at basket #18, then devise a plan.

Note: If you've got a TRUCK, feel free to bring it & we'll put it to work.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

The May 2015 Official DFOK meeting is set to take place this Thursday night, May 28th. It will be at the Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Ave., Friends Meeting Room (upstairs). 5:30pm to 8:3 ... show more ›

The May 2015 Official DFOK meeting is set to take place this Thursday night, May 28th.

It will be at the Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Ave., Friends Meeting Room (upstairs).
5:30pm to 8:30pm (end time approx.)

If you have any ideas for DFOK, events, projects, leagues, etc. feel free to contact me so they get put on the agenda or just bring your ideas to the meeting.

ALL LOCAL DISC GOLFERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

Thank you to all the disc golfers who took time out of their busy schedules to represent DFOK at Thursday's Get Around 2 It! Our hard work & festive attitudes continue to earn the respect of communit ... show more ›

Thank you to all the disc golfers who took time out of their busy schedules to represent DFOK at Thursday's Get Around 2 It!
Our hard work & festive attitudes continue to earn the respect of community leaders, plus got "disc golf" mentioned in the local news on the following day.
More outreach = more respect = more sponsorship's = more events = more courses = more disc golf!

Jeremy LeCrone & Wife
Mitchell Brenn
Roberto Santiago
Josh Carroll
Rob Belyea & Wife + 1 kid.
David Mayer
Ethan Meyer
Adam Johnson & Wife + 2 kids.
Brian Smith
Jessy Prado
My wife and sister-in-law
Oh and me too.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

Please consider attending Thursday, April 30th, "Get Around 2 It!" event, sponsored by the Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau. The event is FREE, running from 5pm-8pm, located at the Blue Earth P ... show more ›

Please consider attending Thursday, April 30th, "Get Around 2 It!" event, sponsored by the Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau.
The event is FREE, running from 5pm-8pm, located at the Blue Earth Plaza (near 3rd & Colorado) in downtown Manhattan.

The Disc Fanatics of Kansas will have a table + putting station, which has become a tradition at this event.

This is a good chance for us to showcase the sport of disc golf to the entire comunity. A few of years ago, our presence sparked getting approval to expand the Fairmont course (from 9 to 18).

There will be a few local players helping man the table, plus consider yourself invited to help out too. OR just put on your favorite disc golf shirt & hat, then check out the rest of the event... the more disc golf that's visible at this event, the better.

Hope to see you there.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

p.s. Here's more info from their site. --> http://www.manhattancvb.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=7075&day=29&month=4&year=2015&calType=0

Thanks to all the people listed below who volunteered their time, equipment, & expertise at the River Pond Disc Golf Course on Wednesday night. These hard working individuals made quick work of gettin ... show more ›

Thanks to all the people listed below who volunteered their time, equipment, & expertise at the River Pond Disc Golf Course on Wednesday night. These hard working individuals made quick work of getting the above ground hardware (baskets) installed into the ground sleeves.

Sean O'Bryan
John Helle
Thad Pultz
Seth Danford
Michael Moniz
Bill Pryor
Jesus Acevedo
Mark Kewley
Jeff Pike
Mitchell Brenn
Ethan Meyer
Sean Land
Brant Pulliam
Rick Petrie (Yes, I was there too)

Stay tuned for details of future workday events & opportunities in the upcoming weeks/months as we work our way through this project.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

Thanks to many of hours of planning & fundraising by countless local players, mainly Daisuke Takahashi... Plus the construction expertise & manpower of Disc Fanatics of Kansas (Manhattan area). ... show more ›

Thanks to many of hours of planning & fundraising by countless local players, mainly Daisuke Takahashi...

Plus the construction expertise & manpower of Disc Fanatics of Kansas (Manhattan area).

I am pleased to announce:
18 NEW Dynamic Discs VETERAN model baskets are now installed in the River Pond Disc Golf Course at the Tuttle Creek State Park (just outside Manhattan).

Spread the word.
Come to Manhattan.
Play all our courses.
Play this course w/ NEW DD baskets!

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

More new equipment has arrived as part of this exciting construction project. So here's another chance to help lend a hand. WHO: You and all your disc golfing friends & family. WHAT: Install mor ... show more ›

More new equipment has arrived as part of this exciting construction project.
So here's another chance to help lend a hand.

WHO: You and all your disc golfing friends & family.
WHAT: Install more new equipment as part of this course improvement project.
WHEN: Wednesday Evening, April 22nd.
Starting at 6:00 pm - _:__ pm. (end time unknown).
Come and go as you want, any amount of time will be helpful.
WHERE: Tuttle Creek State Park - River Pond Disc Golf Course.

What to Bring: Nothing this time. This phase is going to be easy, exciting & historic.

Hope to see you there.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

Thanks to all the people listed below who volunteered their time & equipment for this weekend's workday events (April 18 &19). We made a huge dent in our remodel/construction project goals at the Tutt ... show more ›

Thanks to all the people listed below who volunteered their time & equipment for this weekend's workday events (April 18 &19). We made a huge dent in our remodel/construction project goals at the Tuttle Creek State Park, River Pond Disc Golf Course.
A few days of sweat equity = A lot of future days of disc golf play!

Daisuke Takahashi
Thad Pultz
Mark Kewley
Mitchel Brenn
Robert Belyea & two kids.
Shad Schafer
Roberto Santiago
Kevin "RevKev" Clark
Adam Johnson & one kid.
Josh Carroll
J.P. McVey
Rick Petrie (Yes, I was there too)

Stay tuned for details of future workday events & opportunities to help in the upcoming weeks/months as we work our way through this project.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

DFOK TUTTLE CREEK DISC GOLF WORKDAY, Saturday April 18th. Are you ready for new disc golf equipment at the Tuttle Creek River Pond Disc Golf Course? Here's your chance to help. WHO: You and all ... show more ›

DFOK TUTTLE CREEK DISC GOLF WORKDAY, Saturday April 18th.

Are you ready for new disc golf equipment at the Tuttle Creek River Pond Disc Golf Course?
Here's your chance to help.

WHO: You and all your disc golfing friends & family.
WHAT: Install ground sleeves for NEW baskets.
WHEN: Saturday, April 18th, and Sunday & April 19th (if necessary).
Starting at 9:00 am - _:__ pm. (end time unknown).
Come and go as you want, any amount of time will be helpful.
WHERE: Tuttle Creek State Park - River Pond Disc Golf Course.

What to Bring: It would be helpful if volunteers (you) could bring shovels, rakes, levels, buckets, and of course your work gloves.

Hope to see you Saturday... this is going to be fun!

Sincerely, 
Rick Petrie & Daisuke Takahashi

April 2015 Official DFOK Meeting: Due to multiple disc golf schedule conflicts, the April 2015 Official DFOK meeting is set to take place on Thursday night, April 23rd. It will be at the Manhatt ... show more ›

April 2015 Official DFOK Meeting:

Due to multiple disc golf schedule conflicts, the April 2015 Official DFOK meeting is set to take place on Thursday night, April 23rd.

It will be at the Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Ave., Friends Meeting Room (upstairs).
5:30pm to 8:30pm (end time approx.)

If you have any ideas for DFOK leagues, events, projects, etc. feel free to contact me so they get put on the agenda, or of course bring your ideas to the meeting.

ALL DISC GOLFERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

Due to unexpected shipping delays, the new equipment did not arrive at the State Park when expected. With that in mind, the workday scheduled for Saturday April 11th has been postponed until later ... show more ›

Due to unexpected shipping delays, the new equipment did not arrive at the State Park when expected.

With that in mind, the workday scheduled for Saturday April 11th has been postponed until later in the month.

The rescheduled date will be posted here as soon as possible.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

DFOK TUTTLE CREEK DISC GOLF WORKDAY, Saturday April 11th. Are you ready for new disc golf equipment at the Tuttle Creek River Pond Disc Golf Course? Here's your chance to help. WHO: You and all ... show more ›

DFOK TUTTLE CREEK DISC GOLF WORKDAY, Saturday April 11th.

Are you ready for new disc golf equipment at the Tuttle Creek River Pond Disc Golf Course?
Here's your chance to help.

WHO: You and all your disc golfing friends & family.
WHAT: Install ground sleeves for NEW baskets.
WHEN: Saturday, April 11th, and Sunday & April 12th (if necessary).
Starting at 9:00 am - _:__ pm. (end time unknown).
Come and go as you want, any amount of time will be helpful.
WHERE: Tuttle Creek State Park - River Pond Disc Golf Course.

What to Bring: The State Park staff will let us use some of their tools.
It would be helpful if volunteers (you) also bring shovels, rakes, levels, buckets, and of course your work gloves.

Hope to see you Saturday... this is going to be fun!

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie & Daisuke Takahashi

Join us this Thursday at 5:30 at Tuttle Creek State Park for the First week of the 2015 DFOK Points League Qualifier. This will be the first part of a 3 part League. All players will play in the same ... show more ›

Join us this Thursday at 5:30 at Tuttle Creek State Park for the First week of the 2015 DFOK Points League Qualifier. This will be the first part of a 3 part League. All players will play in the same division for this part of the League. After 2 months of play, players will be separated into divisions based off of the points standings. Players can optionally move up a division but not down. I will go over all the rules before we start Thursday. This league is free so bring all of your friends! http://www.discgolfscene.com/leagues/2015_DFOK_Points_League_Qualifier

Below are my notes of the main items discussed and/or decided upon at the last Monthly DFOK Meeting, held on Thursday March 26th. 1. VIBRAM BIRDIE BASH - By Jessy Prado Guest Speaker: Jessy Prado ... show more ›

Below are my notes of the main items discussed and/or decided upon at the last Monthly DFOK Meeting, held on Thursday March 26th.

1. VIBRAM BIRDIE BASH - By Jessy Prado
Guest Speaker: Jessy Prado announced that she will be hosting an official Vibram Birdie Bash.
She is hosting the event as a fund raiser for a mission trip to Mongolia.
The tournament will take place at Fairmont Park on SUNDAY April 12th.
All skill level players are encouraged to play... Please spread the word.
Entry Deadline is April 6th, pre-registration is REQUIRED.
Baskets at Fairmont will be moved to "short" placements for this event.

2. LEAGUE UPDATES
A. DFOK DOUBLES: Kevin Clark announced the unclaimed remainder of the 2014 Ace Fund is $80.
It has been mentioned that most players would like to see those funds spent on Tuttle Creek course improvements.
Much discussion followed.
It was moved & seconded to investigate the potential of building a bridge/walkway from Tee 17 to Basket #17 & spend the $80 on that project.
Also of note; JP McVey has volunteered to be the league Co-Administrator & he has posted the scores the past few weeks.

B. 2015 DFOK WINTER VIRTUAL BAG TAG LEAGUE: Shad Schafer announced this league will be concluding as planned on Sunday, March 29th.

3. DFOK CLUB WEB-SITE.
Mark Kewley has held (&paid for) the url "DFOK.us" for a few years in anticipation of DFOK needing a web-site that is 100% owned & managed by our club (rather that depending on a third party web site).
It was agreed upon by the group to renew the annual fee of $19.99, anticipating the need for posting official DFOK bylaws, board member position descriptions, club membership info, etc.
People volunteering to help pay this year were $5 Kevin Clark, $5 Shad Schafer, $5 Rick Petrie, $5 Mark Kewley.

4. CLUB GOALS, MISSION STATEMENT, LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE.
A long discussion took place regarding the positions/offices/committees that DFOK should create when setting up the initial "board" structure.
Jeremy LeCrone, Mark Kewley & Shad Schafer brought their own (printed) drafts.
A long discussion followed about many options & philosophies, resulting in the following:
It was moved & seconded to start with the following five board member positions, then define the associated duties at next months meeting.
1. President.
2. Vice-President (maybe as President Elect).
3. Secretary
4. Treasure
5. Information Coordinator (or better name if found).
The motion passed 5-0.

5. BASKET ROTATION COMMITTEE UPDATES:
WARNER PARK: Shad Schafer & Rick Petrie last rotated baskets in Warner Park in Mid-March, with 4 of the 5 being moved to alternate placements.
Fairway 5's basket was not moved due to a problem with it's lock.
TUTTLE CREEK: Mark Kewley, Shad Schafer, and a couple "unknown dudes" moved some baskets the week prior.

FAIRMONT PARK: Multiple members of the Fairmont Basket Committee moved baskets for the 2015 Midwest Collegiate Challenge (hosted by KSU DG Club).
They will be moved again for the upcoming Vibram Birdie Bash (hosted by Jessy Prado).

6. DISC GOLF COURSE PAMPHLETS:
Mark has started pulling together some information & photos.
Nobody else has done any work on this project.
The topic is to be continued into next month.

7. COURSE CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENCE UPDATES:
FAIRMONT PARK: Rick stated there are no construction updates of note at this time.
A course workday will be needed this summer, date to be determined.
Potential for wood chips on fairways #2 & #6 to help deal with muddy conditions.
Note: Riley County Parks are building concrete sidewalks near the common "meeting area" located north of the disc golf parking lot.
WARNER PARK: Jeremy LeCrone has a walk-thru of the course with a City of Manhattan representative.
He plans to discuss filling in dirt around the practice basket, tee pads, trimming branches on walkway from 8 to 9 fairways, potential for stairs/steps on 4 & 9, adding trash cans.
A study as part of a Strategic Facility Improvement Plan is underway with the City of Manhattan.
The study is being conducted by a third party consulting company, reviewing all community parks & programs.
For more information, see notes provided by Jeremy LeCrone below.
TUTTLE CREEK: Daisuke announced the new baskets for the River Pond course are scheduled to arrive in Emporia, KS, between April 6th & 10th.
State Park staff members will pick up the baskets & bring them to the park.
State Parks staff will be digging holes for new ground equipment/bases in early April.
The non-basket equipment will be ordered soon.
DFOK CLUB WORKDAYS to install ground equipment/bases may be scheduled for APRIL 11th-12th, or APRIL 18th-19th, (depending on the delivery date of the required equipment).
The "old" black baskets will stay with the State Park for future use.
Tee & main sign design work is currently underway.

8. UPCOMING DFOK LEAGUES & TOURNAMENTS:
Many ideas for upcoming leagues & tournaments were discussed.
Shad proposed a 2015 singles format "Points League", to take place on Thursday evenings, starting in April.
It was moved & seconded to approve the basic framework of the proposed league.
The motion pased 5-0.
None of the other proposed leagues or tournaments were ready to be voted upon.

Members in attendance (for part of the entire meeting) were Mark Kewley, Brian Smith, Jessy Prado, Shad Shafer, Jeremy LeCrone, Kevin Clark, Daisuke Takahashi and me.
For those of you who were there, please feel free to clarify/correct/add to anything I wrote above… I could have easily missed something.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

The March 2015 Official DFOK meeting is set to take place on Thursday night, March 26th. It will be at the Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Ave., Friends Meeting Room (upstairs). 5:30pm to 8 ... show more ›

The March 2015 Official DFOK meeting is set to take place on Thursday night, March 26th.

It will be at the Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Ave., Friends Meeting Room (upstairs).
5:30pm to 8:30pm (end time approx.)

If you have any ideas for DFOK leagues, events, projects, etc. feel free to contact me so they get put on the agenda, or of course bring your ideas to the meeting.

ALL DISC GOLFERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.

Sincerely, Rick Petrie

I have set up the 2015 DFOK Doubles League on Disc Golf Scene. Anything you could possibly want to know about the league is posted on that page. If not, message me, and I will get you the informatio ... show more ›

I have set up the 2015 DFOK Doubles League on Disc Golf Scene. Anything you could possibly want to know about the league is posted on that page. If not, message me, and I will get you the information you are looking for.

Please note, that I have already posted some news items on that page, including a poll about what to do with last year's remaining Ace Fund, and what to do with any $ that may be left in the Ace Fund at the end of the 2015 season. Please reply to that post to respond to the poll.

2015 DFOK Doubles
Tuesday, March 10th
5:30 pm
Tuttle Creek River Pond State Park

Below are my notes of the main items discussed and/or decided upon at the latest Monthly DFOK Meeting, held on Thursday Feburary 26th. 1. 2015 DFOK DOUBLES LEAGUE: Kevin Clark made a formal reques ... show more ›

Below are my notes of the main items discussed and/or decided upon at the latest Monthly DFOK Meeting, held on Thursday Feburary 26th.

1. 2015 DFOK DOUBLES LEAGUE:
Kevin Clark made a formal request to conduct a DFOK endorsed league to run from March through October of 2015. The league was proposed to have the same rules of play, financial documentation, entry fees, and payouts as the 2014 DFOK Doubles league. There was approx. 15 minutes of discussion, most of which was centered around three major topics, plus a few minor topics. The two major topics were as follows; (1) Continuing with the documentation procedures that were put in place for this league in 2014 (as described above). People in attendance were in favor of continuing that practice because of the "transparency" that it provides for fellow disc golfers & non disc golfers (if needed). (2) Other communities use their league entry fees, in addition to generating prizes for players, as a way to raise money to pay for course improvements and/or maintenance issues. Two potential concepts were discussed. (A) A small part of every players entry fee would automatically go towards course improvements/maintenance issues. ---OR--- (B) Establishing an official "Club Membership" process that would include membership dues, then establish "Member" and "Non-member" league entry fees, with the proceeds going towards course improvements/maintenance issues. (3) How should any unclaimed Ace Fund dollars generated in the 2015 season be spent. A brief history of how they have been spent in previous years was provided & discussed. Items #1 and #2 above were discussed as items that are not easily achieved until more official Club structure is in place (at a later date/year). It was then Moved & Seconded to approve the request to conduct the 2015 DFOK Doubles League with the same rules & documentation procedures as 2014. A brief discussion about the motion took place. The Motion was then VOTED upon & passed 7-0 in favor.

2. CLUB GOALS, MISSION STATEMENT, LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE & RESPONSIBILITIES.
A discussion took place regarding what exactly should DFOK as a club be doing for disc golf in the community in the short and long term future, plus the logistics of those ideas. Many ideas of projects, events, competitions, teams, etc. were discussed at great length. As a result the following Club Goals were drafted at the meeting.
1. Foster a community that promotes the positive advancement of the sport of disc golf.
2. Assist local park staff in course development, construction, and maintenance.
3. Host local disc golf competitions.
4. Host local disc golf outreach events.
5. Promote the Manhattan area as a disc golf destination.
It was moved & seconded to approve these 5 goals as the official DFOK Goals, subject only to annual review starting in 2016. The Motion was then VOTED upon & passed 5-0 in favor, with 1 obtained.
While on the above described topic, was the need for an official DFOK Mission Statement. Multiple items/statements to be included were discussed, including a draft Mission Statement document provided by Roberto Santiago.
In addition, a discussion took place regarding what specific DFOK Offices should be created as the club becomes more organized. The following potential offices were identified to be further discussed at next months meeting.
- President.
- Vice-President (Pres Elect. and/or Pres. In-Waiting)
- Public Relations Administrator.
- Social Media Administrator.
- Secretary.
- Course Representatives (work with and/or part of existing Basket Committees).
- League Administrators.
- Players Representatives.

3. BASKET ROTATION COMMITTEE UPDATES:
Warner: All baskets were moved in the first week of Feb. They will next be moved around Friday, March 6th.
Fairmont: Sean O'Bryan & Roberto Santiago were added to this committee. Most baskets were moved in Feb.. They will next be moved prior to March 7th to facilitate the Midwest Collegiate Challenge to be hosted by the K-State Disc Golf Club.

4. COURSE UPDATES:
FAIRMONT PARK / RILEY COUNTY: Three new park benches are going to be installed by the RL Co. Parks staff. Those locations have been marked with orange flags (please help keep those in place). Many ideas of course improvements were discussed. Members are encouraged to bring examples of ideas to the next meeting. It was generally agreed upon that DFOK will host a Fairmont Park course workday in 2015, with details to be worked out at a future meeting. (Update provided by Rick Petrie)
WARNER PARK / CITY OF MANHATTAN: The City is currently conducting a community wide study/survey (via mail) regarding all of their park properties & recreation programs. Multiple local disc golfers are known to have received a copy of the survey. See last months meeting notes regarding the study & timeline regarding the Warner Park efforts. Many ideas of course improvements were discussed. It was generally agreed upon that DFOK will host a Warner Park course workday in 2015, with details to be worked out at a future meeting. (Update provided by Jeremy LeCrone)
RIVERPOND / STATE OF KANSAS: There is no additional information regarding the release/arrival date for the new Dynamic Discs baskets. Details on the pending DFOK workday to install these baskets will follow. (Update provided by Daisuke Takahashi)

5. DISC GOLF COURSE PAMPHLETS:
The Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau are interested in working with us to produce a pamphlets highlighting disc golf in the Manhattan area (see last months meeting notes for more information). All members are encouraged to bring potential artwork for a tri-fold document to next months meeting.

6. CURRENT LEAGUE UPDATES:
2015 DFOK Winter Virtual Bag Tag League: The current league will end in March, 2015.

Members in attendance were Shad Schafer, Jeremy LeCrone, Rob Santiago, Sean O'Bryan, Mark Kewley, Josh Carroll, Kevin Clark, and me. Note: Not all listed were present for the entire meeting. (For those of you who were in attendance, please feel free to clarify/correct/add to anything I wrote above… I could have easily missed something).

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

The February 2015 official DFOK meeting is set to take place on Thursday night, February 26th. It will be at the Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Ave., Friends Meeting Room (upstairs). 6:30pm ... show more ›

The February 2015 official DFOK meeting is set to take place on Thursday night, February 26th.
It will be at the Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Ave., Friends Meeting Room (upstairs).
6:30pm to 9:00pm (end time approx.) Sorry the room is booked by others until 6:30pm

If you have any ideas for DFOK leagues, events, projects, etc. feel free to contact me so they get put on the agenda, or of course bring your ideas to the meeting.

ALL DISC GOLFERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.

Sincerely, Rick Petrie

Looking for something to do this weekend off the disc golf course? Check out the Riley County Parks booth at the Manhattan Area Garden Show this weekend. They are one of our best disc golf partn ... show more ›

Looking for something to do this weekend off the disc golf course?

Check out the Riley County Parks booth at the Manhattan Area Garden Show this weekend.

They are one of our best disc golf partners in the community and disc golf will have a strong presence in their booth... Gotta love that!

If you stop by, be sure to say "Thanks" for supporting disc golf & it's continued growth in our area.

The event is as follows:
Pottorf Hall in CiCo Park
9am-5pm Saturday
12pm-4pm Sunday

Below is a link with more information about the garden show.
http://www.littleapplepost.com/2015/02/16/manhattan-area-garden-show/

Below are my notes of the main items discussed and/or decided upon at last night’s Monthly DFOK Meeting. 1. MOVE BASKETS FOR LCM: A group of volunteers was formed to move the baskets at the Fa ... show more ›

Below are my notes of the main items discussed and/or decided upon at last night’s Monthly DFOK Meeting.
1. MOVE BASKETS FOR LCM: A group of volunteers was formed to move the baskets at the Fairmont course to the placements specified by the Lutheran Campus Ministry for Saturday’s “2015 LCM Ice Bowl”.
2. BASKET ROTATION COMMITTEES: It was discussed that some of the park’s baskets need to be rotated more often, and could vary depending on the season. For example; Moving them more often in the summer than in the winter, also more often for the fairways with 3 placements.
Shad Shafer was added to the Warner Park Basket Rotation Committee.
Mitch Brenn was added to the Fairmont Park Basket Rotation Committee.
3. FAIRMONT PARK / RL COUNTY UPDATE: A Fairmont Park Course update was provided by Rick Petrie (myself). Items discussed were where to locate the next 3 benches that Riley County has purchased. It was determined they should be installed at the following locations; 8’s tee pad, 10’s tee pad & 16’s tee pad. In addition to the existing benches by 1’s tee pad, 3’s tee pad & 14’s tee pad. Also discussed were many options for course enhancements such as drinking fountains, directional signs, tall grass OB areas, elevated pins, etc. Also discussed were general future park construction projects, for example new sidewalks currently under construction.
4. WARNER PARK / CITY UPDATE: A Warner Park Course update was provided by Mitchell Brenn regarding the Club’s ongoing request to finish the 18 hole course. Items discussed were the ongoing progress of the City’s Strategic Facility Improvements Plan, plus a recent tour of the course with a City Parks staff member. The City has hired a consulting firm to help study ALL the City’s current parks, plus the recreation programs, in order to see what Manhattan citizens want & need. We examined the minutes from latest meeting of the City’s Steering Committee for the above described Improvements Plan. The current phase of that project is the City is developing a survey/questionnaire to mail to a random sampling of Manhattan citizens. More information can be found at http://www.ci.manhattan.ks.us/2214/Strategic-Facility-Improvement-Plan Also discussed regarding the Warner Park course was the need for some workday activities/improvements on the existing course. Items discussed were the need for some stairs in specific areas, moving tee sign #6, plus a few miscellaneous maintenance ideas.
5. RIVER POND / STATE PARK UPDATE: A River Pond Course update was provided by Daisuke Takahashi. Daisuke has been working independent of DFOK to coordinate efforts in (1) “Fundraising” for new equipment, (2) “Re-Design” activities, and (3) “Signage” improvements to the existing River Pond Course at the Tuttle Creek State Park. Daisuke then made a formal request for planning & labor assistance from DFOK for the upcoming (3) “Construction” phase of the River Pond project, to be done in a similar manner as the Fairmont & Warner projects were. The specific date(s) & tasks associated with this construction phase will be announced at a later date. It was moved & seconded to accept this request. It was then VOTED upon & passed 5-0 in favor.
6. VIRTUAL BAG TAG LEAGUE UPDATE: Shad Schafer stated that everything is going well with the league. He also stated that 40 tags have been “issued” thus far, with approx. two months to go in that league.
7. A lot of discussion then took place regarding past DFOK leagues, plus all types of potential DFOK leagues. It was also discussed that ALL ideas for future DFOK leagues must continue to be presented at regularly scheduled monthly DFOK Meeting to obtain DFOK’s approval & support.
8. MANHATTAN AREA DISC GOLF PAMPHLET: Daisuke Takahashi described the need for a pamphlet showing the 3 main disc golf courses in the Manhattan area. It was discussed that the Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) might be interested in funding the production of said document, if we design the document. It was moved & seconded to contact the Manhattan CVB to as for their assistance. It was then VOTED upon & passed 5-0 in favor.
9. LOST DISC LOCK BOX: Rob Santiago described the need for a disc golf lost & found lock box. It was discussed if DFOK would want to raise money to purchase one (or more) to be mounted in a park, plus maintain a system of returning discs to their owners. It was moved & seconded to think over “cros” & “cons” of this idea until the next meeting. It was then VOTED upon & passed 5-0 in favor.
10. UPCOMING LEAGUES:
11. CLUB LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE & RESPONSIBILITIES: Many items were discussed as part of this topic. Those items included the need for a Mission Statement, Organizational Goals, Written Standard Operating Procedures, Annual Goals, Officers, official Not-For-Profit or LLC status, etc. All in attendance agreed to continue working on the above mentioned (and similar) items in the coming monthly meetings.

Members in attendance were Shad Schafer, Rob Santiago, Mitch Brenn, Mark Kewley, Daisuke Takahashi, and me. (for those of you who were there, please feel free to clarify/correct/add to anything I wrote above… I could have easily missed something).

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

The January 2015 official DFOK meeting is set to take place on Thursday night, January 29th. It will be at the Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Ave., Friends Meeting Room (upstairs). 5:45pm to ... show more ›

The January 2015 official DFOK meeting is set to take place on Thursday night, January 29th.
It will be at the Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Ave., Friends Meeting Room (upstairs).
5:45pm to 8:00pm (end time approx.)

If you have any ideas for DFOK leagues, events, projects, etc. feel free to contact me so they get put on the agenda, or of course bring your ideas to the meeting.

ALL DISC GOLFERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.

Sincerely, Rick Petrie

Agenda: *** No agenda items submitted prior to meeting *** (Item 1) Warner Park Project: Announcement: Parks and Recreation Strategic Facility Improvement Plan will present and discuss questions in ... show more ›

Agenda: No agenda items submitted prior to meeting
(Item 1) Warner Park Project:
Announcement:
Parks and Recreation Strategic Facility Improvement Plan will present and discuss questions included in
surveys to be sent to Manhattan residents in a joint City Commission / Parks and Rec Advisory Board
Meeting. Disc golf should be present in the survey, so DFOK should be present to ensure proper phrasing
and representation of the sport.
Joint City Commission / PRAB Work Session:
December 9 (Tuesday) 5 pm. 1101 Poyntz Ave. Commission Room.
Points of Discussion:
• Warner Project co-chairs (Mitch Brenn, Jeremy LeCrone) to contact Wyatt Thompson (City Park
Planner) to invite him to walk Warner course and discuss areas and ideas for completion project.
. Motion to make official DFOK contact with Wyatt. Confirmed (6 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain)
• Also discuss possibilities and future of Lee Miller Park area with Wyatt Thompson in this process.
• Consider small, informal “scouting party” to explore portions of trees on East side of ravine to gen-
erate relative idea of quantity and quality of potential fairways. (Project chairs to work out details,
make contact, and inform group of further developments)
• DFOK will not make any plans to initiate involvement in Parks and Rec youth programs / leagues.
Perhaps, if demand from community becomes apparent, we can discuss getting paid for services as
instructors / coaches / officials. In the meantime, other projects are more pressing.
• There is a strong desire to engage neighbors of Warner Park, and promote interest in completing
course from a local perspective. No specifics decided. Need to generate ideas and make a plan that
can be implemented in warmer months to get neighbors out to play.

(Item 2) Tuttle Creek Sponsorship:
Points of Discussion:
• Daisuke contacted regarding available fairways for sponsorship.
Taken: 1, 7, 11, 14, 17, 13 (half), 16 (half), 18 (half).
. Motion to officially sponsor half fairways on 2 and 13. Confirmed (5 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain)
• Contacted Daisuke with decision and heard confirmation back.
Announcement: DFOK will sponsor half of fairway 2 and half of fairway 13 at Tuttle Creek State Park.

(Item 3) 2014–2015 Winter Virtual Bag Tag League
Points of Discussion:
• Shad Schafer suggests running a bag tag league for winter 2014-2015. Presents potential format and
detailed rules. Group discussed details of league format, rules, format, and cost. Below are highlights
of decisions.• League will be FREE to play.
• Virtual bag tags only (will not create physical tags with club money at any time).
• Weekly regular events to be held on Sunday afternoons. League members must attend at least one
weekly event per calendar month to remain “current”. At beginning of month, non–current players
lose previous bag tag and are pushed to “bottom” of rankings. Current players move up in rankings
accordingly.
• Weekly events will rotate between Fairmont, Warner, and Tuttle. Calendar to be created and available
online to avoid confusion.
• Friendly tag challenges are encouraged between league members, but not required.
• League administrators will be Shad Schafer and Jeremy LeCrone.
. Motion to officially endorse 2014–2015 Winter Virtual Bag Tag League. Confirmed (4 yes, 0 no, 0
abstain)
Announcement: First Virtual Bag Tag League Event is THIS SUNDAY (December 7) at Fairmont Park.
Check–in time: 1:15pm, Tee off: 1:30 pm. Sign-up sheets will be available at the event. FREE League, no
fee to sign–up for league or to play in league events.

(Item 3.1) DFOK as a not–for–profit
Points of Discussion:
• Without official status as a not–for–profit organization, DFOK is liable to money taken in for events,
leagues, pools, park improvements.
• Without precise knowledge of the laws, and official compliance, DFOK should abstain from endorsing
leagues / events where money changes hands.
• These winter months would be a good time to hammer out details of transitioning club to official
organization. No one assigned to “take on” this project, though members agree and plan to research
the process and what should be done.
• Big Point: If DFOK takes in money for leagues, events, etc. some portion of these monies should be
dedicated to course improvement / maintenance.
• Big Point 2: With the amount of effort, energy, and dedication DFOK puts into sponsoring tourna-
ments, making course improvements, etc. the club (and local courses) should be benefiting from these
activities.
. No motion was proposed for this issue.

Official minutes from DFOK December meeting will be posted later today. In the meantime, I want to announce that DFOK will be running a winter VIRTUAL BAG TAG LEAGUE STARTING THIS SUNDAY (Dec. 7. 1:30 ... show more ›

Official minutes from DFOK December meeting will be posted later today. In the meantime, I want to announce that DFOK will be running a winter VIRTUAL BAG TAG LEAGUE STARTING THIS SUNDAY (Dec. 7. 1:30 pm, Fairmont Park. Check in at 1:15). Also, it's a FREE league, so leave your money at home and just bring your discs, your friends, and your A game.
More details will be forthcoming as the league is established on discgolfscene.

Reminder: The 2014 November & December DFOK Meetings are being combined. Thus the next official DFOK meeting is set to take place THIS Thursday night, December 4th. It will be at the Manhattan Publi ... show more ›

Reminder: The 2014 November & December DFOK Meetings are being combined.
Thus the next official DFOK meeting is set to take place THIS Thursday night, December 4th.
It will be at the Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Ave., Friends Meeting Room (upstairs).
5:45pm to 8:00pm (end time approx.)
If you have any ideas for future DFOK leagues, events, projects, etc. feel free to contact me so they get put on the agenda, or of course bring your ideas to the meeting.

Sincerely, Rick Petrie

The Parks and Rec Strategic Facility Improvement Plan is moving into their "Listen to Public Opinion" phase. So, it's time for us to meet consultants and park planners face to face and share our opini ... show more ›

The Parks and Rec Strategic Facility Improvement Plan is moving into their "Listen to Public Opinion" phase. So, it's time for us to meet consultants and park planners face to face and share our opinions about park usage in Manhattan! In particular, the following invitation is posted on cityofmhk.com/parkplan

"Attend a Community Event to voice your opinion!
Community Workshop,
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
at the Douglass Community Center Annex, 901 Yuma St."

Thanks to everyone who posted on the online forum, WE HAVE GAINED A SEAT AT THE TABLE!!! This is a preliminary victory, but it's only chapter 1. Now that we've shouted loud enough to convince the parks and rec department to listen to us, we've gotta sit down and talk.

This community event is a THE MORE THE MERRIER EVENT, so bring your family, friends, coworkers, casual acquaintances, and disc golf rivals! The more people, the more representation we have of the wide variety of disc golfers in our community.

The 2014 November & December DFOK Meetings are being combined. Thus the next official DFOK meeting is set to take place on Thursday night, December 4th. It will be at the Manhattan Public Library at ... show more ›

The 2014 November & December DFOK Meetings are being combined.
Thus the next official DFOK meeting is set to take place on Thursday night, December 4th.
It will be at the Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Ave., Friends Meeting Room (upstairs).
5:45pm to 8:00pm (end time approx.)

If you have any ideas for future DFOK leagues, events, projects, etc. feel free to contact me so they get put on the agenda, or of course bring your ideas to the meeting.

Sincerely, Rick Petrie

This Thursday kicks off two weeks of "DFOK Ace Run Thursday Leagues" Thursdays, October 23 and October 30th at Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course Player Meeting: 5:15 pm Tee Time: 5:30 pm It's ... show more ›

This Thursday kicks off two weeks of "DFOK Ace Run Thursday Leagues"

Thursdays, October 23 and October 30th at Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course

Player Meeting: 5:15 pm

Tee Time: 5:30 pm

It's recorded as a tournament on discgolfscene.com, so you can preregister if you want,
or just come out to Fairmont at 5:15 on Thursday to join in.
http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/2014_Ace_Run_DFOK_Thursday_League

Bring any discs you want, but be prepared to throw the same shot twice.
Each player gets two throws from each tee box, and every throw counts.

The scores from Sunday's 2014 Flint Hills Open are posted at the following location. http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/2014_FLINT_HILLS_OPEN Thanks again to Discs Unlimited for bringing a tou ... show more ›

The scores from Sunday's 2014 Flint Hills Open are posted at the following location.
http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/2014_FLINT_HILLS_OPEN
Thanks again to Discs Unlimited for bringing a tournament to Fairmont Park. Hopefully this years Flint Hills Open is one of many more to come.
Thanks to everyone who came from near & far to play in this event, or even just tagged along to spend the day in Manhattan. We greatly appreciate you visiting out community.
Thanks to all the DFOK members who stepped up to help co-host this event... thanks to all that hard work, I think we can be proud of how things turned out.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

When checking in at the Flint Hills Open, players were asked the Zip Code in which they were visiting from. This is information that our friends at the Convention & Visitors Bureau are always eager t ... show more ›

When checking in at the Flint Hills Open, players were asked the Zip Code in which they were visiting from.
This is information that our friends at the Convention & Visitors Bureau are always eager to see. It helps them (and us) show yet another way Disc Golf has a positive impact on our community... in this case economic.
Since I've got this info, I thought some of you guys & gals would want to see it too. Here they are (after duplicates were boiled out).
02155 - MEDFORD MA
27501 - ANGIER NC
66047 - LAWRENCE KS
66103 - KANSAS CITY KS
66210 - OVERLAND PARK KS
66441 - JUNCTION CITY KS
66442 - FORT RILEY KS
66502 / 46808 – MANHATTAN / FORT WAYNE IN
66502 - MANHATTAN KS
66503 - MANHATTAN KS
66517 - OGDEN KS
66535 - SAINT GEORGE KS
66547 – WAMEGO
66604 - TOPEKA KS
66610 - TOPEKA KS
66617 – TOPEKA, KS
66868 - READING KS
67026 - CLEARWATER KS
67037 - DERBY KS
67114 - NEWTON KS
67147 - VALLEY CENTER KS
67203 - WICHITA KS
67217 - WICHITA KS
67218 - WICHITA KS
67410 - ABILENE KS
67449 - HERINGTON KS
67457 - LITTLE RIVER KS
67601 - ANTONINO KS

It's now Tournament Week in MHK, the Inaugural Flint Hills Open tournament! What's on the "to do list" for DFOK? How can you help? Keep reading. 1. PORTABLE BASKETS: A total of 3 high quality all ... show more ›

It's now Tournament Week in MHK, the Inaugural Flint Hills Open tournament!
What's on the "to do list" for DFOK? How can you help? Keep reading.

1. PORTABLE BASKETS: A total of 3 high quality all metal baskets (with lots of chains) will be needed, for A, B & C fairways. Please contact me (Rick) if you've got one. Extras can be used for the practice area, so feel free to bring other types too.

2. SCOREKEEPERS: A few highly accurate "scorekeepers" will be needed at the lunch break & after the round to help double check scorecards.

3. BASKET MOVERS: Two teams of people, 3 or 4 per team, will be needed at the Lunch Break to move baskets.

4. NO FAIRMONT LEAGUE: No usual Thursday DFOK league will take place at Fairmont Park this week. If you are interested in helping mark O.B., Drop Zones, etc. contact me (Rick). Otherwise, feel free to have fun & get practiced up.

5. CLASSY not TRASHY: With so many visitors planing to visit our area courses this weekend, please help keep our courses clean by picking up trash if & when you see it. Even picking up one item per round helps!

6. HAVE FUN: As part of the KDGA Oz Tour, this is THE tournament in Kansas this week. Let's be great hosts, enjoy it to it's fullest, and hopefully play well enough to keep a bunch of the trophies here at home.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

Here's the results from tonight's Closest To Pin DFOK Event. 14 Points: Billy Mitchell (won tie-breaker CTP) 14 Points: Rick Petrie (lost tie-breaker CTP) 13 Points: Shad Schafer 11 Points: Jeremy ... show more ›

Here's the results from tonight's Closest To Pin DFOK Event.
14 Points: Billy Mitchell (won tie-breaker CTP)
14 Points: Rick Petrie (lost tie-breaker CTP)
13 Points: Shad Schafer
11 Points: Jeremy LeCrone
1 Point: Justin (new to DFOK)
0 Points: Eion (new to DFOK)
Congrats to Billy Mitchell for the win!

Points were earned in the following manner. 3 Points for Closest To Pin, 2 Points for 2nd Closest To Pin, 1 Point for 3rd Closes To Pin. Bonus Points were available for "real aces" & "field aces", however none were earned tonight. A total of 10 holes were played tonight due to the rainy conditions.

Get registered for the Flint Hills Open set for Saturday, October 18th, at the Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course in Manhattan, KS. Registration Page --> http://discsunlimited.net/tournaments/flint-hil ... show more ›

Get registered for the Flint Hills Open set for Saturday, October 18th, at the Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course in Manhattan, KS.

Registration Page --> http://discsunlimited.net/tournaments/flint-hills-open-information

Pre-Registered Players List --> http://discsunlimited.net/tournaments/flint-hills-open-registered-players

Come show our short drive / approach shot supremacy this Thursday night at the Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course. It's going to be a Closest to The Pin contest. 5:15 Players Meeting 5:30 First Tee ... show more ›

Come show our short drive / approach shot supremacy this Thursday night at the Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course.
It's going to be a Closest to The Pin contest.
5:15 Players Meeting
5:30 First Tee

Bring all your standard discs... but you'll only use two per fairway.
Hope to see you then.
Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

Shout out the following hearty souls who put in a lot of hard work at today's DFOK Workday. The focus was to address some much needed issues in the front 9 at the Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course. It w ... show more ›

Shout out the following hearty souls who put in a lot of hard work at today's DFOK Workday. The focus was to address some much needed issues in the front 9 at the Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course.
It was a very productive day. More was accomplished than anyone expected. The fairways receiving the most attention were Fairways 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, & 8.

Dave Lago
Jeremy LeCrone
Roberto Santiago
Nadya Santiago
Daisuke Takahashi & Son
Rob Belyea & Son
Shad Shaffer
Mark Kewley
Adam Johnson & Son
Myself (Rick Petrie)

Tomorrow, Sunday October 5th, is the first workday in preparation for the Flint Hills Open disc golf tournament. Time: 10:00 am - early afternoon (depending on how fast things go) Tasks: Mostly just ... show more ›

Tomorrow, Sunday October 5th, is the first workday in preparation for the Flint Hills Open disc golf tournament.
Time: 10:00 am - early afternoon (depending on how fast things go)
Tasks: Mostly just minor pruning and log clean up on fairways 1- 9
Tools: Only need hand tools... that's all we need anyway, b/c RL staff has been doing the big

Look forward to seeing you there. . . Don't forget your work gloves.

It's official, the Sponsorship check from us (Disc Fanatics of Kansas) to sponsor one fairway in the Tuttle Creek State Park - River Pond Disc Golf Course Improvement project has been turned in. The ... show more ›

It's official, the Sponsorship check from us (Disc Fanatics of Kansas) to sponsor one fairway in the Tuttle Creek State Park - River Pond Disc Golf Course Improvement project has been turned in.
The total amount way $500. Our hope is to sponsor fairway#12, as it appears to still be available. We should receive official word soon.
Thanks again to all league participants & administrators that helped make this happen.

Sincerely, Rick Petrie

The funds are coming together this week for the Disc Fanatics of Kansas to sponsor one fairway in the Tuttle Creek Disc Golf course (remodel) project. This is being accomplished by applying the remai ... show more ›

The funds are coming together this week for the Disc Fanatics of Kansas to sponsor one fairway in the Tuttle Creek Disc Golf course (remodel) project.
This is being accomplished by applying the remaining funds from a few bygone DFOK leagues. They are as follows:
$274 (2013-2014 Bag Tag League)
$175 (2012 DFOK Doubles League (Ace Fund not won by end of that season))
$51 (2013-2014 DFOK Glow League)
$500 TOTAL
This donation can be officially turned in this week to the State Parks office, thus we need to decide which fairway we want to Sponsor, ASAP.
As per Daisuke Takahashi (on Monday afternoon) a total of 10 fairways are still available for us to choose from. They are as follows; 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12 & 15. Which one should we (DFOK) choose? Let's have some fun with this, Please post your choice & reason below as a "reply".

It's going to be a busy week of disc golf events for DFOK. Here's the basics. Tuesday, September 30th: DFOK Doubles aka Tuttle Tuesday. START at 5:30pm (Sharp). Thursday, October 2nd: DFOK Experimen ... show more ›

It's going to be a busy week of disc golf events for DFOK. Here's the basics.
Tuesday, September 30th: DFOK Doubles aka Tuttle Tuesday. START at 5:30pm (Sharp).
Thursday, October 2nd: DFOK Experimental Leagues Continue. "Cali" Rules League Night. Fairmont START at 5:30 (Sharp).
Sunday, October 5th: DFOK Workday at Fairmont. Pitch in to do some light duty work to prep. for the upcoming Flint Hills Open. More workday details to follow.

The DFOK Swap Meet Sunday is finally here! (September 28, 2104) Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course. 1:30pm - Disc Golf Swap Meet & Social Hour 2:30pm - Play One Round of 20** Entry Fee: 1 disc of y ... show more ›

The DFOK Swap Meet Sunday is finally here!
(September 28, 2104)

Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course.
1:30pm - Disc Golf Swap Meet & Social Hour
2:30pm - Play One Round of 20
Entry Fee: 1 disc of your choice.

Bonus:
Get a preview of one course layout for the Inaugural FLINT HILLS OPEN, coming up on October 18th. #FHO

#FeelTheHype

Below are my notes of the main items decided upon at tonight's Monthly DFOK Meeting. 1. FLINT HILLS OPEN TOURNEY LAYOUT - Finalized most of the layout decisions. 2. PRE-TOURNEY WORKDAYS - FAIRMONT ... show more ›

Below are my notes of the main items decided upon at tonight's Monthly DFOK Meeting.

1. FLINT HILLS OPEN TOURNEY LAYOUT - Finalized most of the layout decisions.
2. PRE-TOURNEY WORKDAYS - FAIRMONT PARK
Sunday, October 5th. ---> Minor specific tree trimming, move down logs, & miscellaneous light work (all approved by RL Co. Parks).
Saturday, October 11th. ---> Unfinished tasks (if any) from Oct. 5th.
Thursday, October 16th. ---> Painting O.B., Drop Zones, etc. for Saturday Tourney.
Note: Riley County Parks will also be doing some work, plus providing additional equipment in preparation for the tournament.

3. WARNER PARK / CITY PROJECTS
Project co-chairs designated as Jeremy LeCrone & Mitch Brenn. These two men will be the club voices & lead us through the City's ongoing Strategic Facility Improvement Plan processes.

4. DFOK TO TEACH DISC GOLF
Volunteers were accepted to help host an upcoming Disc Golf Clinic for the Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau.

5. SUNDAY SWAP MEET MINI-TOURNEY
This Sunday, Sept. 28th. Bring your discs to sell/swap, plus one as our entry to play the Swap Round. - Adam Johnson, Event Administrator.

6. 2014 EXPERIMENTAL LEAGUES CONTINUE IN OCTOBER
Thursday, October 2 - Cali League (singles league, everybody plays by Cali rules)
Thursday, October 9 - CTP League (played from temp tees)
Thursday, October 16 - No League, Tourney Workday
Thursday, October 23 - "Ace Hole League" (played from temp tees, bring your own discs)
Thursday, October 30 - "Ace Hole League" (played from temp tees, bring your own discs)

7. DFOK TO SPONSOR A FAIRWAY ON THE TUTTLE PROJECT
Apply remaining $274 of the 2013-2014 Bag Tag funds to sponsor a fairway (in conjunction with the $175 unclaimed 2012 Doubles League Ace Fund). When added up, $274+$175=$449.00, thus $51 more bucks will need to be raised by DFOK for us to sponsor a "full fairway" on the "Tuttle Project". No sweat!
Members in attendance were Mitch Brenn, Jeremy LeCrone, Mark Kewley, and myself… (hey guys, please clarify or correct anything above that was not accurate).

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

FLINT HILLS OPEN - Manhattan, KS. Start making your plans for the 2014 Flint Hills Open... ‪#‎FHO‬ Played at the New & Improved FAIRMONT PARK Disc Golf Course. TWO rounds of 20 ho ... show more ›

FLINT HILLS OPEN - Manhattan, KS.
Start making your plans for the 2014 Flint Hills Open... ‪#‎FHO‬
Played at the New & Improved FAIRMONT PARK Disc Golf Course.
TWO rounds of 20 holes each... incl. a few never been played temp holes.

OCTOBER 18th, 2014... less than a month away!

Sponsored by:
Discs Unlimited
Millennium Golf Discs
Innova
Discraft
Discs Fanatics of Kansas

FIELD LIMITED TO 90 PLAYERS

Pre-registering is highly encouraged!
For more info go to the tournament page link below.
http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/2014_FLINT_HILLS_OPEN

I was recently contacted by the Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau, our sponsor of Fairmont fairway #18, to see if we (DFOK) can help teach the basics of Disc Golf at a specific event. The date i ... show more ›

I was recently contacted by the Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau, our sponsor of Fairmont fairway #18, to see if we (DFOK) can help teach the basics of Disc Golf at a specific event.
The date is the evening of Monday, October 13th. They will be hosting tourism professionals from across the state of Kansas and they want to offer Disc Golf as a topic for their visit.
Only a few members will be needed, so contact me if you are interested in hearing more... and maybe volunteering your time.
Thanks,
Rick Petrie

Hello All Disc Golfers, The last time DFOK made a presentation (w/ Jon & I speaking) to the CITY Parks & Recreation Advisory Board regarding Warner Park Disc Golf, we were basically told to wait an ... show more ›

Hello All Disc Golfers,

The last time DFOK made a presentation (w/ Jon & I speaking) to the CITY Parks & Recreation Advisory Board regarding Warner Park Disc Golf, we were basically told to wait and participate in the upcoming City Comprehensive Parks Facilities & Program Study.
It appears the time for the City Study has arrived. The City is currently rolling out information about the upcoming study... Online forums, public meetings, email campaigns, etc. will follow.
I wish this wasn't coming up at the same time as the push (from another group) for improvements from at the State Park at Tuttle... However I have NO CONTROL over when the City is doing this study.
Good news is, I don't think the City's Study will be in direct "competition" with the current Tuttle project. The Study will NOT require money from us, just a lot of energy.
Question: Should "we" wait until we have more time later? Answer: NO.
We will need disc golfers to get involved in community wide online discussions & public meetings/activities to make it clear we need MORE DISC GOLF facilities in Warner (or some other City owned park), just to keep up with the growing demand for disc golf. It could very well be a point in time where we need to "speak now or forever hold our peace", regarding our requests from the City. In other words, if we don't speak up during this process it could be used against us in the future in a manner of "Too late, you didn't say anything back when we did that 2014 Study?".
Hopefully having both this campaign, and the other groups Tuttle project, going on simultaneously will create energy that feeds of each other.

Together Everyone Accomplishes More!

Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available to us.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

Tuesday night, DFOK Doubles at Tuttle Creek State Park. Thursday night, The FINAL Tripples League event. Next Month (Sept.): Tuttle Tuesday continues at Tuttle, plus Super Class September at Fairmon ... show more ›

Tuesday night, DFOK Doubles at Tuttle Creek State Park.
Thursday night, The FINAL Tripples League event.
Next Month (Sept.): Tuttle Tuesday continues at Tuttle, plus Super Class September at Fairmont Park. For more info about PDGA Super Class discs, see links below.
In Two Months (Oct.: "Awkward October" Week 1: Cali League, Weeks 2-3: CTP League, Weeks 4-5: Ace Run League (bring your own discs). October Leagues will be singles format leagues. (Ace Run Leagues are NOT Official Discraft Ace Races)

PDGA Super Class General Info: http://www.pdga.com/super-class
PDGA Approved Super Class Discs: http://www.pdga.com/files/Super%20Class%20Discs%20Feb%202009_0.pdf

When: Thursdays at 5:45. (Yes, Thursday not Wednesday | 5:45 because the days are getting shorter) Where: Fairmont Park Format: You and two randomly selected teammates will play best disc agains ... show more ›

When: Thursdays at 5:45. (Yes, Thursday not Wednesday | 5:45 because the days are getting shorter)
Where: Fairmont Park

Format: You and two randomly selected teammates will play best disc against the other teams. The twist is that the putt must be validated. To “hole out”, two members of the team must make the putt.

MK

If you are interested in having local leagues, tournaments, or developing more courses to play in the area, please plan on attending the DFOK meeting this Thursday (always the last Thursday of the mon ... show more ›

If you are interested in having local leagues, tournaments, or developing more courses to play in the area, please plan on attending the DFOK meeting this Thursday (always the last Thursday of the month).

Rick can't be there but he has a room reserved for us at the Manhattan Public Library. If you can't be there at the start, show up when you can.

Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Ave., Friends Meeting Room (upstairs).
5:45pm to 8:00pm (end time approx.)

MK

Hey, Kansas Disc Fanatics, This is Jon, writing to let you all know I'm moving to Pennsylvania at the beginning of August. Sorry about the short notice, but my plans have only come into focus in the ... show more ›

Hey, Kansas Disc Fanatics,
This is Jon, writing to let you all know I'm moving to Pennsylvania at the beginning of August. Sorry about the short notice, but my plans have only come into focus in the last couple of weeks.
I have really enjoyed being involved with DFOK and getting to know all of you. Before DFOK, I played mostly alone, and the camaraderie has made the game much more fun, and improved my skills a lot. I will be playing at Tuttle Doubles tonight (7/21) and Worst Lie tomorrow, so I hope to see many of you there.
For those I won't get to see before I move, thanks for all the rounds we've played. It's been great. Let's keep in touch on Disc Golf Scene. Let me know if you'll ever be visiting the Pennsylvania area.
I would also like to encourage you all to get more involved in DFOK. I know we all prefer playing -- as opposed to meetings -- but the organizational piece is important, too. We have just gotten the ball rolling again to expand Warner, but that's not going to happen without a group effort from DFOK.
Rick Petrie and Mark Kewley have done so much for disc golf in the area, and they will continue to do so -- but as employees of the city they have potential conflict-of-interest issues in the push for Warner expansion. We need a few people to stand up and help to push forward. I was taking on that role, but obviously, I won't be able to continue. DFOK needs you!
I hope to visit Manhattan in a year or two and play the new nine at Warner!

The Winners of the 2013-2014 DFOK WINTER Points Leagues were as follows: Scott Collins with 60 points in the Intermediate Division. Mitch Brenn & Mark Kewley tied with 58 points in the Advanced Divisi ... show more ›

The Winners of the 2013-2014 DFOK WINTER Points Leagues were as follows: Scott Collins with 60 points in the Intermediate Division. Mitch Brenn & Mark Kewley tied with 58 points in the Advanced Division.

The Winners of the 2013-2014 DFOK SUMMER Points League were as follows: Alan Fox with 140 points in the Intermediate Division. Mark Kewley with 77 points in the Advanced Division.

Each of the above described winners/champions will receive a $12 gift certificate to Discs Unlimited to reward them for their accomplishment. Once again, Congrats to these league champions & thanks to Discs Unlimited for co-sponsoring these leagues with us.

Don't forget, Wednesday night there will be another Worst Lie July doubles league event. 6:00pm TEE TIME ... for plenty of practice time, commute time, social time, etc. before we start. It will be ... show more ›

Don't forget, Wednesday night there will be another Worst Lie July doubles league event.
6:00pm TEE TIME ... for plenty of practice time, commute time, social time, etc. before we start.
It will be the last week of Worst Drive then Alternating Shot format.
The 3rd & 4th Wednesdays of July will be Best Drive then Worst Up-Shot & Putt format.

Hey, Kansas Disc Fanatics -- Adding more holes at Warner Park is officially on the agenda of the Parks and Rec advisory board meeting on this Monday, July 7. The meeting starts at 4:30 in City ... show more ›

Hey, Kansas Disc Fanatics --

Adding more holes at Warner Park is officially on the agenda of the Parks and Rec advisory board meeting on this Monday, July 7.

The meeting starts at 4:30 in City Hall (Poyntz & 12th Street, next to the fire station), but come when you can (disc golf is a few spots down on the agenda).

This is a big meeting for DFOK. The chances of getting 9 more holes at Warner could depend on whether or not people show up in support. Bring your friends along (even if they don't play disc golf yet). We hope to see you there!

Here's a link to the agenda, if you want to see it:

http://www.cityofmhk.com/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/3978

Reminder: Starting Tomorrow July 2nd, the Disc Fanatics of Kansas will be hosting the first of many experimental leagues. The first month is "Worst Lie July", consisting of three different formats th ... show more ›

Reminder: Starting Tomorrow July 2nd, the Disc Fanatics of Kansas will be hosting the first of many experimental leagues.
The first month is "Worst Lie July", consisting of three different formats that contain some sort of "Worst Lie" doubles rule.
Week #1 & #2: Teams must use their WORST drive (from the tee), then teammates "take turns" with ALTERNATING throws until they finish each hole.
Week #3 & #4: Teams use their BEST drive (from the tee), following that both teammates throw & must use the WORST lie of the two until they finish the hole.
Week #5: Full-On Worst Lie Week. Both teammates throw from the tee box & from their worst lie on the fairway.

Don't want to hurt your "personal stats" on discgolfscene.com? No problem, July's scores won't be entered into the web-site's scoring system. They will only be posted as "News" for the league. http://www.discgolfscene.com/leagues/Worst_Lie_July_2014_Doubles_League

Rick Petrie

(1). DFOK Doubles on Tuesday at Fairmont Park. (2). New Wednesday League, Worst Lie July Rules. (3). Future of Warner Park Project at City Parks Board Meeting. DFOK DOUBLES will continue for at lea ... show more ›

(1). DFOK Doubles on Tuesday at Fairmont Park. (2). New Wednesday League, Worst Lie July Rules. (3). Future of Warner Park Project at City Parks Board Meeting.

DFOK DOUBLES will continue for at least one more week at FAIRMONT Park on this Tuesday, July 1st. For further details, click on the following link to the official league page. http://www.discgolfscene.com/leagues/2014_DFOK_Doubles
DFOK WORST LIE JULY League starts this week, on Wednesday, July 3rd, at FAIRMONT Park. The basic rules for this league were finalized at this months DFOK Meeting (June 26). In brief, not every "worst lie" will actually be used through these league events, plus scores will only be posted on the league's "news" tab so as to not effect people's official "scoring, stats & records" on discgolfscene.com. For official league rules, click on the following link to the official league page. http://www.discgolfscene.com/leagues/Worst_Lie_July_2014_Doubles_League
WARNER PARK PROJECT MEETING is set to take place in July with the City of Manhattan. The subject of disc golf at Warner Park will be on the July 7th, 2014 agenda for the City of Manhattan Parks & Recreation Board Meeting. All disc golfers, plus anyone who supports disc golf in general, are encouraged to be in attendance. Look for more details soon from our club's designated Warner Park project manager, Jon Tveite. http://www.discgolfscene.com/clubs/Disc_Fanatics_of_Kansas/news

Sincerely, Rick Petrie

Wednesday, June 25th marked the end of the 2013-2014 DFOK Bag Tag & Points Leagues. A total of 565 Official BAG TAG League rounds were played, spanning over 8 months, with 66 total participants. Thes ... show more ›

Wednesday, June 25th marked the end of the 2013-2014 DFOK Bag Tag & Points Leagues.
A total of 565 Official BAG TAG League rounds were played, spanning over 8 months, with 66 total participants. These league rounds, including scheduled league events & casual rounds, took place on a total of 7 known courses, in 3 states (Kansas, Missouri & Oregon).

The Winners of the 2013-2014 DFOK WINTER Points Leagues were as follows: Scott Collins with 60 points in the Intermediate Division. Mitch Brenn & Mark Kewley with 58 points in the Advanced Division.
The Winners of the 2013-2014 DFOK SUMMER Points League were as follows: Allan Fox with 140 points in the Intermediate Division. Mark Kewley with 77 points in the Advanced Division.
All of the above described winners will receive a small prize to reward them for their accomplishment. Stay tuned for final details.

Thanks to all who participated, and all new friendships made & continued, during these 2013-2014 Bag Tag & Points Leagues seasons.

Sincerely, Rick Petrie

TUESDAY (6/24): DFOK Doubles League at Fairmont Park, 5:45 Start Time. It's temporary location during the Country Stampede at Tuttle Creek. WEDNESDAY (6/25): DFOK Bag Tag & Points League at Warner Pa ... show more ›

TUESDAY (6/24): DFOK Doubles League at Fairmont Park, 5:45 Start Time. It's temporary location during the Country Stampede at Tuttle Creek.
WEDNESDAY (6/25): DFOK Bag Tag & Points League at Warner Park, 5:45 Start Time. The FINAL ROUND of the 2013-2014 Season.
THURSDAY (6/26): DFOK Monthly Meeting at the Manhattan Public Library, 5:45 Start Time. The meeting room is the Friends Room, on the 2nd floor (towards the back).

DFOK DOUBLES LEAGUE: Starting this Tuesday (6/17), the DFOK Doubles League (aka Tuttle Tuesdays) will be moved for a minimum of 3 weeks to Fairmont Park. This temporary move is due to the Country Stam ... show more ›

DFOK DOUBLES LEAGUE: Starting this Tuesday (6/17), the DFOK Doubles League (aka Tuttle Tuesdays) will be moved for a minimum of 3 weeks to Fairmont Park. This temporary move is due to the Country Stampede making the Tuttle Creek course un-playable for multiple weeks. The tentative date for returning to Tuttle Creek course is set for Tuesday, July 8th. For more Tuttle Tuesday news & final decisions, check the official league page here --> http://www.discgolfscene.com/leagues/2014_DFOK_Doubles
DFOK BAG TAG & POINTS LEAGUES: As per the pre-determined schedule, there's only two weeks remaining in the 2013-2014 DFOK Bag Tag League and Points League (aka Warner Wednesdays). Thus the conclusion of the official league round on Wednesday evening, June 25th, will also mark the final time players can compete for their current DFOK Bag Tags. For more detailed information about league rules & prizes check the official league page here --> (read the "About this League" section)
UPCOMING DFOK TEST LEAGUES: Please make plans to attend one of the upcoming DFOK Fun / Test Leagues this summer & fall. The first of said leagues starts on WEDNESDAY JULY 2ND AT FAIRMONT PARK. The first to be played will be known as "Worst Lie July". It will be a doubles league with a twist. Fore more details check the official league page here --> http://www.discgolfscene.com/leagues/Worst_Lie_July_2014_Doubles_League
DFOK MONTHLY MEETING: The June 2014 DFOK Meeting is coming up in a couple weeks. It is set to take place at it's usual time & place: The last Thursday of the month, JUNE 26th at the Manhattan Public Library Friends Room (upstairs) at 5:45pm. Many pressing items will be discussed & direction/action to be taken on many items will be decided. Please try to attend.
Once again, thanks to all who participate in and help run our club events. Onward & Upward!
Sincerely, Rick Petrie

Congratulations once last time to all of our winners of Dynamic Discs gear at recent DFOK Events. There were 16 opportunities to win, with the 14 players listed below winning something by the time it ... show more ›

Congratulations once last time to all of our winners of Dynamic Discs gear at recent DFOK Events. There were 16 opportunities to win, with the 14 players listed below winning something by the time it was over.

Justin Neely
Nick Samuelson
Grant Wisdom
Rob Adams
Shawn Samuelson
Rob Belyea
Logan Neises
Kevin "RevKev" Clark
Scott Collins
Mitch Brenn
JP McVey
Andy Garrett
Alan Fox
Eric Weeden

Thanks again to everyone for participating. Feel free to thank Chris "Smitty" Smith at Dynamic Discs ( [email redacted] ) for helping make this happen.

1. WARNER PHASE II UP-DATE: Jon Tveite presented a letter he drafted to send to the City of Manhattan Parks Board. The letter is regarding the Warner Park Phase II Project on behalf of DFOK. A few mi ... show more ›

1. WARNER PHASE II UP-DATE:
Jon Tveite presented a letter he drafted to send to the City of Manhattan Parks Board. The letter is regarding the Warner Park Phase II Project on behalf of DFOK. A few minor edits were discussed. Jon will present the revised letter to the Parks Board requesting DFOK be on the July 7th Meeting Agenda.

2. LEAGUE UPDATES & PLANNING: (see below for future leagues)
BAG TAG & POINTS LEAGUE: League ends in June. Tags for sale through last week of league, 100 tag cap. Rick Petrie presented the current balance of $324.06, after $5.94 reimbursement for card stock for scorecards. (66 tags x $5 ea. = $330.00 - $5.94 = $324.06).
DFOK DOUBLES: See Rev Kev's notes at http://www.discgolfscene.com/leagues/2014_DFOK_Doubles

3. BASKET ROTATION COMMITTEE UP-DATES:
Warner: No update.
Fairmont: 1. Move baskets once per week when DFOK Doubles is temporarily moved to Fairmont (June/July). 2. Rick to donate time & materials to make one more steel cover (for #2 pin placement).

4. CLUB MISSION & BYLAWS, LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE, FINANCIAL STANDARDS, ETC.
Much discussion took place about ways to get more of the local players involved in DFOK admin. & meetings, outreach to new/beginner players, continue to improve DFOK financial documentation & processes.

5. OTHER TOPICS, TIME PERMITTING.
Most of this time was spent discussing topics in the following two categories.
(A) Hosting fun/test league formats from July to October of 2014.
(B) Options for, and benefits of, starting Annual DFOK Club Memberships in 2015.
The following Test / Fun league formats for DFOK to host in the upcoming months have been set:
JULY: "Worst Lie July" (Doubles league with a twist. You play the worst lie, as determined by the other team on your card).
AUGUST: "Triples with Validation" (Like standard doubles but with 3 person teams. Twist is 2 team members must make the last shot to close out a hole).
SEPTEMBER: "Super Class September" (Participants can only use PDGA Approved Super Class discs).
OCTOBER: "Awkward October" (Week 1: Cali League, Week 2: CTP League, Week 3: CTP League, Week 4: Ace Race League, Week 5: Ace Race League).
Note: A "virtual bag tag league" / "on-line only" test season will be conducted from September thru October. (I'll explain later)
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER: Focus on getting the details of the First Annual, 2015 DFOK Club Memberships ironed out.

DFOK members in attendance: Jon Tveite, Mark Kewley, Rob Belyea & me (Rick Petrie).

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

See the DFOK Doubles League News page ( http://www.discgolfscene.com/leagues/2014_DFOK_Doubles) for updated league information regarding the following topics. 1. Upcoming temporary re-location of tha ... show more ›

See the DFOK Doubles League News page ( http://www.discgolfscene.com/leagues/2014_DFOK_Doubles) for updated league information regarding the following topics.
1. Upcoming temporary re-location of that league during the Country Stampede use of the River Pond area.
2. Clarification of official league "Cali" Rules of play.

MAY DFOK Meeting: TOMORROW Night (Thursday) Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Ave., Friends Meeting Room (upstairs). 5:45pm to 8:00pm (end time approx.) Agenda Items: 1. Warner Phase II U ... show more ›

MAY DFOK Meeting: TOMORROW Night (Thursday)

Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Ave., Friends Meeting Room (upstairs).
5:45pm to 8:00pm (end time approx.)

Agenda Items:
1. Warner Phase II Up-Date.
2. League Updates & planning.
3. Basket Rotation Committee Up-Dates.
4. Club Mission & Bylaws, Leadership Structure, Financial Standards, etc.
5. Other Topics, Time Permitting.

MAY DFOK Meeting: Thursday, May 29th. Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Ave., Friends Meeting Room (upstairs). 5:45pm to 8:00pm (end time approx.) Agenda Items: 1. Club Mission & Bylaws, ... show more ›

MAY DFOK Meeting: Thursday, May 29th.

Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Ave., Friends Meeting Room (upstairs).
5:45pm to 8:00pm (end time approx.)

Agenda Items:
1. Club Mission & Bylaws, Leadership Structure, Financial Standards, etc.
2. League Updates.
3. Basket Rotation Committee Up-Dates.
4. Warner Phase II Up-Date.
5. Other Topics, Time Permitting.

DFOK Monthly Meetings are open to the public. Hope to see you there.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

Didn't end up with enough (or any) gear from Sunday's Little Apple Open? Well you are in luck. Smitty with Dynamic Discs donated some gear to spice up our DFOK league nights. Yep. Can't make it this ... show more ›

Didn't end up with enough (or any) gear from Sunday's Little Apple Open? Well you are in luck.
Smitty with Dynamic Discs donated some gear to spice up our DFOK league nights. Yep.
Can't make it this Tuesday or Wednesday? You are in luck there too. We should be able to spread this stuff out for a few weeks. (Feel the hype).
See you soon,
Rick

We need some folks to staff the DFOK table at "Get Around 2 It" this Thursday, May 1, from 5-8pm. The event will be back at Blue Earth Plaza again this year, down in the redevelopment area south o ... show more ›

We need some folks to staff the DFOK table at "Get Around 2 It" this Thursday, May 1, from 5-8pm.

The event will be back at Blue Earth Plaza again this year, down in the redevelopment area south of downtown. We will answer questions about disc golf and DFOK, and hopefully, if we have enough room, we can give people the chance to do some putting.

I still need to find out where we are stationed, exactly, before we'll know what we can do, but I would appreciate it people would let me know that they can be there. You don't have to stay the whole time.

This is a good, well-attended event. A couple of years ago, our presence played a key role in getting the expansion at Fairmont started.

So please let me know if you can help, and keep an eye out for more information soon.

Jon (785) 313-0345

With a rainy day ahead of us, I thought I'd remind people of our weather rules for the Wednesday league events. Tonight's league event will take place if it is just raining. However, as per offic ... show more ›

With a rainy day ahead of us, I thought I'd remind people of our weather rules for the Wednesday league events.
Tonight's league event will take place if it is just raining.

However, as per official league rules, "League events may be canceled due to dangerous weather conditions. Cancellations will be based on Severe Weather WARNINGS issued by the National Weather Service."
In other words, if our area is going to be under a Severe Weather Warning during league tonight, league will be cancelled.

I will post said Cancellation here if & when a Weather Warning occurs.

April DFOK Meeting: This Thursday, April 24th. Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Ave., Friends Meeting Room (upstairs). 5:45pm to 8:00pm (end time approx.) Agenda Items: 1. Club Mission & B ... show more ›

April DFOK Meeting: This Thursday, April 24th.
Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Ave., Friends Meeting Room (upstairs).
5:45pm to 8:00pm (end time approx.)

Agenda Items:
1. Club Mission & Bylaws, Leadership Structure, Financial Standards, etc.
2. League Updates.
3. Basket Rotation Committee Up-Dates.
4. Warner Phase II Up-Date.
5. Get Around 2 It Event Planning.
6. Other Topics, Time Permitting.

DFOK Monthly Meetings are open to the public. Hope to see you there.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

1. CLUB MISSION & BYLAWS, LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE, FINANCIAL STANDARDS, ETC. A draft “Mission Statement” was presented by Rick. Members in attendance provided feedback on the draft. The topi ... show more ›

1. CLUB MISSION & BYLAWS, LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE, FINANCIAL STANDARDS, ETC.
A draft “Mission Statement” was presented by Rick. Members in attendance provided feedback on the draft. The topic will be revisited next month. Establishing & documenting a concise list of “DFOK Standard Operating Procedures” list was suggested by Rick. The concept of a list came up as a way to quickly get our procedures in writing, in a brief & concise list form, until we establish official bylaws. This could help prevent future communication problems. Multiple “Financial Standards” were also discussed. At this point, all financial standards are associated to specific DFOK Leagues, rather than with the general operation of the club. However, in future years this will need to change if/when the club provides “club membership” options & benefits (beyond the current league memberships).
2. FAIRMONT CONSTRUCTION UPDATE.
A lot of progress has been made, by the Riley County Parks staff, on installing the permanent tee sign posts & signs in the last few weeks. To date, all but 7 of the 18 are installed. Riley County staff is scheduled to finish installing the tee signs & posts, plus the remaining 7 concrete tee pads this week (weather permitting of course). Lets cross our fingers no freak snow storms, or other emergency projects, affect their schedule before they finish at Fairmont Park.
3. LEAGUE UPDATES.
TWO amendments were proposed to the DFOK Bag Tag League rules. The 1st amendment was to begin issuing the DFOK Tags in sequential order after tag #50. The original rules were set to issue tags 51 thru 100 by random draw. It was moved & seconded to vote on the proposed amendment. The proposed change passed by a vote of 6-0 in favor of amending that rule. The 2nd amendment was to begin randomly grouping players at the weekly league by their division. Thus players would only play with people in their same division (Intermediate & Advanced). Much discussion took place about this topic. No motion was presented in favor of said change, thus no vote was taken. Also of note, at each DFOK Monthly Meeting, a Bag Tag League financial up-date will be provided.
MULTIPLE amendments were proposed to the DFOK Doubles League. Only the following were moved & seconded, then voted upon. The 1st Amendment was to publish an official League Payout Schedule (document) so players know what they will win based on their finishing place at a given league night. It was moved & seconded to vote on the proposed amendment. The proposed passed by a vote of 6-0 in favor of officially publishing said document. The 2nd Amendment was to establish an official weekly Player Sign-In Sheet to be used for this league (a master list, not to replace the scorecards). Many items to be recorded on said Sign-In Sheet were discussed. The information most discussed were as follows; Player’s name & e-mail address, paid status on that night’s Ace Fund (Y / N), current running total for Ace Fund, and number of participants present that night. It was moved & seconded to vote on the proposed amendment. The proposed change passed by a vote of 6-0 in favor of creating an official said document.
Reasoning discussed regarding the need for above described documents were (1) to document financial status if we were receive an inquiry from a player OR non-player, (2) to help participants better understand their risk/reward each night.
Potential Future Agenda Items for the DFOK Doubles League: Documentation/clarification of “Cali” rules, determine procedure for year end unclaimed Ace Fund balance.
4. COURSE BASKET ROTATION COMMITTEE(S).
Multiple people proposed to establish official club “Committees” to rotate baskets at the Warner Park & Fairmont Park disc golf courses. At this point, we have the privilege/responsibility to alternate pin placements when we decide. With the recent increase of pin placements, an increased number of volunteers are needed to helP. It was proposed to create one Basket Rotation Committee for Warner Park & one for Fairmont Park to move baskets Once Per Month. It was moved & seconded to vote on the proposed amendment. The proposed creation of above described committees, and to move the baskets one per month, passed by a vote of 6-0 in favor. Volunteers for each committee were as follows; Warner: Rick, Jon, Bill, Alan. Fairmont: Mark, Alan, Adam (by proxy), Rick (when needed).
5. WARNER PHASE II.
Jon provided an update on the club’s goal to work with the City of Manhattan to finish the Warner Park disc golf course project (18 holes). Jon is drafting a letter to send to the City requesting to be on an upcoming Manhattan Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting agenda. More information will be provided at next months meeting.
6. OTHER TOPICS, TIME PERMITTING.
It was discussed and agreed upon (with no voting needed) for DFOK to once again have a "disc golf booth" at the (6th annual) “Get Around 2 It!” event. The event is hosted by the Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau to help people “discover all the great attractions, businesses and opportunities that await you in The Little Apple!” The event is scheduled for Thursday, on May 1st, at the Blue Earth Plaza. The K-State Disc Golf Club, may team up with DFOK to co-host the booth. More information will be provided at a later date.

DFOK members in attendance: Bill Pryor, Jon Tveite, Josh Carroll, Alan Fox, Mark Kewley, Daisuke Takahashi, & me (Rick Petrie).

Please keep in mind that the above text is a summary from my notes regarding the March 6th DFOK Meeting. They are not to be confused with official Minutes from the meeting. Official minutes will need to be reviewed, adjusted, and then approved at the next meeting.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

This months DFOK Meeting: Thursday, March 27th. (in 2 days). Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Ave., Friends Meeting Room (upstairs). 5:45pm to 8:00pm Agenda Items: 1. Club Mission & Bylaws, ... show more ›

This months DFOK Meeting: Thursday, March 27th. (in 2 days).
Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Ave., Friends Meeting Room (upstairs).
5:45pm to 8:00pm
Agenda Items:
1. Club Mission & Bylaws, Leadership Structure, Financial Standards, etc.
2. Fairmont Construction Update.
3. League Updates.
4. Course Basket Rotation Committee(s).
5. Warner Phase II / Other City Facility.
6. Other Topics, Time Permitting.
Note: With such a large agenda, not all items will be fully resolved... but we'll do our best.
DFOK Meetings are open to the public. Hope to see you there.
Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

Please consider attending next Thursday's Monthly DFOK Meeting. As previously announced, the DFOK Monthly Meetings will take place on the last Thursday of each month. March Meeting: Manhattan Public ... show more ›

Please consider attending next Thursday's Monthly DFOK Meeting. As previously announced, the DFOK Monthly Meetings will take place on the last Thursday of each month.
March Meeting: Manhattan Public Library (629 Poyntz Ave.), Friends Meeting Room (upstairs)
5:45pm to 8:00pm (end time approx.)
I will publish an agenda a couple times this week. Feel free to send me a message requesting something be added to the agenda.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

Warner Wednesdays are back! PLAY STARTS TOMORROW NIGHT at 5:30pm, March 12, 2014 Check out the 2013-2014 DFOK Summer Points League page here --> http://www.discgolfscene.com/leagues/2013_2014_DF ... show more ›

Warner Wednesdays are back!

PLAY STARTS TOMORROW NIGHT at 5:30pm, March 12, 2014

Check out the 2013-2014 DFOK Summer Points League page here --> http://www.discgolfscene.com/leagues/2013_2014_DFOK_SUMMER_Points_League
Plus the existing 2013-2014 Bag Tag League page here --> http://www.discgolfscene.com/leagues/2013_2014_DFOK_Bag_Tag_League

The following items were discussed at March 6th (Thursday) DFOK meeting. Approx. 20 minutes were spent on each item, with some items being voted on regarding how to proceed as a Club. These items were ... show more ›

The following items were discussed at March 6th (Thursday) DFOK meeting. Approx. 20 minutes were spent on each item, with some items being voted on regarding how to proceed as a Club. These items were not necessarily discussed in this order either.
1. It was proposed, discussed, and then voted on to have regular monthly meetings on the Last THURSDAY of Every Month. The motion passed 4-0 in favor. Thus the next DFOK meeting is Thursday, March 27th.
2. More time was spent working on our club Mission, Bylaws, Leadership Structure, Financial Standards, etc. Two points of interest are to (A) document what has already been agreed upon in previous meetings, and (B) further think through additional documented needs. A draft document was reviewed to spark topics of conversation. A motion passed 3-0 in favor continuing this work at the Mar. 27 DFOK meeting.
3. An update on the DFOK’s Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course project was provided by Rick Petrie. Tee sign posts are being installed, a few non-concrete tee pads have been “slipping away from their intended location” (3, 7, 8 to name a few). On Mar. 11th, Riley County Parks will be asking for the funds from the Riley County Parks Board, to build the remaining 7 concrete tee pads. Exact install date is not known.
4. The Summer Points League will begin Wednesday night, March 12th, rather than “taking a week off”. As earlier decided (Nov. 2013), the Summer Points League will take place at Warner Park.
5. Warner Park Phase II Project was discussed at length. Major items discussed were the (A) project history, (B) park geographic boundaries, and (C) potential political approaches for moving forward. Jon volunteered to draft a letter to send to the City parks department, then to post the draft document to our DFOK Google Group for review.
6. The DFOK Doubles League was discussed at length. Topics discussed included (A) potential league format changes & (B) potential for generating funds for new equipment at the River Pond course. A motion passed 4-0 in favor of finalizing league rules at the Mar. 27 DFOK meeting.
7. A motion passed 4-0 in favor of hosting a DFOK Club table/booth, for the 4th year, at the upcoming “Get Around 2 It” event. This event is set to take place on May 1st, hosted by the Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau, located at the Blue Earth Plaza in downtown Manhattan.
8. The club web-site, dfok.us, will remain in place for another year until we determine if it is needed. Thus far, Mark Kewley has paid for this site to be up & running. Rick Petrie offered to help pay for the next subscription fee, is it is under consideration to be / not to be supported by DFOK funds.
9. An update on Alan Fox’s Tuttle Creek State Park River Pond project was provided. Many options & ideas were discussed; however no official motions were made.
DFOK members in attendance: Jon Tveite, Mark Kewley, & Rick Petrie at start. Mitchell Brenn & Alan Fox joined the meeting in progress, at different times. (Thus not all of the voting numbers make sense)
Please keep in mind that the above text is a summary from my notes regarding the March 6th DFOK Meeting. They are not to be confused with official Minutes from the meeting. Official minutes will need to be reviewed, adjusted, and then approved at the next meeting.

Manhattan Public Library (629 Poyntz Ave.), Friends Meeting Room (upstairs) 5:45 to 8:00 (end time approx.) Agenda Items: 1. Club Mission & Bylaws, Leadership Structure, Committees, Financial Sta ... show more ›

Manhattan Public Library (629 Poyntz Ave.), Friends Meeting Room (upstairs)
5:45 to 8:00 (end time approx.)

Agenda Items:
1. Club Mission & Bylaws, Leadership Structure, Committees, Financial Standards, etc.
2. Fairmont Construction Update (signs & pads).
3. Spring "Points" League.
4. "Tuttle Tuesday" Doubles League.
5. Warner Phase II Project
6. Other Topics Time Permitting (Tuttle Creek Project?).
Note: With such a large agenda, not all items will be fully resolved... but we'll do our best.

Please try to find time to attend.

Hope to see you there.
Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

The Bag Tag & Points League events are CANCELED (until further notice) for this Sunday, March 3rd 2014! As per official league rules, "League events may be canceled due to dangerous weather conditi ... show more ›

The Bag Tag & Points League events are CANCELED (until further notice) for this Sunday, March 3rd 2014!

As per official league rules, "League events may be canceled due to dangerous weather conditions. Cancellations will be based on Severe Weather WARNINGS issued by the National Weather Service."
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm WARNING for Saturday 6pm through Midnight Sunday Night for the Manhattan area. http://forecast.weather.gov/hazards/?wfo=top Thus league is canceled this Sunday.
Be save out there!

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

Since we only have 2 weeks of Glow League left we have decided that we are gonna play 18 holes of glow out at Tuttle Creek this Tuesday. starting at 630 be there between 6 & 615 so we can get signed i ... show more ›

Since we only have 2 weeks of Glow League left we have decided that we are gonna play 18 holes of glow out at Tuttle Creek this Tuesday. starting at 630 be there between 6 & 615 so we can get signed in and get things started. I have played glow at Tuttle numerous times and it is a blast. So come join the fun!

With the Ribbon Cutting & Ice Bowl right around the corner, Riley County will be sending multiple workers to Fairmont over the next couple days. Please be sure to make room for them as they work to f ... show more ›

With the Ribbon Cutting & Ice Bowl right around the corner, Riley County will be sending multiple workers to Fairmont over the next couple days. Please be sure to make room for them as they work to finish up what's on their to-do list.

The most important part is as follows: They plan to "re-grade" the gravel disc golf parking lot... If you head to Fairmont Park on Friday please do not park in disc golf parking lot, especially if you see large equipment working on the parking lot.

Thanks,
Rick

TUTTLE CREEK March 1st disc golf tourney towards new baskets at Tuttle. Playing 2 rounds $20 entry fee. Half of every entry goes towards baskets other half will go into the prize pool for 1st ... show more ›

TUTTLE CREEK March 1st disc golf tourney towards new baskets at Tuttle.

Playing 2 rounds $20 entry fee.

Half of every entry goes towards baskets other half will go into the prize pool for 1st and 2nd in each division (more or less depending on players in division)

Check in/ Registration 9-10.

Players meeting at 10

First round tee off at 10:30

Dig out your favorite disc golf gear & clothing! The Manhattan Mercury (newspaper) is scheduled to be in attendance at our usual Sunday League event this weekend, Feb. 16th at Fairmont Park. They wi ... show more ›

Dig out your favorite disc golf gear & clothing!
The Manhattan Mercury (newspaper) is scheduled to be in attendance at our usual Sunday League event this weekend, Feb. 16th at Fairmont Park.
They will be attending our DFOK League to do some background work in anticipation of the upcoming Fairmont Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Ice Bowl event. There will be one reporter on-site to conduct some player interviews & get a feel for our organization. They are also sending a photographer to capture some images of our sport.
An opportunity like this, to promote disc golf, does not come up very often in our community. Plus a couple good articles in the local newspaper could go a long way to shape future projects too! With that in mind, let's do our best to have a large turnout, get there a little early, follow all the park rules (just as usual), and last but not least be ready to share your story with them as great ambassadors for the sport.
Until then, start thinking of all the positive experiences you've had playing disc golf. Think of examples of how it has changed your life... I know it has... be ready to share those stories with them.

See you soon!

Sincerly,
Rick Petrie

p.s.
If you want to be interviewed, be sure to let me know & I'll see what I can do.

Registration is now ONLINE for the 2014 LCM Ice Bowl & Fairmont Park Course Expansion Ribbon Cutting! This special combined event will be Saturday, February 22nd, 2014 at Fairmont Park. The tourname ... show more ›

Registration is now ONLINE for the 2014 LCM Ice Bowl & Fairmont Park Course Expansion Ribbon Cutting!
This special combined event will be Saturday, February 22nd, 2014 at Fairmont Park.
The tournament is co-hosted by LCM and DFOK.

Please go to: http://ksulcm.org/f/docs/IceBowl.html

to Pre-Register. The first 50 players to register and pay will receive a tournament disc.

PLEDGE FORMS are available at the same site. Please note that this year, we will not be accepting food donations AS YOUR ENTRY FEE. Food and Cash donations will be accepted TOWARD INCENTIVE PRIZES FOR FUNDRAISING, and the top three fundraisers will receive prizes roughly equivalent to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each division. Last year's top fundraiser brought in more than 100 dollars/pounds of food! So... Get out there and start gathering pledges. REMEMBER, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO COLLECT PLEDGES IN ADVANCE AND BRING ALL CASH AND FOOD DONATIONS TO CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION!

The Disc Fanatics of Kansas, the Manhattan area disc golf club, extends an open invitation to attend the February 22nd, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course Remodel & Expansi ... show more ›

The Disc Fanatics of Kansas, the Manhattan area disc golf club, extends an open invitation to attend the February 22nd, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course Remodel & Expansion Project.
This event will include an unveiling of the new course signage, plus recognition of course sponsors, fundraising team, course design team, and people who have worked on building the course. Last but not least, we will have a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to commemorate the event.
After the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, there will be a charity disc golf tournament to benefit the Flint Hills Bread Basket. The tournament, called an “Ice Bowl”, will be co-hosted by the Lutheran Campus Ministry at KSU and the Disc Fanatics of Kansas disc golf club. The “Ice Bowl” disc golf tournament is part of a nationwide collection of disc golf events that are held each winter with an overall mission of raising funds to fight hunger. All interested parties are welcome to participate in the tournament.
The schedule for the day’s events is as follows;
Ribbon Cutting Schedule:
10:30am – 11:30am: Meet & Greet for Sponsors, County Officials, Players, etc.
11:30am – 12:00pm: Recognition Comments & Course Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

Tournament Schedule:
10:30am – 11:50am: Player Registration & Check-In (pre-registration recommended)
12:00pm – 12:20pm: Players Meeting.
12:30pm: Tournament Play Begins.
The tournament will consist of one round of 18 holes with a shot-gun start. For more information about the tournament & to get pre-registered go to the Lutheran Campus Ministry web-site, http://ksulcm.org.
Please consider attending this unique event. It should be a good time for people of all ages.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

P.S., I realize this isn't exactly "new news"... but the above text is something I had to type up for Riley County & the Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau for circulation in their offices. Considering it contains a lot of good information, I thought I'd post it here verbatim.

I forgot to mention this at league: Tomorrow, Monday the 20th will be a workday at Fairmont. I know this is short notice. Rick & I talked at work this week about cleaning some things up for the I ... show more ›

I forgot to mention this at league:

Tomorrow, Monday the 20th will be a workday at Fairmont. I know this is short notice. Rick & I talked at work this week about cleaning some things up for the Ice Bowl / Fairmont Disc Golf Course Expansion Dedication on February 22nd.

If you can help, please join us 10:00 - 2:00. We will be cleaning up holes 2 & 7.

If enough people show up, we could move some baskets too.

The 3rd Annual LCM Ice Bowl Charity Disc Golf Tournament and Fairmont Park Course Expansion and Dedication will be Saturday, February 22nd at Fairmont Park. Once again, players will be given the oppo ... show more ›

The 3rd Annual LCM Ice Bowl Charity Disc Golf Tournament and Fairmont Park Course Expansion and Dedication will be Saturday, February 22nd at Fairmont Park. Once again, players will be given the opportunity to compete for prizes by raising pledges for the Flint Hills Breadbasket. Pledge Forms and tournament information are now available at KSULCM.ORG. The Pre-Registration link is currently dead, but will be up and working this coming Tuesday.

Get started on your pledging now!

Even though the severe weather warning officially starts later in the day http://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=KSZ022&warncounty=KSC161&firewxzone=KSZ022&local_place1=8+Miles+E+Riley+KS& ... show more ›

Even though the severe weather warning officially starts later in the day http://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=KSZ022&warncounty=KSC161&firewxzone=KSZ022&local_place1=8+Miles+E+Riley+KS&product1=Wind+Chill+Warning#.Usl8UjiA3cs , it is still going to be around -5 wind chill at 1:30.

I would suggest skipping bag tag & points league this week for safety. What do you think?

Mark

I just wanted to remind everyone that there is no Glow league tonight because of new years eve. I want to wish everyone a safe and happy new year drinking all the happy fluids possible but be safe. Be ... show more ›

I just wanted to remind everyone that there is no Glow league tonight because of new years eve. I want to wish everyone a safe and happy new year drinking all the happy fluids possible but be safe. Been a great year of disc golf and gonna celebrate this upcoming year like its my job! I will be playing fairmont at 415 today if anyone would like to join.

Fox out!

Just a friendly little reminder, tomorrow is the scheduled Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course workday. The focus will be to further cut back the little branches, stumps, etc. in the expansion area so as ... show more ›

Just a friendly little reminder, tomorrow is the scheduled Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course workday.
The focus will be to further cut back the little branches, stumps, etc. in the expansion area so as complete the intended fairway designs, haul out & pile up the already fallen brush (along #2 & #6), plus any other items that may arise.
9:00am start, but come & go as you wish...

Mark your calendars for Saturday Dec. 14th, from 9am until late afternoon, for a chance to further enhance the Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course. The primary goal of this workday will be to prune back ... show more ›

Mark your calendars for Saturday Dec. 14th, from 9am until late afternoon, for a chance to further enhance the Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course.

The primary goal of this workday will be to prune back vegetation along multiple fairways in the front nine. Do you have a branch or two that are driving your c-r-a-z-y? This will be a great time to point them out to everyone, then work on fixing the problem. Have a strong opinion of exactly where some remaining Tee boxes should be built? Come on out!

Yes, it may be a little cool. However, now that all the bugs are gone and the leaves have fallen, the time is right.

Stay tuned here for further details.

Just in case some people are interested in playing some glow rounds. On Tuesdays starting at 630 PM we play night golf using flashlights to illuminate the baskets and use LED lights, glow sticks, and ... show more ›

Just in case some people are interested in playing some glow rounds. On Tuesdays starting at 630 PM we play night golf using flashlights to illuminate the baskets and use LED lights, glow sticks, and glow in the dark discs what ever you can think of to light up your discs.$5 and I will have them at league night each week. Last time we played all 18 but due to the weather change and getting colder and snowy/rainy/icey we will just be playing the back 9. Some nights we will play the back 9 twice, or rounds playing basket to basket, and some even playing a safari round which is play the first hole normal whoever wins gets to pick which basket we shoot to next, no matter the distance. Makes it for a lot of fun and a lot of different ways to play the same course. It's a good time and a great chance to play disc golf at night and with a fun group of guys, yeah it might be could but that's half the fun of a Winter Glow League. Bring $1 each week to pay towards the lighting of the baskets (batteries and flashlights) and each night we have an optional CTP (Closest to the pin) hole for a $1 closest to the pin on the designated hole gets the pot.

This Sunday (11/17) is the START of the 2013-2014 DFOK Bag Tag & Points League! Come to Fairmont Park by 1:15pm to sign up & pay up ($5). The players meeting will begin promptly at 1:30pm For more d ... show more ›

This Sunday (11/17) is the START of the 2013-2014 DFOK Bag Tag & Points League!
Come to Fairmont Park by 1:15pm to sign up & pay up ($5). The players meeting will begin promptly at 1:30pm
For more detailed league information, check out the official pages (see links below).

http://www.discgolfscene.com/leagues/2013_2014_DFOK_Bag_Tag_League
http://www.discgolfscene.com/leagues/2013_2014_DFOK_WINTER_Points_League

DFOK MEETING. Tuesday November 19th, Manhattan Public Library (629 Poyntz Ave.), Grousebeck Meeting Room (upstairs) 5:45 to 8:00 (end time approx.) Agenda Items: 1. Begin work of establishing of ... show more ›

DFOK MEETING. Tuesday November 19th,
Manhattan Public Library (629 Poyntz Ave.), Grousebeck Meeting Room (upstairs)
5:45 to 8:00 (end time approx.)

Agenda Items:
1. Begin work of establishing official DFOK organizational structure, goals, mission, etc.
2. Discuss schedules, procedures, etc, associated to alternating/rotating baskets.
3. Misc. course refinement discussion... (exact information to be announced later).
4. Other Topics Time Permitting.

This meeting will be the (re)start some very important things that will shape the future of DFOK.
With that in mind, please try to find time to attend.

Hope to see you there.

Sincerely,

Rick Petrie

A public reception will be held for finalists for the position of Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Manhattan from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Monday in the City Commission Room at City Hall, 110 ... show more ›

A public reception will be held for finalists for the position of Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Manhattan from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Monday in the City Commission Room at City Hall, 1101 Poyntz Avenue.

Each candidate will provide a brief introductory statement followed by informal introductions and questions. The reception is hosted by the City of Manhattan, and members of the public are invited and encouraged to attend and visit with the candidates.

Chris Curtis, Recreation Superintendent for the City of Salina
Eddie Eastes, City of Manhattan (interim Director of Parks and Recreation)
Stephen Herrig, Blue Valley Recreation Commission in Overland Park
Mike Lueck, Director of Parks and Facility Services in Hutchinson

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The Above information is directly from the City of Manhattan regarding hiring a new Director of Parks & Recreation for the City. (Not to be confused with Riley County & Fairmont).

Considering the large amount of planning and political hoops associated with working on the Warner Park course, it could be beneficial for us to have handful of disc golfers attend this event.

We wouldn't really even have to speak, unless called upon. Just making an appearance would help (yes, some of us are recognized as DG enthusiasts)... thus we'd make an impression on the City Officials in attendance that we're still very much interested in the future of DG in the City.

Hope to see yo there.

Rick

UPCOMING DFOK LEAGUES: Another beautify fall season is upon us, and of course winter is right around the corner. However, don't pack away your disc golf equipment for the winter. A couple official D ... show more ›

UPCOMING DFOK LEAGUES:
Another beautify fall season is upon us, and of course winter is right around the corner.
However, don't pack away your disc golf equipment for the winter. A couple official DFOK leagues are about to kick off.

The first is the return of the DFOK Winter Glow League. This year the Glow League will be held on Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm at Fairmont Park.
For more details click here ---> http://www.discgolfscene.com/leagues/2013_2014_DFOK_WINTER_GLOW_League

The second & third are the return of the combined DFOK Points League and DFOK Bag Tag League. These leagues will take place (simultaneously) on Sunday afternoons at 1:30pm at Fairmont Park throughout the winter months. Then in the spring of 2014, this league will move it's events to Wednesday nights at Warner Park.
For more details click on the links below:
http://www.discgolfscene.com/leagues/2013_2014_DFOK_Bag_Tag_League
http://www.discgolfscene.com/leagues/2013_2014_DFOK_WINTER_Points_League

FAIRMONT COURSE CONSTRUCTION:
The official & permanent disc golf signage is still a work in progress. The map & sponsor artwork is completed for all of the 18 tee signs, plus a new "main sign". The project now rests in the hands of the Riley County Parks staff members and the sign contractor. They have started building the frame for the new main sign, however they have not started working on the tee signs.

Also, Riley County Parks has the required funds & approvals to build the remaining 9 concrete tee pads sometime in the near future. An exact date (or season) is unknown as of right now.

Stay tuned here for the latest on the progress of that project.


Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

Shout out to Alan Fox for his time & effort spent at Fairmont Park today. As part of the Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course Expansion project, a third (long) pin placement was installed on fairway #6. ... show more ›

Shout out to Alan Fox for his time & effort spent at Fairmont Park today.
As part of the Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course Expansion project, a third (long) pin placement was installed on fairway #6. However, prior to today it was not playable due to a few nasty brush piles that needed to be removed.
Alan found time today to work on moving the necessary brush piles in order to make this third pin placement playable just as it was designed.
In other words, you can look forward to seeing long #6 in place very soon!

A quick follow-up meeting will take place tomorrow night in order to address one specific item. Who: You What: Finalize the details for the upcoming DFOK Bag Tag & Points League. When: Thursday, ... show more ›

A quick follow-up meeting will take place tomorrow night in order to address one specific item.

Who: You
What: Finalize the details for the upcoming DFOK Bag Tag & Points League.
When: Thursday, October 3rd, at 5:30pm
Where: Manhattan City Park. Poyntz Ave Shelter (directly across from 1215 Poyntz Ave).
How: This is an open air facility but it should work fine for the this meeting (no technology needed).

Hope to see you there.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

Not all of the necessary DFOK agenda item on last week's meeting were resolved. Thus this Thursday evening a "follow-up" meeting will take place. The exact time and meeting place has yet to be de ... show more ›

Not all of the necessary DFOK agenda item on last week's meeting were resolved.
Thus this Thursday evening a "follow-up" meeting will take place.

The exact time and meeting place has yet to be determined. The appropriate start time will be 5:45ish, location will be centrally located.

Stay tuned for final details.

Thanks,
Rick

DFOK MEETING. Tomorrow Night, Thursday Sept. 26th. 5:30pm Manhattan Public Library (629 Poyntz Ave.), Grousebeck Meeting Room (upstairs) Agenda Items: 1. Review New Fairmont Tee Sign Artwork. 2. F ... show more ›

DFOK MEETING. Tomorrow Night, Thursday Sept. 26th. 5:30pm
Manhattan Public Library (629 Poyntz Ave.), Grousebeck Meeting Room (upstairs)
Agenda Items:
1. Review New Fairmont Tee Sign Artwork.
2. Finalize 2013-2014 DFOK Points League & Bag Tag League Rules & Schedule.
3. Finalize 2013-2014 DFOK Bag Tag artwork.
4. Other Topics Time Permitting.

2013 MANHATTAN ACE RACE - Pre-Reg. Req. by MONDAY!
Official Discraft Ace Race, Co-Sponsored by DFOK and LCM
ALL PLAYERS MUST Pre-Register and Pre Pay by September 30th!
Pre-Register Here: http://ksulcm.org/f/docs/AceRace.html
More Info Here: http://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/2013_Manhattan_Area_Ace_Race
Volunteers are needed. Please contact Mark or RevKev!

Hope to see you at one or more of these upcoming events.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

The 2013 Manhattan Area Ace Race is Co-Sponsored by DFOK and LCM. This is an official Discraft Ace Race. ALL PLAYERS MUST Pre-Register and Pre Pay by September 30th! Pre-Register at http://ksulcm ... show more ›

The 2013 Manhattan Area Ace Race is Co-Sponsored by DFOK and LCM.
This is an official Discraft Ace Race.

ALL PLAYERS MUST Pre-Register and Pre Pay by September 30th!
Pre-Register at http://ksulcm.org/f/docs/AceRace.html

You can also find an informational link for the tournament on Discgolfscene: https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/2013_Manhattan_Area_Ace_Race or just search for October Tournaments in Kansas.

The cost of the Ace Race is $25 for all players, and the Players Package is more than worth it!

Kevin "RevKev" Clark is handling Registration. Mark Kewley is handling Set Up.
Volunteers are needed. Please contact Mark or Kevin!

Wish you had a chance to help with the Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course expansion project? It's not too late! Want to help decide the format, schedule, etc. of the up-coming DFOK Points & Bag Tag leagu ... show more ›

Wish you had a chance to help with the Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course expansion project? It's not too late!
Want to help decide the format, schedule, etc. of the up-coming DFOK Points & Bag Tag leagues? Now's your chance!

Construction:
By this weekend, we will be cleared by the County to install the final 2 pin placements at Fairmont Park. These two pin placements are Short #13 & Long #16. The work will amount to digging a hole at each location, hand mixing concrete for the base, then install the metal ground sleeve surrounded by concrete. They'll go really quickly... just a couple hours. Stay tuned for a date & time.

Design & Planning:
One week from tonight, a DFOK meeting will take place to iron out some pressing local matters.
Who: You
What: Discuss & finalize multiple disc golf items.
When: THURSDAY SEPT. 26TH, at 5:30PM - 8:30PM (+/-).
Where: MANHATTAN PUBLIC LIBRARY (629 Poyntz Ave.)

The pressing club matters to address will be as follows:
1. Review & make final comments on the Fairmont Park Tee Sign artwork.
2. Review & vote on the prefered ARTWORK for the 2013-2014 DFOK Bag Tags.
3. Finalize the format & schedule for the 2013-2014 DFOK Bag Tag and Points Leagues.
4. Other topics, time permitting.

ARTWORK: Just like in previous years, we need front & back Bag Tag artwork for the upcoming 2013-2014 Season. Bring a print out of your concepts, or e-mail electronic artwork to [email redacted], prior to 3:00pm Thursday for consideration.
The DFOK Bag Tag must contain the following information.
- Text reading "2013-2014 Season"
- Our DFOK logo (like seen on this page)
- Generally speaking use Green, Black & White colors.
- A extremely visible tag number in a color contrasting with it's background.
- Tags 1 thru 10 larger "portrait" oriented tag numbers. (like last year)
- Tags 11 thru 100 smaller "landscape" oriented tag numbers. (like last year)
- The circle Discs Unlimited logo on the back, as they will be our co-sponsor again this season.
- The tags will once again be in the 3"x4" size, so keep that size ratio in mind.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

I noticed that Manhattan KS is one of the latest additions on the ACE Race site: http://discgolfacerace.com/index.html Thanks RevKev! If you would like to help set up the modified Fairmont ACE ... show more ›

I noticed that Manhattan KS is one of the latest additions on the ACE Race site: http://discgolfacerace.com/index.html Thanks RevKev!

If you would like to help set up the modified Fairmont ACE Race course and / or have a portable basket that could be used, send me a message through this website with your email address. Start thinking of some good holes we could set up!

Earlier in the year there was a scheduled event in the Manhattan area (Tuttle Creek, River Pond). Now that event is not on the Discraft site and nothing has been posted about the event. If there is ... show more ›

Earlier in the year there was a scheduled event in the Manhattan area (Tuttle Creek, River Pond). Now that event is not on the Discraft site and nothing has been posted about the event. If there is enough interest in a local ACE Race we could still put this together. RevKev and LCM are on board again if people want to do this. We are almost out of time though. It is looking like either the 19th or 20th of October. This would allow the time for registration and shipping of player packs as well as avoiding other local sports activities. For those not familiar with an ACE Race, here is the information: http://discgolfacerace.com/index.html

If you are interested please post feedback here soon.

Thanks to the skills of a professional surveyor in our midst, Bill Pryor, we now have the fairway distances for our newly remodeled & expanded Fairmont Park Disc golf course. Mark and I also helped, a ... show more ›

Thanks to the skills of a professional surveyor in our midst, Bill Pryor, we now have the fairway distances for our newly remodeled & expanded Fairmont Park Disc golf course. Mark and I also helped, as much as we could.

Enough with the fluff, here's the numbers.

#1 FAIRWAY
356' Short
504' Long

#2 FAIRWAY
167' Short
243' Long

#3 FAIRWAY
266' Short Right
312' Mid Straight
379' Long Left

#4 FAIRWAY
400' Short Left
452' Long Right
480' Long Left

#5 FAIRWAY
261' Short Right
331' Long Left

#6 FAIRWAY
188' Short Left
190' Short Right
240' Long Straight

#7 FAIRWAY
239' Straight

#8 FAIRWAY
192' Short Right
312' Long Left

#9 FAIRWAY
224' Straight

#10 FAIRWAY
294' Straight

#11 FAIRWAY
343' Straight

#12 FAIRWAY
462' Straight

#13 FAIRWAY
290' Short Left
466' Mid Left
586' Long Left

#14 FAIRWAY
242' Short Right
355' Long Straight
308' Long Left

#15 FAIRWAY
343' Straight

#16 FAIRWAY
322' Straight

#17 FAIRWAY
246' Short Left
344' Long Left

#18 FAIRWAY
271' Straight.

Notes:
- All distances were obtained by using a survey quality GPS device. They were measured from point to point, in a straight line, 5' above ground. The shots were taken from the front of the (proposed) tee boxes, to center of the baskets.
- Distances will be rounded to the nearest 5' on the official tee signs.

Want to play the newest course in Riley County? Head to Randolph, KS! Thanks to the hard work and dedication of Mitch Innes, Randolph now has a disc golf course of their own. I received word ear ... show more ›

Want to play the newest course in Riley County? Head to Randolph, KS!

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of Mitch Innes, Randolph now has a disc golf course of their own.

I received word earlier in the week that their Saturday workday went really well. Mitch said they got all of their baskets installed. He also said they have temporary tee signs installed too, with better signs in the works.

Thus, IT IS READY TO PLAY!

WHO: City of Randolph & Mitch Innes.

WHAT: 5 hole course, complete with Innova DISCatcher Pro baskets.
(Sister baskets to the new Fairmont baskets. Ordered & delivered at the same time).
A full 9 hole loop has been designed, with plans of adding 4 fairways at a later date.

WHEN: As of Saturday, Aug. 17th.

WHERE: Randolph City Park. Tee #1 located at the intersection of W. Randolph St. & 2nd Street.

WHERE: http://www.discgolfscene.com/courses/Randolph_DGC

Sincerely,
Rick

p.s. Go check it out. It's a pretty fun course!

As the first weekend of play at the newly remodeled & expanded Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course comes to a close, let's once again recognize the project's financial sponsors. The permanent course signag ... show more ›

As the first weekend of play at the newly remodeled & expanded Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course comes to a close, let's once again recognize the project's financial sponsors. The permanent course signage recognizing them is not yet installed, so in the mean time, here goes.

REMODELED 18 HOLE COURSE SPONSORS LIST
Fairway 1: MARK KEWLEY
Fairway 1: MILLENNIUM GOLF DISCS
Fairway 2: R&S TOOL SERVICE
Fairway 2: McMILLINS RETAIL & WINE SPECIALIST
Fairway 3: ON THE WILDSIDE (1st Fairway)
Fairway 4: FRIENDS OF DFOK
Fairway 5: THE PATHFINDER
Fairway 6: RICK & STEPHANIE PETRIE
Fairway 6: SHAUN & KRISTINE CHAMBERS, DARIAN THOMAS
Fairway 7: ADAM, EMILY & VINCENT JOHNSON
Fairway 7: ROCKHILL CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE
Fairway 8: DISCS UNLIMITED (1st Fairway)
Fairway 9: DISC FANATICS OF KANSAS
Fairway 10: DONE RIGHT CONSTRUCTION
Fairway 11: ORAZEM & SCALORA ENGINEERING
Fairway 12: DISCS UNLIMITED (2nd Fairway)
Fairway 13: SCHULTZ CONSTRUCTION
Fairway 14: MANHATTAN RUNNING COMPANY
Fairway 15: LITTLE APPLE BREWING COMPANY
Fairway 16: ON THE WILDSIDE (2nd Fairway)
Fairway 17: DARA’S FAST LANE
Fairway 18: MANHATTAN CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

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FRIENDS OF DFOK DONORS (Fairway #4)
Aaron Warnke
Kirk Dimond
Daisuke Takahashi
Jon Tveite
Bill Pryor
Scott Collins
Alan Fox
Ross Jones
Matt Vandahl
Michael King
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Thanks to their generosity, we now have a much improved course to enjoy.

(let me try this again to correct some errors & omissions) Thank you the people listed below were on-site, Thursday Aug. 8th, working on the Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course Project. Among other thin ... show more ›

(let me try this again to correct some errors & omissions)

Thank you the people listed below were on-site, Thursday Aug. 8th, working on the Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course Project. Among other things, they helped finish the installation process of the 10 new Innova DISCatcher Pro baskets. The 2013 course remodel & expansion will not be complete until all new signs & concrete pads are installed. However, this was obviously a very important & exciting step forward.

Mitchell Brenn
Bill Pryor
Mark Kewley
Alan Fox
Kevin Clouse
Chris Moseler
Kevin RevKev Clark
Darian Thomas
Shaun Chambers
Neil Jacobson
Daisuke Takahashi
Adam Johnson
Kirk Dimond (briefly, despite injury)
and me too.

Thursday evenings activities totaled three hours of work, completing the following tasks.
1. Installation of 18 temporary tee signs. (18 permanent tee signs & a new main sign will be installed this fall)
2. Covered (bagged) the old tee signs. (They will be removed by RL Co. Parks very soon)
3. Assembled the 10 new Innova DISCatcher Pro permanent baskets.
4. Moved 4 of the existing DISCatcher Pro baskets to their new home (#1, #5, #6, #9).
5. Installed 10 new DISCatcher Pro baskets... some to their new home, some to a *temporary spot.

Note: A few baskets are in temporary spots w/ temporary numbers on them. This is because our 19 new matching pad locks are on back-order, thus we can not make all the existing/new basket swaps just yet... sorry for the inconvenience. (I can elaborate if needed).

Once again, thanks to everyone who has worked on this project so far. A lot of hours by a lot of people have been put into course design, fundraising, construction planning, and last but not least manual labor. However, if you feel like you've missed out in helping, there's more work planned to get this course up to A+ shape. Stay tuned for details on those mini-projects.


Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

I am pleased to announce that another major step forward will take place tomorrow night, August 8th, in the Fairmont Disc Golf Course Expansion & Remodel Project. Your Manhattan Area disc golf club ... show more ›

I am pleased to announce that another major step forward will take place tomorrow night, August 8th, in the Fairmont Disc Golf Course Expansion & Remodel Project.

Your Manhattan Area disc golf club, Disc Fanatics of Kansas, will be assembling & installing TEN NEW INNOVA DISCATCHER PRO baskets at the Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course.

Want to help? (no tools necessary)
Meet at the "old parking lot" for the Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course at 5:45pm.
The specific game plan for the task at hand will be described & executed tomorrow night.
After all the new baskets are in place, the NEW & IMPROVED COURSE WILL BE OPEN FOR PLAY!

It's going to be an exciting night of disc golf work & play that you're not going to want to miss.

Hope to see you there.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

FAIRMONT COURSE EXPANSION & REMODEL UPDATE As the sun set on the Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course yesterday, it did not appear to be much different than when the day started. To the casual observer, ... show more ›

FAIRMONT COURSE EXPANSION & REMODEL UPDATE

As the sun set on the Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course yesterday, it did not appear to be much different than when the day started. To the casual observer, it might appear that only a few baskets had moved and one basket is now “way out of place”. However a closer look, at the ground & below, should result in a much different assessment.

Thanks to the hard work by the disc golfers listed below, a dramatic change was made at the course. Many of these players put in a 12 hour day of back breaking work, some barely stopping to eat lunch & postponing dinner until sunset.
Adam Johnson
Mitch Innes
Josh Carroll
Mark Kewley
Scott Collins
Kevin (RevKev) Clark
Bill Pryor
Jon Tveite
Mitchell Brenn
William Mitchell
and me too.

(BTW, next time you see any of these people, please consider shaking their hand & saying “Thank You”.)

Yesterday’s workday specifically accomplished the following course installations & relocations throughout the expanse of the new course area.
25 installed new style Ground Equipment (ground sleeves protected by irrigation boxes & lids)
5 relocated existing style Ground Equipment (exposed sleeves) moved to their new locations.
5 relocated existing Baskets to new pin placements.
The old Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course is currently playable as a 7 hole course with some new placements. (old Fairway #4’s ground sleeve & basket is now in its new home).
Note: Two additional pin placements may be installed at a later date.

The actual work completed yesterday sets the stage for the new basket and signage installs that will transform the course into an actual 18 hole course. The new course will include 34 pin placement options, 18 new & improved Tee Signs, a new course Main Sign, plus a practice area with a dedicated practice basket (19th basket in the park).

An actual date for the much anticipated install of the 10 new baskets is not yet known. This date is pending our club receiving the final necessary equipment from Riley County Parks. I believe it is safe to say, we will be able to put the 10 baskets in place ON OR BEFORE SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

P.S.
1. Yes, concrete tee pads are in the works (for later this year). I will provide details as they become available.
2. A “Grand Opening” Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course event & tournament is in the works to take place this fall.

By day's end today, things are now in order to proceed with our Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course Workday on Saturday (Aug. 3rd). Who: You What: Install 26 new disc golf ground sleeves (in concrete), ... show more ›

By day's end today, things are now in order to proceed with our Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course Workday on Saturday (Aug. 3rd).

Who: You
What: Install 26 new disc golf ground sleeves (in concrete), plus relocate as many of the existing ground sleeves (with baskets) as time permits.
When: 9:00am Saturday, but you can come & go as your schedule allows. There will be work going on throughout the day for you assist with.
Where: Meet in the "old" disc golf parking lot. We'll install new ground sleeves in the existing course area first, then transition to the expansion area as the day progresses.
How: Working in small teams/groups of disc golfers to install the ground sleeves.

It should be a fun day of working with your fellow disc golfers, on a course we can play for many years to come.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

p.s. We'll have all the necessary tools, but don't forget to bring your own work gloves.

Hello All! We are on-track to host the first round of Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course Workdays next weekend, on August 3rd & 4th, 2013. The specific tasks to take place on those workdays is as fo ... show more ›

Hello All!

We are on-track to host the first round of Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course Workdays next weekend, on August 3rd & 4th, 2013.

The specific tasks to take place on those workdays is as follows:
1. Install as many of our Innova ground sleeves as possible. These will be set in a protective black & green "box" with lid (like at Warner Park), encased in concrete.
2. Relocate the existing Innova equipment as necessary. Where applicable, they will be removed from their current locations, and re-set in their new locations.

If you wish to provide input on the final & exact locations for all of the basket placements, feel free to attend tomorrow mornings on-site meeting (7/27). It is set to begin at 9:00am at the Practice Area of the new course.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

After today, we are One(call) step closer to installing disc golf equipment at Fairmont Park. The utility locate company ( http://www2.usicinc.com ) was on the scene today marking the underground u ... show more ›

After today, we are One(call) step closer to installing disc golf equipment at Fairmont Park.

The utility locate company ( http://www2.usicinc.com ) was on the scene today marking the underground utilities that could be in conflict with our proposed Basket and Tee Pad locations.
( see "action photos" here --> http://www.discgolfscene.com/profile/1365/pictures/album_11004 )

Good News: From what I've seen so far, none of our proposed placements appear to be in jeopardy due to underground utilities. I will need to take a closer look, then confirm with RL County Parks that we're good to go.

The next step for us as a group will be to make our final tweaks to our desired pin placements, then tell the County that we're ready for them to dig the holes. For the most part, the wooden laths you've seen in the park is the exact spot for baskets. However a hand full are in general locations in order to get the best utility locate coverage.

With that in mind, I will be going to Fairmont Park tomorrow evening & Saturday morning to finalize the exact locations. If you are concerned about any potential locations, please plan to attend or send me a message describing your ideas/concerns.

Let's shoot for 6:00pm Thursday evening, then 9:00am Saturday morning. We'll start on #1 & look at every hole, in order, one at a time through #18.

Hope to see you there.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

P.S.
No, we will not be ready for an equipment installation workday this weekend (7/27 & 7/28).
Yes, we are still making progress...
Yes, we are still on-track to have an equipment installation workday next weekend (8/3 & 8/4)

I've got a quick update regarding the progress of the 4 required "Steps" that were outlined earlier this week. Step 1. Riley County Parks has started the process of getting the underground utilitie ... show more ›

I've got a quick update regarding the progress of the 4 required "Steps" that were outlined earlier this week.

Step 1. Riley County Parks has started the process of getting the underground utilities located & marked. However, it may take the locate company(s) until next Wednesday (24th) to get all of them marked. If the timing plays out that way (at best), that would only allow Thursday & Friday of next week to get Steps 2 & 3 completed.

Steps 2 & 3 Reminder:
2. Us adjusting our pin placements based on the utilities they find.
3. Riley County Parks getting a bobcat dispatched to Fairmont Park and drilling holes for all of our new & adjusted pin placements.

With that in mind, there's a pretty good chance that our first workday may not be until Aug. 3rd & 4th. However it's still too early to tell. I will post updated info as soon as possible.

Good News:
At this point in time, I believe Step #4 (obtaining the concrete & irrigation boxes) will not be a problem. I've been told that should be on-hand by next week.

Thanks again,
Rick Petrie

P.S. Please bare with me. The schedule for the next few weeks is going to be very fluid & hectic, but well worth it.

I am going to make this News about the Fairmont Disc Golf Course Expansion Project Update as quick as possible. Our baskets & ground sleeves are in route, being delivered by common carrier from Inn ... show more ›

I am going to make this News about the Fairmont Disc Golf Course Expansion Project Update as quick as possible.

Our baskets & ground sleeves are in route, being delivered by common carrier from Innova (in South Carolina). They should arrive late this week. However, BEFORE we can install the ground sleeves at the park, the following needs to occur.

Step 1. Riley County Parks staff will get the underground utilities marked on-site in the areas where we want baskets installed. This is done by contacting the utility locate service(s), a.k.a. Dig Safe, and potentially meeting with a utility company representative.
Step 2. Have member(s) of our course design team designate final/precise basket locations, in order to avoid the above described utilities. Don't worry, they should end up very close to where the wooden laths are currently located.
Step 3. Riley County Parks staff come "drill" the 2' deep holes for the basket locations. They plan to use a large auger bit mounted on a bobcat, which will save all of a lot of time.
Step 4. Riley County Parks staff purchase the necessary bags of concrete, plus the irrigation "valve boxes" w/ lids, used to securely mount the ground sleeves.

Three of the four items described above are in the hands of Riley County Parks. I have offered our assistance, but there's just some things they have to do themselves. Their manager has told me they plan to get them done by our planned workdays of July 27th & 28th... if not, surly everything will fall into place by August 3rd & 4th.

So, please keep those dates free if at all possible... and now you know why the exact dates of the workdays are not yet set.

I'll be sure to post firm dates as soon as they become reality.

Thanks again,
Rick Petrie

As announced on June 28th, an official DFOK Meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday July 17th. Items to be discussed are as follows: - Details regarding the upcoming DFOK Bag Tag League. - Detail ... show more ›

As announced on June 28th, an official DFOK Meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday July 17th.

Items to be discussed are as follows:
- Details regarding the upcoming DFOK Bag Tag League.
- Details regarding the upcoming DFOK Points League.
- Construction updates & game planning for the Fairmont Park Workdays.
- Other disc golf topics, time permitting.

Who: All area disc golfers welcome.
What: DFOK Meeting (duh)
When: Wednesday July 17th, 5:45pm
Where: Manhattan Public Library (629 Poyntz Avenue)

Hope to see you there.

Remember this day in history! Thanks to the continued hard work and dedication of your Manhattan area club, Disc Fanatics of Kansas, THE INNOVA DISC GOLF EQUIPMENT WAS ORDERED TODAY for the Fairmon ... show more ›

Remember this day in history!

Thanks to the continued hard work and dedication of your Manhattan area club, Disc Fanatics of Kansas, THE INNOVA DISC GOLF EQUIPMENT WAS ORDERED TODAY for the Fairmont Course Expansion project.

The Innova equipment order consisted of the following:
10 Innova Discatcher Pro Permanent baskets, complete with 10 ground sleeves.
16 additional ground sleeves for alternate pin placements throughout the entire course.
(That means there will be 34 playable pin placements, plus one practice basket near the new main sign).

Also taking place today, Riley County Parks staff worked on the following:
Some additional spraying of poison ivy in the expansion area, with a special focus on fairways #2 & #6.
Cutting of the standing trees we marked (months ago) on #2 & #6. Many of these were dead & dangerous "leaners".
Cutting of the downed trees, aka logs, laying in fairways #2 & #6. Many of these will be used to define fairway boundaries & trail edges.

The Innova equipment will be here before we know it. Stay tuned for more details about pending club workdays to get the new course equipment installed. At this point, it is looking like those workdays will be on some of the following days: July 27th & 28th, and/or Aug. 3rd & 4th.

Yes, there will be other equipment installed as part of this project. However, the focus of this News is on the baskets.


Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

p.s. Feel free to post any questions you may have.

As described in the DFOK News from the June 27th meeting, today was our clubs day to mark the approx. locations (50' +/-) for our proposed improvements. These locations/improvements includ the followi ... show more ›

As described in the DFOK News from the June 27th meeting, today was our clubs day to mark the approx. locations (50' +/-) for our proposed improvements. These locations/improvements includ the following:
- All 18 tee box locations. However, only 11 tee boxes will be built by RL County this time around.
- All basket locations, including alternate pin placements.
- The practice basket (19th basket on the course).
- The Main Sign.

Keep in mind this is only part of the pre-construction investigation process know as a "utility locate", aka Dig-Safe buried utility marking. These are general locations, within 50', of where we want to install equipment. Plus if needed, the utility locate companies will come out to re-fresh their old marks, or even mark areas not previously marked.

While playing the Fairmont Disc Golf Course, you will now notice many wooden "laths" with orange tape on them indicating the areas described above. Please do not hit with discs, or tamper with these pieces of wooden lath, as we want them to stay in place for a quite while now... maybe until we get the new equipment installed.

Note: There may be a few more alt. pin placements marked (15) than we can afford at this time, plus a few better pin placements may become evident in the coming weeks. When combining those factors with the currently unknown buried utility impacts, the exact pin placements are still a work in progress.

Thanks again for your patience. You should start to see some signs of construction pretty soon, although an official date has not been set.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

The following are the DFOK Meeting Decisions from Last Night (6/27). Much discussion took place to arrive at these decisions (from 5:30pm to 8:00pm). 1. All decisions about the Rules and Schedule ... show more ›

The following are the DFOK Meeting Decisions from Last Night (6/27).
Much discussion took place to arrive at these decisions (from 5:30pm to 8:00pm).

1. All decisions about the Rules and Schedule for the 2013-2014 Points League & Bag Tag League were postponed to the next DFOK Meeting.

2. The decision of what bag tag design to use for the 2013-2014 League Bag Tags was postponed to the next DFOK Meeting.

3. The next DFOK Meeting was scheduled for WEDNESDAY JULY 17th at the Manhattan Public Library. Exact time to be published at a later date (Most likely at 5:45 to 8:00pm).

4. In order to assist Riley County Parks staff in getting the Fairmont Park "utility locate" process started, all interested DFOK members will meet at Fairmont Park to flag the likely locations of pin & tee box placements. The phrase "utility locate" is used to describe when the the "dig safe" technicians mark where you can't dig due to buried utilities. This meeting was scheduled to take place on SUNDAY, JUNE 30th AT 9:00AM. Keep in mind, this is only so a third party can show where buried utilities are located, then we can make our final decisions on where baskets & tee pads will be located.
Note: Only 11 tee pads will be constructed by Riley County this time around. The following 7 will be constructed later in the year, or later.

5. Much discussion went into figuring out (a) how to recognize the $50 Group Sponsorship participants on the main sign while staying within the confines of our widely distributed Sponsorship Flyer, also (b) how to fit all the Fairmont sponsors names (old & new sponsors) into one area on the New Main sign. It was suggested that it would work the best if all 10 of the $50 sponsors were shown on the same tee sign (#4). Then those two groups would we needed to decide if they are okay with being recognized on the main sign under one nickname for their group OR should it be under two separate nicknames on the main sign. In other words, we need to hear back from members (or representatives) from each of the 2 Group Sponsorship donors, in order to make a final decision.

BIG NEWS! Tonight at approximately 6:00pm we completed our Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course Fairway Sponsorship Campaign! We have now raised all of the necessary funds, plus some, to have Riley County P ... show more ›

BIG NEWS! Tonight at approximately 6:00pm we completed our Fairmont Park Disc Golf Course Fairway Sponsorship Campaign! We have now raised all of the necessary funds, plus some, to have Riley County Parks begin ordering equipment.

The donor team that locked up the final Half Fairway spot was Shaun & Kristine Chambers, with Darian Thomas, by making a $250 donation this evening.

Here's how the Fairway Sponsorships worked out.
[ Some fairway shuffling, plus exact wording of the "Groups", needs to be finalized]
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Fairway #1: MARK KEWLEY, Half Fairway
Fairway #1: MILLENNIUM GOLF DISCS, Half Fairway
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Fairway #2: R&S TOOL SERVICE, Half Fairway
Fairway #2: McMILLINS RETAIL LIQUOR & WINE SPECIALIST, Half Fairway
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Fairway #3: ON THE WILDSIDE, Full Fairway
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Fairway #4: Group Fairway Sponsorship (one group or two groups)
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Fairway #5: MANHATTAN CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, Full Fairway
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Fairway #6: RICK PETRIE & STEPHANIE PETRIE, Half Fairway
Fairway #6: SHAUN & KRISTINE CHAMBERS, plus DARIAN THOMAS
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Fairway #7: ADAM, EMILY and VINCENT JOHNSON, Half Fairway
Fairway #7: ROCKHILL CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE, Half Fairway
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* Fairway #8: DISCS UNLIMITED, Full Fairway
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Fairway #9: DISC FANATICS OF KANSAS, Full Fairway
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MAIN SIGN ONLY DONATIONS RECEIVED:
$125 Commerce Bank of Manhattan.
$125 Jerry & Vida Pultz (from Thad Pultz)
The $125 Main Sign Only donation dollars will be spent on alternate pin placement materials OR other Fairmont Park permanent disc golf amenities. The specific amenities have yet to be determined, all good ideas will be considered.

GROUP SPONSORSHIP MEMBERS
Aaron Warnke
Kirk Dimond
Daisuke Takahashi
Jon Tveite
Bill Pryor
Scott Collins
(Alan Fox)
(Ross Jones)
(Matt Vandahl)
(Michael King)
( ) = Funding received, forms in the works.

Thanks again to all who found a way to make a donation, approached potential sponsors, or simply helped pass the word about our fundraising project.

If you missed out helping with this stage of the project, don't worry, there will be plenty of workdays where you'll have another chance to help make this project a reality.

Thanks again,

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

p.s. If you know of a sponsor that still wants in, the only option is a "$125 main sign only" level.

Here's a reminder about tomorrow night's (Thurs. June 26th) DFOK Meeting. Who: You. What: DFOK Club Meeting to discuss & finalize multiple items. When: Tomorrow, Thursday June 27th, at 5:30pm Wher ... show more ›

Here's a reminder about tomorrow night's (Thurs. June 26th) DFOK Meeting.
Who: You.
What: DFOK Club Meeting to discuss & finalize multiple items.
When: Tomorrow, Thursday June 27th, at 5:30pm
Where: Manhattan Public Libarary located at Juliette Ave. & Poyntz Ave., Grosebeck Meeting Room (upstairs).

Items to be covered are as follows. Some decisions will need to be finalized.
1. Finalize the rules and schedule for the 2013-2014 Points & Bag Tag Leagues.
2. Decide on which artwork to use for the actual 2013-2014 Bag Tags.
3. A few specific Fairmont Expansion Project construction details.
4. Fairmont Fundraising / Signage / Recognition (time permitting).
.
1. Please continue thinking of new twists that can be added, plus any refinements to the basic framework that may be needed. Then bring those ideas to the meeting. All good options will be considered, the decided upon in a group decision.

2. Just like in years past, we need front & back bag tag artwork for the upcoming 2013-2014 Season. Bring a print out of your concepts, or e-mail electronic artwork to [email redacted] prior to 3:00pm Thursday for consideration.
The DFOK Bag Tag must contain the following information.
- text reading "2013-2014 Season"
- our DFOK logo (like seen on this page)
- generally speaking use Green, Black & White colors.
- a extremely visible tag number in a color contrasting with it's background.
- tags 1 thru 10 larger "portrait" oriented tag numbers. (like last year)
- tags 11 thru 100 smaller "landscape" oriented tag numbers. (like last year)
- the circle Discs Unlimited logo on the back.
Note: The tags will once again be in the 3"x4" size, so keep that size ratio in mind.

3. Riley County Parks is about ready to "call in utility locates" for our expansion project at Fairmont Park. In order to make sure we get all the areas we're considering for basket & tee pad placements marked for existing utilities, we will need to go mark those (general) spots ourselves. A few other items will be discussed, but this is the most timely of the items.

4. Time permitting, continue to work towards finalizing any remaining items associated to the Recognition, Fundraising, and Signage part of the project. Discuss any questions about donor recognition, update where we stand on fundraising, and review a rough draft of the main sign. This topic will probably require a specific meeting next week.

Hope to see you there.

Thanks,
Rick Petrie

Five more individuals came together and presented funds, as a group, on Tuesday for our Fairmont Course Expansion Sponsorship Campaign. Alan Fox & Scott Collins coordinated this second Group Sponso ... show more ›

Five more individuals came together and presented funds, as a group, on Tuesday for our Fairmont Course Expansion Sponsorship Campaign.

Alan Fox & Scott Collins coordinated this second Group Sponsorship effort, which will be paying for one of the two remaining Half Fairways. Not all of this group's donation forms have been completed, so I'm not yet going to post the names. However the required $250 was submitted Tuesday night, thus locking them in as official sponsors. Once I get the forms from all of the participants for this group, I'll post an update including their names.

The net result is we've got only ONE MORE Half Fairway to go!

Tell everyone you know, it's crunch time if they still want to help out & it's first come first served. Cash or check to Riley County Parks is required to finalize a spot.

Thanks again,
Rick Petrie

One more sponsors came forward Saturday with funds for our Fairmont Course Expansion Sponsorship Campaign. The donor was Bill Pryor with $50, as part of the Group Sponsorship project that Jon Tveit ... show more ›

One more sponsors came forward Saturday with funds for our Fairmont Course Expansion Sponsorship Campaign.

The donor was Bill Pryor with $50, as part of the Group Sponsorship project that Jon Tveite is coordination (see below).

Here's where we stand as of right now.
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Fairway #1: MARK KEWLEY, Half Fairway
Fairway #1: MILLENNIUM GOLF DISCS, Half Fairway
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Fairway #2: R&S TOOL SERVICE, Half Fairway
Fairway #2: McMILLINS RETAIL LIQUOR & WINE SPECIALIST, Half Fairway
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Fairway #3: ON THE WILDSIDE, Full Fairway
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Fairway #4: Group Sponsorship Half Fairway.
Fairway #4: ( half available )
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Fairway #5: MANHATTAN CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, Full Fairway
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Fairway #6: RICK PETRIE & STEPHANIE PETRIE, Half Fairway
Fairway #6: ( half available )
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Fairway #7: ADAM, EMILY and VINCENT JOHNSON, Half Fairway
Fairway #7: ROCKHILL CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE, Half Fairway
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Fairway #8: DISCS UNLIMITED, Full Fairway
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Fairway #9: DISC FANATICS OF KANSAS
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(* = Some fairway shuffling, to make things "fit", can occur with these sponsors).

MAIN SIGN ONLY DONATIONS RECEIVED:
$125 Commerce Bank of Manhattan.
$125 Jerry & Vida Pultz (from Thad Pultz)
The $125 Main Sign Only donation dollars will be spent on alternate pin placement materials OR other Fairmont Park permanent disc golf amenities. The specific amenities have yet to be determined, all good ideas will be considered.

GROUP SPONSORSHIP DONATIONS RECEIVED:
$50 Aaron Warnke
$50 Kirk Dimond
$50 Daisuke Takahashi
$50 Jon Tveite
$50 Bill Pryor
Group Sponsorship dollars will be combined into one group, coordinated by Jon Tveite. Funds for the first Half Fairway have been raised, see above. Please contact Jon ASAP if you would like to start a second group to split a Half Fairway or Full Fairway..

As you can see, Full and/or Half Fairway sponsorship opportunities are almost gone. Please contact me ASAP (at 785-313-4970) before "promising" anyone a spot. We do not want to accidentally "double book" one of our fairways.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

Two more sponsors came forward today (Friday) with funds for our Fairmont Course Expansion Sponsorship Campaign. The first one was Daisuke with $50, as part of the Group Sponsorship project that Jo ... show more ›

Two more sponsors came forward today (Friday) with funds for our Fairmont Course Expansion Sponsorship Campaign.

The first one was Daisuke with $50, as part of the Group Sponsorship project that Jon Tveite is coordination (see below).
The second one was the Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau with $500, sponsoring a Full Fairway.

Here's where we stand as of right now.
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Fairway #1: MARK KEWLEY, Half Fairway
Fairway #1: MILLENNIUM GOLF DISCS, Half Fairway
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Fairway #2: R&S TOOL SERVICE, Half Fairway
Fairway #2: McMILLINS RETAIL LIQUOR & WINE SPECIALIST, Half Fairway
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Fairway #3: ON THE WILDSIDE, Full Fairway
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Fairway #4: Group Sponsorship Half Fairway [almost full at $200 rcvd]
Fairway #4: ( half available )
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Fairway #5: MANHATTAN CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, Full Fairway
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Fairway #6: RICK PETRIE & STEPHANIE PETRIE, Half Fairway
Fairway #6: ( half available )
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Fairway #7: ADAM, EMILY and VINCENT JOHNSON, Half Fairway
Fairway #7: ROCKHILL CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE, Half Fairway
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Fairway #8: DISCS UNLIMITED, Full Fairway
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Fairway #9: DISC FANATICS OF KANSAS
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(Yes, some fairway shuffling has taken place to make things "fit". No, we're probably not done shuffling).

MAIN SIGN ONLY DONATIONS RECEIVED:
$125 Commerce Bank of Manhattan.
$125 Jerry & Vida Pultz (from Thad Pultz)
The $125 Main Sign Only donation dollars will be spent on alternate pin placement materials OR other Fairmont Park permanent disc golf amenities. The specific amenities have yet to be determined, all good ideas will be considered.

GROUP SPONSORSHIP DONATIONS RECEIVED:
$50 Aaron Warnke
$50 Kirk Dimond
$50 Daisuke Takahashi
$50 Jon Tveite
Group Sponsorship dollars will be combined into one group, coordinated by Jon Tveite. The goal is to fund a Half or even a Full Fairway. Please contact Jon ASAP if you would like to learn more about this campaign within the campaign.
(Note: Jon Tveite already has his own $50 for that Group Sponsorship thing)

As you can see, Full and/or Half Fairway sponsorship opportunities are almost gone. Please contact me ASAP (at 785-313-4970) before "promising" anyone a spot. The last thing we want to do is accidentally "double book" one of our fairways.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

p.s. We are so close I can almost taste the new baskets!

Since my last update, two more sponsors have presented funds for our Fairmont Course Expansion Sponsorship Campaign. The first one was Kirk Dimond with $50, as part of the Group Sponsorship project t ... show more ›

Since my last update, two more sponsors have presented funds for our Fairmont Course Expansion Sponsorship Campaign.
The first one was Kirk Dimond with $50, as part of the Group Sponsorship project that Jon Tveite is coordination (see below).
The second one was Rockhill Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Manhattan (KS), sponsoring a Half Fairway, obtained by Kevin Clark.

I also received a call from another organization that they will be sponsoring a Full Fairway. I have not technically received their check, so I will leave it off the list for now. However, I have no doubt they will follow through on their commitment in the next few days.

Here's where we stand as of right now.
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Fairway #1: MARK KEWLEY, Half Fairway ($250)
Fairway #1: MILLENNIUM GOLF DISCS, Half Fairway ($250)
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Fairway #2: R&S TOOL SERVICE, Half Fairway ($250)
Fairway #2: McMILLINS RETAIL LIQUOR & WINE SPECIALIST ($250)
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Fairway #3: ON THE WILDSIDE, Full Fairway ($500)
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Fairway #4: ( available )
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Fairway #5: ( available )
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Fairway #6: RICK PETRIE, Half Fairway ($250)
Fairway #6: ( half available )
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Fairway #7: ADAM, EMILY and VINCENT JOHNSON, Half Fairway ($250)
Fairway #7: ROCKHILL CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE, Half Fairway ($250)
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Fairway #8: DISCS UNLIMITED, Full Fairway ($500)
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Fairway #9: DISC FANATICS OF KANSAS ($500)
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Main Sign Only Donations:
$125 Commerce Bank of Manhattan.
$125 Jerry & Vida Pultz (from Thad Pultz)
The $125 Main Sign Only donation dollars will be spent on alternate pin placement materials OR other Fairmont Park permanent disc golf amenities. The specific amenities have yet to be determined, all good ideas will be considered.

Group Sponsorship Dollars Received:
$50 Aaron Warnke
$50 Kirk Dimond
Group Sponsorship Dollars will be combined into one group, coordinated by Jon Tveite. The goal is to fund a Half or even a Full Fairway. Please contact Jon ASAP if you would like to learn more about this campaign within the campaign.

As you can see, sponsorship opportunities are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have identify an organization or individual who is seriously interested in being a Fairway Sponsor, please contact me ASAP (at 785-313-4970).

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie

p.s. We're in the home stretch now!

Here is a quick 2013-2014 Points & Bag Tag League Rules meeting reminder. In one week from this evening, Thursday June 27th, we will be meeting to finalize the rules for the 2013-2014 Points & Bag ... show more ›

Here is a quick 2013-2014 Points & Bag Tag League Rules meeting reminder.

In one week from this evening, Thursday June 27th, we will be meeting to finalize the rules for the 2013-2014 Points & Bag Tag Leagues. Please continue thinking of new twists that can be added, plus any refinements to the basic framework that may be needed. Then bring those ideas to the meeting. All good options will be considered, the decided upon in a group decision.

Everyone is encouraged to attend.

Also, we need a new design for the upcoming DFOK Bag Tags. So for those of you who are talented (or even not so much) with graphic arts, please work up a draft bag tag and bring it to the meeting. The necessary parameters are listed below.

The DFOK Bag Tag must contain the following information.
- text reading "2013-2014 Season"
- our DFOK logo (like seen on this page)
- generally speaking use Green, Black & White colors.
- a extremely visible tag number in a color contrasting with it's background.
- tags 1 thru 10 larger "portrait" oriented tag numbers. (like last year)
- tags 11 thru 100 smaller "landscape" oriented tag numbers. (like last year)
- the circle Discs Unlimited logo on the back.
Note: The tags will once again be in the 3"x4" size, so keep that size ratio in mind.

Thanks,
Rick

Two more sponsors have come forward with donations for our Fairmont Course Expansion Sponsorship Campaign. McMillins Retail Liquor & Wine Specialist of Manhattan (KS), secured by Thad Pultz, sponso ... show more ›

Two more sponsors have come forward with donations for our Fairmont Course Expansion Sponsorship Campaign.

McMillins Retail Liquor & Wine Specialist of Manhattan (KS), secured by Thad Pultz, sponsoring a Half Fairway.

Thad Pultz of Manhattan (KS), contributing $125 in honor of his parents 51st Wedding Anniversary. Earning them recognition on the new Main Sign.

Last but last least, DFOK is now officially a Full Fairway Sponsor. Our remaining 3-Disc Tourney & Winter Glow League dollars have been deposited with Riley County Parks.

Here's where we stand as of right now.
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Fairway #1: MARK KEWLEY, Half Fairway ($250)
Fairway #1: MILLENNIUM GOLF DISCS, Half Fairway ($250)
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Fairway #2: R&S TOOL SERVICE, Half Fairway ($250)
Fairway #2: McMillins Retail Liquor & Wine Specialist ($250)
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Fairway #3: ON THE WILDSIDE, Full Fairway ($500)
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Fairway #4: ( available )
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Fairway #5: DISCS UNLIMITED, Full Fairway ($500)
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Fairway #6: RICK PETRIE, Half Fairway ($250)
Fairway #6: ( half available )
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Fairway #7: ADAM, EMILY and VINCENT JOHNSON, Half Fairway ($250)
Fairway #7: ( half available )
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Fairway #8: ( available )
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Fairway #9: Disc Fanatics of Kansas ($500)
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Main Sign Only Donations:
$125 Commerce Bank of Manhattan.
$125 Jerry & Vida Pultz (from Thad Pultz)
The $125 Main Sign Only donation dollars will be spent on alternate pin placement materials OR other Fairmont Park permanent disc golf amenities. The specific amenities have yet to be determined, all good ideas will be considered.

Group Sponsorship Dollars Received:
$50 Aaron Warnke
Group Sponsorship Dollars will be combined into one group, coordinated by Jon Tveite. The goal is to fund a Half or even a Full Fairway. Please contact Jon ASAP if you would like to learn more about this campaign within the campaign.

As you can see, sponsorship opportunities are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Organizations and individuals can be Fairway Sponsors. It is our responsibility to find them. If you identify an organization or individual who is seriously interested in being a Fairway Sponsor, please contact me (785 313 4970) so I can get a copy of our project Information Sheet & the Sponsorship Form to the prospective sponsor ASAP.

Sincerely,
Rick Petrie